Host Jafo says:
Star Trek: Apache - Episode #14
Week # 7
Mission: "Independence"

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The Bridge has managed to regain control of key systems such as weapons, propulsion, and sensors. However, Main Engineering continues to hold control of life support and has sealed off deck 13 with Emergency Bulkheads.

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Security has been sent to the secondary shuttlebay to take Reg and the occupants of his freighter into custody. Meanwhile, alpha and beta engineering shifts work to regain access to deck 13 where the Zlibra have taken control of the ship.

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Having set course back to the Riseal Homeworld at warp one, Captain Tyler has returned to the bridge and is attempting to gain some control over the situation.

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<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission Week #7 >>>>>>>>>>>

CSO_Storal says:
::at Science One trying to figure out how they escaped::

CNS_Vekh says:
::standing at the back of the Bridge, weighting the situation and preparing a report for the Captain::

XO_Linard says:
::has her hands on her hips and is pacing the bridge deep in thought::

SO_Hammond says:
::in main engineering looking through info on the power transfers::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
*Wregget*: Security team Alpha, report! ::behind the console at tactical one::

CNS_Vekh says:
::approaches the Captain:: CO: Cooperation with the dissidents at this time seems to be our best option for the moment.

SO_Hammond says:
::scratches his head:: Self: Something’s wrong here.

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CNS:  Take OPS until Lieutenant Edgemoor returns from helping the engineering teams.  See if you can regain access to rest of the ships key systems.

XO_Linard says:
::looks to Tyria and speaks in a low voice:: CO: So what now?

TO_Wregget says:
*CTO*: Sir, we're about to retrieve Reg from his freighter. Should we enter the vehicle?

CNS_Vekh says:
CO: As you wish, sir. ::moves to the back right side of the bridge::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
CO: Sir, Security Team Alpha is requesting permission to board Reg's freighter.

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::nods:: CNS/XO: We're going to continue trying to regain control of the ship.  Until that time, we are going to continue toward Riseal.

CEO_Yeung says:
::on deck 12, coming out of a Jeffries tube::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: In Shuttlebay 2 Reg's freighter has been locked in place with below deck maglocks while the security team prepares to enter the ship.

CNS_Vekh says:
::taps the controls and reads the results, frowning at them::

CEO_Yeung says:
*CO*: Captain, I've had no luck at getting to deck thirteen through the Jeffries tubes. Forcefields and bulkheads are blocking the way.

CNS_Vekh says:
CO: We control propulsion and some other key systems, sir. But the Risealans still have control of life support and the bulkheads on deck 13.

CSO_Storal says:
Self: They had to have been helped ... come on now, show yourself.

SO_Hammond says:
::looks up and stretches:: Self: Man, I need some time off.

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::hears the CTO and CEO:: CTO:  Tell them to go ahead, use whatever force is necessary.  *CEO*: A security detail is on its way.  Once they are there, cut through the bulkheads.

CSO_Storal says:
*SO*: Storal to Hammond, respond please.

CEO_Yeung says:
*CO*: Will do, captain. *EO*: Lieutenant, what's your status?

CNS_Vekh says:
::continues working at his console:: CO: I seem unable to get past their encryption codes at this time.

SO_Hammond says:
*CSO*: Hammond here, go ahead sir.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
CO: Aye sir.

CSO_Storal says:
*SO*: Where are you and what is your situation.

EO_Powers says:
*CEO*: I'm okay, I guess ... but there is a man down. I'm in secondary shuttle bay.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
*Wregget*: Security Team Alpha, proceed with caution. Use whatever means necessary to gain access.

SO_Hammond says:
*CSO*: I'm in main engineering, sir.  I'm going over the sudden power transfers.

CEO_Yeung says:
*EO_Caillau*: Ensign, get down to deck 12 with whatever engineers you can get and start cutting through the emergency bulkheads.

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CNS:  Work with Commander Storal, perhaps the two of you together can decrypt their codes.

