Host Brett says:
<<<<Resume Mission "...And the enemy you don't - Part 2">>>>

XO_Tarrez says:
::on the bridge at her station::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::sitting on the bridge unknowingly tapping her fingers. Realizes what she's doing and looks at Sykora and grins:: XO: Everyone ready?

Host Brett says:
Info: The Gorn vessel moves off to its starting position 5 million Km away.  It turns and faces the Delphyne.

FCO_Curgan says:
::sitting in the flight pit, feeling a little jittery::

OPS_D`von says:
::standing on the bridge, it is good to be back to his normal hours.  Night Life is meant to be spent partying not on the bridge::

XO_Tarrez says:
::nods::  CO: Yes ma'am, all stations report green.

EO_K`Vas says:
::standing at his station in engineering::

XO_Tarrez says:
::smiles with some excitement::

CSO_Syrna says:
::at SCI one, sees there has been a change at the OPS station and her eyes express her approval::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::looks around the bridge and smiles:: OPS: Inform the Cestus III that we are ready to commence.

CMO_Hunter says:
::in Sickbay making preparations for the coming battle::

Host Brett says:
<Cestus III> COMM: Del: CO: We are ready to begin.  Upon your mark Captain.

TO_Foshee says:
::Thinks no she isn't.  Feels nervous about being assigned on the bridge so abruptly::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Seems the Cetus is just as ready. ::chuckles::

TO_Foshee says:
Self:  At least this is only a mock battle.

FCO_Curgan says:
::takes a few deep breaths trying to calm himself down::

OPS_D`von says:
::hears the COM from Cestus III and tells them the Del is ready:: CO: Yes, it seems they are.  I am informing them now we are also ready

XO_Tarrez says:
::takes a deep breath and exhales slowly trying to calm her nerves::

FCO_Curgan says:
::runs through a few of his options::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
COM: Cetus: CO:  Ready here, Captain. Three...two...one and mark!

Host Brett says:
Action: The Cestus III accelerates to almost full impulse and charges directly at the Delphyne, closing the distance rapidly.  Within seconds a million kilometers are gone and the Gorn approaches maximum photon torpedo range.

CSO_Syrna says:
OPS/EO: If we go into those gas giants, you will want to increase the power to the Structural Integrity Field.

TO_Foshee says:
::Checks weapon's systems once again.  Watches the ships on the grid::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
FCO: Evasive maneuvers....let's duck right under them.

OPS_D`von says:
::nods to Syrna::

XO_Tarrez says:
TO: Lock weapons.

FCO_Curgan says:
::adjusts the Del's angle to 45 degrees down and punches the impulse engines::  CO: Aye, Captain.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
TO: When they come into range target their weapons systems.  Fire when ready, Ensign.

Host Brett says:
Action: The Gorn ship continues to close the distance, holding its fire.  Tactical sensors show that its simulated weapons are charged and ready.  It seems the Gorn prefer close in fighting.

TO_Foshee says:
::Locking phasers and torpedoes::  XO:  Locked, ma’am.

FCO_Curgan says:
CO: I'll try to keep us out of their primary firing arcs...

Host CO_K`Beth says:
TO: Phasers only, Ensign.

XO_Tarrez says:
CO: Close fighting it seems... seems a bit strange considering our mobility.

TO_Foshee says:
CO:  Aye, ma'am  ::Watches ship coming into range, ready to fire on weapon's systems::

Host Brett says:
Action: The Gorn alter course to intercept, still coming on at high speed.  The range closes to 1.5 Million Km.

CSO_Syrna says:
::watching sensors and the Gorn ship::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO: I don't think they are as maneuverable as we are...that may be what saves this for us.

CSO_Syrna says:
CO: The Gorns are coming in fast.

XO_Tarrez says:
::nods her agreement::

Host Brett says:
Action: The Cestus III fires a full volley of torpedoes and phasers.  The photon launchers fire only three each, so it seems Federation technology is superior there.

