Host Beth says:
Summary:  The CO has been abducted by unknown assailants who attacked the ship, injuring several engineers in the process.  Although the station was locked down as quickly as could happen, 6 ships departed before being cleared.  Could the captain be on one of those?  And what about that mysterious message that flashed throughout the ship?

Host Beth says:
"Free them or she dies"...who are they?  And what could they want? Stay tuned....

Host Beth says:
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OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::contacts the station again to see if they have any idea just who these people want freed::

CNS_Jakiel says:
CSO: Please get as much information as you can on bio readings for our Captain.  CTO:  You'll be needed on the station as well as on the ship. Please get with station security on that.

CNS_Jakiel says:
*CEO*:  Scott...how are you doing?  Are you still in sickbay?

CSO_Axin says:
::standing at the bridge science station working as best he can with their very limited data::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CNS: Understood commander, coordinating with station security as we speak

CEO_Madson says:
*CNS*: Nah, I was on my way to Engineering.  However, perhaps a trip to the bridge would be a better contribution of my time.

CNS_Jakiel says:
::remembers something::  CTO:  I don't know if it has any connection with that last abduction, but there were radiation fingerprints if I remember correctly.

CSO_Axin says:
CNS: Ma'am, we can't locate anything that we can say for sure is her... the station's internal sweeps will be getting more than we are, but I doubt we'll get very far scanning for bioreadings.

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
CNS: Cmdr we are being hailed by the station.

CNS_Jakiel says:
*CEO*:  I think that would be best, coordinating from up here.  Work with operations to try and trace the beam.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CNS: Last abduction, you mean the CO has been stolen before?

CNS_Jakiel says:
OPS:  Go ahead and open the channel.

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::Opens the COM and puts it on the Viewscreen:: CNS: On screen Ma'am.

Host JAG_Smith says:
ACTION: The screen lights up and the image of an older man who looks like he means business appears.  He is dressed in a Starfleet Command Uniform.

CNS_Jakiel says:
::sees Grey-feather misunderstood, but it does bring up another point::  CTO: Well, yes.  But I speaking of our late Counselor's daughter too.

CEO_Madson says:
::arrives on the bridge and steps up to an open console:: CNS: Figured that would be your response.

Host JAG_Smith says:
@COM: CNS: This is JAG Officer Smith.  Who is the ranking officer on board? ::looks at a PADD in front of him:: A  Commander Madson?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: wishes the CNS would be more specific on who was abducted, been alot of them over the years :: CNS: Aye ma'am comparing data from the two abductions

CNS_Jakiel says:
::stands up from the center chair to greet person on the screen::  COM: JAG_Smith:  Sir.   I am at the moment.  Commander Madson was injured recently, but he will be returning to the bridge.  Would you like to speak to him?

Host JAG_Smith says:
@COM: CSN: :: nods:: And you are? ::looks back at the PADD:: The counsellor...right?

CEO_Madson says:
::hears his name:: Self: Oh yeah, that would be me.  ::steps over to the center of the bridge::
COM: JAG: This is Commander Madson.  I was just arriving to the bridge.  What can I do for you?

CNS_Jakiel says:
COM: Smith: Commander Jakiel, Counselor of the Arondight, correct.

CSO_Axin says:
::looks up from his screens to the main viewscreen, trying to half listen without getting at all involved::

Host JAG_Smith says:
@COM:CEO: Madson....good.  With your Captain gone and your XO on another assignment....you are being given temporary command of the Arondight.  I have some information for you about the kidnappers.

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::checks to see if Hoolan has tried to get in contact with him lately::

CEO_Madson says:
COM: JAG: I see, I will do my best.  What information do you have for us?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: listens to the JAG::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::senses Scott very near and turns to see him already on the bridge.  Moves to the side of the Captain's chair to listen to the news::

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::listens to what information that the JAG officer has::

Host JAG_Smith says:
@COM:CEO: The radical isolationist group has been active in this sector.  They want all of the aliens to leave the station and leave this sector completely.  They have been attacking smaller ships and conducting terrorists acts on the station.

