Arcadia Station SB–101 episode #675
The Holomatrix
Episode V (5) — “Take me out to the ballgame”
Stardate 11411.03

Starring (in order of appearance):
•	CO Capt Bodine (Mike Johnson)
•	Ghost Ston (Nick Moline)
•	CIV Nyira (Barbara Moline)
•	CTO LtJG Cadarn (Michael Hiles)
•	TO CPL Kaas (Daniel Hendrix)
•	FCO Ens Doole (Bruce Oriani)
•	CEO LtJg Takor (Christina Doane)

Guest Appearances By (in order of appearance):
•	Barbara Moline as Graham
•	Barbara Moline as Pete
•	Nick Moline as Computer

Mission Transcript
NickMoline says:
Previously on Arcadia:

The senior staff and Nyira Santiago and her family are stuck in a haunted house holosuite program

The program was apparently programmed by the former bartender of the Spider Web bar. Following formal complaints lodged against the Spider Web bar by Ensign Doole and [then Ensign, now Lieutenant Junior Grade] Cadarn, the Spider Web bar was fined a hefty sum of credits for serving alcohol to someone who was clearly over intoxicated.

The hefty fine gave Trivan no choice but to sell his holosuites to Nyira to be able to pay his debts. Trivan fired the bartender who served the alcohol to an already intoxicated pilot as a show of good faith, even though the bartender had been acting on his boss' instructions.

Rather than taking his unemployment out on Trivan, the bartender seems to be blaming Cadarn and Doole and has sabotaged Nyira's new holosuites in an attempt to get back at Cadarn and Doole

After proceeding through halls of horror, the two have been summoned to a graveyard where a ghostly version of Ston the bartender awaits to due battle with them.

CO Capt Bodine says:
Captain's Log Stardate 11411.03

Arcadia crew and patrons of Nyira's continue to face seemly random challenges in the Holosuite each stranger then the last. We can only hope that either the simulation will end soon of it's own accord or that someone on the outside noting our absense is able to affect some type of rescue. For now we must accept that Ensign Doole and Lieutenant Cadarn will have to face whatever challenge awaits them alone.

Resume "The Holomatrix" -- Episode V
CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO/FCO: Be careful good luck.
Ghost Ston says:
::points a skeletal finger at the CTO:: CTO: You cost me everything!
CIV Nyira says:
::goes to her family making sure everyone is ok::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Snorts at the image of Ston.:: Ston: Not my fault you're an idiot.
TO CPL Kaas says:
::Checks Mara's pulse and sighs, sitting on his haunches::
FCO Ens Doole says:
::points a defiant finger back:: Ston: and I would gladly do it again, if it meant catching someone breaking rules that would put Arcadia in jeopardy!
Ghost Ston says:
CTO: An idiot you say, bold words coming from someone about to die ::he holds out his hand and a large scythe appears::
FCO Ens Doole says:
::steps in front of the CTO:: Ston: I don't think so
Ghost Ston says:
ACTION: Ston strikes the staff end of the Scythe on the ground and a large circle of ground starts to rumble and shake. A large circle of earth breaks free and starts rising into the air. Ston, Cadarn and Doole rise up upon it
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Hefts his mek'leth ready to fight back, glad he finally has something he can fight back against.:: FCO: I can handle this taHqeq.
::Quickly flicks his eyes to the side as the ground begins to move then back to Ston.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::looks around:: ALL: Does anyone see anything we might catch them with if one should fall off?
Ghost Ston says:
ACTION: As Doole surveys the scene, with his newly working again V.I.S.O.R. he can see both the holographic simulation and the hologrid behind. It is obvious to him that Ston is not there, just a simulation. He can also see, down on the ground near the CEO the hidden control panel that nobody else can see.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: Linen Table Cloth?
::Shrugs glancing around::
CO Capt Bodine says:
CEO: Yeah that might serve if it's big enough we still have one?
FCO Ens Doole says:
CTO: Patience.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Whispers.:: FCO: When he strikes I will hold his attention you loop around and flank.
FCO Ens Doole says:
::lowers voice:: CTO: with my V.I.S.O.R. I can see what you cannot
CTO: and what you cannot see, is Ston is not here
CTO: A mere holographic image.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: Runs back into the dining room and pulls off the linen table cloth as plates of rotten food hit the floor with a loud clatter:: Self: ooops. ::Runs back to CO with the cloth wrapped up in her arms::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Glances at Doole, part of him knew it had to be an illusion but another part just wanted the man here to throttle.::
FCO: Doesn't mean it can't hurt us
FCO: Or the others
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Looks around for any other clue that might help them.::
FCO Ens Doole says:
CTO: Again, Patience. there is a control panel next to the CEO.
Ghost Ston says:
FCO/CTO: Well, what are you waiting for, let's see what you are made of
FCO Ens Doole says:
CEO: Lt. Takor..Control Panel..Your left foot
TO CPL Kaas says:
::Mara gives a gasp and grasps her husbands wrist then smiles:: Mara: You okay? ::Nodding she stands on shaky legs and moves towards the door with Dukath's support.::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
FCO: Right! ::Kneels down, feeling around after putting the table cloth down nearby.::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
FCO: You take care of it, I will keep it occupied. ::With a growl launches himself at Ston.::
FCO Ens Doole says:
Ston: Us? Flesh and blood. You? Computer Algorithms.
Ston: translation: we are real....You are not
TO CPL Kaas says:
CEO: You need a hand?
CEO LtJg Takor says:
TO: There's supposed to be a control panel here...
Ghost Ston says:
ACTION: the CEO can feel the crack in the tile floor where the panel is hidden
CEO LtJg Takor says:
TO: Nevermind found it...::Opens it up examining.::

