Cast of Characters:
XO    Lt. Cmdr. Wolf                          	 played by     John Flory
FCO  Commander Hope Lane                 		played by     Pam Bruyere
OPS  Lieutenant Salor                          	 played by     Jon Benson
NPCs:
Various                                       			 played by     Rich Robbins 

Prologue: The Apache is just arriving at the freighter’s location. The ship is dead in space with just life support  and minimal power. All of its cargo bays are empty. Also the Captain seem to have come down with some strange ailment and is currently in sick bay going through an extreme battery of test.

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FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: at the helm watching the screen ::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::scanning the freighter::

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
:: sitting in the big chair:: ALL: Report

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CTO: Any signs of life?
.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
FCO/XO: There are 25 life signs,,  10 injured. Showing life support and minimal power.

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
:: straightens in his chair and makes ready for the confrontation::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Shall I try hailing them sir?

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
CTO: Understood, Take us to red alert. Hope takes us in
    FCO: yes Hope give it a try

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: nods and hits the communication channel :: COM: Demonica: This is the USS Apache answering your distress call. Respond please.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::activates red alert::

 Capt_Drome says:
@COM: Apache: Boy are we glad to see you.

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
CTO: Salor be ready to target there weapons systems

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: They have responded sir. Would you like to take the phone? :: grins ::

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
FCO: Sure patch me over

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Transferring you now sir. :: hits the communication transfer button ::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
XO: There weapons systems have been destroyed Sir.

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
COM: Demonica: this is LtCommander Wolf of the Apache. How may we be of assistence?

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
:: reviewing the scans of the area ::

Capt_Drome says:
@COM: Apache: Cmdr any way you can help will be accepted however our first priority is our injured.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
XO: And also, I have the warp trail of the attacking vessels, but the vessels are not showing up on scans.

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
:: mutes the COM:; CTO; Understood keep an eye out

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: turns :: XO: Sir, I'll have sickbay ready to receive the injured.

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
:: opens the channel again:: COM: Demonica: Are you able to get underway at all Captain?
COM: Demonica: Have your wounded ready for transfer to our sickbay
    :: mutes the COM:: CTO: Have sickbay made ready and deploy a security team

 Capt_Drome says:
@COM: Apache: I am afraid the answer to that is no way our engines are damaged beyond what we can fix out here.
   @COM: Apache: Roger I am sending the coordinates now. :: sends the coordinates::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
FCO: Inform sickbay, I’ll inform security.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
*Sickbay*: Sickbay this is the bridge, prepare for casualties from the Demonica.
:: smiles over at Salor ::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
*Sec* Dispatch a security team to sickbay, stand guard and report.

 Capt_Drome says:
Doc_Robbins says *FCO*: Roger we will be ready here.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Sickbay is standing by Commander.

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
:: opens the COM:: COM: Demonica: Captain I will dispatch some engineering teams to assist with damage control and we will take you under tow

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
XO: Coordinates received, standing by transporters.

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
COM: Demonica: We will tow you clear of the area and leave some engineers to help get you underway again

 Capt_Drome says:
@COM: Apache: That would make us both sitting targets if the pirates show up. How about you just transport us over to your ship and I can have one of the company’s ship come out here and tow this one back if it is still here.

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
:: mutes the COM:: CTO: Salor scan for any weapons of any type

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::runs a scan of the freighter looking for any weapons::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Sir shall I move us in closer?

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
:; rubs his forehead:: CTO: I want that crew transported straight to the brig. Until we can be sure they are no threat

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
XO: All 25 of them sir, Our brig can't hold that many.

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
CTO: Very well secure the cargo bay and remove all weapons of any type during transport. I dont trust them. Begin transporting the injured

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
XO: Scans show the normal crew weapons that is expected on a ship, and the ships weapons are offline and non operational.

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
COM: Demonica: Very well Captain I’ll have you transported over.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
XO: Transporting the injured to sickbay? and the rest to the cargo bay?

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
COM: Demonica: Gather your personal effects and leave ALL weapons behind.

 Capt_Drome says:
@COM: Apache: Thank you Cmdr. Also I would like to speak with you once we are transported over.

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
CTO: No Sickbay

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
XO: Yes sir.   :: signals security to clear out cargo bay 2 and awaits the signal for all clear::    Stand by

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
CTO: Begin transports when you’re ready

 Capt_Drome says:
@COM: Apache: Understood I will have the remainder of the crew ready for transport in 5 minutes.

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
COM: Demonica: Understood. Standby for transport
::cuts the COM::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
XO: 5 minutes will suffice to clear out the cargo bay.

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
CTO: Make it so

 Action: The injured are all transported to sick bay

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Sir, sickbay reports all injured crew aboard.

