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A MASSIVE FLLET BUILD UP. VESSELS OS ALL SHAPES AND SIZES..... THE TIME IS NOW...... TIS TIME TO UPSET THE BALANCE OF POWER......



-----CUT SCENE TO THE BRIDGE OF THE RAVEN AS ITS CREW MAKES LAST MINUTE REPAIRS TO THE SHIP---



Capt_Xendra: How log before we are ready?

LT_Wildstar ACTION works at control panel

Commander_Sloane ACTION: sits under the helm with his hands deep inside of it ....

LT_Wildstar AXCTION computer...reinitalize helm controls and run a level one diagonsitc

Commander_Sloane: "try it now Lt. ,,,,,"

Capt_Xendra ACTION: waits for response....

LT_Wildstar ACTION computer...diagonsitc compleate...helm now ready

LT_Wildstar: i'm ready to go ma'am

NPC OPS " Cpatain, Engineering reports the will be ready at warp drive with in the hour"

Capt_Xendra: Good, anyword from engineering

Capt_Xendra: Thank you

Commander_Sloane ACTION: gets up and walks over to the Captain

Capt_Xendra: OK so whats left people?

Commander_Sloane: "CAptain ... we should be 100% flight ready by the time the warp drive is running"

Capt_Xendra ACTION: looks up from her PADD

LT_Wildstar ACTION wal;ks over to tac and does stores inventory

Capt_Xendra: Glad to hear it, this crew s done a fine job at getting things repaired so quickly

LT_Wildstar: "we are fully armed with quatum torpedoes and phaser banks are fully charged ma'am"

NPC OPS " Captain i am recieving in incoming hail from the Klingon Fleet at Qonos, Its General Kurn sir"

Capt_Xendra: Thank you Mr. WIldstar

Capt_Xendra: Patch it throught OPS

Capt_Xendra: through

NPC OPS " Aye sir, on screen"

Kurn: " Greetings Xendra, situation is crazy here but just wanted to wish you good luck on your upcoming battle"

Capt_Xendra ACTION: looks p

Capt_Xendra: Thank you Kurn, ow is your line holding?

Kurn: " My men are holding their ground .....how are yours?"

Capt_Xendra: Overworked... underpayed, the usual (laughs)

Kurn: " Ha hahah...you are about to embark on a glorious battle...THAT should be enough for your men!"

Capt_Xendra: Maybe you can bring them a barrel of Bloodwine on your next trip

Kurn: " I will Xendra...I will! And we shall drink and revel in our victories!!"

Capt_Xendra: Ahhh, I am sure it will be kurn

LT_Wildstar: "glorious battle....this is gonna be a sloberknocker"

Capt_Xendra: I can't wait General (smiles, hides concern)

Capt_Xendra ACTION: laughs at Wilds remark

Kurn: " I only wish I could partake of this battle Xendra...I know you will need my help...especially with the Romulans....I am under orders however not to leave the sector"

LT_Wildstar ACTION says that to self

Capt_Xendra: I nderstand Kurn, and I wish I could send you reinforcements, but you know how things are.

LT_Wildstar ACTION checks shields and cloaking device

NPC OPS ACTION; hands Commander Sloane a Padd containing data about the Klingon battle with the Alliance, it isnt pretty... as the Klingons are losing badly

Kurn: " I have to go now Xendra.....duty calls. Ka'Plah!!"

Commander_Sloane ACTION: takes the PADD .... frowns as he reads

Capt_Xendra: Ka'Plah Kurn... till next time

Capt_Xendra ACTION: winks at Kurn... then ends signal

Commander_Sloane ACTION: walks over to the center seat

Commander_Sloane: "Captain ... you'd better have a look at this ...."

Commander_Sloane ACTION: hands her the PADD

Capt_Xendra: What is it Commander?

Capt_Xendra ACTION: looks over PADD

Capt_Xendra: Ahhh I see....

Capt_Xendra: I knew this in the back of my mind, but Kurn would never say

Commander_Sloane: "Captain ... I've read most of what Starfleet has on Kurn ..... if anyone can survive this .... it's him ...."



----CUT SCENE TO THE MAIN SHUTTLEBAY, A SCURRY OF AcTIVITY AS MARINES AND EQUIPMENT LOAD ONTO RUNABOUTS.... RECON STANDS ASSEMBLED WAITING FOR THERE RIDE.....--------



Lt_Xanatos ACTION: checks over gear

kyte ACTION watches the people scurry around

Pfc_Dohiyi: !! action> checks and reecks his upplie

ACTION: A HOVERTANK ROLLS BY, ITS NOISE CREATED BY ITS THRUSTER DRIVEN TURBINE

CWO_Cole ACTION adjusts bandolierof grenade rounds across chest, setles grenade launcher where it is strapped cross his back and hefts his HPP

kyte ACTION winces at the loud sound

Lt_Xanatos: "Cole, how the troops looking?"

Pfc_Dohiyi: "cheif are we going in alone"

Major_Duffy ACTION Enters Shuttlebay

CWO_Cole ACTION checks handphaser in holster on hip and knives strapped to his thighs

Major_Duffy: " How's it comin Cole?"

kyte ACTION then walks around tighten straps and adjusting gear packs on many raw recruits

ACTION: HUTCH COMES RUNNING BY, WITH A QUICK SALUTE TO XANATOS AND COMPANY HE SPRINTS OFF TO A RUNABOUT ABOUT READY TO TAXI

Lt_Xanatos ACTION: nods to Duffy

CWO_Cole: "Our trained people look ready to go. The new recruits look like they're gonna die sir...."

Lt_Xanatos ACTION: waves to Hutch

CWO_Cole: "I'm ready to goMajor."

kyte ACTION waves to the old Marine as hutch readies his men

Major_Duffy: " Cole THAT's NOT gonna happen !...You understand me!...I want everyone to come home!...I know that seems unreasonable....but MAKE it happen!"

CWO_Cole: "The men areset as far as equipment is concerned."

Pfc_Dohiyi looks over the fresh meat..... and agrees with the chief

Lt_Xanatos ACTION: looks over the new recruits

kyte ACTION walks up to the Marine unit

Major_Duffy: " Dohiyi....look after the cherries.....show em the ropes"

Pfc_Dohiyi: "aye aye sir"

Lt_Xanatos: "They maybe wet behind the ears, but their training will be brought out once they are in the real battle...."

CWO_Cole: "I'm sorruy sir. I'm only a man, not a miracle worker. The only way all thse recruits will live is if they stay on the ship for more training."

kyte: " we are going to lose most of them Major..." kyte looks sadly at the recriuts

CWO_Cole: "I know that's not gonna happen though."

Major_Duffy: " Xan, Cole....you guys are like my brothers....make sure you come back safe.....and make sure you get as many of these kids back safe as well"

ACTION: OVERHEAD A JET BLACK RUNABOUT IS LOWERED CLOSE BY THEM... ON THE SIDES OF THE CRAFT IS A FRESHLY PAINTED SLOGAN IN WHITE " DEATH FROM ABOVE"-----

kyte: " good luck to you as well Major.."

Major_Duffy: " Kyte...you may seem indestructable......but you watch yourself in this battle too....I can't worry about all of you anymore"

Lt_Xanatos: "I ALWAYS return..." (grins)

CWO_Cole ACTION looks over at Kyte sadl, shakes head and helps a recruit adjust his equipment belt

kyte ACTION smiles, " I will be fine.... "

Pfc_Dohiyi pulls out his family symbol... an eagle... and kisses it and remembers his family

kyte: " keep an eye on the old goat for me Brian"

ACTION: THE RAMP EXTENDS AS A LOAD OFFICER COMES OUT AND STARTS THROWING THERE GEAR ONBAORD THE RUNABOUT---

CWO_Cole ACTION watches runabout get lowered and stretches his neck and right shoulder

Pfc_Dohiyi prays... let me be the one who brings back our honor

Major_Duffy: " Now THAT's my kinda Runabout!....jeez I miss the old days"

Lt_Xanatos: "This is gonna be the battle of battles..."

