USS Apache - 10505.20 - "In the Shadows", Part III

The teams have been deposited on Charybdis III... with the Apache retreating to the far side of the sole moon of the planet, Team One, consisting of the CMO, CTO and OPS are approaching the shuttle from the top of a cliff... attempting to haphazardly rappel down the cliff face...

Team Two, consisting of the CSO, CEO and CNS, are heading towards a library of some sort after receiving instructions from some of the natives...

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OPS_Ryushi says:
@::staring expectantly waiting for the CMO to note his objection::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::on the bridge, hoping for the best::

CSO_Marsland says:
$::following the instructions the guy in the bar gave, heading to the library to look around::

ACTION: The Apache glides carefully in orbit of the Moon, entering the far side in total silence...

CMO_Powers says:
@OPS: You're objection is noted but we're still going down. If the worst comes to the worst we can claim to be a secret government agency.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
FCO V'Taran: Try to keep us out of the scanning capabilities of that station, Mr. V'Taran.

$ACTION: In the streets of Valleywind can be seen a very odd, pseudo-European quality to the streets and buildings... that sense of Old World charm, but mixed in with obvious pieces of technology that stick out like a sore thumb...

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CMO: That will raise suspicion about their government among these people.  Sir, we should not risk polluting the natural evolution of these people!

@ACTION: At the bottom of the cliff, the science team continues to work, to reverse engineer the shuttle... one of the most significant finds of Charybda History...

CNS_Solaa says:
$::pushes through a crowd, trying to find the rest of her team that got separated from her:: Aloud: Sorry! Excuse me! Sorry!

CSO_Marsland says:
$::sees the library and enters it, waiting for the CNS and CEO to catch up::

CO_Storal says:
::exits his ready room and walks over to his chair::XO: Status?

FCO V’Taran says:
::nods:: XO: Of course, ma'am. Though, to be fair, we can't be entirely certain as to their capabilities.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: We've entered orbit around the moon, sir.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
V'Taran: Then just keep us hidden.

CO_Storal says:
XO:Any indications that they have seen us?

$ACTION: Standing outside the library is a pair of security guards, brandishing very aggressive firearms... they stare down the CSO.

CNS_Solaa says:
$Self: Where the hell is he... ::spots Tom:: Oh.

CNS_Solaa says:
$::flags him down:: CSO: Hey!

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: If they have, and it's a possibility, there's no indication that they're taking action.

CMO_Powers says:
@OPS: While we're standing here arguing, they're playing with the shuttle. Don't you think that will disrupt their natural development?

CSO_Marsland says:
$::looks at the guards:: Guards: Hey, mind if I go do some studying?

CSO_Marsland says:
$::smiles at the CNS:: CNS: There you are.

ACTION: The Apache moves closer towards the far side of the moon... an awesome view in front of them, as they can see very clearly, even without visual enhancement, a vast network of lights spreading all across the far side...

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CMO: Yes, it will.  However, that was an accident and cannot be blamed upon us.  This... ::gestures to the rappelling equipment:: will.

Security Guard says:
$CSO: Present your Authorization Pass!

CNS_Solaa says:
$CSO: There are so many people... sorry I lost you. And we've seemed to have lost our engineer also...

CSO_Marsland says:
$Security Guard: Oh.... ::fumbles through his shirt pocket::... I think I left it in my other pants.  I just have to look up something for a research paper... I'll only be a minute.

CMO_Powers says:
@OPS: How do you suggest getting down there then? You're free to jump if you wish.

CNS_Solaa says:
$::looks up at the security guard:: Guard: Sorry, I forgot mine at home. You mind if I just sneak in?

@ACTION: From above the cliff, Team One can suddenly hear a loud blast, as if the shuttle's exhaust manifolds have been released...

CMO_Powers says:
@OPS: I'll even give you a little push if you think you need it.

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CMO: I believe there is an alternate route down... otherwise, how might those natives have gotten down there?

CO_Storal says:
XO:Good. We don’t want them spooked. They may just dismiss us as a solar winds or the like.

CMO_Powers says:
@OPS: Maybe they live down there... did you hear that? Sounded like the exhaust manifolds being released.

CNS_Solaa says:
$Guard: Look, I REALLY need to get into the library, I left my data in there last night and my landlady locked me out of my apartment.

