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All of the preparations are complete. The inspiring speeches have been delivered. After weeks of tense waiting, the enemy approaches; twenty-two Xovul dreadnoughts are inbound to Refuge, with a larger allied fleet strategically positioned to intercept and defend. Their imminent arrival has the ship at red alert, the Sharks ready in the assault bay, and the whole fleet united in the defense of either an adopted home or an ally.
After 15-Sep-2021 00:00:00
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 21:15:42
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:: at the helm, holding the ship in a favorable attitude for fighter launches :: CSO: Launch the Sharks, and wish them well.
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 21:16:47
:: at his tactical two console, tapping away, watching the readouts ::
Self: Phaser banks aligned and charged, torpedo bays loaded and ready
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 21:17:21
:: sits in her office in sickbay, lights dimmed, eyes closed. She’s meditating, drinking in the moments before casualties begin ::
CTO Cpt Grey 15-Sep-2021 21:17:24
:: is at her console, in communications with the other CTOs onboard the other ships while running calculations ::
ENG Ens Archer 15-Sep-2021 21:17:44
::conducts engineering teams like she would an orchestra::
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 21:17:46
:: checks deflector control, all nominal ::
:: left hand trembles, shakes it off ::
CSO Cdr Wright 15-Sep-2021 21:18:30
+Sharks+ Sharks, you are cleared to launch. Good hunting, and stay safe.
XO Cdr Kuari 15-Sep-2021 21:18:36
:: sits in her off-center seat staring at the main viewer with her mean face on, ready as she can be for battle, ready to finish this one way or another but not quite Klingon-ready to die. They're going to win this if she has anything to do with it, and she does ::
NAV Lt Navarro 15-Sep-2021 21:18:53
+CSO+ Sharks copy and are commencing launch.
CTO Cpt Grey 15-Sep-2021 21:19:01
:: double-checks the calculations, frowning in focus on the calibrations ::
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 21:19:08
:: watches the Sharks' readouts, looks good ::
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 21:19:27
:: eyes slowly open ::
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 21:19:33
:: takes a deep breath ::
NAV Lt Navarro 15-Sep-2021 21:19:33
:: lifts the Rocinante off the deck and shoots out into the black :::
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 21:20:00
:: has immediate trouble processing information ::
NAV2 Cpt Suzuki 15-Sep-2021 21:20:03
:: hears the "go" message and lifts the Shinigami slightly off the deck, launching out of the bay just behind Doc ::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 21:20:24
:: studying the tactical layout of the fleet and issues a few orders to various ships ::
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 21:20:24
:: thinks :: Is this... is this a sickbay?
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 21:20:35
:: takes a deep breath, brow twitching at a disturbance in the force ::
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 21:20:51
:: blink blink blink ::
:: tries to sit up, feels very weak ::
He...hello?
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 21:21:30
Nurse> :: spots D’bryn and jumps to her side to scan her :: CEO: Lieutenant! Take it easy, you’ve been down a while.
:: opens her eyes, confident now in what she sensed. She gets up, crossing to her office door ::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 21:22:10
ACTION> Refuge activates the gravitic mines deployed on the approach through the asteroids that the Xovul are using.
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 21:22:22
Nurse: Wh...where am I? What year is it?
CTO Cpt Grey 15-Sep-2021 21:22:52
:: keeps her attention plainly off the viewscreen, focused on her calculations instead ::
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 21:22:56
:: runs through his head again what he knows of evasive maneuvers, attack patterns, using the mnemonic device he learned in training ::
CSO Cdr Wright 15-Sep-2021 21:23:02
:: listening to the Sharks chatter on her earpiece, glad it gives her something to focus on besides watching the enemy fleet draw ever closer ::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 21:23:40
CSO: Fleetwide comm - be aware, active mines.
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 21:23:41
:: takes the scanner from the nurse :: CEO: You’re in Sickbay, and you have been for a while. It’s stardate 12109.15.
XO Cdr Kuari 15-Sep-2021 21:24:38
:: glances at her side console at the mines map ::
CSO Cdr Wright 15-Sep-2021 21:24:43
CO: Aye, Captain. :: transmits a pre-prepared fleetwide message alerting them to the mines ::
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 21:24:54
CMO: Emily? Is that you?
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 21:25:04
ACTION> The Xovul exit warp to navigate the asteroids.
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 21:25:39
:: taps his console ::
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 21:25:41
CMO: I've never woken up here, at this...in this time... It's always...
CMO: Am I back? Is this real?
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 21:26:01
:: sees the fleet hold their positions just as they practiced ::
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 21:26:11
CO/CTO: Refuge has activated defensive mines.
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 21:26:21
:: takes D’bryn’s hand and gives it a squeeze :: CEO: It’s me. And I’m real. What have you been seeing?
XO Cdr Kuari 15-Sep-2021 21:26:26
:: watches the Xovul come into short range, eyes wide and taking it in :: Bridge: Here they come.