Host JAG_Smith says:
@COM:CEO: We recently captured several of their agents.  Unfortunately, during the interrogation, some were killed when the interrogation room was bombed.  the rest are now in a secure facility.  We believe that these are the people who kidnapped Captain K'Beth

Host JAG_Smith says:
@COM: CEO: You will need to find them and soon.  But remember Commander...we do not give into terrorist threats.  The station security and anything else you need is at your disposal.

CEO_Madson says:
COM: JAG: Understood.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: jumps in while he thinks the time is right :: COM: JAG: Permission to make a request sir?

CNS_Jakiel says:
::listens very carefully to the JAG officer's information and waits until he is through speaking::

CEO_Madson says:
::turns to CTO, interested as to his reason for interrupting::

Host JAG_Smith says:
@COM: CTO: ::looks to see who spoke:: You are Grey-..Grey-..::looks at the PADD again:: Grey-Feather...right?

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::Checks the record of the ship that were allowed to leave before the station was locked down to see if any of them was heading for the Vidoli planet::

CSO_Axin says:
::looks up in some surprise that the CTO spoke::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::quietly speaks::  CEO:  Commander, when I was aboard the Delphyne, Captain K'Beth was kidnapped then also, in case you would like specifics.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
COM: JAG: Yes sir.  I have seen this type of terrorist action when I was on the USS Apache.  Sir it is very likely two things, first that our CO is still on the station and second the captors will kill her the first sign of security troops.  Permission to investigate myself undercover sir?

CNS_Jakiel says:
::is a bit surprised at the audacity of Grey-feather not asking Commander Madson instead::

Host JAG_Smith says:
@COM: CTO: That is up to Commander Madson.  But let me say this....as long as your captain is still alive, you may only use what force is deemed necessary.  But if they kill her then....

CSO_Axin says:
::thinks to self - 'then... Kostandinos and yourself might each move up by one...'::

Host JAG_Smith says:
@COM: ALL: ::leans in closer and lowers his voice:: We do not take kindly to those who murder our officers. Is that understood?

CEO_Madson says:
COM: JAG: If you have a minute.  Do you have any additional information to share regarding the previously mentioned bombing?  Ships entering and leaving the area near that time, bomb components, etc.?

CNS_Jakiel says:
::hopes that K'Beth is indeed still alive, because she would undoubtedly also be still kicking::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::'focuses' to try and 'hear' once more, hoping to confirm the K'Beth is at least conscious::

Host JAG_Smith says:
@COM: CEO: Only that the isolationist group has claimed responsibility for it...although they hold us responsible for the deaths of their people who were caught in the blast.  We have searched this station with no avail as to their location but we are certain there is a faction based here...somewhere.

CEO_Madson says:
COM: JAG: Understood.

Host JAG_Smith says:
@COM: CEO: All ships have been searched and we sent out ships after those that departed before we were able to lock down the station.  We'll know in a few hours if they had anything to do with it.

Host JAG_Smith says:
@COM: CEO: We still have teams searching the ships that are docked...but that will take many more hours.  Constable Wooley will be able to fill you in more on the isolationists.

CEO_Madson says:
COM: JAG: Thank you.  I'll make sure I contact him.

Host JAG_Smith says:
@COM: CEO: If that is all, Commander...I have to report to Starfleet immediately on our progress so far....or lack of, I'm afraid.  Keep me updated on anything you find.

CEO_Madson says:
COM: JAG: Will do.  Arondight Out.  ::motions to OPS to kill the channel::

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::shut down the COM link::

Host JAG_Smith says:
ACTION: The screen goes blank.

CNS_Jakiel says:
::turns to Scott awaiting new orders, thinking they have very little time perhaps::

CEO_Madson says:
OPS: Alright, I need you to check the transporter logs for the station and docked vessels.  If so much as a particle was transported, I want to know from where, to where, who and why.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: stands waiting for the CEO's decision ::

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::goes about bring up all the transporter records::

CEO_Madson says:
CSO: I need you to find out more about the explosion.  Dig up internal sensor data, whatever you need.  We need to know what sort of bomb it was.  That'll give us a better idea of what and who we are looking for.

CSO_Axin says:
CEO: Commander, the intruders were using an experimental form of transporter - I doubt it's integrated into the systems of any ship docked, searching available logs... ::shrugs:: won't do much good.