FCO V’Taran says:
::looking up, his eyes widen, as he watches the spectacle:: XO/CO: ... Sir...

CNS_Solaa says:
$Guard: Long story short, I left my pass in there.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: I hope so, sir.  I don't want to start an interstellar incident.

Guard says:
$::grumbling:: CNS: You are too clumsy! An access pass is a gift from the State!

CNS_Solaa says:
$::starts her sexy pout maneuver:: Guard: I know I know... but I can't help it... I'm forgetful...

CSO_Marsland says:
$::decides to let the CNS try to tease her way past the guards::

Guard says:
$::sighs:: CNS/CSO: Proceed!

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
V'Taran: I see it, V'Taran.

CSO_Marsland says:
$::grins, grabbing the CNS's hand and tugging her past the guards inside::

CO_Storal says:
XO:How are the away teams doing?

CNS_Solaa says:
$::grins and pecks the guard on the cheek:: Guard: Thank you so much!

CMO_Powers says:
@OPS: We need to get down there fast. Can you see another way down that won't take hours to get to?

ACTION: The vista comes into full view... all across the surface are a series of lights in a network... and every so often, a massive explosion can be seen, in seemingly random locations...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: We really have no way of knowing, sir.  I put them on radio silence when we started getting the transmissions that the space station had picked up an anomaly.

CNS_Solaa says:
$CSO: See? Easy as pie! Being a female has its benefits!

@ACTION: A small team of security guards approaches from the distance...

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CMO: We must act quickly.  There are native guards approaching.

CSO_Marsland says:
$CNS: Yeah... let's find out what we can about this place. ::walks up to a help desk:: Librarian: Can you point out the history section please?

Guard says:
$::blushes ever so slightly, but doesn't waver as the Team One proceeds::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: We can, however. text message them for a report, if you'd like.

Librarian Hologram says:
$CSO: Good morning! Welcome to the Valleywind State Library! I am here to serve you for all your research needs.

CO_Storal says:
XO:How long have they been on planet?

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CMO: Sir, I can see a path... approximately 25 miles... that way.  ::points::

CSO_Marsland says:
$::smacks his forehead:: Hologram: History section please!

CNS_Solaa says:
$hologram: History of Charybda, please.

Librarian Hologram says:
$CSO: History. That is located on the fourth floor, Wing of the Fallen Heroes, West End. Do you require further assistance?

CMO_Powers says:
@OPS: 25 miles!  That'll take hours unless you have some transport about your person.

CSO_Marsland says:
$Hologram: Yes, can you show me the way?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: Almost an hour sir.  The last thing that was transmitted to them was the fact that the space station picked up the anomaly so maintain radio silence.

FCO V’Taran says:
CO: Sir, we might have to consider an alternative hiding location... I've run an analysis on those explosions, they are antimatter experiments, and may possibly pose a threat to us.

CNS_Solaa says:
$CSO: We can find it ourselves... c'mon...

Librarian Hologram says:
$CSO: Certainly! ::chirps:: Simply follow the light. Enjoy your stay!

CO_Storal says:
FCO:Is there another suitable location?

CSO_Marsland says:
$::blinks:: CNS: Well, what do ya know? A light trail... ::follows it::

CMO_Powers says:
@OPS: We'll head that way and then use this gear when we are a safe distance.

@ACTION: The security guards approach from the south, climbing up a hill... the team can hear their voices...

CO_Storal says:
XO:Well let’s give them a bit more time...It is still a bit early

CMO_Powers says:
@OPS: Off you go, I'll follow.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO; Agreed, sir.  I just wish I had more to tell you.

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CMO: ::glad to be finally agreeing:: Aye, sir.  ::sets off in that direction::

FCO V’Taran says:
CO: If we move towards the northern hemisphere we will be able to avoid the explosions... however, if they are conducting experiments down there, we might-

ACTION: The Apache rocks to the side as an antimatter charge hits the star drive section...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::jostles in her chair::

CNS_Solaa says:
$::looks for the light:: CSO: We should send a message to Derryth letting him know where we are.

OPS_Ryushi says:
@::quickly grabs his tricorder as it beeps::

CMO_Powers says:
@::follows OPS, away from the guards::

CSO_Marsland says:
$CNS: Well, he did know we were coming to the library. Maybe he got stuck outside... he's not as cute as you are to those guards.

