Host ASM_Chad says:
Prelude: Sixteen Brump warships currently encircle Kootenai Station.  They have demanded that their rebel comrades be returned to their custody.  Damage from their energy pulses has the station's shields at 60% efficiency.

A cloaked Romulan fleet of six Warbirds has crossed the neutral zone into Federation space, ETA is five minutes.  Long-range sensors have picked up an additional fourteen Romulan Warbirds warping through the neutral zone to Kootenai Station, ETA is sixty minutes.

Starfleet has acknowledged Kootenai's distress call, and a Federation fleet of ten starships is en route to the station, ETA is ninety minutes.

Thirty Romulan merchant vessels are stranded three kilometers from the station.  Nearly all of them have a mine attached to their hull, ready to detonate.  The Rebel Brump are still in negotiations with the Lime Jell-O.  The time is 1500 hours.

Cast of Characters

Brian Wachendorf as XO Commander P’Dar Kerst and officers in Operations
Eric VanSickle as CSO Lieutenant Commander Taliza Cal, SO’s Good & Plenty
Juanita Wilson as CNS Lieutenant Alana Torez
Gary Cole as CMO Lieutenant Sovok

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as TO Bailey and Erie OPS and FCO
ASM Chad Snyder as Rebel Brump, Oblaugh, and Sub Commander Torek

Host ASM_Chad says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<RESUME KOOTENAI MISSION>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CSO_Taliza says:
::Works on synching station shields with those of the Erie and the station's other armed ships and fighters::

TO_Bailey says:
::Standing in Sickbay with his gas mask still affixed to his muzzle, watching the Brump talk to a bowl of Lime Jell-O::

CNS_Alana says:
::Walking quickly up to the force field as the Brump begins to speak to the Lime Jell-O::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Pacing Operations::

Host ASM_Chad says:
<Rebel Brump> Jell-O: You must conference with us.  A pact is necessary to overthrow our government.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Making sure all things in Sickbay are ready once again::

TO_Bailey says:
::Looks at the CNS and tries not to laugh::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Moves to Tactical::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CSO: Is that feedback pulse ready to go?

Host ASM_Chad says:
<Rebel Brump> ::Watches the Jell-O closely as it jiggles, looks to each other::  All: Is it agreeing?

CNS_Alana says:
Brump: What you are holding is what we call Jell-O.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Sir, the shields are synched with the Erie, thought I don't know how necessary it will be.  The feedback is ready to go on your order.

Host ASM_Chad says:
<Rebel Brump> CNS: Yes, we know, we are trying to forge a pact with them.  Please, when can YOUR leader speak?

Host XO_Kerst says:
CSO: Inform everyone, we are go in 60 seconds.

CNS_Alana says:
Brump: We are not aware that it was your leader.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  *All hands*: All senior staff authorized for Erie duty report to the ship in one minute.

Host ASM_Chad says:
<Rebel Brump>  ::Stare at the CNS::  Jell-O: What is the power of your fleet?

CNS_Alana says:
::Thinking of how she can keep them talking to the Jell-O::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Watches the Brump talk with the Jell-O and raises an eyebrow slightly, returning back to work::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Targets main phasers and torpedoes.  Assigns a large portion to the capital ship.  He hopes to disable the Brump fleet in a short period of time::

TO_Bailey says:
*Ops*: Bailey here.  On my way.

TO_Bailey says:
CNS/CMO: Counselor, Doctor, we have to go.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Transfers plans to the Erie and heads to turbolift:: Computer: Erie docking bay.

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: The Brump fleet begins to break their circle.  A noticeable attack formation begins to form.

CMO_Sovok says:
TO: Pardon?

CNS_Alana says:
Brump:  Will you allow me to bring you a message from our leader, if our leader cannot come to you right away?

TO_Bailey says:
CMO: We have been ordered to report to the Erie.  Now, let's move!  ::Grips his phaser rifle and rushes out of Sickbay to the turbolift and enters:: Turbolift: Docking bay one!

Host ASM_Chad says:
<Rebel Brump>  CNS: Why won't your leader speak with us?  Jell-O has said it will take time to organize its fleet, oh, why is all so bad.  Are we to die?

