Host Tim says:
The Dublin has raced to join the Vesuvius' wing and dropped from warp just as the two Nacandarian vessels exploded.  With the shock wave from the Chieftain's core having already destabilized the "tunnel" what else could happen?

Host Tim says:
<<<Resume Mission; Debt of Honor - The Way Home>>>

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE EXPLODING NACANDARIAN VESSELS FORM THEIR OWN SHOCKWAVE

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: looks at the view screen as she tries to hold the Dublin steady :: XO: Ma'am, there's a tremendous shockwave from the explosion.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE VESUVIUS SENDS COMM STATING ITS WING WILL GUARD THIS END OF THE TUNNEL FOR THE REST OF THE TASK FORCE

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
:: on the bridge at engineering ::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Looks at the screen and says the 24th century equal to 'oh crud'::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::sitting on his chair, hoping the tunnel keeps working::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::leans over from her station at OPS:: FCO: Looks like there is another shockwave coming.  Maybe they will cancel each other out and we can get out of here.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO:  Thank you.  Keep me posted.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CTO:  Anything other contact on scanners?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Sir....Vesuvius reports that they will stay on this side of the tunnel and keep it open for the rest of the fleet.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
CO: Scanning Sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::hears Mia's comment and turns toward science::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Checks::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE DUBLIN'S COURSE JUST HAPPENS TO BE TOWARD THE TUNNEL WITH THE KURRIS FOLLOWING

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::hears the CTO's semi-swear words with a half-hearted grin, knowing it may be her last good feeling in a while::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
OPS: I'm worried about what it's going to do to the tunnel Mia. It's going to be very unstable.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::listens to the OPS's report:: FCO:  What is our ETA to the tunnel?

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
SO:  Are you checking to see how the two shockwaves will affect each other?

SO_PO_Sirta says:
XO: All this data....it's so much to sort through. I can only guess at this point, ma'am.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
CO: Sir just the Vesuvius Wing...

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CO: Seventeen minutes sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  The Vesuvius may be sacrificing themselves...

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
FCO:  Thank you.  ::glances over at Mia:: OPS:  Inform the Vesuvius we'll be arriving in 17 minutes.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: DEBRIS FROM THE EXPLOSIONS BOUNCES OFF THE DUBLIN'S DEFLECTOR DISH

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
SO:  Well, put your whole concentration into it, I have faith.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Aye sir. ::sends the message to the Vesuvius OPS::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
XO:  I'd like to have more info on what they are doing to keep the tunnel working.  ::looks at Science::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  Yes sir.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: tries to concentrate on avoiding the debris from the explosions but is failing miserably it seems ::

SO_PO_Sirta says:
OPS: I need more power to the deflector array ma'am or the debris will weaken our shields.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
OPS:  Can you contact the Vesuvius and have them download their data on anything else their science or engineering teams are doing to stop the waves?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
XO: Commander, that last hit on the deflector has affected the helm.

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
:: notices the impacts on his readout :: Aloud : I just repaired that dish.   CO: Captain the deflector dish has been damaged...again, navigation will be effected

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
SO: Diverting everything I can.  Not much though...engines and shields are taking the majority.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
OPS:  Cut power to all non essential systems, I want the deflector dish intact.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  Should we slow down with the debris coming at us?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
XO: I'll try.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CEO:  Send a repair team right away, Mr. Kell.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
OPS: I will request the non-essential science departments cancel their workloads on the systems. That might help.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
XO:  I agree, check with Cassie the best possible speed in our current condition.

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
:: already getting a reply from LaBoy in engineering :: CO: Of course Captain, damage control is in route

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Aye sir...already did that.  Not much more I can divert from.  With the Chieftain's crew on board we don't even have empty quarters to take power from.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO:  We should slow our speed then, if you can't control the ship.  Suggestion please.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
SO: Don't bother...I took power from them a while ago. ::grins::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO:  Nearing the tunnel we shouldn't be going this fast either, should we?