$ACTION: Inside the library are a great number of Charybda... most of them wearing some sort of uniform, all of them eyeing the Team oddly... almost as if they were sniffing and finding something offensive... but not sure what it is... something isn't right.

CNS_Solaa says:
$::pulls out her tricorder and writes a message out as they walk:: CSO: He should have a tricorder with him... or at least a memory stick...

CO_Storal says:
::rocks back in his seat:: FCO:Very well adjust course..

CNS_Solaa says:
$CSO: Tom... I'm having a bad feeling about this... we should find an empty room

CNS_Solaa says:
$CSO: ...Quickly...

CSO_Marsland says:
$::arrives at the books, pulling a book.. "History of Charybda" off the shelf, and thumbing through it.

FCO V’Taran says:
::nods, and proceeds to move the Apache towards the Northern Hemisphere...::

CSO_Marsland says:
$::eyes some of the uniformed people, as if to say "What are you looking at?"::

ACTION: Another antimatter charge hits the Apache, this time on her saucer section... as they receive a transmission... by radio?

Researcher says:
$::stares at the CSO, leaning back slightly, a little disgusted, but quickly moving away...::

CNS_Solaa says:
$CSO: We don't have time to read that one... maybe a children's book?

@ACTION: The security guards proceed up the hill, taking a quick lock at the vista, down at the site, before moving off...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: Sir, we're receiving some sort of transmission.

CSO_Marsland says:
$CNS: Watch.. and cover me... ::slips his tricorder out quickly flipping pages with his thumb and photocopying each  one with the tricorder out of sight::

Librarian Hologram says:
$::appears on a monitor next to the CNS and CSO:: CSO: Copying of materials in the Valleywind State Library is strictly prohibited.

CNS_Solaa says:
$CSO: Sure thing...

CNS_Solaa says:
$Hologram: He's not copying.

CNS_Solaa says:
$Hologram: It's a magnifier.

CNS_Solaa says:
$Hologram: Bad eyesight... you know how it goes...

Librarian Hologram says:
$CNS: It doesn't LOOK like a magnifier to me.

CO_Storal says:
XO: Let's hear it... Self: This cant be good.

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CMO: I believe this should be a sufficient distance from the crash site, sir.

CNS_Solaa says:
$Hologram: He made it himself. You see... he's an inventor. My brother... ::laughs:: he is a crazy one... always making outlandish stuff.

CSO_Marsland says:
$::holds the book up to the hologram with the tricorder in between him and it, and displays the print extra large...:: Hologram: See?

CMO_Powers says:
@::walks some more::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::puts transmission on speakers::

CNS_Solaa says:
$::softly:: Hologram: He's not quite right in the head, but he's a genius with his hands! I'm taking him to see the library, since he loves books.

ACTION: The radio transmission is sent to the speakers...

CMO_Powers says:
@::looks around:: OPS: I think you're right. Get out the gear and set it up. I'm going to...erm... supervise.

CNS_Solaa says:
$Hologram: We're from the country. Not many books where we come from. ::nods::

Space Station says:
COM: Apache: ... Who... Who's there? We'll continue attacking... Go away!

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CMO: There is a problem, sir... I do not know how to operate this primitive Earth Equipment.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::looks at the CO:: CO: This is not good, sir.

Librarian Hologram says:
$::takes a close look:: CNS: I... see. Well, I would recommend you take him to an ophthalmologist as soon as possible.

CMO_Powers says:
@OPS: Well don't look at me. How am I supposed to know how to use it?

CNS_Solaa says:
$::grins stupidly:: Hologram: Thank you! I certainly will!

CSO_Marsland says:
$::turns away from the hologram and continues, trying to look like he's reading instead of just copying::

$ACTION: The "nosy" researcher returns, with two security guards... he's pointing frantically at them, and continuously sniffing...

CO_Storal says:
XO:Indeed... FCO:Can they confirm the hit... or are their readings uncertain?

CMO_Powers says:
@OPS: I guess we keep walking then. ::heads off towards the path::

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CMO: Aye, sir.

CNS_Solaa says:
$Hologram: In fact, we have an appointment today. But...

