USS Sharikahr Mission Transcript – 10210.31

“A Time of Choices”

Chapter VI

Host Frank_SM says:
The USS Sharikahr is moving into position... In a matter of moments, the greatest and most terrible war the earth ever has faced will begin.

Host Frank_SM says:
<<<<<<<<<<<Resume Mission>>>>>>>>>>

CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::At her station on the bridge::

CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::At science, monitoring what is sure to be a spectacular volley of nuclear warfare::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Eyes narrowed as he watches the scroll of information on his bridge console::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Moves from secondary TAC back to her board::

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::sits at his chair on the bridge, checking the chronometer::  CO: Should be starting any minute now.

CMO_Ahkileez says:
::In Sickbay, dealing with the daily work.::

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Enters the bridge carrying a case of spy gear recently issued to her.::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CTO: The torpedoes have been modified per the briefing.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::at her station listening intently to the military channels::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::leaning back, elbow on his armrest, fist propped under his chin:: XO: Any minute will be a minute too soon. ::glances over at his first officer then down toward the pit:: OPS: Please put a countdown clock on view screen and give us a visual of the first projected launch point.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Looks at the lanky CTO and sighs to himself before looking back at his console.::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Aye sir. ::pulls up the visual with a countdown clock in the corner of the view screen::

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Walks over to the OPS console.::  OPS: Ma'am, it looks like I won't be needing this after all.  Thank-you anyways. ::Hands her the gear.::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
CEO:  Okay.  ::Brings up the specs:: Looks good to me.

Green says:
@::Standing above a table in a bunker, starts looking down at a map and keeping track of the cities that there bombs have been set in::

CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Glances at the chronometer and away.::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::waves to the floor by her console:: CIV: Just drop it there, cadet.  I'm a little busy right now.

Host Mr_President says:
$::Sitting at his desk, worrying about the intelligence concerning possible terrorist threats::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::watches the seconds tick down, dreading what he is about to do::

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
OPS: Ok.  ::Puts it on the floor.::

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Moves to her station at CONN.::

CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::watches the view screen and is surprised by how calm she is remaining::

Jade_Gambit says:
#::watches the radar screen and sees an unidentified blip just coming into range:: Self: Boy, that's big. I wonder what it is?

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
CTO: Take us to red alert, Lieutenant.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Runs a scan to make sure they are still undetected::

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Disengages the station lock then sits down, looks at the view screen and runs a simple diagnostic on the helm.::

CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Thinks of her husband and sends him a thought of support.::

Green says:
@::Looking over his shoulder, sees the status of the bomb, and are ready to detonate.  Grinning, prepares to launch their missiles::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
XO: Aye Sir.

Host Mr_President says:
$<Aide> Mr.  President:  Sir we have received reports that a terrorist organization may have planted some nuclear bombs in some US cities...

Host Mr_President says:
Aide:  Hogwash, they said that back at the turn of the century too...  what else have you got?

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::sits up as the alarms start to ring and the lights dim:: CIV: Move us into position.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Touches the control on her board and the lighting changes::  XO: Ship is at Red Alert, sir.

Jade_Gambit says:
#Self: Must be some secret weapons platform or something. ::tries to focus the radar image to get an id on the blip::

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CO: Aye sir.

CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::records everything::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::tunes the stations back and forth slowly while listening to the chatter::

Host Mr_President says:
$::Continues with his conversation::

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::nods to Sika::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks over at Ike again:: XO: Commander, get our guns hot.

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Slowly uses the thrusters to place the Sharikahr into position above the chaotic blue ball below.::

Green says:
@::Looking one last time at the map, nods to someone working on a computer, and sends out  the first round of missiles::

CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Clenches her fists briefly.  War... she knew that only too well and did not wish it on anyone, let alone her own descendents.::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Looks at Captain and mutters:: Self: Guns?

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
OPS: Bring auxiliary power up and bring our cargo transporters online.

CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::Tenses, bracing for the worst case scenario about to unfold, prepares the slingshot maneuver, in order to get out as quickly as possible::

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::cocks his eyebrow at the CO a bit:: CO: Aye sir.  CTO: Charge weapons.

Host Frank says:
Action: Nuclear bombs in several major cities in the US detonate simultaneously... and devastatingly.

Jade_Gambit says:
#::checks the probe's payload:: Self: Ok I've got the device set, just have to arm her now. ::works on implementing the codes::

Green says:
@All: It has begun...

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Shakes head and returns gaze to the console::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
XO: Aye sir.  Weapons charged and ready

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Sees plumes of smoke debris rising from the Earth.::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::pulls the earpiece out of her ear in a hurry as static shrills through::

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CO: Sir, I believe it has begun.

Host Frank says:
Action: the USS Sharikahr detects a small vessel... and it has detected them.

Green says:
@::Moves to a red switch, and sends off the missiles::

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CSO: Can you get a fix on the vessel that is approaching?

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::sees the small flashes on the surface and nods:: CIV: God help them. Bring us into geosynchronous orbit and hold.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
XO: Sir, small vessel.  ::looks up from her screen::

Jade_Gambit says:
#:;smiles and grunts at the same time as she works::

CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
CIV: Sending you the course extrapolation now...they've seen us.

Host Frank says:
Action:  Nuclear missiles launch from several countries, all aimed at the United States...  The timeline is still intact.

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
CTO/CSO: A vessel?  Identify.

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CO: Sir, it looks like there is a vessel that knows we are here.  Shall I continue to geosynchronous orbit or try to evade?

CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
XO: Scanning now.

Jade_Gambit says:
#::finishes her work and releases the first of the payload::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CIV: Negative, maintain position. ::shaking his head, glances at Llynisika:: CTO: Lieutenant, fire torpedoes One and Two!

Green says:
@::Watches the computer readings and smiles:: Self: everything is going as planed...excellent ::Smiles evilly::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::listening again:: CO: Sir, the large barrage is starting towards the US.

CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Sickbay is quiet, almost too quiet as everything is set.  And everyone is at their post, no one wanting to miss anything.::

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CO: Yes sir.  ::Gulps, holding the Sharikahr steady.::

Host Mr_President says:
$::Receives the horrible news and orders full alert status::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::touches the console::  Torpedoes away.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::feels the slight shudder as the torpedoes launch and then redirects his attention:: CTO: That should take care of the leaders. Ready phasers and target the trailers. Fire at will, Lieutenant.

CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
XO: I have a fix on the craft. It's a small space capable fighter jet. I'm uncertain which country it's from.

CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::makes sure all is right with her department::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::looks up at 'sika and gives a tight grin:: CTO: Good hunting, 'sika.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::nods to herself:: CO: Aye sir.  ::Runs the targeting program::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
OPS: As long as it works, Mia.

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::leans over to the CO:: CO: Tractor it away, you think?

Jade_Gambit says:
#::watches her radar screen as she launches the next payload:: Self: I'll teach that President that he can't hide these weapons in space.

Host Mr_President says:
$::receives the news about the incoming missiles and orders a full retaliatory strike::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::still partially splitting his attention to follow Ike's conversations, he taps the blue comm button on his chair arm:: XO: Your choice commander. We've got a job to do and limited time to do it. This is a distraction we do not need.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*CMO*: Bridge to Sickbay.

CMO_Ahkileez says:
*CO*:  Sickbay here.

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::nods:: CSO: Repel it with our tractor beam to keep it at a safe distance if it interferes with us.

CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::Gets a solid fix on the craft::

Host Frank says:
Action:  The US begins its counterattack... launching a much larger salvo than history had recorded... and at several countries who were not supposed to be struck for several more years.

CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::Engages tractor beam set to repel:: XO: I'm on it.

