Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Quirinus NCC-83942 - SD 10611.13

Starring:

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

…and…

Jeffrey Brown		as	Commander Kraight – CSO
Christopher Dickinson 	as 	Commander Billy Bob Powers Jr. – CTO
James Homuth 	as 	Lieutenant JG Michael Jervase – MO
Karriaunna Scotti 	as 	Commander Azhure – CNS
Eric Woo		as	Captain Kelhyn Tannis - CIV

                        …with…

Christopher Dickinson	as	Richard - OPS, PO Oran - EO
Kurt Goring		as	Captain Cassius - Annapurna CO
James Homuth		as	Ens. Selara - MO

                        …with…

Christopher Dickinson 	as 	Guest SM

MISSION PROLOGUE: The Annapurna's progress into Synod space has been stopped.  A Synod attack force descended upon the Quirinus and Annapurna as they fought each other, and have left the ships without shields, but otherwise mostly undamaged.  What will the Annapurna's next move be, and what will the Quirinus do to stop them now?

<<<<< Begin Mission >>>>>

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::piloting the shuttle into the shuttle bay::
Host CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Tries to get a lock onto the Annapurna's Captain ::  CO: Engaging transporters, Captain.  :: Draws a hand phaser ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CSO: Lets hope your plan worked commander
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::On Bridge:: Powers: Engage.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::on the bridge, watching his sensor displays, observing what Cassius does next...:
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::in sickbay, treating the last of the patients--a minor laceration from some kind of fall, or something, he guesses::

ACTION: A single transporter beam materializes in front of the Quirinus' viewscreen, and resolves to reveal Captain Cassius.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Transporter dampening field.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: shakes head ::  XO: I am not hopeful. I would have expected to see some indication that the worm had seized control of the Annapurna's nav systems by now.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::receives clearance and sets the shuttle down inside the shuttle bay::

ACTION: The shuttle docks with the Quirinus and the officers disembark as the flight deck crew takes over.

MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::gives an approving nod, and releases the patient back to duty, getting ready for the next influx::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Well at any rate, we’re home. ::opens the shuttle door::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: Indeed. Many thanks for your assistance, Commander.  :: disembarks ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Cassius: Welcome aboard the Quirinus, Captain.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: It was nothing ::exits and leaves for the bridge:: *Sulek*: Pangborn here Captain, Kraight and I have returned
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: rubbing left arm ::  XO: With your permission, I believe I should report to Sickbay, sir.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Go right ahead
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::catches a look from McNiel, mouths 'Just making sure,' then makes his way to a main console to monitor the bridge::
APRN_CO_Cassius says:
::slightly singed from the exploding electronics on his bridge:: CO: My ship. Put me back on my ship, right now!
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: nods, heads for the nearest turbolift ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: Open Hailing frequency to the Annapurna.  Voice only.
Host OPS_Richard says:
CO: Channel open, Captain.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::positions the Quirinus to the side of Annapurna, stopping next to her, as he continually monitors the surrounding space... taking the opportunity to draw sensor data of the area for as far as sensors permit::
Host CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Captain?  The Annapurna has not yet stood down from... reading weapons charging.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::leaves for the bridge::
APRN_CO_Cassius says:
::turns to face the screen, temporarily dismissing the thoughts of throttling Sulek:: Self: No...
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Annapurna:  This is Captain Sulek of the USS Quirinus.  Captain Cassius has been temporarily removed from command pending investigation.  ::nods at Powers:: You are to power down weapons and set course for nearest Federation lines.  As ranking officer in this area, these are direct orders.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::arrives on the bridge::
Host CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
Cassius: Captain, I recommend you warn your ship to stand down.  Neither ship can withstand another Synod assault... and our weapons was what attracted them in the first place....
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: If they don't power down take out her phasers.  ::turns to see Pangborn:: Pangborn: Welcome back, Commander.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: enters Sickbay ::  MO: I could use your assistance, please. Doctor.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Good to be here. I think.
APRN_CO_Cassius says:
::spins and glares at Sulek:: CO: Ranking officer, my ass. ::takes two short steps down to the operations console and hauls the OPS officer out of his chair before hitting the transmit button:: COM Annapurna: Annapurna, this is Cassius. Lock on to my commbadge and beam me back. If you can't get me, leave me and go!
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::transfers the bridge feed to a more central viewscreen as the CSO enters, and approaches, seeing a nurse he doesn't recognize following closely behind him with a tray:: CSO: Troubles, commander?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::moves to stop Cassius::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Cassius: You are relieved. There is a dampening field around the bridge.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Engineering*: How long before we have shields.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: indicates left arm :: MO: A phaser stun. It's starting to tingle severely now.
APRN_CO_Cassius says:
::grabs Pangborn's wrist and twists it viciously, wrenching his arm around behind him and bringing his hand up to the commander's throat:: CO: Drop the field. Now. You won't get a second warning. Counting this man's pips, he's important to you.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::wrestles to free himself::
APRN_CO_Cassius says:
@<APRN_XO> ::gets the transmission and orders his tactical officer to open fire::
APRN_CO_Cassius says:
::wrenches Pangborn's wrist harder in warning::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Annapurna:  We have weapons trained on your weapons and warp nacelles.  If you fire...
Host CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
Cassius: I'll stun you both...
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
Cassius: Fool. You're surrounded by officers carrying phasers, and you're threatening to choke someone to death?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Have they powered down?

