USS Apache - 10506.03 - "In the Shadows", Part V

The USS Apache is currently some distance away from Charybdis III and the Romulan forces, as the crew work out a plan to retrieve the captured CMO who is being held by Romulan forces who are doing God-knows-what to him...

Meanwhile, Dr. Reyon has been found, and is safely onboard the Apache...

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ACTION: The space around Apache is quiet... too quiet? Hardly, it's a welcome change... as the Apache lies several AU away from Charybdis III...

CNS_Solaa says:
::sitting in her chair holding a phaser rifle in her arms::

CSO_Marsland says:
::sitting on the bridge at Science One, carefully paying attention to Dr. Reyon at the other Science station::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::on the bridge in her chair::

@ACTION: In the interrogation facility, Korata paces outside of the CMO's temporary quarters...

CEO_Solkar says:
::beeps emanate from under my fingertips as I check the engineering readouts::

CO_Storal says:
::on the bridge sitting in his chair:: XO:Why can’t we have an easy mission.

CNS_Solaa says:
::hums while she checks her rifle::

MO_Turok says:
::In sickbay gathering the needed supplies for a rescue attempt::

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: We never get the easy missions, Captain...

OPS_Ryushi says:
::at Ops, trying to figure out how Chief Vial managed to get rid of that Ferengi ad::

CO_Storal says:
CNS:I suppose that’s why we are the flag ship.

Korata says:
@::rings the chime to the CMO's quarters:: CMO: Oh, John... are you awake?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::shakes head:: CO: I don't know, sir.  This one didn't seem like it was going to be all that bad when we started.

CMO_Powers says:
@::in his temporary quarters, thinking of a way around being tortured and how much to go through before answering all the questions... none::

Host Dr_Reyon says:
::at one of the science stations, on the Apache, looking around, wondering what will happen to the Charybda now...::

CMO_Powers says:
@Korata: No, come back later.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: Did you get Lieutenant Marsland's report?

Korata says:
@::giggles and pops open the door:: CMO: Actually, I control all doors here. Come with me, I have something to show you. We have work to do.

CSO_Marsland says:
::activates the LRS and begins a detailed scan of the planet in the area where the shuttle had been, looking for any nearby interrogation facilities::

CO_Storal says:
XO: I'm still sifting thru my backlogged PADD work. I haven’t gotten to it. ::looks over at the CSO:: CSO: My apologies.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: It's interesting reading.  Some of the details are in my duty log.

CMO_Powers says:
@Korata: Fine, if I must...

CSO_Marsland says:
::grins:: CO: It's okay Sir.. I'm used to being second-best.

Host Dr_Reyon says:
::sighs:: CSO: Maybe it is a mixed blessing that the Romulans never found me... or I never found them. Sadly, I did not even know that there were Romulan facilities on the planet...

CO_Storal says:
::chuckles at the CSO:: CSO: Don't you forget it Tom. How bad did the Romulans interfere with this culture?

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: Are we going to rescue John, sometime soon? My finger is getting itchy... did I mention I hate Romulans? ::checks to make sure the safety is on the rifle::

Korata says:
@::smiles and takes the CMO's hand:: CMO: You're a respected guest here, and I'm going to show you something very special... ::takes him down the corridor, towards a large set of double-doors::

CO_Storal says:
CNS:Easy there Tex...We need to find out where he is first.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Take all of our growth from 1800-2000 AD.. Compress that into 25 years and that's what they've done with the help of the Romulans.

CMO_Powers says:
@Korata: It better not be an execution chamber. I'm not a big fan of those.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CNS: And I don't want you doing anything rash once we find him either.

CO_Storal says:
OPS:Has Starfleet responded to our message?

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: Like what? ::looks innocent::

CSO_Marsland says:
Dr. Reyon: It's okay Doctor, but in the future I would urge you, as a Federation citizen, to not land on pre-warp worlds again.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Huh? Oh... wait... what message?

CEO_Solkar says:
CSO: So they missed slavery, civil wars, World War 1 and World War 2... Not bad

CSO_Marsland says:
::looks at the XO:: XO: Do we have to take her along?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CNS: Like going in guns a blazing.

CO_Storal says:
::looks at the OPS with a raised brow:: OPS:You were supposed to inform them of our situation....

