Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Quirinus NCC-83942 - SD 10610.02
Starring:

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

…and…

Matthew Bordewick	as	Ensign 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 	Lieutenant JG Michael Jervase – MO
Bryce Miller	 	as 	Lieutenant JG Royle Chandra – CEO
Edward Selgas	as	Lt. Commander David Telarus – OPS
Karriaunna Scotti 	as 	Commander Azhure – CNS
                        
                        …with…

James Homuth		as	Ens. Selara - MO
Karriaunna Scotti	as	Carmen, Jhadar

                        …with…

Christopher Gibson      	as 	SM

Summary - War has once again visited the Federation. The U.S.S. Quirinus has been called to Amenti Sector, to the Loqan Stretch. Loqan Station, home to over five thousand has been attacked by the relentless Synod.  With the assistance of the U.S.S. Torto and the S.S. Cerberus, the Quirinus crew successfully evacuated half of the station's original compliment before they were attacked by a small, but determined, Synod cruiser.  Now, with a Fleet of twenty en route, the Quirinus prepares for another battle...

=/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Quirinus Mission - "The Chess Game - Next Move"=/\==/\=
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Captain, I suggest against engaging the Synod.  We're in a weakened state.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Standing on the bridge, pensive::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: A pause in whatever was happening outside of the Q, she and the other medical team quickly deal with the newest casualties.::

ACTION - The U.S.S. Torto and U.S.S. Quirinus hang in space, just out of range of the destroyed Loqan Station. Survivors begin to beam over to the Torto, while others are treated for emergency surgery in sickbay.

CEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
::At the engineering station on the bridge::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::on bridge:: Kraight: Start beaming.  Use every transporter we have to get the rest to the Torto.  Powers: I would normally concur, but the station personnel are our primary concern and only the Torto can handle the load.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: hands flying across the console :: COM: Torto: Torto, this is Quirinus. Please have our away team assemble and prepare for beamout.
Host CJ-Tala says:
<Torto OPS> COM: CSO: Understood Quirinus, preparing for beam-out now.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Reaching up to tick some stray hairs off her face, she stands and looks around in frustration.::
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::She moves to the master display as it flickers and then to her relief stabilizes.  She quickly looks over the status of sickbay's system and is relieved there is just enough power to keep the equipment running.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Aye, sir.  :: gives the appropriate orders, and finds a few extra mega joules from an auxiliary reactor ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: All we need do is keep the Synod busy.  I believe a direct engagement would be suicidal as well.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Then I suggest against using the shuttles, except as unmanned craft.  The previous encounter has indicated that their massive amount of weapons systems could likely shred through the shuttles easily
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Gets an incoming message from OPS on her display.:: ALL: They're going to start beaming out the wounded now to the Torto...

ACTION - Members of the Quirinus away team and the Captain of the Cerberus are beamed over to the Quirinus, while the injured from Loqan are beamed over to the Torto.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Thankful the newest injuries were just bumps and bruises, it still takes time and energy.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Agreed, but we need shuttles to draw fire and split up the Synod ships.

ACTION - Synod ETA, 5 minutes. The U.S.S. Torto currently carries 68% of the survivors.

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: smiles ::  CO: So long as we're in agreement.  :: Charges up the shuttles ::  FCO: Lieutenant, I know it's a lot, so we'll try to split up control of the shuttles between the two of us, and the auxiliary console
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: Tell the Torto they will need to clear the area before they are in range of the Synod.

ACTION - The Engineering console in front of Chandra flickers as reports from damage control teams come in. They've stabilized the damaged area, but any strikes to those decks could cause more permanent damage.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Suddenly realizes the room is much less crowded and is confused for a moment on when that happened.::
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Looks around as wounded start dematerializing and sickbay empties out, feeling uneasy about what is to come after reading the MB.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: begins fine-tuning the sensors for the upcoming battle ::

ACTION - A general broadcast goes out to the emergency teams and medical staff as Captain Sulek's orders are distributed.

MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::collects his gear, and heads out of the transporter room towards sickbay::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: We may have bitten off more than we can chew this time. I wouldn't underestimate the Synod
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: Prepare to take us into the debris field as soon as the Torto jumps to warp.  Powers: Use the shuttles to draw fire.  Arm all torpedo bays.

ACTION - Jervase leaves behind a bloody transporter room. Despite Starfleet's high level of technology, they still can't prevent the unnecessary spread of blood...

CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Only a handful of patients remain, those to critically injured for transport.  She shuts down the biobeds not being used, conserving the power for those patients on life supporting systems.::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Still trying to route all shuttle controls to the three consoles... setting up his own display well enough to coordinate the poorly equipped shuttles as fighters ::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::doesn't point out the tactical insanity of trying to fly around amongst hunks of tritanium but shrugs:: CO: Acknowledged, Captain.
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::steps into a now emptying sickbay, and looks around as a med tech comes to relieve him of his equipment::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: I agree with you, but this is what we signed on to do.  We must buy time for the survivors and transport to clear the area.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I'd like to see us do a little more than buy time, but it may not be possible
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Glances over as the doors open.:: MO: Welcome back doctor...
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::trying to decide ahead of time the best area to enter from based on the long-range sensor records;:

ACTION - The Torto acknowledges that they've received the last of the survivors and launch six shuttles and three shuttlepods...

MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::nods to Alexander:: CMO: I'd say it's good to be back, but that could change if our dear Captain's feeling suicidal.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: From what we know of the Synod, they will not stray far from home besides if they are here, they are not attacking more easily destroyed targets.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Captain, preemptively requesting you give the order to fire at will.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
::Looks around the room that looks worse for wear, but is now relatively quiet as her team prepares for more casualties.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Agreed. We'll get our moneys worth, one way or the other
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Glances around the empty medical centre.:: MO: I would say the mission he has in mind must be pretty risky to evacuate all the patients...

ACTION - The U.S.S. Torto goes to warp just as the Synod force drops out of warp on the edge of the system...they will be in weapons range in two minutes.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Granted.  Try to create a debris screen to prevent the Synod from jumping to warp to follow the Torto.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Takes a moment to go lie down, afraid to sleep, but knowing her body needed rest.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: Into the fire, as the saying goes.
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::nods, moving to stand next to her:: CMO: War generally is risky, doctor. More so when your enemy uses themselves as ammunition.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
CO: I'd like it on the record that this is a bad idea. ::banks to port, rolling the ship to pass between what looks like a com array and a deuterium pod::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: A thought, Captain... The Synod have not had warp technology long. They may be unfamiliar with the Picard Maneuver.
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Nods.:: MO: What was it like over there, on the station?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Send in the shuttles.  Fire, full spread.  Ahkileez: Noted.

ACTION - A flash of memories of a flower wilting in a young girls hand goes past Azhure's mind. Moments later the memory is gone, as is all recollection of Ensign Mariva Hixxan...

MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
CMO: In 3 words? It was hell.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Will the Q take the stress?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: purses lips :: CO: Difficult to say. Lieutenant Chandra may be better able to answer that.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Aye.  :: Triggers eight shuttles to engage at full impulse, firing what meager weapons they have, the Quirinus's forward photon torpedo spread coming from above the shuttles to soften up the Synod's shields ::

ACTION - The U.S.S. Quirinus moves into the debris field as Lieutenant JG Ahkileez does his best to maneuver through what is left of Loqan Station.

CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
MO: I see...  ::Looks distant for a moment as she equates the terrible carnage she saw in sickbay with what it must have looked like on the station,:: Are you alright?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Sits of suddenly, staring outward, her mind reaching for something that is no longer there.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Find out.  Coming up behind the Synod could allow us to slow them even further.

ACTION - Three of the Synod's forward ships take damage from the Quirinus and engage the shuttles. Two shuttles are destroyed outright and the others begin to take a beating...

MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CMO: As well as I can be, considering. You saw crossroads after the bomb went off, didn't you?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Fly the shuttles between the Synod ships.  See if we can get them to shoot each other.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns to Chandra :: CEO: Lieutenant... can we manage the Picard Maneuver in our current condition?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CMO*: Zee...
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: still scanning the Synod's shields for weaknesses ::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::watches the Synod group slow down and frowns, figuring why not., goosing the thrust to head out to meet them:: Outloud: LEEEEEEEEEEEEEEROYYYYYYYYY JEEEEEEEEEEENNNNNKIIINNNNNNNNNNSSSSSSSS!
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
MO: Was it worse than that....?  ::Looks at him worriedly.::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Frowns ::  Aloud: Oh, my god....
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Suddenly reaches for her comm.:: *CNS* Yes Commander?
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
All: Take the battle to them!
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::curt:: FCO: Please try and retain some decorum
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: You have a tendency to do the unexpected in battle condition...
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
CMO: A lot worse. The station collapsed. ::wonders just how much of the reports she'd already seen::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CMO*: I... :: Looks around the room, tears of frustration glinting in her eyes.::
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::goes quiet now, listening to the conversation with the counselor::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: Keep us close to larger debris.  Let's find out how good their targeting computer is.

ACTION - The shuttles and Synod vessels spin around in a wild-fire fight. Ships are heavily damaged on both side...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I'd at try and leave us the greatest room for maneuvering once the Torto is clear
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: a console beeps insistently, and Kraight turns to examine the output ::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
CO: Why? They know we're here! ::maxes out thrust, heading for the center of the battle group::

ACTION - Minimal fire reaches the Quirinus due to their large, and difficult to navigate cover.

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Mutters ::  Self: Well, I'd say we have a 32.33... three repeating... chance of survival...
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Can hear the strain in the commanders voice, looks at Jervase worriedly.:: *CNS* What's wrong sir?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: I am hopeful that we can make a jump.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: What's the word from engineering?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CMO*: I have lost something and I do not know what... nor why.  :: Sits up and pulls her legs against her chest, wrapping her arms around them.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Worth a try. We're greatly outnumbered, we can't outgun them
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: quickly turns to Sulek  :: CO: Captain! Sensor analysis reveals a weakness in the Synod shielding, near their port nacelles. There's apparently some asymmetry in their power distribution networks.

ACTION - The U.S.S. Quirinus pulls out of the debris field and towards the main fight. The ship is rocked as seven blasts from the Synod hit their starboard side.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Transfer information to Tactical.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO: Target the Synod ships near the port nacelles and fire when you get a clear shot
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::catches hold of a console to steady himself, and reaches an arm for the CMO, just in case::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: Get us to the edge of the debris field for clear shooting.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: taps a control :: CO: Done.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Trying to manage some of the shuttles ::  XO: Will try to do so, Commander!  :: Switches his console to the Q's weapons, targets and fires on the fly ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Target and fire. Pangborn: Help Tactical.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
::Lays her head on her knees and closes her eyes.::

ACTION - The Synod fleet moves in for the kill. Five of their ships have been heavily damaged, the other 15 move in - some even flying through the debris and around the Quirinus.

CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::With the ship suddenly lurching beneath her she falls into the arm of the Lieutenant standing close to her.::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::snorts:: CO: Way ahead of you, Captain. ::sends Quirinus into a barrel roll, making them harder to hit as they fly head-on to the Synod group::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::clones tactical telemetry to his display, looking for any other weaknesses::
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
CMO: ::teasingly:: I didn't think you wanted to get that close to me right away. ::helps her steady herself a bit::

ACTION - Two shots from the Quirinus disable one of the Synod's engines but the vessel continues to fire.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: With or without Engineering’s okay, we may need to do this.  Send information to Helm.  All: Hold on.
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Hesitates for a moment in his grasp.  The feeling of human contact was consoling after all the blood and death she had seen.  As he steadies her she straightens her uniform.::  MO: Ah.. sorry...   I'm worried about the counselor...
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Scrambles the shuttles on another cloud run ::  Self: Dang it, Leeroy...
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Aye.  :: transfers sensor data to tactical ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Opens her eyes to watch her team sitting, waiting, and a few of them look her way with a question in their eyes.  She smiles and shakes her head.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Eject life pods....Make them think we are more badly damaged than we are.
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
CMO: We can help Azhure later on. Right now, she and we have more important things to look for.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
All: Come on! Why the faking? We can take them!
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
:;activates the sequence to eject the emergency escape pods:: Sulek: Pods away
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: Get ready to jump to warp.  Powers have all weapons trained at the Synod.  Quantum torpedoes is we have any left.

