Host BobAGM says:
<<<<<<<<Begin Elara Mission>>>>>>>

FCOVnSckl says:
::at helm, preparing to do whatever's needed to keep us out of harm's way::

CMO_Jiosa says:
::in sickbay preparing sickbay for casualties::

CO_Torbin says:
::in the center chair looking at the view screen::

FCOVnSckl says:
::taking deep breaths to keep himself settled, yet aware::

OPS_Fey says:
::on the bridge at operations compiling scanner information::

CO_Torbin says:
CTO: Lt, what are those ships doing right now?

CNS_Jo says:
CO: Sir, I think that we should follow the OP instructions but stay at our current state of alert.

Host BobAGM says:
Action: Unidentified ships continue to pace Elara, constantly changing positions

CO_Torbin says:
CNS: I agree Counselor, for the moment.

CTO_Valar says:
::exits TL onto the Bridge, nods to the Captain then relieves Bailey at tactical.  Begins monitoring sensors, keeping watch over the approaching unidentified vessels::  CO: Unidentified vessels approaching, distance, two light-years.

CMO_Jiosa says:
::brings another bio-bed to ready status::

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: Continuing at previous course and speed.

CO_Torbin says:
OPS: Ensign, who responded to our hail at the Outpost?

FCOVnSckl says:
::feels the tension so thick, wishes he had a knife to cut it::

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Unidentified vessels are attempting to jam our sensors.  However their attempts are ineffective.

OPS_Fey says:
CO: We had only station ID's.  Would you like me to ask for further confirmation?

CO_Torbin says:
CO: Jamming our sensors?  ::why would they do that??::

CO_Torbin says:
OPS: In a moment.  Scan the outpost first.  Let me know if you see anything unusual.

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: We're less than 45 minutes to the OP.

CO_Torbin says:
FCO: Acknowledged

CTO_Valar says:
CO: It would appear that their technology is not as highly developed as ours.

CMO_Jiosa says:
::picks up PADD and links it to the sensors so to keep an eye on things::

Host BobAGM says:
Action: The ships close slightly to about 1 LY range

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Sir, unidentified ships are now at a distance of 1 light-year.

FCOVnSckl says:
::gets ready for some fancy flying, punches up all the new evasive patterns::

CNS_Jo says:
::moves in her seat a little, watches to see what the next move will be::

OPS_Fey says:
CO:  Our orders are from Commodore Alen.  All checks out normal.

CO_Torbin says:
CTO: Acknowledged, Lt..  If they close to weapons range, go to red alert.

CO_Torbin says:
OPS: Acknowledged.

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

CO_Torbin says:
::thinks: Hail the ship, hail the outpost…hmmm...::

CTO_Valar says:
::watches as the unidentified vessels approach::

OPS_Fey says:
::opens a comm channel to the Outpost::

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: ETA 40 minutes to the OP.

Host OP725 says:
Comm: OP 725, Commodore Alen here

CO_Torbin says:
COMM OP 725: Commodore,  would you mind explaining the reason for the "escort" service?

CNS_Jo says:
::looks at the CO:: CO: Sir, I am sure that Commodore will give us the answer we need.

OPS_Fey says:
::hails the ships:: COMM: Unidentified vessels, this is the Federation starship U.S.S. Elara.  Please acknowledge.

CMO_Jiosa says:
::watches as the ships edge in closer::

FCOVnSckl says:
::puts finger on the looping maneuver::

Host OP725 says:
COMM Elara: Merely some locals who aren't happy about our presence here, Captain.  Just don't provoke them right now.  All will be explained once you arrive.

FCOVnSckl says:
::thinks: "Locals"?::

CO_Torbin says:
COMM OP 725: Locals, eh?  Do they pose any risk, assuming we don't "provoke" them?

OPS_Fey says:
CO: We are receiving no response from the unidentified ships to our hail.

CO_Torbin says:
::nods to OPS::

Host OP725 says:
COMM Elara: Unlikely, Captain.  Their demonstrated capabilities are about 100 years behind ours.

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: It seems we aren't going to have an uneventful stay in this sector.

CO_Torbin says:
COMM OP 725: Understood, Commodore.  Thank you for the info.

Host OP725 says:
COMM Elara: Alen, out.