:: nods at TAC, taking in the confirmation ::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 21:27:01
:: her busy mind discards the superfluous information from TAC ::
CTO Cpt Grey 15-Sep-2021 21:27:27
:: watches the sensors, mentally keeping her fingers crossed at the minefield now set ::
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 21:27:31
:: feels big sobs coming on, hyperventilates to stave them off :: CMO: I...I haven't... I can't even begin to... :: gives into the sobs, pulls CMO in for a hug ::
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 21:28:33
:: hugs D’bryn and rubs her back, rocking gently :: CEO: Shh... it’s okay. We’re here now.
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 21:28:42
ACTION> The lead Xovul ships strike the mines, causing significant damage. The other ships slow and begin minesweeping, slowing down their approach.
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 21:29:18
CMO: I can't remember... I can't remember what day it was when I went out. How long have I been...?
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 21:29:18
:: watches the change in approach of the Xovul ::
CSO Cdr Wright 15-Sep-2021 21:29:42
:: looks away from the main viewer and tries to steady her breathing; checks to make sure her seatbelt is secure ::
NAV Lt Navarro 15-Sep-2021 21:29:50
:: flies a combat patrol on the prescribed route, awaiting enemy contact ::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 21:30:00
:: nods as she sees the Xovul slow, as expected ::
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 21:30:23
:: looks D’bryn in the eyes, expression serious :: CEO: Three weeks, four days, ten hours. You’ll be feeling weak and disoriented, among other symptoms.
NAV2 Cpt Suzuki 15-Sep-2021 21:30:48
:: also flying her own pre-determined combat patrol, but is starting to get antsy for a fight ::
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 21:31:08
:: simply cannot weigh the lifetimes she just experienced against three weeks :: CMO: Three...weeks?
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 21:31:52
ACTION> The remainder of the mines activate thrusters and charge their assigned targets, turning from mines into torpedos!
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 21:31:56
CMO: What's been happening? What's going on out there? I have so many timelines clashing with each other in my head, I can barely remember what the real one is.
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 21:32:04
:: nods slowly, keeping an eye on D’bryn’s every movement :: CEO: Right. And not a single scan this ship could preform told me why. So I need you to try and remember anything you can.
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 21:32:33
ACTION> The mines strike the now-slower dreadnoughts and, while a few are shot down, most find their targets. One dreadnought is destroyed from the sheer number of them.
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 21:32:42
CEO: We’re about to go to battle with twenty-two Xovul ships. Your ride may get bumpy.
CSO Cdr Wright 15-Sep-2021 21:33:19
:: knows that the mines must have transformed by now, and that things are still going according to plan - keeps repeating this to herself in her mind ::
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 21:33:27
CMO: Oh. :: furrows brow :: That's right. It's one of those timelines.
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 21:33:40
:: makes a note of destroyed targets and Refuge's continual assault using their defensive mechanisms ::
XO Cdr Kuari 15-Sep-2021 21:33:53
:: watches the pre-emptive assault damage play out on the enemy fleet, which will help determine their tactical state for the rest of the battle ::
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 21:34:07
CMO: Wait, how 'about' are we talkin? Like, next week? Couple days?
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 21:34:26
:: blinks :: CEO: You’ve been here before? We’re talking... minutes, maybe seconds, here.
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 21:35:29
CMO: Minutes?! :: starts to get up :: I gotta go!
NAV2 Cpt Suzuki 15-Sep-2021 21:35:54
:: watches the approaching fleet contend with the trap that was laid for them with something possibly akin to a smile tugging the corners of her mouth inside her helmet ::
CTO Cpt Grey 15-Sep-2021 21:35:55
:: whistles in happiness :: Bridge: Mines did more damage than expected! Down to twenty-one dreadnoughts now to fight.
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 21:36:15
:: pushes D’bryn back towards the bed, gentle but firm :: CEO: No, you don’t. Your muscles have atrophied, you’ll be here at least a day or two.
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 21:36:30
:: nods, glad their simulations were conservative ::
ACTION> The dreadnoughts resume their approach, either assuming that all of the mines are gone, or no longer caring about their effects.
XO Cdr Kuari 15-Sep-2021 21:36:45
:: nods curtly as the back corners of her mouth turn slightly upward :: CTO: Starting strong, good.
CTO Cpt Grey 15-Sep-2021 21:37:10
XO: Let's keep this push then!
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 21:37:16
:: sees the Xovul approaching again ::
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 21:37:28
CMO: I feel fine, Emily, I really do. I can reroute power like nobody's business.
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 21:37:37
:: right hand trembles, shakes it off ::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 21:37:44
ACTION> The dreadnoughts run into a second and final wave of mines, which then power up and seek their targets.
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 21:38:06
:: smiles ::
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 21:38:15
CMO: Also, sorry if we haven't gotten to first-name basis yet. Sometimes it's earlier, sometimes it's later.
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 21:38:26
:: looks at D’bryn dubiously, running another scan :: CEO: I’m... skeptical. Here, try to stand. :: she takes both of D’bryn’s arms to steady her ::
:: smirks :: CEO: And Emily is fine.
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 21:39:03
CTO: Refuge defenses holding...
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 21:39:08
ACTION> Several of the mines strike while hidden, and the remainder go about their grim work. More are shot down than before since the Xovul have seen this trick, but the cumulative damage results in the destruction of another dreadnought.
