Host SM_Selan says:
Previously on Star Trek: A Call To Duty - U.S.S. Quirinus ...
 
Host SM_Selan says:
SCENE: Quick over-view of the Storm's actions over the past three years since their re-appearance with a voice-over by Thorn, "My colleagues and I believe in strength. We did make a mistake before by trying to bring down the Federation ..." Flash to several Storm runabouts destroying a Borg sphere as the Sharikahr narrowly escapes destruction too.

Host SM_Selan says:
Host Captain_Keener says:
@ COM: Quirinus: Dozens of our operatives have been killed thanks to direct action by the Storm, or them informing those our operatives had infiltrated, monitored, etc. Several operations have failed, and as a result, important information for the Federation has been lost.

Host SM_Selan says:
Host Captain_Keener says:
@ COM: Quirinus: This is going to end now. Intelligence has planned a decisive strike against the Storm. No more innocents will be lost. The Quirinus, having the most contact with the Storm, and being a strong source of firepower, is being called in on this operation.

Host SM_Selan says:
SCENE: Flash to the slaughter of the SFI task force, and the Quirinus being left to watch the destruction in horror. Soon after followed by the betrayal of Raythan and the bombing of the ship.

Host SM_Selan says:
SCENE: Flash to the complicated and, for a time, successful operation carried out by the Quirinus crew. “Release the nanites.” The Quirinus “changing” to appear as a Ferengi vessel.

Host SM_Selan says:
SCENE: Flash to the situation at the summit itself … the CTO “killing” the FCO … the XO vs. Thorn … Mathar's appearance.

Host SM_Selan says:
Host David_Thorn says:
<Mathar Raythan> @ ::Stands at the entrance to the room:: ALL: May I present Commander Ben Pangborn of the U.S.S. Quirinus.

Host SM_Selan says:
SCENE: Pangborn being given the opportunity to prove that Thorn is dangerous and the “New Federation” is not what it seems.

Host SM_Selan says:
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@:;contacts the Quirinus on a secure channel to the command center, which will be the captain and second, requesting database access to all of the atrocities the storm has committed::

Host SM_Selan says:
Host David_Thorn says:
ACTION: Images of the Storm's first appearance five years ago appear on all screens ... the Starfleet betrayals ... the Seleya trashing the Scimitar ... the Griffon being destroyed ... soon followed by images of the destruction on Gelia Prime ... and Al-Jihj.

Host SM_Selan says:
Host David_Thorn says:
ACTION: There is silence, then much more murmuring in the hall ... Craven looks panicked ... Raythan shocked ... Thorn looks as calm and happy as before ...

Host SM_Selan says:
U.S.S. Quirinus Stardate 10309.29 "Round Two" Episode Four

Host SM_Selan says:
RESUME MISSION

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@ All: Tell us Thorn, what have you to say for your "New Federation"

Host David_Thorn says:
ACTION: All in the summit look at the imagery.

Host David_Thorn says:
@ ::Smiles:: XO: I've got to say, you Starfleet personnel are quite efficient at trashing your own starships. ::Gestures at the Seleya attacking the Scimitar::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::on the bridge.. shifts in her place and lets her tail twist and curl in the air.. glad the computer actually does all the talking for her through he universal translator and removes her normal Caitian slurs and accent..::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Mathar Raythan> @ ::Remains quiet, shares a concerned look with Craven::

Host David_Thorn says:
ACTION: Some Elleb chuckle, a Skree steps up ...

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::takes a last look in the mirror, grateful to see "herself" staring back once more. Being a Ferengi had been strangely unsettling.....::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Thorn: When there under the influence of the likes of you

Host David_Thorn says:
<Skree> @ Thorn / XO: What is this all about? Why is a Maquis member bothering to trouble this summit? When did these events happen? I recall Al-Jihj ... but everything else?

