Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Quirinus NCC-83942 - SD 10611.06

Starring:

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

…and…

Matthew Bordewick	as	Lieutenant 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
James Homuth 	as 	Ensign Michael Jervase – MO
Karriaunna Scotti 	as 	Commander Azhure – QXO
Edward Selgas	as	as	Lt. Commander David Telarus - OPS
Eric Woo		as	Captain Kelhyn Tannis - CIV

                        …with…

Christopher Dickinson	as	Richard - OPS
Kurt Goring		as	Captain Cassius - Annapurna CO

                        …with…

Christopher Dickinson 	as 	Special Guest SM

MISSION PROLOGUE: The USS Quirinus has been dispatched to the Synod border to investigate the disappearance of the USS Annapurna.  Gathering what information they could from the rest of the task force and long range sensors, they were able to detect their target deep in Synod space.

Gaining permission from Fourth Fleet Command, the Quirinus entered Synod space to recover their own.  But upon catching up, it seems that the Annapurna is not interested in turning back for Federation territory, and has the weaponry to keep the Quirinus from taking her back outright...

<<<<<RESUME USS Quirinus 10611.06>>>>>

MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::in sickbay, overseeing preparations for the reception of casualties::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::on bridge:: Powers: Scans.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::On the bridge::

 CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Their weapons are still offline, but our communications have been jammed by the Annapurna.

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Standing at the master console, hovering over the latest reports from the bridge with some anxiety::

APRN_Capt_Cassius says:
@ ::on Annapurna's bridge, drafting a message to the incoming Synod patrol group::

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: On the bridge, quietly watching and waiting.::

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: scanning the Annapurna for any holes in her shielding through which a boarding party could be beamed ::

MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::takes the PADD with the readiness report on it from nurse McNiel, and makes his way towards Alexander::

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Not getting much filing down, her eyes are fixed on a small window showing the external sensors.::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Any luck at getting through their shields or gaining access control?

CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::his hands crossed over his chest, he looks at the vessel ahead of them, as they head straight for the heart of Synod space:: 

MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::pauses a moment behind her, looking at the display over her shoulder:: CMO: Not quite like looking out a window is it?

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Still checking, Captain. The Annapurna's shields are state-of-the-art; penetrating them will not be easy.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: Open a channel.

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
MO: No... but sometimes it seems like the whole world in a frame.  ::Sighs.::  I guess it's better not to even think about it.

 CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<OPS_Richard> CO: Communications are still jammed, Captain.  I can try to break through locally, but it'll require a lot of energy.

MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::smiles a little:: CMO: We're gonna have enough to think about soon enough, I'll wager. ::offers her the PADD:: Departmental readiness report.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Annapurna: Perhaps Captain Cassius if you could explain your intent.  I have little doubt that your crew is now wondering why another Federation Ship fired to get your attention.  OPS: Keep broadcasting that.

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
MO: Yes the odds are pretty steep out there.  ::Takes the PADD with a nod of thanks and quickly looks over it.::  Looks good... now we wait...

APRN_Capt_Cassius says:
@ ::shoots a mildly disinterested eye at the screen:: COM Quirinus: My crew is accustomed to following my orders, Captain. Do yourself and your crew a favor and withdraw. With any luck, this madness we're in will be resolved soon and you'll be thanking me.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tannis: If need be put us in her path to slow her down.

CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: I offer another alternative. If we cannot destroy the Annapurna - and I firmly believe that to be true - and if we are to assume that our presence in Synod space has already been construed as an act of war, whether or not we have been detected by Synod vessels... rather than attack the Annapurna, we might just as well prevent them from ever making contact with whomever it is they are trying to contact within the Synod... by eliminating their contact at the source, wherever the Annapurna is leading us.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns ::  CO: Sensors indicate a task force of Synod vessels has emerged from the nebula on bearing 295 mark 14. Two battle cruisers and five frigates. They are on an intercept course, and will be within firing range in twenty to twenty-five minutes.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Cassius:  I was just following orders Captain?  Give your crew some credit.