Green says:
@::Watches the Screen monitoring the path of the missiles and waits for them to hit their targets.  Looking across, watches the TV as reports coming in about the attack::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::glances forward at Mia to catch her eye:: *CMO*: You're being sent the data on some of the wounded we might be able to save on the periphery of the explosions. You have authority over Transporter Rooms 2 and 3. Bring anyone up you think we can handle.

CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::makes a few notes::

Jade_Gambit says:
#::wants to get a closer look at the platforms so moves in closer::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::still listening also hears the CO and nods as she readies the transporters::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CTO: Report! How are we doing on the first salvo?

CMO_Ahkileez says:
*CO*:  I have teams waiting at both locations.  Beam at your discretion.  I will be at 2 in a few minutes.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::voice softens slightly at the determination in her voice:: *CMO* Acknowledged Sickbay. Good luck and Godspeed.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
CO: Sir, so far so good.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::Closes the comm:: CTO: Good, ready torpedoes three through six.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Phasers continue to fire::

CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Closing her eyes, she breathes out, trying to release some of her tension::

Host Frank says:
Action: The Sharikahr is doing its job... destroying the missiles they are "supposed" to.

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CO: Shall I adjust our position?

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
XO: We just going to hold that craft in the tractor beam?

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
CO: Aye, aye sir.  ::makes an adjustment::  Torpedoes ready.

CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Reaching for her med kit, her shoulders back, she leaves the room.::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods:: CIV: Move us to Point 2 and lower our orbit. We have time to catch up on. ::now drumming his fingers lightly::

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
CEO: We'll repel it with the tractor beam until it decides to stop coming back.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Sees some missiles, she switches to manual and takes them out, then returns to the targeting program::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CSO: If that vessel doesn't reduce power against the beam it'll be torn apart.

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
CEO: Unless of course you have a suggestion.

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Eases the Sharikahr into point 2 and lowers the orbit.::  CO: Point 2 and lower orbit achieved sir, Holding steady.

CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
CEO: I'm attempting to compensate. .OPS: Please reroute non-essentials to the tractor beam.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
XO: Your call sir... depends if you want it to survive and report seeing us.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CSO: Aye sir, rerouting power now.

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
CEO: Check the databanks... look for any mention of that ship detected another.

Jade_Gambit says:
#::feels something surrounding her small probe:: Self: Wow, these weapons are strong. I wonder what the US is using? I don't recall any of this in my mission briefing.

CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::Watches the power levels increase:: Self: Good...

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::staring at the blue-skinned Andorian half-breed:: CTO: Fire second salvo, two second delay between burst and load second spread.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
XO: Aye sir... checking.;; Brings up data base::

Green says:
@::Watching the monitor, notices that some of the Missiles were being pegged off.  Slamming his fist on the table thinks to himself that he underestimated the US anti missile system::

CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Arriving in sickbay 2, she looks around at her people, each dealing with a patient as quickly and as efficiently as they can with one of their resident telepaths and neurologists making sure their memories were limited... for those that came to them conscious.::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
CO: Aye.  Two second delay.  ::touches the PADDs and the torpedoes streak away::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::The fighting makes her blood rush, and her breathing quickens, but she tries to hide it::

Host Frank says:
Action: the Sharikahr detects 2 nuclear weapons caught in its tractor beam... and a few more left on the small craft.  The two in the tractor beam are set to detonate and they are dangerously close to the ship.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Shakes head and turns to face the XO:: XO: No mention of it sir.

Jade_Gambit says:
#:;waits to see if her payload will do any damage to the platform::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
XO: Either we destroyed it or it never made it back.

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::nods to the CEO:: CO: Sir?  Shall we destroy the ship?

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CTO: Are you reading what I'm reading in that tractor beam?

CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::hears the various comments and takes in the general flow of the action::

CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
XO: Sir, we need to lose this ship.. it has two warheads ready to detonate.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
XO: Sir... suggest we hit it with phasers.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
CIV: That those are nuclear weapons or that they are ready to explode?

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
:: a little annoyed at being called away from the time-sensitive maneuvers:: XO: What's the nature of the threat?