CMO_Sovok says:
::Follows Bailey, slightly confused... maybe he wasn't paying attention::

CNS_Alana says:
TO: Make sure that Security will be here while we are gone.

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: It is a dark day when men are forced to fight.  I hope we all live to see the dawn.

CNS_Alana says:
Brump::  I will get our leader and bring him back to you if I can.  make your self comfortable, I have to go, now!

CSO_Taliza says:
::Exits turbolift near the docking bay to the Erie, then walks across to the port and crosses the gangplank::

Host ASM_Chad says:
<Rebel Brump>  CNS: We are causing you much pain?!  We no mean for bad to happen?  We are very sorry, no mean to hurt people.  We only want to help.

TO_Bailey says:
::Exits the turbolift and rushes into the Erie, headed for the Bridge.  Pulls his gas mask down around his neck as he enters the turbolift:: Turbolift: Bridge!

Host XO_Kerst says:
ASO: Signal the Erie, it will launch as we initiate the feed back pulse.

Host ASM_Chad says:
<Rebel Brump>  CNS: You No Leave!  NOOO!!!!

Host ASM_Chad says:
<Rebel Brump> ::Begin frantically running around the cell, they start to crash into the force field, trying to follow the counselor::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Enters turbolift:: Computer: Bridge.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Walks into the smaller Sickbay and smiles, as it's already organized::

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: Oblaugh hails the station.

TO_Bailey says:
::Exits the turbolift onto the Bridge of the Erie and rushes to the tactical console.  Begins pre-launch diagnostics on the tactical systems::

Host ASM_Chad says:
<Rebel Brump> CNS: Noo!  Stay!  ::continue to run into the force field, they begin to hit it harder and harder::

CNS_Alana says:
::Turns to leave Sickbay, but then, turns back again::

TO_Bailey says:
::Puts his rifle against the bulkhead, where he can easily reach it::

Host XO_Kerst says:
<AOPS>::: Places Oblaugh on view screen::

CNS_Alana says:
Brump:  OK, I will stay with you.  Please, calm down, I don't want you to hurt yourself.

Host ASM_Chad says:
@ <Oblaugh> COM: Kootenai Station: XO: Commander, what is your decision?!  We demand the return of our criminals, or we will destroy you along with all the Romulan vessels!

CSO_Taliza says:
::Enters bridge::

Host XO_Kerst says:
COM: Oblaugh: The rescued Brump are being treated right now in our Sickbay.  They cannot yet be moved.

TO_Bailey says:
*Ops*: Bailey to Operations, the Erie is ready for launch.  ::Watches as the crew takes their stations and commands the Erie from the tactical console.  Thinks: This is sooo cool!::

CNS_Alana says:
Brump: Let's talk about why you came here!  Why are you running away from your people?

Host ASM_Chad says:
<Rebel Brump>  ::Have become quite depressed at the hurt that they are causing, continue to ram the force field, some of them bent on ending the pain that they are causing::

CSO_Taliza says:
TO: Lieutenant, Commander.  Kerst wants us to launch right when my relief fires a feedback pulse.

TO_Bailey says:
CSO: Aye, Sir.  ::Grumbles that he has to take orders from the CSO::

CNS_Alana says:
Brump: You are going to be all right.  How do you feel you are causing us pain?  

Host ASM_Chad says:
@ <Oblaugh> ::Furious::  COM: Kootenai Station: XO: Return them NOW!  Commander!  Now!  Or perish in your foolishness!!!

CSO_Taliza says:
TO: He also wanted you to lead.

TO_Bailey says:
CSO: Me....command the Erie????  Cool!  I will man the tactical station too.

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: A couple of the Rebel Brump begin to liquefy from the damage that the force field has caused to their cellular makeup.

Host XO_Kerst says:
COM: Oblaugh: I think it is only fair that I warn you. As I'm sure your sensors noted. There is a Romulan fleet on this side of the Neutral Zone. They are heading this way. To Destroy you!

CSO_Taliza says:
TO: I'll be right here at science.

CNS_Alana says:
Brump: Do you realize that your people are attacking us and want you returned to them or they will cause us harm?...What is happening to some of you?

