USS Apache
Mission #236, Episode 11
10410.08
"The Blood for Freedom"

Prologue: The USS Apache are searching for their missing away team and Captain, while the Captain is searching for a way out of the tunnels...

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CSO_Marsland says:
::sitting back at Science 1::

XO_Naegle says:
::in the holodeck, getting ready to go back on duty::

MO_Turok says:
@::Working his way through the tunnels::

EO_Courville says:
::bored out of his mind in Engineering::

TO_Hembrook says:
::Finishing discharging all the crew from the holodeck either back to duty, to their quarters, or to sickbay and shutting down the Emergency Hospital program::

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
:: at the tactical station on the bridge scanning for the away team ::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
CSO: Have we had any luck getting a lock on the Captain and the away team?

Host CO_Storal says:
@::Continuing down the corridor::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
:: sits in the big chair ::

FCO_Ilianor says:
@::standing next to the captain, as they maneuver down the tunnels, trying to ignore the pain in his hand:: CO: If only the Mortaquay were any more confident, that they would leave us a tricorder or something, sir.... ::winces::

CMO_Powers says:
::in sickbay adding the information obtained from tests on the virus into the database::

CSO_Marsland says:
CEO: No Sir, not yet.

TO_Hembrook says:
*CTO*: Boss, has the CSO figured out how those Morts are being so stealthy yet?

XO_Naegle says:
::walks out of the holodeck and accesses a turbolift:: TL: Bridge!

Host CO_Storal says:
@FCO:Agreed Lieutenant. But then that would make it toooo easy. By the way, how is your hand.

Action: A console near the EO shorts out sending one of the crewmen that was working at it careening backward into Courville. They are both slammed to the floor as the front of the OTHER EO's uniform is caught on fire and he is screaming wildly

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
CTO: What is the status of our shields - and how did the Mortaquay beam through them?!

CSO_Marsland says:
::makes sure that the anyon field is outputting correctly::

CSO_Marsland says:
CEO: Sir, request to take a shuttle down? We might be able to get a lock from closer range.

EO_Courville says:
::Runs toward a fire extinguisher::

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
*TO*: The CEO and CSO have been experimenting with some of their technology, but they haven't let me in on it yet.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
CSO: To be honest, I’d rather not lose any more away teams. Until we know what's going on, I’m not sending any more crew down there.

CSO_Marsland says:
CEO: I never said I'd go to the planet..

EO_Courville says:
::Extinguishes the officer::

XO_Naegle says:
::as the turbolift nears the bridge, slips the ring into her pocket and enters the bridge when the TL stops::

FCO_Ilianor says:
@::keeps his head up, as he tries to see deeper down the tunnel... despite the darkness; he moves in front of the captain to sandwich him between himself and the MO...:: CO: My hand, sir? ... it's feeling a little flattened right now. Actually, that's not a bad thing, since it makes it that much easier for handy storage.

TO_Hembrook says:
*CTO*: Do you know what kind of field or particles it emits yet Sir? If so, you might try scanning for a large concentration of them, and perhaps find out if they are hiding a bunker or tunnel that way?

EO Monsoon says:
::screams:: Argh! My flesh!! It's melting!! I'm melting!! Ahhhhhh

CSO_Marsland says:
CEO: You know, the needs of the many....

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
CEO: The shields are functional and most other systems are coming back on line.  my best guess it some sort of subspace transporter or phase shifter

Action: The injured EO is a whimpering heap on the engineering floor

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
CTO: Can you find a way to pierce these 'phase-inducers'?

Host CO_Storal says:
@::chuckles:: FCO: Well I'm sure you will be able to play the piano  again. I wonder how far we are down.

Host CO_Storal says:
@Grawn: Do you know of any communications area in this complex?

XO_Naegle says:
CEO: Report, Commander.

CSO_Marsland says:
::scans for anyonic output from the surface::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::stands:: XO: Commander.

@Action: The Away Team hears footsteps coming down the corridor toward them.

CSO_Marsland says:
::sees Janet enter the bridge::

EO_Courville says:
:: hits the Medical Alert button and grabs a med kit::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: Sir, ships systems are returning to nominal levels - but we still haven't been able to retrieve the Captain.

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
CEO: Unknown sir.  If I knew what kind of particles that device you took off the dead intruder emitted I could try and scan for concentrations of them

Host CO_Storal says:
@::motions for the rest of the away team to stop then crouches and takes aim down the corridor::

TO_Hembrook says:
*CTO*: I've closed down the Holodeck and I'm ready for normal duties again Boss, what do you need me to do? My team is ready and standing by.

MO_Turok says:
@::Crouches near the CO::

FCO_Ilianor says:
@CO: God... my piano instructor would just die of a heart attack of he saw the state my hand was in... ::he stops, and crouches, leaning against the wall, as they wait and see who's coming down...::

EO_Courville says:
*CMO*: Medical Emergency in engineering!