EO_Caillau says:
*CEO*: On my way, sir.

CSO_Storal says:
*SO*: We have lost control of  Primary systems. Omin Rego has taken over main engineering.

CEO_Yeung says:
*EO*: Has medical arrived yet?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: On the bridge emergency lights shut off, replaced by the regular lighting as Mister Vekh regains control of secondary systems.

CNS_Vekh says:
::taps the right controls and the normal lights come up:: CO: I've been able to gain control of secondary systems.

SO_Hammond says:
*CSO*: He has, sir?  ::looks around:: *CSO*: Everything seems to be fine down here.  I'll see what I can do.

EO_Powers says:
*CEO*: Doctor Karl has just arrived now. Any orders? What's going on?

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::nods:: CNS:  Excellent Commander, keep on it.

CNS_Vekh says:
CO: Minimal control of emergency life support is also available. But I would not rely heavily on that, given our present situation.

XO_Linard says:
CO: Did you still need me to speak with Reg?

CEO_Yeung says:
*EO*: Get down to deck 12. We need to find a way to re-gain access to deck 13.

MO_Karl says:
EO: Are you okay?

CSO_Storal says:
*SO*: Negative … you need to find a way to open the bulkheads so that we can get teams to your location.

EO_Powers says:
*CEO*: Yes sir. Do you want me to report to you?

CEO_Yeung says:
*EO*: I'm already on deck 12. Meet me here.

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
XO: Yes, perhaps you can talk him into giving himself and his passengers up.

SO_Hammond says:
*CSO*: The bulkheads are in place?  I'll try and raise them, sir.  ::brings up engineering controls and tries to raise the bulkheads::

CSO_Storal says:
*SO*: Or give us back control. Once you do it we can lock out engineering.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
CO: Sir, permission to speak freely?

SO_Hammond says:
*CSO*: Aye sir.

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::turns to K`hora:: CTO: Yes, Commander?

EO_Caillau says:
::with a team of engineers enters the Jeffries tube::

CNS_Vekh says:
::raises his head and pays attention at the CTO::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Mister Hammond finds that he is unable to access Engineering Systems.

CSO_Storal says:
All:  Mister Hammond is in Main Engineering.  He says there is nothing there. He will try and restore bridge control.

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CNS:  Understood Counselor.

XO_Linard says:
::nods:: CO: Aye sir.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
CO: Can we not just beam in and take them by surprise? I could take a small detail with me, and we could subdue them easily. ::showing his typical bravado::

EO_Powers says:
Karl: I'm okay … but there is a man in cargo bay that needs your help. I'm not sure how injured he is.

EO_Caillau says:
::with her team, modifies the phasers and begins cutting away at the bulkheads::

SO_Hammond says:
Self: Weird, must be this console.  ::walks over to another console and tries to access engineering systems again::

MO_Karl says:
EO: I'll deal with him then. ::Karl leaves::

XO_Linard says:
::nods to Mister Rakhmatullin at OPS and heads to the station::

EO_Caillau says:
*CEO*: Sir, we're using the phasers to cut through the bulkheads, but it'll take an enormous amount of time to get through.

XO_Linard says:
OPS: Patch me through to Reg's freighter.

CNS_Vekh says:
::speaks just after Cha`Dak:: All: The Risealans might have foreseen this attempt. We should make sure they are not prepared to counter it.

CEO_Yeung says:
*EO_Caillau*: Understood, keep at it.

CSO_Storal says:
CO: Sir ... what if they aren’t in Main Engineering at all?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Mister Hammond finds that he is still unable to access Engineering Systems.

CNS_Vekh says:
::an idea comes to his mind about taking them by surprise::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::turns to the CSO:: CSO: Good point, Commander.

CEO_Yeung says:
*EO*: What's going on, Lieutenant?

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
XO: Aye sir.

CNS_Vekh says:
::brings up Apache's schematics, focusing on decks 12, 13, and 14::

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CTO:  Use sensors to discover their exact location and take every precaution against the possibility that the Counselor is correct.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
Computer: Computer, locate Omin Rego and Oreh Dash.

