Chapter Seven/Defense of Klingon space

(Space, outer edge of the Klingon border)

The 6th fleet are doing battle with Toral's forces, losing half of the ships in the allied forces.

(Space, Azure Nebula)

The Helena slows to impulse speed due to the stuff in the nebula as three Klingon battle cruisers open up on the ship hitting the forward shields.

(Main Bridge, red alert)

Shield's down to 22% reports Lieutenant Mitchell as she looks at the console.

The ship shakes again then the helm erupts in a shower of sparks as Ensign Leigh is thrown from the console and she's injured as Commander Core goes to her and checks her pulse.

Bridge to sickbay one to transport says Commander Core.

Hull breaches on decks 6-8 force fields in place and holding says Ensign Mason as he looks at the Console read out on the Operations Console.

Core looks at Kira.

We need a Pilot Captain says Commander Core as she looks at Captain Kira.