CMO_Powers says:
*EO*: What is it?

CSO_Marsland says:
::overhears the CTO:: CEO/CTO/XO: The phase inducers are emitting anyons.  I am currently scanning the surface for concentrations of these particles.

XO_Naegle says:
CEO: Very good.  Continue as you were.  I'll be in the conference room, apprising Admiral Miller of our situation.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: Aye, sir.

EO_Courville says:
*CMO*: Burns, severe.

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
*TO*: Roving patrols if you would Gina.  Set your tricorder to scan for Anyon particles.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
CSO: Any sign of the particle concentrations yet?

XO_Naegle says:
::nods and enters conference room::

XO_Naegle says:
::accesses a computer console subspace link to Admiral Miller::

Grawn says:
@CO: There isn't much down here only bunkers and storage rooms. I think there might be something we could use in one of the storage lockers... it's down this hallway at the end...::motions to him to follow him::

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
CEO/CSO/XO: I am having my patrols scan the ship for concentrations of Anyon particles, if we have more intruders we might just find them before anything else happens

Host CO_Storal says:
@::stops Grawn in mid stride:: Grawn:Hold on. Someone is coming.

TO_Hembrook says:
*CTO*: Aye Sir, deploying our teams, orders to scan for anyons. Hembrook out. TAC_Echo: OK Chief, you heard the Boss, let's move out.

EO_Courville says:
::Treats the man and sighs, Everything seems to be falling apart lately::

CMO_Powers says:
*EO*: I'll send a nurse down to you.  Nurse: Go down to engineering and treat the injured engineers.

XO_Naegle says:
COM: Miller: Admiral Miller, this is Commander Naegle of the USS Apache, come in please.

EO_Courville says:
*CMO*: Thank you.

TO_Hembrook says:
::Deploys the Teams to start at the top and bottom decks and work towards the middle of the ship, patrolling the corridors and checking all compartments::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
CTO: Mr. Grey-feather, can you scan again for the away team’s biosigns?

CSO_Marsland says:
CTO: There shouldn't be any phased Mortaquay on board. I have an anti-anyon field set up that should be canceling out the effects.

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
CEO: Yes sir.  I am scanning for their biosigns and for everything else I can think of to get them home

CSO_Marsland says:
::grumbles about taking a shuttle::

EO_Courville says:
*CEO*: I have an injured man down here. Just keeping you informed.

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
CSO: No disrespect sir but I would rather be overly cautious considering the events of late

FCO_Ilianor says:
@::finds that his breathing has increased, as they await whoever's coming down... he glances over at the MO, at Grawn, then the CO::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
*EO*: Understood. What happened?

Admiral Miller says:
COM: Apache: This is Admiral Miller. Go ahead Commander

MO_Turok says:
@::Prepares to ambush whoever is approaching::

CSO_Marsland says:
CTO: Of course ::grins:: CTO: I'm just saying there shouldn’t be.

CMO_Powers says:
::watches the nurse rush off with medical equipment to engineering::

EO_Courville says:
*CEO*: Apparently, a console exploded.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
CSO: I am reluctant to send another away team - I don't believe in that Vulcan fairy tale of 'the needs...' blah blah blah.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
CSO: However ....

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::taps his commbadge again::

CSO_Marsland says:
CEO: Vulcan fairy tale?  That saying's from Earth.... ::sighs::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
*EO*: Can you locate the cause?

XO_Naegle says:
COM: Miller: We are still in orbit around Mortaq III.  There seems to be some sort of civil unrest between two different factions.

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
::thinks to himself considering what this ship has been through on this mission it is a wonder all the consoles haven’t exploded :::

EO_Courville says:
::scans the console::

@Action: As the Away Team waits, several Mortaquians come around the corner. Their eyes open wide at the sight of the away team...

EO_Courville says:
*CEO*: Let me check.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
CSO: Nay, Lieutenant, it's a Vulcan saying - and I’m sure you know what I think of the "pacifistic" Vulcans.

Host CO_Storal says:
@Grawn:Are these people with you?

Admiral Miller says:
COM: Apache: Civil unrest? Explain...

Host CO_Storal says:
@::pointing his weapon at the Mortaquians::

CSO_Marsland says:
CEO: Whatever you say Commander. However... when the Captain and Away Team are coming home in body bags....

Grawn says:
@::looks puzzled as he nods at the CO's question:: Draqon: What are you....?

CSO_Marsland says:
CEO: Sorry sir... but I just don't think we can sit up here and do nothing except scan.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
CSO: That is not going to happen - and it'll aid you to have a civil tongue in your head, Lieutenant.

FCO_Ilianor says:
@::jumps slightly, and readies himself to cover the CO just in case they're hostile::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
:: emphasizes the CSO’s rank::

MO_Turok says:
@::Watches the exchange::

Draqon says:
@::eyes widen in a frantic whisper:: Grawn: Run... run and get out of here Grawn... we're on our way to be executed....

