Stardate:2406.03.16 Mission : Needle in the Hay, day 2 Stardate : 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale, Deck 6, Security, FO Lt. Comdr Tahlmari, 1907) Tahl's fingers flew over the controls of the security station. He could feel the emotional build up inside Alex. It was putting him in edge. Then, when she asked Drake if Orsen Wells was responsible for the death of their child, all sound and activity stopped. Tahl kept watching the controls but he couldn't get his hands to work. He didn't look over at her sitting next to him, but his left hand reached out and touched hers. She covered his hand with hers. "IâEUR(tm)m okay...," she said I just need to get through this and I know that you are with me." Tahl didn't say anything but returned to his work. After all, what could he say. Then he noticed something out the corner of his eye. Alex moved so fast he barely saw it, but he heard the snap of Alex grabbing Drakes arm. He continued to work as she and Drake worked out their... situation. When Alex sat down again, Tahl looked at her and gave her an encouraging smile. She smiled back. He could sense a relief in her. B'Lanor had been working another terminal and had come up with some interesting information about Mr. Wells. "Drake and me should have went after him," she said. "Maybe take extra measuresâEUR| maybe none of this would have happen. But considering the next in line, Mister Black, he is far more dangerous." "It's too late to start second guessing yourself now," Tahl said. "That was a long time ago." "I was too young back then, I canâEUR(tm)t help think it. ItâEUR(tm)s probably more of the chemical soup in me talking but logically, this is what I should have done. You know it to!" Tahl nodded. He wasn't too sure that he would not have spent time finding those responsible for the death of his child. While they talked Tahl saw something most disconcerting in the monitor. The man, Duvall, just entered the Ops station. To make matters worse, he had a hold on Julia Martinez, that did not suggest that they were on friendly terms. "Damn," Tahl muttered under his breath. "They must be ready to perform the Tarwell manoeuvre by now," Alex commented. "We must get a move on." "Well, we're not going very far until these force fields are brought down," Declared Tahl. Suddenly, as if on cue, the whole station rocked. The lights flickered on and off. Tahl looked down at the control panel and saw that the force fields had lost all power. The monitors blinked intermittently. Whatever happened, that was their que to go. They all headed for the barricade and up to deck 5. Once again, Alex gained control of herself and of the situation. "Some of us have to go rescue this family and the others have to go take control of this station." The power went back on as Alexandra layed out her plan. "Drake, Patricia, one marine and me are going for that family. The rest of you go to the station OPS. If you see Orson or the other, fire on sight, don't trust them for a second." Tahl was about to object but held his tongue. Now was not the time, and still was unsure to his own feelings in the matter. He was mad, but mad enough to kill on sight? He didn't think so. Then, with a shimmer six marines appeared. Alex took 2 of them with her and the rest joined Tahl's little entourage. She gave B'Lanor a virus program to use if needed and then looked at everyone. "Let's go people," she ordered. Everyone moved off except Tahl and Alex. He looked at her long and hard. His eyes moved to his feet and then back up to her. "Be careful," Tahl offered. He kissed his fingers and touched her cheek with it. Then he turned and headed after the others. He caught up to Fugan before they rounded a corner. (reply any) (posted by Al Muir) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Day 2 Stardate: 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale, Deck 6 - Security Control Centre, CSO Lt Fugan B'lanor, 1909) NRPG: If it will help the plot you can have Black do whatever you want Al, i'm curious myself to see what will happen next. Sorry about the time travelling, though of course the Vulcan Science Directorate has declared time travel impossible (ENTERPRISE), however just to make sure - what is the correct date? RPG: =/\=We will try are best overhear.=/\= =/\=And we will fight!=/\= Said Tarz Fugan cut off the comchannel and moved over towards the Captain, Tahl and Drake; each of them appeared to be focused upon a small screen. “I remember now.” The captains voice wavered slightly as she contained her anger, Fugan watched as she slowly crushed a nearby consol . His eyebrow rose slightly as he backed away slightly from her; giving her space should she need to vent her anger, after a few seconds however she seemed to regain her usual composure, only her tightly clenched eyes revealed the turmoil within. “Drake… Talk to me. That guy is Orson… SO, PLEASE TELL ME? I need to know… Is he the one responsible for the death of are child?” ~Child? That would logically explain the Captains uncharacteristic behaviour towards Drake and this entire mission~ Fugan thought as he turned to face Drake; as it seemed did the others within the room. (reply Tahl, Lowell, Drake, anyone) (posted by John Morrison) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Day 2. Stardate: 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane, Battle bridge , COUNS. Ensign Rose Cantarzini, 1910) “Increase shield and the main navigational deflector. Have the torpedo bay this message that if they can think of any modification that they want to try, until it is done fast, they can do it. They will fire on my mark. We can also forget that we have a cloaking ship waiting to the opportunity to fire on us. Any ideas.” (Reply from Romonov) Rose got up and pace for a moment. She look at the screen and where was the drive section now. ~What the hell are they doing?~ “Okay people! There’s only one thing to do. Ensign Snider, send a message to the fighters to lunch there attacks to other fighters and enemy ships. Ensign Romonov, let’s try to find that cloak ship, and on the double. Helm, stay around but keep an eye on that marine ship in case it would launch it’s troops against us. I think there’s a way to detect a cloak ship, I just don’t remember what.” Then she sense that there was more to Ensign Romonov was. "If you have any tricks up your sleves, my suggestion is to use it." (Reply from Romonov, and anyone) (Posted by Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Day 2. Stardate: 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane, Bridge , ATAC/SC Ensign Tarz, 1910) “Sir, I’m picking up a message from the Captain via are link.” Said Hall and this one close his eyes to better understand and receive. “The Captain said to tell you about the Tarwell manoeuvre, to co-ordinate with Ensign Harathoi… No mistake can be alloyed and to tell you to wait inside the Nebula.” Hall took a couple of steps forward. “I suppose that it is a plan of some sort… what is it?” “You will see, but I know that something is different now. Helm, stand ready to do a micro warp jump. Tactical, get all weapons ready and on manual.” “Sir! Going to warp with all those debris floating out here is highly dangerous.” “I know, I want the deflector to be push to maximum. Ensign Harathoi, I want you to monitor the marine ship. Soon it’s weapon system will be in full force and they will fire, you will have to create a program that will link the warp drive for the micro jump. You don’t have much time.” (Reply from Harathoi) “Tactical, get security and marines ready for an invasion, just in case that we are hit.” “Yes Sir!” Hall suddenly understood. “We will become the target, and you hope that we will get out of the way just has they fire. It’s…. dangerous.” “Yes it is! Get back to your post and help Ensign Harathoi.” (Reply from Harathoi, anyone) (Posted by Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.16 Mission : Needle in the Hay, day 2 Stardate : 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale, Deck 6 – Security, CO Lowell, 1910) “Drake… Talk to me. That guy is Orson… SO, PLEASE TELL ME? I need to know… Is he the one responsible for the death of are child?” Alexandra look at Drake, his silence spoke volumes. She could also feel eyes around her and her chief Science officers looking at her. She needed to sit down and Tahl let her have the seat he had. She look at the screen, and there was decision to make and fast. Right about now, Tarz was taking steps and later, she hoped that Rose would take other steps has well about the cloak ship. T’Simmi came forward and scan her. She didn’t like the readings, Alexandra’s heart rate was now 100 per