Lt_Xanatos ACTION: kneels and quietly speaks Tantrian verse

ACTION: GLORY COM SYSTEM -- " NOW HEAR THIS NOW HEAR THIS..... RED ALERT ALL HANDS TO BATTLE STATIONS, THIS IS NOT A DRILL ALL HANDS TO BATTLE STATIONS WE ARE AT RED ALERT"

kyte ACTION sighs..." it is time for this running to end... stand and deliver..."

Lt_Xanatos ACTION: draws a circle and two lines

CWO_Cole ACTION walks over to arecrui armed with an HPP..."No, no.... Here. This is how you strap this badboy on. That's it."

Pfc_Dohiyi: " major we are going to divide into teams .. right?"

ACTION: KLAXONS SOUND

Lt_Xanatos: "Gaarthol, be our eyes... the time is now..."

kyte ACTION looks up

Major_Duffy: " Attention ON DECK! I just want to wish all of you safe journies!...I hope to see each and every last one of you after this mission. Know that many lives depend on what you are doing here today. Now KICK SOME BORG ASS!!!"

Lt_Xanatos: "LOCK AND LOAD MARINES!!! LET'S GO!!! MOVE IT!!!"

kyte ACTION stands straight lifts head

kyte: " lets dance...."

Pfc_Dohiyi picks up a fallen ammo clip and slams it into place for a recruit

Major_Duffy ACTION: Smiles at his Marines and exits the shuttlebay....lowering his head as the door closes

CWO_Cole: (to group of recuits) "Remember people. It is not a soldier's duty to die for his country. It's his duty to make sure the enemy dies for theirs. Got it?"

Lt_Xanatos: "...and as Duffy always says, NO ONE gets left behind..."

CWO_Cole ACTION listens to a chorus of "Aye sir!"

Pfc_Dohiyi: " may the spirits be with us 9oday" ---CUT SCENE TO GM----

--- ON EVERY VID SCREEN ON EVERY SHIP OR CRAFT THE FEDERATION SYMBOL APPEARS.... WITH A OLD GRUFF VOICE ECHOING ITS VERY PRINCIPALS



Adm_Merrick: " This symobl, this flag is what we are about to fight for..."

ACTION: THE SCREEN FLASHES TO THE WARROOM OF THE GLORY AS ALL SHIPS SEE MERRICK AND DUFFY

Adm_Merrick: " On this day our objective is clear..."

Adm_Merrick: "The Victory must be swift and overwhelming..."

Adm_Merrick: " We cannot and will not stop....."

Adm_Merrick: "Until every last damn borg is gone from Earth......"

Adm_Merrick: " For the Fleet your objectives is clear... punch a hole through there defenses..."

Adm_Merrick: " So that the Marines can lad and begin there phase of this operation"

Adm_Merrick: " Now im not gonna stand here and tell you the odds..."

Adm_Merrick: "We all know them....."

Adm_Merrick: " Today we are about to live...or die for what we believe in...."

Adm_Merrick: " Everyone must stand there ground"

Adm_Merrick: " Dont give up until the last drop of blood or sweat"

Adm_Merrick ACTION: Turns to MAjor Duffy

Adm_Merrick: " With that i will hand this breifing over ro Major Duffy"

Major_Duffy: " The Odds are in OUR favor here people....we have heart, courage and honor to aid us in this battle. The Borg are cold and callous. Fight with your spirit...show them that mankind will not take a backseat to servitude!"

Major_Duffy: " The Marines and Fleet will co-ordinate their attacks for maximum effect. When the fleet disables the shield grid, the ground forces will be free to engage in a major assault on the Borg bases"

Major_Duffy: " I want all of you to know, that this operation WILL succeed because it HAS to succeed!! There is no second place here people! Do your best....we know what you can do!"

Major_Duffy: " anything else Admiral?"

Adm_Merrick: " Thank you major........ ALL SHIPS!!! 60 Seconds to Warp...."



--CUT SCENE TO THE BRIDGE OF THE RAVEN



LT_Wildstar ACTION sets course for earth

Commander_Sloane: "All stations report ready Captain ..."

ACTION: ON THE MAIN VEIWER THEY SEE THE FLEET BEGIN TO MOVE OUT ON IMPULSE POWER--

Capt_Xendra: alright ppl the man said 60 seconds I dont want any surprises, lets do one final check on systems

LT_Wildstar: 'helm ready ma'am"

Capt_Xendra: Helm... take us out into position

LT_Wildstar: "aye ma'am

LT_Wildstar ACTION engages impulse engines

LT_Wildstar: "moving into position"

ACTION: THE GLORY IS THE FIRST TO GO INTO WARP FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER VESSEL AND THEN ANOTHER---

Capt_Xendra: set course and engage

LT_Wildstar ACTION brings raven up next to the glory

LT_Wildstar ACTION engages warp drive

Capt_Xendra ACTION: sits back in chair... and waits



--CUT SCENE TO EARTH, WHERE ONCE WHAT HAD BEEN SF HQ NOW SAT A TOWERING MASS OS STEEL THAT LOOMED LIKE COBWEBS SOME 70 STORIES INTO THE SKY---



ACTION: FROMT THERE MERRIKUS AND LOCUTUS WATCHED THE FEDERATION FLEET COME FOR THEM---

MERRIKUS " They are the fools...."

MERRIKUS: " Terrans are too emtionally atached to this planet of theres"

MERRIKUS: " There attempt to destroy us will fail..... i have saw to that.... there existence is futlie"

Locutus: "Yes, they will soon feels my wrath... OUR wrath..."

MERRIKUS: " is the Shiled operational?"

Locutus: "Yes, fully operational... they won't know what hit them..."

MERRIKUS: " Good.... fool hearty terrans"

Locutus: "They are SO flawed by their emotions..."

MERRIKUS: " Yet Ellion is here.... i can feel her.... that ungodly being must die if we are to win this day"

Locutus: "I would like to personally ensure you she will NOT make it out of this alive..."

MERRIKUS: " And how would you achieve that goal Locutus?"

Locutus: "Leave that to me... she WILL die a slow, painful death at my hand..."

MERRIKUS: " Good then carry out your plan....."

MERRIKUS: " Have all units remain at there current positions.... we shall have the open hand in this"

Locutus: "As you wish. ..."

Locutus: "I will send out the command immediately."

MERRIKUS: " They have nt yet witnessed the full brutality of the Hive.... i will make sure they all will die.... as painful as neccasrry"

Locutus: "Humans... so fragile, they will fall quickly at my, er.. OUR hand..."

MERRIKUS: " Locutus..... you are flawed and shall be dealt with later... now go... caryy out there destruction!"

Locutus ACTION: lowers brow and turns away from Merrikus

Locutus: "As.. you.. wish..."

Locutus ACTION: leaves the room



----CUT SCENE TO THE GLORY AS SHE COMES OUT OF WARP NEAR EARTH, NOW THE SATELLITES USAGE CAME INTO FULL VIEW AS THE EARTH GLOWED A BRIGHT GREEN---



Adm_Merrick: " Jesus"

Major_Duffy: " What the hell!?....I didnt expect that"

Adm_Merrick: " Stand by!!"

Adm_Merrick: " me neither Major......"

Adm_Merrick: " But.....we have a job to do!!"

Adm_Merrick ACTION: takes center seat and beins barking orders to the fleet

Major_Duffy: " That's right!... Scan the area for a power source Private!"

Adm_Merrick: SSON THE SPACE AROUND THEM ERUPTS IN AN EXCHANGE OF WEAPONS



----CUT SCENE TO THE MARINES AS THEY LAUNCH



Lt_Xanatos: "You ready Cole?"

CWO_Cole: "Yes sir. Ready to go."

CWO_Cole: "Dohiyi? You set?"