CO_Torbin says:
::motions for OPS to close the channel::  OPS: See what you can find out about these "locals",

CMO_Jiosa says:
SELF: Hurry up and wait.  I hate this part.

CNS_Jo says:
::interested in the Commodore’s answer and looking forward to hearing the real reason upon their arrival at the OP::

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Sir, the vessels are now at a distance of a half light-year and closing.

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: ETA 30 minutes to the OP and closing.

OPS_Fey says:
CO: Aye, Sir. ::closes the connection to OP 725, and begins searching computer banks::

OPS_Fey says:
CO: Sir, the database has little or no information.

CO_Torbin says:
OPS: Acknowledged.  ::inwardly grumbling::

CO_Torbin says:
FCO: Increase speed to keep the ships from gaining on us.

CTO_Valar says:
::increases power to the sensors::

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  Increasing to warp 7.  ::steps on the gas::

CNS_Jo says:
::watches the crew ::

CTO_Valar says:
CO: The unidentified vessels are matching speed.

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: Permission to go to warp 8?

CO_Torbin says:
FCO: Granted.  Let's see how fast they can go, shall we?

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  I like a good drag race.

FCOVnSckl says:
::increases speed to warp 8::

CNS_Jo says:
::feels a real sharp pain:: SELF: Oh!

CMO_Jiosa says:
::nothing like a friendly little race::

CO_Torbin says:
::grins::

CNS_Jo says:
::grabs the seat until the pain passes::

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Sir, sensors indicate 4 additional vessels approaching at a distance of 2 light-years.

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: Warp 8, Sir.  ETA to OP, 10 minutes.

CO_Torbin says:
::thinks: Lovely.  Freakin’ locals::  CTO: Acknowledged

CO_Torbin says:
OPS: Notify the outpost of our new ETA.

CNS_Jo says:
::turns to the CO and smiles::

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Unidentified vessels matching our speed.

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: Looks like they're struggling to keep up.

OPS_Fey says:
::continues searching the database:: CO: There is a mention of the Arkonn Empire in the LCARS.  No other information.  Aye, Sir.

FCOVnSckl says:
::wonders if we should try to floor it::

CTO_Valar says:
CO: The 4 unidentified vessels are on a direct intercept course with us.  They will be within weapons range in 30 seconds.

FCOVnSckl says:
::now prepares evasive maneuvers::

CO_Torbin says:
::thinks: Might as well see what we can find out::  FCO: Punch it Lt..  If it's a race they want, let's give them one.  At least we'll find out what their maximum speed is.

CNS_Jo says:
::feels the same pain again.  This time, a little harder.  Grabs the arm rest of the CO’s chair::

OPS_Fey says:
COMM Outpost 725: Our new ETA is 10 minutes.

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: Aye, Sir. Increasing speed to warp 8.5.

Host BobAGM says:
Action: Oncoming 4 ships launch what appears to be a single missile at the edge of weapons range.

FCOVnSckl says:
OPS: Belay that.

CO_Torbin says:
::glances over at the Counselor:: CNS: Are you okay?

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Going to Red Alert!  Incoming missile!

FCOVnSckl says:
::sees inbound missile and suddenly takes the ship into a downward direction to avoid it::  ALL: Hang on!  This is going to be a bumpy ride!

CNS_Jo says:
CO: Yes, Sir.

CO_Torbin says:
::missile??  What the heck?::

CTO_Valar says:
::brings all weapons systems to full online status::

Host BobAGM says:
Action: Original 6 ships cut away from Elara and reduce speed to warp 6.

FCOVnSckl says:
::rolls 30 degrees right::

CO_Torbin says:
OPS: Hail the ship that fired at us and don't stop until you get an answer!

CMO_Jiosa says:
::hears red alert klaxons go off and puts down PADD::

Host BobAGM says:
Action: Other 4 continue on course.

OPS_Fey says:
::manipulates systems check and shuts down unnecessary routines.::

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Sir, the 6 unidentified vessels have broken off pursuit and are dropping to warp 6.

FCOVnSckl says:
::tries to shake the four vessels.  Turns hard to port::

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Sir, shall I return fire?

CO_Torbin says:
CTO: Not just yet..  what kind of damage does that missile pack?

Host BobAGM says:
Action: Missile passes about 100,000 km from Elara.  Sensor scans are detected coming from it.

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Sir, the missile appears to be a probe.  I am picking up scans emanating from it.