EO_Powers says:
*CEO*: A security team just entered, Commander. They’re here to board the freighter. Do I have your permission to assume command of the operation, sir?

SO_Hammond says:
*CSO*: Sir, I can't access the systems.  I'll try the computer in Commander Yeung's office.

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CSO: That's possible, isn't Lieutenant Hammond in Main Engineering now?

CNS_Vekh says:
CTO: We could work the other way around and try to beam them out...

Host Computer says:
CTO: Omin Rego and Oreh Dash are in Shuttlebay 2.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
All: They are on Reg’s freighter. ::taps combadge::

CEO_Yeung says:
*EO*: All right, but be careful. Report to the captain the progress.

CSO_Storal says:
CO: Yes sir, he is working there now.

OPS_Rakhmatullin says:
::watches as the OPS officer taps a few buttons:: XO: Go ahead, sir.

EO_Powers says:
*CEO*: Yes sir.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
*TO/EO*: We have reason to believe that the Zlibra are aboard Regs freighter. Be on your guard.

XO_Linard says:
COM: Reg: Reg, it's Kathleen... ::waits::

EO_Powers says:
*CO*: We are ready to board the freighter, sir.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
CSO: Can you get a transporter lock on Omin and Oreh's life signs?

Host Judge_Hershey says:
::steps out of the turbolift:: CTO: I told you to be more careful with them, darn it! And now see what's happened. The Federation has no idea how dangerous these men are!

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::hears the computer's response:: Computer: Give me a list of all persons in Main Engineering?

CSO_Storal says:
CTO: Transporters are primary systems.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
Judge Hershey: My apologies. It is much to my dishonor that they have escaped.

XO_Linard says:
::hears silence and looks at the CNS::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
CSO: Of course... ::snarls in frustration::

CEO_Yeung says:
::enters a turbolift:: TL: Bridge!

CSO_Storal says:
::brings up  transporter logs::

Host Judge_Hershey says:
::ignores the CTO:: CO: And you! Just what are you doing to get my prisoners back!? ::stomps down to the command deck::

SO_Hammond says:
::tries to access engineering from the CEO's computer::

CNS_Vekh says:
::opens the channel at XO's command::

XO_Linard says:
::looks up at the Judge::

EO_Powers says:
Wregget: You blast the door open and follow me inside.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The Chief Engineer's computer refuses to even allow Hammond to log on ... let alone access systems.

TO_Wregget says:
EO: Aye sir.

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::turns as she hears Hershey speak:: *EO*: Go ahead, Lieutenant.

XO_Linard says:
CNS: I'll try again. COM: Reg: Reg, are you there?

CEO_Yeung says:
::exits turbolift and heads to engineering console::

EO_Powers says:
::aims phaser rifle at the door and gives the order to blow the door open::

CNS_Vekh says:
::runs a check-up on the communication system and nods at Linard indicating the system is functional::

XO_Linard says:
CNS: He's not answering ... can you see if he is even in there?

CEO_Yeung says:
CO: I'm back, captain. I have a team cutting through the bulkheads, but it’s going to take a while.

TO_Wregget says:
::fires at the door::

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::faces Hershey:: Hershey:  We have security teams in the shuttlebay preparing to board the shuttle and take the prisoners into custody.

SO_Hammond says:
Self: I should have known that.  What's wrong with me today.  ::thumps his forehead::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The door is blown from its hinges and falls to the deck. The passenger compartment is seen just beyond the hatch. Omin Rego and Oreh Dash, are leaning against one wall with Reg nearby.

CNS_Vekh says:
XO: Attempting that now, sir. ::tries to identify those in the shuttlebay::

CEO_Yeung says:
::sits at an engineering console and tries to re-route engineering access to the bridge console::

TO_Wregget says:
*CTO*: Sir, we have access. Omin and Oreh are inside with Reg.