OPS_Ryushi says:
::quickly looks at his duty shift PADD::

Korata says:
@::giggles:: CMO: No, not an execution chamber... ::she opens the double-doors, revealing a vast room - the facility's command centre:: Something better. I have something you'll want to see.

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: I'll try... but no promises I won't shoot John... ::narrows her eyes just thinking about it::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Ah, yes.  ::typing quickly::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CSO: We might, Tom.  But don't worry.  I'll keep her under control.

CO_Storal says:
CNS:You may not go at all.

OPS_Ryushi says:
::notifies Starfleet of these recent events::

CNS_Solaa says:
::is startled:: CO: Whaaa? Why?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::looks at the CO:: CO: You don't want her to go, sir?

CMO_Powers says:
@Korata: So this is where you run the planet from?

ACTION: On the Apache's sensors, they can see a few ships patrolling the area, but none of them going very far from the planet... several Romulan war birds have decloaked and have joined these patrols.

CO_Storal says:
CNS:I hate to say it. But you are too emotionally involved...and on edge.

OPS_Ryushi says:
::straightens up:: CO: Ah, yes, sir, I remember the one.  No, sir, they have not responded.

CNS_Solaa says:
::opens her mouth to say something, but closes it::

CO_Storal says:
OPS:Good. If they don’t respond soon, keep trying.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO/CNS: I have to agree, Counselor.  I'm sorry.

Korata says:
@ CMO: We do not run the planet, John. We are here to help the Charybda. But... come over here. ::she drags her over to a large monitor, showing the Charybdis system... in one area of the grid, a Starfleet marking, meant to indicate the Apache::

CEO_Solkar says:
*Engineering*: I need a crew on those deuterium tanks right now.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO/XO: Sirs... just a suggestion.. Can we try hailing the interrogation center on the planet?  Surely some high up Romulan down there has a receiver.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Yes, sir.

ACTION: The Apache receives an incoming hail from Starbase 366.

CNS_Solaa says:
::said grudgingly:: CO/XO: Yes, sirs...

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Sir, there is an incoming hail from Starbase 366.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CNS: I know it's rough, Counselor.  Trust me.

CO_Storal says:
OPS:Onscreen...

ACTION: The viewscreen activates, and Adm. Woo can be seen in the centre.

OPS_Ryushi says:
::puts the hail on screen::

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: Would it make any difference if I WASN'T "emotionally involved?"

CMO_Powers says:
@Korata: They're hanging around then. Must have left something behind...

Admiral Woo says:
COM: Apache: Okay, captain, you've got my attention. Report.

CSO_Marsland says:
::waves to the Admiral from the side where he can't be seen by his bridge crew::

Admiral Woo says:
::turns his head slightly:: COM: Apache: XO: Always a... delight to see you, commander.  

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::said quietly as the screen activates:: CNS: You still need to know when to show restraint when on an away mission, Counselor

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::nods to the Admiral:: Woo: Admiral.

CO_Storal says:
COM: Woo: According to Lt. Marsland's report. The Romulans have significantly influenced this planet. They have also fired on us, and have our CMO in custody. We are trying to locate him so that we can retrieve Lt. Powers.

CNS_Solaa says:
::sighs and takes out her novel and decides to read::

Korata says:
@CMO: Yes, they are hanging around... probably about to attempt some foolhardy rescue attempt. They have no idea the extent of the forces that we have here at Charybdis, however. In one keystroke I can send in ten Romulan war birds to destroy your ship.

CMO_Powers says:
@Korata: What would you want to go and do that for? You want to start a war or something?

Admiral Woo says:
 ::his eyes widen slightly:: COM: Apache: The Romulans? We have had no reports of Romulan activity in this sector. Are you absolutely certain of this?

CO_Storal says:
COM: Woo: My away teams confirmed this and we had two War birds fire on us.

CEO_Solkar says:
*Engineering*: I'm reading debris lodged in the forward torpedo tubes, take care of that would you.

CO_Storal says:
COM: Woo: We have also retrieved Dr. Reyon.

Korata says:
@::smiles:: CMO: For what we need, war is an acceptable risk. But. You can save the Apache, if you really want it. If that is what you really want.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::thinks:: Self: I wonder if he reads his reports.

CMO_Powers says:
@Korata: For what you need? What would that be? I seriously doubt it's something I could help you with.

