Host SM_Darlene says:
Prelude: Last time on ACTD Kootenai Station…

The crew was finally met by the Kezlarian Chief of Security Commander Ora who offered to allow them to interrogate some of the prisoners suspected of being members of a terrorist group called The Kezlarian Liberation Movement.

Commander Ora provided two hovercraft vehicles for the crew to use in their search of the city.  CMO Sovok and CTO Rr'Vellan were assigned to one vehicle and ordered to search the city for any information leading to the location of the Governor and Captain Kerst.

Commander Marek along with CNS, Lieutenant Torez accompanied Commander Ora to the Military Base where the prisoners were being held.

OPS, Lieutenant Spicer remained in command of the San Carlo and is running scans and monitoring the communications channels while keeping a transporter lock on the away team members.

Time Lapse: 20 minutes.

Cast of Characters

Pablo Delsoglio as FCO Commander Satok Marek
Steve Seliquini as OPS Lieutenant Rick Spicer
Juanita Wilson as CNS Lieutenant Alana Torez

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as Kezlarite Commander Ora
Mauro Goncalves as Kezlarite Prisoner Oty

Host SM_Darlene says:
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XO_Marek says:
::At the Kezlarian Military Base, waiting for the "prisoner" to be presented to him and the Counselor::

CNS_Alana says:
::Walking next to XO and Commander Ora into the prisoner area::

XO_Marek says:
*OPS*: Lieutenant Spicer, progress report.

OPS_Spicer says:
@::In command of the San Carlo::

XO_Marek says:
Commander Ora: So, what were the exact charges against the prisoner?

OPS_Spicer says:
@*XO*: Our research so far has found that the Kezlarian technology is no further advanced than we are. Therefore we can assume that the Captain and the Governor were beamed just before the explosion to either a ship orbiting the planet, or a facility planet side. We are currently checking the possibility of a starship.

CNS_Alana says:
::Stands with her hands clasped behind her back::

Oty says:
::In his cell, sitting on a filthy bench along with 20 other prisoners::

Host Commander_Ora says:
XO: The prisoners you will interrogate were caught looting, Commander.  They are in a holding cell on level 7.

OPS_Spicer says:
@*XO*: We will commence scanning the planet for subterranean areas using a standard search pattern. Hopefully one of these avenues will turn something up.

Host Commander_Ora says:
::Approaches a soldier at the desk to check in::

Oty says:
::Observes as one of the prisoners vomit::

XO_Marek says:
*OPS*: Acknowledged, Lieutenant.  Considering the situation your presence will be more useful down here.  Please beam yourself down to our current coordinates.  ::Moves aside:: And don't forget to bring a phaser with you. Marek, out.

Host Commander_Ora says:
XO/CNS: Over here, please.  You will need to check your weapons and sign the register.  ::Waves his hand::

OPS_Spicer says:
@*XO*: Acknowledged.

OPS_Spicer says:
@::Gives command to another officer and takes a phaser from the weapons locker setting it to stun::

CNS_Alana says:
XO:  Time is of the essence and our questions to the prisoners should be exact and to the point.  I suggest not beating around the bush, Sir!

Host Commander_Ora says:
::Looks at the XO:: XO: If your man is going to transport here, we'll need to deactivate the security shields.

Oty says:
::Turns his head to the other side as the smell impregnates the cell::

CNS_Alana says:
::Nods toward Commander Ora and walks toward the desk, her phaser in hand to pass it over to the guard::

OPS_Spicer says:
@::Takes a turbolift to the transporter room and steps on the pad:: Transport Officer: One to beam down to the XO's current location.

XO_Marek says:
::Raises an eyebrow to the CNS:: CNS: Fine.

XO_Marek says:
Commander Ora: He could be a great help to us, Commander  I think you should consider ordering your men to deactivate the security field.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Transporter Officer> *OPS*: Negative, Lieutenant.  Their shields are still active.

OPS_Spicer says:
@*XO*: Sir, the shields are still active. I am unable to beam planet side until they are lowered.

Host Commander_Ora says:
::Nods:: XO: Very well.  ::Turns to the soldier behind the desk and orders him to deactivate the security shield::

XO_Marek says:
*OPS*: Stand by, Lieutenant.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The soldier deactivates the security shield.