TO_Bailey says:
*XO*: Bailey to Commander. Kerst, the Erie is ready for launch, Sir.

CNS_Alana says:
::Rushes over to the medical tray and gets a  molecular scanner::

CNS_Alana says:
::Begins scanning the liquefied Brump::

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: Oblaugh can be seen hitting a button on his ship.  Station sensors pick up a radio wave sent from his ship to a Romulan merchant vessel, just before the mine attached to it detonates, exploding the ship into hundreds of flaming pieces.

CNS_Alana says:
Brump:  Don't hurt yourselves by ramming into this force field.

Host XO_Kerst says:
COM: Oblaugh: I tried to be nice. In five minutes the Romulans will be here, and they will not take kindly to your actions. They have a shoot first policy. Oh well you've been warned. I'll just sit here and watch your fleet get turned into vapor by the Romulan Warbirds!

Host ASM_Chad says:
@ <Oblaugh> COM: Kootenai Station: XO: Commander!  Return our comrades, immediately!  Or we will destroy all the other vessels as well!

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> XO: Ready to fire the pulse.

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Motions to Goode to standby::

Host ASM_Chad says:
<Rebel Brump> ::Continue to ram the force field, wanting to end their hurtful lives::

Host ASM_Chad says:
<Rebel Brump> CNS: We cause you too much pain, we must pay!

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> XO: Sir, the Brump has detonated a mine.

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> XO: It destroyed a merchant ship.  All hands and cargo lost.

CNS_Alana says:
Brump:  Listen to me!  Stop hurting yourselves, it can all be worked out.  Look at how  your Jell-O leader just sits calmly in that bowl, he is not worried.

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: The Romulan fleet decloaks within firing range of the station.  Disruptors are armed and shields are raised.  A hail comes from the lead ship to Kootenai Station.

TO_Bailey says:
::Taps his claws on the console wondering what's taking so long for Operations to clear the Erie for launch::

CSO_Taliza says:
TO: Lieutenant, we may be pressed into service soon.  Sensors read a merchant ship just exploded.  And now the Romulan fleet is ready to engage.

Host XO_Kerst says:
<AOPS> ::Places Romulan on Screen::

TO_Bailey says:
CSO: Acknowledged.  We are ready.  ::Brings the Erie to red alert even though they are still docked to the station::

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> XO: Sir, I analyzed the detonation signal.  Simple FM radio signal.

Host XO_Kerst says:
GOODE: Good, prepare to block that signal.

Host ASM_Chad says:
@ <Sub_Commander Torek> COM: Kootenai Station: XO: You have been warned Commander.  You sat idly by and watched our brothers be brutally slaughtered, now perish along with you disgusting friends ::Cuts the COM::

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> XO: Aye, Sir.  Jamming.

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Mutters something in Romulan::

Host XO_Kerst says:
SO_Goode: Jam that EM signal, signal the Erie "GO", and fire feed back pulse!

Host XO_Kerst says:
TO Smith: Fire at will!

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: The Station's attempts to jam the radio waves is successful, the Brump become enraged when they realize that they have lost control, and open fire on the station.

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> ::Fires pulse and gives the Erie the go::

CSO_Taliza says:
TO: Bailey, we have our go!

TO_Bailey says:
Erie FCO: Take us out!

Host XO_Kerst says:
<TO Smith> ::Opens fire on the Brump Vessels, initial salvo concentrated on the Capital ship, but other ships targeted as well::

TO_Bailey says:
<Erie FCO> TO: Aye, Sir!  ::Releases docking clamps and hits the maneuvering thrusters taking the Erie out of the station::

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> XO: Pulse fired.  The jamming has worked.

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: Kootenai Station, the Romulan Fleet, and the Brump vessels pour out their fire power upon each other.  Massive explosions begin to light space.

CNS_Alana says:
::Feels the station rocking under the fire power going on::

TO_Bailey says:
@<Erie FCO> ::Maneuvers the Erie towards the battling Romulans and Brump ships::  TO: Approaching battle area, Sir!

CSO_Taliza says:
TO: I hate three-way battles.

