USS Arondight NCC-80477
Stardate 10803.09

Staring:
Richard as Commander James McDuggle, Commanding Officer
Gina as Shannen O’Reiley, Chief Engineering Officer
Brendan as LtCmdr. John A. Exeter, Flight Control Officer
Karri as LtCmdr. Mea’e, Executive Officer
Einar as Lt York Chief Science Officer- Horatio
Anna as Lt Solaa, Counselor- Horatio
Andrew As Ensign Redwood, Chief Tactical Officer- Horatio

NPC
 Sam as HO XO Cmdr William

 Directed By:
 Sam as the Ship Manger

Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
Captain's Log: 10803.16
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
We have made contact with the Horatio after a brief battle with the Cardassians. It seems that the Cardassians have a new weapon of some kind and seem to be a little mixed up as to where the border is.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
We are now currently working on finding out exactly what this weapon is and how to defend our selves against it.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
End Log.
Host SM_Sam says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Internal Affairs III: Horatio Needs New Shoes >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
:: sitting on bridge checking all the repair reports coming in::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Wanders into holodeck 1 carrying a large insulated cup of coffee::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Having finished imputing the data from the sensor logs, steps into the empty holo suite, filled with lines.:: CPU: Computer, activate Mea'e/Cardi 1.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: sitting  at his console  trying to oversee the damage and weapon read outs::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Nods to herself as well as the CEO as the room brightens and everything comes into play.::
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@::sits at the Science console on the Horatio, working with Engineering to locate and seal breaches::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
XO: You called Commander?

HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
@::looks over the tactical overlay and the damage report::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
NoDuz: Hail the Horatio and see if they need any help.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Sips her coffee looking at the pretty pictures as they appear::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CEO: As we have no weapon to study, but only weapons signature and pieces of debris, I wanted us to watch what everyone else saw, from our sensors and from Horatio's.  Science is currently working on the debris.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
<NoDuz> CO: Aye Captain doing so now.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::sits back:: CO: Word to the wise, sir, if captain Hung is still out they might need some experience over there, sir
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
XO: I took all the scans I could of it during the battle Ma'am.
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@HO_CNS: Sweetie, are you all right? ::worried about the state of her.....being after the fight::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CEO: As did I... now... let us see what we can see.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CPU: Begin.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: Long Range Scanners on both ships record 4 Cardassian ships entering into Federation Space.  One is badly damaged and is sending a distress signal.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
COM: Horatio: This is Captain McDuggle from the Arondight. Can we be of any assistance?
Host HO_XO_Cmdr_William says:
@HO_CTO: Status on shields.
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@::looks back to his console as it chirps at him:: HO_CO: Captain, sensors register 4 Cardassian ships, they are crossing into Federation space.
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
@::looks as his console beeps:: HO_XO: We have more company. Shields are at half strength.
HO_CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
@HO_CSO: Better now that I have some decent nausea medication...  ::sitting in Science II::
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@::looks back to his console as it chirps at him:: HO_CO: One is damaged and sending a distress signal..
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
XO: If I had to guess, I'd say it was some modified form of the Breen energy dissipater they used during the Dominion war, but we already have countermeasures for those, so it must be modified.
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@::puts his hand on hers for a second and smiles::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
FCO: Status of the engines?
Host HO_XO_Cmdr_William says:
@::Nods:: HO_CSO: Open a channel to the Arondight.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Blinks as she finds herself outside the ship watching the scene.  Quietly::  CEO: This is something I never seem to tire of.  ::at a normal voice level::  Something they have not quite perfected... but must have thought they were close.  Or... there was some kind of glitch after we came.  Watch as it strikes the Horatio's fighters.

FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::looks at his console and gets repair reports::
Host HO_XO_Cmdr_William says:
@HO_CTO: Bring our shields online and signal Red Alert.
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@HO_XO: Yes sir, channel open.
