Host Bafii says:
Prologue:  The Arondight hangs between the asteroid and the planet they are secretly protecting. The proverbial button was pushed to destroy the asteroid, yet seconds tick by with no reaction. The crew is holding its collective breath.  The crew slowly starts to consider what may have gone wrong.

Host Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< RESUME MISSION >>>>>>>>>>

CO_Loran says:
::sits in his chair wondering why the warp cores did not explode::  CIV:  What is happening?

XO_McDuggle says:
:: checks the holo gram projection::

CIV_Madson says:
CO: Not sure at the moment.  Give me a second.
Computer: Is there still a remote connection up to the detonators from my console?

OPS_Syren says:
::wonders if there was a time delay setting::

CSO_Taliza says:
CIV: Commander, my plan was not to have remote detonations, but we actually fire at the cores.

CO_Loran says:
CSO:  How much longer can we maintain the hologram?

CIV_Madson says:
::just in case, arms several quantum torpedoes::

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: I'm not sure.  We best get that rock blown up soon, or else we might be visible at any time.

CMO_Madson says:
::Sits at Science 2, watching her brother try to get the asteroid blown up::

CO_Loran says:
OPS:  Transfer more power to the deflector dish to keep that hologram up and running.

Host Bafii says:
<Computer> CIV: Remote detonation canceled due to proximity.

CO_Loran says:
::hears the computer::  CIV:  Override that.

OPS_Syren says:
CO: As you wish Sir ::begins the transfer::

CIV_Madson says:
Computer: Override proximity alert and detonate.

Host Bafii says:
<Computer> CIV: Requires command level authorization.

CSO_Taliza says:
Self: Seems we have a testy computer.

CMO_Madson says:
Self:  That makes sense.  The computer is trying to protect the ship.

CO_Loran says:
XO:  Move us a little further from the asteroid, but, still in range of the transmission.

CO_Loran says:
Computer:  Authorization Alpha, Alpha, Two, Five.

CIV_Madson says:
:CO: Captain, the computer needs your authorization.
::finger twitches over the fire button for the torpedoes::

XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Roger sir. :: moves ship out a little farther from the asteroid::

Host Bafii says:
<Computer>  Proximity safety, deactivated.  Remote detonation active.

CIV_Madson says:
::presses the button to detonate the warp cores::

CO_Loran says:
CIV:  Raise shields.

CSO_Taliza says:
::braces for impacts::

CIV_Madson says:
::raises shields::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  The warp cores explode and then there is a large explosion that shoves the Arondight back with such force the crew finds themselves laying on the deck.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  The red alert klaxons begin to pulse and lights start to flicker.

OPS_Syren says:
::slams into his console than slumps to the floor::

CSO_Taliza says:
::falls to deck, then starts to get himself back up::

CO_Loran says:
::falls to the deck from his chair from the explosive force from the detonation::

CO_Loran says:
XO:  When you can, get us out of here.

XO_McDuggle says:
:: picks himself up from the deck and tries to get the helm back under control::

CIV_Madson says:
::pulls himself off the floor, blood running from one brow and limps back to the tactical console and checks sensors::

XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Working on it Sir.

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ACTION:  The Arondight's main power goes offline.  She is tumbling through space.

OPS_Syren says:
::feels blood begin to collect in his mouth as he gets up:: CO: Main power is Offline sir

CO_Loran says:
Self:  Crap.  XO:  Use thrusters to get us stabilized.

CMO_Madson says:
::Finds herself laying on the floor, knocked silly.  Sits up and shakes her head, trying to make the stars go away, looking around dazed::

CSO_Taliza says:
::tries to stand:: Aloud:  OW!!!

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  The ship is rocked by a second explosion, this one smaller, as the deflector dish goes out in a blaze of glory.

CIV_Madson says:
CO: Captain, the asteroid has been destroyed as planned.  But, main power is offline.  My bet they can see us now.

XO_McDuggle says:
CO: I am trying sir. :: fires thrusters::

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ACTION:  The ships slowly begins to answer to the thrusters. 

CO_Loran says:
CIV:  I was hoping that they didn't see us before, but, just the asteroid, as we came in from behind the asteroid.

OPS_Syren says:
::slowly taps out the command to activate emergency generators...grabs his console this time:: CO: And that was the deflector dish...We're visible

CSO_Taliza says:
::looks at the systems report screen:: CO: Sir, the deflector dish is down!  We're visible!