minute, she had to calm down and this until the alien pheromones in her body were out. She also remembered the Captain’s file and there was no note about a past pregnancy, but she didn’t know all the implication of it. T’Simmi gave a look at Lt. B’Lanor, a questioning look but he didn’t answer. “Sir, please… Calm yourself.” “I know!” She snap and then sigh. “Sorry T’Simmi.” She look at the controls of the console. “Fugan, Tahl, get yourself comfortable and let’s try to brake this shield they put up or do anything else we can.” “I understand Captain the situation captain.” “Drake, I want an answer will we try to break through the defences of this station. You two, look around and be very careful.” “Yes Sir!” Alexandra felt the concern in Tahl, he sat beside her. “I’m okay… I just need to get through this and I know that you are with me.” She put her hand over his and just as quickly return back to work on the console. (Reply from Tahl, Drake, B’Lanor and anyone) (Posted from Laurence) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Day 2 Stardate: 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale, Deck 6 - Security Control Centre, CSO Lt Fugan B'lanor, 1911) Nurse T’Simmi gave a look at Fugan, a questioning look but he didn’t answer simply because for once he did not have any answers. Fugan realised he was watching the two Captains too attentively, although they did not appear to notice the invasion of privacy Fugan tactfully decided it would be logical to give them some privacy, he moved over to a nearby computer terminal. “Sir, please… Calm yourself.” “I know!” The Captain snapped and then sighed. “Sorry T’Simmi.” The Captain looked at the controls of the console infront of her. “Fugan, Tahl, get yourself comfortable and let’s try to brake thisshield they put up or do anything else we can.” “I understand Captain the situation captain.” “Drake, I want an answer will we try to break through the defences of this station. You two, look around and be very careful.” “Yes Sir!” Fugan rapidly began to access the stations substantial computer network; flagging various entries for later analysis. His efforts were hampered somewhat by the stations own encryption algorithms and the distruption program he himself had designed to hamper the activities of the statuions commanders. Fugan uploaded several files regarding the advanced technology utilised by the Casinos operators as well as general ship schematic and distributional information to his tricorder. "Sir i believe i may i found something of interest." Fugan looked accross the control centre to where the Captain was sitting, he waited as she came over to view the data he had found within the stations personnel files. (reply Lowell) "This is the file belonging to the individual on the bridge you appeared interested in earlier, unfortunately the data is limited however it may be of some use." Fugan stood up allowing the Captain to sit so she could access the terminal herself as he was unsure exactly what the Captain was looking for. (reply Tahl, Lowell, Drake, anyone) (posted by John Morrison) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay Mission Day: 2 Stardate: 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane, Bridge, SO Cadaith Harathoi, 1911) “Sir, I’m picking up a message from the Captain via are link.” Said Hall and this one close his eyes to better understand and receive. “The Captain said to tell you about the Tarwell manoeuvre, to co-ordinate with Ensign Harathoi… No mistake can be alloyed and to tell you to wait inside the Nebula.” Hall took a couple of steps forward. “I suppose that it is a plan of some sort… what is it?” ~Tarwell manoeuvre, isn't that the one where a ship evades an impact by using a warp pulse? But its never been used successfully!!~ Harathoi panicked slighlty at the thought however her trained soon overcame her feelings “You will see, but I know that something is different now. Helm, stand ready to do a micro warp jump. Tactical, get all weapons ready and on manual.” “Sir! Going to warp with all those debris floating out here is highly dangerous.” “I know, I want the deflector to be push to maximum. Ensign Harathoi, I want you to monitor the marine ship. Soon it’s weapon system will be in full force and they will fire, you will have to create a program that will link the warp drive for the micro jump. You don’t have much time.” "Yes sir, but this will be close" Harathoi accessed various programs already contained within the science database changing their parameters so they would do something they were never envisioned to do. She debated with herself about accessing other instances where such a manoeuvre had been used however decided not to distract herself. After several minutes with HALLS assistance she completed the final command algorithm. "Sir the program is complete, in theory we should initiate a warp pulse of three seconds the instance the sensors detect weapons fire from the marine vessel." Harathoi kept her voice calm as she thought about numbers. ~3 milliseconds before impact, its going to be very close!~ (Reply Tarz, Cantarzini, any) (Posted by John Morrison) Stardate:2406.03.16 Mission : Needle in the Hay, day 2 Stardate : 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale, Deck 6 - Security, Capt Francis Drakel, 1912) Drake had watched as Tahl brought up the main control room of the station. As everyone tried to figure out who the occupants in the control room was, Drake knew at least two people, one was Le Chiffre as Drake had known him, the other he knew only as Mr. Black. Seeing both of them in one room made Drake inhale to steady his nerves which were exploding all over his body. All he could do at the moment was back away from seeing at least one man that was responsible for the death of his and Alex's unborn child. "Try to have sound Tahl!" He barely heard Alex tell Tahl. "Drake, what is it? Did you recognize someone? That Black suit individual seem familiar." Alex said as she directed toward Drake. There was only hatred and loath that was enimating from Drake at the moment. He wanted to rush the room and make Le Chiffre or Orson or whoever he was pay for the grief he caused. [... going as I hoped." That was the man in black. "Soon we'll have control over the saucer section of the federation ship and we can hold them hostage for the stardrive section.] The laughter coming from that room made Drake more on the edge of losing control of his good sense. [Now all we have to do is find that fool Drake and his bitch. Wellls, you idiot where the hell are they? All will be as it should have been seven years ago.] Drake was learning more than he wanted to and now he had another person to make pay for the grief seven years ago and the pain ever since then. The picture of them on the screen was burning in his mind now and there would be no amount of time would erase that. "I remember now." Alex started and Drake could feel rather than hear the anger in her voice as she recognized Black. ::Hall, this is an emergency.. Answer please!:: ::What is going on? You seem in distress.:: ::I'm all right. Give Tarz this message. the Tarwell maneuver tell him to coordinate with Ensign Harathoi. We can't make a mistake. Tell Tarz to wait inside the Nebula.:: "Drake. Talk to me. That guy is Orson. SO, PLEASE TELL ME? I need to know. Is he the one responsible for the death of our child?" Drake felt ashamed now as she listened to Alex asking him the truth. She knew even without him saying it out loud and he felt the pain increase between them. It seemed that everything outside of them slowed down for a few seconds as they both looked at each other and shared the feelings. Then T'Simmi came forward to scan Alex which broke the silence. Drake could feel that all eyes were or had been on the both of them after Alex's announcement. "Sir, please. Calm yourself." T'Simmi told Alex. "I know!" She snap and then sigh. "Sorry T'Simmi." She look at the controls of the console. "Fugan, Tahl, get yourself comfortable and let's try to brake this shield they put up or do anything else we can." "I understand Captain the situation captain." "Drake, I want an answer will we try to break through the defences of this station. You two, look around and be very careful." "Yes Sir!" "I'm okay. I just need to get through this and I know that you are with me." Alex said to Tahl as she put her hand over his and just as quickly return back to work on the console. "yes" was all that Drake could say in almost a pained whisper. Drake then pulled his T'Kon staff out and his phaser then pulled his hood up and disspeared. He started to make his way up to the control room to exact revenge for the pain they had caused. (reply from Alex, Tahl, B.Lanor, any) (posted by Frank) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Day 2. Stardate: 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane - Battle bridge - ASC/TAC Ensign(jg) Griegor Romonov - 1912) “Increase shield and the main navigational deflector. Have the torpedo bay this message that if they can think of any modification that they want to try, until it is done fast, they can do it. They will fire on my mark. We can also forget that we have a cloaking ship waiting to the opportunity to fire on us. Any ideas.” "Maybe if we keep between the station and the marine ship they wont fire becasue they would risk hitting the station." Griegor thought out loud. (reply Cantarzini IYW) Rose got up and pace for a moment. She look at the screen and where was the drive section now. ~What the hell are they doing?