USS Vesuvius NCC 71985
Background Radiation
Episode 8:  The thick of things

Previously on the USS Vesuvius:

After the last several hours, the ship's repairs are all complete, thanks to the return of her CEO Ltjg McGregor...And of course, the rest of the crew.

The Vesuvius is in grey mode at red alert, and moving deeper into the Cardassian Demilitarized Zone

The crew has completed blood screenings and has weeded out all the founders.

Lieutenant Chaser, the OPS Manager, is still sedated in sickbay undergoing treatment for a genetic disorder, discovered by Doctor Zria.

Commander Fabian and Admiral Taylor are in closed-door conference and cannot be disturbed.

Host Gerry says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Resume Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Sitting at command. ::

SO Lane says:
:: Back at science one making sure the conjugate graviton beam is ready to come online when needed. ::   Self: Hmmm, I wonder if this thing will really work.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Enters the bridge from the turbolift. ::

CTO Horn says:
:: At Tactical going over sensors. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: In the surgical ward repairing the damaged synaptic tissue of Lt. McDonald. ::

FCO Horn says:
<Hunter>:: At Flight Control on the bridge. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Notes the XO at the CONN. ::

CEO McGregor says:
*CO* Captain, CEO McGregor reporting back as CEO sir

CMO Zria says:
:: Finishes repair the synaptic tissue and turns her attention to his other injuries. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
FCO: Status, Hunter...

Host CO Royce says:
*CEO*:  Welcome back and fine work, Lieutenant.  

TO Horn says:
:: Enters the bridge with a spring to his step. ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Sees the CO enter the bridge. ::

CEO McGregor says:
*CO* Sir I have noticed the engines are not working as hard as they should be at our speed.  Has Any unknown Gravitational pull showed up on the sensors

Host CO Royce says:
:: Waits to hear the status report from the XO. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Smiles at the fact Mac is back. ::

CTO Horn says:
CO/XO: Sensors show no hostile ships

CEO McGregor says:
*CO* Thank you sir

Host XO Kelson says:
CO: All systems are back online and functioning at peak efficiency, Captain.

SO Lane says:
:: Turns to see Ryan. ::   TO: Hi there Ryan, I understand congratulations are in order.

FCO Horn says:
:: Resting in sickbay, hoping to be released soon. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
FCO: Thank you, Hunter.

TO Horn says:
SO: You could say that.

CTO Horn says:
:: Sees the TO enter. ::   TO: Welcome back…ready to do some work?    :: Smiles. ::

CMO Zria says:
<Rachelle>:: Walks over to the nursery. ::   FCO:  Congratulations, Commander.  I heard that we had new addition to the crew.  How is she doing?

Host CO Royce says:
*CEO*:  See to it, Mister McGregor, and keep the XO informed.

TO Horn says:
CTO: As ready as I have ever been.

FCO Horn says:
<Hunter> CO: Everything set, Ma'am.

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  You have the bridge, Commander.  I have a report to...begin, at any rate.
FCO:  Excellent.  As you were, then.

Host XO Kelson says:
CO: Yes, Ma'am.

CTO Horn says:
TO: Glad to hear it. Can you run a diagnostic on the weapons system to ensure that they are at 100%?

Host CO Royce says:
:: Crosses to the ready room and enters, securing the door behind her. ::

CEO McGregor says:
*CO* Aye sir

FCO Horn says:
<Hunter> TO: Congratulations Lt., the flight staff just received your announcement.
:: Smiles. ::

TO Horn says:
CTO: You got it.

TO Horn says:
Hunter: Thanks.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The CO sits down to work on how she can even present this situation in any kind of report...

CTO Horn says:
:: Keeps a close eye on the sensors for any blip. ::

TO Horn says:
:: Begins running the diagnostic. ::

SO Lane says:
:: Runs the last of the diagnostics on the new beam configuration. ::

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* Sir have you noticed any strange gravitational pulls on the ship?

CMO Zria says:
:: Begins repairing the damage to McDonald's internal injuries and has Thomas prepare for an infusion of plasma. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
*CEO* Not recently, Mac.  Your instruments giving you pause?

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The CO gets up and crosses to the beverage dispenser for a drink...

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* No sir my engines stresses don't lie to me sir

Host XO Kelson says:
SO: Lt. Lane...any sign of gravitational pulls on the ship?