CSO_Taliza says:
::limps around on one good leg::

XO_McDuggle says:
::sets course out of system and pushes thrusters to full power::

OPS_Syren says:
::gets error messages:: CO: We're on battery power only sir, and the damage reports are flying in

CIV_Madson says:
::rocks around to the feeling of another small explosion and checks readouts:: CO: Sir, we just lost the deflector dish.

OPS_Syren says:
::dabs at his bleeding mouth::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  The Arondight is caught in the inhabited planets gravity.

CSO_Taliza says:
CMO: Doc!  I can't put any weight on my left leg.

CMO_Madson says:
::Gets her bearings and stands up, testing to see that she's not hurt and notices the CSO limping::  CSO:  Cal, let me see that leg.  At least you're walking on it.

XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Sir we are in the planets gravitational pull.

CSO_Taliza says:
CMO: It feels like it's in my knee.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Arondight is steadily sinking towards the planet.

CMO_Madson says:
::Scans the CSO's leg:: CSO:  Hmmm, your anterior coruscate ligament seems to be torn.  We need to get you up to sickbay.

XO_McDuggle says:
::Pushes thruster to max::

CSO_Taliza says:
::gives a wry smile, followed by a grimace::

CO_Loran says:
OPS/XO:  Get to engineering and get us impulse and warp, YESTERDAY!

CMO_Madson says:
CSO: Or I can call Dr. Desai down with a deep-dermal regenerator.

XO_McDuggle says:
CO: On our way sir. ::heads for TL::

OPS_Syren says:
::heads for the TL dripping blood along the way:: CO: On my way, sir

CSO_Taliza says:
CMO: I've heard how bad ACL tears are.  Best get me to sickbay.

CMO_Madson says:
::Looks around and sees OPS:: OPS:  Hang on, let me see you...you're dripping blood everywhere.

OPS_Syren says:
::brushes past here:: CMO: I'll clean it up

XO_McDuggle says:
::Watches OPS enter the TL:: TL: ME

CMO_Madson says:
::Getting a little irritated, says in a lowered voice:: OPS:  I want you to come to sickbay or I'll hunt you down in a few minutes, is that understood?

CSO_Taliza says:
::hops on good leg::

OPS_Syren says:
CMO: Hunt me down ::rushes into the TL:: XO: Impulse or warp sir?

CMO_Madson says:
::Moves back to the CSO and puts his arm around her shoulder:: CSO:  Okay, I think we can make it.

XO_McDuggle says:
OPS: Impulse would be the quickest

CIV_Madson says:
CO: Captain, sir, uh, the planet's communications are soaring.  I think it is a sure bet they see us now.

CMO_Madson says:
XO:  Hold the TL a minute, please.

CSO_Taliza says:
::leans on CMO while hobbling to the TL::

CMO_Madson says:
::The doctor and CSO hop carefully toward the TL and enter::

CO_Loran says:
CSO:  Can we use a shuttle to project another hologram?

Host Bafii says:
<FCO K'rash>  CO:  With the thrusters at full, I estimate 30 minutes before we can't reverse our course no matter what power we get back.

XO_McDuggle says:
:: holds the TL :: CMO: hurry Doctor we don't have much time

CIV_Madson says:
CO: Perhaps we could use the fighter's tractor beams in combination with thrusters to pull us off of our course.

CMO_Madson says:
CSO:  From a scale of 1 to 10, how painful is it if 10 is the worst?

CSO_Taliza says:
::turns to CO:: CO: Negative.  They don't have enough power.  ::back to CMO:: CMO: A 7.5.

CMO_Madson says:
XO:  Sorry, you get to where you're going first.  Then we'll get to sickbay.

CIV_Madson says:
CO: I think the planet has noticed the explosion, and have interpreted us as religious object.  Seems some commotion about the end of the world.

XO_McDuggle says:
:: releases TL to ME::

OPS_Syren says:
::finds interest in the wall behind him::

CIV_Madson says:
::pauses in thought as he remembers something, closes his eyes and attempts to project images of someone falling calling for help in hopes that those blue vessels might come to help::

CMO_Madson says:
CSO:  That's very specific.  It's not a bad injury and you should be fine in about half an hour.  You won't mind spending a little time in sickbay?  ::Senses Keyser pointedly ignoring her::

CO_Loran says:
ALL:  I need suggestions on how to get us out of this, or at least increase our time to impact.

