Host Gerry says:
USS Vesuvius:  Thick as Thieves - Episode Six

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Previously on the USS Vesuvius:

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The Vesuvius had re-supplied at a distance from the site of their battle with combined Borg and Romulan forces by rendezvousing with the USS Canada.

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The Akira-class USS Typhoon and USS Hurricane patrolled the area while the Vesuvius re-supplied.

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As the Vesuvius was returning to the area, the USS Hurricane sent out a distress call, stating that she was under attack, and all communication from that point has been jammed at source.

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<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO Royce says:
:: Exiting from her Ready Room to the Bridge ::    All:  Red Alert!

CTO Wakefield says:
:: On the battle bridge at tactical ::

XO Kelson says:
:: On bridge at command ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: On the bridge at helm ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: Red alert aye.

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  Commander, I want a saucer separation. You have 5 minutes to get it done.

CIV Galen says:
:: Looks back at the CO ::

EO Davis says:
:: Eyes the ceiling as the klaxon begins to call out in Main Engineering ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Hears the call for red alert ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Enters Deck 20 and begins checking personnel quarters while carrying a medical tricorder ::

XO Kelson says:
CO: Yes Captain.  Consider it done.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Turns and looks at Sam ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Raises shields, arms phasers, and loads torpedo bays with standard torpedoes ::

CIV Galen says:
:: Taps a few buttons at engineering station ::

CNS Shirley says:
:: On bridge looking around and bouncing in one spot ::

XO Kelson says:
ALL: Let's move people!

Host CO Royce says:
CTO/FCO:  You're with me.

Host CO Royce says:
*EO*:  Report to the Battle Bridge!

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Aye ma'am.

EO Davis says:
:: Steps over to the master systems display to ensure that mandatory level 3 diagnostics are being performed on all systems ::

CIV Galen says:
:: Perks his ears up at the call for the saucer separation ::

EO Davis says:
*CO*: On my way…

XO Kelson says:
CNS/CIV:  Let's get all non-essential personnel into the saucer section.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks to XO ::   XO: Sam, take the rest of the crew to Polanus V.  Let Starfleet know what's going on.  Request reinforcements.

EO Davis says:
:: Motions to a junior officer to monitor the scans, then heads directly for the turbolift just outside of Main Engineering ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Pulls out his tricorder and begins scans of the deck ::   Computer: How many officers remain on Deck 20?

CIV Galen says:
:: Shuts down engineering ::   XO: Aye sir

EO Davis says:
Turbolift: Battle Bridge.

CNS Shirley says:
XO: Aye Sir....

AFCO Lane says:
:: Begins to bring up the evasive patterns and the area grid display ::

XO Kelson says:
CO: Aye, aye Ma'am.  Good luck.   :: Smiles ::

CIV Galen says:
:: Falls in behind the XO ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Gentle places a hand on XO's wrist ::   XO:  We'll meet you at Polanus V.   I'll care of her…   :: Glances at Hope ::   Good luck to you to, Sam.

CMO Delar says:
<Computer>CMO: 57 personnel and civilians located on Deck 20.

AFCO Lane says:
XO: Sam, be careful.   :: Smiles weakly ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Moves to turbolift ::

EO Davis says:
:: Curiosity and excitement begin to rise in his chest as he exits the turbolift and enters the Battle Bridge ::

XO Kelson says:
*CMO* Kelson to Delar.  We are separating the ship in 5 minutes.  Make sure your staff is prepared.

XO Kelson says:
:: Nods to Captain ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Enters turbolift ::   Computer:  Battle Bridge

EO Davis says:
:: Sits down at the closest console and immediately brings up reports on the impending saucer separation, which he assumes is imminent ::

CIV Galen says:
XO: I'll make a comm to the ship

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Sees EO enter the battle bridge ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Stands beside the Captain ::

CTO Wakefield says:
EO: Mr. Davis.  It's been a long time.   :: Offers his hand ::

CMO Delar says:
*XO*: Understood sir...I have personally begun checking star drive decks. My staff has reported ready status.

EO Davis says:
:: Pauses for a moment ::

EO Davis says:
CTO: You're right, it has been.

XO Kelson says:
:: Smiles to Hope ::   XO: I'll see you soon, Hope...

EO Davis says:
:: Extends hand in return ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Exits onto the Battle Bridge and takes her seat at command ::

EO Davis says:
CTO: I wish we could have met in more pleasant settings.