~ “Okay people! There’s only one thing to do. Ensign Snider, send a message to the fighters to lunch there attacks to other fighters and enemy ships. Ensign Romonov, let’s try to find that cloak ship, and on the double. Helm, stay around but keep an eye on that marine ship in case it would launch it’s troops against us. I think there’s a way to detect a cloak ship, I just don’t remember what.” Then she sense that there was more to Ensign Romonov was. "If you have any tricks up your sleves, my suggestion is to use it." Griegor thought for a while. "I can't get an accurate scan to locate the cloaked ship with all this debris around." He paused for a moment. "That's it, the debris. Their deflector will move the drbris out of the way when the cloaked ship passes through." He spent a few moments tapping the console looking for debris movement patterns. "There you are" he mumbled under his breath. "I think I found the cloaked ship, They are eleven hunderd meters directly behind us." (reply Cantarzini, anyone) (Posted by Griegor Romonov) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Day 2. Stardate: 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane, Battle bridge , COUNS. Ensign Rose Cantarzini, 1913) "If you have any tricks up your sleeves, my suggestion is to use it." Once and a while, those flashes of mental abilities showed up, and hope that it would come more often. Griegor thought for a while. "I can't get an accurate scan to locate the cloaked ship with all this debris around." He paused for a moment. "That's it, the debris. Their deflector will move the debris out of the way when the cloaked ship passes through." He spent a few moments tapping the console looking for debris movement patterns. "There you are" he mumbled under his breath. "I think I found the cloaked ship, They are eleven hundred meters directly behind us." “Open communication with are fighters, Ensign Ronomov, open fire. Helm, don’t let that cloak ship out of your sight.” This one sign yes with is head. “Communication open and secured!” “Rose to fighter leader Menelian. We have found the cloak ship, I would like your assistance to bring it down.” (Reply from Menelian) “Romonov, tell me if there’s anything suspicious coming are way." Rose sigh, a part of her really hated that situation. (Reply from Romonov, and anyone) (Posted by Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Day 2. Stardate: 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane - Battle bridge - ASC/TAC Ensign(jg) Griegor Romonov - 1914) “Open communication with are fighters, Ensign Ronomov, open fire.  Helm, don’t let that cloak ship out of your sight.” This one sign yes with is head. “Communication open and secured!” “Rose to fighter leader Menelian.  We have found the cloak ship, I would like your assistance to bring it down.” (Reply from Menelian) “Romonov, tell me if there’s anything suspicious coming are way."  Rose sigh, a part of her really hated that situation. Griegor quickly hit the controls sending a volly of torpedos toward the cloaked ship. "Direct hit!" Griegor announced continuing to fire phasers at the invisiable vessel. Has they were encircling the cloak ship and firing at it.  They knew it would brake eventually.  Then suddenly, a large explosion came nearby.  The helm screamed, has they were furiously rocked. “The marine ship just got blown away by the Scorpion.” The cloak ship suddenly appeared, and somehow the phaser and torpedo had been launched and suddenly the cloak ship blew up too.  The readings from the Scorpion were unusual, it seem that for now it was out of protection. “Get to the Scorpion, increase shield to protect it.”  The multitude debris pounded the Cochrane battle section.  It finally dissipate, has reports were coming in, Rose turn to Romonov.  The other enemy ships were retreating. “I’m I right Ensign Romonov… Did we won?  Where is the Cochrane drive section?  I don’t see him anywhere.”  She was litterally on the edge of her seat. "I am not sure where they are, they were right there before the marine ship blew but I can't find them anywhere." Griegor said in a distressed voice. He pressed some buttons to play back sensor recordings at the time of the explosion. "looks as if there was a sudden subspace disruption. It could have been caused by a ship initiating warp drive, power overload in the nacells, or a weapon system. They could have warped out just in time or..." He didn't finish the sentence. The battle bridge became very quiet for a few moments. (reply Cantarzini, Menelian, anyone) (posted by Griegor Romonov) Stardate:2406.03.16 Mission : Needle in the Hay, day 2 Stardate : 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale, Deck 6 – Security, CO Lowell, 1914) Alexandra sat back on her seat with relief and concentrate on the task. She turn to Tahl and somehow knew that she would be alright. She smile to him, what she wanted right now was a monster big hug, but there was no time. She was feeling tired emotionally like if she had fought all day, but physically she knew she could held her own. Fugan rapidly began to access the stations substantial computer network; flagging various entries for later analysis. His efforts were hampered somewhat by the stations own encryption algorithms and the disruption program he himself had designed to hamper the activities of the stations commanders. Fugan uploaded several files regarding the advanced technology utilised by the Casinos operators as well as general ship schematic and distribution information to his tricorder. "Sir I believe I may I’ve found something of interest." Fugan looked across the control centre to where the Captain was sitting, he waited as she came over to view the data he had found within the stations personnel files. “Humm!” Alexandra read and everything came suddenly painfully clear. “I think I understand now.” "This is the file belonging to the individual on the bridge you appeared interested in earlier, unfortunately the data is limited however it may be of some use." Fugan stood up allowing the Captain to sit so she could access the terminal herself as he was unsure exactly what the Captain was looking for. “Orson Welles and Le Chiffre are one person. Le Chiffre was one of various individual that Drake and me play cat and mouse. He has a lot of grudge against us and I can see my mistake now.” (Reply from Tahl, B’Lanor, anyone) “Drake and me should have went after him, maybe take extra measures… maybe none of this would have happen. But considering the next in line, Mister Black, he is far more dangerous.” (Reply from Tahl, B’Lanor, anyone) “I was too young back then, I can’t help think it. It’s probably more of the chemical soup in me talking but logically, this is what I should have done. You know it to!” She look at Tahl and B’Lanor. Alexandra went back to her console. “Fugan, I had upload another virus program into my arm, one of my own design. I think it’s time. The y must be ready to perform the Tarwell manoeuvre by now. We must get a move on.” (Reply from B’Lanor, Tahl) Suddenly a large boom resonate through out the station. Alexandra didn’t have time to inject that virus program, got up and said. “It worked… Let’s go it’s are Q to make are entrance.” Everyone rush to where the barricade was, they overcame the guard blocking the way for the higher decks. Once it was under control, Alexandra regroup everyone they were already on deck 5. (Casino Royale - Deck 5 - 1719) “Some of us have to go rescue this family and the others have to go take control of this station.” The power went back on. “Drake, Patricia, one marine and me are going for that family. The rest of you go to the station OPS. If you see Orson or the other, fire on sight, don’t trust them for a second.” Suddenly, people were materialising, about 6 marines. The marine recognised his