CSO_Axin says:
::raises his eyebrows as he looks back down at his console:: CEO: I'll... see what I can get. Sir.

CEO_Madson says:
CTO: Work with station security, check with the most reinforced areas of the station.  That'll be the first place they are hiding her if they are still on the ship.

CNS_Jakiel says:
::sighs at the word 'experimental' knowing what kind of horrible things can happen to the one in transit if it doesn't work exactly perfect::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CEO: The decision is your sir, but I believe me talents can be used on a up close and personal level rather than from the ship.

CEO_Madson says:
CNS: Work with the CEO's group, get on the station to see if you can sense her as you move around.  You might get a faint feeling the closer you get.

CEO_Madson says:
CTO: Well, I didn't mean coordinate it from the ship.  I need you on the station too.  Just don't doing anything rash.

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
CEO: Cmdr. permission to also check with my contacts on the station to see what they might have?

CEO_Madson says:
All: And if you guys have additional ideas or suspicions, let me know asap.  Right now, your guess is as good as mine.

CNS_Jakiel says:
::nods, knowing Scott understands about empathy and proximity::  CEO:  Yessir.  I'll do my best.  Shall I go in uniform?

CEO_Madson says:
OPS: Do it.

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
CTO: I could use you help with one of my contacts.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CEO: Me rash sir :: grabs his rifle and puts it over his should, with a grin :: Would I do anything rash?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Always ready to lend a hand or a boot, what do you need

CEO_Madson says:
CNS/CTO: I want both of you out of uniform.  And any additional people in your party.
CTO: And leave the big guns here?  Only concealed weapons for now.

CSO_Axin says:
CEO: Sir, not to sound negative, but one suspicion of mine? She may already and accidentally be dead.

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
CTO: Your best scare tactics with a sniveling little Ferengi named Hoolan.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CEO: Trust me sir they will never know I am armed

CTO_Grey-feather says:
OPS: You want me to scare a Ferengi :: smiles :: Why thank you and I didn’t get you any gift at all

CEO_Madson says:
CSO: Well, I'm sure we are suspicious of that as well, but for the time being, she was last seen alive and that is how we are expecting to see her next.

CNS_Jakiel says:
CEO: Yessir.  People talk more freely when you aren't showing pips.  And please look under File: K'Beth that I'll have sent to you on the previous kidnapping just so you know the background though I don't think the two are connected.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CEO: Give me 5 minutes to get out of uniform sir and I will be on my way :: heads for the turbolift ::

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
CTO: So you will just owe me one:: smiles::

CSO_Axin says:
::leans on his console for support, and looks pained:: CEO: Federation research was abandoned on this device. Seventy six transporter test tubes were run through it at the stage at which research was abandoned, they're solid devices with varietals molecular matrices that simulate organic matter. On twenty five of these, the annual confinement was unstable, and the matrices arrived with a consistency somewhere between tea and oatmeal.

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::follows the CTO to the TL::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::turns to listen to the science officer for a moment as the information might be crucial::

Host Beth says:
ACTION: Viewscreens all over the ship and station blink on and a live picture of K'Beth sitting tied to a chair can be seen, her head hanging down.  Someone in a black jumpsuit and hood reaches forward and pulls her head back so that her face can be seen.  She is half unconscious and looks as if she had been beaten.  A voice can be heard:

Host Beth says:
@<Voice> ::distorted and unrecognizable ::COM: All:  We are the  Vidoli  People for Self Government .  You are holding several of our patriots illegally. Free them or this Federation Officer will die.  You have 24 Earth hours to comply.  If you do not do as we say, you will be receiving your captain back...piece by piece.

CSO_Axin says:
::feels his knees start to go weak again as he sees the image of K'Beth::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: holds the door open on the turbolift and watches the broadcast::

Host Beth says:
ACTION: As the voice is speaking, K'Beth slowly opens her eyes and looks towards the viewscreen.  She shakes her head and mouths the word "No" before she is backhanded.  The hooded figure leans forward into the viewscreen, blocking out the visual although horrible sounds come from behind him.

