Expansion Fleet - Avalon Archive

Thankyou, Mr Dalon. Carry on.

Shields are holding at 19%, but I don't know how much more they can take.

Looks like the shot that ruptured the hull on deck 6 damaged a primary power conduit. I've rerouted power to a secondary conduit, but we're still going to have some minor bleeding until we can access deck 6.

A message comes in from the repair crews.

Repair crew: Ensign Fong reporting, sir. We should have comms restored in 2 hours.

Jackson: Good. Although, I'll be d*mned if I know who we can talk to out here. Other than the Skytoucher.

=^= Zentox to Jackson =^=
Indeed. May the protection of the Goddess Tazay be with them, in the hour of need.
=^= Zentox out =^=

OFF: I will copy this message in the starphoenix division board, but I will wait a day or two, so we have the time to round up the mission here, and it will be realistic since it would take the message a few hours at least to reach its destiny.

"Understood. Now if we could have our helm officer report.... Hmmm maybe our helm officers are injured. Oh well."
*Sanchez sits down behind the helm and navigation console, and presses some buttons.*
"Engaging thrusters.... accelerating speed, setting course... We're heading back into the asteroid field."

OFF: Arwen Connor has resigned from Expansion (again, lost count at how many times by now), and Dalon has apologized for his absence before, due to personal problems. Can Palleon Chastin then please post asap?

OFF: sorry for not posting the past few days, things got really busy over here.

*Sanchez sighed as he regarded Dr. Keilah who sat behind his desk in sickbay.*
"Yes, they are transporting Loxian exiles, but what do we know about what is really going on there? The Loxians that abducted you, me and Lt. Marou, were also exiles that lived between the asteroids. I can't trust them."

Do what you can to temporarily patch it. What is our shield strenth?

=A= Repair team to bridge, comms are up, but we can't raise the Skytoucher. Apparently, they're still not receiving signals. Repair team out =A=

=A= Jackson to repair team. Understood. Can we communicate with the Vontak Nor? =A=

=A= Yes sir. =A=

Good. Jackson sends a message to the VN

=A= Evolution to Vontak Nor. Can anyone there hear us? =A=

=A= Jackson to Zentox =A=

I don't know who the Goddess Tazay is, but I'm with you. Those poor b*stards on Starphoenix are in for a world of hurt when the Na'jigat get there. I just hope we can figure out a way to defeat them.

=A= Jackson out. =A=

"Captain, the best speed I can give you is Warp 4. The warp plasma conduits are still damaged."

Commander Brooks, sir, I have finished the special navigation program. When implemented it should improve the ship efficiency in the asteroid field by a factor of 32%.

We are now fifteen minutes away from the position of the Skytouchr when it sent it's distress signal.

Suddenly, Jackson's board lights up.

Sir, it looks like the Loxian fleet is reforming for another attack.

Disarm weapons, shutdown all un-necessary systems.

Understood, Good luck, sir.

Jackson sends several repair crews to work on the comm system.

Helm, steady as she goes.

=^= Zentox to Jackson =^=
Defeat the Na'jigat? You'll rather wish to be dead as soon as possible, when the Na'jigat attacks!

OFF: I thought not?

Aye, sir.

Jackson takes the science station and punches up some information on the Loxians. He frowns.

These Loxians seem like a nasty bunch. Looks like we're in for some action.

"I've rerouted repair crews to that location, sir."

"Commander! Something is going on out there! Some kind of energy cloud!"

Another idiot post in the wrong forum. ...sorry

(Edited by Skon at 12:47 am on May 24, 2004)

=A= Jackson to Zentox =A=

Having seen what I've seen since this battle started, I'd agree with you. But...where there is life, there is hope. We might be able to figure out a way to beat these guys just yet. You never know.

Meantime, what's your status? Our repairs are proceeding pretty well, but we lost our warp core during the fight. That's going to be hard to replace. Also, we still don't have contact with the Skytoucher. Have you heard from her?

=A= Jackson out =A=

OFF: Do we have a warp core?

Keilah sits down in his chair

"How can I forget Captain, those beasts. Abducting three Starfleet Officers and almost killing Lieutenant Marou, they are pure evil. But what does this have to do with the USS Skytoucher, as I heared they were transporting the Loxian Exiles, who I don't blame for the terrible happings with their Government, to the Vontak Nor Station?"

"Firing phasers!"

The Evolution nimbly ducks around the crippled Skytoucher, and 3 phaser beams streak towards the lead Loxian destroyer in rapid succession, causing the Loxian shields to glow.

"Sir, we are never going to be able to put out enough firepower to deal with this fleet. The lead ship's shields are only down to 93%."

"We've got 6 torpedoes left, and I have 2 ready to fire, Commander."

Aye sir.

Jackson moves to the captain's chair.

Hmmm. We need to find a way to warn Starphoenix base.

=^= Zentox to Jackson =^=
Not a word from the Skytoucher yet. From what I can see, they are low on energy supplies and many of their systems are still down. But from my sensor reading, it seems they're doing a good and quick job at getting primary systems back online.
As for your warp core, is there any way to solve that problem?

"Good work, Mr. Jackson. Well, everyone take your stations. Helm, set course for Avalon Station, and the easiest passage through the asteroid field you can find. Full thrusters, engage!"

YEs i would like to be assistant Engineer .....I would be honored......

OFF**Ill make the engines go BOOM!!!! MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH :P jk.....

Wheres teh celtic bar at ? I didnt see any link to it ? or is it just the imagination thing ?...

"Aye, sir, yellow alert. Shields to full and weapons on defensive power."

"The Captain is in sickbay, talking with Doctor Keilah about the Loxians. Is there something you needed help with?" Kelli said with a congenial smile."

*Sees Davies and Jackson arrive*

Welcome to the bridge, gentleman. The Captain is at sickbay at the moment, please take your stations.