Host XO Kelson says:
*CEO*: Having Lt. Lane check it out up here, Mac.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION: The CO has a dizzy spell and falls to the floor unconscious.

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* Engine stress decreased by 35% sir we are being pulled,  Suggestion sir...Decrease forward momentum,

SO Lane says:
XO: It appears that the wormhole just ahead is creating some distortion in the gravitational field.

Host XO Kelson says:
*CEO* Will do, Mac...

CMO Zria says:
:: Watches as Thomas begins the infusion and then returns her concentration to repairing the internal damage. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
FCO: All stop...

CTO Horn says:
:: Whispers. ::   TO: So how is the mother and child doing?

TO Horn says:
CTO: Weapons at 100%.

Host XO Kelson says:
SO: Thank you, Ms. Lane.  Keep an eye on it and start to take readings.

TO Horn says:
CTO: Wonderful.

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* Sir, engine stresses back to normal sir

FCO Hunter says:
XO: Aye Sir.

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* Just like that sir

SO Lane says:
XO: Aye sir.   :: Checks the readings again. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
*CO* Captain...we've detected a worm hole.  It might be the one we were looking for.

CTO Horn says:
TO: Glad to hear it.

Host Gerry says:
<CO>:: Does not hear the comm from the XO. ::

TO Horn says:
CTO: How are you doing after being banged up?

SO Lane says:
XO: Sir, it's gone...the wormhole just disappeared.

Host XO Kelson says:
*CEO* Double check those readings and see what caused it.

Host XO Kelson says:
*CO* Commander Kelson to Captain Royce...

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* Aye sir...but we were being pulled

CTO Horn says:
TO: Fine so far

TO Horn says:
CTO: I am just glad we found you.

Host Gerry says:
<CO>:: Is unconscious. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
SO: Disappeared?  Could you take any readings before it vanished?

SO Lane says:
XO: I'm still getting the change in the gravitational field though.

CTO Horn says:
TO: So am I. Trust me

Host XO Kelson says:
SO: Keep tracking the change then.  If it is a moving wormhole, it could reappear anywhere.

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* Sir Gravimetric distortions at 312 mark 6 at 3 units mm sir

SO Lane says:
XO: Yes Commander, understood.

CMO Zria says:
:: Finishes the surgical procedures on McDonald and sets up the regenerators to repair his broken bones before moving him to one of the ICU wards. ::

FCO Hunter says:
:: Sets up evasive in case the wormhole reappears in the wrong spot. ::

TO Horn says:
CTO: As much as I would like to have your job I wouldn’t want it that way.

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* Distortion to port sir

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Wonders why the Captain is not answering his hails. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Once McDonald is settled, goes to check on Commander Trelan. ::

CTO Horn says:
TO: You will get there eventually.  There are plenty of ships out there that need qualified people at Tactical

Host XO Kelson says:
*CEO* Any pattern to it's movement, Mac?

TO Horn says:
CTO: I am happy right here for now.

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* Erratic sir

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Moves to ready room door. ::

CEO McGregor says:
*XO*: Little movement almost stationary

CMO Zria says:
:: Sees that he is still unconscious, however his condition is remaining stable. ::   Self:  Good, he's mending well now.  

Host XO Kelson says:
*CEO* Give the coordinates to the FCO and keep flight control abreast of changes.

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Rings chime. ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Continues checking her sensors. ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The XO finds the Ready Room door locked and gets no answer

CEO McGregor says:
*FCO* 312 mark 6 next move should be at or near 312 mark 13

Host XO Kelson says:
Computer: Scan interior of Captain's Ready Room for life signs...

CMO Zria says:
:: Recalibrates the biobed sensors and then leaves the ICU room. ::   Self: Next?   :: Walks to her office to see if the serum is ready for Lt. Chaser. ::

SO Lane says:
XO: Sir, confirming a gravimetric distortion 3 light years to our port bow; course 312 mark 6, emitting large concentrations of chroniton particles which are building in concentration and frequency.

TO Horn says:
CTO: My wife is moving up the ranks, looking forward to command opportunities, that will come her way, and I am learning all that I need for life on a starship.

CTO Horn says:
:: Hears the XO commands to the computer. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Nods to SO. ::   FCO: Move us away from the disturbance.

FCO Hunter says:
*CEO*:  Coordinates received.

