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USS Scorpius NCC 50666  - 10306.21

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The Price of Freedom - Episode 5:  Here comes the Cavalry?

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Previously on the USS Scorpius:

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The Task force headed by the USS Scorpius had rendezvoused in the Mymar Sector.

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The USS Typhoon, Cyclone, and Tsunami, and the USS Rigel and Antares, with 2 saber-class vessels, are proceeding to the Kol'Qos system in pursuit of the Terrorist K'Rass the Klingon.

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The USS Scorpius had been ambushed by 11 K'Tinga-class cruisers that should not have known the location of the task force.

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The Saber-class USS Tripoli was disabled and lost 30% of her crew while the Saber-class Sha'riar was lost with all hands in the ensuing battle.

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The fleet was about to retreat when ordered to stand and fight by Admiral Taylor...

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Task Force Zulu forced the 5 remaining enemy vessels into retreat.

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The traitor has been discovered:

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Commander Hayman of the USS Typhoon Tactical department was paid 40-million pieces of pressed latinum for the information by one Gul Dumot...

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The crew of the Scorpius devised a plan where the Captain will himself be the bait to see if they can draw out this foe from the Scorpius's past...

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And moreover, to see if he will be able to discover the whereabouts of the terrorist K'Rass and the subspace super-weapon.

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A rescue mission is now being attempted by a force of one...an untried lieutenant with a few tricks of her own...

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<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

OPS-Anari says:
:: In Transporter Room 1, chanting ::   Self: Pain is a thing of the mind. The mind can be controlled. There is no pain; there is only calm...

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::in the big chair on the Scorpius after taking over from the CNS::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::out like a light::

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ACTION:  the Scorpius is 2 minutes from the intercept point...

CSO_Jakiel says:
::At Science monitoring the cloaked K'Tinga::

TO_Lane says:
::works to continue monitoring for ion emissions::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Clears her mind and controls her breathing ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
ALL:  Status report!

OPS-Anari says:
<Tsien>:  All green at OPS, ma'am

TO_Lane says:
XO: Tactical at the ready, ma'am.

CSO_Jakiel says:
XO:  Keeping tabs on the K'Tinga, still have it in sight.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Good.  Don't lose it.

CIV_Horn says:
#::Orders the fleet into a standard search pattern to locate any space station or bases in the system::

OPS-Anari says:
<Tsien>:: Ensures power to tactical, sensors and transporter room 1 ::

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>:: Glances at E'Laina as she meditates ::

EO_Williams says:
::at engineering station:: XO: Repairs are still continuing

CSO_Jakiel says:
XO:  Able to follow by their warp trail, which is significant.  They seem to be unaware of it since they are doing nothing to stop it.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Good.  EO:  How long until repairs are complete.

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Scans for damages to the K'Tinga::

CIV_Horn says:
#::Gets confirmation of the replicator being repaired and gets himself a Pepsi::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Begins to come out of her self-induced meditation ::

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Takes a look at LRS for any shadows:: Self:  Would hate to have some more surprise attacks right now.

EO_Williams says:
XO: About four hours to complete repairs, sir.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::starts to blink::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods::

OPS-Anari says:
Inn: What's our ETA to intercept?

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>:: Punches a few buttons ::   OPS: Looks like 30 seconds to transport now, E'Laina

OPS-Anari says:
:: Nods to Phillip ::   Inn:  Thanks

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
ALL:  Everybody keep alert.  Be ready for anything.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Moves to the transporter pad, stepping up to it ::   Inn: Transport when in range, Phillip

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>:: Nods ::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
@CO:  Ah, Captain VanSickle.  Welcome back.  I was so enjoying our "conversation."

EO_Williams says:
XO: Aye sir. ::begins prioritizing repairs and sends to the repair teams::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::groggy:: Dumot: So, I guess you must like talking to yourself.

