Host SM_Darlene says:
Prelude: Last week on ACTD Kootenai Station...

Cmdr. Kerst's Team was knocked out by anestizine gas, packed up in crates and taken by Order of Rameus members to another planet.  The crates have been placed in a cave deep underground.

After shooting the local Sheriff, Cmdr. Corjet's Team has been told by Olan Benar to come back to the Ogrish Bar at midnight.

Cmdr. Danforth's Team has been taken by the Templars to a dark and dreary mansion.

@Team 1
Commander Kerst-Team Leader=Krizra Tarzi
LtJG. Torez=Krizra Martia
LtJG. Sovok=Dr. Palmar Krin

#Team 2
Commander Danforth-Team Leader=Danfro Lyle
Ensign Thomson=Krizra Safa
Ensign Rodchester-NPC=Shira Donno

$Team 3
Commander Corjet-Team Leader=Tiraz Randy
Lieutenant Taliza=Taliza Cal
LtJG. Bailey-NPC=Booboo

Cast of Characters

Chad Snyder as CO Commander/Captain Micjoran Pavielion, Templar & Clyde Gutman
Brian Wachendorf as XO Commander P’Dar Kerst, Krizra Tarzi
Randy Tirazona as CEO Commander Corjet Randy, Tiraz Randy, TO Bailey=Booboo
Eric VanSickle as CSO Lieutenant Taliza Cal
Terry Gruber as FCO Ensign Stephanie Thomson & Krizra Safa
Gary Cole as CMO LtJG. Sovok & Dr. Palmar Krin
Juanita Wilson as CNS Alana Torez & Krizra Martia

Guest Appearance

SM-Darlene Wise as Olan Benar

Host SM_Darlene says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume Kootenai Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CMO_Palmar_Krin says:
@::Lays unconscious in a crate::

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$<Booboo> ::Grumble growls at being made fun of::

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@::Dreams a little dream::

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$::In the shuttle with the CEO and Bailey, prepping for the midnight meeting::

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#::Looks around trying to see something in the dreary darkness::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: It is 11:30 PM and darkness is upon the city of Pashar.

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@::Lying unconscious in a crate underground::

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#::Looks around, staying close to the FCO::

Host SM_Darlene says:
@ACTION: The XO's team begins to awaken inside their crates.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Tries to get comfortable on the seat but can't:: CSO: Taliza, how much longer? ::Shifts around::

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#FCO: Don't worry, Safa, it'll be all right.  Once these people understand we want to join the Order of Rameus, we'll be just fine.

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@::Turning slightly knocking her legs against the sides of the crate::

CMO_Palmar_Krin says:
@::Wakes up slowly:: Self: Dammit, not again.

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$CEO: Only a half hour.  It's 2330.  We're supposed to meet with the group at 0000.

Host Templar says:
#::Finishes locking the doors tightly then turns and glares at the team, teeth glistening in the faint light::

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@::Moans slightly as he wakes up::

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@::Puts her hands out in front of her and touches the sides of the crate::

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#CTO: ::Whispers:: Are you sure these guys are with the Order?  They seem pretty ...umm, ominous to me.  ::Shudders again at the teeth::

Host SM_Darlene says:
@ACTION: The XO's team finds they are not in crates but rather in a sarcophagus.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Rubs his sore arm:: CSO: Okay, ::Sighs:: it's been a long day.  ::Shakes his head as he remembers shooting the Sheriff::

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@::Tries to stretch but quickly realizes he's inside of...something::

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$<Booboo> ::Growls:: ALL: At least you two weren't made fun of.  ::Growls again::

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$CEO: I wonder how long we'll have to keep our cover after joining the rest of the Order.

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#FCO: Well, if they aren't with the Order they probably know where they are and remember, just because they look scary it doesn't mean they aren't a sentient life form.

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@::Calls out:: Hello? Is anyone there?  ::Touching the sarcophagus walls::

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$Bailey: Sorry, big guy, its all part of the cover.

Host Templar says:
#ACTION: The dark room brightens as several large chandeliers light up.  A very fat man weighing no less than 300 pounds enters the room.

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$CEO/Bailey: I wonder how the other two teams are doing?

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#::Looks startled and about to reply to the CTO when she notices the lights come on::

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Turns to Taliza and whispers:: CSO: Until we make a break for it.  ::Sighs:: Only after we've found out about the weapon.

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@::Thinks: Darn!  No one can hear me!::

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$<Booboo> ::Grumble and growls a bit louder to emphasize his not liking it::

Host Templar says:
#::Rushes past the team and knocks them down, nearly flying up the staircase to the fat man::

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#::Whispers:: FCO: He's like the kingpin of crime.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$CSO: I hope they're doing better than we are.  ::Sighs:: No communications what so ever.  Don't need them learning about us before its time.