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
@::activates red alert and the shields go up automatically::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
XO: It's targeting the control surfaces and thrusters. That was just good shooting there.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CEO: Hmmm... now that is interesting... computer, replay segment :: looks down at the padd in her hand::  0421.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: gets the reports:: CO: 100%, sir!
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CEO: Watch... there...
Host HO_XO_Cmdr_William says:
@COM: Arondight: This is Commander Williams, currently in command of the Horatio.  We are receiving a distress call.  Are you seeing the same thing?
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CPU: Repeat play...
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
<NoDuz> CO: Captain I am getting a distress signal from a Cardassian ship in Federation space. Also there are 3 other ships with it.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CEO: Again... there is a very brief moment when they are vulnerable.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Watches, sipping coffee::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
XO: They probably lost their shields like we did. A fighter's shields are nowhere near as strong as ours.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
COM: Horatio: HO_XO: Roger I have just received the report what is the status of you ship are you able to move.
Host HO_XO_Cmdr_William says:
@HO_FCO: Plot an intercept course.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Suggest we head back to a better defensible position, we can't win from three Cardassian ships and we don't know how many have that beam weapon
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CEO:  Note the energy needed to power it.  :: shakes head::  the ratios are not proportionate to the results.  Unless they also have an alternate power source?
Host HO_XO_Cmdr_William says:
@COM: Arondight: We are able to move. We will follow your lead in.
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
@HO_XO: Diverting all available power to the shields and weapons grids.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
XO: Probably why they burnt out their emitters. The weapon doesn't seem to be very efficient.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
FCO: I would like to however we need to respond to the distress call so lay in a course.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
COM: Horatio: Roger we are responding to the distress call.
Host HO_XO_Cmdr_William says:
@HO_CTO: Very well keep an eye on those shields, make sure they stay at that level.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: aye :shakes his head::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CEO: Time from the moment it starts to when it emits.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
FCO: Take us to red alert as well.
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
@HO_XO: You keep the weapons off us, and I'll do just that.
Host HO_XO_Cmdr_William says:
@HO_CSO: What is the status on that Cardassian ship?
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CPU: Replay at... 0607.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Aye, red alert  :: slaves Tactical and sets the ship to red alert:::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
XO: Seems they need to charge a long time to get the capacitor ready to shoot.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
XO: Whoops, red alert Commander.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
FCO: When you have the course laid in engage.
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@MO_CNS: Keep an eye on that micro fracture on Deck 5 section 7, Engineering is sending a team now.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
*CO*: CEO to Captain, where did you need me Sir?
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CEO: And between shoots, how long did you record?
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
*CEO*: Report to ME.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
*CO*: Understood Sir. I'll do what I can for you down there.
HO_CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
@HO_CSO: Aye, aye!
Host HO_XO_Cmdr_William says:
@HO_CNS: Counselor, it might be best for you to head to sickbay.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
XO: Looks like several minutes Commander. I'll see you after the fight. ::runs out the door and heads to the TL::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
TL: Main Engineering.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: course laid in and engaging engines :: hits warp::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
NoDuz: See if you can contact the Cardassian ship that is sending the distress call.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: nods as she looks down at her padd, making a quick note.:: CPU: End program.
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@HO_XO: Sir, I'm getting a better reading on the damaged Cardassian ship, I register multiple system failures, they're in worse shape than we are...if that's possible. ::wonders when he might be able to get one week without phaser fights in his career::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: On that, she exits the holo suite and heads for the nearest lift.::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: Both the Arondight, and Horatio warp to the battle in progress.
HO_CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
@::doesn't know how she'll take to seeing blood, her stomach being so sensitive at that point in time:: 
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Calls to OPS on the bridge to give her a quick brief of the situation.::
HO_CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
@HO_XO: Um... aye, sir...
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@::smiles at her:: HO_CNS: Take care down there...don't strain yourself.
Host HO_XO_Cmdr_William says:
@HO_CSO: Very well keep an eye on her she might have an answer we need.