friends. "Well, that is a nice suprise." "Others will come." "Good! Fugan, I'm giving you the other virus program." She gave his a isolinear ship. "If you need it, use it. It's going to block all system the way they are. No one will be able to control them unless I give the order to the program to stop. Let's go people." (Reply from Tahl, Drake, B’Lanor and anyone) (Posted from Laurence) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Day 2 Stardate: 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale, Deck 6 - Security Control Centre, CSO Lt Fugan B'lanor, 1915) "This is the file belonging to the individual on the bridge you appeared interested in earlier, unfortunately the data is limited however it may be of some use." Fugan stood up allowing the Captain to sit so she could access the terminal herself as he was unsure exactly what the Captain was looking for. “Orson Welles and Le Chiffre are one person. Le Chiffre was one of various individual that Drake and me play cat and mouse. He has a lot of grudge against us and I can see my mistake now.” "Mistake sir? I am afraid i do not comprehend your meaning?" “Drake and me should have went after him, maybe take extra measures… maybe none of this would have happen. But considering the next in line, Mister Black, he is far more dangerous.” "Sir you cannot change the past, hindsight is always considered to be a wonderful thing however you simply did what you thought was correct at the time. No-one could expect you to have done anything different and therefore it is illogical to think of what could have happened or should have happened." “I was too young back then, I can’t help think it. It’s probably more of the chemical soup in me talking but logically, this is what I should have done. You know it to!” The Captain looked at Tahl and Fugan. The Captain went back to her console. “Fugan, I had upload another virus program into my arm, one of my own design. I think it’s time. They must be ready to perform the Tarwell manoeuvre by now. We must get a move on.” (Reply from B’Lanor, Tahl) Suddenly a large boom resonate through out the station. “It worked… Let’s go it’s are Q to make our entrance.” Everyone rushed to where the barricade was, they overcame the guard blocking the way for the higher decks. Once it was under control, the captain regrouped everyone they were already on deck 5. (Casino Royale - Deck 5 - 1719) “Some of us have to go rescue this family and the others have to go take control of this station.” The power went back on. “Drake, Patricia, one marine and me are going for that family. The rest of you go to the station OPS. If you see Orson or the other, fire on sight, don’t trust them for a second.” Suddenly, people were materialising, about 6 marines. The marine recognised his friends. "Well, that is a nice suprise." "Others will come." "Good! Fugan, I'm giving you the other virus program." The captain gave him an isolinear chip. "If you need it, use it. It's going to block all system the way they are. No one will be able to control them unless I give the order to the program to stop. Let's go people." "Yes Sir" Fugan followed the marines as they headed to the command deck (reply Tahl, Lowell, Drake, anyone) (posted by John Morrison) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay Mission Day: 2 Stardate: 2406.03.16 (Marine Dreadnaught Shlamar- Commander Bolka-1915) "Firing range in 10 seconds," came the call from weapons. Bolka began to lick his lips. The Cochranes saucer section had finally lost their shields. They put up a more valient effort than he thought possible. He had gined a new respect for these Federation people. Not enough to stop him from ultimately destroying them, but he had repect nonetheless. "Prepare to fire the metrionic weapon," he yelled out. There was a bustle of activity behind him. He didn't need to look, for he knew what was going on. He also knew that his people knew the price of failure. He could already smell the energy build up from the weapon. "Energy output to maximum," the weapons officer reported. "Preppare to drop shields," Bolka ordered. "We are now in weapons range," came the next report. "Cochrane shields are down, and I read power outages in their weapons systems. Their last assault has exhausted their attack abilities." "Excellent," Bolka commented. "Time to get rid of these pesky fighters. Reverse polarity on the shields and generate the magnaton pulse." There was a slight flicker of the lights as an energy pulse literally pushed the fighters away. "Drop shields and fire the metrionic cannon!" Those were the last words Commander Bolka spoke. (reply none) (posted by Al Muir) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay Mission Day: 2 Stardate: 2406.03.16 (Scorpian- Bridge- XO Jerad, 1915) Jerad had watched with anazement. The small fighters had managed to keep the marine dreadnaught quite busy. In fact, the Cochrane's saucer section had been able to hold off too much damage even after it's shields went down. It became increasingly difficult to restrain himself from engaging in battle too soon. He had to use a great deal of his Vulcan training to be patient. But his patience was paying off. He watched as the Cochrane had managed to draw the Dreadnaught into a most unusual position. A small smile crept across his face. "Impressive," he said out loud, but to himself. A few heads turned, but not for long. If they they fired the metrionic weapon now, it would have some intriguing results. "They're getting ready to fire," came a call across the bridge. "Wait for them to drop their shields. At that instant we will fire the Pulse Phase Cannon." There was a moment of silence as everybody waited for the Dreadnaught to prepare to fire. Jerad couldn't help but wonder what would happen if they were just a fraction too late in his calculations. He wondered what the effect of the metrionic wave would be on the station Casino Royale. And wondered how his captain, and long time friend was doing. "Their shields are down." "Fire!!" The lights dimmed as the Scorpian poured all of its resources into the Pulse Phase cannon. The ship rocked. The bridge crew watched as the particle beam struck the now defenseless Dreadnaught. The ship literally ripped itself apart, leaving little more than tiny pieces of debris. "Emergency generators!" Jerad called out. "On line," came the reply. The lights came back up. "All stations report." Jerad had to keep the minds of the others busy befroe they realized the enormity of what they had done. (reply none) (posted by Al Muir) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Day 2. Stardate: 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane, Battle bridge , COUNS. Ensign Rose Cantarzini, 1916) Has they were encircling the cloak ship and firing at it. They knew it would brake eventually. Then suddenly, a large explosion came nearby. The helm screamed, has they were furiously rocked. “The marine ship just got blown away by the Scorpion.” The cloak ship suddenly appeared, and somehow the phaser and torpedo had been launched and suddenly the cloak ship blew up too. The readings from the Scorpion were unusual, it seem that for now it was out of protection. “Get to the Scorpion, increase shield to protect it.” The multitude debris pounded the Cochrane battle section. It finally dissipate, has reports were coming in, Rose turn to Romonov. The other enemy ships were retreating. “I’m I right Ensign Romonov… Did we won? Where is the Cochrane drive section? I don’t see him anywhere.” She was litterally on the edge of her seat. (Reply from Romonov, and anyone) (Posted by Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Day 2. Stardate: 2405.03.16 (USS Cochrane, Bridge , ATAC/SC Ensign Tarz, 1916) Tarz was watching on the monitor of his seat what was going on with the sensors. Then he heard Ensign Harathoi’s voice, she seem nervous but in control. "Sir, enemy vessel entering weapons range in 30 seconds. Transferring helm control to the computer and initiating Tarwell program." Harathoi waited impatiently while the computer formed real-time links to keys systems, all the while watching the enemy vessel approaching. "Program active sir, energy spike detected from the enemy vessel, shes preparing to fire!". The trill watched as the energy output of the vessel continued to increase, her attention riveted upon the displays to such an extent that she did not notice the slight tachyon pulse emanating from the rear of the marine ship. “Keep it steady, and fire at the ship. We don’t want them to change their minds.” “Yes Sir!” Tarz saw a wave of quantum torpedo hitting the marine ship. “I know, don’t have to tell me.” He sigh. Suddenly the display changed