Star Trek: A Call To Duty SD 11208.23 – Mission 6

Starring: 
Andrew James		as	Ship Manager (SM)
			
Rob Wright		as	[CO] 	Captain A'an Selzah
Aoibhe Ní 		as	[XO] 	Lt. Commander Kesh' Suder
Scott Knight		as	[CTO] 	Commander Ethan Michael McAllister
Gina Toye		as	[TO]	Ensign Shabella Koraz
Lilia Perfeito		as	[CSO] 	Arya Ix
Einar Sigurðsson 	as	[CEO]	Lieutenant Anthony “Tony” Adalberto
Peter Keegan		as	[EO]	Lieutenant, Junior Grade Jake McKnight
Neil Cole		as	[CMO]	Ensign Zefram DuPont
CJ Short		as	[NPC]	TO_Badd

Absent: 
Scott Knight		as	[CTO] 	Commander Ethan Michael McAllister
Gina Toye		as	[TO]	Ensign Shabella Koraz

The Kraken Awaketh, Part 6

Prologue: 
The investigation into the capture of the Kraken creatures began with the crew interrogating Rastari and Melaster who were captured from their secret underground lab. Tensions are rising between the USS Kraken and the irascible and arrogant Zakdorn the longer the investigation takes.
As the questioning with Rastari continues, an away team led by Lieutenant Commander Suder and Ensign Ix will return to the lab with Melaster in an effort to gather evidence that can be used against Rastari.

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CSO_Ens_Ix: ::in the transporter pad, holding a phaser and carrying a tricorder. She stays close to Melaster::
TO_Hendrix: ::at tactical::
OPS_Ltjg_McKnight: ::on the bridge, configuring the OPS console::
CO_Cmdr_Aan: ::taps his commbadge.:: TPR1:  beam the away team down asap, I want boots on the ground as fast as possible.
CMO_Ens_DuPont: ::In sickbay using a dermal regenerator to heal some of the crew::
XO_LtCmdr_Suder: ::checks her phaser is fully charged and secures it at her waist. Scratches her arm where she'd burnt it not long ago::
CO_Cmdr_Aan: OPS:  All right, lets get this over with...Open the channel to the Zakdorn Governor.
CSO_Ens_Ix: ::listens to the comm and turns to Suder:: XO: I'm ready.
CEO_Lt_Adalberto: ::arrives back on the Bridge:: Self: Tony fix that....Tony fix that....I really could use a good dry-dock right about now.
OPS_Ltjg_McKnight: ::continues to configure his console then pauses:: CO: Wha? Oh sorry that's me ::opens the channel:: Open...sir.
XO_LtCmdr_Suder: ::steps onto the transporter pad:: AT: All set?
CSO_Ens_Ix: ::glances at the Zakdornian, then at the XO and nods::
SMurf: ACTION: The Away Team beam down.
XO_LtCmdr_Suder: @::dematerialises::
SMurf: <Governor_Kree> COM: CO: Captain.
CSO_Ens_Ix: @::the transporter room disappears, to be replaced with the whole new environment of the Zakdornian facility::
CEO_Lt_Adalberto: ::sits down at the Engineering station and brings up the main system display::
CO_Cmdr_Aan: COM: Gov. Kree: Governor, I'm told there’s been a minor miscommunication we need to clear up.
TO_Hendrix: ::leans on the tactical console and eyes the Zakdorn Governor in a less-than-pleased fashion::
CO_Cmdr_Aan: COM: Gov. Kree: Given the chaotic nature of the incident, I'm not surprised, so, lets clear the air shall we?
CSO_Ens_Ix: @::looks around for any danger and pulls out her tricorder, scanning for life signs::
XO_LtCmdr_Suder: @::looks around the facility, taking out her tricorder and scanning:: Zakdornian: This is your party...
SMurf: <Governor_Kree> COM: CO: Very well, Captain. Clear away. ::gestures with an open hand::
CMO_Ens_DuPont: ::Hums to himself as he uses the dermal regenerator on a nasty bruise on some female yeoman::n
CSO_Ens_Ix: @::as there is no immediate danger either her eyes or her tricorder can detect, she looks at Melaster expectantly::
SMurf: @<Melaster> ::looks around:: XO/CSO: This way.
