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STAR TREK: A CALL TO DUTY - WIDE STORYLINE VI - JOURNEY'S END
 
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U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10112.09 "It's Always Darkest ..." Part Two [of Two]
Note: Season Finale [Star Trek: A Call To Duty Fifth Game Season]

Cast of Characters
Chris Tucker as Captain David Harison [CO]
Bernie Wallowitch as Commander Bernie Wall [XO]
Lília Perfeito as Lieutenant Commander Alexandra Gomes [CSO] 
Eldad ben Tovim as Lieutenant Commander Maor [CIV]
Peter Saunders as Lieutenant Peter Pazoski [TO]
Karen Barkas as Lieutenant Kezia Pazoski [CNS]
Linda Davis as Lieutenant Jan Zaris [CMO]  
Scott Fisher as Lieutenant Junior Grade Jason Seppela [OPS]
Kate Mulberry as Lieutenant Junior Grade Mireille Ruskinara [SO]
Chris Laard as Lieutenant Junior Grade Jonathan Farewell [CEO]

Michael Jones as Nino and the Bellicose Khanette 

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=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Resume Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=

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ACTION: We are viewing an apparent recording. At first there is grainy interference, but then it slowly fades to reveal a young woman. Her face is bruised and bleeding … her hair disheveled. The dark room behind her is dimly lit by an apparent fire. Her name is Leia Raythan. She is an Ensign in Starfleet.

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ACTION: She takes a breath, and is about to speak when the room around her shakes violently. In the distance, muffled explosions and the sound of an energy discharge rippling across a fractured hull is heard.

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ACTION: Gulping away her fear, Leia closes her eyes ... then opens them again. "I am Ensign Leia Raythan ... a medical officer from the U.S.S. Elara. To Starfleet Command, to the Federation Council, to my friends ... to my family. By now you will have learned of our destruction."

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ACTION: "The Captain ... the command crew ... Doctor Zaris. I ... I-I think they are all dead ... communications ... internal and external are gone. This sensor probe ... the one I am recording this message into ..." another muffled explosion, the room shakes even more violently ... Leia seemingly holds onto something.

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ACTION: "... it's the only way I can get a last message out." Another violent shake ... a scream is heard in the distance, she briefly looks off ... tears forming in her eyes.

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ACTION: "G-God ... I don't even know why I'm bothering. There will probably be no one to view this ... the attackers ... the monsters ... whatever it is that they're after, whatever it is that the Captain was determined to prevent them from having. They've probably gotten it by now. They've probably used it against Earth ... against Vulcan."

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ACTION: A tear trickles down her cheek, and Leia wipes it away. "We fought our best ... and failed. Maybe ... maybe the other ships that were out there ... t-the Andromeda ... and the Hayden ... the others, maybe they can stop them. Maybe they can protect whatever the Captain wanted to."

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ACTION: She looks down, then up again ... another violent shake ... the recording briefly frizzles, then comes back together ... "To my mother and father ... I-I know you never wanted me to be in Starfleet. You said it was dangerous ... and I didn't believe you. I-I so much wanted to be like Mathar, to be out there amongst the stars ..."

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ACTION: "... y'know, like our people once were ... like the explorers in those stories you used to tell me at bed time. I wanted to be an explorer." She laughs briefly. "Or a hero."

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ACTION: "Mathar ... my older brother. You always looked after me ... but when Beinfold and our parents tried to stand in my way ... to prevent me from joining Starfleet. You stood by me. I never forgot that. I-I hope you're proud of me. And I hope you're safe ... wherever you, and your ship is ... I hope you're safe." She takes another breath.

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ACTION: More tears begin to trickle down her face as the muffled explosions are no longer silent ... the room shakes, fire erupts behind her, then quiets down somewhat. "Mother, father ... Mathar ... I-I love you. And I will always love you. No matter where I am." She then takes another deep breath, wipes away her tears ...

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ACTION: ... and puts on an expression befitting of a Starfleet Officer. "Command ... Admiral Crenshaw ... Federation Council. On behalf of the crew of the Elara, I want you to know we fought our best. We tried to stop them, and despite the fact they overcame us ... we hurt them. Deeply." There's a moment of silence.

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ACTION: "None-the-less ... we couldn't stop them for you. And w-we're sorry. We failed you. We. Failed. You. And we hope ... and we pray ... that you are able to succeed where we could not." Her mouth trembles ... explosions are raging closer. A distorted computer voice can be heard counting down in the background.

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ACTION: She then uses what remains of her strength to give a salute to the Federation, "L-Long live the Federation. For peace. For prosperity. For freedom." And then there is a burst of white light, and the recording ends.

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NARRATOR: Sixty Minutes Earlier. The Present.

CSO_Gomes says:
::on the bridge looking at the streams of data comming in ... she looks up at the sphere in the viewscreen a bit distracted::

CMO_Zaris says:
::in sickbay after a long fruitless stint in astrometrics::

OPS_Seppela says:
::back on the bridge after being sent away, he watches the huge...thing on the viewscreen. It looks so ominous...::

CIV_Maor says:
::At SCI 2, watching the bridge::

CTO_Timrok says:
::on the bridge running tactical scans of the sphere::

SO_Ruskinara says:
::is at SCI2 examining the data and wondering just what has been going on::

TO_Pazoski says:
::sat in engineering buffing the barrel of his rifle, watching eagle eyed at nothing::

CNS_Pazoski says:
::in her office::

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ACTION: The Elara remains in "orbit" of the massive energy spheroid.

Host CO_David says:
::walks out of his ready room to the bridge and looks to the CSO:: CSO: Status of the scans on the sphere.

CSO_Gomes says:
SO: that view somewhat hypnotic ... ::shakes her head:: SO: Anything new?

CMO_Zaris says:
::checks her messages to see if anything came in from Starbase 595.. or the USS Alliance-B..:: Nothing.. ::muffles a grumble::

OPS_Seppela says:
::stares at his console, not really sure what he is supposed to be doing since the captain told him nothing::

CIV_Maor says:
::Glances around, he blinks and turns back to his console::

OPS_Seppela says:
::but he keeps an eye on the other Federation ships within sensor range, just in case something happens::

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ACTION: Suddenly, the spheroid begins to fluctuate madly ... flashing white light before them.

CSO_Gomes says:
CO: Interference is building up but we can still have accurate scans .. we are getting new readings now....

CEO_Farewell says:
::in one the TL's on his way back to the bridge again::

SO_Ruskinara says:
CSO: The spheroid has begun to fluctuate sharply in the last hour, Ma'am.

OPS_Seppela says:
::looks up:: CO: Sir!

CNS_Pazoski says:
::leaves her office heading for the bridge::

CSO_Gomes says:
::nods to the SO::

Host CO_David says:
::swings around to the view screen::  Self: What the??

CIV_Maor says:
::Looks up, he turns to look at the viewscreen. He raises:: OPS: What was that?

TO_Pazoski says:
::slings the rifle back over his shoulder and decides to take a stroll around the warp core to see how his security staff are doing::

Host CO_David says:
Helm: Break orbit, take us 25 million kilometers out.

CSO_Gomes says:
CO: Those fluctuations began during the last hour, they seam to be building up

OPS_Seppela says:
CIV: I have no idea... ::checking his console for whatever readings it got::

CTO_Timrok says:
::grumbles as he looks up at the viewscreen::

SO_Ruskinara says:
::watches the spheroid is slight fear::

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ACTION: Suddenly, the spheroid retracts in on itself ... and four vessels are revealed. They float their, dormant ... now they are in orbit of the energy spheroid. The white light eerily reflects off their gray hulls.

CIV_Maor says:
::Walks closer to the OPS console::

CMO_Zaris says:
::glances over at the panel on the wall.. the main view screen interface.. the sphere in space flashing.. red and white sensor warnings flash over the bottom of the screen::

CSO_Gomes says:
SO: any idea on what is causing that? 

