Host AGM_Selan says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Begin Interlude: Talking with Shinar =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=

Host AGM_Selan says:
"So, what do you do off duty?" Shinar asks her.

Host AGM_Selan says:
She throws a glance at him and doesn't respond. Shinar stands up and sighs having taken off his leather coat earlier and tossed it aside. "Well, if I were off duty I'd go and try out one of those halodocks," he says with a slight smile, quite sure this might start some sort of conversation.

Host AGM_Selan says:
Without looking at Shinar, she responds, "Holodecks."  He stops in his tracks and stares at her to make sure he made a mistake, then shrugs, "Whatever.  At least I got you talking.  So, what's your name, what do you do?"

Host AGM_Selan says:
She glares at him, "My name is none of your concern.  I guard."

Host AGM_Selan says:
Shinar rolls his eyes and sits down, "You guard?  You mean you're just a security officer."  "Yes, I'm a Security Officer," she states, her eyes burrowing deep into his own.  The look unnerves Shinar for a moment.

Host AGM_Selan says:
"So, how long do you think I'll be locked up in here?" he asks.  She sighs and looks to the side, "For as long as Captain Vakol deems it necessary."  "I know they're full of it," he promptly states.  She gives him a confused look. "What are you talking about?"

Host AGM_Selan says:
He leans forward, grinning slightly, "Come now, and if I was really here for my own protection, they wouldn't have locked me up in the Brig.  They consider me a threat, which means I'm here for other reasons."

Host AGM_Selan says:
The Security Guard shakes her head, "I'm not sure of what you mean." "Starfleet Command considers me a threat, your senior staff consider me a threat.  The fact that I saved their lives doesn't seem to mean much to them.  I'm here for another reason besides my own protection and I'll let you know what, I'm going to find out why I'm here."

Host AGM_Selan says:
The Brig is silent for another few minutes as the security guard ponders what Shinar just said.  She glares.

Host AGM_Selan says:
U.S.S. Paula Greene Stardate 10104.28 "Cataclysm" Episode Six

Cast of Characters:

Brian Paveza as Captain Vakol {CO}
Sergio Amendoeira as Commander Tealk Amendoeira {XO}
Cheryl O'Quinn as Lieutenant Junior Grade Tari Richardson [CNS]
Darlene Wise as Lieutenant Junior Grade Sarina Lynn Ryan {CTO}
Nick Beckwith as Ensign Audrina van den Broek [MO]

Host AGM_Selan says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Resume Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Slips on the helmet to his Gothraic military uniform::

CNS_Richardson says:
@::Still hard at work on injured natives::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
@::Back at the makeshift hospital, Tealk realizes things seem to be quieting down.  At least on arrivals.

CTO_Ryan says:
::Buckles the belt of the uniform and checks her phaser::

CNS_Richardson says:
@::Glances up as the XO arrives and nods, before bending back to her patient::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Adjusts the sidearm in the holster as he slips it on:: Huroc: Thank you for finding these uniforms and weapons, Mister Minister.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
@::Leads the survivors towards the triage area:: All: Okay, folks this way, those who are injured, over here, those who can't walk, over there.

Host Huroc says:
CO: No problem, Captain.

CTO_Ryan says:
CO: We will need to make our way the Li Bridge and cross over to the Keyono District.  We should make it to the military base just around 0100 hours if we hurry.

MO_van_den_Broek says:
@is finally able to concentrate on the people who are already here, rather than struggling with an influx of triage patients::

CNS_Richardson says:
@::Jerks her head towards the XO's group:: MO: Looks like we have a few more

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Loads the weapon:: Huroc: I am unwilling to use your political muscle to get us to the Keyono District until we know what is going on.  You could easily become a victim of this coup.  ::Turns to the Chief Tactical Officer:: CTO: Yes, we do.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
@::Smiles to himself, realizing his group does not have any serious injured but imagines how many of these people had to left behind, dead::

MO_van_den_Broek says:
@CNS: You'd think we already had the entire population over here.

Host Huroc says:
ACTION: Operations Officer Owens is coordinating relief efforts, organizing groups of "police" who have arrived and sending them off to start finding survivors. He has already managed to get the internal city fire brigades to head to the bay areas and start moving water into the city that way.

CNS_Richardson says:
@MO: You'd think so, wouldn't you?

Host Huroc says:
::Nods:: CO: That is IF there is a military coup occurring, Captain.

