Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Quirinus NCC-83942 - SD 10609.25
Starring:

Mitch Travis 		as 	Captain Sulek – CO
Keith LaHue		as	Commander Ben Pangborn – XO

…and…

Matthew Bordewick	as	Lt. JG Zee Alexander – CMO
Jeffrey Brown		as	Commander Kraight – CSO
Erin Cody-Allen 	as 	Lieutenant JG Adrienne Kostandinos-Michaels – TO
Christopher Dickinson 	as 	Commander Billy Bob Powers Jr. – CTO
Kurt Goring	 	as 	Lieutenant JG Soriq Ahkileez – FCO
James Homuth 	as 	Ensign Michael Jervase – MO
Kate McTiernan	as	Captain Joanna Matisse – CIV
Bryce Miller	 	as 	Ensign Royle Chandra – CEO
Edward Selgas		as	Lt. Commander David Telarus – OPS
Karriaunna Scotti 	as 	Commander Azhure – CNS
                        
                        …with…

Christopher Gibson      	as 	SM

                        …and…

Christopher Dickinson  	as 	Special Guest SM

MISSION PROLOGUE: The USS Quirinus has been assigned, along with the USS Torto, to evacuate the recently attacked Loqan Supply Station.  The station is a mess - over  forty percent of it is exposed to the vacuum of space.

A quarter of the population has been evacuated so far, but the core is critical, and quickly degrading.  Action must be taken, now, or thousands of people will die....

<<<<<RESUME USS Quirinus 10609.25 "The Chess Game - Enter The Bishop">>>>>

TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@ ::hears the explosions getting nearer:: XO: We are running seriously short of time...

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::on bridge:: Science: Scans?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@TO: we're going to have to take who we can and evacuate. get as many to a beam our point as possible. The radiation is getting worse as well, limiting out transporter use.

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: continues to prep his defensive grid ::

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns :: CO: Captain, the station's reactor core is nearing critical overload. I strongly urge that we either pull our people out, or... or have Lt. Chandra eject the core.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: We can set up a power transfer to the station's main EPS junction via the ship's deflector dish.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Contact Chandra and inform.  Can we beam the core out on wide particle dispersion?

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: We could, but it will take several of our pattern buffers to do it. If the ejection systems are still on line, a beam out won't be necessary.

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::The first batch of patients began materializing on the floors of sickbay and Zee moves quickly with the others to move them onto the biobeds.::

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::sitting at the Helm, keeping an eye on the long range sensors;:

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*COM* CEO: Lt. Chandra, can you eject the station's reactor core?

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Support the core until we can either eject or transport.  There are still too many survivors left.  Get on the pattern enhancers to engineering.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Aye, sir.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::stuffs as many people as he can to a beam out point::

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
ALL: Alright people find the most critically injured and get to work!  ::Starts scanning the patient she had lifted to the bed.::

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Down in the cargo bay, handling triage.::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: If we eject the core too soon, we may also need to support the stations transporters and life-support.  Work in tandem with the Torto.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: monitors core functions, takes remote control of core systems via the station's prefix code ::

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Keeping an eye on power usage by the transporters... running full power, they're eating up a lot of resources ::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::sweats in the environmental suit::

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Motions an ensign toward one of the nurses to take his name and treat the burns along his arms.::

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Sir, we'll need to maneuver such that there is a direct line-of-sight between our deflector dish and the external EPS junction on the station's dorsal surface.

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::The patient had severe burns.  In fact, all of the patients were covered in black soot and had charred patches of skin.  She sighs as she detects an unstable heartbeat on the young man laid out before her.  She moves from the scanner and loads her hypo, administering Metrazine.::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: How's the set up for a possible return of the Synod developing?

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Well enough, Captain.  The probes are set up for long range enhancement, but with evacuation procedures, it may take a few minutes to switch to battle readiness.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::proceeded with the evacuation, realizing time is short::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Relay information to Ahkileez.  Ahkileez: Position ship per Kraight's coordinates.

ACTION: The lower levels of the station begin to buckle.  Sensors still detect several pockets of personnel down there.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@*CO*: We've got to get out of here soon

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: taps several controls :: CO: Done.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
::Hearing a gasp from the nurse aiding her, she turns to see a young man seriously burned.  She was not sure how he could still be standing...::  Jhader, take him immediately up to sickbay.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: You can have two.  We can fly tactical for that long.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@*CO*: Do you have an ETA as to how long we have? 

TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@::comms her team members below to hurry up with the people still down there - they won't have much more time::

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::nods:: CO: Acknowledged. ::activates the maneuvering thrusters, bringing the ship around to 
face the station::

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: sets up the power transfer subroutine :: CO: The core has at most one hour before it goes critical, sir.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Pangborn* Lower decks are beginning to fail according two my sensor reads.

ACTION: A person in civilian clothing comes up to the TO, muttering something about "his wife"

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@*CO*: Aye. Just let me know at least five minutes before this puppy lights up.

TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@::turns at the sound of the voice:: CIV: Where is she?

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
<Jhader> :: One arm carefully wrapped around the man, he guides him to sickbay.::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Pangborn* you have one hour before core goes critical.

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Sees his heartbeat stabilize and quickly administers some hyronalyn for the radiation exposure.  She moves back to the scans and sees he is stable.  More severely wounded patients materialize.  Zee leaves the treatment of his burns for later and administer Rexalin, a pain killer, and moves to the next patient.::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@*CO*: Acknowledged

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::rolls the ship around, aligning the dish properly before activating all the thrusters to kill all momentum::

ACTION: One of the patients who was unconscious in Sickbay suddenly awakens with a blood curdling scream.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Pangborn* That gives you then 55 minutes before all beam out.  Be sure all teams are clear of radiation interference.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Sir... if we begin the power transfer now, I can reduce the core to minimum output. That should give us some extra time before it blows.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::moves closer to the radiation in order to grab some of the more severely affected crew::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Do it.  See if Torto can assist with our power drain when we connect.

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Captain... the lower levels of the station are starting to lose structural stability.  I'm still reading personnel in those decks

TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@::follows the civilian in the direction where he thinks the wife might be::

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
<Jhader> :: Almost losing his balance as the man is not exactly light, he stumbles into sickbay with him, cringing as the man whimpers at the slight jostling.::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@*CO*: Aye Sir

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Contact transport.  Have them concentrate there.

@ACTION: The crewman the TO is following seems lost.  He takes two steps in one direction, then stops and thinks for a moment before starting off in another direction

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Winces at the sound, and runs over to the screaming patient.:: Patient: It's alright... you're in the Quirinus sickbay now... you're out of danger.  ::places a hand on his shoulder.::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@*TO*: We've got less than an hour to get everyone off, we'll have to make the best of things. Stay clear of the radiation as much as you can.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Acknowledged.  :: activates the power transfer beam, contacts his opposite number on the Torto and explains the power transfer protocol ::

ACTION: A light on Lieutenant Ahkileez's console begins to beep.  Long range sensors have picked up a vessel on an intercept course to the Cerberus.

TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@*XO*: Got it... ::voice trails off as she follows the errant civilian::

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Aye, sir.  ::Contacts transporter rooms two and three and gives them new coordinates for recovery ::

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
<Jhader> ::Gently helps him to chair and then moves to the cabinet for a hypo to inject him for shock.:: CMO: The counselor had me bring up this man.  I need to get back down below.

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::glances down and calls over his shoulder:: CO/CTO: We have incoming.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: Can you identify?

TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@CIV: Stop and think for a moment, we can't just wander like this, not with how little time there is left.

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
Jhader: What's wrong with him?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::finds a terribly burned survivor, and calls in the beam out as soon as he's back to the point::

@ACTION: He stops and looks at her, with a lost look in his eyes.  Perhaps he does not have a wife, perhaps he does, but he seems not to be fully aware of where he is.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
<Jhader> CMO: Beyond the sever burns, I do not know.  :: Lowers his voice::  I am not even sure how he can still be conscious.

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::watches as the computer starts to compile the stats and then offers up a suggestion:: CO: According to the computer, the best match at this distance is a Synod cruiser. We got the specs on them from Intelligence at Arcadia. It's coming in direct. There's no mistaking what it's about.

TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@::shakes her head and figures the sensors from the Q will find this woman, and the other survivors, quicker than this one will, and takes his arm:: CIV: The Q will find her - right now let's get you out ::moves with him toward the beam out point::

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: As a break appears, she moves to assist with one of the children.::

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CTO: Either we or the Torto could reach the Cerberus around the same time as the Synod... but that would pull a vessel away from the evacuation...

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turning to Powers:: Powers: You have your two minutes.  Kraight: transfer all power control to the Torto.

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Aye, sir.  :: Issues orders below decks to continue beaming out survivors until the last possible moment; the cool down cycles don't matter when you're warping away ::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Pangborn* Cerebus is possibly under attack.  You will continue to work with the Torto.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Aye, sir.  :: makes the necessary adjustments ::

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Shouts to a free MO:: MO: Ansair, tend to that man...  ::motions to the man Jhader had brought in.  Sighing she brushes her hair back, as she looks back at the screaming man.  His eyes were totally empty.  She begins scanning him.::

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks up at a disturbance happening near the entry.::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: Lay in course and intercept speed.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::shocked:: *CO*: Yes Captain. We should finish here within the allotted time.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: Red Alert

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Keeps shields down while the transporters still work, but brings weapons online and signals battle stations ::

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
<Jhadar> :: Turns to leave, pausing only a moment at the sound of red alert.::
 
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: Engage.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: As the lights dim and change colors, she turns to order everyone to settle down.  She wanted everyone down::

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: begins reconfiguring sensor arrays for battle readiness ::

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::brings the ship around on an intercept course as the alarms come on and powers up the nacelles, jumping into subspace:: CO: Warp 6 and increasing, Captain...

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Finally making out the woman’s hysteria over her missing child, she motions one of the nurses to sedate her.::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Synod Ship: You are on intercept with a non-combatant ship.  Break off.

ACTION: The Quirinus will make it to the Cerberus only moments before the Synod do.  ETA is ten minutes.

TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@::having taken care of the lost looking man, continues to round up more survivors::

ACTION: There is no response from the Synod.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks upward at the ceiling as if she could see what was going on up there.::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Lay in attack pattern Alpha Sulek one.

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Finding nothing physically wrong with him gives the man a sedative, and moves to another patient.  Meanwhile Ansair scans the man Jhader had brought in.::

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Alpha Sierra Oner, aye.

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::increasing speed as quickly as possible to maximum::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::transports some more survivors::

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
<Jhader> :: Returns to the cargo bay and back to the counselor.::

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
Jhader: Get everyone down and help keep them down.  We will have to take things as we go.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: pushes long-range sensors to the limit to scan the Synod vessel ::

@ACTION: The Torto informs Commander Pangborn that they have lost the capabilities of one of the station's remaining transporter pads.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Goes to check their supplies.::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::sighs:: Great. 

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: we fight as we've been trained.  We aim to disable first.  Complete destruction is a final option.

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: The Synod may not see this the same way, Captain.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CMO*: How are you in supplies?  We are running low down here in the basics.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: I have my instructions from Starfleet.  Although given their past attack strategy, you are more than likely correct.

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Notices the wounded have stopped beaming in, and she still has empty beds.  She angrily reaches for the comm.:: *CTO* What's going on up there?  There's no more wounded arriving and I still have beds to spare...

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: ETA to strike range.

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::without looking up:: CO: We're at maximum weapons range now, Captain. But it won't be affected. Sweet spot in fifty seconds.
 
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: Understood.

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
*CMO*: Sensors detected a Synod vessel going after the Cerberus... we're going to provide backup.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Target Synod weapons and engines.  Prepare firing resolution on Ahkileez's mark.

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Doesn't bother replying to Powers as some blood spurts over her shoulder from the woman below her and another comm comes in from Azhure.::  *CNS* We're doing ok commander, however, I’ll have one of my technicians send down some supplies.  What do you need?

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Synod Ship: This is Captain Sulek of the USS Quirinus.  This is your last warning stand down from intercept with non-combatant ship.

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::hands over the engine controls, ready to switch over from nacelles to impulse engines as soon as they revert:: CO/CTO: Approaching engagement envelope in twenty seconds...

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OP: Response?

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CMO*: Basics all around as we are not tending the serious... yet.