Lt_Xanatos: "...I mean, are you READY... some of us won't come back..."

Pfc_Dohiyi: "yes lt the boys are scared but ready"

CWO_Cole: "I don't plan on watching that. I'll be fine."

ACTION: THE OCCUPANTS FEEL A SUDDEN SURGE OF GRAVITY AS THE RUNABOUT IS PRACTICALLY DROPPED OUT OF THE GLORY, IT EGNITES ITS IMPULSE ENGINE AND SETS IN ON THE FIRE FIGHT

kyte ACTION is leaning on the back of the pilots seat watching the view port

Lt_Xanatos: "Hold on, it's gonna be a bumpy ride in..."

---THE RIDE IS BUMBY AS THE PILOT OF THE RUNABOUT DODGES PHASER AND DISRUPTER FIRE---

CWO_Cole ACTION does quick recheck of his weapons, nods to himself

PFC_O`Shay ACTION: taps injury projections into her PADD

Pfc_Dohiyi grimaces and shuts his eyes

CWO_Cole ACTION affixes thebayonet to the end of his HPP

---OYT THE VIWEPORT KYTE CAN SEE BORG FIGHTERS APPROACH ON THE RUNABOUT---

Lt_Xanatos ACTION: glances to PFC_O`Shay and nods

kyte ACTION stands her ground, her feet agilily dancing to the movements of the shuttle

kyte: " in comming!!!"

ACTION: ONE SHARP BLOW, ANOTHER BLOW..... THE RUNABOUT GROANS WITH EVERY STRIKE TO HER SKIN---

Lt_Xanatos ACTION: braces

CWO_Cole ACTION stares straight ahead, teeth clenched

PFC_O`Shay ACTION: braces herself against the seats

Pfc_Dohiyi pulls up a recruit and slams him back into his seat

ACTION: A FEDERATION FIGHTER SWEEOS IN A COLLECTS THE 2 BORG FIGHTERS--

CWO_Cole ACTION projects an aura of calm around recruits nearest him

OVERHEAD COM SYSTEM " Flight 2 flight 2 gotta play cat and mouse her... the fleet cnt penetrate that damn shiled!!"

kyte: " two down... two million to go..." kyte whispers

Pfc_Dohiyi: " mama told me thered be days like today"

-- OUT THE VIEWPORT THEY CAN SEE THE BATTLE IN ALL ITS HORROR---

Lt_Xanatos ACTION: opens his leg compartment and takes out a small chip, then inserts it in his Blaster

kyte ACTION sits in the co-pilots seat working weapons

-- A STEMRUNNER CLASS PLAYS CHICKEN WITH A SPHERE...... BOTH LOSE..... THE EXPLOSION BOUNCES THE RUNABOUT.... ROLLING HER OVER A DOZEN TIMES--

CWO_Cole ACTION stands behind pilots seat, trying to read the reports on the shield

PFC_O`Shay ACTION: grabs stray equipment as it flies

Lt_Xanatos ACTION: holds onto gear as the ship turns about

OVERHEAD COM SYSTEM " Christ this is no good.... were lossing more runabouts out here..... we gotta get that shield down!!"

CWO_Cole ACTION grabsonto co-pilots seat

kyte ACTION targets a borg fighter...." some times your the bug..."

Pfc_Dohiyi: "hey lt can i get my money back if i dont like the flight?"

Lt_Xanatos: "Secure that Dohiyi..."

kyte ACTION fires... the fighter blows..." some times your the windsheild..."

CWO_Cole ACTIOn squeezes btween the seats, scans shields, trying to lock down frequencies

Pfc_Dohiyi nods

--ANOTHER EXPLOSION IN FRONT OF THEM TAKES PLACE.... THE FRONT PLASI_GLASS GETTING SMACKED BY A DEAD BODY

kyte ACTION closes eyes, then returns to the firefight

CWO_Cole ACTION tries uploading a virus into the shields main power grid

Lt_Xanatos ACTION: heads to the front

Lt_Xanatos: "What's the shields status?"

--- A CUBE IN THE DISTANCE ATTACKS THE GLORY---

kyte ACTION targets another borg fighter

CWO_Cole: "It's impenetrable Lt."

Lt_Xanatos: "Let me try something... "

Lt_Xanatos ACTION: links with the on-board computer

--- A BORG FIGHTER JUMPS THEM..... SUDDENLY THE RUNABOUT IS SPARKING IN ITS REAR COMPARTMENT AS ALARMS GO FF--

CWO_Cole ACTIOn sits back in his seat

Pfc_Dohiyi: " things are going to be ok lt im geting a sense from someone or something... we are going to get through those sheilds

Lt_Xanatos ACTION: sorts through the incoming data

kyte: " secure that back hatch!!! now damn it!!"

PFC_O`Shay ACTION: activates containment fields and reroutes control panels and yells at recruits.."Clear this area unless you want you be a piece of toast!"

Pfc_Dohiyi pushes the recruits to the front

Lt_Xanatos ACTION: servers the link and jumps away from the com panel abruptly

kyte ACTION equalizes pressure in runabout



--- CUT SCENE---- ALMOST AT THE TIME THEY GOT OUT OF WARP IT HAD SEEMED.... THE RAVEN WAS CUT IN THERE CROSSHAIR AS THE CUBES OPEND UP ON HER---



Capt_Xendra: RETURN FIRE!!!

LT_Wildstar ACTION rolls away from cubes

LT_Wildstar: "damn their all over the place"

NPC OPS " Oh Christ!!! Captian More Borg Vessels coming from the Dark side of the Planet!!"

LT_Wildstar ACTION assumes a attack pattern

Capt_Xendra: Lt, do your best to get us through

LT_Wildstar: "i always do ma'am....i always do....

Commander_Sloane: "easy Lt ..... Mr. Wildsatr ..... it's time to be ......... creative ..."

Capt_Xendra: Shield status?

LT_Wildstar ACTION steers towards a cube on a attack run

---THE RAVEN IS STRUCK AGAIN BUT NOT BY A BORG BUT BY A SABRE CLASS SHIP AS IT SCRAPS THE UPPER SIDE OF THE HULL---

Capt_Xendra ACTION: catches balance

LT_Wildstar: "where the hell did he come from"

Capt_Xendra: SHIELD STATUS!!!

NPC OPS " Captian..... sensors indicate were not gonna be able to get through that shield!!!"

Capt_Xendra: Work on a way to do it we have to get through!!

NPC OPS ' Aye Captain!"

LT_Wildstar ACTION manuavers around cubes dodging phaser fire

Capt_Xendra: What about those phaser modifications Cole used on the Glory

Commander_Sloane ACTION: walks over to the ops station ....

LT_Wildstar: "can we scan for a power source and try to bomb it"

--- A BORG FIGHTER, MAYBE ON A SUCIDE ATTEMPT OR JUST OUT OF COMMISSION HIT THE RAVEN---

Commander_Sloane: "Lt. ,,, you've got to find the power source for that sheild .... and FAST!!"

Capt_Xendra ACTION: holds on to seat

LT_Wildstar ACTION skims over the surface of the shield

Capt_Xendra: Tac fire at those small borg fighters, take tem out first, they are pesky

LT_Wildstar: "scanning for power source

Major_Duffy sets mode: +o Adm_Merrick

LT_Wildstar: "i can't get any power readings on scanners...it's like it's not there...but it's there"

Capt_Xendra: If we got that shield frequency could we force our way through?

---THE RAVEN IS FIRED UPON BY AN ARMORED CUBE, ITS CUTTING BEAM HITTING THE SHIPS SHIELDS AND WORKING ON THEM--

LT_Wildstar ACTION pulls up from surface of shield and jumps on 2 borg fighters

LT_Wildstar ACTION rolls with the impact of cutting beam

Capt_Xendra ACTION: taps her control pad

Capt_Xendra: Whats the status of the Fleet?