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 21:39:26
:: pushes to the edge of the bed; her feet make a solid landing :: :: she's a little shaky ::
CTO Cpt Grey 15-Sep-2021 21:39:29
TAC: Good. Keep an eye on their approach and current state of defenses for Refuge.
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 21:39:48
:: steadies her, then very slowly lets go, keeping her hands close in case of a fall ::
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 21:39:57
CO/CTO: Two Xovul ships down.
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 21:40:11
TAC: Those mines pack a lunch.
XO Cdr Kuari 15-Sep-2021 21:40:38
:: squints a little at Harper, not understanding the reference ::
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 21:40:41
:: steadies herself with CMO's help :: CMO: How do I look?
CTO Cpt Grey 15-Sep-2021 21:40:50
CO: I think you mean Pack a Punch, Captain.
CSO Cdr Wright 15-Sep-2021 21:41:19
:: frowns slightly in annoyance - is this really the time to be correcting idioms? ::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 21:41:37
:: doesn't understand, since a lunch is far more useful to pack, but has more important things to thing about ::
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 21:41:56
:: runs yet another scan, her tricorder beeping away. After a moment, she sighs with frustration :: CEO: Just as in perfect health as before, only now you’re conscious. How many... ‘timelines’ did you say you experienced?
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 21:42:48
CO/CTO: I don't know, I was always happy with apples and peanut butter.
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 21:43:15
CMO: :: excited by the 'perfect health' :: I lost count. Can I...not to be rude, but can I get up to the bridge now?
CSO Cdr Wright 15-Sep-2021 21:43:25
:: almost turns around to give Ammora a look ::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 21:43:47
Bridge: Focus, everyone.
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 21:43:49
:: notices Hannah still asleep on another biobed, suddenly sad :: CMO: Hannah too?
CTO Cpt Grey 15-Sep-2021 21:43:58
:: has an idea :: CO: Do you think, afterwards, that Refuge would give us the formula for their mines?
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 21:43:58
:: narrows her eyes as the Xovul begin moving again ::
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 21:44:12
:: shuts his god damn mouth ::
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 21:44:14
:: stows her tricorder wand and sighs another frustrated sigh :: CEO: Fine. But you’re to report back as soon as the battle is over, understood?
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 21:44:15
CTO: I can certainly ask.
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 21:44:34
:: nods gravely at the glance to Hannah :: CEO: Yeah... same time as you.
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 21:45:35
Hannah: Oh, my love, I've missed you. :: walks over, kisses her forehead ::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 21:45:43
ACTION> As the first of the dreadnoughts clears the asteroids, along with the debris of mines and its allies, Refuge's massive cannons open fire. Blue streaks surge through space, striking the lead ship. The battle is on.
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 21:45:53
:: observes this with a raised brow ::
CSO Cdr Wright 15-Sep-2021 21:46:16
:: sets her jaw in an attempt at resolute ::
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 21:46:20
CMO: Yeah-yeah, you bet, Emily. :: jogs out :: Thanks for watching over us!
:: exits sickbay, sprints for the turbolift ::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 21:46:44
:: she watches the ships concealed behind the approach stay hidden, as they practiced ::
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 21:46:48
:: watches with an exasperated expression as she leaves, then goes to scan Hannah ::
Hannah Ziredac 15-Sep-2021 21:47:12
:: doesn't open her eyes :: CMO: Is she gone?
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 21:47:12
CO/CTO: Xovul ships clearing the outer defenses!
XO Cdr Kuari 15-Sep-2021 21:48:02
TAC: Indeed, Mr. Ammora. Bridge: Make sure your seatbelts are fastened, here we go.
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 21:48:02
:: nods, then realizes her eyes are still closed :: Hannah: She is. Don’t suppose you’re prepared to be a little more forthcoming with information than she was?
CTO Cpt Grey 15-Sep-2021 21:48:04
TAC: Prepare to fire torpedoes!
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 21:48:22
ACTION> The Xovul continue to close on Refuge, and are almost within weapons range.
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 21:48:26
CTO: Torpedoes prepped!
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 21:48:39
:: gets in turbolift :: Bridge. +ENG+ D'bryn to Engineering, who's my second right now? Nieman? Pierce? Archer?
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 21:49:27
:: hands deftly move across the weapons systems ::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 21:49:33
CSO: Fleetwide weapons free when in range, flanking ships still hold until all targets are ahead of them, as planned.
ENG Ens Archer 15-Sep-2021 21:50:18
::flabbergasted to hear CEO's voice, stammers:: +CEO+ This is Archer. ...Lieutenant D'bryn?
CSO Cdr Wright 15-Sep-2021 21:50:25
CO: Aye. :: fires off the appropriate prepared message to the fleet ::
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 21:50:27
:: finishes her scan, analyzing the data :: Hannah: Really, I won’t judge. I just need to know what kind of medical boogeyman I’m up against here.
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 21:51:14
+ENG+ Archer! Great, yeah, that's right. Hey, yeah, it's me. No time. How's she lookin? The ship, I mean. Are we ready for what's gonna hit us?
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 21:52:08
ACTION> The two fleets come within firing range. The Xovul open fire and launch fighters, and all hell breaks loose as the allies respond, though their reaction is controlled and orderly, at first, as if they've practiced this... because they have.
