Cast of Characters:
CO     Capt. Joshua Grey-feather                played by     Ted Wharton
XO    Lt. Cmdr. Wolf                                     played by     John Flory
CIV   Commander Mrlr                       	played by     Beth Kelley-Wharton
FCO  Commander Hope Lane                 	played by     Pam Bruyere
NPCs:
Various                                     		  played by     Rich Robbins 

Prologue: The Apache is approaching an asteroid belt and is picking up an ever increasing power reading from what appears to be one of the asteroids. Is this the station that the Admiral has told them about and if so what does this power increase means.

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 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Scan that power signature and see what you can get

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: at her station watching the view screen :: CO: Asteroid field on viewer.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Aye sir :: begins scanning for power signatures::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Magnify the area corresponding to the energy signature

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Aye sir, as soon as Commander Wolf locates the signature.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: looks at Wolf and smiles ::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Captain there is a power build up. It will peak in about 3 mins. I`m transferring the co-ordinates to the helm

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
Out loud: Damn they are trying to hide the evidence.  XO: Bring all reactors online and augment the shields and SIF

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Close in on that power signature

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: gets the coordinates and magnifies the sector :: CO: I have it Captain. There!

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Aye sir :: begins bringing the reactors online and has ME strengthen the SIF::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: enters the bridge after taking care of the children and heads over to the science station::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Transferring power shields and SIF captain

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Be prepared for them to throw everything at us

Action: A bright flash comes from the station hitting the Apache with such force it is like the Apache hit a brick wall
XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Bringing weapons to standby

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: holds onto her console::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: falls backwards from her chair ::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
All: RED Alert ...battle stations

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: rolls over and then scrambles back to her seat ::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: cant help but glace over to make sure his mate is alright ::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
::hits the bog red button:: *ME*: Damage report

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: brings the attack grid online and inputs the coordinates from the field ::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Shields down 20%. Multiple hull fractures on the fore hull

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Get damage control teams on it and return fire
 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Evasive manoeuvres

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: sends an order to ME and targets the asteroid::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Evasive manoeuvres engaged. Helm is responsive but sluggish.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: fires torpedo’s::

 EO_Wrench says:
*XO*: Sir we have lost atmosphere in a couple of cargo bays but no injuries as of yet.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Understood, compensate best you can

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
*EO*: Seal them off and erects emergency force fields

EO_Wrench says:
*XO*: Already done sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO:  Detecting another power build up

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
All: brace for impact

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Hard to Starboard

Action: 5 ships decloak and start firing on the Apache.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
Self: Frack

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Starboard over, aye. :: taps the console controls ::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: five enemy ships decloaked and are firing on multiple vectors

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: WE have company.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO/FCO: You two are just full of good news

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Aint we just

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Fire on the lead ship

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: I'd say we are in deep keechee. :: looks at her mate and grins::

Action: All of the ships concentrate their fire on the aft shield and engines.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: continues evasive action ::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Aye sir :: lets rip at the lead ship::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: routing power to the aft shields and engines

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Duck and dodge keep the rear shield away from them

Action: The XO shot hit the ship causing a fair amount of damage.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Working on it sir.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Can you launch a shuttle remotely?

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Lead ship damaged. Adjusting targeting

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
All: Bringing us around again.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Fire at will, no since in sparing the ammo

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Aye sir :: begins firing at anything that moves::

Action: One of the shots from the enemy ship hit it mark and the warp engines go offline.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: I'll try. :: launches one:: Shuttle away.  We just lost warp

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Sir, we just lost warp.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Warp capacity is offline

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Full impulse

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Get the repair teams moving on warp repairs, I don’t care if they have to used their underwear for springs just get it done

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: goes to full impulse :: CO: Impulse steady.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: turns and looks over the bridge:: CO: Understood captain

 EO_Wrench says:
Adm_Griswold says  :: sees that the port side warp nacelle has been damaged and grabs a tool kit and heads that way::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Launch and slave it to my station I am gonna try and give us some cover

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: contacts ME and relays the order::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: transfers control to the Captain:: CO: You have control of the shuttle.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: takes the shuttle and tries to use what weapons it has to cover the Apache ::

 EO_Wrench says:
*XO*: We have team on their way as we speak sir.