CTO_Ryan says:
::Grabs her helmet and dons it, adjusting the chin strap::

Host CO_Vakol says:
Huroc/CMO/All: The rest of you are to find a safe place underground to begin forming the resistance movement. If this is a military coup, we'll need the support of the Gothraic people behind us. CTO: Let's get going.

MO_van_den_Broek says:
@CNS: Hmm… 

Host Huroc says:
::Watches the CO and CTO head off and remains behind with the CMO at the Tech End Building::

Host CO_Vakol says:
Huroc: Yes, Minister as I stated, "if" this is a military coup.

CTO_Ryan says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Walks out of the control room and heads for the stairwell::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
@CNS: We found the landing base, everyone was dead, no transport vehicles in sight.

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Heads out of the control room and down the stairwell following the CTO::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
@CNS: It seems strange there was no one alive there.  I am getting a strange feeling about this whole thing.

CTO_Ryan says:
::Descends the stairs, adjusting her uniform for comfort::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
@CNS: I think we need to find the Captain.

CNS_Richardson says:
@XO: No help there then and you're right, this whole scenario is odd.  Did you make contact with the rest of our crew, Sir?

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Takes a look at the tricorder he borrowed from Doctor Biishe as he heads down through the stairwell:: CTO: Do you think we could use this tricorder to lock onto Mister Raal’s COM badge?

MO_van_den_Broek says:
@::Looks at Amendoeira, slightly questioningly::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
@MO: They had been shot, they didn't die from the quake.

CTO_Ryan says:
CO: We can try, Sir, however we do not want to give away our position to the enemy.

Host Huroc says:
ACTION: 12:21 - Another aftershock hits, this one is not as strong as the prior ones, a small rumble nothing more.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
@::Steadies himself holding to a nearby bed::

CTO_Ryan says:
::Stumbles as she exits the building, turning east::

CNS_Richardson says:
@XO: Agreed, Sir; but there are still injured here to tend to. ::Looks at the MO for confirmation::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Nods:: CTO: No, of course not.  ::Hands the tricorder over to the CTO:: CTO: See what you can do with it.  I'd like to know if he is in the Keyono District or not.  ::Emerges from the building::

MO_van_den_Broek says:
@CNS: Counselor, can you supervise the people who are already here, I'll deal with the new arrivals.

CNS_Richardson says:
@::Looks surprised:: XO: Shot, looters, perhaps?

CNS_Richardson says:
@::Nods:: MO: Go ahead; I'll finish up with this group.

CTO_Ryan says:
::Takes the tricorder and begins trying to reconfigure it to detect COM signals::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
@::Nods:: CNS: Lieutenant Owens is doing a fine job here and I think my work here is done.  I'll try to find him and get an update on the situation.  I'll return as soon as I'm able to, okay?  ::Shakes head::  I don't know Tari, I hope so.

MO_van_den_Broek says:
@XO: Are you all right, Sir?

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Steps carefully around a rather large piece of rubble and puts down the face shield on his helmet::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
@MO: I'm fine, Doctor.

CNS_Richardson says:
@XO: Be careful out there.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
@::Grins:: CNS: You know me, Counselor.

CTO_Ryan says:
::Hears the tricorder signaling and checks it:: CO: The CSO is located in the Rhae Ano District, just north of our present coordinates.  ::Snaps tricorder shut and places it in her uniform pocket::

MO_van_den_Broek says:
@::Starts to tend to the injured from the base::

CNS_Richardson says:
@::Grins back, a little wearily:: XO: That's why I warned you to be careful.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
@::Walks off chuckling, heading for the transport vehicle he was using::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Glances at the CTO and frowns at that news::  CTO: I wasn't expecting that.  Is he closer than the base?

CTO_Ryan says:
CO: Affirmative, approximately an hour and a half walking distance without obstructions, Sir.

Host Huroc says:
ACTION: 12:25 - Word starts spreading into the Hospital Camp where the XO's team is that there are boats and ferries beginning to move over rescue equipment and supplies.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
@::Enters the vehicle, starts it up and looks at his map, trying to find the Military building the Captain was last reported heading to::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Holds his hands on his hips and stops walking for a moment:: CTO: It's logical to conclude that whomever has taken our Chief Science Officer captive is also the group that is behind this incident.  his would seem to warrant a change in plans.  Do you concur?

