Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Quirinus NCC-83942 - SD 10611.27

Starring:

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

…and…

Jeffrey Brown		as	Commander Kraight – CSO
Erin Cody		as	Lieutenant Adrienne Kostandinos-Michaels - TO
Christopher Dickinson 	as 	Commander Billy Bob Powers Jr. – CTO
James Homuth 	as 	Lieutenant JG Michael Jervase – MO
Eric Woo		as	Captain Kelhyn Tannis - CIV

                        …along with…

Kurt Goring		as	Captain Daylan Atlas - Claymore CO
Delon Eubena		as	Lieutenant Kizlev - Claymore CTO
Keith LaHue		as	Lt. Commander Milwood Hayward - Claymore CEO
Theresa Wilson	as	Lieutenant JG Rhianna Jakiel - Claymore SO

                        …with…

Christopher Dickinson 	as 	Guest SM
Dave Smith		as	Claymore SM

MISSION PROLOGUE: The Claymore task force has regrouped and is ready to finish their pinpoint attack against the Synod ship yards.  The Synod vessels remain as slowly expanding dust clouds against the fiery back drop, but a surprise Tholian assault from the station has set them back.  The Temple of Fire is a perfect back drop as the Starfleet task force prepares to once again face their enemy...

<<<<< RESUME Quirinus/Claymore Joint 10611.27 "Temple of Fire" Part 2>>>>>

Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::on bridge::
C_CEO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::On the bridge, at engineering::
Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::On the bridge::
Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I've gone over the formation Captain Daylan sent. I was never a tactical officer, but it looks sound
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::enters the bridge, rubbing his forehead, functioning only on pain meds and stubborn determination after his concussion from the last leg of the battle::
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::on the bridge on Claymore, taking a long deep breath to calm himself before once more entering the breach:: ::taps a button on the chair arm and opens a channel:: COM Quirinus: Captain Sulek, is the Attack Group ready?
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: I concur.  Place gamma attack formation in to tactical and helm.
Q_CIV_Capt_Kelhyn says:
::sitting on the bridge, his arms crossed, snorts as he reviews the formations::
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CIV: They meet your approval, Captain?
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Claymore: Captain Daylan laying in Gamma formation now.
Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Q_CTO: Here's our attack formation ::feeds it to the tactical console::
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
Self: Temple of Fire... temple of fire...  ::cannot shake a funny feeling::  Why did that captain give that name?  ::wonders if it was a warning or just coincidence.  Watches sensors and then looks up at Kizlev worriedly::
Q_CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: at Science One on the bridge, checking telemetry and positioning of the last of the probes deployed to monitor the frontier ::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Claymore: will be setting into formation now. ::nods to helm to move Q into position.::
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::nods unnecessarily at the audio transmission:: COM Quirinus: Acknowledged, Captain. Lets look outside. Fleet ahead full.
Q_CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns :: Q_CO: The probe network is operational, Captain. Twenty-two probes at three-light-year intervals.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::gets up from his chair and looks back at Kizlev:: C_CTO: Lieutenant, you have the Conn.
Q_CIV_Capt_Kelhyn says:
Q_CTO: They will do, I'm sure. Though in my opinion, we need to force the Synod with our fighters, not send them to the back of the lines. But we will see won't we.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::the Q moves into right flank:: Helm: Full ahead.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::looks back at Rhianna, and nods reassuringly to her, then goes to the empty XO's chair after remembering what his orders were after he awoke in sickbay:: C_CO: Yes, sir.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Keep them monitored. I would not want any of the Synod to come up from behind.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::nods to Kizlev and heads through the side door to the RR and around to the briefing room in back where he'd set up some tactical displays::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Battle alert.  All weapons on standby.
Q_CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: shakes head :: Q_CO: Indeed not, sir.  :: turns back to his console ::
Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
All: Battle Alert
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::takes a seat in the briefing room and straps himself in, concentrating now on the overall picture::
Q_CIV_Capt_Kelhyn says:
QCO: The other vessels in the task force are in position, we are go. The computer has analyzed the tactical group formation and our position is stable.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Engineering*: Shield status?
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
C_Duty_FCO: Maintain course. Keep our ventral hull from being exposed again. I won't have this ship blindsided again ::or suffer another head injury::
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::blinks, slightly surprised that it as if Kizlev 'knew' that she was worried, but sensors pull her back and touches the keypad quickly to pull up the plan for the probes as Daylan had asked::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Q_Civ: Understood.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::turns to Rhianna:: C_SO: Are those probes prepared? If so, launch at your discretion when we're clear of nebular interference.
Q_TO_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::at the tactical console, drumming her fingers impatiently on it::
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::opens a channel to Quirinus from the briefing room:: COM Quirinus: Captain, we've given them two chances to harden themselves against our assault. We can't give them a third. We must push through and finish this.
