USS Cherokee 
The Prisoner of Zartacla, Part 7
11503.15

Starring_
Zach Farland as Guest Producer, Writer, CNS_Ens_Daniels and MartelCane, 
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Andrew Cotterly as CMO_LtCmdr_Talora
Topper Loghry as CTO_LT_Q`ten

Absent
None

Ship's Log, Stardate 11503.15, Tio Ayidee recording.  We have been given partial control of the ship back, but it has been made very clear that any deviation from the "plan" will not be tolerated.  For now we need to figure out a way around this issue without them figuring out we are doing it.

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ACTION: The Cherokee is trekking along at Warp 5, with the Bajoran Prophet Class ship by her side.  It has been an hour since Martel Cane asked the Captain and his crew for their help.  The Cherokee is only hours away from the edge of Zartacla Penitentiary space.  Only five decks have life support plus, Deck 7.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, running over control codes and trying to find just how much control Martel has and , more importantly, how he got it.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::after returning to the Bridge from the conference, she continued to delegate repairs and all this during the knowledge that her family is be held hostage if the demands were not met by Martel Cane::

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
CO: Is there any way that we could warn the penitentiary about what's going on once we arrive?

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
::Running diagnostics on the pulse that shut everything down through the CSO's station on the bridge::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Of course there is.  But Martel would detect it as soon as it was done.  We need to find a way to do it without letting him know.

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
CO/CTO: There's got to be some Starfleet regulation or code for a situation like this.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@::Sitting against a wall not doing much of anything.  The guard's over aggressions have made the situation tense and a bit fearful and Wally isn't allowed to help calm nerves::

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
CO/CMO: Exactly! Some "slip of the tongue" or something just to let them know that something is not right.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
CO/CMO: A small typo or something when we enter the security codes.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Self destruct is a possible regulation if we cannot regain control.  Codes for this are rather obvious to someone who has full access to our database and protocols.

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
CTO: That's what I was just thinking. Martel doesn't know the codes, or he'd use them himself.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO/ CTO: We could give the wrong code to force an aggressive response.

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
CTO/CO: Do what we can and then do damage control?

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
CO: That may be too obvious, it needs to be subtle

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
::Sighs and shakes her head and quickly checks to see if he's listening to this conversation.::

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
CO: What about an encoded message piggybacking on the transmitter frequency when we send the security codes?

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
CO: Just something short, but to the point... like "break-out"?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: It would have to be subtle as Doctor Talora says, but obvious enough to be noticed.  Fine line to be straddled there.  I'd rather have a more concrete response ready.

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
CTO: Could, but we don't know the capabilities of this other ship.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: The limited life support.  Can we vent it and keep the other decks livable?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
ALL:  How about knocking on the door and toss Martel Cane toward them and attach a note saying he confessed to murder?

ACTION: Martel's face appears on the bridge's main view screen.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
All: Speaking of veq'lar

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: That is not...
COM: Martel: What do you need?

Host MartelCane says:
*All*: I hope I'm not interrupting.  I was just wondering when you'd be ready to meet again, to discuss our game plan.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*Martel*: How much discussion do you need?  You've made it clear our input is limited at best moving forward.

Host MartelCane says:
*ALL*: I suspect you've all been discussing a way out of your situation.  That is so counter productive.  Maybe you aren't ready to discuss my brother.  Maybe you need some more convincing?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*Martel*: You're arguments are quite convincing, no further discussion on that is needed.

Host MartelCane says:
CO: So, then, let's have a strategy meeting.  I've never staged a prison breakout.  I'm sure you and your crew could come up with some brilliant ideas on how to go about it.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
@<Kevin Nash>  ::he tries to keep his family calm under this current situation, but he has faith that the Senior Officers will find a way to get everyone home.::

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
CO: It's not like we can go in with guns blazing.

Host MartelCane says:
*CTO*: So, how would you go about it, Lieutenant?

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
*Martel*: I don't know, I've never considered getting anyone out of prison before.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*Martel*: So you not only want to steal our ship you want to force us to do your work for you?  I assumed you had a plan in place already.

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
::Can't help but laugh very softly as she shakes her head and turns back to the console::

Host MartelCane says:
*CO*: We do have a partial plan, Captain.  That's what I thought we could discuss.  What exactly everyone will be doing after crossing into Zartacla's air space.  We need to coordinate.  Might I join you on the bridge, Captain?

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
*Martel*: I would need a lot more information than what you have given us in order to even consider thinking of a plan.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*Martel*: With such a polite request how can we refuse?  We will await your arrival.

Host MartelCane says:
*CTO*: And I'm willing to give you whatever information I can, Lieutenant.  I'd like us all to work together as one team.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she closes her eyes and thinks of her husband and family::

Host MartelCane says:
*CO*: Thank you.  ::Martel Cane appears on the bridge, having used his own ship's transporter::  CO: Captain.

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
::Looks unimpressed::

Host MartelCane says:
All: Greetings all.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Nods.::  Martel: So what is your "partial plan" that you need fleshed out?