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::nods to the OPS as she continues to study her sensor info::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
:runs tactical scans, frantically reroutes security personnel to help with repairs.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
CO: Captain, I'm detecting gravimetric forces working on all ships in close proximity to the tunnel, including us.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
XO: Aye Commander. I'll slow us down, but it looks like something is pulling us towards the tunnel.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CEO:  Very well.  Keep me posted.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO:  It is?  Do you have any conjectures why?

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
OPS: Ensign might I suggest moving some of the crew and refugees from the Chieftain into the emergency evac areas of the ship and cutting life support to the evacuated areas

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::turns to science again::  SO:  Check on what flight is finding and see if you can help discover the reason.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: nods :: XO: As the SO just said, there are gravimetric forces in play.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO:  Is there any way to put a break on it?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
SO:  Hhmm... I was kinda expecting it.

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
CO: Aye Captain.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
XO: Not sure we can Commander. It's widespread.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::grimaces:: CEO: I'll try...but I've already got them bunched up.  Pretty soon they'll have to stand on each other's shoulders.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
CO: It seems to be a kind of naturally occurring tractor beam effect. I would not recommend further use of warp drive this close to the tunnel entrance.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CTO:  Mr. Harker, red alert.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
SO:  Noted, thank you.

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
OPS: Endeavor to do you best.  :: smiles a smarmy smile ::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::shrugs:: FCO: If we are going into the tunnel then what's the problem?  At least we aren't burning our power up to get there.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::hits the red alert button, sending security back to their stations and causing the red klaxon to go off, the remaining torpedoes load and phasers come online.::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO:  Are we in danger of colliding with the other ships?

SO_PO_Sirta says:
XO: It's hard to pinpoint the cause for it, ma'am. The gravitons are part of the tunnel's composition. There is nothing we can do about that.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
CO: Ready Sir.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE  ANTI-MATTER BEAMS FROM THE VESUVIUS WING STOPPED THE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE TUNNEL; BUT IT IS FAR FROM STABLE

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
XO: I don't think so ma'am, but we may run into some more debris.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
FCO: I say we just point our nose home and surf the wave. ::grins::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Checks ETA to tunnel::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CTO:  Keep an eye onto the larger debris.  Destroy them, if needed, phasers only.  Until we enter the tunnel, then stand down weapons.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
ALL: Another advisory....I'm detecting significant electrical distortion buildups within the tunnel. The fluctuations have ceased, but the mass electron activity makes it unstable.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
CO: Yes Sir. ::Shuts down torpedoes, keeps phasers armed and activates the targeting computer.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO:  Keep an eye on that.  Let me know if the Vesuvius finds a way to control speed.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
SO:  Suggestions to avoid any other fluctuations?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
XO: Aye ma'am.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::shuffles through incoming data from the Vesuvius:: Self: Hmm... CO: There may be a way....

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CEO:  Are shields holding against the debris?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::listens intently to the SO::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
SO:  Once we enter the tunnel, will there be any pressures exerted on the Dublin that engineering should be aware of?

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Keeps eyes glued to the targeting screen looking for any threatening debris...

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
OPS:  Inform the Vesuvius we will enter the tunnel as soon as we arrive, tell them to monitor our status and make any needed adjustments to their beam.

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
XO: The shields are holding commander.  The only system still not functioning up to specification is the deflector dish

SO_PO_Sirta says:
CO: Sir, how good is your Enterprise history?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
SO:  Pretty good. Why?

SO_PO_Sirta says:
CO: Well, we can use a similar technique the Enterprise-B used to affect the energy ribbon that nearly destroyed that ship. It requires the use of anti-matter effects.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Aye sir. ::sends message::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::looks at the SO, very interested in what she's going to propose::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: looks to the screen to see where the Vesuvius is ::

SO_PO_Sirta says:
CO: However, unlike the old Enterprise, we have photon torpedoes. ::turns and looks at the CTO::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Hardly hears the science crewman as her focus is entirely on the targeting screen, her hands on the phaser controls.::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
SO:  If I remember correctly, they didn't use anti-matter, they didn't have any torpedoes onboard.  Mr. Scott used a resonance burst against the energy ribbon.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CO/XO: Two minutes to the tunnel entrance!

