Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Eight, Episode Six (Mission #315)
“A Helping Hand, Part Six”
Stardate 10702.17

Starring: 
Linda Baus as SM 
Topper Loghry as Commanding Officer Captain Q’tor
Isabelle Carreau as Executive Officer Commander Anya Odan
Steve Weller as Chief Tactical Officer Lieutenant Commander Ec'Thel’Ion
Pam Bruyere as Chief Engineering Officer Lieutenant Commander Holly Sparks
Lynda Anderson as Flight Control Officer Ensign T’Lar Bishara 
Gilles Leger as Operations Officer Lieutenant Jara Esso

Special Guests:
Jon Benson as Captain Exxo

NPC’s:
Lynda Anderson as FCO Toir Lorin
Jon Benson as Civil Servant, Kadera Prion
Isabelle Carreau as Lt. Quinnland
Linda Baus as Duras, Breen#1
Steve Weller as Alpha Team, Beta Team, Angeltra

Mission Prologue:  

Last week on the USS Huron …

An away team and Captain Exxo were beamed to the planet's surface to inoculate the crew against a deadly virus that Duros started.  As the colonists were being treated with the vaccine, 18 Breen warships exited the Hugora Nebula and were on their way to intercept the Huron.

And now with only five minutes until the Breen arrive, Captain Exxo has disappeared from the planet, and his vessel has cloaked leaving the Huron crew wonder if they should trust him.

What role does Captain Exxo play in this battle that's about to begin?  And why has he disappeared and not contacted the Huron?  One can only surmise that this is not the last time we will see of Captain Exxo.  But is that good or bad?

Join us now to witness the final stand and battle at Saltok that will either make or break history of the Huron and the Legendary Q'tor.

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Huron in … “A Helping Hand”, Chapter Six, “Last Stand at Saltok - Part 2,” Stardate 10702.17

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INFORMATION:  Estimated time of arrival of Breen fleet, 5 minutes.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Sits down at OPS and wonders why he did not stay at the Academy.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Materializes in Transporter Room 1, tossing gear to the Bynars.::  10100: Get the gear stored and get to your stations.  We have a big "not a drill" going on now.  Move!

ACTION:  One of the lead Breen ships is sending a transmission to the Huron, audio only .. in Breen.  A lot of screeching can be heard and it is deafening to the crew.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
ALL: Weapons ready, shields up, all hands to your battle stations.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Materializes in Transporter Room 1.::  AT:  Everyone received their orders.  Good luck!

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS: Can the universal translator make anything at all of that?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: See you on the other side, Commander.  ::Turns and heads to the Bridge.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Finishes the last of the calculations to the shield modifications.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Blinks and reads the message.:: CO: I have a message and a translation of the Breen message, Sir.... you will not like it.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  I already don't.  What is it?

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
CO:  Quote: "Leave now, or be destroyed."  End Quote.

Kadera Prion says:
@::At the Administration Building monitoring the distribution of the food and medical supplies.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Walks with the medical staff that were on the Away Team to the nearest TurboLift.::

ACTION:  The Breen ships begin to move into attack formation.  They are surrounding the Huron, and the only escape route is through the Hugora Nebula.

FCO_Toir Lorin says: 
XO: All of T'Lar's attack and escape vectors have been laid in, Sir.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Enters TurboLift.::  TL: Bridge!

Kadera Prion says:
@Self:  Very good, very good.  This will help traumatize.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
FCO Toir Lorin:  Good to hear  ::as she waits for the rest of the medical staff.:: I'll be in sickbay.  Good luck.  ::As the TurboLift doors close.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  I don't think so.

@ACTION:  Two Breen ships that are closer to the planet break formation and begin to open fire on the planet.  They are attacking the colony.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Exits onto the Bridge, almost running over the backup Tactician.::  Angeltra: Good work, let's hope it's enough.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Captain, they are firing on the planet!

Kadera Prion says:
@::Gets rocked by the blast and reports start coming in.::

FCO_Toir Lorin says: 
::Inputs T'Lar's coordinates.::  CO: Sir, I am going to have to rely on sight and not the sensors or scanners.  Nebulas and sensors don't mix.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
CO: Agreed Sir.... and ... MERTZ !   