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::steps into his office and sits down to wait for his fiancée::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::sneezes::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::On Bridge:: Kraight Prepare to blow the planet's sensor grid.  Let's create a little one way communication with Rathan by moving some nanites into his ear.

CMO_Munro says:
::Sits in sickbay working::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Skree: These are but a few of the things Storm has been responsible for. Thorn himself is a murderer. That’s not an alternative to the Federation - which I myself have sought. It's an abomination.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: the ambidextrous CSO's hands move rapidly over two consoles :: CO: Programming now, sir...

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
*CMO*: I just got to my office, I am doing some prep work, but when you can slip out come over.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::quickly gathers her hair together in a loose twist and takes a last look around her quarters before heading off to her post.::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Cherry: Look up the information on Raythan's sister.  Build a voice modulator to match her.  You are about to become Raythan's conscience via nanite technology.

CMO_Munro says:
*CTO* Okay.

Host David_Thorn says:
<Skree> @ XO: Storm?

CMO_Munro says:
::Looks around and doesn’t see anyone, so quietly gets up and leaves::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
CO: I've detached a few thousand nanites from the buffet table and sent them on their way to Raythan. The nanites in the comm. system are now interfaced with the power grid.

Host David_Thorn says:
<Mathar Raythan> @ ::Feels some weird discomfort in his ear ... starts rubbing there::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Skree: The front of the "New Federation" Is in reality nothing more that a conglomeration of common thugs. Like this one here ::gestures at Raythan::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Skree: And Thorn himself of course

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Cherry: As soon as the nanites are in place, you may begin.

Host David_Thorn says:
<Skree> @ ::Looks confused:: Thorn: Do you defend yourself?

CMO_Munro says:
::walks the halls up to the CTO's  office::

Host David_Thorn says:
@ Skree: In this day and age, information falsifying is quite easy. We have offered you all nothing but opportunity ... and I trust you've seen that we are quite pacifistic.

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::stands up working over on the display while Delta Team sits down and looks on:: Delta Team: Alright Delta Team we are setting up for now we are on a Standby incase the XO's rouse manages to fail. We will enter the city through here via shuttle if need be or most likely transporter if possible. We will move on to wherever the XO is and extract.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
OPS: The nanites will finish reconfiguring themselves into a subspace transceiver in Raythan's ear in two minutes, thirteen seconds.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Thorn: Now why would I bother telling lies when the truth works wo well?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Skree" Pacifistic is the last thing these creeps are

Host David_Thorn says:
@ XO: Because the lies benefit you more?

CMO_Munro says:
::Rings the chime at the office door::

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::arrives at the bridge and quietly relieves Ensign Johnson at the helm.::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
OPS: I have transferred the subspace frequency for the micro transceiver to your console.

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
Delta Team: Entry point is here, you must insert here ::continues using the display:: you will have several waypoints for insertion as it will not be easy with the extra security, I am authorizing deadly force if need be only on STORM personnel try not to kill the civilians if possible.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::quickly takes her seat and checks her readouts.::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CMO: Come In...

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::continues::

CMO_Munro says:
::Walks in and smiles broadly at the site of the CTO::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
Delta Team: Alpha Bravo Charlie Delta Echo are your Nav's for insertion and Foxtrot Juliet Kilo and Lima will be in the conference hall, we will head straight to Zulu for extraction and Zulu X will be used for secondary extraction.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Thorn: Last time I checked, nothing that happens here benefits me in any way. I could care less about your "New Federation". Hell, I don't care about the real Federation, why would I care about whatever group you get together. More of the same if you ask me. I just wanted the delegates to be truly informed, instead of lied to

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::smiles back at Harriet::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::stretches and yawns.. waiting for the CO to make his next move::

CMO_Munro says:
::Walks over and hugs him tight::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
Delta Team: Dismissed...

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::takes Harriet by the hand and sits down with her giving her a kiss after Delta Team has cleared the room::

Host David_Thorn says:
ACTION: More murmuring, the H'rathians get up and begin to leave, their representative speaking, "There is too much confusion. Contact us when things are a bit calmer ..."