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
@::gets his weapons systems ready to fire when they drop from warp::
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@HO_XO: Aye sir, long-range sensors locked on target.
Host HO_XO_Cmdr_William says:
@HO_CTO: Fire everything we got when we drop out of warp.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: moves to tactical and makes sure an able hand takes flight::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Trots into ME and heads for the "pool table" to meet with her team leaders, makes assignments, and then starts looking over the data from the new weapon, and attempts to remodulate the shields to a different setting to match the weapon's frequency and signature to help protect the ship better::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: As the lift stops and she steps off, she thanks NoDuz::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The communication to the damaged Cardy ship doesn't respond.
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
@HO_XO: Gladly.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
:: sees the scene when they drop off of warp:: NoDuz: Open hailing frequencies.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Stops behind the captain’s chair.::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: Both ships drop out of Warp.  The Horatio fires a large volley at the lead ship.
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
@::targets the lead Cardassian Vessel and fires a full volley of torpedoes and phasers as they come out of warp:: HO_XO: Weapons away
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
COM: Horatio: Horatio, this is Ensign O'Reiley, CEO on the Arondight. I have a set of shield modifications I think might help protect us from that new weapon they have. Transmitting them now. ::sends her modifications::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: locks onto the second ship and waits for the CO::
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
@::gets the modifications and starts to apply them::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Horatio hit its mark, the shields on the lead ship flicker slightly.
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
COM: CEO: We got them, thanks.
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@HO_CTO: Easy on those modification, the shield emitters need time to adjust in order. We've burnt out half the systems on this ship already.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Makes sure all of the non-essential systems are powered down and all the energy possible is being channeled to engines, weapons, and shields::
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
@HO_CSO: I noticed... ::grins as he slowly works through it:: CSO: Can you monitor the power output as I do this?
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: sees  what the Horatio is doing:: Self: Well that explains why Williams is still XO.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The lead ship breaks off, and arcs around as the third ship takes its place, it forward disruptor array lights up as it powers up.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Quietly for his ears alone::  CO: Their weapon puts out an enormous amount of energy, which means it needs an enormous amount.  It takes time power up and just before firing and after, there is a brief moment they are vulnerable.
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
@HO_XO: Direct hit, but it's still not disabled!
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@HO_CTO: Sure thing, doing so now.
Host HO_XO_Cmdr_William says:
@HO_CTO: Keep on it.
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
@::as another modification passes, he fires at ship 3, all systems targeting the engines::
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@HO_CTO: Lead ship powering up its emitter array.
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
@HO_XO: Sir, this isn't tactically sound... we are no match here...
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Continues while watching the screen::  CO: It was probably able to damage the fighters so bad and so quickly, as it needed less power then it did for our ship.  In trying to draw out the needed energy, it blew out its array.  It was unable to compress the power properly... something along that line.  The CEO could be more specific.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Horatio hits its mark the phaser hits hit the shield harmlessly.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Stays at the Master System's Display, monitoring system performance and power distribution::
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
@HO_CSO: Damn it! HO_XO: Sir, we must retreat before they get that weapon online again... We may not survive another blast!
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: his face turns to a scowl and shakes his head:: CO: Suggest we put a leash on the Horatio, sir, he's fighting blind, sir we haven't been fired up yet, sir!
Host HO_XO_Cmdr_William says:
@HO_FCO: Back us off. .
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@HO_XO: Sir....the lead ship is powering up its weapon..
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Second Cardy ship fires briefly at the Arondight, hitting the shields harmlessly.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: glances behind her at tactical, who stands tensely, waiting.::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
FCO: Roger
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO/XO: Lead ship is powering up its weapon, Locking on I got a few torpedoes and all phasers ready, sir!
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Turns around as the ship slightly shudders.::  CO: A warning?  That did not feel much like an attack.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
COM All Ships: This is Captain McDuggle I am ordering you to stand down .