ACTION - A wing of Synod ships runs along the Quirinus' ventral side and takes out a pair of shield emitters. Another three Synod ships are disabled, another destroyed. They're down to eleven.

MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::shakes his head, thinking when this is over, he's going to have to lend himself to the counseling department again... or specifically lend himself to the counselor::
CEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
CO: I highly recommend against my calculation show that although we could do it the ship would most likely rip in half

ACTION - The Quirinus swings past a large piece of debris and a series of escape pods are ejected. Four of the attacking vessels break-off and go directly for the pods and the remaining six shuttles.

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Firing at multiple targets!  :: Between punches of the torpedo ejection button ::  Why do you do this stuff, Soriq....
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Still standing close.:: MO: Yes...  there are gong to be lots of wounded coming any moment...
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkilleez: .5 sec warp jump on my mark.  Chandra: We may have no choice.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: Hold on.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Maintain target.
CEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
CO: The pressure would likely separate the saucer section from the rest of the ship, although you are free to try of course, sir.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::rolls the dorsal spine toward the group and loops around behind the battle group:: CO: Captain, they know we're here. Why run? We have them where we want them. ::flying in the back of the Synod group, underneath, opening up some good firing points::

ACTION - One of the heavily damaged Synod ships breaks off from the attack group and flies up alongside the Quirinus, opening fire on her ventral side. The ship rocks and almost on cue casualties begin to pour into sickbay and the cargo bays.

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::shrugs and looks back at Powers, appearing innocent:: CTO: It's not my fault!
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: We're taking heavy damage
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkilleez: I am not running.  Just letting them think we aren't where they think we are.
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::immediately motions a few med techs with him:: CMO: I hate it when you're right like that. ::smirks::
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Sighs.:: MO: Sometimes me too...  ::Starts helping a patient to a biobed.::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: As the shuttles tear themselves apart one by one ::  Self: Oh my god... oh for.... great job.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks at Chandra:: Chandra: I have every confidence in your ability and this ship.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO: Try to exploit the warp nacelle weakness when you can. Fire at will.

ACTION - Before the Quirinus can jump to warp the almost destroyed Synod ship slams into the ventral hull. The small craft explodes and the Quirinus rocks. Lights flicker and power goes off on the bridge. Emergency lights turn on.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
::Watching her team move to deal with the incoming, she is unable to move to help.::
CEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
Self: That's makes one of us.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: quickly shuts down several damaged sensor palettes ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Screams ::  Aloud: Porkchop sandwiches!
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::grits his teeth as the ship shudders under the impact, fighting to keep it from spinning out of control:: All: It's not my fault!
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Closing her eyes, she concentrates on forcing her body to respond the way she wants it to.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chandra: Emergency power.  Get engines on line.
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Sees the light kill and then sickbay is bathed in the red hue of emergency lighting.:: Aloud: Not good...
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::nearly ends up on his rear, a patient with a broken arm just barely staying on the biobed he'd just been put on::
CEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
CO: Aye sir. ::Trying to restore power::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::tries to pilot to protect the damaged sections of the ship and pass between the shuttles being fired on and the Synod warships::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
The change in light, dimming things around her help as she makes her way to her feet and moves to take charge of triage.::
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Runs over and checks if there is enough power for the couple patients that were on life supporting systems.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO: Weapons Status?
CEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
CO: Max is warp three now, but we are at least in one piece, sort of.

