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

The crew is at a dangerous crossroads. Their presence has been detected and Jor'hjh and his band of rebels are currently evacuating their asteroid... the crew only have minutes before a battle begins to rage...

Cast of Characters

Pablo Delsoglio as CO Captain Satok Marek
Gary Cole as CMO Commander Sovok
Kytra Seliquini as CTO Lieutenant Commander Bao’tzhu Shengming Rr’Vellan
Steve Seliquini as OPS Lieutenant Commander Rick Spicer
Eric VanSickle as CEO Lieutenant JG. Groth Masters

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as TO Bailey
ASM-Gary Cole as Jor`hjh

Host CMO_Sovok says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume Kootenai Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO_Marek says:
XO: Open hailing frequencies!

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Sitting at the helm waiting for orders::

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: Charge all weapons.

CEO_Masters says:
::At engineering console, looking at system status::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: On it, Sirrr.

XO_Spicer says:
CO: Aye, Sir. ::Activates the COM::

Host CO_Marek says:
TO: Have a intercept course ready.

XO_Spicer says:
COM: Bird of Prey: This is the USS Seahawk. Please respond..

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Prepares to enter the asteroid field and plots several evasive maneuvers into the console:: CO: Aye, Sir, course plotted and laid in.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Taps on her console:: CO: Weapons charrrged and rrready, Sirrr.

Host CO_Marek says:
CEO: all available power to tactical systems

Host CO_Marek says:
CMO: Man the MSD

CEO_Masters says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  You have it.

Host Jor`hjh says:
@COM: Seahawk: This is Captain Jor'hjh... I'm afraid I don't have time to talk, Captain.

Host ASM_Gary says:
ACTION: All of the Bird of Preys are in a line now, weapons charged... the one on the far right seems to be leaking large amounts of warp plasma.

Host CO_Marek says:
COM: Jor'hjh: Jor'hjh. This is your last chance to avoid a fatal fate for you an your crew. Lower your shields, and allow us to board your ships.

CEO_Masters says:
CO: Sir, one of the bogeys is leaking plasma.

Host CO_Marek says:
::Whispers:: XO: Contact Starfleet Command and report the situation.

XO_Spicer says:
::Nods to the CO and encodes the message and sends it via subspace::

Host Jor`hjh says:
@COM: Seahawk: ::Laughs:: Captain... don't make me laugh. You are clearly outgunned.  We will not lower our shields. Prepare to be crushed! ::Grins evilly, clenching his fist and closing the channel::

Host CO_Marek says:
CEO: Possible cause? Transmit data to the tactical station.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Perks her ears and looks at the CEO::

CEO_Masters says:
CO: Transmitting.  I think it might have been poor maintenance or she might not have been fully repaired after our battle.

Host ASM_Gary says:
ACTION: The two Bird of Preys on the outside break away, including the one leaving a large trail of warp plasma.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Studies the position of the Bird of Preys and inputs the proper maneuvers into the computer::

Host TO_Bailey says:
CO: Sir, two of the Bird of Preys have broken formation.

Host CO_Marek says:
COM: Jor'hjh: I cannot do that. Please, the decision is in your hands. Maybe we are outnumbered, but our ship is clearly superior.... and I sincerely don't want to continue discussing this. Surrender at once.

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO/TO: Be ready.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Captain, if we firrre phaserrrs at the warrrp plasma it will blow all of them up.

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: Proceed to target it.

Host TO_Bailey says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Hunches over the helm console, his paws hovering over the controls::

Host ASM_Gary says:
ACTION: Jor'hjh's lead ship fires two photon torpedoes, straight at the Seahawk, almost as if to signal the beginning of the attack.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Nods and taps her console::

Host CO_Marek says:
ALL: That's it!  CTO: Fire!!!!!  TO: Evasive maneuvers!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Fires phasers::

CEO_Masters says:
::Reinforces SIF::

Host ASM_Gary says:
ACTION: The three Bird of Preys still in a line break formation and scatter. The two that broke earlier coming up to flank the Seahawk

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Hits the "go fast" button on the helm console:: CO: Aye, Sir!

