Host Jafo says:
Star Trek: Apache - Episode #14
Week # 11
Mission: "Independence"

Host Jafo says:
Lieutenant Edgemoor remains in sickbay, deep in a coma. Though his injuries have been stabilized for the time being, it's impossible to be certain how much damage has been done and whether or not he'll make a full recovery.

Host Jafo says:
The Apache has taken on a new crewmember, Ensign Terman, the new Flight Control Officer.  The Ensign, who rendezvoused with the Apache via the USS Greenland, has reported for duty and relieved Mister V'Taran of the helm.

Host Jafo says:
The Captain and Counselor Vekh have met with Omin Rego and have discussed the Risealan situation. Omin confirmed many of their suspicions but could offer little truly new information.

Host Jafo says:
Dathom Strom had originally disapproved of the Federation's involvement with Riseal and it is speculated that he was working with the Judges in the belief that their actions would ultimately result in the removal of Federation support to Riseal.

Host Jafo says:
Reg, the mercenary hired to assist the Risealans in their attempted prison break from the Apache, has been discovered missing, having left the ship at an unknown time. All efforts to discover where he might have gone have come up short. He did, however, leave an automated message of farewell to the ship.

Host Jafo says:
Apache will soon arrive in orbit of Riseal. Commander Linard will be leading a team to the surface to get answers to many of the crew questions.

Host Jafo says:
<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission Week #11 >>>>>>>>>>

CNS_Vekh says:
::in his office, preparing for the away team mission::

CSO_Storal says:
::exits the turbolift and mans his station::

XO_Linard says:
::in her office going over the last of her questions ... and trying to calm herself after her fight with Ky::

SO_Hammond says:
::reading incoming sensors at the auxiliary console::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::at tactical one, monitoring  tactical sensors::

CMO_Naegle says:
::in sickbay still tending to Lieutenant Edgemoor::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::looks up as Storal enters the bridge::  CSO:  Is everything all right, Commander?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The Apache approaches orbit with the Greenland not far behind.

CEO_Yeung says:
::in main engineering, supervising::

CNS_Vekh says:
::taps badge:: *XO*: Commander Linard, this is Vekh…

XO_Linard says:
*CNS*: Go ahead Mister Vekh.

CSO_Storal says:
CO: Things are fine, sir. This mission is just starting to get to me. A good stint of shoreleave should solve my woes. ::smiles::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
CO: Sir, we are approaching orbit of Riseal. The Greenland follows a short distance behind us.

SO_Hammond says:
CSO: Still nothing new, sir.  I doubt we'll find anything either.

CNS_Vekh says:
*XO*: Commander, I think I have most everything prepared for the away team mission. Do you have any last minute recommendations?

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::returns his smile:: CSO:  I'm sure that would do everyone a bit of good.

CSO_Storal says:
*CEO*: Storal to Yeung...

CSO_Storal says:
SO: I’m afraid I’m forced to agree with you, Mister Hammond.

CEO_Yeung says:
*CSO*: Yeung here, what can I do for you Commander?

XO_Linard says:
*CNS*: No, nothing that I can think of. Would you care to join me in my office to confirm our last minute details?

CMO_Naegle says:
::checks Edgemoor's vitals one more time::

CSO_Storal says:
*CEO*: I was thinking with all the computer use that we do on this ship that we might want to request a computer core upgrade at our next Starbase layover.

CNS_Vekh says:
*XO*: I'll be there in a minute. ::already walking out of his own office::

XO_Linard says:
*CNS*: Understood, Linard out.

CEO_Yeung says:
*CSO*: That sounds like a good idea. I'll setup the paper work.

CSO_Storal says:
Self: I can’t believe that she is holding me responsible for not telling her.

CNS_Vekh says:
::takes the proper turbolift to Linard’s office, reviewing mission parameters in his mind::

XO_Linard says:
::cleans off her desk while she waits for the CNS and finishes the last of her special tea::

CSO_Storal says:
*CEO*: Excellent. I don’t know we will be able to get it … but it never hurts to ask.

CNS_Vekh says:
::rings the chime::

CEO_Yeung says:
*CSO*: Shall I go ‘all out’ with it?

CSO_Storal says:
*CEO*: Yes Jon, the more you embellish the more likely it is that the request will be approved. ::chuckles::

CSO_Storal says:
SO: Mister Hammond, I need you to man OPS while the away team is on the surface. I can handle sensor duty.