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
MO: I just hope sickbay doesn't become the middle of the battlefield, like last time... ::Looks down regretfully, trying to hide the shame deep inside.::

MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::nods, and glances back toward McNiel:: CMO: They're a good team, that's for sure... you can thank mother McNiel over there.

APRN_Capt_Cassius says:
@ :;gets a similar report from his own tactical officer:: COM Quirinus: I'm not going to debate policy with you, Captain. As you can see, we have company. And I doubt very much that you want to be here to talk with them. Withdraw. At this range they won't follow you.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: stands, catches Sulek's eye... makes the throat-slash gesture to cut off audio ::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS:Try broadcasting the following to every station on that ship:  Captain Cassius has no orders to enter this space.  His actions are a clearly a violation of Starfleet Command and he is apparently either acting under mental duress or with treasonous intent.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Turns to OPS and gives him the cut sound::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: If we stay here we stand a good chance of being destroyed by the Synod.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Sir, there is a way to penetrate the Annapurna's shields. The area directly aft of a ship's impulse engines is weaker than the rest of the shield envelope. This allows the ship's impulse "exhaust" to exit the shield rather than being trapped inside it.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tannis: I would agree, except we do not know who his contact is.

 CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<OPS_Richard> :: Turns around to eye the Captain after cutting off the sound ::  CO: You're serious, aren't you?  You just expect so much from us...

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: A shuttlecraft could penetrate that section of the shield, and from the shuttle I could beam in and take control of the Annapurna's command net.

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Still staring at the floor, her hands dug in her lab coat pockets, the flush of embarrassment  in her cheeks fading.::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: I do indeed expect the best from my crew.  Is this a problem?

 CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<OPS_Richard> ::Turns back around::  CO: Only when you ask the impossible, sir.  :: Gets to work anyway ::

TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Micha says:
::watches the exchange between the OPS and the CO with some interest::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: We would need to get the Annapurna out of warp.  All: Suggestions?

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks from one officer to the other, not wanting to interrupt.::

 CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Ens_Jekkt> *CMO*: Doctor?

 CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: I don't know how thrilled you might be about firing on them again....

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Feels relieved Jervase didn't notice her shame at the pirate incident, and turning back to her controls, gets the latest updates on the sensors.::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: It would be illogical to ask for the impossible.  Is there something about the message that makes it impossible?

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Several concentrated phaser bursts to one of their warp nacelles could destabilize their field coils.

CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: We are a small vessel. It is easy to outmaneuver a Galaxy-class ship. Unless Capt. Cassius has a death wish, he will have to slow down if we do.

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
*Jekkt* Alexander speaking...

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: I was thinking more along that perhaps destabilizing at least their field.  We will need the ship warp in tact if we are to get it clear from here as well.

 CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Ens_Jekkt> *CMO*: There's a funny smell coming out of the vents on Deck 6, sir....

CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: ... That is not absolutely necessary, sir.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tannis: A tactical maneuver then to cause them to slow.  I assume you have an idea in mind.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: checks sensors :: CO: Synod task force will intercept us in eighteen minutes.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Prep a shuttle and get ready to move as soon as we get her from warp.

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
*Jekkt*  Acknowledged...  ::Closes the window showing the external sensors, and replaces it with a window for internal sensors.::  I'm doing a medical scan of the ventilation system now...

APRN_Capt_Cassius says:
@ ::finishes the drafted message and nods to the gold-shirted Commander Terik::

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Aye, sir.  :: turns, issues orders to the shuttle deck ::

APRN_Capt_Cassius says:
@ ::looks at the approaching symbol of the Synod group::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tannis/Powers: Make it happen.  We will need some time to get clear from the synod ships.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: You have only a few minutes to board over-ride and get her back on course to the Lines.

CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: Yes, sir. We could position the ship in front of the Annapurna, as tight maneuvers as possible without having the Annapurna outmaneuver us. Following that, fire a spread of photon torpedoes directly aft to confuse their sensors. In the interests of not ramming into us, causing significant damage to both ships and/or destruction, they have to stop.

 CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
ACTION: Six torpedoes are let loose from the aft launcher of the Annapurna, unpowered, directly in the path of the Quirinus.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Understood. Sir... I will need a pilot. My own piloting skills are frankly not adequate for this mission.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tannis: Evasive and then make your move. Now.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: You Pilot the shuttle.

 CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Sir!  The Annapurna has... dropped mines!  Six of them.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Aye

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Clear the path.  Fire.

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Wrinkles brow.:: Aloud: Strange...  *Jekkt* I'm detecting a biological residue and live organic material... attempting to isolate it with sensors...  ::Makes a few taps.::

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Shuttle deck reports that shuttle Gamow is ready to launch, sir. Permission to leave the bridge?

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Full power to front shields.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight/Pangborn: Good luck.

ACTION: The Quirinus runs smack into the first torpedo, which explodes brilliantly into their shields.  The weapons are able to pick off four of the others, and another glances off the port shields, causing some damage to warp systems.

CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::quickly plots an evasive pattern away from the mines, and towards the front of the Annapurna... rocked by the first torpedo...::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Hold on.....I'm coming with you

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: enters turbolift, waits for Pangborn ::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::enters the lift::

APRN_Capt_Cassius says:
@ ::orders Annapurna to increase speed toward the Synod group::

CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: Damned traitorous.... That blast caused significant damage to our warp engines, we can't sustain warp.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CPU: Shuttle deck.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Fire torpedoes in front of the Annapurna just before we drop.

 CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Will attempt to, sir.  :: Fires as many torpedoes as they can, swooping beneath the ship to their fore sections ::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tannis: Drop from warp and re-establish the field.

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
*Jekkt* I need a favour... for safety I'd like to quarantine that section.  Can you see to it that all crew are evacuated from that section?

CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::nods, and takes the ship back into normal space, before resetting the warp field generators::

 CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Ens_Jekkt> *CMO*: I can try to, sir.  It's a crew quarter section.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: the lift deposits Kraight and Pangborn just outside the shuttle bay ::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::enters the shuttle bay::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Scans?

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
*Jekkt* I'm sending a small medical team to help you... they're also going to do a quick scan of everyone for safety... Alexander out.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: follows Pangborn ::

APRN_Capt_Cassius says:
@ AHELM: Increase to flank.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::enters the shuttle::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tannis: Maximum warp

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: seats himself in the copilot's chair :: XO: Initiating systems check...

ACTION: Several torpedoes strike their target without being destroyed en route.  Their forward shields go down to 25%, and sensors can pick up several minor systems going offline.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::goes through pre-flight::

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
Computer, engage medical quarantine of deck 6 crew quarters section.  Authorization 47 Alexander Alpha Tango...

CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: The field has been re-established, back to warp, maximum, aye. ::reactivates the engines... heading back, speeding towards the Annapurna...:: They have a significant lead, because of the insult to our warp field.

 CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Severe damage to shields, minor damage to environmental controls, lateral sensors.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tannis: Time before the Synod come in firing range?

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*COM* Bridge: Bridge, this is Shuttle Gamow, we are ready for launch.

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Throws together her medkit and seals it up, grabbing two of the medical staff to come with her.:: MO: Lt., I'm going to go down and check out this bio residue...

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Target their Nacelles as soon as we can. Tannis keep low and outside port.  No more dropping unpowered mines in our path.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
:: doesn't wait, begins take off:: CSO: It's your baby, you take the lead here.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Kraight* Annapurna is still at warp.  Stand by.

