USS Cherokee 
The Prisoner of Zartacla, Part 13
11505.10

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

Absent
None
Ship's Log, Stardate 11505.10, Tio Ayidee recording.  The situation continues but I think it has reached a critical point.  We have a prison vessel coming to search us, a search that will lead to severe problems right now.  So I have a decision to make, and it has to be made fast.

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ACTION: The Cherokee is minutes away from the end of Zartacla prison's air space.  They are being pursued by a shuttle craft from the prison; their ETA: 30 minutes.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::on Bridge, at OPS, praying for the reunion she so desperately needs in her life.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge.::  TO: I need to know sensor range of that ship in pursuit.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@::Leaning against the detached but in place grate in the wall, pretending to be asleep because a couple guards are poking around::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: We are about to get a large number of communications.  Maintain radio silence until I give the word.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Understood, Captain.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
TO: I need to know how far out that prison ship will be able to detect the Prophet, and I want to ensure they do see it.  Before we rendezvous.

Host MartelCane says:
::Pacing around Sickbay, he suddenly notices something:: *CO*: If we aren't moving in the next 60 seconds Captain, I give the word to start the executions.  Am I making myself clear, Captain?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: I need multiple flight plans plotted to get us to the Prophet class.  We need to arrive at it about 1 minute before the Prophet is detected.
*Cane*: If we didn't stop they would send ships in pursuit.  I'm trying to minimize their pursuit time, but noted.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<aFCO>: CO: Aye Sir.  Ready when you are.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: Then get us underway.  Keep velocity at .1 c, no more yet.

Host MartelCane says:
::Speaks into his wrist communicator to his crew:: COM: Prophet Class: Prepare to begin executions, if I'm going to prison, I want there to be a good reason.  Wait for my signal.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<aFCO> ::Starts moving the ship forward as ordered.::

Host Prophet_Crew says:
COM: Cane: It's about time, and we know who we're going to pop off first.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
TO: I need to know when the pursuit craft will see the Prophet, best guess if you don't have a positive answer yet.

CTO_LT_Q’ten says:
::Stops off real quick at his quarters and grabs his Daq’taH, sliding it up under the back of his tunic.  Starts to reach for his betlh'eth and pauses...”Can't very well slip that up my sleeve now can I?”::

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
*CO*: Assuming they are standard issue prison shuttles sir, then the prophet class ship should appear on their sensors within the next twenty minutes.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CTO*: Understood, that will work.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
@<Kevin_Nash>  ::he keeps his children close as he notices that in the next huddle over the Ashworth's are keeping close as well.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: I want to get to the Prophet ship in 20 minutes.  Whatever velocity we need is authorized.  Exactly 20 minutes mind you.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<aFCO> CO: Yes sir.

Host MartelCane says:
::Heads to the bridge, with his brother in tow::

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
::Steps off the TL onto the bridge the frustration clearly visible in his face::

Host MartelCane says:
*CO*: Captain, what are you up to?  Why are we moving so slow?  We should be there by now.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Once we get there, we need to stop that ship from leaving.  Anything it takes.
*Cane*: This is not an ideal situation, we have to play things careful or we will have a dozen Starfleet interceptor frigates hunting us and making sure we don't get way.  And by “we” I mean your ship as well.  You picked us for this, either let us do it as needed or take over yourself.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
@<Kevin_Nash>  ::he glanced at his children, and he noticed that Kiandra has her hand locked in the hand of the oldest Ashworth boy, Trevin.  Apparently, they are in some kind of relationship, Looks like Kevin will have to have a little talk with Trevin once they all return home.::

Host MartelCane says:
::Arrives on the bridge:: CO: What's the delay, Captain?  Maybe you need some convincing.  I will take over.

Host MartelCyd says:
Martel: Brother, I think...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Cane: So being a criminal makes you an expert on Starfleet procedures?  Fine, be my guest.

Host MartelCane says:
::Speaks into his COM:: Prophet Class:  Pick one of them out.