CMO_Munro says:
CTO: So, what is happening?

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::notices a strange smell on the bridge.::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CMO: I have to prep Delta Team incase the XO is captured

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
CO, OPS: Transceiver fabrication complete.

CMO_Munro says:
CTO: What are the chances of him being found? ::Worried::

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::wrinkles her nose fastidiously::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::wonders::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Cherry: Begin transmitting

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CMO: Right now it's a close one, Thorn suspects something, but not enough to bring it out in the open.

CMO_Munro says:
::Remains silent and looking to the floor::

Host David_Thorn says:
@ ::Watches the H'rathians leave:: ALL: Please do not be troubled by what is happening here. Feel free to ask questions everyone ... we are all equal here ...

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::looks around for the source of the odor and her eyes fall upon a huge cat sitting on the bridge....a cat in uniform no less. ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: It's time to blow the grid.  Cherry: Beep the XO so that he know he will be leaving now and can make the appropriate farewell.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Thorn: You know - I think I'll just leave you to hang yourself. Gotta admit. You did a spectacular job ::extends hand::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Telarus* Set off your surprise at the conference.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
CO: Signaling the nanites now, sir...    : taps panel ::

Host David_Thorn says:
@ ::Doesn't extend hand, but nods with a smile:: XO: It was a pleasure seeing you again Commander Pangborn. I trust it won't be the last time.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::realizes that the "cat" must be the new counselor.::

Host David_Thorn says:
ACTION: In the distance, muffled explosions are heard.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*TR1*: Beam the XO aboard as soon as the grid is down.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::tries not to stare::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::feels something going off in his ear:: Thorn: What the hell was that? Hate to run, but I'm not sure I'm up to whatever mayhem passes for recreation for you Storm guys. ::heads off::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::exits the building and waits::

Host David_Thorn says:
ACTION: The XO is beamed away as all the representatives look around confused and concerned.

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
*CO*: Aye sir. ::goes over to his console and sends the signal::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
*CO*: Bombs away as it were...

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
ACTION: A small explosion goes off near one of the tables.  It's loud but not lethal.

Host David_Thorn says:
RE-ACTION: The representatives cry out and back away ... the Elleb pull out their weapons ... the Helaxians scream and start running around ...

Host David_Thorn says:
ACTION: An Elleb shoots a Helaxian shouting at it to be quiet, and killing it in response ... the Skree, who are quite fond of the Helaxians respond by rushing the Elleb ... a full out brawl results.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::steps down off the padd, nods to the transporter room chief and heads for the bridge::*CO*: Good to be back sir. I'll be with you momentarily

Host David_Thorn says:
<Craven> @ ::Steps over to Thorn as a disruptor burst explodes some wall near her:: Thorn: Sir, we have to get you out of here.

Host David_Thorn says:
<Mathar Raythan> @ ::Steps over by the other two as the Gamleasians try to make a hasty exit:: Thorn: Do you think we can salvage this situation?

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
<Leia_Raythan_Nanite_Voice> Mathar: oh what have you done? ::sounds upset.. near tears::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Mathar Raythan> @ ::Looks around in shock:: Leia?!

Host David_Thorn says:
<Gamleasian> @ ::Passing by:: Thorn: We'd appreciate it if you lef-- ::Craven pushes him aside as she starts ushering Thorn away. Thorn just looks at the brawl in the center of the room::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
<Leia_Raythan_Nanite_Voice> Mathar: so much death.. wasn't the colony enough? why? why did you do this?

Host David_Thorn says:
ACTION: Some of the delegates are beaming away ... others are standing aside and watching.