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: Despite their size, the Brump vessels prove very fast and maneuverable, they form a tight circle around the station and begin to pound the station's shield generators with high energy photon and phaser bursts.

Host XO_Kerst says:
*CSO*: Target the Brump only.  Do not engage the Romulans yet.

TO_Bailey says:
@COM: Kootenai: XO: Who are we firing at, Sir?  ::Thinks it's the Brump but wants to be sure::

Host XO_Kerst says:
AOPS: More power to shields!

CSO_Taliza says:
@*XO*: Aye, Sir.  TO: Bailey, the commander wants us to only engage the Brump.

CNS_Alana says:
::Sits down on floor of Sickbay and talks to Brump, trying to keep them calm, pretending that Jell-O is their leader::

Host XO_Kerst says:
<AOPS> ::Divests power from non critical systems to shields::

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: So far, the Romulans have not engaged the station.  They have only fired upon the Brump vessels.  Station shields are at 35%.

TO_Bailey says:
@CSO: Acknowledged!  ::Targets a Brump vessel and fires phasers:: Firing phasers!  ::Has a wild look in his eyes::

CSO_Taliza says:
@::Monitors the battle::

Host XO_Kerst says:
TO_Smith: Disable those Brump now!

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> XO: Sir, shields at 33 percent!

CNS_Alana says:
Brump: I am sorry that my leader cannot come to see you right now.  He is very busy protecting all of us from harm!

Host XO_Kerst says:
<TO Smith> ::Continues to target the Brump ships with the station massive phaser power and torpedoes::

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: After several minutes of intense battle, a volley of torpedoes and disruptor fire from the station and the Warbirds causes four Brump vessels to explode in a brilliant display.

CSO_Taliza says:
@TO: Scratch four.  We have nine to deal with still.

TO_Bailey says:
@Erie FCO: Bring us around for another shot!  Evasive pattern Bailey....errrrr...I mean Beta 7!

Host XO_Kerst says:
*EO_Chad*: I Need shields!

Host ASM_Chad says:
<Rebel Brump> ::Continue to liquefy from many minutes of ramming the force field, begin to turn into piles of goo, need immediate medical attention::

TO_Bailey says:
@<Erie FCO> TO: Aye, Sir!  Coming about!

CSO_Taliza says:
@::Sends a feedback pulse from the ship to the Brump, mimicking Goode's firing from the station::

TO_Bailey says:
@::Fires another volley of phasers at a Brump vessel.  Shouts out:: Firing!

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: Five Brump vessels turn and pounds the Erie with photon bursts, while the rest continue to focus on the station.  In a moment of panic, a Brump vessels speeds toward the station at full speed, ramming the shield grid and causing a complete loss of forward shielding.

CNS_Alana says:
::Sees the Brump continue to melt.  She feels their pain::

CSO_Taliza says:
@TO: We have five Brump coming at us!

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Rocks from the hit::

CNS_Alana says:
Computer: Lower the temperature behind the force field by twenty degrees!

TO_Bailey says:
@Erie FCO: Evasive pattern Delta 2, NOW!

Host XO_Kerst says:
Goode: Damage report!

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: Three more Brump vessel explode after several well-placed shots from the station and the Erie hit their engines.  At the same time, a massive energy surge is picked up as Brump begin beaming onto the station.

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> XO: Forward shields down!  There are fires all over that area on levels 7 through 16.

CNS_Alana says:
::Hopes that lowering the temperature will help keep the Brump from continuing to liquefy::

TO_Bailey says:
@Erie FCO: Bring us about!

Host XO_Kerst says:
TO Smith: Activate internal containment systems.  Mobilize tactical teams.

TO_Bailey says:
@::Fires another volley of phaser fire at a Brump vessel::

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> XO: Sir!  Intruder alert!  They're beaming in!

Host XO_Kerst says:
*CNS*: You may have company coming.  Prepare Sickbay for repel borders.

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: Nine Brump warriors beam into Station Operations and immediately begin firing their pulse disruptors.

Host XO_Kerst says:
<TO_Smith> ::Activates force fields in areas of Brump beam in::

CNS_Alana says:
<Computer> CNS: Lowering temperature behind the force field!

