MISSION PROLOGUE: The ship is in a stable orbit - for now.  Battered and bruised, the USS Apache hangs over a war-torn world.  Subspace explosions rock the planet - why didn't this globe discover faster than light travel along side?

Mysteries abound, but the ship has little time to decide a course of action.  The subspace explosions are tearing apart the fabric of subspace itself, which could continue to destabilize subspace for sectors around.  What will they do?  Let's see...

<<<<<Resume USS Apache 10602.03: "Interference" Part IV>>>>>

OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
::on the bridge at Ops::
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::on the bridge, looking at the mission brief::
TO_Ens_Newell says:
::on the bridge at Tac2::
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
::on the bridge at the Engineering station:: CSO: Recommend taking the main engines offline and powering down the Nacelle's.  Perhaps they are creating drag that is causing the unwanted attraction of those weapons emissions, or the weapons themselves.
SO_LtJG_York says:
::tries to make sense of the readings he got off the weapon, in an attemt to create a counter measure::
CTO_Ens_Solita says:
::on the bridge at tactical, co-ordinating shuttles for beginning evacuation. Since they're already ready... :: CSO: Sir, we can start loading people on shuttles and launching at any time.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::wanders through Engineering, well into his second consecutive shift - and an eventful one at that::
CMO_Lt_Turok says:
CNS: So now what do we do?
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
CMO: You tell me, Doctor.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::gazes at the Master Systems Wall Display, having trouble seeing some of the smaller type on the screen::
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::looks over at the CEO, and realizes he's the highest ranking officer:: CEO: Suggestions for how to not get knocked into the planet?
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
::taps away at his console diverting power to the emergency bulkheads and contemplating what in the universe could be causing such damage without his knowledge::
OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
::heads down to the FCO console:: CSO: I'm taking the conn along with Ops.  You're gonna need one hell of a pilot if you want to go anywhere in this... mess...
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::nods at OPS, and takes the big chair::
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
CSO: Well Commander, the good news is our last attempt at breaking away from the planet cost us our deflector dish, but it placed us in a stable orbit.
CMO_Lt_Turok says:
CNS: Perhaps we should make out way to the bridge, if possible.
SO_LtJG_York says:
::walks over to the CEO:: CEO: Ensign, I'm no Engineer. But could we somehow use the shields as a navigational deflector should the need arise ?
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::observes heavy damage to the deflector dish, and he looks to go into detail on the damage to see if anything could be done to fix it::
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
CSO: Recommend we do not move if at all possible sir, it seems the more we try to break away or move at all the more damage the ship incurrs.  SO: Yes... yes, that's possible...
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
::begins to feel the heat rising and unzips her uniform a bit:: CMO: Good idea.
CTO_Ens_Solita says:
SO: That's not even really an engineering thing. The shields aren't designed for that. They are similar devices, but not that similar. Like your... super long range and shorter range sensors. I think it'd require a hardware change to make that happen, wouldn't it?

ACTION: The ship makes a creaking noise somewhere.

