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Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Lois on November 21, 2007, 09:01:43 PM

Knowing he was no real use to the bridge crew and himself while being there he decided to make a quick walk around the bridge before heading to the mess hall.

Mark glanced over Krenn's shoulder as he walked by, he raised an eyebrow- he was never good at all that technical operations and such, that's why he took the position of Security. But it did upset him slightly that if there were ever an emergency he would only be able to operate a few of the ship's many functions.

Heading towards the turbolift he adjusted the phaser in his holster and wondered if he would go back to the acadamy and maybe try to learn something more useful.

OOC: Just pimped out my signature :P

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: zack1392 on December 24, 2007, 10:12:02 PM

*during the explosion part*
OCC. just bringing some life into this

an explosion threw zack into the sickbay wall with a loud crack. he instantly tried to get up but a sharp pain went throw his ribs."great theyre probaly cracked or broken" he said and grabed some morphine and injected himself. once the pain subsided and the ringing in his ears left he heard on the comm about the injuries in engineering and grabed his medkit and took off down there ignoring the returning pain

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Kelli Lauren on January 22, 2008, 04:32:12 AM

(OFF: I never said your full name, that was narration rather than speech. All I actually spoke was "counselor".)

"I wasn't aware you were telepathic, Commander..." she said sarcastically, "but I'd rather be safe than sorry." Kelli tapped her communicator. "Ensign Mendez, organize a search party. Sweep the ship deck-by-deck, and keep your tricorders set to scan for unusual psionic signatures."

"Ma'am, if I may--"

"You may not," she snapped back calmly. "I don't have time to explain, just do it. And Mendez," she said, "keep your phaser ready and your mouth shut. We need security, not gossip. Bridge out."

Kelli realized that she probably gave the ensign severe authoritative whiplash, but right now, with a significant portion of the crew in various infirmaries, including her captain, and the possibility of covert Heraani boarding parties, she really didn't feel like chit-chatting with the junior staff.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Techerakh on February 02, 2008, 11:47:38 PM

"No Gallifreyan has ever lain blade to the flesh of a brother! And not you, nor your twisted ramblings can change that!"

Techerakh drew and lit his khala. "And I shall ensure it."

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Alexia on January 24, 2008, 03:56:16 AM

<Alexia dealt with the group she was fending off as she rushed forward deflecting bolts as she went, flipped over their heads, and severed 2 of the their heads from their bodies as she threw the remaining Heraan to the bulkheads with such force that the impact killed them>

<She lean rushed to defend the couselor from additional Heraan that rounded the bend opposite of Tech. She quickly got to the Counselor's side just in the nick of time to deflect several bolts that were fired>

((They also dont run, its a kill you or you kill it situation with them))

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Lois on November 22, 2007, 11:09:12 PM

He pressed firmly on the number three as he pondered more on the thought of an alternative career in starfleet. Medical? Maybe counsouling, even though that thought probably came from his experience in the public interviews he conducted.

He wandered the third deck randomly, not knowing if he was patrolling or just wasting time. He knew he wouldn't be useful until a few hours when they reach earth, maybe he should get some rest until than..

Turning around to head back to the Turbolift he noticed he was right inf ront of Keli's quarters.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Lois on December 24, 2007, 06:23:24 PM

OOC: Someone call 911! I think this topic is dieing.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Malcolm on January 22, 2008, 04:54:57 AM

OFF: I know, like you said, I'm telepathic. :-P Don't you know that from the Tiberon?

IC:

He smirks, "Yes, I am."

A few minutes pass when Lauren is commed; Phaser fire is heard in the background.

=A=Mendez to Lauren, we have hostiles on deck 5, they've already...argh!=A=

The com goes dead.

Malcolm glances at Lauren with a 'I-told-you-so' look, then runs off to deck 5, his phaser ready.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Morga Harf on January 24, 2008, 11:48:47 PM

Slowly after a long forced hibernation from the fight for the Planet something stirs in the First officers cabin.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: The Heraan on February 02, 2008, 11:45:41 PM

"And she accepted us willingly. But she never had much fortitude, did she? Easy to turn, easy to turn back. How long do you think it will be before she betrays you again? Maybe the next time, she'll have the courage to actually kill the one that made her so weak."

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Lois on November 18, 2007, 10:33:14 PM

OOC: Let's not forget he mated with his Captain.. Eh Sanchez? *Hint* *Hint*. :P

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: tiber frederik on December 29, 2007, 09:33:52 AM

tiber repot for duty on the brige

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Post by: Aaron Miller on January 12, 2008, 08:13:41 PM

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Kelli Lauren on January 21, 2008, 10:27:41 PM

Kelli turned around to face Counselor Galan. "The captain's been incapacitated as well, counselor, though in our current state, I'm not surprised if you couldn't see him in the sea of wounded that's probably in Sickbay."

"I'm in command for now," she said, "in case you've got any questions."

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Malcolm on January 25, 2008, 05:35:54 AM

(

)

Malcolm continues to fight the Heraan; fighting for his life.

A jab, block, and swift kick sends one heraan slamming into the wall; he slides down unconcious. Another Heraan charges him and slams him into the wall where the previous Heraan lay. Malcolm could feel and hear something crack in his body, but he paid no attention. Turning around and dropping to a knee he pivoted around on his left knee and brought his right leg around and under the Heraan's calf, sending down on the floor with a thud. Malcolm then stands, lifts his knee, and pulls out his knife from his boot, then planting it in the Heraan.

Malcolm feints at another Heraan's chest with a stab of his knife, then turns and pivots to his left to avoid its block, opening it up for Alexia. She pierces it, killing it, while Malcolm nods his head in approval.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Alexia on February 03, 2008, 01:13:28 AM

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Kelli Lauren on November 21, 2007, 04:16:50 AM

Several hours had passed, and the Evolution was still far behind the Heraani fleet. Normally, Kelli was more than willing to work past her shift rotation during crisis situations, but for the bridge crew, this was a waiting game. Waiting until they were close enough to do something... do anything.

Trying her best to put the danger to Earth out of her mind, Kelli allowed the night shift tactical officer into her station and slipped past him, into the turbolift. She keyed the number three on the keypad, and the lift moved two decks downward, opening up to that familiar junction. One left at the intersection, and another left just afterwards, and she was standing in front of the door that read "(03 | LCmdr Lauren, Kelli)". She stepped inside, tossed her uniform's outer jacket onto the chair, and plopped onto the couch.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Aaron Miller on December 25, 2007, 12:03:37 AM

"I was just thinking, that in theory turn our shields into a absorbation effect. Our shields were built to in effect block beam effects from enemy ships from penetrating our hull and literally destroying us. I was thinking we could use the shields to instead of diverting the enemy fire from us, let it hit us instead, phasors and missles and in thoery absorb that kinetic energy and phasor energy to power up our systems again. It should take a few minutes to make the modifications but it may be possible. But its all in thoery and I have no hard evidence that this would work, it may do more harm then good, Sir." Aaron said.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Durandal on January 12, 2008, 05:21:17 PM

Durandal, who had been silent until now, manifested his hologram on the pedestal between the command seats. "Commander," he said, "I'm reading a second fleet incoming, approximately nineteen vessels, on an intercept course. I can't get an accurate friend/foe reading, but I do know that sensor relays have been reporting a secondary Heraani fleet on their way here."

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Malcolm on January 22, 2008, 04:09:01 AM

OFF: I debated on whether or not to be nice.

I decided to be nice, however, when I went to type out what i was going to do, apparently, subconsciously I devided something else, because I typed out "drag Lois to the medical bay." Heh, oops.

IC:

Malcolm leans forward and whispers.

"M'am, with all due respect, please don't call me by that name. Most only know that name because they have to; Otherwise I prefer to keep my relationship to a homicidal murderer secret."

He straightens and speaks outloud, "Have we done a secondary sweep of the ship and surrounding areas? I don't mean to tell you to do your job, but I'm sensing some presences, hostile ones. I think we should check, since everything has been chaotic lately"

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Post by: Alexia on January 25, 2008, 08:05:26 AM

<Alexia turned just in time to notice those that Malcolm supposedly took down started to rise again and charged the Malcolm. Before they could kill him, Alexia used her telekinetic thrust and threw them 20 feet down the corridor, then lept into the midst of them thrusting down as she went slaying 1 instantly, then twirled around her cloak flying in the air to distract him as she impaled him, the 3rd one tried to charge Alexia, but she was ready. She twirled her Khala into the air and held it upside down she braced the sword between her and her forearm elbow pretty much impaling the soldier as he attempted to attack her from behind>

<She then got up and walked towards Malcolm helping him up onto his feet>

"Cmon, Malcolm. Best get you some place safe." Alexia said as she covered him from behind as the 2 raced to safe location to drop off her charge.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: The Heraan on February 02, 2008, 11:49:48 PM

"I've faced Gallifreyan masters before, fool, and killed many of them. You wish to join the ranks of the fallen?"

Ar'Krakh ignited his unique green bracer. "So be it..."

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Spock on November 16, 2007, 09:38:37 PM

"Understood. We can maintain warp 9.99 for 2 hours before dropping down to warp 9.75." Spock said as he went to his engineering bridge console.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Kelli Lauren on December 02, 2007, 04:32:32 AM

"Aye sir, routing emergency power now. Shields and weapons now at 125%."

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Post by: Randall Sanchez on December 14, 2007, 02:18:43 AM

"Get forcefields on all breaches! Divert all available power to shields and phasers, take it from life support if you have to!"

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Malcolm on January 21, 2008, 08:47:31 PM

OFF: Gee thanks L, I can't be at two places at once.