ACTION: The Annapurna begins to fire phasers at the Quirinus.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Take out their weapons array.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO: Do it!
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::opens his tricorder, and runs a scan:: CSO: Doesn't look to be too bad... ::picks up a hypospray, and dials up a mild pain killer, before injecting the commander::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tannis: Evasive
Host CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Presses the firing stud on his phaser, sending energy into both officers' bodies::
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: Of course Captain. Taking evasives, they will not succeed. Cassius: Your crew will not succeed. ::nods as the CTO fires at Cassius and the XO::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: closes his eyes and breathes out slowly ::  MO: Thank you. That is much better. I am fortunate that Commander Pangborn beamed me out when he did.

ACTION: The XO catches most of the blast and is out cold.  Cassius falls on top of him, his body limp and unresponsive, but still semi-conscious.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: Lock on any command staff on the Annapurna you can and beam them to brig.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Finished with a minor situation and nothing further to do, makes her way back to the bridge.::
APRN_CO_Cassius says:
<APRN_CTO> ::targets Quirinus shield and transporter emitters::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::passes out::
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
CSO: You may not have full use of that arm for a day or so, but this should at least help you not feel like you won't have use of that arm for a day or so.

ACTION: The Annapurna's phasers strike out at the Quirinus, hitting the saucer sections twice before Captain Tannis can move the ship out of the way.

MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::nods to Selara, who gets a med team ready... they should be due to get a call from the bridge soon::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Engineering*: We need those shields.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::grabs on to the chair for support::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Fire
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: smiles :: MO: Fortunately, like most Benzites, I am ambidextrous. I thank you for your ministrations, Doctor. I should return to duty now.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::pulls the Quirinus in closer, strafing the Annapurna, before pulling away for the fences, trying to evade the Annapurna's weapons fire.... but rocked slightly as the ship is hit::
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::steadies himself against a biobed as the ship is hit:: CSO: Do me a favor, commander?
Host EO_PO_Oran says:
*CO*: Shields are still five minutes off... :: stops as the ship shakes ::  Now it's ten.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Engineering*: You have one.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns :: MO: Yes, Doctor?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::knows the last statement is illogical, but also knows engineers are trained to multiply time by factors of two.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: Hull breach on deck five, captain. If we cannot persuade the Annapurna to cooperate, we will be of little use if we are destroyed while Annapurna survives.
APRN_CO_Cassius says:
::feels the rocking from his limp position and watches the attacks through blurry eyes::
Host CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: With the Captain stunned, he sets his weapon aside and goes to work firing phasers back at the Annapurna - it's like a twelve year old throwing rocks and sticks at a grown up bully ::
APRN_CO_Cassius says:
<APRN_XO> ::orders the large galaxy up over the much smaller escort ship to open up its full dorsal section to attack::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::nods at Tannis, resignedly:: Powers: Photon torpedoes, full spread.
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
CSO: When we get a minute between being shot at and recovering from being shot at, can you tell me exactly why the hell we always get shot at?
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: And by that, you know what I am referring to. ::grunts... grumbles:: I guess it is safe to say that the CSO has failed with his virus.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: somberly :: MO: We're on the front lines of a war, Doctor. Being shot at is our job.  :: exits ::
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::just shakes his head:: Self: That's why he's the second officer. He gives a command style explanation.
APRN_CO_Cassius says:
<APRN_CTO> ::targets the environmental controls and oxygen storage along the ship's spine, piercing them with phasers::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: Get medical up here.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
::After a brief talk with a worried crewman, she makes it to the bridge.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Fire

ACTION: The Annapurna peppers the Quirinus's top side with phaser fire until she can move out of the way.  The saucer starts turning into Swiss cheese as the exposed hull is pierced at every shot.  Bill Powers sighs slightly as a round of torpedoes explodes from the Quirinus's launcher and begins to explode along the underbelly of the Galaxy class starship, coming far too close to the antimatter pods...