ACTION - The U.S.S. Quirinus spins through space as they take more damage to their shields. The ship rocks heavily as emergency reports come in from Deck 9. The Navigational deflector has taken damage, repair teams are en route.

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::sitting in the red glow of emergency lights:: CO: Don't worry, we can take them.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chandra: There is always ejecting the warp core on a delayed detonation, could we clear the area in time without it?
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::finishes putting back together the broken arm, shouting orders to a medical team to boot it to deck 9::
TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::vision comes back to her as she lifts her head and attempts to figure out where she is, aside from being on the floor with a nasty headache::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Their first patient she automatically sends up to sickbay with Jhadar.::

ACTION - More casualties from the lower decks pour in as the ship takes more of a beating. All of the Federation shuttles have been destroyed or disabled. Nine Synod ships remain firing...

CEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
CO: We could eject it, but I doubt we could time it and even if we could we most of the crew would be dead of old age by the time we got back on impulse power sir.
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Sees that somehow there is still enough power, but as she walks back to the new casualties arriving her heart is on edge for the warning beep of a power loss and flat-line.::
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::discharges his patient, and moves quickly on to the next; apparently this one was too close to the wrong plasma conduit::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Firing at any available target... the phaser couplings are on the verge of overheating.. but not quite - Bill knows how far they can be pushed ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Reb:: Chandra: Well Vulcans do live a long time.
TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::sits up straight and feels a nasty gash on her forehead, but ducks out of the way of the medical team and beats it to the TL::  TL: Bridge
Jhadar says:
:: with one other tech, arrives at sickbay:: MO: Doc... this one is for you... :: Looks around for somewhere to place him.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO: Fire away
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
@ ::frowning at the engine controls and trying to get some maneuvering back::
CEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
CO: Not that long sir.

ACTION - The turbolift rocks violently like a bad country fair ride. The Quirinus' port side begins to take heavy damage and the Synod seem to be targeting the weakness near Deck 4.

CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
Jhadar: Thank you.. over here ::helps the patient to a free biobed and starts a quick scan.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: Protect the port.
TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::curses and hangs on to the side of the turbolift, using one forearm to wipe the blood off the side of her face::
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::doesn't even look up as he applies a dermal regenerator to his patient, hearing the CMO's already taken it::

ACTION - Sparks fly in sickbay as power levels fluctuate. Powers and Pangborn successfully destroy two more cruisers, but seven still remain.

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
CO: Of course... ::hits the dorsal thrusters to roll over to protect starboard::
Jhadar says:
:: nods and heads out.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: point 1 nanosecond of warp.  See if you can clear us out.  We might even get a small Picard maneuver
CEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
::Checks the self destruct circuitry::
TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::makes it to the bridge and almost stumbles out, still dizzy from the nasty head wound:: CTO: Sorry I'm late, sir - I ran into some difficulty
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::targets the port nacelle of a Synod ship and fires repeatedly::
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Ducks over the biobed shielding the patient as sparks spray across the room and over her back.  Slowly pushes up and brushes off some charred pieces of her white coat.::
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::curses lowly as power fluctuates, and finishes up with the regenerator, before moving on to the next::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::shrugs:: CO: Yes sir. ::figures they could have handled it here but brings them into alignment::

ACTION - Pangborn's weapons system overheat, but in the process he destroys one more target.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: How many torpedoes do we have left?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
TO: Find somewhere and make yourself comfortable... :: doesn't really have anything for her to do, since he seems to be splitting weapons control with the XO... don't remember when that was authorized ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Self: Damn! ::smacks the console::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO: I'm transferring all control back to you.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Now that the TO is back...
CEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
::Continues to direct his repair teams to the most urgent areas::
TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::nods to the XO::

