"Beyond the Veil"

[Xavier Clark]

(OFF: Normandy's an Ambassador Refit class, so all the limitations of the Ambassador, like old warp core, weak weapons, etc. don't apply.)

Ensign Xavier Clark - Bridge, U.S.S. Iroquois

Clark banked the nimble Defiant to the same heading as the rest of the fleet, and tapped in the commands to activate the warp field and take the ship to FTL speeds. The starscape on the main viewer streaked brightly, indicating the transition to warp.

[Julian]

(off: wow intense... i like http://www.expansionfleet.com/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>  )

*Admiral Julian after entering the turbolift, had recieved a comm detailed with information of Taurik heading to the planet and his plan to use Admiral Karelias ship. He was somewhat stunned to know noone was coordinating the fleet. This could be bad. He got into his shuttle and spoke to the A.I*

Computer activate neural interface.

Computer:  Neual interface engaged.

*Julian quickly sat at the helm as he could feel the ships systems activating through his thoughts. He quickly left the docking bay as the he heard a comm come in from the U.S.S Normandy*

=^= "This is Captain Rajnus to any federation of Gallifreyan ship near my position, I will need a immediate transport in 15 seconds.  I suggest you get me out of here.  I am plotting a course right for the Heraan lines and the Normandy will have a warpcore breach in now 20 seconds.  I repeat I need a immediate transport now!" =^=

*Without thinking twice, Julian opened a comm to the closest ship*

=^=Admiral Julian to the U.S.S Amazon, you are closest to the Normandy, beam out Captain Rajnus now! =^=

*he then opened a fleetwide chat*

=^=This is Admiral Julian, im taking control of the fleet engagement while Commodore Taurik is unable to. =^=

*he then sends details of the first 3 capital ships set as targets for the U.S.S Iroquois, to 5 different Starfleet vessels. He then reopenes the fleetwide comm*

=^= The U.S.S Evolution, Valhalla, Lancelot, Sphinx and Night Walker, you are to form with myself and the U.S.S Iroquois and become squad Alpha. U.S.S Windsor, Unity, Mannon, Phoenix, New York C and F.I.S. Blackfire, you are to become Squad Bravo. U.S.S Reliance, S.I.V. Dragon, U.S.S. Excalibur and Interceptor, Venture and U.S.S. Aztec, you are all to become squad Delta. The rest of the Fleet will form one big squad called Squad Omega. =^=

*By this time Julian's neural interface indicated a large explosion coming from one of the targeted capitol ships and the U.S.S Normandy. Scans indicated the Normandy impacted with the Heraan Capital ship as its warp core breached which destroyed both ships. He then looked at which ship the Normandy hit to find it was the middle of the three command ships he has plotted to attac first. A comm then came through.*



=^=U.S.S Amazon to Admiral Julian, we got him sir. Amazon out.=^=

Good..

=^= Alpha Squad lets take advantage of this situation, everyone concertrate fire on the 2nd capital ship. I want every ship throwing torpedoes at it as to provide a good distraction for the Iroquois to fire without notice. Bravo squad take the left flank of the Heraan fleet, while Delta takes the right. Omega Squad, concerntrate on keeping Gallifrey defended at all costs.=^=

*Bravo and Delta squad instantly jumped into action taking both sides of the Heraan fleet attempting to move there fleet closer together. Alpha squad all aimed at the capital ship which was just to the left of the one the Normandy had taken out. They opened fire using phaser banks and torpedoes alike. The squad was moving in a scattered but organised formation weaving in and out of eachother to provide even more confusion to the enemy. Julian waited for the perfect moment then he spoke to the Iroquois on the already open comm between the squad*

Fire!

[Will Karelia]

Admiral Karelia - Cockpit, Cardinal Virtue

Will brought the Cardinal Virtue into a tight curve, angling into the Gallifreyan hangar a little closer and a little faster than he probably should have. The ship set safely onto the deck, and Will, leaving the engines hot, dropped the ramp and jogged out into the alien ship.

"What is it?" he asked, a little put off at being summoned like a common crewman. Legudon spoke up first. "We need immediate transport to the surface. The Citadel of Adun is under attack."

Will dropped his contention immediately. "Get in," he said quickly, running back toward the Virtue. With the Gallifreyan councillors following him, he made his way up the ramp, and ducked into the cockpit.

"It's gonna take us about ten minutes to get there," Will said, firing the thorium boosters and propelling the ship out of the hangar like a bat out of hell. "And the Heraan are going to see us coming."

[Voyager]

Lieutenant Dolan - Bridge, USS Normandy

Dolan's console beeped and he turned to it.

"Captain, we should be arriving at Gallifrey within the hour.  Sensors can't pick up much yet, but there are quite a few ships in the system.  Sensors can't seem to identify if they are friend or foe yet.  I'll try to boost sensor power."

Dolan began inputting commands into his console and doing some other techical stuff to try and boost the sensors power.

[Alexia]

Apprentice Alexia - Jungles of Gallifrey

<Alexia lept out of the tank and slew 2 Heraan's who were standing nearby, by cutting them in 2 peices and watched with great pleasure as they fell to the ground.  She then sent forth a psionic wave with the power of her mind and slew 3 more who were in range, the mere power that Alexia had combined with the anger she tried not to feel but couldnt help slew them instantly.  Then pulling her Khala out she prepared for the onslaught knowing this may be her final day to live.  But she knew she would take as many with her as she could if the god's deemed her life to be taken>

[Julian]

(off: lollock where are you?? I need the Iroquois captain to be active to continue the battle in the air...)