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
*CNS* Alright... I'll have Bolinar send them down immediately.  And thanks again for handling triage...

ACTION: The Synod come into range of the Quirinus, and open fire on her port side.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: fire

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: Hard starboard.

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::banks hard to starboard, bringing Quirinus' main weapons arrays around::

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Gladly sir.  :: Fires phasers, and as the ship maneuvers, returns with photons ::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Scans?

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Wonders if she is up to some of the counseling she will need to do later...::

ACTION: The initial assault of the Synod impacts the Quirinus, and it is thrown sideways.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Photons full spread.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
Carmen!  Get those people down... :: tempted to tell her to stun them if need be.::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::grabs on to chair as the dampeners begin to kick in::

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::grits his teeth as the ship shudders, rolling the ship to bring another shield grid to bare so the first can recharge::

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Falls against the wall, dropping her hypo, and holds on as she ship veers to the side.::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: 260 degree above attack.  Powers: Fire at will.

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Holds onto his console to try to not fall over::  CO: Returning fire again/

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: continues to probe the structure of the Synod vessel as best he can under these circumstances ::

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: A scream jars her and she freezes as a memory starts to slide into though, only to slip away again.::

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
CO: Aye sir... ::brings Quirinus into an immelmahn turn and loops up and over to come back down::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Anything?

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Shaking off the lapse, she sees one of the medics running to assist the same woman who was causing problems earlier.::  Ndela, put her to sleep... now.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Not so far... shields and weapons fire are scrambling many of the sensor readings. I am doing all I can to decipher what we're getting.

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::She releases the console-frame she had been holding onto as the ship stabilizes.  She then moves back to the woman patient and sutures her wound shut, and then bending over to pick up her hypo, injects her with hyronalyn.::

ACTION: The Quirinus's weapons go wide as they try to avoid the Synod's repeated attacks.  The Synod can be described as persistent, their slightly less powerful weapons making up with sheer number and repeated attacks.

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::bites off a curse as he hits a hard yaw:: CO: They can fly...

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
<Ddela> :: Holding the woman down:: CNS: I did!  I am afraid to give her anything stronger without finding out why she is still conscious.  ::grimaces as the woman tries to scissor kick her off.::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Quantum torpedoes.  Direct target.

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Aye.  ::Loads up the good weapons and lets loose::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: So can you.  Bring us to bear for direct torpedo attack

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Catching the eye of one of the Vulcan security officers, she motions him to the woman in question.::

ACTION: The quantums hit their mark, the zero-point energy release amazing.  The Synod begin to list, but still have weapons, pounding into the Quirinus.  The Q's shields begin to overload from the pounding

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@*TO*: Meet back with me at the beam out point.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::carries more wounded back::

TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@::rounds up the last few alive that she can find:: *XO* On my way now.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Glances up as the lights flicker briefly.::

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::brings the ship's toothy brow back around in a direct line for the Synod ship::

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Overhears screams in sickbay as the ship shudders again.  She can hear a violent pounding echoing through the hull.:: ALL: Let's remain calm people...

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: Take us under and around.  Powers: aim amidships.

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Pauses mid-firing ::  CO: Captain... our probes are picking up a Synod force heading towards the station... at least twenty ships.  They should arrive in a half hour.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Contact the Torto.  Tell them time constraints to clear out.  Send call for back up.

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::loops under, vectors the impulse thrust and pulls up, rolling to line up the dorsal phaser arrays as Quirinus passes under the Synod ship::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::reaches the transport spot and beams the last of them up::

ACTION: The Torto reports the Synod force incoming to the XO and TO as well.  Thankfully, the last of the survivors are being taken care of now.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Takes a deep breath and slowly counts to twenty.::

TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@::curses under her breath at the news:: XO: We're getting out just in time, apparently...

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: There is no backup, sir.  Closest confirmed Starfleet presence is Arcadia Station herself, and the fleet there.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Torto: Before going to warp and survivors have been cleared, take out the station.

ACTION: Phaser control begins to pick off the Synod's weapons ports one by one.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@TO: Did you get all that were alive? I think most of them are accounted for, and yes, we need to get the hell out of here quickly. The Quirinus had to leave - we'll be going to the Torto.::beams the survivors the TO brought up::

 FM_ChrisD says:
@<Torto> COM: Quirinus: Sorry, Captain, could you repeat that?  You want us to destroy Loqan?

