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USS Scorpius NCC 50666

Host SM_Scorpius_Ger says:
Unanswered Questions - Week 2

Episode Two:  "The Alamo"

Previously on the USS Scorpius:

The USS Scorpius is at present docked within Starbase 64 for refitting and removal of the advanced weapons it was testing.  Those weapons are yet to be removed.

With the help of the crew of the Scorpius, the starbase successfully repelled an attack of unknown hostiles against the station and surrounding space.

A debrief has begun in the Sector Commander's office regarding the discoveries of the last few weeks, and minor repairs to the station are being effected as this occurs.

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Begin Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

OPS-Anari says:
:: In her quarters having changed into something comfortable and getting ready to take Jake with her to the station. ::

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::Sitting in the SC's office::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::in SC's office meeting with SC along with CTO, XO and CIV::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::in the SC's Office::

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
ALL:  People, there are some things we need to discuss.  Everything I'm about to say is classified enough that it cannot leave this room.  Ever.

CMO_Garta says:
::heading to SB's sickbay after dropping Pel Tor  off at daycare::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
SC: How classified is classified?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Exits her quarters with Jake. ::

FCO_Vince says:
::in the shuttlecraft 'Ulysses' on approach to SB64::

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
<SB_OPS>:  *SC*:  Sir, We've got incoming vessels on the sensors...

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
SC:  As in "on pain of death," Mister VanSickle...

OPS-Anari says:
:: Enters the turbolift ::    Turbolift:  Umbilical cord

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::thinks, "mister"?::

FCO_Vince says:
COMM:  SB64:  This is Lieutenant Vince requesting docking clearance.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Takes a deep breath while waiting for the turbolift to deposit them on the deck where they can disembark from the Scorpius. ::

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
<SB_OPS>: COMM: FCO:  Make it fast, we have incoming!  Docking bay 12, approach vector 153 mark 2, emergency clearance!

FCO_Vince says:
COMM:  SB64:  Understood

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
*SB_OPS*:  On my way!  ALL:  This will have to wait.  ::motions the officers out in front of her::

FCO_Vince says:
::comes in at full impulse to docking by 12 as instructed::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
SC: Aye, captain.  ::exits office::

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::follows the CO out of the SC's office::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Feels her body vibrate as she senses tensions from around the Starbase. ::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::leaves the SC's office and heads into OPS:: SC:  What can we do to help?

FCO_Vince says:
::comes in to land before the docking tractors can get a lock::

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::follows the officers out:: SB_OPS:  Report!

CMO_Garta says:
::enters SB sickbay and shows her data to Dr. Billings::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Exits the turbolift as the doors open and walks slowly to the umbilical cord with Jake by her side. ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::stops and waits to hear what he and his officers can do to help the situation::

FCO_Vince says:
::sets her down and powers down::

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
<SB_OPS> SC:  Sir, we have incoming vessels at high warp, ETA 12 minutes.  Not near enough to make them out yet, but they are approaching on a wide front.

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CO:  What is your assessment here Captain?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Disembarks from the Scorpius and walks along the corridor to the promenade. ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
SB_OPS: How many contacts?

CMO_Garta says:
Billings: What do you think?

FCO_Vince says:
::disembarks, sees the nervous faces of the docking bay crews from his abrupt entrance, and feeling a nice rush from it, too::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Pauses a moment, then heads towards a turbolift. ::

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
<SB_OPS>:  Looks like between 40 and 50, sir.  ::shifts nervously::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Enters the turbolift. ::   Turbolift:  Central Command.

CMO_Garta says:
<Billings> CMO: Send me samples and let me run some tests here.  Jenise, how certain are you of the first sample?

CMO_Garta says:
Billings: What do you mean?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
SC: Sounds like to me an all-out assault by GALE.  Something we did in the Beta must have peeved their leadership.

FCO_Vince says:
::goes to a nearby console to see what the sudden emergency was::

CMO_Garta says:
<Billings> CMO: Are you certain this T'Ran didn't mess with his DNA to appear to be your CTO's brother?

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Or they're trying to retrieve one of their own ...

OPS-Anari says:
:: Exits turbolift onto the platform above Central Command and moves to the side a moment, scanning Central Command. ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO: The Brikar?

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Well we do have one of their leaders in custody ...