OPS_Spicer says:
@*XO*: Acknowledged.

Host Commander_Ora says:
XO: Go ahead and transport now, Commander.

Oty says:
::Coughs at the horrible smell::

XO_Marek says:
Commander Ora: Thanks a lot, Commander+*OPS*: You can proceed now, Lieutenant.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: One of the prisoners stumble towards Oty and passes out, landing on top of him.

Host Commander_Ora says:
::Motions for the soldier to reactivate the shields:: XO: Okay, please check your weapons and sign the register.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Materializes near the XO and looks around the area::

CNS_Alana says:
::Hands her weapon to the guard at the desk and signs the register::

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: What are we doing here, Sir?

Oty says:
::Stands and looks outside the cell, yelling::  Security:  We have a sick man here, we need a Doctor!!!

Host Commander_Ora says:
::Crosses his arms and taps his foot impatiently waiting for the XO and OPS to check their weapons and sign the register::

XO_Marek says:
::Approaches the desk and hands his weapon to the guard then signs the register::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Watches the XO and follows suit::

Oty says:
::Louder:: Security: We need a Doctor!!!

XO_Marek says:
OPS: We are about to see one prisoner who may give us some information on the Captain's whereabouts.... just maybe.  ::Raises an eyebrow::

Host Commander_Ora says:
::Frowns:: XO/CNS/OPS: Okay, this way to the lift.  ::Turns and heads to the lift::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: No one comes to the cell in response to Oty's shouts.

XO_Marek says:
::Follows the Kezlarian Commander::

CNS_Alana says:
::Walks toward the lift like a good CNS but doesn't like being unarmed::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Whispers:: XO: I don't much like this, Sir.  With their security shields up, we can't beam to the San Carlo and now we have given up our weapons.

Host Commander_Ora says:
::Taps the button to call the lift then enters when the doors open::

Oty says:
::Punches the forcefield, as the other prisoners start to get loud::  Security:  A Doctor you murderers!!!

Host Commander_Ora says:
All: This way.  ::Motions them into the lift::

XO_Marek says:
::Makes a gesture to the CNS and OPS, motioning them to just follow the lead::

CNS_Alana says:
::Enters the lift just behind XO::

Host Commander_Ora says:
::Thinks: Boy these Federation officers move slow::

Oty says:
::Notices no one answers, looks at the sick man::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Looks at the XO then follows Commander Ora into the lift::

XO_Marek says:
Commander Ora: I wonder, Commander Ora, just out of curiosity, how many prisoners are held in this facility?

Host Commander_Ora says:
Lift: Computer, level 7.

XO_Marek says:
::Looks a little impatient::

Host Commander_Ora says:
XO: We can hold up to 400 in this facility, however they don't stay long.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Thinks: 400 plus 3 more now::

XO_Marek says:
Commander Ora: Don't stay long? What do you mean?

Host Commander_Ora says:
ACTION: The lift slows and the doors open on level 7.

Host Commander_Ora says:
XO: Well, they are released after they have been processed.  ::Walks out of the lift and heads down a short corridor to the cell block::

XO_Marek says:
::This is getting interesting:: Commander Ora: Processed?!?

OPS_Spicer says:
::Thinks: Processed?  I wonder what that means?::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The odor is strong in the cellblock.

XO_Marek says:
::Glances at the CNS and the OPS::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Wrinkles his nose and coughs a little::

XO_Marek says:
::Nods to the OPS, like saying "Yes , you are right"::

Host Commander_Ora says:
All: This way to the new prisoners.  ::Heads into the cellblock::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Follows into the cell block::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The group walks along a corridor where cells filled with prisoners line both sides of the corridor, held back by forcefields.  The prisoners yell obscenities and wave their fists as the group passes.

CNS_Alana says:
::Follows Commander Ora through cellblock, begins to be mindful of the other prisoners and their thoughts::

XO_Marek says:
Commander Ora: I mean no offense, but I can appreciate a certain... lack of... of neatness.

Host Commander_Ora says:
XO: They are the one's who are dirty, Commander, we just hold them here.

Oty says:
::Sits again at the same place he was before, as the sick man pukes again::

Host Commander_Ora says:
All: Don't pay any attention to them.  The cell we want is at the end...just up ahead.