XO_Naegle says:
COM: Miller: The opposing faction somehow gained control of the ship and started shooting at the planet.  We've also had a biotoxin released into the ship.  We've regained control of the ship, and created an antitoxin for the biohazard.  Captain Storal is leading an Away team down on the surface.

TO_Hembrook says:
::Continues directing her teams as they search and scan the ship deck-by-deck and compartment-by-compartment::

CSO_Marsland says:
CEO: Aye aye, Sir. ::emphasizes the word 'Sir':: CEO: I guess I'll go calibrate some sensors or something then.

Host CO_Storal says:
@::waits for Grawn to make a move, still with his weapon trained on the Mortaquians::

Admiral Miller says:
::eyes widen at the news:: COM: Apache: And what's his status?

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
CSO: No you won't - you'll man your position!

EO_Courville says:
*CEO*: I will meet you on the bridge to discuss my findings.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
*EO*: Very well!

Grawn says:
@::grabs the CO's arm and takes a step back.. his face looking horrified::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
:: getting antsy now ::

XO_Naegle says:
::gulps:: COM: Miller: Well, Admiral, we don't know.  We've lost contact with him.  We're trying to re-establish contact.

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
*TO*: Report Gina

Host CO_Storal says:
@Grawn:What is it? Tell me now. We gotta move.

CSO_Marsland says:
CEO: So now, I can't even calibrate me sensors?  Okay Sir.  And when they're not calibrated and now we can't even scan for the Away Team...

FCO_Ilianor says:
@::watches the CO, trying to see what he's trying to do... but he can feel the sense of horror emanating from Grawn and the other Mortaquians...::

EO_Courville says:
::finishes his scans and heads to the bridge::

TO_Hembrook says:
*CTO*: Nothing so far Boss, just the usual readings from the engineering spaces and such.

@Action: As the Mortaquians come closer, several Mortaquay soldiers come into view, they have large weaponry trained on the backs of the Mortaquians and are shouting at them to keep moving.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
CSO: Why do you think you have a whole department under you, Lieutenant?

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
CSO: Have one of your crewmen do it! You're needed here on the bridge.

Grawn says:
@CO: If you want to live Captain... yes...

Host CO_Storal says:
@::sees the soldiers and tries to look for a hiding place::

CSO_Marsland says:
CEO: You mean a whole department that's recovering in Holodeck Three?

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
*TO*: Good work.  Keep at it.  And Gina if you see anything with four arms and a hypo...shoot it.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
CSO: I doubt all of Sciences are incapacitated - and since when did you start arguing with superiors?

EO_Courville says:
::arrives on the bridge::

EO_Courville says:
::stays hidden in the shadows::

TO_Hembrook says:
*CTO*: Understood Sir. Rules of engagement: Engage any hostiles and neutralize the threat with extreme prejudice.

FCO_Ilianor says:
@CO: Sir! ::looks around:: We have nowhere to go, we may have to engage them if we want to proceed.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
:: turns as he sees the EO enter the bridge ::

CSO_Marsland says:
CEO: Since you decided to do nothing to rescue our Captain! ::stands:: CEO: That’s fine Sir, you want me to address you with respect, follow your orders, I'll do so.  But just so you know, I'm entering a formal objection into my logs on this date.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
EO: Ensign! What are you doing here?!

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
EO: Oh, that is right, you mentioned you were on your way.

MO_Turok says:
@::Looks at the CO waiting for his orders::

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
*TO*: If that is Starfleetese for shoot the buggers, then right.  Watch your back down there

EO_Courville says:
CEO: Are you losing your memory?

Host CO_Storal says:
@::motions the rest of his team to make a break for the door down the hall:: All: ::whispers:: Move!

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
CSO: I couldn't care less, Lieutenant.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
:: turns back to the EO ::

EO_Courville says:
:: looks defiantly into the Klingon's eyes::

TO_Hembrook says:
*CTO*: Understood Sir, I have Chief Echo watching my six. Hembrook out.

MO_Turok says:
@::Moves quickly to the door carrying Ryn on his shoulder::

Admiral Miller says:
::her expression darkens:: COM: Apache: I KNEW I shouldn't have trusted the Apache to run things... now this whole situation has been put into jeopardy... ::sighs and rubs her forehead:: Do you need assistance? I can send the Proclaimer... but she'll take a good few hours to get there at Maximum warp...

EO_Courville says:
CEO: It appears to be a short. Might be because of da residual effects of da vial.

FCO_Ilianor says:
@::follows the CO, as they move down the corridor for the door; he looks behind occasionally, seeing the MO behind, dragging the CNS along...::

EO_Courville says:
CEO: I have ordered a decontamination sweep.

@Action: The Away Team begins running down the hallway toward the door at the other end. As the Mortaquay spot them, they immediately being to fire at them and mass mayhem breaks out in the corridor...