"Ms. Lauren, I know you are new on this ship, but today I want to teach you how we operate here... that NOTHING is impossible, if we truly believe in it! For now, the Skytoucher seems to be in serious trouble, something seems to have happened there. So in order to save them, we have to keep the Loxian fleet busy!"
*At that moment, the ship rocks back and forth again as the Loxian ships open fire once more.*
"Full power to front shields! Fire torpedoes, spread launch! All stations, damage report! Helm, evasive maneuvers!"

(Edited by Randall Sanchez at 4:45 pm on April 30, 2004)

"It oughta work, Commander."

The Evolution shakes again.

"Shields at 19%!"

Taking evasive action sir.

It seems that the Loxian ships have lost at least 60% of their maneuverability.

We are now in position to either strike back or hide in the nearby asteroid field.

Agreed Mr Jackson. Have some people work on the comm system. But I don't think there is much we can do without a warp core. Do what repairs you can.

*Enters the turbolift with Commander Lauren, and not long after, they enter the transporter room*

Alright, everyone on the pad, we have no time to lose.

Chief, set co-ordinates for the Skytoucher's bridge, energise.

OFF: Commander Lauren, post in the skytoucher's mission forum.

=^= Zentox to Jackson =^=
Station comm array has now been aligned, all it needs now is your ship's boosting signal to add itself, and you to press the 'send' button.

OFF: no problem :P

=A= Jackson to Zentox =A=

Sure, we can go back to Avalon and get a new one, but it will take a while. Or, once we get out of the Dark Passage, and away from all this interference, we can call Avalon and get them to send us one.

=A= Jackson out =A=

Jackson stands as the away team materializes on the bridge

Sir, good to see you back. I know it looks bad, but we're not as damaged as it might seem. Most of the main systems are online. The big problem, as you say, is the warp core. I'm thinking that we sould maneuver out of the Dark Passage on impulse and then call station Avalon and ask that they send us a new one. That would speed up our journey home.

Also, while y'all were away, I hooked up communications with General Zentox on Vontak Nor. We tried to send a warning message to Starphoenix, but I don't know if it got through.

OFF: the Celtic bar is at another board (there is a separate board for Avalon Station). Just click "Starfleet HQ" on the left, and the board will appear. Among the forums you will find "Celtic Corner" which is where we'll be.
So anyone who wants to come over there, post there from now on. The crewmembers that want to stay on board the Evolution, can continue to post here.

"Mr. Jackson, you've never seen a place like Celtic Corner anywhere in the universe before. I'm sure you'll like it. And Ms. Lauren, I'm sure they serve good Klingon ale, but if not, there's always the Klingon Restaurant. Well everyone, let's go! Some well deserved time off awaits us!"
*Sanchez and the others leave the bridge.*

OFF: going to post at CC now.

OFF: haha, this will prove fun!

*At that moment, Avalon Station appeared in the distance on the viewscreen of the bridge.*
"Home at last..."
*Sanchez pushes some buttons to drop the ship out of warp, and then turns to Commander Brooks.*
"We really gotta think twice next time, before giving all helm officers shoreleave together. Anyway, hail the station and ask permission to dock."

"Aye Captain. Impuse engaged, half impuse power."

As the ship slowly exits the docking bay Arwen sighs. 'So much for a little R&R' she thinks to herself.

"We've cleared the docking bay, Sir" Connor says turning back to the captain. "Setting course for the Dark Passage, maximum warp."

Her fingers dance across the controls. "All systems are a go. Warp engaged."

Lt. James comes rushing onto the Bridge

"Where is the Captain?"

Jackson walks onto the bridge.

Thomas Jackson, the new CSO, reporting as ordered, sir. I just transfered to the ship right before she left the station and I've been stowing my gear. Sorry I'm late.

Jackson ambles over to his station

(Edited by Thomas Jackson at 9:20 pm on April 19, 2004)

Damage to the Loxian ship, sir. Their shields are down to 60 percent, and they took some minor structural damage, too. That was a #### of a shot, Commander Lauren.

Looks like deck 6 took the brunt of that hit from the Loxians. The hull's been damaged down there. It's not breached yet, but the integrity's been weakened. I don't think we can take another hit to that spot.

(Edited by Thomas Jackson at 9:09 pm on May 3, 2004)

Lauren, shut down the warp core now!

=A= Brooks to Engineering =A=

We're gonna need every scrap of power to the shields, now!

Chief Engineer: Aye sir, I'll give you what I can.

=A= Brooks out =A=

Helm, turn the ship around, I want to keep the weak areas hidden from the Loxians as much as possible.

Lauren, focus all weapons on the damaged sections of the Loxian ship.

Science reporting, sir

Looks like we've got a power bleed. Doesn't seem that bad now, but I'm reading main power down to 89%.

(Edited by Thomas Jackson at 12:03 am on May 8, 2004)

"They ARE worse than the Borg, or Species 8472. You are warned, for we may not be able to be in time to save you, next encounter with the Na'jigat. As for now, I leave you with one warning. Starphoenix Base will be their next target."
*Without any other word, Legudon turns around to face his own people, he nods and they walk slowly toward a wall, and disappear with a shimmer before they even reach the wall, as if they had never been there.*

OFF: Sorry, my mistake. :P

Jackson turns toward the Ensign.

Well, I guess we better find out where everyone is.

=A= Evolution to Skytoucher =A=

Can you read us? Please respond.

=A= Evolution out =A=

"Very well. Where is our helm officer?"

OFF: we're supposed to have 3 helm officers, can at least one of them post now?

"Into Starbase 1?"
*Sanchez smiles and shakes his head, and then laughs.*
"Remind me never to offer the helm console to you."

OFF**I totally got confused with the Vurak Spock name.....I thought they were seperate *hits self in teh head with a very hard english book* heheheh found out later vurak has his last name as spock hehehehe Ohhh teh bitterness of confusions **

I tend towards more engineering and inventing then blowing stuff up on this character I fix more things then i blow to peices except my own lil inventions......

Sir, we have extensive data on the navigational hazards of the Dark Passage. If you wish I could use the ship's computer to develop a special navigation program along with Lt. Connor that would make our way through the asteroids much easier.

OFF: is anyone else still here???

