USS Apache - 10506.17 - "In the Shadows," Part VII

What to do? The Windsor and Kenora are 20 minutes away from the Apache's position, and her captain has already made clear to the admiral his intentions... that is, to disobey direct orders to return to SB366... and to head straight for the Romulan Neutral Zone, into the heart of the Empire itself, in a foolhardy attempt to seek out their missing CMO, having been kidnapped by Korata, a Tal'Shiar operative... and for what?

The CO has given the option to the crew, of returning to the starbase if they object to this course of action, but is he truly prepared to plunge the Federation into yet another costly war, this time with the Romulans, after having achieved so precious and fragile a peace after so many years?

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CTO_Running_Horse says:
::on the bridge at her tactical station::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::waiting just off the bridge on deck two::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::on the bridge in the command chair until the captain comes out of the ready room::

ACTION: The Apache remains stationary, as the crew makes their intentions clear... whether to stay or leave... as the Windsor and Kenora creep closer and closer... 20 minutes away...

CSO_Marsland says:
::in the TL on the way to deck 1::

CIV_Davis says:
::in quarters, still trying to figure out whether they are really his or not given their lack of decor::

CSO_Marsland says:
::sighs:: SO: I have a feeling this is going to be a bad day....

SO_Antropov says:
::in the TL with the CSO::

ACTION: Space is completely silent... the Romulan shuttles from Charybdis III are now gone, having cloaked and jumped to warp...

SO_Antropov says:
CSO: Da. It doesn't look like being a good one.

CIV_Davis says:
::paces from desk to window, unable to sit down for some reason::

CSO_Marsland says:
::waits for the TL doors to swish open onto the main bridge, fingering the phaser concealed in his right pocket::

FCO V’Taran says:
XO: ... Ma'am... the Windsor and Kenora are 20 minutes away. If we want to leave...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
V'Taran: ::sighs:: Thank you, Mr. V'Taran

CSO_Marsland says:
::mutters:: SO: Here goes nothing I guess.

CIV_Davis says:
::decides that he needs to leave the quarters....immediately; he exits almost too quickly, nearly face-planting into the doors::

CIV_Davis says:
::wanders out into the corridor, thankful his nose is still on his face; he starts looking for a turbolift::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
*All Crew*: Crew, we are preparing to depart for the Romulan Neutral Zone.  All those who wish to return to Starbase 366 must exit the ship now.

MO_Turok says:
::Standing impatiently next to OPS lost in his own thoughts::

SO_Antropov says:
::taps the object hidden in his pocket... what is it?:: CSO: Or as we Russian's would say... here goes nothing.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
V'Taran: Once you have received word that all have departed, set a course for the Neutral Zone, Warp 6.

CIV_Davis says:
Self: Wish to depart...?  ::enters the turbolift::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::fingers the trigger on the compression phaser rifle in his hand::

CSO_Marsland says:
::Watches the doors swish open, realizing his life is about to take a change.. steps out onto the bridge and towards the XO::

CTO_Running_Horse says:
::continues her tactical scans of the area::

CIV_Davis says:
Turbolift: Deck 7.

FCO V’Taran says:
::nods:: XO: Yes, ma'am.

CSO_Marsland says:
XO: Commander, can I speak to you and the Captain in the Ready Room?

SO_Antropov says:
::steps out onto the bridge and heads to the science station::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CSO: Certainly, Lieutenant, the Captain is already in there.

CIV_Davis says:
::the turbolift doors swish open and he barely dodges two younger officers, apparently in a real hurry::

CSO_Marsland says:
::nods and heads to the door of the Ready Room::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::walks to the Ready Room and rings the chimes::

ACTION: The phaser rifle glimmers in the OPS' hands...

CO_Storal says:
Aloud: Enter...

CIV_Davis says:
::enters the 7-Forward lounge, which is relatively empty compared to what he's used to; he finds this pleasant::

CSO_Marsland says:
::waits for the XO to enter the RR, then follows her in, standing near the door::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::walks in as the doors open:: CO: Captain, Lieutenant Marsland wishes to speak to both of us.

Ens. Stone says:
::packing some of the equipment, he turns to look at the officer who's just stepped in:: CIV: Sir, you shouldn't be here right now...

CO_Storal says:
CSO/XO:Very well. Come in.

CSO_Marsland says:
::begins:: CO/XO: Sirs, I'm not sure if you had a chance to review my duty log or not, but I believe we are making a huge mistake by disobeying Admiral Woo's orders.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CSO: Would you rather we left Dr. Powers behind?