EO Davis says:
:: Grins for a moment ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Hears the beep of him commbadge. *XO*: Delar out.   :: He continues down the corridor as the red alert sirens continue and watches as three officers scuttle towards a nearby turbolift ::

XO Kelson says:
*CMO* Excellent to hear, Doctor.  Kelson out.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Smiles at the CO and nods ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Motions to the engineers station ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Smiles back at the AFCO ::   AFCO:  Advise when ready to separate, Lt.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The crew evacuation proceeds quickly...

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Turns back to his own station, monitors his security distribution ::

EO Davis says:
:: Returns to console, this time diverting auxiliary power to the weapons and shields systems as a precautionary measure ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Taps his commbadge and rounds another corner, continuing his scans :: *CIV*: Lieutenant Delar to Ensign Galen...

EO Davis says:
:: Keeps the saucer separation data on the side, glancing at it occasionally ::

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Aye ma'am

CIV Galen says:
XO: I can take care of the upper star drive decks.

XO Kelson says:
CNS: Becca...keep all your senses open to anything.  We are going to be quite vulnerable on our way to Polanus V with no warp power.

XO Kelson says:
CIV: Do it.  Let me know when your ready.

CIV Galen says:
*CMO* Galen here.  What is it Doctor.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Punches in a few commands ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Taps his commbadge ::   Jenkins: You on station Chief?

AFCO Lane says:
:: Takes her station and begins separation procedures ::

CNS Shirley says:
XO: Alright Sir, will do....   :: Bouncing ::

CIV Galen says:
XO: Aye sir.

CIV Galen says:
:: Splits off from the XO and CNS ::

EO Davis says:
:: Looks at the small console just above his head and recalls the ongoing level three diagnostics from Main Engineering ::

CMO Delar says:
*CIV*: Has the medical team in Shuttle Bay One reported their ready status to the bridge Ensign?

Host CO Royce says:
AFCO:  When ready to separate, contact the Commander Kelson.  Monitor our separation.  Once separated, engage at Warp 8 to the last known location of the Hurricane

AFCO Lane says:
:: Punches the separation commands into the computer ::

CIV Galen says:
:: Grabs the next turbolift to the most upper star drive deck and makes the announcement for none essential staff to evacuate ::

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Captain, separation command is set.

CIV Galen says:
*CMO*: Not that I've heard yet doctor.

CMO Delar says:
:: Continuing his scans, he sees that the deck is free of non-essential personnel. He enters an access hatch and makes his way to the saucer section, aware that the turbolifts will already be very packed. ::

CTO Wakefield says:
<Jenkins> *CTO*: Aye sir…in position.  Tri-cobalt magazines are full, and we're continuing to move more into position for manual loading.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods ::   AFCO:  Advise Commander Kelson.

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Aye Captain.

CMO Delar says:
*CIV*: If you could see that Lieutenant Shirley contacts Ensign Walker in the shuttlebay, I would be very grateful Ensign.

CIV Galen says:
:: Watches as the last of the non-essential crew evacuate to the saucer ::
*XO*: I'm the last one coming up to the saucer now.

CIV Galen says:
*CMO*: Consider it done.

AFCO Lane says:
*XO*: Commander, star drive section ready for separation.

CTO Wakefield says:
*Jenkins*: Excellent.  Carry on.

EO Davis says:
:: Shrugs at the results of the diagnostics, knowing there's not much he can do now except react to what happens ::

XO Kelson says:
*CIV* Acknowledged, Mr. Galen.

Host CO Royce says:
AFCO:  Activate viewer

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: Captain, tri-cobalt magazines are fully loaded, and extra torpedoes are being moved into the bays for manual reloading if necessary.

CIV Galen says:
:: Arrives at the bridge :: XO: All non essential personal are in the saucer.

XO Kelson says:
*AFCO*Acknowledged, Lt. Lane.  Stand by.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Taps the console again ::   CO: Viewer on.

EO Davis says:
:: Diverts a measure of power to separation systems just in case something should go wrong ::

AFCO Lane says:
*XO*: Standing by sir.

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  Thank you, Mr. Wakefield.

CMO Delar says:
:: Continues his assent and once he crosses the lockdown point he presses several command into the computer to seal the hatch ::   *XO*: Delar to Kelson. Primary personnel have been evacuated. Separation status ready here sir...

CIV Galen says:
CNS: The CMO wants you to contact Ensign Walker.

XO Kelson says:
*AFCO*: We are ready to initiate separation, Lt. Lane.

CNS Shirley says:
CIV: All right....

XO Kelson says:
CIV Good work, Mr. Galen.

CMO Delar says:
:: Checks his tricorder for a confirmation signal ::   *XO*: Checkpoints report ready status...I am proceeding to the bridge as per orders.