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Flies out the door, her legs moving with swift determination.  She reaches the turbo with the two other team members, and they enter.:: TL: Deck 6, crew quarters.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::grumbles:: CSO: I heard him. We'll wait.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::hovers::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Kraight* You may not have time. The Synod are five minutes from firing range.

APRN_Capt_Cassius says:
@ COM Quirinus: Captain, I'm trying to give you a chance. Withdraw!

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: Maneuver directly aft of the impulse engines. You'll need to adjust our trajectory to penetrate the shields there at a precise angle of 11.4 degrees from the dorsal midline.

CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: He is a fool if he continues with the damage that he is sustaining. The Synod vessels are five minutes away. We are one minute away from the Annapurna. 

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Fire at range.  Get her out of warp.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Annapurna: Like your crew, we have orders.

 CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
TO: Lieutenant, try to lock down their shield harmonics as we fire upon them, and modulate our phasers as possible.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Understood, as soon as we get clearance.

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Quickly arrives, since deck 6 is only two decks down from sickbay.  She enters her clearance code to enter the quarantined area.::  Med team: Alright, you two, start scanning everyone, no one is to leave this deck until they check out...  ::They step out.::

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*CO*: Sir, if I am successful, I can take control of the Annapurna's navigational systems and have her return to Federation space at Warp 9.

 CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Watches the kilometers tick off ::

TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Micha says:
::nods:: CTO: You got it ::bends over her console and gets to work with the scanners::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: If the Annapurna can jam us, we can jam them.  If they are going to turn over their ship, let's keep them from talkin to anyone else but us.

 CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<OPS_Richard> CO: Aye, sir.

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Jogs down the corridor, med tricorder in hand, trying to isolate the exact spot of the bio residue...::

 CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Annapurna now in weapons range.  Firing phasers...

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: At will, Commander.

APRN_Capt_Cassius says:
@ ::leaves the Quirinus situation in the hands of his XO and focuses on the approaching Synod:: COM Synod: Synod vessels. This is the Federation Star Ship Annapurna. We are on a mission of peace. ::hears static in response and demands an explanation from his communications officer::

CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::plots a direct course towards the Annapurna and against her underside, as close as possible... but why do they not attack?:: CO: Synod vessels closing in. We may have run out of time. At this point, we may not be able to outrun the Synod vessels.

ACTION: Short bursts of phaser fire begin to lick out at the Annapurna's port shields near their nacelle.

TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Micha says:
::as the CTO fires, gets the information on the Annapurna shield harmonics and feeds it into the phasers to remodulate them accordingly::

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Her scans lead her to a vent grill.  Not far down the corridor her team are scanning crewmembers, pulled from their quarters, standing in their nightwear.  Zee sighs and bends over, pulling the vent off, she looks inside peering into darkness.::

TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Micha says:
::looks up:: CTO/CO: We have incoming Synod vessels - they'll be within phaser range presently.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::grim even for a Vulcan:: Powers: Load up the THE torpedoes.

CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CTO: Have you any sensor data on the Synod vessels?

ACTION: The phasers remodulate and slice through the Annapurna's shields, causing the port nacelle to spark and wink off.  The Annapurna falls out of warp space, easy prey for the Synod vessels now entering range, preparing to swarm over the helpless vessel.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Kraight* Now.  You have two minutes.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: Launch.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tannis: Drop warp.  Prepare to protect the Annapurna.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::flies the shuttle out and along where Kraight had told him to::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
TO: Target lead Synod vessel.

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Starts crawling through the ventilation shaft on all fours.  She squints to see better in the darkness, the only shreds of light coming through service grills above.::  Uah... what is that smell?  ::Tries to plug her nose as she craws.::

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: gets up, moves to the rear to program the shuttle's emergency evacuation transporter ::

TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Micha says:
CO: Already done, sir - we can fire whenever you give the word.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: Warn the Synod off.  We do not want to engage.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: I'm going to beam directly into the Annapurna's computer core. Once I've beamed away, get back to the Quirinus. You'll be far too vulnerable out here.