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Thinks his junior TO likes to get a little too close and friendly ::  TO: Here, take over.  I'll focus on sensors at the backup console.
Q_TO_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::shrugs, figuring it's his loss::
C_CEO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::Goes over the ships system, allocating power and preparing to envelop the other ships with the Claymores shields if need be::
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
C_CEO: Can we maintain adequate shield strength while our grids are extended to the other ships?
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::notes the sound of drumming::  Q_TO: Bored?  I think you will have enough to keep you busy soon.
C_CEO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
C_CTO: Yes, as long as we remain relatively intact
Q_TO_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
Q_CO: Not bored, just anticipating
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Claymore: Agreed
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::sits up, proud of Kizlev taking charge and nods with confidence::  C_CTO: Yessir!  I have them ready and will deploy immediately.  Information is everything.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::glances over his shoulder to see his tactical console in disrepair, then looks at his side console next to his chair to check the fleet formation::
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::watches the tactical display open up as they push back into the open battlefield and make for their targets, the Tholian weapons storage facilities::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Claymore: All ships in Gamma attack formation ready for your command.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::feels a slight ache in his forehead, his antennae twitch with reaction, and then shakes his head and refocuses::
Q_MO_Lt_jg_Jervase says:
::in sickbay, getting reports from triage personnel and taps his badge:: *Bridge*: Sickbay to bridge. Triage teams are ready in cargo bay 1.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::spots new contacts:: C_SO: I see more invitees to the party. Identification, please.
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
Q_CO: Tactical sensors are picking up additional ship signatures incoming, Captain.  Possibly reinforcements...
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
COM Quirinus: Open fire as soon as you're in range, Captain. Good hunting. We'll back you up.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Mark target and wait for Claymore command.  COM: All Ships stand by.  Possible reinforcements.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::opens the intercom to the bridge:: *C_CTO*: Lieutenant, you can fire at will.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Relay Tactical to Claymore
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::taps more places on her shining console to have the data brought up and sensors centered better.  Watches the 7 probes disperse and head out::
Q_CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Q_CO: EM interference is heavy. We cannot determine the size or identity of the incoming vessels yet.
Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Q_TO: Fire at will as soon as we're in range.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Lock Target.  Helm: Battle speed.
Q_TO_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
Q_XO: Aye sir
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::frowns slightly and makes an exasperated murmur::  C_CTO:  They are being difficult, Sir.  I cannot get their identities resolved.  Working on it and the probes will begin sending in more information momentarily.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: All Battle Fleet: Lock Targets and proceed to firing resolution.  Attack at will.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
C_ALL: You heard the captain. Brace yourselves....once more unto the breach, as the poet once said. C_CEO: I'll need every gram of resolve your department has, chief. We're going to need it.
C_CEO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
C_CTO: We're as ready as we'll ever be.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Target lock status?
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
Q_CO: Ready, Captain.
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
C_CTO:  Have something....six ship yard facilities.  Each has several weapons facilities but none are heavily armed.  Their shields are up, though.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::frowns:: COM: Quirinus: Fleet, let's increase to flank. Get on top of them before they're ready for us.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
C_SO: There is no time to explain this, but you need to take weapon control, lieutenant. I'll support with firing and loading. I'll need your steady hand for targeting, even with the computer's help.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Claymore: Moving to open fire.  Helm: flank speed.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
C_FCO: Give me your best, ensign. Dive and bring us to bear on their ventral arcs.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm: Hard to starboard.  Kostaninos-Michaels: Fire as we move to broadside.
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::turns to look at Kizlev and immediately calls in her second to take her place at Science and explains quickly about the probes, then moves over to tactical and acquaints herself::
Q_TO_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::nods and readies the weapons to discharge when they're in position::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: All Attack Fleet: Fire on targets.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
C_SO: Focus everything on their weapon batteries. The instant we expose their shield generator, shift focus to that.
Q_TO_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::fires::
Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Q_TO: I'll be keeping tally of your official "confirmed kills"
Q_TO_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::continues firing and grins:: Q_XO: There's a few more for ya

