USS Apache
Mission #245, Episode 6
10412.17
"Distant Early Warning..."

Prologue: When last we left the crew of the Apache, they were fighting the Borg at every possible vantage point. Both on the surface of the planet below (though some of the Borg have gone further into the cave) and on the ship.....

... just about all the main systems have been rerouted to main engineering where the Borg have taken over and locked out the Apache crew... right now they only have one choice left.....

To die.... or to fight.... which will it be??

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OPS_Ryushi says:
::at Ops, working furiously to get the transporters online::

MO_Turok says:
::Rechecking the phasers of the crew in sickbay::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
@::in the cave with the away team having just sealed the Borg in the tunnel with phasers ::

Host CO_Storal says:
::paces the bridge, trying to think of something.::

FCO_Ilianor says:
::at the helm, trying to restore access to propulsion... but to what end? He looks behind him:: OPS: We're gonna be in a lot of trouble if we can't beam them off....

OPS_Ryushi says:
FCO:  ::distractedly::  Aye...

CNS_Solaa says:
@::runs over to the CTO and puts a hand on his arm:: CTO: Did it work?

Host CO_Storal says:
All: Do we control anything??? Tell me we have at least one system...

D’Layna Abbott says:
::stands with a phaser rifle in her hand:: CO: Your orders sir?

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO:  We have, um...  temperature control?

FCO_Ilianor says:
::looks down at his console:: CO: Well... the lights on my console still work.

Host CO_Storal says:
SEC: There isn’t much we can do Mr. Abbott. How far have the Borg progressed?

Host CO_Storal says:
OPS: Well at least we can annoy them by making it uncomfortable....

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Sir, request permission to go to Transporter Room 1.  From there, I may be able to directly access and reroute the system.  I can also realign the Annular Confinement Beam to scan and get a lock through the cave's walls to the Away Team.

D’Layna Abbott says:
CO: They have concentrated their efforts to mainly the lower decks... though I have seen a few Borg throughout the corridors above that... many of the crew have retreated to the Jefferies tubes however....

Host CO_Storal says:
OPS:Very well. SEC:Accompany Mr. Ryushi.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: In the meantime, sir...?

D’Layna Abbott says:
::nods:: CO: Aye Sir...

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Aye, sir  ::nods to Abbot and quickly jumps into the Jeffries tube::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
::wipes sweat off forehead :: CNS: So far so good. They can't assimilate rock

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO:Is there anyway we can find a backdoor into our own systems and gain access?

D’Layna Abbott says:
::follows OPS into the Jefferies tubes::

CNS_Solaa says:
@::lets out a sigh of relief:: CTO: Okay...

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: I'll take a look sir, but my hopes are not.... I'll look into it.

OPS_Ryushi says:
::crawling and climbing as quickly as he can::

Action: A massive wall of rock separates the Borg from the Away Team.... Their scans can barely penetrate the rock to see if any of them are alive... but at this point... they probably don't care....

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: If I can find some crucial system that hasn't yet been taken over by the Borg...

MO_Turok says:
::Checking to make sure all possible entrances are secured or guarded::

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO:Good. We have to try everything even the mundane...

CNS_Solaa says:
@::touches her combadge:: Apache: Apache, this is Counselor Solaa. Come in please.

OPS_Ryushi says:
::climbs out of the tube in TR1::

CNS_Solaa says:
@::tries to be as calm as possible::

FCO_Ilianor says:
::looks up suddenly as he hears Ryn's voice:: CO: Captain, the counselor. *CNS*: Ryn! This is Baranephelion.

CNS_Solaa says:
@*FCO*: BARAN! ::is ecstatic with joy:: Baran! We're still alive... mostly. We've been attacked by the Borg, and managed to seal them off from us. Your status?

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO:What is their status?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
@:: Looks around the cave to see if any of the drones are still a threat and notices the XO unconscious on the ground :: Aloud : Oh no!

OPS_Ryushi says:
Sec: Know anything about transporters, Lieutenant?

D’Layna Abbott says:
::gives him an odd look:: OPS: Only that they are non-operational at the moment...

FCO_Ilianor says:
::glances over his shoulder to the CO:: *CNS*: The ship's slowly being assimilated... most of our systems are down. ::turns back to the CO:: CO: They were attacked by Borg, but they seem to be... safe for the time being, sir.

CNS_Solaa says:
@*FCO*: So far it's only me and Lt. Greyfeather. Dunno where Dr. Powers or Cmdr. Naegle are...

OPS_Ryushi says:
::walks over to a panel, removing it as he speaks::  Sec:  Well, then, I am unsure as to the Captain's purpose sending you here...

CNS_Solaa says:
*FCO*: Oh, scratch that... Cmdr. Naegle is unconscious.

Action: A signal begins transmitting from the Apache.... toward an unknown section of space

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CNS: Counselor the commander is here, looks like one of the rocks hit her.  She needs first aid

FCO_Ilianor says:
Self: Great. *CNS*: Unfortunately, transporters are still down, but Ryushi is working on- ::his head jerks to the side again, as he reads off his display, and turns to look at the CO, a look of greater horror on his face::

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO:What is it Baran?

OPS_Ryushi says:
::begins quickly removing, replacing, and switching the optical fiber cards in the panel::

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: ..... Someone is transmitting from the Apache... could it be the Borg... calling for reinforcements...?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
@:: picks up the XO and carries her out of the cave ::

CNS_Solaa says:
@CTO: Set her down... we don't have a medikit... She should be okay with only minor bumps to her head. I'll check her out, though.

OPS_Ryushi says:
::dashes to the console, checking the operational status of the Transporters again::

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO:Possibly.. Can you block it ?

FCO_Ilianor says:
*CNS*: Standby, Ryn... something's happening...

CNS_Solaa says:
*FCO*: Oh, God... standing by.

FCO_Ilianor says:
::he looks down at his console and tries to determine the signature of the communications signal...:: CO: ... It's confirmed... Borg... I can try to block it by introducing interference using the deflectors.. But the signal's out there already.

D’Layna Abbott says:
::looks at OPS:: OPS: This is no use...::slams her fist down on the console:: The Borg are withOUT honor!!!.... We would have better luck using a menial shuttle!!

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO:True..But they may not get all their information out. See if you can block it and decipher it.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
@::sets the XO down.  Reaches into his pack and smears a paste on the wound :: CNS: That is Kava root.  It should help with the pain and swelling

OPS_Ryushi says:
Sec:  That may be true, Lieutenant, but getting to the shuttlebay is nearly impossible at the moment....

