Host ASM_Brian says:
Prelude: After finally arriving in the neutral zone, the Erie makes contact with the Romulans. After a brief exchange of scans and words the prisoner exchange goes forward, and something goes horribly wrong….

Power goes off-line as several power conduits rupture. Fires rage though several decks of the ship. All systems are effected. Some are only partially working, while others are completely off-line. Damage reports are pouring in from any section still with power. Casualties have started arriving in Sickbay, but how many more can't make it is unknown.

Worse yet, the anti-matter containment system is failing. The containment fields are down to 25% and dropping. If the system isn't stabilizes an anti-matter containment leak will destroy the ship. Even if the can stabilize the containment system, will the Erie be consumed in fire?

Cast of Characters

Chad Snyder as FCO Torek
Kytra Seliquini as CTO Lieutenant Junior Grade Bao’tzhu Shengming Rr’Vellan
Steve Seliquini as CEO Lieutenant Junior Grade Ensign Rick Spicer
Toros Asadourian as OPS Lieutenant Mark Sorsion

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as SC Admiral Valar Mitchell
ASM Brian Wachendorf as XO Commander Sutton and Captain Cain

Host ASM_Brian says:
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Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::On the Bridge sitting in the command chair:: All: Status reports!

OPS_Sorsion says:
*CEO*: Have you identified the cause of the problem yet chief? ::Prepares an engineering kit and fire suppression system::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
CTO: I want damage reports ASAP!

OPS_Sorsion says:
Admiral: I hope you are prepared to order an abandon ship if necessary, Sir. ::Closes up his tool kit and straps on the extra coolant tanks to his pack::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Gets to her feet in the hallway, puts her paw to her aching head::

FCO_Torek says:
Admiral: Engines are completely out, Sir.  Fires are being fought in the port nacelle.  They should be under control soon, but we will have to dock to repair all the damages.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
OPS: Not this time, Lieutenant.  I will not abandon this ship in the neutral zone.

CEO_Spicer says:
*OPS*: I'm working on it as fast as I can.

OPS_Sorsion says:
*CEO*: Where are the fires worst Chief?  I'll head there with as many able bodied crewman as possible.  Admiral: I hope that someone won't have to make the decision for you then, for if it comes to crew or ship, your top priority should be crew.  

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Picks up Sutton and the other human and heads for Sickbay::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
OPS: I know my responsibilities, Lieutenant.  ::Glares::

FCO_Torek says:
Admiral: Sir, I am getting a readout on the navigational sensors.  Zeroing in on the Romulan vessel.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
FCO: What is their status?

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*CEO*: Spicer, I want to know what caused this and I want to know yesterday!

CEO_Spicer says:
*OPS* Mostly around the Transporter rooms ::Runs to another console::

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Returns the Admiral's glare with a stern emotionless face:: Admiral: You sure do, you've risked all our lives for one man, and aren't prepared to save the lives you risked. ::Heads for the Bridge access Jeffries tube::

FCO_Torek says:
::Tries to clear up the readout::  Admiral: Sir, they have closed the distance by over half since beam out of the prisoner.  It seems odd that they would draw nearer when we may possibly have a core breach.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
FCO: See if you can get them on the COM.

CEO_Spicer says:
*Admiral*: The containment field has gone down Ma'am, It appears to be from an external source.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*CEO*: Time to repair?

FCO_Torek says:
Admiral: Aye, Sir, I'll try ::Routes power to the COM system and tries to raise the Romulan vessel.  COM: Romulans: This is the USS Erie, can you read us?

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Gets the hatch open before hearing the COM from the CEO and puts his equipment down to go to his console:: Self: I wonder ... ::Attempts to use any sensor cells left active by the damage to get a readout of that section of the hull::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*CEO*: Is there any indication that the damage was caused by the Romulans?

CEO_Spicer says:
*Admiral* It'll take five hours at least, the problem is severe. Major power conduits are burned out and I have to repair them, I have teams on it as we speak.

Host ASM_Brian says:
<Computer>: Warning: Anti-matter containment down to 20%.  Containment failure nearing.

