Mission 8: The Battle of Avalon

[Will Matthews]

"There is nothing odd that I have recieved in readings at tactical. Certainly nothing internal or there would have been notice of it".

[Taurik]

Taurik walked onto the bridge only moments before Freeman approached him.

"I see. It will serve as an effective fallback plan, but for now, we must concentrate all of our efforts toward assisting the Gallifreyans repel the Na'jigat."

Taurik sat in his seat, his stoic Vulcan face colder than ever. "All Rivendell crew; report to battlestations," he commanded over the fleetwide intercom.

[Baphomet]

"Avalon Station, reverse shield Polarity"

To Rivendell crew

"All hands stand by for Shift-Drive activation through deflector control."

Baphomet then initiated the Shift-Drive as Avalon Station reversed Shield polarity.

"Fire."

A gravimetric energy pulse was emitted from the Deflector Dish.
Avalon Station blurred and then promptly vanished.

Baphomet then looked at her readouts.

"Avalon station is in tact and holding in a Subspace bubble, effectively cloaked, shutting down the Shift-Drive."

OOC: Sorry I sought of took over there, but this particular story arc has been hanging around for ages.
But with Taurik not here and many of the vessels Decomissioned, it would be more logical to proceed with a NEW story arc, would it not?

[Baphomet]

"What do you make of it, Commander?"

[Vincent Garhart]

=A= Admiral Garhart to Commander Baphomet =A=
Report to Station operations Immediatly
=A= Garhart out =A=

[Taurik]

"No one is entirely sure we can, Lieutenant. In any case, power down weapons. I want to make Rivendell less of a target for the Na'jigat."

[Baphomet]

"Captain I have replicated and transportered Shift-Drives, with instructions to the other vessels of Avalon Division."

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[Vorak]

*Drops a needle and goes insane from the noise it makes*

[Baphomet]

"Commander, it might be prudent to raise shields and bring the Shift-Drive online, sir."

[Taurik]

After recieving a brief report on the situation at Frontier from a junior crewman, Taurik took his place in the command chair.

Realizing the comm system on the station would most likely be on the fritz, Taurik projected a psychic message to everyone of importance on the station.

"Taurik to Frontier Station," the captain spoke directly into the minds of the command crew. "Is there anything we can do?"

[Vorak]

=^= Avalon Station to the Fleet =^=
This is Flag Admiral Vorak speaking. I would like to thank all those who have answered our distress call so swiftly, for your presence here at Avalon Station. It takes courage to stand at the frontline, facing an enemy that apparently cannot be defeated, but we cannot stand by and face our own destruction without defending ourselves.

The battle to come may appear hopeless, but it is not. The Gallifreyans have left us with valuable information regarding some weaknesses of the Na'jigat. Since the Na'jigat is unable to travel through space at a speed faster than light, anything related to warp speed can make it a little more difficult for them. But do not misunderstand me here, for any kind of explosions or anti-matter bombs will only fuel the Na'jigat, and make them stronger. They are able to feed of any energy in existence. But light speed can be used to our advantage.

Gather warp particles, which are emmitted by your starships while travelling at warp speed, and use these particles in your shielding and station's structural integrity. I am aware that this is not easy to do, but if your scientists and engineers work together, it may be possible.

Another option is the Soliton Wave, a subspace wave of energy that does not diminish and obtains warp speeds... This could be used to drive back the Na'jigat, and though it will not damage them, it may cause the Na'jigat cloud to disperse and become separate clouds that are therefore less powerful and don't have the ability to communicate with one another.

We have two agents among our ranks of the Order of Gallifrey, including captain Taurik of the U.S.S. Rivendell, who are the only ones able to defeat - though not destroy - the Na'jigat. If we are able to disperse the Na'jigat clouds, making them less powerful, we give Taurik and ambassador Vurak the ability to defeat them more easily.

These are the only options available to fight the Na'jigat. Abandon your phasers, torpedoes or shields. They will be useless to you, and worse, make the enemy even stronger.

Here are my final orders. All the ships will take a battle formation, surrounding Avalon Station. You MUST hold that position as long as possible, and prevent the Na'jigat from breaking through the lines. I appoint three people on Avalon Station to be in charge of the entire operation. Those three people are admiral Montrell, admiral Karelia and Major Embries. Furthermore, I appoint captain Taurik as captain of the fleet, commanding the fleet from space. If communications with Avalon Station break down, you will follow his orders first.

The Na'jigat will most likely be here within a few hours. I want all ships and crew to be prepared. Live long and prosper.
=^= Vorak out =^=

[Will Karelia]

Admiral Karelia strolls onto the bridge after a quick transport from the station.

"Captain Taurik, might I have your attention for a moment?"

After recieving a nod from the captain, he continued. "Captain, during this recent battle, not only did you perform your duty, but you went above and beyond the call of that duty to safeguard the Federation. If it had not been for you and the Gallifreyans, we would surely have lost."

He paused for a moment to extract a box from his jacket's pocket.

"Even more, you lost an arm in that defense. As such, Starfleet Command is proud to present you with the Starfleet Red Crest, for recieving irreparable injury in the line of duty. Congratulations, Captain."

[Will Matthews]

"Aye, Sir".
He left his panel on the bridge, headed for the transporter room, and left the ship.

[Taurik]

(OFF: Was that meant for the Evolution? If not, I'm confused...)

[Morgan Freeman]

"Ensign work with Commander Baphomet and Lt. Mathews to come up with an effective defense against the weapon that was used on your vessel"

=A= Bridge to O'neil =A=
Doctor, how are are new guests?  Is everyone alright?