Host Brett says:
<<<<Resume Mission "Conquest's Tools">>>>

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
::occupying the center seat, idly sitting as she awaits word from the CO::

EO_Ens_Taylor says:
::sits at his console and types away::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
::Waiting for the person who just appear when the guard identified himself::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::orients to his new surroundings, opening his telepathic senses for the TO::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::places his gloved hands out in front of him, showing he has no weapon::

Host Brett says:
Action: A figure appears in the mouth of one of the caves.  It peers down.

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
<CSO> CIV:  Lieutenant, judging from the sensor scans it appears that Lt. Pierce's condition is worsening... her lifesigns are become more erratic.

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
CSO:  Noted... how far is she from the Captain's present location?

Host Brett says:
@<Voice> Hawkins:  Hawkins?  What are you doing with those Rommie scum?  Don’t worry buddy, we'll get you out of this!

EO_Ens_Taylor says:
:: continues to work on the console, waiting for any orders::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
::Waits for Hawkins to explain who we are::

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
::rubs the back of her neck, gently pushing her hair around somewhat while she thinks::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
::allows the CO to take charge, keeps still, not wanting his hand signs to be mistaken for aggression, continues to search for Lt Pierce::

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
<CSO> CIV:  I'm sorry Lieutenant, there's just too much interference... we're getting sporadic readings through the gravitic interference.  But she can't be that far away...

Host Brett says:
@<Hawkins>  Voice: Yeah Frank, it is me.  Hey, these guys aren't Romulans.  They're human!  They can help us.  We need to see the Captain!

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
EO:  Mr. Taylor... I take it you've yet to find a way to get a valid transporter lock on our crew down below?

EO_Ens_Taylor says:
::looks up:: CIV: Not yet, I'm still working on it.

EO_Ens_Taylor says:
::pulls up some data and a few grids, scopeing out the surface::

Host Brett says:
@Action: A rope ladder is thrown over the side of the cave.

Host Brett says:
@<Frank> All: Alright, come on up. but no funny business!

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
@::Sees the ladder::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
@::watches the CO for reaction::

EO_Ens_Taylor says:
::quickly works on getting a valid transporter lock on the crew::

Host Hawkins says:
@CO: Alright, let's go.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
@::Watches for Hawkins to take to the ladder.  Randolph motions of the CNS to go on before himself::

Host Hawkins says:
@::Moves to the ladder and begins to climb up::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
@::quickly follows Hawkins up the ladder::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
@::After Noulan starts up the ladder, Randolph starts up::

Host Hawkins says:
@Action:  As the CNS reaches the top of the ladder, he sees two humans in tattered clothing and bits of uniforms, armed with laser pistols.  They grab him and give him a quick search, taking his comm badge and any obvious equipment.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
@::continues up the ladder::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
@::gets nervous, realizing he cannot communicate without comm badge's access to the universal translator::

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
OPS:  Any sign of our Romulan friends, or are they still on their side of the border?

Host Hawkins says:
@Action: One of the guards keeps his weapon on the CNS as the other watches Randolph come to the top.

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
<OPS> CIV:  No sign of an incursions into the Neutral Zone, ma'am.  No other ships are currently in our area, aside from the Armstrong, of course.

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
@::attempts to read the level of hostility of the guards, keeps an "eye" out for sudden thoughts of violence::

EO_Ens_Taylor says:
::continues pulling up all accessible data, to get a lock on the crew::

Host Hawkins says:
@Action: Once the CO reaches the top, he too is frisked and held at gunpoint while the guards confer with Hawkins.

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
OPS:  Understood... work with the engineering department in setting up a few beacons near the Armstrong.  I would hate to risk ripping her apart with a tractor beam, and perhaps a salvage ship can come tow her back into port some other time.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
@::Doesn't fight, knowing it will escalate the situation::

Host Hawkins says:
@CO: Alright, we can go to Yamamoto now.  Follow me.  ::Walks off down the darkened tunnel, holding a piece of glowing moss for light.

Host Hawkins says:
::

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
OPS:  Have them send out the generic message staking claim on the derelict.

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
@::follows Hawkins down the tunnel, more slowly as he is less sure of his surroundings than the guard::

Host Hawkins says:
@Action: The two guards fall in behind the CO and CNS and keep them covered as they walk.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
@::Nods to Noulan, noticing his communicator is gone.::  Hawkins:  Lead the way.  ::whisper::  CNS:  Just stay close to me.  I will try and get your communicator back.  Don't do anything that might escalate the situation.  Do you understand?

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
::rises from her seat, pacing slightly as she considers what else the crew can do to occupy themselves in the meantime::

EO_Ens_Taylor says:
CIV: I had a lock on the crew, while in transport.

EO_Ens_Taylor says:
CIV: But when they moved out of them, I lost my lock.