CSO_Ens_Ix: @::follows::
XO_LtCmdr_Suder: @::steps up beside the CSO, eyeing Melaster as she does:: CSO: What's your opinion of our friend, here? ::speaks very softly::
CO_Cmdr_Aan: COM: Gov. Kree: First, your security forces were NOT being detained.  After rescuing them along with our away team during the Architeuthidaen entity's attack, I ordered my medical staff to perform a complete cross-species scan to ensure there wasn't any contamination.  We're dealing with an unknown species from a subspace plane after all...
SMurf: @<Melaster> ::almost walks into a door that doesn't open. Pushes the button to open it a few times to no avail::
CO_Cmdr_Aan: COM: Gov. Kree: Apparently I didn’t relay this information properly to our security team, and for that, I apologize.
TO_Hendrix: ::mumbles:: Self: There must be some kind of way out of here...
TO_Hendrix: ::mumbles:: Self: Said the joker to the thief...
CMO_Ens_DuPont: ::Checks to see how the cross species scan is going on the Zakdorian::
CSO_Ens_Ix: @::in a low voice:: XO: He is very much afraid of Rastari, his boss. But he is also very willing to denounce him. Almost too willing. I can't tell whether or not he is deceiving us. But perhaps you have better luck in that than me.
SMurf: <Gov_Kree> COM: CO: Thank you for your apology, Captain. My troops will stay out of your way for the rest of your investigation. Do you have more things to apologise for, Captain, or are we done here?
CSO_Ens_Ix: @::approaches Melaster:: Melaster: Is there a problem?
XO_LtCmdr_Suder: ::squints and nods slowly, reaches out mentally to get some sort of a read on Melaster::
SMurf: @<Melaster> ::looks uncomfortable:: XO/CSO: S.. sorry. It should be opening... ::pushes the button again desperately:: Must be a power outage. ::bends down and opens a panel::
CO_Cmdr_Aan: COM: Gov. Kree: I think were done, thought any information you could give us on Professor Rastari and his work would be greatly appreciated.  Considering the damage he's responsible for, both to the federation and his own people, I assume we're both in agreement with wanting him taken to task for this.
CSO_Ens_Ix: @::kneels beside Melaster, looking at the same panel::
XO_LtCmdr_Suder: ::raises a hand and grabs Melaster's before he can work on the panel:: Melaster: What's got you so scared now?
SMurf: <Gov_Kree> COM: CO: That we can agree on, yes Captain. I'll forward on anything I can find. ::closes the comm::
CO_Cmdr_Aan: ::Shakes his head in mild annoyance.:: CMO:  Putz....
SMurf: @<Melaster> XO: I.. If I can't get in, I can't get the evidence you need... he goes free ::gulps:: and then he'll kill me.
XO_LtCmdr_Suder: @::nods to CSO to give the panel a look-over:: CSO: Don't blow yourself up. Self: I've had enough of that for one day
CO_Cmdr_Aan: OPS:  Keep a tight scan on the away team and the area around the complex, I don’t want any more unwanted visitors or surprises.
CSO_Ens_Ix: @::nods at the XO and gently pushes Melaster so she can scan the panel with her tricorder::
CO_Cmdr_Aan: CMO:  Everyone patched up then Doctor?
OPS_Ltjg_McKnight: CO: Aye sir ::keeps a few commands:: I've got them locked ::double checks to make sure it is the away team he's locked onto::
XO_LtCmdr_Suder: @Melaster: You know you're safe with us. ::sounds a little stern and impatient:: What exactly is beyond this door? And don't just say "evidence".
CO_Cmdr_Aan: ::taps his commbadge.:: *XO*:  A'an to Suder....You should be in the clear for now, hows it coming?
CMO_Ens_DuPont: ::Taps his badge:: *CO* Yes Captain, everyone patched up, just awaiting the results of the scan to see if the Zakdorians were infected by the inter-dimensional creatures
CSO_Ens_Ix: @::gets up:: XO: It seems to be really a power issue but I don't understand enough of the system to fix it.