CNS_Richardson says:
@::Overhears chatter among the natives that supplies and equipment are arriving and begins to feel a little relief::

CTO_Ryan says:
CO: Yes, that is possible.  They might be responsible for the theft of the computer terminal.  ::Stops and waits for the CO to make a decision::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
@::Moves through the streets, finding them deserted now::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Nods at the CTO and reminds him of the satellites:: CTO: No, turning off the satellites must be our primary course of action.  Mister Raal will have to wait   we will continue on to the military base.

CNS_Richardson says:
@::Calls over to the MO:: MO: It looks like the worst of this is past; rumor has it that we've got incoming supplies

Host Huroc says:
ACTION: 12:29 - The night sky above the CO's team seemingly lights up for a moment as they see a Federation shuttlecraft whose left nacelle has been partially blown off and is coming down hard.  It is leaving a trail of smoke its apparent course is the military base.

CTO_Ryan says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Begins walking south towards the Li Bridge::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Thinks on their situation and the new information of where Raal is located   wonders if a better course of action would not be to simply walk up and knock on the door of the military base.  Follows the CTO to the south::

CTO_Ryan says:
CO: Sir?  ::Points up::

MO_van_den_Broek says:
@CNS: Supplies?  What are they?  ::Winks::

CTO_Ryan says:
CO: It seems to be headed for the military base.

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Spots the shuttle and wonders why it is headed for the military base:: CTO: Double-time, Mister Ryan.  ::Begins jogging::

CTO_Ryan says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Begins jogging next to the CO::

CTO_Ryan says:
CO: Sir, do you think that was one of the shuttles from the Paula Greene?

MO_van_den_Broek says:
@CNS: Most of the injuries are puncture wounds, in line with Commander Amendoeira's claim of an attack.

Host CO_Vakol says:
CTO: Of course, Lieutenant.  We have no reason to believe any other Federation vessel is in the area.

CNS_Richardson says:
@::Grins:: MO: Any supplies will be better than what we're working with now

CTO_Ryan says:
CO: It is safe to assume that the crew would have contacted Starfleet Command for assistance, Sir.  ::Jogs quickly, happy she kept in good shape::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Jogs along the road:: CTO: It is also safe to assume that the crew is as prevented from seeking assistance as we are.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
@::Moves through the streets, avoiding the blocked ones and having a hard time finding a direct way to the building::

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: 12:34 - Gothraic "helicopters" begin making rounds over the city   their searchlights shining downward toward the fallen and tattered buildings.

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: 12:34 - Three divert course to investigate the fallen shuttles.

CTO_Ryan says:
CO: But they are in space, Sir.  They could have broken orbit to escape the communications block and contacted Starfleet Command.

MO_van_den_Broek says:
@CNS: I'd like to see the base itself.  An autopsy will best answer a lot of the questions the Commander has.

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Sees helicopters circling in the distance:: CTO: Let's keep to the shadows as much as possible.

CTO_Ryan says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Moves closer to the side of the road, avoiding the rubble and pot holes::

CNS_Richardson says:
@MO: We need you here, right now though.  ::Looks around the compound::

Host CO_Vakol says:
CTO: We cannot assume that the Paula Greene is able to take any more action than we ourselves are able to take.  Doing so would be to rely on a potentially unreliable source of assistance.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
@::Starts seeing the spotlights in the distance::

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: 12:34 - The XO soon approaches the Ji Bridge.  One of the few internal bridges to have survived the quake.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
@::Reaching the bridge, stops the vehicle before entering it and steps out, surveying the bridge and its stability::

MO_van_den_Broek says:
@CNS: Oh, I'm well aware of that, Sir.  But if we're dealing with something larger than this so-called earthquake and the Commander's suspicions are found to have substance, we'll need to work fast.

CTO_Ryan says:
CO: With all due respect, Sir, I fail to see your logic.  They have already tried sending down shuttles therefore I believe we can assume they are capable of rescue and contact with Starfleet Command.

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: 12:35 - Abandoned vehicles clutter the entrance to the bridge   more abandoned vehicles are all over the bridge. No apparent way across unless he's able to clear all the other vehicles.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
@::Shakes his head and looks around for the sturdiest vehicle he can find::

CNS_Richardson says:
@::Nods:: MO: Noted. Perhaps when reinforcements can take over here, we'll have a chance to investigate further

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Jogs along not even breaking a sweat in the cool Gothraic night:: CTO: Logic, logic, logic.  Every member of this crew has questioned my logic and yet the only Vulcan among you, Commander Amendoeira has agreed with me at every turn.  I do not believe it is my logic that is as flawed as you would seem to believe.