Hannah Ziredac 15-Sep-2021 21:52:10
:: opens her eyes :: Oh, it was no big deal. Just some mystical force rewinding my own life on me. Sounds like it was the same for her too.
ENG Ens Archer 15-Sep-2021 21:52:11
::trying to rectify CEO on coms:: +CEO+ Everything is in order sir. Better than you left it.
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 21:52:40
:: takes a deep breath and awaits orders ::
NAV2 Cpt Suzuki 15-Sep-2021 21:52:54
:: her lips actually spread into a full smile as she sees the fighters launch :: Self: Let's go.
NAV Lt Navarro 15-Sep-2021 21:53:12
+Sharks+ Enemy contact! Good hunting, everyone!
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 21:53:19
:: right hand trembles, shakes it off... again ::
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 21:53:25
:: closes her tricorder :: Hannah: And possibly your future, if she’d seen this battle. :: she glances around :: Any idea what you two were exposed to that might have caused this? Or even a time frame, to check ship’s logs against?
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 21:53:51
:: brings Atlantis into a charge along with Discovery and Columbia on a dreadnought that has suffered serious damage from the mines ::
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 21:54:20
:: watches defensive output, ready to fire ::
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 21:54:27
+Archer+ Brilliant. I'm almost to the bridge. Start a preliminary multiphasic conversion through the power distribution relays to prepare for heavy compensation.
XO Cdr Kuari 15-Sep-2021 21:54:48
CTO: Engage, Captain Grey, fire at will. Let's focus on the weaker targets with our allies as we can to take them down.
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 21:55:02
:: turbolift reaches the bridge; bounds out :: Bridge: Sorry-sorry-sorry, sorry I'm late, I'm here, I'm here, I'm here!
ENG Ens Archer 15-Sep-2021 21:55:26
+CEO+ Understood. ::motions for a team to join her::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 21:55:38
:: relays through the coordination matrix to bring all the parts of the Prometheus-class Endeavour to follow up their attack run ::
XO Cdr Kuari 15-Sep-2021 21:55:52
:: turns at D'bryn's voice, surprised but offers a small distracted smile :: CEO: Good to see you well enough for duty, Lieutenant. Take your station!
Hannah Ziredac 15-Sep-2021 21:56:06
CMO: Well, if she's anything like me, she never had the same lifetime twice. Maybe she did something to avoid the battle altogether, maybe she did every time. You'd have to ask her.
CTO Cpt Grey 15-Sep-2021 21:56:08
:: nods sharply :: TAC: Take aim on target and fire at will!
CSO Cdr Wright 15-Sep-2021 21:56:11
:: looks at D'bryn in surprise ::
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 21:56:15
:: sees the CEO enter ::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 21:56:30
:: wishes she could turn to smile at Zoë, but she has no attention to spare :: CEO: Welcome back, Lieutenant!
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 21:56:50
:: hears Grey :: Bridge: Firing at will! :: hands move to fire phasers and torpedoes ::
Hannah Ziredac 15-Sep-2021 21:56:57
CMO: Me, I didn't come anywhere fuckin near the Atlantis even once. :: thinks :: Well, technically I was near it. Once. Just to, you know... Just for old times sake, for all the friends I have onboard.
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 21:57:24
CO: Thanks, Captain, and thank you all for not being dead!
CSO Cdr Wright 15-Sep-2021 21:57:37
:: cocks her head to the side ::
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 21:57:39
:: throws a glance at Zoe ::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 21:57:47
:: has no idea what that's about, but again, has no attention to spare ::
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 21:57:50
:: nods attentively, appreciating her candor :: Hannah: Well you had both worked on your ship a lot recently. Maybe there’s something on board that you were both exposed to. A radiation leak, an electromagnetic pulse...
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 21:58:23
ACTION> The combined fire of four Starfleet vessels does a serious number on the already-damaged dreadnought, but it holds together.
XO Cdr Kuari 15-Sep-2021 21:58:42
:: turns her attention back to the state of the fleet on her side console ::
NAV2 Cpt Suzuki 15-Sep-2021 21:58:50
:: streaks into the fray, engaging an enemy fighter who is pretty good at acrobatics -- but not as good as she is. ::
CTO Cpt Grey 15-Sep-2021 21:59:08
:: mutters under her breath :: TAC: Fire quantum at target when ready!
NAV Lt Navarro 15-Sep-2021 21:59:19
:: charges toward a Xovul fighter and launches a microquantum, connecting ::
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 21:59:22
CTO: Quantums away!
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 21:59:29
ACTION> Five of the dreadnoughts never engage with the fleet, ignoring it in favor of battering Refuge's shields.
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 21:59:50
:: watches the Xovul fleet, the attack spread ::
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 22:00:06
:: takes her station, buckles her seatbelt :: Alright, I have the multiphasic conversion already going on the power distribution, so I'll handle doing the same for the shields. TAC: Braden, you... oh, sorry, Ammora, you should be getting a little more shields.
NAV2 Cpt Suzuki 15-Sep-2021 22:01:05
:: drops behind her target and gives chase, lighting him up with phaser fire as she tries to line up for a torpedo lock ::
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 22:01:26
CEO: Welcome to the party...