ACTION: The two cruisers take up opposite positions around the Annapurna, keeping her in a crossfire.  One of the frigates comes from their top, adding to the damage.  The rest of the frigate heads towards the Quirinus, with one peeling off to engage the shuttle.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Makes and adjustment aft of the impulse engines. Corrects trajectory to penetrate the shields at a precise angle of 11.4 degrees from the dorsal midline.::

APRN_Capt_Cassius says:
@ ::repeats his plea:: COM Synod: Synod vessels, stop firing! We mean you no harm. We're on a mission of peace!

 CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<OPS_Richard> COM: Synod: Synod vessels, please withdraw!  We only wish to recover our vessel, but will respond to aggressive action...

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
TO: Fire.  Torpedoes, full spread

TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Micha says:
::hits a few buttons on her console and sends the torpedoes away:: CO: Done, sir ::watches them on her console as they move toward the target::

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: grabs the bulkhead to steady himself as the shuttle passes thru the Annapurna's shields ::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tannis: Tactical maneuvers.

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::finds the shaft splits in two, but she only has to follow her nose, and chooses the left tube.::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: I think we're in.....

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Kraight*: one minute.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::deftly pilots::

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: Energizing...   :: vanishes in a column of blue light ::

ACTION: The shuttle meets heavy resistance from the Galaxy's shields, and struggles against them, also being battered by impulse wake.

CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::nods:: CO: Of course. Are we still jamming communications? They may have called for reinforcements. We must destroy the Synod vessels before they are able to do so... before they are even able to report in, assuming they haven't already. 

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ops: If their shields go down, transport everyone you can.

APRN_Capt_Cassius says:
@ COM Synod: Cease firing! We mean you no harm. I'm trying to prevent more bloodshed, don't you understand?!?

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tannis: Com is still jammed.  The Synods are on their own too.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Kraight* Now would be good.

CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: Then perhaps there need not be a war after all.

ACTION: The TO's torpedoes strike into the two cruisers attacking the Annapurna, severely damaging their shields, but not drawing their attention.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: materializes in the Annapurna's computer core... he immediately seats himself at the primary console and begins hacking his way into the navigational subsystems ::

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::The smell becomes stronger, and as Zee awkwardly crawls forward her hand suddenly lands on something furry in the darkness.  An echoing crunch sounds beneath the weight of her hand.  Zee Screams loudly.::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
TO: Keep firing.

ACTION: The frigate headed for the shuttle strikes into their aft, and the shuttle goes into a spin, inside the galaxy class vessel's shields.

CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::flies the vessel around the Annapurna, in a direct line for the lead Synod vessel::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
TO: Target at will.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: Beam Commander Pangborn back.

TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Micha says:
::begins systematically targeting Synod ships and firing on them, one by one::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Kraight* Status?

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ *CO*: Attempting to break the command codes... stand by...

ACTION: Commander Kraight's initial attempts to break into the core fail, and alert ship's security.

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Recoils in panic, retreating to the far side of the ventilation shaft , and curls into a ball.  She steadies her breath, her eyes looking across at the unknown black mass.::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
TO Target each ship and fire one Quantum torpedo at each.

 CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Shakes as the frigates fire on the Quirinus:: CO/TO: So far, the Annapurna hasn't fired at all.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: hears the alarms, ignores them... time is of the essence ::

TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Micha says:
CO: That's pretty much what I'm doing, sir ::continues targeting and firing, one by one::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Annapurna: The Synod do not take prisoners.  Defend yourself.

ACTION: Two Synod frigates explode from the Quirinus' weapons, and another lists, disabled.

APRN_Capt_Cassius says:
@ ::choking on the smoke from burning electrics on the bridge:: COM Quirinus: No! The fighting has to stop!

TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Micha says:
::grins briefly at her success but continues targeting and firing on the remaining Synod::

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::She slowly crawls over to the black mass and opening her tricorder as a light source is able to see what it is.::  Oh... poor kitty... dead kitty...