FCO_Curgan says:
::presses a few buttons on the console trying roll away from the torpedoes::

TO_Foshee says:
::Locks onto weapon's systems and fires::

CSO_Syrna says:
::holds onto her console bracing for impact::

XO_Tarrez says:
::watches the progress of both ships weapons::  ALL: Incoming...

OPS_D`von says:
::monitors damage to the shields, and makes power adjustments to compensate for the incoming torps::

Host Brett says:
Action: The Gorn's gunnery is superb and all weapons but one torpedo strikes home.

FCO_Curgan says:
::growls under his breath::

Host Brett says:
Action: The Delphyne's fire impacts the Gorn shields which glow a brilliant blue.  The effect is less spectacular from a tactical point of view as the Cestus III shows only a 15% decrease in shield strength.

FCO_Curgan says:
CO: Captain, I'm going to move us into some cover...

CMO_Hunter says:
All in Sickbay:: ::stumbles a bit from the impact:: Alright folks, lets remember our training....lets make ready for wounded

TO_Foshee says:
Self:  Yes!  At least we hit them.

OPS_D`von says:
CO: Ma'am, their shields are down by 15%,

Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO: Damage report?

XO_Tarrez says:
TO: How are our shields?

FCO_Curgan says:
::adjusts course and heading towards the asteroids::

Host Brett says:
Action: The computer announces that the forward shields are weakened by 55% and there are casualties on decks 10and 11.

CSO_Syrna says:
::hears OPS and the Computer::

FCO_Curgan says:
Self:  What’s that saying... "pedal to the metal"?

OPS_D`von says:
::sees the drop in the Del’s shields:: CO: I guess our shields weren’t so lucky

XO_Tarrez says:
*CMO*: Casualties on decks 10 and 11, please respond.

OPS_D`von says:
::increases power to the forward shields::

TO_Foshee says:
XO:  Forward shields are down by 55%

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::hears OPS:: TO: Fire a spread of photon torpedoes.  Target their weapon systems.

CMO_Hunter says:
Medics: You heard the XO, Teams to decks 10 and 11

FCO_Curgan says:
Aloud: Are we sure they're at 10 percent power?  That was a nasty hit...

XO_Tarrez says:
CO: Casualties on decks 10 and ll forward shields are down by 55%.  

XO_Tarrez says:
CO: They sure pack a punch.

CMO_Hunter says:
*XO*: Medics on the way!

OPS_D`von says:
::Outloud: I would really hate for this to an actual battle

Host CO_K`Beth says:
FCO: Do what you have to keep us away from her.

TO_Foshee says:
CO:  Aye, ma'am  ::Locks onto weapon's systems and fires a full spread of photon torpedoes::

Host Brett says:
Action: The Gorn ship roars past overhead, by a margin of only thirty meters.  The Cestus III begins a turn to port, trying to come around behind the Del.  It's aft weapons fire, striking the Del's aft screens and dropping them by 10%

CSO_Syrna says:
::double checks the Gorn’s power readings and compares it to the ones when they first arrived in the system::

FCO_Curgan says:
CO: Aye, Captain.

TO_Foshee says:
::Feels like ducking as the Gorn ship rips past the Del::

XO_Tarrez says:
*EO*: How are things down there?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: Scan them and see if there is a power drop in their shielding at anytime when they fire.

CSO_Syrna says:
::notes it matches the specifications the Gorn’s sent over::

CMO_Hunter says:
<Medics> ::arrive on Decks 10 and 11::

CSO_Syrna says:
CO: Aye.

FCO_Curgan says:
::rolls the Delphyne "belly up" so the ventral shields take more damage::

Host Brett says:
Action: The Del's torpedoes cannot make the sharp turn and all but one miss as the ship passes overhead.

FCO_Curgan says:
Self: Crud.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
TO: Aft torpedoes....fire as soon as you get a lock.

XO_Tarrez says:
FCO: We should be able to out turn it... see if you can use that advantage.