Host Gerry says:
<Computer> XO: One lifesign detected, registered as Captain Royce, Commanding Officer USS Vesuvius.

CMO Zria says:
:: Picks up the serum and hypospray, then walks over to the isolation room. ::

CTO Horn says:
TO: Glad to hear it

TO Horn says:
:: Looks at the XO. ::

CTO Horn says:
TO: Take over at Tactical.   :: Moves off and heads towards the XO. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
Computer: Is she conscious?

TO Horn says:
:: Assumes TAC. ::

FCO Hunter says:
:: Turns the ship away to 90 degrees from the disturbance. ::

CTO Horn says:
XO: Everything alright?

Host XO Kelson says:
CTO: Captain is non-responsive.

Host Gerry says:
<Computer> XO: Captain Royce is unconscious.

SO Lane says:
:: Looks towards the door. ::   XO: Sir the chroniton levels are increasing, incredible levels Commander!

CTO Horn says:
Computer: Open door. Authorization Horn Beta One

CTO Horn says:
Computer: Security override

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Ready Room door opens to the CTO's override

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Steps aside to let CTO do her job. ::

CEO McGregor says:
Computer: Take last five coordinates of disturbance within last 30 minutes and calculate next move and strength

CTO Horn says:
:: Enters Ready room with phaser drawn. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
SO: Any danger, Lt?

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The CTO sees the CO on the floor, her drink spilled.

CTO Horn says:
:: Does a quick sweep of the room and sees the CO on the floor. ::

TO Horn says:
:: Begins a tactical scan of the spatial distortion. ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Looks at his screen and see no patterns. ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Heads towards the CO while looking through out the room for anybody else. ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Not seeing anybody else puts phaser away. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
FCO: Keep us a clear distance from the disturbance...

CTO Horn says:
:: Reaches down to feel for a pulse. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Moves back to command. ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The CO has a weak and steady pulse...

SO Lane says:
:: Rechecks the readings. ::   XO: Not at this time, but sensors are picking up a big increase in the levels across the Electromagnetic spectrum.

CMO Zria says:
:: Lowers the containment field and checks on the Lt.'s condition...sets up an injection of supplements to replenish her system from her lack of eating and her sickness, then administers both the supplement and the serum. ::   Self:  I need to speak with the Counselor about Lieutenant Chaser being severely underweight.  There must be something that is keeping her from eating, and her medical disorder shouldn't be causing that.   :: Checks the biobed. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
*CTO* What's the Captain's status, Commander...

FCO Hunter says:
XO: Aye Sir, moving to a distance of 100,000 kilometers.

CTO Horn says:
*CMO*: Medical emergency in Captain's Ready Room

CMO Zria says:
:: Shakes her head as she recalibrates the sensors and then reactivates the containment
field. ::

CTO Horn says:
*XO*: CO is unconscious but alive

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* No pattern sir however I have sensors running an intensity scan and it is GROWING sir

Host XO Kelson says:
SO: If that wormhole reappears, I want a probe sent out immediately.  Maybe we can get some readings before it leaves us again.

CMO Zria says:
:: Hears the COMM. ::   *CTO*  Understood, I'm on my way!   :: Rushes from the room gathering a med kit as she heads out of sickbay. ::

CTO Horn says:
*XO*: There seems to be no sign of a struggle

CMO Zria says:
:: Enters the nearest turbolift. ::   Turbolift: Bridge.  

Host XO Kelson says:
*CEO* Understood.  Keep Flight Control abreast so they can make course corrections as necessary...

SO Lane says:
:: Refines the sensors to pick up the graviton particle spectrum. ::   XO: Aye sir, I'll have one configured right away.

CMO Zria says:
:: Exits the lift as the doors slide open onto the bridge, and crosses to the Ready Room and enters. ::   CTO: What's happening, Commander?   :: Pulls out the medical tricorder as she sees the Captain lying on the floor. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
*CTO* Get her to sickbay then, Commander.

FCO Hunter says:
:: Continues to back away as the disturbance changes in size. ::

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* Aye sir

CMO Zria says:
:: Scans the Captain's form. ::   CTO:  We need to transport her to sickbay so that I can do a more thorough examination.

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* Sir I think I know its power source

CTO Horn says:
CMO: Just found her like this. Do scans show poison or any other foreign substance in her blood?