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The lead ships disruptor array fires on the Horatio, she manages to slide under the direct blast, but the damage is done, her shields have collapsed.

CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
*XO*: Shields are reinforced and holding at 85%, all other systems nominal. Priority to engines, shields, and weapons, damage control teams are on standby.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Can I fire! ::ready to give the lead ship a full blast::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
FCO: Disable that ship I guess the Horatio started this and we are going to have to end it.
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@::grabs the console:: Self: Blast...that was close!
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
NoDuz: Get me the Horatio.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::Fires at the lead ship:: CO: Suggest you beam me over to the Horatio and let me relieve their XO, sir!
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Steps over to science to read the telemetry::  CO: Same weapon used as before.
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@HO_XO: Shields are gone! All the emitters are fried!
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
<NoDuz> CO: Opening a channel now sir.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The other Cardassian ships begin heavy fire on the Horatio, and one of the ships break off and heads towards the damaged Cardassian ship, attempting to finish her off.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Looks at the FCO with a lifted brow at that::  FCO: There are procedures... one does not go onto another ship with the intention of taking over.
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@HO_XO: Sir, we must retreat.
Host HO_XO_Cmdr_William says:
@::Shutters:: HO_FCO: Take us out of here, maximum warp.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
COM: Horatio : Break off your attack and move out of the area.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
XO: With all due respect, ma'am that man is an idiot, ma'am
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: One of the torpedoes hits the Horatio's main engineering section.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Turns to science and back::  CO: One of the Cardassians vessels is heading toward the damaged Cardi ship.
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@::tries to calm his nerves, then the explosion rocks the deck plating::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Horatio is dead in the water as they vent plasma.
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
@::rocks with the blast:: Aloud: Another hit, Engineering!
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
FCO: Get us in between those ships.
HO_CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
@::falls out of her chair with a thud:: Self: That didn't feel good...
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@HO_XO: Direct hit, main engineering! We are dead in space...
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
@HO_XO: Damn it, you're going to get us killed.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::locks on to one of the ships attacking the Horatio and fires a few times::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CO: Horatio's engineering section has been hit...
Host HO_XO_Cmdr_William says:
@::Looks discouraged::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: slaves helm to tactical and moves the ship between  Cardassians and Horatio::
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@::stands up:: HO_FCO: Do we have impulse?
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
NoDuz: See if you can get in contact with that lead ship?
HO_CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
@HO_XO: Looks like engineering is in tatters... warp core is still intact though.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
COMM: Horatio: Current status.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Monitors the battle telemetry looking for a way they might adjust their defenses to resist the new weapon::
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
@::Slams his console with his hand:: HO_XO: I have no shields, and no power to divert to get some!
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: As the Arondight fires it distracts one of the ships and she begins her attack on the Arondight.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
XO: Hopefully they can fend for themselves for a couple of minutes.
Host HO_XO_Cmdr_William says:
@HO_CTO: I have no choice, abandon ship.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CO: Trying to get a status now.
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@::walks over to the XO's side:: HO_XO: That's absurd sir! Do we have impulse?
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
*XO*: I have an idea. We might be able to use the Main Deflector to knock out the enemy weapon. As it's charging we hit it with an EMP pulse to overload the capacitors and emitter. Should take it offline totally.
HO_CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
@::hops over to Operations, sitting the poor dazed OPS guy to the side:: HO_XO: I think I can get some power... maybe...
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
@HO_XO: Aban... ::activates the abandon ship alarms:: CNS: Forget it, get to the escape pods.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::keeps firing at the closest targets and mutters in Irish::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: Another torpedo hit the Horatio.  Main power goes as the lights on the Horatio flicker
Host HO_XO_Cmdr_William says:
@*Shipwide*: This is the bridge, all hands abandon ship, I repeat this is not a drill all hands abandon ship.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
*CEO*: That would work when they use the weapon, but it seems they are using it I between standard weaponry.
HO_CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
@HO_XO: Yeah, now's a good time to escape...