SO_Antropov says:
::looks around the bridge and taps the object in his pocket some more::

CIV_Davis says:
Ens_Stone:  Why's that?  ::checks to see if he's wearing a uniform seeing as though he was called sir - he's not::

CO_Storal says:
CSO:Let’s have it Tom. You know you can speak freely...

CSO_Marsland says:
CO/XO:  I believe that Dr. Powers was told to give himself to the Romulans so that we had a chance to rescue Dr. Reyon, even perhaps given a mission to undertake on Romulus, where I predict he is headed.

Crewman Forrest says:
::patrolling Deck 2, he turns a corner... and walks right into the OPS:: OPS: Oh, excuse me... um...

CSO_Marsland says:
CO/XO: It seems too odd that the Romulans were shooting our shuttle, but all of a sudden stopped and took him gladly into custody when he opened the door.

OPS_Ryushi says:
Forrest: Proceed, crewman.

ACTION: The Apache receives a hail from the Kenora...

CO_Storal says:
CSO:That is a possibility. Do you have anything other than circumstantial evidence to back up your theory?

Crewman Forrest says:
::whispers:: OPS: Ryushi... sir... what are you doing? 

CSO_Marsland says:
CO/XO: I believe we will cause more harm, even putting the entire Federation at risk, if we do this.

MO_Turok says:
::Uses the Vulcan nerve pinch on Forrest::

CIV_Davis says:
::sits down in a chair, not particularly interested in the Ensign's explanation; he is, however, a little curious as to what's going on::

ACTION: The crewman collapses...

MO_Turok says:
OPS: No time for explaining now.

MO_Turok says:
OPS: Hide him.

OPS Vial says:
 ::notices the incoming hail, and notices he is the senior officer here:: COM: Kenora: This is Chief Vial of the Federation Starship Apache.  Go ahead.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::raises an eyebrow at what Tom is saying::

Ens. Stone says:
CIV: Well... I don't rightly know. But if you want to leave the ship, you should do so now.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO/XO: No sir, I do not.  The only other thing I have is that it seems too much a coincidence that the one system where Romulans are is the system that Dr. Reyon was sent to survey in the first place.

OPS_Ryushi says:
MO: That was not necessary... ::helps the MO hide the crewman in a closet::

USS Kenora says:
COM: Apache: This is the USS Kenora. We will be arriving at your position in ten minutes. Lower your shields and prepare to be boarded.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO/XO: It is my belief that SFC wanted to trade Dr. Reyon for the Romulans leaving Charybdis.

CO_Storal says:
CSO:Granted, I will give you that there is something more than meets the eye about the Doctor. But I do believe that the Romulans don’t want war either. We will see when we get closer.

CIV_Davis says:
Ens_Stone: I had enough trouble booking passage on this ship as it is...I'm not going to some God forsaken Star Base just to go through the same thing again.  ::stares out the window at the stars::

CO_Storal says:
::taps his combadge:*FCO*:Set course for Romulus and engage.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO/XO: Sir, who says the Romulans don't.  I bet they will deny those ships even exist, given the fact they have Tal'Shiar markings..

FCO V’Taran says:
*CO*: Acknowledged. Setting course.

OPS Vial says:
COM: Kenora: Um... I.. uh... ::remembers what Ryushi said:: Um... There’s no senior officers here... but I dunno... um...

ACTION: The Apache enters warp...

Kenora says:
COM: Apache: If you do not heed our directions, we will respond with force.

CO_Storal says:
XO: Did any of the officers leave?

CIV_Davis says:
::almost jumps a little as the scenery from the window shifts as the ship kicks into warp::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::hears a console beep and checks it::  MO: Damn it, we've gone to warp.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO/XO: Sir, I'm afraid if we continue this course of action, I will have to request you stand down your post and stand relieved of command.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: None so far.

ACTION: The comm-link goes out, as the Kenora realizes that the Apache's jumped to warp...

MO_Turok says:
OPS: You feel that? We are moving.

CSO_Marsland says:
::turns and walks onto the bridge, tapping his commbadge twice::

CEO_Solkar says:
Aloud: This isn't good.

OPS_Ryushi says:
::hears the commbadge tap twice:: MO: Here we go...

MO_Turok says:
OPS: Two, ready.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CSO: Tom, he offered to have me relieve him of command, and I said I was standing ready to defend him.