*Walks to the bridge*
"Lieutenant John Davies here captain, Chief of Ops"

"Firing!"

The Loxian ship pitches under fire, but the Evolution does the same.

"Commander, we are taking damage! Casualty reports from Deck 6!"

I would prefer to keep our distance for saftey sake.

=A= All stations, damage report. =A=

"Aye, sir. Firing." A few buttons are pressed. "Commander, the core won't shut down! We'll need to eject it!"

"Aye sir."

=/\= Lauren to Engineering. Send a repair team to meet Commander Brooks and myself in Transporter Room One. Lauren out. =/\=

OFF: I didnt receive your message on Vontak Nor, since you didn't post it there :P

=A= Skytoucher to Evolution =A=

We read you. We have just restored communications. Your Captain and crew will be beaming back momentarily. Stand by.

=A= Skytoucher out =A=

Thank you, sir. I did my best.

Jackson returns to his familiar place at the science station.

Science ready, sir.

OFF: sorry for not posting much this weekend, I have hardly had the time to be online. I'm back now though

OFF2: John Davies, no problem and welcome back

OFF3: Spock, well Vurak Spock is the chief engineer of the ship, but you could be his assistant that's always busy with his own projects (that go BOOM? lol).

OFF4: everyone, shall we continue with the actual story then? lol

*Laughs* Wish I could have seen that, Lauren.

Man, it's good to finally be "home."

(Edited by Thomas Jackson at 10:32 pm on June 8, 2004)

"Thank you, Ms. Connor. Mr. Dalon, permission granted, make it so. Ms. Lauren, inform me if there's anything unusual on sensors. I don't trust this strange situation."

"Acknowledged. Sanchez out."
*Then he turns back to Keilah.*
"Doctor, you may want to come up to the bridge as well, you've dealt with them too, after all."

Thanks, Doctor. Our database is pretty incomplete. When we get out of this, maybe I'll be able to update it with some new info.

OFF: place this URL instead:
http://www.expansionfleet.com/medals/starfleetcross.gif
between the img and /img tags. The URL location of the image has changed, that's why. You don't need to alter anything on the ID card URL.

Pardon me, sir, but wouldn't that mean abandoning Captain Sanchez and Doctor Keilah on a ship with no power, no shields and completely at the mercy of the Loxians? Not that the Loxians seem to have much in the way of mercy...

(Edited by Thomas Jackson at 12:34 am on May 12, 2004)

Keep weapons charged. We don't know if it will turn on us yet.
What is the condition of the Loxian fleet?

Jackson switches off everything he can from his station.

I hope this works...

=^= Zentox to Jackson =^=
That seems like the best solution then. I would gladly offer you a warp core from one of our ships, to repay for all the help you have given us, but as you probably know, the Na'jigat destroyed our outposts in the asteroid field, and very little survived.

Kelli laughs.

"Oh, you should have seen my first time in the helm simulators at the Academy. I piloted a Galaxy Class ship into Starbase 1... literally into Starbase 1."

OFF**You can go to a bar and not drink dude.....Thats like the mess hall on Voyager .....Vulcans go to bars and just done drink .......

"Will do, sir. I would be lying if I said I wasn't nervous myself."

Yes Commander, take us to red alert.

=A= Brooks to Captain Sanchez=A=

Sir, we are coming up on the Skytoucher. You may want to come up here.

=A= Brooks out =A=

"Shields up, weapons online, and waiting for your order, Captain."

OFF: How do I get my Starfleet medal bank instead of this stupid white box?

"We're not in much better condition. Our shields are down to 8%, we have massive structural damage, and our weapons are all but shot. I don't really know what's holding us together."

(Edited by Kelli Lauren at 8:37 am on May 12, 2004)

Sir, the Loxians are under attack by some kind of energy cloud. I've never seen anything like it. My sensor readings are off the scale. Whatever that thing is, it's powerful.

(Edited by Thomas Jackson at 10:30 pm on May 18, 2004)

"Aye, sir."

Kelli proceeds in shutting down the weapons, shields, warp systems, and everything other than life support.

*Sanchez, Brooks and Lauren materialize directly onto the bridge. The bridge is one mess, and some of the panels are still flickering or inactive.*
"Oh wow... looks like you've had some fun here while I was on the Skytoucher. Status report, Mr. Jackson, are we in any shape to set course for Avalon Station and make repairs on the way? We are without warp core, after all."

*Sanchez looks around on the bridge, realising that there is still no helm officer yet.*
"Well, it's been a while since I have docked a ship myself, it'll be a good training."
*He touches some buttons, and slowly the Evolution moves into docking bay 5.*

OFF: Sorry...posting in the wrong place again. Ignore me.

(Edited by Skon at 9:22 pm on June 10, 2004)

*Sanchez walked up to Dr. Keilah's desk, and sat down in the visitor's chair, a frown on his face.*
"No, I'm not here for health problems, doctor. Don't worry. But the problem may be of a worse nature. The ship is heading on a rescue mission, answering a distress call of the U.S.S. Skytoucher. Well... do you remember the incident we had with the Loxians, long ago? The abduction, the battle, the Dark Passage..."

=A= Skytoucher to Evolution =A=

Commander Skon, here.

My compliments, Captain Sanchez, and my thanks. We are, indeed "taking a beating" as you humans say. We have only partial main power. The Cardassian station Vontak Nor is also in great distress. We are attempting repairs, but we have at least one intruder on board. There is something else out here besides the Loxians. Be cautious.

=A= Skytoucher out =A=

*Sanchez looked at the viewscreen, and saw that the Loxian ships opened fire on the Skytoucher anew.*
"Lock on phasers, load torpedo tubes. Fire on my comm-"
*At that moment, the Evolution shakes heavily as other Loxian ships close in and open fire.*
"FIRE!!!!!"

OFF: Sorry. Been on stress leave for a week. Im back now.

*Sits in the Captain's chief as Sanchez leaves the bridge*

Ms Lauren, what is the condition of the Loxian ship? Can we outlast them?

*Thinks for a moment*

Do it.

Just spirit, Commander.