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<Lt. Tima> ::Maneuvers the Elara away from the spheroid and newly appearing vessels::

Host CO_David says:
::stands and looks at the vessels:: CTO: Commander?

CSO_Gomes says:
SO: I wonder if it’s destabilizing

OPS_Seppela says:
::watches the ships emerge:: Self: Ohhh no...

CIV_Maor says:
OPS: Can you identify the ships?

SO_Ruskinara says:
::taps a few buttons on her console, trying to get more info on the sphere's strange activities::

CSO_Gomes says:
::scans the ships::

CTO_Timrok says:
::scans the vessels quickly:: CO: Sir! Bellicose!

CNS_Pazoski says:
::steps onto the bridge and heads towards her seat::

Host CO_David says:
CTO: Red alert.

Host XO_Wall says:
::on the TL returning to the bridge::

CMO_Zaris says:
::stands up from her desk:: *Ship wide*: attention all medical personal, return to stations.. level 5 alert!

CIV_Maor says:
::Looks up:: All: Not again

SO_Ruskinara says:
::frowns at the mention of the Bellicose::

SO_Ruskinara says:
Self: Here we go again.

Host CO_David says:
*Elara*  Red alert, all hands to battle stations.

CNS_Pazoski says:
::blinks at the screen:: 

CSO_Gomes says:
CO: There are extremely faint life signs comming from the ships ... they seam to be dying

CTO_Timrok says:
CO: Main power seems to be down on all four vessels ::raises an eyebrow::

CTO_Timrok says:
::brings the ship to Red Alert::

CEO_Farewell says:
::as the TL arrives at it's destination he steps out, looking at the viewscreen, seeing certain ships float in front of them, quickly running to his station as he hears the red alert signal::

SO_Ruskinara says:
::looks at the CSO: CSO: Do you think the sphere caused this?

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ACTION: The Bellicose cruisers make no hostile moves ... they continue to float there, dead in space.

OPS_Seppela says:
::gulps as the ship goes to red alert and starts smacking things on his console, looking very busy::

CMO_Zaris says:
::runs into open sickbay and forwards the main viewer relay to all non-essential consoles::

TO_Pazoski says:
::hears the comm and the ship go to red alert, he sighs:: Self: Here we go then...

CNS_Pazoski says:
::looks curiously::

CIV_Maor says:
::Walks to TAC 2, he sits down and begins scanning the ships::

Host CO_David says:
::frowns::  CSO: Launch a probe.

CMO_Zaris says:
::looks at the main screen in sickbay.. it's a 40 inch screen and some of her staff pause to look at the picture:: 

CSO_Gomes says:
SO: Its possible .. maybe they got to close and couldn't leave the sphere ... or maybe they were trapped. either way this is an unique opportunity to observe them

Host CO_David says:
Tima: Maintain position for now.

CSO_Gomes says:
CO: Aye sir

CSO_Gomes says:
SO: Launch one of the probes we prepared earlier to scan the vessels

Host XO_Wall says:
:: thinks what is happening now, as the red alert flashes in the TL::::

SO_Ruskinara says:
::nods to the CSO and launches a probe towards the vessels::

CEO_Farewell says:
::logs in at his console, checking vital system area's and making sure Main Engineering is following Red Alert protocols::

CSO_Gomes says:
::directs the probe to go to the nearest ship::

CSO_Gomes says:
CO: Probe launched

SO_Ruskinara says:
::watches the viewscreen::

CTO_Timrok says:
::begin scanning for any residual weapons signatures around the bellicose ships::

CIV_Maor says:
*TO* What is your current location, Sir?

CSO_Gomes says:
SO: Now lets wait and see what happened to them

CMO_Zaris says:
Med Staff: get the cargo bay ready for wounded.. take non-essential medically trained personnel to the holodecks.. lets move! this isn't a drill people!

SO_Ruskinara says:
CSO: The probe is picking up faint life signs most likely Bellicose.  They're dying, probably due to lack of life support.

Host FM_Selan says:
<Lt. Tima> ::Stares at the Bellicose cruisers hovering there on the viewscreen::

Host XO_Wall says:
::exits TL on to the bridge::

Host CO_David says:
CSO: Anything?

CSO_Gomes says:
SO: Try to find out if they were attacked

Host CO_David says:
::nods to the XO as he enters::

TO_Pazoski says:
*CIV*: Main Engineering ::leans against a nearby bulkhead::

CNS_Pazoski says:
::turns to the SO thoughtfully:: 

SO_Ruskinara says:
::scans through the probe for energy signatures::

CSO_Gomes says:
CO: Its confirmed sir, the life signs are bellicose and are getting fainter

OPS_Seppela says:
::looks over at the TL as a whole bunch of junior officers arrive on the bridge due to the red alert::

Host XO_Wall says:
CO: ::returns nod:: what is happening?

CIV_Maor says:
*TO* Are you free? I think you might be required at the bridge

SO_Ruskinara says:
CSO, CO: Negative.  They were not attacked.

CSO_Gomes says:
CO: They are dying due to lack of life support

CMO_Zaris says:
::pauses to watch the bridge relay:: MO: no.. get the phasers.. I want everyone armed.. no exceptions

CTO_Timrok says:
CO: Captain.. there is no sign of weapons fire

Host CO_David says:
XO:  Four Bellicose ships just appeared.

CSO_Gomes says:
CO: If they are not helped soon they certainly will die ...

TO_Pazoski says:
*CIV*: Is that an order sir? I was keeping an eye on things down here

CSO_Gomes says:
SO: Strange ... any damage to the vessels? ::looks at the readings::

CIV_Maor says:
*TO* No, of course not.

Host CO_David says:
::growls::  CTO: Power signatures?

CMO_Zaris says:
*Bridge*: sickbay is ready for what ever you send me.. 

CTO_Timrok says:
CO / CSO: then we should let them die, or help them to die

OPS_Seppela says:
*CMO*: Understood doctor.

Host CO_David says:
*CMO* Acknowledged.  Be ready for some unusual visitors.

TO_Pazoski says:
::looks puzzled:: *CIV*: Oh...I will be down here then unless something comes up

CTO_Timrok says:
CO: the only thing im picking up is a subspace fold signature 

CSO_Gomes says:
CTO/CO: I must disagree with the CTO, this is an unique opportunity to study them

CMO_Zaris says:
*CO*: I must insist you beam .. those things to the cargo bays if you intend to bring them aboard.. 

SO_Ruskinara says:
CSO: No damage to the vessels Ma'am.  ::looks puzzled::

CSO_Gomes says:
All: And they are sentient beings after all

CEO_Farewell says:
*Engineering*: Mr. Daniels, make sure you keep a constant lookout for all vital systems for now....we may have a hostile situation up here...

CTO_Timrok says:
CSO: or them us?

Host CO_David says:
::rubs his eyes::  Tima: Bring us within transporter range.

Host CO_David says:
*CMO* Understood Doctor.

CSO_Gomes says:
CO/CTO/XO: And according to data the SO just received there is no apparent damage to the vessels, they just lost life support

CSO_Gomes says:
CO: We need to know what happened ...

CMO_Zaris says:
*CTO*: Sickbay to mister Timrok..

Host FM_Selan says:
<Lt. Tima> CO: Sir, transporters cannot be used currently ...

CTO_Timrok says:
*CMO* go ahead

Host CO_David says:
CSO: I know, but it could also be a trap, which wouldn't surprise me at all.

CIV_Maor says:
CO: Sir, suggest we take a shuttle?

CNS_Pazoski says:
::looks to the SO:: SO: So can you tell what would cause them to lose life support?

CSO_Gomes says:
SO: Indeed it is puzzling ... does the data allow us to determine how long they've been here?

CMO_Zaris says:
*CTO*: I need security teams in the cargo bays to protect my staff.. I have a bad feeling about this..

Host CO_David says:
::exhales:: Tima: Very well.

Host CO_David says:
XO: Feel like a quick trip?