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@::Uses his hands to feel the inside of his dark prison trying to find a door, panel, sliding plate, anything that will move::

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#::On the floor, picking himself and the FCO up::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The time is now 11:45 PM.

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#::Lands on her bum as the Templar rushes past::  CTO: Thanks for the help.

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$CEO: If Goode did his job correctly they wouldn't know until we break our cover voluntarily.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$<Booboo> ::Points to the chronometer:: CSO/CEO: It's about time to head back.

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#::Nods as she watches Templar:: CTO: You're most likely right.  He has to be the boss.

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#::Whispers to the Templars and takes a package out of his suit, hands it to them and watches as they rush out through a side door and lock it behind them.  Chuckles::

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$::Looks at chronometer:: CEO/Bailey: It's 2345.  We might as well go.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Smiles and nods:: CSO: I hope so.  Yes, we should get going.  ::Gets up and grabs his pack::

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@::Tries to push the lid off to one side::

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#::Sighs as the Templars leave::

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$::Grabs his gear and starts hiking back to town::

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#::Clears his throat and says boldly:: Fatman: What is going on here?

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#::Waddles down the large staircase towards the team, still chuckling::

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$<Booboo> ::Grabs his pack and weapon then exits the shuttle, taking the rear position after securing the shuttle::

Host SM_Darlene says:
@ACTION: The lid on the XO's sarcophagus slides revealing a small crack.  The lid is very heavy.

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#::Stays quiet, but alert as she waits for the Fatman's response::

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#CTO: By gad, Sir!  I say, they certainly are characters, aren't they?

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#::Watches as the fat man waddles and laughs...wonders what the heck is going on::

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@::Begins to push forward on the walls of the sarcophagus with her feet::

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#Clyde: You must mean the Templars, is that right?

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@::Thinks: YES!  ::Works harder to pry the lid far enough for him to squeeze out::

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#::Reaches the bottom step, his “globes” stop jiggling up and down::

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#Clyde: I think “characters” is putting it mildly.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Looks around as they head back to the bar to meet Olan::

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$::Hopes Benar is in a better mood::

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#Team: Ha, ha, they do perform fine work though, don't you think so?

Host SM_Darlene says:
$ACTION: The streets are very dark.  Loud music is heard coming from the bars that line the streets.  The streets are very crowded.

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#Clyde: Who or what are they?

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$<Booboo> ::Looks from side to side as they make their way back to the Ogrish bar::

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#::Grimaces as she realizes she should let the CTO take the lead::

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$CEO/Booboo: Looks like business has picked up since we left.

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#FCO: Why, the creatures that brought you here, upon my request.

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#::Wipes off his clothes:: Clyde: Depends on what kind of work they're supposed to do.  If it's to treat us poorly then they did a great job.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$CSO: I just hope there isn't another Sheriff there.  ::Cringes at the thought::  Like most places, like this one ::Nods:: does so after dark.

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@::With nothing else to do, keeps trying to get the lid open far enough for him to squeeze out::

CMO_Palmar_Krin says:
@::Kicks at his lid, getting slightly annoyed at being trapped::

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@::Turns and pushes her feet upward and feels the top moving::

Host Olan_Benar says:
$::Sits in the Ogrish Bar drinking with a couple of Order or Rameus members::

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#::Looks at the CTO but keeps conversing with Clyde:: Clyde: Why would you do that?

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#::Walks over to a set of sofas and takes a seat, hearing the sofa squeak in protest::

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$CEO: Keep a low profile, and we won't get noticed until we get to the Ogrish Bar.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$<Booboo> ::Snarls at a few people who stare at him, then continues with the CSO and the CEO::

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Nods to CSO and makes his way as best as he can through the crowd to the Ogrish bar::

Host SM_Darlene says:
@ACTION: The XO's team manages to slide the lids of their sarcophaguses open enough to climb out.

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$::Approaches the entrance to Ogrish::

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#::Leans in towards the team and speaks softly::  Team: Why, because I know that you are in trouble.

CMO_Palmar_Krin says:
@::Looks around as he slowly stands up::

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@::Finally the opening is big enough for him to squeeze out.  Looks around as he does so::

Host SM_Darlene says:
$ACTION: One of the Order members spots the Away Team coming through the door to the bar and nudges Olan Benar.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Enters the Ogrish bar and holds the door open for the others::

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#Clyde: Now who's spreading vicious rumors like that? ::Holds the FCO's hand and gives finger signals to be ready::

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$::Enters Ogrish and looks for Benar::

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@::Sees CMO:: CMO: Are you okay?