TO Horn says:
XO: We have a visual of the distortion.

SO Lane says:
:: Works on the probe and prepares it for launch. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
TO: On screen...

TO Horn says:
:: Hits a button. ::   XO: On screen now.

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Turns to screen to get a closer look. ::

SO Lane says:
:: Looks up at the screen. ::   Self: Amazing.

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* Sir, the worm hole is drawing its power from the nearby stars and pulsars

CTO Horn says:
*Security*: I need a security detail guarding sickbay

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The viewscreen shows a blue swirling light growing in intensity as gravity waves draw lines from nearby stars...

CEO McGregor says:
*XO*: That’s where the gravimetric distortions are coming from

TO Horn says:
:: Runs a tactical scan of the blue light. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
All: Now there's a sight you don't see every day...

CMO Zria says:
CTO:  I'm not showing any sign of toxins, it seems to be some kind of interference with her symbiont.  I want to do further analysis before saying any more though.   At least she is stable for now.

Host XO Kelson says:
*CEO* Any idea how big this thing is going to get?

CTO Horn says:
<Security>*CTO*: Understood. On our way

CTO Horn says:
CMO: Thank you. But just in case, security will guard Sickbay

CTO Horn says:
Computer: Transport CMO and CO to sickbay

CMO Zria says:
:: Finds herself in sickbay along with the CO... Activates the biobed sensors and begins a thorough examination. ::

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* If it keeps going the way it is I calculate 10 to 15 power energy within 50 solar days

CTO Horn says:
:: Leaves Captain's Ready Room and re-enters the bridge. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
*CEO* Amazing...

CMO Zria says:
*CTO*:  Understood, Commander.  Considering all that has happened, I think it's a reasonable precaution.

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* Dangerous also sir

SO Lane says:
XO: Sir, shall I bring the conjugate graviton beam online? It may be able to collapse the wormhole upon it's self.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Blue Light swirls up and a full wormhole appears and then swirls down to nothing...

CTO Horn says:
:: Looks around and sees notices that she is Acting XO. ::

FCO Hunter says:
:: Calls Michaels to the shuttle bay to check on power failure report. ::

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* If it grabs us now I do not care how much of a miracle worker I am I cannot pull us out

CTO Horn says:
:: Walks over to the XO. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
SO: Tell me you were able to launch the probe...

CMO Zria says:
:: Continues to scan the CO, nodding as she discovers the reason for her condition. ::
*XO* Zria to Commander Kelson.

SO Lane says:
:: Taps the button. ::   XO: Probe away sir.

Host XO Kelson says:
*CMO* Kelson here, Doctor...

CTO Horn says:
XO: CO is in medical. CMO believes that there might be a problem with the Captains symbiont

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Nods to CTO. ::

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* I suggest we keep our distance sir

Host XO Kelson says:
SO: Any readings, Hope?

SO Lane says:
XO: Commander, no readings from the probe after it entered the vortex.

CMO Zria says:
*XO* Commander, I've finished examining Captain Royce.  It appears that her symbiont was affected by gravimetric waves.  She is stable now and resting comfortably.

Host XO Kelson says:
*CEO* I agree, Mac…Orders to Flight already given.

CTO Horn says:
:: Looks around and tries to catch up on what she has missed while in the Ready Room. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
*CMO* Good work, doc.  Let me know if anything changes.

CMO Zria says:
*XO*:  I'm not sure how long she will be out, Commander.  But I can tell you that she will recover fully.

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* Sir if you please I suggest no less than 2 million kilometers

CMO Zria says:
*XO* Aye, aye, Sir.

TO Horn says:
XO: Sir...

Host XO Kelson says:
FCO: Back us away to 2 kilometers please...

FCO Hunter says:
<FCO Horn>:: Falls asleep with Abigail on her chest. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
*CEO* Done, Mac.

SO Lane says:
:: Prepares a second probe. ::   XO: Sir, second probe ready.

TO Horn says:
XO: I have three Jem'Hadar battle cruisers coming from the center of where the wormhole was

Host XO Kelson says:
SO: Fire away, Lt...

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Jem'Hadar power up their weapons....

TO Horn says:
XO: Shall I go to Red alert.

