Aidoann says "I was hoping to drive off the Klingons. I had orders from the Galae'Enriov not to surrender myself under any circumstances."

Velvok listens.

Aidoann says "My first hope was to allow Kor to return to the Klingons, in exchange for their departure from Rihannsu space."

Aidoann says "When they added my surrender to the list of immutable demands--I had little choice- especially with their ships closing."

Velvok says "How did you intend to 'convince' them to leave without their officer?"

Aidoann says "There was a point where I wanted to take the Valoth out as well to assist- however, I did not have the crew to do it."

Aidoann says "Without short range sensors, it is impossible to target weapons."
Aidoann says "It was my intention to blind their lead ship with the first shots- Unfortunately our gunnery officer missed."

Velvok says "So you wanted to disable only the short range sensors. Why did you request that weapons power be reduced to 33%?"

Aidoann says "When weapons fire at 100%, they fire only when at 100% power and they remain drained until they recharge."

Velvok says "I see."
Velvok leans back a little.

Aidoann says "While firing at 33% I could triple our fire rate, and increase the chance of inflicting damage on their short range sensors."

Velvok says "Did you fire torpedoes?"

Aidoann says "Ie. I ordered rapid fire on all weapons."
Aidoann says "that is why the klingons sliced through our defenses."

Jh'ones sighs and hmms
Jh'ones says "I'm sure he was only trying to help our chances....he is not an engineer, he could not have known"

Aidoann says "As I suspected. We took no hits to the other emitters."

Jh'ones nods

Aidoann says "The damage was from overload, not weapons fire."
"We will resolve this at another time.  At present, I am busy

Velvok holds up a hand.

Jh'ones turns to Velvok.

Velvok says "We will resolve this at another time. At present, I am busy with the Riov."

Khell says "the shields were down, when we take hits"


Aidoann says "If you two will excuse us?"

Jh'ones steps out through the Corridor door.
Jh'ones has left.
Khell steps out through the Corridor door.
Khell has left.
The door slides closed.

Aidoann says "You were saying Fvillha?"

Velvok swivels around again.

Velvok says "Your reasoning is sound. We could not have lost all shields unless there was overload damage. However, can the shield emitters be overloaded from the Hwaveyiir?"

Aidoann says "Ie."

Velvok says "This is grave news indeed."

Velvok says "Can the power allocation to the shields be displayed at this console?"
Velvok says "When set to overload from the Hwaveyiir?"

Aidoann says "Ie. And from weapons and from the bridge station."

Aidoann says "command station I should say."

Velvok turns around and reviews the engineering console readouts.

----------------------- chH Rokhelh'Ael -- Power Usage -----------------------
             System:    % Use   Pwr Use   Pwr Max   % Total   Damage
       Fore Phasers:       0%         0      2550      0.0%     100%
        Aft Phasers:       0%         0      2550      0.0%       0%
      Fore Torpedos:       0%         0      2550      0.0%       0%
       Aft Torpedos:       0%         0      2550      0.0%       0%
          Up Shield:       0%         0      2125      0.0%     100%
        Down Shield:       0%         0      2125      0.0%     100%
"
        Fore Shield:       0%         0      2125      0.0%     100%
         Aft Shield:       0%         0      2125      0.0%     100%
   Starboard Shield:       0%         0      2125      0.0%     100%
        Port Shield:       0%         0      2125      0.0%     100%
       Long Sensors:     100%      5100      5100     12.8%       0%
      Short Sensors:     100%      3400      3400      8.5%       0%
        Transporter:       0%         0      6800      0.0%       0%
     Communications:      50%      1700      3400      4.3%       0%
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 
    Total Power Use:              10200     41650     25.6%
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Aidoann says "that was what Ari reported: that shields were set to 110%."

Velvok says "Ah."

Aidoann says "I immedeatly ordered him to set them to 100%. By then it was too late."

Velvok says "What is to say that this was not caused by the Hsaevha?"

Aidoann says "He wasn't down here long enough."

Velvok turns around again.

Aidoann says "It does take time for the emmitters to Overload like that and cause the massive ammounts of damage they did."

Velvok says "That is what I thought."

Aidoann says "On the console its a matter of setting WEAP SHLD=FULL or WEAP SHLD=MAX"

Aidoann says "MAX will overload the shields."

Velvok says "Frankly, Riov, I do not believe that I can have these emitters replaced in time."

Aidoann sighs. "Wonderful. I think we need to speak to the Federation, and fast."

Aidoann says "Perhaps they can provide us with some if nothing else."

Velvok says "I will consult with the Praetorate."
Velvok says "Meanwhile, I have much to prepare. Pass the word that all non-essential personnel are to leave this station for the homeworlds or for their ship assignments."

Aidoann says "I'd like permission start commissioning officers"

Velvok says "Granted."

Aidoann says "Very well. I'll go prepare."

Velvok nods.

Aidoann salutes.
Aidoann puts her ID card into the lock.
The light above the slot flashes GREEN and the door slides open.
Aidoann steps out through the Corridor door.
Aidoann has left.