ST:TTV205 | "Reeling In"

Stardate 94139.9

After the Branded Lady's forces have successfully taken the bait cargo, the Valley Forge and her allies must now follow their tracking beacon into the depths of unexplored territory. With no indication of what they are about to find, the task force must prepare for the worst as they head towards the coordinates...

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Fiona@falconecoose her holocom would activate as her image forms "Commander." as she offers a nod to Zee Zhyl'ia@thecastellan nods "Hello Captain" Sadia Cynis@gulremal: *she appears as a holographic projection* IKS Daramar here. I hope we are not late? Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 has been here for a while Zhyl'ia@thecastellan turns the other direction and shakes her head "Not at all" Fiona@falconecoose nods lightly to the other Holo Captain "The USS MacAlpine is doing final checks as we make ready to set off." Eunha@turtles#8407 Taps on the console taking over both Ops and the helm Mischa@crystyll | Valley Forge & Libra Squadron executed a precision operation with SFI to plant tracked cargo on a baited convey which was successfully stolen by the Branded Lady group Mischa@crystyll | Now, with the cargo tracked to a halt at an unknown location; SFI asset CMDR Leveson-Scott accompanies the VF as Intel liason while they pursue they ill gotten lead Mischa@crystyll exits from Keelah's ready room Keliaya@anncarise nods to Mischa as she passes by. Mischa@crystyll: "Commander, is the task force assembled?" Zhyl'ia@thecastellan nods "It is, yes" Mischa@crystyll: "Excellent" she smiles, "Then your mission is officially a go. We can debrief en route to the designated coordinates" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 frowns as notSepuk changes something on the console and changes it back, pointing to his pips Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "Then let's be on our way" Mischa@crystyll dips her head and steps back, not wanting to get in the way as the bridge crew do their thing Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "Helm, take us out" Eunha@turtles#8407 gives the NPC back the helm and just covers Ops Sadia Cynis@gulremal: "Coordinates received, moving to formation." Keliaya@anncarise: "Warp drive is functioning at maximum efficiency, impulse engines online and ready to go." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 sits in a bridge officer chair. Keliaya@anncarise | NPC Helm takes the ship out of the station's vicinity before going to warp. Mischa@crystyll FX | The stars streak to a blur as the Valley Forge, MacAlpine & Daramar jump to warp Mischa@crystyll: "Well then, now the fun begins..." she smiles, stepping up front to more politely address all present Zhyl'ia@thecastellan looks over to Mischa Keliaya@anncarise turns to Mischa after double checking all the systems. Fiona@falconecoose nods lightly "That it does, that it does Commander." Mischa@crystyll: "Comander, Captains" she nods left and right, "We have identified the cargo destination as an unmarked deep space station" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 spins around in his chair, keeping one eye on Sepukwannabe to make sure she doesn't change anything again Mischa@crystyll: "Beyond this fact... we know little more. Though given it's duration of holding, we should assume that it is at least a facility friendly to the Branded Lady, if not under her direct influence" Mischa@crystyll: "This is of course, a rare opportunity to gather some hard intelligence on her operation, not to mention deal a severe blow against it" Mischa@crystyll looks between the three CO's, "I am however, only here to advise on what we know. The mission directive is up to you" Mischa@crystyll: "Knowing many of your bridge crew here today..." she glances around, "From personal experience, I would recommend welcoming their input and foresight in any decision making" Zhyl'ia@thecastellan nods "But of course" Zhyl'ia@thecastellan turns to the two Captains "I believe the first word should be yours, since you have rank" Sadia Cynis@gulremal: "We stand to assist. Do you want us under cloak as we approach?" Mischa@crystyll: "The availabilty of a cloaked vessel does present some luxurious advantages we are not normally afforded" she smiles Zhyl'ia@thecastellan nods "It may be advantageous" Fiona@falconecoose glances between them "The MacAlpine will make it's presence know as soon as it enters the system due it's nature. So it really depends on what we want from this, do we want to take them prisoner > Fiona@falconecoose: > for question, or do we want to let the Branded Lady know that we can track her and find her bases?" Sadia Cynis@gulremal: "Cloak advantage depends on the enemy's capability to detect such. I do wish to remind enemy has access to battleship-sized vessel that can cloak, too." Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "Personally, I think having a few people to questions is a good idea" Keliaya@anncarise nods, "Or at least having a few databases to examine." Sadia Cynis@gulremal: "Having access to an operational cloaking device might imply they've gained insight of how to counter it." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "We could go in and knock on the front door and say hi," he whispers to MUSepuk who then proceeds to tell everyone what he said Keliaya@anncarise: "We're not entirely sure if this station is under the Branded Lady's control, are we?" Keliaya@anncarise: "Maybe diplomacy is an option..." Mischa@crystyll shakes her head, "It is an intuitive leap" Mischa@crystyll: "Though based on our predictions; the likelihood that it is a directly controlled facility stands at 87.4%" Keliaya@anncarise: "Maybe not diplomacy..." Fiona@falconecoose nods lightly "I agree with you there Captain...If that is the case, I suggest we considering holding at least one of the task force back if we want to try diplomacy." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 scowls at his sci-mate Sadia Cynis@gulremal: "We can scout ahead under cloak to gather at least some basic data before rest of the ships moves in." Keliaya@anncarise: "Or maybe your ship can remain hidden as backup..." Keliaya@anncarise: "Both have their uses I think, though I'm no tactical expert!" Sadia Cynis@gulremal: "Then we can scout the area and fall back as needed." Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "Hmm.. I'm leaning towards the Captain's idea" Mischa@crystyll nods, "It is a sound opening play based on known information" Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "And we'd be able to arrive quickly if anything went wrong" Keliaya@anncarise nods, "We'd have more information to act on if it goes smoothly." Mischa@crystyll: "Valley Forge and MacAlpine could decellerate and hold at extreme range if that is the preferred option" Sadia Cynis@gulremal: "Very well, when we enter the vicinity of the base, we will scout it's surroundings, relay all relevant data and fall back as heavy backup." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "Mind if I tie in the Valley Forge's sensors to yours Captain Cynis?" Sadia Cynis@gulremal: "If we can do it without endangering our stealth capabilities, I'm fine with it." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: rolls 53 (1-100) Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "Yeah I can do it Captain," he nods and does it! Keliaya@anncarise: "Sounds like we have a plan then!" Sadia Cynis@gulremal: "Good, it seems to be working. Once we enter the system we will go into silent mode - save the sensor uplink." Mischa@crystyll nods and moves to a console Keliaya@anncarise | Helm: "ETA is two minutes, Commander." Mischa@crystyll taps away and calls up a system map on the viewscreen Sadia Cynis@gulremal: "Our cloak is engaged. See you soon!" Mischa@crystyll: "Recommend these coordinates for us to hold at while the Daramar scouts, Captains" Zhyl'ia@thecastellan nods "Prepare to slow us down, we don't want to get too close" Mischa@crystyll indicates a distant region on the map Zhyl'ia@thecastellan smiles over to Sadia "Good luck" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 slaps Ku'Pes' hand away. "Don't do that, you'll mess up the scan and reveal the cloak!" he frowns, wonders is she can actually do her job Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 just wants Sepuk back... Keliaya@anncarise | Helm: "Slowing down..." Mischa@crystyll FX | The two Starfleet ships slow to a halt at extreme range while the Daramar shimmers out of view and ploughs ahead Zhyl'ia@thecastellan leans forwards, steepling her hands "And now the waiting.." To Sadia Cynis@gulremal: Daramar detects a small outpost station with architecture typical of Syndicate construction. It's lightly armed with some disruptor turrets and a few torpedo launchers - Sadia Cynis@gulremal: FX I IKS Daramar slows and jumps out of warp a bit closer to the unknown facility than the rest of the ships. It moves to quarter impulse speed as it assumes a spiral flight path around the station. Keri@hawkecosse#4702 looks at her console waiting for the sesnor readings to come in Sadia Cynis@gulremal: outpost is in dead space? To Sadia Cynis@gulremal: - nothing tough enough to stand against three full sized ships. A Gorn cruiser and an armed freighter are docked at the station. Zhyl'ia@thecastellan looks around the bridge "Lets make sure we're prepared to go in at a moment's notice, just in case" To Sadia Cynis@gulremal: It's orbiting an uncharted Class-Y world Fiona@falconecoose points to someone one her bridge "Sound general quarters and get us ready to go to red alert at a moments notice." To Keri@hawkecosse#4702: Information reads the outpost as lightly armed for a station, with some disruptor turrets and torpedo tubes. A gorn cruiser and armed freighter is docked with it Mischa@crystyll: "I have a few electronic warfare tricks up my sleeve, should the need arise, Commander" Sadia Cynis@gulremal: FX I Daramar's sensor uplink shows a small syndicate-design outpost orbiting an Class Y planet. Station is lightly armed with disruptor turrets and few torpedo launchers. Zhyl'ia@thecastellan nods over "Lets hope we don't need to use them" To Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: The readings come in, and you can see the station orbits a class Y planet (Demon World), it is utterly uninhabitable but shows as rich in resources Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: Wanna send it to Keri, give her something to do? :) Sadia Cynis@gulremal: FX I Two vessels are docked at the station - basic structural scan confirms one armed frighter and one Gorn Tuatara-class cruiser. To Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: Already sent some info to Keri! Mischa@crystyll nods in agreement to the sentiment To Keri@hawkecosse#4702: Scans also detect 2 patrols around the planet, each a squadron of fighters led by a frigate-sized vessel Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: Oh awesome, it's just I'm enjoying messing around with NPCs, don't know if all the silent people are bored or doing something! :D Sadia Cynis@gulremal: any id on the ships - aka is the frieghter the same we fought in the previous engagement? Keri@hawkecosse#4702 looks up from her console "Captains, Commander. Information reads that it appears to be lightly armed for a station with some disrupter turrets and torpedo tubes. There seems to be a Gorn Cruiser > Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "Hm, that does make sense if they are smugglers," he says to Ku'Pes. "Wanna scan for what resources there are?" To Sadia Cynis@gulremal: This freighter is a completely different design and does not have deflector mods, just a few weapons tacked on Keri@hawkecosse#4702: > and armed frighter docked with it, also picking up 2 patrol flights around the planet, each appears to be a squadron of fighters and frigate lead ship." Sadia Cynis@gulremal: *silently checks the KDF database for the gorn vessel ID.* Sadia Cynis@gulremal: aka is it known "rebel" ship, deserters turned mercs etc To Sadia Cynis@gulremal: It's listed as MIA during the time of the Klingon-Gorn conflict To Sadia Cynis@gulremal: Only reported citings since then, no confirmation of loyalties Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 spins around. "I have data on the planet; Y class, but mineral rich, which is probably why the station is around it. My colleague is working on what minerals there are there," he reports and spins + Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: back Sadia Cynis@gulremal: FX I Further data arrives regarding the ships - transport is not the same as the one that was engaged in previous encounter. It obviusly lacks powerful deflector and has some additional weapons tacked Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "What, I meant resources on the planet, not on the MacAlpine," he facepalms. "I'll do it myself," he shakes his head To Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: There's a variety of metals on the surface as well as small sources of dilithium Fiona@falconecoose slowly cracks her neck "I honnestly hope they try to fight if they won't go peacefully..." Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "Well.. I'm not sure it'd be much of a fight if they do" Mischa@crystyll: "They do appear to be of the ilk that would rather fight than talk, if this defensive setup is anything to go by" Sadia Cynis@gulremal: - on it. Gorn ship's ID, GHS "Claw of Talok" is listed as MIA from the time of Klingon-Gorn conflict. Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "There, you go, that wasn't hard was it?" spins back around. "Commander, planet shows a variety of metals on the surface as well as small sources of dilithium," Mischa@crystyll: "It is also worth considering your previously expressed desire to try and capture prisoners or data even; if these are Branded Lady forces, they will likely self destruct or kamikaze when threatened" Keliaya@anncarise looks to Sulayman, "Can I see that data?" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "Sure Commander," turns to Ku'Pes. "Think you can take a PADD from A to B? Good, off you go," Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 is glad to have some space to think. Sadia Cynis@gulremal: FX I After performing it's circular run, Daramar makes another sweep at larger radius, focusing on incoming or outgoing engine and warp trails. Eunha@turtles#8407 Will beat up Sulayman later Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: Greenie over here brings you the PADD of data Keliaya@anncarise takes the PADD from Ku'Pes and reads it, "Hmm...these materials could be used to maintain a small refueling post." Mischa@crystyll | Ku'Pes shuffles off with a Kif like groan, feeling he/she's landed themself working for Starfleet's Zap Brannigan Sadia Cynis@gulremal: FX I And any active communications leaving the station/ships. Keliaya@anncarise: "Some dilithium and materials to do repairs if anyone who docks needs them." Zhyl'ia@thecastellan turns to Fiona "We should think of a way to prevent them from self destructing themselves while we have a quiet moment" Mischa@crystyll: "A noteworthy asset, Kelly. Perhaps of interest Captain Cynis' friends in the OSN. I believe they were on the lookout for such worlds" she smiles To Sadia Cynis@gulremal: There's a few warp trails, one identifiable as Orion and another as Nausicaan. Communications seem to be generic status reports from patrol groups to the station Fiona@falconecoose nods lightly "Aye, though that does depend on how they do it. Are they just doing the standard overload the warp core?" Keliaya@anncarise: "They seem to most of the time." Keliaya@anncarise: "But they have also tried ramming..." Sadia Cynis@gulremal: how many different patrols could we identify? To Sadia Cynis@gulremal: 2 patrol groups, each a fighter squadron and a frigate Mischa@crystyll looks up to Fi, "And even opted for suicide if those options failed them" To Sadia Cynis@gulremal: Gorn and freighter are docked, so not mobile Sadia Cynis@gulremal: FX I Sensors show two recent warp trails, one orion and one nausicaan. Incoming communication to the station uncovers two patrols in the vicinity, each consisting of one frigate and a fighter wing. Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "If we could knock them out, that would render all of their usual options void.." Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "Can't set off bombs if you're asleep" Mischa@crystyll: "Commander, that would likely entail getting close and avoiding detection... an infiltration team?" Fiona@falconecoose looks to someone on her bridge before she turns back "We could attempt to disable them as you say, or attempt to beam them out before they have a chance to do so. Though either option would > Fiona@falconecoose: > require us to get close." Sadia Cynis@gulremal: also, sadia wants to drop some probes during the run that could be activated to act as comm scrambler. Zhyl'ia@thecastellan nods "I believe it may be a necessary risk if we with to gather any data from questioning" To Sadia Cynis@gulremal: Awesome, that can totally be done as long as it's not in the patrols' path or somewhere it would be seen Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "Maybe...maybe there's a way to shut down their ships from here?" Keliaya@anncarise: "Like..the 2492 virus attack?" Sadia Cynis@gulremal: they would be on minimal power, between patrols and station, unless patrols do approch the station? Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "If we could pull it off it'd certainly be incredibly effective" Sadia Cynis@gulremal: practically a dead object in space, if needed they can be fitted with mini cloak Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "If I configure the deflector...maybe I can send a beam to scramble their electronics and shut them down...yes maybe Commander! It would take a lot of power, maybe more than the Valley Forge has..." Mischa@crystyll: "That's a lot of ships over a large area. I believe I can scramble their comms" Mischa@crystyll: "...to compensate the time required to target each vessel" To Sadia Cynis@gulremal: Should remain undetected without mini-cloak! There's some space junk orbiting the planet that it can easily blend into Fiona@falconecoose looks over at Sulayman "How much power would you need exactly?" Sadia Cynis@gulremal: cool that's the plan! Zhyl'ia@thecastellan looks over to Sulayman and then Fiona, nodding "Would the MacAlpine be able to sustain it?" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 nods. "I mean, my beam could only work on one ship. Erm...at least three warp cores worth..." Sadia Cynis@gulremal: FX I As he finishes seconf circle, Daramar moves to rejoin the rest of the ships. Keliaya@anncarise looks to Sulayman, "We could use the power transfer plan that got us through the wormhole..." Zhyl'ia@thecastellan turns to Mischa "How long could you knock them out for?" Keliaya@anncarise: "Everyone lends their power to one ship to pull off something with an enormous power drain, that is." Mischa@crystyll: "It all depends how effective their counters are, but theoretically I can keep them silent as long as we are in range" Sadia Cynis@gulremal: FX I Sensor's show half a dozen objects that were dropped in circular pattern around the station while Daramar was doing the second run, blending well with some local debris. Zhyl'ia@thecastellan nods and stands so she can better look at the crew Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "Maybe, but I'd have to compensate for the loss of power transfer..." looks to Ku'Pes. "What's that...wait...that...that is...that might work." Sadia Cynis@gulremal: "Daramar here, we are back from the run. Did you receive all the sensor data?" Sadia Cynis@gulremal: "Also, we've dropped some modified probes to act as comm jammers, if need arises." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 turns to Keri. "Hey Commander, how do stars keep burning for a long time?" Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "We did yes, we are coming up with a plan now" Fiona@falconecoose nods slowly "The MacAlpine can provide you with what ever power you need, we have 3 non-primary warp engines." Keliaya@anncarise: "We've got a secondary core as well, I can draw power from that." Sadia Cynis@gulremal: are station's shield up? Zhyl'ia@thecastellan walks over to Euhna "Commander, I could use some help getting this idea prepared. If you aren't too busy that is" To Sadia Cynis@gulremal: Nope Keri@hawkecosse#4702: "Well that really depends on the type of star but the general rule is that they fuse atoms together, thus generating a large voulme as energy which burns off as heat and light." Eunha@turtles#8407 Nods "I'm just doing normal Ops things. What do you need help with?" Zhyl'ia@thecastellan makes a sweeping gesture behind her "We've got alot of parts to a plan and I can't listen to them all at the same time" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 turns to Ku'Pes. "Okay, off you pop to show the Commander those formulas, see if you can work on minimising the power needed," Zhyl'ia@thecastellan smiles "And since you're technically the first officer at the moment.." Eunha@turtles#8407: "Oh...That's right I am..." sort of stares blankly for a moment Sadia Cynis@gulremal: "Station's shields are down at the moment. We can transport a sizeable ground force while cloaked and try to overpower the security." Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "Mind helping me get things organised then?" Eunha@turtles#8407 Nods and stands from the chair letting an NPC take over Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 turns back to Keri. "You don't suppose we could do the same with the T-832 molecules to maxmise our own power?" moves his head around Ku'Pes as s/he walks in front of him to show Keri the PADD Eunha@turtles#8407: "Where do you want me?" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "Yeah, just walk right in front of me why don't you?" he mutters Keliaya@anncarise: "Wouldn't ground forces be in danger once the station raises its shields?" Zhyl'ia@thecastellan thinks "How about you confer with science and get us set up from that side, and I'll get talking with the tactical side" Keliaya@anncarise: "Unless the ground people manage to take them down again from the inside..." Keri@hawkecosse#4702 has a look at the offered PADD "Hmm, maybe...but that would require a large input of energy to start with to break down the molecules and atoms before getting the boost. I don't know..." Eunha@turtles#8407 Nods Mischa@crystyll: "That would have to be a priority for the ground crew if you went that way. But it could yield promising results as we'd have a distinct advantage in being able to take their systems offline" Eunha@turtles#8407 Looks at the pair "How are things here?" Sadia Cynis@gulremal: "Similar to the Nagh'var, this ship has more than two dozen troop transporters. I have over 500 assault troops on my disposal, itching for a fight." Zhyl'ia@thecastellan looks around the left side of the bridge "Mind giving me a quick catch up?" Fiona@falconecoose nods slowly "Aye it is an idea, but I do worry that the longer we ponder ideas the longer they have to move against us in some form." Mischa@crystyll looks up to Zee, "Just discussing the viability of an infiltration team, Commander" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "If we could reduce the loss on the power transfer from the MacAlpine, we could have the necessary boost to power, saving the Valley Forge's power," he says to Keri, standing up to talk around Ku'Pes Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 smiles lightly to Eunha, "Other than the useless Ensign here, we're good," Mischa@crystyll: "The Daramar could - in theory - land a small team to take station systems offline, then we could engage the ships and land forces en masses to seize control" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 points to Ku'Pes Zhyl'ia@thecastellan nods and looks to Sadia "I trust you have a suitable team for the infiltration?" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: (behind her back, obviously doesn't call her usless to her face) Keri@hawkecosse#4702 nods lightly as she walks slightly "Aye...that might just make it work...here I am going to throw a calculation to your console tell me what you think." as she turns and throws the calculation over Eunha@turtles#8407: "So I've been pretty focused on Ops, what exactly are you doing?" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 nods and sits, looking at the calculation. "That is perfect Commander," Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 sits in a bridge officer chair. Sadia Cynis@gulremal: "Only saboteur variety, I'm afraid." Zhyl'ia@thecastellan turns to Fiona "What about on the MacAlpine? It may be worth sending a joint team" Mischa@crystyll: "I can assist your inflitration team if you want to go that way" Keri@hawkecosse#4702 nods lightly "That should help with that problem then." Sadia Cynis@gulremal: "Rest are assault troops for brute force. Very well." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "We're...configuring a beam to scramble the enemy ship's electronics, preventing them from initiating self destruct. Problem is the power usage so we're figuring out ways to reduce the power needed+ Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: ...which I think we've done," he grins broadly in a very Doctor who type way. "Perfect, that should work!" Sadia Cynis@gulremal: "We stand ready to receive all specialists for the infil team." Fiona@falconecoose: "We could send over the MACOs attached to the MacAlpine to provide support, if they are needed. Team 48 has specilist training for infilitration missions such as this." Sadia Cynis@gulremal: "Though I wonder...how much power would take to simply beam out their warp core?" Keliaya@anncarise: "It would take a bit to disable all their ships that way, and they might still use impulse to try and ram." Keliaya@anncarise: "And it won't work on the station, for obvious reasons..." Sadia Cynis@gulremal: "Aye, well, we are ready to move out when you are" Zhyl'ia@thecastellan nods "Then I think you should confer with the Captain to figure out the infil team, we'd want that to go as smoothly as possible" Mischa@crystyll reads from their PADD. Sadia Cynis@gulremal: I can come along with you, and bring some of my best warriors along. *nods to Mischa* We'll need other experts though. Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "And Commander, if I may be so bold I think you'd be better served on the ship, in case we require any of your.. electronic warfare" Zhyl'ia@thecastellan totally doesn't talk over Sadia Fiona@falconecoose: "I can have Team 48 sent over to your ship when ever you are ready, Captain." Mischa@crystyll nods and smiles, "This is your mission Commander; I am here to support as you see fit, nothing more. Be that here on the ship, or with the infiltration team is at your discretion" Sadia Cynis@gulremal: "Personally I'd just storm the place, but I will defer to your lead. *nods* We are ready to receive all the specialists." Zhyl'ia@thecastellan ponders the situation. Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "Provided that blocking their comms goes as well as possible.. it may be worth you going on the away mission" Sadia Cynis@gulremal: "We'll need to take control of their engineering, command center and computer system, to prevent them from self-destructing. Command center can be ignored if we can cut them off from computer systems, Sadia Cynis@gulremal: - I guess?" Zhyl'ia@thecastellan nods to herself "We can take care of the comms, you should get yourself ready for the away team" Keliaya@anncarise nods in agreement, "There's nothing they can do from there if you destroy the computer and cut power supplies in Engineering." Mischa@crystyll looks to Sadia with a nod, "A well placed small team can secure those objectives and lock them out of their systems. With that achieved you can bring over your troops and the MacAlpines MACO's to Mischa@crystyll: secure the facility" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 looks to Eunha. "Our beam can work once...why not use it on the facility?" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "Then have a team beam over as soon as it works?" Sadia Cynis@gulremal: "Sounds like a plan. Beaming all the away team personnel to Daramar in 5 minutes." Mischa@crystyll nods, "I shall head over the Daramar then at once, Commander" Zhyl'ia@thecastellan nods "Stay safe" Mischa@crystyll tap taps quickly on the console, "Jamming algorithms are pre-programmed should you have need" Keliaya@anncarise looks to Mischa as well, "Good luck down there, Commander." Mischa@crystyll: "You too Commander" she smiles, heading out to the turbolift Eunha@turtles#8407: "Possibly. Consult with Commander Zh'Zavis." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "You're the First Officer, it's your job," he raises an eyebrow. "I need to finalise the details on this," Zhyl'ia@thecastellan walks over "I heard my name" Sadia Cynis@gulremal: "See you at the transporter room 14. Cynis out." Eunha@turtles#8407: "Commander Sulayman has a suggestion." she nods to him Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "If it's about the station you might want to hurry, the away team is out any minute now" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 looks at Eunha like, really?. "Our beam, can shut down the electronics of the station. It saves having to send a small team over to do it," Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "We can only use it once though, the power useage is too high to use it again, but it should shut down the station for a good period of time; enough for the away team to get in and secure it," Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "Hmm.." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 works as he talks, double time Zhyl'ia@thecastellan walks over to the Captain/Captain's "What do you think about using out beam on the station? I know it's short notice.." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 Ku'Pes watches him, not wanting to get her hand slapped again Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 suddenly turns around to Keri. "Why didn't we use the energy from the planet?" he says deadpan Sadia Cynis@gulremal: *appears again, in movement* Sounds good to me, the more options the better, thought it will definitely alert ship crews of our presence. I'd say go for it." Keri@hawkecosse#4702: "Don't belive it would work, due to the distances involved." Zhyl'ia@thecastellan nods "Right then, let's do it. Hopefully we'll be able to grab someone to question from the station anyway" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "But the radiation charges would've easily fueled the power source," he shakes his head. "Too late now to work out a solution," Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 turns back to the code, to finalise it. "All looking good here,! Mischa@crystyll reappears beside Sadia, having changed en route into something more appropriate than her skirt Zhyl'ia@thecastellan walks back over to Science "Target the station, fire on my mark" Sadia Cynis@gulremal: "Cynis here, transporters are ready. We'll beam as close to the engineering as possible." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 reads out the coordinates, "Target locked, awaiting order," Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "On your mark then Captain" Sadia Cynis@gulremal: "Do it!" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 as soon as the order is called, Ku'Pes reaches over and fires the beam Mischa@crystyll draws and checks her rifle as they beam onto the station Keliaya@anncarise FX | The beam hits the station... Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 leans back on his chair and gives her a deathly stare. "I cannot believe you did that," Fiona@falconecoose looks over at Zee "Time for the show to begin then for us as well?" Keliaya@anncarise: "Sensors reading station systems as down!" Zhyl'ia@thecastellan turns to Fiona and nods "We'll need to tie up the ships while the station is taken" Sadia Cynis@gulremal: FX I away team is beamed onto the station- Keliaya@anncarise FX | The patrols respond immediately as the station is hit, and the two ships docked with the outpost try to break loose. Keliaya@anncarise | Patrol squadrons make a run for the three ships. Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "And remember, they may try to kamikaze you." Sadia Cynis@gulremal: FX I I signal shoots from the Daramar and probes activate, jamming the comms. Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 Ku'Pes smirks at him, having taken away his bragging rights and taps her PADD Sadia Cynis@gulremal: *A signal Fiona@falconecoose points to her own helm "The MacAlpine is going in. Take us to red alert." Zhyl'ia@thecastellan nods "Follow the MacAlpine in, Red alert" Keliaya@anncarise FX | The ground team is met with resistance from squadrons of basic clone soldiers. Zhyl'ia@thecastellan looks up to the Captain "Valley Forge shall engage the smaller ships to begin with" Fiona@falconecoose FX | The MacAlpine would jump into the region, attempting to make a beeline for the station to stop the ships from undocking and getting away. Eunha@turtles#8407 Moves over to a console Sadia Cynis@gulremal: FX I For now, Daramar stays under cloak, more assault groups waiting at their transporter rooms. Fiona@falconecoose: "Copy that, we will go for the Gorn Cruiser. And the other docked ship." Keliaya@anncarise FX | Gorn ship opens fire while trying to break off. Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "Well then, come on genius, restore power to the Valley Forge then? No, can't do it? Isn't that a damn shame?" he mutters and works on balancing the power levels so the VF is battle ready Eunha@turtles#8407 Takes over Tactical Sadia Cynis@gulremal: "We are on the station, moving to engineering deck!" Mischa@crystyll let's the KDF troops and MACO's handle the straight up fight with the clones Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "Where do you want to priortise power Commander? Shields or weapons?" Keliaya@anncarise FX | The patrol squadrons converge on VF. The frigates open fire, weakening shields for the fighters to exploit. Fiona@falconecoose FX | The MacAlpines shields take the hit, before they return fire on the Gorn cruiser, focusing fire on it's main EPS conduits to disable them. Zhyl'ia@thecastellan turns to Tacti-Eunha "Target the smaller vessels" Sadia Cynis@gulremal covers up Mischa while she does the intel stuffs! Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "Shields, we're here to keep them busy right now." Mischa@crystyll hacks a console to create false readings of further beam ins all over the station Keliaya@anncarise FX | As the MacAlpine has its shootout with the Gorn, it detects power surging up in the freighter. Someone's trying to cause a core breach...while it's still docked to the station! Eunha@turtles#8407 Nods "Preparing a phaser spread. Targetting the smaller ships." awaits order to fire Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "Aye aye Commander," his hands fly to balance the shields Zhyl'ia@thecastellan nods "Fire" Keliaya@anncarise FX | Phaser spread takes out the first line of the fighter squadron and force the rest to break off before they can get many shots in. Fiona@falconecoose: "Well...Bugger..." Mischa@crystyll: ((lol Fi... best. reaction. ever!)) Keliaya@anncarise: ((Haha yeah!)) Fiona@falconecoose FX | The MacAlpine, would attempt to beam out the warp core and get it away from the station. Fiona@falconecoose: ((xD, It sums up the situation though dosn't it.)) Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: Oooh, please make the VF get hit! Mischa@crystyll FX | With intercepting clones dealt with and rest of station in chaos chasing ghosts, infil teams stealths to engineering where Team 48 tackles the station shields before power comes back on Keliaya@anncarise FX | The MacAlpine extracts the warp core and saves the station. In the meantime, the Gorn has severed their docking clamps by force and are making a break for it! Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: With a phaser shot, not the explosion! To Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: Will see how well/badly people do! hehe Eunha@turtles#8407: "Captain the gorn ship is trying to escape, should I disable them?" Zhyl'ia@thecastellan stands and performs the picard maneuver Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: Oh I just want a medic moment with Ku'Pes! Sadia Cynis@gulremal: FX I Once station shields are permanently down, Daramar starts beaming ground troops en masse. Keliaya@anncarise FX | The frigates and remaining fighters come back for another run at VF... Keliaya@anncarise: "If we get rid of these bigger escorts, we can mop up the fighters with our own small, I think." Fiona@falconecoose: "The MacAlpine can deal with the cruiser." Zhyl'ia@thecastellan nods "We'll deal with things here for the moment, don't let them escape" Sadia Cynis@gulremal: FX I Hundreds of KDF soldiers who spent months in cramped space waiting for some actions are set loose! Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "Full power is returning to the Valley Forge Commander! We can give you everything we have!" Keliaya@anncarise FX | Assault troops are met with resistance everywhere. Troops report contact with Orions, Gorn, Nausicaans, Rigellians, and Maral droids. Eunha@turtles#8407: "They are making another run, trasnfer auxillary power to the shields for a little extra protection." Sadia Cynis@gulremal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErtnVaULv-s Fiona@falconecoose FX | The MacAlpine would swap targeting priorty to the engines, with the first volley being a torpedo volley Zhyl'ia@thecastellan nods "Perfect timing, target the escorts and fire. Let's get our small craft out for the fighters"" Mischa@crystyll congratulates MACO's and looks to Sadia, "How about we turn the tides out there? Think your guys can do anything about the IFF recognition on the station weapons?" she grins Eunha@turtles#8407 Fires at the escorts Phaser and Torpedos Zhyl'ia@thecastellan smiles as Euhna assists in giving orders Keliaya@anncarise FX | The Gorn ship's engines go down, and it deploys a series of mines behind itself as a last resort. Sadia Cynis@gulremal: "We can definitely try, I'm expert with disruptor systems Zhyl'ia@thecastellan turns to Keri "How are we holding up?" Sadia Cynis@gulremal moves to a console and works on targeting solutions.... Mischa@crystyll: "Time to work your magic then! Go, I'll cover you" she turns and keeps her rifle trained on the corridor beyond, alongside their team Keliaya@anncarise FX | One of the escorts goes down while the other is forced to break off after taking some damage. The fighters however manage to get a few hits in, rocking the ship and doing minor damage. Keri@hawkecosse#4702 taps on her console "All system are looking nominal Commander." Sadia Cynis@gulremal: *scratch that Zhyl'ia@thecastellan nods "Lets keep it that way" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 steadies himself as the ship shakes, but Ku'Pes doesn't and goes head first into the console, just as it overloads Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "Are our Small craft prepared for launch?" Sadia Cynis@gulremal rushes towards the command center, getting to the tac console and tries to quickly reprogram taregting systems. Eunha@turtles#8407: "Shields down to 87%." Keliaya@anncarise nods, "Hangar chief reports all pilots and craft ready!" Mischa@crystyll follows Sadia apace providing close cover while their team covers the route at a more cautious pace Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 s/he falls back instantly, and Sulayman is first out of his seat Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "Get them scrambled, have them focus the fighters as you said" Keliaya@anncarise FX | A heavily armoured Gorn with a massive minigun converges on Mischa and Sadia with a team of Nausicaan clones... Fiona@falconecoose FX | The MacAlpine would continue to fire on the Gorn cruiser to make sure that it stays disabled as it turns back towards the station as it scans looking for the second ship that was docked with > Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 pulls out his medical tricorder. "Damn, bridge to medical, emergancy transport, we have an officer in critical conditon," Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "We'll keep our targets on the surviving escort, transfer any spare power we have to shields" Fiona@falconecoose FX | > the station. Keliaya@anncarise nods and informs the hangar deck to launch small craft. Mischa@crystyll hunkers behind a console and launches a smoke grenade down the corridor before capitalizing on her weapons target optics to score some cheap head shots Sadia Cynis@gulremal: FX I As they reach the command center, Sadia and couple of her tac officers work on taking control of the sttaion weaponry. Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "Damn it Ensign, if you die, I will not be happy at all," he says as he is beamed away Sadia Cynis@gulremal: *station Mischa@crystyll FX | at the sound of gunfire, the supporting infil team converges and flanks the Gorn and his goons Keliaya@anncarise FX | Sadia manages to commandeer the station weapons, helping MacAlpine disabled the Gorn cruiser and its newly created minefield. Keliaya@anncarise FX | The freighter is pretty much disabled now without its warp core. Zhyl'ia@thecastellan thinks for a moment Keliaya@anncarise FX | The Gorn is hit multiple times in the back and goes down. Zhyl'ia@thecastellan turns to the two science officers "Can you give me a quick scan for any cloaked vessels? I don't want us missing any because they're invisible.." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 moves over to the console and begins to reroute power away so it doesn't overload again Zhyl'ia@thecastellan sees Sulayman is busy so turns to Keri Keri@hawkecosse#4702 runs the scans "Aye Aye Commander." Mischa@crystyll continues taking potshots and sniping any foe that comes into view Keliaya@anncarise FX | Valley Forge's small craft zoom out of her hangar bays and chase the remaining interceptors around the field, doing a good job of taking them out. Meanwhile however, the damaged frigate and - Keliaya@anncarise -last active ship goes for a suicide run, firing weapons as it accelerates to ram the VF... Sadia Cynis@gulremal: "Concentrate fire on that frigate!" Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "Target that frigate and prepare for evasive maneuvers if it gets closer" Fiona@falconecoose FX | The MacAlpine would attempt to fire on the closest of the Kamikaze ships in attempt to destory it. Keliaya@anncarise FX | Mischa almost snipes a friendly Orion who drops his weapon, "I'm with the KDF!" Sadia Cynis@gulremal: FX I Daramar decloaks and opens fire on one of the suicide ships. Eunha@turtles#8407 Fires a phaser and 5 torpedos at the ships engines Keliaya@anncarise FX | Combined fire from all three ships and the station makes short work of the frigate before it can harm anyone. Mischa@crystyll: "Sorry!" she holds up a hand to the Orion Zhyl'ia@thecastellan looks over to Keri, hoping for good news "Any word on cloaked ships?" To Keri@hawkecosse#4702: No sign of cloaked ships Keri@hawkecosse#4702: "Scans havn't picked anything up Commander." Keliaya@anncarise FX | The space is now clear, with the Gorn ship and freighter disabled and patrol craft all destroyed. Zhyl'ia@thecastellan nods "Good, but it doesn't hurt to make sure" Keliaya@anncarise | Orion Soldier: "Captain Sadia. You should come see this..." Mischa@crystyll looks to Sadia, then the soldier Sadia Cynis@gulremal: *turns to Orion soldier, leaving the console to one of the tac officers* Yes Sadia Cynis@gulremal: ? Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "Do we have any lifesigns aboard the disabled ships?" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "Scanning," Keliaya@anncarise | Orion Soldier: "We found something at the heart of the station. I don't know what to make of it." Keliaya@anncarise | The soldier begins leading the way deeper into the station... Sadia Cynis@gulremal: "Lead the way *nods to Mischa to come along* Mischa@crystyll looks between the two and follows Eunha@turtles#8407: "Commander damage and casulaty reports coming in now." she looks up at ZEE Eunha@turtles#8407: Zee* Keliaya@anncarise | The Orion soldier leads Sadia and Mischa through the now cleared interior of the station, many of the hallways littered with melted droids and bodies of clones, as well as a few KDF warriors. Zhyl'ia@thecastellan nods "How are we looking?" Sadia Cynis@gulremal is used to the scenes of carnage, and she pats the warriors on her way, congratulating them on the job well done. Mischa@crystyll: "Many have earned their place in Sto'Vo'Kor this day..." she comments idly Keliaya@anncarise | They get deeper and deeper until they approach what must be the centre of the station. Two warriors stand guard outside a destroyed door leading into what appears to be a massive chamber. Eunha@turtles#8407: "We have a ruptured Power relay on deck 7, there was a fire in science lab 2 and and EPS realy was also ruptured on deck 14." Looks to Kelly "Commander can you direct your repair teams as nesseary?" Mischa@crystyll slings the rifle over her shoulder as they enter the mystery room, evidently being secured by this point Sadia Cynis@gulremal: "Where's the fire?" inquires as she enters the room. Keliaya@anncarise | The chamber is filled with rows and rows of pods, some empty, some filled with individuals from children to adults. Keliaya@anncarise | Many of the individuals have the exact same face... Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "You get the data from the beam?" he says with a small smile Keliaya@anncarise nods to Eunha, "Dispatching damage crews now. We'll get this patched up in no time." Zhyl'ia@thecastellan: "Still waiting to hear about lifesigns on those ships too" Mischa@crystyll slowly grins and turns to Sadia, "It would appear... that we have struck gold!" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: Oh yeah, life signs? :) Eunha@turtles#8407: "Lieutenant Kopa has been reported dead, he was enxt to the relay on deck 6 when it exploded and a total of 9 crew have been injured 2 critical." Sadia Cynis@gulremal: *mutters* It would look so. How do you wish to see this handled? Keri@hawkecosse#4702 nods lightly as she taps on her console "Aye, here bringing it up now." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "100% effeciency...it was perfect!" To Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: Oh sorry I forgot! Gorn ship has many lifesigns, but the freighter docked with the station only has KDF crew who have moved to secure it To Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: The station is reading as filled with various lifesigns, and it's hard to tell who's KDF and who's not from the similar races that the Branded Lady clones are Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 looks up to Zee. "Oh, sorry Commander, the Gorn ship has many lifesigns," Mischa@crystyll: "First, we completely secure the facility and surrounding system. I would not put it past them to lay countermeasures around here" Mischa@crystyll: "Then, we would be best served by bringing in a team to hold this region and conduct a thorough investigation of this facility on all fronts" Zhyl'ia@thecastellan looks over to Sulayman, slightly unamused.. "Can we bring them all aboard?" Sadia Cynis@gulremal: Their capital ship is stil on the loose, we'll need some heavy hitters to keep this place secured. Mischa@crystyll nods, "That can be arranged. Our priority must be to learn all we can from this facility before such time. Then... I would scuttle it..." Sadia Cynis@gulremal: Daramar can stay here until reinforcements arrive. But I will have to return to Zenas Expanse soon. Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 taps the screen to check L'grana has joined 38th Fleet 'Argo'. Mischa@crystyll nods, "From by brief with Captain Se'Lai prior to disembarking, the Valley Forge can join you in that" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: I'm guessing we can? :) Keliaya@anncarise | Orion Soldier: "Captain, if you don't mind me intetrupting?" Mischa@crystyll turns to the soldier To Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: Beam the prisoners? Sadia Cynis@gulremal: Yes? Keliaya@anncarise | Orion Soldier: "I thought we were fighting pirates?" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: The people on the Gorn Freighter To Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: Definitely! But probably wanna keep them in stasis if you don't wnat the crew getting clawed haha To Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: or them committing suicide To Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: Stasis was what Levs did to secure prisoners Mischa@crystyll shakes her head, "A common misconception. The Branded Lady engages in pirate activity, but is building a far more specific and regimented force" Keliaya@anncarise | The Orion soldier points to the ground at the centre of the room... Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "We can beam to the brig and keep them in stasis?" Mischa@crystyll looks to where he's pointing Sadia Cynis@gulremal: "Branded Lady has attacked the KDF convoys, and is considered an enemy." *looks where he's pointing* Zhyl'ia@thecastellan nods "Do it, have transporters check them for weapons of any kind" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 nods Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "Can you modify the transporters to check weapons?" he asks Keri Keliaya@anncarise | A circular emblem adorns the ground, showing a bird-like creature in the centre with an arrow through it. Around the circle, written in High Orion are the following words: Keliaya@anncarise: "COLONIAL FLEET OF THE NEW WORLD" Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242 works on the statis chambers Keliaya@anncarise: -END SCENE- Keri@hawkecosse#4702 nods lightly "Aye I can...but that is a standard procedure anyone could do..." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "I know but I'm working on the statis," he smiles. "I don't have a minion anymore," he looks back to the exploded console Keri@hawkecosse#4702 shrugs lightly as she pushes the button to do so "There we go." Sulayman@drfcrippler#2242: "And there," he smiles. "All done!"

