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

CTO_Valar says:
::On the Bridge at tactical scanning for other vessels in the area::

FCO_VanSickle says:
::Pilots the Elara in lead of V formation into the system::

CEO_Ross says:
:: On the main Bridge at the engineering station reviewing the starbase's upgrades and work...yet again.... Notes an engine imbalance and corrects it::

CO_Torbin says:
::Standing in front of his command chair with the Elara at Yellow Alert::

USS_Insurrection says:
*::Flying next to Elara::

USS-Liberty says:
$::Escorting the Elara::

TO_Timrok says:
::Guarding the entrance to the Bridge::

XO_David says:
::On the Bridge in the XO's chair::

CSO_Hall says:
::In science lab readying things to scan the containers on the depot::

FCO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Insurrection and Liberty FCOs: Make sure you guys are tight on us, as we talked in the meeting this morning.

CEO_Ross says:
::Taps some engine flow commands into computer.  Looks over at Valar a bit nervous::

DrHarison says:
::In Sickbay disciplining one of the nurses who is not pulling her weight::

CTO_Valar says:
Timrok: Please station security guards in all sensitive areas of the ship, just as a precaution.

USS-Liberty says:
$COMM Elara:  We're on you like a leech.

USS_Insurrection says:
*COMM Elara FCO: Aye. ::Moves in closer to the Elara::

CO_Torbin says:
Valar: Did you see the report on the Bellicose?

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Yes, Sir.  Reviewed it this morning.

TO_Timrok says:
CTO: Aye, Sir. ::Sends communication to security ordering security teams in all sensitive areas of the ship::

CEO_Ross says:
::Monitors engineering controls like a good little engineer:::

USS-Liberty says:
$::Positions the Liberty to the starboard side of the Elara::

FCO_VanSickle says:
::Self: I hope the maneuvers I gave them work on their ships.

Host WubbieAGM says:
ACTION: The task force reaches the edge of the Macross system, where the supposed Bellicose war materials are stored.  There is a significant degree of subspace distortion in the area interfering with sensors.

CO_Torbin says:
Valar/Timrok: I don't like that little tidbit about them being resistant to phaser fire.  Be ready in case they happen to board us.

FCO_VanSickle says:
CO: We have entered the Macross system.

CO_Torbin says:
FCO: Acknowledged.  Maintain formation.

CO_Torbin says:
*CSO* We have just entered the Macross System.  Begin scans when you are ready.

CTO_Valar says:
CO: I have ordered security teams in all sensitive areas of the ship, Sir.

USS_Insurrection says:
*<FCO> CO: We are at the edge of the Macross System.

XO_David says:
CO: Looks like were in for some fun.

FCO_VanSickle says:
COMM Insurrection FCO: Were the maneuvers I gave you compatible with your systems?

CSO_Hall says:
*CO* Thank you, Sir.  Hall, out.

DrHarison says:
::Once the young nurse leaves her office she picks up a PADD, Medkit and heads to the Bridge::

TO_Timrok says:
::Looks at phaser wondering how good a club it would make::

USS_Insurrection says:
*COMM Elara FCO: They are working but the distortions are making things difficult.

CEO_Ross says:
::Reroutes engine power, primes anti-matter injectors to 105% increasing power:: 
Valar: Maximum power to defensive and offensive systems.

CTO_Valar says:
CEO: Acknowledged.

FCO_VanSickle says:
COMM Insurrection FCO: I had to make a few minor adjustments for my personal maneuvers to work on a New Orleans class.  I used to engineer one of those ships.

XO_David says:
::Looks over all the sensor data::

USS-Liberty says:
$CSO: Keep long-range sensors online and notify me if anything so much as twitches.

DrHarison says:
::Enters the turbolift::  Bridge.

CO_Torbin says:
Valar: Keep a close eye out.  It’s too quiet for my liking in a contested system.

CSO_Hall says:
*CO* Hall to Bridge.  Captain, I am barely reading the crates.  They are in orbit of the seventh planet.  I need to get closer in order to scan for contents.

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

USS-Liberty says:
$<CSO> CO: We are picking up a lot of distortion, but I'll do my best, Sir.

USS_Insurrection says:
*COMM Elara FCO: Send me the details so I can adjust my maneuvers.

CO_Torbin says:
*CSO* Acknowledged.  FCO: Move us closer to the 7th planet Mr. VanSickle and pass along that order to the rest of the fleet.

XO_David says:
::Stands next to the Captain:: CO: What do you think?  A trap?

FCO_VanSickle says:
COMM Insurrection FCO: You should already have them.  We covered that in our meeting.

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CO> CSO: How are the scans going?

FCO_VanSickle says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

DrHarison says:
::Exits the turbolift onto the Bridge and walks around to take her seat to the left of the Captain::

USS_Insurrection says:
*COMM Elara FCO: Aye.  Thank you.  Must have missed some stuff.

CEO_Ross says:
ALL: I believe I can boost our transporter range if we are planning on beaming one of the containers on board.

FCO_VanSickle says:
COMM Insurrection and Liberty FCOs: We're moving to the seventh planet.  Follow us.

CO_Torbin says:
XO: I don't know enough about them to say.  I just don't know why they would leave war material unguarded.

CTO_Valar says:
::Nods to the Doctor as she enters the Bridge::

USS_Insurrection says:
*COMM Elara FCO: Understood.

CO_Torbin says:
XO: It's not a sound tactical move.  ::Nods to the Doctor::

DrHarison says:
::Smiles at Valar::

CSO_Hall says:
::Prepares to scan the crates again::

USS-Liberty says:
COMM Elara FCO: Acknowledged.

USS_Insurrection says:
*<FCO> ::Pilots the ship to follow the Elara::

DrHarison says:
::Returns the Captain’s nod::

CO_Torbin says:
FCO: Nice and slow just in case this is a trap Mr. VanSickle.

FCO_VanSickle says:
::Sets course for the seventh planet::

XO_David says:
CO: Well, for the moment we are safe.

USS-Liberty says:
$<FCO> ::Follows the Elara.