----FROM OUT OF NOWHERE, COMING FROM TH

LT_Wildstar ACTION rolls raven that is

Commander_Sloane ACTION: walks over to the engineering station ... the ensign manning it lays dead on the floor ... her neck at an odd angle

--- A GALAXY CLAS VIRTUALLY RIPS IN AHLF AS A PYRAmID SLICES THROUGH IT, RIGHT IN THE PATH OF THE RAVEN--

LT_Wildstar ACTION pulls up VERY sharply

---IT FIRES ON THE SHIP, ITS EBERGY WEAPONS LIGHTING UP THE RAVEN---

Capt_Xendra: Will someone please tell me our shield status....

NPC OPS " 76% Sir!!"

Commander_Sloane: "Captain ... shilds holding ... barely ... at 65%"

LT_Wildstar: "shields down to 60% ma;am...that last hit took alot out of us"

LT_Wildstar ACTION rolls to port away from pyrimid

Capt_Xendra: Well thnk you all for the conflicting reports.... I need that shield frequency of the Borg ummm shield

LT_Wildstar: "still up ma'am"

Commander_Sloane ACTION: begins to issue commands into the engineering console ...

-----COMPUTER : ALERT ALERT INTRUDER ALERT INTRUDER ALERT

LT_Wildstar ACTION guides raven on torpedo run on pyrimid

Commander_Sloane: "Captain .... I've re-routed all available power to the defensive systems ... that'll hold us for a while ...."

---THE DOORS TO THE BRIDGE EXPLODE OUTWARD AS DRONES BEGIN TO PILE INTO THE AREA

Capt_Xendra: Thank you Commander... now arm yourselves

LT_Wildstar ACTION DRAWS PHASER AND FIRES AT DRONES

---THE DRONES START TO FIE ON ANYTHING ON THE BRIDGE--

Capt_Xendra ACTION draws haser, and phaser rifle in other hand, starts shoting drones

Commander_Sloane ACTION: unholsters his phaser and fires rapidly at the drones ...

LT_Wildstar ACTION draws katana sword...stabbing at drones and firing phaser

---ON THE MAIN VIEWER THE STORY TELLS ALL....... THE GLORY ON FIRE AS IT HEADS TOWARD EARTH

Capt_Xendra ACTION: drops phaser and starts tting drones with the Butt her rifle



----CUT SCNE TO THE GLORY----



---ANOTHER EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE AS A OFFICER HURLS THROUGH THE AIR AFTER HIS CONSOLE ERUPTS--

Major_Duffy: " God Dammit Merrick...we are being eaten alive out there!...We have to bring the shields down"

Adm_Merrick: " Give me ships status!!"

Major_Duffy ACTION: Attends fallen officer

Major_Duffy ACTION: Shakes his head at the dead officer

--- FIRE BEGINS TO SWEEP THE REAR DECK OF THE BRIDGE--

kyte: NPC ENSIGN " we... we are heading into the planet... sir"

Adm_Merrick: " All Ships All Ships keep in battle formation!:

Adm_Merrick: " Whats our condition!?"

Major_Duffy ACTION: Activates the fire control systems manually

---A KLAXON SOUNDS AS A HULL BREECH FORMS ON LOWER DECKS--

Major_Duffy: " Dammit all to hell....my ship........"

kyte: NPC " ship is not responding... all systems down..."

Major_Duffy: " ANYONE....have you located the power source of those damn shields yet?!"

Adm_Merrick: " Damnit!!! Duffy we've lost this ship!!"

kyte: NPC " no sir"

Major_Duffy: " Not yet we havent!....If she is going...she is doing something useful in the process"

Adm_Merrick: ' Its gotta be somewhere"

Major_Duffy: " Scan for something else....a subspace power souce...anything else"

Adm_Merrick ACTION: looks at Duffy, the major can tell exactly what the admiral is thinking

Major_Duffy ACTION: Accesses manual control of helm

Major_Duffy ACTION Begins to pilot ship in oncoming path of Borg fighter ships

Adm_Merrick: " All hands this is the Admiral..... abandon ship repeat abandon ship!!"

Adm_Merrick ACTION: climbs over a body to get to the Science station

Major_Duffy: " HEY...I was just about to do TAHT!...Hahahhah"

Adm_Merrick: ' keep this course major...im scanning wide"

Major_Duffy: " You have anything yet Admiral......Let me know...."

Adm_Merrick: !! Glory to Raven>

Capt_Xendra: !! Raven here>

Adm_Merrick: !! Raven clear us a path here... i got an evac appening!!>

Capt_Xendra: !! understood, we will do what we can>

---THE GLORY SHAKES VIOLENTLY AS ITS UNDER BELLY IS GORGED BY A PYRAMID--

Major_Duffy ACTION: Pats console ...." you've been one helluva ship .....I am gonna miss you" he whispers

Adm_Merrick: " I might have something!!"

Major_Duffy: " I knew it would end like this...at least it's in battle"

Adm_Merrick: " set course 00.4"

Major_Duffy: " Course set Admiral"

Major_Duffy: " Full Impulse"

Adm_Merrick: " Im getting a weird influx from a sphere"

Adm_Merrick: " God whre the hell is a vulcan when you need them on this damn science console?!"

Major_Duffy: " Well Admiral.....get ready...its been a pleasure serving with you sir, regardless of our differences"

Adm_Merrick: " Okay.... i think thats gotta be it"

ellion: NPC REESE walks over to science station

Major_Duffy ACTION : Braces himself for impact

Adm_Merrick: " I dont intend to die this easy major"

Major_Duffy: " Reese GODAMMIT!!! You were ordered to abandon ship!"

Adm_Merrick: ' Duffy! Get to the engineering console...try to get a breech going and fast!!"

kyte: NPC Reese " no sir... death is not in the schedual foe the day"

--- THE SHIP ROCKS AGAIN AS MERRICK LOSES HIS BALANCE--

Major_Duffy ACTION: Transfers engineering to Conn....sets up breech from there

Adm_Merrick: " I think were all set....."

kyte: Reese ACTION catches Merrick

Major_Duffy: " Breech in progress sir"

Adm_Merrick ACTION: looks at the viwer as they speed towrd the sphere

Major_Duffy ACTION Whispers " Goodbye"

Adm_Merrick: !! Merrick to Raven!!>

Capt_Xendra: !! Wanna lift or do you all wanna blow too>

Adm_Merrick: !! Now Xen would be a good time to beam us the hell outa here!!>

kyte: Reese " we aren't dyoing to day Major"

Major_Duffy: " Not yet anyway I suppose"

Capt_Xendra: !! Well come aboard>

Major_Duffy: !! Xen...all my systems are pretty much down....beam us over already!"

----JUST AS THE GLORY PIERCES THE HULL OF THE SPHERE THE HUGE FEDERATION SHIP EGNITES IN A WARP BREECH THAT SPREEDS THROUGH HALF THE UPPER ATMOSPHERE..... AS SOON AS THE SPHERE IS NOW MORE...... THE SHIIELDS DISAPPEAR---

LT_Wildstar: "were in transporter range now ma'am

Capt_Xendra: !! Am trying... hold on, we are under attack here on the bridge>



---CUT SCENE TO THE MARINES RUNABOUT---



Lt_Xanatos: "Report!!! What happened?"

kyte ACTION continues to fire at borg ships

CWO_Cole ACTION looks on in horror as the Glory explodes

kyte: " get us on the surfce... the sheild is down!!"

CWO_Cole: "Oh my God!!!!!!"

Omega___: "Oh..no...not the Glory."

PFC_O`Shay ACTIONS: stands, staring out the viewport stunned

Lt_Xanatos: "Take us down, before they have a chance to realize what's happened!!!"

CWO_Cole ACTION clears his face into an expression of barelycotained rage

kyte ACTION her face steelly, " let go ppl..."

Pfc_Dohiyi drops his head in stunned disbelief

CWO_Cole: "They will pay!"

Omega___: "My ship..."

