USS Excalibur Sim Log - 05.15.16

[Cdr Miranda Hawthorne 0]

MISSION BRIEF: Excalibur has arrived at the coordinates for the Hundred base where they'd hoped to find the missing team they were tracking; on arrival they found a pitched battle between Dominion forces and most unusually -- the USS Ardent. We have driven off the attackers, but not before a Jem'Hadar vessel broke off from the station and fled to high warp. We pick up with more questions than we had to start with.

 

Cptn Swain -> BEGIN SIM

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Cptn Swain -> Ithene> ::In sickbay under the care of the doctor and staff::

Tandaris Admiran -> ::checking systems status::

Maryse Dubois -> ::Standing by Ithene's bed, checking up on her.::

Cptn Swain -> ::Glances to Miranda:: Take Hunter over there and see what the devil is going on.

Rhan K'hal -> :: figuratively settling in with his popcorn as he waits to see what the Ardent is up to ::

Hunter Matheson -> ::at helm, checking out ship status, but he turns when he hears his name::

Cptn Swain -> ::Frowns:: R'Han see if we can raise the Ardent, they're bound to have casualties.

Hunter Matheson -> ::stands, logs off, since Admiran is taking care of it anyway::

Rhan K'hal -> Aye. :: hails the Ardent on more than the usual number of frequencies ::

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> ::She nodded and set her data padd aside, calling for a small security team and medics to join them.:: I'll be taking a few medical officers, as well.

Cptn Swain -> ::Nods:: Of course.

Hunter Matheson -> ::forms up next to the commander::

Cptn Corizon -> ACTION> Ardent responds via text that they've taken heavy damage, and would appreciate assistance with wounded.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> ::Nods to Hunter and heads for the lift.::

Hunter Matheson -> ::following::

Rhan K'hal -> Commander, Ardent confirms casualties so maybe take a few more medical.

Rhan K'hal -> They've also taken heavy damage, Captain.

Hunter Matheson -> ::mental note, large extraction vehicle:::

Cptn Swain -> +Tandaris+ Status report.

Maryse Dubois -> ::Happy with the results so far, she steps away from the bio bed and has her team prepping for possible Ardent incoming.::

Cptn Swain -> ::Nods to Rhan to coordinate the transports::

Hunter Matheson -> ::Hawthorne:: Take the type 6 that's outfitted for extraction, ma'am?

Tandaris Admiran -> +Swain+ It actually could have been much worse. I wouldn't want to get into another fight right away, but we've gotten off lightly. Minor damage to the forward dorsal hull, some overloaded shield generators that need some repairs.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> ::She nodded.:: They should be bringing what we need to the transporter room. ::Sends the lift to that level.:: We already saw weapons fire on the station, so I expect the place to be chaotic. Possible enemies remaining.

Hunter Matheson -> Due respect, ma'am, we're transporting when there's a possibility of attack?

Cptn Swain -> +Admiran+ Good. Contact the Ardent and assist them as needed.

Rhan K'hal -> :: sends a text down to sickbay to that they'll be having incoming, then coordinates with Ardent to start moving some cases over here ::

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> Yes, there's a possibility. There's always a possibility. Your thoughts?

Hunter Matheson -> Well, ma'am, with hostiles in the area, and given the area we are in, I would be concerned about transport hijacking.

Hunter Matheson -> There's nothing better than having a Fleet Commander for a hostage.

Maryse Dubois -> ::Replies to Rhan's message saying she is already prepared for them.::

Cptn Swain -> ::Stands and heads from the perch and heads over to Rhan's station::

Hunter Matheson -> At least with a high voltage shuttle, we have a chance of getting away, or repelling.

Rhan K'hal -> :: after getting Maryse's go ahead, gets the transporter rooms working ::

Tandaris Admiran -> +Rhan+ Admiran to K'hal. Please get a list of anything the Ardent could use, in terms of repair assistance, and I'll prep my teams.

Hunter Matheson -> And, if need be, you can always use the shuttle transporter in an emergency.

Maryse Dubois -> +Swain+ Captain, thought I would give you a little ray of sunshine and tell you that your science officer is just fine. ::Looks back over to Ithene's bed.:: She's resting right now.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> ::She nodded, considering.::

Cptn Swain -> +Maryse+ ::Exhales:: Good, that is good news.

Rhan K'hal -> +Tandy+ Subspace communications equipment for one, we're chatting the old fashioned way at the moment. I'll send it down as they can get it over.

Cptn Swain -> ::To Rhan, leaning over and low enough for his feline hearing to catch it but not much of anyone else would:: And send a message to their command that I would like to speak to their CO as soon as they can get away.

Rhan K'hal -> :: nods in response to Swain's request, adds that to his novella he's sending over to Ardent's telegraph operator ::

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> I don't like the delay, but we could transport a security team over first while we join them in the shuttle. ::She redirected the lift to the shuttle bay and sent a message to the security team, shunting the main party to the transporter room and the others to the shuttle bay. The medics were sent to the shuttle bay, as well.:: Their ships are gone, for the moment, but we don't know if or when they might return. It can't hurt to have a vessel available for our use if needed.