Host Judge_Hershey says:
::hmph’s:: CO: Shuttle? ::looks slightly confused:: What shuttle?

EO_Powers says:
::charges into the freighter just behind an eager security member::

CSO_Storal says:
CEO:  Mister Yeung, Mister Hammond is in your office. Work with him … he can be your hands down there.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As Powers charges in the Zlibra members shrink back, in many cases hiding behind each other.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
*Wregget*: Proceed with caution.  Remember, they may not appear as they seem.

CEO_Yeung says:
::nods:: *SO*: Lieutenant Hammond, are you there?

XO_Linard says:
::looks to the CTO after hearing the communiqué:: CTO: Have them take everyone aboard into custody and confine them to the brig.

TO_Wregget says:
*CTO*: Aye, sir.

TO_Wregget says:
::follows the EO to the freighter::

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
Hershey:  The Zlibra hired a mercenary to take them back to Riseal.

SO_Hammond says:
*CEO*: Aye sir, go ahead.

CEO_Yeung says:
*SO*: Good, do you have access to an engineering console?

CNS_Vekh says:
XO: Sir, Reg, Omin Rego, Oreh Dash and 5 other Zlibra members are in the freighter. A security team led by Mister Powers seems to be in the place now

XO_Linard says:
::nods:: CNS: Good, thank you Mister Vekh.

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
Hershey:  Why did your government not inform Starfleet of the telepathic abilities of the Zlibra members in your custody?

SO_Hammond says:
*CEO*: Negative sir.  I've tried to access it from a couple of consoles but can't seem to.

EO_Powers says:
::points a phaser rifle at Omin:: All: You are under arrest, follow the security team to the brig!

Host Judge_Hershey says:
CO: No! The Zlibra are in Main Engineering! They've taken control of your ship. The shuttle must just be a feint.

CSO_Storal says:
CNS: Can you access internal sensors?

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: Sir, permission to go to the brig and await our captives?

EO_Powers says:
*CO*: We're in.

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
XO:  Have them taken to the brig and placed under maximum security.

Host Judge_Hershey says:
::looks away briefly:: CO: All Riseal possess some telepathic ability ... it's common knowledge.

XO_Linard says:
::looks up:: CO: Sir, if that's true, then this was a decoy ... something to keep us busy while they penetrated Main Engineering.

CNS_Vekh says:
CO/XO: Sir, I might have an idea on how to access Main Engineering.

XO_Linard says:
CNS: Go ahead Commander.

SO_Hammond says:
*CEO*: I'm in your office at the moment, but forgot I can't access your terminal.

Host Omin_Rego says:
EO: I am prepared to meet my fate. ::stands and pushes past the EO and moves into the shuttlebay:: EO: I believe a blindfold is customary for humans...

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
Hershey: Not to the extent that we've seen here, Judge.  And yes, we have security and engineering teams attempting to break through to Main Engineering.

CEO_Yeung says:
*SO*: All right, try using my access code, Yeung-beta-1. That should give you access.

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CNS:  What is your idea, Counselor?

CNS_Vekh says:
::goes over to the Master Situation Display in the back of the bridge and points to Deck 13:: XO: We have a repair airlock in the outer hull of Deck 13 that circumvents all the bulkheads.

SO_Hammond says:
*CEO*: I'll try, sir.

CNS_Vekh says:
CO/XO: I'd suggest we attempt an EVA maneuver to access Main Engineering from this point.

Host Judge_Hershey says:
CO: Regardless ... you should have been prepared! ::fingers her peacemaker sidearm nervously::

TO_Wregget says:
Omin: Please stay where you are, sir.

CNS_Vekh says:
CO/XO: In which case I'd volunteer myself to go.

EO_Powers says:
::follows Rego out:: Omin: You are under arrest you will not be executed… ::under breath:: …yet.

CEO_Yeung says:
CNS: I'll join you as well.