CTO_Ryan says:
::Looks puzzled at the CO as she jogs::  CO: Perhaps we humans are not at illogical as Vulcans presume.  ::Continues jogging::

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: 12:36 - The CO and CTO pass a seemingly still together store whose main window is shattered. Three Gothraic teenagers are stealing items from there   oblivious to those approaching.

MO_van_den_Broek says:
@CNS: Hmm… ::Continues to work::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
@::Finds a truck looking vehicle and steps in::

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Gothraic Teen One> C'mon, c'mon, move it!  ::Grabs a large box and moves it to the side::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Slows his jogging seeing the teenagers:: CTO: Or perhaps you are just not as logical as you think.

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Gothraic Teen Two> ::Takes another box and puts it to the side::

CTO_Ryan says:
::Looks at the teenagers looting the store and continues on without stopping::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Shouts out to the teenagers:: Teens: You there, halt!

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: 12:39 - All three teenagers look up at the military dressed personnel.

CTO_Ryan says:
::Stops and turns back to hear the CO yelling at the teenage looters::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Slows and approaches the teens forgetting what he is wearing:: Teens: Could you tell us how close we are to the Keyono District?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
@::Starts maneuvering his vehicle to push the others out of the way::

Host AGM_Selan says:
<All Three Teenagers> Uh oh.

Host AGM_Selan says:
<All Three Teenagers> ::Try to grab up their boxes and make a run for it::

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: 12:40 - SCREECH. The XO's vehicle slams and shatters abandoned vehicles out of the way.

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: 12:40 - Gunfire erupts in the CO's location.  One of the teenagers is killed instantly the others drop their boxes and dive to the ground.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
@::Goes through a few bumps as his vehicle makes it's way through the other ones:

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Glances from one teen to another and another, drops to the ground as gunfire breaks out.  Rolls over on his back and looks around:: CTO: Who is shooting?

CTO_Ryan says:
::Pulls out her phaser and begins looking for the attackers::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Glares at Ryan:: CTO: Put that away.  Use the indigenous weaponry.

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: 12:40 - From the darkness, a squad of five Gothraic men dressed the same as the CO and CTO exit.  All are armed.  One is responsible for the weapons fire.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
@::As he finally clears a path, moves the "truck" out of the way and returns to his previous vehicle::

CTO_Ryan says:
::Rushes towards the gunfire source holstering the phaser and gripping the primitive rifle instead::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Gnashes his teeth silently as he sees the small squad.  Thinks: I wanted help from the citizenry, not the Police::

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: 12:41 - The two surviving teens look in shock at their dead friend and put their hands up in surrender.  Two of the newly arrived men move over to arrest them.

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Gets up slowly deciding on a course of action:: Teens: Looting is expressly forbidden by Gothraic Civil Law.  ::Takes a stance of authority::

CTO_Ryan says:
::Approaches the squad of Gothraic military men::

Host Commander_Zetec says:
::Slings his rifle and nods at his fellow men to arrest the others, approaches the CO & CTO::

Host Commander_Zetec says:
CO/CTO: Thank Allasios that there were other survivors.  What company are you with?

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Is careful to keep his visor down hoping that Huroc was right about the "rank" on his uniform:: Zetec: Who fired on these citizens?

Host Commander_Zetec says:
CO: I did, Commander.

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Glances at the CTO:: Zetec: We are with the Seven of Ninth.  Why did you fire on these citizens?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
@::Starts making his way across the bridge, avoiding the cracks on the Bridge surface and driving as fast as he can::

CTO_Ryan says:
::Looks on as the CO talks with the Gothraic Commander::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Stalks towards Zetec menacingly:: Zetec: You should know better than to open fire in a crossfire.  You could have injured my Sub-Commander or myself.

Host Commander_Zetec says:
ACTION: 12:43 - Gunfire erupts in the Hospital Camp.  The Weirdly dressed men whom the XO's team nearly ran over earlier have entered the camp.

Host Commander_Zetec says:
CO: It is martial law, looters are to be shot on site, and you know that.

MO_van_den_Broek says:
@::Hears the gunfire:: Self: What the…?