AFCO Lane says:
*XO*: Aye commander, beginning separation now!

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Star drive and the Saucer sections separate cleanly and efficiently...

EO Davis says:
:: Exits diagnostic data, figuring he'll have more to worry about shortly ::

CIV Galen says:
@XO: Thank you sir...   :: Sits down beside the XO ::   XO: Where do you want me sir.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Straightens his uniform tunic, tightens his katana, and double checks his compression rifle ::

AFCO Lane says:
*XO*: We have cleared all mooring clamps sir, separation complete.

EO Davis says:
:: Diverts separation and auxiliary power that was diverted to separation systems to weapons and shields ::

XO Kelson says:
@FCO: Lay in a course to Polanus V.  Full impulse.

Host CO Royce says:
AFCO:  Warp 8. Lt.

XO Kelson says:
@*AFCO*: God's speed, Lt. Lane.  Kelson out.

CMO Delar says:
@:: Begins to climb the access ladders to the bridge, checking with several evacuation personnel until he gains access to a corridor and a turbolift ::

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Captain separation complete. Engaging warp 8 to the Hurricane.

EO Davis says:
CO/CTO: Auxiliary power has been diverted to tactical systems from the
get-go here.  I'm working on pumping some more here.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods to the AFCO ::

AFCO Lane says:
*XO*: Be safe Commander.   :: Hopes she'll see him again soon ::

CMO Delar says:
@~~~~CO: Good luck Captain...~~~~

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  As the Star drive kicks over on a Right Standard Rudder and goes to warp, the Saucer section slowly engages a course to Polanus at full impulse...

XO Kelson says:
@CIV: Take Operations, Mr. Galen.  Contact Polanus V and let them know the situation.

Host CO Royce says:
AFCO:  Lieutenant, go to warp 9.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Nods back at EO ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Begins full sensor sweeps of the sector ::

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Warp 9 aye.   :: Taps the warp controls ::

EO Davis says:
:: Brings power-flow ratio readings from the warp core to his screen, poking around to see where he can find more power to aid Wakefield's shields and weapons in the event he needs it ::

CIV Galen says:
@XO: Aye sir.   :: Gets up and walks over to ops and sits down, opens a communications channel to Polanus and advises them of the situation ::

XO Kelson says:
@CIV: ...Then contact Starfleet and request backup and our current status.

CMO Delar says:
@:: After a brief wait, he enters the bridge and looks out at the viewscreen as the streaking stars begin to return to their normal stationary view ::
XO: Lieutenant Delar reporting as ordered...

EO Davis says:
Self:  Now where can we go here….

EO Davis says:
:: Leans closer to the screen, even though what is there is clearly visible from the a foot away as opposed to six inches ::

Host CO Royce says:
CTO/AFCO:  Let's be prepared for whatever we may find.   AFCO:  Monitor communications as well, Lt.    See if there are other Federation ships enroute.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Inputs the evasive patterns to the area grid display ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: Captain, picking up energy readings at the Hurricanes last known position, intensifying scan in that area...

CIV Galen says:
@XO: Communication sent…they are aware of our situation

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Yes Captain.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Tightens scanners ::

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  Can you get them on the screen?

EO Davis says:
:: Notes that with the warp drive at warp 9, free power will be even harder to find ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: High energy, possibly tri-cobalt detonations, or a warp core explosion.

CNS Shirley says:
@:: Senses just nervousness around ::

XO Kelson says:
@CMO: Doctor...shouldn't you be in sickbay?

AFCO Lane says:
:: Opens the communications channels to monitor for any ship traffic ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: I'll try Captain; we are at the limits of visual scanning however.

EO Davis says:
:: Shifts to his right a bit, bringing up another reading to see if the fusion generators are at full power ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Tries to bring up the image on the screen, maximum magnification ::

Host CO Royce says:
CTO/AFCO:  Anything from the Hurricane?

CMO Delar says:
@:: Replaces his tricorder and looks down at his phaser and med kit and sighs :: XO: Sickbay is currently under the supervision of Doctor Tymes...I have been ordered to work with you and Lieutenant Shirley...sir...

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: I got her Captain…bearing oh-oh-three mark two.

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: She's taking fire from the Romulans.

Host CO Royce says:
AFCO:  Set a course for her.   CTO:  Get ready, Dathan.

EO Davis says:
:: Eliminates power to replication systems and holodecks immediately and transfers the excess reserves to the pool of power he seems to be collecting in reserve ::

CIV Galen says:
@XO: impulse engines at maximum efficiency. I'll see if I can't squeeze any more outta them.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Activates communications ::   CO: I'll try raising them.