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
@::nods to the CO::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
@::nods back in understanding::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
@::briefly contemplates what he could possibly do to make the situation worse::

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
<CSO> CIV:  Excuse me, ma'am.  Dr. Sulkar's transponder signal is moving again... he appears to be making his way towards the Human camp.

Host Hawkins says:
@Action: The CO and his party are led through the tunnels.  They pass several barricades and checkpoints with one or two armed humans at each.  All eye the newcomers with a mixture of wariness and surprise.

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
::taps badge::  *CO*  Tomiaz to Captain Randolph, come in please...

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
@Hawkins:  Do you think we can give him his communicator back.  He cannot communicate without it.  Should he need to, he would be impaired.

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
::worries somewhat when there's no immediate response::

Host Hawkins says:
@CO: ::Looks back at the CO::  Maybe when we see Yamamoto.

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
::casts a glance at the EO, then looks back at the viewscreen::  *CO/CNS*  Claymore to away team... come in, please.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
@::acts like he is scratching and taps the comm badge hidden in his uniform.::  <WHISPERS>  *CIV*  Stand by Lt.  Hawkins:  ::nods::  I understand.

Host Hawkins says:
@Action: The guards jump as the CO's comm badge beeps in one of their pouches.  They stop and the pouch holder begins looking frantically through it.

Host Hawkins says:
@Action: One of them pulls out the comm badges and eyes them warily::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
@Hawkins/Guards:  It’s a communication device.  my ship is trying to contact me.  May I?

Host Hawkins says:
@<Guard> CO: Alright, but be careful.  One wrong move and you'll be breathing through your belly.

Host Hawkins says:
@<Guard> ::Hands the CO his badge::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
@::keeps his eyes on the guard as the CO takes the communicator::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
@::extends hand for the communicator::  Guard:  Thank you.  *CIV*  This is Randolph.  Go ahead Lt.

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
::motions the tactical officer closer and begins discussing the odds of an armed rescue when suddenly...::  *CO*  Captain, are you in "good" company at the moment?

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
@*CIV*  Yes.  we are on our way to see this Yamamoto.

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
*CO*  We've continued to track Dr. Sulkar, and he might be on the way to carry out his "proposed plan" that he discussed with Dr. AlGhul.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
@*CIV*  Can you retrieve him before it is done?

Host Hawkins says:
@Action: The guards look at each other and then back to the CO.  They begin to frown at the mysterious plans being discussed.::

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
*CO*  We'll attempt to do so, sir.  But we might need to send in a few people to interrupt the Doctor's work should any problems arise.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
@*CIV*  Stand by Lt.  ::begins to explain what is going on somewhat::  Hawkins/Guards:  We have a friend that has been taken by the Romulans.  We are trying to retrieve him.

Host Hawkins says:
@<Guard> CO: Alright!  Enough, say good-bye and let's get going!

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
@*CIV*  Understood.  Do what you think is necessary Lt....

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
EO:  Ensign, lock onto Sulkar's transponder and beam him aboard... have security ready, just in case things get mixed up again.

EO_Ens_Taylor says:
::quickly locks onto Sulkar's transponder::

Host Hawkins says:
@Action: The guards continue to lead the AT through the tunnels until they come to the central cavern, the small command center the guards refer to as the "War Room".

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
@::Looks around::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
@::examines the room and its people::

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
FCO:  Helm, set course for another low atmospheric pass of the planet... sensors and targeting scanners at maximum power.  First we'll see if we can find out if anyone is walking with the good Doctor.

Host Yamamoto says:
@<Hawkins>  ::Salutes::  Captain, this is Captain Randolph.  He has come to discuss peace.  I think you should listen to him sir.

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
All:  I certainly hope he's not leading a group of Romulans to the other camp... EO:  Same plan as before, get the transporter working as best as you can.  Wait for my signal.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
@::Notices the salute to the captain::

CNS_Ens_Noulan says:
@::focuses his attention on Yamamoto, attempts to gauge sudden shifts or downward turns in his mood::

Host Yamamoto says:
::Stands with hands on hips, studying the two Starfleet Officers with a scowl::

Host Yamamoto says:
@

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
<FCO> CIV:  Aye sir, initiating flyby...

EO_Ens_Taylor says:
CIV:  No lock is possible, but ill get the transporter working as best I can.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
@::looks to Mr. Yamamoto::

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
<CSO>  ::begins scanning the surface, trying to determine if there are any life form readings near the Doctor's position::

Host Yamamoto says:
@CO: So, your first attempt at subterfuge failed and now you come to try again.  You must be desperate to try again so soon.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
@Yamamoto:  No.  I am running out of officers and you get the Captain this time.  And we weren't trying to do what you thought we were.