CEO_Solkar says:
OPS: Ready.

SO_Antropov says:
::reaches into his pocket and waits for the OPS and MO::

FCO V’Taran says:
::he stabilizes the ship, as she's jumped to warp six... turning around, glancing at the CSO, wondering what's happening, what they were talking about... he faces forward::

CO_Storal says:
XO: I know this is going to end bad. What do you think?

OPS_Ryushi says:
Computer: Transfer all command codes to Lt. Marsland, authorization Ryushi-Alpha-One.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: I think we're about to be mutinied, sir.

CIV_Davis says:
::gets up and walks slowly towards the windows in the lounge, continuing to gaze without much thought::

CEO_Solkar says:
::Double checks for the setting for stun::

CSO_Marsland says:
CO/XO: I am sorry Commander, Captain.... ::lets the doors shut between them:: FCO_V'Taran: Stop the ship.

CO_Storal says:
XO:I know. Im expecting actually.

Computer says:
OPS: Processing... running subroutine AC-1-Ryushi... AD-2-Ryushi... Transfer complete.

OPS_Ryushi says:
::checks setting for phaser rifles... stun...::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: Got a plan?

FCO V’Taran says:
::he turns around:: CSO: I beg your pardon, sir?

SO_Antropov says:
::takes out his concealed phaser:: FCO: You heard him, stop the ship.

CSO_Marsland says:
FCO_V'Taran: In accordance with applicable Starfleet Regulations, I have had no choice but to relieve the Captain of command.

CSO_Marsland says:
OPS: Open a channel to the Kenora.

CO_Storal says:
XO:No not really. I know that most of the officers don’t want to go after Dr. Powers. Im pretty sure that they have re routed codes and such by now.

CTO_Running_Horse says:
::doesn't believe her ears::

FCO V’Taran says:
::he stands up:: *CO*: Sir?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: Probably, shall we just wait and see what happens?

CTO_Running_Horse says:
*CO*: ::whispering:: Sir I think you need to be aware of an act of treason.

CEO_Solkar says:
::Nervous sweat beading up on my brow::

Host Dr_Reyon says:
<FCO_V'Taran> ::frowns:: CSO: I will do no such thing... ::leaves the CO hanging on the COM link...::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::motions to the others and heads out to the bridge::

CIV_Davis says:
::sits down in the nearest chair and relaxes a little, not really having experienced this perspective in a long, long time::

CSO_Marsland says:
SO: Lieutenant, take the helm and stop the ship.

CEO_Solkar says:
::Follows OPS::

MO_Turok says:
::Steps onto the bridge behind OPS and CEO with the phaser rifle showing::

CIV_Davis says:
::frowns for a second::

CSO_Marsland says:
CTO: Ensign, the Captain intends to commit an act of war to save one crewman who can be saved through diplomatic means.

OPS_Ryushi says:
::steps to the middle of the bridge, phaser rifle in hand, facing the ready room door::

SO_Antropov says:
::aims his phaser at the CTO:: CTO: We'd rather not have any trouble so I suggest you discard any weapons you may be carrying.

CEO_Solkar says:
::crouches down::

Ens. Stone says:
CIV: I don't believe it. We're heading straight for the Romulan frontier, and you want to stay even though you don't have to?

CO_Storal says:
::nods at the XO:: XO:It’s a shame though. You figure that they would have waited for a reason before doing something like this.

MO_Turok says:
::Makes sure his phaser is set to wide stun::

OPS Vial says:
CSO: Yes, sir... ::hails the Kenora::
CIV_Davis says:
Ens_Stone: Not to belie the significance of what you just said, but what are you doing in the lounge right now anyway...?

CO_Storal says:
XO:But that is neither here nor there. It will be over soon.

CTO_Running_Horse says:
CSO: You know you are going against everything I hold dear to Starfleet.  To do this is not just mutiny but an act of treason as well.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: So, got any plans after our court-martial?

ACTION: The viewscreen is activated, with the Kenora's captain on the screen...

CTO_Running_Horse says:
CSO: As well as beginning a bad act of war.
Capt. White says:
COM: Apache: This is the Kenora.

CSO_Marsland says:
::stands facing the screen:: COM: Kenora: This is Lieutenant Marsland, of the USS Apache.  We stand ready to receive you.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CTO: Captain Storal is about to commit an act of war on the Romulan Empire.  We cannot allow that.

MO_Turok says:
CSO: I suggest we get the CO and XO out here where we can watch them.