FCO_Torek says:
::Gets another blip across the sensor readout::  Admiral: Sir, unless sensors are malfunctioning, the Romulan vessel is not emitting power signals of any kind.  They may be in a similar shape as us.

OPS_Sorsion says:
Admiral: Recommend we eject the antimatter pods and put as much distance as we can from them and us.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
FCO: Get to a shuttle and see if you can raise them on the shuttle COM system.

OPS_Sorsion says:
Admiral: We could use a shuttlecraft's tractor beam to pull the pods away from the ship.

FCO_Torek says:
Admiral: Aye, Sir.  ::Has an ensign take over his station and goes to the Jeffries tubes, opens the entrance and begins to crawl down::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*CEO*: Can we eject the pods?

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Drops off her charges in SB and heads to the Bridge::

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Raises an eyebrow and goes back to see if his sensor scan of the exterior of the ship turned up anything or even worked::

FCO_Torek says:
::Quickens his pace, passes a few crewmembers hurrying to other locations.  Reaches his destination and forces the conduit entrance open, crawls through::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Looks around at the Bridge, then heads to her console::

FCO_Torek says:
::Jogs down the corridor and reaches the shuttle bay, sets the doors to manual operation and forces them open::

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Nods at the Chief entering the Bridge from the tube and looks back to his console:: Admiral: It appears the Romulan ship is again closing distance, perhaps they are assisting us, or planning to board us.

FCO_Torek says:
::Walks to the nearest shuttle and opens the hatch::

OPS_Sorsion says:
Admiral: Sir, are you listening Sir?

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
CTO: I want everyone armed in case we are boarded.

CEO_Spicer says:
::Tries to get power restored to the containment system::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
OPS: Yes, Lieutenant, contrary to what you might think, I am not deaf.

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Walks right up to the Admiral and taps his COM badge:: *CEO*: Chief, worst-case scenario, what happens if you cannot restore the Containment fields?

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Nods to the Admiral:: Admiral: Underrstood, Ma'am. ::Checks the weapons locker::

FCO-Torek says:
::Climbs into the shuttle and activates all the systems::

CEO_Spicer says:
*OPS*: In a word, "boom".

OPS_Sorsion says:
*CEO*: How much time before 'boom' occurs? ::Puts his hands on his hips::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*FCO*: Prepare to hail the Romulans.

FCO-Torek says:
*Admiral*: Sir, all shuttle systems are fully operational, trying to hail the Romulans now, Sir.  COM: Romulan: Romulan vessel, this is the USS Erie, can you receive us?  Please respond.

CEO_Spicer says:
*OPS* If the containment field completely falls, we have 30 seconds, I could eject the core though.

OPS_Sorsion says:
*CEO*: Let me rephrase, how much time until the containment field fails? ::Now folds his arms still standing directly in front of the Admiral::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Stands:: OPS: Get out of my way, NOW!

Host ASM_Brian says:
<Computer>: Warning Anti-matter containment down to 18%.  Containment failure Imminent.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Motions to Bailey at tactical::

FCO-Torek says:
::Looks at the sensor readouts::  Self: Ohh noo.....*Admiral*: Sir, not good.  Our ship's power grid has sustained massive damage.  Conduits are blown and leaking all over the ship, especially around the main transporter.  As well...::Pauses and rechecks sensors to be certain....::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Works furiously:: *OPS* : If everything goes okay, we should have it stabilized in ten minutes

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
<Bailey> ::Lumbers down the steps and stands next to OPS, towering over him and growls::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Looks up at Bailey and grins::

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Stands at attention:: Admiral: Yes, Admiral.  ::Walks to his station calmly:: *CEO*: And if everything doesn't go okay?

FCO-Torek says:
*Admiral*: Sir, the Romulan ship is completely dead in space, and slowly drifting toward us.  If we are not destroyed by a containment failure, the collision with the Romulan ship will surely do the trick.

CEO_Spicer says:
*OPS*: We might be able to contain it in 15 minutes, if not, then we have 30 seconds to abandon ship.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*FCO*: Is a shuttle launch possible?