CNS_Solaa says:
@::kneels on the ground and feels around the XO's head:: CTO: Yeah, she's fine.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: As I said, I won't be able to fully block the signal. But, I'm trying to tap into the signal now... I suspect it will be heavily encrypted, but I'll see about applying some of the known algorithms from the computer... ::sighs, thinking to himself how he should have paid closer attention in computer science::

CNS_Solaa says:
@*CMO*: John, this is Ryn, please respond.

D’Layna Abbott says:
::scowls:: OPS: That may be true... but with the success we are having, there isn't much else left to try... and...We are two among many Borg...

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO:I know Im asking a lot. Just see what you can do. ::grins and pats the FCO on the shoulder::

OPS_Ryushi says:
Sec: I'm working as hard as I can to get the transporters online....

CNS_Solaa says:
@::hears no response from the comm::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
@::touches the CNS on the shoulder :: CNS: I heard the comm.  Looks like we better move away from the cave entrance, we may be here a while.  I don't want to be in the way of the Borg if they get free

D’Layna Abbott says:
::looks at OPS:: OPS: The effort is futile... however, try if you must...

CNS_Solaa says:
@::nods:: CTO: Okay. ::follows the CTO::

FCO_Ilianor says:
::nods to the CO and turns back to the console::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
@::picks up the XO and moves away from the cave entrance but stays close to the rock formation to be defensible ::

FCO_Ilianor says:
::gasps:: CO: Captain, I'm beginning to get bits and pieces of the message...

CNS_Solaa says:
@::listens for the CMO's comm, but hears none:: *CMO*: Dr. Powers, please respond! ::slightly panicked::

Action: There is no response from the CMO

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO:What is it. Notify the away team of its content as well. It may help them.

Action: The XO begins to come around.

CNS_Solaa says:
@::looks up at Greyfeather:: CTO: We've lost Dr. Powers...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
@::begins to wake up::

FCO_Ilianor says:
::shakes his head:: CO: It's just a message... from the Borg to the rest of the collective... asking for reinforcements... confirming our identity as a vessel from the Alpha Quadrant, having arrived through a wormhole...

OPS_Ryushi says:
::looks at Sec, and taps his commbadge::  *CO*:  Sir, I am unable to gain control of the transporters.... however, Lieutenant Abbot has made a suggestion...  We could, indeed, take a shuttlecraft to the surface.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
@::looks down at the XO::  XO: Good to see you coming around, you were worrying me  :: grins as he sets her down ::

Action: The Away Team has come to the outside of the cave... there they find the dilapidated remains of the communications console the Apache sent down... and a piece of an EO's uniform...

Host CO_Storal says:
::taps his combadge::*OPS/SEC*:Do you think you can make it to the shuttle bay?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
@:: grins weakly:: CTO: Thanks.  What's our status?

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO:Well then Im afraid we don’t have much time.

OPS_Ryushi says:
*CO*: It is certainly worth at try, sir....

CNS_Solaa says:
@::survey's where they are and sees the uniform piece:: Self: Huh? A uniform...

D’Layna Abbott says:
*CO*: We are going to try Sir...

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO:Was there a reply?

CNS_Solaa says:
@CTO: Joshua... did the Apache send down someone to try and rescue us?

Host CO_Storal says:
*OPS/SEC*:Very well then. Make it happen.

OPS_Ryushi says:
*CO*: Aye, sir.  ::jumps into another Jeffries tube, heading for the shuttlebay::

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: Well, we are some distance from anything else, I believe... if there's a reply, I haven't detected one, but I'm sure if there is to be one, we'll be seeing it fairly soon... but whatever the case, we can't stay here, sir.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
@XO: The doctor is missing, the Borg have most of the ship under their control.  You, the counselor and I are the only ones of the AT we can find, and it doesn't look like we are going anywhere soon

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
@CTO: Oh, situation normal, huh?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
@CSN: Negative, I can't even locate the EO that was setting up the comm. dish before the attack

FCO_Ilianor says:
*CNS*: Counselor, we have a problem, the Borg managed to send out a signal calling for reinforcements. Tell Cmdr. Naegle... I'm trying to decrypt the rest of the message.

MO_Turok says:
::Using a tricorder to scan the area around sickbay for any Borg readings::

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO: We don’t have much choice do we? Can the self destruct still be activated or are we locked out of that?

Action: There is no Borg in the MO's vicinity at the moment...

CNS_Solaa says:
*FCO*: Right. XO: Commander... we have a situation on the Apache. The Borg attacked and it looks like they are coming back for a rematch...

CTO_Grey-feather says:
@:: Grins :: XO:  Aye, as they used to say...SNAFU.

FCO_Ilianor says:
::nods:: CO: ... Yes, if it comes down to it, self-destruct is available to us.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
@CNS/CTO: As I said, situation normal.  Well, suggestions on how we can get out of this predicament?

CNS_Solaa says:
*FCO*: Baran... did you send anyone down to set up transporter enhancers?

FCO_Ilianor says:
::thinks to self:: Self: But I doubt Cmdr. Cha`Dak would be too pleased with THAT option.

FCO_Ilianor says:
*CNS*: No, you don't understand, Ryn, we don't have any transporter control at all right now...

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO: Wait!?.... Does the self destruct program connect to all systems?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
@XO/CNS: Unless we find a ship, the crew get control of the Apache back,  or get assimilated we aren't going anywhere

OPS_Ryushi says:
Sec:  Lieutenant, if it's alright with you, I'd like to stop by sickbay to get Mr. Turok to come with us... Counselor Solaa informed us that Cmdr. Naegle  was injured...

CNS_Solaa says:
@*FCO*: I know I know... but we have a piece of uniform here ::walks over and picks the piece up:: and you should probably not be expecting this person back...

Action: As OPS and Sec Abbott make their way carefully through the Jefferies tubes, they reach the shuttlebay without much difficulty as the Borg are mostly interested in their work right now...

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: Self Destruct causes overloads in the warp core, engines, and antimatter containment.

CNS_Solaa says:
@CTO/XO: Looks like we are going to be waiting for a long time...

CNS_Solaa says:
@::smiles grimly::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
@CTO: Well, let's see what we can do from down here.