CO Capt Bodine says:
CEO: Did you find something that can help us?
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: Sir found a control panel...
FCO Ens Doole says:
CTO: Standby.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Ignores Doole as he swings his blade in an arc aiming for Ston's neck.::
TO CPL Kaas says:
::Leaves Mara leaning against the door frame and stares up at the absurd fighting platform:: Himself: Points for creativity.
CO Capt Bodine says:
TO: Can you both watch the fight from above and attempt to break anyones fall if either of them should be cast off the platform. .
FCO Ens Doole says:
::catches the CTO's arms as he swings to stop him:: CTO: Are you trying to stop a flood with a screen door?
Ghost Ston says:
ACTION: As one might expect with either a hologram or a ghost, Cadarn's blade passes right through the translucent Ston
::laughs maniacally::
FCO Ens Doole says:
CTO: You cannot fight what is not there
TO CPL Kaas says:
CO: Deny a warrior his due? With all due respect sir, if ether of them fall it'll kill me and save them.
CO Capt Bodine says:
::tosses one of the corporals the table cloth that was near Takor:: TO: Just spread the blanket out between you.
FCO Ens Doole says:
::misses catching the CTO's arms::
CTO: ::heavy sigh::
TO CPL Kaas says:
CO: You realize the tensile strength of cloth is insufficient to...ah nevermind. ::Catches and shakes his head::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Growls and spits at Ston's image, backing off a step.::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: Its operational going to have to hack it though...::starts working with the console trying different de encryption algorithms::
Graham (Barbara Moline) says:
looks at the panel then at Pete, who is cowering there mom. He slowly walks over to the CEO and taps her on the shoulder:: CEO: ma'am.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Actually pleased to have something to do and oddly happy getting to use information, not that she hacks much no sir...::
Ghost Ston says:
ACTION: The spit also passes through Ston's image
CO Capt Bodine says:
TO: Yes I understand there are risks most fractures can be healed. It may still help without it death is more certain should one fall.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
Graham: Yes..::she says distractedly....
Ghost Ston says:
CTO: My turn ::he begins to swing his scythe::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Backs up quickly, reflexively bringing up his blade to block the scythe.::
Graham (Barbara Moline) says:
CEO: Pete was messing with a panel like that just before everything went dark.
Ghost Ston says:
ACTION: Cadarn expertly parries the swing of the very solid scythe
TO CPL Kaas says:
CO: Yes sir! ::Passes one end to Mara and begins to fold it out, obviously taking offense to this task::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Glances up::Graham: Was he now? ::She says trying to keep her voice even::
Pete: I need you to come here a minute...::She called::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::yells up:: Ston: Not fitting giving them something they can not harm. do you mean for them to lose without a chance?
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Shock registers briefly at actually connecting with something solid he follows up the parry with another attack.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
CEO: Can you do anything?
Pete (Barbara Moline) says:
::Gives a look that says "tattle tale"::
FCO Ens Doole says:
CEO: Anytime Lieutenant
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: Working on it Sir. Looks like Pete may have activated something by accident, I'm on it.
Pete: Its ok Pete I just need to know what you touched...
Pete (Barbara Moline) says:
slowly walks over to the CEO::
Ghost Ston says:
::vanishes and appears next to the CO:: CO: Careful Captain, I have no intention on killing you, but I will if I must.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::She says Calmly::
TO CPL Kaas says:
::Dropping the sheet both Mara and Dukath rush Ston::
Pete (Barbara Moline) says:
looks at the panel then points to a button:: CEO: That one.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Glances around as the image disappears, expecting to find it appear behind him.::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Looks at where Pete pointed::
Ghost Ston says:
::notices the CEO:: CEO: What are you doing, get away from there foolish mortal! Or face my demon!
CO Capt Bodine says:
Ston: You would kill them in cold blood without a chance to win? Why then go through all of this? ::he gestures to his suroundings::
FCO Ens Doole says:
CTO: You ok Cadarn?
Ghost Ston says:
ACTION: Both Kaas and Mara pass right through Ston
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Continues to look around for Ston before seeing him below he growls an answer.:: FCO: I'm fine.
TO CPL Kaas says:
::Cursing in Klingon the two stop using their heels, turning to face the ghost:: Ston: Cowardly smooth forehead
CO Capt Bodine says:
::frowns at the table cloth lieing on the ground and look up at the platform::
Ghost Ston says:
All: You all want to die don't you, very well, I'll be happy to oblige your wish