FCO V’Taran says:
CO: Checking... I think they're just sending up the charges at random, sir... but they pack a punch.

CSO_Marsland says:
$::whispers:: CNS: I think it's time we leave... ::copies the last page and puts the book up, putting his tricorder away and slowly walking toward the exit::

CNS_Solaa says:
$::looks at some people coming towards them:: Hologram: AH! We're late Tommy! Let's put the nice book back now....

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::nods:: V'Taran/CO: I'll say they do!

CNS_Solaa says:
$Hologram: Thank you for all your help! ::walks briskly towards a back exit.::

ACTION: Several antimatter charges explode to the side of the ship, but making no contact... as the Apache continues its trek to the northern hemisphere...

Guards says:
$CNS/CSO: Hey, you! Stop this instant, or we will shoot!

CNS_Solaa says:
$Guards: SHOOT! Is that any way to treat patrons of a library!

CSO_Marsland says:
$::turns:: Guards: What'd we do? And what will you shoot? I'm SORRY I forgot my pass, okay? It's my sister's fault!

$ACTION: The Guard fires a warning shot near the CNS' feet.

CNS_Solaa says:
$Guard: I'm just trying to find the bathroom!

OPS_Ryushi says:
@::begins running toward the path::

CNS_Solaa says:
$Guard: Look, now... I REALLY gotta go... you know... girl problems...

CO_Storal says:
FCO:Then that means that they aren’t certain at what they are firing at. Take us further up.

Researcher says:
$Guards: I'm telling you, something's not right...

ACTION: V'Taran pilots the Apache further away from the surface...

CNS_Solaa says:
$Researcher: I'll tell you what's not right! Shooting at us!

Space Station says:
COM: Apache: Identify yourself this instant or you will be considered hostile! You have trespassed into Valleywind State Territory!

CMO_Powers says:
@OPS: Are you planning on running 25miles?

CSO_Marsland says:
$::reaches into his pocket, tapping his commbadge hoping for a beam out::

CNS_Solaa says:
$Guard: Look, we're new here. I'm lost, and my brother is stupid. I want to go pee. And he can't take care of himself.

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CMO: I do not know, sir.  Are you capable of keeping up?

CNS_Solaa says:
$Guard: We didn't steal anything. We just want to leave now.

Guard says:
$ ::rushes up next to the CNS and CSO, and pulls out a diagnostic tool of some sort... stabbing the CSO in the neck with it, they extract a skin sample...::

CMO_Powers says:
@OPS: For 25 miles!? No, I certainly am not.

CNS_Solaa says:
$Guard: HEY!

CO_Storal says:
FCO:Where are the charges emanating from?

CSO_Marsland says:
$::reaches his arm up to elbow the guard, trying to knock the tool out of his hand:: Guard: I can't let you do that.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: They really have seen us!

FCO V’Taran says:
CO/XO: We should now be at a safe altitude. I take it we're not going to respond?... They seem to be emanating from a series of testing facilities all across the surface... it seems to be one vast network of antimatter research facilities.

$ACTION: The second guard wrenches the CSO's arm, as the first guard proceeds with the skin sample...

CNS_Solaa says:
$::goes pale for a moment, then suddenly grabs the tool from the Guards hand and bolts down the corridor::

CO_Storal says:
FCO: I don’t think we can respond. If we were to...what would we say?...

CSO_Marsland says:
$CNS: You know.. she said I was unstable, but.. you.. just.. won't... listen! ::drives my elbow back at the second guard's face aiming for his nose while I stomp on the foot of the first guard hoping he'll let his grip go::

Guard says:
$::looks up at the CSO:: CSO: You're not... ::looks to the side as the CNS grabs his tool:: CNS: STOP THIS INSTANT! ::He chases after the CNS, as the CSO is held by the second guard::

$ACTION: The guard holding down the CSO winces in pain, releasing his hold on the CSO...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: "Howdy?"

CNS_Solaa says:
$::runs like hell to the entrance::

@ACTION: Suddenly, Team One can hear some soft moaning, off in a trench to the side...

CSO_Marsland says:
$::draws his phaser but keeps it covered up with his jacket, aiming it at the guard:: Guard: Are you done?

CMO_Powers says:
@OPS: Do you hear that? Sounds like soft moaning coming from a trench to the side.