XO_Linard says:
::nods at the CNS:: CNS: Take Commander Cha`Dak with you ... see if you can take back Main Engineering.

CSO_Storal says:
CO: This is wrong...

SO_Hammond says:
::tries accessing the CEO's terminal using the code::

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CNS:  Assemble your team.  Take a security detail with you.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::nods at the XO’s command::

Host Omin_Rego says:
::stands in the middle of the shuttlebay, remaining where he is, and closes his eyes ready to meet his fate::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::approaches the turbolift, waiting for the Counselor::

CEO_Yeung says:
::walks up to the counselor:: CNS: I'll come along too. You may need my access codes.

CNS_Vekh says:
::nods to the commanding officers:: XO/CO: Aye sir. ::turns:: CTO: Mister Cha`Dak, how's your EVA training?

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
CNS: It is sufficient.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Mister Hammond gains access to the terminal and finds a rather comprehensive listing of all engineering functions.

EO_Powers says:
::hits Omin with the rifle:: Omin: To the brig! Now!

TO_Wregget says:
::glances at the EO in surprise::

SO_Hammond says:
*CEO*: All right sir, I'm in.

Host Omin_Rego says:
::grabs his temple where he was struck and collapses to the ground::

CNS_Vekh says:
CTO: Remember, it's just a case of not taking your eyes from the deck. TL: Deck 10.

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
Hershey:  We were prepared for what we knew of the Zlibra. Any other complaints Judge Hershey, should wait until this situation is resolved and we have the Zlibra in the brig.

CSO_Storal says:
::tries again to break the code::

SO_Hammond says:
::tries to give control of the systems back to the bridge::

CEO_Yeung says:
*SO*: You are? Good. ::regains his seat::

TO_Wregget says:
Zlibra: All of you! Out of the freighter, now!

XO_Linard says:
::heads down to the CO::

Host Judge_Hershey says:
::stomps around the bridge angry, lancing angry glares at everyone:: CO: Oh, I'll have plenty of complaints when I next speak to the Federation Ambassador.

CEO_Yeung says:
*SO*: Try removing the bulkheads, now.

EO_Powers says:
::kicks him:: Omin: get up and march to the brig or I will have the Security team drag you to the brig!

SO_Hammond says:
*CEO*: I'll try, sir. ::tries to raise the bulkheads::

Host Computer says:
SO: Access denied by order of the Captain.

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
Hershey:  Now, unless you have some constructive advice to resolve this situation, I'm going to ask you to either sit down and be quiet, or I'll have security escort you off the bridge and confine you to your quarters.

SO_Hammond says:
*CEO*: I've been denied by order of the Captain, sir.

EO_Powers says:
*CO*: We have the Zlibra under control and are taking them to the brig now.

Host Omin_Rego says:
::holds his hand to his head, stopping the flow of blood and picks himself up off the deck moving as the EO commands::

EO_Powers says:
::follows Omin with the phaser pointed at the back of his head::

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
*EO* Keep your guard up, Lieutenant, and place them under maximum security once you reach the brig.

CEO_Yeung says:
::groans:: CO: Captain, bulkhead control has been locked out ... by your order it seems.

CNS_Vekh says:
::enters the airlock chamber on Deck 1, picking up a suit for himself::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::approaches the entrance to the airlock, retrieving his EVA suit from a small locker. He begins donning the suit::

Host Judge_Hershey says:
CO: Don't you dare bark at me in this fashion, Captain. You are the one who lost my prisoners. Now get them back, and get them back quickly.

EO_Powers says:
*CO*: Aye sir.

CSO_Storal says:
::mutters:: Self: Could try a hard boot … but I would need direct access to the computer core.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::once both are ready, K`hora speaks:: Computer: Computer, open airlock on deck 1.

CNS_Vekh says:
::checks suit's main systems:: CTO: We might need some detonation charges in case the airlock is blocked.

CEO_Yeung says:
CSO: The core's on deck 6. We can try from there.

