USS Cherokee 
Pleasant View, by Zach Farland, Part 29
11804.15

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee and Producer
Topper Loghry as CTO_LT_Q`ten
JR Klein as CEO_LtJG_Truus
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels, Earhart_XO_Price, Earhart_OPS_Cash, and Arc Writer
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek
Absent
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash
Leave of Absence
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre
Ships Log, Stardate 11804.15, Captain Ayidee recording.  Barring a few holding a perimeter we believe all Starfleet personnel have regrouped with us on the 5th floor, Ring A.  Next we will try to make for the roof to try and get word out.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Deck 5, Ring A, trying to ascertain how many we've located so far.::  All: What do we have?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Are you alright?

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::at the entrance; deciding who to usher in::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Glad to be with the others once more::  CO: Only about a third of the residents of the fifth floor are here.  The rest are rehearsing in the arena.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I'm okay.  You don't happen to have a bacon cheeseburger on you, do you?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::in the 5th floor trying to gather some more intel accessing the computer to a control panel::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Then our next objective is clear.  Let's get to the arena and recover them.

Earhart_XO_Price says:
CO: We've sent a team to the fourth floor.  Maybe we should check in with them too.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Price: Agreed, send someone to check on them.  The rest of us go for the arena.  May be more force than needed but local superiority of force has won more wars than any tactic I know of.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Not just yet, but if we can contact the Cherokee, I'll make sure they have one waiting for you.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Grab your gear, let's free the rest of this floor and set about getting home.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::enthusiastically nods at CO::

Earhart_XO_Price says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Sends more crew to the fourth floor::

Earhart_XO_Price says:
CTO: I'm so hungry.  Let's get our people and get out of here.  How you doing?  They finally let you out of your room, huh?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Grabs weapon.::  CNS: Which way to the arena from here?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Back to the left elevator.  I recommend the second floor.  It's closer to the Center Ring, where everyone will be.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
All: Maybe someone should go ahead to the roof?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::get some more codes and then gets ready to follow the rest of the group::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Trying to keep our forces together.  When we take the roof, we take it in force with the ability to deal with the military forces they have handy.

INFO: Outside the building, Rabidus law enforcement groups are just finding out they are locked out of the building.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::nods again, and readies his weapon::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Can you still pull a trigger?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Moves to the Elevator and inserts key.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Heck, yeah.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Hands the CNS a spare weapon::

ACTION: The left elevator arrives and the door opens.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::checks his weapon status::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Thanks.  ::Takes the weapon::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS:  You should be able to figure it out.

Earhart_XO_Price says:
::Enters the left elevator::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Steps inside the elevator and selects 2nd floor.::  All: Let's go, full load in each car to speed this up.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::steps into the elevator::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Follows everyone into elevator::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Steps into the elevator herding the CNS with him::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::When car is filled selects 2nd floor.::

Earhart_XO_Price says:
All: We have no way of knowing what's going on in the arena.  Be prepared for anything.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Price: Correct, this is still an unsecured location to say the least.  Until we get help from Starfleet.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::waits for the second car and enters it as soon it arrives::

ACTION: The left elevator opens on the second floor.  There are stairs ahead and a set of double doors.  You hear voices coming from inside the arena, excited voices.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Steps forward, weapon at the ready, making for the double door.::

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::stays close to CO, watching his back::

Earhart_XO_Price says:
::Proceeds with caution up the stairs to the double doors::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Quickly visually scans the area looking for any threat::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::arrives at the 2nd floor and quickly joins the rest of the group::

Earhart_XO_Price says:
::Passes through the double doors with the others.  Finds himself in back of the last row of seats, with the Center Ring at the end of the long aisle::

INFO: In the Center Ring are several dozen patients in orange jumpsuits, several downed orderlies and a couple dozen Rabidus.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Walks down the aisles, aiming at the Rabidus in the center.::  All: If word hasn't reached yet, all performers and patients are now free.

INFO: The Rabidus are trying to contain and control the patients.  Rabidus roustabout are using pain sticks.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: This is the part you've been waiting for.  Go get 'em.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Stats firing at Rabidus, only trying to "wound" them::

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::sees them using pain sticks on unarmed inmates. Frowns. Aims and shoots a Rabidus:: Self: That'll show them.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Joins in the firing.::  CTO: This thing just isn't as accurate as Claw.  Hate using house equipment like this...

ACTION: Rabidus roustabout see the Captain and crew coming and some attack them amongst the seats.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Hits one of the Rabidus squarely in the chest::  CNS: oops! I missed.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Checks the weapon he was giving and discovers it has a stun setting::  Self: I suppose stun will have to do.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::returns fire with modest results... must be his age taking its toll::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: You get three shots for a dollar.  ::Smiles::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Shoots one square in the chest with a stun blast.::CTO I didn't.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: I meant I missed his shoulder, which is where I was aiming.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: It's important we try not to kill.  We want the Federation to have the upper hand when this place gets looked at by the powers that be.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::obviously has no objection to killing the Rabidus, as he picks off another::

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
CNS: Speak for yourself. These people have tortured us, killed our friends...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: I used stun, I understand the situation.  Thanks for the check though to keep us on focus.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Turns to a small group of Rabidus jumping over the nearby seats and spreads his arms to "welcome" them::  Rabidus:  COME ON!!!! I've been waiting to give you little vorSaq's a proper Klingon hello for a long time!