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::frowns slightly as they near the other ships, her psionic sense having a hard time coping::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
FCO:  Hold her steady, Cas.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: turns :: CO: Yes Captain, will do.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO:  Do what you can to slow our progression.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::hears chaotic bleeps from her console:: CO: Indeed. That is one way to accomplish the same task.... ::looks at the info:: CO: The electro-plasma readings have increased to dangerous levels. It could threaten our shields if we don't do anything about it.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
OPS:  Tell the Kurris to await for our entrance, and if everything works fine, then proceed.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
XO: Nothing at this point Commander.

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
:: allows the intermix manifold temperature to rise slightly trying to get every ounce of energy out of the reactor ::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Aye sir ::sends message::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE DUBLIN ENTERS THE TUNNEL

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
SO:  Perhaps changing the shields harmonics?

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
SO:  Can you work with engineering to keep the shields stable?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::sees the tunnel enlarging on the main viewer::  All:  That's it, let's go.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::looks at the CTO:: CO: Um...I'm not sure how to change shield harmonics, sir. Perhaps Lieutenant Harker can?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: tries to make sure that they stay in the center of the tunnel as they enter ::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: AS THE DUBLIN ENTERS THE TUNNEL ALL EXTERNAL COMM CEASES; THE SHIELDS FLUCTUATE

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::for the first time in days listens to silence as all external comm is down within the tunnel::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
*Ship wide*:  This is Captain MacLeod.  We are entering the tunnel.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: looks over at Mia :: OPS: Home is at the other end Mia.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::grins:: FCO: I can't wait.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
SO:  Work with her on that.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Doesn't look away from the console but hears the science crewman.:: CO: Sir what do you want me to do?

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CEO/CTO:  Kell, Harker?  Can you work on that?

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
CO: Captain once we re-enter our space these power crystals will begin to resonate and fracture as our did, I have no way of knowing how long it will take before we begin to lose power

SO_PO_Sirta says:
CO: Captain, we should attempt to use torpedoes directly ahead of us and try to further stabilize the tunnel. Precise, timed detonations may do the trick.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE TUNNEL IS SIMILAR TO A BLUE WHIRLPOOL, SWIRLY EDDIES OF ELETRO-PLASMA

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CEO:  Do we have any spare crystals?

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::Winces as she listens to Pirak, having forgotten about that problem with everything else going on::
CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
SO:  Are you sure about that, Sirta?  I don't want to collapse it with us inside.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
XO: I can do that ma’am, what do you need?

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
CO: We have only a few spare of the alien crystals. I have a sufficient amount of dilithium crystals for replacement.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@<LtCmdr_Lane> :: wonders why they can't raise the Dublin ::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
XO:  Make sure Engineering will change our dilithium crystals as soon as we're back to our Universe.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::nods to the CEO::

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::frowns as she is given pause and considers the consequences:: CO: Perhaps the resonance burst may be a safer method. I can make the changes if you wish, captain.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CEO:  Have your crew be ready to do a switch over as soon as possible.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE ELECTO-PLASMA EDDIES DIMINISH, THE TUNNEL COLOR IS A LIGHTER BLUE

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
SO:  Do it, Sirta.  Just be careful, if you notice it will not work, stop.

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
XO: They stand at the ready Commander, once we cross into federation space I will go to engineering and supervise the procedure

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@<Ves LtCmdr_Lane> :: hopes that the Dublin makes it through alright as she holds the Vesuvius at the tunnel entrance ::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
FCO:  Nice colors, huh?  ::smiles a bit::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
SO:  Does the change in color signify anything?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: smiles :: CO: Not as nice as our children's eyes.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::breathes a little easier seeing the changes:: CO: It may not be necessary. The electro-plasma activity seems to have subsided. This is odd. We didn't do anything yet...