CTO_Timrok says:
*CMO* understood

SO_Ruskinara says:
CSO, CNS: There's no indication why they lost life support.  It's a mystery. ::frowns::

Host XO_Wall says:
CO: sure? what do you mean?

TO_Pazoski says:
::paces onward around engineering, making sure to stay out of all the EO's way::

SO_Ruskinara says:
::looks over the data again::

CMO_Zaris says:
::walks away from the screen and leaves sickbay.. ::

CSO_Gomes says:
::sighs::

Host CO_David says:
XO: Take a shuttle and bring back the Bellicose.  See if you can find out what happened over there.

SO_Ruskinara says:
CSO: I am unable to determine how long the ships have been here.

OPS_Seppela says:
::sitting at his console, watching the Bellicose on the viewscreen, worried they're going to power up and beat the Elara to smithereens::

Host CO_David says:
Tima: Take us within 30,000 kilometers.

CEO_Farewell says:
<Daniels> *CEO*: Understood, Sir..  ::sees the TO and walks to him::  TO: Can I help you with something, Lieutenant..?

CSO_Gomes says:
SO: Very well, it seams there isn't much more we get get from the probe. Well done Mir

Host FM_Selan says:
<Lt. Tima> ::Brings them within 30,000 kilometers::

SO_Ruskinara says:
CSO: Perhaps someone from science should go with the XO.

Host XO_Wall says:
CO: aye sir

CTO_Timrok says:
CO: i must protest, bringing the bellicose onboard would be Tactical suicide

TO_Pazoski says:
::gives the EO a big smile:: Daniels: You haven’t seen me do engineering have you? ::thinks:: sure...

SO_Ruskinara says:
::wonders briefly if this is some kind of trap::

CSO_Gomes says:
XO: I suggest you limit your contact with the bellicose .. and be very careful inside the ship. we don't know exactly how their atmosphere is

CSO_Gomes says:
CTO: They are dying ...

CMO_Zaris says:
::enters the shuttle bay and stands there with the guards.. ::  *Cargo Bay 1*: medical team 3 report to shuttle bay 1.. bring full equipment and be armed.. 

CEO_Farewell says:
::thinking to himself::  Self: Why would be want to bring potentially dangerous creatures aboard..??

Host CO_David says:
CTO: I know the risks Mr. Timrok, but I'm not about to just let them die.  Take personal charge of the security in the shuttlebay.

CNS_Pazoski says:
::nods to the SO with a smile:: 

CIV_Maor says:
CO: Should I accompany the AT, sir?

Host CO_David says:
*CMO* Move your personnel to the shuttle bays.  We are bringing the Bellicose back.

SO_Ruskinara says:
::smiles at the CNS::

Host CO_David says:
CIV: If you wish.

CMO_Zaris says:
*CO*: already on it sir..

CTO_Timrok says:
CSO / CO: the only thing better than a dying bellicose is a dead bellicose

CSO_Gomes says:
SO: I agree that someone should go ... but I believe the captain wants to limit this away team

Host CO_David says:
CTO: Spoken like a true tactical officer Commander.

CIV_Maor says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

CSO_Gomes says:
SO: Would you be willing to take the risk?

CMO_Zaris says:
*CTO*: i need 4 security teams and extra weapons to shuttle bay 1

SO_Ruskinara says:
CSO: Yes Ma'am.

OPS_Seppela says:
::grins at Timrok's statement::

CEO_Farewell says:
<Daniels> ::raises an eyebrow::  TO: No I haven't Sir, it's unusual to have tactical bridge officers in main engineering red alert conditions... no offense intended of course..

Host CO_David says:
SO: You go too, get as much data as possible.

Host XO_Wall says:
CIV: yes good idea.. lets go

CSO_Gomes says:
CTO: I'm sure they say the same thing about us.. and that’s why we will never have peace

SO_Ruskinara says:
::nods:: CO: Aye, sir. ::starts walking towards the TL::

CNS_Pazoski says:
::nods again to the SO and returns to her seat:: 

CSO_Gomes says:
::smiles to the SO:: SO: I guess your wishes were listened to .. I hope you don't regret it

CIV_Maor says:
::Walks towards the TL::

Host CO_David says:
CEO: Report to shuttlebay 1 and prepare to board the Bellicose ship.

TO_Pazoski says:
::grins:: Daniels: None taken, but to be honest I'd rather be down here at the moment, strange things are afoot at the moment

SO_Ruskinara says:
CSO: It's my duty Ma'am. ::grin::

CSO_Gomes says:
SO: Keep your tricorder in contact with the main computer at all times.. and an open com link with me

SO_Ruskinara says:
::enters the TL::

Host XO_Wall says:
::enters TL::

CTO_Timrok says:
*CMO*  Yes miss Zaris were on our way 

CEO_Farewell says:
::nods at the CO::  CO: Aye, Captain...

SO_Ruskinara says:
*CSO* Aye, Ma'am ::as the TL doors close::

CMO_Zaris says:
::folds arms as her medical staff shows up::

CNS_Pazoski says:
CSO: What data did the probes have on the smaller sphere?

CIV_Maor says:
::Enters the TL as well, he turns around and waits quietly::

Host FM_Selan says:
<Ens. Raythan> ::Shows up to help the CMO::

Host XO_Wall says:
TL: SB1

Host CO_David says:
CTO: Seal off deck 4, move all personnel to other decks and post security.

OPS_Seppela says:
::has a sick feeling in his stomach as the AT leaves the bridge::

CMO_Zaris says:
::helps them set up the medical equipment and begins prepping a hypo tray..:: MO_Raythan: are you sure you what to be here for this?

CEO_Farewell says:
::leaves his console and quickly enters the TL::  TL: Shuttle Bay 1

CSO_Gomes says:
TO: They did not change when the sphere contracted

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The AT is taken to Shuttle Bay One, and soon find themselves heading for the Grand Marquis.

SO_Ruskinara says:
::switches her tricorder on and performs a standard check on it::

CSO_Gomes says:
CNS: Nor do we know why it contracted

Host FM_Selan says:
<Ens. Raythan> ::Light smile:: CMO: Not going to be much use elsewhere, ma'am.

Host XO_Wall says:
::climbs in to the Grand Marquis::

SO_Ruskinara says:
::enters the Grand Marquis and opens the comm link with the CSO's station::

CTO_Timrok says:
::turns to the CSO::  peace is a dangerous concept *TO*: you have TAC

SO_Ruskinara says:
*CSO* Checking the comm link is up and working Ma'am.

CEO_Farewell says:
::following the XO to the Grand Marquis, carrying some standard engineering equipment::

CSO_Gomes says:
*SO*Com link functional .. hope it stays that way

CMO_Zaris says:
::loads another Hypo cartridge.. setting them in a separate tray and ready for use::  MO_Raythan: if you want to stay in sickbay I understand.. ::charges the next unit and loads it::

CIV_Maor says:
::Enters the Grand Marquis, he takes the helm::

CTO_Timrok says:
::heads to the TL::

SO_Ruskinara says:
*CSO* Me too Alex...::takes a breath and glances at Maor as he takes the helm, glad he's here::

OPS_Seppela says:
::sets up an open comm link with the shuttle, and keeps a sensor lock on it::

CMO_Zaris says:
::watches the XO, CEO, SO and CIV enter the shuttle::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: Grand Marquis  is all set for departure.

CSO_Gomes says:
CNS: actually there is a small change, the gravimetric forces it was exerting on the nebula are less strong

CIV_Maor says:
::Looks back:: Everyone at the shuttle: Are we all ready?

CMO_Zaris says:
::sighs and hopes they come back alive::

Host XO_Wall says:
CIV: yes

SO_Ruskinara says:
::gives Maor a small nod::

Host CO_David says:
OPS:  Clear the shuttle for departure as soon as it's ready.

TO_Pazoski says:
::walks over to a nearby console and takes a quick look at the ships tactical status::

OPS_Seppela says:
CO: Aye sir.