CSO_Ens_Ix: @Melaster: Do you know what needs to be done?
CO_Cmdr_Aan: *CMO*:  Good, keep me informed.  In addition, I'd like you to come to the bridge and go over the scans of the Architeuthidaen entity's that arrived and  compare them to the one that was captured.  Our prisoner seemed to let on that he may have done something to it when it was in his "care".
SMurf: @<Melaster> XO: Everything... the plans for the capture, the training and feeding records, video of the creature being observed... ::pauses:: everything ma’am. CSO: It should be simple ::gestures for permission to move to the panel::
CSO_Ens_Ix: @::nods and steps aside::
XO_LtCmdr_Suder: @::keeps her eyes on Melaster:: *CO*: Well, we've hit a snag. Just getting through a door with blown circuits now ::hands on her hips, face grim::
CMO_Ens_DuPont: ::Notes the scan is complete:: *CO* Captain, results are back, the Zakdorians are not infected. You can release them and I'm on my way to the bridge
CSO_Ens_Ix: @XO: It is entirely possible that the facility is booby-trapped. But other than being careful, I don't see what else we can do.
CO_Cmdr_Aan: *XO*:  All right, if it looks like something complex, I'll get Adalberto down there to work some magic.
CO_Cmdr_Aan: ::looks at the CEO and smirks slightly.:: *XO*: He looks bored anyway.
CEO_Lt_Adalberto: ::looks at the CO:: CO: Have you ANY idea how my day has been so far?
CMO_Ens_DuPont: ::Heads towards the bridge::
XO_LtCmdr_Suder: @*CO*: I'd thought the same. ::wishes she could just project her thoughts up to the Captain, but she can't:: I'll keep you posted. Best to have him ready to jump just in case, Captain. ::smirks, wondering how much the CEO hates her at this stage::
SMurf: @<Melaster> ::moves to the panel, reaches his hands in::
CO_Cmdr_Aan: ::Stifles a laugh.:: CEO:  Buckle up, it gets worse.
XO_LtCmdr_Suder: @Melaster: Talk... as you work. ::scans the area once more, to check for any changes::
OPS_Ltjg_McKnight: ::makes a note to lock onto the CEO when he joins the away team on the surface::
CO_Cmdr_Aan: *XO*: All right. we'll keep you informed on our end, Kraken out.
CSO_Ens_Ix: @::scans the surround area, including the door itself. She is looking for unusual energy signals, explosives and life signs::
SMurf: @ACTION: The second Melaster touches the control panel, he dematerialises. A phaser shot from a tactical officer hits the wall where he was once stood.
CMO_Ens_DuPont: ::Arrives on the bridge and moves towards one of the vacant stations where he calls up the biological make-up of the 2 entity's for comparison::
CEO_Lt_Adalberto: ::opens the panel next to him and retrieves the tool-kit within:: CO: Ready for a house-call, Cap'n.
OPS_Ltjg_McKnight: CO: Captain I'm reading weapons fire near the away team
CSO_Ens_Ix: All: Oh no ... ::rushes to where Melaster once stood and scans the location::
XO_LtCmdr_Suder: @::curses:: *CO*: Suder to the Kraken. That... Melaster just beamed out. Can you track the transporter beam? ::spins in place::
SMurf: ACTION: The life signs of the Away Team disappear as a dampening field is restored.
OPS_Ltjg_McKnight: ::checks again:: CO: I'm losing...dammit...I've lost the away team....
CO_Cmdr_Aan: ::Frowns.:: OPS:  Trace that transporter beam, I want to know where the hell he went.
XO_LtCmdr_Suder: @::gets no answer from the Kraken:: *CO*: Suder to A'an. Come in. ::glances at the CSO::
CO_Cmdr_Aan: *XO*: A'an to Suder, respond please.
CSO_Ens_Ix: @XO: It was definitely a transporter beam. Automated. Must have been previously rigged to anyone trying to open this door.