I have no intention of leaving, Mr Jackson. But I want to hang back until the ship is in a little better working order. Miss Lauren, I want you to gather repair teams and do what you can as soon as possible. We are in no condition to protect the Skytoucher, but if neccessary we'll die trying. Give us what you can.

*Meanwhile, on the Loxian flagship...*
"Sir, weapons are loaded and ready! Targetted both starships, ready to destroy them! Firing within five... four... three...  What is that?"
"What? What is what?"
"Something's coming at us! FAST!"
"WHAT?"
"It's some sort of cloud, full of energy! I've never seen anything like it! It's moving straight at our fleet now! Oh no..."
*Suddenly, the flagship rocks back and forth heavily. Many panels explode, half the lights go out.*
"What is going on?"
"They're all over the ship, and the other ships too! It's draining our energy, and trying to get inside the ships!"
"Retreat! Retreat! NOW!"
*At that moment, the flagship explodes.*

*The massive cloud keeps pursuing the Loxian ships. Some manage to escape, but most ships are caught and don't survive for long.*
"ENERGY! ENERGY! Want more energy! Na'jigat STRONG again! Na'jigat wants more! Na'jigat wants..."
*At that moment, some bright light seems to come from the Evolution, though it has nothing to do with the ship's systems or weapons itself, and seems to radiate naturally.  The bright light starts to concentrate and grow stronger, and move toward the Na'jigat cloud...*
"Na'jigat sense danger! DANGER!"
"No! Na'jigat must feed, Na'jigat strong enough to resist all danger!"
"SENSE DANGER! GALLIFREYANS HAVE COME!"
"Na'jigat strong enough to destroy Gallifreyans now!"
"NO! Gallifreyans attacking! Telephatic power! Gallifreyans hiding on Evolution!"
"IMPOSSIBLE! We know all, we sense all, we know when Gallifreyans come, and we sense nothing now!"
"GALLIFREYANS ARE SHIELDING THEMSELVES FROM OUR TELEPHATIC POWERS! THEY HIDE!"
"THEY ATTACK!"
"Must flee! Must flee now!"
*At that moment, the white flowing energy impacts with the massive cloud, and a huge flash of dark and light illuminates half the Dark Passage.*
"ENERGY DROWNED! GALLIFREYAN ASSAULT! FLEE! FLEE!"
*And instantly, the massive cloud abandons all the remaining Loxian ships, and makes its escape back into the quantum singularity network it came from. In a matter of seconds, it disappears in there, pursued by the bright light. The bright light doesn't enter the singularities, but slows down and fades away at the borders of the quantum singularity network...*

=A= Jackson to Zentox =A=

We got a positive reading on this end too. The message was sent. Let's just hope they receive it.

=A= Jackson out =A=

*After sending the message it takes a couple minutes for a response because the transmission was being patched through to Major Chellick in the Academy*

=A= Welcome home Evolution. Permission granted, continue to docking bay 5 =A=

Off: For roleplaying purposes. I am currently at the door of  Admiral Montrell's Office trying to speak to both Captain Taurik and Admiral Montrell trying to speak about information on your whereabouts and to grant additional information from Mission 6. It's under the post where topic: Rivendell Debriefing under the Station Avalon Ops forum.  That's where my last post is. he he. In case you don't find me in Celtic Corner.

VS

Sir, after what we've been through, I'd be happy as h*ll to see the inside of a bar. I haven't spent much time on Avalon. Is this Celtic Corner place any good?

Dr Keilah was working in sickbay, putting away the new supplies he got from Station Avalon minutes before they had to leave spacedock. At that moment he saw Captain Sanchez entering sickbay, Keilah assumed the captain would inform him about the new mission.

"Captain, good to see you . What can I do for you?"

*Shortly thereafter, Sanchez and Keilah arrive on the bridge. The red alert claxons were blazing in the background, the bridge was dim and everything had a red shine of the red alert lights flashing.*
"On screen."
*Sanchez walks up toward the viewscreen. It displayed the U.S.S. Skytoucher, apparently half powered down and clearly having suffered heavy damage. The ship is in orbit around station Vontak Nor, and surrounded by a large fleet of alien ships, of Loxian design. Sanchez straightens his uniform and a frown appears on his face as he turns to sit in his chair.*
"Ops, open hailing frequencies to the Skytoucher, let's hope someone's still alive on there to hear us."
Ops: "Channel open, sir."

=^= U.S.S. Evolution to U.S.S. Skytoucher =^=
This is captain Sanchez speaking. We received your distress call and come in answer. From what I can see myself, it seems the Loxians are giving you quite a beating. Please answer if you can hear me. Come in, Skytoucher.

*The Loxian ships closed in to the Skytoucher and Evolution, keeping a closed formation as they moved. The flagship had suffered quite a bit of damage, but it was still strong enough to defend itself. Aboard the ship, the Loxian general looked at the viewscreen.*
"So this is what Starfleet calls 'reinforcement'? A tiny, weak ship? I had expected more of them... well, they've had their chance to surrender. They refused, so now we will destroy them. Are we ready?"
"Hang on, receiving an incoming secure signal now... Hmm..."
"What? What is it?"
"YES! Our spy did his job! We've received all command codes we need to get the Skytoucher dead in the water."
*The Loxian general smiles, as he looks at the Skytoucher on the viewscreen one last time.*
"Say your death rite prayers, Skytoucher, if you have any. Let the second fleet concentrate on the Evolution, to keep them busy for now. As for the Skytoucher... NOW!"
*At that moment, the Loxian flagship fired a concentrated beam on well-calculated places on the Skytoucher. Instantly, the Skytoucher is rocked around heavily, many explosions take place, and half the power supplies go down.*

"They may be injured and in need of help!"
*At that moment, the ship shakes again as Loxian fire hits.*
"Ms. Lauren, target their forward-ventral hull plating and fire phasers!"
*Then he touches his combadge again.*
"Sanchez to Skytoucher, come in! Skytoucher, answer!"
*But still no answer comes through.*
"That's it! Dr. Keilah, follow me to the transporter room, we're beaming over there! Commander Brooks, you have the bridge, keep the ship in one piece!"
*Sanchez nods at Keilah and both step into the turbolift.*

OFF: Sanchez and Keilah will now post on the Skytoucher forum. The rest post here.