SO_LtJG_York says:
CTO: Actually I think it can be done. ::looks at the CEO again::
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
CEO: Aye, I tend to agree. My only concern is getting pushed back towards the planet...
TO_Ens_Newell says:
::continues watching the teams as they are still working with engineering::
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::frowns at the data on the deflector dish - his cursory look at the damage makes it seem as though they are in need of a Starbase::
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
OPS: Can you raise anyone on the planet over the comm, Lieutenant?
CTO_Ens_Solita says:
::nods, and turns her attention back to her tactical console:: CEO: Aye, alright. I'll help however I can with that.
CMO_Lt_Turok says:
CNS: Then we are off. ::Begins to work his way toward the bridge::
SO_LtJG_York says:
CSO: Sir, I would reccoment getting the ship into a higher orbit, gives us more time and we wouldn't gave to worry too much on falling down there. ::points at the planet::
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
::taps nervously at his console as he shuts down the main engines and diverts auxiliary power to the anti-grav units and bulkhead SIF emitters:: SO: It would take an enormous amount of power that we wouldn't be able to sustain for very long.... CSO: Sir, I recommend that we not engage any engines... The extent of the damage to our deflector dish can not reasonably be assessed at this time, we risk the ship should we do any
OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
::seats himself at the conn and grafts Ops into the console as well:: CSO: Standby...
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::moves on to the next item, noticing that life support is struggling as well::
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::nods at OPS:: OPS: Do what you can.
SO_LtJG_York says:
CEO: Alright, but can it done. Say we desperately needed to go to impulse away from the planet ?
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
::follows the CMO:: CMO: It's like the ship is... falling apart...
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
::looks around::
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
All: We need to get them to stop firing those weapons...
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::heads back past the warp core, figuring he'll start with life support until the need for something else arises::
CMO_Lt_Turok says:
CNS: Maybe a shuttle of escape pod might be an idea to think about.
SO_LtJG_York says:
::walks over to the CSO:: CSO: Sir, I've been trying to come up with some way to shield us against their weapons or a way to render them useless, but so far no progress.
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
SO: Thank you, Mister York... please, keep trying.
OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
::working at the console::
SO_LtJG_York says:
CSO: Yes sir, I'll do my best.
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
::grabs a padd and walks over to the CSO quickly downloading his most immediate damage reports:: CSO: Sir, this is a time line of events from when we started noticing the ship's systems failing us.  The closer to the planet we were, the greater the effect... The faster we were moving, the greater the effect.  Slow to no movement is our best option while we repair the ships damaged systems.
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
::nods::
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
CEO: And then what?  They're still shooting those things, Ensign.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::ducks back into an adjacement room from Main Engineering and activates the small display inside, which reveals the status of life support and environmental systems::
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
CEO: We may just wind up where we started again.
TO_Ens_Newell says:
CSO: Respectfully, sir.  We can't just do nothing.
SO_LtJG_York says:
::sits down and brings the computer's data on anything related::
CTO_Ens_Solita says:
Self: Shuttles are ready.. sensors looking for a new weapon launch... I think... we are set.
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
CSO: That's not my job sir, I'm the Chief Engineer, responsible for the material condition of this ship.  My recommendation is in the best interests and survival of the ship.
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
OPS: Disregard that order, Lieutenant.
OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
CSO: Aye sir.  They are incapable of subspace communications, anyway.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::observes that there have been isolated overloads at key EPS junctures throughout the ship, many of which are responsible for the life support damage; the hardware itself is intact for the most part::
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::nods at the TO, and turns back to the CEO:: CEO: Is there a way to get a deflector of some kind online?
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
::gets to a turbolift and pulls the CMO inside:: CMO: Here...
CMO_Lt_Turok says:
CNS: Feeling ok? You look rather warm.
CMO_Lt_Turok says:
::Follows the CNS:
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::hears a hissing, which seems to be getting progressively louder; he turns and notices steam coming out from one of the Environmental systems::
SO_LtJG_York says:
::brings up the latest paper on quantom physics after Dr. Leebraun::
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
CSO: The only deflector dishes in operation currently sir are the ones on our shuttlecraft.  The best way to deploy those is to send them back to Starfleet requesting a tow sir, considering subspace's current condition, subspace comms would be useless.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::walks over to the console and tries to open the bottom compartment, but burns his hand - whatever it is, it is hot::
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
*All Hands*:  In accordance with the Captain's orders, we will be moving the ship, slowly, away from the planet.  All off duty personnel are to remain in the emergency habitat shelters with the exception of engineering personnel, who will take all orders from the Chief Engineer.
SO_LtJG_York says:
::sighs heavily as he sees this is not helping...he would need weeks to fully understand this technology::
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::turns to the OPS officer:: OPS: Prepare to break orbit, thrusters only.
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
CMO: I'm... fine-- oh, we're being relocated. ::hears the comm::
CTO_Ens_Solita says:
CSO: Sir, still recommend launching shuttles before an event occurs that may force the ship back into the atmosphere. We may not get another free point to make this decision at.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::pulls down his right sleeve and manages to pop the compartment open, though it still hurts his hand; a plume of steam shoots out at him, and he barely  dodges the brunt of it::
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
::raises eyebrows and goes back to his console to begin salvage efforts:: Self: this is dangerous.  CSO: How do you propose to propulse this ship sir?
TO_Ens_Newell says:
CSO: I concur with my superior, sir.
OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
CSO: Aye.  ::brings up the thrusters:: Thrusters ready, sir.  Nav points plotted.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::approaches a console next to the damaged one and attempts to disable power to the system, which appears to be a major part of the heating system for the Apache::