CEO_Yeung says:
::quite sinisterly:: *CSO*: Excellent...

XO_Linard says:
CNS: Enter.

SO_Hammond says:
CSO: Aye sir.

Host FCO_V`Taran says:
CO: Captain, we have entered orbit of the Risealan Homeworld.

CSO_Storal says:
::laughs::  *CEO*:  Storal out.

CNS_Vekh says:
::proceeds inside:: XO: Greetings Commander.

CEO_Yeung says:
::walks into his office and sits down at his desk::

XO_Linard says:
::looks up from straightening her desk and puts on her best smile:: CNS: Hello Counselor, is everyone ready?

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
FCO:  Thank you Mister V'Taran, maintain a synchronous orbit with the Greenland.

Host FCO_V`Taran says:
CO: Aye sir...

CNS_Vekh says:
XO: Yes sir, we just have to notify the other officers that will be accompanying us.

SO_Hammond says:
::walks over and takes over the operations panel::

CSO_Storal says:
CO: Sir, we have our final analysis of the planet. There is nothing new to report.

CEO_Yeung says:
::pulls up information on the latest computer cores::

XO_Linard says:
CNS: Oh? Who are we missing?

CSO_Storal says:
SO: Belay that … sorry Mister Hammond, Commander Linard is requesting you for away team duty.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As Yeung looks through 'nifty' enhancements to the computer core he comes across an article on a new, experimental, LCARS version called LARA 1.0.

CNS_Vekh says:
XO: Just Mister Cha`Dak and Science Officer Hammond, sir.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
*XO*:  Commander, we have entered orbit around Riseal.

CMO_Naegle says:
::finishes up the reports on the dead and wounded during the attacks and sends them to the captain's console::

XO_Linard says:
::nods:: CNS: Very well then ... shall we proceed? I'm anxious to get to the bottom of this.

CEO_Yeung says:
Self: Hmm? What's this? ::brings up information on screen::

XO_Linard says:
*CO* Thank you Captain, we're on our way to the transporter room.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CSO:  Thank you Commander, carry on.

CMO_Naegle says:
*CO* Captain, my reports on the dead and wounded are on their way to your console.

XO_Linard says:
*SO/CTO*: We're ready when you are gentlemen. Please join the team in transporter room two.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
CO: With your permission sir, I am to accompany Commander Linard on the away team.

CNS_Vekh says:
XO: Indeed sir, me thinks this is becoming a very long mission… ::makes room for Linard to exit the office first::

CSO_Storal says:
::continues to monitor sensors trying to get a more definite flight plan that Reg took::

SO_Hammond says:
*XO*: Aye sir, on my way.  ::heads for the turbolift::  CSO: See you in a bit, sir.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
COM:  Riseal:  This is Captain Turnbull of the USS Apache.  We have a team ready to transport down to speak with Sovereign Lyris. ::stands by::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
*TO Verall/Schmitz*: Security detail, report to transporter room two immediately.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: There is no immediate response from the Riseal Protectorate.

XO_Linard says:
CNS: Well, I wouldn't put it that way. We'd be back at Starbase 366 if Hershey and her gang didn't decide to take over the ship.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CTO:  By all means Commander, report to the transporter room to meet Commander Linard and the others.

SO_Hammond says:
::waits for the CTO to enter the lift::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::exits the bridge, stepping into the turbolift with the SO::

CSO_Storal says:
SO: Be careful Mister Hammond … your visits to Sickbay are becoming more frequent. Good luck.

CEO_Yeung says:
::writes up the request for latest computer core with all the bells and whistles::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::nods to Joseph::

SO_Hammond says:
CSO: I've noticed that myself, sir.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
*CMO*:  Excellent Doctor.  Is there any progress in Mister Edgemoor's recovery?

CEO_Yeung says:
::looks at all the features:: Self: Sweet...

SO_Hammond says:
TL: Transporter room two…

XO_Linard says:
::enters the turbolift with the CNS:: TL: Deck 5…

CMO_Naegle says:
*CO*: No Captain, I'm sorry, there isn't.  In fact, I could use a second opinion if you have a moment to take a look at the Lieutenant.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::waits a few more moments before repeating her message to Riseal::  COM:  Riseal:  This is Captain Turnbull of the USS Apache.  We have a team ready to transport down to speak with Sovereign Lyris. ::continues to standby::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::arrives at deck 5, and exits the turbolift with Mister Hammond::

CNS_Vekh says:
XO: What do you think of the Captain's suggestion of splitting the team to survey the southern hemisphere, sir?

