USS Cherokee 
The Prisoner of Zartacla, Part 8
11503.22

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 11503.22, Captain Ayidee recording.  We have been informed that Martel's plans are very under developed, to say the least.  We need to find a way around this before it reaches the point of no return.

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CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@::Sitting with a busted wrist but, contemplating going to the door and calling the guard.  Some of the kids have to use the little aliens room::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, trying to figure out exactly what Martel is thinking and how to get through this without getting people killed.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::on Bridge, waiting for the proverbial other shoe to fall in this matter.::

Host MartelCane says:
All: We will be arriving at the boarder of the prison's air space in just over an hour.  So, here's what we have so far.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Nods.::  Martel: Let's hear it then.

Host MartelCane says:
All: When we reach the prison we will be asked to dock with the space station's air lock portal, the only one on the whole station.
CTO: I figure they'll expect you to handle the transfer.

Host MartelCane says:
All: Now, the plan goes, my brother and Mister Gray will be on the other side of the airlock, my brother will be in a guard’s uniform.

Host MartelCane says:
CO: We don't know if they'll be other guards present but, probably.  They'll need to be dealt with.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Martel: So we need to do your dirty work.  Or would you prefer having your own thugs in place so we don't "screw it up"?

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
Martel: What makes you think we'll be allowed to dock at all? This could very easily be handled much more securely by way of transporters.

Host MartelCane says:
CTO: We should bring an extra weapon for my brother.

Host MartelCane says:
CTO: Transporters are never used.  Too much chance of something going wrong.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
Martel: I'll give him a rock.

Host MartelCane says:
CO: I was hoping, since this is a joint venture, we could have 'our' people there to greet Cyd.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Martel: That can be arranged.  The weapon, not the rock...although I can understand the urge for the later.

Host MartelCane says:
All: Now, that's what we have in place.  Cyd and Gray will handle things on their end, but we still don't know exactly what to expect.  Now, it's your turn.  Take what we have and improve on it.
CO: I'm anxious to hear your ideas, Captain.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
CO:  Captain, if you'll excuse my... inexperience in subterfuge, but since we have no plan, and not a lot of time to come up with a feasible one given what little information we have, what if we just explained to the warden what is happening and what we need from him?  Surely he'll see that 70 plus innocent lives are worth more than one two-bit convict.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Martel: Well to improve on it, we need to see where it can go wrong first, correct?
CTO: That will not work.  The Federation will not deal with terrorist, and they are Federation personnel.

Host MartelCane says:
CTO: Because, my dear Lieutenant, Commander Nash is expecting to see her family again.  That's why tipping off the prison is not such a good idea.  You are being counter productive, Lieutenant.

Host MartelCane says:
CO: That sounds reasonable so, what could go wrong?  Let's discuss that.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Martel: Your hostages are one place this can go wrong.  For you, that is.  For us it already is wrong.  If they scan the ship and notice we are 70 hands short, that will raise questions.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
Martel: They no-doubt have access to Starfleet personnel records and know the Cherokee's crew compliment.

Host MartelCane says:
CO: You really think they'll take a census?  I dunno, maybe we can rig something up to fool their sensors?

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
Martel: This is a high security Federation penitentiary. They will scan the ship and take a census, because they leave nothing to chance.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Martel: With just one hour?  Difficult to implement and impossible to test.  Starfleet data on the prison station is rather "iffy", the capacity of their sensors are not something we know for certain.

Host MartelCane says:
OPS: You can make us look like we have sixty more people on board, can't you?  I have about ten guys of my own still on your ship.

ACTION: The communicator on Cane's wrist beeps.

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
::Leans against the wall, mulling the situation over in her mind::

Host MartelCane says:
::He looks at his communicator::  All: Excuse me a moment.  I need to take this.  ::Moves away from the group, out of ear shot::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: While he works, ideas on how to...fix this?

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
CO: I've been thinking it over...if I get something more concrete, I'll let you know.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: What else could be used by them to cause our downfall?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@::Standing at one of the cargo bay's doors, looking out through a tiny window in the door.  He sees a guard talking on a communicator.  Then, another guard sees Wally seeing them::

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
::Shakes her head:: CO: I'm not sure, sir.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  I'm sorry, Captain.  I seem to be losing my focus.  It's hard for me to think clearly at the moment.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
CO: How well do you think Martel can trust his Mister Grey?

@ACTION: The Cargo Bay door opens.  A guard grabs Wally by the collar and throws him out into the corridor::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: I think at least as much as he can trust us, probably more.  How can we ensure the prisoner exchange goes well?  Can we get the guards aboard to make it less dangerous?

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
CO: One thing is certain. Unless we want to be branded as murderers, we had better make sure all of our Phasers are set to stun.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS; Does the computer have anything on this Grey character?
CTO: That is a certainty.  Ours and apparently ours the same.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO: Let me check.  ::begins to search on the alleged Mr. Grey.::

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
Martel: How can you be sure where the prisoner transfer is to take place? If it is indeed on the boarding dock, that is one thing.  However, if there is a special area designed for prisoner transfers, that could be an entirely different kettle of pIpyuS.

Host MartelCane says:
::Raising his voice, on the far end of the bridge::  Into his Communicator: I don't care what you do with the annoying little Ensign.  Deal with it!

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she finds something interesting.::  CO:  The is a Federation News Article on a Donald Gray.  The article states that his family was abducted 3 weeks ago on Earth and he is currently employed at Zartacla Penitentiary.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Nods to OPS.::
Martel: Is there an issue, Martel? Because it sounds like your plan is risking my crew.  What is the issue you are having?