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Captain, I'm getting a lot of static interference.

XO Kelson says:
@CIV: Good to hear, Mr. Galen.  Let me know any incoming messages.

Host CO Royce says:
AFCO:  Keep trying, Lt.

CIV Galen says:
@XO: yes sir..

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Aye ma'am, changing to course 003 mark 2.

EO Davis says:
:: Begins a level four diagnostic on the shields to get a quick look at their current status ::

CTO Wakefield says:
COMM: Hurricane: Hurricane this is the Vesuvius, we are inbound at maximum warp, do you read?

XO Kelson says:
@CMO: Very good, Doctor.  The more the merrier...

Host CO Royce says:
AFCO:  Slow to impulse when we get there; be prepared for evasive maneuvers.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  As the sensors resolve, the viewscreen shows an embattles USS Hurricane foundering against two D'Drex-class Warbirds...in space that is indisputably on the Federation side of the Neutral zone...

CMO Delar says:
@:: Walks down the main ramp and sits in the Executive Officer's chair and logs into the medical database, and sensor systems ::

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Aye ma'am

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Scans Hurricane for damage ::

EO Davis says:
:: Sees the shields are in order, as expected, and moves back to the warp core status display ::

Host USS Hurricane says:
#COMM: Vesuvius good to see you!  We could use a little assistance!

XO Kelson says:
@CNS: Lt. Shirley...take science station 1 and keep our sensors aware of any possible enemies in our way toward Polanus V.

Host CO Royce says:
COMM: Hurricane:  Hold on there...we're arriving shortly.  What's your ships status?

AFCO Lane says:
COMM: Hurricane: We have you on our screen; stand by.

Host USS Hurricane says:
#COMM: Vesuvius:  I don't know how much more we can hold on...request you put the pedal to the metal...

CMO Delar says:
@:: Takes down his mental barriers and takes a deep breath ::   XO: I wish them luck...

CNS Shirley says:
@XO: Yes Sir...   :: Walks over to science station 1 and opens all sensors ::

CTO Wakefield says:
Self:  D_mn.  CO: Captain, her starboard nacelle has been hit heavily, and they're venting plasma from the port side engineering section.

CIV Galen says:
@XO: Everything’s at maximum.  I can't squeeze anything more out.

EO Davis says:
:: Sighs, trying to relax for a moment before the real craziness begins ::

XO Kelson says:
@CMO: Doctor...keep your senses attuned for anything unusual.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Scans Romulan Warbirds to see which has been most heavily hit ::

Host CO Royce says:
COMM: Hurricane:  Our ETA is 40 seconds.

CMO Delar says:
@:: Smiles and looks over ::   XO: I plan to sir...

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Prepares a full spread of standard torpedoes ::

EO Davis says:
CO: We can jump to 9.3 or 9.4 if need be.

XO Kelson says:
@CIV: We'll get there eventually.  We just need to be ready to give support when we get there.

Host USS Hurricane says:
#COMM: Vesuvius:  Understood!  Hurricane out!

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods at CTO ::

CIV Galen says:
@XO: aye sir.

Host USS Hurricane says:
ACTION:  The Hurricane scores a hit to one of the Warbirds that throws it into an uncontrolled yaw aft of itself...

Host CO Royce says:
EO:  No need...       CTO:  Ready weapons, I’m placing us between the Warbirds and the Hurricane

EO Davis says:
:: Nods ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Gamma pattern is now on the flight screen for implementation ::

Host CO Royce says:
AFCO:   Take up a defensive posture

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: Aye, Recommend we head for that warbird that's spinning and let her have it.

XO Kelson says:
@:: Goes over report from different departments ::

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Yes Captain.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  One of the Warbirds opens fire on the Hurricane...

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  Can you hit them from here?

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: Not without risk of hitting the Hurricane.

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  I'm not leaving the Hurricane.

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: I'm not asking you to leave the Hurricane, but one less Warbird is one less Warbird.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION: The Hurricane shakes violently...

EO Davis says:
:: Brings up the master systems display and prepares to control potential damage ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Moves the Vesuvius closer to the Hurricane trying to keep the Warbirds on her port side ::

EO Davis says:
:: Turns towards Royce and Wakefield and awaits a decision ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Targets the damaged Warbird with torpedoes ::

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  Let's concentrate on the remaining Warbirds.  We need to take them out quickly

CTO Wakefield ::fires a full spread:: (Torpedos.wav)

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  If you get a clear shot of the crippled Warbird, go for it.