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
CMO: Bridge or emergency shelters?
SO_LtJG_York says:
::stands up and walks back to the CEO:: CEO: This is the best course of action Ensign. I'm here if you need assistance, I'm having the computer correlate some data at the moment.
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
CTO: Agreed. OPS: Contact spare pilots. Have them take a couple off duty people. Launch all shuttles, and send half back towards Federation space. No going to warp till they're clear of this region of space.
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
*DC Parties*:  All Damage Control Parties muster on station with your officer in charge, stand by all DC equipment.  Make standard damage control reports to Damage Control Central.
OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
CSO: I believe I can navigate somewhat easily between these... subspace "holes"...  The ones that are visible on sensors, anyway.  as for the ones we can't  see...
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
OPS: As long as they stop firing these weapons...
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::as the steam subsides, he kneels down and looks at the Heating System::
OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
CSO: Aye.  ::relays instructions to the flight department::
SO_LtJG_York says:
OPS: Lieutenant, I've mapped the damaged areast close to the planet, you can access them through your station.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::a small grey box next to it is completely destroyed, apparently from a severe overload; the box was responsible for automatically adjusting temperature throughout the ship::
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
CEO: Do what you can to reinforce the hull in all weak areas.... make us as ready as you can get for departure.
CTO_Ens_Solita says:
::nods, and returns her attention to her console, to watch for weapon launches from the planet::
CMO_Lt_Turok says:
CNS: Bridge
OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
SO: So have I, believe me...  Your sensors could provide some different information, though.  Thank you.
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
CSO: That will require three weeks and a dry dock sir.  We're ready when you are. ::holds onto his console and braces for impact::
SO_LtJG_York says:
::stands around, watching the CEO's work while keeping an eye on his station, waiting for the computer to finish::
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::stands and places a hand on the OPS' shoulder:: OPS: Begin to take us out, slowly, on maneuvering thrusters.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::without the subsystem in place, the Computer defaulted to the Heating System for some reason, which may have been why the ship was so hot - he wiped his forehead with his sleeve, but it did little to cool him down::
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
SO: This is going to hurt Lieutenant, you might want to hang on.
SO_LtJG_York says:
::nods and takes his seat again, bringing the sensors on a full sweap::
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
::the computer hears this as a command and the two arrive on the Bridge in seconds::
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
::receives reports of the Nacelle's powering down:: Self: At least we won't be dragging along subspace with us...  CSO: Main engines secured sir, thrusters are available on your order sir.
SO_LtJG_York says:
OPS: Lt. Ryushi, I will be monitoring the pockets from my station as you drive the ship.
CMO_Lt_Turok says:
::Steps onto the bridge::
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
CEO: Very well, thank you.  How long to bring up the warp core when we -do- clear this region?
SO_LtJG_York says:
::looks back down as the computer beeps::
OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
CSO: Aye.  ::engages thrusters and maneuvers slowly out of orbit::
SO: Thank you.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::pulls the Temp Control subsystem right out and throws it on the deck to his right - it's no good to them now::
SO_LtJG_York says:
CSO: Sir! Stop the ship.
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
::follows him and wipes the sweat from her brow::
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
OPS: All stop. ::turns:: SO: What?
SO_LtJG_York says:
CSO: I just got some new data. Sensors are detecting several instabilities in subspace forming around the earlier explosion that took out your ship. They are extending outward. We need to update the nav. sensors.
OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
::stops abruptly::
CSO: Reading all stop.  ::turns and looks at the SO::
CTO_Ens_Solita says:
CEO: Sir, can you trickle more power to sensors and give me a weapons bank? I'm not sure the ship will tolerate another missile strike. I'd like to try to stop them from impacting.
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
CSO: Sir, the warp core is still active, the only thing secured are the nacelle's which we will not bring active until ... ::darts his head to the SO:: 
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
::thinks, Something is impacting???::
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::resets the Heating System to operate at 50% power, hoping that this will make the ship a little more comfortable until the regulation system could be fully repaired::
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
CTO: If the Officer of the Deck orders me to sir, I will.  Structural Integrity is receiving the most power available at the moment.
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
SO: Then send all pertinent data to our OPS officer, and let's get on with this.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::slides the compartment back into the bulkhead and turns back to the Life support system; immediately, he begins trying to route power around the overloads to restore regular Life support service to the ship::
SO_LtJG_York says:
::maps the new damaged areas and forwards the data to the conn::
SO_LtJG_York says:
OPS: There you go, Lt. 
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
::touches the CMO's arm to get his attention and whispers:: CMO: Figured out what's going on yet?
OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
SO: Thank you.
CSO: Awaiting orders to reengage...
CTO_Ens_Solita says:
CSO: Sir? It's your call. Can we spare power from the SIF enough to give me a clean sensor sweep and a single shot from the phaser array, should the planet launch another weapon?
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
OPS: Go ahead. CEO/CTO: Yes... transfer -just- enough power to make it so.
CMO_Lt_Turok says:
CNS: They look like a gaggle, running around the place, but I'm not sure why..yet.
OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
CSO: Aye.  ::re-engages thrusters, moving slowly between the holes and explosions::
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::some of the EPS disturbances are easy to route around, but there are several major disruptions which have damaged Life Support systems throughout the ship::
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
::sighs and allocates the power necessary to bring one phaser bank online at a time::  CSO: Aye sir.  CTO: You have one phaser bank online, two phaser strips are powered.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::scratches his head, not sure which one to start with::
SO_LtJG_York says:
::studies his scans while the ship moves::