TO_Foshee says:
CO:  Aft shields are down by 10%.  Firing.  ::Locks and fires torpedoes::

FCO_Curgan says:
::nods and increases the Del's speed 10 percent::

CSO_Syrna says:
CO: No change in the Gorn’s shields during weapons fire.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
FCO: Is there any way we can hide in that asteroid field?  There's a lot of debris in there that may fool their sensors.

FCO_Curgan says:
CO: Ma'am, I can get us in there, but it'll be a tight fit.

OPS_D`von says:
CSO: Since our weapons aren’t much of a match for their shields I was wondering if it would be possible to get a torpedo on the other side of their shields then have it explode?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: See if there is anything that we can use to our advantage.

Host Brett says:
Action: The Del's aft torpedoes hit the Gorn ship as it completes its turn.  Their forward shields drop by another 15%.

CSO_Syrna says:
CO: Sensors indicate a simulated plasma torpedo coming... two in fact.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
FCO: Evasive maneuvers, Lt!

TO_Foshee says:
CO:  Enemy ship's shields are down another 15%.

EO_K`Vas says:
*OPS*: The ships shield integrity is dropping, attempting to compensate

FCO_Curgan says:
::punches the Del into Warp one for a micro second to give himself more time::

CMO_Hunter says:
<Medics>CMO: Sir, we have 4 patients down here in deck 10....6 on deck 11...4 with partial and full thickness plasma burns.....1 with a fractured arm and 5 with minor cuts and scrapes....Emergency beaming the 4 to you!

OPS_D`von says:
*EO* I am increasing power to the shield emitters

Host Brett says:
Action: Two small shuttlecraft emerge from the Cestus III and go to low warp, headed toward the asteroid field.

EO_K`Vas says:
*OPS*: Understood

FCO_Curgan says:
Self: That's not good...

XO_Tarrez says:
::sees the sensors:: CO: The shuttlecrafts have left the Gorn ship and are heading to the belt.

FCO_Curgan says:
::rolls the Del again trying to evade the torpedoes.

OPS_D`von says:
CO/XO: Looks like they are sending out a search party

Host Brett says:
Action: The Del leaps forward and gains 50k kms on the pursuing Gorn.

CSO_Syrna says:
::looks at the shuttles on sensors::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO: Shuttles?  Are they set up for the simulation?

CMO_Hunter says:
::watches the 4 materialize on the Bio beds and begins to stabilize the more serious ones while the nurses and other Doctors tend the others::

XO_Tarrez says:
CO: Unknown...

FCO_Curgan says:
CO: Captain, I'm not going to be able to outmaneuver two shuttlecraft in that field...

CSO_Syrna says:
CO: The shuttles are unmanned and they are loaded with simulated anti-matter charges.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
TO: Lock onto those shuttles and fire.

Host Brett says:
Action: The Gorn fires their torpedoes which emerge as yellow fireballs which leap forward and begin closing on the Del at high speed.

XO_Tarrez says:
CO: Are they trying to keep us out of the belt?

TO_Foshee says:
::Locks onto the shuttles and fires torpedoes::

OPS_D`von says:
CSO: Using a tachyon pulse we could caused them to have to reconfigure their shields and then we could beam in a simulated explosive

Host CO_K`Beth says:
FCO: Evasive maneuvers,

XO_Tarrez says:
FCO: Evasive maneuvers.

Host Brett says:
Action: The Delphyne’s  torpedoes launch and begin tracking the shuttles.

FCO_Curgan says:
::grimaces at both of the senior officers hollering at him::

CMO_Hunter says:
*XO*: we have 4 plasma burned patients....the rest were minor and are being stabilized in the field...

CSO_Syrna says:
OPS: A possibility, suggest it to the Captain.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO: Looks like it.  I don’t think they can maneuver in there.

Host Brett says:
Action: Behind the Del, the Cestus III peppers the aft shields with long range phaser fire.

TO_Foshee says:
::Watches as the torpedoes zero in on the shuttles::

XO_Tarrez says:
*CMO*: What is the condition of the plasma burned crewmen?