Host CO_Marek says:
TO: Take us above the leader ship!

Host ASM_Gary says:
ACTION: One of the two torpedoes impacts the shields of the Seahawk

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Paws slide over the helm console, changing the direction of the Seahawk:: CO: Aye!

Host CO_Marek says:
::Braces for the impact::

Host CO_Marek says:
CEO: Damage report!

CEO_Masters says:
CO: Shields at 90 percent.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
All: Ooff! ::Climbs back up to her console::

Host ASM_Gary says:
ACTION: The two flanking Bird of Preys begin a disrupter firing pattern as the other three come into disruptor range.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Is jolted in his chair from the impact::

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: Torpedoes now!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Fires torpedoes::

Host CO_Marek says:
CEO/CMO: Reroute all power except life support to structural integrity and shields!

Host ASM_Gary says:
ACTION: The Seahawk’s torpedoes all find a target, each one hitting one of three Bird of Preys on the bow, each one taking considerable shield damage.

CEO_Masters says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Reroutes::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Takes the ship into a sharp turn to port, avoiding enemy fire.  Comes about for another attack run::

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: Fire pattern Delta 4-5, maximum power to front phaser emitter!

Host ASM_Gary says:
ACTION: The Bird of Prey trailing warp plasma makes a close pass over the bow of the Seahawk, firing disruptors.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Yes, Sirrr. ::Initiates the fire pattern::

Host CO_Marek says:
TO: good one, Mr. Bailey. Now follow the Bird of Prey with the plasma leak

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Growls and changes course to pursue:: CO: Aye!  Altering course!

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: Target the plasma-trail now!

XO_Spicer says:
TO: But stay out of the plasma trail, Lieutenant.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Tarrrgeted, Sirrr!

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Takes the Seahawk right up to the edge of the plasma trail and waits for the CTO to fire::

Host CO_Marek says:
TO/XO: We do not want to be there. ::Nods to the XO::

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: Fire!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Fires:: CO: Firrring now!

Host TO_Bailey says:
::At the last possible second, brings the ship into a sharp turn to starboard and up.  Hits the "Go real fast" button on his console::

Host CO_Marek says:
TO: When you clear the shockwave of the explosion, take us into the Bird of Prey formation.

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: Target the flanking ships.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Already done, Sirrr.

Host TO_Bailey says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Levels out the ascent::

Host CO_Marek says:
CEO: Report!

CEO_Masters says:
CO: Our shields are holding at 90.  The bogeys ahead are at 50 percent shields. Flankers are at 25 and 40.

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: Target their engines.  Blot them out of this universe!

Host CO_Marek says:
CEO: Roger that.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Fires:: CO: Firrring now.

Host ASM_Gary says:
ACTION: The leaky Bird of Prey explodes from the CTO's firing.

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: Good shooting!

Host ASM_Gary says:
ACTION: Four Bird of Preys remain now. The lead Bird of Prey is in the best shape with 50% shields. All of them are flying around erratically, trying desperately to do any damage they can do to the Seahawk.

CEO_Masters says:
CO: Sir, our shields are down to 78 percent.

Host Jor`hjh says:
@COM: Seahawk: Ahh! Captain! I see you know how to fight! ::Rocks from a phaser blast:: But rest assured! You will not live through this day!

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Takes the Seahawk into a random flight pattern, allowing the CTO to get a good shot at any Bird of Prey that is close::

CEO_Masters says:
CO: At least we're better off than the bogeys.  Lead vessel is at 50 percent, and that's the best.

Host CO_Marek says:
CEO: Acknowledged. Try your best to keep them that way.

Host CO_Marek says:
COM: Jor'hjh ship: I sincerely doubt it, Jor'hjh. Surrender before it is too late.

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: Target all weapons on Jor'hjh’s Bird of Prey.

Host ASM_Gary says:
ACTION: The ship directly in front of the Seahawk is hit by the phaser blast. It's shields drop and the remainder of the phaser energy goes straight into the ship, disabling a shaudily installed Impulse Engine. The ship is dead in the water, and less than five hundred meters in front of the Seahawk

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Readies the phasers and torpedoes:: CO: Aye, Sirrr.