ACTION - Sensors detect another Synod ship making a suicide run for the port side...impact in 30 seconds.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: Warp burst now.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Running low, sir... about a dozen left now.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CMO*: How are you holding up there?  We just got a trio that need more then we are set up for down here.
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::begins to repair the first of several severe lacerations, tapping his badge before starting the procedure:: *bridge*: Sickbay to bridge. We've got power fluctuations down here and still have people bleeding on us. Not making for a very pretty combination...
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::starts at the collision alarm and answers honestly for the first time:: CO: Aye sir! ::spins up the warp engines, feeding superheated plasma to the nacelles to produce a warp envelope to carry the ship into subspace::
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Isolates an internal injury and manages to stop the bleeding with micro lasers and regenerators.  Moves to the next patient and glances at Jervase as she does.::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Some of the probes could be converted, but that would take... about fifteen minutes or so.
CEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
::Preparing his final log entry for ejection into space::

ACTION - The chaos in the cargo bays is manageable, but then a pair of officers bring in a woman who's hips and legs have been completely crushed by a falling bulkhead...

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: All phasers.  Powers: Get a team on it though we may not have time to make it so.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Points to a pair of engineers bringing someone in between them to one of the make-shift beds.
TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
CTO: I can do it, sir.
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
*CNS* Send them up commander, we've still got space.  How are you doing down there?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
TO: Sounds like that's your job, then.  Go, go.
TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::regains her footing and gets to work::
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::catches Alexander's eye, only briefly, and goes back to closing up wounds::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CMO*: We are holding for the moment, but supplies will need to be replenished soon... :: Points Jhadar to the group that were being treated for shock.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks down as damage reports flood in.  He is reminded of the story of Goliath and David he once heard at the academy::

ACTION - The U.S.S. Quirinus goes into warp for but a moment, her starboard side taking out some debris in the process - they barely escape the suicide vessel and drop out of warp...

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: re-checks his sensor readings ::  CO: Sir... we might be able to beam an object into a Synod ship through that weakness in their port shielding. An object the size of, say... a photon torpedo.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Now.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Try it.  We have plenty of debris to beam.
Jhadar says:
:: Nods and grabs Carmen to help.::
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
*CNS* I'll have some supplies sent down.  ::Grabs a nearby tech and gives him instructions to send the basics down to the triage centre.::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Fires all phasers ::
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::finally finishes closing up his patient, then moves to another, one almost right behind where Alexander is working currently::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::now they are indeed going to throw rocks::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: It will take a few minutes to calibrate the annular confinement beam.   :: begins working ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CMO*: The three are heading up...

ACTION - The concentrated phaser burst takes three of the Synod ships off guard, their shields are destroyed and their power systems disabled in seconds. Another one is destroyed in the resulting blast. Three left.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
::Grabs the engineers who had brought in one of their crewmates and directs them to help take one of the trio up on their way out.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: Well done FCO.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Good shooting.
Carmen says:
:: Arriving in sickbay, slightly out of breath.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: completing his calculations ::
Jhadar says:
MO: Where do you want this one?
CEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
CO: Good news sir.
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
*CNS* Acknowledged...  ::Is working on a nasty legion on her patient, notices the doctor is standing one bed behind her.::
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::gestures to a biobed a patient has just vacated; the patient is, in fact, just now leaving::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Done. We can beam whatever we choose directly into the engineering section of any of the remaining ships.

ACTION - The ship rocks as the three remaining vessels catch up and continue their barrage against the Quirinus, attacking from the rear.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Lets Beam in a few torpedoes.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Send Tactical the necessary information.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Tubes three and four standing by.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CEO: Shunt power - what’s left of it - to aft shields
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::steadies his patient as best he can, and carefully begins to close up a few of the internal wounds--obviously some of these the result of multiple bone fractures::
TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::continues working on the probes, arming them as torpedoes::
Jhadar says:
:: Drops the man off goes back for the other.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Yes, sir.
CEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
CO: Well without a station there is no way we can repair the deflector array so the most we have is warp three.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
<Two engineers> CMO: Doc, the counselor told us to bring this one... where do you want him?
CEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
XO: Aye sir. ::Redirects power::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::trying to squeeze as much power as he can out of the engines::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: After that send some debris to bounce around inside their shields.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: If they have any shields left...
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chandra: Understood.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Readies the torpedoes ::  CSO: Torpedoes are at your command, engage when ready.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: If no shields then beam it into their bridge.