CSO_Jakiel says:
XO:  Aye, ma'am.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Takes out a hand phaser and readies it ::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
@::chuckles:: CO:  Very clever, Captain.  Shall we begin again?  You will give me the Scorpius command codes or I will cut off your right main pedal digit.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*OPS*:  Bridge to Lt Anari.  Good luck, Lt.

OPS-Anari says:
*XO*: Thank you, ma'am.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Looks at Phillip and gives him a very small smile ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::chuckles back:: Dumot: Then you'll be doing me a favor.  I've had troubles with that toe since I was a freshman at Iowa.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*OPS*:  The Scorpius will remain in the region.  Once you have the Captain, beam directly to sickbay.

CNS_McDonald says:
$:: looks around the Antares bridge :: 

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>:: Tries to smile back... ::    OPS: I'll see you shortly, E'Laina

OPS-Anari says:
*XO*: Aye ma'am.

OPS-Anari says:
Inn: Got that Phillip?

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>: You know I do, E'Laina...God speed

Host Gul_Dumot says:
@CO:  Very well, Captain.  ::slices the toe off with a metal scalpel causing excruciating pain::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::winces in pain::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
@CO:  The command codes, Captain.  you have 9 more of these.  Did you know that it is impossible to walk without your main pedal digits?

CNS_McDonald says:
$FCO: What’s our status?

CNS_McDonald says:
$<Bordewick>: standard search pattern.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@Dumot: You know, you're very, very bad at torture.

Host Gul_Dumot says:
@CO:  Really, Captain.  I admire your fortitude, but be serious.  You can't want to feel this much pain...  ::cuts of the left big toe::

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Watches as the Scorpius moves closer to transporter range.  Glances at LRS once again::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@Dumot: Wait!

Host Gul_Dumot says:
@CO:  Oops!  I appear to have slipped...pity...you have something to tell me?

CNS_McDonald says:
$OPS: Open an channel to the Scorpius. 

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::watches her crew::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@Dumot: Get your doctor to replace my toes, and I'll tell you the codes.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::looks at the TO:: TO:  Just to be safe, change our shield frequency.

Host Gul_Dumot says:
@CO:  Codes first, Captain.  If they are the correct codes, I'll consider it.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@Dumot: At least put those toes in some alcohol.

Host Gul_Dumot says:
@CO:  How about iodine?  ::splashes iodine on the open wounds and picks up the toes::

EO_Williams says:
::routes shield generator status to the console::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Also, lock out the main computer.  I don't know how long the Captain can hold out, but I don't want to take any chances.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@Dumot: ::grits from the iodine:: The code is 50613.

Host Gul_Dumot says:
@CO:  Fascinating.  You may rest a while, Captain.  I'll be checking those codes.  ::spins and leaves the room::

CSO_Jakiel says:
XO:  Will do, ma'am.  ::Locks out the main computer from any unauthorized intrusions::  XO:  We are within transporter range.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*OPS*:  Lt, we are now in transporter range.  Good hunting.

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>OPS: Energizing, E'Laina...   *XO*: Transport away, ma'am    :: Sends E'Laina off ::

TO_Lane says:
XO: Done, Commander ::rotates the shield modulation and frequency::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Watches as the Scorp disappears from around her ::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
ACTION:  the OPS officer is transported over to Dumot's vessel...

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Sees the scenery change around her and knows she is on the K'Tinga vessel ::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
<K_TAC>  @ K_XO:  Transport detected!  Intruder alert!

CSO_Jakiel says:
XO:  OPS is on the K'Tinga.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::changes the Scorp's command codes just in case::

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Hears the klaxons sound and begins to move quickly towards the Brig area ::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
<K_XO> @K_TAC:  Initiate lockdown!  Full internal sweeps!

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::hears the klaxons::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
@::hears the Klaxons as he rides the lift to the bridge::

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Stealthfully maneuvers down the corridor approaching the brig, not yet seeing anyone ::

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Keeps a scan on the K'Tinga for Ullian/Minoran life signs and human life signs::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
@::steps onto the bridge:: K_XO:  Report!  And shut those blasted things off.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Any change?