Action: 2 of the ship see the shuttle and fire on it destroying the shuttle with little effort.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
Out loud: Damn

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: chuckles:: CO: Don't worry dear heart, I'll be sure to tell the children it was a good 'idea'.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Captain recommend evacuating the ship

Action: The rear shields go down.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Start moving non-essential personnel to the evacuation areas, use the power from the evacuates areas to boost systems

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: sees the report:: CO: Captain aft shields down

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: We've just lost aft shields.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: SIF to max in the stern

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Aye sir, but i suggest you go. See to your family’s safety and I will remain to cover you

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Try and keep us nose to nose

Action: 5 more ship suddenly decloak and join in on firing on the Apache.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Commander see to evacuation procedures

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: there's one way to take out all of these ships at once.  Blow the Apache.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
*Ship wide*: All hands this is the XO. Abandon Ship. All non-essential personnel to the escape pods
:: looks at the Captain:: CO: It has been an honour my friend. Today is good day to die

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CIV: You always did light to go out with a bang my love

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: continues to try and keep out of the line of fire ::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Commander I need your help

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: The shockwave will destroy them all, while the escape pods should be able to ride it out as they are much smaller

 EO_Wrench says:
Computer says All : Warning warp core breach in 5 minutes.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
Computer: Auto destruct sequence

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: chuckles:: CO: Looks like the ship agrees with me.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Aye sir

 EO_Wrench says:
:: Ejects the warp core::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: stands beside the Captain::

Action: The warp core ejects smoothly.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: sends a message to the shuttle bay to stand by ::

 EO_Wrench says:
Computer says CO: Sorry Captain the warp core has been ejected Self destruct will not function.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: swears:: CO: Get to the pods I’ll cover you as long as I can. Don’t argue just go, see to your family

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: You have the bridge, looks like I have to do some work on the torpedos

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
::  takes his seat and lays his arms along the arm rests::

Action: The Warp core drift out near 3 of the enemy ships and then explodes taking out 2 of them and damaging the third severely.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: What’s the nearest safe haven for our escape ships

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Computing sir.

Action: The third enemy ship's path comes across the Apache port side taking out the port nacelle and about 1/3 of the saucer section

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
FCO: Commander get to the pods. Transfer helm control to my console

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: feels the impact::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
ALL: I say we fly what’s left of this old girl right down their throats

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: hangs on :: CO: I will sir, as soon as I get this ship headed in the right direction. Captain, the asteroid field is the closet spot

 EO_Wrench says:
*XO*: Sir we now have massive hull breaches on the port side of the saucer section of the ship as well as have lost the port warp nacelle.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
*EO*: Understood. Evacuate while you can

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO/XO: Evacuation is going well

 EO_Wrench says:
*XO* Also I have one other bit of bad news. The Admiral was in the port nacelle when it got hit.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Get everyone to those asteroids, I will take the helm

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Seems we lost the Admiral

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: looks at the Captain :: CO: Sorry sir, you have a family, I don't. I insist you see to them now.

Action: All engines on the Apache fail.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: sees the engines die::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: sends the coordinates to all the escape pods and the shuttles ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:; walks over to him:: CO: Put it on auto pilot.  You have children now.  No more heroics, dear heart.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Look like it’s a mute point

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Impulse just died

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Set nav for the station use thrusters if you have to
   All: Clear the bridge we are abandoning ship

Action: Weapons and shield fail.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: watches the last systems die::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Aye sir.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: orders his steward to take his children to the evacuation ship::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: downloads the ship logs quickly ::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: remains seated::
Action: The enemy ships start taking pot shots at the escape pods as they leave the ship.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: holds the turbo lift doors open :: All: Lets go people before that lady in the iron chest plate sings