FCO_VanSickle says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  Proceeding at 1/4 impulse.

XO_David says:
::Smiles at the Doctor::

CEO_Ross says:
::Sets annular confinement beam:: ALL: Maximum power to the transporter systems.

CO_Torbin says:
XO: For the moment.

DrHarison says:
::Smiles at the XO::

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CSO> CO: The distortions make it difficult to scan.

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CO> CSO: Do your best.

XO_David says:
CTO: Are all crew in their quarters?

USS-Liberty says:
$<CO> CSO: Make sure short-range sensors are also online since we are well into the system.

USS-Liberty says:
$<CSO> CO: Aye, Sir.

Host WubbieAGM says:
Action: The Task force approaches the crates.  Scans begin to clear up as the distance decreases.  Range is now 100,000 km.

FCO_VanSickle says:
::Notices Liberty is going a bit fast::

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CO> CTO: Any ships in range?

FCO_VanSickle says:
CO: We're within 100,000 km.

CTO_Valar says:
XO: Negative, Sir.  All crew are at battle stations and full-alert status.

XO_David says:
CTO: Understood.

CSO_Hall says:
::Scans the crates again:: *CO* Sensors are clearing up, Sir.

CEO_Ross says:
::Wonders what is in those crates::

FCO_VanSickle says:
COMM Liberty FCO: Get back into Formation.  You're a little fast.

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CTO> CO: I don't know, Sir.  The distortions are interfering with our sensors.

USS-Liberty says:
$<CO> FCO: Don't get us ahead of the Elara.

FCO_VanSickle says:
CO: 60,000 km, Sir.

USS_Insurrection says:
*<FCO> ::Stays in position next to the Elara::

CSO_Hall says:
*CO* I am receiving data now, Sir.

USS-Liberty says:
COMM Elara FCO: Error corrected.

CO_Torbin says:
FCO: Very well, all stop for the moment.

FCO_VanSickle says:
CO: Aye, Sir. All stop.

CO_Torbin says:
*CSO* We're at 60,000 km Mr. Hall.  Is that close enough?

FCO_VanSickle says:
COMM Insurrection and Liberty FCOs: All stop.

USS-Liberty says:
$<FCO> CO: Adjustments made, Sir.

USS_Insurrection says:
*COMM Elara FCO: Acknowledged.  All stop.

USS_Insurrection says:
*<FCO>: All stop.

USS-Liberty says:
$COMM Elara FCO: Acknowledged.  All stop.

USS Liberty says:
$<FCO>: All stop.

CEO_Ross says:
::Sits nervously at the engineering station and monitors the Liberty's engine output::

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Sir, I have visual.

FCO_VanSickle says:
::Reverses engines, then stops the ship:: CO: Engines all stop, Sir.  Insurrection and Liberty are all stop as well.

CO_Torbin says:
CTO: On screen.

XO_David says:
ALL: Here we go.  ::Sits in the XO's chair and looks over his data::

CEO_Ross says:
::Looks up at view screen::

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Activates view screen::

CO_Torbin says:
::Turns his eyes back to the view screen::

USS-Liberty says:
$<CO> OPS: Bring up visual.

Host WubbieAGM says:
Action:  Some crates appear on the screen, floating in space.  They are unmarked.

DrHarison says:
::Watches the crew then looks up at the view screen::

USS_Insurrection says:
*<OPS> ::activates view screen::

USS-Liberty says:
$<OPS> CO:  Aye, Sir.

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Sir, we seem to have cargo containers without a depot around them.

CO_Torbin says:
::Thinks: Why would they just leave containers floating in space?::

FCO_VanSickle says:
::Looks at view screen::

USS-Liberty says:
$<CO> CSO: What do you make of those crates?

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CO> CSO: Begin scanning of the crates.

XO_David says:
::Thinks: This is too odd.  This has got be some sort of trap::

CEO_Ross says:
:: Listens to the senior Elara staff talk::

CO_Torbin says:
*CSO* What have you got on those crates, Commander?

USS-Liberty says:
$<CSO> CO: There's too much interference to tell, Sir.

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Perhaps the depot has been destroyed?

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CO> CTO: Anything?

FCO_VanSickle says:
CTO: If it was destroyed, then by whom?

CO_Torbin says:
CTO: Hrm….perhaps.  Do you detect any residual weapons fire?

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Scanning now, Sir.

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CSO> CO: there is too much interference to detect anything.  Well, we did get some readings but it's really unclear.

CSO_Hall says:
*CO* I am still gathering readings, Sir.

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Subspace distortions are wreaking havoc on our sensors, Sir.

CO_Torbin says:
*CSO* Let me know as soon as you can.  Tell me what is in those crates.

Host WubbieAGM says:
Action: A polaron beam lashes out from just off-screen and one of the crates disappears in an explosion.

CEO_Ross says:
CSO: Commander, sensors are at their maximum power limit.

Q^Wing_Leader says:
#COMM Q's 1 & 4: ::Comes through the distortion:: Follow my lead and destroy those other crates!!!!  Scramble!!!

Q^1 says:
#::Opens fire at the nearest crate and loops toward the next crate::

CO_Torbin says:
::Thinks: What the heck was that?::

USS-Liberty says:
$<CO>:  What the......

FCO_VanSickle says:
ALL: Whoa, what was that?

XO_David says:
::Looks at the view screen:: Self: WHOAH!!!!!!

CSO_Hall says:
*CO* Aye, Sir.  I just lost one of the crates, Sir.

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Sensors indicate the crate was destroyed with a polaron beam.

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CSO> CO: Some crates are exploding.

CEO_Ross says:
::Grabs hold of his console::

CO_Torbin says:
::Thinks: Explosion….bad::  CTO: Bring the fleet to Red Alert!

XO_David says:
CO: This isn't good.

Q^1 says:
#::Looping as if evading beams weapons and firing weapons::

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CO> ALL: RED ALERT!

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Aye, Sir!  RED ALERT!

FCO_VanSickle says:
::Readies evasive maneuvers::

Host WubbieAGM says:
Three Qorphod ships appear, masked by the localized subspace distortions.  They are attacking the crates.

