USS Cherokee 
The Prisoner of Zartacla, Part 10
11504.19

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 11504.19, Captain Ayidee recording.  Our ship is still on it's mission, both it's actual mission and the one forced upon us by Martel Cane.  I am still looking for a good chance to change things for the better and turn this around, but for now we have little choice in the matter.

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CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
::Standing off to the side, mood getting darker and darker::

Host MartelCane says:
CO/All: I'm not sure I understand the plan.  There seems to be holes in it.  Can we go over it one more time?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, carefully reviewing the situation while still trying to find a way out of this.::  Martel: We can if you like.
Martel: We arrive at the station as ordered and bring the prisoners to the docking port.  Once there with the transfer orders in hand, we turn over our prisoners and take aboard your brother.  Not the most complex plan but it keeps us within our orders and eliminates a large chance of failure.

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
::Sighs softly:: Martel: It's really very simple.

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
Martel:: We go in, exchange the prisoners for your brother, and come back. We get our people back, and if any of them are harmed in any way whatsoever, I mount your head on the bulkhead in my quarters.

Host MartelCane says:
OPS/All: These transfer orders you conjured up, whose name is on them, the prisoner's or the guard he's pretending to be?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Martel:  The guard.

Host MartelCane says:
OPS: ...and the transferring guard's name is...?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@::Still working at unscrewing the screws holding the passageway grate to the wall while some of the others act as lookouts and distraction for the guards::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Martel:  The name is Donald Gray.

Host MartelCane says:
OPS: So, does the prison know we're picking someone up too, or are the papers you came up with enough?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Martel:  The latter should suffice.

Host MartelCane says:
OPS: If you say so.  So the papers are for Gray but, we'll just take Cyd instead?  That might work, as long as no one gets suspicious.
All: That's where your acting skills will come in.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Martel: Emergency orders happen like this.  It is not SOP, but it is not unheard of.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Martel:  It'll work.  I wouldn't risk my family if it didn't have merit.

Host MartelCane says:
OPS: No, I suppose not.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@::Daniels has three of eight screws undone::

ACTION: The Cherokee is being scanned by the prison, as is normal procedure.

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
CO: Captain, we are being scanned.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: That is SOP, if we weren't being scanned on our approach we'd be detecting weapons lock.

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
All: I'd rather avoid that one...

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
CMO: Join the crowd.

Host MartelCane says:
All: Well, we have a few hours.  I'd say we get something to eat.  Who's hungry?
CMO: Doctor, care to join me?

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
::growls::

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
::Glares at him:: Martel: I'm at my best without distractions. Go feed yourself.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Martel: We have a few hours, but this ship does have operations that are going on between events like "leave Starbase", "get attacked" and "arrive at prison".  Events that most of us need to deal with to ensure things continue to appear to be standard procedure.

ACTION: The Cherokee has been traveling towards Zartacla Penitentiary at impulse speed.  It is now five hours later.  They are 30 minutes from the prison.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*All*: All stations, report readiness.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@::Having been working non stop, Daniels now has five of eight screws removed from the grate::

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
::Shrugs:: CO: Medical has been ready since I took my post.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  As ready as I can be here, Sir.

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
CO: tactical is ready. I have a security detachment standing by.

Host MartelCane says:
<Brig Security>: *CTO*: Our prisoners are asking how much longer until they get to their new home, Sir.  What should I tell them?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Very good.  Keep as much of an eye as you can on your teams, I don't want any mistakes costing lives down the road.  ::Glares at Martel.::  We are forced into this but let's make it as simple as we can.

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
*Brig*: Tell them they can start gathering their belongings.

Host MartelCane says:
CO: Now Captain, I wish you wouldn't take this all personally.  It really has nothing to do with you or your crew.  ...and you were going there anyway.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Martel: As you say.  Two for one deal I suppose.

Host MartelCane says:
<Brig Security>: *CTO*: I'll tell them.  They're also requesting one last meal, figuring where they're going the food might not be as good.

Host MartelCane says:
CO: Everybody wins, Captain.

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
Martel: You made it personal when you kidnapped our crew mates.

Host MartelCane says:
CTO: Would you have helped me if I hadn't, Lieutenant?

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
*Brig*: I'm afraid we don't have that much time. They'll have to make do with a light snack from the replicator.
Martel: You would more than likely be dead already.

Host MartelCane says:
<Brig Security>: *CTO*: Aye, Sir.  Gourmet bread and water it is.

