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[Kairu]

At Starbase 97: * Explosions continued to echo throughout the starbase, fires were raging, death everywhere, non-stop pandemonium. Pa'aleia continued to shoot the invaders while observing her own soldiers, those whom she regarded as her best, had their wills broken and fear instilled into them. * She managed to slip away. There was no hope in fighting. She prayed for a miracle and none was answered. She figured th'Zarath was still engaged with Klingons at Brisa VII before being able to come back. She looked out at the large Klingon fleet still bombarding the station. She then noticed a flash of light, then several more, and even more. * Ships were warping in at a distance but they were too far away for Pa'aleia to recognize whose side they were on. She logically deduced the ships were Klingon reinforcements from Brisa VII. Her morale was getting lower and lower until a familiar voice rung out of her commbadge. * th'Zarath: "General Pa'aleia, are you there? This is Fleet Admiral th'Zarath, please respond." * Pa'aleia was pleased to hear th'Zarath. * Pa'aleia: "Admiral, the Klingons have overrun the Starbase! We can't hold out here any longer! Please get us out!" * th'Zarath: "We will do our best to punch a hole to get you all out. Fall back to the promenade and hold out. We'll keep you aprised, th'Zarath out." * th'Zarath then focused himself on the Klingon ships that broke off from the bombardment and intercepting the Federation fleet. * th'Zarath: "th'Zarath to the Fleet, prepare to fire on the Klingons. Target the lead ship, concentrate all firepower." * The Federation ships moved into attack formation. The Heart of the Aenar was leading the assault. The Aquarius escort was already detached from the Odyssey cruiser and keeping close to it's host ship. Behind the Aenar was three Sovereign-class battleships and multiple Galaxy-class cruisers. Supporting the fleet were several Luna-class ships and several Defiant-class ships. When the ships were in range, the phasers were fired. The smaller ships sped forward and began mixing in with the Klingon ships, attempting to distract them. * The lead ship was destroyed quickly as the Klingon fleets returned fire. The battle continued outside of the spacestation and Pa'aleia managed to rally the remaining MACO soldiers on the Promenade. Pa'aleia tried radioing th'Zarath but was unable to get through the interference from the Klingons. * Another barrage struck the spacestation, blowing out a portion of the central spire containing the main turboshaft. The situation continued to worsen.

[Naked Crook]

David thought for a moment, as he tried to devise a course of action. He then had a rather unorthadox idea. David: Do we have the exact specifications for the USS Victoria in out databanks? Section 31 Ops Officer: We have very general information in our databanks. We have information such as crew compliment, mission logs, and general layout. We do have geometric specs, but they are very general. Why? David: What about the sensor scans we took? Section 31 Ops Officer: We took some scans of both ships, and we do have exact and precise details, at least current and modern details and specs. Sir, what are you thinking? David: Are this ship's external holo emitters still online? Section 31 Ops Officer: Affirmative. David: Conventional weapons? Section 31 Ops Officer: Yes sir... David: Good. Bring the external holo emitters online. Feed all relevant data into the main computer, and generate a holographic overlay of the USS Victoria over our own ship. Section 31 Ops Officer: Sir...are you suggesting what I think you are suggesting? David: The USS Victoria has a role to play, and we are going to fill that role. Besides, this will help us blend in, avoid detection, and keep us in the loop of current events. We are changing history as we speak, so we will require a tap on the Federation's plans in order to operate. While our obligation is to help The Federation of our own time, we must not forget that our timeframe may change, but our commitment to the Federation does not, weather it agrees with our methods or not. David paused. David: However...our mission, first and foremost, is to stop The Romulans in our own time. We will continue to look for any opprotunuity to cause any serious temporal incursion in this time frame which will positively affect The Federation in our own time frame. Until we can accomplish that, we will assist The Federation in whatever way we can. All of the other officers on the bridge nodded. Section 31 Ops Officer: Sir...what are we going to do about Rear-Admiral Scott Landon? He is dead...and we cannot replace him. How will we impersonate the USS Victoria without Landon? David: I have thought of that too. David paused. David: Computer...is this vessel's Emergency Holographic Supplement Crew still functioning? Melting Clock Computer: Affirmative... David: Computer...activate the Emergency Command Hologram WITHOUT command code transfers. After a moment, an ECH appeared next to Landon. He looked around, puzzeled, but the spoke up. ECH: Who are you...identify yourself! David: Relax...we are on the same side. ECH: Are you with Starfleet? David: Yes, and no. ECH: What? David: We are...Special Forces. ECH: MACO? The ECH looked around. ECH: No...this is a Timeship. Are you with the Temporal Integrity Commission? David: When we need to be. ECH: We? David: We... ECH: Who are you people? David: Commander David Black...Section 31. ECH: Section 31? I have never heard of you. David: I am not surprised. We go to great lengths to hide ourselves. ECH: I don't believe you... David: Good...that makes my job easier. ECH: Your job? David: Yes...my job. A job that holds the fate of the entire Federation in the balance. A job...you are going to help me with. ECH: What are you talking about? David: Before this instance...when was the last time you were brought online? ECH: Stardate 521861.1. I was brought online for a routine diagnostic. David: Well...do you know the current Stardate? ECH: No... David: The Stardate is 89507.8...approximately. ECH: That is... David: Roughly over 400 years into the past. ECH: For what purpose? David: To ensure that The Federation survives. Surely...you can appreciate that. Meanwhile: The Ven'tek was currently en-route to Starbase 97 to join the KDF effort against The Federation. S'kaelz was pacing on the bridge, counting every second until his ship arrived at the fleet action. S'kaelz: What is our ETA? KDF Helmsmen: At warp 6...we should arrive in less than 15 minutes. S'kaelz: Increase to maximum warp. KDF Helmsman: Yes General...ETA...6 minutes. S'kaelz: Attempt to establish contact with our forces currently engaged at Starbase 97. Inform them that we are en-route and ready to assist. Tell them we will need up to date tactical information on the situation in order to be utilize our firepower. KDF Helmsman: Yes General...