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
*CO*: Do you know if we have the XO or is he still down there?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::exits the turbo lift onto the bridge:: Sulek: Captain....that was interesting to say the least

Host David_Thorn says:
<Mathar Raythan> @ How ... this doesn't ... ::Covers his ears:: They've done something!! ::Shouting over the weapons fire and fighting::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: It's time we revealed ourselves.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::adjusts the ships position minutely.::

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::looks up:: CO: sir?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Telarus* The XO has returned.

Host David_Thorn says:
<Craven> @ Mathar: Raythan, shut up and come on!!

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
<Leia_Raythan_Nanite_Voice> Mathar: I trusted you.. they trusted you.. so much blood.. I came back.. I tried so hard to come back.. when the Elara was lost.. and you do this.. ::crys and whimpers:: how.. how could you?

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
*Delta Team*: Stand Down and go to your posts for Red Alert.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: Move us into high orbit.

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
*CO*: Thank you sir

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
CO: Dropping hologram on your order, Sir....high orbit in ten.

Host David_Thorn says:
<Mathar Raythan> @ ::Cries out:: It's not her!!!

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Stop the projection ::turns to the XO:: Pangborn: Well done, you have created havoc.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Now we need the nanites to tell us which ship to blow to kingdom come when they leave. If thats what you want, there own destruction. You know another one will pop up to take there place once there gone. Almost worth leaving them alive.

Host David_Thorn says:
@ ::Watches the brawl:: Craven: There's going to probably be a lot of death soon. Let's go. ::The three of them rapidly exit the building::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
CO: Done. Powering up projectors one through twelve, should you need some phantoms to back us up, sir.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: It must have been that play I was in in the sixth grade. I'm certain that was the last time I "acted"

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Take us to red alert.  It's time to challenge Thorn.  Cherry: Open a communication channel to Thorn's communicator.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::taps the panel:: CO: High orbit, Sir.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Telarus* To the Bridge.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Takes the Ship to red alert::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::opens channel to Thorn::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
<Leia_Raythan_Nanite_Voice> Mathar: look at them.. they tried to kill you once.. they took away so much.. how could you join them? you.. betrayed Starfleet.. I looked up to you.. that’s why i joined.. i wanted to be like you.. my big brother.. my friend.. 

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Have we been scanned?

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CMO: Honey I have to go to the Bridge ::gives her a kiss and heads straight to the Bridge running::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Elleb> @ ::Pulls out a grenade of some sort:: FOR Y'TAR'S HAMMER!!!! DIIIIEEEEE!!!!! ::Pulls the pin::

Host David_Thorn says:
ACTION: The remaining delegates see the grenade and scream while desperately trying to get beamed out. It does them no good. The entire building vanishes in a massive explosion ... that was more than just some grenade.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::annoyed::*CTO*: Care to grace us with your presence AT your station

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: What is up with that guy?

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::manages to walk out of the TL just as he made that transmission::

Host David_Thorn says:
ACTION: Thorn, Craven and Raythan are barely thirty feet away from the building when it goes ... they hit the ground ... their security personnel aren't so lucky.

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
XO: I am already here sir

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
CO: No indications we've been picked up yet, sir.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::watches the XO return::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Thorn* You have failed.

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::takes his station::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
*XO*: There is a lot of comm. chatter from the disruption way to pull it off.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: Target all orbiting Storm vessels and take out their engines.

Host David_Thorn says:
@ ::Hears Sulek's voice over his comm. as he begins to pick himself up off the ground:: Sulek ... you ... *Sulek* Do you know how many deaths you have inadvertently caused?

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
<Leia_Raythan_Nanite_Voice> ::final transmission as it gets fizzled out:: Mathar: it's not to late.. you can.. ch.. ange.. please come.. hom..*

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Thorn* Not I.  It was your pride and arrogance.

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO: Sir all of the STORM vessels are gone or I just can't detect them I am going to boost power to the targeting sensors see if we pick up any hostiles.

Host David_Thorn says:
@ ::Grits teeth and whispers over the screams of nearby Gamleasians and their response teams:: Craven: Whatever you do ... don't let those Starfleet bastards get out of here alive ...