IC:

Malcolm carries Krenn to the medical bay and gets him situated. Running to the bridge he grabs Lois from the floor and gets him to the bay.

Standing on the bridge afterwards he asks around, "Where's the captain?!"

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Malcolm on January 26, 2008, 01:29:23 AM

He begins to cover her as she does what she needs.

Two Heraan fire blasters, narrowly missing him. He fires back immediately dropping them both.

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Post by: Techerakh on February 02, 2008, 11:29:40 PM

Techerakh hand drifted toward his khala. He wanted to be ready, but to draw it now would provoke the deadly Heraan, and if he could avoid direct conflict, it would be for the best. "It has not been nearly long enough, warmaster."

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Malcolm on February 18, 2008, 08:27:28 PM

He enters the bridge and nods at Commander Lauren.

"M'am, I checked sickbay and the other departments without being asked, and everything is set as far as best as I could tell. We'rr fully stocked and ready, no major mechanical problems. Here is a complete status report."

He hands her his PADD.

"Which station did you want me to take, since I don't usually work on the bridge?"

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: James Krenn on November 18, 2007, 08:42:44 PM

James pushed the warp engines up higher as Spock made a few adjustments on his console. "Warp 9.99 Engaged, Captain." James reported. "Timer started at 2 hours. ETA to Sector 001 is 3 hours, 14 minutes."

OFF: I know he turned into a lizard, hence why I said it had not successfully been achieved on record :P lol.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Aaron Miller on December 02, 2007, 05:01:25 AM

<Aaron saw Kelli come in and then he left the station to go back to the Operation console to work>

"Sir, Im picking up 42 Heraan ships. Besides the casual ships and mass pain we will all be feeling in the next few minutes. The entire ship is ready to be destroyed per your orders." Aaron said with a hint of humour in his statement to hide the true fact hes scared out of his mind.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Aaron Miller on December 13, 2007, 03:37:18 AM

<The Bridge erupted in a explosion that sent sparks and crew members flying everywhere, Aaron was thrown from his console over towards where the Captain sat but barely missing him. Aaron looked up a tad disoriented till he got his barings and went back to his console to do a damage report>

"Captain, their was an explosion in engineering, im reading 5 deaths, 6 wounded, 4 criticals. The explosion sent a cascade effect along the EPS conduits leading to the bridge. We arent dead yet but give it time." Aaron said trying to ease the already huge tension on the bridge. "Integrity is down to 20%, Aft and forward torpedoes tubes damaged, shield matrix suffered minor damage, lost half the EPS conduits, and several plasma conduits exploded. Several crew members from engineering are being sent to sickbay with 4th degree burns. Commander Spock is unconscious with severe wounds." Aaron said as blood trickled down from his forehead, his arm was hurting possibly broken and his left face was scarred from the sparks and fires. Aaron just winced and kept on working, thinking women sure love men with scars was all that Aaron thought to keep his mind off the pain and his mind in the fight.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Lois on January 21, 2008, 09:37:37 PM

((LOL that made me laugh))

Mark woke up on a stretcher, apparently there wasn't enough medical beds(or whatever their called). He reached up and gripped his forehead, trying to find where the wound was. Feeling like throwing up, he turned his head to the side and tossed up his lunch.

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Post by: Alexia on January 26, 2008, 03:29:59 AM

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: The Heraan on February 02, 2008, 07:30:01 PM

Warmaster Ar'Krakh looked at the Master, whom he knew, and the apprentice, who was of a race he had never seen before. She wielded the weapons and abilities of a Sentinel, but was not of Gallifreyan blood.

"Master Techerakh," he projected condescendingly. "It has been far too long."

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Aaron Miller on February 18, 2008, 09:37:34 PM

<After several days Aaron came onto the bridge, his left arm was taken off due to mass injury and in its place was a cybernetic replacement. He saluted Commander Lauren and went to take his station at Op's>

"Operations ready, Commander. All stations and systems report repaired and ready." A stern voice came from Miller, it was as if Miller's demeanor changed over night, he was no longer the sniffling baby he once was.

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Post by: Spock on November 16, 2007, 06:39:14 PM

"It was already tried Lt. by Lt Tom Paris of the USS Voyager. If I read the reports right, he turned into a lizard and mated with his captain who was also turned into a lizard as well. So since im the engineer of this ship im not going to put the lives of this crew in such danger as that. Warp 9.999 will do just fine for maximum warp. I will NOT push the engines to warp 10 even if it was possible." Spock told Krenn and Sanchez.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Randall Sanchez on December 15, 2007, 04:13:16 AM

"Unless what, Lieutenant? This really isn't the time to hold back!"

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Post by: Lois on January 21, 2008, 12:01:43 AM

((Oh wait that isn't right. I didn't realise James was in Engineer. Well let's just say I passed out on the bridge, not beside James))

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Post by: Malcolm on January 28, 2008, 04:13:03 AM

He tumbled in, and pivoted to aim his phaser at the Heraan attacking Alexa as she made her way into the room; he was ready to close the door.

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Post by: Techerakh on February 02, 2008, 11:40:10 PM

Techerakh found it difficult to hold back his anger now. "You twisted her mind and her perceptions, until she saw you as saints. You stripped every bit of honor she had, and turned her into an abomination!"

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Post by: Randall Sanchez on November 16, 2007, 08:22:47 PM

(OFF: Remember that warp speed factors increase velocity exponentially. For instance, the difference between Warp 9 and Warp 9.9 is about the same as between Warp 1 and Warp 7. The higher you go, the more you increase per factor. Warp 9.975 is the fastest the Intrepid-class is rated, but we could probably push Warp 9.99 for a little bit, which would be a notable increase. Once you hit Warp 10, though, you become omni-present, existing in every location simultaneously. Suffice it to say that the hull can't take that kind of stress.)

"We had best not push our luck, Ensign. We'll be no good to Earth if arrive in pieces. Commander, if you can push the warp engines to a higher velocity, by all means, but hold back if the stress becomes too great for the hull."

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Post by: Aaron Miller on December 15, 2007, 03:59:07 AM

"Aye sir." Aaron said as he tried to find power but their was non except for life support itself.

"All we have is life support sir. I can give tactical maybe 30% more power and thats it, anymore I will have to divert from engineering itself. After that we have nothing. Not unless....." was all Aaron said as he went back to his station to work on a few calculations.

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Post by: Aaron Miller on January 21, 2008, 05:03:55 AM

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Malcolm on February 02, 2008, 01:56:27 AM

(Keeping it going...)

Malcolm keeps firing his phaser as Alexa backs into the room.

Suddenly, there's a bright flash followed by a resonating boom, and suddenly everything goes black. Malcolm pitches backwards, stunned by something. As he falls back, he hears Alexa thudding to the ground.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: The Heraan on February 02, 2008, 11:36:49 PM

"Oh, you wound me, Techerakh."

Ar'Krakh squinted at the master. "I should expect it, however, considering I was the one that turned your apprentice. It's too bad she never had a master that could properly train her."

He watched Techerakh closely, noticing the rage swelling beneath his discipline. "Don't get me wrong, she resisted at first. But before I broke her, she was on the floor, screaming in pain, as I raped her mind. I would have killed her, but she offered herself to us too quickly."

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Post by: Aaron Miller on November 28, 2007, 11:00:26 PM

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Post by: Lois on January 11, 2008, 11:51:57 PM

"Yes sir, firing phasers" Mark responded, sweeping his hands across the controls of the console. Oh god, how glad he was that he payed attention at the academy. The ship shook violently as The Evolution took another hit, Mark held on yet again.

"Commander, we've destroyed the targeted ship's weapons array and impulse drive, I can-" He jerked back his hand as the console suddenly let out a few random sparks.

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Post by: Techerakh on February 02, 2008, 02:35:28 AM

Unfortunately, Master Techerakh wasn't fast enough to stop the plasma grenade.

The glowing sphere landed right on the threshold of the room Alexia and the Starfleet counselor were taking refuge in. He tried to get to it in time, but he was already too late and any closer would have killed him. The grenade exploded, not close enough to kill his comrades, but close enough to cause dangerous concussive force. He watched the two fall to the floor unconscious, and quickly slew the grenadier.

As soon as Techerakh was about to move to help his allies, he felt a powerful psionic presence behind him, and it was familiar. He turned, and his fears were confirmed.

It was Ar'Krakh, Warmaster of the Heraan.

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Post by: The Gallifreyans on February 17, 2008, 01:33:37 AM

The comm whistle sounded as an official transmission came in from the Gallifreyan battlecruiser Prodigal Son, Master Techerakh's flagship. One of the ship's kiir¹ was present on screen.

"Greetings, commander," came the kiir's hail. "Master Techerakh is currently resting in his chambers, but wishes us to express his personal condolences on the loss of your honored fallen. We are to escort you personally back to Starbase Avalon."

(¹: Kiir is the Gallifreyan term that roughly equates to a senior officer.)

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Post by: Lois on December 02, 2007, 02:31:40 AM

((Keep it going people..))

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Post by: Kelli Lauren on January 11, 2008, 10:27:41 PM

"Boost power to the shields, absorption field, anything!"

Kelli turned as the turbolift slid open and Mark came back on the bridge. "Ensign," she said, "we've got power back to weapons. Lock onto the best target of opportunity, and open fire."