Host CO_Storal says:
@::returns fire as he and his team continue down the hall::

TO_Hembrook says:
::Continues deploying her teams through the lower decks, scanning and searching, ready to initiate Close Quarters Battle at any time::

Grawn says:
@::leads the way as he runs toward the door::

EO_Courville says:
::looks angrily into the CEO's eyes for a second, but shrugs off the look::

XO_Naegle says:
COM: Miller: I don't think we need the Proclaimer, Admiral.  And I am insulted that you think you can't trust the Apache to do this.  We were just told that this was a simple ferrying mission.  Had we known about the civil unrest we would have acted accordingly, Admiral.  We will be fine,

FCO_Ilianor says:
@CO: Captain! Just keep running, we'll take care of the rest! ::turns back occasionally, returning fire, trying to cover the CO as they all race down to the end::

MO_Turok says:
@::Moves as fast as is vulcanly possible towards the awaiting door::

CSO_Marsland says:
::scans again:: CEO: Just so you know Sir, there are presently no other ships in the sector, the Away Team is still undetectable, the dampening field is still up, and I am still sitting here at Science One. Anything else you'd like to know about this system Sir?

Host CO_Storal says:
@::nods at the FCO, and runs for the door::

CMO_Powers says:
::exits his office and sees all the Science officers lying around on the biobeds:: Sickbay: Right you lazy bums, get out. If I can get back to work so can you. Out! Out! Out!

CEO_ChaDak says:
:: extremely close to ejecting Tom out an airlock :: CSO: No.

Admiral Miller says:
::her voice rises in anger:: COM: Apache: Fine?? I doesn't sound like you're fine Commander. You're caught in the middle of something you know nothing about! I'm sending the Proclaimer. Expect her in a few hours... Miller out...::closes the channel::

SO Howlingwolf says:
CMO: Can I just go to sleep in my quarters Sir? I'm feeling dizzy...

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
:: keeps scanning for the away team and listening to progress reports from the TO and her team::

CEO_ChaDak says:
EO: Very well. Since you're in charge of Engineering currently, I’ll leave it to you.

XO_Naegle says:
::looks aghast at the screen as the Admiral closes the channel:: Self: Well, that could have gone better!  ::gets up and walks back out to the bridge::

CMO_Powers says:
SO_Howlingwolf: You can sleep where you like as long as it's not here.

EO_Courville says:
CEO: Fine.

Action: The blaze of firing from behind whizzes past the CO's away team as they reach the door, unfortunately the screams of several Mortaquians can be heard echoing throughout the halls as they are caught up in the exchange of fire...

SO Howlingwolf says:
CMO: But.. but... I'm sick! ::begins to cry as she sits back down on the edge of a biobed::

Grawn says:
@::reaches the door and quickly opens it:: CO: Captain! This way... hurry... I think it leads to the surface!

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
:: sees the XO:: XO: You look thrilled ma'am, let me guess another thrilling yet complimentary conversation with the admiral  :: grins ::

EO_Courville says:
::sighs at being given a mundane task::

XO_Naegle says:
CEO/CSO/CTO: Admiral Miller will be joining us in a few hours.  She doesn't seem to think we can handle things.  Can we prove her wrong?

CSO_Marsland says:
XO: If we could get back our Away Team, maybe.

CEO_ChaDak says:
XO: I'm sure we can, sir.

TO_Hembrook says:
*CTO*: We just finished with Deck 25 Boss, all clear. Moving on to deck 24.

Host CO_Storal says:
@::follows Grawn through the door, after passing he makes sure his team gets past the door before it closes.::

EO_Courville says:
XO: How about we go charging? We give them an overwhelming fight.

XO_Naegle says:
CSO/CEO: Then let's get cracking, Gentlemen.

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
*TO*: Understood. Keep me posted. Grey-feather out

CMO_Powers says:
SO_Howlingwolf: You're sick, I'm sick, everyone is sick... just not sick enough to be in here. Don't think that crying will help you either. Go to bed, go to work just go away from here.

CEO_ChaDak says:
:: moves to the XO’s chair, allowing her to take the big chair::

XO_Naegle says:
EO: I don't think an all out assault will work. They might find a better biotoxin.

@Action: The frantic screams of the Mortaquians can be heard from behind the door as Grawn looks longingly at it... for a moment then turns to run toward a set of stairs

XO_Naegle says:
::sits down in the Command Chair::

FCO_Ilianor says:
@::rushes through the door:: CO: God....

Grawn says:
@CO: This way Captain... It is a long climb....

Host CO_Storal says:
@Grawn: I’m sorry, there wasn’t anything we could do.. it was either them or us.

CSO_Marsland says:
::thinks about mentioning a shuttle mission:: XO/CEO: Sir, didn't you mention how much more effective our transporters would be at close range, and that we should take a shuttle? ::grins::

Host CO_Storal says:
@::follows Grawn::

EO_Courville says:
XO: When you ain't got nothing left, force works best. Besides, I think it is time we go on the offensive.