Host FM_Selan says:
<Lt. Tima> ::Wondering what awaits the AT on the Bellicose cruiser they're heading to::

CMO_Zaris says:
::fills the tray she is working on and goes to the next series of chemicals and drugs::

Host XO_Wall says:
*Bridge*: we are ready to depart

CTO_Timrok says:
*security* have teams alpha & beta meet me in shuttle bay 1, full Armour, big guns

Host CO_David says:
CTO: Maintain a constant weapons lock on the Bellicose ships.

CSO_Gomes says:
CNS/CO: It won't be long before the nebula engulfs us again, now that the sphere is smaller. We will loose tactical locks and shields again

CIV_Maor says:
::Nods, he turns back to the console and opens up the shuttlebay doors::

CTO_Timrok says:
::heads to the shuttle bay::

CMO_Zaris says:
MO_Raythan: where is your phaser?

CEO_Farewell says:
::nods::  CIV: All ready here.. ::sits behind the system control console in the shuttle::

CNS_Pazoski says:
::nods and sits back down::

Host CO_David says:
*XO* Understood, keep an open comm link at all times.

OPS_Seppela says:
*Shuttle*: Understood Grand Marquis, you are clear for departure. ::opens the shuttle bay doors::

Host FM_Selan says:
<Ens. Raythan> CMO: I don't have one ma'am ... Hippocratic oath.

CSO_Gomes says:
CO: I also wonder if we will be able to keep a com link with the away team

SO_Ruskinara says:
*CSO* Any new data? ::fiddles with her tricorder::

Host XO_Wall says:
*CO*: aye ::opens a open comm link::

Host CO_David says:
CSO: Well, we'll find out won't we.

CMO_Zaris says:
::turns to watch the bay doors open.. the beeping alarm and computer announce the doors opening.. the forcefeild glows as the shuttle leaves::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The Grand Marquis departs for the intended Bellicose cruiser. The eerie looking vessels are bathed on one side in bright white light, and darkness on the other.

CSO_Gomes says:
*SO*nothing to worry about yet ....

CMO_Zaris says:
::turns back to her MO and sets her work down::

OPS_Seppela says:
::focuses the viewscreen on the shuttle as it departs:: Self: Good luck guys...

SO_Ruskinara says:
@ ::looks out through the viewscreen feeling a little unnerved::

CIV_Maor says:
@XO: What ship should we go to first?

CMO_Zaris says:
MO_Raythan: then go back to sickbay.. this situation is hostile … this isn't a game.. if your in this room you are armed.. I won't have my staff dieing over text book policies.. 

Host XO_Wall says:
@All: this has to be the strangest mission I have been on so far ::as he looks at the vessels they approach::

SO_Ruskinara says:
@CIV: Are the sensors detecting anything unusual?

TO_Pazoski says:
::takes off his rifles power cell, checks it and re-loads it back into the rifle:: Self: With luck you wont be needed today

CEO_Farewell says:
@::checks the shuttle's systems and glances out of the shuttle window looking at the Bellicose Vessels::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: Before they know it, the shuttle has maneuvered around to a docking port near the command center of the Bellicose cruiser. They dock soon after.

OPS_Seppela says:
CO: Shuttle has arrived sir.

CSO_Gomes says:
::monitors the ships::

CEO_Farewell says:
@::grins at the XO's comment::  XO: And I thought the day would never come we would actually try and save Bellicose Lives....

SO_Ruskinara says:
@::grins too on hearing the CEO's comment::

Host FM_Selan says:
<Ens. Raythan> CMO: With all due respect ma'am, it's an oath held by all medical personnel ... not some 'textbook policy.'

CIV_Maor says:
@::Opens the shuttle doors, he picks up his phaser rifle and hangs it over his shoulder::

CSO_Gomes says:
*SO*Record everything you find ... and especially look around, this is an unique opportunity to study the bellicose 

CIV_Maor says:
@AT: Shall we?

Host XO_Wall says:
@CEO: Well there is always a first in Starfleet ::grins::

Host CO_David says:
::nods to OPS::

CMO_Zaris says:
MO_Raythan: are you questioning my orders ensign?

SO_Ruskinara says:
@::takes her phaser and gets ready to disembark::

SO_Ruskinara says:
@ *CSO* Aye Ma'am.

Host XO_Wall says:
@*CO*: we will be entering the ship in a minute or so

CEO_Farewell says:
@::smiles::  XO: Indeed, Sir...  I'm still thinking of a way to put this one in my duty log..  ::checks the docking seal::

SO_Ruskinara says:
@::gets her tricorder ready and finely tuned::

CIV_Maor says:
@XO: Sir, we docked..

CEO_Farewell says:
@CIV: Docking seal is stable...  ::checks his equipment::

Host CO_David says:
*XO* Understood.  Good luck Commander.

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The doors open before the AT.

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: What greets them on the other side of the airlock is surprising. A darkened corridor ... stale air. The corridor is confusing and hard to move around, with no apparent ceiling or floor. What appears to be a door to the command center awaits them. Alien writing is inscribed on a bulkhead, and a lightly beeping screen is beside the door ...

Host XO_Wall says:
@ ::takes a phaser and attaches on his hip::

CNS_Pazoski says:
::stands up and starts slowly pacing at the back of the bridge::

CIV_Maor says:
@XO: Sir, over there ::Points::

CTO_Timrok says:
::arrives at Shuttle bay 1 just after security:: *CO*: were in position

SO_Ruskinara says:
@::exits and scans the strange writing with her tricorder::  *CSO* Are you able to translate this?

Host XO_Wall says:
@::lead the AT to where the CIV pointed::

CMO_Zaris says:
::begins filling a set of hypos marked with red with an acid that would kill the bellicose if trouble broke out during treatment.. sighs and sets them in a tray under the table::

CSO_Gomes says:
*SO*I'll run it through the universal translator

SO_Ruskinara says:
@::follows the XO::

CEO_Farewell says:
@::swallows at the sight of the corridor and follows the rest of the away team::  Self: I have a really bad feeling about this one...

SO_Ruskinara says:
@::senses the CEO's thought and glances at him::

Host XO_Wall says:
@All: I think we should have worn spacesuits the air is pretty bad in here

Host CO_David says:
*CTO* Acknowledged.

CIV_Maor says:
@XO: We should have some in the shuttle, Sir.

TO_Pazoski says:
::leans on the rail around the warp core::

SO_Ruskinara says:
@XO: I agree, Sir.

CSO_Gomes says:
*SO* Records show that no one has ever translated bellicose writing, these will be new additions but it'll probably take years to decipher

OPS_Seppela says:
::listening on the open comm link to the AT's chatter::

CMO_Zaris says:
::hands those to her high level staff members and has then keep the red hypos near their weapons.. goes back to the main set up and begins deploying the bio-beds::

SO_Ruskinara says:
::scans around with her tricorder checking the state of the air::

CEO_Farewell says:
@::nods at the XO::

CNS_Pazoski says:
::stops close to the CSO and asks her if she would check something::

CEO_Farewell says:
@::moves forward, looking at the structure::  Self: My my...

CMO_Zaris says:
::charges her own phaser and looks over at Raythan::

SO_Ruskinara says:
@::frowns hearing the CSO::  *CSO*  That's annoying.

CMO_Zaris says:
MO_Raythan: report to holodeck 2..

Host CO_David says:
CSO: Keep scanning the surrounding space.  I don't need any surprises.

CSO_Gomes says:
*SO*Yes I know ... you must be patient

Host FM_Selan says:
<Ens. Raythan> ::Stares at the CMO for a moment:: CMO: Aye, ma'am.

SO_Ruskinara says:
@XO: There's enough air here to last us a while, but there's some peculiar molecules in the air.  Some I've never even detected before.  They shouldn't be harmful to us though.

CSO_Gomes says:
::nods to the CO and then looks at the CNS::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The Command Center door "beckons" the AT.