Host Commander_Zetec says:
@<Weird Men> ::Five of them, firing into the sky, shout for all to not move::

Host Commander_Zetec says:
ACTION: 12:45 - Screams fill the air.

MO_van_den_Broek says:
@::Runs to the gunmen:: Gunmen! Hey, this is a hospital!!!!!

CTO_Ryan says:
::Is a bit shocked at the commander's comment after all, they were just teenagers and probably hungry at that::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Snatches the rifle out of Zetec's hands and begins to examine it:: Zetec: Not when you have fellow soldiers in the fire zone.  How did you attain your rank, anyway?  ::Rhetorically::

Host Commander_Zetec says:
@<Weird Man One> ::Turns and aims his rifle at the MO:: Federation blasphemers!  ::Opens fire::

MO_van_den_Broek says:
@::Ducks the fire::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Assures the weapon is no longer loaded   or at least thinks he does   and forces it back into Zetec's hands:: Zetec: What company are YOU with, Commander?

Host Commander_Zetec says:
ACTION: 12:46 - The XO's car makes it across the bridge safely.

CNS_Richardson says:
@::Hears the gunfire and takes cover::

Host Commander_Zetec says:
::Watches as the CO removes his ammo clip, angered now, takes back his weapon::

Host Commander_Zetec says:
ACTION: 12:46 - The MO avoids the weapons fire.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
@::Looks at the bridge through the rear window and sighs with relief::

MO_van_den_Broek says:
@Gunman: You're firing on your own people!  Stop, these people are sick!

Host Commander_Zetec says:
<Sub-Commander Neilo> Zetec: Commander, they are secure.

Host Commander_Zetec says:
CO: I am with the Ninth of Twelfth.  Have you heard yet?

CNS_Richardson says:
@::Frowns and calls out:: Gunmen: Cease-fire now! We're helping here!

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Hands the ammo clip over to Zetec:: Zetec: Perhaps a preliminary course on firearms safety is needed for the Ninth of Twelfth.  Perhaps the Admiral would like to hear of this.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
$::Makes his way through more battered streets, getting closer now::

Host Commander_Zetec says:
ACTION: 12:48 - The Weird Men ignore the cries from the CNS & MO, continuing to try and kill the Starfleet officers   their weapons fire instead strike sick and injured, killing several.

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Decides he's pushed his luck far enough and clamps a hand on Zetec's shoulder:: Zetec: Don't worry Commander   I am just a little tense, all these looters about and all.  No, no word yet. Have you heard anything?

CNS_Richardson says:
@::Calls out:: MO: Keep covered. ::Takes her own advice::

MO_van_den_Broek says:
@::Nods to Richardson::

Host Commander_Zetec says:
::Takes back his clip, wondering about this person::  CO: The Base was lightly hit by the quake.  As we were moving out, nearly 500 men came out of nowhere   all armed, they took the base by surprise, massacred nearly everyone.

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Pushes for information:: Zetec: It would seem odd to me that we have not heard yet.  Does anyone know where they came from?

CTO_Ryan says:
::Raises an eyebrow beneath the shield of her helmet::

CNS_Richardson says:
@::Wishes she'd brought a phaser and tries to think quickly::

Host Commander_Zetec says:
ACTION: 12:50 - Someone screams out "Dirty Krauts!" and suddenly OPS being lead by seven other men attack the Weird Men.

CNS_Richardson says:
  @::Sees the OPS officer appear and leaps out from her cover, joining the attack, figuring she might as well::

MO_van_den_Broek says:
@::Looks up at Richardson on hearing the cry::

Host Commander_Zetec says:
::Shakes his head:: CO: They came out of the surrounding woodland.

Host Commander_Zetec says:
ACTION: 12:51 - OPS and his squad soon have the Weird Men taken down.

MO_van_den_Broek says:
@::Crouches and runs back to the injured::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Nods conspiratorially:: CTO: Sub-Commander, help Commander Zetec's company clean up this area.  ::Ushers Zetec away::

CTO_Ryan says:
::Nods and follows Zetec's men, playing along::

CNS_Richardson says:
@::Shakes her head, as she picks herself up from the fray and dusts herself off:: Owens: You never fail to surprise me, Sir.

Host Commander_Zetec says:
::Stares at the CO for a moment::

Host CO_Vakol says:
Zetec: They came out of Free Land, eh?  ::Walks with Zetec:: What is your opinion, Commander?