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Unidentified vessels on sensors!

USS-Liberty says:
$<CO> CTO:  What do you make of that?

CEO_Ross says:
::Brings all systems to optimum power::

USS_Insurrection says:
*::Goes to Red Alert::

USS-Liberty says:
$<CO> CTO: RED ALERT!

CEO_Ross says:
ALL: Should we transport these crates onboard?

FCO_VanSickle says:
COMM Insurrection and Liberty FCOs: Prepare to break off if necessary.

XO_David says:
CO: Why are they attacking the crates?

DrHarison says:
::Holds her breath. Self: Here we go.::

USS_Insurrection says:
*COMM Elara FCO: Aye.

CTO_Valar says:
XO: Probably to destroy the evidence.

CSO_Hall says:
*CO* Sir, they are Q'Oorphod ships.  They are destroying the crates.

Q^Wing_Leader says:
#::Fires at some more crates::

USS-Liberty says:
$COMM Elara FCO: Acknowledged.  We will up on your mark.

XO_David says:
*CSO* Can you see anything inside the remaining crates?

CO_Torbin says:
CEO: Ross, assist Mason in beaming as many crates as possible onboard.  Keep them within a shielded area.

Q^1 says:
#::Blows another crate out of space::

CEO_Ross says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  Moves over to the CSO's console.

FCO_VanSickle says:
::Wonders where those are coming from::

Q^Wing_Leader says:
#::Two more are spotted and fired upon.  The crates are easily destroyed::

Host WubbieAGM says:
ACTION: Several of the crates have been destroyed as the UFP task forces sits, stunned by the QOrphod actions.

USS-Liberty says:
$<FCO> ::Readies evasive maneuvers::

CO_Torbin says:
*Fleet* Engage the Q`Oorphod vessels!  Be aware of their strong shielding!

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CO> CSO: What is blowing up those crates?

CSO_Hall says:
*CSO* I am continuing to scan the remaining crates.

Q^Wing_Leader says:
@::Ignores the Federation ships::

CO_Torbin says:
*CSO* Mr. Rachmaninoff will be assisting you from the Bridge.  Beam as many of those crates onboard as possible, into a heavily shielded area.

CEO_Ross says:
*CSO* Will, I am locking onto the nearest crate.  Shield enforcement in Cargo Bay One is active.  Permission to energize?

Q^1 says:
#::Firing at another crate like the Federation vessels didn't exist::

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Weapons online, shields at maximum!

XO_David says:
::Looks over the sensor data to check for any weaknesses in the Q’orphod shields::

FCO_VanSickle says:
COMM Insurrection and Liberty FCOs: Insurrection, you take the one on the left.  Liberty, take the right.  I got the one at 12 o'clock.

Host WubbieAGM says:
ACTION: The number of crates is rapidly being reduced.

USS-Liberty says:
$<CO> CTO: I want to know what is blowing up those crates.

CO_Torbin says:
CTO: Fire at your discretion Commander.  Keep them away from those crates!

CSO_Hall says:
*CEO* Permission granted.

Q^1 says:
#::Destroying the crates::

FCO_VanSickle says:
::Goes after Q1::

USS-Liberty says:
COMM Elara FCO: Acknowledged!

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Aye, Sir!

CEO_Ross says:
ALL: Here goes!  Energizing!

CEO_Ross says:
ALL: Damn!

USS-Liberty says:
$<CO> FCO: You heard him.

USS_Insurrection says:
*COMM Elara FCO: Understood. ::The Insurrection moves towards the Q ship on the left::

Q^Wing_Leader says:
#::Only a few crates remain to be destroyed:: COMM Q1 & 4: Keep at it!!

CEO_Ross says:
ALL: Our transporter signals can’t lock on!  Hold on!  Attempting a boost.

Host WubbieAGM says:
ACTION: A crate is transported to Elara but arrives scrambled.

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CO> CTO: Fire at the left Q ship!

FCO_VanSickle says:
::Closes in on Q1's six::

CTO_Valar says:
::Locks targeting scanners and fires a full spread of photon torpedoes at Q1::

Q^1 says:
#::Blows two crates away with ricochets::

USS-Liberty says:
$<FCO> ::Takes the Liberty into weapons range of the starboard Q ship::

CSO_Hall says:
*CEO* What if we get a little closer to the crates?

DrHarison says:
::Thinks: Strange what are they up to::

USS_Insurrection says:
*::Insurrection moves closer to Q2::

Q^Wing_Leader says:
#::Notices Federation ships firing on him but still ignores them::

CTO_Valar says:
::Fires another full spread photon torpedoes at Q1::

Host WubbieAGM says:
Insurrection manages to destroy the Q ship with a lucky hit.

CEO_Ross says:
*CSO* Will, try and create a subspace dampening field onto the nearest crate.

USS-Liberty says:
$<CO> CTO: Fire at will!

XO_David says:
::Looks at the damage readouts of the other vessels:: CO: One Q ship destroyed!

Q^1 says:
#::Evades phasers and photon torpedoes and blasts away at the crates::

CO_Torbin says:
FCO: Position us between the crates and the Q vessels.  I want to get the rest of them on my ship before they get destroyed!

FCO_VanSickle says:
CO: Insurrection took out its target.

Host WubbieAGM says:
Elara torpedoes hit another Q ship and badly damage it.

CSO_Hall says:
*CEO* Aye.  ::Attempts to create a dampening field::

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CTO> Q2 is destroyed!

USS-Liberty says:
$<CTO> ::Manages to get a shot at Q3::

FCO_VanSickle says:
CO: Aye, positioning.

CTO_Valar says:
::Continues to fire photon torpedoes at Q1::

CO_Torbin says:
COMM Insurrection: Nice shooting!  Keep it up!

USS-Liberty says:
$<CTO> ::Fires repeated shots::

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CO> CTO: Aye, good job!

XO_David says:
CO: Q1 has taken heavy damage.