Admiral Woo says:
COM: Apache: Proceed with your rescue attempt. The Romulans made the first move, we're entitled to one now. But make your stay as brief as possible. Get in, get out, leave the system; and leave the rest to Starfleet Command and the UFP. I'm sure they will be very interested to hear about this.

CO_Storal says:
COM: Woo: Can we expect any back up on this Sir?

Admiral Woo says:
::pauses for a moment in thought...:: COM: Apache: I can spare the USS Kenora and the USS Windsor, but they won't arrive for some time, you realize. Unfortunately that's the best I can do. Good luck, captain; Woo out.

CO_Storal says:
COM:Woo:Acknowledged.

Korata says:
@CMO: We want Dr. Reyon. And you can get her for us.

CO_Storal says:
CSO:Give me some good news Mr. Marsland...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CO: I'm surprised he's sending backup.  Seems like he'd want to punish me.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Good news?  Well.... we have a backup Medical Officer on board... ::grins::

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: I cannot locate the interrogation facility Sir.. I believe it is underground.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::chuckles:: CSO: I think he means, did you find Dr. Powers.

CO_Storal says:
XO:Give him time.. he will prob::laughs at the CSO::..ably  get to it. ::chuckles::

ACTION: One of the last remaining emergency forcefields, on deck 12, begins to short slightly...

CNS_Solaa says:
::sighs and keeps reading::

CMO_Powers says:
@Korata: What's so important about Reyon anyway? As far as I remember she was just a zoologist or something. Not exactly and exciting field of research.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: Gee thanks, sir.  You're all heart.

CEO_Solkar says:
::Sees the force field starting to buckle and starts heading out of the bridge::

CO_Storal says:
::pounds on his chest:: XO:They haven’t driven a stake thru it yet.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Sir, one of the last remaining emergency forcefields, on deck 12, has begun to short out slightly...

CEO_Solkar says:
CO: Permission to use the work bees sir?

CO_Storal says:
OPS:Boost power to the shields.

CEO_Solkar says:
CO: I have to get some plating back on the hull.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: aye, sir.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::shakes head:: Self: I'm surrounded by idiots!

Host Dr_Reyon says:
CSO: Actually... it might not be that difficult a task after all. When I was in the system, my shuttle was shot down by something, as I explained to Lt. Ryushi and Dr. Powers... but the weapons fire seemed to be coming from the desert by the base of the cliff where I was forced to crash land.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Sir, I honestly have to tell you that my only recommendation is to try hailing them.  They're already contaminated so that won't be an issue.  But tactically.. going in there is suicide.

CO_Storal says:
CEO:Proceed. But be ready to come back in. We may be leaving in a hurry.

CNS_Solaa says:
::nods to the XO:: XO: I feel you, sir... ::goes back to her book::

CEO_Solkar says:
CO: Aye sir.

CEO_Solkar says:
::Enters TL::

CEO_Solkar says:
TL: Shuttlebay.

CO_Storal says:
::nods to the CSO:: OPS: Hail the Romulans...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CSO: What would we say?  Can we have our Doctor back, please?  Think about it, Tom.

Korata says:
@::smiles:: CMO: Let's just say... that she knows some things that we are interested in. 

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Sir, I can maintain a transporter lock on the work bee.  we would be able to beam it into the shuttlebay, if necessary.

CSO_Marsland says:
::hears the Doc:: CO: Dr. Reyon believes the facility is near the desert by the cliff.

CO_Storal says:
OPS:Belay that order

MO_Turok says:
::Finishes his task and heads to the bridge::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::hails the Romulans:: Hailing Frequencies open ::cool little sound thing::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::unhails the Romulans::

ACTION: The OPS' console buzzes painfully.

CEO_Solkar says:
::Exits TL and heads into the shuttlebay::

CO_Storal says:
Reyon: Are you sure of this Doctor...

CSO_Marsland says:
::Retorts:: XO: We could just leave instead.  I'm telling you, taking on two or more war birds is asking for us all in escape pods in captivity of the Romulans.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Sir, my console is... buzzing.

CMO_Powers says:
@Korata: I don't see how I'd be able to get the doctor for you. It's not like they'd trade for me... especially if they knew you wanted her for questioning.