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
::Taking the situation in, thinks now was not a good time to arrive on the bridge.::
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::tries to stay on his feet as the ship is hit, the casualties beginning to pour in::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tannis: Get us clear.  Powers: Load the Quantum Torpedoes and target the nacelles.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
::Makes her way over to Bill.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: stumbles out of the turbolift as the Quirinus takes a volley, and manages to make his way to Science One ... begins scanning the Annapurna ::
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::sees medical teams begin to file out in rapid motion, as Michael starts to treating the first of the injured::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::moans a little::

ACTION: Small explosions continue to explode from the bottom of the ship as the power grid overloads on the Annapurna.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CTO: Bill... is there no other way?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tannis: Are we clear to use the quantum torpedoes.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: The Annapurna's EPS network is failing, sir...
Host CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: We can stop this, sir!  They have no shields, we could try to beam in a shock team.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: Though the crew of the Annapurna deserve to die, we should attempt to transport some of the crew aboard. In particular the bridge crew. They should live to understand their fault.
APRN_CO_Cassius says:
<APRN_XO> ::slams his hand down on the MSD as he sees systems all over the ship overloading and going offline:: Self: Damn it! I'm sorry, Captain. We tried.. ::orders the evacuation of the junior crew to the saucer::
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::takes the Quirinus a bit further:: CO: Aye, cleared.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Understood, but we cannot leave the Synod a Galaxy class ship.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: With their systems failing we cannot tow her back to port, even if we could take her.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: We must destroy them, now!
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Annapurna: Set course for federation lines, otherwise we will destroy you.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks at Sulek and frowns.::
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::just shakes his head as the vital signs on a nearby bed are fading, and injects a hypospray into the young woman, an ensign of maybe 24, to make her more comfortable::

ACTION: The Annapurna's saucer section blows explosively off of the connecting dorsal, trying to save what they can of their ship.  The engineering section begins to shatter, and the warp core ejects from the bottom, passing within mere meters of the Quirinus.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: beam as many as you can to hold of.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: Captain! 
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
::Starts to say something to Sulek only to pause as the explosion splashes across their screen.::
Host OPS_Richard says:
CO: Can't sir!
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Stop the saucer section.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: We may be able to take the saucer section in tow, sir.
MO_Ens_Selara says:
::arrives on the bridge with her team, and immediately heads for Pangborn and the unknown captain::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: It's twice as big as we are, but you are welcome to try.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::by reflex, he pulls the Quirinus to the side, but the warp core is precariously close...:: CO: Annapurna warp core ejected!
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Engaging tractor beams...
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tannis: .5 warp
MO_Ens_Selara says:
::she and a nurse begin to administer aid to the XO, while Cassius is tended to by another doctor and technician::
APRN_CO_Cassius says:
<APRN_XO> ::orders the saucer impulse engines to 105% power to try to get out of the blast radius of the core::
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::quickly works to stop the bleeding of a crewman in what's left of an engineering uniform::
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: We should have destroyed them while we had the chance. .5 warp, aye. Captain, we have given them significant warnings. They would not decide to spontaneously cooperate after we have been trying to destroy them already for the last 20 minutes. 
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tannis: I do not wish to kill, if there is any chance.  If the tractor beam works, we may not have to resort to the destruction of their saucer.
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::finishes up with the engineer, then moves over to help doctor Sovok to take care of a badly oxygen depleted security officer::
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: You are in the minority, captain, as the entire crew of the Annapurna wished to kill us in order to commit high treason. Let us hope now that we can successfully tractor the Annapurna without losing even more time than we already have.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Annapurna:  Turn back.  We cannot allow a galaxy ship fall into the hands of the synod.  Tannis: Your objection is noted. I have been in the minority before.
MO_Ens_Selara says:
::her and her team finish up, and she injects Pangborn with a hypospray to revive him::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Effect?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::begins to come around::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: How fast can your strike team take the saucer sections bridge?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
MO Selara: G-Get him to the brig ::Points at Cassius::
MO_Ens_Selara says:
::puts a hand on his shoulder:: XO: Easy, commander. You were hit pretty hard.