Host Commander_Zetec says:
ACTION: 12:53 – OPS Owens nods with a smile at the CNS and begins to help tie up the now unconscious men.  Those who were fired upon need serious tending to now.

CNS_Richardson says:
@::Claps Owens on the shoulder:: OPS: Well done.  Secure these men; we'll take care of those injured in their attack.

MO_van_den_Broek says:
@CNS/OPS Get triage opened again!

CNS_Richardson says:
@::Moves over to the MO:: MO: You okay, Audrina?  More work for you.  ::Nods at those injured in the firefight::

CTO_Ryan says:
::Walks the street slowly, lagging behind Zetec's men, pretending to visually check the buildings for signs of looters, not wanting to get too far away from the CO::

Host Commander_Zetec says:
::Walks along:: CO: They kept on screaming about Allasios.  The way they were dressed, I saw a report on a group called the Order of Allasios twelve months ago.  A minor religious party, I know they didn't have many followers and I certainly didn’t know they were capable of this.

CNS_Richardson says:
@::Nods and sets to work with a few relatively able bodies to set up a new triage area::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Mentally runs through every word he knows in Gothraic trying to slip them into the conversation to keep Zetec at ease:: Zetec: We are forced to assume that Keyono is under outside control then. What about the Starfleeters? They could assist us if not for our defensive satellites::

Host Commander_Zetec says:
CO: I'd be willing to accept any Starfleet help. What are you talking about   the defensive satellites? Why would we need help with that?

Host Commander_Zetec says:
ACTION: 12:55 - Mere minutes after the attack, nurse and doctors are already leaping into action with the CNS and MO to save those who were injured.

MO_van_den_Broek says:
@CNS: What was that all about?

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Stops walking and bends low to the ground to talk to Zetec, runs some of the dirt through his gloved hand::  Zetec: I was with President Eckoi and the Starfleeters when the earthquake occurred.  The President said that so long as the satellites were operating the Starfleeters would not be able to send down any of their people.

CTO_Ryan says:
::Stops in front of an abandoned building, partially destroyed by the quake and enters hoping to get away from the rest of Zetec's men::

CNS_Richardson says:
@::Sets back to work, sighing:: MO: No idea  it makes no more sense than anything else happening here. To shoot their own people 

MO_van_den_Broek says:
@CNS: Makes you wonder if the Commander wasn't right after all.  ::Sets to work::

Host Commander_Zetec says:
ACTION: 12:56 - The XO finally arrives at the Tech End Building.  The remains of the Paula Greene shuttle, which was destroyed earlier litter the surrounding ground.

Host Commander_Zetec says:
::Look of shock:: CO: The defense network was activated?!

CNS_Richardson says:
@::Doesn't reply, but wheels turning in her head as she works, as she puzzles over events::

CTO_Ryan says:
::Slowly makes her way through the building and out the back entrance.  Quickly double backs to near the CO's position and waits in the shadows, watching::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
§::Arrives at the site and looks shocked at the Federation shuttle and moves towards it to try and salvage any communication device::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Nods darkly:: Zetec: President Eckoi ordered my Company to disable to the satellites shortly before….shortly before he was killed.  Minister Huroc is still alive though.

Host Commander_Zetec says:
::Blinks his eyes and steps back in further shock:: Good Allasios!

Host Commander_Zetec says:
CO: And where are the Starfleeters?

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Sees Ryan in the shadows and mentally approves knowing that Ryan may be the only one who can get him out of this if it goes badly::  Zetec: So you see, to stop this we must enlist the help of the Starfleeters.  ::Points to the sky::  They can only come down once the satellites are deactivated.

Host Commander_Zetec says:
CO: If the satellites have not been deactivated already then something is wrong.  We must go to the Tech End Building, come.  ::Begins to move off::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Grips Zetec's arm tightly:: Zetec: Commander, there is more.

CTO_Ryan says:
::Sees Zetec begin to move away from the CO and starts to move from the shadows, then stops suddenly as the CO stops Zetec::

Host Commander_Zetec says:
::Is stopped::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Lets go of his arm:: Zetec: The Tech End Building has been compromised.   The satellite panel has been removed.  The backup system in the Keyono District is our only chance now.