ACTION: Phasers and torpedoes begin to release their fury upon the ship yards.  Their minimal shielding puts up what fight it can before yielding pitifully, breaking apart along with half-ready vessel frames.

C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
:: a very strange sensation floods her as she looks over tactical scans and starts making plans for weapon's deployment::
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
C_CEO: Chief, take power from the phaser banks. I need all the shield power we can get.
Q_CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: monitors sensor data from the battle area, and beyond ::
C_CEO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
C_CTO: Aye. ::reallocates power::
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::glances at the engineer as Kizlev orders and adjusts her plans accordingly::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Claymore:  All shipyards taking heavy damage.

ACTION: USS Claymore dives swiftly and sweeps in towards its targets.

Q_CIV_Capt_Kelhyn says:
Q_CO: The task force remains intact, and we're causing significant damage to the Synod facilities. Curious that they are so ill-defended and armed.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::increases personnel to the torpedo launchers and magazines, intent on using Claymore's heavy weapon arsenal till it's exhausted::
Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: This is too easy. I smell a rat.
Q_CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Q_CO: Sir... if we can download construction specs from one of these shipyard facilities, the intelligence value will be incalculable.
Q_TO_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::continues firing - rat or no rat, if it isn't Starfleet she was intent on killing it::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Q_Civ: Don't forget the unidentified ship.
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::'braces' herself emotionally for another onslaught of pain and suffering and has to shake herself as visions of a very different and defiant Warbird viewscreen flashes for a second::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Send a probe to download what you can.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
C_CEO: Signal to Audacious to cover Quirinus' port flank. Have Hydra stay tight with us.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Perhaps a Trojan Equine?
Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Very possible
Q_CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Q_CO: I'll try, sir... but there will likely be encryption keys standing in the way. An away team may be necessary.    :: programs and launches a probe ::
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::watches the defenses collapse under the assault:: COM: Fleet: Maximum firepower on the Tholian weapons facilities!
C_CEO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
C_CTO: Will do
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
C_2nd_SO:  Make sure to forward the probes' data to me and advise of anything that might put us in harm's way::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: We cannot send in an AT at this time.  Do what you can for now.
C_CEO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::sends the encrypted message to the Audacious::
Q_TO_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
Q_CO: We have additional weapons signatures deeper in the nebula - Tholian
Q_CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Q_CO: Understood.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Claymore: The lack of defense of the ship yards would indicate that the Synod may be lying in wait using the nebula as cover.  Do you concur?
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::looks at his console and blinks, hoping what he is seeing isn't true:: COM: Fleet: We're receiving signals of Tholians from deeper within the nebula. All ships be advised. I say again, Tholian energy signatures within the nebula. Please acknowledge.
Q_CIV_Capt_Kelhyn says:
::checks his own sensors:: Q_TO: How far?
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::answers the comm, looking at the tactical map:: COM: Claymore: A possibility, captain. But we still need to take out our targets. Recommendations?
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::steadies herself to retaliate::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kostandinos: Do we have counter measures in place?  COM: Claymore: We are reading same signatures.
Q_TO_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
Q_CIV: Pretty far in.  Q_CO: The same countermeasures we're using against the ship yards - if they become a threat, we shoot them.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
C_SO: Change of plans. Direct your probes to confirm the sources of those Tholian signatures. If this is a trap, that may be our only forewarning.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kostadinos/Kraight: Check data banks for strategies against Tholian weapons.  How do they target?  Can we confuse the targeting using the nebula?
Q_CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: checks tactical databases ::
Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I think we've stumbled upon my proverbial rat
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
C_CEO: Chief, how familiar are you with energy frequencies and mutations of Tholian technology?