CO_Storal says:
XO:Not at all. You know me I never plan for anything.. Just go with the flow.

CTO_Running_Horse says:
OPS: Granted sir but if this backfires in your faces it would mean that all of us will be hanged.

SO_Antropov says:
CTO: Just settle down, you're making people with weapons nervous.

CIV_Davis says:
::stands up and approaches the ensign, becoming gradually more irritated with him::

CSO_Marsland says:
OPS: Escort Ensign Running Horse and Lieutenant V'Taran off the bridge, please. ::turns to the SO:: SO: Stop the ship.

CEO_Solkar says:
::Scanning the room for anything that could go wrong::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: ::grins:: I think that's why were in this mess.

ACTION: On the sensors, a small blip has appeared... a Romulan scout ship... traveling at warp, her cloak failing... with antiprotons spilling from her deflector array...

CTO_Running_Horse says:
SO: I am not un nerved if that is what you are thinking.  I am loyal to Starfleet as well.

SO_Antropov says:
::heads over to flight control and brings the ship to a stop::

Capt. White says:
COM: Apache: I am pleased to hear you say that. Stand by.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CSO: Yes, sir.  :: throws the Ens and the Lt into a TL and seals the door::

CO_Storal says:
XO:Well lets be done with this....

CO_Storal says:
::stands and exits the ready room::

CEO_Solkar says:
Aloud: Is that it?? The one we're looking for?

CSO_Marsland says:
Dr. Reyon:  What's the real reason you came to Charybdis, Doctor?

Ens. Stone says:
CIV: Well, I'm here performing my duties. But you have none.

OPS Vial says:
CSO: Uh, sir... a small Romulan scout ship has appeared on sensors... traveling at warp.  They're losing their cloak, sir.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::reluctantly follows the CO::

CTO_Running_Horse says:
CSO: I will not abandon my.....::taps comm badge to finish her sentence:: *CSO*: Allow this ship to be harmed in any way.  IF the CO and XO are guilty I will stand by you and the others.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Captain Storal, in accordance with Starfleet General Order 28, Section three, paragraph one, you and Commander Naegle are hereby relieved of command of the Apache.  Lt. Marsland will now assume command.

Host Dr_Reyon says:
::she looks up, at the CSO...:: CSO: I already told you. I came here to conduct research.

CSO_Marsland says:
Vial: Where? Federation or Romulan space?

CIV_Davis says:
Ens_Stone: ::suspicious:: Performing your duties in the lounge?  Is there some sort of new billet in the lounge that I'm not aware of...?

MO_Turok says:
::Watches the CO and XO enter the bridge::

CO_Storal says:
::takes off his combadge and tosses it to the CSO:: CSO:The ship is yours Tom. I will be in the brig...

CSO_Marsland says:
Dr. Reyon: And you just happened to come to the one place in the UFP that was under control of Romulans?

CIV_Davis says:
Ens_Stone: There's something going on, isn't there?  You're not just worried that we're heading into Romulan space...

OPS_Ryushi says:
CSO: I will escort them, sir.
Ens. Stone says:
CIV: Mess duty. What can ya do.

CSO_Marsland says:
::nods::

CO_Storal says:
::without waiting for a response he enters the TL and heads to the brig::

MO_Turok says:
::Looks and the CO and suddenly turn to OPS and fires his phaser on stun::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::looks sternly at her husband:: CSO: I thought better of you Tom.  makes me wish I hadn't married you.

MO_Turok says:
CO: Stop now sir!

Ens. Stone says:
::smiles:: CIV: Let's just say... there are other more important things that worry me, than heading into Romulan space right now.

OPS_Ryushi says:
::enters the TL with the CO, closes the door just in time to see the phaser fire and hit it::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::throws her combadge at him and enters the TL with the CO::

CIV_Davis says:
::nods with understanding, although he has yet to come across a commissioned chef in his career in Starfleet::

CSO_Marsland says:
::frowns, but knows what is right, and says nothing::

CEO_Solkar says:
CSO: Sir we should intercept that scout and get the doctor... it's still in our space.

CIV_Davis says:
Ens_Stone: Such as...?

CEO_Solkar says:
CSO: That will end this no harm, no foul.

OPS Vial says:
<Ops Vial> CSO: the shuttle is still in Federation space, sir.

CSO_Marsland says:
COM: Kenora: We are heading to intercept a Romulan scout ship in our space, stand by.

