USS Skytoucher Mission 5: the Dark Passage Treaty

[Skon]

=A= Skon to Black =A=

Understood. We are working on shields and communications. Let us know when we have fire control.

=A= Skon out =A=

[Jesse Nofftz]

=A=Nofftz to Lupin=A=

Proceed to the doctors quarters on the double. I am getting some strange readings from the few internal sensors that are still online. I will keep you informed.

=A=Nofftz out=A=

[Skon]

Hmmm...If you must know, since it is information you could easily find for yourself, we are indeed on course for Station Avalon.

You say you wish to wish to aid us, but I am not certain that we would want your aid. As I understand it, in the past, the aid of the Q has often come at a high price.

[Will Robinson]

"Recommend we go to Yellow Alert Captain."

[Will Robinson]

OFF1: I thought so. http://expansionfleet.sparks.priorweb.be/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

OFF2: Should I wait for Omak to reply?

[Skon]

=A= Skon to Away Team =A=

Good shooting. We are attempting to remove the flagship from the battle. If you have any more tricks up your sleeves, now would be a good time to use them.

=A= Skon out =A=

[Marcet]

The Cardassian Gul was standing in sickbay, as the Loxians were humming for their dead. At that moment Zayan awoke and was suprised to find herself in sickbay.

"Take it easy, Miss Zayan. You need rest http://expansionfleet.sparks.priorweb.be/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'>"

OFF: The Hideki Mora can't be put in the shuttlebay. It's as big as the Skytoucher http://expansionfleet.sparks.priorweb.be/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>...can't we tow it? Or something else, maybe letting them follow us at their last powersupply?

[keilah]

Keilah was standing behind his captain and was confused.

"Captain, he's getting away! We don't have time to watch our arses and don't get hurt...we need to run and capture him!"

Keilah stops for a moment and begins to breathe easier. He tried to run past Captain Sanchez, but the Captain pulled him back.

"I'm sorry Captain, but I don't think that there will be any forcefields, tractorbeams or weapons to stop him when he gets on a shuttle. We are the only force that can stop him from leaving this ship...."

[Daniel Bagget]

Sir all we still have is half impulse

[Zentox]

"Being alone in space can sometimes be an advantage, sometimes be a disadvantage. Right now, we are glad not to be alone here, and gratefully accept the help of the Cardassians."
*He looks at the viewscreen, displaying the Hideki Mora being dragged along with a tractor beam.*

[Skon]

Skon looks over Rasmain's report and reads the names of the crewmembers who have been lost. He lets out an almost inaudible sigh. We have lost so many good people, he thinks to himself, where did I fail...Then, he regains his normal Vulcan composure.

Interesting suggestion, Mr. Rasmain. We could send an away tem back to the ship, but it would have to be a small one. Since the Loxian fleet seems to be attempting to capture Loxian exiles, they might not notice a small number of Starfleet personnel beaming back to a "dead" ship. In order for it to work, we'd have to keep the away team numbers limited, but, as Mr. Nofftz has pointed out, we would need adequate protection. At the very least, all of the away personnel should be armed with phasers...

Skon glances over the PADD Rasmain had given him again. He ponders the names for a moment.

Officers for the away team should be as follows: Myself, Mr. Rasmain, Mr. Nofftz, Mr. Lupin, Dr. Dorian.

Mr. Vakin, your gesture is noble, but since the Loxian fleet seems determined to kidnap all exiles, your presence could only jeopardize the mission. If they pick up a Loxian signature on the Skytoucher, it would only alert them to our presence.

General Qrell, I appreciate your timely rescue. You saved many Loxian exiles from capture. But I am afraid that I will have to abandon your ship. I will not give up the Skytoucher unless all is lost. In the meantime, the Loxian fleet is all yours. I believe that we shall be able to repair basic damage to the Skytoucher fairly quickly and rejoin you in the fight. The element of surprise may once again be on our side.

Unless anyone has a serious objection, we shall beam out within the hour.

(Edited by Skon at 11:48 pm on April 11, 2004)

[Skon]

Thanks to the timely assistance of the Romulans, the Skytoucher still stands. On the bridge, Skon issues orders.

Mr. Vakin, You put forth a noble idea, but you and your people are under our protection, and I will not abandon that responsibility. I will not turn the exiles over to the Loxian fleet, even if we have to destroy this ship. I do not believe it will come to that. I believe we have other options.

Good work, Mr. Nofftz. I now must ask you to abandon your station. Prepare a warp-capable probe. Implant a message informing Station Avalon of our situation and launch the probe as soon as it's ready. [OFF: This might take some time, but be sure to post the "message" here. and make sure it's received by the Avalon.]

Mr. Lupin, while Mr. Nofftz is busy, take the tactical station. We're going to turn and attack. Full phasers and torpedoes on the Loxian flagship at my command.

Mr. Rasmain, prepare to execute attack pattern Omega 3.

=A= Skytoucher to T'Pol =A=

Sub-Commander Omek, thank you for protecting us. We have partially restored our shields and are ready to resume the battle. The element of surprise is on our side .We are going to attack.

=A= Skytoucher out =A=

[Tom Lupin]

*Types command in console*
"Emergency Beam-Out ready, Commander"

[Skon]

Skon watches Captain Sanchez and Dr. Keilah

Gentlemen, is there a problem?

Skon turns to bridge crew

Good work, Mr. Lupin. Does Mr. Black need any assistance with repairs? If so, take Mr. Russo and lend him a hand. He is extremely shorthanded at the moment.

Mr. Bagget, keep us close to the Evolution and try to keep her between us and the Loxians.

OFF: Bagget, maybe your board is malfunctioning or something, but I can guarentee that warp drive isn't going to be restored anytime soon. The Skytoucher is definitely crippled at this point. http://expansionfleet.sparks.priorweb.be/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'>

[Doctor]

=^= Doctor to Skon =^=

Thank you, Commander, I will keep the item safe.  See you later.

=^= Transmission Ends =^=

The Doctor surreptitiously pats his pocket where the alien artifact is buried below his medical tricorder and a roll of absorbant cotton.  He instructs the attending nurses to finish their critical duties and to take a shift off with an emphasis on partying and relaxing.  Following his cat's lead, the Doctor puts his feet up on his desk and reviews the patients' profiles on his desktop.