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::nods at Kizlev::  C_CTO:  Yessir! I understand.  ::turns to her subordinate and senses that he understands and is working on Kizlev's orders::
Q_CIV_Capt_Kelhyn says:
Q_TO: How many signatures are there? Q_CO: Perhaps a reformation might be in order given the... unwelcome arrival of the Tholians?
C_CEO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
C_CTO: Just what’s in the Federation databanks, and what we learned of their weapon the last time it was used against us. I think I can improvise something to improve our chances
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Claymore: The lack of resolution in the nebula may be used to confuse targeting of Tholian weapons.  If we set in a single group, we may be easy marks.  Recommend we spread the squadrons out.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::grins at Rhianna, amazed at her sudden enthusiasm, and says in a soft, gentle manner:: C_SO: I know we're in a storm, but be at ease. ::winks at her::
C_CEO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::makes some adjustments to the shields resonant harmonics::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kelhyn: Agreed.  The Tholians design their weapons to catch the enemy.  If we broaden out the fleet, it may make it more difficult for the weapons.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::watches the next flurry of torpedoes hit their marks on the enemy installation, watching the warheads deal punishing damage::
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::frowns in thought:: COM: Quirinus: I'll relaunch the squadrons and have them hang back for now. If we need them, they won't be far.
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::reacts to a sudden show on sensors::  C_CTO:  Sir!  Resonating frequencies coming from deep within the Nebula and increasing...not quickly, but definitely there, just saw it. I cannot tell what it is
Q_CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Q_CO: We might possibly confuse the Tholian targeting sensors  --  for a while, at least  --  if we can increase the ionization gradient between our position and theirs. The main deflector could be adjusted to emit a polaron burst.
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
~~~When I ever at ease, Imzadi!~~~  ::retorts saucily to Kizlev's comment and lifts her chin, smiling::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Claymore: Have the fighters hang back to out flank incoming ships.  They would be caught between us.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
C_SO: So...it is possible we're facing another showdown, and the plot unravels itself... ::ponders his next move::
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
COM: Quirinus: Acknowledged, Captain.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight:: Set it up and transmit to Claymore.  The more deflectors we have...the better the chance.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::pushes the intercom button again:: *C_CTO*: Lieutenant, open the rear doors and launch the squadrons. They're to hang back out of the midst of it for a while. We'll call them if we need them.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::his eyes go wide in surprise as he clearly 'feels' Rhianna's telepathy::
Q_CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Q_CO: Aye, sir.  :: quickly inputs the specs, and contacts SO Jakiel on the Claymore and explains the plan ::
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
*C_CO*: Understood, captain. C_FCO: Open bay doors as instructed.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Let me know when all is ready.  We will go on Captain Daylan's mark.
Q_CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: hands flashing over the console ::
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
C_CEO: How fares your...improvisation, chief?

ACTION: Claymore's huge rear doors retract to release the swift fighters from within.

Q_TO_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::looks up from her console:: Q_XO: So how's my kill score coming? ::grins::
Q_CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Q_CO: Deflector reprogramming complete, sir.
C_CEO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
C_CTO: So far so good, the proof will be in the pudding so to speak

ACTION: The Claymore task force reaches the site of the Tholian weapon signatures and finds a number of small stations linked together, each pumping energy into a central location, which is obfuscated by high energy emissions.  Several small Synod vessels are around, guarding.

Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Q_TO: Wait till the battle is over. ::grin::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Claymore: Captain Daylan, the science teams are developing a scheme to increase ionization between us and the Tholian weapons. It may help distort their targeting resolution.  Ready to start on your mark.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
COM: Quirinus: As long as it doesn't damage our own targeting ability, Captain, I'm all for it. ::bites his lip and looks at the tactical read out. Attack Group targe the last three station. Carrier Group will take the first two.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::stands from his chair and walks closer to the screen:: C_ALL: What can we make of that? Some kind of starbase or supply depot?
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
*C_CTO*: Kizlev, we need to get targeting solutions on the first two stations and split our fire between the two. Saucer launchers on the second, phalanx on the first. Be ready to fire.

ACTION: In a startling change from normal Synod encounters, the guard vessels notice the Starfleet task force, and begin to depart the area at maximum impulse speed.

Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kostandinos: Set targets.  Com All Attack group target the outer three stations and fire.
Q_CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: looks at the sensor display in disbelief ::
Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Wait....
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Attack Fleet: Hold.
Q_CIV_Capt_Kelhyn says:
Q_TO: If you are truly concerned about your so-called "kill-score", I don't think you need to worry. By the end of this day, you will have a high enough score... ::smiles slightly, despite the by-most-standards awkward joke::
Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Why are ::points: They leaving? Maybe there's a bigger bang in there than we think
Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Q_CSO: Scan the structure again
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
Self: What the hell are they doing?
Q_TO_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
Q_CO: Aye
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::shakes her head, the feeling of imminence increasing:: C_CTO: Sir!  Those frequencies, they are not related with the Tholian signatures.  I am trying to isolate better, but they're becoming very intense and frenetic!
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
COM: Quirinus: What are they doing, Captain?
Q_CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: increases scan resolution on the central station ::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: I agree.  COM: Claymore: Hold. The massive energy output may be more of a mine than a target.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
C_FCO: All stop, ensign. *C_CO*: Captain, this is a guess, but we should consider systematically picking off those smaller stations. Cutting off the central section from its supply posts could make destroying it easier than with a simple phalanx.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Lifeforms?
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::frowns:: COM: Quirinus: Or they may have already retrieved what they need to and don't care now. We need to stop those runners. Captain, break off your attack group.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
*C_CTO*: Agreed, Lieutenant. let me know when you've got a targeting solution.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Claymore: Understood.  Attack force: Take in course and intercept the retreating ships.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::hears the SO:: C_FCO: Standby evasives and ready a high energy turn at the first sign of trouble, ensign.
Q_CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Q_CO: Inconclusive. Interference is particularly dense here. Permission to launch a probe, sir?
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kostandinos: Target runners.  Kraight: Granted.
Q_TO_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
Q_CO: Targeted - I'm ready when you are, sir
Q_CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Q_CO: Launching...  :: taps a control ::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kostandinos: Fire at will.
Q_CIV_Capt_Kelhyn says:
::checks the Quirinus' own flight plan, relative to the attack wing:: Q_CO: The attack wing is in pursuit of the retreating vessels. I'm tracking their progress now.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::gets up from the briefing room and walks back out to the bridge:: C_CTO: Kizlev, back us off in case this is some kind of trap. Lets try to get out of any blast radius.
Q_TO_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::fires::

ACTION: The Synod take defensive evasive patterns and fire rear weapons, but continue to flee the attack force.

Q_CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Q_CO: Energy from the nebula is being collected by the outlying stations, and transmitted to a central sphere. Purpose as yet unknown.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::watches the other fleet ships give chase to the runners:: C_CEO: Redivert power back to phasers. We'll need precise strikes if we do indeed go in after those smaller stations.
Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Q_Helm: Go after them. Q_TO: Keep on them

ACTION: Thousands and thousands of small, but bright yellowish-orange lights begin to emerge from deeper within the nebula.

Q_TO_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
Q_XO: You don't have to tell me twice!
C_CEO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
C_CTO: Diverting power back to phasers
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::wants to shake off the odd sensation...the background 'buzz' that's unusual.  Doesn't know what to make of it but is worried they are not paying attention to something more dangerous::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Speculate. How much energy can the central station take before going critical?
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::looks at Kizlev in the chair:: C_CTO: Are we ready?
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::nods to the captain:: C_CO: As ever as we shall, sir.
Q_CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Q_CO: Impossible to say... sensor readings are unclear.  -- Sir, incoming objects. Many thousands of them. Scanning...
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Attack Force: Stay on the fleeing ships.  Disable or destroy.
Q_CIV_Capt_Kelhyn says:
Q_CO: The fighters are being fired upon, the Synod vessels continuing their retreat. Not an overly serious offensive as they are continuing their evasive patterns.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::looks at the weapons facilities, and thinks of all the Federation deaths they represent and it hardens his resolve:: C_CTO: Fire. And keep firing.
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
C_CO/C_CTO: I am not sure...but I think I should report I may sense something.  I cannot tell.  It is...just strange.  That is all.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kelyhn: Keep then on targets and relay to attack force.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Scans?
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::turns to Rhianna, seemingly sensing some kind of weird 'buzz' in his ears and antennae, but very faint:: C_SO: Yes...psionic in nature?
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::nods to Kizlev::  C_CTO:  Yessir...I think.  ::goes back to her sensors, wanting to find out what is going on before something bad happens::
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::designates each small station as the first several letters in the military alphabet:: C_FCO: Full ahead to target Alpha-1. ::fires phasers when in range::

ACTION: Several of the Synod vessels spin off, their engines sputtering out.  Two of the vessels begin to break up, and another two go powerless - no power, no self-destruct sequences...

ACTION: Claymore's weapons find their mark and blast the remaining Synod stations into molecular dust.

C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
C_CEO: Chief, can you isolate any abnormalities in the space surrounding this station? Anything interfering with subspace maybe?
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::watches the facilities shatter into flaming hulks one by one::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::trap:: Kelhlyn: Get us back to fleet.  They needed us out of the way.  COM Claymore: Do you see the incoming lights.  Suggest you  try targeting.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
C_CO: All support station targets destroyed, sir.
C_CEO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
C_CTO: The nebula itself is, as well as the EM field emitted by the structure
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::works on 'blocking' all the terrible emotions from the dying enemy, trying hard not to let it distract her, glad the Synod vessels are out of they way::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Attack Fleet: Return to formation.
Q_CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Q_CO: Still trying to scan them, sir. Interference is intense.

ACTION: The attack group has been drawn far enough from the rest of the ships that it will take at least 15 minutes to return to formation.

Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Thousands of them....keep trying.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kelhyn: Top speed.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
C_CTO: Reorient and recharge weapons. ::looks back at Woody:: C_CEO: Bring our shields back to normal configuration.
Q_CIV_Capt_Kelhyn says:
Q_CO: It's going to take awhile - 15 minutes even at top speed. I'll see about cutting that down if I can.
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::takes her hands off her console before she realizes and then places one back down, but the other presses hard against her head::  C_CO/C_CTO:  There is something out there!!  And it's furious, but I do not know why.  ::feels it reverberate through her::  We have to find out why...
C_CEO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
C_CO: Returning shields to normal configuration
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::ponders why they needed to clear away part of the force::

ACTION: The incoming vessels that the task force detected earlier finally arrive - a trio of Tholian medium cruisers.  They stop outside the edge of weapons and seem to be merely watching.... for the moment...

Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: If those incoming lights are some form of weapon...why can they only attack part of the fleet at a time unless their power is limited.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
C_CO: Captain, Ms. Jakiel is not one to report something like this lightly. Those lights...may be alive.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::more than a little surprised at the arrival of Tholian ships:: Self: They're not supposed to be anywhere near here...

ACTION: The thousands and thousands of bright lights emerging from the nebula suddenly streak at warp speed towards Claymore.  They are on a direct collision course and speeding up.

Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Looks like they are coordinating...inferring an intelligence behind them
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Claymore: Evasive.  I believe it may be some sort of web...

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