PFC_O`Shay ACTION: collects scattered gear, herds recruits back to their positions

Lt_Xanatos: "Check sensors... did the Admiral and the Major make it off?"

----RUNABOUTS BEGIN TO JUMP INTO THE EARTHS ATMOSPHERE---

Omega___ ACTION

kyte: AS THE FRAY CONTINUES THE EVER SLY ROMULN FLEET APPEARS , COMING IN WITH WEAPONS ABLAZE

Pfc_Dohiyi checks his supplies and tugs on his body armor

CWO_Cole ACTION prepares gear for combat

Lt_Xanatos: "ON THE READY LINE MARINES!!!"

Omega___ ACTION bringsall his offense weapons online.

Pfc_Dohiyi stands at the hatch ... ready to lead the way

----THERE FIRST VEIW OF EARTH FOR MANY OF THEM TURNED INTO BORG---

CWO_Cole: "Hhhmmmmpppphhh..... the Rommies finally decidedto show."

kyte: " better late than never Mister cole"

!! PFC_O`Shay> "They like the dramatic entrance"

---A BORG FIGHTER FIRES ONTO THE AFT SECTION OF THE RUNABOUT---

kyte: " get this ship down now!!"

Pfc_Dohiyi flys backwards as the blast hits the shuttle

---ANOTHER RUNABOUT FLIES BY, SPIINING IN THE AIR AS IT IS ON FIRE---

Lt_Xanatos: "Get your gear ready... we're ready to land..."

CWO_Cole ACTION helps Dohiyi to his feet

kyte ACTION glances at the fly by returns to weapons

Omega___ ACTION visor and chest symbol slowly begin to brighten, the droid looking foward to battle.

Pfc_Dohiyi: "ty cheif"

----OUT OF THE CLOUDS THEY CAN SEE THE SURFACE..... AND THEY WERE WAITING FOR THEM---

kyte: " damn"

Lt_Xanatos: "Damn..."

CWO_Cole: "No problem private."

Pfc_Dohiyi: " those dammned borg are going to pay for my cleaning "

---THE GROUND OPENS UP IN A BARRAGE OF FIRE POWER THIS QUADRANT HAS EVER SEEN--

kyte: " take a seat ppl... incOMING!!"

PFC_O`Shay ACTION: patches numbers into a medical database, transmitting replication instructions to other med tech units, shaking her head

Lt_Xanatos ACTION: braces

Omega___ ACTION magnetises his treads.

CWO_Cole ACTION holds onto copilots seat

----THE RUNABOUT BEGINS TO LOSE ITS CONTROL---

kyte ACTION feeds all power to shields

----THE AIR ARoUND THEM SMELLS OF INTENSE ENERGY---

Omega___: "Come on girl...hold together..."

----A RUNABOUT EXPLODES----

kyte ACTION sparks emit form her finger

kyte: " what?!!??"

Lt_Xanatos: "Kyte?"

PFC_O`Shay ACTION: looks at kyte over the seats

----THE REAR DECKING BUCKLES THEN THROWS UP-----

kyte: " to much energy around me Lt... might get some residuals here..." kyte looks at hands as more sprks fly

PFC_O`Shay ACTION: rolls as the floor tilts underneath her

---KYTES CONSOLE BEGINS TO GO HAYWIRE AS ITS SYSTEMS BEGIN TO SHORT CIRCUIT THEMSELVES----

CWO_Cole ACRION grabs onto O'Shay and drags her to her feet

Pfc_Dohiyi fights to stay seated

PFC_O`Shay ACTION: rights herself..."thanks, chief"

---THEN IN SHOCK AND DISBEILF THE CONSOLE EXPLODES IN KYTES FACE----

CWO_Cole: "Yer welcome Private."

kyte ACTION leans back in seat

CWO_Cole: "Ellion!"

Pfc_Dohiyi: "KYTE!!!!!!!!"

----THE DEBRIE HOVERS INCHES FORM HER FACE___

Lt_Xanatos ACTION: pulls Kyte away from the console

CWO_Cole ACTION checks on Kyte

Omega___: "What the hell?"

kyte ACTION shakes her head

PFC_O`Shay ACTION: scans Kyte, applying a dermal regenerator to her face

------THE PIECES OF THE CONSOLE THEN FALL TO THE FLOOR---

CWO_Cole ACTION sighs in relief

kyte: " ok THAT will be ENOUGH of that sort of thing!!!" kyte sits up angrily

Omega___ ACTION watches the peices fall to the floor and slowly looks up aain at Kyte.

kyte ACTION slams her hand down on the puilots console

Omega___ ACTION reroutes the Runabouts controls through hiself and sbrings her in for a landing.

Pfc_Dohiyi: " lets get this boat on dry land .... those blasted borg have me just a lil angry"

kyte: " too much power in the air... it is effecting my power"

Omega___: :Please put your seatbacks and tray tables into there full upright positons..."

CWO_Cole: "I agree Dohiyi. I want to crack some Borg skulls!"

Pfc_Dohiyi: "kyte try spreading out your power throughout the crew it might help you"

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kyte ACTION looks at Oshay, smiles... " but I DO feel better!!"

Omega___ ACTION brings the runabout down with a resounding thud.

CWO_Cole ACTION movest the hatch and preps his HPP



-----CUT SCENE TO THE WEAPONS LOCKER ON BOARD THE RAVEN WHERE ELLION GRABS AN ARSENAL IN AN ATTEMPT TO KILL SOME BORG DRONES ONBOARD---



ellion ACTION stands looking at the primative weapons

ellion ACTION picks up a small phaser looks at it shakes head

ellion ACTION turns smacks a drone in the face as it nears her

ellion ACTION then takes out another

ellion ACTION shakes head, raises hand and the drones in the hall desenagrate

ellion ACTIUON walks toward the bridge removing drones along the way

Locutus ACTION: appears from the shadows

Locutus: "Human designate Ellion, you will be assimilated..."

ellion ACTION stops and looks at the borg

ellion: " and you will be TERMINATED "

Locutus: "Negative... YOU will be assimilated, resistance, is futile..."

ellion ACTION walks up to the borg

Locutus ACTION: takes out a small box and places it on the ground and activates it

ellion: " i am not in the mood to play borgbrat... why dontr you just drop.." ellion kicks him.. " dead?"

Locutus: "You remember these, from your universe..."

Locutus ACTION: grunts as Ellion's foot connects with his midsection

ellion: " what are they?"

Locutus: "Try using your little powers.. remember Merrikus' Pyramid when you were there before?"

ellion: " luc old boy... you havent dropped dead yet...why not?"

Locutus ACTION: laughs

Locutus: "Flawed you are.. join us..."

ellion ACTION walks up to box, kicks it away. it slams into the wall

Locutus ACTION: backhands Ellion

Locutus: "It's not that easy..."

ellion ACTION grimaces but grins

ellion ACTION aims the litlle phaser at the box... fires

Locutus ACTION: kicks the phaser out of Ellion's hand

ellion ACTION then spin kicks the borg in the kidneys

Locutus ACTION: falls down

ellion: " to late borg bratt"

Locutus: "I.. WILL reclaim my position in this universe by adding YOU to my personal collective..."

ellion ACTION holds up hand

Locutus ACTION: focuses his eye beam upon Ellion

ellion: THE STRANGE BLUE GLOW RUNS FROM ELLIONS HAND TO LOCUTUS

Locutus ACTION: grimaces and advances slowly

ellion: " SAY GOOD BY mISTER pICARD..."

Locutus: "Existance.. is.. futi......."

ellion: LOCUTUS BEGINS TO MELT INTO A SMAL POOL OF OOZE

ellion ACTION watches

ellion ACTION shakes head walks way waving



---CUT SCENE TO THE MAIN HIVE ON EARTH.......AS MERRIKUS LISTENS TO THE DRONES SCREAMS-----



MERRIKUS: " Nooooooooooo!!!"