CSO_Storal says:
::checks the communication systems:: CO: Our hails are definitely going through, sir.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
SO: The first Judge I meet had better be polite...  ::grumbled menacingly::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
*CMO*:  Understood Doctor, I’ll be there as soon as I can.

SO_Hammond says:
::chuckles:: CTO: Well know soon enough, sir.

XO_Linard says:
CNS: Well, I'm wary of splitting up the team. But I believe we have enough should trouble arise. It would be a good idea though to survey more area.

SO_Hammond says:
::checks his gear to make sure it's in good working order::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::nods:: SO: I understand you have been in sickbay. Are you healed?

CSO_Storal says:
CO: Although we did have a scheduled time to communicate with them last time, sir.

Host USS Greenland says:
COM: Apache: Captain, we're standing by to beam Judge Hershey to the surface at your command. Should you need additional security teams, my crew stands by.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CSO:  They may not want to communicate with us except on their timeframe. We'll give them a little longer to respond.

CMO_Naegle says:
*CO*: When you can sir, I'd like you to come and see if I've missed something.

CSO_Storal says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::overhears the Greenland:: Sir, that may not be a bad idea.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CSO:  Contact Commander Linard and let her know that we are still waiting to hear from the surface.

SO_Hammond says:
::looks up at the CTO:: CTO: As far as I know…

CSO_Storal says:
CO: Aye sir.

XO_Linard says:
::enters the transporter room to meet the rest of the away team::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
*CMO*: I will come down as soon as I can, Doctor.

CSO_Storal says:
*XO*: Storal to Commander Linard, we are still waiting to hear from the surface before commencing transport. Continue to stand by.

XO_Linard says:
*CSO* Understood, we'll wait for your go ahead.

CMO_Naegle says:
*CO*: Understood Captain, sickbay out.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
SO: Good. ::enters the transporter room::

CEO_Yeung says:
::finishes writing up the request and sends::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The away team straggles into the transporter room, many glancing at their chronometers and seeing if they can make time move anymore slowly.

SO_Hammond says:
CTO: Besides, pain just lets you know you’re still alive.

CEO_Yeung says:
::walks out of his office and makes his rounds around engineering::

XO_Linard says:
::looks at the team:: CTO/SO/CNS: Does everyone have phasers and tricorders with them?

CSO_Storal says:
::scans the selected beam down coordinates::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::looks at Joseph with a look as if to say 'Very true, very true'::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
COM: Greenland:  Thank you, Captain.  We are still waiting for contact with the surface before transporting down.  We also appreciate your offer for additional security.  After what happened a few days ago, we aren't sure what to expect.

Host TRChief_Owen says:
XO: Ready to beam you down whenever you are, Commander. I've locked in the same coordinates as last time around. You’ll materialize right in the center of their greeting hall.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: Aye Commander.

CMO_Naegle says:
::looks up her list of those officers needing their annual physical and sees her own name on it::

SO_Hammond says:
XO: Aye sir.

CSO_Storal says:
CO: I don’t think they are going to answer us, sir.

XO_Linard says:
Owen: Thank you. We're waiting for confirmation from the bridge. They haven't heard back from Riseal yet.

CMO_Naegle says:
::sends a reminder to Commander Storal, and Lieutenant Powers that they are due for physicals::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CSO:  It certainly doesn't look that way.  However, I'm leery about transporting a team down there without hearing at least something.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
Owen: Coordinate with the Greenland to make sure Hershey is beamed to the same coordinates as us, understood?

CSO_Storal says:
*XO*: I’ve done a complete scan of the beam down site … there is a dampening field in place, but everything seems to be clear.

CSO_Storal says:
CO: I agree ... but do we have a choice?

Host TRChief_Owen says:
CTO: Of course, Commander... ::begins to communicate by text with the Greenland's transporter chief::

CNS_Vekh says:
XO: Sir, somehow I'm not surprised by the Risealan delay in response to our hails.

XO_Linard says:
::looks to the CTO:: CTO: Make sure she's contained by security teams somehow. I don't want her rearing her head again.

SO_Hammond says:
::goes over his gear for what seems like the twentieth time:: Self: I hate the waiting.