ACTION: The Apache groans and creaks and then starts to move forward, tangentially away from the planet's surface.  Very.  Slowly.

TO_Ens_Newell says:
Self: At least we're moving.
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
::grabs his escape suit from under his chair and puts it on his lap as he works on monitoring the ship's structural integrity:: *DC Parties*: Stand ready, ship is in motion.
SO_LtJG_York says:
::wipes his forehead with his sleeve and feels almost out of breath::
CTO_Ens_Solita says:
CEO: Aye, thank you sir. ::watches the sensors like a -hawk-.::
OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
::subtle movements, gentle controls... expert piloting....::
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::continues temporarily bypassing overloads to feed the Life Support systems::
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
SO: Keep your eyes open, Lieutenant. You're officially our eyes and ears out there.
SO_LtJG_York says:
CSO: Yes sir. Eyes wide open and ears...well open.
CMO_Lt_Turok says:
::Watches the CEO grab his suit:: Self: Oh, that can't be good.
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
CMO: Maybe we should get to a shelter....
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
*Main Engineering*: Engineering Duty Officer, report on damages incurred to the deflector dish and estimated time of repair with and without drydock.
TO_Ens_Newell says:
::watches weapons::
CMO_Lt_Turok says:
CNS: You think there is someplace safer than this bridge?
SO_LtJG_York says:
::coughs as the air on the bridge starts to thin::
Crewman Matthews says:
*CEO*: The dish is fried, sir.  Major structural damage...it's going to take a few hours just to ascertain how extensive the damage is.