Host CO_Marek says:
TO: Evasive maneuvers!  Avoid that ship!

CEO_Masters says:
CO: Sir!  The lead vessel is dead in the water!

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Turns sharply to port barely missing the Bird of Prey::

Host ASM_Gary says:
ACTION: The remaining three Bird of Preys all converge, charging all of their weapons and firing a barrage at the Seahawk, brining their shields down to 46%

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Fires phasers at the B of P as the Seahawk passes it::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Takes the Seahawk into a tight roll::

Host CO_Marek says:
TO: Full impulse ahead. Put the Seahawk right after Jor'hjh ship.

Host TO_Bailey says:
CO: Aye, Sir....uhhh...which ship is it?

Host CO_Marek says:
::Feels the shudders from the phaser impacts::

Host ASM_Gary says:
ACTION: Jor'hjh's ship lurches nearly straight up and the Seahawk follows.  The remaining two Bird of Preys break away flanking the Seahawk

Host CO_Marek says:
TO: ::Raises en eyebrow and points the ship in the helm console:: That one!

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Looks at the console:: CO: Aye, Sir!  ::Changes course::

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: All weapons! Fire on the ships engines! Now!

CEO_Masters says:
::Tries to shore up shields::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Fires the weapons:: CO: Firrring now!

Host CO_Marek says:
CEO: Shield status?

CEO_Masters says:
CO: Still at 46, but I'm increasing power.

Host CO_Marek says:
CEO: Fine.

Host ASM_Gary says:
ACTION: All of the Seahawks weapons blaze and the light speckles of them hitting Jor'hjh's shields are visible...and then his shields are gone. Two torpedoes find their mark on the engines and the glow of the engines dies to a darkness. The lead ship is down. The two flanking Bird of Preys both begin firing madly at the Seahawk, brining their shields lower
									
CEO_Masters says:
CEO: , Sir, the bogeys on our six have lowered our shields to 35 percent!

Host CO_Marek says:
TO: Evasive maneuver! Avoid the Flanking ships! Take us out of their center!

Host ASM_Gary says:
ACTION: The remaining two Bird of Preys scatter, firing five torpedoes between the two of them at the Seahawk, all find their mark and the Seahawk's shields drop, minor hull breaches reported on Deck 12.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Rocks from the impact::

CEO_Masters says:
CO: Sir!  Hull breaches on deck 12!

Host CO_Marek says:
CEO: DCT there on the double! Reinforce the SIF!

Host ASM_Gary says:
ACTION: One of the remaining Bird of Preys cloaks, even though his trajectory is still perfectly visible in the computer.. The other one has no shields and is trying to dodge phaser fire

CEO_Masters says:
CO: Already dispatched, Sir.

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: Fire on the cloaking ship! Now!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Fires weapons:: CO: Firrring now, Sirrr.

Host CO_Marek says:
TO: Take us right in front of Jor'hjh’s ship.

Host ASM_Gary says:
ACTION: Three torpedoes rocket towards the cloaking ship, impacting the bridge pod, neck, and engine pod. The ship explodes in a blaze of fire as the cloak comes offline

CEO_Masters says:
CTO: Good shot!  I guess it was a good day for THEM to die.

Host TO_Bailey says:
CO: We're there, Sir!

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: Well done!

Host ASM_Gary says:
ACTION: Jor'hjh's ship is firing desperately with the one disruptor it has left, and the final Bird of Prey limps as far away as it can get on impulse, its warp engines disabled

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: Concentrate phaser fire on the remaining flanking ship.

Host CO_Marek says:
XO: Hail Jor'hjh.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Yes, Sirrr. ::Continues firing weapons::

Host ASM_Gary says:
ACTION: The phaser fire is enough to cripple the last Bird of Prey, blowing off one of its stabilizer arms entirely and leaving it dead in the water.

Host CO_Marek says:
All: Well, only one more to go...