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Thorn* It is time we finished this.  Storm must be stopped.  I'm waiting for you.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::inputs the maneuvers and coordinates with the CTO::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Craven> @ ::Stares at Thorn:: Thorn: Understood, sir. ::Sends a message to someone unknown. She, Thorn and Mathar are beamed away::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Cherry: Begin the projections of our fleet.  Cherry start the random command sequence.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: What do you have planned ::concerned::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO: Sir this is gonna get heated up soon, may I suggest arming one tri-cobalt device.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
CO: Commencing projections.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: Let all non- Storm ships pass.  Cherry: Contact the delegate ships and tell them to leave.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::does as ordered::  CO:  Random command sequence initiated.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::still thinks its odd that SF allows cats to serve in the fleet.::

Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: The screen is suddenly filled with thirteen vessels decloaking. Twelve Storm Runabouts and one Ambassador Class starship.

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO: Sir... we got company.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::thinks they are going to die::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::tries to avoid looking at the screen while she sends the message to each of the delegate's ships::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO: I am engaging tactical maneuvers sir.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: Shield variations.  FCO: Make the first jump random using warp.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
self: hmmffth.. nice ::grumbles as she looks at the view screen::

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::wishes Cherry had cleaned the bathroom before now as she'd hate to see that mess all over space::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: Leave one of your tricobalt devices behind as we warp.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
ACTION: Eight assorted Starfleet vessels, as well as two Klingon dreadnaughts, an Andorian frigate, and a Vulcan marauder sweep out from behind the larger moon to join the Quirinus.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::inputs the random warp jump program::

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
CO: Initiating now, sir.

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO: Warping might be a problem sir STORM as well as a bunch of the other ships are blocking the routes out.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
All: Battle stations

Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: The Storm vessels attack ... the Runabouts moving to determine whether or not the other "Starfleet" vessels are real or not. Energy bursts cut loose. The Ambassador closes in on the Quirinus ... a barrage of torpedoes are unleashed.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: engage

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::engages as ordered.::

Host General_Trebor says:
# COM: Quirinus: Captain Sulek, this is General Trebor. I believe you have finally pressed all the right buttons. You're not getting out of it this time.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Action: The Q jumps to warp and vanishes to a point near one of the moons.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Here we go. There's are boy

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: Set off the device.

Host General_Trebor says:
RE-ACTION: The Quirinus is blown out of warp by the torpedo barrage.

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::as they managed to nearly warp out they dropped a Tri Cobalt Device::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Trebor* I believe the expression is You talk too much.

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO: Gladly... ::sends the detonation code and looks up to see a big blast wave from the view screen::

Host General_Trebor says:
ACTION: The crew are thrown off their feet as the Quirinus is pulled from the extreme warp jump.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: Warp again:

Host General_Trebor says:
ACTION: The Storm Runabouts are annihilated by the tricobalt explosion ... the Ambassador manages to escape it.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::scrambles back to her station::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::regains his footing::

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::engages once again:: CO: Aye, Sir!

Host General_Trebor says:
ACTION: Nothing happens.

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO: Sir the Ambassador is on our tail along with General Trebor.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: Target the ambassador.  Quantum torpedoes full spread.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::alarms are going off on her panel::  CO:  Warp engine is off-line.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::mutters under her breath::

Host General_Trebor says:
ACTION: The Ambassador closes in on the Quirinus, phaser fire lances off the damaged port shields. The ship shakes from side to side.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: Hard about.  Full impulse.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::oddly calm::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: hoists himself back into his seat at Science One, nursing what may be a broken left arm ::

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::nods grimly::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO: Aye

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
CO: Hard about, full impulse.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Send in the projections.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::sways with the ship...like surfing::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::fires the quantums scoring some direct hits but no damage::

Host General_Trebor says:
ACTION: The Quirinus comes about to face their opponent ... the final showdown?