Host Dr_Reyon says:
CO: Somehow I don't think critters from the desert shot down my shuttle... and if the Romulans were any more conspicuous among the Charybda, I would have noticed it from my studies.

CO_Storal says:
OPS:Buzzing???

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: Honestly, Tom! You'd leave a friend to the hands of those grubby Romulans???

CEO_Solkar says:
*Engineering*: Prepare to beam hull plating materials outside of breach in the deck 12 area.

CO_Storal says:
CSO:Can you isolate those coordinates and scan for the Doctors life signs?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CSO: Calm down, Lieutenant. I was kidding.

ACTION: The console stops buzzing, as a small tiny advertisement crawls quickly across the screen and disappears.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Yes, sir.

CSO_Marsland says:
CNS: Not at all Counselor.  I would recommend first diplomacy, second waiting for the Kenora and Windsor.

CEO_Solkar says:
::Enters Work bee and exits the ship once the SB doors are open::

Korata says:
@CMO: I wouldn't be so sure. Besides... we're not planning on conducting a trade. Come! There's more to see!

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: I doubt it but I'll scan again. ::tries the SRS and LRS again closer to the desert Dr. Reyon specified, looking for human life signs::

CO_Storal says:
OPS:What do you mean buzzing?

CMO_Powers says:
@Korata: I liked you more before my rest.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: I do not know, sir... it has stopped.  The console appears to be attempting to display some sort of advertisement.

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: Somehow I'm glad you aren't a commanding officer anymore... ::thinks of how many people he might have left while he was XO of the Huron:: No offense... ::turns the page of her book::

CO_Storal says:
OPS:I thought you guys got rid of that garbage...what does it say?

CEO_Solkar says:
*Eng*: Beam out plating on my mark.... ::positions the work bee just right:: ... Mark.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
OPS: Hopefully not more dancing Ferengi.

Korata says:
@CMO: That was because I was plying you with Romulan Ale. Now, watch this. ::she brings up a screen, showing Romulan reinforcements... and sends a command to the fleet...::

CSO_Marsland says:
CNS: And you wonder why no one comes to you for counseling....

CMO_Powers says:
@Korata: My opinion of your people is quickly diminishing... and was quite a big fan before.

ACTION: Orbiting the moon, a vast Romulan shipyard decloaks, revealing dozens of Romulan war birds...

CSO_Marsland says:
CNS: No offense, of course.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CNS/CSO: Hey you two, cut it out.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Sir, something huge just... decloaked... near that moon.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Ummm... Captain?  We might have a problem... look at this. ::puts the view of the shipyard onscreen::

Korata says:
@CMO: Well, never mind that. ::she grabs his arm, and drags him over to a transporter padd:: We're going to take a little trip. And... maybe, improve your opinion of... us?

CO_Storal says:
::looks at the screen:: All:Well isn’t this special...

ACTION: Several supplies materialize near the work bee...

@ACTION: The CMO and Korata dematerialize... and rematerialize on a Romulan War bird...

MO_Turok says:
::Enters the bridge::

CNS_Solaa says:
::decides not to reply to the CSO's snide remark::

CMO_Powers says:
@Korata: We'll see, it'd have to be quite impressive for my opinion to improve... putting me in charge of a War bird would do it.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Never mind Sir... I recommend contacting Admiral Woo again.  We're going to need a fleet to take that on.

CEO_Solkar says:
::grabs onto the first sheet of hull plating and gets to some serious welding.::

CSO_Marsland says:
::seeing no luck with the planet, tries scanning the fleet of ships for a human biosign::

CO_Storal says:
CSO:I believe you are right. OPS:Contact Admiral Woo and tell him that we are dealing with a Romulan staging area.

CSO_Marsland says:
::sees why he isn't getting anything as he switches to scan for Trill and tries again::

Korata says:
@::giggles:: CMO: Dr. John Powers, my own private Centurion... but a War bird is not for you. I have other plans for you. We're going to visit your friends. ::she marches out of the transporter room, and takes the CMO to the bridge:: 

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Aye.  ::Contacts Admiral Woo and tells him that we are dealing with a Romulan staging area::

CO_Storal says:
*CEO*:How goes the repairs?

CMO_Powers says:
@Korata: I seriously think you should consider the War bird idea. I could be of invaluable use.