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Let's out a victory cry:: All: Yeeeee....hawwwwww!  ::Shakes his paw at the viewscreen::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Giggles::

Host ASM_Gary says:
ACTION: Jor'hjh is sitting in his chair, dead littered around him, his face green with blood. Structural supports are down everywhere and the bridge is on fire. Jor'hjh says nothing, but looks disgusted.

CEO_Masters says:
TO: That sounds like a Klingon spirit!

XO_Spicer says:
::Activates the COM and hails the Bird of Prey with Jor'hjh::

Host CO_Marek says:
::Monitors his console:: CEO: Fix all power fluctuations to vital systems.

Host Jor`hjh says:
@COM: Seahawk: ::Laughs demonically:: Well done, Captain... Well done.

CEO_Masters says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  Teams are on them.

Host CO_Marek says:
COM: Jor'hjh Bird of Prey: Jor'hjh, be ready to be beamed up directly to our Brig. Your wounded will receive the proper treatment aboard the Seahawk.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Takes the Seahawk on a "fly-by" past the crippled Bird of Prey::

Host Jor`hjh says:
@::Snarls and cuts the COM, looking around the bridge::  Computer: Computer, initiate auto-destruct system.

Host Jor`hjh says:
@<Computer> Jor’hjh: Auto-Destr..... off...ne.. ::Static::

Host CO_Marek says:
All: I will take that as a yes... CTO: Lock a signal over the survivors and beam them aboard.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Nods:: CO: Yes Captain.

CEO_Masters says:
::Looks at sensors::  CO: Sir, he's not going to be successful at self-destruct.  It's offline.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Beaming now, Sirrr.

Host CO_Marek says:
::Goes through the Damage report:: XO: I think I will have a lot to explain to Admiral Mitchell...

Host CO_Marek says:
CMO: See that a medical team is waiting for them in the brig.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Checks the navigation display to make sure no other ships are in the area::

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: Send the Special Team to guard our prisoners.

Host Jor`hjh says:
@::Screams and clears the blood from his brow... looking down at his hands... remembering for the first time in a long time... that he was in fact, a Vulcan... this seemingly new revelation brings him to his knees, looking around at all of the destruction and death he had caused::

Host  CMO_Sovok says:
CO: Understood, Sir... ::Stands up and walks over to a console, ordering a team to the brig::

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

Host CO_Marek says:
TO: As soon as the CTO finishes beaming aboard the survivors, set a course to Kootenai Station. Warp 1.

Host CO_Marek says:
TO: I don't want to force the engines after the battle.

Host TO_Bailey says:
CO: Are we not going to board the ship for possible evidence?

CEO_Masters says:
CO: Sir, damages should be fully repaired en route.  Adm. Mitchell won't be the wiser.

Host CMO_Sovok says:
CO: I suggest we set up a warp tow.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Lays in a course for Kootenai Station and sets the engines for warp one::

Host ASM_Gary says:
<Medical Team>: ::Arrives in the brig, looking around at the 10 odd survivors, beginning their treatment::

Host CO_Marek says:
::Raises an eyebrow and thinks for a moment::

XO_Spicer says:
CO: You can say it was my fault, Sir.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Finished beaming Captain.

Host TO_Bailey says:
CO: At least take the Bird of Prey in tow, Sir.  ::Looks hopeful::

Host CO_Marek says:
TO: I think I let myself get carried away by our victory.

Host CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks around the bridge and walks down to the command deck, smiling at the Captain and the XO::

Host CO_Marek says:
TO: Send a five man away team to inspect the ship.  No longer than 20 minutes.

Host CO_Marek says:
XO: I doubt that.  ::Smiles::

Host TO_Bailey says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Dispatches a security team to the transporter room with instructions to beam aboard the Bird of Prey, gather evidence and secure the vessel::

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: Good shooting, Commander. Impressive, to be honest.

Host CO_Marek says:
All: You did a great job, Gentlemen. I am proud to serve with you.

Host CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods at the Captain::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Blushes:: CO: It was nothing, Sirrr.