CNS Shirley says:
@:: Watches sensors ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Warbirds open fire on the Vesuvius

AFCO Lane says:
:: Watches the view screen ::

EO Davis says:
:: Turns back to console, seeing now that a consensus has been reached ::

CTO Wakefield says:
ALL: Incoming!

EO Davis says:
:: Braces ::

Host CO Royce says:
ALL:  Brace yourselves!

CMO Delar says:
@:: Wonders how the star drive section is doing ::

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Initiating pattern Gamma.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION: The torpedoes cross open space between the vessels and collide with targets...

AFCO Lane says:
:: Moves the ship hard over to starboard ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Targets the nose of the undamaged Warbird and fires phasers ::

EO Davis says:
:: Holds on tight ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Holds onto his console as the ship bucks ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Vesuvius shakes as the Plasma torpedo blows past her...

Host CO Royce says:
:: Holds on to her chair ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The wounded Warbird is heavily damaged and adrift...

CMO Delar says:
@:: Sighs and opens his eyes after a brief moment ::   XO: I can't sense anything out there sir...things seem clear so far...

EO Davis says:
:: Examines display, seeing minimal damage to shields ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Grabs her console ::   All: That was too close!

EO Davis says:
:: Brings up schematic of the Hurricane ::

CTO Wakefield says:
ALL: One Warbird disabled.

XO Kelson says:
@All: I know all of you are worried about our fellow crew on the star drive section.  They are a good crew and led by a fine Captain.  We will see them again at Polanus V after victory.   :: Smiles ::

CTO Wakefield ::targets the other Warbird and fires phasers again:: (PHASER2.wav)

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  Target remaining Warbirds.  Give em all you got, Mr. Wakefield.

CNS Shirley says:
@:: Smiles ::

XO Kelson says:
@CMO: Clear is good, Doctor.   :: Smiles ::

CIV Galen says:
@:: Smiles ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The remaining Warbird withdraws into the Neutral Zone and goes to warp...

AFCO Lane says:
CTO: I'll bring us around so you can get a better shot.

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: Warbird withdrawing Captain.

EO Davis says:
:: Frowns at report ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods ::   CTO:  Great work, Mr. Wakefield.

Host CO Royce says:
CTO/AFCO:  Anything else in the surrounding area?  Borg?

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The USS Hurricane is drifting, her engines all but inoperative...

AFCO Lane says:
CTO: Guess you won't need that opening now huh?   :: Smiles ::

CMO Delar says:
@CNS/XO: Shouldn't they have checked in by now?

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: But that other one is not out of action yet, her crew is undoubtedly conducting repairs.

XO Kelson says:
@:: Smiling but hates feeling so helpless away from his comrades in battle ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: The Hurricane is drifting; I have tractor beams available.

EO Davis says:
:: Notices that the Hurricane's shields have been decimated, most likely because they are receiving no power from the crippled engine ::

Host CO Royce says:
AFCO:  Set course towards the drifting Warbird

AFCO Lane says:
:: Secures the evasives ::

CNS Shirley says:
@CMO: I thought we would….

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  Open a channel to the Warbird

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Yes Captain, changing course to the warbird.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The remaining Warbird disappears in a brilliant flash of light...

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Opens channel ::   CO: Open.

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: Or not...

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Scans that explosion.... ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Shields her eyes at the brilliance from the screen ::

EO Davis says:
:: Switches back to the Vesuvius' systems, quickly looking for any potential
problems ::

AFCO Lane says:
CO: The Warbird is gone.

Host CO Royce says:
AFCO:  Return us to the Hurricane

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  Open a channel to the Hurricane

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: Their power core overloaded Captain.

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Aye, resuming course to the Hurricane.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Opens channel to Hurricane ::   CO: Open.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods at CTO ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: Probably a self-destruct.  Romulans do not surrender.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Brings the Vesuvius back on course to the Hurricane ::

EO Davis says:
CTO: That's how their self-destruct systems generally work.

Host CO Royce says:
COMM: Hurricane:  We are prepared to receive your injured

CTO Wakefield says:
EO: Aye.

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  Aye, Mr. Wakefield.  I have to agree with you there.

CTO Wakefield says:
EO: I need some power to the tractor beams Mr. Davis, if you will.

CMO Delar says:
@:: Checks with sickbays status briefly, checking that all his staff arrived safely ::

EO Davis says:
:: Shifts back to console and feeds into the EPS taps, diverting power directly from the warp core to the tractor systems ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Scans the area for any life pods ::

EO Davis says:
:: Turns and nods to Wakefield ::

Host CO Royce says:
EO:  Coordinate with the Hurricane and beam their survivors over.