CSO_Taliza says:
CMO: Depends on the surroundings.  ::winks, then winces in pain::

OPS_Syren says:
::prays that the doors will open soon::

Host Bafii says:
<FCO K'rash> CO: Um, sir...  thrusters are starting to red line.  

XO_McDuggle says:
:: the TL stops at ME::

CIV_Madson says:
CO: Perhaps all of the fighters with their tractor beams in combination with the thrusters might pull us out or at least give us some time.

CSO_Taliza says:
<SO Goode> ::takes over at Sci 1:: CO: I've gone over that data, and it seems to be a good idea.

CMO_Madson says:
::Pulls out a Kleenex from her medkit and hands it to Keyser::  OPS:  Here, you need this.

CO_Loran says:
CIV:  Give me a damage report and also inform all the fighter pilots to report to their fighters.

OPS_Syren says:
CMO: So kind you are ::runs through the door dabbing the blood::

XO_McDuggle says:
::gets off TL:: OPS: You start with over there with the EPS conducts. :: points in direction::

OPS_Syren says:
XO: Aye, aye sir ::grabs a technician as he moves to the conduits:: PO_Techie: Come with me

CMO_Madson says:
TL:  Sickbay.  ::Sighs in relief that someone left the TL::

CIV_Madson says:
*Ship wide *: All fighter pilots.  Report to fighters, now.  ::checks the computer for a damage report, then receives an image, of a young boy, being pulled out of the water by a friend::

OPS_Syren says:
<PO_Techie> OPS: But I need...

CIV_Madson says:
::closes his eyes and projects an image of that friend quickly running to the poolside to pull the boy out::

CMO_Madson says:
~~~ Scott:  What's going on?  Why are you calling the blue boys?  Have they returned? ~~~

CO_Loran says:
CIV:  If they can get the fighters out of the ship from the aft section, have them launch towards the rear of the ship.  Having them launch forward might not be a good idea this close to the planet.

OPS_Syren says:
PO_Techie: Yeah, yeah I know  ::points to an access panel::  PO_Techie: I want that off now

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> CO: Sir, those aliens are back!

XO_McDuggle says:
:: grabs a tool kit and heads to the impulse engines controls::

CO_Loran says:
Goode:  That could be a good sign.

Host Bafii says:
<Pilot Enbern>  *CO*:  Sir, there is a problem.  Some of the damage we took has blocked the fighters in.  We can't launch for at least 45 minutes.

CIV_Madson says:
*Fighter Pilots *: If possible, pull out of the aft and launch towards the rear of the ship to avoid burning up in the atmosphere.

CMO_Madson says:
::TL doors open and they hop into sickbay.  Dr. Desai spots them and comes up to help::  CSO:  Sorry, Cal, but you're killing my back.  I think I'll let Dr. Desai get you to the biobed if you don't mind.

CO_Loran says:
*Pilot *:  You have 10 minutes to get it cleared.

CSO_Taliza says:
CMO: Definitely not.  ::smiles at Shehanna::

CIV_Madson says:
::again projects an image of the friend running to the poolside to help::

OPS_Syren says:
<PO_Techie> ::grumbles, but begins pulling it off while Syren opens a toolkit:: OPS: The conduit is broken in 3 places...we'll need a whole new piece from storage

CMO_Madson says:
<Desai>  ::Shehanna smiles shyly and takes Cal's arm and helps him onto the biobed::  CSO:  Are you sure you didn't contrive this, CSO Taliza? ::Starts scanning him and sees the ACL injury::

XO_McDuggle says:
:: pulls off the control panel on the console and starts splicing the damaged lines back together::

Host Bafii says:
<Pilot Enbern>  *CO*:  We'll do our best sir, but I don't think it is possible.  Enbern out.

OPS_Syren says:
::shakes his head:: PO_Techie: Not gonna happen. What's that? ::points to a conduit behind it::

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> CO: Sir, the alien is just flying around us.  Maybe it's trying to see how we are doing before doing anything.

CSO_Taliza says:
Desai: I'm afraid this isn't my doing.  This happened when the asteroid exploded.  I think I fell wrongly and wrenched my knee.

CIV_Madson says:
::projects the image back that he received from the aliens::

CMO_Madson says:
Desai:  I've got to get back up to the bridge.  I think you two will be fine here.  ::Heads for the bridge::

CO_Loran says:
Goode:  Well, if someone is contacting it ::look over at the CIV::  it might be a little confused, since we haven't had a perfect way of communicating with them.

OPS_Syren says:
<PO_Techie> ::watches Keyser begin cutting out the broken section of conduit:: OPS: It leads to the science lab

CIV_Madson says:
~~~CMO: I think they might be back.  I'm hoping they help us. ~~~

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> CIV: Sir, try to explain to the alien we're in trouble.  Like we're drowning and need a lifeguard.