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Plots a course away from the vessel that would expose the Shari to minimal force from the detonations that are probably inevitable.::

CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::releases the tractor beam, adding a repellant to send it spinning off into space:: XO: I'm sorry Sir, they were too close to us. I had to cut them loose.

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CO:  I have a course laid in ready for your order away from the vessel sir.

CMO_Ahkileez says:
All:  Stabilize them, give them a double dose of adrenaline and send them to as safe a place as we can find them.

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
CO: Unidentified craft caught in our tractor... ::listens::  no longer in our tractor beam.  And it has apparently launched two nuclear warheads.  No account of the ship in history.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
XO: Those are "dirty" weapons sir... shields will help some but still a threat.

Jade_Gambit says:
#::feels her ship break free from whatever was holding it:: Self: Oh good. They have a time limit.

CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
CO/XO: Could that ship had made the difference...

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::frowns:: XO: Somebody’s fool-headed idea of space superiority. *TR1* Bridge to Transporter Room One. Beam the occupants of the vessel on sensors back to the surface. Someplace safe. ::looks back at Ike:: Destroy that vessel and its munitions.

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CTO: Would it be possible to redirect these warheads away from the planet and us and detonate them?

CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Shakes her head at one patient with a sigh::  Transporter chief:  We are trying for numbers here, which means those with the greatest chance of survival and those we can get in and out quickly.

Host Frank says:
Action: The Bombs explodes, sending a feedback EMP through the tractor beam, and damaging the already fragile ship.

Green says:
@::Stands up straight, crossing his arm, smiling as the missiles begin to hit their targets in the US::

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
CNS: Certainly a possibility.  I don't think we'll have the chance to find out who they are... CO: Aye sir.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CO: Note there is no record of anyone seeing us.  If we beam them back they will report us.

Jade_Gambit says:
#::thinks:: Self: My son will be so proud of his parents.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
CIV:  We .... ::is cut off as they explode::

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Grasps her console as the effects resonate.::

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
CTO: Destroy the vessel once its life signs are transported off board.  ::grimaces as he feels the blast::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
XO: Shields holding... for now.

CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::holds on to her console::

CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::is slightly burned from the sparks flying from his console::

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Regains her position on the bridge checking on the CONN.::

Jade_Gambit says:
#::sets the next device and launches it::

CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Ignores the various looks directed her way::  Tigger: Tigger, take the most serious we have now to sickbay.  Then come join me, I will need your help.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods as the ship rocks from the explosion:: CEO: They don't know what they're looking at. It will just be another unconfirmed UFO report. Their history's riddled with them. Bring the backup shield generators online.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Stumbles, but grabs for  her board::  XO: Aye sir.  ::Feels a finger crack and shakes it off::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
XO: Checking hull integrity.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CIV: Move us to Point 3, please Cadet.

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CTO: I guess a little too late?

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
OPS: Status of those in the bases we knocked out?

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CO: Aye sir, I just hope the helm responds.  ::Begins laying in the course.::

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
CSO: Check internal sensors, any casualties?

CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::brings sensors back online, having routed around any damaged area::

CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
XO: None reported yet.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
CIV: Just a bit.  ::Targets the ship, checks the life signs::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CO: Tractor beam is off line… feed back... only minor damages to other systems.

CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::scans the interior::

CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Seeing that everything is in hand, leaves for sickbay::

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::nods, satisfied::

Host Frank says:
Action: The missile from the small ship speeds toward the Sharikahr.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::without looking:: CEO: Send repair teams.

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Takes a sigh of relief when the vessel responds.::

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Looks at her sensors.::

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CO: Incoming!

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CO: Already done sir.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
Outloud: Incoming missile.

CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::braces again::

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Initiates evade pattern Delta.::

CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Arriving in sickbay, prepares for major surgery.  Part of her torn about doing this.::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
XO: Shields back to 96%.