OPS_D`von says:
CO: Ma'am if we hit their ship with a tachyon pulse we could cause them to have to reconfigure their shields and when they do we could beam in simulated explosives

FCO_Curgan says:
:: engages his first pre-programmed routes.  a slow dive followed by a sharp turn and a resulting climb into a loop::

TO_Foshee says:
::Returns fire at the Cestus with aft phaser fire::

FCO_Curgan says:
::at the bottom of the loop the warp engines kick on for another nanosecond in order to regain the lost ground due to the loop::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Would the deflector dish stand up to that?

CMO_Hunter says:
*XO*:: stabilizing now....::swears softly as the connection closes::

Host Brett says:
Action: The shuttles drop out of warp 1/2 a million kms from the asteroids and turn, heading back toward the Del.  The torpedoes are now headed directly toward them.

OPS_D`von says:
CO: I think so ::looks at Syrna::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::sees the shuttles:: XO: What are they doing? ::leans forward looking at the viewscreen::

XO_Tarrez says:
CO: We have 4 plasma burned patience in sickbay that are stabilizing.

XO_Tarrez says:
::takes a look at her sensors::  CO: I am not for sure... what would those charges do to us?

Host Brett says:
Action: The evasive maneuvers work both ways.  The Cestus III misses with another volley of phasers, but the erratic course causes the TO to miss as well.  The incoming plasma weapons are not impressed and continue to close.

Host Brett says:
Action: Ahead, both shuttles are destroyed by the photon torpedoes.

OPS_D`von says:
CSO: The defector dish could produce the tachyon pulse needed, correct?

CSO_Syrna says:
CO: Time to impact on the torpedoes in 20 seconds.

CSO_Syrna says:
OPS: Yes it could.

XO_Tarrez says:
FCO: Send your programmed flight paths to the TO next time so she can compensate.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::nods that she heard the XO:: TO: See if you can lock onto those plasma weapons with the phasers and fire.

CSO_Syrna says:
All: 10.... 9.... 8....

FCO_Curgan says:
XO: Affirmative.

OPS_D`von says:
CO: Ma'am, yes the defector dish would work, we just have to get close enough to hit them with it

CSO_Syrna says:
::braces for impact:: All: Brace for impact.

TO_Foshee says:
::Punches in tracking on the plasma weapons and fires phasers, trying to compensate::

FCO_Curgan says:
::pulls the Del into a sharp turn right::

XO_Tarrez says:
::braces::

OPS_D`von says:
::hears Syrna and grabs onto his station::

Host Brett says:
Action: The phasers destroy one of the torpedoes, it explodes with a (simulated) flash of power.  The second is not destroyed and hits the aft shields...

FCO_Curgan says:
::reroutes data from his programs to the tactical console::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::smiles tightly:: OPS: that means then we will be close enough for them to hit us.

FCO_Curgan says:
TO: I'll let you know if I'm going to use another...

OPS_D`von says:
CO: Ma'am it looks as if we are already close enough for them to his us

TO_Foshee says:
FCO:  That would be greatly appreciated!

XO_Tarrez says:
OPS: What  is our damage?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Get it ready to be used.

Host Brett says:
Action: The computer rocks the Delphyne slightly but damage reports are more severe.  Aft shields are gone, hull breach on deck 6, one aft torpedo tube destroyed and impulse engines down to 3/4 power.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: What's the status on those Gorn shuttles?

CSO_Syrna says:
CO: Shuttles destroyed.

OPS_D`von says:
::prepares two simulated explosives:: XO: Aft Shields are gone, hull breach on deck 6, and one aft torpedo tube destroyed and impulse engines down to 3/4 power

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::hears the damage report:: FCO: ETA to the asteroid field?

XO_Tarrez says:
*EO*: Send damage control teams to deck 6, we have a hull breech.

FCO_Curgan says:
CO: One minute to the asteroids...

CMO_Hunter says:
::More casualties start flooding in...he moves to supervise more than treat::

OPS_D`von says:
CSO: Get everything ready for the tachyon pulse

XO_Tarrez says:
CO: Wouldn’t we be better off to stay as close to that ship as possible?