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Between listening to the FCO and the CEO:: Admiral: It is this officer's opinion that you are endangering all our lives by not ordering us to abandon ship.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
<Bailey> ::Watches as OPS returns to his station then nods at the Admiral and returns to tactical::

FCO-Torek says:
*Admiral*: Possible, Sir, but we would have to find a way to open the shuttle bay doors.  All power is out.

OPS_Sorsion says:
*CEO*: What are the chances of you repairing the containment field?

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Glares at OPS then turns to the CTO:: CTO: Lieutenant Rr'Vellan, please remove Mr. Sorsion from the Bridge.

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Pulls at his collar and goes to his rear console:: CTO: You will do no such thing Chief.  All: This wall is hot..

FCO-Torek says:
*Admiral*: Sir, if we set the shuttle bay doors to manual, the shuttle's tractor beam may be able to pull it up, or we could connect one of the other shuttles to the ship's power grid and power the shuttle bay doors with it.

CEO_Spicer says:
*OPS*: 75% in our favor. It would be higher if I didn't get interrupted.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*FCO*: How many shuttles are on board?

OPS_Sorsion says:
*CEO*: Aye Chief, what do your sensors tell you about the Bridge? Why is my console hot?

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Looks at the Admiral, then Sorsion. Walks over to him and gently takes his arm:: OPS: C'mon.

Host ASM_Brian says:
ACTION: the CEO manages to jury rig a power feed to the containment system. Power leaves to the system stop dropping.

CEO_Spicer says:
*Admiral* Power should be partially restored.

Host ASM_Brian says:
ACTION: The jury-rigged system goes up in a shower of sparks, containment power levels again start to drop.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*CEO*: good work, Lieutenant.  Now see what you can do about the containment field.

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Removes his arm from the CTO's grasp:: CTO: Unhand me Lieutenant, and feel this wall, why is it hot? ::Goes under his forward console and takes out a tricorder to scan it::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Curses under his breath and continues to work on the Resonating flux dampener::

FCO-Torek says:
::Counts::  *Admiral*: Four, Sir, but only two are fully ready to launch, Sir.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Watches as OPS pulls away from the CTO's grasp and steps towards them:: OPS: You will leave this Bridge immediately or I will shoot you myself!  You are confined to quarters!

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
OPS: I don't carrre if pink bunnies arrre flying out of yourrr console, the Admirrral orrrderrred you off the brrridge, and off the brridge you go. ::Puts her paw on his arm again::

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Scans the wall and drops his tricorder in a rush going back to the Jeffries tube entrance pulling the CTO with him and grabbing his fire suppression equipment:: Admiral: And if you wish your Bridge to burn with you in it, I won't object!

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*FCO*: Launch the two shuttles and prepare to tractor the Erie away from the Romulan vessel.  Get someone to prepare the other two shuttles for launch on the double.

Host ASM_Brian says:
ACTION: the CEO manages to jury rig a power feed to the containment system (again). Power levels to the system stop dropping.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Growls and wraps her arms around his middle and pushes him toward the Jeffries tube:: OPS: Don't make me do this the harrrd way!

FCO-Torek says:
*Admiral*: Aye, Sir.  ::Sends a message to shuttle bay control to send crewmembers here on the double to prep the other shuttles.  Gets out, walks over to shuttle control, grabs a power cable, plugs one end into the shuttle bay door control console, walks over and plugs the other end into one of the other shuttle's power  grid::

Host ASM_Brian says:
ACTION: A thin ribbon of smoke emerges from the wall behinds the OPS station.

OPS_Sorsion says:
CTO: There is a fire behind that console!!! You do not want to endanger the Admiral's life do you!! ::Pushes against her grasp and takes the fire suppression equipment bashing it into the console::

CEO_Spicer says:
*Admiral*: I think I have it under control this time, Ma'am.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Motions for Bailey to help put out the fire::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*CEO*: Good work, now what about the containment field?

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Growls at the OPS:: OPS: Stand down, officerrr!!

Host ASM_Brian says:
ACTION: The jury jigged power system gives off a couple of sparks, but holds. The containment system is holding steady at 21%.