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
XO: Ma'am either they have to get closer to the surface or we have to make less planet between us and them. Get me a few seconds of lock and I will put the captain in his chair with a cup of coffee in his hand

XO_Naegle says:
CTO: I'll try to give you that lock, Lieutenant.

EO_Courville says:
XO: It is hurting morale that we just sit here and just defend ourselves.

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
:: stands a little taller :: XO: Aye aye ma'am

XO_Naegle says:
CEO: Did you suggest that, Commander?

Grawn says:
@::nods sadly:: CO: I am sorry that you got caught up in this... ::motions:: we must hurry... Poom could get here at any moment...

Host CO_Storal says:
@::looks back at the rest of his team:: AT:Is anyone hurt?

XO_Naegle says:
EO: Well, my morale is hurt knowing that Admiral Miller is coming.  But I don't think an all out assault is the right plan right now.

CEO_ChaDak says:
:: barely contains his overwhelming desire to hurt Tom:: XO: No, Commander. In fact, I advised against it. Our Chief Science officer is hard of intellect today.

FCO_Ilianor says:
@::looks up the daunting flight of stairs, as they proceed to the top:: Grawn: How many such staircases are there that access the tunnels? ::looks up:: CO: No, the morphine took care of that. ::looks back:: MO: Alright back there?

CSO_Marsland says:
CEO: Hard of intellect? You're the Engineer here, but you tell me transporters aren't more effective at closer ranges?

XO_Naegle says:
CSO/CEO: Is there a problem, Gentlemen?  Because if there is, put it on the back burner and work together for the common goal, which is getting the captain back before Miller gets here, okay?

CEO_ChaDak says:
:: raises an eyebrow as he looks at Janet:: XO: See what I mean?

Grawn says:
@FCO: There are several throughout... but there are 12 sets of stairs... each of them have 13 steps each

CSO_Marsland says:
XO: That's all I'm trying to do Commander. I think that if one of us took a shuttle down to just above the surface it would increase our chances of getting a lock, greatly.

EO_Courville says:
::rolls his eyes at his boss::

EO_Courville says:
XO: We can set up pattern enhancers too.

CSO_Marsland says:
XO: Instead, I'm forced to sit here on the bridge and count pieces of space dust that fly by.

FCO_Ilianor says:
@CO: Then perhaps Poom will not find us so quickly, sir. ::keeps climbing the 'infinite' steps...::

Grawn says:
@::starts up the stairs:: CO: If you want to save your crew Captain.. you better get moving... B'Rolyn could phase in here at any second if he knows we're here

CEO_ChaDak says:
:: takes a breath, refusing to be drawn into this childish display ::

Host CO_Storal says:
@FCO:Let's hope so, because this time he will have an army with him. Grawn: Agreed.. lets go.

CEO_ChaDak says:
:: wonders what Janet ever saw in him ::

TO_Hembrook says:
*CTO*: Deck 24 clear, moving on to deck 23.

Action: The Away Team starts the task of climbing the stairs ahead of them....

XO_Naegle says:
::winks:: CSO: How many pieces have you counted so far? ::chuckles:: Seriously, why don't you and the CEO take a shuttle and try your plan.  If it doesn't work, it doesn't work.  But you're right.  We are just sitting here doing nothing.

EO_Courville says:
XO: Permission to accompany them?

CEO_ChaDak says:
:: looks sharply at the XO, wondering if she really wants him to hurt her new fiancé::

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
*TO*: Keep the search pattern going Gina.  But there is talk of a shuttle being launched, so be prepared to be on it.  I will keep you informed

XO_Naegle says:
EO: Denied. I want you on the bridge.

CSO_Marsland says:
XO: Thank you Sir. ::stands and heads for the turbolift doors:: CEO: Shuttle leaves in 5 minutes Commander. See you there.

CSO_Marsland says:
::walks into the turbolift:: *Shuttlebay*: Get a shuttle prepped. We need it.

CEO_ChaDak says:
:: continues to look at the XO for a moment::

EO_Courville says:
::whispers:: XO: Are you sure? If they are left alone only one may come back.

CSO_Marsland says:
TL: Main Shuttlebay.

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
XO: Commander, I recommend sending someone from tactical with the shuttle as a precaution.

FCO_Ilianor says:
@::closes his eyes, as they move upwards:: CO: Sooner or later, Poom will realize that we're not in the tunnels anymore... we should be prepared for an ambush. If he was any bit the strategist, he'd probably have small armies posted at every access point already.

TO Abbott says:
*CTO*: Abbott to Greyfeather. Sir, I just found something you might be interested in...

XO_Naegle says:
CTO: Agreed.

EO_Courville says:
:: takes his station at engineering, on the bridge::

MO_Turok says:
@::Continues the laborious task of stair climbing::

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
*Abbott*: What is it?

Host CO_Storal says:
@FCO:You are probably right. But lets hope we have a head start.