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@::Pushes the lid from the sarcophagus and crawls to the edge, peeking out over it slowly::

CMO_Palmar_Krin says:
@XO: I'm fine, Sir.

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#::Wonders why the man is speaking so quietly because no one else is around.  Acknowledges the CTO's finger signals with one of her own::

Host Olan_Benar says:
$::Looks to the door and sees the Bear lumbering in with his two Bajoran buddies.  Waves them over to the table and nods to his own buddies to move to the bar::

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#CTO: No, no, Sir, by gad!  ::Chuckles::  Let's say that I know a lot about the people in this city, including you.  As well, I know that you are wanted criminals with Starfleet.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$<Booboo> ::Bares his teeth, then quickly shuts his maw and follows the CSO::

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@::Does not see anyone standing around so she pops her head out fully from the sarcophagus::

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$::Notices Benar's wave and goes to his table:: CEO: Over here.

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@::Notices the CNS peeking out of her sarcophagus:: CNS: Are you okay?

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Gives Booboo a nudge and follows close behind looking at all the patrons::

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#::Looks startled:: CTO: Now, how could he know th…::Voice trails off::

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#::Looks at Clyde in a curious manner as if he is skeptical about this man but inwardly he is happy::

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@XO: P’Dar, are you all right?

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#Team: I have a proposition for all of you, one that you might find very interesting.

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#::Pretends to be mad at the FCO and gives her a stern look while giving her a signal to keep it up::

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#Clyde: Oh?  What, pray tell is this proposition?

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$<Booboo> ::Pulls up a seat next to the CSO and sits::

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$::Walks up to Benar's table:: Benar: Okay, we’re here.  How about introducing us to your compatriots?

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Looks over and pulls up a seat next to Booboo as he nods to Olan::

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#Team: Let's say, I am a collector of many things and I have recently discovered an object of great worth to me.

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@CNS: We all appear to be okay.  I don't think I want to be found here so let’s get out of here!

Host Olan_Benar says:
$::Watches as the Away Team sits down at the table then waves to the bartender to bring some drinks:: CSO: Sit down and keep your voice down.

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@::Sigh of relief as she climbs out of her box and joins XO::

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#::Looks chagrined at the CTO's look::

CMO_Palmar_Krin says:
@::Nods and follows the XO::

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$::Sits down and keeps his voice low::

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@::Looks around the room where they were kept::

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#Clyde: Oh, and what object would that be?

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@XO: Agreed, let's find a way out of here.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Doesn't say a word but looks around intermittently so as not to draw any attention to them::

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#Team: Perhaps you have heard of the Argollian Crystals and a great weapon they are used in?

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#CTO: I'm not sure I understand.  How does he know about us and why should we be interested in his 'object of great worth'?

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#Clyde: Come on!  Does anyone really believe in those fairy tales?  My parents used to tell us stories like that.

Host SM_Darlene says:
@ACTION: The "cave" where the XO's team is located is a small room with a dirt floor.  There are several artifacts and torches lining the walls.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$<Booboo> ::Looks to Olan, still not quite liking him.  Looks down and pulls the hood over his head to cover up his identity::

Host Olan_Benar says:
$ACTION: The bartender brings the drinks to the table, slamming the glasses down in front of the Away Team.

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@::Looks at floor then walls, bending down to touch the dirt::

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Leans over to Booboo and whispers:: Booboo: We don't need any attention please. ::Sits back up::

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#::Chuckles::  Team: Indeed, by gad.  I thought so as well, until I actually saw the crystals a few days ago.  Let me assure you, they are as real as anything.  Now, on with business....

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$::Looks at the other Order members::

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#Clyde: Business?  What kind of business?

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Looks over to the bartender then grabs a drink and tosses a few strips of gold pressed latinum to him for the drinks.  Grabs one and drinks it::

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#Clyde: Business?  So far, we've been captured and thrown in a dark room and been offered nothing to eat.

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@XO: Well, at least this dirt is real.  Take a look at those artifacts on the walls.

Host SM_Darlene says:
@ACTION: The door to the room is made of a slab of rock.  There are hieroglyphics etched into the door.

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@CMO: What do you make of these artifacts? ::Heads towards the wall to look more closely at one::

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#Clyde: Tell me what kind of business I can do for you?

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@CNS: Have you ever seen these before?