Hunter Matheson -> ::nod:: Yes, ma'am.

Tandaris Admiran -> ::directs a team to prep some components for a transceiver repair::

Maryse Dubois -> ::Watching as Ardent crew members begin to arrive. Her staff begins getting to work right away.::

Cptn Swain -> ::Gives a firm pat to Rhan's shoulder before heading back to the center ring.::

Rhan K'hal -> :: gets everything sent over to the Ardent, waits for a reply while checking in on other things ::

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> ::Exits the lift and strides into the shuttle bay where a team was already prepping their ride. Several security officers were waiting with a variety of gear. Medical was already on board with theirs. She nodded to them as she boarded.:: Everyone on. Let's go.

Cptn Corizon -> ACTION> Ardent begins sending replies, and also notes an incoming transport from Ardent directly to the Excalibur bridge.

Rhan K'hal -> :: skims through :: Ah, Cap? Incoming.

Hunter Matheson -> ::getting the okay from the shuttle captain, he gives a thumbs up, jumps in, and takes the helm for pre-launch sequence::

Cptn Swain -> ::Lifts a brow:: That was quick.

Hunter Matheson -> Pre-launch sequence complete. All aboard?

Cptn Corizon -> ACTION> Corizon materializes on the bridge, looking only a little worse for wear.

Rhan K'hal -> :: sends the engineering bits down to Tandy, the medical bits down to Maryse, and keeps the rest to work on while he hears shimmering behind him; one sniff is all it takes to figure out who ::

Hunter Matheson -> ::looks around::

Cptn Swain -> ::Turns to see Corizon materialize. Closes he eyes, wondering what circle of hell he'd fallen into.::

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> ::Strapped in and ready, geared up with a phaser pistol.:: We're ready. Get clearance for launch.

Hunter Matheson -> +COM+ Flight Ops, Shuttle Canberra ready for launch, on your mark.

Cptn Corizon -> Captain.

Maryse Dubois -> :;Steps in when need be to help with treatments.::

Rhan K'hal -> FlOps> +Matheson+ Clear for launch.

Cptn Swain -> Captain.

Hunter Matheson -> +COM+ Copy, Flight Ops. Moving out.

Hunter Matheson -> ::easy lift, turn, and exits the bay:::

Hunter Matheson -> Taking heading one zero three, making for the station.

Cptn Swain -> Well. I might have known you'd somehow be mixed up in all of this when the Admiral told me you were on some sort of assignment.

Hunter Matheson -> ETA is five minutes.

Hunter Matheson -> ::initiates constant sweep for hostiles and checks the armament setup::

Tandaris Admiran -> ::having dispatched teams, turns back to monitoring repairs on Excalibur::

Cptn Corizon -> ::Cocks an ear:: With all due respect Captain, I am fairly sure that I am the one who gets to be indignant about you being here -- well if it wasn't for you saying our tails.

Cptn Swain -> You have tails?

Rhan K'hal -> :: can't help himself, snorts ::

Cptn Corizon -> ::Grins, fangily:: Metaphorical ones, of course.

Cptn Swain -> That's good. I was beginning to wonder if you were actually a kitsune. You seem to cause as much trouble as one, anyway.

Cptn Corizon -> Ardent Patient> ::severely burned, he's brought into sickbay on a stretcher::

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> ACTION> Shuttle approaches the station without incident. There's no response from station comms.

Hunter Matheson -> Station is not responding to coms, commander. Continue?

Rhan K'hal -> :: finally receives everything from the Ardent, finishes off transmitting it to the relevant department heads ::

Cptn Corizon -> ::Cocks an ear, leaning on Rhan's station:: Is Captain Swain always this witty under pressure?

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> Yes. ::Firm nod. She leaned forward to get a look at the main viewer.:: +@ Security+ Report. What's the situation?

Hunter Matheson -> ::setting up landing sequence and looking for the best bay for landing and quick takeoff::

Hunter Matheson -> ::or maybe just one that's not half destroyed;:

Hunter Matheson -> ::pings com system::

Hunter Matheson -> ::after a head shake, he takes her in:::

Rhan K'hal -> That depends on how hard he's biting his tongue, Captain.

Hunter Matheson -> ::Hawthorne:: You did bring a sidearm, correct, Commander?

Cptn Corizon -> ::Smirks:: Good to know.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> ::Getting no response from their own security team, she frowned.:: Of course. I may not be security or SpecOps, Matheson, but I do know how to use a phaser.

Cptn Swain -> ::Clears his throat::

Maryse Dubois -> ::Tends to the burn patient, scanning him with a tricorder. She turns to a nurse.:: Bring me 4 units of plasma. ::Watches as she moves off, then give the patient a hypo to help ease the pain.::

Hunter Matheson -> Yes, ma'am. ::takes her into the bay, setting down in the best area for a quick evac:::

Hunter Matheson -> Wheels down. +Excal FOPS+ Flight ops, flight ops, Shuttle Canberra wheels down on the station.