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO:I'm wondering if hacking into the self destruct systems will give us a backdoor into engineering.. ::grins:: Its worth a shot. :: goes over to the OPS console and begins to work on it.::

CNS_Solaa says:
@CTO/XO: On the bright side... at least we got rid of the Borg down here.

D’Layna Abbott says:
OPS: We do not have time for that... if we make it to a shuttle the shuttle will be equipped with what you will need....

OPS_Ryushi says:
Sec:  Aye.  ::steps inside the shuttle::

D’Layna Abbott says:
::exits the Jefferies tubes, her Klingon brow furrowed in worry as she looks around the shuttlebay and makes it to a nearby shuttle:: OPS; This way....

CNS_Solaa says:
@::has an epiphany:: *FCO*: Oh! Baran... are you sending us a shuttle?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
@All: Food, water , and shelter shouldn't be a problem.  But the Borg know we are here

CNS_Solaa says:
@CTO: The Borg couldn't care less about four beings down here.

OPS_Ryushi says:
::takes the pilot seat and discards the pre-flight checklist, powering up the shuttle::

CNS_Solaa says:
@CTO: Or at least... I dearly hope so...

FCO_Ilianor says:
::pauses:: *CNS*: If I was sending you a shuttle, I would have told you about it, Ryn... I will look into that. CO: Captain, Rynia suggested sending down a shuttle to pick them up...?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
@CNS: You mean the four beings down here with their communication equipment?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
@CTO/CNS: I'm not sure that the Borg won't attack us again.  We need to be on our guard, as I know you are.

OPS_Ryushi says:
*CO*: Sir, we're ready to depart down here.  I doubt the Borg will allow us to open the shuttlebay doors, so we'll have to use the phasers to open them....

Host CO_Storal says:
::continuing to work on the backdoor:: FCO:Tell them there is one enroute.

Action: As OPS and Sec Abbott enter the shuttlebay, the shuttlebay doors open and several Borg enter the bay... heading for the shuttle

FCO_Ilianor says:
::shrugs:: Self: Or, perhaps, people are already doing it.

Host CO_Storal says:
*OPS*:See if you can open them. if not.. then blast your way out.

CNS_Solaa says:
@*FCO*: Shuttle maybe?

OPS_Ryushi says:
*CO*: Aye, sir.  :: begins working on it::

OPS_Ryushi says:
Sec:  Borg!  ::quickly begins sealing the shuttle door shut::

FCO_Ilianor says:
*CNS*: There seems to be some commotion involving a shuttle at the moment. Stand by, I'll fill you in.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
@XO: Yes ma'am that is why I moved us away from the cave entrance.  At least they don't walk very fast.  If the use the same beam in point it will give us time to move

Action: The MO hears banging on the sealed sickbay doors...

CNS_Solaa says:
@*FCO*: Thanks.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
@CTO: Exactly.  So what have we found down here so far?

FCO_Ilianor says:
::looks up to the CO:: CO: Captain, are they trying to pilot a shuttle down to the planet?

MO_Turok says:
::Yelling to whoever or whatever is outside:: All: Identify yourself!

D’Layna Abbott says:
OPS: Prepare for liftoff! Get us off the ship...

CNS_Solaa says:
@CTO/XO: I want to go look for Dr. Powers. If the shuttle gets here we won't have much time, and we can't just leave him...

Kathleen Linard says:
MO: Please.. you have to help me Dr. Turok!! It's me, Kathleen!!

OPS_Ryushi says:
Sec:  Already working on it.  Do you know how to operate this vessel's phasers, Lieutenant?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
@CNS: You can't go alone, Ryn.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
@XO: A whole lot of plants and critters, but it looks like the Borg assimilated the people that lived her.

D’Layna Abbott says:
::glares at OPS:: OPS: You ask such foolish questions from a security officer! ::takes the tactical seat::

MO_Turok says:
All: Open the door. NOW! ::Assists in open the door::

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO:That is the plan Baran. Hopefully they can get there and back. Because if I am able to get access.. I will need Joshua's help in retaking the ship.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
@CTO: That's too bad.

CNS_Solaa says:
@XO: Then we should all go together.

OPS_Ryushi says:
Sec: In that case, we need those doors ::gestures:: to open.  Quickly.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: Gotcha, sir. *CNS*: You seem to be in luck, we're trying to get a shuttle down to you folks right now.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: Do you require assistance, sir?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
@CTO: Do you agree we should look for Dr. Powers, Lieutenant?  I don't want to leave a man behind, but you are the ranking security officer down here. Suggestion?

D’Layna Abbott says:
::can't gain access to the shuttlebay doors and uses a phaser beam to blast them open::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CNS: I have a question for you counselor, what if the doc is on the other side of that boulder.  How do we get him out, and has he been assimilated

D’Layna Abbott says:
OPS: Hang on....

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO:That would help. If both of us are hacking into the system.. It will give us a better chance.

CNS_Solaa says:
@*FCO*: Awesome. Thanks a lot, Baran. ::can breathe easier::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
@XO: I do and I don’t  I agree he needs to be looked for, I disagree that you to should go with me

FCO_Ilianor says:
::nods:: CO: I will attempt to break into the system via the subroutines governing the antimatter containment systems.

CNS_Solaa says:
@CTO: I'm not even going to think about that, Joshua. I refuse.

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO: YES! I got thru.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
@CTO: Will you attempt to locate Dr. Powers, please?

MO_Turok says:
Kathleen: Are you all right Admiral? What’s wrong with your children?

Action: with the help of some of the medical teams... the MO is able to open the sealed doors to the Captain's wife, Kathleen Linard... she clutches in her arms, her twin boys... both of them looking VERY pale and breathing raspy...

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO:I see that my days in the big chair haven’t reduced my hacking skills ::chuckles:: Although its just minor access. I think I can get further. Im sending you the subroutine. Use it to see if you can get further than I.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
@XO: On my way .  :: heads back into the cave to search for the CMO ::

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: Excellent work, sir. What do you have access to... aye, sir, receiving. ::quickly glances over the subroutine, and tries to implement it in his work::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
@CTO: Stay in contact, Lieutenant!

Action: The doors to the shuttle blast open, the forcefields instantly snapping into place... the shuttle departs from the Apache and begins it's decent to the planet below....

CNS_Solaa says:
@::looks around and picks up a long stick and brandishes it menacingly to protect from any threat::

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO:So far its just basic subroutines. I think if we can get further, we can actually bypass and give us control of engineering systems.