CEO: Shields holding.
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 22:01:54
CSO: Fleetwide - Soyuz, Mercury, Gemini join the Free Fleets defenders in focusing on the dreadnoughts attacking Refuge.
Hannah Ziredac 15-Sep-2021 22:01:59
CMO: You wouldn't believe me if I told you what did it. :: sits up :: Plus, I think we're not supposed to tell, or there's :: finger-quotes :: 'grave danger', or some such malarkey.
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 22:02:12
:: taps his console diligently ::
CSO Cdr Wright 15-Sep-2021 22:02:34
CO: Aye, Captain. :: relays the message on the fleetwide channel ::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 22:03:00
ACTION> A plasma torpedo connects with our shields as we come about for another attack run, along with an arc of disruptor fire.
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 22:03:06
:: raises an eyebrow :: Hannah: Try me. :: her expression darkens :: Wait... has someone threatened you? You know we would help you, if that happened.
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 22:03:48
:: grabs the sides of his console as things shake ::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 22:04:02
:: rocks along with the ship, her concentration a laser focus ::
CSO Cdr Wright 15-Sep-2021 22:04:27
:: rides the turbulence, shifting her weight instinctively ::
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 22:04:31
:: jolts and grabs the biobed, then pulls up a stool to continue her conversation ::
Hannah Ziredac 15-Sep-2021 22:04:54
:: bucks with the ship, but stays calm :: CMO: Nah, nobody's threatened me. Well, not about this. Somebody's warned me about a threat though. She was really vague about it.
XO Cdr Kuari 15-Sep-2021 22:05:13
:: grips her chair base, still focused on assault, taking the hit to their shields in stride ::
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 22:05:20
CTO/CEO: Shields fluctuating...
NAV Lt Navarro 15-Sep-2021 22:05:23
:: leads another target with phaser fire in an arc away from the developing scrum ::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 22:05:41
ACTION> As the last of the dreadnoughts enter Refuge's immediate area, the concealed allied ships break their concealment and attacks the Xovul fleet from the rear!
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 22:06:28
TAC: Compensating. :: flourishes with some of the cool tricks she picked up a long the way ::
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 22:06:37
:: sighs softly :: Hannah: I see. So you were tangentially threatened, but you do know what caused this?
NAV2 Cpt Suzuki 15-Sep-2021 22:07:45
:: destroys her target and darts back into the thick of the fighting, looking for another :: +Sharks+ One for Jester.
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 22:08:01
ACTION> The Kvolir even have a few ships here, and they launch swarms of drone fighters to assist the allied fighters.
Hannah Ziredac 15-Sep-2021 22:08:15
:: nods, smiles :: CMO: Oh yeah. I really can't tell you, because I don't want this Saurony, Voldemorty, First Evily threat to come after this ship, but I'll give you a hint: It's fuckin weird.
NAV Lt Navarro 15-Sep-2021 22:08:25
+Sharks+ Two for Zorro! :: splashes that one he was leading ::
NAV2 Cpt Suzuki 15-Sep-2021 22:09:41
:: determined not to fall behind, lines up another microquantum shot and takes it ::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 22:10:00
:: coordinates another run with the "space shuttle" fleet, bringing the Challenger into the group to complete the quintet ::
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 22:10:12
:: grumbles :: Hannah: I have a feeling Sauron would’ve shown up on scanners. :: she shrugs, exasperated :: I can’t find anything wrong with either of you. Couldn’t the whole time you were out. We put you in the full body scanners and everything, you’re fit as a fiddle.
NAV Lt Navarro 15-Sep-2021 22:10:41
:: cackles as those Kvolir drones that were such a pain in the ass are now on his side! ::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 22:11:59
ACTION> Leading the charge, Atlantis takes heavy fire as the space shuttle fleet charges the previous target, coordinating their fire.
NAV2 Cpt Suzuki 15-Sep-2021 22:12:02
+Sharks+ The drones are stealing our kills.
NAV Lt Navarro 15-Sep-2021 22:12:23
+Sharks+ They're also taking fire meant for us!
CSO Cdr Wright 15-Sep-2021 22:12:55
:: holds on to the sides of her console as the ship takes fire ::
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 22:13:00
CEO: Shields holding...
Hannah Ziredac 15-Sep-2021 22:13:16
:: pats own chest, below the collarbone :: CMO: I feel fit as a fiddle. Think I can go up to my ship and... :: squints :: Wait, did I volunteer my dumb ass to jump out there with the Sharks, or did I dream that?
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 22:13:25
:: grits her teeth as she tries her damndest to evade the incoming fire while continuing the attack run and giving Grey the best shot she can ::
XO Cdr Kuari 15-Sep-2021 22:13:38
:: bears through the fire as they draw from attacks towards weaker ships, knowing Atlantis can take quite a beating ::
TAC 1Lt Ammora 15-Sep-2021 22:14:04
CTO: Open targets, Captain, firing at will...
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 22:14:12
TAC: :: compensating :: +ENG+ Archer, can you pull off a reactor-siphon to get us a controlled overcharge?