Q^Wing_Leader says:
#::Keeps firing and calls for second wave::

CEO_Ross says:
::Attempt to transport containers on board again::

Q^4 says:
#::Comes out of distortion, weapons hot.  Three ships in this 2nd wave::

FCO_VanSickle says:
COMM Insurrection and Liberty: You guys keep at them.  I'm maneuvering us into a defensive position for the crates.

Q^1 says:
#::Swerving wildly, ship spinning out of control::

USS_Insurrection says:
*COMM Elara: Thank you.

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CO> CTO: Fire at Q1!

USS-Liberty says:
$<CO> FCO: Evasive maneuvers!

USS_Insurrection says:
*::Fires at Q1 to finish it::

CEO_Ross says:
ALL: Energizing again.

CTO_Valar says:
::Fires another volley of torpedoes::

Q^4 says:
#::Maneuvers toward the Federation ships::

USS-Liberty says:
$<FCO> CO: Aye, Sir.

Q^5 says:
#::Flies out of the distortion behind Q4 and locks weapons onto the crates::

USS_Insurrection says:
*::Reroutes power to shields::

TO_Timrok says:
::Watches view screen::

FCO_VanSickle says:
::Keeps the Elara between the Q ships and the crates::

Host WubbieAGM says:
ACTION: The Q ships begin to target the task force.  The UFP ships are being hit.

DrHarison says:
::In a soft voice:: CO: Sir, there could be a very good reason for them blowing up the crates.

USS-Liberty says:
$<CTO> ::Continues firing on the Q ships::

FCO_VanSickle says:
::Being rocked as the Elara takes a hit from a Q ship::

USS_Insurrection says:
*::Rocks from the blast::

Q^4 says:
#::Locks weapons on the Liberty and fires::

Q^1 says:
#::Regains attitude control and moves at full impulse toward nearest Federation vessel on a collision course at ramming speed::

CO_Torbin says:
::Thinks: If the Q'Oorphod are here, all indications are that the Bellicose will be nearby.  Lovely::

XO_David says:
CO: They're targeting us! ::Holds on::

USS_Insurrection says:
*::Fires at the Q ships::

USS-Liberty says:
$::Feels the blast::

CTO_Valar says:
::Hangs onto the console and continues to fire torpedoes at the incoming Q vessels::

Q^Wing_Leader says:
#::Tired of the Federation ships firing.  Comes in low and gives the Liberty a mix of colorful lights::

Host WubbieAGM says:
ACTION: Insurrection takes a hit in the port nacelle.  Main power goes off-line.

CO_Torbin says:
::Grins at the XO: Whatever gives you that idea?

Q^5 says:
#::Shifts target to the Liberty and fires::

FCO_VanSickle says:
::Positions the Elara to give Valar good shots::

USS_Insurrection says:
*::Main power is offline::

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Insurrection has been hit.  Main power offline!

XO_David says:
CO: Sir the Insurrection has taken heavy damage.  We need to get their crew off!

Q^4 says:
#::Rolls to starboard and comes around for another attack::

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CO> ALL: Bring the power back online!

USS-Liberty says:
$<CTO> ::Continues firing::

USS_Insurrection says:
*<FCO>::Engages evasive maneuvers::

Q^Wing_Leader says:
#COMM: ALL Q's: Target the Liberty!!!

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Bringing modified targeting scanners online!  Locking on and firing!

USS_Insurrection says:
*::Engineering teams work to bring power back online::

Q^5 says:
#::Ducks underneath the Liberty and fires across her underbelly::

Q^4 says:
#::Targets Liberty's aft shields::

CO_Torbin says:
CEO: Why aren't those crates on my ship?

USS-Liberty says:
$<CO> FCO: Don't let them touch us!

CTO_Valar says:
::Fires a full spread of photon torpedoes::

CEO_Ross says:
ALL: Transporters are not going to lock on until we drop our shields and I wouldn’t advise it in out current position.

Q^5 says:
#::Comes back above the Liberty and fires at the Bridge::

Q^1 says:
#::Runs at the Liberty at RAMMING SPEED::

CSO_Hall says:
*CO* This is just an idea, but if the transporter does not work, try extending the shields around the crates.  Also activate the program that allowed us to stay hidden from the cat like people.  The Q'Oorphod would think that the crates and we have disappeared and would quit firing.
 
Q^Wing_Leader says:
#COMM: Q1: Get on a collision course!  That's an order!!

USS_Insurrection says:
*<FCO> ::Flies ship around to escape from the shooting::

USS-Liberty says:
$<CO> ::Sees the Q1 ship:: FCO: Don't let them touch us!

Host WubbieAGM says:
ACTION: Q1 attempts to ram Liberty, but a few photon torpedoes from Elara wreck the ship, leaving it dead in space

XO_David says:
CO: They're trying to ram the Liberty!

FCO_VanSickle says:
::Pivots the Elara and sees a Q ship going after the Liberty::

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CO> ALL: Status!

Q^4 says:
#::Takes a shot at a crate as it rolls away from the Liberty::

CO_Torbin says:
::Thinks: Okay……::

USS-Liberty says:
$COMM Elara: Good job.  Thanks.

CTO_Valar says:
FCO: Eric, bring us around for another volley!

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CEO> Engineering Teams: Work faster!

CO_Torbin says:
CTO: Target that ramming ship and blast it out of the sky!

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Aye, Sir!  ::Targets the ramming Q ship and fires torpedoes::

DrHarison says:
CTO: What is the life support reading on the Insurrection?

FCO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Gotcha!

CTO_Valar says:
CMO: Doctor, I suggest you take Science Station 1.

B^2 says:
%::Comes in hard and fast.  Photons and phasers firing at Q5:: COMM B1: Taking Q5, port!

Q^4 says:
#::Crate explodes as he lines up for another run at the Liberty::

FCO_VanSickle says:
::Maneuvers for another pass::

Q^Wing_Leader says:
#::Turns around for another pass at the Liberty sending a few shots on the Elara::

B^1 says:
%::Bellicose Flagship and ten more Bellicose fighters join the battle zone::

FCO_VanSickle says:
CO: Bellicose ships have appeared!