OFF 2: is there still anyone else around besides me and Thomas Jackson? I have asked all stations for a damage report 3 days ago.

Jackson's fingers glide over the controls once again.

Warp core ejected.

The warp core bursts from the Evolution and arcs with tremendous speed toward the lead Loxian ship. The Loxians try to destroy it, but it hits their shields and explodes in a brilliant ball of fire. Briefly, the Loxian's shields become visible as they glow a bright orange. The Loxian ship shakes furiously.

(Edited by Thomas Jackson at 9:15 pm on May 6, 2004)

*As the Loxian ships close in to the Skytoucher and Evolution, their weapons running hot to fire any moment, a small blue tendril suddenly appears on the outer hull of the Skytoucher, so small that nobody notices it, or has the time to notice it. Quietly, it flies away through space, disappearing in the nearby Quantum Singularity Network.*
"Na'jigat needs energy! Found energy! Must be quick!"
"Na'jigat is sleeping... resting... recovering... too weak... Gallifreyans hurt us too much last time..."
"Much energy this time, can recover once again! Must go now! Scout says so!"
"Na'jigat cannot withstand another attack from Gallifreyans now..."
"No Gallifreyans, scout says! But ENERGY ENERGY ENERGY!!!"
*And slowly, a large, dark mass of energy begins to awaken deep within the Quantum Singularity Network, slowly starting to move... then increasing its speed until suddenly... it appears in the Dark Passage, nearby the battle between the Loxian ships and the Federation ships...*
"Much energy! Much energy!"
"Where to go first?"
"Reading minds of humanoids... Skytoucher and Evolution are weak and damaged... too little energy there... Vontak Nor low on energy..."
"THEN WHERE IS ENERGY?"
"Loxian fleet! Many ships, much energy! Weapons running hot, more energy than hoped for! ATTACK!!!!!!!"
*Instantly, the huge massive cloud moves through the Dark Passage, utterly ignoring the Skytoucher, Evolution and Vontak Nor, and surrounding the Loxian ships in an instant. Next, the attack bumps against the hull and shakes the ships around, making its way inside to reach the energy sources...*

OFF: keep going, don't give up yet. Things have to get a bit worse first, but they'll get better before you abandon the ship Some surprises are coming...

*Legudon and the other Gallifreyans continue their meditation session, sitting with closed eyes quietly on the bridge's floor, as if nothing in the world can harm them, or bother them. They keep humming, and the ship's walls and floor are starting to shake more intensively.*
"Narajagi.... Sovogula... Najigat sanjanaaaaaaaaaa!"
*Then suddenly, a white, blinding flash can be seen and is gone just as quickly, leaving everything to normal. But outside the ship, a huge concentration of telephatic energy begins to form...*

=^= Zentox to Jackson =^=
Comm array aligning 100% and stable. Signal boost is stable... message passing through now... and... SENT! It's done. Now, all we can hope is that it reaches its destiny.

*heads into engineering and goes to the science bay to research a better way of using the Photon Torpedoes  as a cluster projectile to be more devastating*

*Couple hours of researching and getting a solid report of what i can do with the torpedoes is done*

*Spock to Sanchez*

Found a way to make the photon torpedoes more effective against other ships if you care to take a gander.....Ill be here in engineeriing if you wish to know about how We can do it

**Spock out**

OFF: pom pom pom... awaiting reply from Avalon now

"Actually, sir, I have yet to find a Federation bar that serves a decent Klingon ale. I haven't been to the Celtic yet, so maybe this is the one."

=^= Sanchez to Skon =^=
We're glad to help you out. From what I see, it's a miracle you've managed to survive this long at all. By the way, where is Captain Burma? Last I knew, he was the Skytoucher's captain, was he not?

"Ops ready for combat captain. Scanning Loxian vessels"

Scanning, sir. The Loxians' weak points seem to be aft shielding,  forward-ventral hull plating and secondary weapons emplacements.

I'm picking up humans, Vulcans and Loxians on the Skytoucher. I can't get an exact count, due to interference from the event horizon, but there are people on that ship.

(Edited by Thomas Jackson at 5:08 pm on May 1, 2004)

"Doubtful, Commander. I think we should fall back and lick our wounds. Odds are the Skytoucher crew will be OK, I don't think the Loxians will kill them."

"Aye, sir. If we are going to mount any kind of resistance, I will need your permission to override the safeties on the fusion reactor."

*The energy clouds keeps hunting the many Loxian ships. Each time, they catch one, and soon thereafter another Loxian ship explodes.*
"Energy... Energy! Na'jigat growing STRONG! YES!"
*The massive cloud hits some more ships, and the lines of Loxian ships begin to scatter. The ships desperately fire all their weapons onto the cloud, but nothing seems to stop it, and if anything, it hastens their own death. Loxian ships begin to flee in all directions as fast as they can, and everywhere other Loxian ships explode. What was an entire battle fleet only moments ago, is now a scattered remainder of a few ships trying to make their escape in pure horror.*

*Legudon gets back on his feet, followed by his companions, and turns to the bridge crew.*
"I am sorry for the interruption here. The Na'jigat are pushed back, for now. They should never have escaped the Galaxy Core in the first place, but all we can try to do, is get them back in there. There's no destroying them. We should have prevented this encounter between you and the Na'jigat, but we can't be everywhere at once, and I believe that your huge battle here in the Dark Passage, which contained huge amounts of energy power by weapons and shields and all those ships, awakened them and made them come forth. This area is safe again, they won't risk returning any time soon. But in our telephatic attack, we have seen one small glimpse of their mind... and I fear I know which their next target will be."

(OFF: Why wouldnt we have a warp core?)

Kelli presses a button on her console.