CTO Cpt Grey 15-Sep-2021 22:14:14
:: focused on the attacks, triggering the quantum torpedoes easily for the next opening, even firing a second early to take into account the gravitional pull ::
NAV2 Cpt Suzuki 15-Sep-2021 22:14:21
:: invites another enemy fighter to tango by flirting with him with her phasers ::
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 22:14:35
:: shakes her head :: Hannah: You’re not our chief engineer, you I can ground for this battle.
NAV Lt Navarro 15-Sep-2021 22:14:42
:: flips-turns on a fighter chasing him and gives it a phaser to the cockpit ::
ENG Ens Archer 15-Sep-2021 22:15:01
+CEO+ It'll take some time, but I think I can do it.
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 22:16:14
ACTION> As Atlantis arcs away with the other members of her group, the Endeavour finishes the job with one final aft torpedo that causes the dreadnought to break apart.
Hannah Ziredac 15-Sep-2021 22:16:28
:: finger guns :: CMO: Heh heh, I'm also not your anything, so no ya can't. :: goes to hop up ::
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 22:17:22
:: realizes she’s right, closes her tricorder :: Hannah: Are you aware that you’re leaving against medical advice?
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 22:17:43
+ENG+ Just watch those plasma bypasses. I want ten fingers on all hands when I come down there. Or... you know. However many fingers anyone started with.
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 22:18:29
ACTION> The Sovereign leads an attack group on another target as we come about.
ENG Ens Archer 15-Sep-2021 22:18:50
::smirks:: +CEO+ Most humans and bajorans have ten. I'll take care of it.
XO Cdr Kuari 15-Sep-2021 22:19:03
:: watches the wins, keeping focused ::
Hannah Ziredac 15-Sep-2021 22:19:24
CMO: Babe, I've made a career out of leaving against all manner of advice. But don't worry. :: motions at own body :: I'll try not to make it so you put in all this good work for nothing. :: wink :: Thanks, Doc! :: saunters out of Sickbay ::
NAV2 Cpt Suzuki 15-Sep-2021 22:19:40
+Sharks+ Four for Jester.
ENG Ens Archer 15-Sep-2021 22:19:41
::begins process of plasma bypassing::
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 22:20:03
:: rolls her eyes and waves a hand :: Hannah: Good enough. :: she calls off the nurse who was standing by with the knockout meds ::
NAV Lt Navarro 15-Sep-2021 22:20:24
+Sharks+ Three and a half. I'm counting that last one as a half. Drone sniped it.
NAV2 Cpt Suzuki 15-Sep-2021 22:20:43
+Sharks+ Told you they were stealing our kills.
NAV Lt Navarro 15-Sep-2021 22:21:12
+Sharks+ Well, it also exploded in the process, so... we get to stay out longer and kill more in the long run?
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 22:21:20
:: taps her combadge :: +XO+ Miss Ziredac is awake, and believes she volunteered to take her shuttle out to help in the battle. I’ll leave whether that happens up to you, just letting you know.
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 22:21:55
ACTION> An attack group of dreadnoughts lumbers forward, focusing fire on Atlantis!
ACTION> A second attack group counters the Sovereign and focuses fire on the Defiant-class Mars.
ENG Ens Archer 15-Sep-2021 22:24:06
::swears as she narrowly avoids a severe plasma burn:: +CEO+ Lieutenant, I've got you 140% power. That's all I'd recommend before we risk blowing the whole damned reactor.
CTO Cpt Grey 15-Sep-2021 22:24:12
Fuck. :: preps the defense and triggering an retort of phasers at the attacking dreadnought ::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 22:24:18
ACTION> Atlantis rocks from multiple plasma torpedoes and bursts of disruptor fire, despite Harper's best efforts.
XO Cdr Kuari 15-Sep-2021 22:24:23
+CMO+ Yes, the aid is authorized, have her report to her shuttle and coordinate a launch, thank you.
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 22:25:02
:: abandons her stool, raises a brow at the comm, then shrugs the whole thing off and jumps in to help with the first wave of patients flowing into sickbay ::
CTO Cpt Grey 15-Sep-2021 22:25:04
:: yelps in dismay at feeling the rocking, cursing audibly as she worked ::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 22:25:14
:: swears under her breath in Risian, issuing some coordination matrix commands to turn her attack group into an attack on the enemy attack group ::
CSO Cdr Wright 15-Sep-2021 22:25:51
:: always gets nervous when the CTO yelps in dismay, as if she wasn't already nervous about the incoming hail of weapons fire ::
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 22:26:34
:: recovering from the rocking :: +ENG+ Are you kidding? That's more than I could ask!
ENG Ens Archer 15-Sep-2021 22:27:18
::taps combadge, smiles proudly:: +CEO+ Glad we could help.
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 22:27:30
ACTION> We weather the storm with our shields holding, but the Mars, despite the sturdy Defiant-class build, suffers heavy damage.
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 22:27:49
:: finds herself taking more of a step back than she might’ve in the past. Twisted ankle, plasma burns, concussion. Sickbay staff work efficiently and everyone is seen to, in order of severity ::
CSO Cdr Wright 15-Sep-2021 22:27:54
CO: The Mars is in trouble, Captain.
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 22:28:08
CSO: Have them retreat along the planned route.