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Peeks around a corner then flattens herself against the wall as she hears footsteps ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::takes a chance that it's a rescue team:: Aloud: Help!  In here!

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Moves quickly once the footsteps pass her location ::

CSO_Jakiel says:
XO:  None that I can tell.  OPS life signs are masked, so we'll have to assume she's all right.  The captain is still alive.

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Hears the Captain's voice and moves toward it ::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
<K_TAC> @ALL:  There's no sign of the intruder!

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Good.  Let's hope it stays that way ...

TO_Lane says:
::notes the changes from the Klingon ship:: XO: It appears that Anari has been discovered, they have gone to alert.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::feels pain from the missing toes::

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Enters the interrogation area and sees the Captain. ::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
@K_TAC:  You fool!  Get men searching all decks!  She's wearing a bioneutralizer or something!  

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods:: TO:  Prepare defensive systems.  FCO:  Be ready to take us in.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::looks up:: OPS: Anari!  It's Dumot, Sur's brother.  He's cut off my big toes.

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Moves to the CO's side and sees a few two are missing... ::   CO: I see sir...quite now...    :: Takes a pinch of the Bajoran herb from her breast pocket. ::   CO: Place this under your tongue sir...it's from the CMO.  It'll help with the pain

TO_Lane says:
XO: I've got Commander VanSickle, but he’s in a shielded area.  ::brings up defensive systems::

TO_Lane says:
XO: Defensive systems at ready.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::takes the herb:: OPS: Grab my toes in that flask.  Get me out of here.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
TO:  Acknowledged.  Stay alert, Ensign.

TO_Lane says:
::nods:: XO: Will do

OPS-Anari says:
:: Grabs the CO's toes and places them in the container. Then takes the emergency transponder from her shoulder and places on the CO's shoulder ::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
@ALL:  Damn it, how did they find us so quickly?  K_XO:  Try these codes to shut down the Scorpius.  If it doesn't work, drop cloak and fire all aft torpedoes.

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Gives the container to the CO ::  CO: Here you go, sir.  Now to get you back to the Scorp!

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@OPS: Help me out of this room.   This might be shielded.

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Nods and takes the CO's arm and drapes it around her shoulder ::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
ACTION:  3 Security guards bust through the door where Anari is with disruptors pointing everywhere...

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::hobbles next to OPS, but stopped by guards::

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Drops the CO behind the table... ::  CO: Down sir!   :: Begins firing at the guards ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::drops to the deck::

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Taps her commbadge ::   *Inn*: Phillip, energize now!

Host Gul_Dumot says:
ACTION:  At least one of the guards is hit by phaser fire...

Host Gul_Dumot says:
ACTION:  a guard pops up and fires at Anari's last known location...

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Continues to fire at the guards and ducks behind the table ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::rolls around out of the way of the guard::

CIV_Horn says:
#::Opens a channel to the fleet that they have found a planet::

TO_Lane says:
XO: I'm detecting phaser fire within the holding area.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@OPS: E'Laina!  I need a phaser!

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
TO:  Can we lock onto the AT?

Host Gul_Dumot says:
<K_TAC> @ALL: Weapons fire in the interrogation chamber!

OPS-Anari says:
@CO: Here sir...    :: Gives the CO a phaser ::

TO_Lane says:
XO: Working ::tries to lock onto the away team::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::takes phaser and fires at a guard::

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Pops up and fires again ::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
@K_TAC:  Lock it down!  *SEC*:  All security teams converge on the interrogation chamber.

CIV_Horn says:
#::Commands the fleet to head for that planet at warp factor 7::

OPS-Anari says:
@CO: Stay here, sir...   :: Dives for the nearest console, firing all the time ::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
ACTION:  A security guard (Orion) goes down heavily...

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Looks over at the TO and back at her scans::

OPS-Anari says:
@CO: Two down, sir!