B^3 says:
%::Flies through a subspace distortion and fires on Q ships::

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Sir, the Bellicose ships are engaging the Q vessels::

CO_Torbin says:
COMM Insurrection: Move to a defense position to defend the Liberty until she can get her shields back up!

Q^1 says:
#COMM:  QLeader: I'm losing thrusters!  Engines are past critical! ::Ship explodes in a hail of debris::

CEO_Ross says:
::Reroutes power to compensate for losses::

B^2 says:
%::A fast pass and B2 comes around again firing at Q5::

FCO_VanSickle says:
ALL: Incoming!

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CSO> CO: B ships have appeared!

Q^4 says:
#::Ships swings about to engage the Bellicose ships::

Q^5 says:
#::Frantically evades B2's fire, targeting with aft launchers::

CEO_Ross says:
ALL: Extending shields.

USS-Liberty says:
$<CO> OPS: Do anything you need to keep our shields at maximum capacity.

CO_Torbin says:
CEO: Extend shields if you have to! I want those creates on my ship yesterday!

USS_Insurrection says:
*<FCO> CO: Power is back on but it is reduced.

B^2 says:
%::Hot on Q5's tail, photons rock her shields::

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CO> CTO: Fire at will!

Q^Wing_Leader says:
#::Sees the BF and calls for retreat action::

Q^5 says:
#::Flies erratically while firing at B2::

CTO_Valar says:
::Targets the Q ship and fires::

B^1 says:
%::fires against the Q ships then goes after the Elara::

CSO_Hall says:
::Leaves the Science lab and heads to the Bridge::  *CO*  I am on my way to the Bridge.

CEO_Ross says:
::Attempts to narrow the annular confinement beam and energizes::

DrHarison says:
::Gets up and heads to Science Station 1::

USS-Liberty says:
$ <CO> Sees a new type of ship approaching::

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CO> ALL: reroute power to shields!

B^3 says:
%::Falls in behind a Q ship and fires::

Q^5 says:
#::Rolls to the side and slows coming back up behind B2::

USS_Insurrection says:
*::Fires at Q ships::

CO_Torbin says:
*CSO* Acknowledged.

XO_David says:
Self: This is getting hectic.  ::Runs over sensor data::

Host WubbieAGM says:
ACTION: The Bellicose ships appear to be concentrating on the Elara as it seems to be the most powerful ship present.  The Elara is wracked by a series of hits.  Shields drop to 40%.

CSO_Hall says:
::Exits turbolift and runs to Science Station 1::

CO_Torbin says:
::Thinks: Lovely::

B^2 says:
%::Waves of phasers hit B2's shields but B2 does not let up.  Firing hard and fast on Q5::

Q^4 says:
#::Acknowledges the leaders COMM shooting at the Bellicose as they re-group::

FCO_VanSickle says:
::Rocks from Bellicose fire::

Q^5 says:
#::Fires a volley of torpedoes at B2::

B^3 says:
%::Flies a strafing run across the Starboard side of the Elara::

CTO_Valar says:
::Hangs onto the console::

USS_Insurrection says:
*<FCO> ::Keeps a safe distance::

XO_David says:
::Holds onto the armrests:: ALL: Shields at 40%!

USS-Liberty says:
$<CTO> ::Sees that the B ships are targeting the Elara and fires on them::

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CTO> ::Fires at the Q ships::

CTO_Valar says:
::Targets the Bellicose ships and fires::

CO_Torbin says:
FCO: Acknowledged.  Try to use maneuvers that prevent them from ganging up on us.

B^1 says:
%::COMMs B2 and B3 to concentrate on Q ships and destroy them all::

FCO_VanSickle says:
::Turns to bear on lead Bellicose vessel::

B^2 says:
$::A fast maneuver moves her in line with the ELARA and she fires on its aft section::

USS-Liberty says:
$<CO> FCO: Try do draw their fire away from the Elara.

CEO_Ross says:
Ship-wide COMM: Damage control teams report to deck four!

Q^Wing_Leader says:
#::Loads up the "BIG" weapons and fires a devastating shot on the Liberty while avoiding the BF's::

Q^4 says:
#::Comes along side of Q leader:::

CTO_Valar says:
::Loads quantum torpedoes and fires::

Q^4 says:
#::Targets the Liberty and fires::

B^1 says:
%::Targets Elara's nacelles and fires.  Maneuvers past it and does a full loop for another run::

Q^5 says:
#::Ducks away from B2 and goes after B1::

CSO_Hall says:
CEO: Do we have any of the crates?

FCO_VanSickle says:
::Maneuvers to avoid shot::

USS-Liberty says:
$<FCO> CO: Acknowledged.  ::Brings the Liberty in a pass by the Elara trying to draw their fire::

USS_Insurrection says:
*::Avoids shots::

B^2 says:
%::COMMS back to B1 that she is on the Q's as well as taking pot shots at the UFP ships::

Q^4 says:
#::Rolls to starboard as Wing leader rolls port::

B^3 says:
%::Turns and fires across the Elara's bow::

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CTO> ::Keeps on firing at Q ships::

USS-Liberty says:
$<CO> CTO: Keep at them.

DrHarison says:
::Runs a quick reading on Liberty and Insurrection life support and decides we need to start transporting people over to the Elara::

FCO_VanSickle says:
::Dives to avoid B3::

CO_Torbin says:
::Turns to his console and checks the tactical situation::

USS_Insurrection says:
*<Eng> ::Works to bring more power back online::

Q^5 says:
#::Narrowly avoids ramming B1 and concentrates fire on the Liberty::

Host WubbieAGM says:
Action: The Bellicose ship’s weapons fire punches through the Elara's weakened shields hitting the starboard nacelle, which goes offline.  Power cascades begin in the EPS system shutting down several key systems.

CTO_Valar says:
::Targets Bellicose ship again and fires quantum torpedoes::

B^1 says:
%::COMMs B3 to destroy the Insurrection, while firing some mean shots against Q5::

CEO_Ross says:
::Narrows the confinement beam further and increases power to the pattern buffer:: ALL: That’s all I can give to the transporter systems.