OPS_Ryushi says:
::expertly pilots the shuttle down toward the planet's surface::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
@::looks amused at the counselor:: CNS: Think that stick will keep away the Borg, Ryn?

MO_Turok says:
Kathleen: Put them on the biobeds quickly! Let's check them out.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: I am unsu- Oh, news. The shuttle has just left the Apache. Um, in a glorious show of destruction to the shuttlebay, I might add.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
@::enters the cave and begins scanning for the doctor and looking around for any remains of him ::

CNS_Solaa says:
@XO: Not really, but maybe I can make them think that I'm dangerous.

OPS_Ryushi says:
Sec: Are the shuttle's transporter's functional, Lieutenant?

Kathleen Linard says:
::almost crying:: MO: We were attacked by a Borg drone... I don't know how I managed to get them away from it... but I did... but not before it injected both the boys...

MO_Turok says:
::Takes one of the boys from the Admiral and sits him on the biobed::

CNS_Solaa says:
@XO: I'm not really worried about Borg, besides... I'm worried about wildlife.

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO: Well at least they are out ::chuckles::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
@::smiles:: CNS: Maybe it will, Ryn.

D’Layna Abbott says:
::nods:: OPS: Yes Ensign... everything is operational on this vessel...

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO:We could burst one of the cooling chambers in Main engineering. It would kill the Borg in the room.

CNS_Solaa says:
@*CTO*: Anything? ::is hopeful::

Action: As the medics close the doors again, there is more banging on the outside doors... there is no response from whoever is outside this time....

OPS_Ryushi says:
Sec: Good.  As soon as we enter the atmosphere, then, we will transport the AT directly into this shuttle, and make our way back to the Apache.  Er, is that alright with you, sir?

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: That would require us having unimpeded access all the way to the core. Do you believe we can get that close, sir?

D’Layna Abbott says:
::nods:: OPS: It was what I had intended.... Do you have any ideas on what we are to do once we reach the ship again?

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO:I think so. But the trick is maintaining access. If the Borg realize what we are doing. They will try and block us.

OPS_Ryushi says:
Sec:  No, sir.  As we saw before leaving, the Borg have taken over the shuttle bay....

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: It is worth a try. We will have to be careful not to get too close - the coolant system will surely kill us as well.

MO_Turok says:
Medical staff: Prepare to stasis chambers right now. That should stop the assimilation process for now.

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO:Well we don’t have to get close. Once we rupture the tanks and the Borg are killed. We can purge the coolant via the environment controls.

MO_Turok says:
Kathleen: Admiral, should I notify the Captain about the children?

Kathleen Linard says:
::shakes her head:: MO: No... he's got enough on his plate to have this distract him... please... keep going... ::nods for him to go on, while she shoots worried glances at the doors::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
@*CTO*: Lieutenant? Report! Anything?

Action: The shuttle makes it's decent into the atmosphere of the planet....

OPS_Ryushi says:
::quickly begins scanning for the combadges of the AT::

MO_Turok says:
Kathleen: I am going to try to use nanosurgeons to remove any Borg implants.

MO_Turok says:
::Prepares for the procedure::

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO:Well I need to make sure that we get full access.. Once we do that we can physically enter Main engineering.

OPS_Ryushi says:
Sec: I have them!  ::begins the transport process::  Energizing....

CSO_Tyler says:
::looks over at the CEO:: CEO: So.. what are we doing?

D’Layna Abbott says:
::looks at her boys, looking very worried:: MO: I should warn you... nanoprobes do not leave the system easily....

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::enters the bridge from the access hatch he'd been 'waiting in ambush' in ::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
@:: still searching :: *XO*: Haven't found him ma’am

Action: The away team is beamed off the surface of the planet and beamed aboard the shuttle with Sec Abbot and OPS Ryushi

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
CO: Captain! You're still alive!

MO_Turok says:
Kathleen: I prefer to attempt it than wait for the alternative.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::lowers his phaser rifle::

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: Actually, sir, it would appear we have access to the coolant systems, I can attempt to purge them from here I think... ::glances over at the CEO:: CEO: Where- huh.

Host CO_Storal says:
CEO:News of my assimilation and or death was greatly exaggerated ::chuckles::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::takes the shuttle quickly up out of the atmosphere and back toward the Apache::  XO/CNS/CTO:  Welcome home, sirs.

Action: The doors to sickbay begin to cave in as the Borg force their way through the doors. The Medical staff begin to panic and make to evacuate sickbay.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
CO: It would have been a death unworthy of you, Captain Storal.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
CO: How may I assist?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
@OPS: Thank you, Ensign.  We appreciate it.

CSO_Tyler says:
::walks up to the Captain, CEO, and FCO:: ALL: I'm just surprised we're not dead yet.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
@::finds himself standing bent over with a tricorder in his hand in the shuttle.  quickly stands :: OPS: Thanks for the ride

Host CO_Storal says:
CEO:I managed to gain access to the coolant systems in ME via a backdoor in the self destruct system. The plan is to rupture one of the cooling tanks in there That would kill the Borg. Then we can purge the air and retake engineering.

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CTO/XO:  Don't mention it, sirs ::almost smiles::

Host CO_Storal says:
CSO:I'm going to need your help Mr. Tyler.

MO_Turok says:
Medical staff: Hold your position until we get the babies out of here. That's an order!

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
@CTO: Did you find any sign of Dr. Powers. Lieutenant?

Kathleen Linard says:
::panics:: MO: Run! Take the boys!! Run!! ::lifts her infants and shoves them into the MO's arms and turns to face the Borg::

CSO_Tyler says:
CO: Of course Sir.. what can I do?

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::moves to the back of the bridge:: CO: Do any of these work, sir?

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: There we go... ::presses one of those Big Shiny Red Buttons on his console:: And away we go, coolant systems overloading...

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::accesses LCARS::

Host CO_Storal says:
CSO:Once the Borg realize that I hacked into a critical system. They are going to try and retake it. I need you to keep them out.

MO_Turok says:
Kathleen: Not without you Admiral! ::Grabbing the twins::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: with a look of grave disappointment :: XO: No commander I couldn't locate him

Kathleen Linard says:
MO: Don't worry, I'm right behind you... take them into the tubes and get to the bridge we'll be able to keep them safe there until you get make them better....

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
@CTO: It's okay.  We'll find him.