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Post by: Alexia on February 02, 2008, 06:09:18 AM

<Crashing to the floor, Alexia started to groan as she opened up her eyes and looked around seeing the starfleet officer laying nearby. She rolled slowly and got up rubbing her head making sure she didnt suffer any concussion. Fortunately for her she didnt suffer any great harm as the door took the major brunt of the force. Alexia felt the psionic vibrations of a terrible Heraan nearby, she felt these same vibrations before she knew what was about to happen and this time she wouldnt stand by and see it happen again>

<Turning quickly she made sure Malcolm was alright then spoke to him quickly and harshly>

"Stay here in this room and do not leave it under any circumstances!. If you value your life you will stay here and do NOT! be seen or even heard and maybe youll have a chance of surviving." she said gripping Malcolm's arm in her firm grip, and released it roughly as she left the room and ignited her Khala.

<Once she exited the room she say HIM!. Ar'Krakh the Warmaster of the Heraan>

<She quickly placed herself on the opposite side of the Warmaster hopefully giving Master Techerakh and herself a flanking advantage>

<She stood there breathing heavily as she tried to calm her breathing down and rest her body knowing full well this is the fight for their lives>

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Post by: Kelli Lauren on February 18, 2008, 02:28:10 AM

"Well, we'll be glad to have you along for the ride," Lauren said with a grateful smile.

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Post by: James Krenn on November 16, 2007, 05:23:13 PM

John looked at his instruments, and then his shoulders sagged at the readings. "Several hours, Captain. It's in the double figures...." he slowed his speech at the end of his last sentence, a thought rising to the forefront of his mind.

"Sir, I was working with a few simulators on my last ship, on achieving higher warp speeds than we can conventionally. There were a lot of structural integrity issues and a hell of a lot of turbulence in the simulations, but an Intrepid-class is a lot more streamlined, smaller, and up-to-date than a Galaxy-class.

"I may be able to take us to Warp 10 for a few hours only. Any longer and we'll start seeing some very.....negative effects. I will warn you though, there aren't any documented successful travels at such speeds."

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Post by: Kelli Lauren on December 02, 2007, 04:30:44 AM

Kelli stepped out of the turbolift and took her station immediately, not bothering to have gone to her quarters to change into a uniform.

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Post by: Lois on November 25, 2007, 02:24:47 AM

What?! What message? I didn't get to read it all.. Oh jeeze, I don't know what she's talking about!

"Oh yeah, I remember," Mark tried his best not to look clueless as he sat down.

He scanned the room with his eyes, noting the fact that the setting seemed to take place in an extremely old time period- judging by the clothing and use of lighting.

"Does.. anyone else know about this?" He asked, casting a nervous glance at the holodeck entrance for a quick second.

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Post by: Randall Sanchez on December 03, 2007, 03:02:42 AM

"All ships, fire at will!" came Lewiston's voice over the comm.

"Ensign," Sanchez said, "keep the ship rotating through phaser arcs, exposing as many arrays as possible. Kelli, open fire with everything we can muster!"

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Post by: zack1392 on December 13, 2007, 12:00:44 AM

*sickbay*
zack was jolted by the explosion and got the med supplies ready
"well, time for work"

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Post by: Lois on January 11, 2008, 09:51:48 PM

OOC: I bet you two planned this, your ruined my emo fun!

Mark tapped his combadge, "On my way," he turned on his heels and headed back to the direction of the bridge.

A minute later he entered the havoc bridge and quickly took his position as tactical.

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Post by: Jean-Luc Picard on January 13, 2008, 07:40:02 PM

An unmistakable British accent resounded on the bridges of every ship in the fleet. "This is Captain Picard of the U.S.S. Enterprise," it said. "We should be able to handle the remainder of the Heraani fleet."

Nineteen ships rocketed toward the Heraan in tandem, dozens of quantum and photon torpedoes spewing forth from their formation.

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Post by: The Heraan on February 04, 2008, 11:32:11 PM

Ar'Krakh jumped into the air, deflecting a strike from Techerakh while kicking Alexia right in the torso, throwing her violently into the bulkhead. "Your companion is a bold one, Techerakh,", he projected.

By this point, the wound in Ar'Krakh's leg had already healed, leaving nothing but a small mark in his leg armor.

"You'll have to do better than that, whelp."

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Post by: Techerakh on January 24, 2008, 03:28:41 AM

(OFF: The Heraan don't have throats. They communicate telepathically, don't breathe oxygen, and don't have mouths.)

Techerakh noticed that the human counselor had bitten off a little more than he could chew, and grabbed two of the Heraan with his telekinesis. One of them was pulled close enough to impale on the end of his khala, while the other was slammed to a bulkhead. The dazed soldier tried to regain his footing, but the Gallifreyan master hit him with a psionic pulse, causing massive impact trauma and crushing him once more into the bulkhead.

Several Heraan came around a bend in the corridor and began to fire, slowing Techerakh's progress as he deflected plasma fire with his weapon.

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Post by: Techerakh on February 08, 2008, 12:01:15 AM

Techerakh's breaths were heavy and shallow. "I must not let him escape," he forced himself to say, trying to get up. He only stopped when he was kept down by Alexia. "I can't let him win. Not again." Techerakh paused for a moment to cough. "He took my apprentice, and now he's taken my life."

The stricken master slowly fell unconscious, on the verge of death.

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Post by: The Gallifreyans on February 18, 2008, 02:30:46 AM

"We will initiate a quantum slipstream," came the reply of the kiir. "Follow us closely, and we will extend our quantum field around your vessel, drawing you into slipspace."

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Post by: Randall Sanchez on November 16, 2007, 04:43:29 AM

--Several hours later--

Sanchez was becoming restless. He knew Earth was in danger, and he felt helpless, speeding toward his home planet at maximum warp, still unable to enact any sort of defense.

"Helm, ETA to Sector 001?"

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Kelli Lauren on November 24, 2007, 02:57:17 AM

Kelli laughed, with a surprised expression on her face. "I'll pretend you didn't forget, since I know you got my message on your panel. No big deal, you're here now, so it's fine."

They strolled back to the turbolift, and took it down to Deck Seven. There, Kelli punched a few commands into the panel outside Holodeck Two, and the hatch opened up to the room beyond. She led Mark into the holodeck, and as soon as the door sealed back up, she said "Computer, enable program."

The entire hologrid transformed into an late 1940's restaurant, and Kelli's civilian clothes faded into a long black party gown, and Mark's into an appropriately formal tuxedo.

"I figured," Kelli said, "Since we never really got to finish up last time, we'd best make up for it this time." As soon as she finished, a waiter began making his way toward them.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Randall Sanchez on December 02, 2007, 04:31:09 AM

The Evolution came to a stop along with seventeen other Starfleet vessels, all of varying age and design. A comm-whistle sounded and Admiral Lewiston's face appeared on the viewscreen.

"This is Admiral Lewiston. Listen closely. The Heraani fleet has breached local Mars space, and the Federation Eighth Fleet is having a hell of a time stopping them. We're ordered to come in and execute a flanking attack, and catch them from behind. Their target, while ultimately Earth itself, I imagine, is the Utopia Planetia shipyards in Mars orbit, and the production facilities on the moons Phobos and Deimos. Our job is to stop them before they can destroy these facilities. I could go on a longer-winded tirade, but I'm sure you get the point. All ships, set course for Mars space at Warp Nine immediately. Lewiston out."

The captain sat back after absorbing their orders. "Well, Ensign," he said, "you heard him. Engage at Warp Nine. Tactical, divert full power to shields and weapons."

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: James Krenn on December 02, 2007, 08:29:37 PM

James brought the ship out of warp as close as he could do to the battle zone without risk of crashing into another ship upon exiting warp. "Initiating Offensive Manoeuvre Omega-2!" He said, letting the LCdr know so that she could make maximum use of the weapons.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Spock on December 13, 2007, 03:22:03 AM

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Randall Sanchez on January 04, 2008, 06:30:52 PM

"Good idea. Krenn, head down to engineering and take charge there, work with Miller up here to get those shields online."

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Aaron Miller on January 11, 2008, 06:59:37 PM

"CAPTAIN!" Aaron screamed out looking at the unconscious Sanchez, worry was obvious on his face, he tried to keep his composure but he was trying not to worry to much about Sanchez, then prayed for him as he watched the science officer take Sanchez away blood dripping from his wound.

<Clearing away tears with his sleeve from his eyes in hopes that no one noticed he was crying a little bit, Miller went to his job as he sniffled as his nose was stuffy from the crying>

"Commander, we have 4 enemy fighters and 1 capitol ship on our tails. That last attack blew 6 EPS conduits and we lost the eternal communications array, repair teams sent." Miller yelled out with a groggy voice it was obvious now that he was crying.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Lois on January 13, 2008, 04:09:01 PM

OOC: Well. Out of all the things.. I did not expect that.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Malcolm on January 23, 2008, 09:43:28 PM

Malcolm charges one of the Heraani quickly, and deals it a quick disarming blow.

Weaponless, and surprised by his sudden speed, the Heraani soldier stands stunned. Dodging and whirling, Malcolm engages the Heraani; He strikes swiftly.

A swift punch aimed at its midsection becomes a feint, as Malcolm drops to the floor in an effort to trip, but the Heraani jumps , flipping backwards and evading Malcolm.

He pursues it, a look of concentration etched on his face as familiar as the Mona Lisa.

Several Heraani converge on Malcolm.

Malcolm jabs at ones throat, quickly incapacitating it.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Techerakh on February 05, 2008, 12:07:10 AM

Techerakh flipped over Ar'Krakh's head, grabbed his shoulder arch, and landed behind him, holding him in place and trying to bring his khala in toward the alien's front. Unfortunately, Ar'Krakh already had his bracer blade in place, holding the khala away.

Suddenly, Ar'Krakh ducked, and rolled forward. Techerakh had not expected it, and was thrown a meter or two down the corridor by the rolling action.