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Duty FCO:  Engage.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
TL: Sickbay!  ::Turns to the med staff in the TurboLift.::  Med Staff:  Be ready for casualties.  I want everyone to be efficient.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks up as Icky enters the bridge and smiles.::  CTO:  Welcome back, Commander.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Oh, and reporting as back on the Bridge, Sir.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Open fire on those Breen ships firing on the planet!

Kadera Prion says:
@COM: Huron:  Help, we are under attack; we have people dying down here, hurry   .. PLEASE!

FCO_Toir Lorin says: 
CO:  Engaging, Sir.  ::Hands fly across the boards.::

ACTION:  The Breen ships fire their energy dampening weapons at the Huron, rocking the ship.  The weapon has only minor effects on the Huron, however power levels are dropping.  The Breen continue to focus their weapons on shields and engines.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Targets the ships firing on the surface and fires all available weapons.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
FCO: ~~~Toir: What is going on?~~~

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Firing full force on them.  Suggest we limit "counter fire" to one or two ships at a time to take out as many as possible as soon as possible.

ACTION:  One of the Breen ships is destroyed, but the other continues to fire on the planet.

Kadera Prion says:
@::Part of the ceiling caves in but not close to him.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Distributes power to emergency systems.::  Self:  I hope I remember my briefings on Breen weapons.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Grabs the console's edge as the Huron is rocked by fire.:: CO: Sir, damage is minimal, but we are losing power to the systems.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Thanks, let's hope this is the best place to be.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Lowers power allotments to none essential systems.::

FCO_Toir Lorin says: 
::Flies the ship like T'Lar would if she were on the bridge.::

Kadera Prion says:
@COM: Huron:  Please respond; I repeat we are under attack, I beg you to help us!

ACTION:  Shields go down to 85%.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO:  Do what you have to do to compensate, Commander.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO: Target that other ship and fire.

ACTION:  Injury reports are coming in, mostly just bumps and bruises from people being knocked around.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Bringing secondary systems up.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
CO: Working on it as well Sir... if the Chief Engineering Officer gives us power... you will have it in the right systems.