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::hangs on to her console::

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::lips are moving in a silent prayer::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: sends the commands with his right hand only this time :: CO: Done.

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO: Direct hits with 4 quantums out of 12 no damage to any key systems or shield integrity.

Host General_Trebor says:
@ COM: Quirinus: Apparently I do. Nice shot. ::Growls:: You took out a few good friends of mine.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Suggestions.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::nose wrinkles as that odor wafts by again::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO: Port shields down to 45%. Aft shields down to 78%

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: Hard to port.  Telarus: As we pass all phasers, point blank.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I think as long as the projections are working, stick with the attack/sudden warp maneuver

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: It seems to be working

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::pulls the ship hard to port::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Engineering* How long before warp?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek; Even impulse would suffice

Host General_Trebor says:
ACTION: The Quirinus moves hard to port, its phasers raking along one side of Trebor's "prized" vessel.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Damage to Trebor?

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
CO: Scanning...

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::transfers over Engineering Bridge Controls to his station::

Host General_Trebor says:
<Engineering> *CO* Two hours sir ... we're working on it.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: Drop below.  Telarus: Standard photon torpedoes target their aft shuttle bays.  It should be the weakest point.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::nods as the ship suddenly drops::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::fires a volley attempting to hit the shuttle bay crossing his fingers as they are released::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::reroutes power as needed::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: I hope that the shields can handle the photons at this close of range.

Host General_Trebor says:
ACTION: Five photon torpedoes slam into the shuttle bay of the Ambassador. Despite being reinforced since the Storm are well aware of their vessels' capabilities and are always prepared, the bay was damaged in the tri-cobalt explosion, and the torpedoes go through ... essentially ripping the vessel a "new one." Their aft shields go down.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
CO: The alloy of in the ship's hull is interfering with sensors, Captain. However, there are indications of significant damage to the aft of the vessel.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Balled fists:: Sulek:: So close

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: Fire

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: Phasers.

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO: DIRECT HIT! Shields Down sir ::fires hearing the CO's command::

Host General_Trebor says:
ACTION: Explosions ripple across the back of the Ambassador's saucer section, it automatically increases hard to starboard, putting some shields against the Quirinus' barrage.

Host General_Trebor says:
ACTION: The Quirinus rakes the vessel hard.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Trebor: Stand Down

Host General_Trebor says:
ACTION: No response.

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO: Sir I have an idea we need to go to full impulse now.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Trebor: Surrender or we will destroy you.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
CO:  Captain, incoming communication.  I can't trace the source but its from Thorn.

Host General_Trebor says:
ACTION: The Ambassador is on "fire" ... plasma trails from it as it moves to actually try  and escape the Quirinus.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: Not without knowing more.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: Take out the Ambassadors engines.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::hands are shaking slightly as she brings the ship around slightly::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Cherry: On screen.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
CO: Stay on her tail, Sir?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: Aye

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
FCO: Move me close to the aft section of the ship.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::looks at the FCO::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::begins to wax philosophical about what the captain will do next::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::puts the communication from Thorn on screen::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::targets the port nacelle and opens fire as the FCO pulls in closer::

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::does as asked but stays far enough back that they wont be caught in a plasma explosion should the Ambassador blow.::

Host General_Trebor says:
ACTION: The Quirinus continues to fire on the Ambassador. Damaging it's port nacelle a lot ... pounding the shields.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Thorn: I am a bit busy right now.  Do you wish something.

Host David_Thorn says:
@ ::Appears on the view screen of the Quirinus clapping. He is obviously not on the Ambassador:: COM: Quirinus: Good job, good job Captain Sulek. You have done what I believe you intended to do ... destroy my dreams. What do you intend to do now? Take my surviving people into custody?

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
CO: Detecting an odd subspace flux from the Ambassador's warp core, sir. They may be using a subspace drive, not unlike that used by the Bellicose.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Thorn: If possible, yes.

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CSO: Not on my watch...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek; Captain....