XO_Linard says:
CNS: I'm not either ... I somehow think we should take them by surprise. At least we may get some honesty out of all this.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
Owen: Can you arrange to have Ensign Schmitz and Lieutenant Verall beamed to either side of Hershey, weapons in hand?

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::shakes her head no:: COM: Greenland: Captain, our transporter chief will be forwarding the transport coordinates to you.  Would you have a security detail escort Judge Hershey to those coordinates to meet our away team?

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::indicates the security detail waiting with them in the transporter room silently::

XO_Linard says:
*CSO*: Acknowledged. Are we to proceed?

CNS_Vekh says:
XO: If that is your intention, sir. I'd suggest we beam down directly to one of the supposed 'reservations'. I have some suspected coordinates.

CSO_Storal says:
* XO*: Stand by, the USS Greenland will be sending additional security.

Host TRChief_Owen says:
XO: Oh Commander, I don't think you need to worry about that. According to the Greenland, the synaptic inhibitors have her feeling no pain whatsoever.

Host USS Greenland says:
COM: Apache: Certainly Captain, our transporter chief says he already has the coordinates.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CSO:  Give the away team their clearance.  However, have them wait for the Greenland's security team to arrive with Hershey.

CMO_Naegle says:
::looks again to see if there is any change in Edgemoor's condition.  He seems to be resting and his bones are healing::

CSO_Storal says:
CO: Aye aye, sir.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::frowns slightly at Owens statement, the absence of pain being an unfamiliar concept to him::

XO_Linard says:
::looks at Owen and smiles:: Owen: Very well then, that's good to know... ::wonders if it's more for Hershey's protection than the teams::

CSO_Storal says:
*XO*: You are cleared for transport Commander, but you are to wait at the transport site until the Greenland Security teams arrive.

XO_Linard says:
*CSO*: Understood, Linard out. ::nods to the away team:: CTO/SO/CNS: Let's go, gentlemen.

SO_Hammond says:
::jumps up and heads over::

TO_Verall says:
::steps up onto the pad::

Host TRChief_Owen says:
XO: Here we go, Commander... ::begins the dematerialization sequence::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::takes a deep breath:: CSO:  I just hope that this doesn't turn against us.

CSO_Storal says:
*CMO*: Storal to Naegle.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The transporter cycle begins and almost seems to pause as it takes an unusually long time for the beam to rematerialize on the other end.

CMO_Naegle says:
*CSO*: Go ahead, Commander.

CSO_Storal says:
CO: I agree… ::silently says a prayer to the Prophets for the safe return of the away team::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The away team materializes in the same general greeting area. It is a large room, with a vaulted ceiling and many, many shadows ... so much so, that the room appears to have no corners. A storm can be heard outside, beyond the skylights with is nothing but gray with overcast skies.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
@::materializes on Riseal, instantly alert and looking around::

CSO_Storal says:
*CMO*: I have received your notification for the physical. I will see you as soon as time permits.

SO_Hammond says:
@::pulls out his tricorder and scans the area::

XO_Linard says:
@::suddenly gets a little nervous, but doesn't show it::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Moments after the away team materializes, Judge Hershey materializes nearby with four armed security officers. She is clearly not lucid and the metallic components of the synaptic inhibitor adorn her forehead.

CMO_Naegle says:
*CSO*: Very well Commander, I promise it won't hurt. ::smiles at herself::

CSO_Storal says:
::sighs:: *CMO*: You do that. ::smiles::

XO_Linard says:
@CTO/SO/CNS: It seems we've caught our friends by surprise.

CSO_Storal says:
CO: The away team is on the surface and we are maintaining a transporter lock.

SO_Hammond says:
@XO: We'll know soon enough, sir.  ::continues reading his tricorder::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
@::points:: XO: There, Commander…

Host K`vet says:
::hurrying down a corridor, he brushes past Cha`Dak and moves off ... stops several paces away, turns, and stares at the assembled away team::

CMO_Naegle says:
*CSO*: You'll be fine, Commander.  Let me know when you're ready.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CSO:  Good, keep constant contact with them...

XO_Linard says:
@::turns her head to where the CTO is pointing and sees K`vet::

CSO_Storal says:
*CMO*: Acknowledged … Storal out.

CSO_Storal says:
CO: Aye.

XO_Linard says:
@::smiles at him:: K`vet: Greetings ... you are?