EO_K`Vas says:
::dispatches repair crews to the hull breach:: *XO*: Aye sir

CSO_Syrna says:
::readies a tachyon pulse to be released by the deflector dish:: OPS/CO: Let me know when. All is ready now.

XO_Tarrez says:
CO: Damage control teams on their way to deck 6.

OPS_D`von says:
CSO: You are going to have to hit them multi times with the pulse for them to have to change their reconfigure their shields

Host CO_K`Beth says:
FCO: How maneuverable are we?

CSO_Syrna says:
::nods::

XO_Tarrez says:
*CMO*: We have reports of more injuries on deck 6.

CMO_Hunter says:
*XO* We're on it Ma'am

EO_K`Vas says:
*OPS*: The ships impulse engines are at 3/4 operating status

OPS_D`von says:
CO: Ma'am we are ready with the tachyon pulse, and I am watching them, waiting for them to reconfigure their shields::

OPS_D`von says:
*EO* Tell me something I didn't already know 5 mins ago, like all damage is repaired or something like that

Host Brett says:
Action: As the Delphyne nears the asteroid belt, sensors come alive with two new contacts.  Suddenly, two small vessels come hurtling out of the rocks.  They are each 1/3 the size of the Delphyne and match one of the many profiles of Orion blockade runners.

FCO_Curgan says:
CO: We're still more capable than the Gorn, but not for long if they keep pounding our engines...

EO_K`Vas says:
*OPS*: I have dispatched repair teams already, Sir

XO_Tarrez says:
CO: Two ships coming out of the belt!

OPS_D`von says:
CO: Ma'am two new ships coming out of the field, they match profiles from the Orion

Host CO_K`Beth says:
FCO: Let's do an up and over then, Lt.  We need to get behind them...give it all you can....::sees the Orion ships and stands up:: All: Take us to red alert!

Host Brett says:
Action: The Orions split up, one attacking each of the larger vessels.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Contact the Gorns.

CMO_Hunter says:
*XO*From deck 6....4 DOA, 3 Codes....6 multiple system injuries....4 fractures....2 exposures....

XO_Tarrez says:
::thinks:: ALL Hands:  We are at Red alert this is not a drill.

OPS_D`von says:
::deactivates all simulated systems and starts to bring everything to battle ready::

TO_Foshee says:
::Readies weapon's systems::

CSO_Syrna says:
CO: Orions have appeared!

XO_Tarrez says:
OPS: Contact the Gorn and end the mock battle.

FCO_Curgan says:
::pulls the Delphyne up into half of a loop back towards the Gorn::

Host Brett says:
Action:  The attacker targeting the Delphyne lets fly with two type 10 phasers and two plasma torpedoes which match the Gorn's weapon signature.

FCO_Curgan says:
TO: Ready for a Picard maneuver.  Get those weapons ready.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
TO: Lock onto the Orion ship's weapons system and fire.

TO_Foshee says:
FCO: Weapons ready

XO_Tarrez says:
::sends the CMO's report to the CO's console::

OPS_D`von says:
COMM: Cestus III: Two Orion vessels just came out of the field, we are ending the simulation.

Host Brett says:
Action: The Orion attacking the Cestus III fires one type 8 phaser but launches a volley of ten photon torpedoes from several tubes.

CSO_Syrna says:
::is concerned but does not show it::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO: Inform the Doctor that we have a real battle on our hand and be prepared for casualties.

TO_Foshee says:
::Locks onto the  enemy's weapon's systems and fires a full volley of torpedoes::

CSO_Syrna says:
OPS: Can you get our systems out of the mock battle mode?

XO_Tarrez says:
CO: The Gorn ship is under attack as well... ::continues to read her sensors::

CMO_Hunter says:
::looks around sickbay as the computer readjusts for real combat the injuries disappear::

Host Brett says:
Action: The Orion's powerful phasers lance into the unprotected flank of the Delphyne, opening up two long rents along the engineering hull.  Real casualties join those with simulated blood and the Del rocks with the hit.