Adm_Merrick ACTION: slams fist through a Console



--CUT SCNE TO THE RAVEN----



Capt_Xendra: Report!

Commander_Sloane: "we've got 32 escape posa beamned into the cargo hold so far ...."

---THE BRIDGE SMELLS OF SMOKE..... BUT THEY ARE STILL ALIVE AS THE DRONES LAY ON THE DECK---

LT_Wildstar ACTION fires at a drone

Commander_Sloane ACTION: wipes blood out of his eyes ...

Capt_Xendra: How many left?

---A CUBE EXPLODES, THEN ANOTHER.....

Commander_Sloane: "scanning ........... too much interference Captain ...."

Capt_Xendra: Well we wont leve them.. get them aboard

Commander_Sloane: "aye ..... still beaming ...."

---A PYRAMID CATCHES THE RAVEN IN A TRACOR BEAM AND BEGINS TO FOCUS A CUTTING BEAMON THE BRIDGE---

Capt_Xendra: Fire at that cubes cutting beam!

Commander_Sloane: "locking on to the source of the beam ..... FIRING !!!"

LT_Wildstar ACTION tries to fight the tractor beam

---- A GALAXY CLASS LOSES IT NACELLE---

ellion ACTION walks on to the bridge

Commander_Sloane ACTION: beams the empty escape pods into the Borg tractor beam ....

ellion: " problems, merrick?"

----A FIRE TOUCHES OFF BEHIND SLOANE--

Capt_Xendra: always withthe Borg Riker, came to offer expertise?

Capt_Xendra: I waish I knew how many more escape pods were left

---THE COM SYSTEM " Alert Hull Breech on upper support struts"

ellion: " well Xendra..." ellion looks at her, " i think i will make it go away... just like that picard fellow a feww minutes agao"

Capt_Xendra ACTION: looks at Ellion

Capt_Xendra: do it

Commander_Sloane ACTION: jumps up from the Tac station ... his uniform on fire ....

ellion ACTION studies the veiw port... then closes her eyes

Capt_Xendra: Errect emergency force fields on that breech

--- ONE BY ONE BORG VESSELS BEGIN TO EXPLODE---

--A ENSIGN RUSHES OVER TO SLOANE TO PUT THE UNIFORM OUT OF FIRE--

LT_Wildstar grabs an extinguisher and douces sloane

Commander_Sloane ACTION: drops to the deck unconcious

ellion ACTION leans heavily on the helm console

ellion: " is that better Captain?"

Capt_Xendra ACTION: studies Ellion then the view screen always amazed by that power

Capt_Xendra ACTION: Yes ma'am it is

LT_Wildstar ACTION returns to helm to check on ellion

Capt_Xendra: Can we get a lock on the rest of the pods now?

----THE FLEET BEGIN TO PULL INTO THE ORBIT OF EARTH---

Capt_Xendra: The time is now people we have to move in!!

Capt_Xendra: We have waited a long time for this....



-----CUT SCENE TO THE EARTH S SURFACE WHERE ALL HELL IS BREAKING LOOSE----



kyte ACTION steps up to xendra.." i will not be much help for a bit, i need to recover"

CWO_Cole ACTION opens fires on group of drones with HPP

Omega___ ACTION lets loose with wave after wave of firepower.

Lt_Xanatos ACTION: fires into a group of drones

kyte ACTION roles and shots two drones

CWO_Cole ACTION moves foreward firing

----DRONES SCATTER IN ALL DIRECTIONS FIRING THERE WEAPONS---

kyte ACTION spinning around catching two more

Lt_Xanatos: "Status Cole? How close to HQ are we?"

PFC_O`Shay ACTION: climbs to the top of the runabout and erects a grenade launcher, firing into the drones

CWO_Cole ACTION fires a grenade at another clutch of drones

ACTION: IN FRONT OF XANATOS LAYS A HEAVILY BURNED MARINE, HIS LIFE NO MORE, IN HIS HANDS HE CLASPS A DOG TAG WITH THE NAME HUTCH IN SCRIBBED

Omega___ ACTION aims his Temperal Cannon and vapes an approaching group of drones.

CWO_Cole: "Lt... we're about 4000 meters from he HQ."

kyte ACTION grabs a drone from behind twisting its neck, then nodding to the young lt it was trying to assimilate

CWO_Cole ACTION kneels next tothe dead marine

Omega___ ACTION rolls over and covers Cole.

CWO_Cole ACTION launchs another grenade into drones

kyte ACTION takes on two more drones witha split kick then dropping to stab both with her long knives

PFC_O`Shay ACTION: fires the grenade launcher, clearing a path through the borg

Omega___ ACTION rolls over sevral drones.

CWO_Cole ACTION continues foreward at a jog.... HPP speaking in its tone of violence.... drones dropping

Major_Duffy ACTION Beams in about 100 meters from Marines.....wielding a Bat'Leth, he wades his way through the Borg to his unit

Lt_Xanatos: "Ok Marines, keep on pressing... it's within our grasp!!!"

Lt_Xanatos: "Major, nice of you to join us..."

Lt_Xanatos ACTION: fires cover for Duffy

CWO_Cole ACTION drone standsup directly in front of cole, firesits phaser into his left shoulder.....

kyte ACTION leaps into a full body slam on another drone as it nears another raw recruit who is fumbling with her weapon

CWO_Cole ACTION falls to the ground

Major_Duffy ACTION With a fury unleashed, the Major growls and curses as he kills Borg

PFC_O`Shay ACTION: jumps from the runabout and runs to Cole

Lt_Xanatos ACTION: lays cover for O'Shay

CWO_Cole ACTION gets up cursing and tackles drone.... twisting its head around

Omega___ ACTION

Omega___: "You alright Cole?"

---CLOSE BY HOVER TANKS SEND A BARRAGE OUT TOWRDS THE CITY

Major_Duffy ACTION Twirls the Bat'Leth over his head and swings furiously, severing the head of an unlucky Borg

PFC_O`Shay ACTION: tosses her kit to the ground and snaps it open

Lt_Xanatos ACTION: tackles an oncoming drone

CWO_Cole ACTION recovers HPP, firing the heavy weapon one handed, left arm at his side

Major_Duffy ACTION Regroups with Xanatos

Major_Duffy: " Lieutenant!...How are my Marines!?"

CWO_Cole: "I'm fine Omega."

Lt_Xanatos ACTION: struggles ans snaps its neck

----THE SURFACE AROUND THEM SHAKES---

kyte ACTION spins on a group of drones blocking the path, a kick to the head, a leaping knee shot to the chin of another

Omega___ ACTION graps two drones, and mashes there skulls together.

Lt_Xanatos: "We're holding ground, and advancing slowly. sir!!!"

Major_Duffy: " Kyte's in usual form I see....."

CWO_Cole ACTION moves foreward again.... firig bursts at drones and stabbing them with the bayonet

Major_Duffy ACTION : Grabs a pulse rifle from a dead Marine....opens fire

----THE GROUND EXPLODES..... AS COLUMNS OF FIRE COME OUT OF THE EARTH----

Lt_Xanatos ACTION: spinwheel kicks another drone

PFC_O`Shay ACTION: removes her hypos with the infections strain and begins to spray every borg she can reach

Lt_Xanatos ACTION: drops to a knee and regains his ballance

kyte ACTION tosses two shock genades toward a group of drone

Major_Duffy ACTION Jumps back from pillar of flame

CWO_Cole ACTION gets thrown back

Omega___ ACTION grabs another drone, and begins to spin around o his treads, then reeases the drone into a group of other drones like a sht put.

---A DRONE RAMNS HIS BLADE THROUGH COLE---

CWO_Cole ACTION gets up wondering wha the heck isgoing on

Lt_Xanatos: "COLE!!!"

PFC_O`Shay ACTION: fires at the borg who pierced the chief

Major_Duffy: " Ahh ...to once again see battle...its wonderful!!"