CO_Loran says:
*XO*:  What is your ETA on those impulse engines?

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  The blue aliens starts to push the Arondight towards the planet.

CMO_Madson says:
<Desai>  ::gets the dermal regenerator and walks back to Cal::  CSO:  Yes, it is bad, but it shouldn't take long to get you fixed up.  Just hold very still while I work on your knee.  ::Bends over a little and starts the healing process::

OPS_Syren says:
PO_Techie: They'll live. I need a piece of it...about 90 centimeters

XO_McDuggle says:
:: finishes the last splice:: *CO*: About 10 minutes Sir.

CSO_Taliza says:
::sits still and lets the good-looking doctor take care of him::

CIV_Madson says:
Goode: I'm trying...::realizes the Arondight is moving the wrong way, and then sends am image of the Arondight being pulled OUT by the aliens::

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> All: We're going the wrong way!

CO_Loran says:
::feels the ship move forward faster::  *XO*:  We might not have 10 minutes now.  We have those blue glowie aliens sorta helping us...into the planet.

CMO_Madson says:
::Enters the bridge::  CO:  Sir, I can take over science if you'd like, part of my duty too.  Scott tells me the blue boys are back. Should I try to contact them too?

OPS_Syren says:
<PO_Techie> ::Grabs a laser cutter and turns it on the conduit:: 

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  The alien stops and continues flying around the ship.

XO_McDuggle says:
*CO*: Then we will try to make it sooner

CIV_Madson says:
::again sends the image of the ship being pulled away from the planet by the aliens::

CO_Loran says:
CMO:  No, lets just have one person do it.  It might confuse them more if more than one image is being sent to them.

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> CMO: Doc, how's the commander?

XO_McDuggle says:
*OPS* : Lt. How are you coming on those conduits?

OPS_Syren says:
::discards the broken conduit and waits for Techie to give him the replacement:: *XO* Three minutes sir

CMO_Madson says:
CO:  Yes sir.  But we could each focus on a different one.  ::Turns to scan the aliens and the planet::

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> CMO: Uh, doc, there's only one out there.

OPS_Syren says:
::Working frantically:: PO_Techie: Attach that end and I’ll take this side...move it!

CSO_Taliza says:
::feels the pain in his knee subside::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  The alien flies away

CMO_Madson says:
Goode:  He'll be fine.  Had a nasty injury but he's in good hands and will be back to work soon.  ::Sees on the scans that there's only one alien::  CO:  Oh, sorry, sir.  Thought his friends would be with him.

XO_McDuggle says:
*OPS* :Roger. *Repair team Alpha* Do you have the  impulse power junction done yet?

Host Bafii says:
<FCO K'Rash>  CO: Sir, thrusters just cut out.  We have less than 10 minutes.

CIV_Madson says:
::feeling somewhat frustrated and again repeats the images of the friend helping the boy poolside::

OPS_Syren says:
::Starts bleeding more but he continues working:: PO_Techie: Scan it's integrity

XO_McDuggle says:
<ATL> *XO* : Sir we will be done in 5 minutes.

CIV_Madson says:
CO: Sir, the aliens have stopped responding to my efforts.

OPS_Syren says:
<PO_Techie> ::grabs his tricorder and starts working:: OPS: Scanning... 

CMO_Madson says:
*OPS*:  Oh, Keyser, I'm on the bridge, but I have my medkit.  I assume you'll be returning?  Are you in any pain?

CO_Loran says:
CMO:  Try helping your brother now, see if you can help him get through to them.

XO_McDuggle says:
*Repair team beta* : I need main power now.

CMO_Madson says:
CO:  The alien just left, sir.

CSO_Taliza says:
Shehanna: My knee's starting to feel better.

OPS_Syren says:
*CMO*: You'd know about pain of course ::finishes welding and takes a look at the scans::

XO_McDuggle says:
<BTL> *XO*: You have it Sir.

OPS_Syren says:
<PO_Techie> ::shows his tricorder:: OPS: Integrity at 98% 

XO_McDuggle says:
:: fires up the impulse engines::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  The impulse engines don't respond.