[T'Kar]

(OOC:Is there going to be a discussion forum on this subject?)

[Techerakh]

Gallifreyan Master Techerakh - Command Chamber, Battlecruiser Prodigal Son

Techerakh heard the psychic call from his fellow council member. He projected his senses toward the Starfleet station, until he could observe the gathering of various Federation and Gallifreyan personnel.

Techerakh concentrated, and caused his physical essence to follow his consciousness, effectively teleporting himself to the wardroom. He dispelled a few odd looks from the humans, and took a seat.

"Show off," came the thoughts of Legudon in his mind. Techerakh smiled smugly.

[Clyde Eastwood]

LtCol Eastwood - Command Vehicle, Heranni border world

Eastwood sat next to Balkazar.

"You reckon we could get through that wall in a hurry ive got a hot date with them bitches" Eastwood said jokingly

He sat there watching Dolan load the cannon and pound the wall some more

(hope this is ok for my first post in a while, and sorry been out of action with personal stuff)

[Hermes]

AI Construct Hermes - Starbase Avalon

"This is the U.S.S. Normandy to Avalon Station," came the voice of one of the Normandy crew. "We have completed our mission and would like to inquire if we have further orders before we dock."

Hermes opened a return channel to the Starfleet cruiser and replied. "Admiral Karelia is organizing a fleet to head to Gallifrey in response to news of an impending attack. I am sending all unclassified date to your computer core now. Avalon out."

[Narsh]

Fleet Director Narsh - Delta Alliance Fleet now in orbit of Station Avalon

=^=

No Admiral we do not require to board your station however the offer is appreciated. The Alliance fleet is ready to serve.

[Voyager]

Lieutenant Dolan - Bridge, USS Normandy

Dolan replied, "I believe those ships are either the ones mothballed by the Expansion Fleet or, as you said, ones sent by Starfleet.  In either case, it still adds up to more firepower for the fleet.  Though it seems harsh to say this, those ships can also be considered cannon fodder, as they will hopefully absorb enemy fire and take damage before the newer ships, giving the newer ships more time to fire and damage the enemy, assuming that the newer ships have better firepower.  In addition to that, the older vessels are somewhat more expendable than the USS Iroquois or one of those battlecruisers our allies have and so can be used to ram enemy vessels when they have taken too much damage to maintain structural integrity for much longer."

[Balkazar]

Col Balkazar - Marine Hanger Bay - USS Normandy

"So your saying the buildings are of no importance to save? but the people are?.  Hmmmmmm, then we need to protect the people.  We will need to move everyone of your people who isnt willing to fight down to a bunker of some kind.  I need to know entrance points into the enclaves? are they connected to each other? What are these predators like? Will the Heraan need to go through a surface entrance first before going down to the enclaves?.  Things like these I need to know." Balkazar told Raszagal.

"As for your hesitation, I understand fully.  But you need to understand we are allies, you should trust me more, after all we will be defending your homeland.  If we fail here then the entire universe pays for it after all.  As for your guilt dont feel guilty, its in the past and you had no choice unless you intentionally told the Heraan then the guilt will be with you till the day you die.  Thats the one of the many things you have in common with us mere humans." the Col added.

[Voyager]

Lieutenant Dolan - Escape Pod Landing Zone, Gallifrey

Dolan was busy organizing the defense of the hill when phaser and plasma fire erupted just down the hill from where Dolan was standing.  When Dolan turned to gauge the situation, he let loose another stream of curses, startling the small group of people standing nearby.  He quickly gave orders to use the escape pods for cover while he himself rushed to the front lines, all the while wishing that Starfleet had a better command structure that allowed for greater flexiblity.  A high-pitched beeping sound notified Dolan than the Pelicans would arrive in 10 minutes.

Dolan took the phaser rifle he had found in the escape pod off his back and set it at maximum intensity before joining the front lines.  The Heraan were attempting to charge up the hill, but fortunately for the crew, they had no cover and were not too hard to pick out from the low grass that covered the hill.  Unfortunately, the Heraan were very durable and took quite a few hits to take down, giving them time to fire back and force the crew back.

As the minutes crawled by, the Normandy crew slowly retreated up the hill, thankfully with minimal casualties and very few severe injuries.  Even so, the Heraan were advancing rather quickly and Dolan knew that if the Pelicans didn't arrive soon, the crew would be overrun.  Another beeping sound caused Dolan to glance at the horizon and he breathed a sigh of relief at the sight of the Pelicans approaching the hill.

[Simon Rajnus]

Captain Rajnus - Battle above Gallifrey

<The Amazon's 3 sections continued to fire its phasers and full spread of torpedo's, they continued to weave inside and out of the Heraani's frontlines taking out or damaging/disabling as many ships as they could, taking little damage on their part due to the speed and maneuverability they had, they used up all of their torpedo ordance and were down to using phasers.  They kept firing as they were targeted by several Heraan vessel's.  Rajnus knew that it would harass them further if he kept up the attacks and divert fire from the rest of the fleet>

<Only after recieving a distress call from the USS Aztec did the Amazon and her sections broke off and headed for the Aztec only to find her almost destroyed by the Heraan fighters.  The Amazon went in full blast firing all phaser arc's destroying or disabling the fighters that were trying to pick at the carcass of the Aztec.  The engineering section of the Amazon went in and transported off the remaining Aztec crew as the ship exploded in a shower of fire and debris>