Host MartelCane says:
aFCO/CO: Best speed.  ::Presses a button on his Communicator::

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
::tenses up at the developing situation::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Cane: You give that order and your hold on us is over.  You want your brother to live?  The only reason you and he live is those hostages safety.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she begins to show even more major concern for her missing family::

ACTION: On the view screen, an image from the Prophet Class Cargo Bay.  A guard picks Wally up off the floor by his neck.  Another guard pulls Doctor Monroe to her feet by her arm.  Both have weapons pointed at their heads.

Host MartelCane says:
CO: You may have to settle for less of your crew.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: They made their move.  Time for ours.  ::Nods to Cyd.::  They harm a hair on their head Cyd dies.  Followed by Martel.

Host MartelCane says:
OPS: Put my ship on screen, it had better be in visual range by now.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says: 
::Jumps over and grabs Cyd from behind and putting the point of his Daq’taH up to his throat:: Cane: You do that and all of this will be for nothing, because I swear by veqlar.
 
Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Do it.  Put it on screen.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::looks to the Captain for approval, then she does as asked.::

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
...Cane: I will scrape what little brains he has from his skull.

Host MartelCane says:
CO: Don't do this Captain.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
Cane: YOU brought this on!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Martel: It's you who will be doing it.  Harm my crew and you both have nothing left to hold us with.

Host MartelCyd says:
::Doesn't like his current situation::

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
::Sees Wally on the view screen and the condition he's in and his vision starts to blur with red::

Host MartelCane says:
CO/CTO: Let him go.  We have nothing to lose.  Dying would be better than life in prison.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Cane: No one has to lose anything.  Let those hostages go back and we let you go.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@::Hanging from a big guys hand by the neck, his feet barely touching the floor::

Host MartelCane says:
::Speaks into his COM::

CTO_LT_Q`ten says: 
Cane: When our people are safe back on board the Cherokee I will let him go. And then this will be between you and I.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: On my order only, Lieutenant.

ACTION: On screen is seen Janet Monroe being let go and Wally, once again, being thrown up against a wall::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Let him go.  The game continues.

Host MartelCane says:
Cyd: Stand behind me.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
::Reluctantly lowers his dagger and shoves Cyd into Cane::

Host MartelCyd says:
::Stands behind his brother and away from CTO::

Host MartelCane says:
OPS: Where's my ship, Commander?

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
Cane: Nothing changes, except that next time I won't threaten your brother, I'll just kill you.

Host MartelCane says:
CTO: Typical Klingon logic.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
Cane: You're starting to learn.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Cane: Right there on the screen, just like you asked, if you want the location, please show me my family.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Distance to the Prophet class?

ACTION: The prophet class ship comes into visual range as the Cherokee exits prison space.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: Bring us in.  Best possible speed.

Host Zartacla_Prison_Security says:
:: Hailing the Cherokee::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@::Crawls back to lean up against the grate::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  We are being hailed by the prison security shuttle, maintaining radio silence as ordered.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<aFCO> ::Complies with the Captain's order, visibly nervous.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Understood.  There's no talking our way out of this.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says: 
CO: Sir if we do not answer their hail they will call in reinforcements

Host MartelCane says:
OPS: Tell me when we are within transporter range, Commander and you may just see your family yet.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
Cane: Alive and well.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: I know.  But if we answer they will as well.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Cane:  Tell you what, I'll arrange a light signal when we get in range that way we all will know at the same time.

Host Zartacla_Prison_Security says:
COM: You will come to a full stop and prepare to be boarded!!!

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
CO: Hug'tegh if we do, Hug'tegh if we don't.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she connects the sensors to a light that will show green when the Prophet Class ship comes with in transporter range.::

ACTION: Three more prison space craft are launched from the prison.  They are fighter craft.

Host MartelCane says:
::Speaks into his communicator:: Prophet Class: Prepare for our transfer and prepare the ship for departure.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Wally notes something has happened and all the guards have left the Cargo Bay::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Long range scans, prison status?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she sees that the light is green::  Cane: Looky at that, a little light has just gone green now give me back my family and this ship back her missing crew.

Host MartelCane says:
OPS: Gladly.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
::Looks over his tactical display:: CO: Sir the prison has launched three additional vessels. They appear to be fast attack ships, and they are on an intercept course.