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::gets onto knees and scrambles to a nearby desk::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
ALL:  Ok, let's give them something else to worry about.  FCO:  Take us in.  TO:  Bring phasers on-line and prepare to fire.

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Covers the CO ::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
ACTION:  Another guard burst through the door pointing a disruptor ahead of him...

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@OPS: We have to get out of this room.  It's obviously shielded, or else we would have been out of here a while ago.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::shoots at the new guard::

TO_Lane says:
::taps a few keys:: XO: Phasers at ready, and the transporter lock is no go, they are still within the shielding area.

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Looks over to the CO ::  CO: No disrespect, sir...but no kidding!

Host Gul_Dumot says:
ACTION:  Phaser Fire pins the CO down to his location...

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
TO:  Target their shields and weapons.  Fire!

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::ducks phaser bolt after phaser bolt::

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Takes the phaser rifle from her back and starts to shower the door with its blasts ::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
<K_XO> @Gul:  These codes are either useless or have been invalidated.

TO_Lane says:
::targets the K’Tinga’s shield generators and opens fire::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
ACTION:  Both remaining guards fall under phaser fire...

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@OPS: I wonder how Dumot liked the fact I gave him my old hometown's postal ZIP code.

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Moves towards the CO ::   CO:  Come on, Captain...let's go!   :: Grabs the CO and hauls him to his feet ::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
ACTION:  The K'Tinga drops cloak and raises shields just before fire from the Scorpius discharges...

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::gets dragged to feet and hobbles from room::

OPS-Anari says:
@CO: Cleaver sir...but I have to get you back to the Scorp!

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Moves to the doorway and peeks around it ::

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Motions to the CO and exits the doorway first ::

TO_Lane says:
::continues firing at their shield generators:: XO: They've brought their shields up.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
TO:  Continue firing.  Get their shields down

Host Gul_Dumot says:
ACTION:  The K'Tinga is rocked by the Scorpius' phasers and all are thrown to the floor that aren't in restraints...

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::knocked to floor, decides to start crawling on all fours::

TO_Lane says:
::Continues battering the K'Tinga's shields with phasers, then targets with a barrage of torpedoes::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
ACTION:  the K'Tinga opens fire with her aft disruptors and torpedoes...

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Evasives!

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Falls to the floor, then quickly gets back to her feet ::

TO_Lane says:
::monitors shield levels as the K'Tinga begins firing::

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Grabs at the CO bringing him to his feet ::   CO: Beg your pardon for the rough handling, sir

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Moves down the corridor to where she transported in ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@OPS: Lieutenant, I'll go faster on all fours.

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Looks at the CO ::   CO: As you wish, sir.

Host Gul_Dumot says:
ACTION:  a guard rounds the corner in front of Anari...

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Status of the K'Tinga's shields?

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Sees on scans that the CO is still in the shielded area::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::has phaser ready::

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Sees the guards and begins to fire the phaser rifle, backing back around the corner ::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
ACTION:  the fire from the K'Tinga scores hits to the forward shields and causes them to overload.  

TO_Lane says:
::continues firing phasers and torpedoes at the K'Tinga, attempting to target their shields::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
ACTION:  Shields on the K'Tinga Fail...

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Taps her commbadge ::   *Inn*: Phillip! Energize...anytime now!    :: Hopes they are clear of the shielding ::

CSO_Jakiel says:
XO:  K'Tinga's shields have just failed!

TO_Lane says:
::tries to shunt power to the forward shields to minimize damage:: XO: Forward shields have overloaded...

Host Gul_Dumot says:
@ALL:  Cloak!  Cloak!  Get us out of here!

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*Inn*:  Mr. Inn, beam them back now!

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
TO:  Compensate.

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Fires at the guards, then glances back to the CO ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::hopes the Scorpius can grab them both::

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Watches to see the human life sign disappear from the K'Tinga::

TO_Lane says:
::reroutes power to restore forward shields::

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Is breathing hard... ::   Self: Come on, Phillip!

