Host SusanB says:
The Scorpius is in route to Heplar IV with the majority of first fleet.  You are to aid in defending the lead ships from the reported attack of the Yringallan vessels.

Host SusanB says:
USS Scorpius - NCC 50666

Host SusanB says:
"The Dregs" Week 1

Host SusanB says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CSO_Turnbull says:
::manning sensors and relaying data to flight and tactical::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Exits the turbolift and realizes she still has the inhibitor on ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::at helm::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::on the bridge in her seat::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Takes the inhibitor off as she relieves Phillip Inn ::

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::finishing up the work on the holo emitters on the attack sleds::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::flying ship at warp 7.75::

OPS-Anari says:
Inn:  Anything I need to know?

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CTO*:  Status of the sleds, Lt?

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Computer: Activate the holo emitters on the sled in front of me.

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>OPS:  No, it's been quiet for a while now...knock on wood.

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*XO* All seems to be going well, just finishing up the last sled now.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: We're about 20 hours from Yringalla.

CSO_Turnbull says:
::reads tactical displays and switches to active scans::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CTO*:  Good.  Let me know when they're ready.

OPS-Anari says:
Inn:  Thanks, Phillip.    :: Begins checking systems ::

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  Thank you, sir

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: How is that power allocation plan going?

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::watches as the holo emitter activates, making the sled look like a Yringallan ship::

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*XO* Will do, Ma'am.

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  It's in effect now, sir.  I'm running last minute checks

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CTO*:  Thank you Lt, Bridge out.

CSO_Turnbull says:
::furrows brow at the readouts::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::In sickbay checking triage preparations::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: How are things on LRS?

OPS-Anari says:
~~~ CSO:  Did your department receive the information from the Vesuvius regarding, I think they called it, ghost echoes? ~~~

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*XO* Ma'am, would you like these sleds to be fitted with explosives for detonation within the Yringalla swarms?

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Houlihan: Everything prepped?

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CTO*:  Yes Lt.  Tri-cobalt devices should do the job nicely.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  I'm trying to resolve that Captain.  The readings are confusing at the moment.  There seems to be no real defense of the planet at all.

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*XO* Very good, I'm on it.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sees everything is in order regarding system and sections shutdowns ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: Actually, commander, intelligence states the planet has surface-to-orbit phaser batteries.

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::orders all the sleds to be fitted with a tri-cobalt warhead::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Houlihan> CMO: Yes, Ma'am.  Everything here is ready.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  The sleds are nearly ready, Captain.  Lt Nmbarri is overseeing the final touches now.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  That's why it's confusing.  No orbital defenses...just ground-based phaser batteries....does that strike anyone besides me as odd?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Listens to the conversation and feels the excitement mounting around her ::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::receives notice that Cargo Bay 2 is ready for her team::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO: Good.  *CTO*: Lieutenant, how are the remote control units working?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: Not really.  Yringalla is supposed to be just on the cusp of still being sub light.

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*XO* Commander, the final sleds are being fitted now with the tri-cobalt warheads, once that is done, we are ready to roll.

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CO*: They seem to be working flawlessly, Sir.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CTO*:  Excellent.  Once they're ready get back up here.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::exits to the Cargo Bay with Houlihan and Johnson::

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Perhaps...but that doesn't seem to fit the pattern of an aggressor species, even one that is still sub light.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: Remember, the best Earth had until the 22nd century was surface-to-air missiles.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  The Sol system did have a Mars Defense perimeter, however.

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::sees the final warheads being loaded, leaves the cargo bay and heads for the bridge::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: S'Toran, we shouldn't debate history when we're prepping for battle.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Primitive, but it was there.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::enters the Cargo Bay and begins having triage beds transported in::

Host SusanB says:
ACTION: Time Warp:  20 hours have passed and First Fleet has joined the advance group at Yringalla.

CSO_Turnbull says:
::monitoring sensors::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
All: We're approaching the advance group now.  OPS: Hail the Vesuvius.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::In Sickbay awaiting casualties::

OPS-Anari says:
COMM:  Vesuvius:  Vesuvius, this is the USS Scorpius...

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Ma'am, how do you want the sleds deployed? Beamed out, or launched out?

Host SusanB says:
ACTION: Sensors detect large numbers of disc shaped ships leaving the surface and joining those already in orbit.

OPS-Anari says:
<Royce>:  COMM: Scorp:  This is Commodore Royce...

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*Med Staff* All medical staff report immediately to your assigned positions.  We are about to engage the enemy.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Can we beam them directly into the swarms?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: You got her?

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Here they come, sir...small ships from the surface...

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  Yes, sir...she is answering

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO: Sound red alert.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Initiate red alert, Lt.

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: I suggest beaming them behind the swarm, so they aren’t detected so easily.

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Initiates red alert, raises shields::

CSO_Turnbull says:
::braces his nerves against the Klaxon he knows is about to sound::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Royce: Commodore, this is Capt. VanSickle.  We're approaching, but we show the Yringallans are launching.

Host SusanB says:
ACTION: First fleet ships begin taking up defensive positions as the Yringallan fighters advance.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Agreed.  Do it.

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Red alert Sir, shields are in place.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Shield level?

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::says a short prayer for her family and friends as she sits behind her desk::

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::lowers the shields, beams the first set of sleds out to a spot 2 Kilometers behind the attacking swarm then raises the shields again::

OPS-Anari says:
<Royce>:  COMM: CO:  Right...take up defensive posture to the starboard side.  Good luck, Captain.  Royce out

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::preps his old evasive maneuvers from the Elara::

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  Shields at 100% sir

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  The First wave is advancing...  the Geneva is taking up rearguard position, the Vesuvius is taking up wheel position.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Initiate protocol to take them to 150.  I'm taking us to the starboard flank.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Places communications on audio at a relatively low level ::

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: The first wave of our sleds are in place.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  the IKS QIb is advancing to port to mirror us...

OPS-Anari says:
:: Punches several buttons on her console ::   CO:  Aye sir

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::ties her console into the bridge monitor and watches the action::

CSO_Turnbull says:
::sets his jaw, this is going to get rough::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  We'll have to drop the shields to transport the sleds.  Transporting won't work.  Launch them this time then pilot them into position.

OPS-Anari says:
~~~ CSO:  S'Toran, did you get the echo program from the Vesuvius? ~~~