Tandaris Admiran -> ::sighs:: When did so much of my life become paperwork— ::stops, remembering the past mission, and the one before that, and the ones before that:: Never mind. This is good. ::looks up, at nothing in particular:: I'm fine with this! ::waves arm:: Move along.

Rhan K'hal -> FlOps> +Canberra+ Confirmed.

Cptn Corizon -> ::Nods at the throat clear:: Of course, Ardent is heavily damaged, but not a total loss I think. We were pretty heavily gunned. We were lucky you arrived when you did.

Hunter Matheson -> ::power down to standby sequence:: At least we know that we have coms to Excal, Commander.

Hunter Matheson -> So there's no blocking signal.

Cptn Swain -> Good. Rhan and Tandaris are coordinating repairs with your crew.

Cptn Swain -> I didn't expect you to drop everything you know.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> @ Yes, but there's something on the station itself that's causing an issue with personal communicators. Make sure that ours remain linked to the shuttle for the boost. ::She stood, checked her weapon, and gestured for security to clear the area for them.::

Cptn Corizon -> ::Frowns:: I know, but to be truthful I am not much use for them right now. They're not really even my crew, but I appreciate you taking care of them and her all the same.

Hunter Matheson -> @ Copy, Commander.

Hunter Matheson -> @ ::secures the communication system for relay::

Maryse Dubois -> ::Sets up a unit of plasma into a transfuser once they arrive. She then hooks it up to the patient. With a dermal regenerator, she begins patching up minor wounds.::

Tandaris Admiran -> ((LOL, Corizon is all, "Well, this ship isn't much fun to command anymore, so it's time to move on!"))

Cptn Swain -> ::Nods:: I know the feeling. ::Glances to Rhan:: I think you've got everything well in hand here? Perhaps Captain Corizon and I should talk somewhere more private.

Maryse Dubois -> ((lol))

Cptn Corizon -> (( They don't even having a working cloak! ))

Tandaris Admiran -> ::prepares some repair estimates, forwards them to Rhan::

Rhan K'hal -> I'll be sure to let you know if all hell breaks loose, sir.

Cptn Corizon -> ::Nods:: I think that would be a good idea.

Hunter Matheson -> @Razor> ::takes the lead in security, forms the team into a perimeter for check::: All clear.

Cptn Swain -> ::Nods:: Of that I have no doubt.

Hunter Matheson -> @Razor> ::signals for close in protection, one on point:::

Hunter Matheson -> @Hulk> All clear, Commander. ::stands by to accompany her and the medics::

Cptn Swain -> :Heads to the ready room, Corizon tagging behind::

Hunter Matheson -> @Razor> Striker, take our six. Stay frosty.

Rhan K'hal -> :: looks over the repair estimates, forwards them on to Swain's system should he be interested in reading them if he needs to play the "ignore Corizon for a few minutes to make a point" game ::

Hunter Matheson -> @Striker> ::forms up behind the group and they move out::

Maryse Dubois -> ::Checks up on a couple other patients while her burn patient is getting his transfusion.::

Hunter Matheson -> @Razor> Whip, on point.

Hunter Matheson -> @Whip> ::moves to take point::

Cptn Swain -> Gage> ::Takes the helm as the backup, and once Dog and Man disappear into the ready room:: He seemed awfully... familiar.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> @ ::Steps out of the shuttle, followed by their medics, phaser out at the ready. She checked her tricorder.:: I've got interference in our sensors, though only intermittent. Multiple bio-pings on all levels. ::She frowned.:: And weapons fire.

Hunter Matheson -> @::takes flank as added security:::

Hunter Matheson -> @Razor> ::leaves Stand behind to guard the shuttle:::

Hunter Matheson -> @I can smell it, Commander. I'm not familiar with this station's layout. Which way?

NDak -> @ACTION> In the corridor, there a signs of a firefight and dead Jem'Hadar bodies.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> @ I'm showing several lab areas to the left. Looks like storage to the right.

Hunter Matheson -> @Razor> ::signals Hulk to take left flank and check, Striker to take right:::

Cptn Corizon -> ...TWO MINUTE WARNING

Hunter Matheson -> @::stacks up next to Striker while Razor stacks up with Hulk::

Hunter Matheson -> @::Moving in to clear the area, then repeats Striker's:: Clear!

Tandaris Admiran -> ::sighs:: Well, at least we beat the Jem'Hadar and saved the Ardent. I wonder what it was doing out here.

Tandaris Admiran -> ::shrug:: Can't possibly make our job any worse though, now could it …

Hunter Matheson -> @Razor> ::echoes Hulk's:: Clear. ::then moves into each lab, one by one:::

Cptn Corizon -> ...and...

 

Cptn Corizon -> PAUSE SIM

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