Host HO_XO_Cmdr_William says:
@COM: Arondight: We are abandoning ship.
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@::looks up as the escape hatches open::
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@::glares at the XO, then runs to Ryn's side and takes her hand:: HO_CNS: Come on!
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
@HO_XO: That means you too... ::indicates the way::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CO: Captain, Horatio is abandoning ship...
HO_CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
@HO_CSO: I'm coming! 
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Arondight Rocks as a disruptor blast hit the forward shields.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
COM: Horatio: Roger we will start transporting personal aboard when we can.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
*XO*: I'm tossing what suggestions I can Ma'am, still working on a countermeasure. If you see them charging tho, hit them with the EMP.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: gets the tractor beam ready and warns transporter rooms:: CO: Strongly suggest we pick up the survivors and get the heck out of here, sir!
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
FCO: I quite agree.  Make it happen.
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@::pulls Rynia towards an open hatch off the Bridge::
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@All: Come on people! Get in here now!
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
@HO_XO: Sir, we need to leave, now!
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::sets a course to the closest federation station:: CO: Suggest we send out a distress signal so the admiral knows
HO_CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
@HO_CSO: I don't even understand why they attacked us in the first place. ::straps herself into the pod::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The one Cardy ship that started her attack on the damage ship starts attacking her, the ship shutters as it gets hit.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
XO: Inform Sick bay that we will have causalities coming aboard.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Continues to look over the data, trying to use her dual degrees in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering to come up with some kind of solution to the problem::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CO: That is not wise while we are in battle... that will drain needed power as well as cause issues with our shields.
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
@::almost falls over from the blast::
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@HO_CNS: I don't know sweetie...wait here. ::walks out of the pod again to get the CTO and XO:: HO_CTO: Redwood.....
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
*Medical*: Jeddi, you are not done for the day... get your people back in gear.
Host HO_XO_Cmdr_William says:
@::Gets up:: HO_CTO: Go... I will make sure everyone is off the Lower decks.
HO_CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
@HO_CSO: Wait, WILL! 
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
NoDuz: See if you can transport any of the Cardassian off the damage ship as well.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Hears only a grumble and smiles slightly.::

Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: Escape pods are released.
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
@HO_CSO: Help me get the XO in here, he seems to be confused as to how this works. HO_XO: Court Martial me later, but I won't follow that order, come with me! ::grabs the XO ::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::moves to his flight console and starts beaming survivors the sickbay and cargo bays.::
Host HO_XO_Cmdr_William says:
@::Gets yonked::
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@::walks over with him and grabs the XO's arm:: HO_CTO: Our pod is waiting, let's hurry.
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
@::moves with the HO_XO and the HO_CSO to the pod and gets in::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
XO: I need some help with tactical, can you man weapons, ma'am?
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Sends her damage control teams to the cargo bays to help assist with the incoming casualties::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Damaged Cardy ship releases escape pods.
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@::looks around the bridge, bathed in emergency light, then closes the hatch::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
FCO: Unfortunately, yes.
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@All: Buckle up.
HO_CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
@Men: Took you long enough! 
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
@All: Ready? ::launches the Pod:: This may be a little tight...
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CO: The damaged Cardassian ship is also releasing escape pods.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
XO: I need you to go to sickbay as well and let me know when we can talk to some of the Horatio’s survivors.
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@::sits down next to Ryn:: CNS: Sorry love...::straps himself in::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
XO: Roger I have NoDuz working on transporting them in as well.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Nods, not comfortable with leaving the bridge during battle.::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Steps into the lift and orders it to medical::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
XO: Go raibh maith agat	 ::smiles and moves back to beam aboard survivors::
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
@::quietly so only he can hear it:: HO_CSO: Try to keep the Counselor calm, a hard thing to do in this situation, but an absolute must unless you want to risk losing your child...