OPS-Anari says:
:: Spies her friend Daniel at OPS and goes over to him. ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
SC: That Brikar is off the station, right?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Body vibrates more as she feels tensions in Central Command. ::

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::Looks at the CO and the XO:: XO/CO: I was under the impression that the Brikar was no longer on the SB?

FCO_Vince says:
::watching the data, realizes that his thoughts on what K'Tharr told him distracted him from noticing the other ships that almost could have overtaken him::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: That's what I thought too.

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CO:  It's worse than you think.  If rumors can be believed, GALE-Force is backed by the Founders, who are attempting to regain a foothold in the alpha quadrant.  SB_OPS:  Red Alert!  Scramble all fighters and hail any ships within range, priority one distress call!

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Yes, but to they know that ...

OPS-Anari says:
Daniel:  Thanks for overseeing repairs to the Scorp Operations systems.

CTO_Nmbarri says:
XO: Ma'am, if their cranial implants are working, they should know that.

FCO_Vince says:
Self:  Great.  We're on shore leave on a station getting sieged.  Perfect.

OPS-Anari says:
<Daniel>: Anari:  You're welcomed.  Your crews did a find job keeping things running.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
SC:  Should we get the Scorpius out there, Sir?

OPS-Anari says:
<Daniel>: Anari:  Unfortunately, I don't have much time to visit.

CMO_Garta says:
Billings: I guess I'm not.  He could have done some resequencing.  I hadn't thought about it.  But if he did, then who does Pel Tor belong to?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Senses concern from Daniel. ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
SC: That is what I was thinking too.  Captain, I must get back to my ship and help in the fight.

OPS-Anari says:
Daniel:  What's going on?  How can I help?

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CO:  We could use the Scorpius out there, Captain.  XO:  I believe so.  We now have 11 minutes.  Can you launch?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
*FCO*: VanSickle to Vince...

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::grins:: SC:  You bet we can, Sir.

FCO_Vince says:
*CO*:  Vince here.  I was just about to call you Captain.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
*FCO*: Vince, get the ship ready to go, we have 10 minutes.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::turns and sees OPS:: OPS:  Recall all personnel to the Scorpius immediately, Lt.

CMO_Garta says:
<Billings> CMO: Start checks and send me those samples.  I'll see what I can confirm.

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CO/XO:  then Godspeed.  ::turns and begins rapid-fire orders to Tactical::

OPS-Anari says:
<Daniel>:  Anari:  Well, can you take station 2 at OPS and shut down all non-essential power to the station?

FCO_Vince says:
*CO*:  Understood Sir.  I'm on my way to the Scorpius docking ports now.  

OPS-Anari says:
:: Hears the XO of the Scorp. ::  XO:  Yes ma'am

Host CO_VanSickle says:
*FCO*: Understood.  VanSickle out.  XO: Let's get back to ship. Double time!

FCO_Vince says:
::heads directly to the nearest docking port and boards the Scorpius::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Moves to station OPS and does as requested by Daniel while composing a message for the Scorpius crew. ::

CMO_Garta says:
Billings:  Thanks Mark.  ::leaves and heads back to the Scorpius::

CTO_Nmbarri says:
CO: Why not transport right onto the bridge of the Scorpius, Sir?

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
<SB_ENG>:  SC:  Shield generators at maximum, Captain.  We're as ready as we're going to be...

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::Heads out of OPS at a run::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Hits a button for the station comm to go over loud speakers. ::

FCO_Vince says:
::thinking that too bad his house's ship isn't any closer... we could use the assistance::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::rushes out of OPS and runs back toward the ship::

FCO_Vince says:
::realizes the battle would be over before they got here::

OPS-Anari says:
All:  Attention Scorpius crew!  All Scorpius crewmembers are to report immediately back to the ship.

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::follows closely behind the CO::

FCO_Vince says:
::enters TL::  Computer:  Main bridge.

OPS-Anari says:
All:  Attention Scorpius crew!  All Scorpius crewmembers are to report immediately back to the ship.

CMO_Garta says:
::hears the comm and wonders who'll get injured this time::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Closes the channel and turns to Daniel. ::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::thinks it was probably quicker to beam back to the ship but didn't think of it at the time::

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::feels a rush of adrenalin as he prepares for battle::

FCO_Vince says:
::while the TL is in motion, adjusts his sash, checks his dagger and phaser, and strokes his goatee::

OPS-Anari says:
Daniel:  I've got to go.  Take care, my friend.   :: Hugs her friend Daniel as she leaves. ::

CMO_Garta says:
::reenters the Scorpius::

FCO_Vince says:
::the TL stops and opens, Vince enters the bridge::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Moves towards the turbolift, then hits her commbadge. ::   *Inn*: Anari to Inn.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::rushes across the gangplank to the ship and heads to nearest TL:: Computer: Bridge, triple time!

CMO_Garta says:
<Medical Staff> ::tests the Scorpius crew as they come back aboard the Scorpius::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::enters the TL with the Captain::

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>*OPS*:  Inn here; go ahead, E'Laina

CTO_Nmbarri says:
*CMO* Jeni, where is Pel Tor?

OPS-Anari says:
*Inn*  Transport me directly to quarters.  I have Jake with me and need to drop him off before reporting to the bridge.

CMO_Garta says:
*CTO* Ship's daycare.

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>*Anari*:  Done.  See you in a bit

CTO_Nmbarri says:
*CMO* Good, he should be safe there.  Thanks.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::exits TL after it stops at bridge::

CMO_Garta says:
::walks into sickbay and begins setting up for massive casualties, just in case::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::exits the TL and heads for her chair::

FCO_Vince says:
::goes to the helm::  Self:  Nothing like a 5 minute shore leave.  ::smirks::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Watches her surrounds shimmer as she looks back to Daniel. ::

FCO_Vince says:
Bridge:  Captain on the Bridge!

Host CO_VanSickle says:
FCO: Duty calls, lieutenant.  Charge up the propulsion system and prepare for launch.

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::Arrives with the CO on the bridge and goes to Tac station 1::

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
<SB_OPS>:  Comm: Scorpius:  You are on priority clearance for departure!  Course and speed at your discretion.  Our incoming are ETA 7 minutes!

OPS-Anari says:
:: Finds her surrounding change to that of her quarters. ::   Jake:  Sorry boy...next time.   :: Pats Jake on the head, hangs his leash up and exits her quarters. ::

FCO_Vince says:
::begins powering up the thrusters and impulse engines::

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::pushes a few buttons and watches the TAC systems come online one by one::

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>: COMM: SB OPS:  Thank you, Starbase.  Scorpius out.

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
ACTION:  the Sensors resolve the incoming vessels...

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>:  FCO:  We are cleared to depart.

CMO_Garta says:
::calls Sopok and Pierce to sickbay for emergency duty::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Enters turbolift. ::  Turbolift:  Bridge.

CTO_Nmbarri says:
CO: Sir, Tactical shows all ready.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
FCO: Clear all moorings, and take us out on thrusters.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Bring the ship to Red Alert as soon as we clear the SB.

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Aye.

CTO_Nmbarri says:
XO: Aye, Ma'am.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
Inn: System status?

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
ACTION:  the Bay doors begin to open for the Scorpius...

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>:  Systems are all green

OPS-Anari says:
:: Exits the turbolift and heads towards OPS. ::   Inn:  Thank you Phillip.

FCO_Vince says:
::disengages from SB power, and releases are cables as the docking ports retract::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Reroute necessary power to offensive and defensive systems.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Moves to OPS as Inn moves to OPS station 2. ::

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
ACTION:  The Scorpius moves forward toward the opening as thrusters are engaged

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  Aye sir

FCO_Vince says:
::hits the thrusters and starts moving us toward the bay door::

FCO_Vince says:
::hits impulse power just before clearing the door::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Fingers fly over console as non-essential systems are shut down and the power is re-routed to offensive and defensive systems. ::

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
ACTION:  The Scorpius clears the Bay doors, which begin to close rapidly behind it...

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Do you have the inbound?

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::Takes the Scorpius to Red Alert::

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  We've cleared the SB

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Time to intercept, Lt?

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
ACTION:  47 Jem'Hadar Drop from warp on attack vectors...

FCO_Vince says:
::checking sensors::

CTO_Nmbarri says:
CO: Yes Captain, 47 Ships that appear to be Jem'Hadar.

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Less than a minute

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>: OPS:  Emergency backups are powered to full.

OPS-Anari says:
Inn:  Thank you Phillip.

FCO_Vince says:
Self:  47!?!?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Put the starbase on comm!

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  I was wondering when they'd show up.

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  They're beginning to surround us.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Opens a channel. ::  CO:  Channel opened, sir

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: SC: Scorpius to Tyler-Turnbull!

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::readies all phasers and Photon Torpedoes::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
FCO: Us "us" or us and the Starbase "us"?

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
COMM: Scorpius:  CO:  We see them Captain!  We're attempting contact!

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Ummm, in another 30 seconds, both

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::Makes sure the shields are at 100%::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Takes a deep breath as she feels her body vibrate as she senses the ship's and Starbase’s tensions. ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: SC: Captain, I'm not sure if they're trying to take out the station or if they're after this ship.

FCO_Vince says:
::checking sensors to see if they JH have charged their weapons yet::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Punches some more buttons. ::   CTO:  You have extra power available to shields.   FCO: There is extra power in reserves for the engines.

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
ACTION:  The Jem'Hadar Ships open fire on the station as fighters from the station and several Starfleet vessels including the Scorpius take defensive positions...

FCO_Vince says:
OPS:  Thanks

CTO_Nmbarri says:
CO: Sir, all tactical systems are ready, Just awaiting your orders.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Fire at will!

OPS-Anari says:
:: Smiles and nods to the FCO then goes back to monitoring her console. ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
FCO: Ad lib maneuvers!

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
@COMM: Scorpius:  Well, now we know...  Return Fire!  

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::Targets the Jem'Hadar ships and fires phasers and torpedoes::

FCO_Vince says:
::moves in a strafing run to the attackers closest the station::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: SC: Acknowledged.  We're attacking.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Notices the CSO is not at station and slaves Sciences over to OPS. ::

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
@::turns to her Tactical officers::  Return fire!  Odd-numbered torpedo launchers fire!

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
ACTION:  the battle of Starbase 64 begins in earnest...

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
@TAC:  Even-numbered launchers!  Fire!  Full power to the phasers!  

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: SC: Has a message been sent to SFC?

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::continues firing all phasers and torpedoes::

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
ACTION:  The Scorpius is singled out by three attackers and engaged...

FCO_Vince says:
::running a continuous strafing run around the station.  Targets are abundant on any side, it seems::

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
@TAC:  All Stations!  Fire At will!  

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  We got three ships heading directly for us.

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  We got three on our tail!

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Take out those three ships!

OPS-Anari says:
:: Composes a message to go out if needed to the surrounding area for any Starfleet vessels to assist with the defense of the Starbase. ::

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::fires a volley at the ships behind the Scorpius::

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
ACTION:  The Lead Jem’Hadar Vessel fires at the engines of the Scorpius...

FCO_Vince says:
Self:  I hope it's a good day to die, today

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::fires another volley at the ships coming at them from the front::

FCO_Vince says:
::rolls to avoid the assault::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  They're targeting our engines.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Strengthen shields around our engines!

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::gets the lead J'H ship targeted and fires both phasers and torpedoes at it::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Grabs her console as she feels the Scorp maneuvers. ::

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
ACTION:   The Jem'Hadar ship is hit hard, and falls out of pursuit as the others open fire, scoring hits on the aft shields...

FCO_Vince says:
::alters course to an irregular pattern of rolling and shifting, but continuing to move around the station in a defensive perimeter::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Status of our tailgater?

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  I have a message ready to send to any Starfleet vessels in the area to come to the base's assistance.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Transmit!

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
All:  Direct hit on our aft shields.

FCO_Vince says:
::feels the shields take the impact and shifts his flight pattern again::

CTO_Nmbarri says:
CO: Its showing signs of severe damage, but others are stepping in to take its place.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Do we still have our super weapons?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sends the message of distress to the surrounding area for any Starfleet vessels to assist. ::

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
ACTION:  The Scorpius shields are holding...for now...

OPS-Anari says:
:: Hits a few more buttons as she sees power levels falling. ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Throw whatever we have at those three ships.  Use all our kitchen sinks if you have to.

CTO_Nmbarri says:
XO: Yes!

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Then bring them on-line, Lt.  Let's give them a little surprise.

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::brings the enhanced weaponry online::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Fire when ready.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Re-routes power from all secondary systems and re-routes them to the primary systems. ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
Self: Eat this, Jem'Hadar punks!

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::Using all torpedo ports, fires full volleys at as many Jem'Hadar ships as possible::

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
ACTION:  Three Akira-class vessels streak into view and open fire, taking our one of the trailing Jem'Hadar.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Fire!  Fire!  Fire!

CTO_Nmbarri says:
CO/XO: I am showing massive damage to all ships that these super weapons hit.

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::continues to fire as fast as weapons control can fill the torpedo tubes::

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
ACTION:  the volleys of specialized torpedoes have a significant effect on the fleet of Jem'Hadar, and destroy 4 and heavily damage 6 other ships.  Unfortunately, it also draws the attention of the rest of the Jem’Hadar, who open fire on the Scorpius...

CTO_Nmbarri says:
*Weapons control* This is Nmbarri, load those tubes faster, or else!

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  The rest of them are converging on the Scorpius!

Host CO_VanSickle says:
FCO: Evasive action!  CTO: Take out all comers!  Self: That'll teach them to mess with Eric VanSickle and the crew of the Scorpius!

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
ACTION:  the Scorpius is pummeled by Jem'Hadar weapons fire...

FCO_Vince says:
::moves away from the SB at full impulse, hoping to draw them away from it::

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::fires repeatedly at any Jem'Hadar ship that is in range::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::shakes from the impacts::

FCO_Vince says:
::taking off in a highly irregular pattern::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Grabs her console as the ship shakes. ::

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
ACTION:  volley after Volley hits the Scorpius, throwing the crew around like rag-dolls...

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::hangs onto her chair::

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::brings the enhanced shielding online::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: How come they're still shooting at us?

FCO_Vince says:
::dives... rolls... climbs... veers... you name it::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Shuts down a damaged secondary conduit, re-routing that power to another pathway. ::

CTO_Nmbarri says:
CO: Sir, I have the enhanced shielding online, it should block most of their weapons, as long as it holds.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Except it doesn't block photons.

FCO_Vince says:
::sweating now::

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
ACTION:  With the Scorpius as the new focus of attack, the rest of the Starfleet vessels begin to wear down the Jem'Hadar...

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO: You have those shield modulations working between the standard and Cyanite shields, right?

CTO_Nmbarri says:
CO: If only we could use that cloak, really mess with their minds.

FCO_Vince says:
::pushing the Scorpius to FI plus 25%::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Shuts down another damaged conduit, re-routing that power to another pathway. ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Illegal in this quadrant.

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
ACTION:  The impulse engines begin to critically overheat at the FCO's treatment...

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Yes Sir.  We used the main deflector to use them in conjunction with each other.  But it'll take 20 seconds for it to power up.  And we don't have 20 seconds right now.

FCO_Vince says:
CTO:  Not to mention, being in their sights, we'd be toast as soon as it activated

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sees power levels fluctuate; fingers fly over her console to compensate. ::

CTO_Nmbarri says:
CO: But what if there was a way to make it look as though we were destroyed, and cloaked at the same time?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO: Can you make it quicker?

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Not that I know of, Sir.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: No way, lieutenant.  If we do that, I'll be drawn and quartered for violating treaty.

FCO_Vince says:
::lowers the impulse output, SLIGHTLY, and holds in constant::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::brings the tac view up on her console:: CO:  Sir, this is interesting ... the Jem'Hadar are concentrating on us.  They're ignoring the other ships ...

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
ACTION:  The Jem'Hadar see their weapons are of no effect and peel off and dive toward the station again...

OPS-Anari says:
:: Takes transporters off-line in the cargo bays and sends the reserve power to defensive systems. ::. ::

CTO_Nmbarri says:
XO: not anymore, Ma'am.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods:: CTO:  So I see ...

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  They're disengaging and heading back the SB64!

CTO_Nmbarri says:
XO: they are after the station again.

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
ACTION:  As one Jem'Hadar Vessel peels off, it reveals the true reason for retreating, as a Jem'Hadar vessel assumes a collision course with the Scorpius...

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::sees the J'H peel off:: XO: They've given up on us and are going back after the station!  FCO: Head back there!  CTO: Put a few torps right up their sixes!

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  We got incoming on a collision course!

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Fire all weapons at that target!  FCO: Hard dive!

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sends a message to the Akira-class vessels advising them the Jem'Hadar are now concentrating on the Starbase. ::

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::Targets that incoming ship with a full volley of torpedoes::

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  ETA 8 Seconds!

FCO_Vince says:
::Dives as hard as possible::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
ALL:: Hang on!

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Use a tractor beam to deflect that ship!

OPS-Anari says:
:: Grabs her console. ::

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
ACTION:  the Jem'Hadar Vessel continues her course under he withering fire from the Scorpius...

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::trains a phaser on continuous fire at the incoming ship::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Hits a button to direct the tractor beam at the in-coming ship. ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
FCO: Change course to 320 mark 22!

FCO_Vince says:
::rolls out of the dive and veers off as ordered::

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  Tractor beam engaged!

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Destroy that ship!

OPS-Anari says:
:: Re-directs the beam as the Scorp changes course. ::

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::uses all weapons on the incoming ship::

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
ACTION:  A combination of the course change and the use of the tractor beam evade the attacker for a few seconds while the torpedoes of the Scorpius send it to the great beyond...

CTO_Nmbarri says:
CO: I am throwing everything we have at it, including your kitchen sink.

FCO_Vince says:
::tries to maintain lateral control while getting rocked by the close proximity explosion::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  I think you got it ... ::watches as it explodes::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sees another power conduit is damaged and closes that conduit down; re-routes power to another pathway. ::

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
@COMM: Scorpius: This is Starbase 64...enemy vessels are retreating.  You are ordered to give chase in defense of the station...

Host CO_VanSickle says:
All: Good work.  Now, let's help the station dispatch the rest!

Host CO_VanSickle says:
FCO: Pursuit course, lieutenant!

CTO_Nmbarri says:
CO: With pleasure, Sir!

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  They seem to be retreating ...

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: SC: We're on our way.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO: We're to pursue.

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Aye Sir!  ::bears down on the remaining JH ships::

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
ACTION:  the close-proximity of the explosion to the Scorpius rocks the vessel and torpedoes go offline

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Fire when we're within range.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Damage Report, Lt.

CTO_Nmbarri says:
CO: Sir, the torpedo system just went down.

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
ACTION:  The Cyanite shields go offline as the Scorpius takes a friendly-fire hit...

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  Damage report coming in from all over the ship.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: What?

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  How bad?

CTO_Nmbarri says:
CO: Sir, we just lost our shields!

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  Getting that information now, ma'am

FCO_Vince says:
Hey, we're on your side!

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: SC: Captain Turnbull, this is Capt. VanSickle, we have to break off the chase.

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
ACTION:  A Jem'Hadar Vessel opens fire on a nearby fighter, and hits it, sending it careening into the Scorpius amidships...

FCO_Vince says:
::OSM to avoid collision::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::braces for OSM::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Grabs her console, but her one hand slips. ::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::feels the impact:: ALL:  What was that?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Grimaces as her shoulder hits the console. ::

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
ACTION:  the Scorpius is hit in the junction of the primary and secondary hulls and main power goes offline...

OPS-Anari says:
:: Grits her teeth and mentally screams in her mind. ::

CTO_Nmbarri says:
CO: Sir, we were just hit by a freighter.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Report!

FCO_Vince says:
::falls out of chair, gets back up::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Rubs her shoulder. ::  XO/CO:  Main power is off-line.  Conduits are blown all over the ship.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Where was the collision?

FCO_Vince says:
::sees if the helm still responds::

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
ACTION:  the Scorpius is flanked by two fighters and the Akira-class USS Typhoon while the rest of the fleet chases the remaining Jem'Hadar vessels into the night...

OPS-Anari says:
:: Hits a few buttons. ::   CO:  Mid-ship, sir

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Can we make it back to the SB?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
Self: Damn!

CTO_Nmbarri says:
::realizes that the Day care center is near mid ship::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: SC: VanSickle to Capt. Turnbull!

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  Warp drive is offline

FCO_Vince says:
::checking impulse status::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  What about impulse?

OPS-Anari says:
XO/CO:  Structural damage with reports of collapsed bulkheads, mid-ship...trying to get the affected decks now.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS/CTO: Casualty reports?

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  Responding, at 10% capability

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
@COMM: Scorpius: CO:  Captain VanSickle, well done.  help is on the way.

CTO_Nmbarri says:
CO:  We are being flooded with casualty reports

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  We still have most of our thrusters

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: SC: Call Triple-A.  We need a tow.

Host SC_Tyler-Turnbull says:
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