SO Lane says:
:: Launches the probe. ::

TO Horn says:
XO: They are powering weapons

CMO Zria says:
:: Makes the Captain as comfortable as possible. ::   Rachelle: When we bring Commander Trelan out of ICU, we need to be sure to put him near the Captain.  

Host XO Kelson says:
TO: Immediately!

TO Horn says:
:: Goes to Red alert. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
TO: Shields...bring weapons online.

CTO Horn says:
:: Runs back to Tactical. ::

TO Horn says:
XO: Weapons online and ready!

FCO Hunter says:
:: Sets for alert. ::

SO Lane says:
:: No readings again from the probe. ::   Self: Darn it, still nothing!

TO Horn says:
XO: I have a lock, waiting for your command.

Host XO Kelson says:
FCO: Evasive maneuvers...

CTO Horn says:
:: Goes to Tact 2; monitors the weapons. ::

CTO Horn says:
XO: Shall we fire?

FCO Hunter says:
:: Turns on evasive Alpha, and sets for Charlie. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
TO/CTO: Just defensive posture for now, gentlemen...

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Jem'Hadar open fire on the Vesuvius...

CTO Horn says:
TO: Keep active lock on the ship

TO Horn says:
XO: They are firing sir!

FCO Hunter says:
:: Grips the console for the attack. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
CTO: Okay, now let them have it.  The lead ship...Fire!

CMO Zria says:
:: Hears the weapons fire. ::   Rachelle/Thomas:  Secure the patients, and prepare for additional wounded!

SO Lane says:
:: Looks over at Sam then at the screen. ::

CEO McGregor says:
*Bridge*: Are we being fired upon?

CTO Horn says:
:: Loads quantum torpedoes in the tubes. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
*CEO* Yes we are...keep those engines online, Mac

CEO McGregor says:
:: Reroutes more power to weapons and shields. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Begins securing the patients to prevent anyone sustaining new injuries. ::

TO Horn says:
:: Fires a full spray of phaser’s. ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Fires torpedoes and phaser’s targeting their weapons array. ::

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* Aye sir…you keep us alive and I'll keep us moving

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Jem'Hadar misses narrowly on their first volley...

Host XO Kelson says:
*CEO* It's a deal...

SO Lane says:
:; Looks down and sees something coming in from the second probe now. ::   XO: Sir, I have something...metal structure...huge...and get this, it is right where the center of the vortex was.

Host XO Kelson says:
SO: What it is, Lt.?  Another ship?

TO Horn says:
:: Looks at the SO. ::

CTO Horn says:
TO: When we pass next ship, target their weapons

SO Lane says:
XO: Trying to get that data now sir.

TO Horn says:
CTO: Got it.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Jem'Hadar shields withstand the exchange of fire

CTO Horn says:
:: Reloads the tubes with more quantum torpedoes. ::

FCO Hunter says:
:: Looks up at the screen wanting to see what the SO is talking about. ::

CEO McGregor says:
*CTO/FCO*: You lads get us out of this and I'll share some 320 year old Scotch with ya and the bridge crew

SO Lane says:
:: Punches the console trying to identify the structure. ::

TO Horn says:
:: Scans for weak spots in the shields. ::

FCO Hunter says:
:: Wonders if she's let her figure go far enough to look like a "lad" then focuses again on her work. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Finishes securing the patients and begins preparing for incoming. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
CTO: Best defense is a good offense...Keep at 'em!

SO Lane says:
XO: Commander, it's a tube of some sort...big, hollow...sir, I think it's a conduit!

FCO Hunter says:
<FCO Horn> CMO: Can I get out of here?  I'm sure the bridge could use me about now.

Host XO Kelson says:
SO: Any other ships coming through that conduit, Lt.?

TO Horn says:
:: Fires full volley of torpedoes and phaser’s at the closet ship. ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Takes holodecks offline and re-distributes power to shields and phaser’s. ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Jem'Hadar weapons rattle the Vesuvius hard...

CTO Horn says:
:: Quickly reloads the tubes with more quantum torpedoes. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
FCO: Keep us in front of them, Hunter...

TO Horn says:
CTO: See this scan?

CEO McGregor says:
*Bridge* A little easier up there will ya

CTO Horn says:
:: Glances over to the indicated panel. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Grabs arm of chair to steady himself. ::

FCO Hunter says:
:: Pulls back to the forefront, giving tactical plenty of space to aim. ::

SO Lane says:
XO: Yes, it reads as a conduit. I can't detect any other ships at the moment.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Jem'Hadar move to surround the Vesuvius...

