05-06-2011, 01:28 AM
USS Independence
Bridge
2002 hrs
"Nice to see you Mr. Ketteringham," said Zack with an encouraging nod. "We'll skip the disciplinary hearing this time. Take your station. Ensign Weiss, move to Science II."
The slim, dark haired young Ensign nodded once and left Ops for Science II. The Independence was fighting valiantly, but it seemed like Starfleet's lines were collapsing. They had bigger guns at their disposal, but they were only supposed to be used in cases of extreme emergency; plus they were designed for a specific enemy--the Borg. Logic would dictate that if they were powerful enough to destroy a Borg cube then they certainly would help against the Cardassians. There were only roughly four dozen vessels in all of Starfleet that were equipped with the transphasic torpedo; Independence was the smallest of these ships, classified as a "sleeper" by Command because few would expect a weapon that powerful on a ship so small. Specific permission from a senior Flag Officer was required to deploy these weapons.
"Open a channel to the Starbase," said Zack as he stood. "Admiral Malloway or Admiral Morgan specifically."
"Yes Captain."
A few very tense moments passed, then the Admiral appeared on screen.
"I'm sure you are aware that we're taking a beating Sir. Independence is carrying a limited quantity of Specialized Ordinance TPP Mark One," said Zack, referring to the transphasic weapons by their official technical designation. "Request permission to deploy."
[tag: Adm. Morgan or Malloway{
Bridge
2002 hrs
"Nice to see you Mr. Ketteringham," said Zack with an encouraging nod. "We'll skip the disciplinary hearing this time. Take your station. Ensign Weiss, move to Science II."
The slim, dark haired young Ensign nodded once and left Ops for Science II. The Independence was fighting valiantly, but it seemed like Starfleet's lines were collapsing. They had bigger guns at their disposal, but they were only supposed to be used in cases of extreme emergency; plus they were designed for a specific enemy--the Borg. Logic would dictate that if they were powerful enough to destroy a Borg cube then they certainly would help against the Cardassians. There were only roughly four dozen vessels in all of Starfleet that were equipped with the transphasic torpedo; Independence was the smallest of these ships, classified as a "sleeper" by Command because few would expect a weapon that powerful on a ship so small. Specific permission from a senior Flag Officer was required to deploy these weapons.
"Open a channel to the Starbase," said Zack as he stood. "Admiral Malloway or Admiral Morgan specifically."
"Yes Captain."
A few very tense moments passed, then the Admiral appeared on screen.
"I'm sure you are aware that we're taking a beating Sir. Independence is carrying a limited quantity of Specialized Ordinance TPP Mark One," said Zack, referring to the transphasic weapons by their official technical designation. "Request permission to deploy."
[tag: Adm. Morgan or Malloway{