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$<Booboo> ::Looks to the CEO then to the CSO then Olan and then grabs a drink and quickly gulps it down::

Host Olan_Benar says:
$::Turns to face the Away Team::  CSO: Okay, we checked out your story and it seems to be genuine.  We have a guy inside Starfleet HQ.  ::Raises an eyebrow::

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#::Gives the CTO's arm a shove:: CTO: Just like a man, thinking of food at a time like this.

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#::Leans in and whispers again::  Team: I would like to employ your team to, shall we say, obtain those crystals for me.  I have tracked them down to another planet called Argolla Prime and I would like to send you in as my agents.

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@XO: Nothing looks familiar but wait.

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$::Takes a drink and swallows it:: Benar: Would I lie to you?

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Sips his drink and nods, looking more at the table or drinks than anything else::

Host Olan_Benar says:
$CSO: Don't make me answer that.  Now, what do you want to know?

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#Clyde: And why not use your Templars?  They apparently are very efficient.

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#::Gives the CTO a long look:: CTO: Ummm, aren't we supposed to meet up with my fath…::Voice trails off again::

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$<Booboo> ::Reaches up to wipe his face with his big bearish paw but stops himself before he does then lowers his paw again::

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$Benar: Nothing to "know," just that we want to get into the Order.  How do we do so?

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@CNS: Yes?

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#CTO: Indeed.  ::Chuckles::  That would be an idea but with their appearance they would not get very far and they only work on this planet.  They rarely leave.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Whispers:: Olan: And away from Starfleet.

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@XO: These artifacts appear to be Argollian!

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#Clyde: But why us?

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#CTO: I need people who can go in undercover and "obtain" them from the Order that possesses them.

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#Clyde: Yes, why us?  And what do we get out of it?

Host Olan_Benar says:
$CSO: Are you sure you want to join us?  The initiation is, well, you'll have to kill someone to prove your worthiness.

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#::Thinks: BINGO!!!::

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$<Booboo> ::Looks at his empty glass then glances towards the bartender.  Sets his glass down looking at it wanting more::

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#Clyde: Interesting, and we were led to believe that the Order was here on this planet.

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$Benar: I've killed 12 kids.  Who else do I have to kill?

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#FCO: You look like the perfect team, a happy trio of people vacationing through the system.  No one would think twice about such a motley crew.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Jokingly mumbles under his breath:: Self: Not much worse than shooting a Sheriff.  ::Takes a sip of his drink::

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@CNS: Argollian?!  So are we on Argolla or are these just from there I wonder?

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#FCO: He's right about that.

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#::Shakes his head::  CTO: Yes, Sir.  By gad that Order is a character.  They flood space with false information that leads people to this hole and those people usually end up dying in a bar fight.

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#Clyde: But again, what's in it for us?

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$::Overhears the CEO:: All: He should be glad that shot was on stun.  If it were on kill…..

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#::Nods:: Clyde: Yes, what do we get out of it?

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$<Booboo> ::Looks to Olan with the look of death in his eyes and says quietly:: Olan: Who?

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@XO: This just could be.  We could possibly have been brought to Argolla.  Remember the shuttle?

Host Olan_Benar says:
$::Leans in a little closer to the group and whispers::  CSO/CEO/Booboo: There are three prisoners we just captured.  We believe them to be undercover operatives from Starfleet.  They have been taken to another planet and placed in a cave, deep underground.  You kill them and you're in.

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@CNS: Yes, well either way, its time to see more of this place, unless you think these artifacts may be useful?

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$Benar: And where are those Starfleet scum?

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@XO: Suppose, Sir, we are going around in a circle?

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#Team: First, I have a few connections inside the Federation.  I can get your record wiped clean.  As well, I have a few friends in the Order, so they should be able to assist you a little on the planet.  Not to mention, a hefty pay of 500 bars of latinum and 5 barrels of dilithium.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Takes another sip of his drink then leans over the table:: Olan: Where? ::Sighs:: Do you have a preference as to how? ::Sits back down, gulping down the rest of his drink::

Host Olan_Benar says:
$CSO: Not so fast!

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$<Booboo> ::Nods looking to the CEO then to the CSO and finally at Olan::

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#Team: Sound fair enough?

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@Self: Hmm!

Host Olan_Benar says:
$CEO: We don't care how you do it as long as it gets done.

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#::Eyes widen:: Clyde: 500 bars? CTO: Do you know what we could do with that? ::Sounds excited::

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$Benar: Are you going to take us there or do we just walk?

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@::Pick up a small object from the wall and carries it with her::

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#Team: Of course, you would get a down payment now and the majority when I get the crystals and the weapon.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Nods, and looks down at his empty cup.  Looks over to Booboo's empty cup:: Olan: Could we both get another round here?