[Kairu]

It wasn't long until the lines of ships became a giant sphere of chaos. Ships of various shapes and sizes were mixed with each other in an epic struggle for survival. At the core of that sphere, was th'Zarath and the USS Heart of the Aenar, the largest Federation ship to date and the flagship of the entire fleet. * Dickerson: "Another hit, aft shields at 83 percent!" * th'Zarath: "Target their starboard nacelle, fire at will, Ensign." * The Aenar fired another volley of phaser beams at a Klingon Vor'cha warship, IKS Va'tak. The Va'tak's shields took all of the hits from the phaser beams. The Aenar fired another volley the last couple hits blasting the plasma chamber open. * Dickerson: "They're leaking plasma, I suggest we move off and leave them. They're helpless and main power is going offline." * th'Zarath: "Fire a spread of quantum torpedoes at them, destroy that ship." * Everyone on board the Heart of the Aenar watched the viewscreen show three quantum torpedoes travel at the Va'tak, causing an immediate explosion of the ship, destroying it. The bridge remained silent as no one fired on the ship. Dickerson then looked at his console. * Dickerson: "Admiral, the Aquarius is asking for assistance. They have three bird of preys on them and they're taking hits from all sides * The Aenar rocked violently as a barrage of torpedoes was fired at the Federation's flagship. * th'Zarath: "Report!" * Dickerson: "The Starbase is firing on us. I would assume Klingons have overpowered the station's command deck and are salvaging the starbase as a means to turn the battle. * Another barrage hit the Aenar, causing more powerful shakes. * Dickerson: "Shields are down to 19 percent. Another barrage and shields will be down!" * th'Zarath: "Target the starbase's Ops. Fire quantum torpedoes, full spread." * Six white, pearly looking spheres sped towards the top of the spacestation, slowly gaining distance between each other until they blew a hole in the hull. * th'Zarath: "Get me, Pa'aleia. I think it's time to pull her teams out now."

[Naked Crook]

The IKS Ven'Tek dropped out of warp just outside the range of the battle raging between The Federation and KDF. The IKS Ven"Tek was ready for battle. THe weapons systems on the ship were fully charged, and the ship's power signature was lit up like a Christmas tree. KDF Helmsman: General...we have arrived at Starbase 97. What are your orders? S'kaelz: Take us in, full impulse! Signal the rest of the fleet, and order them to fall in line with our vessel. We will corrdinate our efforts, and dismantle the Federation's defensive line - targeting their support ships first and foremost. The Ven'Tek moved forward and regrouped with the rest of the KDF fleet. KDF Helmsman: General...Starfleet ha not let up on a few of our ships. They require assistance. S'kaelz: Hail the lead Starfleet vessel. Let's see if we can exploit the greatest weakness our enemy has...their perpencity to talk to no end. Open a channel to the lead vessel.