Host SusanB says:
ACTION: The disc shaped fighters move in on their attack run.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: How long before the sleds are ready for detonation?

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Understood.  But at least we got the first wave off and they are in place.

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: On your command, Sir.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Begins to feel the adrenaline from all around her ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Blow 'em out of the stars!

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::remotely brings the first wave of sleds into the swarm, then hits the detonate button::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Turns her attention to her console instead of at the scene in front of her, closely watching her console ::

CSO_Turnbull says:
~~~OPS:  Yes, E'Laina.  Implemented and initiated as the sleds launch, actually. ::smiles ferally::~~~

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::waits for the sleds to detonate::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::keeps ship steady::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Nods ::   ~~~ CSO:  May fair winds guide us...take care, brother. ~~~

CSO_Turnbull says:
Self:  Here it comes... ::braces for the first attack run::

Host SusanB says:
ACTION:  Two ships of the first wave veer off of their attack run, however the remaining ships continue and fire all weapons at the Scorpius.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Return fire!

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Launch remaining fighter sleds!

CSO_Turnbull says:
~~~OPS:  Be safe and do well, sister...~~~

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::does evasive VanSickle Beta 24::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Hangs on to her console as she feels the ship rocked ::

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Activates the remaining sleds, and launches them::

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Locks onto as many of the attacking ships as possible, and fires all weapons::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::rolls and comes to bear with the two lead fighters;:

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Sir, their weapons are about equal with a Danube-class runabout.  Sooner or later they'll catch on that swarming is their best maneuver...I recommend we have tractor beams prepared to grab and toss kamikaze runners.

Host SusanB says:
ACTION:  The first wave of attack sleds are ignited and 6 disc shaped ships are destroyed, 7 damaged while the remainder continue on course.

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO/XO: All sleds are deployed.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Detonate once they are in position.

Host SusanB says:
ACTION:  The Scorpius rocks as waves of phaser fire pound their shields, dropping shields to 92%.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::exits her office as the first injured enter sickbay::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Continues checking power to all systems, re-routes power as needed ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: That's your job, commander.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sees power to shields have dropped and begins to compensate ::   CO:  Shields down to 92%.  I'm compensating now...

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::steadies ship and goes after a group of fighters::

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Continues firing all weapons, and maneuvers the sleds into position within the swarms::

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  On it, sir.  Tractor beams ready...in fact...here they come now, starboard beam...