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> ::Ducks, grabs phaser Taliza keeps under his console, and returns fire::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Dives out of way, draws phaser, returns fire::

CNS_Alana says:
*XO* Acknowledged, Sir!

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: Erie shields down to 40% and the starboard nacelle is venting plasma.

CSO_Taliza says:
@TO: Bailey!  The station's been compromised!

CSO_Taliza says:
@TO: We're also venting plasma from the starboard nacelle.  Our shields are down to 40 percent.

TO_Bailey says:
@Erie Ops: Reroute power to the shields and shut down the starboard nacelle!

Host XO_Kerst says:
<TO_Smith> ::Returns fire on Brump in Operations::

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: Four Brump vessels begin to break off and head toward the Romulan fleet, disruptor fire immediately lights up space as they are vaporized.  Only six remain.

Host XO_Kerst says:
<AOPS> ::Takes a hit from the Brump, goes down::

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> ::Picks off Brump one by one::

TO_Bailey says:
@<Erie OPS> TO: Aye, Sir!  Rerouting power to the shields!

CNS_Alana says:
::Draws phaser from holster::  Security Team: Be ready in case we have intruders!

Host ASM_Chad says:
<Rebel Brump> ::Squeal as they watch several Brump warriors beam into Sickbay::

TO_Bailey says:
@CSO: We can't do anything to help the station from here but try and take out the rest of their vessels.

Host XO_Kerst says:
<TO Smith> Activates security contain field in Operations to trap invading Brump::

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: Two more Brump vessels explode, as five Brump transport into Sickbay.  A heated phaser battle continues in Operations.

CSO_Taliza says:
@TO: I hope Johnny has kept himself up on phaser marksmanship.

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Continues to pick off Brump in Operations::

CNS_Alana says:
::Turns quickly to face the Brump that are beaming in::

TO_Bailey says:
@Erie FCO: Maneuver us into position!

TO_Bailey says:
@<Erie FCO> TO: Aye, Sir!

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> XO: Sir?  ::Fires phaser:: Are you okay?

CNS_Alana says:
*XO*: I have intruders in Sickbay.  We are out numbered and need help!

TO_Bailey says:
@::Gets a target lock on another Brump vessel and fires phasers:: All: I have a lock!  Firing phasers!

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: SO_Goode takes a direct hit from a Brump warrior.  Meanwhile, Erie shields are down to 4% and two Brump vessels move in closer.

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> ::Slumps to the floor::

CNS_Alana says:
Brump: We have taken care of your people.  We don't want to harm them.

CSO_Taliza says:
<Plenty> ::Enters operations, sees the Brump and ducks behind flight control station::

CSO_Taliza says:
@TO: Shields down to 4 percent.

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Fires at more Brump::

TO_Bailey says:
@::Looks at the shield status and shouts:: Erie Ops: Reroute emergency power to the shields!

Host XO_Kerst says:
<TO Smith> ::Takes down another Brump::

CSO_Taliza says:
<Plenty> ::Crawls over to Goode::

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: Shields on the capital ship begin to fail as two more Brump vessels explode into metal fragments.

TO_Bailey says:
@<Erie OPS> TO: Aye, Sir!

CNS_Alana says:
::Backs, slowly toward the door::

TO_Bailey says:
@::Continues to fire phasers at the remaining Brump ships::

Host ASM_Chad says:
@ <Oblaugh> COM: Kootenai Station: XO: Die, Federation Scrum!

CSO_Taliza says:
<Plenty> Goode: Lieutenant!  You okay?

CNS_Alana says:
::Hears door open and backs slowly out, hoping Brump will not notice anymore::

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: Shields on the station and the Erie go offline.  Massive energy surges are picked up as warriors are beamed onto the station and the Erie as the two remaining Brump vessels explode.

CSO_Taliza says:
@TO: Lieutenant, we need to get that capital ship.  It's about ready to fire on the station!

Host XO_Kerst says:
COM: Oblaugh: It is you that is dying.  How many ships do you have left?  How long until your shields fail?  What is served by your death?

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: Six Brump warriors transport onto the Erie's bridge, they immediately draw their weapons and fire at the large hairy creature.