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
@::turns to whoever just brushed past him::

Host K`vet says:
@::looks at the XO ... his mouth falls open ... no words come out::

CSO_Storal says:
COM:XO: Commander, please keep an open communication channel.

XO_Linard says:
@K`vet: We're from the USS Apache and we're looking for Sovereign Lyris. Any idea where we can find her?

Host K`vet says:
@::begins screaming:: All: GUARDS! GUARDS! JUDGES! They're here to assassinate Sovereign Lyris! It's the Zlibra!

CMO_Naegle says:
::notes the response from the CSO in her computer::

SO_Hammond says:
@Self: Oh boy…

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::rubs her temples lightly::  CSO:  You have the bridge, I'm going to sickbay to assist Doctor Naegle with Lieutenant Edgemoor.  Notify me immediately if you hear anything from the surface.

Host K`vet says:
@::tears off down a corridor as fast as his short legs will take him::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
@::indicates to Verall and Schmitz to lower their weapons and join the Greenland’s security guarding Hershey::

CSO_Storal says:
CO: Aye sir, are you okay?

SO_Hammond says:
@XO: Now what, sir?

XO_Linard says:
@::nods to the CTO:: CTO: See if you can catch him...

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
@::bolts after K`vet::

XO_Linard says:
@SO: Well, it seems our welcoming party will now appear … albeit not a very friendly one.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::walks into the turbolift:: CSO:  I'm fine, just concerned about the team I sent down.  ::smiles:: TL:  Deck 9, sickbay…

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The sound of metal on marble can be heard as Judges come pouring down the corridor towards the away team. There metal body armor bangs about loudly as they draw their weapons at Cha`Dak as he chases the junior attaché to Lyris::

SO_Hammond says:
@::smiles:: XO: Somehow that doesn't surprise me, sir.

CSO_Storal says:
::takes the command chair::

XO_Linard says:
@CTO: Commander, let him go...

SO_Hammond says:
@::pulls out his phaser and waits::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
@::comes sliding to a halt:: Judges: Ah hmm… ::coughs::

Host K`vet says:
::behind the Judges:: Judges: They're here to assassinate Lyris! They're here to assassinate Lyris! Stop them!

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
@::returns to where Commander Linard is standing, feeling a little silly at being made to run::

XO_Linard says:
@::stands confident:: Judges: We're not here to assassinate anyone ... we merely wish to speak with Lyris.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::exits the turbolift and walks the short distance to sickbay:: CMO:  I apologize for taking so long coming down ... what do you have?

CNS_Vekh says:
@::thinks this is not a good start at all, hears K`vet screaming and is now certain this is not a good start::

XO_Linard says:
@Judges: You may accompany us to see her if you wish.

Host K`vet says:
@::jumping up and down behind the Judges:: Judges: Lies! They tell lies! They are Zlibra!

XO_Linard says:
@::turns her head at K`vet:: K`vet: Do we look like the Zlibra?

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
@::suppresses the urge to tell the Judges to silence their dog::

CMO_Naegle says:
::looks up as the Captain walks in:: CO: It's all right, sir.  I know you're busy up there.  Let me show you his vitals and his scans.  ::walks over to the console to bring up the information::

Host Judge says:
::shoves K`vet away from him:: K`vet: Calm down ... they are from the Apache. ::removes his helmet:: XO: I was part of the detachment who escorted Omin to the transport coordinates. I remember you.

CSO_Storal says:
COM: XO: Commander Linard, status report…

XO_Linard says:
@*CSO*: Everything is under control Commander, please standby…

CNS_Vekh says:
@::well, well, some good news at last::

CSO_Storal says:
COM: XO: Acknowledged.

Host K`vet says:
@CTO: You look like a devil!

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
@::snarls, showing his sharpened teeth::

SO_Hammond says:
@::thinks, I wonder if K`vet is in on the plan::

XO_Linard says:
@Judge: Yes, I was here for that. ::looks back at Hershey:: Judge: May we please speak with Lyris?

CMO_Naegle says:
CO: He's got broken vertebrae here. ::points to the display::

Host Judge says:
::points a finger at Linard:: XO: What do you want to speak to Lyris about? ::glances at the security detachment with Hershey:: XO: And who is the woman... ::chuckles:: ...she looks like she's had a few too many to drink.

Host K`vet says:
@::jumps up and down:: Judge: No, no, they can't see Lyris! Far too busy! Far too busy!