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO:I want you and Cmdr. Cha`Dak to go down there and physically take back engineering. Ens. Tyler and myself will assist from here.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
CO: Qa'Pla!!!

CSO_Tyler says:
CO: Of course..

CNS_Solaa says:
@CTO: WE LEFT HIM ON THE PLANET!!!!!!?????

CTO_Grey-feather says:
@CNS: Yes we did

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
FCO: Come, Baran! We shall show these Borg the meaning of fear!

CNS_Solaa says:
@::grabs the OPS and yanks him around:: Pilot: We are GOING back to the planet!

OPS_Ryushi says:
@COM: Apache: CO: Sir, I have the Away Team...  But Counselor Solaa has just made it quite obvious that we've forgotten Dr. Powers...

MO_Turok says:
::Looks at the Admiral with doubt in his eyes:: Admiral: Here take this. ::Hands her his phaser and heads for the Jefferies tube::

Host CO_Storal says:
COM:OPS:What? What happened?

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: Aye, sir. I do believe the coolant systems are, uh, still in the process of overloading. We will... ::looks to the CEO:: ... make sure to remember that when we barge in? ::smiles, and grabs a phaser, heading for the turbolift:: CEO: I'm not sure the Borg are capable of knowing fear.... ::gulps::

CSO_Tyler says:
::sits down at Science 2, and begins to bring up the computer schematics of the ship::

Action: As the coolant systems begin to overload in sickbay, the Borg only now start to realize what has happened, they begin to work diligently to try and stop the overload, but it is too late... the entire whole of Main Engineering begins to flood with coolant, taking out whatever biological life forms are there right down to the tiny bacteria on the walls and floors

Host CO_Storal says:
CSO:I trust that you had some hacker training ::grins::

OPS_Ryushi says:
@COM: Apache: CO: Um... just a moment, sir... CNS:  Aye, sir.  If you'll release me... I'll take us back down...

CNS_Solaa says:
@OPS: Make it fast, Ryushi...

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
FCO: They have not reckoned with Lt Baranephelion Ilianor!!

CSO_Tyler says:
CO: I can handle myself, if that's what you're asking.

CSO_Tyler says:
::tries preventing the Borg from stopping the overload::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::moves over to the Jefferies Tube access hatch::

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CNS: Yes Ma'am...  ::takes the shuttle to the surface at full impulse::

Host CO_Storal says:
CSO:Not at all Ensign. I just haven’t had the time to overlook your profile. ::grins:: I know that you can handle your own. Otherwise you wouldn’t be here.

Kathleen Linard says:
::nods:: MO: Just go!... ::turns to face the entourage of Borg that just entered sickbay::

MO_Turok says:
::Looks back at the Admiral as he enters the tube with the twin boys::

FCO_Ilianor says:
::raises an eyebrow:: Self: Nor Lt. Cmdr. Ilianor... ::smiles and nods:: CEO: Whatever you say, sir. ::steps into the turbolift:: Turbolift: Main engineering.

CSO_Tyler says:
::nods:: CO: Of course, Sir... of course.

OPS_Ryushi says:
@COM: Apache: CO: Sir, we're en route to the surface, searching for Dr. Powers, under the orders of Counselor Solaa.

Action: The MO enters the tube with several others of his medics helping him and begins to head to the bridge several decks up

MO_Turok says:
::Looks at the twins thinking that he must deliver them at all costs to the father::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
@CNS: Take it easy on the OPS manager, Counselor.  You might need him some day.

Host CO_Storal says:
COM:OPS:Acknowledge we are working on retaking the ship here.

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CNS: Sir, I am heading to the surface of the planet at full impulse.  I estimate we will be there in approximately twenty minutes.  However, I could take us to warp, and we would arrive most spectacularly at the surface in about 0.00768 seconds.

FCO_Ilianor says:
::looks up:: Turbolift: Um... Main Engineering? ::sighs, as the turbolift systems seem to be accessible again, as the turbolift speeds off::

CNS_Solaa says:
@OPS: 20 minutes!?

Host CO_Storal says:
*FCO/CEO*:It worked. There shouldn’t be any problem in there. All the Borg in ME are neutralized.

CNS_Solaa says:
@OPS: Do it.

CSO_Tyler says:
CO: Captain, I can regain ship's systems now.

Host CO_Storal says:
CSO:Good. Secure the ships systems. How many Borg are left on the ship?

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::stands next to the FCO in the TL:: *CO*: You didn't even leave us one?!!

Action: Kathleen faces the Borg, firing as many shots as she can before they adapt. 5 of the 7 Borg drop to the floor before they advance on her as she backs into the tubes. She makes a run for it, but one of the Borg grabs her ankle and readily pulls her backward. Her screams echo through the JTs and suddenly the CO's mind is flooded with her fear

Host CO_Storal says:
*CEO*:Just the ones in ME. Commander.. there are still others...

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
*CO*: Good. Definitely feeling aggressive tendencies, sir!

Host CO_Storal says:
::Storal suddenly stands up:: All: Ahkayah!!!

CNS_Solaa says:
@OPS: Okay okay... just hurry up and get us down there!

FCO_Ilianor says:
::glances over at the CEO:: Self: Great, a nutcase... ::smiles at the CEO, as the doors slide open::

Action: An array of Borg Vessels appears on Long Range sensors....

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CNS: aye, sir.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::glances at the FCO as he exits:: Self: Great, a coward .... ::follows the FCO as he moves out of the TL::

MO_Turok says:
::Stops and listens to admirals screams. Looks at his team which has stopped at the screaming:: Team: MOVE OUT! The Admiral was willing to give her life for the children and I will not let it be in vain.

Kathleen Linard says:
::feels the Borg pull her backwards as she fights with all her might against him, he grabs her by the back of the head and injects both his wrist tubules into her neck as she gasps for air, then falls to the ground in a heap as the remaining two Borg turn and leave the sickbay.

CSO_Tyler says:
::looks over to the CO:: CO: 10 Sir, throughout the ship.. Sir.. scanning for the Admiral now::

FCO_Ilianor says:
::raises his phaser, as they migrate towards the entrance to main engineering...:: CEO: How should we approach, sir?

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
FCO: First, let's see if the doors open .....

Action: The MO and his teams break through the panel on the bridge...

Host CO_Storal says:
CSO:Beam Admiral Linard to the Bridge Immediately!