XO_Linard says:
::looks from the CO to Judge Hershey::

CNS_Vekh says:
::closes his helmet just before decompression begins::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: With a great hiss of escaping air, the airlock opens and pressurizes the room.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::closes his helmet and activates his gravity boots::

CSO_Storal says:
CEO: They could have locked us out from there.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::begins slowly plodding towards the ladder leading to the outer hull::

Host Computer says:
Bridge: Warning, life support systems failing on deck 12 and 14. Complete failure estimated in four minutes.

CNS_Vekh says:
*CTO*: Ready Mister Cha`Dak?

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
*CNS*: Aye sir.

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::walks over to the CEO and speaks to Hershey over her shoulder:: Hershey:  We'll have someone escort you to the brig once 'your' prisoners are secured.  Until then, stand back.

CEO_Yeung says:
*SO*: Crap. Hammond, do you have access to life support controls?

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::begins climbing the ladder, ahead of the CNS::

CSO_Storal says:
CO: I think I can break the code at the computer core, sir. Can I have your permission to try?

SO_Hammond says:
*CEO*: Don't know, I'll check.  ::checks on life support::

CNS_Vekh says:
::waits for Cha`Dak to finish the climbing and follows him::

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CEO: Override those controls using my command codes … Turnbull Zeta 67 Alpha 1. CSO:  Do it, Commander.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::turns to the CNS once he's outside:: *CNS*: Which way, Commander?

Host Judge_Hershey says:
::whispers back to the Captain:: CO: Captain, I'll remain quiet and out of the way Captain ... but you'll be an Ensign when I get through with you. ::glares at the woman::

CEO_Yeung says:
*SO*: Captain says to override the locked controls with Turnbull Zeta 67 Alpha 1. Try it.

CSO_Storal says:
::nods to the CO on his way to the turbolift:: CEO: I’ll see what I can do from the core. ::enters the turbolift::

CSO_Storal says:
TL: Deck 6.

CNS_Vekh says:
::looks in awe for a moment at the starfield around:: *CTO*: Make sure the magnetic boots are functioning. ::looks from side to side, then points:: *CTO*: This way…

SO_Hammond says:
*CEO*: Will do, sir. ::inputs his newfound codes::

EO_Powers says:
::enters the brig and pushes Omin into a cell and brings up the forcefield::

Host Computer says:
SO: Captain Turnbull's command codes were suspended as of 0230 hours when she relinquished command of USS Apache.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::nods, and begins following the CNS::

Host Computer says:
Bridge: Warning, life support systems failing on deck 12 and 14. Complete failure estimated in two minutes.

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
XO:  Has Mister Powers reported in concerning the Zlibra?

SO_Hammond says:
Computer: To whom?

XO_Linard says:
::shakes head:: CO: Not that I know of... ::taps combadge::

CSO_Storal says:
::exits the turbolift and heads for the core cautiously, scanning the way with a tricorder::

Host Omin_Rego says:
::falls headfirst into the cell and lies there for a moment, stunned::

EO_Powers says:
Wregget: Place them one person to a cell. I want a guard watching each one.

XO_Linard says:
*EO*: Linard to Powers ... report.

CEO_Yeung says:
*SO*: Enable the life support systems or you'll be one cold cadaver!

TO_Wregget says:
EO: Aye sir.

CNS_Vekh says:
::slowly but surely, makes his way along the Apache's outer hull toward Deck 13::

EO_Powers says:
*XO*: We are placing the Zlibra in the brig under maximum-security, sir.

Host Computer says:
SO: Command was relinquished at 0230 hours to Captain Dathom Strom.

TO_Wregget says:
::begins placing the Zlibra members in their own cells, placing Reg in the furthest cell from the door::

SO_Hammond says:
*CEO*: Umm … sir?  The Captain's codes were suspended when she relinquished command as of 0230 … to Captain Dathom Strom.

CSO_Storal says:
::arrives at the doorway to the Computer core and pauses:: *CO*: Sir, I’m at the core. I’ll see what I can do.