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#::Eyes widen also:: Clyde: 500 bars?  ::Skeptical:: We want half now.  You keep the dilithium and the other half until we finish the job.

Host Olan_Benar says:
$CEO: What do I look like, your servant?  You want another drink, get up and order it yourself!

Host Olan_Benar says:
$CSO: I will give you the coordinates of the planet.  From there you will have to find them yourselves.  When the job is done come back here and bring the bodies with you.

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@XO: I will just take this along with us.  It may prove useful.  Even if we are attacked, we have no weapons after all, Sir.

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#::Eyes narrow:: Clyde: If you are willing to offer so much, this isn't going to be a simple job of going in and getting the item is it?

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@CNS: Right, lets check out this door.

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#Clyde: We'll take the job as soon as we have the 250 bars in our ship and our weapons back.

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#CTO: Indeed.  Yes, well, you drive a hard bargain.  ::Thinks it over::  I can give you one barrel of dilithium now and 100 bars.  As I said, you might decide to bail on me so I will keep the rest until you return.

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$Benar: If we have to travel there ourselves I think we should have a little compensation, you know, for fuel?  Dilithium doesn't come cheep to those not in Starfleet.

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@::Grabs a couple of rocks just in case::

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#CTO: Lyle, are you sure?  He hasn't given us very many specifics yet.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Leans over to Olan:: Olan: I'm fine with the... ::Says a bit casually:: getting rid of them but to... ::Looks around:: bring them back?  That's pushing it a bit.

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@::Moves towards the door to see how it opens::

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$<Booboo> ::Nods as he listens to the CSO and the CEO::

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#::Thinks about it:: Clyde: 150 bars, 1 barrel, and the names of your Starfleet connections.  I want to be sure we're not going to get screwed.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Nods and tells Booboo to get another round.  Hands him a few strips of gold pressed latinum::

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@::Studies the door::

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$Benar: How far away from here are they?

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#::Holds the FCO close and kisses her on the ear while whispering::  FCO: I think this could work well for us.

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#FCO: Yes, well, there is a lot of work involved.  You must find where the crystals are on the planet, who has them, and a way to get them.  Life is not important, kill whoever gets in the way.  All I can do is tell you the planet and pay your salary.

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@::Keeps a tight hold on artifact that is shaped like a garbled human form, she moves toward the door with XO::

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#Clyde: Good enough for us, Sir.  Now, about that latinum?

Host Olan_Benar says:
$CSO: Not too far, only a couple of light-years.  ::Pulls a small piece of paper out of his pocket and hands it to the CSO::

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#::Chuckles::  CTO: Yes, well, those in Starfleet must remain hidden, that was our agreement.  As for the other part of the offer, I am afraid it stands firm.  All I have is 100 bars, the rest I will acquire from the buyer when you return.  The offer is firm, take it or leave it.

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$::Takes the paper, looks at it:: Benar: We'll need about 10 strips of gold pressed latinum to get some dilithium to cover the round trip.  Our escape from Kootenai Station almost depleted our reserves.

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#Clyde: We'll take it.  But you'd better have the rest when we get back or we'll be very upset.  We'll be prepared next time.

Host SM_Darlene says:
@ACTION: The XO cannot find the locking mechanism to open the door.

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#::Tries not to giggle as the CTO tickles her ear:: Clyde: Taking a life is no problem as long as it isn't Lyle’s, Donno’s or mine.

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#Team: As for you weapons, I do not have them.  I am sure you have more aboard that shuttle that you stole for the Federation.

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#Clyde: Who's got our weapons?

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@CNS: There doesn't appear to be a lock. I wonder what these hieroglyphs mean.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Scoots a bit closer to Olan:: Olan: I still say that bringing them back is pushing it.  ::Sighs:: I don't want to sound paranoid or anything but please think this over a moment.   It's the fact that we have to bring them back.  What if we get followed or something?  That would lead them here to you and everyone else.  Besides...

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#::Turns to the CTO:: CTO: We should be able to purchase what we need with the advance.  Let's not go looking for trouble.

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@::Studies hieroglyphs on back of door for clues::

Host Olan_Benar says:
@CEO: You want to join the Order?  Then you'll have to bring back the bodies as proof.  ::Gets a bit huffy::

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$::Kicks the CEO::  Would you stop complaining?

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#Team:  ::Chuckles::  Why, the bar you were at I am sure.  Speaking of the Federation, did you know a Federation vessel followed you here?  ::Laughs::  Clever bunch they are.  Well, no matter, they won't be around much longer anyway.

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@XO: Perhaps the door will move if we put our weight on it.  Want to try?