=/\= "Control, this is U.S.S. Evolution, NCC-14320, requesting permission to dock at Starbase Avalon." =/\=

(Edited by Kelli Lauren at 7:10 am on June 8, 2004)

OFF**Been away for 2 days heheheh :P.....Yes NEVER! let kelli even ON! the bridge shell head towards the helm and drive us into the station :P

ON**......Hmm yes good to be home indeed Im heading the the pub with your permission capt of course

"Sir, the Loxian ships are scanning us."

=A= Skon to Sanchez =A=

We shall be with you, Captain. Good hunting to you, as well.

=A= Skon out =A=

*Sanchez stares at the viewscreen, with a frown on his face, as he sees the Loxian fleet trying to close in to finish off the Skytoucher.*
"Fire again! Full spread!"
*Sanchez holds on tightly to his chair as the ship rocks back and forth, and he bites his lip as he sees the Skytoucher get another salvo. The nebula-class ship no longer looks as majestic as it once did. Then, Sanchez suddenly gets an idea.*
"Helm, full impulse power! Put us between the Loxian flagship and the Skytoucher! If the Skytoucher doesn't have any shields, then we will be their shield!
Tactical, open fire, drive the Loxian fleet back, give us room to move in between!
Engineering, I am going to need the full strength of this ship, and I am going to need it soon!
Science, search for weak places on their ship, every tiny bit can help us!"
*Then Sanchez pushes a button on his chair arm.*
"Evolution to Skytoucher, come in. Report status aboard your ship. Evolution to Skytoucher, answer! Skytoucher, come in!"
*But there is no answer.*
"What the #### is going on aboard that ship? Science, do you still read any life signs on the Skytoucher?"

Lauren, can we survive another attack?

(Edited by Nick Brooks at 2:19 am on May 12, 2004)

Do it. You have 5 minutes, Commander. Then we're making the next move.

"I wouldn't count on it."
*Suddenly, someone walks up from behind them, as if appearing out of nowhere. This was no human, though he was also of a humanoid species, yet his features were very different.*
"What you are seeing out there, is the single most dreadful danger in this galaxy. They are the Na'jigat, energy beings that cannot be destroyed, against which no weapons will be of any use but on the contrary, and the most energy-hungry beings you'll ever encounter. At this moment you're safe... still, because their attention has been drawn to the huge Loxian fleet out there. But once they drained the energy of the last ship and dust is all that remains as residue, YOU will be their next target. The Skytoucher is wrecked and nearly out of energy, so they aren't all that appealing to the Na'jigat, but the Evolution is in a better shape. Don't think you can beat or escape them, even the Borg, Dominion and Species 8472 are powerless against them. If you wonder how we know all this, it is because we, like the Na'jigat, are telephats too, though not as powerful as the Na'jigat. Yet, telephatic teamwork is the only defense we have against them. The Na'jigat do not belong here, they have been at war with our species for millions of centuries since the dawn of the universe, and always have we been able to keep them in check within the boundaries of their home: the Galaxy Core. But our forces have grown weak, and we can't always prevent one of their beings to escape and head into these parts of space. That's all I'm going to tell you, because that's all what may be remotely of your concern. Now if you'll excuse us, we have some telephatic battle to fight here."
*Others like Legudon appear, and sit down in a circle before the viewscreen. They close their eyes and begin some sort of meditative humming. Their humming increases after some moments, as they build up invisible telephatic energy in the center of the circle they have formed. Suddenly, the invisible telephatic energy grows so strong it makes the entire ship shudder slightly.*
"Narajagi.... Sovogula... Najigat sanjanaaaaaaaaaa!"

*Aboard one of the surviving Loxian ships, the crew looks horrified at the screen.*
"What was that? It nearly caught us too!"
"I don't care what it was! But I want to be out of here before it ever decides to return! Maximum speed, back to our homeworld! NOW!"
"But sir, we were in the middle of a fight with the Skytoucher and Evolution! They've both weakened, we can destroy them right now if we want!"
"I said get us back home, NOW! I don't care about those two Federation starships, I want to be away from here as far as possible! There's a curse on this Dark Passage, I tell you, and the longer we linger here, the worse things may get!"
"Yes, sir. But what about the boss on the flagship?"
"The flagship? There ain't no flagship any more! It's destroyed too! NOW GET US GOING!"
"Yes, sir!"
*And moments later, the last remaining Loxian ships disappear in the depths of the Dark Passage, limping back home...*

OFF**Spock reporting fgor duty as scientist assistent/researcher/inventor/Engineering/Doctor/Anything else you need me for capt......I requested this ship ......And your enginneering staff was full .....I hope montrell doesnt get mad at me

*Spock to Sanchez*

Aye aye sir.........Ill help kelli with the repairs then.....

*Spock out*

OFF: Sorry I haven't been around this week. Having problems at work. I'm back now.

I would havenever expected a vulcan to have visiting a bar on the top of his "to do" list.

"I'm detcting multiple Loxian signals. We ought to go to Red Alert."

Science ready for combat, sir. Not that that makes a load of difference.

Jackson grins

I haven't met any of 'em before, but I have been looking at our database. It looks to me like the Loxians have a pretty authoritarian society. I was just wondering, how do their troops perform when they don't have anyone giving orders to them?

=A= Skytoucher to Evolution =A=

It is indeed improbable that we have survived thus far. We are attempting as many emergency repairs as we can.

As for Captain Burma, he left the ship shortly before the battle began. He took a shuttle to scout some strange readings on our sensors...and he was able to warn us of the approach of the Loxian fleet. If it hadn't been for him, we may not have survived. We do not know what has happened to his shuttle...

=A= Skytoucher Out =A=

Science reporting, sir. Minimal damage here. The main computer is operating at 90% efficiency, but my sensors are still responding and we still have access to all key systems.

Jackson sighs

Guess that shot wrecked a couple of experiements down in my lab, though. Those boys pack quite a punch.

Jackson looks up from his board.

Sir, the Loxians are reforming, but they're taking their time. They're towing damaged ships to the rear of their formation. Looks like they think they've got us, and they're just making sure that none of their ships get any more damage before they attack.