SO_Ruskinara says:
@ *CSO* I'm trying Ma'am.  ::small sigh::

CEO_Farewell says:
@XO: This kind of a ship structure is really different from what I had expected...

CNS_Pazoski says:
CSO: I sensed something and i think it was there. ::still standing with the CSO::

Host XO_Wall says:
@SO: very well let's press on

CMO_Zaris says:
::shrugs.. wish she could explain to her it was for her own good.. :: I won't have my staff dieing again.. not over this..

CSO_Gomes says:
CNS: Can you pinpoint exactly where in the sphere?

Host XO_Wall says:
@CEO: yes agreed, strange

SO_Ruskinara says:
@::turns here tricorder to the command center door and nods to the XO::

CNS_Pazoski says:
::shakes her head:: CSO: No but I'm sure it is from the sphere.

CIV_Maor says:
@::Glances around, he watches the walls::

SO_Ruskinara says:
@XO: The tricorder is picking up faint life signs on the other side!

CSO_Gomes says:
CNS: I'll try something .. but its a long shot...

CSO_Gomes says:
CNS: Uh oh

CNS_Pazoski says:
::nods:: CSO: Alex, thanks.

SO_Ruskinara says:
@::walks towards the door slowly, still pointing the tricorder at it::

CSO_Gomes says:
CO: Captain, the sphere is fluctuating severely again!

CNS_Pazoski says:
::blinks:: CSO: What?

CEO_Farewell says:
@::looks at the command center door and scans it with his tricorder::

CSO_Gomes says:
::scans the sphere for psionic energy in addition to regular scans::

SO_Ruskinara says:
@ *CSO* Are you getting these readings? There's life signs on the other side of this door we've found, ma'am.

Host XO_Wall says:
@::he walks up to the door to open it::

Host CO_David says:
COM: XO: Commander, you'll need to access their environmental system if we are to transport them to the Elara.

TO_Pazoski says:
::takes the rifle off his shoulder and rests it by his side::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The door opens, revealing the massive command center. The room is dark, and there are several large slug creatures laying at their respective stations. Heavy rasping is heard ... they're having trouble breathing.

CNS_Pazoski says:
Self: Oh great

Host CO_David says:
CSO: More ships?

CSO_Gomes says:
*SO*Yes .. but be careful, the sphere is fluctuating again, who knows what can happen

CIV_Maor says:
@::Takes his medical tricorder from his back pocket and rushes to one of the creatures::

CMO_Zaris says:
::looks around the bay:: med Staff: good.. now we get to wait.. in the mean time start diagnostic on the equipment.. those with out phasers get armed now or report to sickbay! that’s an order i expect you ALL to follow.. if any of you have a problem with this... file a complaint in your quarters.. which is where you will spend the rest of this assignment! 

SO_Ruskinara says:
@XO: The sphere is fluctuation again Sir.

CNS_Pazoski says:
CSO: Do you know what is causing it?

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The spheroid completes caves in on itself ... and a massive vessel appears before the Elara and the other Bellicose cruisers. Only Captain Harison, Commander Wall and Timrok have seen it before ... the Harbinger.

Host CO_David says:
*CMO* Bridge to Doctor Zaris.

Host CO_David says:
::rises form his chair and his eyes go wide::

CMO_Zaris says:
*CO*: yes Captain..

OPS_Seppela says:
::looks up at the viewscreen:: Self: Oh my god....

SO_Ruskinara says:
@::goes over to help one of the creatures::

CEO_Farewell says:
@::steps into the command area, looking at the Bellicose laying on the floor::  XO: I'll try to access there systems from here....if I can...

CSO_Gomes says:
CO/CNS: Just as before this was unannounced

Host CO_David says:
COM: XO: All crew, return immediately!  Get back to the ship!

CIV_Maor says:
@::Scan one of the creatures, he sighs:: XO: We need to get them back to the shuttle..

CNS_Pazoski says:
::curses to herself::

CSO_Gomes says:
CO/CNS: I have no readings on the cause or effect of these fluctuations

OPS_Seppela says:
CO: Sir what is that?!?

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The CO's comm. is distorted, and the XO does not receive his orders.

Host CO_David says:
*CMO* Never mind, we have company.

CSO_Gomes says:
CNS:I also scanned the sphere for psionic energy that could account for what you are feeling and found nothing

Host CO_David says:
OPS: It's the Bellicose flagship.  Did the away team get my communication?

Host XO_Wall says:
@::he enters the room:: Bellicose: I am commander Wall Of the Federation Starship Elara, we are here to help you

CMO_Zaris says:
::looks over at the relay on the portable screen that’s still patched to the bridge monitors:: Oh Gods!

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: One Bellicose on the Cruiser's bridge is still conscious, and sees the AT ... he waves them over ... barely breathing.

CNS_Pazoski says:
::nods to the CSO::

OPS_Seppela says:
CO: No sir, it came through distorted.. I'll try sending it to one of their tricorders... ::quickly types the message in and sends it away::

Host Nino says:
@ ::Gasping:: H-h-help ...

Host CO_David says:
*All hands*  Battle stations.  Commander Timrok to the bridge,

SO_Ruskinara says:
@::uses a med kit on one of the bellicose::

CSO_Gomes says:
CNS: Can it be that are the bellicose you are sensing?

CIV_Maor says:
@::Walks closer to the Bellicose:: Nino: Hold on, we are here to help ::Scans him:::

Host CO_David says:
OPS: Full scan.

CMO_Zaris says:
Med Staff: Get back to sickbay! NOW!

OPS_Seppela says:
::scanning:: CO: Aye sir...

Host Nino says:
ACTION: With the loss of the spheroid, the nebula moves in quickly ... quickly encompassing all the Bellicose ships and the Elara with a light rumble. Shields and tactical sensors are gone.

SO_Ruskinara says:
*CSO* Is there any new data Ma'am?

CEO_Farewell says:
@::moves along the bridge, trying to determine a computer access console::

CTO_Timrok says:
::Startled:: CO: on my way! security: stay here, stay alert!

Host XO_Wall says:
@Bellicose: ::kneels down at the one:: its alright

TO_Pazoski says:
::hears the comm and nods to his security staff::

Host Nino says:
@ XO: W-who?

CTO_Timrok says:
::runs to the bridge::

SO_Ruskinara says:
@::watches the commander::

CNS_Pazoski says:
::does not look to pleased with the situation:: CSO: Any chance of disappearing into time somewhere?

CIV_Maor says:
@XO: Sir, we have to get them back to the shuttle, now!

OPS_Seppela says:
::looks up as the nebula closes in:: CO: That...thing is fully powered sir, and the nebula just collapsed in on us.

Host CO_David says:
Tactical: Report!

Host Nino says:
ACTION: Suddenly, all four cruisers regain power with the loss of the subspace spheroid ... lights come on the AT's cruiser. They can feel new air filtering in. The Bellicose begin to stir.

CMO_Zaris says:
*Med Staff*: return to internal deck station! this isn't a drill.. ::feels the ship rumble as the shields go off and the particles slam the hull::

SO_Ruskinara says:
@ *CSO* Come in Ma'am.

OPS_Seppela says:
CO: Power's returning to the Bellicose ships sir!

Host CO_David says:
OPS: I don't care how, get the away team back here now!

CIV_Maor says:
@::Looks around:: XO: We have a problem, Sir.

SO_Ruskinara says:
@::frantically taps at her communicator:: XO: Sir I can't contact the ship.

Host Nino says:
@ ::Takes in a large breath:: Ahhh ...

CNS_Pazoski says:
::shakes her head::

Host XO_Wall says:
@CEO: good work what did you do?

CSO_Gomes says:
CO: The ships are powering up 

CIV_Maor says:
@XO: Sir.. We need to get out of here now..

SO_Ruskinara says:
@*CSO* Come in, Ma'am.