CNS_Jo says:
::the pain passes.  Hangs onto the armrests so that she doesn't fall off her seat::

FCOVnSckl says:
::tries to maneuver the ship back on course to OP 725::

CO_Torbin says:
CTO: A probe?!  Are you telling me they fired a probe at us?

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Apparently so, Sir.

CMO_Jiosa says:
::watches the action on the bridge from a console::

FCOVnSckl says:
CTO: You mean I gave everyone a barf bag alert over a probe?

Host BobAGM says:
Action: Ships fire another "missile"

CTO_Valar says:
FCO: ::raises an eyebrow at the FCO::  Well, you initiated the evasive maneuvers, did you not?

FCOVnSckl says:
::rolls 30 degrees port::

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Sir, shall I stand down Red Alert?  ::looks down at her console::

CTO_Valar says:
CO: They have launched another missile.

FCOVnSckl says:
ALL: Another inbound!

CO_Torbin says:
CTO: Negative.  I don't like them firing anything at us,  probes or otherwise. They may decide to start throwing something a little stronger our way.

CNS_Jo says:
::pains are now closer together::

OPS_Fey says:
::double checks computer systems:: CO: I am still getting no response to our hail.  They just don't answer, Sir.

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: We have an ETA of 2 minutes to OP, once we get through these guys.

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  Remaining at Red Alert status.

CMO_Jiosa says:
::checks out the maternity ward::

FCOVnSckl says:
::banks 25 degrees starboard::

CO_Torbin says:
FCO: Understood.  Try to get us within the outpost’s weapons range just in case.

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  Just going to be the most indirect route.

CTO_Valar says:
::glances over at the CNS:: CNS: Are you all right?  Shall I call for some assistance?

CNS_Jo says:
CTO: No I am fine, just a little too much action.

FCOVnSckl says:
::brings the Elara hard up::

FCOVnSckl says:
::wishes this thing had a joystick::

CTO_Valar says:
CO: I have a rather large ship intercepting our course to the outpost.

CO_Torbin says:
CTO: Define "large" Lt..

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Approximately twice our size, Sir.

Host BobAGM says:
Action: Large ship launches 4 smaller ships.  Just like the ones you have been dodging.

CO_Torbin says:
CTO: Keep an eye on it.

CO_Torbin says:
FCO: Mr. VanSickle, ever played dodge ball?  ::grins::

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: You're talking to Lincoln Elementary School's dodge ball champion.

CTO_Valar says:
CO: The larger vessel has launched 4 small ships that match the description of the ships that have been following us.

CO_Torbin says:
FCO: Good to hear.  Those ships are the “balls”, dodge them and score one for us, eh?  ::grins::

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: ::chuckles:: Aye, Sir.

CO_Torbin says:
::Thinks: I want answers!  Grrrrr::  OPS: Hail that larger ship.  Let's see if they are any more hospitable.

FCOVnSckl says:
::sees a ship approaching, maneuvers hard starboard::

CTO_Valar says:
CNS: Acknowledged, Doctor.  Let me know if you require assistance.

Host AKN says:
COMM Elara:  Federation ship, your presence is not desired here.  Please leave this area immediately!

CO_Torbin says:
::thinks: Ahh,  a response!  About time!::

XO_David says:
::runs out from the turbolift onto the Bridge:: CO: Sorry I'm late!

CO_Torbin says:
COMM Arkonn: This is Captain Torbin, Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Elara.  With whom do I have the pleasure of speaking?

CMO_Jiosa says:
::listens to comm.  SELF: At least they are polite.

Host AKNSlicer says:
COMM Elara: I am Admiral Cho'ha of the Arkonn Navy.

XO_David says:
::looks at his panel for the current stats::

FCOVnSckl says:
::keeps evasive maneuvers list up as the ships keep flying by::

CNS_Jo says:
::thinks: What the hell am doing?  I am going into labor and I’m still on the Bridge!  Feels another stab of pain::

CTO_Valar says:
::glances over at the CNS:: CNS: Doctor, I really think I should call for assistance.

CO_Torbin says:
COMM: Arkonn: Nice to meet you Admiral.  I'm afraid we won't be leaving though.  We have been assigned to this Outpost.

Host AKNSlicer says:
Action: All the ships seem to be now converging on Elara, trying to keep her away from the OP.