Host SusanB says:
ACTION: The swarm of fighters continue even as the second wave of attack sleds take out 3 more of their ships.

CSO_Turnbull says:
::uses tractor beams to fling the Yringallan discs into each other and away from the Scorpius::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Fingers fly over her console as she compensates to increase power to shields ::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::lays the first patient down and scans him::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Fire at the ships caught by the tractors.

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: We have used up our sleds, going only on our own weapons now Sir.

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::locks onto the attacking discs as the tractor beams grabs them, and fires phasers at them::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: How is your multiple target shooting?

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Yringallan shields are scanning in the muon band at about 2.4 GHz.  However...they are about the same effectiveness as the Defiant-class...

Host SusanB says:
ACTION: The holographic echoes seem to confuse the Yringallan fighters as the attack is concentrated on the USS Catawba.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: 2.4 gigahertz?

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: I can lock onto as many ships as the computer will allow, but I can also fire randomly if you wish.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  They are concentrating attack on the Catawba...

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Fire at will, setting phasers to 2.4 gigahertz.  I'm going to the Catawba.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Curtis: Three broken ribs, here ::tosses her a protoplaser:: you've got him.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Like I said...as effective as the Defiant.

Host SusanB says:
ACTION: Sensors indicate heavy damage to the Catawba, and detect debris indicating the destruction of the USS Trafalgar.

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::adjusts the phaser frequency to 2.4 Ghz and fires repeatedly::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*Houlihan* How's it going down there?

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  The USS Trafalgar has been destroyed...

CSO_Turnbull says:
ALL:  The Trafalgar!

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  Heavy damage to the Catawba...

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Scan for survivors.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::flies by the Catawba:: CTO: I'll draw their fire from the Catawba.  Pick them all off.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Houlihan> *CMO* 5 so far but more coming in.  No serious cases yet.

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Doing my best, Sir.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Searching for any survivors... ::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*Houlihan* Got it.  Keep me posted.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CMO: Hey Doc can I get out of here now?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Contact the Vesuvius and the QIb.

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  You have an open communications channel to the Vesuvius, sir

CSO_Turnbull says:
ALL: the Catawba is venting plasma from the ventral side... heavy damage to the engineering section...

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Houlihan> *CMO* Aye ma'am.    Johnson: That one's yours. ::points to a  Vulcan entering the bay::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Patch me into the QIb too.

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Looks at the viewscreen with the attacking vessels, locks onto targets and fires while yelling "today is a good day to die"::

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  I cannot find any survivors, ma'am to the Trafalgar...all hands are lost

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CIV: Yeah, go for it.  That back give you any more problems, and I want you down here pronto, clear?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Opens a channel to the QIb ::  CO:  Channel to the QIb is opened sir.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods sadly::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Vesuvius/QIb: Come up on our flanks and be our wingmen, we're trying to get these ships away from the Catawba.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::turns to a female patient and begins scanning for injuries::

Host SusanB says:
ACTION: The new setting for phasers is more effective and 15 of the wave of 25 Yringallan fighters are destroyed.  The remaining fighters continue toward the Catawba, inflicting heavy damage and the ship begins breaking up.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CMO: I will pass out cold from pain before I forget to come down here for it. ::Grins at Jenise::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Turns to exit::

OPS-Anari says:
<Cmdore Royce>:COMM: Scorp:  We have our hand full, Captain with these flyers...you have to work it out with what you have...

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CIV: Smart alec!  Go to work! ::grins at Russ::

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::redirects phaser fire at the remaining 10 attacking vessels and fires::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*XO* The CIV is released and on his way to you.  Don't let him kill himself.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Enters a TL and calls for the bridge::

OPS-Anari says:
<Cmodore Royce>:  COMM: Scorp:  We have advised other vessels to assist with your side.  They are enroute.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::continues to fly around the Catawba, trying to draw the Yringallan fire::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CMO*:  Acknowledged, Doctor.  Don't worry, if he kills himself I'll kill him!

OPS-Anari says:
:: Begins to shake from the emotions she is receiving from all around her... ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Royce: Aye, commodore.  Have them take positions bearing 225 mark 35 and 164 mark 223.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Henderson: Don't worry, you'll be okay.  The arm is a clean break.  Just rest and we'll get it healed up for you.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Exits onto the bridge::

CSO_Turnbull says:
ALL:  The USS Denver has broken through to high orbit!  