FCO-Torek says:
::Enters his shuttle, seals the hatch, links up with shuttle control, activates the power cable link to the other shuttle, and gives the command for the shuttle bay doors to open::

CEO_Spicer says:
*Admiral*: It's holding steady at the moment, Ma'am

Host ASM_Brian says:
ACTION: The shuttle bay doors slowly open.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged, now I need engines!

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Takes the fire suppression tanks and bashes it against the consoles where the smoke is emanating from:: CTO: Assist me with this or you will burn along with the rest of the Bridge crew!

CEO_Spicer says:
*Admiral*: Working on it Ma'am.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
<Bailey> ::Moves to the OPS console and assists in putting out the fire::

FCO-Torek says:
::Sits and stares at the doors as they open at about an inch a second::  *Admiral*: It is working, Sir, the doors are slowly opening.  Give me a few minutes to launch the shuttles and get into position.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Growls under her breath and curses::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*FCO*: Acknowledged.  Inform me when you are in position.

Host ASM_Brian says:
ACTION: A proximity alarm starts to beep at the FCO station.

CEO_Spicer says:
*Admiral*: I might be able to give you impulse.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged!  ::Moves to the helm and sits down.  Activates the impulse engines::

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Breaks through the consoles exposing the mighty flames and hands the CTO and the giant bear each an extinguisher and starts using one himself::

FCO-Torek says:
::Sends a message to the other shuttle and informs the crewman inside to launch right behind him, activates the shuttle's thrusters, lifts off, and moves slowly toward the doors::

Host ASM_Brian says:
ACTION: The force field in the shuttle bay fails, the shuttle bay suffers explosive decompression.

FCO-Torek says:
::Surges the power and leaves the shuttle bay at a high rate of speed, the other shuttle right on his heels::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*CEO*: Impulse engines are still offline!

CEO_Spicer says:
::Grumbles:: *Admiral*: I was showing them in the green down here, I'll work on it some more.

FCO-Torek says:
::Quickly moves the shuttle away from the shuttle bay, sees that the Romulan ship is drawing very near, commands the other shuttle to get into position::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Sees the Erie lunge closer to the Romulan ship:: *FCO*: Are you in position?

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Continues fighting the fire and shouts behind him:: Admiral: We can use the Shuttles' Transporters to beam the remaining crew to the shuttles and make a swift exit.

FCO-Torek says:
*Admiral*: Getting there just now, Sir, charging the tractor beam ::Activates the tractor beam systems and waits for all systems to power up::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*FCO*: Activate tractor beams and move us away from the Romulan vessel.

Host ASM_Brian says:
ACTION: Slowly, ever so slowly, the Erie is pulled out of the way of the Romulan ship.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
OPS: I will transport you into open space if you do not get off this Bridge!

Host ASM_Brian says:
ACTION: A Romulan Warbird decloaks behind the Romulan ship.

FCO-Torek says:
::Sends a message to the other ship to concentrate the beam on the Erie.  It will pull the Erie away while his shuttle pushes.  Waits for acknowledgement, then activates the tractor beam and begin to push the Erie away from the Romulan vessel::

FCO-Torek says:
*Admiral*: Sir!  A Romulan Warbird!

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Picks up the OPS and hoists him over her shoulder:: OPS: Come on now, parrrty boy.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*FCO*: Hail the Romulans and inform them of our status.  Tell them to move their ship out of harms way.

FCO-Torek says:
::Quickly transmits a Federation distress call, encoded, to Kootenai Station, requesting assistance::

Host ASM_Brian says:
ACTION: The Warbird lock a tractor beam onto the smaller vessel, after pulling it in close, they both disappear as the Warbird recloaks.

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Gets picked up, knocking the canister of extinguisher out of his hands which he drops on her tail:: CTO: Hey!

FCO-Torek says:
*Admiral*: Aye, Sir ::Activates the COM::  COM: Romulan Warbird ::Cuts off as the vessel cloaks::  *Admiral*: the Romulans grabbed their vessel and cloaked::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Accidentally digs her claws into his legs::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*FCO*: Acknowledged.  Tractor us towards Federation space.

CEO_Spicer says:
*Admiral*: I can give you partial thrusters, Ma'am.