(Edited by Thomas Jackson at 11:09 pm on May 13, 2004)

Sir, whatever that thing is, it's beating the #### out of the Loxians. The flagship has been destroyed and most of the other ships are damaged. I've never seen power like that. I hope it keeps ignoring us.

"Yes, by staying away as far as possible from the Na'jigat, and avoid large masses of energy such as is produced in space battles, like the one that took place here. Apart from that, know one thing, not for all the advanced technology you may know of, can you begin any defense against the Na'jigat. There is only one other weapon effective against them, but the Rassilon decreed forbids me to speak of it, or to use it. If that will be all, we shall be going now."

=^= Vontak Nor to USS Evolution =^=
Yes, we can hear you. Many of our systems are down, but we are fine over here.

"Sanchez to Spock. I have some cases to deal with first, but as soon as I can make some time, I'll make sure to pay you a visit down in engineering."

OFF: could someone on the bridge hail the station? It doesn't matter who lol.

OFF 2: Vurak Spock, the person that plays Montrell is currently on holidays for a week. He'll be back by the end of next weekend. So that's why you may get no reply from him, since he can't be online this entire week. But it might be nice to meet up in Celtic Corner

*Sanchez pushes some last buttons, and the ship comes to a full stop, grabbed by the station's docking clamps.*
"Here we are... switching to automatic operations of the bridge now. Well, Mr. Spock, you're the first Vulcan that I meet that likes going to the pub indeed, but we will join you. Anyone else want to come with us to Celtic Corner? Mr. Brooks, Mr. Jackson, Ms. Lauren, anyone else?"

Sir, I have them on my sensors, too. But I can't detect the Skytoucher...

OFF: Sorry, posted with the wrong character.

(Edited by Skon at 1:52 pm on April 24, 2004)

"Lt. John Lupin reported as Security officer"

Doctor keilah heared the question of Mr Jackson and turned towards him.

"Well Mr Jackson, they can be brutal even without orders. I've read about the Loxian exiles, so I assume they have some sort of democratic system...that would imply that they can perform without orders. But there hasn't been a real study of these species, the last encounter wasn't that friendly to propose any form of treaty or to have a cultureral exchange in any way. They seem to love combat and that is something I really despise. "

*The Loxian flagship kept closing in to the Skytoucher.*
"Destroy the Skytoucher, I don't want to be any piece left of it!"
"But sir, our spy is on board the Skytoucher still! Won't we take him out of there first, before blowing up the ship?"
"Spy? Oh... right. Well, he did his job well, and helped us alot. Now, we don't need him any more, so why would we take any risks, and lose any time, to rescue him first? Destroy the ship!"
"Aye, sir!"
*At that moment, the Loxian flagship shakes severely, when the Evolution stubbornly moves in and opens fire to drive the fleet back.*

OFF: nobody knows there's a spy yet.

Hmm...How many ships do you detect?

OFF: Sorry, posting in the wrong forum.

(Edited by Skon at 9:27 pm on May 17, 2004)

Is there anything we can do to help?

=A= Evolution to Vontak Nor =A=

Glad to hear y'all are okay. This is Lt. Commander Thomas Jackson, Chief Science Officer of the Evolution. I'm temporarily in command while the Captain and others are over on the Skytoucher helping out with repairs.

I have a question. Do you have any idea how we can contact Starphoenix base from here? We have a pretty good idea that that energy cloud is heading their way to attack them, and we should try to warn them if we can.

=A= Evolution out =A=

"Whew, we're finally back. I have been looking forward to a little R&R on Avalon."

OFF: Spock, are you taking the position of Engineering assistant?

Aye Captain.

*Gets up and moves over to the Captain's chair and sits down*

*Doctor Keilah was sitting besides Captain Sanchez and Commander Brooks as they were all watching the large viewscreen which was almost completely filled with Loxian Starships. The image gave Keilah the creeps and he rembered the brutal incident that took place last year. It seemed that he had not forgotten the incident as much as he had wanted too. Suddenly the Skytoucher came on the viewscreen again and everyone could see how serious it had been beaten. The Loxians had been showing their brutal force again, that was for sure. Keilah turned his look to the Captain and could read the impression on his face which obviously said "it's payback-time".*

The ship shakes violently, knocking most of the bridge crew down.

"That one punctured the starboard nacelle! We're venting plasma! Commander, we need to shut down the warp drive completely or we will have a warp core breach in about... 45 seconds!"

Sir, I think the Loxians still have at least 20 ships that are in fighting condition. Plus, at least a squadron of fighters. Problem is, with all the interference in this part of space, it's tough to get an exact reading.

OFF: The exact number of ships has never been established. Just that there are "a lot" of them...

I agree, Mr Jackson.

Thankyou, Legudon. We will do as you say. Goodbye.

Miss Lauren, call for a repair team to meet us in the transporter room. Mr Jackson, you have the bridge.

(Edited by Nick Brooks at 11:28 pm on May 20, 2004)

=A= Jackson to Zentox =A=

Transmission received. We'll modulate our comm to cycle through your frequencies every 2 minutes. Here's the message I'm sending:

Evolution to Starphoenix...you are in grave danger...we encountered a species of energy beings -- the Na'jigat. As far as we can tell...they thrive on energy and cannot be defeated by conventional weapons. The more you shoot them, the more powerful they grow. They will suck your energy dry. We escaped only because another species, the Gallifreyans, drove them from our space, but we have been warned that the Na'jigat are headed your way. Good luck.

We'll adjust our comms and give you a signal when we're ready to begin broadcasting.

=A= Jackson out =A=

Jackson turns to the ensign who is manning the science station.

Jackson: Do it.

Ensign Phrong: Yes sir. It will take a few minutes.

(Edited by Thomas Jackson at 10:46 pm on May 27, 2004)

OFF** I preffer to invent things, but i suppose i can do that on my off hours .......hehehee

OFF***What is tactical ? is that weapons where they make things go boom :P....If so then i can be there I know a few things that i learned on the Vulcan Home world to enhance the phasers and torpedooes :P....To make things go even more BOOM BOOM!!