CMO_Zaris says:
::runs down the hall:: *Med Staff*: get the EVA life support units on line! charge the battery power packs! this isn't a drill I repeat this is not a drill!!!

Host Nino says:
@ ::Feels stronger, no longer dying:: AT: Who are you?

OPS_Seppela says:
CO: I'm trying sir! ::frantically tries to find a way for the transporters to work, before he's interrupted:: Incoming communication from that ship sir.

CEO_Farewell says:
@::looks at the XO in doubt::  XO: I didn't do anything...that's the weird thing....I don't like this, Sir..

Host CO_David says:
Tima: Prepare all astern.

SO_Ruskinara says:
@::looks at Maor:: CIV: What is it?

CSO_Gomes says:
*SO*I can barely hear you .. the sphere is gone and the nebula is around us again

Host CO_David says:
OPS: On screen.

Host Nino says:
<Lt. Tima> CO: Aye, sir. Answering all astern.

OPS_Seppela says:
::routes the comm through, and goes back to trying to get the AT back::

SO_Ruskinara says:
@ ::frowns:: *CSO* Can you pick anything up on sensors? Why is this happening?

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: On the viewscreen, a non-slug, humanoid female appears on the screen. Her skin is green, and she is bald. She is draped in elegant, yet mysterious alien, robing.

SO_Ruskinara says:
@XO: Sir, the Sphere's disappeared and it appears the nebula is closing.

Host XO_Wall says:
@Nino: we are from the Federation Starship the Elara, I am Commander Wall first Officer

OPS_Seppela says:
::sends another message to Ruskinara's tricorder:: Text: Get out of there, now!

CIV_Maor says:
@SO: We are on a Bellicose ship, don't you find that alarming?

CSO_Gomes says:
::gulps looking at the screen::

CNS_Pazoski says:
Self: interesting.

CNS_Pazoski says:
::takes her seat and watches::

Host The_Queen says:
# COM: Elara: Greetings, small ship ... and who might you be? ::Yawning slightly, as if just getting up from a long rest::

Host CO_David says:
::looks at the figure:: COM: Figure: I am Captain David Harison of the Federation Starship Elara.

Host The_Queen says:
# ::Checks the nails on one of her hands::

OPS_Seppela says:
::looks up:: Self: Oh god how ugly can you get?

SO_Ruskinara says:
@All: We need to get out of here NOW!

CTO_Timrok says:
::enters the bridge in time to see the yawn::

Host CO_David says:
::hears OPS and frowns slightly but ignores it::

CMO_Zaris says:
::runs past the holodecks and pauses:: staff: get to stations.. 

Host The_Queen says:
<Nino> @ XO: Federation? And you're here to help us?

CSO_Gomes says:
::studies the green female.. at least she looks female by all standards..::

Host XO_Wall says:
@ Nino: we need to get out of here, perhaps we could use your transporters to beam us to our shuttle?

CEO_Farewell says:
@::nods::  XO: I agree, Sir...

CNS_Pazoski says:
::watches intently::

SO_Ruskinara says:
@::gets to her feet and moves towards Maor::

SO_Ruskinara says:
@*CSO* Can you still here me?

Host CO_David says:
COM: Figure: Please identify yourself.

Host XO_Wall says:
@Nino: yes we are here to help, we need to leave now, do you have a transporter?

TO_Pazoski says:
::stands in ME looking through the limited tactical data::

Host The_Queen says:
# ::Gently brushing her arms as if she has little interest:: COM: Elara: Federation? As in the insects who gave the Khan such a hard time? Funny meeting you here.

SO_Ruskinara says:
@*CSO* What's happening up there  Ma'am?

CMO_Zaris says:
::ends up on the bridge out of breath.. and leans against the wall.. her phser and hypo clank on the bulkhead as she pauses::

CSO_Gomes says:
Self: Insects, fascinating

Host The_Queen says:
<Nino> @ ::If a slug could smile:: Fools. Computer, activate the Inorganics! Slaughter the intruders!

CTO_Timrok says:
::takes his place at tac & tries to scan the harbinger, recognizing it from before::

CMO_Zaris says:
::sits up and feels panic from someplace beyond the ship::

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: Alarms blare all over the AT's cruiser.

SO_Ruskinara says:
@::gives the CIV a glances indicating they should hurry::

Host CO_David says:
::Khan?  Khan Noonien Singh?::  COM: Figure:  If you are referring to Khan Noonien Singh then I suppose we are.  And you are?

CEO_Farewell says:
@XO: That's our call, Sir..  ::gestures to the exit::

Host CO_David says:
::whispers:: OPS: Is the AT's comm link still open?

Host The_Queen says:
# COM: Elara: Khan Noonien who?

CIV_Maor says:
@::Looks back at the SO, he shrugs:: SO: Soon.

Host XO_Wall says:
@AT: lets get out of here ::runs back to the shuttle::

Host The_Queen says:
# COM: Elara: I'm referring to the leader of the Inv'd Empire ... insect.

OPS_Seppela says:
CO: Yes sir, and things just went south over their, the Bellicose are attacking with their robot thingies!

SO_Ruskinara says:
@XO: Sir we should go back to the shuttle.  I haven't heard anything from the CSO communications may still be fuzzy.

Host CO_David says:
Self: I guess not.

CNS_Pazoski says:
:;blinks and stands up staring at the screen::

SO_Ruskinara says:
@::runs after the XO::

CIV_Maor says:
@::Runs after the XO::

CEO_Farewell says:
@::turns and runs to the shuttle as well::

Host CO_David says:
OPS: Can we get a lock?

CMO_Zaris says:
~~~CNS: Kezia.. something’s wrong..~~~

Host The_Queen says:
# ::Brings a hand to her chest:: COM: Elara: I am the Khanette. But I prefer to be called Queen.

OPS_Seppela says:
CO: No sir, there's too much interference

Host The_Queen says:
# COM: Elara: Or your empress. <G>

CSO_Gomes says:
Self: Of course ....

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: The AT finds two, large, slow moving Inorganics in their way. Their giant hands move to grab the AT members.

Host XO_Wall says:
@::I should have known this is how it would go, as he runs::

SO_Ruskinara says:
@::fires at the inorganics::

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: Coming in from their right are slightly tall Inorganics with chain saws coming out of their shoulder blades.

SO_Ruskinara says:
@::runs faster::

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: The phaser bursts bounce off the Inorganics, causing dents and scorches. They block the AT's exit.

CEO_Farewell says:
@::ducks and fires at one of the inorganics::

CNS_Pazoski says:
::steps closer and whispers to the CO:: CO: Be very careful with her, she is unlikely to stand down.

CIV_Maor says:
@::Looks around:: XO: Hrm, orders Sir?

SO_Ruskinara says:
@::fires again::

CMO_Zaris says:
~~~CNS: I can't feel them any more..~~~

Host CO_David says:
::grins:: COM: Queen: Empress?  What exactly are you Empress of?

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: The SO's continued firing sears off one of the massive arms of one of the giant Bellicose.