USS-Liberty says:
$<CTO> ::Continues firing on the B and Q ships::

FCO_VanSickle says:
CO: Starboard nacelle offline!

XO_David says:
CO: EPS is shutting down!  Starboard nacelle offline!

CTO_Valar says:
::Coughs from the smoke beginning to fill the Bridge from a blown console nearby::

B^2 says:
%::a quick turn around has B2 in site of the Liberty and she fires a full spread at their port side::

CEO_Ross says:
::Falls to the deck::

USS-Liberty says:
$::Shakes from the blast::

Q^Wing_Leader says:
#::Quickly avoids a BF and rolls in skillful way to fire upon it::

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CO> ALL: Keep firing at the Q ships!

CTO_Valar says:
::Continues to fire volley after volley of quantum torpedoes::

CSO_Hall says:
::Reaches to help Ross up::  CEO: You okay?

CO_Torbin says:
::Thrown back into his chair slamming into the armrest::  XO: REPORT!

CEO_Ross says:
CO: Permission to leave the Bridge?

CO_Torbin says:
CEO: Granted.  Get us back online!

CEO_Ross says:
CSO: Yeah. ::Holds his head::

FCO_VanSickle says:
::Tries to roll to keep starboard side from being vulnerable::

USS_Insurrection says:
*::Fires at Q ships::

Q^4 says:
#::Engages a Bellicose fighter and slips in to fire at the Liberty::

CEO_Ross says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

Q^5 says:
#<Pilot> ::Screams savagely and turns around setting a collision course for B1::

DrHarison says:
::Looks at Ross::

B^3 says:
%::Falls in behind Q4 and fires::

B^1 says:
%::Takes down a Q ship and turns her attention against the Insurrection::

B^2 says:
%::Takes her time lining up a Q ship in her weapons line and fires almost point blank::

XO_David says:
CO: Recommend we get all non-essential crew to escape pods.  Q Vessels are still trying to fight the Bellicose.  The Bellicose ships are targeting us.

USS-Liberty says:
$<CTO> ::Fires at Q4::

CEO_Ross says:
::Goes to main engineering and starts quick repairs on the starboard nacelle::

CO_Torbin says:
FCO: Keep our starboard side out of the line of fire.

B^1 says:
%::Maneuvers out of Q5's path firing at it without mercy::

FCO_VanSickle says:
CO: Already doing that, Sir.

Host WubbieAGM says:
ACTION: Three of the Q ships have been destroyed or disabled.  The remaining Q ships flee the scene.

XO_David says:
CO: Systems are shutting down.  We’re loosing power.  Q ships retreating!

CO_Torbin says:
XO: What's the status of our fleet?

CTO_Valar says:
::Targets Bellicose fighters and fires quantum torpedoes:: B Ships: Eat THIS!

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CSO> CO: The Q ships have been destroyed and the remaining ships have retreated.

Q^5 says:
#::Sets throttle to full and escapes, severely damaged::

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CO> CTO: Fire at the Bellicose ships!

Q^Wing_Leader says:
#::Decides to retreat and fight another day::

B^1 says:
%::Watches the Q ships run away on sensors and avoids the Elara's fire::

USS-Liberty says:
$<CO> ::Sees the Q ships retreat::

USS_Insurrection says:
*::Fires at the Bellicose ships::

B^2 says:
%::Yells out a victory yell as she sees all the Q's either being destroyed or leaving the area::

CEO_Ross says:
*BRIDGE* Main engineering to Bridge.  I can have power to main systems in ten minutes.

CSO_Hall says:
CTO: Try firing on the ship’s dorsal and ventral sides.  That is where there attack profile is more apparent.

USS-Liberty says:
$::Targets the Bellicose ships::

B^3 says:
%::Turns and fires across the starboard side:::

CO_Torbin says:
::Thinks: hrmmmm….3 of them vs. 3 of us::

USS_Insurrection says:
*<Eng Team> ::Bring more power back online::

CO_Torbin says:
::Checks tactical situation again::

XO_David says:
CO: Insurrection has lost nacelles.  Liberty is damaged but is still holding.

CTO_Valar says:
CSO: Aye!  ::Targets the dorsal and ventral sides of the Bellicose ships and fires::

B^1 says:
%::Only the UFP ships are left.  Easy for them.  Decides for the Liberty which is severely damaged already::

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CTO>::Fires at the Bellicose ships::

B^2 says:
%::Brings the B2 around to make direct firing at the Elara::

USS-Liberty says:
$<CO> FCO:  Maneuver us around to get a good shot at the lead Bellicose ship.

CO_Torbin says:
FCO/CTO: Okay, coordinate this with the fleet.

CEO_Ross says:
* BRIDGE* Bridge, I need medical assistance down here.  We took heavy casualties.

Host WubbieAGM says:
ACTION:  The Bellicose ship targeted by Elara is rocked by the barrage of torpedoes.  Its shields drop to 10%.

B^1 says:
%::Maneuvers to avoid the enemy fire trying to make each shot count::

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

FCO_VanSickle says:
::Rocks from blast::

CO_Torbin says:
FCO/CTO: Pick out the lead ship and hit it with everything the fleet has!

B^3 says: 
%::Rolls and follows B2 on a run against the Elara::

B^2 says:
%::Pulls the B2 up so fast the IDs can not keep up and the crew holds on as she makes another direct hit on the Elara::

CTO_Valar says:
FCO: Eric, get us into position to fire on the lead ship!

DrHarison says:
::Thinks:  We are sitting ducks out here.  We need to think of something.  Come on Jo, think girl!::

XO_David says:
CO: The Liberty is being targeted!

FCO_VanSickle says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  COMM Insurrection and Liberty FCOs: Head for the lead Bellicose vessel.

USS-Liberty says:
$<CTO> ::Continues firing on the Bellicose ship::

CTO_Valar says:
::Targets the lead Bellicose ship and fires full spread quantum torpedoes::

FCO_VanSickle says:
::Maneuvers to the lead Bellicose ship::

CO_Torbin says:
FCO/CTO: Use any maneuvers necessary and have the fleet fire at the same time!