ACTION: The Quirinus's tractor combined with the Annapurna's impulse engines manage to push both ships away from the exploding warp core, which only does minimal damage to the rear of the Quirinus.  Aft torpedoes are offline, and warp flickers again.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
MO Selara: You got that right. My head feels like wet bread
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: shakes head :: CO: I've got a tractor lock. We're beginning to move her.
Host CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Depends on the amount of resistance, Captain.  Possibly as much as three minutes, if they don't have a number of tactical officers there, and we have the element of surprise.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Get your team over there.  Direct beam to bridge.  Now.
MO_Ens_Selara says:
::nods to the doctor overseeing Cassius, who's assistants begin to prepare him for removal from the bridge:: XO: We'll have that taken care of in a moment.

ACTION: Bill calls down to security briefly, issuing orders to send over stun grenades first, then a half dozen personnel.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::tries to shake off the effects of the phaser stun::
MO_Ens_Selara says:
::runs one last scan of the XO, then injects him with a very mild stimulant::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO: Can I be of help?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tannis: Set course to Federation Lines. Best speed with tractor.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: Counselor, I would rather not kill these people.  We know only that the command crew has made this decision.
APRN_CO_Cassius says:
<APRN_CTO> ::uses some of the saucer's impulse engine power to fire at the tractor emitters, vectoring away from Quirinus and toward the approaching Synod::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO: Shall I go over and see if I have any luck?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::stands::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Long range sensors picking up twelve... no, fourteen Synod vessels on an intercept course.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Engineering* You've had enough time...
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: Course plotted. We can tractor at warp 4.4, best speed.
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::gets the final reports from his teams as things begin to calm down, and just shakes his head, tapping his badge:: *Bridge*: Sickbay to bridge...

ACTION: The Annapurna's phasers take out the tractor beam emitters, cutting the leash.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: Try talking to them on the com.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: We'll be ill prepared to take them in the condition we're in
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Tractor array is offline.
MO_Ens_Selara says:
::watches as Pangborn seems to come to more solidly, then she and her team head back for sickbay::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: If your team does not gain control in the next two minutes, we must destroy the saucer and run.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
::Comms are never the best way to work with people in such a situation, but if it was the only way...  Turns to step down next to OPS::
Host CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Tries to charge what little shield power they have ::  CO: We've got enough shields to get out of here, but not stand up to a full weapons assault.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: I should also point out that we have three units of Synod vessels heading in our direction, sir.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::rubs the back of his head::
APRN_CO_Cassius says:
<APRN_XO> ::starts rebroadcasting Captain Cassius' accolades of peace as he orders the ship on a bee-line for the Synod::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
OPS: Put the Annapurna on personal channel, not open.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: Unfortunately, I cannot send you to a place I may have to destroy in the next three minutes.
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::figures they have their hands full, and indeed, looking at the bridge feed, that's what it looks like::
Host CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Shakes his head slightly ::  CO: Transporter rooms two and three report difficulties in holding down stable coordinates for the Bridge with their evasives.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tannis: Keep me apprised.  How long before we have to go.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks over at Sulek and nods::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: The Annapurna's saucer section has broken off, and has set an intercept course for the closest contingent of Synod vessels.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: 20 minutes.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
COM: Annapurna: This is Commander Azhure, please respond.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::resigned:: Powers: We have no choice.  Front torpedo bays, quantum torpedoes. Lock on and hold.
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::sees Selara returning, and turns over sickbay to her, heading for the bridge::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: This is their last chance.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: And assuming that we can restore tractor beam, we will not reach the border by the time the Synod reaches us.
Host CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Is clearly upset about having to destroy their own ship ::  CO: Captain, respectfully request we abandon mission and head for the border at top speed.
APRN_CO_Cassius says:
<APRN_XO> ::sees the incoming hail and on impulse, answers it:: COM Azhure: We won't be apart of anymore slaughter, Commander. No more. Call  your war dogs off. ::closes the channel to Quirinus and orders the ship leveled off::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tannis: I understand.
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::steps off the lift and onto the bridge, and just stands back, watching::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
COM: Annapurna: There are other ways, destroying all those valuable lives will hurt us, not help in the end.  We are not war dogs any more then you are.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Their computer core is intact. We cannot give it to the Synod.
Host CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: The Synod don't take prisoners, Captain.  If we stay here, we die with them.
APRN_CO_Cassius says:
<APRN_XO> ::looks at the view of Quirinus in one of the displays and slowly takes a chair in the captain's chair:: COM: Synod: Synod vessels, this is the Federation Starship Annapurna. We are on a mission of peace and look to open dialogue with your leaders. I repeat, we come in peace.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::quietly:: Azhure: They have made their choice, now I must make mine.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Fire.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks back at the captain for a moment:: COM: Annapurna: The Synod will take no prisoners.  If they take you, you play into their hands.
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::just listens, his eyes shifting from the viewscreen, to Azhure, then back::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
::Closes her eyes.::
Host CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Clearly hesitates for a moment before he slams his fist down on the tactical console, releasing the quantum torpedoes.  As they leave the Quirinus for their target, Bill turns from the viewscreen, refusing to watch ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tannis: Get us out of here.  ::knows that the undefended saucer section is no match for quantums::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
::At the sound of weapons fire, opens her eyes to watch, her face still.::
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::holds his breath, and just... watches, knowing at least one person's probably going to need counseling... thinks about reminding Azhure he's qualified, but thinks better of it::
APRN_CO_Cassius says:
<APRN_CTO> ::looks up in alarm as the tactical console wails at him:: APRN_XO: Sir! Quirinus has fired at us. We have incoming in..  ::looks at the intercept time:: .... it... It's been a pleasure serving with you, Commander.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: Course plotted, warp 8, ETA one hour. ::prepares to enter warp the instant the saucer begins to break apart, to ensure sufficient destruction of components...::
APRN_CO_Cassius says:
::eyes widen in surprise::