FCO_Toir Lorin says: 
~~~FCO: T'Lar not to worry I have a ship to fly.~~~

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ FCO: Doing so, Sir.  I suggest we move closer to that ship so that any "over fire" will hit hostiles instead of empty space...with luck.

Kadera Prion says:
@::Very injured persons are starting to flood in.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Feels the ship rock as the TurboLift doors open.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
Med Staff: Let's get to work!

FCO_Toir Lorin says: 
CO:  Sir, maneuvering thrusters are beginning to be sluggish.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO:  Power at eighty-five per cent!

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
*CO*:  I'm now in sickbay, Sir.  Do you need me to go on the bridge?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Targets all weapons on the ship firing on the planet and fires continually.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Send a message to the Breen ship - doesn't matter which one - informing them that they are in Federation space and their actions constitute an act of war.

ACTION:  The other Breen ships are within firing range and begin firing on the Huron.  They are concentrating their weapons on the Huron's shields and engines.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Frowns.::  CO:  Sir.... with a little hacking I am getting some communications between Breen ships.... they are about to focus their attack on getting our shields and engines offline.... seems their energy weapon is not working like they want it to.

ACTION:  Several of the Breen ships fire torpedoes at the Huron attempting to bring down their shields.  The Huron is rocked from the exploding torpedoes.  Several of the bridge crew members go flying.

Kadera Prion says:
@::Gets thrown back as a console on his desk explodes; he gets up and tries the comm system again.::

FCO_Toir Lorin says: 
::Drops the Huron 15 degrees negative and comes under the Breen ship and over the top to starboard trying to dodge some of the torpedoes.::

@ACTION:  Comms from the planet to the Huron are spotty.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Begins adjusting the shields to specific Breen weaponry energy signatures.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Continues to fire, concentrating return fire on no more than two ships at a time.::

Kadera Prion says:
@COM: Huron:  He.......di.........  ne....help

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
*XO*:  If you feel that the sickbay staff can handle the situation, Commander, then yes, we can use you on the bridge.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO:  Powering down all non essential ship systems and re-routing power to all shields.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Falls down as the ship is rocked.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Steadies herself in sick bay.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
*CO*:  Aye, will just ensure they can handle everything and will join you up there.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Self:  I have to get to the bridge and my station.  Toir can only do just so much.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
FCO:  Anyone checked on you, Lt Bishara?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO Toir Lorin:  Start maneuvering us towards the sun.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO:  I am waiting, Sir.  I have to get to the bridge.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Maintain weapons fire.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Looks up at the Captain with a ‘you are kidding look’ but transmits message.::  COM: Breen Vessel: Your attack is an act of war. You are in Federation space.

ACTION:  As the Flight Control Officer tries to get out of sickbay, another surge of weapons hits the Huron, sending the Flight Control Officer to the floor.

Kadera Prion says:
@::Slams his fist on the console and tries again.::  COM: Huron:  help, people ar....much more.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
FCO:  Let me check you out.  ::Gets up and grabs a tricorder.::

ACTION:  The Breen ignore the message from OPS and continue to fire on the Huron and the planet.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra: Take over Phaser fire controls, we might have better luck if we each limit what we're trying to do.  Go for the weapons of the ships, I'll send the torps up their plasma vents.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Aye sir, weapons fire at full and maintaining!

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::As she scans the Flight Control Officer.::  Lt Quinnland:  Doctor Quinnland, I'll be going to the bridge once I'm done with the Flight Control Officer.  If you need anything, comm me.  I'm sure you'll be able to handle things here as you have been for almost 7 years now.

@ACTION:  A few Breen ships continue to fire on the colony.  Fires are breaking out on the planet's surface.  People are dying.

Civil Servant says:
@Kadera:  Many people are dying.  What do we do?

FCO_Toir Lorin says: 
CO:  Understood, Sir.  ::Brings the Huron around 85 degrees and heads for the Saltok sun.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO:  You said the new shield configuration would prevent the Breen weapons from doing any real damage.

ACTION:  Lights on the Huron's bridge flicker a few times, and the Flight Control Officer's console throws a few sparks.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
FCO:  You are good to go, Lieutenant.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO: Thanks.  ::Flies out of sickbay.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Fires all torpedo tubes at the ships directly ahead, "plowing" the road.::

Lt. Quinnland says: 
XO:  We are getting reports of tons of injuries, Commander. But I think we can manage for now. ::Said the Ardanan as he welcomed a few injured crew members.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Runs her fingers over the console controls.::  CO: Captain, we have plasma induction transducers blown.  I'm going to have to amplify the plasma dispersion coils.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Nods and exits sickbay.::

Kadera Prion says:
@COM: Huron:  Fires every.............please respo....... what to do?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
~~~Toir: I am on my way.~~~

ACTION:  As the Chief Tactical Officer sends the torpedo tubes toward the Breen ships, they take out 2 more Breen ships.  The lead Breen ship is still egging them on.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
*CO*:  Sir, have been cleared by sickbay on my way to bridge now.

ACTION:  The last hit to the Huron cause shields to go down to 40%.  The starboard nacelle sustains a direct impact and the ship is venting drive plasma.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO: How many of the Breen ships are following us?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO:  We'd be already dead if they weren't, Sir.

ACTION:  A console in engineering explodes sending an Ensign flying across the room.  He is knocked unconscious.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Alters targeting to the next closest Breen ships and fires again.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Skids into a TurboLift and up to the bridge.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Self: Toir hold on to her.

ACTION:  Several antimatter induction coils are fried in engineering.  They will need to be replaced.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Six Breen Ships following us, one remaining attacking the colony.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Continues to try and make a zig zag approach to the sun.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Runs from the TurboLift and to her station and to Toir.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
TL:  Bridge!

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Toir:  You are relieved.  ::Takes her seat quickly in spite of several sparks showering her hands she does what needs to be done.::

Kadera Prion says:
@Servant:  There are caves in the hills; get everyone you can there.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO:  Can you give me metaphasic shielding, Commander?

ACTION:  Another hail is received by the Huron from the lead Breen ship.  This time it's video and audio.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Toir backs up but does not leave T'Lar's side.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Standing by, Captain.

ACTION:  The firing from the Breen ceases during the hail.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
CO:  We have the Breen hailing again, Sir... I have audio and video.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO: Take us into the corona sphere of the sun.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Remaining ships are holding back it seems, perhaps their noses are bleeding a bit.  If they have noses that...huh?  Weapons fire has ceased, Captain.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Belay that order!