XO_Linard says:
*EO*: You have them in custody, then? Good work Lieutenant...

EO_Powers says:
*XO*: Thank you, sir.

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::ignores Hershey as best she can and tries to concentrate on the situation at hand:: XO: Evacuate decks 12 though 14!

CSO_Storal says:
::enters the computer core and looks around for the terminal::  Self: There it is.

EO_Powers says:
*XO*: Any further orders, sir?

Host Reg says:
EO: You're pretty tough with an old man like Rego ... I'd like to see you try that on me. ::as he is led to his cell::

CEO_Yeung says:
CO: Captain, Lieutenant Hammond just told me you relinquished command of the Apache to Dathom Strom?!

CEO_Yeung says:
*SO*: Hammond, enable the life support if you can!

CSO_Storal says:
::sits at the terminal and inputs his command codes to try and access primary computer systems::

CNS_Vekh says:
*XO*: Captain, this is Vekh. Cha`Dak and myself are halfway towards Deck 13 now.

SO_Hammond says:
*CEO*: I'll do what I can. ::tries to enable life support::

Host Computer says:
Bridge: All life support functions have failed on deck 12 and 14. Emergency bulkheads have sealed off surrounding decks.

EO_Powers says:
Rego: You're lucky you are behind a forcefield.

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
Self:  Dathom Strom?  XO: Did Strom transport up with the rest of the group from Riseal?

XO_Linard says:
::smiles:: *CNS*: Thanks for the sentiment Commander, this is Commander Linard ... good work.  Let me know when you get there.

Host Reg says:
::glares at him from behind the forcefield:: EO: Well you've got the key card, Ensign. You want to tussle, I am all for it!

CNS_Vekh says:
::sees their objective from around a curve in the ship's outer hull:: *CTO*: There she is Mister Cha`Dak.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::nods silently::

XO_Linard says:
::shakes her head:: CO: Not that I remember...

EO_Powers says:
Reg: Sorry Reg, but it's against my orders to give you a good beating.

TO_Wregget says:
::laughs::

SO_Hammond says:
*CEO*: Sir, is there any other way to access life support?

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
Computer: What is the location of Captain Dathom Strom?

Host Reg says:
::mutters:: EO: Yeah, it's only in your orders to beat up on old defenseless men. That sounds about right for you Fleeter's. ::spits at the EO ... which bounces off the forcefield and lands on the floor inside the cell::

Host Computer says:
CO: Unknown...

CEO_Yeung says:
*SO*: Try using Yeung Alpha Niner.

EO_Powers says:
Wregget: If he gives you any trouble kill him ... make it look like an accident.

CSO_Storal says:
Self: There I’m in ... now to try and restore control to the bridge. ::tries to bypass the  lockout and restore bridge primary systems::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The EVA team arrives at the deck 13 airlock.

SO_Hammond says:
::tries the new code without much hope::

TO_Wregget says:
EO: It'll be a pleasure.

CSO_Storal says:
*CO*:  I’ve accessed the core. I’m attempting to restore primary functions.

XO_Linard says:
CO: Sir, I can't help but feel that there may be something to what the Judge has said.  Do you think that our guests in the brig are merely figments of the team's imagination?

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::accesses ships sensors to verify that decks 12 and 14 were evacuated::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
Computer: Computer, open outer hull airlock for deck 13.

CNS_Vekh says:
::arrives at Deck 13 and kneels beside the airlock, checking the controls::

EO_Powers says:
::smiles:: Reg: Wipe that spit up. It's not a pleasant thing for other prisoners to live with.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The outer hull airlock seal opens and air and bits of debris fly out into the vacuum of space.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::takes a step back::

CSO_Storal says:
::mutters to the Computer Core:: Core: Come on now, let me undo the bad things they did to you.

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::nods::  XO: With their abilities, it's a good possibility.