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>:: Hears E'Laina's call and energizes ::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
ACTION:  Mr. Inn is able to gain positive lock and beams the pair of officers directly to sickbay just as four guards round the corner and open fire hitting where the pair was...

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Once the AT is back on board set a course to rendezvous with the fleet.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::finds self in sickbay:: Aloud: Medic!

CSO_Jakiel says:
XO:  Captain is in sickbay.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Engage, warp 4!

CSO_Jakiel says:
*OPS*:  Are you with the captain?

Host Gul_Dumot says:
ACTION:  the space around the K'Tinga begins to ripple...

OPS-Anari says:
*CSO*: Aye...we are both back on board

TO_Lane says:
::monitors the K'Tinga as they set course for the fleet::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Belay that ... engage maximum warp.

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Sighs in relief::  *OPS*:  That's very good to hear!  XO: Ma'am...captain and OPS are in sickbay.

CIV_Horn says:
<Sopok>CO: No need to shout Captain.

OPS-Anari says:
*Inn*:  Great work, Phillip!  We are back on board!

CSO_Jakiel says:
XO: K'Tinga is recloaking!

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Can you extrapolate their course?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
Sopok: Sorry, doctor.  OPS: Anari, give Dr. Sopok the flask.

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>:: Smiles to himself, letting out a very long and deep sigh of relief ::

CSO_Jakiel says:
XO:  Yes ma’am

OPS-Anari says:
:: Hands over the container with the CO's toes in it ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Belay that.  Pursuit course.  Follow that ship.

CIV_Horn says:
<Sopok>CO: Just relax and we will take care of this situation. ::Gives the CO a sedative::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::feels sedative start to take affect::

OPS-Anari says:
CO: Sir...permission to be dismissed?  I'd like to change into something a little more...um...presentable

Host Gul_Dumot says:
ACTION:  the (poorly) cloaked K'Tinga-class vessel makes warp7 for the planet 8 light years ahead...

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::nods in the sedated state::

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Extrapolates out to see where the ship is heading and finds destination:: XO:  The K'Tinga is apparently headed for the planet which is 8 light years ahead of us.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Nods to Sopok and exits Sickbay ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Stay on them.  I want to see where they lead us.

CIV_Horn says:
<Sopok>OPS: Lt. I am afraid I must ask you to remain until you have been checked for any injuries.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Leans against a wall outside of sickbay for a moment to gather and compose herself ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Match that K’Tinga’s course and speed.

CSO_Jakiel says:
XO:  Keeping tabs on their warp trail and we can still see through their cloak.  They think they're hiding.  ::Smiles::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
ACTION:  the rest of Task Force Zulu has regained the Scorpius' position and come into formation around her...

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>:: Walks around the corner and sees E'Laina against the wall ::

CIV_Horn says:
::Sopok informs Dr Garta of the situation and prepares an operating room for her::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::grins:: CSO:  Well, in this case what they don't know will hurt them ...

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>: OPS: E'Laina!  You should be in sickbay!

CSO_Jakiel says:
XO:  I surely hope so...

OPS-Anari says:
Inn: I'm okay, Phillip...just letting the adrenaline subside

OPS-Anari says:
Inn: Where are you headed?

CSO_Jakiel says:
XO:  It will take us 4.4 days to reach the planet at Warp 7, which is what the K'Tinga is doing.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
COMM: Cyclone:  Scorpius to Cmdr Horn.  Do you read me, Russ?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Feels a little weak in the knees ::

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>: You're headed back in there...   :: Takes E'Laina back into sickbay ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods::

CIV_Horn says:
#COMM: Scorp: I hear ya and welcome back.

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>:: Notices a wound on E'Laina's shoulder as he helps her to a biobed

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::grins:: COMM: Cyclone:  Just to let you know, we have the Captain.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::goes to sleep::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  the Fleet settles into her flight path, led on by a lone ship that can only run but not hide...

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>: Doctor Pierce...she's hurt

Host Gerry says:
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