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: quickly downloads a recursive worm from his tricorder, which begins to attack the command codes independently ::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Annapurna: Death for cause is of great value.  Your killing your crew for no reason.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: continues his manual attempts to override ::

APRN_Capt_Cassius says:
@ ::looks around slowly at his senior staff and then turns back to the viewscreen:: COM Quirinus: Leave, Captain. They're worried about me, not you. Leave! Get out of the Sanctum while you can.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Kraight* You're out of time. If you cannot disable...

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Puts her commbadge on the black cat.::  No way I'm carrying that out...

@ACTION: Two Security officers enter the Annapurna's computer core room, and point phasers in the CSO's general direction.  "Halt!" they call out.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ *CO*: Understood. I'm going to keep trying. Leave me, Captain. Protect the ship.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: ignores the security men... keeps typing ::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Kraight*: I cannot leave the Annapurna as a war prize for the Synod.  Do you understand?

APRN_Capt_Cassius says:
@ ::stumbles over to the operations console:: COM Synod: Cease firing, blast you! We're here in peace, don't you understand? The people of the Federation want peace with yours. Not war! We don't want more fighting!

CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: If they do not cooperate... the longer we remain in Synod space, the greater the risk we will be seen by other Synod ships. Even if they couldn't send out a signal, by now they may have noticed the explosion of their ships. 

@ACTION: "You've been warned," the one officer calls out before leveling his phaser, and firing at the CSO.  His aim is true, and the blast hits the Commander's arm, stunning his left side.

ACTION: The Synod respond to the Annapurna's hails with more weapons fire.  The Quirinus is able to disable one of the battle cruisers, and another one of the frigates.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
:;attempts to use the shuttle's transporters to receive the overdue Kraight, tries to lock on and beam him aboard::

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: grimaces in pain... taps a final command into the console before standing and raising his right hand :: 

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
::Feels the Quirinus shake, hearing explosions in the distance.::  Cat:  Hopefully I won't be joining you...  ::Looking through the service grills anxiously, half expecting fire to come through.::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
TO: All torpedo bays at one ship at a time.  Powers: Prepare to take the Annapurna's shields out.  As soon as they are clear, get our people and anyone else you can out.  Then destroy the Annapurna.

TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Micha says:
::continues targeting and firing - there are only two left, but that's still two too many::

 CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Shocked ::  CO: Captain!  We can't...

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ Security: All right, gentlemen... You've got me.

CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CTO: They sealed their own fate, commander, we must. Out of loyalty to Starfleet.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Phaser target the Annapurna's shield generator.  You have your orders.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::Watches Kraight materialize:: CSO: Good, I got you. ::plots escape vector::

TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Micha says:
::looks up in shock, wondering if the CO remembers that the XO and CSO are still on the Annapurna::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he looks at Tannis:: Tannis: You concur, captain?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::engages::

CMO_Ltjg_Alexander says:
Cat: I'll have to beam you out later kitty.  I'm sure right now the Quirinus needs all the spare power it can get.  ::Turns and starts crawling back the way she came, crawling with her medkit in one hand, making a clunk noise with each move forward.::

CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: My position has been clear from the start of this mission, captain.

ACTION: Another round of torpedoes strikes the remaining battle cruiser, and it spins off into a cloud of debris.  The remaining disabled vessels set off their self-destruct systems, overloading the shield systems of both the Starfleet vessels.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: sits down, heavily, and taps the comm console :: *COM*  CO: Kraight to Quirinus.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers; If you time it right, you should be able to lock on to both Pangborn and Kraight....hold...

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Kraight* Sulek here.

 CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Shields are down!  As are the Annapurna's!

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::pilots the shuttle::

CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
Self: Oh, damn it! ::grabs onto his console as the ship rocks, and the shields overload... and he tries to stabilize the ship::

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