as everything appear to happen at once, Harathoi accessed the readings of the event as a shockwave buffeted the Cochrane causing several panels to explode in a shower of sparks, the lights dimmed briefly before emergency lighting took effect. On the viewscreen she could see an expanding shockwave however there was no sign of the marine vessel. "Tarwell manoeuvre successful sir, we are entering the nebula under inertia. Minimal damage sustained due to debris impact, however main power is down." She neglected to mention that the weapons fire had only missed the Cochrane by a few meters. “Let’s get inside the Nebula and do the repairs there… I don’t want to expose the crew to more. Are priority, has ordered, are to the crew. The Cochrane Battle section, will retrieve the Captain and the others.” Harathoi watched the sensors logs replay the events from the last few seconds in slow motion, a large smile appearing as she did so, "It appears the Scorpion decloaked and destroyed the marine vessel as it shields lowered to fire the pulse, the royale is completely disabled with no significant energy signatures whatsoever emanating from the upper module. We won!" She couldn't keep the excitement from her voice as several other crewmembers cheered. “YES!” Tarz started to laugh. “I always knew that we would be victorious… Tell me when the main power will be restored. Pass the message along to the crew, it’s the best incentive to repair the Cochrane faster.” (Reply from Harathoi, anyone) (Posted by Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay Mission Day: 2 Stardate: 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane, Bridge, SO Cadaith Harathoi, 1916) Harathoi monitored the status of the marine vessel as it approached their location, she tried to supress the nervous feelings she kept experiencing however nothing seemed to work. ~Sometime i envy Vulcans~ she thought as her hands ran over the consol reconfiguring it to monitor short range sensors as well as the computers actions. "Sir, enemy vessel entering weapons range in 30 seconds. Transferring helm control to the computer and initiating Tarwell program." Harathoi waited impatiently while the computer formed real-time links to keys systems, all the while watching the enemy vessel approaching. "Program active sir, energy spike detected from the enemy vessel, shes preparing to fire!". The trill watched as the energy output of the vessel continued to increase, her attention rivited upon the displays to such an extent that she did not notice the slight tachyon pulse emminating from the rear of the marine ship. Suddenly the display changed as everything appear to happen at once, Harathoi accessed the readings of the event as a shockwave buffeted the Cochrane casuing several pannels to explode in a shower of sparks, the lights dimmed briefly before emergency lighting took effect. On the viewscreen she could see an expanding shockwave however there was no sign of the marine vessel. "Tarwell manoeuvre successfulsir, we are entering the nebula under inertia. Minimal damage sustained due to debris impact, however main power is down." She neglected to mention that the weapons fire had only missed the Cochrane by a few meters. (reply Tarz) Harathoi wacthed the sensors logs replay the events from the last few seconds in slow motion, a large smile appearing as she did so, "It appears the Scorpion decloaked and destroyed the marine vessel as it shields lowered to fire the pulse, the royale is completely disabled with no significant energy signatures whatsoever emanating from the upper module. We won!" She couldn't keep the excitment from her voice as several other crewmembers cheered. ~But only sometimes~ (Reply Tarz, Cantarzini, any) (Posted by John Morrison) Stardate:2406.03.16 Mission : Needle in the Hay, day 2 Stardate : 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale - Deck 5, Command area – Security, CO Lowell, 1920) Alexandra watch the group leave, she took 2 more marines and leave the rest to the others. Has they walk quickly, Patricia leading the way they arrive to the facility of where the family was kept. Patricia took a peak, followed by Drake, who signalled Alexandra. “No guards, and there’s nothing to detect.” They made there way there, and open the door. There was no one inside. Were they too late was what cross her mind and probably everyone else. Suddenly, came a blood curling scream, it was far but very distinctive. They ran toward it, and it seem to take forever. Once there, this was the scene. The woman was fighting one guard, or at least was trying, and the young boy was giving a hard time to the other one, they were near an air lock. The guards were going to throw them into space. The guard became impatient and slap the boy, he was approximately 5 years old. It was enough, Alexandra fired the first shot. The pregnant woman went into a corner and turn her back to the phaser fight, the boy was unconscious. In a couple of minutes, the guards were unconscious. “Marines… check if we will have company, don’t want any problem will they are evacuated.” Alexandra said has she went toward the boy. Patricia was already with the pregnant woman. “Madame Collins, the cavalry has arrived, late but there.” “How is he?” She said in a weak voice, siting on the floor. “He’s unconscious, the guard went hard on him. He will have a beautiful black eye that the doctor will be able to fix.” She turn to Drake. “Can you take him?” (Reply from Drake) Alexandra smiled and came up to the woman. “Your blood pressure is high but that is normal because of the circumstances.” “Why didn’t you came sooner…. What is your name?” “Captain Alexandra Lowell of the USS Cochrane… We didn’t know! Your rescue is first from Captain Drake, who informed, or at least told us what he knew… and here we are.” Alexandra didn’t like the life sign the woman had. She was highly nervous. “Take a few deep breath Madame Collins, very slow. Everything will be all right, can you get up.” “I think so, with help.” Soon enough she was on her feet. “Let’s go then, Patricia will help you if you don’t feel well.” Alexandra saw one marine taking the other side of the woman. “It’s one of my marines, don’t worry we will get you out of here.” Alexandra walk in front with 2 marines a bit in front of her. “Lowell to Cochrane, do you receive me?” There was nothing. “The dampening shield they are using is still on. We have to put you two somewhere safe.” She paused and look at the other. “What do you think? Where they were held would be a good place with a marine.” (Reply from anyone) “I don’t want to stay there.” “I know that, but right now this station is in turmoil. The guard of this station and my security forces are fighting each other. If we want to win…” “I’m scared.” “You are not the only one. Marine come here!” “YES SIR!” That one was gun ho. “Keep trying to get a contact with the Cochrane. Your duty is to protect them and evacuate them when the shield is down. Not a second later! Clear!” “CLEAR SIR!” “I will put a detector in the corridor that will augment the rang of your tricorder. Patricia, do you know how to handle this phaser rifle?” (Reply from Patricia) “Good! You will stay with them and be evacuated at the same time.” (Reply from Patricia) “There’s no but about it. You did your part, now we have to do ours.” Alexandra close the door, install the detector and they moved to give a hand to the other. Like the others, she was wondering what was going on. (Reply from Patricia, Drake, B’Lanor and anyone) (Posted from Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.16 Mission : Needle in the Hay, day 2 Stardate : 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale, Deck 5, FO Lt. Comdr Tahlmari, 1920) As Tahl cuaght up with B'lanor he put his hand on the science officer. The Vulcan turned to look at him. "Fugan," Tahl said quickly, "as we were leaving the securrity monitors I saw Dr.Martinez being taken into the Operations room. We need to be careful when we get in there." (reply B'Lanor) By the time they caught up with the combined marines and security force they had made quick work of the first blockade of Royale security. He stopped them before they went in. "Listen up," he ordered. "I do not want anyone being needlessly hurt or killed. Be careful what you are aiming at. Dr. Martinez is being held in there. Set your weapons to maximum stun setting." They all check their weapons and prepared to go through the door that led to the Operations Center. Tahl stepped up to the door and nothing happened . The door did not open. He noticed the control pad beside the door. B'Lanor looked at Tahl as if asking the FO if he wanted him to try and crack the code. Tahl