It was only a split-second after Techerakh hit the deck before he was back on his feet, and the battle continued.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Alexia on February 05, 2008, 06:20:02 PM

((Im going to go out on a limb here and see if it fits

))

<Alexia saw Techerakh fall and was bleeding from his mouth, then the Warmaster left, she rushed over, letting her caring chronasian side take over>

"Master Techerakh you dont look very good." she said with worry in her voice.

"Here take a part of my life force." she said as she placed her hands on his forehead and his chest, then both hands glowed with a bright light momentarily and then just sat there watching over Master Techerakh till hopefully he was able to heal. Alexia did look a lil weakened by the life force transfer but she knew the risks when attempting it with another.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Kelli Lauren on February 18, 2008, 02:33:30 AM

"Sounds like a plan. See you there," she said.

Kelli took a seat in the command seat and pressed the comm button on the captain's status console. "All hands, this is the bridge. Take your stations, we'll be following the Prodigal Son into slipspace in a few moments, and the ride may get a little bumpy."

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Lois on November 25, 2007, 11:48:03 PM

He raised his eyebrows, "No, of course not!" He said, trying to sound surprised. The last thing he needed was Kelli to think he had problems with her, which.. of course he didn't.. ..

Mark glanced up at waiter standing next to the table, "Well than, you can order first," He said, smiling.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Randall Sanchez on November 28, 2007, 05:35:44 AM

"Slow to impulse, Ensign."

The Evolution came to a stop on the outer edges of the Sol system. Sanchez pressed a button on the panel between his own chair and the first officer's. This opened a channel to the lead escort, who promptly answered and appeared on the screen.

"This is Captain Sanchez. How goes the defense preparations?"

The lead captain had a morbid expression. "Not well," he said. "They've already breached the inner worlds. Jupiter Station is a smoking wreck, they've got us totally by surprise. Admiral Lewiston has a secondary fleet amassing on the dark side of Saturn, and we'll be hitting the Heraan from behind as soon as we rendezvous with them. We'll talk later there, Captain."

The screen returned to the starscape, where the planet Neptune could be seen in the far distance. "Red alert, all hands to battlestations. Helm, set a course for Saturn, warp factor two."

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Aaron Miller on December 02, 2007, 05:23:18 AM

"Sorry, Sir and Maam. I was trying to lighten the tension is all." Miller said then a beep came on his console. "Additional Starfleet ships are joining formation, Captain." Miller said as he looked back at his console.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: tiber frederik on December 29, 2007, 10:34:07 PM

yes sir

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: James Krenn on January 04, 2008, 07:58:42 PM

"Aye Sir." James said as he stood and rushed to the turbo lift. The ride down towards Engineering was painstakingly slow to him. Every second counted.

As he stepped into Engineering, he began yelling orders to the crews there. "You! Get the wounded to sickbay! Ensign! Take him and her and isolate the weapons from the shield grid! You four! Start setting up an EMP field to protect the weapons. You two; you're with me."

"Er, Sir, but-"

"No time for arguing! The Captain says I'm in charge down here so do as you're told! NOW!" He didn't wait for a response, and lead the two that he had called over earlier over to the main power control near the base of the warp core.

"We need to start transferring power from the core, and divert at least ten percent to the deflector."

"But Sir, if the core loses too much power, it'll shut down, and we'll be stuck without warp speed for hours trying to get it back online."

"I know crewman, but we don't have a choice."

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Aaron Miller on January 12, 2008, 03:38:11 AM

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: James Krenn on January 20, 2008, 10:48:22 AM

The now desperate Heraan managed to get in a few more shots at the Evolution, and the EPS conduits in Engineering near the console James was working at blew, throwing him back and burning his hands and face.

~Ouch~ was all he could think before losing consciousness.

OFF: Thought I'd try and get this going again...

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Malcolm on February 03, 2008, 07:53:26 PM

Malcolm pulls Yaxara out of the way and into safety.

"You all right?" He checks her vitals and nods his head.

"You're fine," He gestures his head at the ensuing battle, "I suggest we leave this to them. I've got a feeling that there are more here, and if i'm right, a ship of sorts."

Makes his way away from the battle and up to the bridge.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Yaxara Grax on February 05, 2008, 06:17:15 PM

"Affirmative...but why weren't they transported initially, with the others?" She murmured the last part more to herself than to Malcolm. For some reason, she couldn't get a lock on the Heraan warmaster. The other two, though, were certainly there. Rushing her fingertips over the console, she got a lock on them and energized.

"There...that should've done it. Now there's only the big boss left."

With a sigh, she leaned against the console, very satisfied with herself.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Malcolm on February 13, 2008, 07:30:25 PM

OFF: Will/Tech, is it okay what I did? I've role played it before. Not only that, but Malcolm is half human, half Erendir. (I plan on him finding it out during a mission, but not this one.) He was trained by an order called: The order of the blue flame and while Erendir don't have great telepathic abilities, the order trained him, and he became better. I'm not going to rp him to be invincible, that's not realistic. It'll be like the Horn's in the star wars galaxy, they're good jedi, but have limits (like they can't do telekinesis).

ON:

Weakened greatly, Malcolm resorts to using his phaser. He moves back to find cover and continues to fire on the Heraan master.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Kelli Lauren on November 25, 2007, 09:51:46 PM

Kelli smirked. "I don't think so," she said as she sat down as well. "Why, embarrassed?"

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Kelli Lauren on November 28, 2007, 05:41:11 AM

Kelli was just about to list off what she wanted when the comm system shouted the call to battlestations. She tossed her menu to the table.

"Well, I guess that's that. C'mon, we need to get to the bridge. Computer, end program."

The hologrid returned to it's normal state, returning Kelli and Mark to their original attire.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Lois on December 02, 2007, 05:14:09 AM

((OOC: 2 things; Damn Kelli got to you first :P. And why is it that all my characters are all stuck on a ship that's close to be being blown to pieces?))

"Not funny," Mark mumbled, lots of people are about to die and it obviously was no time for jokes. He scratched at his arm nervously, he knew he had no place as tactical officer on this ship unless Kelli some how disappears- and there's likely not going to be any boardings so all Mark can do is hold on and help in any damn way possible.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Randall Sanchez on December 29, 2007, 07:57:54 PM

"It sounds good, Lieutenant. Chances are, we'll be destroyed if we don't at least try. Coordinate with engineering to get the absorption field online."

The captain heard the turbolift at the rear of the bridge slide open, and he turned to face it. "Ensign," he said, unaware of the newcomer's name, "take your station."

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Aaron Miller on January 05, 2008, 12:42:57 AM

<Once Aaron made sure the power was transfered to the deflector everything seems to be in working order for the time being>

=^= "Krenn, Make sure you have repair crews standing by. This may hurt, this has never been done before to my knowledge." =^= Aaron said over the comm from his station.

"Alright ladies and gents." Miller said as he pushed a button on his console and beep was heard.

"Everything seems to be working. CRAP!." was all Miller said as a console near him sent sparks from it. "Captain, we have 4 EPS conduits down but other then that it seems to be working, deck 2 lost another EPS conduit, but dont worry its not effecting the systems we are using. Their are some residual effects but it is working for the time being. The Deflector is working and guess what. They are firing on us. BRACE FOR IMPACT!." Miller said as he braced himself, Seconds passed and a beep was heard at his console.

"We are absorbing energy from everything around us. Including kinetic energy from their missle weapons and their phasors are being absorbed. If they keep firing on us we should be back up to full capacity soon." Miller said sighing with relief.

"If you want us back in the fight sooner, I might suggest having our own ships fire on us as well whenever they can. It will give us excess power for Kelli to use to boost the ships weapons." Miller suggested.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Lois on January 12, 2008, 02:48:16 AM

"The last hit took out part of our weapons array, we won't be able to let off any photon torpedoes any time soon, Commander," Mark shouted over the commotion on the bridge. From what he could tell from a quick glance there were at least 5 command personal wounded.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Durandal on January 13, 2008, 09:15:04 PM

"The Enterprise is making pretty good on their promise, Commander. Thirty percent of the remaining Heraan were crippled or destroyed after just the first volley, and not one of Picard's ships has suffered major damage."

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Yaxara Grax on February 03, 2008, 03:02:29 PM

Yaxara had fought with many Heraan since the ship had been attacked. She'd managed to get out with just bruises, but now, she was confident she wouldn't pass that well.

Her current opponent was a strong one, succesfully repelling every single attack she tried. He even somehow blocked her phaser attacks. The only reason she was still alive were her Betazoid telephatic capabilities. The Heraan weren't easy ones to read, but they were readable, so she could predict his actions. She only feared because it seemed he could to the same with her.

Damn, she thought, I am a diplomatics officer, not a combatanat! Finally, she managed to shoot the Herran, but only seconds after he gave her a strong punch, causing her to land onto a console hard.

But as she lied on the floor, trying to fight away the dizziness, an idea hit her-they needed to contact someone, they needed help! If she could only...raising her head, Yaxara realized that everyone was too preoccupied with the Heraan warmaster to pay any attention to her...and she realised that the console she'd just hit was the communications console.

Grabbing it and pulling herself up, Yaxara let out a sigh, attempting to focus on the commands before her. She was going to have to use the secure channels, so the Heraan could not intercept the message...she could remember the code...and yes! She was in. Now the message...

"To all Federation starships that receive this message...this is the U. S. S. Evolution. We are under attack by the Heraan and require immediate assistance. I am transmitting our coordinates to you...please, we require immediate assistance!"