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
SO:  That usually means there has been some kind of reaction.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
Sirta: I wouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::looking at the view screen and then suddenly hears a cackle in her earpiece:: CO: Sir...I'm hearing static now.  And you know what?  That color reminds me of the ocean when you sail towards shallow waters.  Almost as if we were about to see land soon ::grins::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE DUBLIN EXITS THE TUNNEL; COMM IS RESTORED WITH THE TASK FORCE.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::smile go widen::  FCO:  That is true, Commander...  ::stands and walks towards the pit, listening to Mia::  OPS:  Ahhh, that's a nice view too, Mia.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::turns her look at the XO and CTO respectively, hoping this goes smoothly::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CO/XO: We're through!

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::Relaxes a bit as she watches the view screen::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::grins and claps twice::  All:  Very good!!!  Very good, indeed...

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Claps once with a "YES!"

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
All:  Reports please.  FCO:  We're where we should be?

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::then realizes her job and scans the area.::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::waits for the FCO's response::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: looks at the star charts and the coordinates :: XO: Yes ma'am! We're in Federation space.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO:  And when we should be?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::listens to the welcome chatter of the fleet:: XO: We have communications again.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
:: smiles now::  FCO:  Excellent!

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
OPS:  Our own people...I bet that's nice to hear!

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
XO: Time frame is........correct.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
FCO:  Very good, Cassie!  Take us to 1-2-0 mark 1.  As soon as we reach the coordinates, go to full stop.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
CO: Sir all clear, no threats.. ::her voice is very pleased/::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO:  Very good.  Very good job you did getting the Dublin through that tunnel, too.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: nods :: CO: 1-2-0 mark 1 aye sir.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CTO:  Good.  ::smiles::  Green alert, lower shields, stand down weapons.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: taps the console ::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
OPS:  Mia, contact the Task Force, let them know we have arrived safe and sound.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO:  Our location?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::grins to herself not so sure about the sane part but passes on the message:: CO: Aye sir.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::feels a bit more at ease now, her thoughts starting to dwell on Chief Kincaid more::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
CO: Aye Sir, ::very happy goes to green status and shuts down weapons.::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
XO: According to the star charts we are at the edge of Skree space, still a long way from home.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
SO:  Sirta, what is the tunnel's status?

SO_PO_Sirta says:
CO: Scanning...

SO_PO_Sirta says:
CO: No change to the tunnel, sir. It is as we left it.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Conducts a text briefing with her department Xo.::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::walks to the upper deck::  SO:  What can we do to help keeping it stable?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
OPS:  Mia, inform the Kurris they can proceed.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::now recalls where they had come in and is not quite so pleased:: FCO:  Thank you Cassie, at least we're in our own space.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO:  How long until we arrive at UP?  If we travel at warp 7?

SO_PO_Sirta says:
CO: Well... ::refers to her console data again:: ....last sensor feedback shows the Vesuvius maintaining their anti-matter beams. Maybe we could combine the effort?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: smiles at Tessa :: XO: About time Tessa.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
CO: Yes sir PO Sirta has a point, should we ready a beam?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
XO: That will take fifteen days Commander.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CTO:  Keep vigilance on sensors, we could be in danger from enemy ships.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
SO:  We would need the deflector dish, right?  ::looks at the CEO::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::grimaces, two more weeks until they are home.  But at least she can pick up some decent music again.  What she heard in Nacandarian space was dreadful::

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
:: gets a beep on his console :: CO: Captain the navigational repairs are complete

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO:  Thank you.  CEO:  And what would you say would be a safe speed to travel, Mr. Kell?

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
XO: Yes Ma’am.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
CO: Yes, sir. I would need to make some simple modifications, but there is risk in burning out the deflector dish.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Looks from Sirta back to her console and conducts more tactical scans.::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::sighs and ponders for a moment::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: wonders if the Vesuvius will get back safe and sound too ::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CEO:  How soon can the crystals be replaced?