CEO_Ross says:
*BRIDGE*: I have emergency power to primary systems back online.

B^1 says:
%::Dives hard and then pulls up to get a good shot against the Elara::

USS-Liberty says:
$COMM Elara FCO: Aye! We're with you!

Host WubbieAGM says:
The Bellicose Flagship manages to loop behind the Liberty and its attack punches through the Liberty’s shields taking out its Bridge.

CO_Torbin says:
*CEO* Good work, Commander.  Keep us going!

USS_Insurrection says:
*COMM Elara: Understood. ::Maneuvers to the Bellicose ship::

B^2 says:
%::COMMs her B1 leader for orders::

DrHarison says:
::Gets up from the science station and moves to the Engineering station::

XO_David says:
CO: The Liberty's Bridge is gone!

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Suggest we transport survivors from the Liberty.

USS-Liberty says:
$::Is thrown by the explosion::

FCO_VanSickle says:
::Aloud:: Blast!

XO_David says:
::tries to beam out any survivors::

USS_Insurrection says:
*::Fires at the Bellicose lead ship::

B^3 says:
%::Fires across the bow of the Elara::

FCO_VanSickle says:
::Follows B1::

CO_Torbin says:
::Thinks: Okay, now it's avenge time!  NO ONE takes out a ship in my fleet and lives!  Glares at the Bellicose ships on the view screen::

Host WubbieAGM says:
ACTION : The Liberty lurches out of control and is rapidly destroyed by concentrated fire from the Bellicose ships.

B^1 says:
%<Somebody in the B1>::Oops!  Oh, poor people on the Liberty's Bridge.  Then shrugs::

CO_Torbin says:
XO: Beam out any survivors

XO_David says:
CO: Liberty destroyed!!!!!

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CSO> CO: Liberty is destroyed.

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CO> CTO: I want those Bellicose ships destroyed!

CO_Torbin says:
::Thinks: Just the 2 of us now.  Lovely::

FCO_VanSickle says:
COMM Insurrection FCO: Let's go after those Bellicose ships!

Host WubbieAGM says:
ACTION: Liberty's warp core breaches knocking the nearby ships around.  Elara shields now at 10%.

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CTO>::Fires at the Bellicose ships::

XO_David says:
CO: Shields at 10%!

B^2 says:
%::Brings her ship around in a full circle as the Liberty is destroyed.  She is now after the INNSURRECTION::

B^1 says:
%::Decides it is time to show the same to the Insurrection::

FCO_VanSickle says:
::Maneuvers the Elara at the broadside of B1::

CSO_Hall says:
::Scans Bellicose ships weapons fire.  Wondering if he can find the frequency of the weapons::

TO_Timrok says:
::Grabs hold of anything to avoid falling over::

USS_Insurrection says:
*::Begins to float around space rocking the other ships::

DrHarison says:
*CEO* Dr. Harison to Rachmaninoff.  Ross, can you hear me?  What do we have to work with?

CTO_Valar says:
::Fires on the Bellicose ships::

CEO_Ross says:
*CMO* Send medical teams ASAP!

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CEO> *CO* Warp core is down and well, we won't be able to repair it here.

B^2 says:
%::Enough cat and mouse!  She brings on more powerful weapons.  If she were a Klingon, it would be said “Today is a good day to die”::

Host WubbieAGM says:
ACTION: UFP weapons fire continues to strike the Bellicose ships but their tough shielding seems to be holding up.

CEO_Ross says:
::Continues with his repairs and attempts to keep the Elara together::

B^1 says:
%::Ship barely acknowledges the Elara's fire and thinks that in the condition their shields are in it would be good to just take them out of the way::

B^3 says:
%::Fires full weapons spread at the Elara’s stern::

DrHarison says:
*CEO* Med teams are on their way.

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CO> *CEO* Thanks anyway! CTO: Fire everything you got at those Bellicose ships!

XO_David says:
CO: We aren't doing enough damage!  Their shields are holding!

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CTO> ::Fires and fires again on Bellicose ships::

FCO_VanSickle says:
::Lurches forward from B3's fire::

CO_Torbin says:
::Slams fist on his armrest and yells out some untranslatable Bajoran phrase::  CTO: Coordinate attacks with the Insurrection.  We HAVE to punch through those shields!

CTO_Valar says:
::Fingers flying over the tactical console as she continues to load and fire::  CO: Aye, Sir!

B^2 says:
%::Reports her ships damage to B1.  None that matters::

FCO_VanSickle says:
CO: I suggest we get the heck out of here.

XO_David says:
CO: Nacelle back online!

B^2 says:
%::Comes about to face the ELARA.  Full weapons lock and about to fire::

B^3 says:
%::Rolls and dives firing at the underside of the Elara::

B^1 says:
%::Acknowledges B2's COMM satisfied and speeds forward after the Elara while firing a full volley against their weakened shields::

DrHarison says:
*Sickbay* Harison to Head Nurse.  You know the drill!  Med team to main area.  I will be down in a moment.

CO_Torbin says:
FCO: Not just yet..  ::Ponders::  Are you familiar with the Picard maneuver?

FCO_VanSickle says:
::Moves the Elara out of the way of all fire::

Host WubbieAGM says:
ACTION: Elara shields at 5%

CTO_Valar says:
FCO: Take us into a nose-dive and bring us back up under those ships!

USS_Insurrection says:
*<FCO> ::Tries to keep the ship steady using thrusters::

FCO_VanSickle says:
CO: We've done that before.

XO_David says:
CO: Shields at 5%!

USS_Insurrection says:
*::Fires at the Bellicose ships::

B^2 says:
%::Lets lose with a volley.  It looks like the Elara is skipping over water as a stone::

CTO_Valar says:
::Fires photon torpedoes::

FCO_VanSickle says:
::Does as Valar suggested::

Host WubbieAGM says:
ACTION: Concentrated fire from the Insurrection and Elara manages to destroy one of the Bellicose ships.