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: Would his commbadge have enough of a signal? Sometimes it can come through...

@ACTION: Korata's War bird, the Tellerex, joins up with seven other war birds, as they enter formation and start moving away from the planet...

CEO_Solkar says:
Self: Gee, welding planet side is much more fun... I can't hear the sparks out here.

CMO_Powers says:
@Self: Or I could take it back to Starfleet and collect a big reward.

CEO_Solkar says:
*CO*: Not bad... got a bit more to go sir.

Korata says:
@::giggles:: CMO: Romulan soldiers undergo years of training. I'm afraid Starfleet medical training doesn't cross over very well. Now, do you know what we're about to do?

CO_Storal says:
CNS:Good idea... OPS:See if you can pick up Dr. Power's COM signal.

CMO_Powers says:
@Korata: No, I haven't really been paying attention.

CSO_Marsland says:
::looks down at his sensors:: CO: Sir, I'd recommend getting the CEO inside... the Romulans, 8 war birds... are moving away from the planet.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Scanning....

CMO_Powers says:
@Korata: I'm way better than any Romulan soldier.

CO_Storal says:
*CEO*:Acknowledged. Hurry we may have to leave shortly. ::hears the CSO:: Strike that.. get your tail inside immediately.

CEO_Solkar says:
*CO*: Just a few more welds.

Host Dr_Reyon says:
::she looks up, upon hearing the CSO's report... takes a deep breath, and watches the captain:: CO: ... They're coming for me...

CO_Storal says:
*CEO*:That wasn’t a request Mister...

CMO_Powers says:
@Self: They'd probably make me president of Trill for bringing a war bird back.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: We need to protect her at all costs, sir.

CSO_Marsland says:
::looks at the Doctor:: Reyon: What? What do you know, Doctor?

ACTION: The fleet of war birds picks up speed... they'll reach the Apache in three minutes' time.

CEO_Solkar says:
*CO*: Aye sir

CEO_Solkar says:
::Keeps welding::

CO_Storal says:
OPS:Red Alert....

CNS_Solaa says:
::turns around and looks at Dr. Reyon:: Reyon: And just WHAT were you doing on Charybda??

CEO_Solkar says:
*OPS*: Ryushi, you got a lock on me?

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Sir, the CEO is still sitting there.. can I beam the worker bee inside?

OPS_Ryushi says:
::activates Red Alert::

Korata says:
@CMO: Is that so? ::smiles:: Your friends are about to die, if they make the wrong choice...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CNS: Counselor!

CO_Storal says:
::nods to the XO:: CSO:Make it happen...

Host Dr_Reyon says:
CO: ... All of this, it's about me, it's not about some random Federation shuttle that's drifted into their presumed space...

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: She still hasn't told us.

CMO_Powers says:
@Korata: Knowing them, they'll probably make the wrong choice.

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: I'm surprised we haven't asked her sooner, actually...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CNS: She hasn't really had a chance. now, calm down.

OPS_Ryushi says:
*CEO*: I am unable to establish the lock, ensign.  Standby.

CO_Storal says:
Reyon: Well you have about three minutes until we have to do something....Out with it...

CSO_Marsland says:
Reyon: Doctor, look at me.. ::looks her squarely in the eyes:: ..if you want us to protect you, please.,.. what do the Romulans want from you?

CMO_Powers says:
@::has a look at the nearby consoles and wished he'd paid attention to the reading part of his Romulan language course::

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Sir.. 2 1/2 minutes until the Romulan fleet is in weapons range.

OPS_Ryushi says:
*CEO*: I have a lock, ensign.  Beaming your work bee and supplies to shuttle bay one.  ::energizing::

CEO_Solkar says:
*OPS*: Give me until 30 seconds till you beam.

OPS_Ryushi says:
::unenergizing:: *CEO*: Very well.

CO_Storal says:
*OPS*:Beam him onboard now!!!

CEO_Solkar says:
::Welding faster::

ACTION: The CEO and his work bee are beamed aboard.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Aye, sir.  ::reenergizing::

CEO_Solkar says:
::shuts down welder and sets the bee down::

Host Dr_Reyon says:
CSO: They knew that I operate in the area... were they just waiting for the right time...? Or maybe they were waiting for me to develop my research first...

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Sir, we can pick up Dr. Powers on what appears to be the lead war bird.. but they have shields up.