ACTION: The ground shakes and rumbles, the CTO and FCO tumble off of their platform in the earthquake
TO CPL Kaas says:
::Rushes back and both split up trying to intercept both the FCO and CTO::
CO Capt Bodine says:
Self: No! ::tries to rush to the blanket knowing he alone can do little on his own::
CIV Nyira says:
::rushes to help the CO hold the blanket and her parents fallow suit::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Completely ignoring Ston, continues to working now changing tactics. Knowing what was touched helped and she alters her hacking strategy::
Ghost Ston says:
ACTION: The FCO and CTO land on Kaas and the CO, knocking them to the ground
CO Capt Bodine says:
::braces glad to feel tension in the cloth::
TO CPL Kaas says:
CTO: No offense sir but you're heavy
FCO Ens Doole says:
CTO/CO/Kaas: ::sarcastic:: Well that was fun. Ya'll alright?
Ghost Ston says:
ACTION: The ground splits, revealing a lava filled chasm below
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Tries to right himself and land smoothly but before he can he grunts as he hits something softer then he expected, quickly he moves away, limping slightly as he stands.::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::"Maybe if I substitute the genavick inverse with the hatocori equation" she thinks to herself::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::he blanks everything goes black for a moment and then pain came after he is on the ground sore everywhere he felt like he was just hit by a Klingon::
Ghost Ston says:
ACTION: The demon who fought with the CO before rises out of the chasm
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
TO: Sorry corporal, but thanks for the assist. ::Turns as a new form rises from the rent in the earth.::
FCO Ens Doole says:
::picks himself off of the CO, and helps the CO back to his feet:: CO: I'd rather not use you as a fall cushion next time
TO CPL Kaas says:
::Both Mara and Dukath draw their blades and advance in front of the group towards the demon::
Ghost Ston says:
ACTION: as the CEO continues her hack, every few moments the computer responds with "Access Denied" After a few more minutes, the computer starts to use Ston's voice "Access Denied"
CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: You were supposed to aim for the table cloth, not that it would help much but you missed.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
Computer: Access This ::Makes rude gesture then continues different methods::
Computer (Nick Moline) says:
CEO: Access Granted
TO CPL Kaas says:
::Slowly the couple look at each other and began to chant as they stand their ground:: Ston: This the best you get?
CO Capt Bodine says:
::tries to rise with the help of Cadarn::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Wonders if it would be more effective to have the TO just hit it when it grants access:: CO: I'm in!
::tries to shut down the program::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
CO: I'll try to aim better next time. ::Helps the captain to his feet before moving to get between this new threat and the rest of the crew with Mara and Dukath.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
Self: I should have taken a bat to this thing last time.
Ghost Ston says:
ACTION: The CEO is not able to end the program yet, but she is able to add parameters to the program
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: I can't end program but I can alter it ::tries edit out ston and the threats::
CO Capt Bodine says:
CEO: I need a bat please. ::starts marching toward the Demon::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Programs the CO's wizard's staff finding she can't get rid of Ston just yet.
FCO Ens Doole says:
CEO: Now that you have access, try rewriting the program or add parameters or something. Try anything
Ghost Ston says:
ACTION: The CO's Wizard hat and staff appear on him again
CO Capt Bodine says:
::stops with a sudden worry:: CEO: You know what a bat is right?
TO CPL Kaas says:
::Finishing the chant they lock eyes and nod. With smile they rush the demon yelling in Klingon, Dukath taking the left and Mara taking the right::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
ALL: Any other requests? ::She says gleefully programming::CO: Whats a Bat?
FCO Ens Doole says:
::looks at the CO puzzled:: CO: What the hell....?
Ghost Ston says:
ACTION: The Demon holds up his hands, creating another fireball
CO Capt Bodine says:
CEO: You know a base ball bat .. now Please!!
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Programs Fireproof armor for everyone, light and movable, her fingers flying on the controls. Gives FCO, TO, and CTO suitable weapons and the CO a baseball bat::
Ghost Ston says:
ACTION: The Demon winds back his arm, ready to pitch a fireball at the CEO
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
CEO: Something with a longer reach then this would be great. ::Indicates his mek'leth as he rushes to join Dukath and Mara, splitting the difference and taking the position between them.::
FCO Ens Doole says:
::half joking:: CO: Supposed I used my great strength and launched you straight up, maybe you can hit him square in the face with a spell your Wizardness
Ghost Ston says:
ACTION: The wizard's staff turns into a Louisville Slugger, the wizard hat into a baseball batter's helmet
TO CPL Kaas says:
::Both Klingons leap and use their clan blades to sink into the demons skin as handholds""
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CTO: On it! ::Programs longest Klingon Weapon she can find in the database for the CTO::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::grabs a bat on the ground in front of him plants his feet and readies:: Demon: Alright non of that wishy washy wizard stuff just you me and my bat come on give me your best shot!
Ghost Ston says:
ACTION: The blades sink into the demon's flesh, around the blades molten lava appears. The demon screams and fire erupts from the holes, blasting the Klingons back