TO_Bailey says:
@::Sees the shield systems go offline:: Erie OPS: Get those shields back online NOW!  Erie FCO: Bring us about!

Host XO_Kerst says:
*EO Chad* : Get those shields back up ASAP or be scraping the waste units!!!!

CSO_Taliza says:
@::Sees the Brump fire at Bailey, fires back::

TO_Bailey says:
@::Ducks behind the console and grabs his phaser rifle then stands and let's loose a barrage of phaser fire on the Brump intruders::

CSO_Taliza says:
@*XO*: Commander, we have boarders!

Host XO_Kerst says:
<TO Smith> ::Takes down another Brump::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Quickly fires and takes out a Brump::

CSO_Taliza says:
<Plenty> ::Takes Goode's phaser and starts firing like there is no tomorrow::

CSO_Taliza says:
<Plenty> Brump: Die, you gelatinous bastards!

TO_Bailey says:
@::Shouts:: Brump: Die you slimy lumps of Jell-O!

Host XO_Kerst says:
<AOPS> ::Slowly bleeds to death in Operations::

CSO_Taliza says:
@Brump: Get off this ship or die, you slime balls!

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: Battles break out all over the station and the Erie as Federation security personnel engage Brump warriors.  Five warriors storm Sickbay and begin firing upon the CNS, trying to regain their comrades.  While force fields around Operations are keeping out reinforcement from other decks, for now.

TO_Bailey says:
@::Continues to fire his phaser rifle at the Brump intruders while ducking down behind the tactical console, dodging their weapons fire::

Host XO_Kerst says:
<TO Smith> ::Dodges a Brump blast and returns one of his own::

CSO_Taliza says:
@::Picks off the six Brump one by one with a compression phaser rifle::

CNS_Alana says:
::Crouching at door in Sickbay, begins to fire upon Intruders::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Downs the last Brump in Operations::

CSO_Taliza says:
<Plenty> ::Fires at the Brump like a woman possessed::

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: Disruptor fire from the Brump hits Bailey in his shoulder.  Explosions begin taking place aboard the Erie as the Brump begin attacking main engineering and firing upon sensitive materials.

CSO_Taliza says:
@TO: Bailey!  ::Fires at the Brump, taking them all out::

CNS_Alana says:
::Phaser fire hits and explodes two Brump Intruders::

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: The force field around Operations fails and seven more Brump pour in, including one wearing a familiar looking hat.

TO_Bailey says:
@::Is hit in the shoulder by disrupter fire from the Brump.  Drops his rifle then grabs two hand phasers from his belt and continues to fire at the intruders.  Growls loudly::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Points phaser at hat wear Brump, fires long and hard!::

CSO_Taliza says:
@::Circles around the circumference of the bridge, firing and moving as he goes::

CNS_Alana says:
::Ducks and rolls out door of Sickbay as Intruder fires at her::

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: As Brump continue to wreak havoc aboard the Erie, more transporter signatures are picked up.  The Romulan Warbirds have come within range of the Erie, and have begun to beam the Brump into space.

Host XO_Kerst says:
<To Smith> ::Turns towards door, lets off several shots at incoming Brump::

CSO_Taliza says:
@TO: Bailey!  They're being beamed off!

CSO_Taliza says:
@::Rushes back to his console::  TO: Lieutenant, they've been beamed into space.  Those were Romulan transporter signals.

TO_Bailey says:
@CSO: Good.  ::Holds up his hand phasers and blows the smoke from the tips then holsters them back in his belt::

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: All Brump have been cleared from the Erie, though they were able to cause massive internal damage.  Battles are starting to come under control aboard the station.  A few still remain in Sickbay and Operations, including the hat-wearing leader.

CSO_Taliza says:
@COM: Romulans: Thanks for the help.

TO_Bailey says:
@Erie FCO: Take us back to the station.

CNS_Alana says:
*XO*: I still have intruders down here.  Could you get me a little help here?

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Continues to fire at the hat wearing Brump::

Host XO_Kerst says:
<TO Smith> ::Fires at the Brump::

CSO_Taliza says:
<Plenty> ::Fires at the Brump leader::

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: Counselor Alana is shot directly in the hip as the last Brump is destroyed in Sickbay.  In Operations, only the hat wearing Brump remains, firing from behind a console.