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Steps on the bridge and moves towards her chair.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  Understood, Sir. ::Makes the necessary course corrections and brings the Huron into............::

Kadera Prion says:
@::Notices the bombardment has stopped and looks around and listens to the stillness of it all.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Gets reports on the damage in engineering and makes sure repairs are being made.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Hears the captain and stops her corrections.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO:  Sir.  ::As she sits in her chair and looks around to be appraised of the situation.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  Sir?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Bring us around.  Head back towards the Breen.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CEO:  A lot of damage, Commander?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Load the quantum torpedoes and standby.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Put them on screen.

Kadera Prion says:
@COM: Huron:  Are you still.............ple....... have......down here.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Aye, Sir, having them loaded and ready.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Nods.::  CO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Puts the transmission on screen.::

Duras says: 
#COM: HURON:  Where's your friend Exxo now?  ::Grinning.::  I bet that slithering coward left you here to die on your own.  It was good of him to bring you here though.  It made my job easier so that I did not have to go far to kill you!

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Brings the Huron around 180 degrees sharp turn to starboard and puts her back on course towards the Breen ship.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Motions to mute the signal.::  OPS:  Do you have the ship that's the source of that transmission?

ACTION:  Three Breen ships together aim their energy weapon at the Huron.  Shields and engines go down.  Intruder alerts go off on Decks 10, 12, and 15.  The ship is being boarded by 4 Breen on each deck (12 total).

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO:  Antimatter coils needing replacement, Sir, and injured crewman.  I already have repair teams on it.

Kadera Prion says:
@::Falls back in what’s left of his chair wondering if the Huron is still up there in orbit.::  Self:  God help us.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Scans.::  CO:  I will try, Sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Hears the Chief Engineering Officer.::  CEO:  Good job commander.  Keep us apprised of the situation.

Duras says: 
#COM: HURON:  Right about now you are being boarded by our Breen soldiers.  Surrender now, and I might let you live as slaves, all but that menacing Commander Sparks that is!  She's the “real” reason for your demise you know.  Oh, and just so you know, the Breen have been instructed to shoot to kill her.  ::Doesn't realize he's been muted.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Instinctively unsheathes her Klingon d'tagh and keeps it in her lap and reaches for her phaser as well.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Alpha Team*:  We have intruder alerts, decks 10, 12 and 15!  Move!

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO: Target that ship and fire!

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Pulls his meqleth out.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Beta Team*:  Get your weapons loaded and going to back up Alpha!

ACTION:  More reports come into the bridge; 3 Casualties, Deck 10.  And the Breen are moving towards engineering.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO: Trying to bring around the Huron for best shot.  ::Fighting the ship she manages to bring her around.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO:  We have more and more casualties.  Sickbay still seems able to take care of everyone.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  I lost forward thrusters, Sir.

OPS_Lt_Jara says: 
::Nods to the Captain and transmits the coordinates to the Chief Tactical Officer.::  CO:  I have the information, Sir... and so does Cmdr Ec'Thel'lon.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Prepares all launchers for a Quantum Torpedo spread.::  Angeltra: Follow these babies in!  ::Fires at the ship indicated.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Self: Darn it.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Signals to OPS un-mute the signal.::

ACTION:  One of the Breen ships notice the Huron firing on the lead ship, and moves in front of the weapons fire.  It takes the hit for the lead ship and blows up rocking both the lead Breen ship and the Huron.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Un-mutes the signal.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Braces on her chair as the ship is rocked.::  CO:  One down.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
COM: Duros: How’s that for an answer?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Self: That stinks.  ::Prepares another salvo and fires at the indicated lead ship.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Give me ship-wide.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Looks at the Captain and wonders if this is one of those "It's a good day to die moments"::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Cringes at the thought intruders are now aboard the Huron.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
CO:  Aye, Sir... you are on.

Duras says: 
#COM: Huron:  Wrong answer.  Closes the channel.  And gives the order for the remaining ships to destroy the Huron.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra:  I'll take back ship weapons, give a pair of sensor eyes to the Tactical teams.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO:  We should get ready for them all to come get revenge now...

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
*CEO*:  I just had an idea.  Why not use photon torpedoes to latch on to the Breen engine emissions?  Something like a torpedo in the tail pipe?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
ALL:  Attention, all crew.  Intruder alert!  Repel all boarders!

ACTION:  The lead Breen ship has already moved out of position and the torpedoes fly past her.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO/XO:  We can't take much more of this.  Without shields we're all dead.