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Lets out a scream:: All: Owwww!! ::Pushes his hands against the CTO's shoulders and lifts himself away from her::

FCO-Torek says:
*Admiral*: Aye, Sir.  We are moving at a speed of 1/8 impulse.

Host Captain_Cain says:
COM: Erie Shuttle: This is the USS Cendyne, we are receiving your distress call. What is your situation.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Grabs his shoulders and pulls him back down:: OPS: Off the Brrridge you go.

OPS_Sorsion says:
CTO: I can walk myself! ::Pushes off again::

FCO-Torek says:
COM: Cendyne: Federation vessel, are we glad to hear you!  We are tractoring the USS Erie toward Federation Space.  The Erie has lost nearly all power and is fighting to re-establish her containment system.  We are nearly adrift inside the Romulan Neutral Zone.  Requesting immediate assistance!

FCO-Torek says:
*Admiral*: Sir!  I have made contact with the USS Cendyne!

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
OPS: Obviously you can't ::Holds him down and heads down the hall::

Host Captain_Cain says:
COM: Shuttle: The Neutral zone!  What in the blue blazes are you doing in there?

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*FCO*: Acknowledged.  Request immediate assistance and continue on course towards Federation space, best speed.

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Sighs and gives up:: CTO: Might want to swing by sickbay on your way down to my quarters, you haven't even asked me where they were.

FCO-Torek says:
COM: Cendyne: Difficult to explain, Sir, especially over an open frequency.  How far off are you?  We are in desperate need of assistance and supplies!

CEO_Spicer says:
*Admiral*: I can give you half impulse

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*CEO*: Are you certain this time, Lieutenant?

Host Captain_Cain says:
COM: Shuttle: We're still out a ways. just a minute...At maximum warp we'll be there in, 20 minutes. Are there any, err, hostiles in the area?

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Checks the helm console for impulse power::

CEO_Spicer says:
*Admiral* Well, if I not, I guess you'll have to fire me.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
OPS: I'm taking you to sickbay, silly boy.

FCO-Torek says:
COM: Cendyne: Two Romulan vessels are nearby, one is a warbird; however, the other is badly damaged and the warbird was last seen towing it toward Romulan space.  Please, get here as quickly as possible, as we are completely defenseless.

Host ASM_Brian says:
ACTION: Slowly the fires onboard are coming under control.

OPS_Sorsion says:
CTO: You'd think there would be priorities set in such a situation.  Instead of confining me to quarters the admiral could put me to work off her Bridge.  Maybe I should have just let her burn.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Slides her fingers over the helm console:: *FCO*: Prepare to disengage tractor beams and return to Federation space.

Host Captain_Cain says:
COM: Shuttle: Understood. We're on way.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*FCO*: You will rendezvous with the Erie as soon as we have entered Federation space.

FCO-Torek says:
COM: Cendyne: Thank You, we'll be waiting ::Cuts to COM::  *Admiral*: Aye, Sir.  The Cendyne is twenty minutes off and heading this way at maximum warp, Sir.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
OPS: I don't think you need to talk about yourrr superrroirrr officerrrs like that.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*FCO*: Acknowledged.  Disengage tractor beams now.

FCO-Torek says:
::Disengages his tractor beam along with the other shuttle::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*FCO*: Engaging impulse engines.  See you on the other side.  ::Slides her fingers over the console::

FCO-Torek says:
::Backs away from the Erie and sets a parallel course, raises shields while they are in the neutral zone::

OPS_Sorsion says:
CTO: That's Senior, not superior, and she should be allowed to detain Jr. Officers for stating their opinion?

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
OPS: When thierrr opinion isn't based in rrreality, yes.

Host ASM_Brian says:
ACTION: the USS CenDyne eventually tows The Eire to Kootenai Station.  Although several people are seriously injured, the only fatality so far is Commander Sutton.

Investigation into the cause of the explosion reveals a strange devise attached to the power system. This devise appeared to leach power from the main system and store it. It then fed a large pulse into the system.

It appears it was suppose to cause a smaller explosion centered on the transporter, killing the Federation prisoner.

All indications are Commander Sutton placed the devise, although the answer to why he did it died with him.

Host ASM_Brian says:
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