OPS_Fey says:
::keeps the COMM channels open and begins transmitting scan and COMM records to the Outpost::

CTO_Valar says:
CNS: I could have the transporter room initiate a site-to-site transport and beam you directly to Sickbay.

FCOVnSckl says:
::keeps up the fancy flying to keep the ships off our tails::

Host AKNSlicer says:
COMM Elara: That is unacceptable!  This is Arkonn space!  Leave or we will be forced to take action!

CTO_Valar says:
CO: We are being surrounded by several small vessels, Sir.

CNS_Jo says:
::waits for the contractions to subside:: CO: Sir, I think I need to leave the Bridge.

CO_Torbin says:
::motions for OPS to mute the channel::

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: I'm trying to keep them off us.  They're almost like gnats rather than dodge balls.

CO_Torbin says:
CNS: Granted, Counselor.

CTO_Valar says:
CNS: Would you like me to beam you directly to Sickbay?

CNS_Jo says:
::stands up and makes her way to the turbolift:: CTO: No, that will be fine.

CNS_Jo says:
XO:  Sir I could really use you help.

XO_David says:
CNS: That's what I'm here for.  ::helps the CNS up::

CO_Torbin says:
CTO: Be prepared to blast our way out of here if we have to.

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  Weapons are fully charged and online.  Ready at your command.

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: May I advise we allow the CTO to use a big fly swatter?

CO_Torbin says:
FCO: I would agree. ::Grins. Motions for OPS to reopen the channel::

CO_Torbin says:
COMM: Arkonn: I'm sorry Admiral,  but we won't be leaving unless I get orders to the contrary.

Host AKNSlicer says:
Action: All the ships except the large one, launch more missiles.  4 missiles per ship for a total of 28.

Host AKNSlicer says:
COMM Elara: So be it.  It is on your head then.

FCOVnSckl says:
::initiates evasive maneuver, Loop 3::

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Sir, sensors indicate 28 incoming missiles!

CO_Torbin says:
CTO: Missiles or probes?

CTO_Valar says:
CO: ::checks the sensors::  Not probes, Sir, missiles.

FCOVnSckl says:
::loops the ship upwards and over the missiles::

Host AKNSlicer says:
Action: Large ship warps out at warp 9.2.

CNS_Jo says:
::enters the turbolift and holds it open for David::

XO_David says:
::follows his wife into the turbolift:: Computer: Sickbay!

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Sir, the larger ship is bugging out. Warp 9.2.

CNS_Jo says:
::another contraction starts.  Grabs hold of her husband’s arm::

CO_Torbin says:
CTO: Very well.  Shoot them down!  Missiles, not the probes!

FCOVnSckl says:
::loops around them again::

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::targets the missiles and fires phasers::

CO_Torbin says:
OPS: Hail the OP and inform them of our situation.

XO_David says:
::makes a slight face::  CNS: Hang on were almost there!

CNS_Jo says:
XO:  I’m sorry.  You really should be on the bridge.  Ohhhhh!!!  ::another contraction begins::

XO_David says:
CNS: Of course not.  I wouldn't miss this even if we were under attack.

CTO_Valar says:
::continues targeting the incoming missiles, destroying 14::  CO: Sir, I have destroyed 50% of the incoming missiles, the others have been set off-course by the resulting explosions.

CO_Torbin says:
CTO: Acknowledged.  Nice shooting!

CTO_Valar says:
CO: The vessels are bugging out.

OPS_Fey says:
COMM Outpost 725:  Keep this channel open for incoming information. ::routes information directly to station computers:: We have been attacked.

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Thank you, Sir.

FCOVnSckl says:
CTO: Not quite, Valar.  My nav sensors have one more on our six.

CTO_Valar says:
FCO: ::looks down again at her tactical screen and spots the remaining missile::  Targeting last missile and firing!  ::targets the last of the incoming missiles and fires phasers::

FCOVnSckl says:
::maneuvers hard to starboard to get out of the way of the explosion::

Host AKNSlicer says:
Action: The phasers miss due to blast interference.  The surviving missile impacts on Elara's shields.

FCOVnSckl says:
::shakes in blast, rocking::

CTO_Valar says:
::tries to keep her balance as the incoming missile impacts the Elara::

CO_Torbin says:
::grabs the armrest to retain his seat and keep from being thrown to the floor::

Host AKNSlicer says:
Action: a 100 iso-ton explosion rocks the ship.  The shields go offline.   The Harison’s are trapped in the turbolift.