Host Commander_Zetec says:
::Eyes widen::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
$::Looks around and shakes his head.  Proceeds into the building, looking for the CO's party::

Host Commander_Zetec says:
CO: We cannot possibly take the base alone.

Host CO_Vakol says:
Zetec: I lost a third of my company at the tech end building.  I would ask that your company join with mine to accomplish this mission.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
$::Mentally checks on his wife:: ~~~Aurora, where are you?~~~

Host Commander_Zetec says:
$<Huroc> ::Has been looking around the Tech End Building for anything that might hint as to who was responsible for the taking of the satellite control computer::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
$::Hears footsteps and moves towards the source of the steps, as his wife tells him she is at the Tech End Building::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Nods and grips Zetec's shoulder:: Zetec: We cannot take the base, but we can infiltrate it under the cover of darkness.  But first, I think you need to call your men over here.

CTO_Ryan says:
::Backs further into the shadows then raises her rifle, aiming it at Zetec, just in case.  Stands ready to fire::

Host Commander_Zetec says:
$<Huroc> ::Hears footsteps, turns around in surprise::

Host Commander_Zetec says:
::Surprised at the strength that the CO uses on his arm, not really sure he trusts him::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
$::Locates the minister and his wife.  Runs towards her, as he notices the scratches and the blood on her head::  CMO: Love, are you all right?

Host Commander_Zetec says:
Neilo & Others: Come over please.  

Host Commander_Zetec says:
<Sub-Commander Neilo & Company> ::Nod and move over, leaving the tied up teenagers to the side where they can be seen::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Hopes Ryan is still in the shadows:: Zetec: I appreciate your willingness to assist us but I think you should know who you are dealing with first.  Allow me to introduce myself.  ::Removes his helmet::  I am Captain Vakol, of the Federation Starship Paula Greene.

Host Commander_Zetec says:
$<Huroc> ::Scratches the back of his head as the XO rushes past to his wife::

Host Commander_Zetec says:
::Eyes widen in shock and steps back::

CTO_Ryan says:
::Notices Zetec's men beginning to approach the CO and Zetec.  Gets ready to open fire::

Host Commander_Zetec says:
<Sub-Commander Neilo> ::Raises rifle in surprise, as do two other men::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Watches the look in Zetec's eyes carefully betting this man will still cooperate::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
$::Caresses her face and relaxes at her reassurances that she is all right and turns to Huroc:: Huroc : I'm sorry, Minister.  This is my wife.  ::Smiles::

CTO_Ryan says:
::Can't believe the CO just took off his helmet.  Slings the rifle and draws her phaser instead.  Watches as Zetec's men aim their rifles at the CO::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Watches him go from shock to amazement to dumbfounded ness:: Zetec: I am here to help you, everything I have said is the truth.

Host Commander_Zetec says:
ACTION: 1:06 [AM] - Suddenly a voice behind the CTO says   "I wouldn't do that if I were you." and THWACK she is hit hard in the back of the head, knocked unconscious and then dragged further into the darkness disappearing.

Host CO_Vakol says:
Zetec: I simply don't believe that I can accept your assistance in this mission while deceiving you at the same time.  ::Tilts his head slightly each way so that Zetec can get a look at his ears::

Host Commander_Zetec says:
::Motions his men to lower their weapons:: CO: You did a good job at deceiving us in the first place, Captain.

Host Commander_Zetec says:
CO: Is your companion a Starfleet Officer as well? ::Looks around::

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Nods:: Zetec: I know and I could have continued to deceive you.  But that is not what the Federation is about.  You seem to genuinely care about what is happening around you, so long as you are not against us then I will be as open with you as I can.

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Nods:: Zetec: Yes, my Chief Tactical Officer, Lieutenant Ryan.  ::Waves for Ryan to come out of the shadows::

Host Commander_Zetec says:
ACTION: 1:09 - Ryan is not in the shadows, she is gone.

Host CO_Vakol says:
::Frowns as Ryan does not join them:: Zetec: The Lieutenant was right there.  ::Points and frowns, grabbing up his helmet and donning it again:: Zetec: We are being watched.

Host Commander_Zetec says:
$<Huroc> ::Nods to the XO:: XO: I understand.

Host Commander_Zetec says:
::Looks around::

Host CO_Vakol says:
Zetec: Take to the shadows.  ::Waves for Zetec's men to hide themselves and rushes towards the nearest building practically tugging Zetec with him::

Host AGM_Selan says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Pause Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=

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