After the message was transmitted, she dropped back onto the floor, trying to catch her breath.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: The Heraan on February 05, 2008, 06:12:08 AM

The Warmaster of the Heraan leaned closer to the Senior Master Templar of the Gallifreyan Order. "Your god has yet to make the slightest impression on this universe, yet you cling to it like a child, and denounce mine as demons. You are even more foolish than you appear, Techerakh."

The searing green blade disappeared, and the mortally wounded Gallifreyan fell to the deck as Ar'Krakh walked away.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: The Heraan on February 14, 2008, 01:54:49 AM

Ar'Krakh stepped briskly toward the bothersome human, and absorbed the phaser beams with his energy blade. He let his mind reach out and grab the creature, and draw him closer.

"Has anyone ever told you," he projected into Malcolm's mind, "that you are extremely annoying?" The psychic emphasis on the word "extremely" was enough that it caused the lights to flicker slightly.

He haphazardly tossed the counselor aside into the bulkhead, hoping that maybe a broken bone or two would straighten the human out. His elite guard gathered alongside him, and made their way back to their stealth boarding craft, where they proceeded to leave the area under cloak.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Kelli Lauren on November 23, 2007, 03:48:23 AM

Kelli had just gotten changed and dressed, and was ready to head to the holodeck to make preparations, when she bumped right into Mark as she stepped out of the door.

"Oh," she said, straightening her hair and chuckling slightly, "I'm so sorry, I didn't see you there!"

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: James Krenn on November 27, 2007, 10:07:35 PM

((Aye, I've been meaning to move it along a bit...))

The ship slowed, being brought back to it's previous Warp speed before the warp core overloaded. "Captain; Current ETA to Earth is 39 Minutes!" James shouted, probably a little louder than was necessary.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: James Krenn on November 28, 2007, 09:07:05 AM

James tapped the controls on his console, manipulating the ships drives to comply with his instructions. "Course set, Warp factor two engaged."

The lights around the ship were tinged red and there were members of the crew bustling about everywhere, making preparations for the fight to come, but the Bridge seemed oddly quiet as the crew waited for the ship to arrive at Saturn, and the fight to begin. James broke the silence, announcing that they had arrived.

The ship dropped out of warp, and James manoeuvred it to come into formation with the rest of the Fleet on the dark-side of the planet.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Randall Sanchez on December 02, 2007, 05:10:45 AM

"Quiet, both of you! I can't have my bridge crew at one another's throats at a time like this, or we're sure to fail!"

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Kelli Lauren on January 12, 2008, 12:25:12 AM

"Computer," Kelli yelled over the commotion, "activate the emergency medical hologram!"

The Mark III EMH materialized on the bridge, and spoke the unyielding "Please state the nature of the medical emergency."

"Doctor, Lieutenant Miller is injured, and we can't get him to Sickbay. Can you treat him here?"

"I should be able to. Help me move him to the corner?"

"Use the captain's ready room, the desk will make a more appropriate bed. Besides, this bridge obviously isn't very safe right now."

As soon as Kelli reemerged from the ready room only a few moments later, she kicked a beam out of the way and took over Operations at the Mission Ops panel directly behind and above the command chair.

"Transfer all auxiliary power to shields. Helm, start making a wide circle around the battlefield, we'll make passing strikes at the Heraan."

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Lois on January 06, 2008, 05:17:54 AM

OOC: Absorbing energy from enemy attacks and using it for our own? A little off, but not up to me :P

As the ship shook once more(or didn't) Mark threw his hands in front of him to grab on to anything he can to stop himself from falling. He felt even more angry at himself, regaining his footing he quickly left the Bridge and headed to Sickbay. Maybe this was something he could do to help the injured, he thought to himself as he passed a group of crewmen running by in the opposite direction.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Jean-Luc Picard on January 20, 2008, 07:35:00 PM

A fleetwide communiqué appeared on the Evolution's main viewer. "This is Captain Picard of the Enterprise. I'd like to thank you all for holding off the Heraani attack until we could arrive. Utopia Planitia, while damaged, is secure, and will be repaired within the next few weeks. If the need arises, the Enterprise will be taking on triage patients from those wounded in the battle."

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Kelli Lauren on January 22, 2008, 06:21:05 AM

"Damn it! Security teams to deck five, NOW! Durandal, you might as well take over bridge control." Kelli grabbed a fallen phaser rifle and bolted into the turbolift.

Upon reaching deck five, Kelli and Malcolm saw a crisscross of phaser and plasma fire at the intersection ahead. Kelli took up a position behind the closest wall, and began popping out to fire at the invaders.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Kelli Lauren on February 16, 2008, 06:49:55 AM

Kelli had just finished fighting off the rest of the Heraan in her area, having fallen far behind the Gallifreyans, as the rest of the invaders suddenly left the ship.

"Lauren to bridge," she said, panting from battle. "Set a course for McKinley Station, and initiate docking procedures."

-------

Several days passed, while the Evolution was hurried through the repair queue at the starbase in high orbit of the capital-world of the Federation. It took them only four days to get pushed through the line (due to their distance from their starbase of origin) and for the ship to be restored. Captain Sanchez still remained in Sickbay, although his condition was stabilized and he was able to maintain a decent level of consciousness, if fleeting.

In the meantime, on the recommendations of both Captain Sanchez and Admiral Lewiston, Starfleet Command had promoted Kelli to the rank of full Commander, and given her the permanent position of the ship's first officer. In the captain's current state, she also was forced into the position of acting captain. This had the expected side effect of leaving the position of Chief Tactical Officer available. Upon review of his service record, Starfleet also approved the promotion of Ensign Mark Lois to the full Lieutenant, and his permanent assignment to Tactical.

"All stations, report in," came her first order as executive officer. "Krenn, bring fusion reactors online and hail McKinley for departure clearance."

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Kelli Lauren on March 20, 2008, 10:25:07 PM

(OFF: Although I'm usually up for plot twists, we REALLY need to get this mission wrapped up.)

The Evolution dropped back into normal space, and the Prodigal Son released it's tractor beam on the Starfleet ship. As the two ships made their way at impulse to Starbase Avalon, Kelli noticed a second Gallifreyan cruiser in orbit of the station. "Wow," she exclaimed, "that looks important."

The ship banked lazily as it turned into the massive space doors on the outer edge of the spacedock. The helmsman steered the Intrepid-class ship smoothly into position, and a docking umbilical extended to meet them. Most of the external lights on the ship went dark, and the warp nacelle grilles, which normally shone a brilliant blue, went dark, becoming a non-luminescent grey.

Kelli stood from the command seat. "All stations, stand down, she said. "Slave the ship's systems to Avalon, and power down the fusion reactors."

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Techerakh on February 05, 2008, 06:08:22 AM

Techerakh moved to defend Alexia, but was hit hard in the face by Ar'Krakh's elbow. The warmaster then plunged his weapon into the Gallifreyan's upper chest. Techerakh made no indication of pain, other than the fact that he stopped resisting, and looked the Heraan right in the eye, as blood began to seep from his own mouth.

"You've not... won... yet. You have yet... to face... the Nil'kemorya."

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Lois on November 23, 2007, 08:34:15 PM

Mark could feel his face growing hot, she must think he's a stalker now. Not that he would find it disturbing if Kelli was outside his door..

"Yeah," Mark forced a smile, trying hard to think of something on the spot. "So where're you heading?" He asked, trying to buy himself some time.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Lois on November 27, 2007, 08:42:09 PM

((I Suggest we have two stories going here. I don't want the rest of the crew waiting for me to Kiss Kelli. Say.. we arrive at Earth soon?))

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Lois on November 28, 2007, 09:06:46 PM

=Bridge=

Mark entered the Bridge with Kelli, he quickly took his position at the back of the bridge.

((Eh I don't feel like typing a lot today))

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Kelli Lauren on December 02, 2007, 05:07:54 AM

"Stow it, Lieutenant! You can either stay here and be useful, or you can sit in an escape pod while we try to save our capital planet! It's up to you!"

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Kelli Lauren on January 11, 2008, 05:14:40 PM

"Captain, I've got weapons back online. Shall we continue firing?"

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Malcolm on January 22, 2008, 07:01:51 AM

Malcolm also finds a spot and fires away taking out a few.

Still, the invaders steadily advance until they're mere meters away.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Aaron Miller on January 12, 2008, 12:09:42 AM

<That last hit sent Aaron flying across the bridge, barely missing Lauren as he flew, he hit hard next to the helm console and groaned aloud, despite the immense pain he was getting from his shoulder and back he crawled back to the wreckage of Operations and found that his console was inert. He then crawled to the nearest console to him and transfered operations to it>

"Ma'am, operations destroyed, we lost a port nacelle. Cant go to warp even if we wanted too, Several more EPS conduits blew and im........" then Aaron went unconscious from the greivous wounds and blood that was surging out of his body.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Kelli Lauren on January 20, 2008, 07:31:44 PM

Kelli wasn't usually a spiteful person, but something inside her made her happy to see the Heraani ships destroyed, beyond just the sense of safety that was returning to the crew.

As the last of the Heraani ships exploded into a field of golden flecks, Kelli sat at the command chair and pressed the comm button. "All hands, this is Lieutenant Commander Lauren. Stand down red alert, and prepare for docking at McKinley Station."

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Alexia on February 05, 2008, 05:21:39 AM

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Will Karelia on March 20, 2008, 11:58:34 PM

---===Important Message from Expansion Fleet Administration===---

We are beginning the final mission of the current Expansion Fleet story arc, and this mission will conclude the events that have been building for the past few years, some of which began at the launch of Expansion Fleet. This mission will yield an end to the Heraan War, and will be concluding the events of the entire game.