CEO_ChaDak says:
::waits to see if the XO is going to change her mind::

TO Abbott says:
*CTO*: I believe I found out how those vials were brought on board the ship

Host CO_Storal says:
@FCO:Or we can just hope that once we reach the surface, the Apache can beam us out.

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
*TO*: Gina let your patrol continue, your report to main shuttle bay

EO_Courville says:
CEO: Bon Voyage Sir. ::grins in delight::

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
*Abbott*: How?

TO_Hembrook says:
*CTO*: Aye-aye Sir, on my way.

CSO_Marsland says:
::arrives at the shuttlebay.. walks inside a shuttle and begins the preflight checklist..:: Self: Stupid Klingons... Heck, I would've thought he would have wanted battle!

TO_Hembrook says:
::Takes the nearest turbolift to the Hangar::

XO_Naegle says:
CTO: Not going yourself, Lieutenant?

CSO_Marsland says:
::mutters to self as he works:: Self: Probably just wants all the ideas to himself.. glory, honor and all.

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
:: looks down at his console :: XO: Ahhhh.  No ma'am I... think I can be of more use here.

TO Abbott says:
*CTO*: The Mortaquian phase inducers Sir... we are examining the ones that were taken from the Mortaquay and the residual traces on both match.

TO_Hembrook says:
::Walks into the hangar and looks around::

CEO_ChaDak says:
:: stands and walks to the turbolift, having realized the XO was serious ::

CEO_ChaDak says:
TL: Shuttlebay!!

@Action: The climb is a hard one for the away team, however they reach a doorway with light from the outside shining through...

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
*Abbott*: Good work, I will inform the XO.  And D'Layna...Q'Apla

TO_Hembrook says:
*CTO*: I'm in the Hangar now Boss, what's the mission?

XO_Naegle says:
::nods:: CTO: Very well, Lieutenant.  Keep a good lock on the shuttle.

Host CO_Storal says:
@::holds Grawn back as he peers out the door::

EO_Courville says:
::scans the surface for the away team's biosigns::

CSO_Marsland says:
::finishes the preflight checks, and walks out of the shuttle to see if anyone is there, sees the TO:: TO: Hey Ensign.. you coming along for the ride?

TO Abbott says:
*CTO*: Q'plah to you too sir...

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
*TO*: Provide tactical assistance to the CEO and CSO.

TO_Hembrook says:
CSO: I was told to report to the Hangar Sir.

CEO_ChaDak says:
:: arrives in the shuttlebay ::

TO_Hembrook says:
*CTO*: Aye-aye Sir.

FCO_Ilianor says:
@Self: Finally.... ::takes a deep breath, and looks behind to check on the MO... he looks forward at the CO, as they are about to pass through to the outside world:: CO: Captain... perhaps I should go first.

CEO_ChaDak says:
CEO/TO: Let's get this over and done with!

CSO_Marsland says:
TO: Well then, I guess you are. Let's go, take tactical.

CEO_ChaDak says:
CSO: Has the shuttle been prepped?

CSO_Marsland says:
::Walks in, takes the flight console::

TO_Hembrook says:
CEO: Aye Commander

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
:: instructs the computer to lock onto the shuttles transponder and the biosigns of the TO, CSO, & CEO ::

CSO_Marsland says:
CEO: Yes.

TO_Hembrook says:
CSO: Aye Sir

Host CO_Storal says:
@::says a prayer to the Prophets:: FCO: It’s ok Lieutenant. I will go first. I can’t ask things of my officers that I wouldn’t do myself.

TO_Hembrook says:
::gets in and sits down, configures a console for Tactical. Starts checking shields and phasers::

Host CO_Storal says:
@Grawn:Can you tell where we are?

CEO_ChaDak says:
CSO: Good! Think you can handle that insubordinate tongue of yours for at least five minutes?

MO_Turok says:
@::Readies himself for a mad dash out the door as he rearranges Ryn on his shoulder::

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
:: has his display broken into quadrants so he can scan for the away team, the shuttle, and the shuttle crew ::

CSO_Marsland says:
::waits for the TO and CEO to climb aboard, closes the shuttle airlock doors and launches::

CSO_Marsland says:
::ignores the comment:: CEO: I've said what I felt like saying.

CEO_ChaDak says:
:: seats himself in the co-pilots seat::

FCO_Ilianor says:
@CO: You are the captain, our duty is to protect you. ::stands close to the captain, holding up his rifle, in case there are Mortaquay reinforcements on the other side...::

CEO_ChaDak says:
CSO: Yes, I’ve been hearing it for the last hour.

Grawn says:
@CO: We are behind the main government building if I am correct... there is an alley that leads to the central square... your ship might be able to spot you there...

CSO_Marsland says:
#CEO: You know, just because you're a Lt. Cmdr. and I'm a Lt., doesn't make your mouthing off right either..

CSO_Marsland says:
::pilots the shuttle out the bay doors and towards the atmosphere of Mortaq III::

CEO_ChaDak says:
#CSO: Yes it does.