shook his head. They did not have that kind of time. They must already know that they were coming. Tahl reset the blaster he had acquired and fired at the panel. It flashed and left a hole where the panel used to be. He reached in and found the wires he wanted. With a quick twist the door slid open. A marine stepped in the doorway and was instantly thrown back against the oposite wall. A smouldering hole went completely through his chest. "Damn it," Tahl called out, "stay back." (reply Fugan, any) (posted by Al Muir) Stardate:2406.03.16 Mission : Needle in the Hay, day 2 Stardate : 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale - Deck 5, Command area – Security, CO Lowell, 1920) Alexandra watch the group leave, she took 2 more marines and leave the rest to the others. Has they walk quickly, Patricia leading the way they arrive to the facility of where the family was kept. Patricia took a peak, followed by Drake, who signalled Alexandra. “No guards, and there’s nothing to detect.” They made there way there, and open the door. There was no one inside. Were they too late was what cross her mind and probably everyone else. Suddenly, came a blood curling scream, it was far but very distinctive. They ran toward it, and it seem to take forever. Once there, this was the scene. The woman was fighting one guard, or at least was trying, and the young boy was giving a hard time to the other one, they were near an air lock. The guards were going to throw them into space. The guard became impatient and slap the boy, he was approximately 5 years old. It was enough, Alexandra fired the first shot. The pregnant woman went into a corner and turn her back to the phaser fight, the boy was unconscious. In a couple of minutes, the guards were unconscious. “Marines… check if we will have company, don’t want any problem will they are evacuated.” Alexandra said has she went toward the boy. Patricia was already with the pregnant woman. “Madame Collins, the cavalry has arrived, late but there.” “How is he?” She said in a weak voice, siting on the floor. “He’s unconscious, the guard went hard on him. He will have a beautiful black eye that the doctor will be able to fix.” She turn to Drake. “Can you take him?” (Reply from Drake) Alexandra smiled and came up to the woman. “Your blood pressure is high but that is normal because of the circumstances.” “Why didn’t you came sooner…. What is your name?” “Captain Alexandra Lowell of the USS Cochrane… We didn’t know! Your rescue is first from Captain Drake, who informed, or at least told us what he knew… and here we are.” Alexandra didn’t like the life sign the woman had. She was highly nervous. “Take a few deep breath Madame Collins, very slow. Everything will be all right, can you get up.” “I think so, with help.” Soon enough she was on her feet. “Let’s go then, Patricia will help you if you don’t feel well.” Alexandra saw Tahl taking the other side of the woman. “This is my first officer, Lt. Comdr. Tahlmari.” Alexandra walk in front with 2 marines a bit in front of her. “Lowell to Cochrane, do you receive me?” There was nothing. “The dampening shield they are using is still on. We have to put you two somewhere safe.” She paused and look at the other. “What do you think? Where they were held would be a good place with a marine.” (Reply from anyone) “I don’t want to stay there.” “I know that, but right now this station is in turmoil. The guard of this station and my security forces are fighting each other. If we want to win…” “I’m scared.” “You are not the only one. Marine come here!” “YES SIR!” That one was gun ho. “Keep trying to get a contact with the Cochrane. Your duty is to protect them and evacuate them when the shield is down. Not a second later! Clear!” “CLEAR SIR!” “I will put a detector in the corridor that will augment the rang of your tricorder. Patricia, do you know how to handle this phaser rifle?” (Reply from Patricia) “Good! You will stay with them and be evacuated at the same time.” (Reply from Patricia) “There’s no but about it. You did your part, now we have to do ours.” Alexandra close the door, install the detector and they moved to give a hand to the other. Like the others, she was wondering what was going on. (Reply from Patricia, Tahl, Drake, B’Lanor and anyone) (Posted from Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane mission: Needle in the Hay Mission Day: 2 Stardate: 2406.03.16 (Scorpian- Bridge- XO Jerad- 1920) It was quiet on the bridge. Jerad sat in the command chair waiting for full power to be restored. He watched the Cochrane's Saucer section disappear into a warp field, headed out to a nebula. He relaxed a little as he reflected on the battle. He had the time, since they weren't going anywhere soon. He was also starting to feel a little anxious. It had been a while since he had heard from Drake. this made him nervous, since Drake was a creature of habit. He always made it a point to check in, whenever he could. Which led to the logical conclusion that he was not capable of getting a communication to them. Drake was more than a commander to Jerad. They were friends. Actualy, Drake was the closest thing to family that Jerad had. His history on past did not leave him with much in the way of caring relationships. Drake was the first person to ever look past that history and actually befriend the man that was Jerad. Drake was his brother, by Jerad's definition. "Main power coming back on line," announced Bolba, the engineer. "Excellent," Jerad commented. "Open hailing frequency to the Cochrane." "Channel open." "Scorpian to Cochrane," Jerad said with a smile, looking into the dirty face of the counselor. "How are things over there?" (reply Cantarzini) "Do you need any help? (reply Cantarzini) "Now that I'm getting some power back, I'm going to close in on the station and see if I can pick up anyone." (reply Cantarzini) (posted by Al Muir) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay Mission Day: 2 Stardate: 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale- Operations Center- Black & Wells, 1921) Duvall had managed to make his way into the operations center. He was dragging a woman along with him. Black cursed. What is with these people. did they not know the seriousness of their situation, and now bringing their floozies with them, here, and now. He couldn't hold in his anger any longer, "Just what the hell is going on here. Why have you brought this whore with you?" Duvall shrank back a bit and the woman looked at him indignantly. (reply Martinez, if you want) Black pulled out a weapon and pointed it at Duvall. He had had enough of the incompetance on this station. "Please," pleaded Duvall, "this woman is one of the Federation people. At least, she came down with them." Black glared at Duvall for a moment longer, then pointed his weapon down. "Really," Black said, "how nice. What lovely present you have given us Mr. Duvall. Good job." Duvall relax with a heavy sigh. "Thank you." "Don't mention it," Duvall replied, as he turned and fired the weapon. Duvall screamed as the beam from the energy weapon litterally burned the flesh off his head. He fell to the floor dead. Black looked the woman and smiled. "And I liked him. Just think of what I'm capable of doing to you, and I don't even care about you." Then he turned on Wells. "And you, you littel bastard. These federation people are getting closer. Where the hell is Drake?" Suddenly the ship rocked and the power was lost. The room plunged into darkness. "What the... report!" Black yelled. "Unsure," came a report. "I think the Dreadnaught has been destroyed. It seems that the metrionic beam has managed to strike the station." "Just perfect!" Black said. He manged his way in the dark to the control panel and hit a button. Some dim, emergency lights came on. He then found a panel and opened it. There was something in there. Black pulled it to the middle of the room and hit a button. "Good thing I brought my own, personal scattering field. Now at least we won't get transported into some Federation brig." "Wells, you idiot, get those men over to the door. The federation people will be here any minute, I'm sure of it. With my luck, Drake will be first in line, and yours will be the first head he'll be looking for." Wells had suffered Black too long. Unfortunately, he was well aware of his own inability to destroy the man. He had tried often enough, in the most covert manners. Including using Drake and his woman. He ordered his men to stand guard at the door. He pulled out his own weapon and momentarily thought of using it against Black himself. But that would be foolish, and if nothing else, Wells was no fool. He would kill Black later. Black