Host XO_Wall says:
@::fires his phaser::

CNS_Pazoski says:
~~~CMO: I just recognized some thing.~~~ ::sighs::

CSO_Gomes says:
CO: I'm reading phaser bursts from where the AT is

CIV_Maor says:
@::Fires as well::

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: The continued weapons fire, using tested modulations gained from previously captured Inorganics, manage to kill off most of the attacking Inorganics.

SO_Ruskinara says:
@All: Fire!

Host XO_Wall says:
@SO: use your tricorder, see if you can find another way out

OPS_Seppela says:
CO: Sir, only suggestion I have for getting the AT is to move in close and tractor that ship out of there. Hopefully they'll make it long enough so we are out of this interference.

Host CO_David says:
::curses beneath his breath:: CSO: Where are they?

CIV_Maor says:
@All: Come on, let's head out of here ::Runs to direction of the shuttle::

SO_Ruskinara says:
@::scans for other exits::

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: An exit is given to the shuttle with the second massive Inorganic going down. Two of the chain saw ones move fast at the AT from the right.

SO_Ruskinara says:
@::follows Maor::

CEO_Farewell says:
@::sees the way clear up before them::  All: We better get moving...  ::follows the CIV::

Host XO_Wall says:
@::resumes running toward the shuttle::

SO_Ruskinara says:
@All: It's clear, let's go!

Host The_Queen says:
# ::Angered by the CO's insolence:: COM: Elara: Are you hard of hearing, insect? Of the mighty Inv'd Empire!

SO_Ruskinara says:
@::enters the shuttle, hurriedly::

CMO_Zaris says:
::stands on the bridge feeling helpless.. grumbles that she can do this from sickbay and leaves::

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: As the CIV moves forward to the shuttle, he briefly registers a blur of movement before him, and suddenly a Scrim ... the deadliest of the Inorganics, leaps down before him ... an energy blade unsheathes from it's arm, and goes right into his chest, puncturing both lungs instantly.

Host XO_Wall says:
@::arrives...rushes inside the shuttle::

Host CO_David says:
COM: Queen: I humbly apologize your majesty.  May I ask your purpose in this area?

CSO_Gomes says:
CO: I believe they are making their way to the shuttle but they are not alone ...

Host The_Queen says:
# ::Smiles:: COM: Elara: You may.

SO_Ruskinara says:
@::screams and turns around:: CIV: Maor! ::sense his pain and fires at the inorganic::

Host XO_Wall says:
@::looks around:: All: where’s the CIV?

CMO_Zaris says:
::gasp in the TL from feeling her chest burn:: Oh no.. MAOR!

CEO_Farewell says:
@Self: God !  ::moves to the CIV::  CIV/SO: I need help here !

CIV_Maor says:
@::Falls to the floor, he lays there::

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: The Inorganic is shot from the SO's rapid fire, and is vaporized as per it's programming ... a spine of dust falls upon the dying CIV.

OPS_Seppela says:
::screaming over the comm:: Self: Oh dear god... CO: Sir, Maor has been hit!

Host CO_David says:
COM: Queen: Then, if I may be so bold, what is it?

SO_Ruskinara says:
@::runs over with a med kit and starts working on him::: CIV: Maor...Maor...

TO_Pazoski says:
::takes another stroll around ME, checking his teams are all okay::

CNS_Pazoski says:
::glances down::

SO_Ruskinara says:
@*CSO* Maor's been hit...we need help.

Host The_Queen says:
# ::Hears the OPS:: COM: Elara: What's a Maor? Your version of a punching bag? ::Yawns::

CEO_Farewell says:
@ ::bows over the CIV and picks him up::  SO: We don't have time for this..

Host XO_Wall says:
@::he frantically uses the transporter consoles on the shuttle to attempt to lock on and beam the AT directly to the shuttle::

OPS_Seppela says:
::comes very very close to spitting out a series of swear words at that ugly thing on the viewscreen::

SO_Ruskinara says:
@::helps the CEO with Maor::

CSO_Gomes says:
CO: Captain, Lt commander Maor was injured, the AT just requested assistance!

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: Luckily, the short range transporters of the shuttle aren't that affected ... and the AT is beamed into the shuttle.

Host CO_David says:
COM: Queen: Maor is one of my crewmembers.  We were attempting to render assistance to your vessels as their crew was dying.

CNS_Pazoski says:
::looks back towards the screen, with no emotion in her face::

CEO_Farewell says:
@::carrying the CIV he moves towards the shuttle's entrance::

OPS_Seppela says:
::decides rather to give it an angry look::

Host The_Queen says:
# COM: Elara: Awww ... that's so sweet. ::Momentarily pause:: Yet stupid.

Host CO_David says:
CSO: Get them back to the ship, tractor them in, full power.

Host XO_Wall says:
@ ::climbs into the helm and fires the shuttle up::

SO_Ruskinara says:
@::helps the CEO, trying not to panic too much at Maor's lifeless form::

CSO_Gomes says:
CO: They managed to beam to the shuttle .. 

CSO_Gomes says:
::nods::

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: The shuttle pulls away from the Bellicose cruiser, with Maor quickly slipping away. The SO can feel him dying before her.

CNS_Pazoski says:
Self: So what is the reason for all of this.

CMO_Zaris says:
::makes her way to sickbay holding her side::

Host CO_David says:
::motions for Tima to slowly move the ship towards the shuttle so they can extend their shields::

CEO_Farewell says:
@::lays the CIV down again::  CIV: You're gonna be all right, Commander..  ::looks at the SO::

CSO_Gomes says:
OPS: Is it possible to tractor them at this distance?

SO_Ruskinara says:
@:grabs onto Maor’s hand:, still working with the med kit::

CNS_Pazoski says:
~~~CMO: Are you alright? ~~~

Host The_Queen says:
# COM: Elara: So, what are beings so ugly as you doing this far out anyway?

OPS_Seppela says:
CSO: Not yet...

Host XO_Wall says:
@::he pushes the shuttle to its maximum speed to quickly make it back to the Elara::

SO_Ruskinara says:
@CEO: I'm going to try something...::forms an empathic link with Maor, trying to lesson his pain::

CNS_Pazoski says:
::looks to the Queen:: Self: Funny I was think of exactly the same question.

SO_Ruskinara says:
@::closes her eyes and concentrates on transferring her energy to him::

Host CO_David says:
::grins:: COM: Queen: We were investigating the readings from the sphere your majesty.

OPS_Seppela says:
::opens the shuttlebay doors for the Grand Marquis:: *CMO*: Doctor Zaris you're needed in the shuttlebay immediately, Maor has been seriously injured.

CSO_Gomes says:
OPS: Use the sensor pods to boost the lock of the tractor beam, that way you can make a narrower beam

Host The_Queen says:
# ::Looks off screen:: Oh, another insect, somewhat swat it. ::Gestures:

CTO_Timrok says:
::manually targets phasers at the bridge area of the harbinger::

OPS_Seppela says:
CSO: Yes Ma´am. ::does it, and locks onto the shuttle, bringing them in as fast as possible::

CEO_Farewell says:
@::nods at the SO::  SO: I think anything is worth a try now... I'll help the XO... ::moves towards the XO and sits down at system control::  XO: Commander Maor is hurt bad, Sir..  ::looks concerned::

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: Suddenly, the Harbinger lets loose with a blast of it's mighty phaser canons ... and the AT's shuttle is destroyed. Everyone onboard killed instantly.

CSO_Gomes says:
::gulps::

OPS_Seppela says:
::pauses as the shuttle is destroyed and goes silent::

OPS_Seppela says:
CO: Sir...::tiny voice::

CMO_Zaris says:
::grabs the medical kit but drops it and screams grabbing her head::

Host The_Queen says:
# COM: Elara: Now ... it wasn't very nice about being that nosy, was it?

CSO_Gomes says:
CO: The shuttle was .. destroyed

CNS_Pazoski says:
::looks startled::

CTO_Timrok says:
CO: i recommend we withdraw

OPS_Seppela says:
*CMO*: Cancel that doctor, the shuttle's been destroyed. ::dead tone in his voice::

Host CO_David says:
::rises to his feet, barely contained rage:: COM: Queen: You will regret your actions.  You have committed an unprovoked attack on Starfleet officers.

CMO_Zaris says:
*OPS*: I know.. I heard them.. them die.. 

Host CO_David says:
::motions for Tima to prepare all reverse to take them out::

OPS_Seppela says:
CO: Sir, we can't possibly stand up to them, we have to retreat.

CSO_Gomes says:
CO: No signs of the AT 

CNS_Pazoski says:
::remains speechless::

Host CO_David says:
CTO: End transmission

Host The_Queen says:
# ::Smiles:: COM: Elara: I'm shaking in my robes ... come and punish me, Fedy. ::Comm. is cut by CO::

CSO_Gomes says:
::takes a deep breathe::

CTO_Timrok says:
::cuts the Comm::

Host CO_David says:
Tima: All about, full speed for open space.