CSO Cdr Wright 15-Sep-2021 22:28:19
:: Nods and issues the command ::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 22:28:42
XO: Commencing another attack run with our group.
Hannah Ziredac 15-Sep-2021 22:29:14
:: hops into the Skylark :: Skylark: Whaddaya say, sugar? Y'wanna jump out there and fight, or should we just hang out and drink?
XO Cdr Kuari 15-Sep-2021 22:29:26
CO: Aye, Captain.
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 22:29:46
:: coordinates with the space shuttle fleet and designates a target ::
:: but, lets the Discovery take the lead this time, knowing that her new captain is eager to prove himself ::
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 22:30:18
:: jumps in on the worst injury, a head wound where an engineering crewman cracked his skill against a wall during a jolt. Most of the work to stabilize him is already done, she comes in with the dermal regenerator to stop the bleeding ::
NAV Lt Navarro 15-Sep-2021 22:31:06
:: steals a kill from a drone :: Ha!
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 22:31:41
Captain Ramón Esteban Valparaíso, USS Discovery> :: nods in appreciation as he sees the order from Atlantis to lead the charge, and has his ship do just that ::
Hannah Ziredac 15-Sep-2021 22:31:56
:: pauses for imaginary Skylark response :: Skylark: Jump out there and fight and drink, you say? Well, I can't argue with that. :: goes to replicator, reps a whiskey ginger :: Skylark: Computer, open a channel to...uh...whoever you open a channel to to get cleared for, uh... y'know.
NAV2 Cpt Suzuki 15-Sep-2021 22:32:37
:: uses a drone as bait ::
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 22:32:59
:: hands the patient chart to a nurse, turning to greet and direct the next wave of patients ::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 22:33:54
ACTION> Our attack group suffers return fire as we make the run, but the Xovul get the brunt of it. Nevertheless, random overloads of our systems start to rear their ugly heads.
:: twists the ship into a prime firing position for Grey :: CTO: There!
CSO Cdr Wright 15-Sep-2021 22:34:50
:: has a fleeting thought about wearing some kind of face shield during times like these to protect herself from a sparking console ::
CTO Cpt Grey 15-Sep-2021 22:34:59
:: cackles as she unleashes the torpedoes on the targeted spot ::
XO Cdr Kuari 15-Sep-2021 22:35:17
:: orders a damage report from Ammora ::
Hannah Ziredac 15-Sep-2021 22:35:24
:: computer doesn't respond, understandably :: Okay, fuck it. +Bridge+ Hey, how do you get these shuttlebay doors open? I'm tryna get out there and Predator around on these Xovul dudes.
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 22:35:30
ACTION> The Xovul manage to tag the Mars with a plasma torpedo as she retreats to the designated fallback, destroying her.
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 22:35:44
:: looks people up and down as they come in :: Man: You, sit here and wait. :: she points at the next patient, then a nurse :: Nurse: Take her to biobed four.
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 22:35:47
:: looks up :: Hannah?
CTO Cpt Grey 15-Sep-2021 22:36:09
Bridge: The Mars is gone. :: catches sight of the destruction on the scanners ::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 22:36:27
:: frowns, hoping they were able to launch escape pods ::
XO Cdr Kuari 15-Sep-2021 22:37:00
:: quietly mourns the loss of their allied ship ::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 22:37:14
CSO: Have the Mariner take their position.
CTO Cpt Grey 15-Sep-2021 22:37:29
CO: I can scan for escape pods... but don't get your hopes up, ma'am. Scanning now. :: triggers the scanning for escape-pod signs on her second screen ::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 22:37:59
CTO: No time for that.
CSO Cdr Wright 15-Sep-2021 22:38:03
:: is filled with sadness as the Mars is destroyed, but attends to the comm :: XO/CO: Ms. Ziredac is requesting to be allowed to join the battle.
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 22:38:17
:: furrows her brow ::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 22:39:29
:: directs the group on another attack run ::
Hannah Ziredac 15-Sep-2021 22:40:31
:: hears the permission granted, nods expectantly :: +Bridge+ Okay, but seriously how do the doors open. Do I talk to it, or...?
CTO Cpt Grey 15-Sep-2021 22:40:39
:: nods, shifting her focus onto the attack run ::
XO Cdr Kuari 15-Sep-2021 22:41:08
CSO: Permission granted, have her coordinate with the shuttlebay operator.
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 22:41:29
CSO: I cannot give her a smooth departure, be advised.
:: rolls the ship to avoid a plasma torpedo ::
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 22:42:32
:: jolts, stumbling and being caught by a crewman waiting in line ::
CSO Cdr Wright 15-Sep-2021 22:42:33
XO: Aye, Commander. +Hannah+ Ms. Ziredac, you are instructed to coordinate with the shuttlebay operator and you are approved to join the battle. Be advised, we are unable to provide a smooth departure.
NAV Lt Navarro 15-Sep-2021 22:42:34
:: enters into a death spiral with a Xovul, easily out-turning the less agile, but admittedly sturdier fighter ::
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 22:44:24
:: thanks the crewman and continues directing patients, the worst to biobeds and some to nurses treating burns and cuts in the lobby ::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 22:44:32
ACTION> Discovery leads a second charge, taking the brunt of fire as the quintet focuses another dreadnought.