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@::starts typing at a small console on the wall, patching into the pod's distress signal, attempting to call the Arondight::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The last of the Horatio Escape Pods are released.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
*Jeddi*: I am on my way.  You are going to need to pull from the crew those with medical training.  We have both federation and incoming Cardassian.

HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@::nods gravely at Redwood::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::tries to find captain Hung's life signs::
HO_CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
@HO_CTO: I'm not THAT pregnant! 
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Continues monitoring systems and power distribution::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
NoDuz: I need you to send a complete report of this to Starfleet when you can.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Damaged Cardassian ship blows up in a fury as a torpedo does it job.
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@COM: Arondight: Arondight, come in...this is Lieutenant York in a life pod, I have Commander William with me. He's unresponsive.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Permission to beat up the Horatio XO after we get out of this, sir?
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
@CNS: There are only two degrees of pregnancy... Pregnant and Not Pregnant. Stress can affect the baby even in this early stage.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
*XO*: I have my damage control teams on the way to the cargo bays to help out if you need extra bodies Ma'am. Not many of them are medics, but we can help move folks and carry stuff and whatever else.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: steps off the lift as it stops and heads for the glass doors, entering::  Jeddi: That includes any of the Horatio crew... and possibly the Cardassian.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
COM: HO_CSO: Roger we are transporting personal in as fast as we can just stand by
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::Locks on to York and Williams and tries to beam them to sickbay:: COM: York: Exeter here working on it
HO_CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
@HO_CTO: I'm not a delicate flower you know... ::pokes the XO with her boot:: He might be though... Poor guy...
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The three attackers stop attacking on the ships and warp back to Cardassian space.
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@COM: Arondight: Exeter, nice to know we still have a ship out there. Bring us in when you can, we have 4 survivors.
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
@HO_CNS: I served under him for months now, but what he just did was plain stupid. And Counselor, I wasn't telling you things for small talk, I was telling you for a reason. I know what I am talking about.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
*Security*: You should soon have a hold full of Cardassians.  Medical is on its way to treat them.  Keep them contained.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Horatio's core is going critical.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
COM: York: Well, smack your XCO over the head for me and we are even :: locks onto the 4 survivors and beams them onboard::
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
@HO_CNS: Just our luck love....we get a ride on the Horatio, and this happens.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
FCO: How long before we have all the Horatio's crew aboard?

FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: I found captain Hung, sir! :: locks onto Hung and any survivors in his escape pod and tries to beam him over::
HO_CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
@HO_CSO: No one said our life was smooth and easy...
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
@HO_CSO: Damn... I'd just finished getting my quarters just as I wanted them...
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
FCO: Good Job
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: 500 people, I have no idea how many Cardassians, god knows ,but we are doing our best, sir
HO_CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
@HO_CTO: Don't you hate that? I know I do...
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The bulk of the Horatio crew gets beamed onboard.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Helps with triage, trying not to step on Jeddi's toes and trying not to find herself in surgery... those were not her orders.::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: Including the command crew.
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
@HO_CNS: And Counselor, the majority of miscarriages occur in the first three months. Therefore the risk of stress affecting you is higher now. All I am saying is to take it easy and please, see a Doctor when we get through this, just to check it out.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: I usually take lives been a while since I saved lives, sir ::smiles::
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
::materializes somewhere, adjusting his eyes:: CNS: Ryn...are you alright?
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
FCO: How many are left?
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: Captain Hung is beamed into the triage center, on a biobed.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Continues monitoring systems and power distribution, checks on her teams as they assist in the cargo bays keeping an eye on things and helping out where possible without getting in the way::
HO_CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
@HO_CTO: I'll show YOU stressed out-- ::is beamed in mid sentence::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: A few ,sir, I'm working on it, some are already dead or minimal life signs they are getting priority, sir
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
*OPS*: I probably do not need to tell you, but as soon as things calm, have your people set up for our guests.
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
::sees her materialize across from him and runs over to hug her:: CNS: Damn you had me scared.