TO Horn says:
CTO: They are overlapping.

TO Horn says:
CTO: Effective, but beatable.

CTO Horn says:
TO: If we hit here…   :: Points… ::   …it should disable them

Host XO Kelson says:
SO: Keep an eye on it just in case...we can't take many more of these...

TO Horn says:
CTO: I am attempting lock now.

FCO Hunter says:
XO: They are trying to surround us sir.

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* If I increase power through the warp conduit we can increase our torpedo power 2 fold. They channel through the warp systems

SO Lane says:
:: Plays with the console reading the probe data as quickly as it comes. ::   XO: Of course Commander.

TO Horn says:
CTO: Got it!

Host XO Kelson says:
FCO: Don't let them then...   :: Smiles. ::

CTO Horn says:
TO: Tubes are ready…Extra power to phaser’s. You are set to fire anytime

TO Horn says:
CTO: Ready here.

FCO Hunter says:
:: Pulls the ship to an angle slight below on of the ships. ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  the Quantum Torpedoes overload the shields of the lead Jem'Hadar vessel, which continues to fire rapidly

SO Lane says:
:: Begins to piece the data together. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
*CEO* Send the numbers to the CTO.  I'm sure she will love that news.

FCO Hunter says:
CTO: I'm dropping below and behind the lead ship so we aren't in the middle.

TO Horn says:
:: Fires all weapons at the Jem'Hadar shield generator. ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Looks at the scans. ::   TO: They are ours now. Finish them off

TO Horn says:
:: Locks on and fires. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
TO: I concur...Take them out.

FCO Hunter says:
:: Drops the ship a little further then maneuvers behind one ship. ::

CTO Horn says:
FCO: Understood, Just keep them in our sights

FCO Hunter says:
CTO: No problem.

CEO McGregor says:
*CTO* Power increase to the torpedo systems from the warp power conduits.  Sync your torpedo’s to 127.39gz

TO Horn says:
:: Out loud :: Take that!!!

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Jem'Hadar ship on the port bow loses shields and fires a full volley of torpedoes broadside into Vesuvius...

SO Lane says:
:: Looks up at Ryan and smiles. ::

CEO McGregor says:
*CTO*: And hang on 2 fold power increase

SO Lane says:
:: Lurches as the ship is hit again. ::

TO Horn says:
XO: We have been hit!

CTO Horn says:
:: Fingers fly across the panel as she reloads and redistributes power accordingly. ::

FCO Hunter says:
:: Shifts the ship back to protect the engines. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
TO: Damage report...

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Vesuvius is rocked for several seconds and the crew is thrown around like rag dolls in a hurricane...

TO Horn says:
:: Locks on the next ship and fires. ::

CTO Horn says:
*CEO*: Understood.  Any help would be useful

CEO McGregor says:
*CTO*: You have the extra power

FCO Hunter says:
:: Grabs her console nearly sliding out of her chair. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Thrown over flight control. ::

TO Horn says:
:: Continues locking and firing. ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Tries to grab hold of the console but unsuccessfully and gets knocked onto the floor. ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Gets thrown to the floor. ::

FCO Hunter says:
:: Gets kicked face first into the console by the XO's foot catching her in the neck. ::

SO Lane says:
:: Falls against the console and tumbles over the top and rolls, ending up on the command deck. ::

CEO McGregor says:
Self: In the name of Nessie!!!

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Shakes head and gets up. ::

TO Horn says:
:: Holds his ground with everything he has. ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Once the rocking has stopped, gets back up. ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Hears the hull breach claxon. ::

FCO Hunter says:
<FCO Horn>:: Leaves the baby in sickbay and heads to the bridge. ::

TO Horn says:
XO: Shields down to 12%...

CTO Horn says:
:: Checks damage report. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
CTO: How we doin' Commander?!

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The third Jem'Hadar Ship fires disruptors...

CEO McGregor says:
Computer: Level 5 containment field deck 27

FCO Hunter says:
:: Grabs her bloody nose with one hand and attempts to wipe the blood from her console. ::

CTO Horn says:
XO: Shields at 12% damage to decks 23 to 34 and hull breach on 27

SO Lane says:
:: Groggily pulls herself up and makes her way back up to science one. ::

TO Horn says:
XO: Structural damage on decks 23 thru 34, hull breach on deck 27...