Hannah Ziredac 15-Sep-2021 22:44:35
+CSO+ Oh no worries. I got enough smooth to go around.
CSO Cdr Wright 15-Sep-2021 22:45:04
:: rolls her eyes a little bit ::
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 22:45:13
+Hannah+ Hannah, what are you, nuts?! Don't go out there! When did you wake up? Why didn't you tell me?
NAV Lt Navarro 15-Sep-2021 22:45:41
:: waxes the bandit and moves on to another, the environment being target-rich :: +Sharks+ Six for Zorro!
Hannah Ziredac 15-Sep-2021 22:46:29
:: mouths a fuckword :: +CEO+ Hey Zo, it was just, y'know, heat of the battle, had to, y'know. :: grimaces :: I'llseeyouwhenIgetback. :: closes the channel, takes off out of the shuttlebay ::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 22:48:18
:: follows Discovery into their assault on the dreadnought, bringing their quantums perfectly in line with the identified weak points ::
NAV2 Cpt Suzuki 15-Sep-2021 22:50:28
:: erases another enemy fighter from existence :: +Sharks+ Six for Jester.
NAV Lt Navarro 15-Sep-2021 22:50:40
:: chuckles, loving this game ::
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 22:50:44
:: gets called over by a nurse to see their first patient who will require surgery. She looks around, sighs, and hands the PADD back :: Nurse: Prep him for surgery, OR one.
XO Cdr Kuari 15-Sep-2021 22:50:57
:: watches the coordination of Atlantis and the rest of the fleet, approving ::
Hannah Ziredac 15-Sep-2021 22:51:20
+Sharks+ Hey guys. Who we shootin?
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 22:51:44
:: heads into the side room to scrub up, somewhat nervous to be without Tailor’s guiding hand in the OR ::
NAV Lt Navarro 15-Sep-2021 22:52:04
+Sharks+ Not the drones, and not the Free Fleets. The lunk fighters that look like helmets.
CTO Cpt Grey 15-Sep-2021 22:52:16
:: cackles in delight at the target again, unleashing the torpedoes ::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 22:53:13
ACTION> The attack run is ultimately successful as the Challenger bats clean-up this time. The dreadnought breaks apart, but the victories are coming harder at this point.
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 22:54:02
:: takes a deep breath and steps into the operating room. All eyes on her. She pauses, then makes her way to the patient’s side :: Nurse: Laser scalpel.
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 22:55:04
ACTION> Atlantis is specifically targeted by a counter-attack run of three dreadnoughts. Multiple plasma torpedos and lances of disruptor fire come our way!
:: swears in Bolian and runs through a few improvised evasive patterns ::
CSO Cdr Wright 15-Sep-2021 22:55:45
:: braces for impact ::
Hannah Ziredac 15-Sep-2021 22:55:51
+Sharks+ Cool. Just a heads-up, I don't pack a huge wallop, but I got some tricks. How bout some sneaky interference? :: engages cloak ::
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 22:55:57
:: pauses her laser scalpeling with the turbulence, holding still as can be ::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 22:56:21
ACTION> Another Xovul attack group focuses their efforts on the Nova-class USS Mariner.
NAV Lt Navarro 15-Sep-2021 22:56:39
+Sharks+ Do what you do!
XO Cdr Kuari 15-Sep-2021 22:57:30
:: grips her seat as they're assaulted, knowing there's no need to issue evasive maneuvers to her captain ::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 22:57:49
ACTION> Our shields falter a bit under the barrage, but hold. That doesn't stop the usual power conduit overloads, of course.
CEO LtJG D’bryn 15-Sep-2021 22:58:17
:: of course; begins compensating power conduit overloads ::
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 22:58:19
ACTION> Five more dreadnoughts appear on long-range sensors!
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 22:58:19
:: resumes, creating a tiny opening for her to insert surgical tools into. She uses a mini tractor to pull the cracked rib out of the lung tissue, and a dermal regenerator to seal up the lung, working quickly to see this man’s lifesigns stabilize ::
ENG Ens Archer 15-Sep-2021 22:59:21
::stumbles at the volley. panels explode. engineering suffers the first significant damage of the battle::
CSO Cdr Wright 15-Sep-2021 22:59:39
:: suddenly alarmed :: CO: Captain, we've got five more dreadnoughts on long-range!
ENG Ens Archer 15-Sep-2021 22:59:41
::orders teams to begin repairs on damaged components::
CMO LCdr Acacia 15-Sep-2021 22:59:45
:: sees the monitor readout stabilize, sighing with relief :: Nurse: Alright, closing.
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 23:00:03
CSO: Understood! :: swears under her breath, issuing orders through the coordination matrix ::
ACTION> One of the dreadnoughts of the incoming five hails Atlantis, specifically.
XO Cdr Kuari 15-Sep-2021 23:00:14
:: grips her seat base again, riding out the expected shaking of the bridge, keeping focused on the battle at hand ::
CSO Cdr Wright 15-Sep-2021 23:00:20
CO: .... and... one of them is hailing us?
CO Capt Harper 15-Sep-2021 23:00:23
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