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
::materializes::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
<NoDuz> *XO*: Roger Cmdr as soon as I get a chance I will do so.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::looks over at NoDuz and grins::
HO_CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
CSO: ME?! You had ME scared! ::shrugs him off:: Where's that know-it-all CTO... 

HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
::looks over to the CNS:: CNS: If you want my advice, take it, but wouldn't you rather be safe than sorry later? ::smiles gently:: I'm not trying to be nosy, but I do know what I am talking about.
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
::grins:: HO_CNS: He's just looking out for you love. ::waves him over:: HO_CTO: Hey Redwood, you alright?
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
<NoDuz> :: looks back at the FCO with a don't think they think we know how to do our job look::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
NoDuz: next time reply with OPS is currently busy, please leave a message and your name and commbadge number after the beep"
HO_CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
::grumbles:: CSO: I'm not useless you know... and I'm not stressed!
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Raises her voice::  Horatio crew: Those of you who are not seriously injured, I need you to report to the lounge.  Those of you with medical skill, I need you to step over toward the CMO's office for detail.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
<NoDuz> :: laughs :: FCO: sound like a good Ideal.
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
::looks around:: HO_CNS: I know love. ::smiles at her:: But....where are we?
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
HO_CSO: I never said useless...HO_ CNS: Did I?
HO_CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
HO_CTO: You implied it!
Host HO_XO_Cmdr_William says:
<HO_CMO>: XO: Our Captain needs help his vitals are dropping.
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
HO_CTO: Oh you two stop this nonsense already.
HO_CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
HO_CSO: I'm going to the lounge... 
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
::taps his commbadge:: *Bridge*: This is Lt. York to the Bridge, thanks for the lift.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: I think I saved all I can save, setting course to Starbase 783,and sir
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
::sighs and gives in:: HO_CSO: I didn't mean to upset her.
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
::gives him a pat on the back:: HO_CTO: She'll get over it.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
*York*: Glad to be of assistance.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*York*: This is commander Exeter, stay off this line and your welcome :: grins::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Horatio blows up as all of the escape pods are retrieved.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
FCO: Aye engage when you are ready.
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
::laughs at the message:: *FCO*: Understood Commander, do you need more hands up there?
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Does checks on systems and sends repair teams to resume work on shield repair and to fix any damaged systems::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
:: nods to the FCO as he hears the CSO::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Arondight, warps away, in a big bang as she leaves the debris of two destroyed ship in her wake.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: slowly helps sort through the mayhem::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Engaging now to Starbase 783 ::Looks around the bridge:: *York*: I could use a weapons officer and somebody to man the sensors, but clear it with the XO first
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
*FCO*: Understood sir, I'll drop by.
HO_CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
Self: I need a stiff drink... ::stalks off to find the Lounge::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
<NoDuz> :: finely has a chance to send Starfleet the report ::
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
::catches up with her:: HO_CNS: I think not!
HO_CTO_Ens_Redwood says:
HO_CSO: I'll be in sickbay. I think the fighting part is over.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
*CO*: We have a general count... around 300 Starfleet officers and 25 Cardassians.  Injuries are relatively minor.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::sits back and lets out a sigh:: CO: I hope captain Hung and their XO don't survive, sir, there will be hell to pay with Starfleet in losing the Horatio
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
HO_CTO: Take Rynia with you, she can help. ::smiles at her:: HO_CNS: I'll be on the Bridge.
HO_CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
HO_CSO: I'm not going to Sickbay! I'm counseling the survivors in the lounge! 
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Does a shipwide systems diagnostic quickly to check system status::
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
::laughs:: HO_CNS: Alright, alright. ::smiles:: See you later love. Good luck.
HO_CSO_Lt_York says:
HO_CTO:  You too. ::takes off for the exit and tries to locate a Turbo lift::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: As the area clears out a bit, she begins to randomly assign teams to help throughout, a mix of Horatio and Arondight.::
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