CNS_Vekh says:
*CTO*: Touché, Mister Cha`Dak… ::steps back as the airlock opens full width::

Host Computer says:
CSO: Good evening Commander Storal, everything is running smoothly.

SO_Hammond says:
*CEO*: No luck, sir.

CNS_Vekh says:
*XO*: Commander, Mister Cha`Dak and myself are now entering the external airlock on deck 13.

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
XO:  And I believe that they are somehow reading our thoughts to obtain our codes to use them against us.

XO_Linard says:
*CNS*: Good work, do you see anything yet?

Host Reg says:
::ignores the EO and goes to sit on his bunk::

CSO_Storal says:
Computer: Restore primary computer system control to the bridge.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::after the flow of debris stops, Cha`Dak draws his phaser and peers down into deck 13, using his palm beacon to light the interior::

XO_Linard says:
::nods:: CO: I hate it when people read my mind without asking... ::grins::

CEO_Yeung says:
*SO*: Hang on tight. Commander Vekh and Cha`Dak just entered the air lock on deck 13. Can you go and meet up with them?

Host Computer says:
CSO: I don't have enough information to perform that task.

CNS_Vekh says:
*XO*: No sir. We are getting to the outer chamber now. ::stands behind Cha`Dak waiting for the Klingons go ahead::

CSO_Storal says:
Computer: Restore Primary computer functions to the bridge ... Authorization Storal Alpha 7.

XO_Linard says:
*CNS*: Understood. Be on guard Commander, this may be our only chance at this.

SO_Hammond says:
::shuts down the terminal and exits the CEO's office::

Host Computer says:
CSO: That access code no longer exists.

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::nods:: XO: Agreed, but I don't see any other explanation.  *CSO*: What progress are you making in regaining control of primary systems?

CNS_Vekh says:
*XO*: Aye sir. Vekh out. *CTO*: How does it look, Mister Cha`Dak?

CSO_Storal says:
Computer: Who deleted access code Storal Alpha 7?

XO_Linard says:
CO: I wonder if the security teams aware of this possibility?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: At the operations console, a beeping begins which signals a message from Main Engineering to the bridge.

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::looks at the numbers of those that were trapped on the two decks when life support failed::

CSO_Storal says:
*CO*: I've accessed the core ... but my access codes have been deleted.

XO_Linard says:
::hears the message and heads to OPS::

SO_Hammond says:
::stops and looks around engineering, still feeling that something isn't right:: Self: I must be over worked.

EO_Powers says:
*XO*: Any further orders, sir?

CNS_Vekh says:
::draws his phaser and prepares to get into the chamber::

Host Computer says:
CSO: Captain Dathom Strom disabled all senior officers command codes at 0300 hours.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
*CNS*: All clear. Proceeding to enter the airlock.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::begins lowering himself down the ladder leading to Main Engineering::

XO_Linard says:
*EO*: None at this time, Lieutenant.  Just keep a team on constant watch.

CSO_Storal says:
Computer: Locate Captain Dathom…

CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
*CSO* Do what you can to override it.

XO_Linard says:
::opens the message::

EO_Powers says:
*XO*: Aye sir.

CNS_Vekh says:
::kneels by the airlock, offering cover for Cha`Dak while he descends into darkness::

EO_Powers says:
*CEO*: How are things going?

CSO_Storal says:
*CO*:  Sir, Captain Strom deleted all our access codes at 0300.

Host Omin_Rego says:
*Bridge*: You've set course for the Riseal Homeworld at your lowest speed. While I appreciate your cooperation, I realize this to be an attempt to buy yourself time. I'm sure that even as we speak you have summoned help from your Starfleet Command. Well, they will not arrive in time. We are increasing your speed to warp 8.

CEO_Yeung says:
*EO*: Nothing so far, but Commander Vekh and Cha`Dak just entered deck 13 from an air lock.

CNS_Vekh says:
::gets into the airlock just as the ship increases speed::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As the communiqué snaps closed, the Apache lurches and speeds up to warp 8.

Host Jafo says:
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