[Kairu]

The USS Heart of the Aenar had continued to attack several more ships before allowing KDF forces to regroup behind the new Klingon ship. th'Zarath was none too pleased seeing a new Klingon battleship design. th'Zarath: "Get me a readout on that ship and tell the fleet to regroup behind us. Also ensure that the Aquarius escort is still combat worthy." Buttons could be heard typing in the general silence on the bridge until Dickerson spoke up. Dickerson: "We are being hailed by the lead ship." th'Zarath: "On screen." th'Zarath gave a moment for the computer to process his request. th'Zarath: "This is Fleet Admiral th'Zarath of the Federation. If you surrender now, I will grant you permission to leave in peace. Let us not continue this bloodshed, Mighty Warrior."

[Naked Crook]

S'kaelz listened to what th'Zarath had to say. He had to laugh at the very idea of leaving the system just as he arrived. S'kaelz: Funny that you should make such an ultimatum...Admiral. I was just about to say the same thing to you. Why should you throw away your quaint ships and modest peacekeeping soldiers for on such a hopeless battle? S'kaelz paused. S'kaelz: I am not without mercy Admiral. If YOU leave this system, and surrender this Starbase to me...I will allow you to return to your precious Federation with your ship and crew. However...if I must FORCEFULLY remove you from this system...I assure you...I will PERSONALLY sell you into the servitude of the lowest bidding Orion slaver, and I will display the broken hull of your ship in the Imerial City as a trophy.

[Kairu]

th'Zarath laughed at S'kaelz's request and then laughed at the obvious. th'Zarath: "But oh, Great Warrior, I have participated in this war too long to believe one of your prestigious level within the KDF will allow an entire Federation fleet to leave intact. However, I am not beneath a good fight. However, there is not a lot left of the Starbase. Your soldiers have done well to tear it apart. So Great Warrior, we both have state of the art vessels, let us fight." th'Zarath had the line closed. He wasn't going to patronize a soldier, enemy or otherwise. He could see the battle-hardened foe was willing to kill. th'Zarath wasn't going to turn over a Federation starbase either, he'd rather it be destroyed. th'Zarath sat down in his chair and pressed a button. th'Zarath: "This is Admiral th'Zarath to the fleet. All hands, battle stations."

[Hells Sniper]

The USS Lawful Avenger was in an attack position directly behind the USS Heart of the Aenar. The Vulcan Captain of the ship, Saralonde, was sitting in the Captain's chair. Her XO standing at his station a few feet away. Sara: Status of the enemy ships? One of the ensigns in front of her spoke up. Ensign Davis: All in standard attack positions, ma'am! Right now, Admiral th'Zarath is currently talking to their lead ship! Sara nodded. Sara: Ensign Lis'tal, status of the Starbase? Ensign Lis'tal: Not good, ma'am! Critical status everywhere, most of the crew are trying to exit, but areas are blocked off, sealed. I can try and beam some on board, but I cannot promise anything if they keep moving! Sara nodded, she was about to speak before the loudspeakers aboard the Lawful Avenger rang out. th'Zarath: "This is Admiral th'Zarath to the fleet. All hands, battle stations." Sara slammed her fist down on her station. Sara: Prepare for battle! Forward shields up, arm phasers and torpedoes! Get all stations battle ready! LT Brutus, get us in line with the Heart of Aenar. Brutus, who was standing at his station, simply nodded. He began to move the Lawful Avenger into battle position, forming up with the Heart of the Aenar. It was then when he contacted th'Zarath. Brutus: Admiral th'Zarath, this is the USS Lawful Avenger, formed up and ready to move on your starboard.

[Kairu]