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Locks onto 5 attacking discs, and fires phasers and torpedoes at them::

Host SusanB says:
ACTION: Escape pods pour out from the Catawba as the ship slowly disintegrates under the Yringallan attack, they then return their attention on the Scorpius, causing further damage to shields and they drop to 84%

OPS-Anari says:
<Cmdor Royce>:  COMM: Scorp:  We have already given them the coordinates.  Royce out.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Leaves Henderson in the hands of Helene and moves to a new patient::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Get those escape pods.  Bring them into Cargo Bay 2.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: How many pods do you detect?

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CTO: Shield status Mr. Nmbarri?

CSO_Turnbull says:
OPS: I'll give you what attention I can with the tractor beams, Lieutenant.  But it's getting a little warm around here...

OPS-Anari says:
:: Fingers fly over her console as she locks onto the escape pods ::

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::swears under his breath as the discs attack, but it only firms his resolve to destroy as many of them as possible::

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CIV: Shields are down to 84%.

OPS-Anari says:
CSO:  Aye sir...

Host CO_VanSickle says:
Self: Where are those ships?

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CTO: Not good!

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CMO*:  Bridge to Sickbay.  Possible incoming wounded in Cargo Bay 2, Doctor.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::rolls to avoid fire from the Yringallan fighters::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Re-routes power to shields noting they are down to 84% ::

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CIV: No it isn’t, but the battle is far from lost.

CSO_Turnbull says:
::uses the tractor beams to toss Yringallan Fighters into one another and away from the lifeboats

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*XO* I've got a team already there Cmdr.  We're ready, ::adds softly:: I hope.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::smiles grimly:: *CMO*:  I know you will be, Doctor.  Bridge out.

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::tries to give the escape pods phaser cover::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: We have mines, right?

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: That we do, Sir.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Brings about 5 escape pods into Cargo Bay 2 ::

Host SusanB says:
ACTION: Another wave of Yringallan fighters approach, one squad veering off toward the escape pods, the remainder attacking any ships lowering their shields to retrieve the pods.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Set up mines near the pods, about 100km off of them.

OPS-Anari says:
CTO:  I have information coming in from the Vesuvius...sending the information regarding flyer overload to your station

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Approaches the XO::

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::watches the CIV approach::

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::deploys mines between the pods and the advancing discs::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Locks unto another few escape pods and brings them into cargo bay 2 ::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
XO: How are we doing?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Pick off any fighter that approaches them.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Scans for more escape pods... ::

Host SusanB says:
ACTION:  The Scorpius rocks as another wave of Yringallan fighters attack.  One lone fighter approaches on a collision course.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  We've done better, but we're still in one piece for now.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Matt: I need help on this one.  Get him to surgery.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::hangs onto her seat::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Grabs her console as she feels the ship rock ::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
XO: Have we used the deflector dish?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::does a loop to get behind a group of fighters::

CSO_Turnbull says:
::Attempts to grip the Yringallan fighter with the tractor beam and throw it around the Scorpius::

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::gets a weapons lock on the approaching disc, and fires all weapons at it::

Host SusanB says:
ACTION:  The Scorpius is able to defend the pods, yet the Yringallan fighters continue their attack.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  For what?

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::sees Matt and Ives grab the patient and carry him to surgery as 5 more injured come in::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
XO: As a plow.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::overhears CIV:: CIV: Explain, Russ?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Locks onto another 5 pods and tractors them in to Cargo Bay 2 ::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*Houlihan* Update?

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Houlihan> *CMO* 83 were tractored in, most are injured although minor.  I'm sending 5 your way who will need surgery.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO/XO: We can use the deflector dish to knock ships out of our path and possibly disable them in the process.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Scans for other escape pods... ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: Help CTO set it up.

Host SusanB says:
ACTION:  The fighter is destroyed, and the debris pounds the shields.  Shields drop to 75%, damage reports begin coming in from all over the ship.

CSO_Turnbull says:
ALL:  The Yringallans are taking heavy losses...but they just keep coming.  More and more are coming off the planet every second.

CSO_Turnbull says:
::holds on as the ship shakes::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: You've got to be kidding.

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Sir, Shields are down to 75%, but holding.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Divert what you can to shields and structural integrity.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*Houlihan* Got it.  Line em up.  Sopok, Pierce, and I are all beginning surgeries now.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sees a drop in shields and re-routes power to them ::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Approaches TAC:: CTO: Bring deflector dish online Mr. Nmbarri.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Sir, there really is something that's bothering me about this.  ::tosses a ship away with the tractor beams::  So far they have done nothing but defend their territory.  They had to know we were coming...