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
::rises from her chair and walks to the EO, taking her combadge off and placing it on his console::  EO:  Lock onto this badge and beam it to his location...  ::taps the badge to open a commlink to the bridge::

Host Yamamoto says:
Action: As the Claymore swoops through the thin atmosphere of the planet, the sensors detect brief readings of life forms.  Sulkar is not alone, a number of Romulans are with him, exact number unknown. Sensors also detect a radiation source in his area, type matching that of the gravimetric particles from the bomb.

EO_Ens_Taylor says:
::locks on to the badge::

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
EO:  With luck, he'll pick the thing up.

Host Yamamoto says:
@::Listens:  CO: I see.  Well then, what exactly were you trying to do

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
EO:  Energize...

EO_Ens_Taylor says:
:: Energizes::

Host Yamamoto says:
Action: The badge is transported away.

EO_Ens_Taylor says:
::prays it worked::

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
::begins listening to see if she can hear anything over the open channel::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
@Yamamoto:  I felt that my officers were in danger and I am responsible for them.  We tried to get them out but problems with the planet's surface interfered.  We got your friend instead but we have returned him.  I ask that you do the same with my officer.

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
<CSO> CIV:  Sir, he's not alone... there're several lifesigns near him, as well as radiation suggesting that there's probably another gravimetric bomb with them.

Host Yamamoto says:
@<Sulkar> ::Whispers in Romulan, (translated by the UT)  *CIV*: That was foolish!  I had to pretend to stumble to pick this up.  What happened to Dr. AlGoul?

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
*Sulkar*  No time to worry about that now... we've detected another bomb near you.  What's going on, Doctor?

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
::whispered::

Host Yamamoto says:
@CO: A prisoner exchange eh?  Well Captain, I don't think so.  Beam down your troops and help us wipe these Romulan scum off this planet, and then we'll all go home as heroes.  And, you'll get your crewman back.

Host Yamamoto says:
@<Sulkar>*CIV*: They are bringing a second weapon into the Human areas.  They intend to detonate it.  They are going to perform the Precept of Denial.  I advise you to beam your team out as soon as possible.

Host Yamamoto says:
<Edit CMO name to AlGhul>

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
@Yamamoto:  This is not a prisoner exchange.  We're both Starfleet officers here so I think it would be an act of goodwill.  Lets take care of this then we will move on to bigger matters at hand.

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
::curses, looking at the deck plating::  *Sulkar*  Is their anyway you can get away from the group you're walking with?  Possibly back to the transporter enhancers?

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
::turns to the EO::  EO:  How far is Sulkar's transponder from the Captain's location?

Host Yamamoto says:
@CO: I am not a member of this Starfleet.  But, I acknowledge time has passed.  We are both human Captain, that should be enough for you.  Let us end this war now!  You have superior technology, we can defeat the Romulans easily.  Join us Captain!

EO_Ens_Taylor says:
CIV: Looking now Lt.

Host Yamamoto says:
<Sulkar> *CIV*: The Doctor and I did not bring any.  And we do not know the location of the others.  And, it is too late.  We have penetrated the human's lines and are approaching their inner areas.  Save your people Lieutenant.

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
FCO:  Helm, swing us around for another pass!

EO_Ens_Taylor says:
CIV: Lt. Sulkar is 2 kilometers from the Captain's location.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
@Yamamoto:  I want to end this war now but not the way you want to.  I understand you aren't Starfleet.  I meant that you descend from Starfleet officers.  As far as humans are concerned, you would turn my officer over to me just as I have done yours.

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
EO:  Lock onto Sulkar's position and do a wide-area beam up of anything, including the bomb, and send them all to the brig... alert security, and attempt to defuse the bomb in transport.  Now, Ensign!

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
<Delete last line>

EO_Ens_Taylor says:
::locks onto Sulkar's position::

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
EO:  Lock onto Sulkar's position, and beam down a few dozen photon grenades set to stun... we'll try to knock them out.

Host Yamamoto says:
@CO: And you would do what you had to do protect your crew!  As you are doing now, so am I.  We have been here for generations Captain, and now an end is in sight!  You can save us all!  If you won't fight with us at least give us weapons and supplies.  I will return your officer if you do that much!

EO_Ens_Taylor says:
CIV: Locking now.

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
EO:  See if you can also get a lock on the source of the gravitic emissions, and beam it into an isolated force field after trying to disarm it in transport.  Energize!

EO_Ens_Taylor says:
::sends the photon grenades set on stun::

CIV_Lt_Tomiaz says:
<FCO>  CIV:  Approaching optimal transport range...

EO_Ens_Taylor says:
::energize::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
@Yamamoto:  I am bound by my oath as a Starfleet Officer not to do such a thing.  Let me take you home, leave the Romulans here to dwindle away if that is what it takes but I cannot do what you ask.  Even your descendents should have taught you that.

Host Yamamoto says:
<<<<Pause Mission>>>>