ACTION: The Demon angrily pitches the fireball
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Programs a group of wizards to appear and protect the civilians::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::everything slows down for him he waits what feels like a lifetime and then swings true as he can::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Programs a cleric to try to banish the demons::
TO CPL Kaas says:
::Dukath intercepts the fireball headed for the CEO while Mara goes in for another attack::
Ghost Ston says:
ACTION: The bat makes contact with the fireball, launching it straight back at the Demon, it strikes the demon right on one of the fire wounds from the blades and explodes in a miniature mushroom cloud
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Having bought time gets back to trying to hack deeper into the program::
::Doesn't even notice the almost getting hit with a fireball::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Feels the weight of a bat'leth appear in his left hand he hurls his mek'leth with his right then takes a two handed grip on his new blade and launches himself at the beast with a overhead, two handed swing.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
Self: Wonder if that will be a base hit or a home run.
Ghost Ston says:
ACTION: The Wizards the CEO programmed appear, but there's no real point, the demon melts into a pool of lava
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::A group of wizards appear and take up position around the civilians, protecting them from all harm. A cleric appears and tries to banish the demons::

TO CPL Kaas says:
::Skidding to a halt by the CO Dukath gives him a approving nod and look. A high honor for any non Klingon.::
Ghost Ston says:
ACTION: What appears to be lightning but is actually the holomatrix destabilizing as the program is corrupting makes the walls of the holosuite semi-visible as electric current surges over the wall panels
CO Capt Bodine says:
ALL: Guess I guess it will be a Home run then. Everyone give the lava a wide birth I am sure there are burns not even our EMH can cure,
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Grins as she continues to work at the console feverishly::
Ghost Ston says:
ACTION: The CEO is able to get into the main program controls and the primary holosuite controls come online
CO Capt Bodine says:
CEO: Get us out of here .. please
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: Got full access! ::Immediately tries to shut down the program::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Sails through the air with suddenly no target to hit, he lands on the far side of the chasm and stumbles into a roll.::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
Computer: Computer End Program
TO CPL Kaas says:
::Both the Marines meet back together and hug for a long while. Patting each other's shoulders they part and give a growl followed by that look::
Ghost Ston says:
ACTION: The computer chirps in obedience and the program ends, the crew are now sitting on an empty holosuite floor
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Rolls into a stop against the far wall of the holosuite, just glad his momentum had slowed enough.::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Isolates the program in question into the electronic version of a quarantine::
All: Anyone else need a drink?
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Glances around coming to his feet.:: CO: Captain, permission to track down Mr. Trivan for questioning.
TO CPL Kaas says:
::The couple looks exhausted but fine as they look around. Slowly they make their way to the door and laugh heartily, Dukath sliding his arm around Mara's waist.:: CO: We'll be in the bar if you need us. ::Together their voices meld into a Klingon victory song::
CIV Nyira says:
All: I'm so sorry we should have made sure there wasn't any hidden programs. lets get out of here drinks are on me.
Ghost Ston says:
ACTION: The holosuite door opens, and the crew limp their way out, cuts and bruises, but otherwise unharmed
CO Capt Bodine says:
CEO: Shut it down and lock this Holosuite until its certified safe. Best to shut them all down until we can be sure they are all safe. ::looks at Nyira:: CIV: Sorry I promise to let you open as soon as we know they are safe.
END