ACTION: Three blue orbs flash across the vacuum of space, and slam into the Annapurna.  Large chunks begin to implode, and then the circular shape shatters into a million pieces of twisted metal and broken bodies

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: You know. I used to think you were subtle.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::sits quietly into the chair:: Self: Today, my decision is one that I must carry always.   Computer: Record.  I, Sulek, Captain of the USS Quirinus take full responsibility for the actions done this day.  We have lost the USS Annapurna, may she and her crew find peace.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
::Quietly:: OPS: Will you please forward me the crew list of the Annapurna?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: I wish it were true this day.
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::steps from the back of the bridge, and approaches the command center::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::takes a seat with a heavy sigh:: Sulek: I wish there had been some other way
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
::Steps up, laying a gentle hand on the captains arm.:: CO: I will take care of the family reports.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: Transmit full record of events to Fourth Fleet Command.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::as the Quirinus sails away at warp 8, he observes his sensors with a sense of satisfaction, albeit delayed, knowing it was an action that had to be taken... but the damage has been done, the entire Synod will know of this incursion... The destruction of the Annapurna should be the least of their worries::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Turns to leave and walks over to Bill, looking up into his eyes.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: Thank you, Counselor.  Tell them that they died serving their beliefs.
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::clears his throat quietly:: CO: Captain...
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
::Looks back:: CO: I will sir...
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek; The Synod saw all of this. Now is when all hell breaks loose
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Jervase:  Doctor.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
::Lays a hand on his arm as he continues to face rearward.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: They will see this as a fracture in our resolve.  If they are wise, they will no doubt try to use it.
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
CO: Sickbay reporting, sir, at least 70 injured, 15 of them critically. ::pauses:: 40 dead, sir.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
::No more then a whisper:: CTO: Bill...
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Vicous They are. I don't know about wise
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Jervase: Understood.  Send the list of the dead to Counselor Azhure.  I am sure that you did all  you could.
Host CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Hears the Counselor and glances slightly over his shoulder, and then turns back to the turbolift, and leaves the Bridge ::
MO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::nods::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: It is true, they have not shown much in the way of tactical strategy, but now they believe that we will invade. It will strengthen their own resolve.  All because of one man's ideals...
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
::Watches him for a moment, and then hurries after him.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: We do have Cassius. Pity he should be the only one of his crew to survive
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: A fact that he too must live with.
APRN_CO_Cassius says:
::sitting in his cell in the Brig, weeping::

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