OPS_Ltjg_McKnight: ::works frantically but shakes his head:: CO: Sir there's some sort of dampening field...all I'm getting back is static, I'll keep trying
CEO_Lt_Adalberto: ::assists McKnight:: OPS: I've given you reserve power.
XO_LtCmdr_Suder: @::gets nothing over the comm:: CSO: Thoughts?
CSO_Ens_Ix: @XO: The facility is equipped with a dampening field. We damaged it, but there might be a backup, also triggered by touching the panel.
OPS_Ltjg_McKnight: ::reallocates the additional power to the sensors::
SMurf: <SEC_Jarak> *CO*: Security to bridge.
CO_Cmdr_Aan: CEO/OPS:  Keep at it, I want them back on board!  ...I'm going to go have another talk with our new friend.  ::Stops as he hears the comm.:: *Sec_Jarak*:  Bridge here...
CMO_Ens_DuPont: ::Hears the commotion on the bridge and shakes his head slightly and mumbles to himself :: Self : Nothing ever changes in Starfleet one crises after another
XO_LtCmdr_Suder: @CSO: We need to get over the dampening field. ::continues to scan:: CSO: Time to retrace our steps. ::resists the urge to damage the offending panel::
CSO_Ens_Ix: @::looks around::XO: My guess is, there will be more traps to prevent us from getting at these files. And without Melaster I am not sure we will be able to download them.
OPS_Ltjg_McKnight: ::thinks and looks at the CEO:: CEO: We need to break through that field........I'm thinking probe?
SMurf: <SEC_Jarak> *CO*: The prisoner is asking to speak with you, Sir. Says you have five minutes to release him before your people die. ::pauses:: What is he talking about? Are we in danger?
CEO_Lt_Adalberto: ::frees up more power and allocates it for McKnight:: OPS: I'm thinking....probe? OK, explain your idea.
CO_Cmdr_Aan: *Sec_Jarak*:  Were beaming you to the observation lounge.  Stand ready.
CMO_Ens_DuPont: :: Starts a comparison study from the Kraken's last  scans of the biological entity's::
CSO_Ens_Ix: @::takes a moment to think, and then looks down at the panel:: XO: The panel recognized Melaster specifically. I can try to repeat what he was doing ...
CO_Cmdr_Aan: *TPR1*: Lock onto Sec_Jarak's detail and the prisoner and beam them to the observation lounge, NOW!
CSO_Ens_Ix: @::kneels beside the panel again and studies it once more::
OPS_Ltjg_McKnight: ::brings up a map and the last known co-ords of the away team:: CEO: Well, providing the locals don't get angry at us, I'm thinking we send a probe here ::points:: it's far away enough so there's no risk of landing it on the away teams heads but close enough for use to boost a signal through
CO_Cmdr_Aan: CEO: You have the bridge
SMurf: ACTION: Jarak and Rastari are beamed to the Observation Lounge.
XO_LtCmdr_Suder: @ CSO: My priorities have changed. I don't believe there was ever anything down here for us to gather. We get out. The Captain still has Rastari. He'll get what we need.
CEO_Lt_Adalberto: CO: Oh come on...
CO_Cmdr_Aan: ::Walks to the Observation lounge, grabs Rastari by his collar and slams him onto the table. :: Rastari:  I want my people back!
CSO_Ens_Ix: @XO: With all due respect Commander, I am not sure he will. But even if we forget the files, the controls for the dampening field are probably also inside.
CEO_Lt_Adalberto: ::sighs and steps over to take the centre chair....again:: OPS: But the probes can't handle atmospheric flight.......WE CAN BEAM IT THERE AND....::lowers his voice:: and have it generate a confinement beam!
SMurf: <Rastari> CO: Then you'd better listen carefully.. and let go of my shirt. It's very expensive.
CO_Cmdr_Aan: Rastari:  I'll make sure your buried in it, now tell me what to do or I'm going to take you apart!
SMurf: <Rastari> CO: Two minutes, Captain. Release my shirt or you'll never see your dear Kesh' again. ::looks him right in the eyes::
OPS_Ltjg_McKnight: ::leans back from the CEO, pretty sure some spit flew when he shouted:: CEO: Yes sir..I agree, although the field is blocking live scans we have the previous data to work on when it comes to beaming the probe down safely
CEO_Lt_Adalberto: ::clicks his fingers:: OPS: Yes! Good idea McKnight. Get it done.