ACTION: Several shuttles take up positions around the Apache.  The rest are continuing to head towards the edge of the solar system

CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
*Mathews*: Understood.  Prep the worker bees to begin assessment as soon as we achieve a satisfactory orbit.
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
CMO: Actually, yes... ::holds onto a piece of the bulkhead to steady herself::
CIrewman Matthews says:
*CEO*: Roger that, sir.
SO_LtJG_York says:
::watches on sensors as the Apache smoothly avoids the damaged regions::
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
CEO: Ensign, I know you have a lot to prioritize, but can you get an estimate on life support?
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::notices the ship's major Life Support trunk received extensive damage; he figures this is the best place to start::
CMO_Lt_Turok says:
CNS: Well if OPS could just do his job, we might not fall apart.
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
CSO: Sir, My teams are working on it, we can engage our emergency life support systems if necessary, but I don't recommend it until all efforts have been exhausted.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::loads data regarding Life Support damage into his PADD and exits the room and heads back through Main Engineering::
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
CEO: Of course.... I know you're doing your best... thank you.
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
*Main Engineering*: Have the officer in charge of repairing Life Support contact me immediatly.
OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
CMO: Excuse me, Turok?
Crewman Matthews says:
::continues working furiously at the Master Systems Display::  *CEO*: Aye, sir.  Stand by.
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
::stiffles a laugh with her hand::
CMO_Lt_Turok says:
OPS: Just a little joke, oh that's right you don't have a sense of humor.
Crewman Matthews says:
::sees Davis walking in::  CIV:  Speak of the devil...you need to check in with the Chief, sir.
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
CMO: Oh you're so smooth, Doctor... ::giggles incessently::
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
CSO: Aye sir. ::goes to his console and reads the latest diagnostic report performed on the life support system and begins to conjecture::
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::nods::   Matthews:  Thanks.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
Matthews:  What is this guy's name?
OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
CMO: I am Vulcan... fortunately, my mind is disciplined.
Crewman Matthews says:
CIV: Garlingus. 
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
OPS/CMO: Gentlemen...
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
*CEO*: Chief Garlingus, this is Lieutenant Davis - Matthews told me to get in touch with you.
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
OPS/CMO: I believe the ship is falling apart at the moment... not really the time for interracial bickering...
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
::notices an alarm go off:: CSO/OPS: Sir, how far are you going?

ACTION: A small 'bang' is heard on the roof of the bridge as a micrometeor bounces off the hull

CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
::almost laughs outloud again, finding the whole situation extremely ironic::
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
*CIV*: That's Chief Engineer Lieutenant, not Chief.  Report on the life support systems, I take it you're the officer in charge working on it?
SO_LtJG_York says:
::looks up::
OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
CEO: Standard orbit, I believe.
CTO_Ens_Solita says:
::notices the CMO come on the bridge, but primarily pays attention to her console:: CMO: Any casualties so far, sir?
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::smiles a little, wondering why the particulars of title are of greatest issue right now::
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::glances up::
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
::unzips his evac suit bag quickly:: CSO/OPS: And that's what happens when you move the ship without a deflector dish.  Aren't we there yet?!
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
*CEO*: I ended up working on it...I wouldn't say that I am in charge of it, or that it was delegated to me.
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
OPS: Establish a high orbit and bring us to all stop.
CMO_Lt_Turok says:
CTO: Not yet, but from the way this bridge is running I have no doubt there will be.
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
CEO: Let's get to work on that deflector.  Take all the men from whatever departments you need.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::shoots Matthews a quick look, and the enlisted man smiles back in return::
SO_LtJG_York says:
::watches the sensors notifying him that the ship has reached a higher orbit and let's out a breath he didn't realise he was holding::
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
*CIV*: What's your report Mister Davis?  CSO: Aye sir, recommend standing down from red alert, my men are tired and fatigued sir.  I can operate at maximum efficiency with the shift that's due to be on watch now.
OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
CSO: Aye, sir.  ::wipes the sweat from his brow and keeps working::
OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
CEO: It was only a micrometeor.  And if I had tried to avoid it, we'd be sucked into that subspace hole over there.
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::nods:: *ALL*: Cancel Red Alert. Maintain Yellow alert.
CTO_Ens_Solita says:
CSO: Aye, sir. Standing down from red alert. ::does so::
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
*CEO*: The primary Life Support trunk off the Bridge was heavily damaged - I'm headed there right now.  But there are several small overloads across the ship; we're working on rerouting power to compensate.
CTO_Ens_Solita says:
::mutters to herself:: Self: Now I know why dad never seemed to want to talk to docs.
TO_Ens_Newell says:
::still watches minimal sensors as they go to yellow alert::
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
::sits down agains the bulkhead, calmly watching the Bridge activity::
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
::nods and nods and rezips his suit putting it under the chair he's sitting on:: *CIV*: Understand all, use whatever manpower you need from the oncomming watch section, send everyone else to the rack.  This will take time to repair.  Our power reserves are healthy as it stands, reroute power as necessary without drawing from the SIF.