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Understood.  ::sees the scans of the Synods weapons going down:: Powers: we have holes in their shielding.  Let's finish this.

TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@XO: Yeah, that was everyone.  We're the last ones right here.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Torto: Do not let Federation technology fall into enemy hands.

ACTION: The Synod's warp engines begin to warm up, and the vessel begins to line up with the Quirinus

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@TO: lets go:: steps up on the pad::

TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@::follows him onto the pad, all too eager to get away from this place::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Torto: Two to beam up
 
ACTION: The XO and TO are beamed up to the Torto.  As the dust from their presence rises into the air, a large piece of deck plating falls loudly to the deck at their previous location.  A piece large enough to have crushed them whole.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: In a quiet voice:: All: I need everyone to calm down and stay down.  Your moving around not only might get you hurt, but others.

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Sighs as things are getting under control, since no more wounded were beaming in.  They were now focused on finishing up with those that needed surgery.  She herself tends to a man who has internal injuries.:: Activating Anabolic protoplases to stop internal bleeding...  ::She reaches over the man and taps at the controls on the SSF.::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::materializes on the Torto::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@TO: That was good work down  there

TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@::nods as she undoes the helmet on her EVA:: XO: Thanks, sir.

TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@::is itching to get out of the EVA and back in action on the Q::

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
@ ::passes out and turns Quirinus into a holding pattern::

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Sir, we could learn a great deal about Synod technology if we could capture this vessel.

@ACTION: The transporter operator on the Torto excuses himself.  As the doors to the corridor open, the Quirinus officers catch a glimpse of rescued station crew in the hallway immediately outside and medics running wild.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: If we stop this ship, will the Cerebus be able to clear the area before the other ships arrive?

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Fires photon torpedoes into the engineering hull of the Synod vessel ::

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::The controls of the surgical support frame cast a blue light over her face in the diminished lighting.::  Alright looks like anabolic accelerators are working...  ::Helps to guide the micro-lasers, her fingers tapping ever so carefully.::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::removes his suit:: TO: Probably best to stay out of the way until the Quirinus arrives. I'm going to check in with the bridge officers on duty

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: I agree, but there is not time to take one back.

TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@::nods again:: XO: Gotcha.

ACTION: Four torpedoes impact the exposed underbelly of the Synod, and the ship begins to tear apart at the seams.  Explosions rock the body, but the charged nacelles come free, and slam into the Quirinus broadsided.  Shields fail, and the second nacelle impacts the hull, breaching it on two decks.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Get the scans and all the information you can and relay to Arcadia station.

ACTION: Main power falls to 15%, and systems begin to blink on and off as they scramble for what remaining power there is.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Main power failing, sir. Attempting to compensate...

@ACTION: As the XO steps out into the hallway, a medic stops him, a tricorder ready.  "You look well enough..." he mutters.

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Tries to read through the sensor blackouts ::  CO: I... believe... the Synod were destroyed completely, sir.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::just kind of gives him a blank stare::

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::waits for the computer to finish its calculations:: CO: Yeah, Cerberus will be well within our defensive lines before they can reach it. The Synod won't want to fly right down that. Right? ::turns around to ask::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Engineering* Backup power.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Shakes her head as people begin to panic again, as if there was anything anyone could do.::

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Quietly:: T'lar: If you need to, stun.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: Get us back on intercept with the Torto.  OPS: Contact the Torto and have them meet us.  It's time we clear out.

TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@::hangs back in the transporter room, not wanting to interfere with the medics treating the station survivors::

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Suddenly the controls to her micro-lasers go dead and she is thrown to the floor.  There is a loud rumble and the lights flicker.  Patients in sickbay scream in the darkness and Zee can feel her heart racing..::

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::taps in the intercept course and spins the ship around:: CO: Did they get everyone out?
 
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: I believe they did.

ACTION: The Cerberus went ahead; the Quirinus managed to buy them enough time.  With an incoming hostile force, the Captain of the Torto sighs and issues the orders he was given by Captain Sulek.  The crippled station falls easily to the Starfleet weapons, and becomes a cloud of debris quickly.

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