Host MartelCane says:
CO: Thanks for the help, Captain.  Stand by and your people will join you shortly.  ::Speaks into his communicator::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Understood.  Maintain current ready status.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
::Sees that Cane is getting ready to depart the ship and his fists clench in frustrated rage::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: Bring us next to the Prophet class for transport.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@::Wally hears a tapping on the other side of the grate.  With the coast clear, the grate cover is removed and two TAC officers and two engineers emerge::

ACTION: Martel Cane, Martel Cyd and their crew in Main Engineering have been beamed over to the Prophet Class via their transporter.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Let me know when our people are back, immediately.

Host MartelCane says:
@::On his own bridge aboard the Prophet Class::  XO: Beam over their crew.  They might as well die together.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Of course, Captain.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
@::Wally sees the guards return and they make everyone stand up::

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
::As the Martels start to dematerialize, out of frustration Q'ten pulls his Daq’taH and throws it directly at Cane only to see it stick into the bulkhead on the far side of the bridge::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: As soon as they initiate transport I need Transporters to send over as much anesthizine gas as we can get in before they raise shields.  If their shields start to raise before they initiate the return, try and punch the gas through.

ACTION: The Cherokee crew rematerialize in the Cherokee's Cargo Bay 1.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Of course, Captain. ::she does as asked, with an added smirking grin::

Host MartelCane says:
@XO: Shields up.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she beams over the Captain Surprise::

Host MartelCane says:
@XO: Those... never mind.  Our shields caught it.  Destroy the Cherokee!

Host MartelCyd says:
@<Cyd>: Cane: No, brother!

Host MartelCane says:
@<XO>: Cane: Sir, weapons systems are off line.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Did it work?
CTO: Shields up, whatever we have working, we need to hold on until the fighter's arrive!

Host MartelCane says:
@XO: What?!!!  ::Checks systems and sees there has been damages done::

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
::Although knowing that Martel's thugs probably disabled weapons systems, targets the Prophet class anyway::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  I don't think so.

Host MartelCyd says:
@Cane: Let's just get out of here.

ACTION: The Prophet Class goes to warp.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CMO*: Doctor, the hostages have been returned, see to their condition and let me know.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Walks onto the bridge and looks up at the main viewer:: All: Did they go?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Signal the prison pursuit.  Tell them we surrender but inform them that Prophet class is hostile and extremely dangerous.

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
::Locks onto the Prophet Class bridge and hits the torpedo firing button holding his breath::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Track them as far as you can and initiate an APB and call for assistance taking them down.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.  ::she sends the message the Captain wanted to the prison pursuit vessel.::

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
CO: Aye sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Welcome back.  Are you all right?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::He is shirtless, sockless and holding his wrist::  CO: Yeah, I'm fine.  Did they try to attack us?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Not that I saw, not after the transfer at least.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO/All: They couldn't attack, could they?  We did it.  We got into their systems and Ker-plow, ker-plooey.  Messed up their ride.  ::He seems very happy about his accomplishments, what ever he's talking about::  CO: They couldn't have attacked if they wanted to.
CTO: So, did you miss me?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Captain, with you permission?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: While they held you, you managed to disable their systems?  That is a story I look forward to hearing...if I'm not in prison after this.
OPS: Granted commander.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she gets up and runs to join her family::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Draws Phaser and sets it on the console.::  CTO: I am placing myself in your custody.  Starfleet will need to do an investigation I am certain.  It will look better if you were the one to hand me over.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Feels kind of dizzy::  CO/CTO: I think I'm going to go lie down, if no one objects.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she reaches the location where her family is and she runs straight into the biggest family hug ever::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Get yourself to Sickbay.  I want each of those taken hostages checked and treated as necessary.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: I guess I won't argue.  ::Leaves to go to Sickbay::

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
:: Wants to hug the Counselor but stops himself realizing that in his current state it may do more harm than good:: CNS: I am pleased that you survived.

ACTION: The prison's people meet up with the Cherokee.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Me too.  I'm going to have some great bruises to show you tomorrow.  ::Exits into Turbolift, using the wall to hold himself up::

CTO_LT_Q`ten says:
CO: As you wish sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*All*: This is the Captain.  All hands will cooperate with the prison and subsequent Starfleet investigations.

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