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CEO:  I believe we will have to stop to do that?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
SO:  Do it.  Work with Mr. Kell to keep it working within a safe margin.  Try to not burn it out.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::hears even more bleeps from her console, and feels an ache in her head from all the chaos:: CO: Captain...something is happening in the tunnel.

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
XO: I have to reverse the procedure and replace the power crystals in the warp core with dilithium.  That required 5 hours last time.  After that we will be operational as normal in this space

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Sorry sir...I've lost comm with the Kurris.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
OPS:  Mia, inform the Vesuvius we are going to ....  ::listens to Mia's report::  OPS:  What happened?  Interference?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CO: We have reached the coordinates. Taking us to full stop. :; taps the impulse controls ::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CEO:  Thank you.  FCO:  Cassie, how soon could we arrive at UP going at Warp 9?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
FCO:  Thank you, Commander.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CEO:  Kell, please let flight know when to cease forward momentum.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Listens to the bridge chatter around her.::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Trying to ascertain that, sir.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE KURRIS EXITS THE TUNNEL.

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
XO: Why whenever you or the Captain desire.  I can begin retrofit immediately

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
CO: Sir the Kurris has exited the tunnel.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::starts to rise from her seat, leaving science open to be slaved to another station:: CO: I will be in deflector control, sir.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Oh...here they are.  Never mind, sir.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: They were probably caught in the same interference we were.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::enters the turbolift::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CEO:  Begin the procedures now, Mr. Kell.  The Kurris has arrived and will provide us some back up.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CEO:  We are coming to full stop, so as soon as you deem it possible, please do.  We are all very anxious to return home.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
SO:  Very well.  Keep me informed.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
XO: That will take 6.50 days ma'am

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
OPS:  Open a channel to the Kurris, Mia.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::smiles:: FCO:  That is excellent news.  I believe that speed should be quite safe then.

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
XO: Of course.  FCO: Commander if you could hold position at all stop it would be greatly appreciated.  :: grins ::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CTO:  Any other contacts in the area, Mr. Harker?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Aye sir....::opens a channel:: Channel open.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: smiles :: XO: Sure thing ma'am.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO: Check with Mr. Kell and take us home as soon as he says it's safe to go.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
CO: No Sir, not that I can tell.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
XO: Of course Commander.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::rides down to lower decks and exits heading to make the modifications::

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
:: turns and heads for the turbolift to go to engineering, contacts LaBoy to meet him there ::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
COM: Kurris:  This is Captain MacLeod, from the USS Dublin.  We are going to change our Dilithium crystals and need you to provide us a back up.  It will take around 5 hours, according to my Chief Engineer's estimative.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CEO: ETA to changeover?

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::feels extremely anxious to see her daughter again, tears welling in her eyes after the tense days recently::

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
FCO: Why 5 hours, that is if I do not encounter the same communication distractions as last time.  :: smarmy smile before the turbolift doors shut ::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
XO:  Unfortunately, Commander, we will hold our position a little longer.  ::returns to his chair::

Host Tim says:
<Kurris>#COM: Dublin: Acknowledged.  We will stand guard at the exit until you are ready to leave.  We'll change out our crystals as well.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::starts to compose a message to Rhianna and Sean in her head so she can write as soon as her shift ends::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CEO: Acknowledged Lieutenant.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  I know, but we will be going back home now.  A few more hours and it will be over.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CO/XO: We should be able to resume our course in five hours barring any problems.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::smiles:: XO:  Not yet... we will try to maintain the tunnel stable from this side, using the anti-matter beam.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Is glad they home but as she runs more tactical scans and reorders the security she worries for the President.::

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::enters the deck 13 deflector control, seeing the patchwork repairs by engineering and the spots where Kincaid must've been killed::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO:  Very good.  Home in less than a day.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::begins climbing down a ladder to get to the lower levels, and feels tears starting to well up in her eyes::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
*SO*: Report.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Sir...receiving a message from the Vesuvius.  They state that they will be the last ship through and will collapse the tunnel upon their exit

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::straightens herself as the comm opens up:: *CO*: I've begun ::sniffs with slight sorrow in her voice:: the modification process, sir. I will be done momentarily.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
OPS:  Good.  Inform them that we will try to hold the tunnel stable from here, using the anti-matter beams.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Aye sir. ::sends message::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
*SO*:  Very well.