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
*Brig*: You know I'm feeling a bit generous at the moment. Let them butter on their bread too.

Host MartelCane says:
CTO: Do you have a brother or someone you're close to, Lieutenant?  Wouldn't you do anything for them?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Now let us be honest.  He'd be on the way to join his long lost brother.  I'm a sucker for helping families to reunite.

Host MartelCane says:
<Brig Security>:: Laughs::  *CTO*: Aye, Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Martel: Anything except take responsibility for your actions that is?

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
Martel: As a matter of fact I do. They are currently the only reason you're still drawing breath.

Host MartelCane says:
CO: I do take responsibility, Captain.  I'm not enjoying being a kidnapper and I don't want to kill anyone but, he's my little brother and we've planned this for so long.
CTO: Like I said, Lieutenant.  We all win in the end.

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
Martel: that depends on your definition of winning.

Host MartelCane says:
CTO: Getting what you want, of course.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Shakes head.::  All: the logic of the ignorant and the excuses of the self righteous...

ACTION: The Cherokee receives standard docking instructions from the space station prison.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: follow docking instructions to the letter.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  We have our docking instructions and location, putting the coordinates in now.  ::enters the pertinent information::

Host MartelCane says:
CO: Save it for church, Captain.  Save it for your fellow saints.  Some of us haven't been as fortunate as some.  We survived the Dominion War but every day is still a struggle.  We're just doing what we have to do.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Have our prisoners made ready so that we won't be late.  Let us get this over with.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Martel:  Don't remind me about the Dominion War.

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
CO: Aye sir.

Host MartelCane says:
OPS: Why not, you think you got the patents on being hurt by it?

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
*Brig*: Q'ten to the Brig. Ready the prisoners for transfer.

Host MartelCane says:
<Brig Security>: *CTO*: Aye, Sir.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Martel:  If you must know, my life changed forever.  I watched my best friend be murdered by the Jem'HaDar by the orders of a Vorta scum.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@::Has to stop working while the guards are nosing around.  He sits on the floor with his back against the grate and the spots with the missing screws::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Martel: ...And I barely escaped with my life.

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
::Sighs quietly, not knowing the whole history of the Dominion war,  but knowing war in her own past:: All: Can we just get on with this?

Host MartelCane says:
OPS: You have my sympathies, Commander.  Like I said, we've all endured a lot, especially the Bajoran people.
CMO: Good idea, Doctor.
All: I suggest we get ourselves into position.

ACTION: The prison is within visual range.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Agreed.  Let's get down there.  Get your replacements in to cover your spots and let's get going.  ::Turns to the Turbolift and walks inside.::

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
::Nods to a nearby Tactical Officer to come and take over as he leaves to stand next to the CO::

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
::Follows along::

Host MartelCane says:
::Follows the Cherokee crew into the Turbolift::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::nods and motions for her replacement to take over.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she follows everyone into the Turbolift::

Host MartelCane says:
::Talks into his wrist communicator with his crew onboard:: Crew: It's time.  Get into place but, keep Main Engineering secured.

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
*Brig*: Q'ten to brig, have the security detail meet us with the prisoners at docking port 3 Bravo.

Host MartelCane says:
<Brig Security>: *CTO*: Aye, Sir.  The four prisoners are as good as on route.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Have enough weapons been prepared to equip our...guests?

Host MartelCane says:
CO: Must I wait in Sickbay, Captain?  I was hoping to be there to, you know, make sure everyone does their part.

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
CO: Of course sir. They're all set up.
Martel: that's not a smart choice. Your brother’s reaction at seeing you could blow the whole thing.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Martel: And your appearance...not exactly standard Starfleet.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
Martel: I shouldn't have to remind you of what awaits you if any of our people have been harmed.

Host MartelCane says:
CO: Fine but, remember, my crew will be with you.  They'll be my eyes and ears.  No tricks, Captain.  I know I needn't remind you of the consequences.  ::Exits at Deck 9, Sickbay.  Hears the CTO"s tired old line as the Turbolift doors close::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: As he says, no tricks.  ::Waits for the Turbolift to resume.::  Until the situation gives us an opening.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@::Wishes the guards would go take a coffee break as he hides his bloodied sore hands out of sight while the guards pass by him::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::prays that this will work out soon so she can be with her family again.::

CMO_LtCmdr_Talora says:
::Shrugs again:: CO: I'm honestly not worried...even if he gets what he wants and we all go out separate ways, it'll get turned around on him. Galaxy keeps getting smaller and smaller after all.

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