This gives us a unique opportunity, one that we've not explored before, nor have most of the Star Trek RPG's out there. We are going to be starting a new "series" of sorts, in much the same way a new Star Trek series precedes the last. This will give everyone the opportunity to start fresh, with all new characters, new backstories, and new sub-plots. We will even be introducing a new region of space, a new Starfleet space station, and an entirely new fleet.

For the duration of the final mission, due to the extremely cooperative nature of such a finale, we will be combining the posts of all four ships, as well as those of the Starbase Avalon personnel, into a single forum, to alleviate the need to read several forums at once. This mission is to be contained in it's own forum, located at the top of the list of Expansion Fleet vessels we are all familiar with. The new forum will move no one from their previous situations, but will direct them toward the goings-on of this finale. I will be posting a list of guidelines necessary in such a forum, please read those first before posting.

The new forum for the finale is located here: http://www.expansionfleet.com/cgi-bin....F;f=308

Thanks,
EF Admins

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: James Krenn on February 17, 2008, 12:54:46 AM

"Aye ma`am." James responded, as he began working on his controls. He opened a comm channel to McKinley station;

=/\="McKinley Station, this is the USS Evolution. Requesting clearance for departure."=/\=

=/\="Clearance granted, Evolution." =/\= came the cheery voice of the station commander. =/\="Thanks for your help back there, and good luck. McKinley out."=/\=

The docking clamps on the Intrepid-class' hull released, and the ship swam smoothly out of dock.

"We're clear of the station, Commander." he reported.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Lois on November 08, 2007, 08:56:19 PM

*Bridge*

Mark exited the turbolift and quickly walked to his stationed post. Glancing around uneasily, he wondered if he was the only one who didn't know what was going on. That has always worried him everytime they went to red alert when he was eating something, wither or not he was well informed of the situation.

Looking across the bridge he found Keli at her tactical station, running his hand through his hair he tried to catch her eye without making it look obivous.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Aaron Miller on November 28, 2007, 03:26:28 AM

<Aaron worked at tactical when Kelli left the bridge>

"Captain, im detecting 2 federation ships on an intercept course." Miller called out from his station. "They are flanking us and escorting us in." Miller finished.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Randall Sanchez on December 09, 2007, 01:10:44 AM

"See if you can do better than that. Take us away, and then when you turn back, as soon as Lauren fires her torpedoes, I want you to begin to turn the ship to the port, and kill the engines immediately. We'll start a flat spin, where Tactical can then target the aft torpedoes to follow up."

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Randall Sanchez on January 11, 2008, 05:18:18 PM

"By all means, Ms. Lauren, open fi--"

At that moment, several EPS conduits in the bridge walls overloaded, and sent a bulkhead crashing to the floor. The captain tried his best to dive out from under it, but wasn't quick enough and was violently slammed to the ground by the heavy duranium beam, several jagged edges jutting dangerously into his back.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Malcolm on January 20, 2008, 09:45:43 PM

Malcolm enters the engineering bay and rushes to Krenn and Lois, a medical bag in his hand.

Quickly he tries to help them.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Techerakh on January 23, 2008, 12:56:57 AM

"You could say that," the stalwart Gallifreyan replied. "Some of the Heraani bastards ambushed my Templars and I, and we were forced to delay our arrival."

"But what's done is done, and you have enemies on your vessel still. We shall now cleanse them!"

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Yaxara Grax on February 03, 2008, 09:32:59 PM

"All right."

Yaxara grabbed the phaser with a faint smile. She had not even realized hers had been lost in combat with the Herran. Removing it from stun and setting it to maximum, she turned towards the turbolift.

"I am going to use the Jeffreys tubes. The Herrans aren't supposed to be hanging around there. " Another idea occurred to her, "We can simply transport them into outer space and get rid of them right away."

She didn't bother reading Malcolm's mind to see his opinions of this. It didn't really matter. This was war. And war brought on casualties. Those always looked better on the other side. Without waiting for his reply, she jumped into the tube.

It took her about ten minutes to reach transporter room. During her 'trip', she didn't encounter a single Herran, even though she could hear sounds of fighting through the walls. Crawling out and reaching the console, she tapped her commbadge.

"Grax to Malcolm. I'm at the position." While waiting for his reply, she managed to stabilise a forcefield around the transporter room with a few quick moves of her fingers.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Malcolm on February 25, 2008, 04:57:47 PM

He nods his head.

"Yes m'am." He makes his way over to the console.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Randall Sanchez on October 22, 2007, 03:43:09 AM

(OFF: This is Admiral Karelia. Due to his absence, I'll be posting for Captain Sanchez until further notice.)

Captain Sanchez sat quietly in his ready room, filing a report at his laptop terminal. "These reports are so boring," he thought to himself. "It's always crew manifest this, supply inventory that... it sometimes seems like Starfleet wants me to suffer! A little excitement wouldn't hurt anyone, honestly."

"Captain to the bridge," came the voice of Commander Lauren over the comm channel. Randall set his PADD down on the desk and stepped out onto the bridge.

"Report?"

"We're receiving a distress call," said Lauren. "It's on a Starfleet carrier wave."

This piqued Sanchez's interest immediately. "Source?"

Lauren looked up from her console. "Deep Space Five, sir. Near the border between Federation territory and the Expansion Sector."

The captain took his seat and looked to the officer ahead of him. "Helmsman," he said, "Set a course for the Ivor system, maximum warp."

"I guess they were right," Randall thought to himself. "Be careful what you wish for..."

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Lois on November 06, 2007, 11:59:11 PM

OOC: Damn it's going to take awhile to get there..

Lights signaled red alert around Mark as he drank deeply from a hot cup of coffee(which he still loves since his first day in starfleet) while reviewing his mission logs. It had been an eventful week so far, though there was not much he could do at the moment but act as a back-up on the ship. Though it didn't get him anywhere rank wise, he did enjoy not having the spotlight shined on him.

Placing the cup on the table he got up from his chair and headed towards the turbolift and through on to his station.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Spock on November 28, 2007, 03:01:26 AM

((Im probly going to get into trouble for this but I dont really care, im bored

))

<Spock was doing some routine maintance on the ship when he noticed one of the holodeck's was active, he decided to eaves drop and saw Kelli and Mark, he didnt think much of it and decided to shut off the screen to let them have their privacy.>

(Edited by Will Karelia)

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: James Krenn on December 11, 2007, 06:11:20 PM

"Aye, Captain." James said, stopping the ship's spin and flying straight away from the battle. He brought the ship round smoothly, and flew full impulse towards the battle.

"Commander, fire when you're ready." he said, preparing to turn the ship about.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Kelli Lauren on January 11, 2008, 06:38:25 PM

"Captain!"

Kelli raced from her post and, in desperation, actually vaulted over the rail behind the captain's chair, landing beside the captain.

"Captain! Sir, can you hear me?"

There was no answer. Kelli drew her phaser and set it to full, using it to cut the bulk of the beam away. She then lifted the more manageable remainder from Sanchez.

"Ensign Kirsch," she called to the science officer, "get the captain to Sickbay, pronto!" She then stood up and turned to the captain's chair and pressed a communications button. "Bridge to Ensign Lois," she said, "we need you up here. The captain's out of commission, and I need a temporary tactical officer."

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Malcolm on January 23, 2008, 12:47:03 AM

Malcolm stands up.

"Techerakh!"

He shakes his head.

"It's about time; What, did you lose your way?"

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Lois on January 20, 2008, 08:00:59 PM

Mark felt oddly dizzy as he ran as quickly as he could towards Krenn, careful not to trip over anything that had fallen during the battle. He bent over, stopping in front of Krenn- wiping away something that got into his eye with his hand.

He shoved James gently, trying to awake him. With no success he stood up, suddenly feeling a wave of dizziness he reached over to grab the wall to steady himself. Glancing at his hand he saw it was covered with blood from his forehead.

Blah blah blah he fell and collapsed beside Krenn.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Malcolm on February 03, 2008, 09:54:13 PM

=A=I here you. Give me a second.=A=

He starts to scan deck by deck.

=Alright, we've got three Heraan on deck seven, none on deck six, four on deck five, and three on deck four. =A=

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Kelli Lauren on February 21, 2008, 12:53:14 AM

"We could use someone at Engineering, if you're up to it, commander?"

Kelli turned and surveyed the bridge. The ship was in peak condition and the crew was ready to get back to Avalon. "Mr. Krenn, position us directly behind the Prodigal Son, and ensure that their quantum field is fully extended around us before signaling the go-ahead."

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Spock on October 22, 2007, 05:15:49 AM

"Captain." he said acknowledging his presense as Spock stood near the engineering console monitoring the ships functions.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: James Krenn on November 06, 2007, 09:19:19 AM

"Aye Sir!" James said, turning in his chair to face the helm. His hands darted across the controls - he had always preferred to pilot a starship manually in sublight. The Evolution banked quickly but graciously, and sped faster towards Earth. James tapped a few keys, and ran his hand up one of the meters, raising the Warp Speed to the Emergency Maximum level, then keyed the "Initialise" button.

"Maximum warp engaged, Captain!" he said, monitoring the warp field.

It was odd that after being transferred from the Home Fleet around Earth to Expansion Fleet that he was now on a mission back to Earth, he reflected.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: James Krenn on December 04, 2007, 10:12:47 PM

James looped around one of the Heraani ships, causing a number of torpedoes previously chasing the Evolution to hit it instead. Sweat was starting to drip down his head now as he concentrated on piloting the ship.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Techerakh on January 23, 2008, 12:32:06 AM

"STOP!"

The resounding voice seemed to come from nowhere, and echoed through the entire deck. A robed alien shimmered into view, wielding two swirling blades of pure energy. The alien leaped at the Heraan that was about to execute Commander Lauren, and the two blades he carried ran the alien through cleanly.