CEO_Masters says:
CO: Thank you, Sir.

XO_Spicer says:
ALL: I second that. Three cheers for Captain Marek.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Grins and thinks about transferring over to flight control instead of tactical::

Host CO_Marek says:
XO: You are with me, Commander.  Let's have a little talk with our old friend, Jor'hjh.

Host CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks around the bridge, staring at the viewer showing space::

XO_Spicer says:
CO: Aye, Sir. ::Follows the CO::

CEO_Masters says:
::Picks up on the Bailey’s thoughts of transferring to flight, shudders::

Host CO_Marek says:
TO: When the Away Team is back, engage the course to Kootenai Station.  ::Walks to the turbolift::

Host TO_Bailey says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CMO: You alrrright, Sovok?

Host CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods:: CTO: Just a little shaken...

Host CO_Marek says:
XO: The Seahawk is a fine ship, isn't it?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Whispers:: CMO: TO be honest, I'm a little shaken up too. 

 Host CMO_Sovok says:
::Smiles slightly and takes a seat on the command deck:: CTO: Well, we probably all are... A little.

XO_Spicer says:
CO: It is, Sir. But I do prefer the station. ::Grins::

Host CO_Marek says:
XO: I see.  The thing is that this battle brought some sweet memories to my mind. ::Shakes his head:: You know what they say, once a CTO always CTO.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Sees a signal coming through from the Away Team:: CTO: The Away Team is ready to transport back aboard.  They have completed their assignment.

Host Jor`hjh says:
::Paces his solitary cell, not yet having received medical attention from the very slow team..::

Host CO_Marek says:
::Arrives to the Brig and heads to meet Jor'hjh::

XO_Spicer says:
CO: I have heard that, Sir. But give me the safety of a station's shields and weapons.

Host Jor`hjh says:
::Looks the Captain over:: CO: Captain...

Host CO_Marek says:
::Nods to Jor'hjh:: Jor'hjh: Your crew fought bravely.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
TO: Alrrright, Bailey. ::Taps on her console::

Host Jor`hjh says:
::Remembers all who died:: CO: Yes... they did...

Host TO_Bailey says:
CTO: I have orders to engage engines for our return to the station as soon as the Away Team is back onboard.

Host ASM_Gary says:
ACTION: The Away Team returns to the ship with five tricorders full of evidence, and coordinates of their main computer, to be beamed into the Cargo bay.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
TO: Underrrstood, Bailey. ::Looks at her console:: And they arrre back on boarrrd now.

Host TO_Bailey says:
CTO: Have they beamed the computer core aboard yet?

Host CMO_Sovok says:
::Turns to Bailey and the CTO:: TO/CTO: Should we destroy the ship before we leave or leave it derelict?

Host CO_Marek says:
Jor'hjh: As soon as we finished our assignment here, we will take you to Kootenai Station, where the proper arrangements will be made to present you to SF authorities. I assume you are already aware of this.

Host Jor`hjh says:
ACTION: The computer core is now safely aboard the Seahawk.

CEO_Masters says:
::Over hears the CMO:: CMO: I think we're going to tow it back to Kootenai Station.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CMO: Tow it?

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Looks at the CMO and shrugs his big shoulders, glancing over to the CTO::

Host Jor`hjh says:
::Nods and puts his fingers together in a very Vulcan way:: CO: Yes... I am aware of all I have done.

Host TO_Bailey says:
CTO: Very well, Commander, engaging warp one...we're headed home.

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

CEO_Masters says:
CTO: Well, yeah.  I mean, we'd have it impounded and include it in evidence for a trial.

Host CO_Marek says:
::Notices the particular Vulcan salute and responds to it in the same way:: Jor'hjh: Very well, our medical staff will tend to your wounds. ::Turns and leaves Jor'hjh, motioning the XO to follow him::

Host Jor`hjh says:
::Nods and begins to meditate for the first time in a long time... waiting for the medical team::

Host ASM_Gary says:
<<<<<<<<<<End Kootenai Mission "Crossroads">>>>>>>>>>>

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