ILLUMINARRPG: Repost (9-1402)- Vice Admiral Saleke

[Charles Gatling]

NRPG: Post rewritten
RPG:

Mission: Death in the Shadows
Day: 9
Stardate: 2446.02.09

(USS Hades -- Deck 1 -- Bridge -- Vice Admiral Saleke -- 1402)

The Klingon ship rocked violently under the punishment being administered
by the Hades. The initial volley of quantum torpedoes had knocked out the
primary weapon system resulting in a toothless ship. As Saleke watched
impassively from the command chair a phaser blast impacted with its port
nacelle. There was an explosion and it disappeared in a violent cloud of
energized plasma. There was no attempted communication for surrender.
Saleke opened his mouth in preparation for initiating such a demand when
its sublight thrusters flared to life and it began building speed toward
Illuminar.

"Admiral I'm reading an uncontrolled buildup of power in the enemy engine
room."

He turned his eyes to his science officer who returned his look soberly.
"They're building a warp core breach and they are headed toward Illuminar."

~They plan on ramming.~ "Tactical!" The word was snapped as he spun.
"Quantum torpedoes. Fire!"

"Hail the Illiminar. Tell them to get out of there."

Torpedoes burst from the tubes and were quickly upon the K'tinga class.
Illuminar hung in space seemingly oblivious to the danger. Saleke stood to
his feet. Would the torpedoes disable it before it impacted the ship? The
viewscreen had altered to take in the unfolding tableau. Then three things
happened almost at once. The torpedoes reached their target microseconds
later.

But when the explosions started the Illuminar was no longer there. It
seemed to vanish in the instant prior to the arrival of the Klingon ship
which was now drifting helplessly.

"Sir the breach was halted. Ship is drifting on minimal power."

Saleke returned to his seat satisfied
 "Begin targeting the other enemy vessels and hail the Illuminar."

"Sir, the Illuminar is gone."

He quirked an eyebrow at the helm officer. "Mr. Randall. Location of the
Illuminar please."

"The officer turned his attention to the sensors. "I ... I'm picking up
their transponder signal 200,000 kilometers from their original position.
How?"

The Admiral didn't bother to answer. "Target the marauder ships one at a
time. Communications signal the ships to surrender or be destroyed."

"Aye sir. Enemy ships this is the USS Hades. Surrender or be destroyed. I
repeat, surrender or be destroyed."

"Now hail the Illuminar."

"Channel open."

"Illuminar this is Admiral Saleke. We will assist you with clearing out the
pirates here then return to the edge of the system. The Klingon vessel is
drifting on minimal power. You have permission to board her, the Hades will
protect you while you do so."

(Reply: Illuminar)

(Posted by Charles G)


Charles Gatling
Commanding Officer
USS Illuminar
NCC 61240


"The light shines brightest amidst the deepest darkness."
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