Host CO_Storal says:
@FCO:Very well Baran. Head out for the alley. MO:I will carry Ryn. You cover our back.

TO_Hembrook says:
#::Sits there quietly monitoring the Tactical systems:: CSO: Sir, can you tell me the proper way to erect a dampening field around the shuttle, as you did the ship please?

Action: The away team steps out into a silent alleyway. There are a few dead Mortaquians there and much debris from fallen buildings...

MO_Turok says:
@CO: Aye, sir. It might not be a prudent idea to stroll around too much with Ryn over your shoulder sir.

Host CO_Storal says:
@Grawn:What about you? Aren’t you coming with us?

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
XO: The shuttle is clear of the hanger commander

EO_Courville says:
XO: What are your orders?

Action: the shuttle heads for the surface

XO_Naegle says:
CTO: Good.  Let's hope that Lieutenant Marsland's plan works.

FCO_Ilianor says:
@::slowly steps out into the alley, looking around carefully, before turning back to signal the all clear... he moves forward::

CEO_ChaDak says:
#ALL: Entering orbit in five ...

Host CO_Storal says:
@MO:I don’t plan to stroll, Ensign. ::grins:: Besides. You need to rest. You carried her up the stairs.

CSO_Marsland says:
#::sends piloting control to the CEO as he turns to the TO:: CEO: All yours. TO: Sure.  ::shows her what he did to cause the deflectors to emit anyon particles of opposite spin and charge::

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
XO: As long as everyone comes back in one piece, I would use anyone’s idea ma'am

CSO_Marsland says:
#CEO: Orbit?  We're going down low to the surface. The Apache, was in orbit.

TO_Hembrook says:
#::raises the shuttle shields and puts up the dampening field::

Host CO_Storal says:
@::picks up Ryn in a fireman’s carry and follows Baran into the alley::

Grawn says:
@CO: Of course. I must see you to safety

MO_Turok says:
@::Looking around the alley as his follow the CO out::

XO_Naegle says:
EO: Man your station and assist the tactical officer with keeping a lock on the shuttle, Ensign

TO_Hembrook says:
#CSO: Thank you Lt, that should keep us Mort-free for the trip.

XO_Naegle says:
CTO: Agreed.

Action: As the Captain and the away team reach the alley way, they are met with B'Rolyn Poom who is standing and waiting for them.

CEO_ChaDak says:
#CSO: One more chance, Lieutenant, before I put your head through this console.

CSO_Marsland says:
#::dips the nose of the shuttle into the atmosphere and heads for the area destroyed by the Apache's phasers and torpedoes::

CEO_ChaDak says:
:: hates being shown to be wrong, even when he is ::

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
:: keeps scanning for the away team ::

EO_Courville says:
::thinks he should have been the XO's assistant instead of an Engineer::

Host CO_Storal says:
@All:Now why doesn’t this surprise me.

CSO_Marsland says:
#CEO: Alright Commander... you're right.  albeit a VERY low orbit..

CSO_Marsland says:
#::smiles at the Klingon::

CEO_ChaDak says:
#CSO: I MEANT, entering the atmosphere ... 

B’Rolyn Poom says:
@:chuckles as he trains a large phaser rifle on them:: CO: You didn't think I would let you get away this easily did you?

CEO_ChaDak says:
#CSO: Are we picking up our away team yet?

Host CO_Storal says:
@Poom:I had hoped it would go something like that. ::places Ryn on the ground::

TO_Hembrook says:
#::Scanning for the Away Team and any hostile contacts, monitoring the shields and phasers::

CSO_Marsland says:
#CEO: Whatever you say, Sir. ::claps him on the back as they descend lower:: ALL: Now passing 3,000 meters.. scanning now.

CSO_Marsland says:
#::scans again for the Away Team::

Grawn says:
@::charges past the CO and the away team and stands between them:: Poom: Enough of this Poom! You can't win! Let them go!

EO_Courville says:
XO: I have to say, you’re a lot easier to get orders out of then Cmdr. Cha`Dak.

CEO_ChaDak says:
#:: grits his teeth ::

MO_Turok says:
@::Whispering:: Self: Great.

FCO_Ilianor says:
@::heads to the end of the alley, as he suddenly sees Poom and he instinctively raises his rifle and aims for Poom's chest::

XO_Naegle says:
EO: You arrived on Alpha shift on a bad day for Commander Cha`Dak.  Give him time to warm up to you.

MO_Turok says:
@::Quickly follow Grawn's lead hoping Poom can't hit them both::

CSO_Marsland says:
#CEO: Nothing yet. Taking the shuttle lower.

CSO_Marsland says:
#::dives the shuttle down even further::

B’Rolyn Poom says:
@::is thrown back from the FCO's sudden blast::

MO_Turok says:
@::Saying a Ferengi prayer as he races toward Poom::

TO_Hembrook says:
#CEO: No hostile contacts Commander, the scope is clear. Shields and dampening field optimal, phasers charged and ready.