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
FCO: Remember, with only two of us, we'd hardly be deemed a threat by the Borg.

CSO_Tyler says:
CO: Aye Captain.. ::Sees the MO enter and motions him over::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::reaching the doors, K’hora tentatively reaches a foot out to try and activate the door sensor for ME::

CSO_Tyler says:
::accesses site to site transporters and beams Admiral Linard to the bridge::

FCO_Ilianor says:
CEO: Assuming anything's still alive... ::walks up to the control panel, and activates his tricorder to-:: CEO: Wait! ::- to see if the coolant has truly been completely purged::

Action: Linard is beamed to the bridge in an unconscious heap.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::pulls his foot back quickly::

MO_Turok says:
CSO: Belay that order.

CSO_Tyler says:
::pulls his phaser out, and watches the deck::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
FCO: I'll be disappointed if there isn't a single Borg left to destroy.

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CNS: Heading back to the ship, sir...  We do, in fact, have the doctor.  Check the aft compartment.  I think you'll find him there.

Host CO_Storal says:
::rushes over to his wife and takes her in his arms:: MO:Ensign!

FCO_Ilianor says:
::shrugs, and quickly jerks his head to the side:: CEO: Look! Borg! Over there! ::points off to the distance, into an empty corridor::

Action: Two spiderey implants suddenly appear on the infants’ cheeks the MO holds them in his arms.

MO_Turok says:
CO: Take your children sir, They need you now. I will look after the Admiral.

CNS_Solaa says:
@OPS: Really? ::goes to the back of the shuttle:: ALL: AHA! ::but finds him knocked out as well::

CSO_Tyler says:
::looks to the MO:: MO: Help them.  I'm going to kill some Borg. ::grabs his phaser rifle::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::peers down the corridor:: FCO: I don't see anything.

FCO_Ilianor says:
::giggles:: CEO: They must have wandered off. The coolant has been purged, let's go. ::smiles, and accesses the keypad::

MO_Turok says:
::Looks at the children::

CSO_Tyler says:
MO: Do you need anything from Sickbay?

Host CO_Storal says:
::looks at his boys as a look of horror, then anger crosses his face:: MO:They have been assimilated

CNS_Solaa says:
@::finds herself on the bridge:: ALL: Finally... OH! ::sees the Admiral and the Captain and runs over:: CO: Captain!

Kathleen Linard says:
::is breathing very raspy and stirs slightly:: CO: Ky....

MO_Turok says:
OPS: Can you suspend the children in a transporter buffer while we retrieve stasis chambers?

CSO_Tyler says:
::beams the AT to the bridge as well::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::readies his phaser rifle:: FCO: If your fear is too great, I will take lead.

Host CO_Storal says:
::runs back over to his wife and cradles her in his arms.:: Linard: Ahkayah...

OPS_Ryushi says:
MO: Yes, I can...  ::looks to the Captain for orders::

CNS_Solaa says:
Kathleen: H-hold still, sir... ::checks her pulse::

CSO_Tyler says:
::grabs the MO:: MO: Help them!!!

CNS_Solaa says:
ALL: Someone get me a Medikit!!!!

FCO_Ilianor says:
::snorts:: CEO: No need to worry about my fear, sir. ::winks, and peers through the doors, poking his head in with his phaser raised::

CSO_Tyler says:
::grabs the medikit from under his console and tosses it to the CNS::

MO_Turok says:
CSO: Stasis .........

D’Layna Abbott says:
CO: Ky... you have to... please...

OPS_Ryushi says:
::runs to Ops, preparing the transporters::

CNS_Solaa says:
::catches the kit and opens it quickly trying to find a stabilizer::

MO_Turok says:
CO: Sir...I........::Hangs his head in shame::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::enters ME cautiously, aiming his rifle around him as he makes his way to the warp core::

CNS_Solaa says:
::fills the hypospray and injects Kathleen::

Host CO_Storal says:
::fighting back his tears:: Linard: What do I have to do...tell me...anything...and it will be done...

Action: LRS bleeps with a subspace disturbance....

CSO_Tyler says:
::takes the Helm, since no one on the bridge is monitoring any console, and activates the tractor to bring the shuttle in::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::whispers:: FCO: P'Taks. Look at what they've done to Engineering.

CSO_Tyler says:
::checks sensors::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Sir, I have a subspace disturbance on LRS...

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: I'm s-sorry... there's not much I can do...

CSO_Tyler says:
OPS: What is it?

Host CO_Storal says:
::looks up:: OPS:What is it?

Kathleen Linard says:
CO: Don't let us be assimilated... don't let them take us... you have to end it now... for all of us...

FCO_Ilianor says:
::gasps, as he looks around at the modifications:: CEO: ... Hmm. The green's actually not that bad. ::looks around and sees all sorts of rubber lying around... as if they'd just walked in on a leather fetishists' convention... he walks to a console::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO/CSO:  Sir, it's another wormhole!

CSO_Tyler says:
::Sets a course away from the ships and heads towards the disturbance on LRS::

Host CO_Storal says:
::looks down as he can no longer fight back the tears:: Kathleen:We can reverse it...you just have to hold on...

CNS_Solaa says:
::takes out a tricorder and monitors the Admiral::

CNS_Solaa says:
ALL: Is Sickbay operational?

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::circles the warp core, checking for Borg::

CSO_Tyler says:
CO: Sir, course set. Impulse engaged.  Take care of your wife and kids, Sir.

CSO_Tyler says:
OPS: Here we go.  Give me whatever data you can, I haven't flown much before.

Host CO_Storal says:
::looks up at the CSO: CMO:Thank you Mr. Tyler.

Kathleen Linard says:
::gulps:: CO:... there isn't enough time... soon.... ::gasps again and spidery implants begin erupting all over her skin::... soon....

CNS_Solaa says:
ALL: Beam her to Sickbay!

Host CO_Storal says:
::looks over at the CNS and MO:: All:Is there?...::voice trails off::

FCO_Ilianor says:
CEO: I don't think you'll find even a bacterial cell to attack... but it appears that most systems are fully accessible...

CSO_Tyler says:
CO: Captain.. let's put them in a transporter buffer. We can get back home then.. see if SF Medical can help them.

Action: The Apache heads off toward the disturbance as the Borg ships change direction and follow the Apache...

CNS_Solaa says:
::injects another round of stimulants:: Linard: C'mon... stay with us... we can stop the process...