CSO_Marsland says:
SO: Set a course for the scout ship.

Ens. Stone says:
::smiles:: CIV: You really shouldn't have come along.

CO_Storal says:
MO:You are welcome to come with us to the brig Mr. Turok.

Capt. White says:
COM: Kenora: You will not pursue!

MO_Turok says:
::Turns and fires at the SO and then turns his phaser to the CSO::

CSO_Marsland says:
::fires back at the MO::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: I'm standing with you Captain, I want you to know that.

CIV_Davis says:
::takes another step towards Stone, now at an uncomfortably close distance::

CTO_Running_Horse says:
Self: This is a situation that has gone from bad to worse.  I have my duty to my captain and to Starfleet and the federation.  Now I am torn between loyalties.

OPS_Ryushi says:
::phaser rifle trained on the CO and XO:: TL: Brig.

CO_Storal says:
XO:I never doubted that. ::smiles::

CIV_Davis says:
Ens_Stone: Either you're going to tell me by yourself....::flicks the Ensign's comm badge::....or I'm going to find out another way, cause that little thing doesn't really bother me too much these days...

Ens. Stone says:
::smiles, unfazed by the CIV's moving into his personal space::

MO_Turok says:
CSO:  Drop the weapon, we need to cease this action at once::

CEO_Solkar says:
::Trains his phaser rifle on the MO::

ACTION: The MO's aim rings true, and the phaser fire hits the SO square on his shoulder....

CSO_Marsland says:
MO: And do what? I am trying to get that scout ship!

CO_Storal says:
OPS:You don’t need to hold the rifle at us. Mr. Ryushi. We aren’t going anywhere....

CEO_Solkar says:
MO: This is not a logical course of action.

ACTION: The scout ship continues moving away... it is soon to leave the Apache's range...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::suddenly turns toward OPS:: OPS: I'm sorry Ryushi. ::grabs the phaser rifle::

CEO_Solkar says:
Aloud: Argh

ACTION: Surprised, the OPS' loses his rifle to the XO...

CEO_Solkar says:
::Stuns the MO::

CSO_Marsland says:
Computer: Seal the bridge, authorization Marsland Delta 9 Epsilon.

ACTION: The CEO's phaser fire hits the MO square on the chest... he collapses, stunned...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::turns and aims the rifle at the shocked OPS:: OPS: Now, tell us what's going on, Lieutenant?

Computer says:
CSO: Sealed.

CEO_Solkar says:
Aloud: No time for this!

CSO_Marsland says:
::takes the helm himself, and sets a course for the scout ship, maximum warp, and engages.

CIV_Davis says:
::shakes head and moves past the Ensign, making a mental note to make a dartboard with his face in the middle when he has the time::

CEO_Solkar says:
CSO: Good to be moving.

CIV_Davis says:
::exits the lounge::

CEO_Solkar says:
Computer: Red Alert.

ACTION: The Apache heads straight for the scout ship... on a heading directly to one system... Dessica...

OPS_Ryushi says:
XO: ::calmly, hands clasped behind his back:: Lieutenant Marsland has taken command of the ship.

CSO_Marsland says:
*ALL*: All hands, this is Lieutenant Marsland. In accordance with Starfleet Regulations I have assumed command to prevent interstellar war with the Romulans.

CIV_Davis says:
::hears the klaxon, then the Chief Science Officer's message, still unsure of what to do next::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
OPS: I get that, but why?

MO_Turok says:
::Sitting stunned on the floor he aims just past the CSO and he control panel where he is sitting and fires::

OPS_Ryushi says:
Computer: Computer, hold Turbolift.

CSO_Marsland says:
*ALL*: There is a failing Romulan scout ship on sensors still in Federation space. We are trying to rescue the Chief Medical Officer.  That is all.

CO_Storal says:
::taps the OPS's Combadge:: Computer: Computer site to site transport. Transport this signal to the bridge...

OPS_Ryushi says:
XO: Because Captain Storal was about to commit an act of war against the Federation

CEO_Solkar says:
*Engineering*: Crew lock down all engineering sections and make sure command remains routed through the bridge, thank you all.

CIV_Davis says:
::walks into the turbolift and holds his hands on his hips for a moment::
XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
OPS: Very well, Thank you.
Computer says:
CO: Unable to comply. There is a forcefield surrounding the bridge.

CIV_Davis says:
::slams wall::  Self: Damn it...of all the ships to catch a ride on, I pick the one this year that is having 'personnel issues'....