CMO_Hunter says:
*XO* we have a computer glitch ...my wounded just disappeared

FCO_Curgan says:
::looks back over his shoulder at the Captain::  CO: Ma'am.  What should I do?

XO_Tarrez says:
*CMO*: What?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::holds onto the chair arms:: FCO: Evasive maneuvers, Lt.  Turn us to face them.

CMO_Hunter says:
*XO*: the simulated wounded disappeared? What’s going on?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Where are those shields?

OPS_D`von says:
CO: Ma'am they are coming, but it takes a little bit, it isn’t like flipping a light switch

Host Brett says:
Action: The shields of the Del, along with her weapons, respond and come up to full strength.

FCO_Curgan says:
::pulls the Delphyne back into line with the Orions::

EO_K`Vas says:
::sends damage control teams to the damaged area in engineering::

XO_Tarrez says:
*CMO*: We had two Orion ships come out of the asteroid field and started attacking both ships.  Prepare sick bay for causalities of the real kind.

CMO_Hunter says:
::thinks to himself what the!!!!::

Host Brett says:
Action: The Cestus III is hit hard by its attacker and its forward saucer is half blown away by the multiple torpedo impacts.

CMO_Hunter says:
Aloud:: You heard it people....lets go!

EO_K`Vas says:
*OPS*: The ship has sustained damage to the engineering section

FCO_Curgan says:
TO: Change my last.  We'll try that at the Orion on us.

TO_Foshee says:
Self:  Why does this have to happen now?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
FCO: Get us between the Gorns and the Orions.

FCO_Curgan says:
CO: Aye Ma'am.

FCO_Curgan says:
TO: Belay again...

CSO_Syrna says:
::watches the Orions on sensors::

TO_Foshee says:
::Targets the attacking Orion::

OPS_D`von says:
CO: Ma'am we are being hailed by the Orions

FCO_Curgan says:
::pulls the Delphyne between the Orions and the Cestus III::

CSO_Syrna says:
::puzzles over the Orions contacting us::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Open a channel.

OPS_D`von says:
::opens a channel:: CO: Open ma'am

Host Brett says:
Action: The Delphyne's attacker veers off, looping back toward the Asteroids.  The Orion attacking the Gorn ship turns tightly and fires their phaser into the big ship from close range.

CMO_Hunter says:
*XO*:: What the Bloody Hell is going on up there?>

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::quietly:: XO: Contact the Gorns and see what help they need.  Tell them that we'll stay here.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
COM: Orion Ship: This is the USS Delphyne.   Hold your fire!

XO_Tarrez says:
::nods and sends a message to the Gorn asking to know what assistance they need and that we won't be leaving them there alone.

EO_K`Vas says:
*OPS*: The shields and weapons are in full battle strength

Host CO_K`Beth says:
FCO: Get us between the Orion and the Gorn vessel...I don't care if you have to run the Orion over.

Host Brett says:
<Orion> COMM: Del: ::Laughs::  Hold our fire?  Well, since you asked so nicely, certainly.  Captain, at least die with dignity.  After all, your death will have great meaning.  ::Smiles::

CMO_Hunter says:
*XO*:: Orions!!! very well,

Host Brett says:
Info: The screen shows a small bridge with several figures moving behind the smiling Orion Captain, including a Klingon who passes through the view briefly.

FCO_Curgan says:
::maximum impulse towards the Orion vessel::

TO_Foshee says:
::Doesn't like the sound of that comm.  Wonders what is going on?::  Self:  I thought this was all simulated.

OPS_D`von says:
::types a message and sends it to the CSO, we could still use that tachyon pulse idea but instead use it on the Orion, with real explosives::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
COM: Orion Ship: What is the meaning of this?  You are in Federation space.