CSO_Marsland says:
Reyon: What research Doctor? Tell me!

Korata says:
@CMO: if you have any questions, feel free to ask. ::laughs:: We're two minutes away...

@ACTION: The Tellerex hails the Apache.

CNS_Solaa says:
::looks at the XO:: XO: And you tell me to calm down... ::gestures to Tom::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Sir, we are receiving a hail from the lead war bird, the Tellerex.

CNS_Solaa says:
::quickly goes back to reading::

Korata says:
@::smiles to the CMO:: CMO: Isn't this exciting?

CMO_Powers says:
@Korata: Are you sure you won't change your mind about that war bird?

CEO_Solkar says:
::Gets out of Work bee and head for deck 12 stopping for a spacesuit along the way::

CO_Storal says:
OPS:Onscreen:: stands and awaits the hail::

CSO_Marsland says:
::glares at the CNS from his science console hole in the wall, then turns back to face the Doctor, keeping her out of sight of the bridge viewer::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Sir, I am reading Dr. Powers' com signal on the Tellerex.  ::onscreen::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::shakes her head at her two officers, one of whom is her husband::

Host Dr_Reyon says:
::hesitates, and looks up:: CSO: For decades, I've been studying the... the schism between the Vulcans and the Romulans... and-and I- ::looks up as the viewscreen is activated::

CMO_Powers says:
@Korata: One important question that I think needs to be asked... what happens to me once you're done with the Apache?

ACTION: On the viewscreen are Korata and Dr. Powers.

CMO_Powers says:
@::waves at the crew::

Korata says:
@CMO: Say hi to your crew. COM: Apache: USS Apache. Welcome to Charybdis.

CSO_Marsland says:
::grabs the doctor and calls a relief to his console, whispering:: Dr Reyon: Let's go to the conference room and you can tell me.  We don't have much time.

CNS_Solaa says:
::looks up and widens her eyes as she sees John on screen::

ACTION: The war birds come to a stop in front of the Apache... before the remaining eight war birds begin to circle...

CEO_Solkar says:
::Suits up in his spiffy EVA suit::

CO_Storal says:
COM:Korata: This is Capt. Storal of the Apache. Why have you attacked a federation vessel and are holding a Federation officer against his will.

CMO_Powers says:
@COM:Apache: Hey guys.

SO Howlingwolf says:
::takes her oh so familiar seat at Science as she relieves her boss::

CNS_Solaa says:
::thinks "THAT'S all he's going to say???"::

CSO_Marsland says:
::steps into the conference room with Dr. Reyon in tow:: Reyon: So what is going on with the Vulcans and Romulans?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
COM:CMO: Are you all right, Doctor?

Host Korata says:
@COM: Apache: Is that what I've done? ::turns to the CMO:: I've kept him very comfortable, tell him, John, honey.

CNS_Solaa says:
::is incensed as she hears that awful Romulan female call him "honey"::

Dr. Reyon says:
CSO: It's too late...

CEO_Solkar says:
:: Gets to the breached area:: *Eng*: Activate forcefield on deck 12 section 33B.

CMO_Powers says:
@COM:Apache: It's been alright... not a five star hotel mind you... but not too bad.

ACTION: Forcefield activated.

CSO_Marsland says:
Reyon: Tell me! We can protect you, just tell me Doctor.

CO_Storal says:
COM:Korata: You are to return my officer immediately. You are in violation of our treaty.

SO Howlingwolf says:
::sees the Apache is no match for the 8 war birds::

CEO_Solkar says:
*Eng*:Lower forcefield deck 12 section 32B.

Host Korata says:
COM: Apache: Now, captain, let us not mince words. We want Dr. Reyon. Now. If that is accomplished within the next five minutes, we will return your dear doctor. If not, we will destroy you. 

CNS_Solaa says:
::quickly turns to the XO and says quietly:: XO: We need to shoot her. Shoot her right  now... ::clutches her book tightly::

CEO_Solkar says:
:: Grasp on for dear life::

CMO_Powers says:
@Korata: If you plan to destroy them, I'd rather stay here to be honest.

OPS_Ryushi says:
::grafts tactical and helm into the Ops console, just to be prepared::

CO_Storal says:
COM: Korata: You know I can’t do that. The doctor is a federation citizen.