Host MartelCane says:
::Hears the CTO interrupting his call and shouts across the bridge:: CTO: I've already told you, there is only one airlock on the whole station.  Docking there to exchange prisoners is procedure.  ::Goes back to his call::

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
CO:  ::Hushed tones:: "Annoying little Ensign" must be referring to Ensign Daniels.

Host MartelCane says:
::Hates being interrupted:: CO: What is it now, Captain?  ::He ends his call and returns to the group::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Martel: That is my question to you.  What is the issue you are dealing with?  Because it sounds like you are putting my crew into further danger.  Hostages not cooperating?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@::After being roughed up a little, Wally is thrown back into the Cargo Bay::

Host MartelCane says:
CO: Nothing to worry about, Captain.  The problem is being handled.

Host MartelCane says:
All: So, what have we been talking about?  Any good ideas, I've missed?

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
Martel: just so you are aware Mister Martel, regardless of how this little debacle plays out, if any of those hostages are harmed in any way, I will take it VERY personally.  And when it comes to revenge, Klingons have exceptionally long memories.

Host MartelCane says:
CTO: Understood, Lieutenant.  Luckily, for you, you have complete control over what happens to our "guests".  When I get my brother, you get your crew.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Martel: They better be in the condition they left in.  Or the Klingon's penchant for vengeance will be only one of your concerns.

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
::Nods her agreement::

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
Martel: then let's get on with it. Shall we?

Host MartelCane says:
CMO: You're awfully quiet, Doctor.  I thought for sure you would have some great ideas.  Don't tell me you're just a pretty face.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Martel: So far we need to cut down the number of crew we are short, so either return some hostages or send more of your own thugs.  And we want to try and get the exchange on board.  Perhaps medical condition?  The doctor has some sort of issue, yes?  We use that.

Host MartelCane says:
CO: Well, we had a problem with one of your crew.  He was getting on my men's nerves.  They've dealt with it.

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
::Smiles slightly and pushes herself off from the wall:: Martel: I've mentioned some of my thoughts already, but as I go through this situation all I come up with are more problems and obstacles.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Martel: Then you better control your crew.  Discipline is the 2nd thing that separates sentient beings from wild animals, second only to the rule of law.

Host MartelCane says:
CO: No 'guests' will be returning to the ship until my brother is safe but, I could always bring some of my men back, if that's what you think we need.
CMO: That's what this meeting is about.  Ironing out the wrinkles in our plan.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Martel: Fine.  That's not ideal but it will work.

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
::Sighs:: Martel: Do you have a map/floorplan of the prison?

Host MartelCane says:
CO: What else do you foresee going wrong?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Martel: Those working with our security for the prisoner transfer will need to use our Phasers.  Both so we can ensure they are kept on stun and so that they don't "stand out".

Host MartelCane says:
CMO: I'm sure the blueprints of the prison are on a Starfleet computer.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
Martel: What about the prisons defenses? They'll have shields, obviously, but what can you tell us about their weaponry, and things such as tractor beams, etc?

Host MartelCane says:
CO: Should we put my men into Starfleet TAC uniforms?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Martel: Unless you want a guarantee that this fails.

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
::Shakes head:: Martel: It's a maximum security prison. It's not like we can read a book or look it up. It's kept secret for a reason. But that aside, How many people are operation the station?

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
CO: Although the thought turns my stomachs, disguising his men as Starfleet crew does make sense.

Host MartelCane says:
CTO: Their weapons systems are quite a force to be reckoned with, Lieutenant.  That's why nothing can go wrong.  We need to be as quick and quiet as we can be.

Host MartelCane says:
CMO: Station personnel runs into the hundreds but, we only need to worry about those involved with the exchange, about eight of the guards, along with my brother in a guard's uniform and Mister Gray.

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
::Frowns for a moment:: Martel: Wait, this is news to me. You have people on the inside who've already sprung your brother and they're just waiting to be picked up?

Host MartelCane says:
CMO: Yes, so you see, it isn't all that dire.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: And get him aboard without the station wondering why one of their guards is coming with us.

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
::Shrugs:: CO: That's an easy one. Falsify a transfer order.

Host MartelCane says:
CO: We thought just kill the guards but, I suppose you'll object to that.
CMO: Can we do that?

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
Martel: No one has to be killed. We can stun the guards and be well on our way.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@::Lying on the floor, not feeling very well.  He is being look after by Doctors Rhapsody and Monroe::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: If you insist.

Host MartelCane says:
::Nods:: Martel: It's fairly simple. However, there would be cameras documenting the prisoner exchange. That is one of the big issues I’m seeing here.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Martel: We can, but we would need a little time.  And need to know what alias is set up to make him appear a real guard needing transfer.

Host MartelCane says:
CMO: Couldn't OPS do something to trick their cameras?

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
::Frowns again:: All: Actually...if we're using a transfer to get him out, there's no reason to shoot the guards. We're handing over the prisoners like our job was. The less noise we make the better.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Martel: Is he pretending to be one of the guards or just dressed as a guard in general?  We need details if we want to make this work.

Host MartelCane says:
CMO: You're not just a pretty face.  I think we should put you in charge of this thing.  ::Smiles::
CO: Cyd will need to act as a guard.  You probably don't want to know how they got a spare uniform.

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
::Narrows her eyes:: Martel: If you had the brains instead of your brother, you wouldn't trust me with that kind of responsibility.

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