$ACTION:  Exxo's ship suddenly uncloaks right off Huron's haul.  His shields are raised and weapons are hot.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Bridge Crew:  Did you want to live forever?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Alpha and Beta Security Squads on the intruders, going into full fire mode at nearest...Uh, looks like Exxo is back!

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Locks down her helm station and goes into complete Starfleet Intelligence defensive mode and brings her phaser and d'tagh to bear.::

Duras says: 
#COM: PEGASUS/EXXO:  You will not save your friends, Exxo.  And I grow tired of your following me around.  I thought I had you all set up back on earth, but apparently you just won't die!  ::Cackles evilly and shape shifts into his true form as Duras.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  Sir, today is a good day to die.  Quapla'

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO: At least until my credit chips are used up, Sir. ::Grins slightly.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Rolls eyes.::  Self: Time Traveler to the rescue.... great so were we supposed to die and they saved us?  My brain hurts.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO: The day isn't over yet, Lieutenant.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  No Sir, it surely is not.

Capt_Exxo says:
$COM: Duras:  Okay, it's time we intervened.  ::Turns his head.::  Fire all weapons.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
COM: Duros:  poH lop

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO:  Let's hope Exxo is on our side. Two against... that many ships is better than 1 ship against them all.

ACTION:  Several Breen are making their way to engineering.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Makes her way closer to the captain.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Resumes full fire mode on the nearest Breen ship, not ready to accept anything yet.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  Engineering is in danger, Sir.  I can sense it.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Heads to the bridge weapons locker and distributes phasers.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Where are the nearest intruders?

Alpha Team says: 
::Moving through the ship for Engineering, guided by Angeltra from the Bridge.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CTO:  Make them count, Sir.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Takes a weapon from Jara.::  OPS:  Ever killed with one of these?

#ACTION:  Duros' ship initiates evasive maneuvers and begins to head back to the planet away from Exxo.

Capt_Exxo says:
$::Fires on the closet Breen ships attacking the Huron making his way to the lead.::

Angeltra says: 
CO: They appear to have an intense interest in Engineering.  Not a one seems to be coming this way.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Then it dawns on her.::  CO: Sir, they want the Chief Engineering Officer.

Capt_Exxo says:
$Helm:  Stay with him; don't let him get away.

Capt_Exxo says:
$COM:  Duros:  You are mine!

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO:  Why engineering?  Do they want to eject the core... ::Hears the Flight Control Officer.::  The Chief Engineering Officer?

ACTION:  The Breen storm engineering and start opening fire on the engineering staff, looking for the Chief Engineering Officer.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CEO:  Why would they want you?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::As she checks on incoming casualty reports.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  Yes, remember what Exxo said earlier?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO: That is why Capt Exxo said to keep her on this ship and not leave her on the Catalina.

Duras says:
#::Ignores Exxo's hail, and opens fire on him, using his energy disruptor weapon.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO: I have no idea, Commander, unless they need something fixed.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO: You have the conn.

Alpha Squad says:
::Exits the Turbo Lift and sprints for Engineering, weapons pulled and ready, firing as soon as in range.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Now moves for the area around the Chief Engineering Officer and waits patiently.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO:  What...?  Where are you ... ? Sir?

Beta Squad says: 
::Leaving Security office to back up Alpha Squad, fully equipped for boarding operations.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO: Keep firing on those Breen ships.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
CEO:  Breen... No Ma'am.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Won't stop until they leave, surrender, or find the true meaning of cold in space, Sir.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  I'm going to get me some Breen.  ::Heads to the TurboLift.::

Capt_Exxo says:
$::Keeps up firing on his ship knowing what he must do and a big grin comes across his face.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
All:  COLD!  That's IT !

ACTION:  Two more Breen ships are destroyed by the Chief Tactical Officer's firing.  The Breen in engineering begin to access a console to try to gain control of the Huron.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Sees the Captain's face for a moment.::  CO:  Captain!  You can't ....

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  Helm is on automatic as it is following my previously laid in instructions.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Stops in his tracks.::  OPS: Lieutenant?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CTO:  Congrats on those two destructions, Commander. Keep that coming.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO: Sir, Breen in engineering are trying to gain access to the Huron from there.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
CO: Sir... I am raising our ship's temperature by 10C.  Intel says the Breen home world is cold.... Let's work on their suits heaters and make them work overtime.