$ACTION: The guard holds up his hands, staring at the weapon... as he presses a remote in his hands, and an alarm goes off throughout the entire facility... it is going into lockdown...

CNS_Solaa says:
$::races out the front door and down the steps::

Guard Chasing the CNS says:
$::he stops, as the doors slam in front of him... with the woman having ran outside...::

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CMO: Yes, I do.  :: continues running::

Guard with CSO says:
$CSO: You're not getting out of here alive unless you cooperate... whatever you are!

CMO_Powers says:
@::heads over to where the sound is coming from::

CSO_Marsland says:
$::butts the guard in the back of the head with his elbow, knocking him out and looking for another exit.. heads for the roof::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
V'Taran: Just keep us out of their range, if you can, V'Taran.

CNS_Solaa says:
$::quickly looks back and sees the library all slammed shut:: Aloud: Oh, hell, Tom...

CMO_Powers says:
@::reaches the trench:: Moaning thing: Hello?

$ACTION: Outside, the entire library compound is under lockdown, as security conduct a perimeter check... none of them seem to notice the CNS...

CNS_Solaa says:
$::ducks into what seems like a bar::

@ACTION: As the CMO sticks his hand into the trenches, he can feel a soft mushy thing.

CSO_Marsland says:
$::finds a roof access and pushes on the door, hoping it opens::

$ACTION: The CSO finds himself on the roof, providing a brilliant view of the city... but he is five floors up... where to go?

CMO_Powers says:
@::notices a soft mushy thing:: Self: I wonder what this is.

Voice says:
@CMO: ... Get away!

OPS_Ryushi says:
@::gets out a tricorder and begins scanning the trench::

CNS_Solaa says:
$::sits down at a secluded table and pulls out her combadge. *CSO*: Tom! Where the hell are you?

CSO_Marsland says:
$::taps at his commbadge:: *CNS*: Is there a fire escape on this thing?

FCO V’Taran says:
XO: We seem no longer in the range of the science facilities... but the fact remains that they have detected us, and most likely now have a visual.

CMO_Powers says:
@Voice: Who the hell are you? What the hell are you doing in there. It's a bit public don't you think?

@ACTION: There is a woman at the bottom of the trench... definitely not Charybda... rather, Trill...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
V'Taran: Understood.  We'll just have to wait and see what happens now.

CMO_Powers says:
@Voice: You're not from around here are you?

CNS_Solaa says:
$*CSO*: Come in, Tom!

CSO_Marsland says:
$::creeps to the edge of the building looking for a way down::

$ACTION: Along the side of the building, there are a number of things to hold onto - drainage pipes, etc... but at the bottom are about 25 security guards... and from behind, he can hear people climbing up the stairs...

Voice says:
@CMO: Identify yourself...!

CMO_Powers says:
@Voice: Identify yourself

CSO_Marsland says:
$*CNS*: Ryn, you've gotta get the guards away from the library.. at least the west side.. I'm on the roof trying to climb down.

@ACTION: The voice goes silent...

CNS_Solaa says:
$*CSO*: Okay, I'm on it.

CMO_Powers says:
@Voice: You're not a Trill scientist by any chance are you?

OPS_Ryushi says:
@Voice: Do you require medical assistance?

@ACTION: Several security guards start piling onto the roof... one of them, obviously the leader, points a gun at the CSO.

CSO_Marsland says:
$::gets on the ledge and quietly swings legs over the side, hanging on to a drainage pipe out of view of people if they come on the roof::

CNS_Solaa says:
$::slips out of the establishment, much to the dismay of the attending waitress::

Guard Chief says:
@::slowly moves towards the drainage pipe, looking down to the CSO:: CSO: There is nowhere to go.

CNS_Solaa says:
$::darts outside and sees the guards:: Aloud: How am I gonna handle this one...

CSO_Marsland says:
$Guard Chief: Back off or I jump.

Voice says:
@CMO: ... Yes! Are you Starfleet?

CMO_Powers says:
@Voice: Yeah

CNS_Solaa says:
$::takes a deep breath:: Guards: THERE SHE IS!

Guard Chief says:
$CSO: And where would you jump to? You jump and you die.