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::overhears the conversation between the CEO and the CNS:: CEO: Leave your feelings aside for the moment, Lieutenant. Concentrate on your tasks.

INFO: Sakoy can be seen among the inmates.

Earhart_XO_Price says:
::Reaches the stage and begins challenging the Rabidus there.  He easily recruits fellow patients to join the uprising::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Remember who we are.  Starfleet understands measured force.
All: Stun settings, we do this as Starfleet, not a mob.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Catches the first Rabidus to reach him, grabbing him by the neck and starts swinging him around like a club at the others until slamming him to the floor::

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
CO: Sorry. ::sighs and switches to Stun::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
ALL: How’s that for a stun?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CEO: I'm just saying, it would make us look more humane when this planet is discussed if we try to limit the killing.  Believe me, no one wants to hurt these guys more than me but, we're Starfleet.  We don't have the luxury of being able to do as we want.

ACTION: Patients find rope and such to begin securing the Rabidus circus trainers.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::silently agrees. Continues his work though, helping the inmates to gain control,::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
:: Pouncing on individual Rabidus as he can reach them and throwing them into the arena for the "patients".::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::makes a hit on one Rabidus:: Self:  I feel bad for the violence... but I still didn't touch the marksman touch...

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: That's using your imagination.  More fun than shooting them.  ::Punches a Rabidus male square in the face::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: I don't know about imagination, but it provides a greater degree of satisfaction than just shooting them.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: Sniping is an art form.  It takes practice.  And these weapons aren't exactly "finese".

Earhart_XO_Price says:
CTO: You deserve to have some fun.  But, don't tell anyone I said that.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I totally agree Captain. Not comparable to a perfectly calibrated Phaser rifle...

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
XO_Price: Aye sir, as you wish.  ::Catches another Rabidus and head-butts him before tossing him onto the arena floor::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: When we get back to the ship, I have to introduce you to Claw.  She's a bit old, but still sharp as she was during the war.

Earhart_OPS_Cash says:
::Rejoins the group from having been on the fourth floor and rushes to aid Price:: Price: Good news.  We found what was left of our crew on the fourth floor.  They're right behind me along with some patients.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
Cash: Was anyone from the Altair there?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I will make a mental note on that and ::fires his weapon and hits one rabidus in the shoulder:: will make you remember when we get back.

ACTION: The Earhart crew joins the uprising, which helps secure the Rabidus in no time at all.

Earhart_OPS_Cash says:
CEO: I don't think so.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Grabs two more charging Rabidus and slams their heads together before tossing their bodies onto the arena floor::

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::sighs... It seems he really is the sole survivor::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: We go up, clear each floor and then take the roof.  Not sure what kind of resources they have outside, but we will need to move smart and sharp.

Earhart_OPS_Cash says:
CEO/Price: I haven't found my son yet, either.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: Well... kind of violent but effective move.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Cash/ CEO: We haven't cleared all the floors yet.  Don't give up hope yet.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I think I'll let you finish up here.  I'm tired.  ::Sits in a seat::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CIV: You Vulcans may excel at culture and philosophy, but Violence is what Klingons do best!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Moves back to the Elevator to head up one floor, clear it then move up again.::

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
CO: Let's get moving then. ::follows him to the elevator::

ACTION: More Rabidus, with weapons meet CO/CEO at the left elevator.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::quickly levels his weapon at them and fires::

Earhart_XO_Price says:
OPS Cash: I think the arena is secured.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Self: Are we moving on?  I was comfortable.  ::Gets up out of the seat::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Goes into a full body shake and moans loudly before taking a deep breath And moving to the elevator:: ALL:  THAT was fun!

ACTION: Rabidus begin a gun fight at the left elevator.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Ducks and returns fire.::  All: Enemy reinforcements!

Earhart_XO_Price says:
::Follows CTO/CNS to the elevators::

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::breathes slowly, taking cover now::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Lowers his weapon and starts shooting back at the Rabidus:: ALL: They just don't have enough sense to know when they've been beaten!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Sees a Rabidus roustabout who would take pleasure in beating him at rehearsals::  Self: You son of a...  ::Shoots the guy... twice.::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Now you're talking!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Anyone find a wide angle stun setting?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I hated that guy.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::shoots provinding cover for the rest of the crew::

ACTION: The gun fight at the elevators ends with the Starfleet crews the victors.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
CO: No, but sounds like a fun workshop project.

Earhart_XO_Price says:
::Holsters his weapon::  CTO: That was kind of fun.  I mean, after what they've put us through...

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Walks over to one of the unconscious Rabidus and kicks then hard in the middle of the Torso: Rabidus: And STAY down!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Kick him once for me.  I'm too tired.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Does as the CNS requests::

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