Host Gerry says:
#COMM: Vesuvius:  We have major...impulse...warp...offline...no comm...CO dead...

EO Davis says:
CTO: At your disposal.

EO Davis says:
:: Nods ::

CTO Wakefield says:
EO: Thank you.   CO: Tractor beam ready Captain.

Host Gerry says:
#COMM: Vesuvius:  Do...read...?

Host CO Royce says:
COMM: Hurricane:  We'll tractor you, and will beam over your survivors

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Targets the Hurricane and engages tractor beams ::

EO Davis says:
:: Turns back to console and patches in to the transporter systems and immediately begins scanning for survivors from the bottom decks up ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Nods at Captain's comment to the Hurricane as permission ::

EO Davis says:
:: The computer shows several communicator signals, and he has the computer auto-target and begin beaming the signals in ::

Host Gerry says:
#COMM: Vesuvius:   :: Crackle ::   Life support...two hours...require...*diate assist*...

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Once they close in, gets a good external look at the damage, shakes his head ::  CO: She's real beat up Captain.

EO Davis says:
:: Continues searching ship for survivors and targeting their communicators for beam-out ::

AFCO Lane says:
:: Comes along side the Hurricane ::   CO: Matching the Hurricane's drift and holding steady for transport.

Host CO Royce says:
EO/CTO:  As soon as the survivors are here, I want you, Mr. Davis to take a team over and do what you can for repairs.

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  Continue to scan the area.  I don't want any surprises showing up.

EO Davis says:
:: Notes that he's through 90 of the 200 or so survivors that the computer has displayed on the screen ::

CMO Delar says:
@XO: Should we send them a signal?   :: Begins to stand and pace slowly on the lower level of the bridge ::

Host CO Royce says:
AFCO:  As soon as we can, set course for Polanus V

EO Davis says:
CO: Aye Captain.  I'm not making any promises, though.  The warp core on the Hurricane appears to be pretty shot.  I'll have to take a closer look though.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Survivors begin to appear in Vesuvius Sickbay, some with minor burns and scrapes, some barely clinging to life...

AFCO Lane says:
:: Looks over at the Captain ::   CO: Aye ma'am.

Host CO Royce says:
EO:  Understood.  Do what you can.

XO Kelson says:
@CMO: I'm sure they have their hands full at the moment, Doctor.

CTO Wakefield says:
CO: Aye Captain.

EO Davis says:
:: Nods ::

XO Kelson says:
@CMO: We'll wait for them to contact us.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Begins scans of the sector for other ships, energy readings, etc ::

EO Davis says:
:: checks back to the evacuation process, noting that this was his first order ::

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  You have the bridge

AFCO Lane says:
:: Plots the course for Polanus V ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Nods to CO ::   CO: Aye Captain.

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  I'm going to Sickbay

CMO Delar says:
@XO: Aye sir...   :: Continues to pace, while staring at the floor and begins to get uneasy ::

EO Davis says:
:: Sees the number transported has risen to 134 ::

AFCO Lane says:
CO: Course plotted and laid in ma'am.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Moves to the turbolift ::    Computer :  Deck 39

CNS Shirley says:
@:: Walks around but in a bouncy way ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  the USS Vesuvius is able to take the remains of the Hurricane in tow with her tractor beam

Host CO Royce says:
::  Exits Deck 39 and heads towards a makeshift triage ::

EO Davis says:
:: Frowns, noting that the Hurricane sustained a great deal of casualties ::

CTO Wakefield says:
ALL: I've got her.  AFCO: We can go now Miss Lane.

AFCO Lane says:
CTO: Yes Mr. Wakefield, on our way.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Enters and takes an emergency med kit and begins to treat the injured ::

CTO Wakefield says:
AFCO: Don't exceed Warp 4 or I'll lose the tractor lock.

EO Davis says:
:: Frowns even more, wanting this to be over so he can head over to the Hurricane and begins repairs ::

AFCO Lane says:
CTO: We will only be able to handle warp 4 with the Hurricane in tow.

Host CO Royce says:
*CTO*:  Contact the saucer and let them know we're enroute.  Advise the CMO there are causalities

CTO Wakefield says:
*CO*: Aye Captain.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Opens comm to the saucer section ::   COMM: Saucer: Commander, this is Wakefield, please come in.

EO Davis says:
:: Watches as the number transported rises over 200 ::

CMO Delar says:
@:: Continues to pace ::   CNS: How long has it been?