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$Olan: Besides, the risk of getting caught that way is much greater.  ::Shakes his head and sits back down::

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#::Whips her head back to look at Clyde:: Clyde: We were followed?  Are you sure?

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#Clyde: I've got a good woman here and she's right, we'll buy what we need.

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@CNS: Okay. ::Pushes on door::

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#Clyde: Impossible!  We were incredibly careful!  What do you plan to do about them?

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#CTO: I don't like this.  We should leave as soon as possible.  We don't need the Federation on our trail.

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@::Pushes hard at the door but it does not budge::

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#FCO: It'll be all right, Safa.  We must not have removed the transponder on the shuttle.  We won't make the same mistake twice.

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#CTO: A few cloaked ships that I employ detected the vessel.  Intrepid class I believe.  I have contacted the Order about the matter.  They are preparing to send a fleet out to deal with the vessel.  It will be space debris by the end of the day.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Looks to Olan, and then to the CSO with his brows pushed together.  Then sits back:: Olan/CSO: If you say so.

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@::Pushed so hard she is out of breath::

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@CNS: That doesn't seem to work. ::Looks around:: We appear to be in some kind of tomb.  Hopefully they left a way for the dearly departed to get out.

CMO_Palmar_Krin says:
@::Helps push on the door with the CNS and XO::

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#Clyde: Let me get this straight.  You're friendly with the Order but you want us to steal from them, is that right?

Host Olan_Benar says:
$CSO/CEO/Booboo: So are you in or out?

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@::Begins to fall to the floor from fatigue as she grabs at one of the artifacts on the wall::

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#CTO: No matter, they are not approaching the planet.  You should be able to leave the planet for Argolla Prime without being bothered.

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$Benar: We're in but we need to discuss the travel expenses.

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#Clyde: Good, the sooner the better as far as I'm concerned.

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#Clyde: Give us the 100 bars and the barrel and we're outta here.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Nods and takes a sip of his drink:: Olan: We’re In.

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#::Grins::  CTO: Indeed, Sir.  Clever I am as well.  I like to have many friends but I can get more friends.  There is only one set of Argollian crystals and I intend to have them!

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$<Booboo> ::Is nudged by the CEO then finally nods::

Host Olan_Benar says:
$::Stares the CSO in the eyes:: CSO: You pay all your own expenses.

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@CNS/CMO: I imagine these hieroglyphics… ::Points at the etching on the door:: would tell us how to open the door if we understood them.

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$Benar: If you insist.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Looks to Olan:: Olan: When can we depart?  The sooner the better I say.

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#Clyde: Do you have any other information?  Otherwise, we should be leaving.

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#Team: Well, you must be going.  I will give you the coordinates to beam up the latinum and the dilithium.  You may do so once you are aboard your shuttle.

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$CEO/Booboo: I guess we'd better get going.

Host Olan_Benar says:
$CEO: You can leave now for all I care.  Just bring back the bodies.  ::Downs the last of his ale and slams the mug on the table::

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#::Waits for the coordinates::

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#Clyde: Alright, but if it's not there, we're coming back.

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$Benar: Thank you for this opportunity.  Until we return, go with the Prophets.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Looks to the CSO, then to Olan:: Olan: Okay, if that's what you want.  ::Looks to the CSO and Booboo::

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@::Grabs an artifact that seems to be stuck in the wall but moves slightly::

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$CSO/Booboo: Ready?

Host Olan_Benar says:
$::Wonders about these new recruits and shakes his head::  CSO: Yeah, yeah, yeah....the Prophets, sure.

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@::Studies hieroglyphs::

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$::Gets up and exits the bar::

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#::Hands the CTO a small pad of paper with coordinates written on it::  I have the materials waiting there.  You may beam them up when you are ready, and Sir, make sure to come back with my crystals.  I have other friends as well and you will not get far if you double cross me.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Nods to Olan as he leaves then exits after Booboo.  Hurries to catch up with the CSO::

Host Olan_Benar says:
$::Waves his buddies back to the table and orders another round of drinks::

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#Clyde/CTO: We wouldn't think of it would we, Lyle?

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$::Stops around a corner and waits for the CEO and Bailey::

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@XO: Ahh, Sir, this one will not come off the wall like the others.  It only moves a little.  See?  I cannot pick it up!

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#::Presses a button and the doors can be seen unlocking to the outside::  Team: Now go and make me a rich man!  ::Chuckles::

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$<Booboo> ::Moves next to the CSO and the CEO::

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Stands next to the CSO:: CSO: What?