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SUBMITTED: Stardate 94139.9 FILED BY: CMDR M Leveson-Scott SECURITY: Level 2 - Confidential

LOCATION: Branded Lady Outpost, Minos Korva Sector

MISSION: Followup on tracked cargo deployed during Operation: Pandora's Box.

OUTCOME: Successful capture of outpost associated with Branded Lady organization as well as two starships.

KEY PERSONNEL:

CAPT Cynis [IKS Daramar] CAPT Skye [USS MacAlpine] CMDR Zh'Zhavis [USS Valley Forge] CMDR Leveson-Scott LCDR al Firawn LCDR Eunbi LCDR Keliaya LCDR Verlin

NARRATIVE: Following the success of Operation: Pandora's Box, starships Valley Forge and MacAlpine were deployed alongside our KDF allies on the IKS Daramar to investigate the location the cargo was brought to. Our reconnaissance revealed the site as a station using long-range sensors, but more detailed information was unable to be obtained, necessitating the task force’s venture.

Upon my debriefing of the situation, Captain Sadia of the Daramar, who commanded the only vessel equipped with a cloaking device, volunteered to scout out the site. Scans revealed the station to be of typical Syndicate architecture and it orbited a Y-class world with sufficient resources to supply a refueling post. Two ships, one freighter and one vessel of Gorn design identified as GHS Claw of Talok, were docked with the station. Two groups patrolled the nearby area, each consisting of a frigate-sized vessel and a squadron of interceptor fighter craft. In preparation for further action, the Daramar crew also dropped jamming probes disguised as space junk in the vicinity of the planet.

The senior officers present then began to debate on a course of action. It was unanimously agreed that capture of assets and prisoners were the most desirable outcome, but the method of achieving them was unclear given the Branded Lady’s penchant for self-destruction. Commanders al Firawn and Verlin managed to configure the Valley Forge’s deflector to emit a beam that would scramble enemy electronics and prevent self-destruct while the ship captains decided that boarding the station was the best way to ensure the safety of the potential intelligence stored on it.

Due to the enormous power drain of the beam, it could only be used on one target, and the most intuitive target was the station. At the onset of the engagement, the Valley Forge immediately disabled the station, allowing myself, MacAlpine’s MACO Team 48 and IKS Daramar’s forces to transport over and secure the outpost. In the meantime, Valley Forge took on the two patrols while MacAlpine moved to intercept the two docked ships and the Daramar remained cloaked as backup.

The MacAlpine was exchanging fire with the Gorn ship when the freighter began initiating its self-destruct while still docked with the station. This forced the MacAlpine to divert, and it managed to transport the warp core out and tow it to a safe distance from the outpost before it detonated. This bought the Gorn enough time to break free of the station and the MacAlpine gave chase.

By then, the infiltration team on the station - led by Captain Cynis -had successfully disengaged the station shield systems before power could be restored; enabling the Daramar to beam over troops en masse and storm the command centre; taking control of the station weaponry in the process. Combined fire from the station and MacAlpine disabled the Gorn vessel while the Valley Forge and her small crafts dealt with the fighters and one frigate while suffering some minor damage. The last remaining patrol ship attempted to ram the Valley Forge but was quickly destroyed before serious harm could be done.

The battle in space and on station was not without casualties for our side, but the efficiency of our plan kept our losses at a minimal while the enemy forces suffered a complete defeat. Not only were the Branded Lady’s ships routed, but we managed to capture an entire outpost and two ships. After the station was secured, we discovered that at its centre was a facility where they appeared to be producing the clones in their army. This station may possess intelligence that will prove to be invaluable in the continuing fight against the Branded Lady.

RECOMMENDATION: The facility needs a complete sweep for intelligence before the Branded Lady can mount a counter offensive. IKS Daramar will hold the system - with Valley Forge in support - until a dedicated team can be on station to complete the sweep and - further recommendation - that the facility be scuttled upon completion of this, so that it can not be re-purposed by the Branded Lady forces or allies.