ACTION: Sensors begin to pick up a subspace signature on the planet's surface.  Another missile is being prepped for launch

CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::has a look at the display with Matthews::
OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
::moves the ship into geosynch:: CSO: Establishing Geo-Synchronous orbit with the planet, sir.  Shutting down thrusters.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
*CEO*: Check.  We're on it.   Engineering out.
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
OPS: Very well.  Try and contact Starfleet Command, though I doubt we'll be able to...
CTO_Ens_Solita says:
CSO: Sir, we have another weapon about to be launched from the weapon's surface! ::scrambles at her console to get a steady lock onto it, knowing she'll likely only get one shot::
SO_LtJG_York says:
All: Reccomending Red alert! We are registering the same readings on the planet as before, when the first weapon was launched!
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
Matthews:  Do you have control of things here Chief, or what?
Crewman Matthews says:
CIV: You're going to get a good swift kick in the...
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
::nods content::  CSO: Accurate sir, the damage to the deflector may have effected our subspace antennae, not to mention the condition of subspace itself, I guesstimate we're in a dead zone for comms.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
Matthews:  Now now...  ::smiles::
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::mutters:: Self: Dang...it..  *ALL*: Red alert.  CTO: Try and take that thing out as soon as it's launched.
CTO_Ens_Solita says:
::doesn't wait for the order, but activates the red alert klaxon:: CSO: On it, sir!
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
Matthews:  I'm going to take Rogers with me.  If you need him, let me know.
OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
CSO: There is far too much subspace interference, sir... a subspace message beacon, perhaps, if we were to send it to the edge of the system...
Crewman Matthews says:
CIV: Understood, sir.
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
::grabs that suit again:: All: Restoring power to the weapons grid! ::punches in the power transfer to his console::
CMO_Lt_Turok says:
CNS: Crew team work in action.
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
*DC Parties/All hands*: Brace for impact!
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
Rogers:  You're with me!  ::heads for Turbolift::
SO_LtJG_York says:
::brings scanners on that signal on the planet::

ACTION: Sensors detect one of the shuttles turning around and returning towards the Apache.

CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
CMO: Oh indeed... all except for you and Mr. Ryushi here... ::smirks::
SO_LtJG_York says:
CEO: Sir, one of our shuttles has reversed course and is on an intercept course with the Apache.
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
::furiously works to assist the CTO to charge up the ship's defenses arguably clueless as to weapons:: TO: Can you help me with this?
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::waits for Rogers to get into the turbolift:: Turbolift: Bridge!
CTO_Ens_Solita says:
::breathes slowly, and calmly. She gets the weapons trained as she likes, and waits for the weapon to actually launch so she can smack it down:: Self: Just one shot. Just one shot.
CMO_Lt_Turok says:
CNS: Oh he knows who the better emotional one is. ::Smiling::
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
SO: What?!  ::looks on the main viewer:: SO: Open ha... CSO: Sir, you must stop them!
TO_Ens_Newell says:
CEO: Certainly Ensign.  No problem.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
Rogers:  Enjoying yourself, Ensign?
Ensign Rogers says:
::grins a little, her face displaying a great deal of fatigue::
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
::jumps from his console passing the TO toward the main viewer:: TO: I'm having difficulty rerouting power to your tactical systems, please continue the work I've started, I will be right there... ::walks up and stands next to the CSO::
OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
::speaks brightly to the counselor, with a tone of amusement::  ~~~CNS: I do not think we can be blamed for our mind's wanderings, counselor...~~~
SO_LtJG_York says:
::glances at the CEO:: CEO: Relax Ensign. Hopefully they contacted Starfleet.
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
OPS: Hail them.
CTO_Ens_Solita says:
::keeps watching closely for that weapon launch:: 
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::steps out on to the Bridge, discovering a fairly high degree of mayhem which makes it seem similar to Main Engineering at the moment::
TO_Ens_Newell says:
::::Nods:: CEO: Aye.  ::continues trying to reroute power to weapons and shields::
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
Rogers: It should be back there...  ::points towards the back corner of the Bridge, opposite the turbolift::
OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
CSO: That's not possible.  They're incapable of subspace communications, and we're much too far away for radio communication.
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
SO: They wouldn't be on a collission course if they contacted Starfleet!  CSO: They may have been attacked sir! ::runs back to his console and notices the TO hard at work:: TO: Any progress?  We need those systems up!  
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::walks towards the Life Support system::
SO_LtJG_York says:
CEO: Who said anything about a collision course? They're just heading back. ::shakes his head at the over zealous Engineer::
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
OPS: I mean the shuttle, Lieutenant. Hail the shuttle.
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
~~~OPS: Shouldn't you be working instead of meandering through my head, Lieutenant?~~~ ::smiles to him::
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::kneels down again and pops the bottom of the console, revealing a small portion of the system he wants to work on::
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
::looks curiously at the SO:: SO: Didn't you say collission course?
OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
CSO: My apologies.  ::hails the shuttle::

ACTION: The missile's engines power up on the planet's surface, and the dangerous payload begins to lift out of the surface.

SO_LtJG_York says:
CEO: No Ensign, you can read the Bridge transcripts later. ::grins::
SO_LtJG_York says:
::his console beeps:: CSO: Sir we have liftoff.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::looks at Rogers, who has taken a position to his right::  Rogers:  See if you can recalibrate this..
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::whirls to the CTO:: CTO: Take that thing out, Ensign...
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
::raises an eyebrow and looks back to his console::  SO: Maybe you can analyze that weapon then ... 
SO_LtJG_York says:
::brings the sensors on the weapon and follows it's trajectory::
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::leans down to the OPS console and speaks in a low voice:: COM: Shuttle: This is Apache, any news?
Ensign Rogers says:
::nods::  CIV: Aye, sir.  ::reaches into her Engineering Kit and fumbles around for a tool or two::
OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
~~~CNS: I believe you have the advantage here.  I do not have advanced empathic abilities.  .~~~
TO_Ens_Newell says:
CTO: Rerouting power to phasers and tactical sensors, sir.
SO_LtJG_York says:
CEO: I've been trying, I need some alone time with my coffee for that.
CTO_Ens_Solita says:
CSO: Launch detected... waiting... waiting... ::watches her tactical console, and makes a window on it of where the -perfect- point in its flight trajectory to shoot it is:: ::mutters to the TO:: TO: Aye. ::waits... and fires at the weapon::

ACTION: A scattered reply comes in from the shuttle.  "Ap.... shuttl.... contact...."

OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
~~~CNS: Meaning I cannot... "meander" through your head.~~~
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::stands up and walks few feet away, opening up another floor panel to reveal much more of the trunk::
OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
CSO: Attempting to clarify the transmission... ::working furiously, balancing piloting and communications...::
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
::watches the expertise of the Tactical Officer at his station:: TO: Ever thought to be in engineering Ensign?
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::reaches in and resets the system to see if there is any change::
TO_Ens_Newell says:
CEO: Uh, no, sir, I haven't.  I like tactical.

ACTION: A yellow phaser blast strikes out of the ventral section of the saucer and pierces the planet's atmosphere, hitting the missile that is barely into the atmosphere itself.  All it takes is a moment to explode the missile....

CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
*All*: Brace for impact!
CTO_Ens_Solita says:
::pumps her fist in the air:: nobody and everybody: Yessssss! ::rapidly taps her fingers across her console:: TO: Redirect power to shields and get them up! 
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
::nods and glances up at the viewscreen to watch the explosion wincing:: TO: Would there be a shockwave for a weapon we destroyed prior to arming?
SO_LtJG_York says:
::holds on to his console::

ACTION: In the moments that follow, the fallout from the explosive payload rips through subspace.  A strip of the planet's surface fifty miles long dissapears.... three seconds later the Apache rocks as it is caught in the expanding tear.

OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
::braces against the console:: CSO: Recommend we GET OUT OF HERE...
CTO_Ens_Solita says:
CEO: Most of the time no, but we're not taking chance- whoaaaaaa!
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::notices no change - the conduit is still disabled::
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
~~~OPS: It's not so much a pity. Go back to work. Something is exploding again...~~~