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#::Walks out with the paper in one hand and the FCO in the other, the OPS officer trailing behind::

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$CEO/Bailey: Benar is sending us to Argolla Prime.

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@::Looks to where the CNS is playing with an artifact:: CNS: Try to move it.  It may be the locking pin we're looking for.

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#::Chuckles:: Clyde: And us as well.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$<Booboo> ::Raises his bearish brow::

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@::Looks very puzzled at the XO and CMO.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Whispers:: CSO: Where the crystals are from?

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#::Closes the door behind the team and locks it tightly, still chuckling::

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#::Walking down the street back toward the shuttle:: FCO: Well, Safa, what do you make of all this?

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#::As she walks with the CTO:: CTO: I'm not sure except I get the feeling it's too easy.  Possibly a trap?  Lyle, I think the first thing we need to fix is that transponder.  We don't want to be tracked again.

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@::Turns the artifact around in its slot:: 

Host SM_Darlene says:
@ACTION: The CNS turns the artifact and the door slides open.

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$CEO/Bailey: Maybe, I'm not sure.  But one thing's for sure, we have to kill either Commander Kerst's team or Commander Danforth's team.

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#FCO: Agreed.  Damn those Starfleet people.

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$CEO/Bailey: Let's head for the shuttles.

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@::Ducks slightly as the door slides open::

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Sighs:: CSO: I just hope that the weapon is there... And that we don't have to kill them and bring them back... That'll be a trick of the century.... ::Motions them toward the shuttle:: Let's head back then.

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#FCO: Definitely a trap.  I just haven't figured out how to trip it without getting us hurt.  But the latinum and the dilithium will go far.  We'll figure it out yet.

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#CTO: Agreed.  ::Grins as she says it:: We'll show them!

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@::Stands back as the door opens, holding a rock at the ready::  CNS: Good job!

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#CTO: Any ideas where to get weapons or are there some on the shuttle?

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#FCO: First, let's check the shuttle for a tracking device.  Make sure that glob of goo back there isn't tracking us either.

CMO_Palmar_Krin says:
@::Glances around::

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$<Booboo> ::Leads the way back to the shuttle::

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#CTO: Or anyone else from this planet for that matter.  Good idea.

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@::Peers out the door::

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@::Looks at artifact in her hand:: XO: Shall we explore our new surroundings?

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Considers the options as to what to do next.  Whispers:: CSO: Any ideas on how to proceed?

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$CEO: Ever read the report from Dr. McCoy from about 100 years ago when Captain Kirk and Captain Spock had to go to Vulcan when he experienced Pon far?

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#::Walks quickly to the shuttle::

Host SM_Darlene says:
@ACTION: The corridor outside the door is narrow.  The walls are made of rock and are covered in hieroglyphics.

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#ACTION: The away team arrives at the shuttle and finds its cargo full of standard Starfleet weapons.

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@ALL: Okay, nice and easy.  Let’s go this way and see who's home.

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$::Walks past the city limits::

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Stumbles on a rock then quickly regains his balance:: CSO: Yes, but that was on Vulcan.  A great story though.

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#FCO: We'd better contact our friends.

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#*CEO*: Randy, are you there?  It's me, Lyle.

Host SM_Darlene says:
@ACTION: The torches are far and few between making it hard to see in the corridor.  The floors are dirt.

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#CTO: Okay, I'm going to check for a tracking device.

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@::Follows XO, kicking up a little dirt with each step::

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@::Whispers:: ALL: At least this dim light will help hide us.

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#::Powers up the ship and runs an external scan::

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$CEO: So here's my plan.  We encounter whichever team is on Argolla, administer the drug, make like we shoot them and we carry them to Benar.  Simple.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Nods:: CSO: Unless something else comes up.  Good plan though.

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@XO: I will take one of these torches with us.  It could be useful as a weapon also.

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#FCO: Thanks, Safa.  You're the best.  ::Blows her a kiss in case someone is watching::

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$<Booboo> ::Enters the shuttle and sees the COM light on::

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@::Reaches up and grabs a torch out of its perch::

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@CNS: Good Idea.

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#::Using the super-encrypted non-Starfleet channel that they all agreed on:: *CEO*: Randy, you there?

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$CEO: Now for this to work, the phasers need to be set on heavy stun, then reset to kill if someone needs to check them.

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#::Laughs at the CTO's antics:: CTO: Thanks, honey, so are you.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Waives the others over:: CSO/CEO: The COM!

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@ALL: Stay close, I don't want us getting separated.  ::Continues down the corridor::

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#ACTION: A heavy electrical storm is picked up on sensors.  The away team has a window of ten minutes to launch or they will be trapped until the storm passes.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Nods and turns to the CSO as he quickly enters:: CSO: Handle it.  ::Quickly secures the shuttle::

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$Self: Who would be trying to contact us?