Host XO_Kerst says:
<To Wessen> ::Continues to fight Brump in Sickbay::

TO_Bailey says:
@<Erie FCO> TO: Aye, Sir.  ::Takes the Erie back to the station, barely able to maneuver due to the massive damage::

Host ASM_Chad says:
<Oblaugh> All: Fine!  ::Throws his weapons into Operations::  I surrender!

CSO_Taliza says:
@TO: I think we might ask for a tow, if the Romulans will allow themselves to help us.

Host XO_Kerst says:
Oblaugh: Give up!  Your ships are destroyed, and your solders dead.  You cannot win.  Surrender!

TO_Bailey says:
@CSO: Negative.  I wouldn't have those Romulan slime near this ship!

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: The entire station and Erie now reek of Brump.

CSO_Taliza says:
<Plenty> ::Ceases fire, but still trains phaser at the Brump leader::

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> ::Starts to stir::

CNS_Alana says:
::Rolls out of the way as Shot hits her hip::  Self:: Aahgg!

TO_Bailey says:
@::Smells something awful and pulls his gas mask back onto his muzzle::

Host ASM_Chad says:
<Oblaugh> ::Comes out from behind the console, walks slowly toward the XO::

CSO_Taliza says:
@TO: Oh!  Bailey!  You didn't have to...

TO_Bailey says:
@CSO: Activate the ventilators!

Host XO_Kerst says:
Oblaugh: Drop your weapon and stay where you are!

CSO_Taliza says:
@::Grabs a respirator, puts it on, then ventilates the ship::

TO_Bailey says:
@CSO: It's not me!  It's those Brump!

CNS_Alana says:
::Crawls back into Sickbay::

Host ASM_Chad says:
<Oblaugh> ::Throws down his weapon, looks up, and then charges the XO, engulfing his head inside of his blob::

CSO_Taliza says:
@TO: Those are very foul creatures.

TO_Bailey says:
@::Nods his agreement to the CSO's comment::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Fires his phaser at point blank range as the Brump attempts to engulf him::

CSO_Taliza says:
<Plenty> ::Fires at the Brump as he attempts attack::

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: Oblaugh disappears as he is vaporized by the phaser, but he was still able to leave his foul stench upon the XO.

TO_Bailey says:
@COM: Kootenai: Ops: Bailey to Ops, we are limping back to the station.  We have sustained major internal damage.

Host XO_Kerst says:
<TO Smith> ::Tends to the wounded Goode, and AOPS::

Host XO_Kerst says:
Plenty: Status?

CNS_Alana says:
::Crawls over to where Brump have all liquefied::

TO_Bailey says:
@<Erie FCO> ::Docks with the station and shuts down the engines::

CSO_Taliza says:
<Plenty> ::Heads to science station:: XO: All attacking Brump are no longer on the station.

Host XO_Kerst says:
Plenty: And the Romulans?

CSO_Taliza says:
<Plenty> XO: We've sustained severe damage.  It'll take several months to repair.  The Romulans have withdrawn.

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: The Erie is barely controllable.  Plasma is venting from both nacelles, and minor hull breeches have formed near engineering.  On the Station, the Brump caused internal damage to Operations, the Promenade, and Sickbay.  Twenty personnel have been killed, and three shield generators are fried.

TO_Bailey says:
@::Shuts down his console and heads for the turbolift::

CNS_Alana says:
::Holsters her phaser, grabbing her thigh as she crawls::

CSO_Taliza says:
<Plenty> XO: They've started repairing their merchant vessels.

CSO_Taliza says:
@TO: Not bad for your first command.

CNS_Alana says:
::Looks through the force field and is saddened at what she sees: only puddles of green slime::

TO_Bailey says:
@CSO: Thank you, Sir.  ::Mumbles through his gas mask::

Host ASM_Chad says:
<Rebel Brump> ::Lays in Sickbay, a giant pile of goo::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Looks around at the damage to Operations, the anger still pounding in his skull::

Host ASM_Chad says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<END KOOTENAI MISSION>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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