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: Should have expected that.

CO_Storal says:
OPS:Oh well I tried. ::chuckles:: How am I going to do an act of war from Federation Territory...

CIV_Davis says:
Computer: Locate the commanding officer of this vessel.

Ens. Stone says:
CIV: There is one benefit to all of this. You're now part of a much greater story than you could ever have imagined... ::he picks up his crate, and steps out of the lounge...::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: By entering the Romulan Neutral Zone.

OPS_Ryushi says:
Computer: Computer, resume.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: Why don't we put him in the brig, just for his own safety.

Computer says:
CIV: Lt. Marsland is on the bridge.

CO_Storal says:
OPS:Do you have any faith in your captain? I never once mentioned entering the Romulan Space..

CSO_Marsland says:
*OPS*: Status Lieutenant?

CIV_Davis says:
Computer: Identify the commanding officer of this vessel at the beginning of the tour and locate him or her.

CO_Storal says:
XO:Stun him....

CEO_Solkar says:
:: Moves to Tactical, checking scan and trying to lock on the scout vessel::

ACTION: It does not appear as if the scout ship realizes that it's been detected... as her deflector dish stops leaking antiprotons... and her cloak resumes... but still on a direct course for Dessica... with the Windsor and Kenora still hot on the Apache's tail...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::looks knowingly at the CO:: CO: Gladly sir.  ::fires at the OPS::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::taps his commbadge, not taking his eyes off the XO and CO:: *CSO*: Arriving at the brig now, sir.  
CTO_Running_Horse says:
::begins to bang on the TL doors::

ACTION: The OPS officer is down...

CO_Storal says:
XO:Lets go...

CEO_Solkar says:
CSO: I'll try getting us some more power.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::nods:: CO: Aye, aye, sir.

CSO_Marsland says:
::opens a hailing frequency:: COM: Kenora/Windsor: Help us get that scout vessel, and we'll head back to SB 366.

ACTION: The Kenora and Windsor refuses to respond...

CIV_Davis says:
::slaps the wall, hoping the computer will respond to his irrational response::

CEO_Solkar says:
::Reroutes auxiliary power to the warp drive::

Host Dr_Reyon says:
CSO: Lieutenant, have you had enough yet??

CTO_Running_Horse says:
::continues banging::

CO_Storal says:
XO:Time to visit the computer core....=o)

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: Let's go!

CO_Storal says:
::heads to the computer core::

CSO_Marsland says:
Reyon: Enough of what, Doctor? Why don't you tell me the truth about why you went to Charybdis?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::follows the CO::

CIV_Davis says:
Turbolift: Deck 7.

Host Dr_Reyon says:
::screams:: CSO: Okay, fine! I was ordered to Charybdis, damn it!

CSO_Marsland says:
Reyon: By who!?

OPS_Ryushi says:
Computer: Computer, lock out the computer core.  Authorization Ryushi-Alpha-One!

CIV_Davis says:
Self: I'm on Deck 7....duh...  ::rushes out of the turbolift::

CIV_Davis says:
::pops into the computer core before the authorization takes place::

CSO_Marsland says:
CEO: Ensure there's no way anyone can get access to the command functions.

CSO_Marsland says:
Reyon: Answer me!

Host Dr_Reyon says:
CSO: Does it matter? And does my mission matter at all?

CEO_Solkar says:
CSO: I had my engineering team lock down ships functions a while ago.

CSO_Marsland says:
Reyon: Yes, of course it does! Answer me Doctor.

MO_Turok says:
::Sitting on the floor of the bridge listening to the CTO pound away on the door::

CIV_Davis says:
::rips open the wall console below his feet and pulls out the isolinear tray::

CIV_Davis says:
Self: "Join Starfleet," they said....::grumbles::

CO_Storal says:
XO:It may take awhile But I think I can bypass the codes and retake the ship.

CTO_Running_Horse says:
Self:I have to get out of here I need to help if I can but to which side?

CSO_Marsland says:
Computer: Lock out all command functions and computer interfaces.

CSO_Marsland says:
Reyon: I don't have all day Doctor. Tell me!

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: Good idea, how can I help.

MO_Turok says:
::Aims his phaser rifle at the control panel of the turbolift and fires a burst hoping to open the door and release the CTO::

CIV_Davis says:
::begins rewriting the command functions of the computer core, hoping to route them through one of the consoles in the room that he is currently in::

ACTION: All command functions and interfaces have been locked out.