Host SM_Darlene says:
@ACTION: The XO's team finds they are in a maze made of hard rock walls.  All the walls are covered with hieroglyphics.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$*CTO*: Randy, here.  Who's this?

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#::Looks up:: Self: Darn it, we've only got about ten minutes.

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#CTO: Doesn't look like anyone's going to track us but I suggest we lift off soon.

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$::Powers up station and inputs coordinates into computer::

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@::Holding the torch high above, trying to read the hieroglyphics on the walls as they walk down the corridor::

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@CNS: I bet these hieroglyphs tell a wonderful story. I just wish I could make them out.

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#::Quickly begins the preflight checklist::

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#*CEO*: It's me, Lyle.  We've just got a job.  Let's get going.  Meet us at the coordinates now.  No time to talk.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$<Booboo> ::Looks over to the CEO and helps the CSO::

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#FCO: Safa, go ahead and beam the latinum and the dilithium to the ship.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$*CTO*: We've got one too. ::Sighs::  What about the other team?

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#CTO: Understood.  ::Inputs the coordinates and beams the material to the shuttle::

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$::Shakes head at the CEO::

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@XO: It seems to me that I am seeing the same pictures in the same places over and over again.  Sir, could we be walking in a circle again?

Host SM_Darlene says:
@ACTION: The XO accidentally trips a trap door on the wall.  Inside is another sarcophagus and it slides out, dumping a mummy on the floor.

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@CNS: He's new!  ::Quickly examines the new comer::

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#::Walks over to Randy's shuttle and knocks on the door::

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#::Waits for the CEO to answer::

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$::Goes to the door and opens it::

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#::Watches the latinum and dilithium materialize::

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Looks over to the door in surprise.  Pulls his phaser::

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#ACTION: A large mass is transported into the cargo hold.  As promised, it contains a barrel of dilithium and 100 bars of latinum.

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$::Phaser in hand::

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@XO: Yes, he is at that, fresh and new to us!  ::Looks at the new arrival within his coffin::

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$<Booboo> ::Takes a defensive position with his big phaser rifle in his paw::

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#CTO: Lyle? ::Looks around and sees he's left the shuttle.  Continues the preflight checklist::

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$::Notices the door opening::

Host Clyde_Gutman says:
#ACTION: The electrical storm speeds up and reaches the location of the shuttles.  They will be forced to wait it out for a couple hours or take damage in lifting off.

Host SM_Darlene says:
@ACTION: Suddenly thousands of beetle-like creatures begin scrambling out of the mummy and out of the sarcophagus.  They start to crawl up the CNS, CMO & XO's legs.

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#CEO: Randy.  ::Signals for the CEO to come outside so they can talk without anyone hearing::

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@CNS: Argh! ::Tries to brush the beetles off himself as he back away from the sarcophagus::

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#::Swears under her breath as the storm hits.  Stops the preflight checklist::

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$::Sees its Danforth::

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@::Starts to squeal at the sight of all those beetles and swishes at them with the torch::

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Lowers his weapon then exits the shuttle:: CTO: What is it?  ::Looks around::

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#::Powers down the shuttle and walks to the hatch::

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$Bailey: Well, it's not Commander Danforth's team that we have to kill.

FCO_Krizra_Safa says:
#CTO: We're going to have to wait out the storm.  It hit before we could take off.

Host SM_Darlene says:
@ACTION: The beetles advance in mass at the XO, CNS and CMO.

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@::Scalding the beetles with the flames::

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#::Activates the secret scrambling device he had sewn into his outfit::

Host SM_Darlene says:
@ACTION: The CNS succeeds in burning some of the beetles but there are hundreds and rest keep advancing.

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$<Booboo> ::Nods and then thinks it must be the XO's team::

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#CEO: Let's talk out here.  Make sure no one is listening.

CSO_Taliza_Cal says:
$::A bit uneasy about having to convince Benar they are going to kill the XO's team::

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Nods:: CTO: Aye, what is it?

XO_Krizra_Tarzi says:
@CNS: RUN! ::Runs back down the corridor grabbing a torch as he goes::

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#::Quickly summarizes everything that's happened to them to the CEO::

CNS_Krizra_Martia says:
@::Begins running away from the beetles::

CTO_Danfro_Lyle says:
#::Listens to the what's happened to the CEO::

CEO_Tiraz_Randy says:
$::Summarizes what's happened to his team to the CTO::

Host Olan_Benar says:
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