CSO_Hall says:
CO:  Sir, I have scanned the Bellicose weapon fire.  The frequencies vary with each shot of course but they range between 12 and 62 GHz.

DrHarison says:
CO:  Sir, do you need me on the Bridge or should I be in Sickbay?

CTO_Valar says:
FCO: Scratch one!

B^1 says:
%::Comes back and fires against the Insurrection::

FCO_VanSickle says:
::Aloud:: Scratch one!

XO_David says:
CO: We got one!!!

CO_Torbin says:
CMO: Doctor, take care of what you need to.

CO_Torbin says:
::Aloud:: YES!

CTO_Valar says:
FCO: Again!

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CSO> CO: One Bellicose ship is destroyed!

FCO_VanSickle says:
::Does same maneuver for another Bellicose ship::

CO_Torbin says:
CTO: Status of shields?

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Shields at 5%, Sir.  ALL: Locking on and firing photon torpedoes!

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CO> ALL: Good job. CTO: Continue firing at the Bellicose ships.

B^2 says:
%::As she fires upon the ship she sees a Bellicose ship destroyed::

DrHarison says:
CO: Aye, Sir. ::Thinks: Great! How to sound like an idiot::

USS_Insurrection says:
*::Fires at the remaining Bellicose ships::

B^1 says:
%::Follows the Elara closely firing viciously against them::

B^3 says:
%::Turns and fires across the bow of the Elara::

CEO_Ross says:
::Passes out in main engineering from a concussion::

DrHarison says:
::Walks to the turbolift and heads to Sickbay::

XO_David says:
CO: They're converging on us!

CTO_Valar says:
::Targets B3 and fires::

B^2 says:
%::Moves to the port side.  B1 and B3 trapping the Elara::

CO_Torbin says:
::Thinks: Okay, time to exercise discretion::  COMM Fleet: This is Captain Torbin.  Fall back!

CTO_Valar says:
FCO: Dive!

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CO> ALL: Protect the Elara!

FCO_VanSickle says:
::Takes the Elara into a nose-dive::

CO_Torbin says:
COMM Fleet: I repeat, Get out of here now!

USS_Insurrection says:
*COMM Elara CO: Acknowledge.

B^1 says:
%::Targets the Elara's weapons array and follows diving hard and fires::

FCO_VanSickle says:
::Sets escape course and warps out::

B^2 says:
%COMMs B1 for the BZZZZ maneuver::

CO_Torbin says:
::Thinks: I hate retreating.  They will pay for this one!::

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CO> FCO: Get us out of here as fast as you can! ::No warp core, ouch!::

CTO_Valar says:
CO: ::Looks up from her console at the Captain::

CEO_Ross says:
::Eyes flutter open as he is awakened by one of his engineers::

FCO_VanSickle says:
::The Elara is out of Bellicose weapons range::

Host WubbieAGM says:
ACTION: The remnants of the TF warp out leaving the Bellicose ships in possession of the Macross system.

DrHarison says:
::Heads to sickbay and goes to scrub up::

USS_Insurrection says:
*<FCO> ::Flies the ship as far as he can::

CO_Torbin says:
::Glares at the Bellicose vessels until they warp away::

B^2 says:
%::Sees them falling back.  Thinks: Cowards!::

B^1 says:
%::Orders the remaining ships to secure the perimeter of the system::

CO_Torbin says:
ALL: Okay, prepare reports on the battle from your perspectives for the report to Starfleet Command.  Hopefully this battle wasn't for nothing.

XO_David says:
Self: @#!%$^!

CEO_Ross says:
::Gets back to work on keeping the Elara alive::

FCO_VanSickle says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

B^3 says:
%::Watches the Federation ships flee and grins evilly::

XO_David says:
::looks out to their casualty report::

XO_David says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

DrHarison says:
::Med teams are walking the ship looking for casualties::

USS_Insurrection says:
*::Continues flying the ship as fast as he can:: *CEO* Try bringing up power to at least warp 3!

B^2 says:
%::Congratulates the other Bellicose ships and makes a note to tangle with the ELARA again soon.  A fighter worth her weight::

XO_David says:
CO: We've got a few fatalities, many burns reported and heavy damage to all systems.

CEO_Ross says:
::Restores auxiliary power::

USS_Insurrection says:
*<CO> ALL: Good Job, now work on repairs!

CTO_Valar says:
::Checks the weapons inventories::

DrHarison says:
::Starts working on plasma burn victims::

XO_David says:
CO: We've completely lost the Liberty.

FCO_VanSickle says:
XO: Did we lose her crew?

CEO_Ross says:
:: Continues work on the warp nacelle reconstruction::

XO_David says:
FCO: Yes, all of them.

CO_Torbin says:
FCO: Have the fleet set a course for SB 248.

DrHarison says:
::Gets the case reports on screen:: Self: This could have been worse.

USS_Insurrection says:
*::Repair teams do their work::

FCO_VanSickle says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  COMM: Insurrection FCO: Set course for SB 248 best speed.

CTO_Valar says:
FCO: Nice flying, Eric.

XO_David says:
::Sighs:: Self: Godspeed Liberty Crew.

CO_Torbin says:
XO: Once we reach the starbase I will hold a memorial service on the Elara in honor of the Liberty.  Anyone present at the battle or the Starbase is invited.  Would you handle the arrangements for me?

USS_Insurrection says:
*COMM Elara FCO: Understood. ::Sets course for SB 248::

CSO_Hall says:
CO: Sir, I am going to Cargo Bay One to run scans the crates close up.

CO_Torbin says:
XO: I have a feeling that one if not more, Admirals will want to see me.

XO_David says:
CO: Yes, Sir.

CO_Torbin says:
CSO: Acknowledged.

CTO_Valar says:
::Thinks: We lost the Liberty and all her crew for a bunch of crates.  What is Starfleet Command thinking?::

CSO_Hall says:
CO:  Thank you, Sir.  ::Enters the turbolift and the doors close::

CTO_Valar says:
::Taps buttons on her console in disgust::

Host WubbieAGM says:
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