Green says:
@::As reports come in of there own bases being hit, takes a moment to pray for the brave men who died.  A smile appears on his face as he sees another missile hitting its target::

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CO: Sir, Evade pattern Delta initiated.

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
CTO: Intercept with phasers.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
XO: Aye.  ::Phasers lance out at the missile::

Host Frank says:
Action: Upon striking the ship’s shield the missile explodes... once again, damage is nominal, but radiation levels in the ship begin to rise.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::A snarl escapes as she fires::

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
CEO: Excellent.  We'll try to keep them there.

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Finds that her evade was not successful.::  CO: Sorry sir, I wasn't able to avoid it.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
XO: All backups on line with red alert.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Grabs her console again, and growls softly.::

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Places the ship into position for target 3.::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::sees a warning light on her console:: CO/XO: Radiation levels are rising throughout the ship, sirs.

CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::Sees the raise in Rads and orders her back up teams to support the medical staff as needed::  *CMO*:  Sending some people your way... use them as you need them.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
Self: Krit!  ::Resets the phaser targeting::

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CO: Back on course for target 3 sir.

CMO_Ahkileez says:
::As Tigger brings in the first two patients, she gives him one and she begins on the other.  Quick... enough to stabilize... no true healing... keep it nominal...::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::smiles tightly:: CIV: Don't worry about it, Miss Haynes. At the size of this ship, it's hard to duck.

CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Looks up::  *CNS*:  Thanks Keely... I can use everyone one of them.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::stands up:: CTO: Location of the next planned salvo?

CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Stabilizes her patient and sends him out, biting her lip.  Nods for the next one to be replaced.::

CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Glances over at Tiggers::  Tiggers: Tiggers, no.  Stabilize.  We are racing against the clock to help as many as we can.

CMO_Ahkileez says:
<Tiggers> CMO:  But....

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
CO: Sir.  ::Calls up the information:: Our salvo is?

CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Shakes her head:: Tiggers: No buts Tiggers...  I know, I understand.  Stabilize and start the next patient.

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CO: Just trying to not make us a bull's eye sir.  ::Holding steady in position 3.::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
CO: Near point three.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Hopes the shields can hold long enough for yet another "sling-shot" attempt::

CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
CEO: I'm assuming we're going to slingshot right after we're finished. I'm ready, but you'll probably need to reinforce the IDF for the maneuver.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CTO: Then begin firing. ::looks at the countdown clock, wishing he had a hundred times more time, and wishing for it to all be over at the same time::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
CO: Aye, sir.  ::fingers fly over her board:: Firing sir

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CSO: IDF won't be the problem… shields and that temporary repair to the core might be.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::takes a deep breath:: OPS: Are we receiving casualty reports as yet?

CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::Nods:: CEO: It's be a rough ride anyway you look at it.

CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Looks at the next patient brought to her.  A quick scan shows her he will not live out the year, his body riddled with cancer.  Closing her eyes, and biting her lip, she injects him with the corresponding gene that will save him... if he survives the war.::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CSO: Aye Lieutenant, it will be.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::watches the black dots of their torpedoes disappear into the blue horizon as they plummet through the atmosphere on missions to destroy the death bombs::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::A blinking light catches her attention, the life sign is gone.  Snarling, she sets the phaser on manual and fires.  Grinning ferally as it is blasted into teen-weeny bits::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::looks at him and nods solemnly:: CO: They are right on target as to what is in our database.  Including the missiles that we are shooting down.

Host Frank says:
Action: Slowly the missiles streaking around the Earth begin to become more of what history recorded...

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
XO: Sir, the craft is now destroyed.  ::Grins as if she has drawn first blood::

CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::realizes that they are having to make a lot of last minute choices and hopes that none of them are wrong ones::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::strangely emotionless:: OPS: Very good, Ensign. Inform me when we've reached the end of our role in this.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CIV/CSO: Begin plotting the escape vectors for Slingshot maneuvers. We'll help where we can. But once we stop firing, we're leaving as soon as possible.

CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::feels remorse for the dead::

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
CTO: Good.  Keep your eyes out for any more ships.

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CO: Yes sir.

CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::surveys the faces of the bridge crew::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
XO: Aye, aye sir.

CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
CO: I've had those calculations ready for some time. ::weak smile:: I want to go home too.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::listens in on all of the calls for help and damage reports, please for medical aid and gets tears in her eyes that she tries to blink away::

Host Frank says:
Action: Like popping corn, the torpedoes of the Sharikahr are fired less and less... until finally the last kernel is popped.

CMO_Ahkileez says:
::motions for the next patient, letting each face be a blur::

CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
CIV: I'm feeding you the preliminaries now.

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CSO: Let me know when you have the coordinates for this final maneuver, please.

CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
CIV: Will do.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::feels the last death throe of the launchers as the last torpedo is lost and closes his eyes for a moment::

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CEO:  It looks like I'm going to have to do the slingshot again, can you give me full power to the engines sir?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::looks up and in a shaky voice:: CO: Sir, it's over.  All I'm hearing now are calls for help and damage reports.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CIV: WPS and IPS both at full capacity...

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::sees the CO close his eyes:: CO: We're doing the right thing.  All those people weren't meant to be saved...

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Takes a deep breath reviewing the information the CSO has sent her.::  CSO/CEO: I think we are getting too used to this.

CMO_Ahkileez says:
::The more serious patients become fewer and fewer as it appears the transporter people were following her orders in general.::

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CEO: Thank-you sir.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::keeps his voice low:: XO: Tell that to their families. ::stands and walks down to the main command platform::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CTO: Stand down to Yellow Alert and bring our weapons to standby status.

CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
CIV: I'm sending the final coordinates and parameters for the maneuver now  .::looks at the captain:: CO: We're ready Sir.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::rechecks nacelles balance and EPS::

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::shakes his head slightly as the CO walks away::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
CO: Aye, standing down.

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Begins laying in the coordinates for each of the 3 slingshot turns at their precise velocities and vectors.::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Hear the angst in CO's voice and wonders why when so many were saved::

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CSO: I've got them sir.  ::Glances back to him and nods.::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::The red alert lighting changes and the yellow alert shows ready on her screen::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::stands at ease:: *CMO*: Bridge to Doctor Ahkileez. We have to go, Doctor. Please complete what you can now.

CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::notices the lack of victory in their faces.... no there were no winners here today::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::stoically stays at her post listening wiping her eyes.  Is listening for any mention of the Shari and her role in this::

Host Frank says:
Action: WW III's initial phase ends... the missiles are almost used up.  However it will continue for many more years... and still nearly destroy the Earth.  In ten years, out of the ashes will rise the Phoenix.

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Glances at the CEO.:: CEO: Sir, I'm just about ready when you are.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
CO: Weapons on standby

CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Looks up::  *CO*:  Understood.

CMO_Ahkileez says:
Tigger: Finish the ones we have.

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CO: Sir all coordinates, velocities and vectors laid in for the final slingshot maneuver.

CMO_Ahkileez says:
*Transporter chief*:  Don't bring up any more people.  Inform my staff to finish with those we have.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods:: CIV: As soon as the transporter room reports in, take us out of orbit.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CIV: As I said... we're as ready as we can be.

CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Finishes with the patient she has, then goes to help Tigger.::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Sir, there's no mention of us or anything that we've done.

CMO_Ahkileez says:
::As he looks up at her, she whispers::  We did good... honest.

CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::feels sickened by witnessing the genocide that went on::

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CEO: Aye sir.  Without your determination we wouldn't be able to handle this a third time.

CMO_Ahkileez says:
::The two of them quickly finish stabilizing the patient then they nod for the small child to be taken down to the transporter room.::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Looks around the bridge and sees troubled looks on several faces and is at a loss to understand.::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::doesn't seem to notice at first, and then glances down at Mia:: OPS: Somebody, somewhere knows what we did. But as long as we stay out of history's way, that will do. Secure auxiliary power and prepare for slingshot.