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: waits next to the CO::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: grabs the log crystal and heads for the lift ::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: stops at Wolf and touches his arm :: XO: Commander, time to go.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
::  opens a channel to the marine commander:: *Gsgt*: Gunny blow the armoury and get the hell outta dodge

Action: A shot hits the Apache and a beam falls where the XO is sitting.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
Out loud: Wooooollffffffff

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: looks down at his chest blood frothing from his mouth:: Self: today is a good day to die
:: closes his eyes on last time::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::turns and hurries back over to the XO, grabs his hand as his eyes close:: XO: Wolf...

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: punches the turbo lift door and cusses ::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
Gsgt Highway says  ::hears the XO’s command. And turns pulls a grenade. Tosses it through the door and sprints away ::

Action: The shooting outside suddenly stops and the enemy ships cloak.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::sees Hope and calls to Joshua:: CO: Joshua!  I need some help here!

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: runs to help ::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: tries to free the FCO by moving the beam ::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CIV: You pull her out :: grunting and lifting with all his might ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::pulls Hope out::
XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
::opens his eye’s and with one last burst of life lifts the beam before collapsing::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: picks up the FCO and runs for the lift :: CIV: Lets go dear, parties over

Action: The beam moves just a little freeing the FCO. However he leg seems to be at a funny angle.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: groans in pain ::

CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: looks at the leg, tries to say comforting things to her as the lift goes ::

 Capt_Dressor says:
@COM: Apache; Apache this is the Tullymore come in.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
COM: Tullymore: CO: This is Grey-feather

 Capt_Dressor says:
@COM: Apache: Sorry to be so late we have started to pick up your crew from the escape pods and are ready to transport the remaining personal from your ship.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
COM: Tullymore: CO: We appreciate it.  We lost my XO and the admiral

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: hands the FCO off to the first medical person he finds ::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: moans in pain but manages to open her eyes for a moment ::

 Capt_Dressor says:
@COM: Apache: Am sorry to hear that. But knowing the Admiral that is how he would have wanted to go out.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
COM: Tullymore: CO: Better get the rest of us off this ship, the Apache is done

 Capt_Dressor says:
@COM: Apache: Yes I can see that Captain we are transporting now. Just one question which one of these asteroids is the station?

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
COM: Tullymore: My FCO is with the med techs now but she has our data logs with her

Action: The rest of the crew from the Apache is transported to the Tullymore. The FCO is transported to its sick bay and the Captain and CIV are transported to the bridge.

 Capt_Dressor says:
:: watches as the CO and CIV materialize on the bridge:: CO : Welcome aboard the Tullymore Captain.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: glances over at Mrlr to make sure she is alright :: Dressor : Thank you captain you came in the nick of time

 Capt_Dressor says:
CO: looks like we could have been here sooner.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: looks puzzled :: Dressor : What do mean, you stop for a soda and a burger or what

Action: As the crew view the Apache they can see a large chunk of the saucer section missing as well as the port nacelle along with many holes in the ship. As they watch a few sparks can be seen coming from the ship and then it goes dark.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: hangs his head at the death of a friend and his ship ::

 Capt_Dressor says:
CO: No Captain we just got the word a little late.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
Dressor: If you would excuse us, we would like to check on our children

 Capt_Dressor says:
CIV: Ma'am we have your children aboard if you will follow this yeoman she will take you there.

 Capt_Dressor says:
CO: Understood Captain.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: nods:: Dressor: Thank you Captain.

Action: As the crew watches the view screen a massive explosion can be seen coming from the asteroid field.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: offer his hand :: Dressor : Thank you for your help captain

 Capt_Dressor says:
CO: Your welcome Captain I just wished we could have been here sooner maybe we could have save some more lives.

Action: As the crew settles in the Apache is being towed back to the Mars Station.

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