Prologue/Ambushed

(Federation Space)

The Intrepid is doing battle with three Xindi-Insectoid Ships as there hitting the port and forward Shield bubble making it flicker.

(Intrepid, Bridge Red Alert)

Sparks are erupting from the ceiling and side consoles as the tactical officer Lieutenant Curtis is at the tactical console looking at the shield gauge.

Shields down to 23% sir we've lost the aft launchers she reports as the ship shakes harder.