grabbed a hold of the good doctor and held his own weapon to her head. He was gooing to have to wait for about 4 more minutes before his personal transporter would be able to whisk him off to the safetyof his own ship. The station was a total loss. it had made him a ton of profitt, but that's the way it went. It was time to cut his losses and his ties to Wells. There was a small explossion and the door slid open. A shadow moved into the doorway and a fire was shot. The shadow disappeared. Black waited for the battle that was about to start. Three more minutes. (reply Martinez, Tahlmari, any) (posted by Al Muir) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Day 2. Stardate: 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane, Battle bridge , COUNS. Ensign Rose Cantarzini, 1921) “I’m I right Ensign Romonov… Did we won? Where is the Cochrane drive section? I don’t see him anywhere.” "I am not sure where they are, they were right there before the marine ship blew but I can't find them anywhere." Griegor said in a distressed voice. He pressed some buttons to play back sensor recordings at the time of the explosion. "looks as if there was a sudden subspace disruption. It could have been caused by a ship initiating warp drive, power overload in the nacelles, or a weapon system. They could have warped out just in time or..." He didn't finish the sentence. The battle bridge became very quiet for a few moments. Rose felt like she held out her breath for an eternity, but then let it go. It wasn’t time to disperse herself, things were just to ensure for now. “Okay, let’s not get carried away now people. We have won a huge battle against that cloak ship and the other enemy ships lost there appetite for the fight. What is are status? Any damages?” (Reply from Romonov) “Okay, the equivalent of a few scratches. We can say that we are extremely lucky and still can put up a fight again if need too.” Rose got up and pace. “Open communication to the fighters.” “Communication open and secure!” Said the Ops officer. “Cantarzini to Menelian, what is your status?” (Reply from Menelian) “Did you see what happen to the drive section?” (Reply from Menelian) “That’s great… can your fighters have an eye around for a while. I will sent some security over the station while the shield is down.” Rose gave a sign to Romonov to make it so. “I think this mission will be over soon now. They are probably near the command area by now.” (Reply from Menelian) “Good! Cantarzini out!” “There’s fluctuation over the shield in the command area, but we can’t get through the communication.” Said the Ops officer. “Keep trying to get through. Do you think that we can send a security team over there?” (Reply from Romonov) “Don’t take any chances if you can, send them where they are needed.” (Reply from Romonov, and anyone) (Posted by Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Day 2. Stardate: 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane, Battle bridge , COUNS. Ensign Rose Cantarzini, 1921) =^=Scorpion to Cochrane.=^= Jerad said with a smile, looking into the dirty face of the counsellor. =^=How are things over there?=^= “For a moment I wasn’t sure, we are doing the necessary repairs.” =^=Do you need any help?=^= “No! We are okay… I am just wondering when we will hear news from the Captains.” =^=Now that I'm getting some power back, I'm going to close in on the station and see if I can pick up anyone.=^= “That would be a good idea!” (Reply from anyone) (Posted by Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.16 Mission : Needle in the Hay, day 2 Stardate : 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale, Deck 5, Ops, FO Lt. Comdr Tahlmari, 1923) Tahl looked down at the body of the marine laying on the floor. He couldn't believe the marine had been so foolish, but even more so, he couldn't believe how careless he had been. Then he heard footsteps coming down the hall. Everyone turned and pointed their weapons in that direction. It was Alex and her crew. "What the..." Alex said, "Tahl, I have the back up over here. You probably have the main power line." "I thought I had cut the main power line before," Tahl said. "Guess I was wrong." "We have to be at the same time," Alex called to him. Tahl raised an eyebrow. "Why do I have the feeling of having done that before?" Tahl smiled, "I have that feeling with you a lot dear." "I know!" She gave him a corner smile. "I got itâEUR| do you?" "Ready when you are, Tahl replied. He pulled out one of the adjustable grenades and set it for a low yield. He wanted to stun, not destroy. He looked down at Alex. "On 3, 1âEUR|. 2âEUR|. 3." Once again Tahl shut down the power to the entry way. He could sense an almost unperceptable hum disipate. Tahl tossed in his grenade and waited. There was a flash and a cry and Tahl dove through the door. ~You seem to be doing a lot of that today.~ He fired at the first two guards and they went down. The others fell to shots from behind him. Tahl looked up to see Wells and Black standing there, holding Julia Martinez as a shield. "Julia, are you alright?" Tahl asked. "Julia is it?" Black said with a smile. "You know, she had been most uncooperative. Now at least I will be able to address her by name while she is in my company." Tahl kept his weapon trained on the group. He didn't want them to get away, but he had to be careful not to hit Julia. The doctor began to struggle against them. Black looked at her with disgust. He rolled his eyes and touched her in the necked and she slumped into unconsciousness. There was a beep and Black smiled. "Ah, that's my leaving call. Well, it appears I must leave you now. I will enjoy your friend here." Black pressed the control to activate his transporter. Tahl dove at them and grabbed around Julia's waist. He could feel the tingle of the transporter effect, and then it was gone. He looked around to see Alex running into the room to see Julia on the floor, with Tahl laying on top of her. Tahl quickly realize how that looked. He jumped to his feet as T'Simmi rushed past him to tend to the fallen doctor. Alex gave him a strange look. Then he heard T'Simmi, "Captain, I think that Dr. Martinez is coming around." Tahl turned and Alex knelt down beside the doctor. "Julia, do you hear me? What happen in here?" (reply Martinez, Lowell, anyone) (posted by Al Muir) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Day 2. Stardate: 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane - Battle bridge - ASC/TAC Ensign(jg) Griegor Romonov - 1923) Rose felt like she held out her breath for an eternity, but then let it go.  It wasn’t time to disperse herself, things were just to ensure for now. “Okay, let’s not get carried away now people.  We have won a huge battle against that cloak ship and the other enemy ships lost there appetite for the fight.  What is are status?  Any damages?” "Shields are down, minor hull fractures, weapon systems are down to 72% but other than that we are fine, I guess they wanted us intact. Better 'trophy' I guess" He said looking over damage reports. “Okay, the equivalent of a few scratches.  We can say that we are extremely lucky and still can put up a fight again if need too.” Rose got up and pace. “Open communication to the fighters.” “Communication open and secure!” Said the Ops officer. “Cantarzini to Menelian, what is your status?” (Reply from Menelian) “Did you see what happen to the drive section?” (Reply from Menelian) “That’s great… can your fighters have an eye around for a while.  I will send some security over the station while the shield is down.”  Rose gave a sign to Romonov to make it so.  “I think this mission will be over soon now.  They are probably near the command area by now.” (Reply from Menelian) “Good! Cantarzini out!” “There’s fluctuation over the shield in the command area, but we can’t get through the communication.”  Said the Ops officer. “Keep trying to get through.  Do you think that we can send a security team over there?” "Not on the upper decks, they have some sort of dampening field in place. I can get some men on deck 5. Looks like our people were recently there anyway." He said. (reply Cantarzini) "It may also be good to send a security team to the civilian areas to keep them safe and try to calm them down." he suggusted. “Don’t take any chances if you can, send them where they are needed.” "Aye sir" (Reply from Cantarzini, and anyone) (Posted by Griegor Romonov) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Day 2. Stardate: 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane, Battle bridge , COUNS. Ensign Rose Cantarzini, 1924) “There’s fluctuation over the shield in the command area, but we can’t get through the communication.” Said the Ops officer. “Keep trying to get through. Do you think that we can send a security team over there?” "Not on the upper decks, they have some sort of dampening field in place. I can get some men on deck 5. Looks like our people were recently there anyway." He said. “Yes and it reassures me that they are okay.” "It may also be good to send a security team to the civilian areas to keep them safe and try to calm them down." he suggested. “Don’t take any chances if you can, send them where they are needed.” "Aye sir" ~I really hope that everyone is okay!