CSO_Syrna says:
::tries to capture the image of the Klingon from the screen feed and does a search for who that is::

CMO_Hunter says:
::the Sickbay suddenly becomes a hive of activity as his staff converts everything back to its original function::

CSO_Syrna says:
~~~OPS: It is still ready... I am waiting on your or the Captains signal.~~~

CMO_Hunter says:
*XO*:: Sickbay stands ready to receive wounded

XO_Tarrez says:
::sends a text message to K'Beth console outlining her a possible plan should talks fail::

OPS_D`von says:
::configures real explosives to be beamed over, and nods a yes to Syrna signaling that he is ready::

Host Brett says:
<Orion> COMM: Del: CO: Are we?  ::looks shocked::  But for how much longer Captain?  For how much longer?   ::Communication ends::

OPS_D`von says:
::sends a message to the XO and CO stating what him and Syrna have in mind::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO/OPS: Proceed with your plan....target the Orion ship that is attacking the Gorns.

OPS_D`von says:
::nods at the CO, and waits for the Syrna to use the tachyon pulse and then for them  to reconfigure their shields::

Host Brett says:
Action: As the second Orion fires again on the crippled Gorn ship, a large mass passes gracefully between them, the Delphyne's ventral shields taking the brunt of eight torpedo blasts.  The shields fold and hull plates buckle...

Host Brett says:
Action: But the SIF holds and no severe damage occurs.

Host Brett says:
Action: The fast moving Orion (2) misjudges the attack vector and passes ahead of the Delphyne at close range.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS/CSO: Now Lieutenants!

CSO_Syrna says:
::waits for the ship to pass in front of  the Del and fires the multiple tachyon pulses::

OPS_D`von says:
::watches the sensors and waiting for them to readjust their shields, prepares to beam over the explosives close to the ships hull::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
TO: Ready phasers....lock onto that ship but wait for my command.

FCO_Curgan says:
::spins the Del on her axis to keep the dish in line with the Orion (2)::

TO_Foshee says:
::Readies phasers and locks onto the ship::

TO_Foshee says:
CO:  Phasers locked and ready, ma'am.

Host Brett says:
Action: The tachyon pulse works, the Orion (2) shields flutter.

OPS_D`von says:
::beams over the explosives, close to their weapon systems:: CO: They are reconfiguring their shields I would fire now

XO_Tarrez says:
CO: Their shields are fluxuating.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
TO: Fire Ensign.

TO_Foshee says:
::Fires phasers::

XO_Tarrez says:
TO: Report on the weapons used by the Orion... what was the signature on them?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Fire the explosives when ready.

OPS_D`von says:
::detonates the explosives::

Host Brett says:
Action: The Delphyne's phasers impact the Orion.  The fluttering shields provide scant protection and the small ship is cut in two amidships.  The aft section explodes and the forward half tumbles away, streaming atmosphere and pieces.

CSO_Syrna says:
::sees the Orion(2) torpedo magazines about to explode:: CO: The torpedo magazines are about to explode.

Host Brett says:
Action: The forward section of the ship disintegrates as the explosives near their torpedo magazines detonate.

XO_Tarrez says:
CSO/OPS: Good job!

OPS_D`von says:
::lets out the air he had been holding in::

Host Brett says:
Action: The Del is rocked as the remaining Orion hits their aft shields with his type 10 phasers.  Shields drop to 80%.

TO_Foshee says:
XO:  Two more plasma weapons have been fired from Orion 1astern.  Impact in 30 seconds.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
TO: Lock onto them and fire.

XO_Tarrez says:
FCO: Evasive maneuvers

Host CO_K`Beth says:
FCO: Try and keep our good side towards the Orions.

TO_Foshee says:
::Locks on and fires::

EO_K`Vas says:
*OPS*: We have suffered a 20% drop in shield power

OPS_D`von says:
::makes adjustments to the shields increasing power and trying to stabilize them::

FCO_Curgan says:
::rolls the Del on her vertical axis with the dorsal hemisphere towards the Orions::

XO_Tarrez says:
::send coordinates to the CMO of more injuries::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
TO: Lock onto the Orion (1) and fire...full spread of torpedoes.

Host Brett says:
Action: The phasers from the Del damage one torpedo, reducing its power.  But both continue on.  Impact in 10 seconds.

Host Brett says:
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