OPS_Fey says:
::holds to the station::

CMO_Jiosa says:
::is thrown against a bio-bed::

FCOVnSckl says:
::checks helm control::

XO_David says:
::tries to brace himself against the turbolift wall and holds onto the CNS::

Host AKNSlicer says:
Action: Main power goes down.

CNS_Jo says:
::has another contraction, this time harder:: XO: Hang on? I am going to be able to move! OHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

CTO_Valar says:
Bailey:  Get those shields back online, now!  ::glares at Bailey lying on the floor::

CTO_Valar says:
<Bailey> CTO: Aye, Sir!  ::gets up from the floor and stumbles over to the Mission Ops console:: 

CO_Torbin says:
OPS: Get main power back online!

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Sir, Shields are offline.  Weapons are offline.

Host OP725 says:
COMM Elara: Elara, are you there?

XO_David says:
::whaps his comm badge:: *Bridge* I Need a medical team down here!

OPS_Fey says:
::reroutes systems:: CO: Switching to emergency power!

CMO_Jiosa says:
::stands up, shaken::

CO_Torbin says:
::thinks: Oh great prophets of Bajor!::  OPS: Did the Harison’s make it out of the turbolift before we lost power?

XO_David says:
::lays her down on the floor:: CNS: I don't know if we can get to sickbay.

CNS_Jo says:
XO:  Have you ever delivered a baby?  Because I think you are going to have to!

XO_David says:
CNS: ::smiles:: No, but I bet you have!  C'mon I need your help!

CO_Torbin says:
COMM OP 725: We're here, sort of.

CNS_Jo says:
XO:  Okay.

OPS_Fey says:
CO: I am detecting two life signs still in the turbolift.

CTO_Valar says:
::taps comm badge:: Engineering: Engineering, I need power to the shields and weapons!

CNS_Jo says:
SELF: Ohhhhhhh….OOOHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

Host OP725 says:
COMM Elara: Do you require assistance?  We are launching our Runabouts.

CMO_Jiosa says:
*Bridge*  We have heavy casualties down here!

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: Sir, I am unable to access helm control.

CO_Torbin says:
::slams fist on armrest::  OPS: Get a medical team to them, NOW!  Someone specializing in baby delivery as I think the Counselor was about to go into labor.

CTO_Valar says:
::dispatches security teams to help with the casualties.  Also sends out repair teams::

CO_Torbin says:
COMM OP 725: Assistance would be nice.

XO_David says:
::rips off a panel in the turbolift accessing a locker and takes out a med kit::

CO_Torbin says:
CTO: Valar,  ever delivered a baby?

OPS_Fey says:
*Sickbay* Send a med team to the turbolift 3 Alpha, deck 3.

Host OP725 says:
COMM Elara: Stand by Elara.  Help is on the way.  The Arkonn seem to have cleared off.

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Of course, Sir.  I do hold a degree in medicine.

CO_Torbin says:
COMM OP 725: Acknowledged.

CMO_Jiosa says:
*OPS* Acknowledged.  I am on my way.  ::heads out with medical equipment::

OPS_Fey says:
COMM OP 725: The Elara is standing by .

CO_Torbin says:
CTO: Of course.  Mind trying to get to the Harison’s?  Just in case the medical team can't get there for whatever reason.

CMO_Jiosa says:
*OPS* Where are they stuck?

XO_David says:
CNS: Just hang on. Okay, what do I need to do?

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  Bailey: ::looks at Bailey standing at Mission Ops::  Bailey, take over here!

CTO_Valar says:
<Bailey> CTO: Aye, Sir.  ::walks to tac station::

CO_Torbin says:
*XO/CNS* Number 1?  Counselor?  Are you there?

XO_David says:
::taps comm badge:: *CMO* Any help here?  I have no idea what I'm doing.

XO_David says:
*CO* I'm here, Sir.

CNS_Jo says:
::starts to control her breathing::  XO:  David my water broke about three hours ago and my contractions are less than a minute apart so, I need you to check to see how far along I am and if the head in crowning.

OPS_Fey says:
::attempting to restore power::

CMO_Jiosa says:
*XO* Keep her calm,

Host OP725 says:
Action: Three runabouts approach from the OP.