....

OFF****I alredy have a helmsman:) I was gonna try for another feild So i think i will take tactical and enginneering when they need the help how does that sound ?......

=^= SS Avalon to USS Evolution =^=

Your assistance is in great need!  We have recieved a Distress Signal from the USS Skytoucher in Loxian Space!  Please leave immediately as they are badly in need of assistance!

=^= SS Avalon Out =^=

"Hmm... maybe I should have a talk about our upcoming meeting with the Loxians with Dr. Keilah... I'm sure he still vividly remembers them too. Mr. Brooks, you have the bridge."
*Sanchez steps into the turbolift and heads for sickbay.*

=^= Sanchez to Skon =^=
Understood. If we trace any signal of his shuttle, we'll beam him over immediately. Well, may this be the hour where both our ships will fight together. We will fight to the end, if we have to. Good hunting.
=^= Sanchez out =^=

"Welcome, Mr. Lupin. Take your station next to Ms. Lauren, we'll soon be in for a fight."
*Then he grabs his chair arms tightly.*
"Power up weapons, lock on target, maximum shields. All decks, red alert! I repeat, red alert!"
*On the viewscreen, the Loxian ship is regrouping to start a new attack.*

Jackson picks himself up off the floor. He has a nasty gash in his forehead and he wipes blood out of his eyes.

Shields down to 38% sir. And that shot shook us up enough to further weaken the hull on deck 6. All crewman in that area have been evacuated. I'm sealing the area off. That section of the hull is gonna go any minute.

*Meanwhile, on the Loxian flagship...*
"Sir, our ships have regrouped! We're ready on your command, to make the final assault!"
"Good, good. Now shall be the time where we utterly destroy both those Starfleet ships! Close in to them, target weapons, and fire on my command!"
*The Loxian fleet closes in to both Starfleet vessels, their weapon systems running hot, and preparing to fire any moment...*

An enemy we can't detect? That can attack any time and can't be defeated with our technology? These Na'jigat sound worse than the Borg.

=^= Zentox to Jackson =^=
How about starting to align both comm arrays to the same frequency? I'll send some frequencies I know that work best in these circumstances.

OFF: We definitely ejected the warp core -- just before it overloaded -- during the battle. T'was by mine own hand the deed were done lol

OFF: Continue at Mission 8 topic as of now.

*Sanchez looks up from his seat as he hears this message, and frowns.*
"This doesn't sound good. Not at all!"
*Then he taps his combadge.*

=^= Sanchez to all decks =^=
This is the captain speaking. Everyone return to your posts immediately! I repeat, take your stations at once! Yellow alert, all decks, we have a ship in distress! Prepare to disembark! I repeat, yellow alert!
=^= Sanchez out =^=

*Then he leans back in his chair and sighs.*
"So much for a visit to Avalon Station."

Aye sir.

*Dalon sarts workin on his station, entering multiple commands as fast as he can*

"We need repair teams down there!"

After the last word, Kelli's console explodes. She is able to get up. She transfers the Mission Ops console to Tactical Control.

"Shields at 46%!"

=A= Evolution to Vontak Nor =A=

That's one heck of an idea. How do you suggest we proceed?

=A= Evolution Out =A=

OFF: about the warp core; because I thought you ejected it, as a diversion tactic for the Na'jigat.

OFF: to Spock; we need people in the following sections:
- Engineering (assistant, chief is already reserved for Vurak Spock)
- Operations
- Helm
Take your pick

OFF: to all, what about we arrive at Avalon Station by now?

Not even time for a drink.

*Taps his console*

Ready for departure, sir.

"Well, let's check out the available information on why the U.S.S. Skytoucher went into the Dark Passage... something to do with the Loxians, isn't it?"
*Sanchez sighs and frowns.*
"I will never forget our first... and last encounter with the Loxians. Wretched species! The Evolution had been nearly destroyed, and they kidnapped me, Dr. Keilah and Lt. Marou who used to serve aboard here. It was a mere chance that we escaped them alive, thanks to the help of the Cardassians.  Loxians... bah! They're savages."

*The formation of the Loxian fleet is scattered as the impact results into a delayed explosion of one of the ships. But soon, the ships get back in position and close in. One of the ships manages to fire a hit beyond the Evolution onto the Skytoucher. Then the other ships open fire on the Evolution once more, shaking the ship back and forth.*

=^= Vontak Nor to Evolution =^=
Our communication systems seem to be in a pretty good shape down here, so it seems. But with the Dark Passage interference, I doubt it's possible to simply get a transmission sent through over such a large distance. But perhaps, if we link the comm arrays of the Evolution and the station, we can boost up the signal, and make a small chance of the message getting through.

OFF: Very sorry for not being here more. I should have the time to get around more as the chief of ops

 *Walks onto the Bridge*
 "Reporting for my shift captain"

*Sanchez sighs.*
"Not even a drink at Celtic Corner, indeed. Oh well, maybe next time. Worse is that we won't even be here to see the official launch of the Rivendell. And to say Taurik is on there now."
*Sanchez sighs again.*
"Helm, set course for the Dark Passage, maximum warp as soon as we've cleared the station's docking bays. Get the ship out, half impulse power."

"Ah nothing in particular... Just recently assigned to the Evolution... Been so busy down in Engineering that i haven't had time to meet the Captain yet.."

Jackson's fingers dance across the science station's controls.

Sir, I can eject the core from here. If Commander Lauren turns the ship another 10 degrees starboard, it'll head straight for the main Loxian ship. When it blows, it should do some damage.

(Edited by Thomas Jackson at 8:31 pm on May 5, 2004)

Ensign Phrong, are we ready?

Ensign: Wait a second....got it. We're online, sir.

=A= Jackson to Zentox. =A=

We're ready. Start transmitting on my mark. Four...three...two...one...mark.

Ensign Phrong pushes the "send button"

Aye aye sir.....Heads down to engineering*

OFF**Vurak COULD BE MY DADDY!!!!!!!!!! hes vulcan and im vulcan and his last name is spock SO HES MY DADDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL