Host SM_Darlene says:
Prelude: Last time on ACTD Kootenai Station…

After a fierce battle with the junkyard animals, the CO, XO, CNS and CTO along with the CEO of the USS Hercule managed to get aboard the San Carlo but not without injuries.  The CNS was badly mauled by one of the animals when she attempted to board the ship.

Thanks to the valiant efforts of the XO who himself was badly injured, the CNS survived the attack.

The Kezlarian military removed all weapons and supplies and ransacked the ship.  The CEO managed, with some difficulty to get main power back online and the engines started.

Their goal is to now launch and return to the slave camp and begin beaming up the survivors of the battle before the Kezlarian military back up fleet arrives.

Time lapse: 3 minutes.

Cast of Characters

Brian Wachendorf as CO Captain P’Dar Kerst
Pablo Delsoglio as XO Commander Satok Marek
Gary Cole as CMO Lieutenant Commander Sovok
Kytra Seliquini as CTO Lieutenant Bao’tzhu Shengming Rr’Vellan
Steve Seliquini as OPS Lieutenant Rick Spicer
Juanita Wilson as CNS Lieutenant Alana Torez
Eric VanSickle as CEO Ensign Groth Masters

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as 

Host SM_Darlene says:
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Host CO_Kerst says:
::Sits down in his big chair, happy to take the weight off his wounded leg::

CNS_Alana says:
::Lying in Sickbay woozy from the sedative::

CEO_Masters says:
::In Main Engineering, working to keep the engines hot::

XO_Marek says:
::Next to the MSD, performing some quick checks on the navigation control systems::

Host CO_Kerst says:
*CEO*: Engineering, how long until main power restored?

CEO_Masters says:
*CO*: I estimate 30 seconds, Sir.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Enters the Bridge and nods to the CO and takes her station:: CO:, Sirrr.

Host CO_Kerst says:
XO: Can we beam the crew to the ship from here?

XO_Marek says:
CO: When the power is restored, I think it is possible, Sir

Host CO_Kerst says:
CTO: Weapons status?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: We have phaserrrs, Sirrr.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> ::Lumbers onto the Bridge, still wearing nothing but a smile and a pair of black boots::

OPS_Spicer says:
::In the barracks with the CMO:: CMO: Dr, everything ready for beam-up to the San Carlo?

Host CO_Kerst says:
Computer: Activate the EMH in Sickbay.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Franticly tries to get the Sickbay back in order, darting from one side of the room to another::

Host CO_Kerst says:
CTO: What about torpedoes?

XO_Marek says:
::Jumps from MSD to the flight control console:: Self: Yes, I think that will make it.

CEO_Masters says:
*CO*: You have full power now, Captain!

Host CO_Kerst says:
XO: Begin beaming the crew back on the ship. Get the CMO first, then OPS. Then let OPS continue the transfer as we prep for launch. I want to lift off in five!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: I guess the Kezlarrrites wanted some souvenierrrs.

XO_Marek says:
CO: Aye, Sir!!

Host CO_Kerst says:
*CEO*: Get those engines ready for launch!

OPS_Spicer says:
::In the barracks with the CMO:: CMO: Dr, everything ready for beam-up to the San Carlo?

CEO_Masters says:
*CO*: The engines are hot, ready for launch.

XO_Marek says:
::Taps on the console:: CO: Initiating transporting sequence now... ::Hits the button::

CMO_Sovok says:
OPS: Yes, Rick. I'm all set, and so is everything here.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CMO along with several other crewmembers are beamed aboard in the transporter room.

Host CO_Kerst says:
CTO: Charge the phaser banks. I want weapons as soon as we launch.

OPS_Spicer says:
CMO: Excellent. ::Looks around the room making a final visual check::

XO_Marek says:
CO: ::Sees the console:: First transport sequence complete, Sir.  CMO and OPS are aboard.

Host CO_Kerst says:
XO: Great

CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks over at Rick and then makes a line for the door, heading towards the Sickbay::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Alrrready begun, Sirrr.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Nods at the Dr. then heads for the Bridge::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The San Carlo is prepped and ready for launch.

XO_Marek says:
*OPS*: Lieutenant, if your health condition allows, please report to the Bridge immediately.

Host CO_Kerst says:
*CMO/OPS*: Welcome aboard gentlemen.  Mr. Spicer, continue beaming the crew, aboard.  Beam the injured to Sickbay, the dead to Cargo Bay one and everyone else to the transporter room.

XO_Marek says:
::Sees his console:: CO: The ship is ready for launch, Sir.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Enters the turbolift and selects the Sickbay, preferring to stay silent for some reason::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Enters the Bridge:: CO: Aye, Sir, I will begin immediately. ::Moves to the OPS console and begins the beam-up of the remaining Starfleet personnel::

Host CO_Kerst says:
XO: Make sure we're fully staffed at all positions. I expect they'll try to stop us once we launch.

XO_Marek says:
CO: Right, Sir.

XO_Marek says:
OPS: Nice to have back aboard, Lieutenant.

CNS_Alana says:
::Dreaming of walking through a door and standing in  a dim light::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Spicer begins transport of remaining personnel in the labor camp.

CEO_Masters says:
::Adjusts the flow in the intake manifolds::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Feels the turbolift stop and walks out heading towards Sickbay::

XO_Marek says:
::Continues setting all the protocol for the launching sequence::

Host CO_Kerst says:
CTO: Once we launch I want a full phaser barrage into this shipyard! We'll use the explosion to cover our tracks and to take away their ill- gotten-gain.

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: Make sure to beam both crews up!

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Good to be back, Sir. ::Notices the bloody and torn uniform he is wearing and his body language apologizes to the XO for unkempt uniform::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: As the engines hum and the crew prepares for lift off...a power conduit blows in Main Engineering.  All the lights on the San Carlo go offline.  All systems are still functioning.

XO_Marek says:
All: What the...???

Host CO_Kerst says:
XO: Once we launch. begin a scan of the surrounding area for the Hercule. They couldn't have landed it with destroying it so it may still be in orbit.

CNS_Alana says:
::Looking at a man sitting in a corner, feels the piercing eyes watching her::

CEO_Masters says:
Self: Oh, Targ dung! ::Fixes the conduit::

Host CO_Kerst says:
ALL: What now?!

XO_Marek says:
::Answers the Captain, even he can’t see him:: CO: Understood, Sir.

CEO_Masters says:
*CO*: Engineering to Bridge, a conduit just burst.  I'm fixing it now.

XO_Marek says:
::Motions for the nearest locker, trying to find an emergency wrist beacon::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Begins to right fallen objects and generally fix the Sickbay, startled by the EMH:: EMH: Try to help me straighten up before the patients get here.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Three Kezlarite vessels on an intercept course appear on the sensors.  Time to intercept, five minutes.

OPS_Spicer says:
*CEO*: My board is showing a return to power for the San Carlo's impulse engines. I need full power restored to Sickbay as a priority.

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: How long until all the crew and bodies are on board?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Curses in Chinese and kicks her console::

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: 2 more minutes, Sir and all will be aboard.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Three Kezlarite vessels on an intercept course appear on the sensors, ETA five minutes

XO_Marek says:
CTO: I'm sending my flight plan to your console, in order to coordinate the tactical maneuvers.

CEO_Masters says:
*OPS*: Will do.  ::Reroutes some power to Sickbay::

XO_Marek says:
::Sees three vessels on the short-range flight sensors:: CO: Captain! Three vessels are approaching from starboard.  ETA is 5 minutes.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
XO: Underrrstood, Sirrr.

OPS_Spicer says:
*CEO*: Belay that request ensign. I need power to shields first then the Sickbay. And I know I may be asking for miracles, but I need power to shields within the next 2 minutes.

Host CO_Kerst says:
::Opens ship wide hail::  *ALL*: Now here this, we will be launching in two minutes.

CNS_Alana says:
::Still dreaming but feels a pain in her neck and sees blood dripping down her gown::

CEO_Masters says:
*OPS*: I'm not a miracle worker!  ::Reroutes power to the shields::

XO_Marek says:
::Touches his injured foot.  It is painful but he ignores the pain, at least for now::

Host CO_Kerst says:
XO: Plot our ascent course to keep us out from their guns until we have room to maneuver.

XO_Marek says:
CO: Understood. ::Plots the course::

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: As soon as the last are beamed aboard, we can raise shields. CTO: Bao, I can give you 40% on shields at this time. No more.

XO_Marek says:
CTO: Here go the course corrections. ::Taps the console::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Phaserrrs rrready, Sirrr. ::Shoots a look at Rick::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Notices his patients out of the corner of his eyes and wonders what in the world stopped him from realizing them before... jogs over to the CNS and takes out his tricorder, lights dim as if underpowered by a faulty alternator from ancient Earth::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Kezlarite ships do a fly by over the slave labor camp.  Their ships are small scout vessels, armed with only beam type weapons.

Host CO_Kerst says:
CTO: Once we launch, lock onto the lead ship.  Target their engines since we're in the atmosphere and fire!

XO_Marek says:
CO: Course is locked.  We have a green light in all flight systems.

OPS_Spicer says:
CTO/CO: I may need to reroute power from phasers to shields. I hope that won't be necessary.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Underrrstood, Sirrr.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Spicer completes transport of both crews.  The ship is a little heavy with the extra personnel.

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: Engines and shields have top priority, Mr. Spicer.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Slips his tricorder into his pocket and reaches out towards a tray beside him, yelling at the EMH to attend the others. Slowly begins his careful work on the CNS::

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Aye, Sir, the last have been beamed aboard. CTO: You can raise shields.

OPS_Spicer says:
*CEO*: I need more power to shields and engines, and I need it now. ::Nervous voice::

Host CO_Kerst says:
XO: Launch!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Nods and does so:: CO: Shields up,, Sirrr.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CEO is overwhelmed in Main Engineering having only one or two engineers in there to help him.

XO_Marek says:
CO: Aye, Sir. ::Hits the button::

XO_Marek says:
::Sets blue alert as the launch takes place::

CEO_Masters says:
::Thinks what have I gotten myself into:: *CO*: Captain, have you beamed up my staff from the Hercule?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The XO fires the thrusters and the ship begins to lift off.

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Request permission to go to Main Engineering to assist the Chief, Sir.

Host CO_Kerst says:
*CEO*: All are aboard, but I don't know their condition.

XO_Marek says:
CO: We are moving, Sir. ::Forces the engines to gain altitude quickly::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The engines strain against the extra weight but the ship finally lifts off and stabilizes.

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: Granted.

CEO_Masters says:
::Adjusts flows to the matter/anti-matter stream::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Nods to the CO and heads for Main Engineering::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Stops the internal bleeding and works on the exterior damage::

Host CO_Kerst says:
CTO: Full tactical scans now!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Yes, Sirrr. ::Taps on her console::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Arrives in Main Engineering:: CEO: Chief, where can I assist you?

XO_Marek says:
CO: Entering the ionosphere now!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Kezlarite vessels pick up the San Carlo on their sensors and immediately engage an intercept course.  Their shields are raised and weapons are charged.

CEO_Masters says:
OPS: Keep an eye on the plasma manifolds.  They may overheat with the quickness of our start.

XO_Marek says:
::Notices the vessels approaching:: CO/CTO: Engaging evasive maneuvers now!

Host CO_Kerst says:
XO: Get us up Marek, we need room to fully maneuver.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Sir, three Kezlarrrite vessels on an interpret courrrse.  Theirrr sheilds arrre up and weapons charrrged.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Kezlarite ships begin firing their beam weapons on the San Carlo.  They fly with the precision of fighter craft.

XO_Marek says:
XO: 10 seconds to open space, Sir.

OPS_Spicer says:
CEO: Got it. We are going to be under attack shortly. The quicker we can give them power to the IE, weapons and shields, the better off we will be.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Seals up the wounds and takes a hypo, waking the CNS:: CNS: Alana, how do you feel?

CEO_Masters says:
OPS: I've got the shields all the power they need.

Host CO_Kerst says:
CTO: Lets encourage them to be elsewhere. Target the engines of the lead ship and fire at will!

XO_Marek says:
CO: Evasive maneuvers engaged.

CNS_Alana says:
::Begins to wake slowly, moving her head from side to side::

XO_Marek says:
::Accelerates the ship::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> ::Hangs onto the console and grins::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Monitors the plasma manifolds:: CEO: Chief, we need to reroute power to the secondary relays.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Yes, Sirrr. ::Targets and fires, wondering which Kezlarian crewmembers are named "Will"::

Host CO_Kerst says:
Bailey: Scan for the Hercule.  We'll destroy it rather then leave it behind!

CNS_Alana says:
::Remembers standing in a dimly lit room looking at someone looking at her::

CEO_Masters says:
OPS: Already done, Sir.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> XO: Aye, Sir!  ::Watches his console::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Hercule CO enters the Bridge of the San Carlo in time to hear Kerst say he will destroy the Hercule.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Smiles at the CEO:: CEO: Chief, I'm glad to have you aboard.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Hercule CO> CO: Kerst, you better not destroy my ship!

CMO_Sovok says:
::Waits for the CNS to say something::

CEO_Masters says:
OPS: Let's see how long I'll be aboard.

CNS_Alana says:
CMO:: Where am I?... What happened?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Kezlarites mount an attack on the San Carlo from three directions, firing their beam weapons.

Host CO_Kerst says:
Hercule CO: If we can we'll transfer a skeleton crew over and both escape, if not, you know the regulations.  I will not let a ship remain in enemy hands.

CNS_Alana says:
CMO: I feel...I feel::Grabs her neck::

CEO_Masters says:
*Hercule CO*:, Sir, what are we going to do about our ship?

XO_Marek says:
Bailey: I transferring my sensor scanning results to your console...

CMO_Sovok says:
CNS: I'm not clear about what happened to you... but you're in Sickbay now, on the San Carlo..... what do you feel? ::Takes out his tricorder quickly, thinking he missed something::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Hercule CO> CO: Very well, I'll gather my crew in the transporter room and signal when we're ready to beam over!  ::Turns and exits the Bridge::

XO_Marek says:
::Does his best to fly the ship::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Shields down to 35%!

CNS_Alana says:
CMO: I feel, nothing!  You did a good job!  I feel no pain!

OPS_Spicer says:
::Continues to monitor the power generation systems making adjustments where necessary:: CEO: Well, if I have anything to say about it, I will recommend you be transferred to the Koot on a more permanent basis.

CEO_Masters says:
OPS: Koot?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Kezlarites ships maneuver fast and continue plummeting the San Carlo.

XO_Marek says:
::Sees the maneuvering capability of the Kezlarite ships:: Self: What kind of ship have this people??

Host CO_Kerst says:
*Hercule CO*: Belay that. We need to ensure that this ship has enough crew, Our OPS officer will select a skeleton crew to accompany you to the Hercule if we can afford it.  In case you haven't noticed we’re in a firefight right now.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Curses in Chinese and attempts to get another lock on the Kezlarite ships::

CEO_Masters says:
::Notices the drain on the shields:: OPS: Rerouting more power to the shields.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Sighs and puts his tricorder away:: CNS: Good.

OPS_Spicer says:
CEO: Our nickname for Kootenai Station. -- ::Sees the shield power levels:: We need to boost power to shields. Let's reroute power from deck 4.  I will have them evacuated.

Host CO_Kerst says:
*OPS*: At your earliest convenience, select a skeleton crew for possible duty aboard the Hercule.  Remember that the San Carlos takes president in crew selection.

CNS_Alana says:
CMO: Have we taken the ship away from the war zone yet?  What is going on?

CEO_Masters says:
CEO: Yes, Sir.  Rerouting.

XO_Marek says:
Bailey: Any news on the Hercule?

CMO_Sovok says:
CNS: We're on our way out as I understand it.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Fires phasers at the Kezlarian ships::

Host CO_Kerst says:
XO/CTO: Why are those ships still around?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CTO's next phaser volley scores a direct hit on one of the Kezlarite ships, exploding it into tiny little bits.

XO_Marek says:
::Tries another evasive maneuver:: Self: Let's see if you can catch us now!!!

OPS_Spicer says:
*CO*:, Sir, I am evacuating deck 4.

XO_Marek says:
CO: Their ships are fast, Sir. I can't get rid of them....

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The remaining two Kezlarite ships stay right on the San Carlo, firing their weapons fast and furious.

XO_Marek says:
::Taps on the fly console like desperate::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The strain on the ship's already compromised systems takes its toll.  Several support systems go offline.

XO_Marek says:
::Makes the ship do sudden ascent movement::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Got one, Sirrr. ::Attempts to get a lock on one of the other ships::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Taps on his COM badge:: XO:, Sir, you'll be happy to know that the CNS is doing fine.

OPS_Spicer says:
*CO*: Aye, Sir. ::Looks at the CEO:: CEO: Chief, can you take it from here?

Host CO_Kerst says:
::Breathes a deep sigh of relief:: *CMO*: Thank you doctor!

CEO_Masters says:
OPS: I think so.  The systems are taking a bit of a strain, but I'll handle it.

CMO_Sovok says:
*XO*: Not a problem, Sir.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Hercule CO gathers a skeleton crew in the San Carlo transporter room.

OPS_Spicer says:
CEO: Excellent Chief. ::Heads for the Bridge::

Host SM_Darlene says:
*San Carlo CO*: Captain, we are ready for beam out.

XO_Marek says:
CTO: I will attempt an epsilon maneuver. I think that will allow you to make a better targeting.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CTO scores another hit and a second Kezlarite ship explodes.

CEO_Masters says:
::Reroutes power to appropriate systems::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Arrives on the Bridge and goes to the OPS console checking on crew skills and availability::

XO_Marek says:
CTO: Good shooting!!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
Self: Yes! ::Tries to lock on the last ship:: XO: Thank you, Sirrr.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Several consoles begin smoking and sparking in engineering.

CNS_Alana says:
CMO: You want me to stay here or can I help you with any one else?  I feel fine, you think I will have any more bleeding if I get up and about?

Host CO_Kerst says:
*Hercule CO*: Stand by, we still have company up here.

XO_Marek says:
Bailey: Anything on the sensors yet?

CEO_Masters says:
::Keeps fixing the consoles::

OPS_Spicer says:
*CMO*: Doctor, there should be two officers from the Hercules in your Sickbay, Jones and K'Ping.  Are they available to report for duty?

CMO_Sovok says:
CNS: Normally, I'd have you wait... but we've got a lot of work to do.  Help who you can, if you're all right with that.

XO_Marek says:
::Returns to normal flight procedures::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The last Kezlarite ship pulls away from the San Carlo, flies out a good distance then turns and holds his position for a few seconds.  Suddenly it makes a charge directly at the San Carlo firing his weapons.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
Self: Ack! ::Gets a lock on the ship and fires phasers::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> XO: Negative.  Only one vessel left and it's headed this way!

XO_Marek says:
::Sees the ship:: Self: What the....!!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Divers power to forward shields::

CNS_Alana says:
::Hopping of biobed::  CMO: I will see to the other patients.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks around and says the men's name, seeing them walk towards him, gashed, but not in danger of dying::  *OPS*: They will be shortly... ::Quickly fixes the gashes and nods to both of them:: Where should I send them, Rick?

CEO_Masters says:
::Replaces several burnt isolinear chips::

Host CO_Kerst says:
XO: Evasive Action!

XO_Marek says:
::Makes a pronounced turn to starboard::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CTO fires her phasers and hits the Kezlarite vessel just before it rams into the San Carlo.

XO_Marek says:
CO: Aye!

OPS_Spicer says:
*CMO*: Send them to TR1. They will be joining their CO on the Hercules shortly.

XO_Marek says:
All: We were close.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Breathes a sigh of relief::

CNS_Alana says:
::Takes a he dermal regenerator and repairs a few lacerations::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Looks at CTO:: CTO: Way to go, Bao.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Motions to the two men and tells them where to go:: *OPS*: They're on their way.

Host CO_Kerst says:
ALL: All right, we have time.  Find the Hercule!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Grins at the OPS::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The USS Hercule appears on sensors.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Hercule CO> *CO*: We're standing by for transport, Captain!  ::Taps his foot impatiently::

XO_Marek says:
CO/OPS/Bailey: I got something on my sensors... I think it is the Hercule.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Pause Kootenai Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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