CO_Torbin says:
*XO* I've got a med team coming to your position from Sickbay and Valar is trying to get to you from the Bridge.  One of them should be at your position shortly.

XO_David says:
::rolls his eyes and thinks: I knew I should have taken those classes:: *CMO* I'll do my best.

CTO_Valar says:
::opens a panel on the Bridge wall and climbs inside a Jeffries tube that runs along side the turbolift shaft::

CMO_Jiosa says:
*XO* Do you have a tricorder?

XO_David says:
*CO* Acknowledged, Sir.

XO_David says:
::extracts a tricorder out of the med kit:: *CMO* Yes.

CMO_Jiosa says:
::also enters a Jeffries tube::

CNS_Jo says:
XO: Honey, take the tricorder and check my ............ OHHHHHHHHHH...... Never mind great ready to catch.

OPS_Fey says:
*CMO* They are still trapped.

CTO_Valar says:
:;begins climbing down the ladder::

CMO_Jiosa says:
*XO* Is the baby turned correctly?

FCOVnSckl says:
::crosses fingers for the couple::

CTO_Valar says:
*XO* Valar to XO Harison.  I am on my way to your location, Sir.

XO_David says:
::flips open the tricorder:: CNS: Breathe.  Nice and easy.  ::wonders if there's a manual he can read in this thing::

CMO_Jiosa says:
::crawls along and hears someone coming down at the next junction::

CTO_Valar says:
::continues to climb down the ladder::

XO_David says:
*CTO* Understood.

XO_David says:
::squeezes the CNS' hand:: CNS: Hang on.

CTO_Valar says:
::uses her tricorder to located the turbolift then opens up a panel that allows her to gain access to the interior of the turbolift.  Pokes her head into the opening in the turbolift wall::  XO: How we doing in here?  ::smiles::

CTO_Valar says:
::notices the baby's head emerging::

CNS_Jo says:
XO: David put the tricorder down!  I will talk you through it.  I am having this baby now!  ::squeezes his hand::

FCOVnSckl says:
::thinks: "C'mon Valar!"::

CMO_Jiosa says:
::comes up behind Valar:: ALL: May I join the party?

XO_David says:
::shakes his head and puts the tricorder down on the floor:: XO: Breathe!

CTO_Valar says:
XO: Didn't you have the lesson on how to deliver a baby at the Academy?  ::continues to smile, not wanting to burst out laughing at her superior officer::

XO_David says:
CTO: Yeah, kinda.

XO_David says:
CNS: Okay, push!

CTO_Valar says:
::notices the CMO arrive in the Jeffries tube::  CMO: Be my guest Doctor.  ::moves to let the CMO gain access to the turbolift::

CNS_Jo says:
::pushing on the last contraction::  XO: Honey, I am breathing!

Host OP725 says:
Action: Runabouts lock tractors on the Elara and start to pull her towards the OP.

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: Sir, has the crew got anything to give the happy parents?

CTO_Valar says:
::remembers the last time she had to deliver a baby....errr...rather six babies at once::

CMO_Jiosa says:
::drops down into the turbolift very carefully:

FCOVnSckl says:
CO: Sir, we are being tractored to the OP.

CO_Torbin says:
FCO: Good question.  We could start with being alive I suppose.  ::grins::

OPS_Fey says:
CO: Full power is being restored.  Expect shields to come back more slowly.  ::lights come up, the power is on::

CMO_Jiosa says:
CNS: Do you need a pain reliever?

CTO_Valar says:
CMO: I will leave you to your work.  I am heading back to the Bridge.

CNS_Jo says:
::final push::  CMO: It’s a little late for that!

CMO_Jiosa says:
CTO: Understood

XO_David says:
::smiles at the CMO:: CMO: Glad you could make it.  ::sits on the floor holding Jo's hand::

CTO_Valar says:
::begins climbing back up the ladder towards the Bridge::

CMO_Jiosa says:
::sees baby emerge:: ALL: Here she comes!

Host OP725 says:
Action: A beautiful baby girl is born and starts crying.

FCOVnSckl says:
::hears a baby’s cries on the internal comm speakers::

CTO_Valar says:
::can hear the baby's crying, and smiles::

CNS_Jo says:
SELF: God! I never want to do that again!

Host OP725 says:
<<<<<<<<<<Pause Mission>>>>>>>>