Host MartelCane says:
OPS: Your husband sends his best regards, Commander.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she opens her eyes just in time to see Martel beam on the Bridge, she just glares at him.::  Martel:  You better not harm him or my children.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
CO: HoH ghaH DaH.

Host MartelCane says:
CO: Right to business, hey, Captain?  All right then, let's answer the question at hand.  Can I trust that I have your full cooperation, if not support, Sir?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Martel: We have little choice in the matter, our hands are bound to say the least.

Host MartelCane says:
CO: Smart answer.  Now, I can assure Commander Nash no one, would indeed, be harmed; as long as I have your word.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
Martel: As long as you hide behind hostages like a nuch, then we have no choice.

Host MartelCane says:
CTO: Forgive me, Lieutenant but, how else could I get you to help us?  We all do what we must do.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Martel:  Mark my words, Sir, you will get what's coming to you.  It may not be by hand but it will come.

Host MartelCane says:
CMO: Anyone ever tell you, you are a strikingly beautiful woman, Doctor?
OPS: Yes, Commander but, until then, we all need to get along, right?  Right.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Martel: What we must do?  At a certain point we need to accept responsibility for our choices, and those of the people around us.

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: Martel: The position isn't open, if you're asking. Besides, you couldn't afford me.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Martel:  Whatever.  ::is standoffish for obvious reasons.::

Host MartelCane says:
::Getting a bit angry::  CO: I want my brother back, Captain.  Do not oppose me or see your crew perish one by one.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Martel: I have little choice in the matter, do I?  What is your plan and what parts do you need help with?

Host MartelCane says:
::Regaining his composure::  CO: We'll be entering the prison's air space in just a few hours.
All: One over the boarder, the prison will hail us and ask us for our codes.  The codes Commander Nash was given.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Nods.::  Martel: Yes, without the codes we won't get far.  What about your ship?

Host MartelCane says:
All: Once cleared the prison is six hours away, only impulse speed is permitted beyond the boarder, as I'm sure you know.
CO: My ship will have to stay outside the prison's airspace, until we return with my brother.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@::His butt is starting to hurt, having to sit on the hard floor.  Wondering if they're going to be feeding us soon, wishes he hadn't skipped lunch::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Martel:  May I point out something to you?  ::she continues without waiting for his response.::  Your brother may not be the same as he went in.  I hear prison changes people for the worst.  So be prepared for that aspect as you take us in on this "mission."

Host MartelCane says:
OPS: I'll keep it in mind, Commander but, I'm not too worried.  My brother has the brains in our family, I got the good looks.  ::Smiles::

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
Martel: Besides, our orders are to drop off our prisoners, how would we get your brother?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
:::is not impressed by his last remark::

Host MartelCane says:
CTO: I'm getting to that, Lieutenant.  ALL: I want to tell you about Mister Gray.

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
::Wondering what this two bit criminal can come up with for a break out::

Host MartelCane says:
All: Mister Donald Gray is a prison employee we have working for us on the inside.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Martel: One I presume unable to get you the codes...maintenance or support role?

Host MartelCane says:
CO: Exactly, Captain but, an operation like this needs many hands.  We all have a role to play, don't we?

Host MartelCane says:
All: Mister Gray, like all of you, I'm afraid, is a reluctant participant in our little endeavor.  But, we have his cooperation.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Martel: A role that is often set in stone.

Host MartelCane says:
CO: I wish you'd lighten up, Captain.  Don't you see?  We all win if this goes off without a hitch.  We all get what we want and the satisfaction of having righted an injustice and set an innocent man free.

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
Martel: And I wish you'd smarten up. I've heard practically no plan out of you. You really have no idea, do you?

Host MartelCane says:
All: In honor of our newfound collective cooperation, I'll have some of my men returned to my ship and I will generously restore life support to your entire ship.  We must look normal if we're all going visiting.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Martel: So all you need from us is to carry out our mission and your "Gray" will handle the rest?

Host MartelCane says:
CMO: Patience, dear Doctor.  We've only just begun to put together a plan but, frankly, I was hoping for a lot more from all of you.  After all, it is your ship.  I'm just borrowing it.

Host MartelCane says:
CO: Well, I can't expect it to be that simple.  We haven't really figured out what to do with the security personnel who'll no doubt object to our departing with one of their guests.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Martel: Then why don't we step back.  I'm not seeing exactly what you want from us so maybe we take some time to regroup?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@:: Decides he will make inquiry to the guards about getting something to eat for the hostages from the Cherokee::

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
::Actually laughs out loud:: Martel: Uh huh. You can get there easily enough sure. But do you have schematics of the prison? Know exactly what cell he's in? The guard rotations? the checkpoints inside? You've got a long way to go for any sort of plan for a breakout.

Host MartelCane says:
CO: I think you're stalling me, Captain.  I want us to hammer out of fool proof plan of action.  Details, Captain, details!
CMO: Why do you think I need you all?

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