CNS_Solaa says:
$Guards: SHE'S GOING DOWN THE STREET! GET HER! ::points and waves at the crowd::

$ACTION: Two of the guards jump, looking towards the CNS.

CMO_Powers says:
@Voice: You've caused quite a mess you know. Crashing the shuttle wasn't a very smart thing to do.

CSO_Marsland says:
$Guard Chief: You shoot and I die as well... you want that on your hands? I'm just trying to go to my psychiatrist appointment when all of a sudden the library got locked down.

CNS_Solaa says:
$Guards: DON'T JUST STAND THERE! GO GET HER!

CSO_Marsland says:
$::continues climbing down slowly::

Voice says:
@CMO: Have the Charybda detected you?

CNS_Solaa says:
$::continues to wave hysterically toward no one in particular::

OPS_Ryushi says:
@Voice: I am Lieutenant JG Ryushi of the Federation Starship Apache.  This is Lieutenant Powers.  Do you require assistance, doctor.

Guard Chief says:
$::gestures to some of the other guards, to lean over to grab the CSO up from the ledge::

CSO_Marsland says:
$::drops ten feet to the ledge on the 4th floor:: Guard Chief: I need to get my medicine!!!!

CMO_Powers says:
@Voice: No, I don't think the Charybda have detected us. They found your shuttle though. They're probably playing with it right now.

Guard says:
$::looking to the other guards:: Guards: Detain her. Team three - down that direction.

OPS_Ryushi says:
@Voice: We are unsure.  They have come very close, and may have detected Apache in orbit.  However, we are attempting to maintain comm silence, so we have not been in contact with her.

CNS_Solaa says:
$::eyes widen as she is wondering if they are coming for her, and realizes that they are::

CNS_Solaa says:
$::turns and bolts down an alleyway::

ACTION: As the Apache moves towards the Northern hemisphere, they detect something VERY strange on the sensors... a warp signature.

CNS_Solaa says:
$::decides its best to use her comm on the Ship:: *CO*: Captain! Come in please!

Voice says:
@OPS: Now... get me out of here!

CSO_Marsland says:
$::continues climbing down towards the 3rd floor well out of reach of the roof guards.. ducks beneath that ledge that was on the 4th floor so they can't shoot::

CNS_Solaa says:
$*CO*: We have a situation here...Two to beam out and HURRY!

OPS_Ryushi says:
@Voice: Yes, indeed, doctor.  Are you able to stand and walk?

$ACTION: Several of the guards breaks a window on the fourth floor, and begin to climb against the wall, heading in the CSO's direction...

CMO_Powers says:
@Voice: That's 'get me out of here please.' No need to forget your manners just because we're in a situation like this.

$ACTION: Two guards begin to catch up on the CNS, and fire at her... their weapons are weak, but it's enough to set the CNS' hair in sparks...

CMO_Powers says:
@OPS: We should probably tell the Apache that Team Falcon has won.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: Now what do we do?

CSO_Marsland says:
$::drops another 10 feet to the 3rd floor and goes around the corner of the building::

CNS_Solaa says:
$::screams, but keeps running, hoping  her hair isn’t on fire::

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CMO: No, doctor, we must maintain comm silence with Apache!

CNS_Solaa says:
$*CO*: COME IN APACHE!

CMO_Powers says:
@OPS: How are we meant to get back if we don't tell them we're ready?

$ACTION: The guards catch up to the CNS, and knock her down to the ground in the dank alleyway...

OPS_Ryushi says:
@Voice: Hurry, we do not have much time.  Can you stand and walk?

Voice says:
@OPS: Yes... I can... one second... ::she begins to climb upwards onto the surface...

CMO_Powers says:
@Self: That whiskey is going to taste so good.

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CMO: We must only contact them when we are ready for transport, minimizing the signals.

CMO_Powers says:
@OPS: We've got the doctor so we're ready now.

CNS_Solaa says:
$::screams and has flashbacks of her encounter with Dr. Podan:: Aloud: NOOOOOO!

ACTION: What has happened? The CNS has been captured by the State Guards... the CSO is surrounded on a ledge against the State Library... the CMO and OPS have located and retrieved Dr. Reyon... and on the Apache... they detect a warp signature on the Northern Hemisphere... but it's not Charybda... In fact, the computer knows EXACTLY what it is...

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