"Admiral, the Providence is returning to the station at maximum warp. Controls aboard the ship have been disabled. They will not be able to slow the ship and are preparing to jettison the warp core.", Summer hurriedly informed Admiral Tan.
"Belay the ejection.", Tan looked at Summer.
"What? The ship and it's crew could be lost and worse yet, Tan we could be hit.", Summer frowned.
"Find Viceroy.", Tan looked at Summer.
Tan, Viceroy, Governor Coren and Admiral Deveniss walked it station ops. Tan looked at the leadership, "I am certain you have been briefed on the Providence situation. I would like to use this to our advantage. I would to crash the Providence into the Tev Medara and end the Klingon occupation of Medara."
"It is too risky. The crew of the Providence would have to remain on the ship until the last possible second, just as Captain Washington, and furthermore none of the King's Fleet staff could leave Tev Medara. We had have to eject in the pods with the Klingons.", Deveniss responded.
Vincent looked at the senior staff, "This is a very good option. We have a Vulcan and Romulan in command of the Providence. Their nerve will not be in question. We can explain the incident away as an accident. Both Starfleet and the Klingon Empire are already knowledgeable of the incident and it's inherit danger. With advanced knowledge of the collision, King's Fleet staff would have the advantage. You will make it."
"I am an old man. You are signing my death warrant, you fool!", Deveniss snarled.
Vincent looked at the Selayan, "You were relieved of your duties in the Epsilon Force, Admiral. You knew what you were getting into. You will follow my command!"
It was the first time they had disagreed. Vincent looked at Deveniss and then at Tan, "Summer, on a secure frequency inform the Providence to prepare for ramming speed. Inform the Federation on an open frequency of the terrifying safety incident. The Klingons will assuredly here."
"Admiral. What is the status of Commander Lindsay Viceroy?", Captain S'Nii appeared on a secure channel.
"Lindsay will remain on the station until time of impact.", Vincent responded.
"But she is in station ops. She could be killed.", S'Nii's voice cracked.
"Allison will have to hit lower.", Vincent responded matter of factly.
"And what of Admiral Deveniss?", Saehir stepped into the picture.
"Don't worry about me, Toots. Vincent is gonna sacrifice me. As long as his King's Fleet survives, to hell with the rest of us.", Deveniss frowned.
Saehir looked at S'Nii. They had tried to be lovers. This incident was showing them something else. They still had feelings for their first loves.
Allison looked at Sunny, "Are you sure?"
"Summer is the most competent technician I have ever known. She operated the Dyson sphere with only minimal staff. She will extract us at the moment of impact.", S'Nii sounded so Vulcan.
Autumn walked on to the bridge, "it has been my honor to serve with you all."
Penny joined the command crew, "We could still jettison the core. We don't have to do this."
The young marine started to tear up. S'Nii walked over and put her arm on the shoulder of the young lady, "This is a grand ship owing its legacy to Captain Vanessa Sanders and her first victories over the Zaranites in the Beta Quadrant. This ship has served the King's Fleet as the Marine Transport. Her legacy will not be forgotten and we will make damn sure Colonel Teero rebuilds her bigger, better and stronger. People will remember the Providence for this day."
"If we do not survive, the colony of Medara will be free of the Klingon overseer.", Saehir observed.
S'Nii looked at Saehir, "Cher, I believe I am still in love with Lindsay."
Saehir looked at the Vulcan, "I know."
Allison looked back, "Brace for Impact!!"
S'Nii smiled, "If all goes well, there will be no impact."
The USS Providence blasted into the Tev Medara. The explosion ripped the station to shreds. The Rhodes Island Class ship did exactly as intended. Fighters from the Observatory launched to retrieve escape pods.
Summer walked into the cargo bay. S'Nii looked at the Betazoid, "Thank you."
Saehir was watching the fighters. Admiral Deveniss came walking in. Vincent looked at the old Selayan, "One day people will talk of this day and they will remember the courage it took to stay in Station Ops knowing that your life was in danger. You may be an old man, my friend but you have nerves of steel."
Deveniss only smiled. He walked over to Saehir and looked out the window. She reached over and locked her fingers inside his, "Sometimes it takes a life or death incident to help you realize what is important."
Deveniss looked out. Admiral Tan looked at Summer, "Offer our deepest apologies to the Klingon Empire for the tragic events of this day."
Vincent put his hand on Tan's shoulder,"I thought you were the nice guy."
Tan smiled, "I run the stations in the King's Fleet, not some Klingon General."
Posted By:
Admiral Vincent Viceroy
Commander in Chief
King's Fleet
With help from
Commander T'Zohl of Vulcan
Voice of the King's Fleet Vessels
And based on concept created by
Dr. Nicole Branson
Camelot, Medara