Three companions appeared, and each held a single blade identical to that of their master. The four warriors cleared the immediate area of Heraan in a matter of moments, taking very little injury themselves.

The lead warrior helped Lauren up, and brought her back into the cover of the access junction.

"I apologize for our lack of punctuality," he said succinctly, removing his hood.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Yaxara Grax on February 03, 2008, 08:17:46 PM

Yaxara felt someone pulling her away, and she nodded her head at his question. She was alright. Even if she wasn't a true fighter, her temper was what got her through combat situations...and it did so very well. The Betazoid could still recall the huge, dead Herran she'd left on Deck 12. Nobody in their right mind would've believed she'd killed him.
Yaxara followed Malcolm, because he was right about that one-they had to head to the bridge. Not that he'd ever said that out loud, but he'd thought it. That was enough for a Betazoid. Most people hated when their minds were being read, though, so Yaxara had learned not to mention information acquired that way in front of the...'object', to say so. Now, however, she spoke;
"Good idea-We should head to the bridge and attempt to regain control...transport the Herrans off our ship."

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Malcolm on March 05, 2008, 06:20:06 AM

OFF: Sorry all, i had some seriously bad events happen which required complete focus. The next month or so looks like its gonna be rocky, but it looks like ill be able to post at least once.

IC:

Malcolm checks the engineering diagnostics one last time before he heads to bed.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Kelli Lauren on November 01, 2007, 03:34:08 AM

(OFF: Is this seriously all I get? Come on, people, I'm trying to revive this ship here.)

-- Seven hours later --

"Captain, we are within hailing distance of Deep Space Five and the colony on Ivor Prime."

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Randall Sanchez on November 06, 2007, 03:39:32 AM

(OFF: We'll start with Ensign, but Ensigns get promoted pretty fast. Unless you're Harry Kim...)

"By all means, Commander," Sanchez replied, tapping his communicator. "All hands, red alert!"

The captain sat back in his seat. "Helm, set a course for Earth, maximum warp!"

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Kelli Lauren on December 09, 2007, 01:08:11 AM

"Captain, they are draining our port shields. We've got damage along the engineering hull. Krenn, can you get me a good torpedo pass?"

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Kelli Lauren on January 23, 2008, 12:23:59 AM

Kelli fired one more shot, and then tried to move back to the next intersection, but as she left her cover, she was backhanded by one of the advancing Heraan. She tried to get back to her feet, but as soon as she did, she was pressed back to the deck by the large foot of her attacker.

Kelli said her final prayer as the end of the Heraan's plasma rifle warmed up.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Malcolm on February 03, 2008, 08:44:03 PM

Malcolm and Yaxara make it to the bridge. Malcolm runs to some controls and quickly scans the ship.

"Oh dear Deus, there's more, a lot more."

He turns and faces yaxara.

"Make your way to the transporter room, and we can see if we can coordinate getting them off the ship, alright?"

He tosses a phaser. "That way you don't have to use your body."

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Kelli Lauren on February 26, 2008, 07:13:28 AM

Travel through slipspace was as monotonous as that of extended warp travel. Just a continual blue corridor, and the slight sway of the Gallifreyan cruiser ahead of them. Luckily for Lauren, her shift was over soon enough, and she retreated to her quarters.

Setting down at her table, Kelli pulled her notebook console closer and tapped a few keys. "First officer's personal log," she began, "stardate 61153.7. This is my first log entry as first officer of the Evolution, and I can't say I like the circumstances in which I got the job. Not only was the captain severely injured in the recent battle, but Commander Harf was reported as missing. No doubt the Heraan snagged him on their way off of the ship. I've heard stories about the Heraani detention cells. Most don't make it a week... pause recording."

She hung her head. "Q'apla, commander," Kelli said softly, a small tear forming in her eye. "Continue recording."

"I am sure Morga will go to Sto-vo-Kor with honor. No one was more deserving. In any case, I've been serving as acting captain ever since Randall was hurt, and I'd be more excited about command if it weren't for the fact that my captain and friend is still fighting for his life in Sickbay. What a way to start off a promotion, huh?"

Kelli paused for a moment, and hit a button on her console with passive frustration. The computer closed and saved the log, as the commander turned down the lights and climbed into bed.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: John Moore on November 04, 2007, 10:44:10 PM

((I would be willing to create a new character to be stationed on this ship if it would help revive it somewhat.))

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Lois on November 13, 2007, 10:05:21 PM

His eye turned to his controls as a quick noise sounded off. Looking up to give Keli a curious look he glanced at the display panel. Interestingly it was a message.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Lois on December 11, 2007, 08:40:09 PM

((I don't feel this is going anywhere. We need some big explosion or something the change the plot. Also on a personal note, I've noticed that in the one and a half years I've been in EF I haven't gotten off this damn ship yet >.<))

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Alexia on January 23, 2008, 05:14:23 AM

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Malcolm on February 04, 2008, 06:25:04 AM

(Outside of the ship)

Several Heraan suddenly are transported into space. While they don't breathe oxygen, and so the vacuum of space desn't kill them, it certainly disorients them.

(Inside the ship)

Malcolm continues to designate targets as Yaxara deals with them.

=A= Alright, I see two on the same deck with Techerakh, not counting the big guy. How about we even the odds for him and take the two out. Leave the big guy to him and Alexa.=A=

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Aaron Miller on March 11, 2008, 02:01:47 AM

<Miller didnt wait for orders, he began evacuting that deck. Then opened up a air tunnel effect that he could control, so the fumes can go else where>

=^= "I suggest you hurry, Commander." =^= Miller said over the comm.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Randall Sanchez on November 05, 2007, 02:39:14 AM

(OFF: Believe me, you are MORE than welcome...)

"All stop," Sanchez said. "Open a channel to Deep Space Five."

The main viewer switched from the standard Federation emblem to the image of a Starfleet commander on a ruined command deck. "Thank god, it's good you've arrived! There's been an attack on DS5 and the Ivor colony, both are in ruins! Captain, it's the Heraan!"

Sanchez interrupted the frantic commander. "Slow down. Tell me what happened."

"They've sent a fleet towards Federation space, and have already breached our lines! They're headed for Earth!"

"Earth?" Sanchez repeated, shocked. "Do they plan to make it past the whole of Starfleet?"

The commander finished giving a PADD to a subordinate, then turned back to the screen. "They were extremely fast, Captain. Only if Starfleet is lucky, will they be able to gather a large enough defense fleet in time. I would have sent our own defense vessels after them, but they were destroyed or crippled in the attack. I'm sending you their last known coordinates, you've got to chase them down! Starfleet is already assembling an interception force, but who knows if they'll be able to catch up with the Heraan."

"We'll do our best," Sanchez said. "Evolution out."

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Spock on November 13, 2007, 06:27:37 AM

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: James Krenn on December 11, 2007, 09:59:27 PM

Just as the rear torpedoes were fired, a close explosion above an to the port of the ship knocked it off course, almost making the torpedoes miss. The lights flickered on the bridge and throughout the ship, as various systems were damaged.
"Ah!" James exclaimed, as he was jostled about by the explosion so much he nearly fell off his chair. Regaining his balance, he tried to bring the ship onto a stable course.
((Better? :P I was thinking that we could have some boarding craft attach themselves to us at some point, liven it up a bit.))

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Techerakh on January 23, 2008, 02:28:59 AM

Techerakh engaged his psionic camouflage again and slid into the corridor, nothing but a near-imperceptible warp in the light betraying his location. He crept up to an intersection, and saw the Heraan around the corner. He moved silently and swiftly, and moved behind one of the soldiers.

The master then drew his khala, and it appeared as a blade hovering in midair. He dropped his camouflage, and swept his blade through the soldier. As his allies began to fire, Techerakh blocked the plasma bolts, their cohesion being dissipated or reflected when they struck the Gallifreyan sword.

Techerakh then drew his second khala and threw it, spinning, at the Heraan at the end of the hall. The blade killed one of the aliens, but the other had time to activate his bracer blade and knock it out of Techerakh's telekinetic control.

The Heraan and the Gallifreyan closed, and met blades in the middle of the corridor. Techerakh was many times the superior, however, and was able to sever the Heraan's weapon arm and slice him at the waist.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Alexia on February 04, 2008, 05:27:02 PM

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Malcolm on March 11, 2008, 01:33:34 AM

OFF: Keeping it going...

IC:

Malcom sat up suddenly, he could sense esomething wrong before the alarms blared. He climbed out of his bed with his uniform still on because he was too exhausted to change, and runs over to his computer to check the status.

Glancing over the screen he can tell that there's been a leak of sorts in engineering. He taps his com link as he runs out of his room and down the hall.

=A=Malcolm to Lauren, we have a serious leak in engineering; suggesting we evacuate the deck immediately, it looks toxic. I'm getting a team ready just in case.=A=

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: James Krenn on November 05, 2007, 06:18:13 PM

((OFF: Here we are, James Krenn, AKA John Moore, although Karelia may know me better as Vorn Krace. Put me where you need me))

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: zack1392 on November 10, 2007, 03:32:39 AM

*sickbay*
when the lights signaled red alert zack jumped then remembered he was already in sickbay but got medical supplies ready just in case

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Aaron Miller on December 04, 2007, 08:57:49 PM

<Aaron's hands flew over his controls trying to keep things in operational status>

"We are receiving micro fractures along the hill, and several EPS conduits are blown on deck 4." Aaron called out from his station as sparks flew as they were hit by enemy fire.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Kelli Lauren on December 11, 2007, 06:15:07 PM

"All forward torpedoes... away!"