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Second Jem'Hadar Ship warp core breaches...

Host XO Kelson says:
TO: We need more power to the shields.  Transfer all remaining excess power to the shields.

CTO Horn says:
CTO: I am on that

CEO McGregor says:
Engineering crew: Get damage control teams to decks 23 thru 34 two man teams hurry

TO Horn says:
XO: Containment force fields are up.

Host XO Kelson says:
CTO: Get those repair teams out there...

CTO Horn says:
:: Shuts down all non-essential systems and re-directs to shields. ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Shockwave hits all three ships and disables the Lead Jem'Hadar ship

FCO Hunter says:
:: Pulls the ship away from the breaching ship. ::

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* Damage control teams on their way sir

Host XO Kelson says:
FCO: Keep us ahead of that shockwave...we can't take a hit like the last time...

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* Level 5 containment field on deck 27

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Helm Station Blows straight back into Lieutenant Hunter...

FCO Horn says:
:: Enters the bridge, still wearing her sickbay gown. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
*CEO* Good work, Mac.  Keep those teams busy.

CTO Horn says:
:: Double checks weapons to see if they are still functional. ::

SO Lane says:
:: Holds on the console and tries to check the sensors. ::

CEO McGregor says:
*XO*: They won't need my help on that sir

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Shields self from blown station. ::

CEO McGregor says:
*CTO*: What part of the shields do I need to reroute power to?

TO Horn says:
XO: One ship destroyed one disabled.

Host XO Kelson says:
CTO: Do we have enough to go after the last ship, Commander?

FCO Hunter says:
<FCO Horn>:: Sees Hunter injured. ::

CTO Horn says:
*CEO*: Shunt everything to the forward shields

SO Lane says:
:; Sees Hunter go down and runs back to flight. ::   XO: Sir, Lt. Hunter is down.

FCO Hunter says:
:: Lies on the floor bleeding and unconscious. ::

CEO McGregor says:
*CTO* Aye sir

TO Horn says:
XO: I have a lock on the disabled ship.

CEO McGregor says:
:: Reroutes all available power to forward shields. ::

SO Lane says:
*Sickbay*: Medical emergency, on the bridge.

Host XO Kelson says:
TO: Take it out while we have the chance.

FCO Hunter says:
XO: Sir, permission to return to duty.

CEO McGregor says:
*CTO*: You have all I can give you sir 65 %

TO Horn says:
:: Fires on the ship. ::

CTO Horn says:
TO: Weapons are all ready. Get them

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Looks at FCO Horn. ::

CEO McGregor says:
*CTO*: No direct hits if you please

Host Gerry says:
ACTION: Hunter's hair is on fire, and is slumped over the burning console...

CTO Horn says:
*CEO*: Trust me, that is not on my agenda

Host XO Kelson says:
FCO Horn: Do it...

FCO Horn says:
:: Runs to Hunter's side, swiping at her burning hair. ::

SO Lane says:
:: Tries to put out the fire on Hunter’s hair by smothering it with her tunic jacket. ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Vesuvius cuts into the disabled vessel as the volley of torpedoes from the other slam home...

CTO Horn says:
FCO: Just keep them in front of us.

SO Lane says:
FCO: Let's get her down on the deck.

CTO Horn says:
:: Checks her scans. ::

FCO Horn says:
SO: Help her, please!   :: Moves Hunter to the floor and takes her place. ::

TO Horn says:
XO: We are hit again!!!!

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Vesuvius is rattled yet again and the Tactical console sparks...

Host XO Kelson says:
*Medical* Medical team to the bridge..

CTO Horn says:
XO: All the power that can be re-directed has already been done.

CEO McGregor says:
*CTO* I'll have a big shot of 320 year old Scotch waiting on ya sir

TO Horn says:
:: Backs away and guards his face. ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Wipes the blood from the console and tries to work the controls. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Hears tactical console behind him. ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Grunts as he hits the deck again. ::

SO Lane says:
:: Kneels beside Lt. Hunter and cradles her head in her lap. ::   XO: Sir, we're losing her. Where the hell is that med team?