sh'Kori, th'Zarath's XO, had been monitoring fleet status. She began acknowledging the confirmations coming from the fleet. While the fleet was re-organizing, the Heart of the Aenar went on full lockdown. Security barriers were raised at every junction, redundant shielding around the warp core, sickbay ready with open beds, security teams on standby for any possible boarding parties. Dickerson: "Shields are at 97 percent. Phasers and quantum torpedoes are armed and ready. All stations report green." sh'Kori: "The Magellan and Gallileo have requested permission to retreat. They took heavy damage and lost three of their senior officers and four respectively." th'Zarath nodded at the requests. He knew there was no point in letting an inexperienced crew in a fight this important if they don't feel ready. sh'Kori: "The rest of the fleet is ready. The Lawful Avenger and Michaelangelo are taking us up on both sides and holding positions." th'Zarath: "Switch view to tactical display. I want to see what is going on." The viewscreen had previously shown the Klingon fleet in a live feed, but upon request, it switched to a flat ma0 representing the immediate area, both fleets, the nearby gas giant, and Starbase 97 were all depicted. Unlike the traditional style with emblems depicting everything, th'Zarath made it a point to have changes done. Now, it showed every ship class and general shape with the shorthand name al9ng the length of the icon. The only the computer had trouble with was the Klingon flagship which was quickly resolved with a new icon. th'Zarath was ready and so was the fleet. He was also nervous. He always was before a big anticipated battle. He'd be a fool not to be, but he was the Fleet Admiral. He had to look ready and not show it. He then opened a channel to the fleet. th'Zarath: "This is going to be a very important battle in Federation history. Our names are already etched into time itself just by being here. I know you all have doubts about our victory. Even if we lose, remember why we are here. Remember why we are fighting. The Klingons have been the aggressors from the start. They struck multiple outposts and blindsided us at the beginning. But after the casualty lists they created, we struck back! And struck back we did! That was about 150 years ago! And today, here they are! The aggressors! Pushing into Federation space, making demands to us! Remember what you all fight for! Our homes! Our families! Our mere presence within the cosmos! Our enemy wants to see us enslaved on our hands and knees begging for mercy! We will not take that! Here we stand at a pinnicle spot in history! We lose here! We allow the enemy a stronger, closer spot to Earth and the Core Worlds! We cannot allow this at any cost! So fight hard! Win hard! And remember, we're already heroes, win or lose. th'Zarath out." He then looked around the bridge. His crew seemed inspired by his speech, no doubt his fleet was too. Now let's hope history will not prove him wrong. Meanwhile: Starbase 97 had not calmed down in the least bit. Although the Klingon fleet had stopped bombarding the station for unknown reasons to Pa'aleia, the invaders were far from ceasing. Before the cease fire, the invaders tripled in number. 'Was this starbase so important to die for?' Pa'aleia thought to herself. She wasn't sure, but she sure as Hell wasn't going to let more Federation soldiers die for it. She yelled for another retreat to escape pods. How many hear her was questionable, but the order was given. Pa'aleia however, was going to go and find out. She went back to her former command post and began hacking into the database.

[Hells Sniper]

Aboard the Lawful Avenger: Sara, Brutus, and the Avenger's crew members listened intently to th'Zarath's speech. Even from the start, crew members aboard the ship started cheering from his words of inspiration. th'Zarath: This is going to be a very important battle in Federation history. Our names are already etched into time itself just by being here. I know you all have doubts about our victory. Even if we lose, remember why we are here. Remember why we are fighting. The Klingons have been the aggressors from the start. They struck multiple outposts and blindsided us at the beginning. But after the casualty lists they created, we struck back! And struck back we did! That was about 150 years ago! And today, here they are! The aggressors! Pushing into Federation space, making demands to us! There was a slight pause on the radio as loud yelps and cheers could be heard throughout the ship. Sara knew th'Zarath was speaking the truth, yet she showed no emotion. Brutus had his hand in the air, cheering. Remember what you all fight for! Our homes! Our families! Our mere presence within the cosmos! Our enemy wants to see us enslaved on our hands and knees begging for mercy! We will not take that! Here we stand at a pinnicle spot in history! We lose here! We allow the enemy a stronger, closer spot to Earth and the Core Worlds! We cannot allow this at any cost! So fight hard! Win hard! And remember, we're already heroes, win or lose. th'Zarath out. With the final speech and the radio silent, cheers throughout the Lawful Avenger could be heard from the engineering deck to the bridge. His words of encouragement, ones that spoke even if they lost, made the crew happier, excited, and eager to fight. Sara let out a slight smile, even she couldn't help fight the urge from th'Zarath's words. Brutus, who was staring at her, cheering, smiled, too. It was the first time in months he had seen her smile. Sara: You heard the Admiral! Let us fight! For home, for family, for Earth! The deck cheered. Sara: Brutus, bring up forward shields to full strength, I want shields around the warp core. Security teams posted at all decks and the transponder room, prepare for boarders. Contact the Doc, tell him to keep the sickbay open! Brutus nodded and began sending out orders using the view screen in front of him. Brutus: Aye, aye, Captain. All teams moving to positions. Forward shields at full strength, torpedoes are armed and phasers are ready to fire. Sara nodded, she looked at the screen in front of her, an entire layout of the battlefield. She knew the Michaelangelo was on her starboard side, with the Heart of the Aenar in front of her. Sara: Follow the Heart of the Aenar's battle tactics, keep a tight perimeter with her and the Michaelangelo. Direct fire on the lead Klingon ship!