AFCO Lane says:
:: Monitors the tractor beam and the power relays to the Hurricane ::

XO Kelson says:
@COMM: Star drive: Vesuvius Saucer here.  Is that you, Dathan?

CNS Shirley says:
@CMO: To long

AFCO Lane says:
:: Slowly moves to warp 4 and prays ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Uses dermal regenerator on the burn victims ::

CNS Shirley says:
@:: Stands still and  hopes ::

XO Kelson says:
@COMM: Star drive:  What's your status, Mr. Wakefield?

EO Davis says:
:: As he shifts to boost power to the structural integrity field, notes a breach warning from the Hurricane ::

EO Davis says:
CTO: We have a problem.

CTO Wakefield says:
COMM: Saucer: One Warbird destroyed, one on the run back into Romulan space, the engagement was on our side of the border...

CTO Wakefield says:
COMM: Saucer: Standby.

CTO Wakefield says:
EO: Report.

XO Kelson says:
@COMM: Star drive: Sounds like a prelude to war.  Any casualties?

EO Davis says:
*CO*: Captain, the warp core on the Hurricane is beginning to fluctuate.  A warp core breach is on the rise.

XO Kelson says:
@COMM: Star drive: Standing by.

Host CO Royce says:
*CTO*:  Is everyone evacuated from there?

EO Davis says:
:: Looks at Wakefield ::

CTO Wakefield says:
COMM: Saucer: None here, but looks like about 50 percent on the Hurricane, and we may have to let her go...  Standby please.

EO Davis says:
:: Looks at the computer's approximation for time remaining ::

CTO Wakefield says:
EO: Everyone out?

CMO Delar says:
@:: Continues to pace. He receives a standard status report from Doctor Tymes in sickbay and continues to pace in front of the viewscreen. ::   Self: What will I say if the Captain doesn't survive?

EO Davis says:
CTO: We have six, seven minutes remaining.

EO Davis says:
CTO: Yes.

CTO Wakefield says:
*CO*: We're good to drop her Captain, but the EO says we have time; we could try and stop it first.

XO Kelson says:
@COMM: Star drive: Standing by.

Host CO Royce says:
*CTO*:  How much time do we have?

EO Davis says:
*CO*/CTO: Definitely.  At worst, we could bail the warp core and get out with the rest of the ship at least.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Hears Sam's voice and relaxes a bit ::

CTO Wakefield says:
*CO*: About six minutes or so, I'd say give him four.

XO Kelson says:
@CMO: Looks like you better get your people in gear, Doc.  The Hurricane took some heavy casualties.

Host CO Royce says:
*CTO*:  You have 4 minutes then.  Royce out.

EO Davis says:
:: Nods and heads into the turbolift without hesitation ::

CTO Wakefield says:
EO: You heard her Mr. Davis.  Get back here in four minutes.

CMO Delar says:
@:: Stops pacing ::   XO: Aye sir...   :: Stands up straight and clears his throat :: Permission to leave the bridge sir?

EO Davis says:
Turbolift: Just get me to a transporter room.

XO Kelson says:
@CMO: Absolutely, Doctor.  Dismissed.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Turns back to aid the injured ::

Host CO Royce says:
*CTO*:   Has the saucer arrived at Polanus V?

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The EO Transports directly to Main Engineering on the USS Hurricane...

XO Kelson says:
@CNS: Counselor, I'm sure you could assist the Doctor with preparations?

CTO Wakefield says:
COMM: Saucer: Commander, there is a warp core breach in progress on the Hurricane, Mr. Davis is trying to fix it, if he can't we'll dump her and head for you at maximum speed.

CMO Delar says:
@:: Marches off the bridge and onto the nearby lift. He turns to look out onto the bridge and sighs to hear that the Vesuvius crew is all right. ::   Computer: Deck 12.

CTO Wakefield says:
COMM: Saucer: What's your ETA to Polanus Five?

EO Davis says:
#:: Heads immediately to the nearest wall panel for a quick, general look ::

EO Davis says:
#:: Sees that the containment door is half-way down, and wonders if that was simply an automated malfunction or not ::

EO Davis says:
#:: Notes that power to the couplings is failing to the shear physical damage, and doubts that this power can be diverted ::

CTO Wakefield says:
AFCO: Miss Lane, get ready to go to high warp in case of warp core overload.

EO Davis says:
#:: Attempts to divert power to the couplings to avoid the major damage, at least as a temporary solution ::

CNS Shirley says:
@:: Walks around some and thinks ::

XO Kelson says:
@COMM: Star drive: ETA 13 hours, 1 minute Mr. Wakefield.