Breen #1 says: 
::Opens up fire on the security team that just entered engineering, giving cover to the Breen at the console.::

Capt_Exxo says:
$ALL:  You know what we came here for and I expect the best out of all of you.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  OPS is right.  The Breen are cold blooded and need cold to survive. Raising the temperature of the Huron will cause their refrigeration suits to short out.  ::Looks at OPS and smiles.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Good thinking, Lieutenant.  Do it.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
CO:  I'll keep us warm... and hope, Sir.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
OPS: Nice thinking, Lieutenant.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Raises the ship's temperature to 40°Celcius  (132 °F).

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
OPS:  Good job.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra:  See if you can lock onto some of them with Transporters, weaken their position some.

Duras says:
#COM: Exxo:  Another time Exxo!  Another place!  But not today!  ::Breaks off from the Breen vessels and goes to warp.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Changes his mind and decides to stay on the bridge after all... although he's a bit disappointed.::

Capt_Exxo says:
$COM: Huron:  Captain, it's been fun; enjoy this day!

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO:  You look disappointed, Sir.  I'm sure you'll have Breen another time.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
All:  All we need now are Margaritas and a beach. 

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
OPS:  Yeah that and some good looking men to make the day worth it.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Begins to consult Intel on the Breen suits and ways to short them.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Alters firing pattern to keep the Breen off guard, trying to ignore the increasing heat.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
OPS:  I might be able to help you with that.

Capt_Exxo says:
$::Disables his deflector and goes to warp after Duros intending to ram the ship with firing everything they have.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO:  Lock out main engineering’s computers.

Beta Squad says:
::Joins Alpha Squad and pushes the attack.::

ACTION:  The Breen in engineering fire on the console they are at, a few of the Breen are shot at and drop to the ground, and the remainder are beamed off the ship.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
OPS:  Breen suits can only keep functioning if the heat does not go to more than 20C than normal.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Shuts down computers access in Main Engineering.::

$ACTION:  As Duras' ship goes to warp, Exxo's ship follows him and flies straight into him.  A huge display of fireworks are seen as the two ships are destroyed.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO:  I've already done that, Captain.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
OPS:  Anything higher and they short out.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
FCO: Temperature is now 40°C.  This should make them work.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
OPS:  Give it another 10C and it is guaranteed to shut them down.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO: Excellent.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Self:  Wow, nice fireworks.  ::Continues to fire, now panting.  Pulls off Tunic as quickly as possible before resuming fire.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
FCO: That would not be wise.... 50°C we would not be able to breathe.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
ALL:  What just happened out there?  Did Exxo give himself up?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Smiles wickedly as she knows how to bring those fools down.::

Angeltra says:
CO:  Breen have evacuated the ship, Captain.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
OPS: True, but it would kill them for sure.

ACTION:  The remainder of the Breen ships break off pursuit and flee back into the Hugora Nebula.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
OPS:  But not today.  The Breen have left the ship. I can no longer sense them.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
CO:  Sensors show no Breen alive on our vessel, Sir.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Breen vessels are breaking off, Captain.  Shall we continue to fire?

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Drops temperature down to 23°C.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
OPS:  Suggest temperature be dropped.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO:  Damage report and ETA.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::The whole time all of this has been going on, Toir Lorin has not left T'Lar's side and he reaches for her shoulder.  She flips him to the ground bringing her phaser to bear on him.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO:  Still waiting to hear from my people, Sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO:  Sickbay is still treating a lot of injuries.  I'll have them go to Engineering to help out there as needed.

Kadera Prion says:
@COM: Huron:  Please respond; are you still up there?  ::Sounding a little worried.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
FCO:  Way ahead of you.

ACTION:  In engineering, one of the dead Breen's arms begins to twitch.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Toir: You would have been dead.  Why haven't you gone back to quarters?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
COM: Kadera:  We're still here, Governor.  A little battered and bloody, but still here.

Toir Lorin says:
T'Lar:  I can't leave you without protection.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
*Sickbay*:  Send a few people to Main Engineering.

Alpha Squad LT says:
Breen:  Move more than a centimeter, and it's the last thing you'll do!  ::Points Phaser at Breen helmet.::

Kadera Prion says:
@COM: Huron:  Thank goodness, I was worried we were all alone.  Please help.  I have many dead or dying.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Unless I missed count, we at least took a few out.  Would have liked to take a few more, but considering the odds, 7 down and still standing is beyond fair.