CO_Cmdr_Aan: ::Grabs Rastari by his throat, then hauls him to his feet and lets him go.:: Rastari: If they die, I...Will...Kill...You.
CSO_Ens_Ix: @::gets up and looks at Suder:: XO: Melaster actually did most of it. The door is unlocked.
CMO_Ens_DuPont: ::Is half listening to the CEO and OPS argue amongst each other::
OPS_Ltjg_McKnight: CEO: Aye sir, I'll start straight away. ::goes through the sensor logs to find the right coordinates ::
SMurf: <Rastari> ::speaks through being choked:: CO: My life is over anyway. One.... minute...
XO_LtCmdr_Suder: @::raises an eyebrow:: CSO: Well, never let it be said I ignored my curious side... Onward we go. ::walks over to the door.::
CO_Cmdr_Aan: ::taps his comm-badge.::  TPR1:  Transporter room, prepare to beam the prisoner....  ::looks at Rastari for the co-ordinates.::
CSO_Ens_Ix: @::smiles at the XO and then turns to the door, opening it::
XO_LtCmdr_Suder: @CSO: Easy does it, Ensign... ::raises her phaser::
SMurf: <Rastari> ::rubs his throat:: CO: That's better, Captain. Didn't your mother teach you any manners? ::stands straight and gives the coordinates::
CSO_Ens_Ix: @::steps aside so Suder can go in the lead if she wishes:: XO: I kind of hope Melaster is inside. We did promise to protect him.
CO_Cmdr_Aan: ::taps his comm-badge.::  TPR1:  Energize.  :glares at Rastari::  Rastari:  Start running, we wont be far behind.
CEO_Lt_Adalberto: ::checks the blueprints on his console:: OPS: I say we use a class 8 probe, has the power levels and particle generators needed.
SMurf: <Rastari> ::grins:: CO: You won't need to chase me, A'an. When I return, you'll know. ::dematerialises::
XO_LtCmdr_Suder: @ CSO: I seem to recall a host of conditions coming along with that promise. Assuming he holds up his end, we'll hold up ours. ::moves forward cautiously, phaser drawn and ready::
CO_Cmdr_Aan: ::Storms out of the Observation lounge and back to the bridge.::  OPS/CEO/CMO:  Report, where are with getting them back?
OPS_Ltjg_McKnight: CEO: Aye sir ::checks the inventory log for a class 8 probe:: locked and ready to transport
CSO_Ens_Ix: @:looks down at her tricorder:: XO: There is an unusual energy reading. Just a few rooms away.
SMurf: @ACTION: The room the away team open is empty.
CEO_Lt_Adalberto: ::looks at the Captain:: CO: Just give the word.
SMurf: ACTION: The dampening field goes down. Scans indicate the away team were never in any danger whatsoever.
XO_LtCmdr_Suder: @ ::knows it won't work, but tries anyway:: ~~~CO: We're safe, but we lost Melaster~~~ ::frowns at her own wish that might actually work, despite the distance for one thing...::
CSO_Ens_Ix: @XO: Still, he was under our protection ... The energy reading, I have seen this pattern before. It is the same the portals of the Kraken creatures had,
CO_Cmdr_Aan: CMO:  I should have had you tag that sadistic little bastard.
OPS_Ltjg_McKnight: ::drops his shoulders:: Self: Come on....CEO: The field is gone sir, I have the away team on sensors.
XO_LtCmdr_Suder: @CSO: Let's check it out.
CEO_Lt_Adalberto: CO: I'm sorry Captain, seems they got out on their own after all. And I was really hoping to test our theory.
CO_Cmdr_Aan: *XO*:  A'an to Suder, Kesh are you there?
CSO_Ens_Ix: @::nods:: XO: Not much use staying here anyway. ::moves ahead following the energy reading::
CO_Cmdr_Aan: CEO:  Not your fault...