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::relaxes slightly:: FCO: You and your great ideas!! NOW who am I going to fight?

OPS_Ryushi says:
CSO: if you give the ship the sensor coordinates, it'll fly itself there...

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: Do it Tyler!

CSO_Tyler says:
::yells back:: CNS: It's up to him! He's her husband, damnit!  I'm just flying the ship!

FCO_Ilianor says:
::shrugs:: CEO: I'm sure no one would object, sir, if we left you on a Borg planet to fight to your heart's content... ::shrugs and smiles:: *CO*: Captain, it would appear that main engineering is secured, and Borg free.

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: Captain!

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
:;begins accessing systems:: FCO: We are in very bad shape down here, but the engines should hold out. I'm reading Structural Integrity at 50% ... can you confirm?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::sits in the chair as the captain takes care of his wife::

CSO_Tyler says:
::sets a course for the wormhole, and waits to enter::

CNS_Solaa says:
::fills another spray and hands it to the CO:: CO: Give it to her when she starts fading. ::gets up and runs to the OPS console::

CSO_Tyler says:
*CEO/FCO*: Sirs, I'm still reading 2 Borg in Sickbay.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CNS: yes, counselor?

CNS_Solaa says:
OPS: Oh, good... I want you to prepare a transport buffer for the Admiral and her sons.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::looks at Eric:: FCO: Race you?!

Host CO_Storal says:
CNS:Beam her directly to sickbay and hold her in stasis....

OPS_Ryushi says:
::works a bit, fingers flying:: CNS: done.  Ready to energize.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CEO: Aye, sir, conf- ::looks upwards, as the message from the CSO comes in:: CEO: I believe that's where we come in? ::winks:: CEO: Oh, I dunno, racing- ::sprints off towards the door::

MO_Turok says:
CO: There are still Borg there Sir.

Action: As the Apache streaks toward the wormhole, the Borg ships bear down on her and close fast as their speed increases.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
FCO: Cheated! By my own crewmate!!

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::bolts after the FCO::

Host CO_Storal says:
MO:You are right..

CNS_Solaa says:
OPS: And me too. Do it now!

Action: The Admiral, her sons and the MO and his teams are beamed back to sickbay...

MO_Turok says:
CO: If we can clear them out I may have a chance, if we hurry.

Host CO_Storal says:
CNS:Beam the existing Borg into space.....now!

FCO_Ilianor says:
CEO: Such is life! ::patiently waits at the turbolift, avoiding the CEO's gaze... he steps in:: Turbolift: Sickbay. ::feeling antsy, with a glint in his eyes as the turbolift moves off::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CNS: Aye, sir... Energizing...

CSO_Tyler says:
::flies the ship into the wormhole:: CO: Borg ship closing, they may be following.  We're going in.

MO_Turok says:
CNS: We need to get them into stasis right away.

CNS_Solaa says:
MO: I'm on it, Turok.

Host CO_Storal says:
MO:I want this perfectly clear....If you cannot save my wife and kids...They are not to become Borg under any circumstances.

CNS_Solaa says:
::picks up the kids and places them in one unit and hooks them up::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: I've got it, sir... Beaming the Borg into space

CNS_Solaa says:
MO: Are we online down here?

MO_Turok says:
*CO*: Aye sir, understood.

Host CO_Storal says:
CSO:Increase speed..

FCO_Ilianor says:
CEO: Why do I get the feeling...

Action: As the Admiral and her sons appear in sickbay, they suddenly disappear in a slow flash of green light as everyone else who has been assimilated on the Apache disappears in the same manner...

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::raises his rifle as the TL doors swoosh open::

CSO_Tyler says:
CO: Sir? Internal sensors show ¼ of the crew... is gone!

MO_Turok says:
Self: NOOO! ::Grabbing for the babies as they vanish::

FCO_Ilianor says:
::rushes out of the turbolift with the CEO, heading for the sickbay... the doors slide open and he rushes in to see a flash of green light...::

CNS_Solaa says:
::screams::

Host CO_Storal says:
CSO:Gone?

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
FCO: You're getting a feeling?

Action: The Apache enters the wormhole as the stream of Borg ships move to follow...

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
FCO: Ghragh!!! Too late, again!

MO_Turok says:
::Stands in stunned silence as a tear forms in his eye::

FCO_Ilianor says:
::gulps:: MO: ... Beamed away? Was that the ADMIRAL??

CNS_Solaa says:
ALL: DAMMIT!

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
FCO/MO: No, surely not ....

CSO_Tyler says:
OPS: As we exit the wormhole, drop two antimatter canisters, and prepare to fire. ::looks at the CO:: CO: Aye.. gone.

CNS_Solaa says:
::hot tears are falling from her eyes as she pounds the wall::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CSO: Aye, preparing them now...

CSO_Tyler says:
CO: Including.. the Admiral and your sons..

CSO_Tyler says:
OPS: Launch the canisters... now!

Host CO_Storal says:
::hears the CSO and immediately taps his combadge:: *MO*:Status?!

CSO_Tyler says:
OPS: Prepare to fire... hopefully this will close off the wormhole with them inside.

Action: As the Apache rides the wormhole, the Borg Vessels keep coming... 4 of them in total... they begin to emerge on the other side of the wormhole....

OPS_Ryushi says:
::launches the canisters::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::preparing to fire::

CSO_Tyler says:
::approaches the event horizon of the wormhole:: OPS: Ready..... now!

OPS_Ryushi says:
::fires::

FCO_Ilianor says:
*Bridge*: We're in Sickbay now, but the Borg are nowhere to be seen? What is happening?

CSO_Tyler says:
*All Hands*: Brace for impact!

FCO_Ilianor says:
::clutches onto a biobed as the CSO's call comes in::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::braces against the console::

MO_Turok says:
*CO*: Sir...I... Sir, the Borg have beamed the Admiral and children away. I failed you sir.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::braces against the FCO::

CNS_Solaa says:
Self: Impact?

CSO_Tyler says:
::waits for the impact::

Action: As the canisters are fired, they explode in a blinding flash of light, prematurely collapsing the wormhole and crushing everything within it. The energy from the destruction causes a level 6 shock wave that tosses the Apache about like a cork in a stormy sea.

Host CO_Storal says:
::all light and hope are extinguished from Storal's eyes as he hears the MO. He suddenly goes numb:: *MO*:Acknowledged..... Storal out....