CWO_Cole ACTION grits teeth in pain and rips drones tubes out.... stabsit with a knife repeatedly

Omega___ ACTION looks at Duffy.

Major_Duffy ACTION: Picks up Cole " On your feet Marine!"

---A DISRUPTER BEAM PIERCES XANS SKIN---

kyte ACTION is moving father and farther away from the marines, taking on all the drones around her

Major_Duffy: " Marines ....regroup....attack formation Delta Tango....fire at will...kill those robotic bastards!!"

CWO_Cole ACTION stumbles foreward weilding his battle knife.... stabbing and slashing at drones

Lt_Xanatos ACTION: winces briefly, then rushes the drone who fired upon him

Omega___ ACTION fires at drones left and right.

--- ANOTHER EXPLOSION, THIS TIME SETS SHAY SAILING THROUGH THE AIR---

CWO_Cole ACTION lopes off after Kyte.... killing left and right

Lt_Xanatos ACTION: flips over the drone, catching its neck and snapping it on the way down

Major_Duffy: " Dammit Kyte.....Crap!"

PFC_O`Shay ACTION: wades through the drones, firing with one hand, injecting them when she can make contact

Major_Duffy ACTION Rushes after Kyte

kyte ACTION clearing a space of five feet around her, she kneels and lays charges

PFC_O`Shay ACTION: rolls as she hits the ground, momentarily stunned

Major_Duffy: " you know Merrick will be pissed at me if I let you die!"

Omega___ ACTION rolls over to check on O'Shay.

kyte: " clear on duffy... these blow in two..." kyte keeps running

Omega___: "Hey Doc...no imitations of birds allowed."

----THE HOVER TANKS EXPLODE AS BORG FIGHTERS APPEAR OVERHEAD---

CWO_Cole ACTION soon finds himself seperated from the others, his knife flashing as e makes his way t the large odd-shaped building in front of him

PFC_O`Shay ACTION: blinks to clear her head..."no?"

Major_Duffy ACTION Runs on....firing on a group of Borg

Lt_Xanatos ACTION: fires an HPP skyward at the fighters

Major_Duffy ACTION Taps Comm Badge

Omega___ ACTION extends a hand to help O'Shay up.

kyte: " i take it that the old goat is alive Major?" kyte calls as she slams her knives into yet another drone

Major_Duffy: !! Duffy to strike force- I need air support on the surface ASAP!!">

Omega___: "No..and besides, you landing needes alot of work."

Adm_Merrick !! Roger>

Omega___ ACTION

PFC_O`Shay ACTION: looks around, has lost her two weapons, improvises with what she can reach..."I failed Trapeze 101"

Major_Duffy: " Well Kyte if I told ya no...would ya kill all these bastards and make my day easy?"

Omega___: "Shall we join the others?"

Lt_Xanatos: "Major, Bravo company has advanced within 100 meters of HQ..."

CWO_Cole: /meACTION attacksa group of drones furiously with his blade , blood seeping from the shoulder wound and the bladewound

ACTION: A FORMATION OF FLEET FIGHTERS SWEEP IN TAKING OUT THE BORG FIGHTERS

PFC_O`Shay ACTION: pulls a few phasers from the ground..."Let's"

Major_Duffy: " Lets regroup then Xan.....Marines fall in to Bravo Company"

kyte: " i would give it my best shot Major..." kyte grins as she takes out two more drones with a small chop to the throat

Omega___ ACTION rolls off to catch up with the other Marines.

Major_Duffy: " Well in that case Kyte,....he is alive and kickin"

Major_Duffy ACTION Twists Bat'Leth to sever yet another unlucky drone

CWO_Cole ACTION steps up in front of the building, taps his commbadge... "Cole to Major Duffy. I'm in front of the HQ."

Lt_Xanatos: !! ATTN all Marines, fall in to the following coordinates I'm sending...>

Lt_Xanatos ACTION: sends coordinates

---A DRONE REACHES UP TO KYTE AND SLAMS ITS CLAW INTO HER LEG---

Major_Duffy ACTION Shoves Bat'Leth through Borg grabbing Kyte

kyte ACTION gimaces as the wound is deep... but slams the drone with both her knives in a cross cut

CWO_Cole ACTION pullsout hand phaser and sarts firing.... sets a charge up on the front door.... moves safe disance back

CWO_Cole ACTION watches as explosive charges detonates, blowing doors of their hinges



---CUT SCENE TO THE RAVEN---



Adm_Merrick ACTION: Enters the bridge.... Hs uniform blackened by fire and smoke

Adm_Merrick: " Xendra, Report!!"

Capt_Xendra: Do we know where the ground troops are?

Capt_Xendra: Ellion did her stuff we have earth surronded,,, just a few minor battle that are being finished up around

Capt_Xendra: You?

Adm_Merrick: "Good..... if this crate is still flight worthy maybe we ought to get down to the surface and create some havoc down there"

Capt_Xendra: I am attemting to locate the groud troops so e dont creat havoc on them Sir

Adm_Merrick: " Mr. Wildstar take us down to the planet"

LT_Wildstar: "aye sir"

HovVaj: "Scanners show our combadges giving life signs near the HQ building"

LT_Wildstar ACTION guides thr raven into the atmosphere

Adm_Merrick: " Good......"

Capt_Xendra: I bet they are to close for us to take the HQ out ourselves huh?

Commander_Sloane remains on the deck knocked out

Adm_Merrick: " My thoughts exactly"

HovVaj: "They seem quite outnumbered....but then, Mr Cole is there with hot weapons....."

Capt_Xendra: Can we get them to back off?

Adm_Merrick ACTION: picks up Slaone and puts him in a seat nearby

Adm_Merrick: !! Raven to Recon>

Major_Duffy: !! Duffy here Merrick>

Adm_Merrick ACTION: llooks over the Tac Console

Adm_Merrick: !! Major nice Job...now evac that area asap!!>

Major_Duffy: !! WHAT!!...NO FRIGGIN WAY!!...I am just starting to have fun!>

Adm_Merrick: " Ensign take the Tac... prepare to fire a volley of quantums on the HQ"

HovVaj ACTION Calls sickbay to send a medic up to attend to Sloane........

Major_Duffy: !! MARINES MOVE OUT!!>

Adm_Merrick: !! Duffy...DO TI!!!>

HovVaj: "Aye, Sir!"......goes to Tac and prepares weapons systems

Adm_Merrick ACTION: Grabs Sloane and throws him over his back

Major_Duffy: !! Already on it Admiral.....jesus!...take away all the fun why dont ya?>

HovVaj: "Ready to fire on command, Sir!"

Major_Duffy: !! We're clear of immediate viscinity Merrick...blast em!!>

Capt_Xendra: !! Well Duffy we like to take the glory all for ourselves> (laughs)

Adm_Merrick ACTION: heads into the turbo lift

Adm_Merrick: " Fire!"

CWO_Cole: !! Cole to Raven hold on! i'm cut off in front of the HQ. >

CWO_Cole: !! I need back up!!>

HovVaj ACTION hears Cole's call....pauses, hand on launch button

HovVaj: "Sir?"

ellion: "beam him out Captain"

Capt_Xendra: Can we beam them out?

HovVaj: "Not from here....too much interference......."

CWO_Cole: !! Did I hear him right? What the Hell's the big idea!!!>

Capt_Xendra: Well find a way QUICKLY!!

HovVaj: "Recalibrating....it'll be risky, Ma'am....but give the order...."



----SUDDENLY THE CREW DISAPPEARS IN FRONT OF XENDRA........ THE BRIDGE IS QUITE...... AS SHE LOOKS AROUND......... AND SEES ONLY HIM.....



Capt_Xendra: We will get you out Cole, you and your men stand your ground

Capt_Xendra: WHAT THE!!!

MERRIKUS ACTION: LOOKS AT XENDRA

Capt_Xendra ACTION: spins around looking confused till she sees him

MERRIKUS: " IF i Cannot have a victory then i will die knowing i killed the Merrikcs wife"

Capt_Xendra: WHERE ARE THEY!!!