~ Time went by, everyone was busy. The repairing crews were working hard, engineering has well, they all did their part. Rose felt a bit powerless has she saw them walking about and reports coming in on what was done. Thirty minutes later, the Drive sector pop into view and there was a wave of happiness crossing the ship, which gave another everyone more heart in what they were doing. By 1755, the ships reattach and now they were waiting. Things were going great, they still had, at least for a couple of days work of repairs to do. (USS Cochrane, Bridge, 2000) The Ops officer turn around and said. “The dampening shield over the command section is down. Receiving a message from a Marine to beam on board the rescued family.” “Make it so, and send them to Sickbay immediately. They might need medical attention. Any news about the captain and the others?” “Not yet Sir!” Rose look at Tarz, both wondering what was going on over there. Suddenly, a message came through. =^=Captain Lowell to Cochrane, we are ready to come back!=^= (Reply from Romonov, and anyone) (Posted by Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, day 2 Stardate: 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale, Casino, Nurse Ensign T’Simmi (NPC) & CO Lowell, 1925) T’Simmi checked for vital, and she took there weapons. She knew that they would need to be very lucky. She scanned the wall, trying to find the power source. They had to take time to study this but at the same time not waste it. “Sir! I think the power conduit is on your side of the door, I think that I have the back up but I am not sure.” T’Simmi heard people running toward, the marines and herself pointed there weapons. “It’s okay, my scan reveals that it is the Captains, and the other marines.” Alexandra arrived and saw the scene. That made her angry but despite it, she remain calm. Patricia seem to want them to follow by another way, but Drake made her wait a moment. “If you have anything to blow it up, nice and cleanly… do it.” Suddenly, they heard a hatch open. Then the noise of a propulsion system, safety clamps also and then nothing. “What the… Tahl, I have the back up over here. You probably have the main power line.” (Reply from Tahl) “We have to be at the same time… why do I have the feeling of having done that before?” (Reply from Tahl) “I know!” She gave him a corner smile. “I got it… do you?” (Reply from Tahl) “On 3, 1…. 2…. 3.” The special shield went down and they rush in there. There was no one at the exception of Duvall’s bead body. They made their way to another passage and found Julia on the floor. “She’s okay, just knocked out pretty good. Sat her on a chair and T’Simmi will be about to take care of her. “Sir! Can you take a look. I think that Orson and Black left the ship via a back up.” Alexandra sat at the chair and look at the small view screen who recorded the events. They had left the station. She lift her head toward Drake, who seem furious. “Fugan… Can you deactivate the shield? Also try to re-establish communication with the Cochrane.” (Reply from Fugan) “It’s over in a way.” “Captain, I think that Dr. Martinez is coming around.” (Reply from Martinez) “Julia, do you hear me? What happen in here?” (Reply from Tahlmari, Fugan, Martinez, and anyone) (Posted by Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Day 2. Stardate: 2406.03.16 (Red Claw - Cockpit - Major Menelian - 1925) [You have an incoming message from the Cochrane] Menelian cursed as he tossed the craft hard over, "Put it through!" he growled. =^=Cantarzini to Menelian, what is your status?=^= "Heavily engaged with the Enemy, Sir." He launched the last of his torpedoes broadside into one of the attacking ships, then splattered it's shields with phasers before pulling up to avoid a collision. =^=Did you see what happen to the drive section?=^= "No Ma'am, but I've gotten reports, I've got my squadron working their way that direction to clean up the situation." =^=That's great. can your fighters have an eye around for a while. I will sent some security over the station while the shield is down.=^= Menelian cursed as he flipped and dove to avoid a strike. His shield caught the tail end, [Shields down %5] He looked at the HUD and the current configuration of his fighters while the Counselor continued speaking. =^=I think this mission will be over soon now. They are probably near the command area by now.=^= "I will do what I can, Cochrane." =^=Good! Cantarzini out!=^= Menelian retargeted the vessel he was shaking and poured fire into it. "Current casualty reports for the Knights?" he asked his AI. "Two destroyed, three heavily damaged and limping away from the fight." The Romulan cursed again, then opened a channel to all Fighters. "Menelian to all Fighters, pull back to Cochrane and begin defensive maneuvers. Let any damaged enemy ships leave without chase, and stick by your wingmen!" (reply: any, if desired) (posted by Trout) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Day 2. Stardate: 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane, Bridge , ATAC/SC Ensign Tarz, 1950) Tarz remain calm even has the minutes went by. He want most of the small repairs done and waited for only one thing, the signal that the main power would be online. A little bit of half an hour later, the Ops officer with a smile on his face said. “Engineering informs that the main Power will soon be online.” Has he said that, the emergency lights turned off for the normal lights. Tarz look at the bridge crew. “Wonderful… Helm, take us out of her and return us in orbit to the station. At first opportunity, take contact with the battle bridge.” “Yes Sir!” The Drive section made slowly it’s way out of the nebula, has they arrive in communication rang. “Tarz to Cantarzini, we are alive and well.” =^=We can see that… What happen?=^= “Captain’s order… we did a micro warp jump to escape the marine weapon’s. We remained in the nebula until we repairs some damages and the main power came back online. What happen on your side.” =^=The Scorpion had reason with the Marine ship and us from the cloak ship. A ship left the Station like a bat out of hell. We couldn’t stop it, they warp out of here.=^= “Probably the Orson!” =^=According to the scan, there was 2 persons on board, we couldn’t get any identification about who was on board.=^= “Do you think that are to Helm’s officer can put the ship together again?” =^=I think so, mine is saying yes.=^= “Great… so let’s do it before the Captain comes back.” =^=Okay!=^= “By the way Counsellor… Nice work you did!” =^=Thank you… Yourself too!=^= (Reply from anyone) (Posted by Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.16 Mission : Needle in the Hay, day 2 Stardate : 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane – Transporter Room 1 – CO Lowell, 2003) Alexandra followed by the others materialised in transporter room 1. Ensign Romonov was waiting for them. “Ensign Romonov… Report!” (Reply from Romonov) “I see, a few scratchs… Bell will have a lot of work in his hands. Anything more! Casualties?” (Reply from Romonov) “Orson and Black escaped us nearly taking with them Dr. Martinez. Let’s go to the bridge… we have a lot of work to do.” Alexandra look at everyone. (USS Cochrane – Bridge – 2006) Alexandra arrived on the bridge which bare signs of battles. She look at Rose that obviously tried to make herself presentable. “Not so bad at all considering.” Said Alexandra sitting in her chair. “Thank you!” Rose look at Drake for a few seconds. “We did what we could… what happen?” “Snider, sent a message to Menelian and all fighters to come back to the Cochrane. We will retrieve the others that can. Something out of are control. They were informed of our arrival since a week or so. All of our ‘Friends’ were there waiting for us. Drake contacted them 24 hrs before our arrival… something is wrong and it was a very good trap. I lifted that up straight from there computer but no source.” Alexandra paused and look at everyone. “Any reflection!” (Reply from Patricia, Drake, B’Lanor, Romonov, Martinez, Bell, Menelian and anyone) (Posted from Laurence Durand)