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: Back us off.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::nods:: CO: Full impulse reverse, Sir.

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::targets the next nacelle and opens a big volley of what he would like to call "The Can of Whoopin"::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: Full impulse.

Host David_Thorn says:
@ ::Narrows my eyes:: COM: Quirinus: I understand that. You'll understand that I am like you, a leader, and cannot permit that. I take care of my own. ::Makes a gesture to someone off screen::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: Quantum Torpedoes.  Take out the Ambassador.

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO: Sir I have taken out both of their engines they are dead in the water.

Host David_Thorn says:
ACTION: The Ambassador vanishes in a giant flash of light ... a subspace fold opened and swallowed it.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::stares at the screen in shock::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
All in ear shot: nice. very nice.. 

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::fires the last volley into the subspace fold along with a little extra::

Host David_Thorn says:
ACTION: The Quirinus' volley disappears into the fold.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Captain....he will be back, but we've seriously derailed his efforts.....half a loaf?

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: quietly :: CO: Definitely a subspace drive, sir...

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::realizes it may be too late::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO: Sir you are gonna like this one ::grins:: guess what I put through the fold.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Thorn: If I were you, I wouldn't open that subspace field just yet.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::looks at the CTO::

Host David_Thorn says:
@ COM: Quirinus: I'll admit this, you have hurt us ... a lot. But if you think what you did here today will do anything to our efforts to create a New Federation, you are wrong. We will come back united, better than ever, and stronger than anything you can understand. And I'll come after you first.

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
COM Thorn: Are you anywhere near your ship just a question of curiosity?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Com: Thorn: I will be waiting.

Host David_Thorn says:
@ ::Smiles and nods a goodbye, and the comm. is cut::

Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: There is a brief silence in the aftermath of the battle.

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO: Sir… shall I detonate?

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO: Or should I wait for the auto detonate?

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::as she relaxes, her nose twitches once again::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO: They might still be in range of one of our comm. relays for me to get the signal off.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: You may send the command.  Morgan: Plot a course.  Let's head back to Federation territory.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: leans back in his chair, closes his eyes, and cradles his left forearm gently ::

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::thinks she may need to ask the doctor for some nose plugs::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::shrugs and looks around the bridge.. decides to leave in silence.. there will be other places on the ship she is needed more right now::

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::nods and inputs course and heading:: CO: Course laid in, full impulse, Sir.

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::sends command hoping for another explosion sooner than the auto detonation::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Captain, may I ask you a "Human" question?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Do you ask any others?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: How do you feel? ::wary, but sadly ironic grin::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: It is a start.  And we will finish this.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Some day.

FADE AWAY … to the garden of David Thorn, within the asteroid base known as Eden. It is here that Thorn tends to his special array of flowers … a reminder of a home once lost to him. Perhaps never to be regained? Usually, at this time of day, the arboretum / gardens of Eden are crowded with many of the civilian folk present on the home base of the Storm. Yet today it is abandoned. Word has spread throughout the populace of Thorn’s failure to bring together the New Federation that had been promised for so long. Now many wonder what is going to happen next. 

“You look so grim,” a female voice speaks to him from behind. Thorn smiles, and prunes one of his prized flowers, “How could I be with you here …” “I will always be here, David, through thick or thin … sickness or health … you haven’t failed yet,” the voice continues. Thorn chuckles, “Who said anything about failure? I have only begun.” 

The soothing female voice responds, “Good. There is much that you have to do. All those plans you have made … they are so amazing, David, so incredible. They all know that … Deborah, Etap … even Mathar, he who was so skeptical. They all bask in your glory. There is so much to do … and you have only begun. And I’ll be here for you the entire time … after all, what sort of wife would I be if I weren’t?” 

David smiles and turns, and a women of beauty in her late forties with short brown hair stands leaning against a tree, smiling at Thorn, “Isn’t that right dear Husband?”

END MISSION