Quinnland says:
*XO*: Aye, Commander.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
CO:  Is this one of those "We shall sing songs of our victory here?" moments, Sir?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Infuriated that Toir stayed on the bridge she pushes him into a turbolift.::  Toir:  Go back to quarters and wait for me there.  We need to talk.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Reaches down and replaces Tunic.::  CEO: I'll have Security ready to assist damage control ASAP, any with technical background will be at your disposal.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Reads the report scrolling across her screen.:: CO: Sir, our shields are still down and we're working off secondary systems. Prime system is down and we've lost several bulkheads on decks five through seventeen. The plasma resonance conduits are fried and various other minor damage.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
COM: Kadera: I have quite a few casualties myself, Governor, and at the moment my ship is broke.  We might be awhile.

Quinnland says:
*XO*:  Ma'am. My first estimate is that we have... 14 fatalities. We have too many injury reports to count.

ACTION:  The twitching of the Breen was just a reflex.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS: You bet it is, Lieutenant.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Sighs.::  CO:  Sir, 14 casualties.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO:  Any estimates on the ETA of the Catalina?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CTO: Trying to make that calculation now, Sir.  It is not going to be easy.

Kadera Prion says:
@COM: Huron: I understand, the military comes first, while we sit here and die; I understand, Captain.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO:  Can we get underway?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Estimated time for repairs....oh I'd say eight hours give or take a few.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Hands continue to work for the calculations and finally has one.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
*Quinnland*: Aye. Keep me updated.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Nods.::  CEO: Just wondering, those Engineers could help.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO:  Another five hours as I calculate it.

Kadera Prion says:
@::Places his head into his hands and try's not to cry.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CTO:  Starfleet has sent assistance.  They are 8 hours out but the Catalina is five hours away.

Quinnland says:
::Sends two doctors to Main Engineering.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
CO:  Permission to send a string of sensor probes to let us know if the Breen come back, Sir?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
COM: Kadera:  Governor, I have 14 of my crew members that are dead trying to save your whining SaHut.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO:  We do have thrusters and impulse still working, but warp drive is down.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Heavy sigh.::  CEO: Very well.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Set a course back to Saltok.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Full impulse.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: This is going to be a legendary day I think, legendarily long.

Kadera Prion says:
@COM: Huron: Can you at least beam down some medical supplies?  Most of ours were destroyed; at least that much.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Do it.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  Understood, Sir.  Full impulse back to Saltok, Sir.  ::Hands fly over her damaged console and input the coordinates and executes them.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Begins to deploy sensor probes all around the nebula and as deep inside as possible without losing sensor resolution.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Glances over at Icky and nods.::  CTO:  One I don't wish to repeat, Icky.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::The Huron turns very slowly and sluggishly around and begins her journey back to Saltok.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: For what it's worth, Prion has a point.  Protecting those who can't protect themselves, that's a warrior’s lot in life.  Not to mention a Starfleet Officer's.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
COM: Kadera:  It's going to be awhile before we're in transporter range Governor.  As I said, my ship is broken.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO: Our medical crew is rather busy taking care of our own injuries, I'm not sure we can send them medical supplies ASAP. It may take a while. Plus the fact that the ship is not in shape.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Good job, Commander.

Kadera Prion says:
@Com: Huron:  I can't wait that long; please send supplies; send it in a shuttle please. I am desperate.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO: Sir, the Huron is turned around and heading for Saltok at full impulse.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  With just impulse power the Catalina will probably arrive before we can anyway, Commander.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO: Indeed.

ACTION:  The Captain receives a private communication from SFHQ.

Kadera Prion says:
@Self:  They are going to let us die down here.  How could they?  ::Starts to cry again.::

@ACTION:  Kadera forgets to close the communication channel and crying can be heard coming over the COM on the Huron.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
COM: Kadera:  Governor, we will do everything we can.  In the mean time I suggest you consider moving your colony to another planet where you can take care of yourselves.  Huron out!

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Starts redirecting teams to assist in repair duties when requested.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Closes her eyes as she can imagine the pain and suffering on the planet.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Hears the COM.::  CO: We have shuttles, Sir... we could send a few Doctors and supplies... they would get there faster.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
All:  We did good people.  We are alive and the ship is still in one piece.

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