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sees the sensor for SIF and begins to route power needed for that ::

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::keeps locking onto targets and firing phasers, trying not to use up all the photon torpedoes just yet::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Sopok: You and Brandon take the first two that beam in from the cargo bay::

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CIV: Aye, Sir.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: All ships: Scorpius to all ships, my strategic operations officer just came up with an idea.  Set up your deflector dishes as battering rams or plows.

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Activates the deflector array::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Sopok> CMO: Aye ma'am.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV/CTO: Deflector ready?

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: It’s powering up now, Sir.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::moves into surgery prep::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: Setting the frequency now sir.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CIV:  Fantastic idea.  Reconfiguring deflector dynamics...

Host SusanB says:
ACTION: The Yringallan fighters begin to retreat.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO/CIV: Let me know.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Sir, they're retreating.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CSO: Thank you sir.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Sir...they are retreating...

Host CO_VanSickle says:
All: I'm going to follow.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::checks the tac display on her arm console::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: We are ready!

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: The dish is up to power.

CSO_Turnbull says:
::makes sense to follow...could be a false withdrawal to fake out the fleet::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO/CIV:  Fire when ready.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CIV:  Good to go here!

Host SusanB says:
ACTION: The retreating fighters begin defensive fire, further lowering shields to 70%.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::moves into surgery:: Ives: Okay Michael, here we go.  His spleen, liver, and stomach all show damage.  Let's get him stable then start the repairs.

Host SusanB says:
ACTION: The Volley of fire takes out 3 more Yringallan fighters.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Pushes a little red button:: CO: She’s away!

OPS-Anari says:
<Cmodore Royce>:  COMM: First Fleet Ships:  All vessels prepare to take up defensive posture around the planet.  I repeat, take up defensive posture around the planet

Host CO_VanSickle says:
All: Increasing to full impulse.

CSO_Turnbull says:
::continues to toss aside dive-bombers::  ALL:  this defensive fire is going to shred the screens...

OPS-Anari says:
:: Notes a drop in shields and begins to re-route power again... ::

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Activates the deflector dish, using it as a plow to shove the discs all over the place::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Agreed.  Can we rotate our shield harmonics to compensate?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Royce: Sir, we have them on the run.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Sopok> ::begins operating on a survivor with heart damage::

CSO_Turnbull says:
Self:  Looks like the Denver broke through and got to the planet.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Fingers continue to fly over her console as she takes extra power from secondary systems ::

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Sir, the deflector is throwing the discs all over the place like toys.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Grins::

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO:  Attempting rotation of shield harmonics...done, Commander.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  effect?

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CTO: I love it when a plan comes together!

OPS-Anari says:
<Royce>:  COMM: Scorp:  Our mission is to stop them from expanding beyond their solar system...we have done just that.  Assume defensive posture around the planet.  Royce out

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CIV: You and me both, Sir!

CSO_Turnbull says:
::thinks that the Commodore is making some sense...God knows the Fleet orders didn't::

Host SusanB says:
ACTION: Shields are boosted to 77%.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Royce: Aye, commodore.  Taking position described.  Scorpius out.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Full damage report, Lt

Host SusanB says:
ACTION:  OPS: Receives orders from Admiral Milburn countermanding previous orders.  The Scorpius is to continue her attack.

CSO_Turnbull says:
~~~senses E'Laina in confusion~~~

CSO_Turnbull says:
OPS:  what is it Lieutenant?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::hears OPS console beep::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Is shocked at the new communications ::   CO:  Sir...Admiral Milburn has countermanded the previous orders...

CSO_Turnbull says:
::eyebrows shoot up::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Put the admiral on screen.

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  We are to continue our attack, sir.    :: Looks to the CO incredulously ::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
ALL:  What!?!

OPS-Anari says:
:: Hails the Vesuvius and Admiral Milburn... ::

CSO_Turnbull says:
ALL:  After they retreat?  General Orders be damned, something isn't right here.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: That's what I'm about to find out.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::establishes defense position::

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Aye sir!  ::heartily::

Host SusanB says:
<Adm_Milburn> COMM: Scorpius: CO: You have your orders, Mr. VanSickle, now commence your attack!  Milburn, out!

OPS-Anari says:
:: Is breathing quickly as she senses tension from the Admiral... ::

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
All: What is that persons problem? 

CSO_Turnbull says:
::stares, slack-jawed, in disbelief::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Milburn: With all due respect, admiral, I would like to know why Starfleet's orders were countermanded?

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  I'd like those orders confirmed by Starfleet before we do anything.

OPS-Anari says:
~~~ CSO:  Something is amiss on the Vesuvius, S'Toran... ~~~

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO: That's what I'm going to do.