CEO_Solkar says:
::Restuns the MO::

ACTION: The Windsor and Kenora approach from behind... they are mere minutes from firing range... but the Apache is so close...

CSO_Marsland says:
CEO: Will you take out the MO please?  Lock him in the Ready Room. I want this bridge clear except you, me and the Doctor.

CEO_Solkar says:
::Drags the MO to the RR::

CSO_Marsland says:
COM: SB366: Admiral Woo: Admiral, I have the ship. I am asking you to call off the Windsor and Kenora, at least until I stop this Romulan Scout Ship.

CIV_Davis says:
::switches the A4 and B8 chips, attempting to override the command lockout and regain full access tot he computer core::

CO_Storal says:
XO:Well just make sure I'm not interrupted. I would say we have a good five to ten minute start on them. ::enters the secondary core::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::slowly comes to::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::stands as a lookout with the phaser rifle::

Adm. Woo says:
COM: Apache: Ah, Tom... I beg your pardon? Those were NOT your orders!

OPS_Ryushi says:
::stands, with a slight headache.::

ACTION: The CIV's "playing" has no discernible effect...

OPS_Ryushi says:
Computer: computer, who is in the Computer control room?

CIV_Davis says:
::pulls out the A2 isolinear chip, which he suspects has the current command restrictions saved...at least in part; he throws it behind him, hoping he caught the Apache's crew napping::

CO_Storal says:
::takes off a wall panel and tries to override the lockout by manually rearranging the isolinear chips::

CSO_Marsland says:
COM: Woo: The scout ship is still in Federation space Admiral.  Give me this chance.

CSO_Marsland says:
*CTO*: Who's side are you on Ensign?

OPS_Ryushi says:
::walks over and grabs the rifle next to the guard stand in the brig room::

Adm. Woo says:
COM: CSO: NO! No chances! You will drop out of warp this instant!

CIV_Davis says:
::hears activity around the corner and he stops, unsure of who is who and what is what at this point::

CSO_Marsland says:
COM: Woo: Why?

CSO_Marsland says:
Reyon: Tell me Doctor, why?

CEO_Solkar says:
::Re-enters bridge and locks RR doors::

ACTION: The Kenora fires a warning shot across the Apache's bow...

CIV_Davis says:
::picks up the chip he removed and throws it out past the bulkhead, in visible range of the CO and XO::

CO_Storal says:
::hears something around the corner:: Aloud: Who's there?

CTO_Running_Horse says:
*CTO*: I will not let this ship start a war again with the Romulans.  I am loyal to this ship and her captain but I will not allow one single act to bring the federation into another war with the Romulans.

SO_Antropov says:
::comes to:: CSO: What's going on?

CSO_Marsland says:
Computer: Unlock the turbolift door.

MO_Turok says:
::Slowly begins to become aware of his surroundings::

CEO_Solkar says:
::Looks up the Kenora's Access codes::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::gets her phaser rifle ready and walks toward the noise:: CIV: Who are you?

CSO_Marsland says:
*CTO*: Then get in here.

Computer says:
OPS: Capt. Storal, Cmdr. Naegle and Mr. Davis.

CIV_Davis says:
::holds hands in the air::  XO: Whoa...easy Commander...William Davis....I'm a civilian passenger....

OPS_Ryushi says:
Self: Damn... ::jumps in the TL:: TL: Computer control.  Increase speed, emergency access.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CIV: Mr. Davis. what are you doing?

CO_Storal says:
CIV:What are you doing in here?

CIV_Davis says:
::keeps hands in the air:: XO: Something doesn't seem right, and I heard the message about some science officer taking over.  If I wanted to regain control of the ship, this is where I'd start...

CSO_Marsland says:
COM: Kenora/Windsor: ::tries to use the fleet command codes to drop the two ships to impulse::

Adm. Woo says:
COM: CSO: You will drop out of warp, or you will be destroyed. ::he cuts the COM link::

CIV_Davis says:
CO, XO: Whoever is in control appears to have the computer core locked out...I just started trying to override it but I didn't get far...

SO_Antropov says:
CSO: What is going on?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::looks at the captain:: CO: What do you think, sir?

CEO_Solkar says:
CSO: Just jettison their warp cores, it'll take hours to retrieve them.

CIV_Davis says:
::looks at the CO::

ACTION: The Kenora and Windsor experience disruptions to their warp systems, but they are resisting, as they continue to fire warning shots...