Dr. Reyon says:
::shakes head:: CSO: I've been conducting research into the Romulan past, deeper than anyone has ever done, and I've discovered some... secrets, it seems, that the Romulans have been trying to hide... and now they've come to take me away... ::she looks up as she hears her name::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::glares at the CNS and answers quietly:: CNS: We will do what is ordered and nothing more.  It's not time to start an interstellar incident.

CMO_Powers says:
@Korata: You do know that if you destroy the ship you also destroy whatever you wanted on it.

OPS_Ryushi says:
::ungrafts tactical and allows the SO to take over it::

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: I know I know I know... ::tries to go back to her book::

Host Korata says:
::smiles:: COM: Apache: We anticipated that response. Do you really think you'll survive an attack?

CEO_Solkar says:
::After depressurization I grab my welder and head to the breach::

CSO_Marsland says:
Reyon: Doctor, you're beating around the bush.  What is it, exactly, that you've found?

CMO_Powers says:
@::shakes his head::

CO_Storal says:
COM:Korata: No I know that we will not. Why do you want the Doctor so bad.

CEO_Solkar says:
::Welding, welding, welding::

Host Korata says:
@::smiles:: COM: Apache: You're in no position to ask questions. I ask the questions if I choose to. You have three minutes. We'll be waiting.

ACTION: The connection is severed.

CEO_Solkar says:
*ENG*: Get a tractor lock on the hull plating and bring it towards me.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
All: Damn!  Why do they always do that?

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: Because they're evil and villainous...

CO_Storal says:
::taps his combadge:: *CSO*:Give me some good news Tom, we don’t have much time.

CMO_Powers says:
@Korata: Oh yeah, my opinion of you is a lot higher now.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::chuckles:: CNS: You're probably right.

Dr. Reyon says:
::sighs, and proceeds to summarize her results to the CSO...::

CNS_Solaa says:
CO/XO: Maybe we can send something that can be disguised as a Trill.

CNS_Solaa says:
CO/XO: They can't tell it's Reyon just by scans. They can only detect life signs, right?

CSO_Marsland says:
::finally understands:: *CO*: Sir, I don't know what to tell you. Dr. Reyon has uncovered some secrets of Romulan history, of acts committed by Star Empire during it's formation.  It appears they're trying to kill her and destroy the evidence to save face.

Host Korata says:
@::laughs:: CMO: Well, what can I say, I can be a real bitch when I need to be. I think I've lost interest in you. What use are you to me now? 

CEO_Solkar says:
::Is able to secure another piece of deck plating via welding::

CO_Storal says:
::hears the CSO and gets an idea:: OPS:Prepare to send a subspace message to Admiral Woo..

CMO_Powers says:
@Korata: Entertainment? I could probably heal any wounds you might get. I'm sure we can think of something.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Aye, sir.

CSO_Marsland says:
Dr. Reyon: We'll take care of this Doctor. We're not going to let them have you.

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: Maybe we can send a torpedo tube, imprint it with Trill DNA, and transport it over?

ACTION: The Tellerex hails the Apache once again... as the Romulans stop moving, and they all turn to face the Apache... giants surrounding a dwarf...

CO_Storal says:
CSO/Reyon:Well we are just going to send Starfleet your findings then...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CNS: for what?

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: To make a fake Reyon!

CSO_Marsland says:
Reyon: You can stay here if you need, but I am needed back on the bridge. ::steps and heads onto the bridge, relieving the SO and having her take Sci 2::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: sir, the Tellerex is hailing us again.

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: They just want a prisoner exchange...

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: As much as I want to do that as well Sir, then they'll kill us and the CMO out of spite.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CNS: I think it's too risky that way.

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: I'm sure Medical can make some skin or use a cadaver from the Morgue.

CO_Storal says:
CSO:True.. but their secret will be out.

CO_Storal says:
OPS:Onscreen...

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Well, I don't see any alternative right now.  Agreed. ::starts gathering the Doctor's data to send::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::onscreen::

Host Korata says:
COM: Apache: Well, your time is up, captain. Oh, don't bother trying to contact Starfleet Command... we won't be very happy if you try... 

CEO_Solkar says:
::thinks this rupture is nearly sealed::

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: Whoa! We can't give them her data!!

Host Korata says:
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