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* Warp engines off line

CTO Horn says:
:: Looks over and sees the Tactical console become inoperable. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
FCO: We need evasive maneuvers

FCO Horn says:
Self: Useless!   :: Moves to OPS and transfers control there. ::

CEO McGregor says:
*XO*: We have impulse only

CTO Horn says:
:: Re-directs firing commands to her console. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Shakes head. ::

FCO Horn says:
XO: Going to manual now and running evasives Sir!

Host XO Kelson says:
*CEO* You've got your work cut out for you then, Mac...

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The remaining Jem'Hadar ship arcs back on a victory vector and dives in for the kill...

TO Horn says:
XO: I can go down to weapons control and fire manually.

CEO McGregor says:
*FCO*: You only have impulse engines.  Warp engines off line

CTO Horn says:
:: Begins targeting the nearest ship and opens fire with everything the ship can offer and hopes it is enough. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
CTO/TO: This is it gentlemen...it's all or nothing now.

SO Lane says:
:: Blood from Hunter is now covering Hope's uniform with the bright red. ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Pulls the ship to face its attackers. ::

FCO Horn says:
CTO: Go for it.

CTO Horn says:
XO: I am firing everything we have.

Host XO Kelson says:
CTO: Give them everything we have...

CTO Horn says:
Self; Of course the kitchen sink will have to stay

FCO Horn says:
*CEO* Acknowledged.  As long as I have impulse and maneuvering thrusters, I can do something.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The two wounded ships charge at each other like jousters in a tournament with photonic lances...

CEO McGregor says:
*FCO*: You got those

Host XO Kelson says:
CTO: Make us proud, Alex...

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Smiles at screen. ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Hovers her hand over the thrusters to push them out of the way at the last second. ::

SO Lane says:
XO: Sam, we can't do this!   :: Looks at the screen. ::

TO Horn says:
CTO: It’s all yours.

CTO Horn says:
XO: I am firing

TO Horn says:
CTO: You got ‘em!!!!

FCO Horn says:
~~~ TO: Always remember, I love you. ~~~   :: Grits her teeth in case this is it. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Looks over at SO and winks. ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The two ships hit each other hard...

CTO Horn says:
:: Fires torpedoes, phaser’s and says a few cuss words. ::

TO Horn says:
FCO: You can do it!!!

TO Horn says:
~~~ FCO: I love you too. ~~~

SO Lane says:
:: Sees the med team arrive finally. ::   Med: About time. Now be gentle with her please.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Vesuvius is rattled hard, all crew are thrown to the floor, and shields fail...

CTO Horn says:
:: Keeps hitting the firing button in hopes it will do some good. ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Sensors go offline, and a deep darkness descends over the bridge...

CTO Horn says:
:: Gets knocked down again onto the floor. ::

SO Lane says:
:: Falls over as Hunter is carried away. ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Hits the deck plate and slides to the bulkhead and thwaps his head. ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Hits the floor hard, protecting her belly out of habit. ::

TO Horn says:
:: Wonders who turned out the lights. ::

SO Lane says:
:: Calls out… ::   XO: Sam? Where are you?

CEO McGregor says:
:: Sees a star system that doesn’t exist. ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Thinks about Ryan and the baby as everything spins. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Hits deck. ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  All goes quiet on the Vesuvius as the emergency lights come on...

Host XO Kelson says:
Self: The lights are out...is the party over???

SO Lane says:
:: Crawls towards the command chair feeling the deck as she goes. ::

TO Horn says:
:: Stands. ::

TO Horn says:
XO: We are still alive!

CEO McGregor says:
:: Tries to get up and falls back down. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Sees emergency lights come on. ::   Self: That's a good sign...

CTO Horn says:
:: Looks up from the floor and sees the dull emergency lighting come on. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
All: Damage report people...

CEO McGregor says:
Computer: Auxiliary power to life support and lights

FCO Horn says:
:: Pulls herself up and back to her seat. ::

SO Lane says:
:: Finds a leg and hangs on. ::   XO: Oops, sorry Commander.   :: Lets go and scrambles back to science. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Coughs at smoke. ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Begins to fade into unconsciousness. ::

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Notices brush of leg. ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The viewscreen is crackling, and intermittently showing what must be the core of an artificial wormhole...

SO Lane says:
XO: Sensors are offline.

CTO Horn says:
:: Hears muffled voices as she slips into unconsciousness. ::

Host Gerry says:
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