MERRIKUS BACKHANDS HER

Capt_Xendra: Good luck!

MERRIKUS: " YOUR END IS NEAR HUMAN!!"

Capt_Xendra ACTION: falls to the floor grabbing the gift Kurn gave her from her boot.... hoping she remember just how to dismember a man

MERRIKUS ACTION: PICKS HER UP AND LOOKS HER IN THE FACE

MERRIKUS: " Now you die"

Capt_Xendra ACTION: stabs Merrickus in the side of his human half of his head

MERRIKUS ACTION: HE DROPS HER

MERRIKUS: " Foolsish...hu...amn/......"

Capt_Xendra ACTION: twists knife and removes it...

MERRIKUS ACTION: STUMBLES TOWRD HER AGAIN HIS CLAW OUT AND READY TO GRAB HER

Capt_Xendra ACTION: steps behind him and quickly slits his throat

MERRIKUS ACTION: CHOKES AND SPITS...FALLING TO THE DECK

Capt_Xendra: Never again (whispers)

MERRIKUS ACTION: BLOOD POURS FORM THE WOUND



------CUT SCENE TO THE EARTHS SURFACE AN HOUR LATER AS THE CLEAN STARTS----



Major_Duffy ACTION: Travels around the battlefield taking a log of the casualties

kyte ACTION limps around checking on the wounded and the shocked alike

Adm_Merrick ACTION: Makes his way through the burned carcasses to the HQ....

Major_Duffy: " Merrick...so many lost..."

CWO_Cole ACTION sits in front of theHQ, wounds crudely bandaed

Lt_Xanatos ACTION: hands Duffy a casualty report on a PADD

PFC_O`Shay ACTION: directs techs and recruits, caring for wounded

Adm_Merrick ACTION: sees Kyte...and maybe for the first time a smile etches his face

Adm_Merrick: " Yes so many lost yet so much gained today"

kyte ACTION stops by one body... stares at it... then moves on

Capt_Xendra ACTION: kicks around debris... looking for survivors

Omega___ ACTION stands off alone in the distance.

CWO_Cole ACTION looks up seeing Merrick..... snarl on his face

Major_Duffy ACTION: Scans report " At least they ar ealive Xan...to see the dawning of a new hope"

Lt_Xanatos: "True.. a new beginning..."

CWO_Cole ACTION tries to stand, falls foreward to hands and nees.... tries to rise again

kyte ACTION looks up see Merrick

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Major_Duffy ACTION Assists Cole

Major_Duffy: " Relax Cole....take it easy"

----A SOFT BREEZE BEGINS TO BLOW IN , AND FOR THE FIRST TIME........ THERE IS A SIGH OF RELIELF.....

CWO_Cole ACTION sands woozily, still looking at Merrick with a p.o.d expression

Adm_Merrick ACTION: walks over to Kyte and picks her up

PFC_O`Shay ACTION: wipes a hand over her eyes and turns back to the wounded

CWO_Cole: "Thank you sir."

Lt_Xanatos ACTION: gazes the horizon

Adm_Merrick: " Kyte..... have you ever had the grand tour of Starfleet HQ?"

Major_Duffy: " Cole its not worth it man....let it go...those kids knew what they were up against...and they fought and died willingly"

kyte ACTION limps toward the group withMerick

CWO_Cole: "I'm pissed Merrick gave the order to bow up HQ...... and me."

Major_Duffy: " Whats important is my home.....is finally free"

kyte: " yes... Merrick... I have been here once..." kyte looks at Merrick

Major_Duffy: " Cole you know the risks.....if it came to you or this planet kid...sorry but you gotta go"

Lt_Xanatos: "Major, ALL of our homes are free..."

CWO_Cole: "They did fight bravely. Better than I thought they would."

Adm_Merrick ACTION: with Kyte in his arms he stops before Cole... and looks down at him

CWO_Cole ACTION clencehs teeth.... trying to stay staning

Capt_Xendra ACTION: walks p to the group holding a old Federation Flag "someone loose this?"

Major_Duffy: " You are right Xan...finally this is over....but we have friends who need help now....the battles never seem to fade it seems"

kyte: " Marcus... are you alright?"

Adm_Merrick: " Mister Cole...... you did one helluva job!"

Lt_Xanatos: "Thre ending is the beginning is the end..."

CWO_Cole: "I'm fine El..... though I doubt O'Shay wiould agree with me. And thank you 'sir'"

Capt_Xendra ACTION: looks up at the green fogged sky

Adm_Merrick ACTON" looks at the Federation flag Xendra is holding and just stares at it

PFC_O`Shay ACTION: raises an eyebrow at the chief, puts his name on her list

Major_Duffy: " Seems that a new chapter begins in our lives now Xan....."

Capt_Xendra: I think this should go right here (points straight up)

Lt_Xanatos: "Yes, let's turn the page..." (grins)

Major_Duffy ACTION: Lights a cigar.....and gives one to Merrick

kyte: " shouldnot we have the Raven's crew here?"

Adm_Merrick ACTION: puts his arm around Duffy and puffs on the cigar

CWO_Cole ACTION shifts injured arm and holds wound on side

Capt_Xendra ACTION: laughs

kyte: " Captain...have them beam down and join us"

Major_Duffy: " Where is Sloane?"

Lt_Xanatos ACTION: kneels and bows his head

Adm_Merrick: !! Merrick to Raven...... Mr. Wildstar have the crew join us>

LT_Wildstar: "aye sir"

LT_Wildstar ACTION beams down

kyte ACTION reaches one hand out to clasp Coles.. smiles then turns to congradulate the others

Capt_Xendra ACTION: finds a long pipe ris flag on it and stabs it into the ground

Capt_Xendra: One small step for mankind....

Major_Duffy ACTION : looks at Starfleet HQ...the now former hive of the Borg,,,,and laughs..." Its finally over with them"

Omega___ ACTION obverves the crew in there celebration.

CWO_Cole ACTION leans against the wall.... surveying the scene..... looks over at Kyte clasping his hand and smiles to himself

Lt_Xanatos ACTION: draws two circles and two lines connecting them into the ground

LT_Wildstar ACTION takes a breath....real air.....

HovVaj Observes the group from a distance....kicks at the dirt, studying it

Lt_Xanatos WHISPERS: "It is done Gaarthol, let the healing begin..."

---- AND AS THE SUN STARTS TO SET ON THIS VICTORY., THERE HOPES OF REBUILDING AND BECOMING WHAT THEY ONCE WERE BEGINS TO RAISE ON THERE MINDS..............

kyte ACTION finds a rock to sit upon looks out over the battle sceenn

Commander_Sloane ACTION; materializes near the group

Lt_Xanatos ACTION: erases the pattern in the ground and stands up proudly

CWO_Cole ACTION leans close to Kyte and whispers something into her ear... then walks away

Major_Duffy ACTION: Clasps his friends hand...then hugs Mike...." Glad you made it buddy.....Earth is finally free"

Commander_Sloane ACTION: hugs his best freind back ...

LT_Wildstar ACTION kneels down and touches the groung for the first time in years

.......... IF ONLY FOR THAT MOMENT...... LITTLE DID THEY KNOW WHAT LAY AHEAD FOR THEM...... THE FEDERATIONS DESCENT WAS JUST BEGINING...........

Commander_Sloane: "DAMN I'm glad to see you

HovVaj kicks hard at dirt, picks up a shiny object up......studys it

kyte ACTION looks at cole as he walks away... a look of surprise on her face

..... AND THE SHADOWS WERE COMING........

Capt_Xendra: I think I am going to take a walk... I know I used to live somewhere around here.... (laughs)

Major_Duffy: " Hey Admiral...I think I have racked up about 4 months shore leave...I am gonna take it starting NOW"

CWO_Cole ACTION looks back at Kytejust before he collapses



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