The four torpedoes rocketed from their tubes, soon to be joined by more from the aft tubes.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Malcolm on January 23, 2008, 02:05:54 AM

Nods his head.

"Yes, lets."

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Yaxara Grax on February 03, 2008, 10:15:11 PM

Yaxara nodded in confirmation each time he mentioned a deck; Yes, I can read their lifesigns...I believe I can get a lock on them..."

The transporter was not working completely, but it seemed to be functioning. Throwing her long, red locks back and moving them away from her face, the Betazoid tampered with the console in front of her. Finally, all ten Heraan were displayed.

"I got a lock on them," She said with relief, but still tense, "Energizing."

Setting the coordinates somewhere in outer space, she intiated the energizing sequence.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Techerakh on February 10, 2008, 04:50:38 AM

Techerakh could barely stand, and his vision was beginning to blur. He drew his khala and began to chase after Ar'Krakh, but was unable to keep his footing and fell to the deck, his khala clattering down along with him.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Malcolm on March 12, 2008, 12:02:23 AM

Malcom runs down to engineering, he checks the status and sees that something has stopped the vents from venting.

=A= Malcom to Miller, something's wrong and the vents are not venting. I'm gonna go in and check.=A=

Malcolm dons a suit and slips into the bay, to find out what is wrong.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Randall Sanchez on November 05, 2007, 07:38:35 PM

(OFF: Does helm work for you? We haven't had a helmsman, other than the AI, in eons.)

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Kelli Lauren on November 09, 2007, 03:25:31 AM

As Kelli calibrated the ventral shield harmonics, she noticed Mark leave the turbolift and pass by her station. A moment later, after he had made it to his seat, she noticed him trying desperately to get her attention. Unable to hold back a smile, she winked at him, hoping that no one else was noticing. Finally, an idea entered her mind.

After pressing a few controls, she heard Mark's console beep slightly. No one else would take notice, but she knew it was coming, so she could hear it.

Code Sample

---LCARS Data Reroute---
-From: Station ID 1-04-
-To: Station ID 1-09-

Holodeck Two. 2000 hours.

Don't be late.

---End Transmission---

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: James Krenn on December 04, 2007, 06:35:05 PM

Time for a bit of fancy flying... James thought to himself. To his knowledge, not many, if any, people had attempted what he was about to do in such a large ship, but he was confident in his skills.

He sent the ship into a contant roll, completing a full circle in an average of 6 seconds, and then concentrating hard on the controls sent the ship swooping through the battlefield, over and around other ships, all the while spinning. =/\="Helm to Engineering, try and keep our structural integrity up!"=/\= He didn't have time to be polite or explain to Engineering what he was doing, trying to keep the ship from crashing into another and keep it in one piece was taking up all his concentration.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: James Krenn on December 11, 2007, 06:20:38 PM

James hit the manoeuvring thrusters, turning the ship a full 180 degrees while not altering their course or speed at all. "Ship facing about!"

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Kelli Lauren on January 23, 2008, 12:59:20 AM

Kelli brushed herself off, and grabbed her rifle. She made a point to thank Techerakh once this was over; it wasn't the first time he'd saved her life.

"Sounds good to me." She tapped her communicator. "Security teams, we have unconfirmed tangoes on Deck Five. Move to intercept, and a watch your backs."

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Techerakh on February 04, 2008, 05:17:18 AM

Time seemed to stand still as Techerakh and Ar'Krakh circled one another. The Heraan that stood before him was the most powerful of their kind, the Gallifreyan knew, and was expertly trained in all fields of combat. However, Techerakh knew that he himself was one of Gallifrey's best, and the outcome o a battle of these proportions could not be predicted.

Ar'Krakh struck first, but Techerakh readily parried, and counter-attacked, but was similarly held back. Their battle began cautiously, but grew in both speed and ferocity, until there was nothing that could stop them.

"You are bold, Heraan," Techerakh said through the strain of combat, "to attack so far from your territory. These humans could destroy this ship, and you with it."

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Alexia on February 08, 2008, 05:46:38 AM

((Malcom, thats impossible, specially for a betazed, But I will allow Will to determine if that should be ignored or not))

<Alexia got up quickly and followed Techerakh threw the halls ways looking for the Heraan master>

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Aaron Miller on March 11, 2008, 02:02:10 AM

((Double post))

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: James Krenn on November 05, 2007, 07:45:24 PM

((OFF: Sure thing. What's my rank?))

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Lois on November 24, 2007, 01:55:59 AM

"Uh yeah sure!" He said, he was expecting her to wave him off after discovering him standing in front of her quarters. "What exactly are you getting ready for?"

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Kelli Lauren on December 04, 2007, 03:37:52 AM

"Give me a hand, Ensign. We've got more targets than I can handle. Krenn, keep the ship rolling, or else we'll rely too much on specific phaser banks."

Kelli targeted a pair of photon torpedoes, and released them simultaneously. The limited guidance system on the torpedoes managed to be just enough, and the torpedoes struck one of the small Heraani corvettes in the aft section, and obliterated their rear shields.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: James Krenn on January 03, 2008, 08:25:04 PM

"Sir! I have some Engineering experience. Let me go help down there - unless we get this working the helm's dead anyway." James called to the Captain. After the explosion in Engineering, they were obviously going to be low on people down there, and they would need everyone they could get their hands on.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Durandal on January 12, 2008, 11:15:53 PM

"Wait a moment, Commander... I'm getting a stronger ID signal now. I'll have it in just a second now."

The AI's holographic jaw almost dropped. "Commander, you won't believe it! It's a Starfleet signal, and the fleet is being led by the U.S.S. Enterprise !"

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Malcolm on February 08, 2008, 04:07:28 AM

Malcolm runs in with several officers armed with phaser rifles and other weapons.

"Alexa, take him and go now! We'll hold him the best we can while you take Techerakh to safety"

Malcolm and the officers blanket the Heraan master with phaser rifle fire and a few officers toss grenades. Explosions reverberate and sight becomes an unecessary sense. The Heraan master staggers back, surprised by the sudden onslaught. Never-the-less, he weaves his way with his green bracer blazing, sending two officers flying backwards, mortally wounded.

There is a time to measure, and a time to act; that was what the grand master meant. He thought.

Malcolm closes his eyes, focusing. Seconds later he brings his righ arm up as if to strike the Heraan master from a distance and sends a psychokinetic blast towards him. It knocks the master off his feet.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Malcolm on March 12, 2008, 12:59:38 AM

Malolm slowly makes his way through the bay, able to hear Lauren but ignoring her for the time being. Approaching the warp core he spies what appears to be a bright, luminescent green blog standing standing near it, with an appendage attached to he core itself.

"What is going on here?" He thought.

Tilting his head in curiousity, he cautiously approached the being. It seemed to be draining the core through a small hole in it. It swiftly turned, or at least what Malcolm thought was turning, and made it's way swiftly towards him.

It changed form as it approached was now a large vicious looking feral like creature.

All of a sudden, Malcolm was assaulted by a powerful telepathic blast from the being as the being lunged for him, causing him to stagger back a bit and collapse backward, hitting his head severly against a railing. The pain - mental, physical and emotional - he felt could not put into words. It caused him to just scream out in pain.

The creature lunged at him and ended up on top of Malcolm, snarlying and biting.

Malcolm passes out...

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Kelli Lauren on November 06, 2007, 03:35:51 AM

"Captain, I've got their warp trail. Shall we follow?"

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Kelli Lauren on November 24, 2007, 12:24:48 AM

Kelli noticed a slight redness in Mark's face, but didn't let that be known, for his sake. "I was just heading to the holodeck to get ready. Care to join me?"

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Lois on December 04, 2007, 01:13:48 AM

((Okay let's.. get this exciting))

As both sides opened fire upon each other the entire ship shook violently within the first few seconds of the battle. Mark ran forward from the wall to grab hold of the closest console to stop himself from being thrown around. He gritted his teeth in anger that he couldn't be any more helpful espically when major history is being made.

Mark leaned over the console he had the death grip on to view the panal, "Captain, we're being targeted by approximately three ships, shields are holding!"

(( Da.))

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Aaron Miller on January 04, 2008, 06:04:37 AM

"Lets see, we will need to transfer power from the warpcore itself since I doubt we will be going into warp anytime soon." he said working at his station. "Alright, now we need to boost the deflector another 10% power, link it to the shields as an extra shield buffer and hopefully this will allow us to absorb enemy fire, if not we blow out atleast half the EPS conduits and we are dead in space and hopefully the weapons wont be destroyed. So I suggest you isolate the weapon systems away from the shield grid and have the weapon systems protected by a EMP field. That should hopefully keep away residual energy." Aaron said outloud as he worked since he did his best work talking to someone but no one.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Kelli Lauren on January 12, 2008, 11:12:47 PM

"Damn it!" Kelli said, "Put everything we have into weapons and shields. Life support too. It's not like we'll need it much longer, anyway."

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Alexia on February 08, 2008, 03:04:58 AM

<Alexia's hands glowed momentarily as she concentrated the best she could. The wound in Tech's chest started to close up while Alexia tried her best to maintain the concentration but it was weakening her, several seconds later, Alexia let go, nearly falling on Techerakh in the process>

"Go, Ill catch up." Alexia said as she tried to recover.

Title: Mission 3: "Time is of the Essence"
Post by: Kelli Lauren on March 12, 2008, 12:11:46 AM

"The slipspace tension is causing the warp core to destabilize," Kelli said, tapping her commbadge. "We're only seventeen minutes from Avalon, if you can keep it together down there, we'll be home very soon."

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