FCO_Ilianor says:
::grunting, he clutches harder on the biobed as the shockwave hits the Apache...::

CNS_Solaa says:
::screams again as she's slammed against the wall and clutching the counter and then a biobed::

MO_Turok says:
::Sits in a chair holding his head in his hands::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::as he he'd only braced himself against the movable FCO, he falls onto the floor::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::clutches her chair as she is still weak from being knocked out::

Host CO_Storal says:
::is thrown about helplessly.::

CSO_Tyler says:
::flies out of his chair, and into the viewscreen, collapsing against the deck in front of the helm::

MO_Turok says:
::Barely notices the CNS's scream::

FCO_Ilianor says:
::the shockwave reaches its peak, and almost feels as if it's decreeing in intensity... he looks behind and sees the CEO collapsed on the floor... he screams:: CEO: Commander! Are you alright!

Action: Once the Apache rides out the wave after it dissipates... everything is quiet...

OPS_Ryushi says:
::is thrown against the viewscreen for an upfront view of the stars streaking by:: ALL: Ahhh!!

CSO_Tyler says:
::groans, struggling to his feet to sit again at the helm, and scans to see where we're at::

Host CO_Storal says:
::slowly regains his composure and stands up:: All: Status??

OPS_Ryushi says:
::falls in a heap to the floor in front of the FCO console::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
FCO: Well enough. ::is embarrassed and gets grouchy when his pride is injured::

CNS_Solaa says:
::wipes the blood from her eyes and tries to move her left arm but can't:: Self: Damn it... It's broken...

CSO_Tyler says:
CO: Sir, all main power is down, we're dead in the water...

MO_Turok says:
CNS: You injured Ryn? ::Not even looking at her::

Host CO_Storal says:
CSO:Where are we?

Action: There is an incoming hail...

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Sir, I have an incoming hail....

CSO_Tyler says:
CO: Scanning now Sir.. but most sensors are offline.. incoming hail though..

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: It's Starfleet in origin!

Host CO_Storal says:
CSO:Put it thru Mr. Tyler.

CSO_Tyler says:
::nods to Ensign Ryushi to::

FCO_Ilianor says:
::nods; as his head jerks towards the CNS:: CNS: Rynia!

FCO_Ilianor says:
CNS: I thought I heard you swear!

Host CO_Storal says:
::he fights to keep his thoughts off of the loss of his wife and kids, straightens his jacket and awaits the message::

CNS_Solaa says:
FCO: Hi there, Baran... ::smiles weakly::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: It's from the USS Gimli, sir.  We're about 50 light years from Earth...  The Gimli is on an intercept course.  ::puts the hail through::

Captain Skyler says:
COM: Apache: USS Apache, this is Captain Skyler of the USS Gimli... you are in need of assistance I see?

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
CNS: Counselor.   ::said in a way of greeting::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
CNS: What news from the away team?

CSO_Tyler says:
::accesses internal sensors and bring up the list of casualties.. 89 people.. gone.::

CNS_Solaa says:
CEO: Um... I'm okay... dunno about Cmdr. Naegle... or Lt. Greyfeather...

Host CO_Storal says:
COM:Gimli: This is Capt. Storal. That is affirmative Capt. We are dead in the water here. We...we...::sighs:: have suffered serious casualties and would appreciate any assis....

CNS_Solaa says:
CEO: Oh, and Dr. Powers is-- ohmygod! He's probably dead! ::thinks about him being tossed around like a rag doll::

MO_Turok says:
::Doesn't seem to notice anyone else in sickbay::

OPS_Ryushi says:
~~~CO: Strength, Captain.  ::warm thoughts::~~~

Host CO_Storal says:
::lowers his head and walks into his ready room without saying a word::

Captain Skyler says:
COM: Apache: We are near McKinley station near Earth... we'll tow you back there for repairs... stand by Apache...

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
CNS: What?

CSO_Tyler says:
::Watches the CO walk off:: COM: Gimli: Acknowledged, we're standing by.... ::closes the channel::

FCO_Ilianor says:
CNS: Who's dead?

CNS_Solaa says:
CEO: He was... well, unconscious and I'm guessing he didn't hold onto anything when we hit that shockwave...

CNS_Solaa says:
::sighs:: CEO: I hope he's... alright... ::cries uncontrollably thinking about Linard and her sons::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
CNS: Relax, Counselor. I will investigate, and find out what happened, and report to you as soon as I know something.

Host CO_Storal says:
::sits at his desk staring out the window with his back towards the door::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::sits back in her chair thinking about what's been happening here.

FCO_Ilianor says:
::gasps:: CNS: Oh- Oh Rynia! Why are you... ::gives her a hug::

MO_Turok says:
FCO: Dead, should be me instead of those babies, I ...............::Lowers his head again::

FCO_Ilianor says:
::sighs:: MO: ... So it was the admiral.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::turns as he hears Turok:: MO: Turok?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::walks over to the ready room door and rings the chime::

CNS_Solaa says:
FCO: YES! ::wails:: The Admiral! I worked as fast as I could...

FCO_Ilianor says:
::winces at the CNS wails:: CNS: Yes, yes, you did... but it's over now... nothing we can do about it now.

Host CO_Storal says:
Computer: Turn lights off. :: with tears streaming down his face, Storal recites the death chant. So that the Prophets look after his loved ones:: Ah kay ah, Ah yah va su, Ko van ha.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
MO: Lieutenant Turok!

MO_Turok says:
CEO: I let them die, I couldn't save them.

CNS_Solaa says:
::cries in Baran's arms, forgetting her broken arm::

Host CO_Storal says:
::hears the chime:: Aloud: Enter...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::walks in slowly, with head bowed:: CO: Captain?  Are you going to be okay, sir?

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
MO: Pull yourself together, Turok! You are going to be very busy shortly, as wounded will be arriving soon.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
MO: Their death would've been less honorable had they succumbed to the Borg.

MO_Turok says:
CEO: YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND...THEY DID!

Host CO_Storal says:
XO:If I told you yes.....would you believe me? ::continues to recite the chant at a whisper::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: Not really, sir.  You've suffered a great loss.

Action: As the USS Gimli approaches the Apache, she easily locks on with a tractor beam as the crew sit quietly, able to begin the healing process of both their ship and the loss off friends and loved ones to the ever dreaded Borg...

D’Layna Abbott says:
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