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
OPS: Please let me know as soon as the ship is clear of all this century civilians.

CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::sends orders to her staff to prepare for the slingshot and then orders them to initiative Omega blue::

CMO_Ahkileez says:
::As the child leaves the room, she looks down at her hands, noting that they had begun to tremble.::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Busy with scanning to make sure no one sees them, her breathing still fairly quick from the fighting and she has a slight flush of excitement::

CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::looks up and studies the CEO a bit... perplexed::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Aye sir.

Host Frank_SM says:
Action: The last of the patients are transported back to Earth... with some strange and unbelievable stories to tell, it only they could recall.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
*CMO*: Are we clear to go?

CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Enters her office, closes the door, strips off the bloody gown and drops to the couch.::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Turns back to his console and begin monitoring primary systems on split screens::

CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::readies to monitor the slingshot::

CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Takes a moment to respond::  *OPS*:  We should be Mia... as much as we can be...

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
*CMO*: Aye ma'am.

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Makes final preparations to engage the slingshot.::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CIV: We're clear to go, Cadet.

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
OPS: Aye.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks down at the planet he's just played God over:: OPS: Turn that view screen off.

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CO: Sling shot standing by sir, ready to engage at your command.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
:: checks in with her Security teams::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::turns it off::

CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Tucks her head into her arm and lets the tears flow.::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::heads back to his chair:: CIV: Break orbit and take us into warp. ::turns and slowly settles into his chair:: Engage.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
CO: Sir, Security reports ready.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
XO: All systems ready for maneuver.

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CO: Aye engaging.  ::Presses the engage key and steadies the ship as it begins the maneuver.::

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
::nods to the CEO in understanding::  CEO: Here's hoping she holds together.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Snorts in agreement with XO::

CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::looks at the XO and sees a new level of confidence she had not seen in him before::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Overhears the XO and looks over at Magh, smiling at him::

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CO: Sir we are entering the first turn.

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Continues to monitor the helm.::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
:: feels the first shakes as the ship approaches the sun:: Bridge: We're going home, all of us. You've all performed your jobs admirably. I only pray that you never have to do this again. When we're back, start preparing your reports. I imagine we're going to have a lot of explaining to do.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Gives 'Sika a smile... which of course looks like a snarl::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Holds on, glancing quickly at the Captain, then back at Magh::

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Braces as the ship comes out of the first turn and begins hurtling toward the second one.::

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CO: Sir second turn coming up.

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
All: We are into the second turn, brace for the final turn.

CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::looks for the red shift/blue shift that accompanies time travel::

Host Frank_SM says:
Action: The Sharikahr, once again hurtles through time... this time for the last time, as the ship will not make this trip again.  The Warp Drive is all but completely destroyed this time around.

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::As they come out of the final moments, she begins to check the helm systems.::

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CEO: Can you confirm that Warp is offline sir?

CSO_Lt_Hayward says:
::looks for a familiar Starfleet navigational beam::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Gulps and tries to keep his stomach from rolling::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Looks at console and curses in Antican::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Looks away from Magh to check her board::

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
::Pleased by sensors that appear to reveal they are back to their normal time.::  Self: I just hope these readings are accurate.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CO: WPS is down... hard down... IPS seems functional.

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CO: What course sir?

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Shakes head:: XO: We made it but it cost us sir.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::After hearing that they are indeed back in the right time, she looks back at Magh and smiles.  Then winks at him as she turns back to face forward::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: I've got power out all over, sir.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CIV: Take us toward Earth. As fast as we can manage.

XO_Cmdr_Ikari says:
CEO: But we made it, Lieutenant.  We made it.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
OPS: If you've got enough power to signal distress, use it.

CIV_Cdt_Haynes says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::Engages a course at the maximum speed the CEO can give.::

Host Frank_SM says:
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