[Kairu]

th'Zarath: "Admiral's Log Supplemental - Stardate 89508.1: "I have assembled a strike fleet to retaliate and capture Brisa VII. We are going to assault the main Klingon Defense Fleet in the system. I have also given Major Pa'aleia a temporary field promotion to be the Field Commander of all MACO operations on Starbase 97. In her care, I have no doubts the Starbase will last for our return. In the meantime, the fleet is preparing for the inevitable conflict at Brisa VII." A voice interrupted th'Zarath. sh'Kori: "Admiral, we're approaching the Brisa system." th'Zarath looked out the nearby window and watched the space dust particles 'vanish' as the ship's speed dropped subtly. th'Zarath: "I'll be right there, Commander." th'Zarath walked out of his ready room and to his chair on the bridge. th'Zarath: "What's our status, Mr. Dickerson?" The Human stationed at the Ops console began reading off the scans they made. Dickerson: "Sir, there is only one Negh'var and five Bird of Preys in orbit of Brisa VII. They have the same transponder IFFs as the previous ships we encountered a few hours ago. There is no evidence of any other activity in the system." th'Zarath: "This is Fleet Admiral th'Zarath of the Federation. You are outnumbered 2:1 in fleet size and firepower. I suggest that you leave this system or be destroyed." th'Zarath turned to Dickerson who shook his head saying that the Klingons were not responding. The KDF battlegroup was surrounding what was left of the USS Crete. sh'Kori: "Scan for lifeforms. Is anyone still alive on the Crete?" A few noises kept the bridge bustling with any kind of sound to break the ominous silence. After a couple minutes, Dickerson finally answered. Dickerson: "There's still several pockets of resistance on-board the Crete. Internal systems are either disabled or damaged. Life support is stable on the decks still with occupants, however, the ship is too far gone. Emergency power is reported to be failing and internal comm systems are jammed. I can't get a lock on anyone either." th'Zarath winced at the options laid out before him, attempt a rescue of the USS Crete's survivors or not. Before there was time to decide, the Klingons began firing on the Crete. After several well placed photon torpedoes, the Crete exploded. The Klingons then broke off from the new debris field to engage th'Zarath's fleet. Meanwhile: Back at Starbase 97, the remaining assembled Federation fleet kept a patrol around the inner security perimeters of the starbase. On the station, MACO troops were still preparing for any boarding parties. Pa'aleia was cooridinating all of the soldiers to ensure the safety of the higher officials of the starbase and its critical systems. She sat in her command center overseeing everything on the station, section by section. As she was preparing the Federation fleet came into sight of the window. It passed by slowly from one side to the other. Before the fleet reached the other side of the small window, a dozen Klingon warships decloaked, firing weapons at the Federation. Some of the lower class starships blew up from the sneak attack. The Federation returned fire, and with the help of Starbase 97, the Klingons were being kept at bay. It wasn't long until the Klingons had a second fleet decloak close to Starbase 97. The weapons of the Starbase were still firing at the distraction that by the time the operators could react, they took heavy damage from the first bombardment of the second fleet. With the Starbase protecting itself, the Federation fleet was soon overwhelmed by the Klingon warships. It didn't take long until the first Klingon Fleet punched through the Federation's defenses. Klingons, Gorn, Orions and Nausicaans began to rapidly flood the starbase. The MACO troops were ready and funneled the available transporter locations into crossfires. The MACO fireteams were managing to hold the line against the KDF invaders. In the Admiral's office, Tarel was attempting to send out a distress call to th'Zareth and his fleet. Meanwhile back over Brisa VII: Dickerson: "Sir, we are receiving a distress signal from Starbase 97. The signal is weak." th'Zareth: "Well, what are you waiting for? Put it up." The screen was barely showing an image. Both the audio and video was fighting lots of static. Tarel was barely distinguishable. th'Zareth: "Try cleaning that up, Mr. Dickerson. The image and audio cleaned up a little better, but there was still a lot of static. Tarel: "Admir... ...rba.... ..7 is un... tck by Klin...s... Ple.... ...lp!" The signal began to repeat itself. th'Zareth: "Signal the fleet and bring us about back to Starbase 97. Have the fleet warp together." Back on Starbase 97: The MACO soldiers were still holding the line and the defense turrets that were set up were extra helpful. As another wave of Klingon soldiers beamed in, the Federation's defense turrets changed targets and began firing on the Federation soldiers. The lines were broken and the starbase's capture was inevitable. Pa'aleia was doing her best trying to override the lockout and command hijack, but with no luck. She got up to go and help hold the second defense line. It wasn't until an explosion was heard where the Admiral's office was. Pa'aleia was curious about what just happened. Pa'aleia: "Stay here and hold the line! Do NOT let them pass!" Pa'aleia began running towards the Admiral's office, dodging skirmishes between the Klingons and MACO soldiers. When she arrived to where the Admiral's office was, she was greeted with a forcefield. Pa'aleia looked through barrier and saw the second KDF ships staring back at her. Pa'aleia ran back to a Jeffery's tube. She didn't need to be told to get off of the deck. Another explosion rocked the nearby area, the Klingon ships were still firing on the Admiral's office, or spot where it was. Pa'aleia met up with the remaining MACO soldiers who were still incredibly holding the line. Pa'aleia began firing at the invaders quietly praying for a miracle.