CSO_Turnbull says:
~~~OPS:  You've said a mouthful!~~~

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Send priority one communiqué to Starfleet Headquarters in San Francisco.

CSO_Turnbull says:
::stands::  CO:  Sir, I submit myself for disciplinary action.

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Sir, All weapons are at the ready, but I will only do what you command me to do.

OPS-Anari says:
~~~ CSO:  Commodore Royce, her CSO, OPS and TO are being taken to the Brig! ~~~

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Ask them to confirm orders for USS Scorpius.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Begins the priority one communiqué to Starfleet headquarters in San Francisco... ::

CSO_Turnbull says:
~~~OPS: WHAT!?!?!  On what grounds?~~~~

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  On what charge, Commander?

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::continues surgery::

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  Aye sir...

Host SusanB says:
<Adm. Milburn> COMM: Scorpius: CO: Because they can still fight, Mister VanSickle, Begin orbital bombardment!

OPS-Anari says:
~~~ CSO:  Yes...they are being sent to the brig for treason! ~~~

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Milburn: I will not bombard a defenseless, sub light planet without direct orders from Starfleet Command in San Francisco.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Completes the message to SFC and sends it priority one ::    CO:  Communiqué away, sir.

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO:  On disobeying a direct order.  I cannot and will not follow the Admiral's orders.  It isn't why I joined Starfleet, and this action is totally bogus and unjust.

Host SusanB says:
ACTION: First Fleet ships move into position around Yringalla to begin orbital bombardment, per Admiral Milburn's orders.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Then I, and I suspect, most of the crew will join you.

CSO_Turnbull says:
~~~OPS: We need to tell the Captain this.~~~

OPS-Anari says:
:: Is shaking more from all the emotions she senses going on around her from the crew and the fleet ::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Because I will not follow this order, either.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: You will not submit yourself for discipline, commander.

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: I will follow your orders, Sir.  I just hope you make the correct decision.

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO:  ::nods::  Understood commander.  Shall I arm for a boarding party?

OPS-Anari says:
~~~ CSO:  Aye sir... ~~~

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO/XO: Nor will I, until Starfleet confirms it.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Aye, sir.  thank you sir.

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  Sir...

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Bring a party to stand-by, Commander.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Inform me the moment Starfleet Command replies to the communiqué.  And make sure it's genuine from Earth.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: I am with you on this sir.

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  Aye sir...however...

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO:  ::enthusiastically:: Yes, sir.  CTO, CIV, FCO, you're with me.  Break out the heavy gear.  We're going out for a visit.

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::stands at his station, awaiting instructions::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: No howevers.

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Leaves his station to follow the CSO::

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO:  You taking us in, sir, or shall I?

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  I'm going with you.  I want answers.

Host SusanB says:
<Adm Milburn> COMM: Scorpius: CO: You will obey orders, Mr. VanSickle, or find yourself charged with disobeying a direct order! Commence firing!

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  I think you need to know...The Commodore, the Vesuvius CSO, OPS and TO are being taken to the brig...on the grounds of treason, sir...

OPS-Anari says:
:: Looks at the CO incredulously... ::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Permission to lead an armed away team to the Vesuvius.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::hears the word "treason":: COMM: Milburn: How dare you arrest the Vesuvius' crew on grounds of treason!

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: Something isn’t right here.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Take your post again and fire on the Vesuvius!

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Sir, that about tears it for me.  Admiral Milburn has got to be stopped.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Disable its weapons only.

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Sir?

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: I agree with the XO, we should go over with a team.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CTO:  ::nods::  We'll miss you.  

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  We need to free the Commodore and the others, and take Adm Milburn into custody.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO: Agreed.  I'm coming with you and S'Toran.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  This might be better handle covertly, sir.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO: I have an idea...

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: I believe I should go as well.

CTO_T`Lok_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::stands there Numb::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: No, you have the ship.

Host SusanB says:
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