Host The_Queen says:
<Lt. Tima> ::Begins to move the Elara out at full impulse::

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: The Elara comes about as the Bellicose cruisers move toward the Harbinger.

CMO_Zaris says:
::just sits there on the floor for a moment::

OPS_Seppela says:
::looks over at Tima:: FCO: Can't you go any faster?

Host CO_David says:
CTO: Aft covering fire, full spread of quantum torpedoes.  Try to get them in-between the smaller ships and the Harbinger.

CNS_Pazoski says:
::shakes her head and stares towards the floor::

CSO_Gomes says:
::manages to bring herself to look at the readings, hoping there will be no more surprises::

Host CO_David says:
OPS: Can we get through to the other Federation ships?

CSO_Gomes says:
::looks at sci2 and shakes her head looking away from it right after::

CTO_Timrok says:
::nods:: CO: is this wise?

CNS_Pazoski says:
::glances slowly up towards the CSO::

OPS_Seppela says:
CO: I've been trying for 10 minutes sir, no luck.

Host CO_David says:
CTO: Nothing is wise.

Host CO_David says:
Tima: Can we go to warp in the nebula?

CTO_Timrok says:
::fires the torpedoes - detonating them between the smaller cruisers & the harbinger::

Host The_Queen says:
<Lt. Tima> CO: We can't form a warp field, ma'am.

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: The torpedoes detonate.

CNS_Pazoski says:
::moves over to join the CSO::  CSO: Anything? ::motions to her sensors::

Host The_Queen says:
# ::Momentarily rocks:: Well ... that was mean. ::Hits head:: Oh, they're probably going to go and tell their superiors, right? That's all I need, more insects to bother me ... someone have them destroyed or something. Oh, and I’m famished … my servants, bring me some fruit!

CSO_Gomes says:
CNS: I wish there was .. something to tell us that this isn't really happening

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: Suddenly, all four cruisers open up with weapons fire on the Elara from behind. Polaron blasts slam into the ship's unshielded hull.

CTO_Timrok says:
::targets phasers at the harbingers bridge & fires - full power:: lobbing a few torpedoes at the same point::

OPS_Seppela says:
::gets thrown forward as the ship is nailed hard::

Host CO_David says:
CTO: Continue aft fire.

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: The Elara's weapons burst slam into the Harbinger ...

Host CO_David says:
Tima: Keep those engines going.

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: ... and have no affect. Their hull is too strong.

CMO_Zaris says:
::falls forward on the floor.. watches consoles and power relays blow out::

CTO_Timrok says:
::repeats torpedo fire::

TO_Pazoski says:
::is thrown around in engineering:: Self: Oh guess the fun has started

CNS_Pazoski says:
::falls off balance and hits the floor:: 

CSO_Gomes says:
CO: we are having to visible effect on the bellicose

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: The Cruisers come in firing ... their blasts slamming into the Elara. Two cruisers coordinate an attack on their sensor pod, and suddenly ...

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: ... KABOOM! The pod is decapitated from the ship, the Elara spins out of control.

Host CO_David says:
CTO: Report!

OPS_Seppela says:
::on the screen the nebula goes spinning, and he is thrown from his console across the bridge::

CMO_Zaris says:
::tumbles over the floor as the IDF go off in the lower sections:: aahh!

CSO_Gomes says:
::her screens go blank without data right before she is thrown of her chair::

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: The Cruisers continue to fire from all sides. One blast slams into the lower portion, another slams into the bridge ... the viewscreen rips open and Tima is sucked out screaming before forcefields can get up.

CTO_Timrok says:
CO: we’ve lost the sensor POD, shields inoperable, minimal damage to the enemy ships

TO_Pazoski says:
::catches onto a rail for support:: Self: Dammit

OPS_Seppela says:
::yells at the top of his lungs:: Bellicose:: Go away!!!

Host CO_David says:
::grips the chair::

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: The weapons bursts continue ... slamming the Elara from all sides.

CMO_Zaris says:
::grabs the wall:: Staff: abandon ship! if you can..

Host The_Queen says:
<Ens. Hakkinen> ::On the bridge, sees the CSO's console spark:: CSO: Ma'am, out of the way! ::Shoves her, and is killed in the resulting explosion::

Host CO_David says:
*All hands* Condition red, abandon ship!  Repeat, all hands abandon ship!

CSO_Gomes says:
All: Perhaps nothing would be lost if we set an intercept course

CMO_Zaris says:
::crawls the wall:: SHANE!

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: Crew begin rushing for the evacuation pods ... explosions are rocking all over the ship.

OPS_Seppela says:
::after being sucked forward, only to be caught by the forcefield, Jason frantically makes his way to the back of the bridge::

Host CO_David says:
CTO: Launch the log beacon and evacuate!

CTO_Timrok says:
::continues firing for all he's worth::

Host The_Queen says:
<Ens. Raythan> ::Finds her way into the sensor pod room, hoping to let loose a final SOS that way::

TO_Pazoski says:
::listens to the comm:: All: Okay people lets move it! ::heads for the nearest escape pod, takes a last look at the warp core and smiles::

CSO_Gomes says:
::runs to the evacuation pods, the image of Hakkinen dying frozen in her mind::

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: The Cruisers blow away all tactical systems, one by one.

CMO_Zaris says:
::feels Lin scream in her mind as their quarters at ripped open.. and then silence::

CTO_Timrok says:
::taps a few keys to launch the buoy::

CNS_Pazoski says:
::leaves with the CSO  for an escape pod::

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: As the CNS and CSO move for an escape pod, a bulkhead collapses and kills them both.

OPS_Seppela says:
::rushes for the escape pods, being thrown everywhere along the way. It's taking a very long time to go from one end of the bridge to the other::

CMO_Zaris says:
::tries to stand up and get out of the room:: SHANE! NO!

Host CO_David says:
::grabs the CTO and shoves him into an escape pod, launching it manually::

CTO_Timrok says:
::steps back from his console - taking one last look at the bridge ::

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: The Cruisers start picking off escape pods, taking out the CTO.

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: A hull breach occurs near the CMO, and she is sucked out as well ...

OPS_Seppela says:
::watches as Pazoski and Gomes are both crushed, but can't stop to help them...has got to get to the escape pod:: Self: Come on dammit Jason!

CMO_Zaris says:
::feels more death:: No! Stoppp... ::voice lost as she body explodes in open space from her own blood pressure::

OPS_Seppela says:
::finally reaches the escape pod and launches it away::

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: OPS' pod is soon vaporized too.

Host CO_David says:
::goes to the tactical station:: Bellicose: Alright you balls of puss... ::brings up whatever he can and fires to cover the escape pods::

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: The bridge explodes, and the CO goes down with it ...

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: The flaming Elara is still being fired upon. The Cruisers are seemingly doing this out of pure entertainment, taking out each system one by one.

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: Few pods are able to escape ... Ens. Raythan, having survived an explosion in the sensor pod room after launching out an SOS, stumbles down a corridor and hears a child crying ... picking up a young baby whom she doesn't recognize in all the darkness, she runs for an escape pod.

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: The TO's escape pod is ruptured, and he too is sucked out into space.

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: Raythan's pod launches, but the explosion of a nearby pod knocks her unconscious as the pod spins out into the nebula.

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: The Cruisers stop firing, and let the flaming Elara spin away ... and then move to join their ship, the Harbinger.

Host The_Queen says:
ACTION: Soon after, the Elara vanishes in a fireball.

Host The_Queen says:
# ::Watches the explosion on screen:: Well, that was fun ... not. Come on sluggies, we have a Fountain to acquire. ::Giggles evilly::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: And with that, the Bellicose battle group comes about and moves out into the nebula ... leaving the bits and pieces of innocents and heroes behind as they move for their ultimate objective ... the Omega Fountain.

Host FM_Selan says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= End Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=

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