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
:: enters engineering and joins LaBoy to begin the change over ::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: looks over at Mackie and smiles ::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
XO:  Well, in the meantime, I want you to check our guests.  Tonight we will have dinner with the Chieftain's command staff, so have the chef to prepare something tasty.  ::smiles::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::contacts the tactical officers on the other ships to trade information.::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  I think I can handle that.  I look forward to it.  ::smiles at Mauro::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::walks towards his wife and whispers::  FCO:  What do you say, Cas?  A nice and calm dinner with the Chieftain's Captain and Exec?

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::removes one antiproton generator module and swaps it with a deuterium discharge generator, flips a few switches and is ready:: *CO*: Bridge, I'm about ready down here in deflector control. The anti-matter beam is at your disposal.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  I also wanted to check in with Dr Taurek and give him a hand if he needs it.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: whispers :: CO: Rather a quiet dinner with just you dear. :: smiles and winks ::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE TUNNEL SHOWS ACTIVITY AS SOME MORE OF THE TASK FORCE SHIPS BEGIN THEIR JOURNEY HOME

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
*SO*:  Good job, Sirta.  ::turns head::  CTO:  Mr. Harker, initiate the anti-matter beam now.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::stays monitoring the power levels for the CEO, just to be sure::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
:Starts the beam.:: CO: Yes Sir.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Carefully monitors it.::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: A WEAKEN EPS CONDUIT BURSTS; SIRTA IS COVERED WITH BLINDING PLASMA

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::whispers:: FCO:  Tomorrow, sweetie.... tomorrow.  ::smiles and winks::

SO_PO_Sirta says:
*Bridge*: Everything appears nominal....ayiiieeee! ::comm is cut::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::hears a scream as the comm is suddenly cut::  *SO*:  Sirta?  Respond.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
*CMO*: Medical to PO Sirta's location

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::sits up and shakes her head as Sirta's scream almost deafens her::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Gambling its that kind of problem.::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::nods at the CTO's call::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::senses a lone shaft of pain from somewhere and winces::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::shares a look with the CO as she dispatches a security officer and asks the CEO to send a repair team.::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
FCO:  Cas, can you tell if the beam is working?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: turns :: CO: What's wrong?

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
:: has localized the conduit leak and dispatched a repair crew ::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CO: It appears to be sir...steady and holding.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
<Dr Taurek> *CTO*:  Responding.  Located the injured.  Beaming her now.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
FCO:  Good... at last, something works.  ::grins::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
*Taurek*:  Report as soon as you have anything, Doctor.  MacLeod out.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
*Dr. Taurek*: Thanks much Doctor, please keep me posted as to her condition. ::She hoped Sirta would be ok, she was like a little sister...::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: AS THE TASK FORCE SHIPS EXIT THE TUNNEL THOSE IN BEST SHAPE ALSO ADD THEIR ANTI-MATTER BEAMS

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
<Dr Taurek> *CO*:  Yes sir, I will immediately.  ::moves to scan the arriving patient while sickbay personnel responds to the emergency::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
<Dr Taurek> *CTO*:  I will make sure to report to you, sir.

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
:: gets a report back from the damage :: Aloud : I hope that burning flesh smell dissipates, I never could see what Terrans enjoyed about barbeque.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::leans backwards on his chair, finally relaxing::

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
<LaBoy>:: Looks across at his boss in disbelief ::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Acknowledges the Doctors reply and tries to focus on her duties.::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  Permission to go to sickbay?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
XO:  Granted, Number One.

Host Tim says:
<<<End Mission>>>

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