ACTION: The subspace tear continues on its course - four seconds later, the shuttle begins to shake.  Violently.

Ensign Rogers says:
CIV: No luck, sir.  I'm trying a manual recalibration.
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
OPS: Get... us.. ::falls:: out... here....
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
::grabs the back of the chair the TO's sitting in and gets jumbled::  CSO: You'll kill us all!
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
Rogers: Give it a shot...::again tries to reset the conduit::
OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
CEO: Impulse power, ensign!  Now!
CTO_Ens_Solita says:
::grabs ahold of the console:: CEO: Get a hold of yourself, man!
TO_Ens_Newell says:
::rocking back and forth and holding on to the console::
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
::holds onto the bulkhead::
CMO_Lt_Turok says:
CNS: Correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't destroying that missile in the atmosphere a violation of the prime directeive? They now know somthing is out here that has the potential for destruction.
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
OPS: Unavailable sir!  The impulse engines were damaged entering this foresaken star system and my teams haven't been afforded the oppertunity to diagnose much less repair them!
SO_LtJG_York says:
CSO: Sir, the ruptures are expanding again...the shuttle is in trouble.
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
CMO: Doctor, I really don't think it matters too much right now...
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::removes the core isolinear chips and replaces them in beta configuration::

ACTION: The shuttle's starboard nacelle rips itself apart.  Debris scatters everywhere as the shuttle rips itself apart.

CMO_Lt_Turok says:
CNS: The prime directive always matters.
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
::runs to an auxiliary console attempting to beam the survivors aboard before the shuttle is completely destroyed::
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
CMO: Just... hold on...
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::gets to his feet just in time to watch the shuttle be destroyed on the screen:: CEO: Get... propulsion. OPS: Head.. out... maximum.. speed.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::sees some of the lights come on in the console, but knows it wasn't anything he did::
Ensign Rogers says:
CIV: Got it!
OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
CSO: Warp engines will have to do.  Permission to engage, warp two?
CMO_Lt_Turok says:
CNS: I really need to look into the CSO, might be time for a change of command.
CTO_Ens_Solita says:
::checks her console to see if she's got any power left for... well.. anything::
SO_LtJG_York says:
::starts feeling light headed as the oxygen must be thinning:: OPS: Warp?? We don't have a deflector!
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
::rolls her eyes at the CMO::
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::nods::  Rogers:  Good work...the main trunk is back online, but I don't think it's operating anywhere near capacity.
OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
SO: You've got the best pilot in my graduating class...
OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
CSO: Sir?
Ensign Rogers says:
CIV: It still should give us some stability in Life Support systems.
CEO_Ens_Garlingus says:
::glares back:: CSO: There is no propulsion Commander! There hasn't been any time! OPS: The warp nacelles are powered down, you're insane! ::stands by the tactical console:: CSO: Sir, the shuttle crew is lost... All efforts to save them have failed.
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
OPS: We don't have power to the nacelles. No.
CSO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::glares at the CMO::
SO_LtJG_York says:
OPS: With all due respect sir! ::throws his hands in the air::
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
Rogers:  Eh..we'll have to say.  Go ahead back to Engineering and see if you can help restore some of the other systems.  I'll stay here and try to get more output from this one.
OPS_Lt_Ryushi says:
CSO: Breaking orbit, then.  maneuvering thrusters only.

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