Host CO Royce says:
*CTO*:  What's the probability of enemy encounter if the saucer were to reverse course and head towards us?

Host CO Royce says:
:: Continues to work on the injured ::

CTO Wakefield says:
*CO*: Approximately 13 hours to Polanus Five for the saucer Captain.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Power is diverted to the Containment field...degradation of the field has slowed...

EO Davis says:
#:: Starting to feel time catching up ::

CMO Delar says:
@:: Enters sickbay ::   ALL: All right everyone, you have your orders. We have massive injuries incoming. I want all surgical bays prepped and triage centers at maximum efficiency...now hurry up!

EO Davis says:
#:: Watches as the power level to the couplings slows, giving precious minutes back ::

XO Kelson says:
@COMM: Star drive: We are ready to meet you anytime from now until when you arrive, Lieutenant.  I’ll send our coordinates.   :: Has OPS send coordinates to star drive ::

CTO Wakefield says:
*CO*: I don't know Captain.  Romulans can cloak, Borg can pop up from transwarp conduits anywhere...too many variables to calculate.

EO Davis says:
#:: Attempts quickly to find another way to reroute power to the couplings, though he is doubtful he'll strike luck ::

CTO Wakefield says:
COMM: Saucer: Aye Commander.

Host CO Royce says:
*CTO*:  Acknowledged.  Let's have the saucer reverse course and head towards us.

CTO Wakefield says:
*CO*: Very well.

EO Davis says:
#:: Looks quickly at the core and prays that there is a sudden failure ::

CTO Wakefield says:
COMM: Saucer: Commander, the Captain wants you to reverse course and head for us.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Receives the coordinates from the Saucer section ::

CTO Wakefield says:
AFCO: Set course for the saucer section Miss Lane.

Host CO Royce says:
*CTO*:  Keep a scan on the area.  Try and detect cloaked vessels or the possibility of a transwarp conduit opening.

EO Davis says:
#:: Hits the console, seeing no clear way to reroute power to give himself, and the Vesuvius, more time ::

AFCO Lane says:
CTO: All ready on it sir.

CMO Delar says:
*XO*: Sickbay reports ready status...   *Transporter Room*: Prepare to begin transporting casualties to designated zones...

XO Kelson says:
@COMM: Star drive: Acknowledged.  We’ll get the lead out.  Saucer out.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Closes comm ::

CTO Wakefield says:
*CO*: Aye Captain, our eyes are wide open, believe you me.

AFCO Lane says:
:: Heads the ship towards the saucer section coordinates ::

EO Davis says:
#*CTO*: The couplings here are too badly damaged, and there's no way to divert power anyway.  I'm going to have to eject the core here to preserve the ship.

XO Kelson says:
@*CMO* Very good, Doctor.  As soon as we are in transporter range, start the transfer of injured to each designated area.

CTO Wakefield says:
COMM:  EO:  What about structural integrity?  Will the ship survive the ejection sequence?  And is she worth salvaging at this point?

XO Kelson says:
@FCO: Switch heading to last known coordinates of the star drive section.  Full impulse.

EO Davis says:
#*CTO*: We'll have to drop to impulse to eject the core.

CTO Wakefield says:
COMM: *EO*:  Very well.

CTO Wakefield says:
AFCO: Drop to impulse Lieutenant.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Continues to minister to the injured with the help of survivors ::

EO Davis says:
#:: Makes preparations to eject the core ::

AFCO Lane says:
CTO: Aye sir, dropping to impulse.   :: Taps the panel ::

EO Davis says:
#:: Diverts remaining power to ejection systems and enters in commands on console ::

CTO Wakefield says:
COMM: *EO*:  Dump it now.

CNS Shirley says:
@:: Looks around and just smiles and bounces in one spot ::

CMO Delar says:
@:: Continues prep work and wonders what the casualties will be like, and how much of the Hurricane medical staff survived ::

EO Davis says:
#*CTO*: Just entered it in.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Vesuvius Drops from Warp and the Core of the Hurricane ejects...

CTO Wakefield says:
AFCO: Take us to warp again Lieutenant.

EO Davis says:
#:: Nods with some satisfaction ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  the core travels out to a distance of 10000km and explodes...

EO Davis says:
#*CTO*: Get us going here...

AFCO Lane says:
:: Taps the panel once more ::   CTO: Aye.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Vesuvius resumes her course for the Saucer...

AFCO Lane says:
CTO: Back to warp 4, Sir.

XO Kelson says:
@CNS: Counselor, report to sickbay.

Host Gerry says:
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