Host Beth says:
@<Voice> All: 24 hours....

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::sees what is on the screen:: CTO: If that Ferengi doesn't come up with the answers we want I may let you kill him.

Host Beth says:
Action: The screen goes dark and immediately OPS console is flooded with reports and questions from all over the ship and station inquiring about what they just saw.

CSO_Axin says:
CEO: Or... ::shrugs:: We could work harder on finding her. ::looks back down, as he returns to studying any clues the database holds on how the transporter might be tracked::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Want me to?  After that try and stop me. You staying on the bridge or headed down to the station?

CNS_Jakiel says:
::breathes a sigh of relief that she is still alive.  That is always a good sign in a hostage crisis::  CEO: As the JAG officer stated, we will not give in to hostage demands, no matter how horrible the consequences for non-compliance.  Keeping them talking is crucial, too.  I'll go ahead and get on the station.  Please send updates to my recorder.

CEO_Madson says:
OPS: Keep doing what you were going to do, I'll attend to the ship.

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
CTO: Heading for the station.

CEO_Madson says:
::nods at the CNS::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Then lets go, I have to get out of uniform and into some interrogations

CNS_Jakiel says:
::heads for the turbolift, deep in thought::

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
CEO: NoDuz can handle any of you request for now.

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
CTO: Roger when ever you are ready.

CNS_Jakiel says:
::hears the wording of the CTO::  CTO:  Lieutenant, you heard Commander Madson, no 'interrogations' or anything of the kind.  We need to stick to normal information gathering.  Any use of force tactics will only close mouths.

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
<NoDuz> ::looks at the console and at the departing OPS officer and thinks sure now you decide to leave::

CEO_Madson says:
CSO: Lets take another look at that video.  The Captain was seated on a chair, perhaps it might match something on inventory.  Also, lets see if we get any images reflected back in her eyes.  A light source perhaps.  Also, lets analyze the acoustics of the voice, it might help to know how big the room is.

CEO_Madson says:
::takes a seat next to the CSO::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CNS: And I heard the JAG commander, we don’t coddle terrorists

CSO_Axin says:
::looks dumbstruck at Madson::

CNS_Jakiel says:
CTO:  JAG never authorized the use of that kind of force and Madson's orders stand as he said.  ::places her hands behind her back and watches the turbolift doors shut::

CSO_Axin says:
CEO: Sir? You want to check every chair that's registered as having been replicated on board the station, or brought on by other means? You think terrorists are using a video capture device with a resolution high enough to detect images within a captives eyes? ::realizes he might be being a little more negative than Madson would like:: I'll.... I'll get to work on a vocal analysis....

Host Beth says:
@ACTION: 20 minutes later, the CTO, OPS and CNS...plus the security detail is on board the station heading towards their first stop...a little Ferengi with a big mouth.

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
@::looks for Hoolan hoping that he is in his usual place at the restaurant::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
@:: in denim pants, western boots, hat , and long coat Grey-feather heads for the Ferengi’s place with OPS ::

CNS_Jakiel says:
@::walks beside the tactical compliment, dressed casually in mint green top with dark green pants, pretending to window shop a bit too::

CNS_Jakiel says:
@Self:  Why does it have to Ferengi...  ::shudders as they get closer, not liking the feeling of 'blindness' or the less than handsome looks of a Ferengi::

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
<NoDuz> :: checks out the video of the last COM from the terrorist:: CEO: This is pretty rough for any high intensive scan but from what I can see there are several people in there with the captain.

CEO_Madson says:
CSO: Ok, so the video wasn't a huge help, although the computer will still more time for the vocals.  Lets focus back on the transporter trace.  Any ideas?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
@OPS: After you :: motions for the OPS to approach the lobe head first ::

CNS_Jakiel says:
@::puts a stick of gum in her mouth::

CSO_Axin says:
::closes his eyes, and inclines his head to his left shoulder, as his thought processes run::

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
@::Sees Hoolan and nod for the CTO to move off to one side to prevent his leaving::

CEO_Madson says:
NoDuz: Alright, good work.  Get back on the list of station transporters that were active during the time of the kidnapping.