ACTION - The ship rocks and sparks fly on the bridge. A junior Operations officer's console explodes and he is killed instantly in the blast.

CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
Engineer: I'll need him over here...  ::brushes a piece of debris off a spare bed.::
Carmen says:
:: Quickly return to the last of the trio, maneuvering through the growing numbers.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Medical* Team to bridge.  We have casualties.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Now.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Energizing...
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::finishes closing up a patient, and motions doctor Selara, who immediately assembles a team and heads for the bridge::

ACTION - Two probes are completely modified and ready for firing...

TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
*CTO*: You've got two more torpedoes, I'm working on the rest
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Fire any mine/probes you have ready.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
*TO* :Send them to fore tubes one and two
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::moves to one of the patients that have just been brought in, and sets to work::
TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
*CTO*: Gotcha ::loads the tubes::
Carmen says:
MO: Last of the trio... and I am worried we might loose the lifts... worried about even taking them at the moment.

ACTION - In a shimmer of blue light, some of the remaining torpedoes from the U.S.S. Quirinus are beamed directly into the Synod ships engines. Without delay the torpedoes explode and two of the vessels are destroyed. The resulting shockwaves rock the Quirinus and the last ship keeps firing...

CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Hears the comm echo through the ship and sees Jervase motioning to Selara and nods.  She turns back to her fresh patient who is crying in pain and gives him some Rexalin.::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Fires the last of the torpedoes, one after the other, right at the last ship ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::holds on::
MO_Ens_Selara says:
::steps out of a barely functioning lift, stumbling a bit as the ship rocks, and scans the bridge::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Reaches out to keep her balance and is caught by someone in passing.::  Thanks...
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: I believe we've thrown everything we have at them except what's the expression , the kitchen stove.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Sink. The kitchen sink. We'll work on that next
TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::is thrown to the ground again and almost blacks out, but manages to pull herself up and continue working on the probes::

ACTION - The last of the ships torpedoes arc through space, passing debris. One is taken out by Synod weapons fire - the last three strike the vessel, taking out it's shields and ramming directly into the fore of the ship. It explodes in a shower of bright light...

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Turns to the next patient, noting the wound was minor.  Quickly patches it herself and sends them back.::
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Sees his lower leg is severed, she tears his pants open below the thigh and setting up a sanitation field begins stopping the bleeding.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looking at the screen as the last of the ships is destroyed:: Ahkileez: Get us out of here.
MO_Ens_Selara says:
::watches as one of the med techs looks up from the operations officer, and just shakes his head.. words are not needed for the finality the technician’s face explains::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: My compliments, Commander.
Jhadar says:
:: Seeing both doctors are busy and all beds filled, the pair place their patient in an empty chair.::
TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::stumbles to her feet, having heard that the last of the Synod ships had been destroyed, and goes for the TL to get back to the bridge::

ACTION - The flow of casualties begins to slow as the battle comes to an end. The U.S.S. Torto reports that they've arrived safely at the Federation blockade...

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::brings up a stellar map and chooses one from the favorites, waiting while the computer calculates the route:: CO: Laying in course to Arcadia Station, Captain.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: Engage.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: That was one hell of a fight
CMO_Ens_Alexander says:
::Notices the shacking has stopped.:: MO: Looks like the battles over... ::Still working on the man's leg.::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Suddenly things seem to quiet around the ship, though patients continue to trickle in.::
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::sees the technicians have most of the situations under control, and finishes up his last patient, just shaking his head:: CMO: For now.
CEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
Self: Incredible.

ACTION - The U.S.S. Quirinus goes to warp, leaving a large debris field in their wake. Twenty-one Synod vessels, over two dozen shuttles and a Federation Station all destroyed in the once empty Loqan Stretch. War has come to the Federation, and already the costs are too high...

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::wheels the ship around and sets course for the Amenti side of the Arcadia Gate::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
FCO: Why do you do this shit, Soriq?

=/\==/\=END Mission=/\==/\=