XO_LtCmdr_Suder: @ ::looks surprised:: *CO*: Good to hear you, Captain. ::sounds very relieved:: We lost Melaster. Not sure how, some sort of transporter. We're on our way to investigate an energy reading now that's similar to the ones Ix originally picked up.
CEO_Lt_Adalberto: ::resigns the chair and walks over to Engineering:: CO: The bridge is yours.
CSO_Ens_Ix: @::looks at the comm startled. The dampening field must be off. She then continues following the energy signal::
CMO_Ens_DuPont: :;Shrugs:: CO: We need to prepare better sir
CO_Cmdr_Aan: ::nods to the CEO.:: *XO*:  Rastari had the place rigged, he knew he would be caught eventually.
CO_Cmdr_Aan: *XO*:  I don’t suppose you found anything?
XO_LtCmdr_Suder: @ ::follows the CSO:: CSO: So, enjoying your tome on the planet, Ix? ::smirks::
CSO_Ens_Ix: @::smiles:: XO: It could be worse I suppose. I never got to ask you, did you manage to communicate telepathically with the creatures?
CO_Cmdr_Aan: All:  Damn it....  :Shakes his head.::  Self: Stupid...stupid....
XO_LtCmdr_Suder: @ *CO*: Nothing worth writing home about. I'll keep you posted. ::pauses:: uh, you do have a transporter lock on us again, right?
CO_Cmdr_Aan: OPS:  Anything on where he beamed too?  Or where his assistant was sent?
OPS_Ltjg_McKnight: ::runs the strongest scan he can:: CO: Checking.....
XO_LtCmdr_Suder: @ CSO: No. ::looks over at the Trill:: CSO: You were the closest we came to a conversation.
CO_Cmdr_Aan: *XO*:  We have you...proceed with caution, Rastari's been 2 steps ahead the whole time, there’s no telling what he's left down there.
CSO_Ens_Ix: @::arrives at a door:: XO: Perhaps we will get another chance. This is where the signal came from. ::opens it::
CMO_Ens_DuPont: CO: Sir I the biological scans of the 2 inter-dimensional creatures are complete, I can see no discernible difference between them sir
CO_Cmdr_Aan: ::Shakes his head again. :: Self:  I let him go...he played me and I fell for it...
XO_LtCmdr_Suder: @ *CO*: Understood.
CO_Cmdr_Aan: ::nods at the CMO::  CMO:  Thank you doctor, we an at least find some solace in that.
CSO_Ens_Ix: @::enters the nearly empty room and looks around:: XO: There was definitely a portal here. but not any more ::examines what is left of the machinery::
TO_Hendrix: CO: Relax, Captain-man; it'll all work out.
CMO_Ens_DuPont: ::Shuts down the console:: CO: If I'm not needed Captain I'll head back to sickbay
XO_LtCmdr_Suder: @ CSO: They were luring them through? ::frowns:: CSO: Or were they planning on releasing them back though here? This whole thing seems insane.
CO_Cmdr_Aan: CMO:   thank you doctor, well done.
CMO_Ens_DuPont: ::Frowns slightly:: CO: Ahh yes Captain
CO_Cmdr_Aan: OPS: We should be getting data from the Zakdorn on Professor Rastari, when you do, pipe a copy of it to my ready room.....
CSO_Ens_Ix: @XO: I still don't understand what they wanted with the Kraken. But it seems they escaped. Rastari because he chose to. Melaster I think was taken against his will. I can't re-open the portal, not without extensive research.
XO_LtCmdr_Suder: @ CSO: Take all the readings you can for now. One way or the other this will be important to record :: scans around, taking in as much as she can:: CSO: I expect we'll be quizzed later. ::tries a half smile to relieve the tension a bit::
OPS_Ltjg_McKnight: ::blinks:: CO: Sir....according to this Rastari and his assistant beamed to the same place the portal was created....
CO_Cmdr_Aan: All:  We'll be ready next time, and when he pokes his smug little head out, I'm going to hand it to him...personally!  ::Walks into his ready room.::
SMurf: <<<<<<<<<<End Mission>>>>>>>>>>

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