Grawn says:
@::lunges and throws himself on top of Poom making sure he is somehow incapacitated:: CO: Go Captain! Get out while you can! I'll take care of him

MO_Turok says:
@::Looks for an opportunity to grab Poom's transporter device and weapon::

CSO_Marsland says:
#::passing 200meters, levels off the shuttle, and scans again::

Host CO_Storal says:
@::nods to Grawn as he picks up Ryn:: AT: Move!!!

Action: Poom is merely stunned and struggles against Grawn, the two can be heard fighting it out in the alleyway as the CO's team runs out into the central square

FCO_Ilianor says:
@::is stunned by his reflexive gesture:: Self: Oh my God, did I kill him? Not going to think about that too much... ::looks to the CO, as they all start moving off::

CEO_ChaDak says:
#::scans for the away teams biosigns again::

TO_Hembrook says:
#Com: AT: Captain Storal, this is Apache Shuttle One, do you copy? Please respond.

EO_Courville says:
XO: I am picking up the away team's biosigns.

CEO_ChaDak says:
#ALL: I've got them!!

TO_Hembrook says:
#CEO: Contact! Biosigns bearing 160.0!

FCO_Ilianor says:
@::runs with the CO:: CO: I apologize, captain, I had no intentions of firing at him!

CSO_Marsland says:
#TO: Here's the coordinates, beam them up.

EO_Courville says:
XO: Shall I transport?

Host CO_Storal says:
@AT:Well if the Apache is retaken. they should pick us up anytime.

EO_Courville says:
::his finger hovers over the button::

Host CO_Storal says:
@FCO:No worries Baran.

TO_Hembrook says:
#CSO: Aye Sir. ::locks on and tries to transport them::

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
XO: Confirmed , I have the away team on sensors

XO_Naegle says:
EO: Absolutely,  Energize.

CMO_Powers says:
::sits in his comfy chair, blissfully unaware of all the work he's going to have to do when the away team get back::

EO_Courville says:
::energizes::

CSO_Marsland says:
#::aims the shuttle back towards the stars::

XO_Naegle says:
COM: Shuttle: CEO: We have the AT on sensors, do you confirm?

MO_Turok says:
@::Following behind the CO and FCO::

@Action: As the shuttle locks onto the away team, they disappear from among the rubble, the dead and dying and reappear on the shuttle.

CEO_ChaDak says:
#COM: Apache: XO: Confirmed, sir. We're on our way home now.

FCO_Ilianor says:
@::looks back:: CO: Grawn has taken him, if we keep running... ::blinks, as they dematerialize...::

CSO_Marsland says:
#CEO/TO: We got them, didn't we?

XO_Naegle says:
COM: Shuttle: CEO: Courville has been ordered to beam them aboard.

MO_Turok says:
@::Disappearing into a million little particles::

EO_Courville says:
*Shuttle*: We got 'em.

CSO_Marsland says:
#::engages full impulse towards Apache::

CEO_ChaDak says:
#COM: Apache: XO: Negative, Commander, we have them.

FCO_Ilianor says:
#:: ... and rematerializes on a shuttle:: CO/MO/CNS: Everyone alright?

Host CO_Storal says:
#::looks around after rematerializing:: MO:Take care of Ryn and Baran's hand.

CEO_ChaDak says:
#CO: Sir!

Host CO_Storal says:
#FCO:I am ok.

CEO_ChaDak says:
#CO: Good to have you back ... all of you.

Host CO_Storal says:
#CEO:Commander... What’s the ships status?

CSO_Marsland says:
#::speaks up:: COM:Apache: XO: Sir, inform Sickbay we have wounded. On our way right now.

XO_Naegle says:
COM: CEO: Understood, Commander.

MO_Turok says:
#CO:Aye sir.

XO_Naegle says:
COM: Shuttle: CSO: Will do, Lieutenant.

FCO_Ilianor says:
#::looks up:: CSO: Well, fancy meeting you here, Tom. ::grins::

CEO_ChaDak says:
#CO: Sir, we have regained control of the Apache, and we've created a bio-toxin for the sick.

TO_Hembrook says:
::Moves over to inoculate the Away Team with the biotoxin antidote::

CTO_Ltjg_Grey-feather says:
:: gets ready to receive the shuttle and raise the shields again :: XO: Looks like we beat the admiral after all ma'am.

XO_Naegle says:
*CMO*: Be prepared for wounded, Doctor.  We've got the away team.

CSO_Marsland says:
#::sets autopilot and looks over at Baran:: FCO: You gonna be alright? ::grins::

XO_Naegle says:
::smiles:: CTO: Looks like we did, Joshua.  Looks like we did.

Host CO_Storal says:
#CEO: Good work ::looks around at his crew:: All: All of you.

Action: The shuttle heads for the Apache with the away team on board.

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