CMO_Madson says:
<Shehanna> CSO:  It should be.  I don't think it is as bad as I first thought.  ::Stops and moves to the other side, changing the position of Cal's leg::  Sorry, if that hurts.

OPS_Syren says:
Self: Thank god ::gets up and taps his commbadge:: *XO*: I'm finished with the.... ::collapses::

CSO_Taliza says:
Shehanna: Not really.

XO_McDuggle says:
:: recalibrates the engines and tries again::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  The impulse engines come online.

CSO_Taliza says:
::starts to flex his leg a little::

XO_McDuggle says:
*CO*: Sir we have impulse engines.

CMO_Madson says:
<Shehanna>  ::Grabs his leg quickly::  CSO: Oh, no, no, Cal.  I'm not finished.  You shouldn't be stretching that ligament yet!  ::But smiles at his impetuousness::

OPS_Syren says:
<PO_Techie> ::hears a tumble:: OPS: Sir? Sir? ::checks Keyser's pulse:: *CMO*: Medical emergency in engineering

CSO_Taliza says:
::looks into Shehanna's eyes::

CO_Loran says:
K'rash:  Get is out of here.  Full reverse!

Host Bafii says:
<FCO K'rash>  CO: Aye sir.  ::pulls the ship out of the atmosphere and plots a course out of the system::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  The ship easily pulls free and heads out of the system at max impulse.

CMO_Madson says:
*OPS*:  Alright, I'll be there in a sec.  ::Feels really irritated now:: Self:  Danged macho guys anyway!  CO:  Sir, I've got to get to engineering.  OPS is hurt, I believe ::Runs for the TL::

XO_McDuggle says:
:: keeps an eye on the impulse engine controls:: *OPS*: Looks like we did it. Good job.

CO_Loran says:
Self:  We still have a problem.  Goode:  Monitor that planet's communications.  We might have to do something.

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> CO: Aye, sir. ::checks the communications channels::

CMO_Madson says:
<Shehanna>  CSO:  If you don't hold still I'll just have to work on you longer.  ::Looks away, blushing as Cal keeps staring.  Continues her work on his knee::

CO_Loran says:
Goode:  Was there just one communication that talked about us?

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> CO: Just a moment...

CMO_Madson says:
::Gets off the turbo lift and quickly enters engineering looking around::

XO_McDuggle says:
:: heads for where the OPS Officer was as he didn't get a response from him::

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> CO: Sir, it seems that some are thinking we were just a hoax.

CO_Loran says:
Goode:  Can you tap into their communications and make sure the entire planet sees it as a hoax?

CSO_Taliza says:
::lies back to let the lovely doctor do her work::

OPS_Syren says:
<PO_Techie> ::paces around Keyser not sure what to do...sees the CMO:: CMO: He's over here ma'am 

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> CO: Sir, I can't do it as well as Cmdr. Taliza can, but I'll give it a go.  ::hacks into the planet's news system::

CO_Loran says:
Goode:  Do the best you can.  We need them to believe that we weren't there.

XO_McDuggle says:
::arrives where OPS is and sees the CMO arriving :: CMO: This way Doc .

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> ::erases all evidence that the Arondight was ever there, and adds info that some corrupt governmental entities created the scare::

CMO_Madson says:
::Takes her tricorder off her shoulder and starts scanning Keyser when she reaches him.  Gets out something to wipe the blood off his face::  PO:  I'll know in a second.  He should have let me check him out earlier!

OPS_Syren says:
::lies still face down on the wet floor::

CMO_Madson says:
XO:  Was he acting peculiar when you were with him?  Anything you noticed?

CMO_Madson says:
XO:  Help me turn him over.  ::Reaches for his shoulder and gently turns him::

XO_McDuggle says:
CMO: No Doc he seemed fine however we were not working in the same area:: helps the Doctor turn him over::

OPS_Syren says:
<PO_Techie> CMO: He was with me a lot. He seemed okay...though a bit overzealous

CO_Loran says:
K'rash:  Once we get this messed fixed with the planet seeing us, I want you to take us back to Pacifica at full impulse.

CMO_Madson says:
XO:  I saw blood on his mouth when we were in the TL.  ::Looks at her scan data;:

CSO_Taliza says:
Shehanna: You want to come to my quarters for dinner tonight, if everything is straight?

Host Bafii says:
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