CSO_Axin says:
::without opening his eyes, or moving his head:: CEO: It was an experimental Federation transporter. Being used by an isolationist anti alien group. Leaving aside the mildly intrinsic irony, they must have had some kind of help.

Host Hoolan says:
@::sitting outside the restaurant talking to a shady character.  Looks up and sees OPS and CTO  and the CNS. Stands up and starts to walk quickly away::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
@:: moves to block his escape ::

CSO_Axin says:
::opens his eyes, and looks at the Commander, feeling and looking helpless:: CEO: But too many people would have had access to the specifications to check all of their affiliations.

CNS_Jakiel says:
@:: walks up to Hoolan with operations looking around casually and then smiles brightly at the Ferengi hating it the whole time::

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
<NoDuz>: CEO: I have those record here I will transfer them to your station now:: transfer the records::

CNS_Jakiel says:
@::whispers quietly to Ko'Bil:: OPS:  Didn't think we looked that frightening.

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
@:: moves a little faster towards Hoolan guiding him towards the CTO::

CSO_Axin says:
CEO: The trace itself decayed too quickly to get a fix on where it was being used from, and I'd be very surprised if they'd integrated it into the station's systems, so there won't be a log from there.

CEO_Madson says:
CSO: Ok, but what known civilizations have transporter capability similar to our own, and perhaps that list would best be sorted by how similar the technology is to ours?  They would have to of had something similar to ours to progress it further.

Host Hoolan says:
@::stops and sees the big burly CTO in front of him.  Smiles and turns only to see the CNS and OPS behind him:: ::in a whining voice:: OPS: So...you came to see what else I have for you?  Maybe for this pretty lady of yours?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
@:: grabs up the Ferengi and just holds him for OPS ::

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
@CNS: he is just a little skittish as I use the XO partners to help keep him in line

CNS_Jakiel says:
@Hoolan:  Hey, cute stuff. Haven't seen you 'round here before. You do... ::watches in horror as Grey-feather grabs the Ferengi::  CTO:  Put him down!  This is no way to treat a stranger.  ::glares at Grey-feather::

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
@Hoolan: Right now I want to know what you know about these Isolationist. and where they have the Captain.

CSO_Axin says:
::feels even more helpless, as Madson suggests things he doesn't even know where to look up:: CEO:.... well.... ::feels sick to his stomach:: well sir, I'd say that's an engineering question... your forte.

CEO_Madson says:
NoDuz: I didn't think of this before.  Where did that last message come from?  Lets get all the details.

Host Hoolan says:
@::shrugs as best as one can when dangling like a kitten in the air:: OPS: Captain?  What Captain?  I don't know what you are talking about

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
<NoDuz>:CEO: I am checking on it now Sir.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
@:: continues to hold the Ferengi ::

CNS_Jakiel says:
@Hoolan:  Aww, now, surely you can help us?  There might be a reward...   ::feels like kicking the big CTO::

CNS_Jakiel says:
@::thinks to self::  Self:  So much for subtlety and following orders...

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
@Hoolan: I know that you can do better than that  and if you don’t want to talk to me then I will let this gentleman holding you do the questioning. :: nods towards the CTO::

Host Hoolan says:
@::gulps:: OPS: They'll kill me if they knew I said anything...::starts to snivel::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
@:: squeezes the Ferengi a bit tighter ::

CEO_Madson says:
CSO: True, we'll get to that.  There has got to be a more simple way to connect the Vidoli to this.  What are we missing?

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
@Hoolan: and he will kill you if you don’t.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
@Hoolan: And who says I won't if you don't tell us what we want to know

CNS_Jakiel says:
@ ::decides to step away and coms Scott:: *CEO*: Commander, we have located the Ferengi in question and the CTO is holding him in the air...any further orders, Sir?

CSO_Axin says:
::shrugs uneasily:: CEO: Sir, from my perspective? Any idea who these people are. Aside from what our superior announced earlier on the comm, I've never heard of them...

Host Hoolan says:
@::still dangling decides that at least he might have a chance to run from the others while he's caught now:: OPS: Okay...okay...but you never got this from me.  Check out the little clothing shop on the lower level...section 8.  That's all I got.

Host Hoolan says:
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