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
FCO: Thankyou Hope
   CTO: Bring that captain to me under guard.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
XO: Yes sir.   cargo bay is ready for the crew.

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
CTO: Excellent

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: monitors the communication channels for any chatter ::

  Action: The Freighter hails the Apache.

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
FCO: Once they are onboard notify the station and tell them we are returning with survivors

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
COM: Demonica: This is the Apache. How may we assist you?
XO: Aye sir.

Capt_Drome says:
@COM: Apache: I am just calling to inform you that the crew is ready for transport when ever you 
are.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
XO: I have a lock sir.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Sir, the Demonica is reporting that the crew is ready for transport.

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
CTO: Energize
    FCO: Understood

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::transports the crew into the cargo bay::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
COM: Demonica: Message acknowledged.
CTO: All safely aboard Salor? :: smiles ::

 Action: It only take a couple of minutes to transport the freighter crew to the cargo bay. The TC report that the crew have complied with the XO's orders.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
FCO/XO: All aboard, security is locating the captain.

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
CTO; Thankyou Salor

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
Ericson says  ::enters the cargo bay::   Out loud: Which one of you is Captain Drome.

 Capt_Drome says:
Ericson: I am :: moves to the front of the crowd::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
Ericson says Drome: Come with me, you have been requested to the bridge.   ::2 more security    guards come up::

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
FCO: Ok commander lets get out of here

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Yes sir.

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
FCO: We should go and pick Commander Mrlr up before she has kittens ::smiles::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: informs the station of the survivors and their arrival ::
 Capt_Drome says:
Ericson: Very well however would it be possible to get my crew here something to eat as well as some cots for them to lie down on?

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: smiles at Wolf :: XO: Agreed sir. I'm sure the captain is worried about her.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
Ericson says Drome: you can take that up with command.  This way .  ::leads him to the nearest turbo lift::

Capt_Drome says:
Ericson: I will do that thank you.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: sets the heading back to the station ::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::as they move off, More security is standing outside the cargo bay doors::

 Capt_Drome says:
:: sees all the security:: Ericson: Is all that for us?

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::gets an update for SEC::  XO: The captain from the freighter is on his way.

XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
CTO: Understood

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Going to warp six sir. ETA will be two solar days again.
:: taps the warp control and then sits back ::

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
FCO: Understood. Be nice to get the engines back to normal

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
Ericson says  ::the TL stops on the bridge ad the doors open leading Drome inside::

 Action: The Apache goes to warp 6 with the same shudder is had when it left the station.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Sure will sir. The engineering staff will be busy.

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
FCO: Make them earn there pay

 Capt_Drome says:
:: Follows the Security Guard::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
Ericson says  XO:  The captain of the freighter sir.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: giggles :: XO: About time sir.

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
::stands and pulls his flight Jacket down. Faces Drome::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::watching Drome::

 Capt_Drome says:
:: looks at the XO:: XO: You the CO?

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: looks over at Drome then back at her screen ::

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
Drome: I am the Executive Officer the Captain is indisposed. How may I help you?

 Capt_Drome says:
XO: Well the first thing is that I would like it if you could get my crew something to eat and some cots to lie down on.

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
Drome: I’ll see to it. But remember your a guest on this ship and my hospitality only goes so far mister

 Capt_Drome says:
XO: I understand Cmdr as long as you understand that I am only trying to look out for my crew as well.

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
Drome: Always a sign of a good Captain. I’ll have my tactical officer see to your crews needs.
::nods to Salor::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
*Sec* Provide for the crew, food and cots.

 Capt_Drome says:
XO: Thanks you. Now there is something about how the pirates are operating that worries me.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
Drome: Any tactical information would he useful.

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
Drome: Go on

Capt_Drome says:
CTO: Well sir in the past the pirates left ships like ours alone and only hit the ships that carried more valuable cargo. Now it seems that they are targeting all the ships that are caring food and medical supplies.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
Drome: Interesting..
Drome: What was your destination?

 Capt_Drome says:
XO: Which seems some what defeating their purpose as the company has been able to get some of the more valuable cargo through to its destination?

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
Drome: When did there tactics change?

  Capt_Drome says:
CTO: we were headed for a colony near Bajor.
    XO: About a month ago.

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
Drome: Why take medical supplies and food and leave the more valuable cargo

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: listens to the conversation still concentrating on her job ::

 Capt_Drome says:
XO: That is what we are wondering? However no one higher up in the company seems to want to say anything because their profits are improving.

 XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
Drome: Seems like someone in the company has a vested interest in these attacks continuing

 Capt_Drome says:
XO: As long as the valuable cargo gets through the company isn't complaining.

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