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::walks over to the console and looks over the information on the screen ... aloud to self:: Self: Blood pressure weak, but within normal range … almost no brain activity, however enough to indicate healing.  Several fractured vertebrae and his pulse and respiration are normal.  Responding to medications and... ::nods as she looks to where Janet is pointing::

CNS_Vekh says:
@ Self: Now what, he does not recognize Hershey?

SO_Hammond says:
@Self: Strange twist…

XO_Linard says:
@::looks to the CNS:: Judge: I don't think you should concern yourself with that. Let's just say we just want some answers to a few questions.

CNS_Vekh says:
@ Judge: You do not recognize that woman?

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CMO:  He will need surgery to set the vertebrae, but they will simply take time to heal.  The coma suggests some head trauma from impact with the wall, but the activity here… ::points:: …indicates that he is healing in that respect.

Host Judge says:
CNS: Should I? ::frowns ... and walks over to Hershey:: XO: What's wrong with her? ::voice grows slightly indignant ... holds up her head, then lets it go and watches as it lolls to the side::

CNS_Vekh says:
@ Judge: Does the name Hershey ring any bells?

XO_Linard says:
Judge: She's been heavily sedated.

CSO_Storal says:
*CO*: Storal to Captain Turnbull, the away team has checked in. They have nothing new to report yet at this time.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
CMO:  I don't see anything new here that wasn't in your last report.  ::looks over at Edgemoor:: It's just going to take time.

Host Judge says:
@::recognizes her ... spins around and draws his weapon again:: XO: Why have you done this to a Risealan Judge!

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
*CSO*:  Thank you Commander, continue to keep me informed.

CSO_Storal says:
*CO*: Aye sir.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
@::draws weapons, as do Verall and Schmitz::

Host K`vet says:
@::gasps:: XO: Hershey! Hershey! They've killed Judge Hershey!

XO_Linard says:
@Judge: She tried to take over our ship … and kill us all.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: All the Judges who had lowered there weapons ... raise them again, very quickly.

SO_Hammond says:
@::steps between the judges and the XO pointing his own weapon::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
@Judges: Lower your weapons!

XO_Linard says:
@::lays a hand on the SO's shoulder:: SO: Stand down, Lieutenant.

CNS_Vekh says:
@ ::holds up hands to the Judge to calm him down:: Judge: That's not necessary. We can explain everything if we have the chance. ::gets a step closer to him::

Host Judge says:
::fingers the trigger of his peacemaker:: XO/CNS: And I suppose you have proof of this ... causing injury to a Judge is an offense punishable by death.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::walks over to Edgemoor's bed and picks up a medical tricorder to examine him further::

SO_Hammond says:
@::steps to the side a little, but doesn't lower his weapon::

XO_Linard says:
@::gets annoyed knowing the damage to herself and her crew:: Judge: Where would you like me to begin? With the fact she turned herself into a menacing hulk and took out nearly half my senior staff?

CNS_Vekh says:
@ ::looks from Cha`Dak to Hammond, meaning they should go really slow here::

Host Judge says:
@::holds up a hand and lowers his weapon:: XO: The trial of a case involving a Senior Judge can only be decided by the Sovereign. It's not a case for me to hear... ::to all the Judges:: All: Or any of us! This case involves a Senior Judge on her 'Long Walk'.

Host K`vet says:
@::jumps up and down:: Judge: No, no, they can't see Lyris! Far too busy! Far too busy!

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
@::catches the Counselors look, and lowers his weapon, but does not order the security officer to do the same::

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::turns to Janet::  CMO:  No, you've not missed anything.  His injuries are severe enough that time is our only answer.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As the Judge turns his back on Hershey, so do all the others until all the Judges are facing away from the Away Team and only K`vet remains.

XO_Linard says:
@Judge: I'm glad you see things from our point of view. Now you know why we want to see Lyris.

SO_Hammond says:
@::relaxes slightly and lowers his weapon slowly::

CNS_Vekh says:
@::begins to feel annoyed at K`vet and his behavior, wonders if that could not be another ploy of there's::

Host K`vet says:
@::looks about, realizing he is now standing in front of all the Judges instead of behind them ... cowers slightly from the Away Team:: XO: Umm ... I'll take you to see Lyris now.

XO_Linard says:
@::sarcastically:: K`vet: How nice of you.

Host K`vet says:
@::scurries off down the corridor in a direction that the Away Team did not go the first time they were here::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
@::turns to Verall and Schmitz, along with the Greenland’s team guarding Hershey:: SEC: Follow!

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::places a hand on John's shoulder:: OPS:  Just fight to get well, my friend.  ::turns to Janet:: CMO:  If there are any changes or you need my input again, just let me know.  ::smiles:: Keep up the good work.

XO_Linard says:
@::nods to the away team to follow:: CTO/SO/CNS: Let's go…

SO_Hammond says:
@::follows and scans their surroundings as they go::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As the Away Team follows behind K`vet, lightning crashes beyond the skylights and the storm outside seems to have picked up a bit. Curiously, the farther they walk, the brighter the corridor gets until they could almost be walking down a corridor of the Apache itself.

CNS_Vekh says:
@::follows K`vet and Linard through the hallways, with Hammond and Cha`Dak bringing up the rear::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
@::follows XO, walking slightly behind and to the left of her::

XO_Linard says:
@::whispers:: SO: Anything unusual yet?

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::leaves sickbay and heads for the turbolift:: TL:  Deck 6, Fort Apache.

SO_Hammond says:
@::whispers:: XO: There are dampening fields all about, sir.

CSO_Storal says:
COM: XO: Commander Linard, your status please?

XO_Linard says:
@ SO: Would they inhibit our transporters?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Behind the Away Team, the Greenland's security detail ushers along the near senseless Judge Hershey but, curiously, not a single Judge follows behind them.

XO_Linard says:
@*CSO*: We're on our way to see Lyris now. Our reception was ... interesting ... to say the least.

CSO_Storal says:
COM: XO: How so Commander?

XO_Linard says:
@::glances behind her:: CNS: That's strange, I wonder why they don't follow.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
@::stops and turns to Verall and Schmitz:: SEC: Be on your guards, I want no failures on this away mission, understood?

SO_Hammond says:
@XO: The entire building seems to be covered in one giant dampening field.  The affect will be no more then when we came down, it’s fairly low power.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
@::doesn't wait for them to answer, simply continues following the XO::

CSO_Storal says:
::checks the integrity of the transporter lock on the away team::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Finally, after passing through several corridors, K`vet comes to a large set of double doors. On one door is the symbol of the Sovereign of the Risealan Homeworld. On the other door is the UFP emblem. The Away Team can feels eyes all around them, but they see surprisingly few people in the building.

SO_Hammond says:
@XO: Just a little delay.

XO_Linard says:
@SO: Well that's good to know.

TO_Schmitz says:
@::follows the CTO guarding Hershey and feeling the sensation of being watched::

CNS_Vekh says:
@ XO: Indeed sir, there seems to be more to their culture than meets the eye. Hershey’s behavior may seem dishonorable to them and worthless of any further consideration.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::walks the distance to Fort Apache, her mind on John's lifeless form::  Self:  I'm going to have to try to get in touch with Anne and let her know what is happening.  ::walks into the lounge and makes her way slowly to the bar::  Jax:  Just a mug of apple spice tea for now.  ::smiles::

Host K`vet says:
@::stops at the door, unsure of whether to let them in or not:: XO: Judge Hershey is not properly clothed. She's been ripped of her garbs of justice. It's improper for her to see the Sovereign like this. We could take her down to the dispensary...

Host Jax says:
::looks up from the glass he is washing:: CO: Of course, Captain... ::begins making the drink rather surprised to see her here::

XO_Linard says:
@K`vet: Very well, but our security goes with you. ::nods to Verall and Schmitz::

CNS_Vekh says:
@::somehow alarms go off in his head at the suggestion to take Hershey away::

CSO_Storal says:
*CO*: Sir, the away team is meeting with Lyris. Commander Linard mentioned something about an interesting reception?

SO_Hammond says:
@XO: Sir, I would recommend against that.

Host K`vet says:
@::perks up:: XO: Oh, right this way ... won't take but a moment. ::hurries down the other way from Lyris' office door::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
@XO: Sir, I do not think that is a good idea … for security reasons.

XO_Linard says:
@::holds up her hand:: K`vet: Wait … we’ll come with you.

Host CO_Tyler-Turnbull says:
::looks around at the crowd in the lounge... hears the communiqué from Storal:: CSO:  Interesting reception?

Host Jafo says:
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