MO_Turok says:
::Slowly rises and looks around the CO for the Captain's hidden phaser::

CTO_Running_Horse says:
::pokes head out of lift:: CSO: I will stand by you as long as it is necessary to keep the federation out of another war with Romulus.

CO_Storal says:
::looks at the CIV's work:: CIV:Not bad. Do you have any experience with computers?

CIV_Davis says:
CO, XO: You could say that..

CIV_Davis says:
CO, XO: You can debate my allegiances and experience later....you're running out of time right now, though.  If we can disrupt the EPS flow to the computer core, we might be able to reset the override systems.

CO_Storal says:
CIV:Then lets go ::smiles::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CIV/CO: Then what are we waiting for, let's get started?

CSO_Marsland says:
CTO: Get in here... Computer: Lock the door to the bridge.

OPS_Ryushi says:
::steps out of the TL in computer control and fires three quick shots on heavy stun in the direction of the CO, XO, and CIV::

CIV_Davis says:
CO, XO: If it resets we could manually change the lockout, at least in theory.

SO_Antropov says:
Self: If I'd known I was going to be ignored I would have joined the captain.

CTO_Running_Horse says:
CSO: Thank you sir.  ::goes over and retakes her station::

ACTION: The OPS' phaser fire is a little off... he hits the XO in the leg, but hits the computer core the rest of the shots...

CEO_Solkar says:
::Uses the codes of the pursuing ship to eject their warp cores::

CIV_Davis says:
::identifies the command sub processor in the computer core room, then traces back to the nearest EPS trunk and examines it for a moment::

CSO_Marsland says:
SO: Sorry.. we're being chased by the two UFP ships and we're after a scout ship in Federation space.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::feels the stun blast:: All: Ah:: and falls against the bulkhead::

CSO_Marsland says:
COM: Scout Ship: Stand down, we see you.

ACTION: The Kenora and Windsor's warp cores are ejected... but there is a problem with the Windsor's ejection procedure... she spins out of warp violently, as the warp core is ejected, structural integrity severely compromised...

CEO_Solkar says:
CTO: Can you see the scout ship?

OPS_Ryushi says:
Computer:  computer, seal off the computer control room.  Authorization Ryushi-Alpha-One

CO_Storal says:
::attempts to grab the XO's rifle and returns fire...heavy stun setting::

SO_Antropov says:
::checks the sensors and sees the two ships behind:: CSO: Why are we moving and why are we being chased? Have you contacted Admiral Woo?

CSO_Marsland says:
::attempts to beam the CMO off the scout ship, if they're at cloak shields should be down too::

CIV_Davis says:
::races at the operations officer and launches his fists towards the man's head::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::gives him the rifle:: CO: Get him, sir.

MO_Turok says:
::Finds the Admiral's old phaser that the CO had been keeping, checks it for a charge and begins looking for a way out of the ready room::

ACTION: The computer control room is sealed off...

OPS_Ryushi says:
::dives out of the way::

CEO_Solkar says:
::feels guilty about the Kenora::

CIV_Davis says:
::stumbles by, but his fall breaks into a roll and he's able to recover and seek cover quickly::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::crouches behind a console on the other side of the room... stands and fires twice more toward the captain::

ACTION: On the Apache's sensors, they can see that the Kenora has dropped to impulse... but the Windsor is... the Apache sensors record a massive explosion.

CTO_Running_Horse says:
::scanning:: CSO: I see her sir but she is moving still for the Neutral Zone.

CEO_Solkar says:
::Even more so about the Windsor::

CSO_Marsland says:
CTO: At her present speed we can't catch her in time.

MO_Turok says:
::Trying desperately to find a way out and to the CO::

CIV_Davis says:
::looks around for anything that he can use as a projectile or just a blunt object::

CSO_Marsland says:
::sets course for the Kenora:: COM: Kenora: We're heading your way, Kenora.

CTO_Running_Horse says:
CSO: Wait a sec I just lost her again.  Blast.

CSO_Marsland says:
COM: Woo: We're heading back to the Kenora.

CSO_Marsland says:
::sighs::

SO_Antropov says:
::sees the sensor readings:: CSO: Umm... I think we might be in a little bit of trouble after this.

CIV_Davis says:
::finds his way behind the ops officer and kicks out at the side of his left knee::

ACTION: The Kenora is down to impulse... the Windsor destroyed... the Scout ship heading for Dessica... the Apache in total chaos... and for what?

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