XO_Marek says:
::Feels like he’s visiting a really bad zoo::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Reminds him of the prisons on Cardassia Prime::

CNS_Alana says:
::Looks a head  toward the end of the row::

XO_Marek says:
::Thinks:: Poor people.... and I still wonder how they managed to be accepted in the Federation::

Host Commander_Ora says:
All: Here we are.  These are the new prisoners, the one's you saw in the city.  That one there...::Points:: is one of the suspected terrorists.

Host Commander_Ora says:
Oty: You there, come here!  ::Points to Oty::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Looks the prisoner over::

CNS_Alana says:
::Thinks: Have compassion.  Senses the innocence of some prisoners::

XO_Marek says:
::Stares at the prisoner:: Commander Ora: Fine.

Oty says:
::Sees a bunch of people coming up, most of them wearing Starfleet uniforms.  Turns his head to the side, sighs and closes his eyes::

XO_Marek says:
Commander Ora: I don't intend to tell you how to do your job, but I think you are a little rough don't you think?  ::Raises an eyebrow at the Commander::

Host Commander_Ora says:
::Looks to the guards:: Guards: Have him brought to the interrogation room immediately.  ::Points to Oty::

Host Commander_Ora says:
XO: They are scum, Commander  I suggest you refrain from touching any of them for you may end up infected with some kind of disease.   Come...this way.  ::Turns and walks to the interrogation room::

XO_Marek says:
::Whispers to the CNS and The OPS:: CNS/OPS: You know what they say... When in Rome….

CNS_Alana says:
::Looks around toward the interrogation room::

Oty says:
<Sick prisoner> ::Pukes and starts to cry::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The guards grab Oty by both arms and drag him to the interrogation room.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Thinks: Interesting that they should have us walk through the cellblock. Would have been less likely to scrutinize their methods if we just met the prisoner in the interrogation room::

XO_Marek says:
Commander Ora: A disease, what kind of disease? If you want we can offer you help to identify it and help you to find the cure.

Oty says:
::Is dragged to the interrogation room, he does not fight, does not seem to be bothered::

CNS_Alana says:
:Wonders why the guard does not see to getting the ill man some medical attention::

Host Commander_Ora says:
XO: They are not worth it, Commander.  ::Enters the interrogation room::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: There is a table and four chairs in the interrogation room.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Enters the interrogation room::

XO_Marek says:
Commander Ora: I see. ... ::Follows Ora to the Interrogation Room::

Host Commander_Ora says:
All: Please have a seat.  ::Motions to the chairs::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Takes a seat::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Oty is dragged into the room and shoved into an empty chair at the table.

CNS_Alana says:
Commander Ora: Do you feel all the prisoners are guilty of wrong already?  Have they all been heard?

Oty says:
::Is dragged into the interrogation room, thrown at an empty chair::

Host Commander_Ora says:
XO: No, they have not yet been processed, Counselor.

Host Commander_Ora says:
::Moves to the wall and stands, watching::

XO_Marek says:
::Moves next to the table, but remains stand::

CNS_Alana says:
Commander Ora: Then is it possible to get that ill man medical attention?

Oty says:
::Adjusting his body on the chair, he looks at the men, not saying a word::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The guards leave the room but stand outside the door.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Looks at the prisoner:: Oty: Why are you here?

Host Commander_Ora says:
CNS: I offered to allow you to interrogate this prisoner, not criticize our methods here on our base.

CNS_Alana says:
::Moves closer to XO and table::

XO_Marek says:
OPS: I think we should proceed a little slowly, Lieutenant

Oty says:
::Glances at the man who spoke to him and then again at the others::  OPS:  Why do you want to know?

CNS_Alana says:
Commander Ora: I did not mean to criticize, I just asked, for the sake of compassion but you have your own methods, I'm sure as it appears.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Keeps his eyes on the prisoner:: XO: Aye, aye.

OPS_Spicer says:
Oty: Why do you think you are here?

CNS_Alana says:
::Turns away from Commander Ora::

XO_Marek says:
Oty: I'm Commander Marek, this is Lieutenant Spicer and this is Lieutenant Torez.  We are here investigating the possible abduction of our Captain and your Governor, possibly, at the hands of one of your... let's say, “groups.”
::Raises an eyebrow to the OPS::

Oty says:
CNS:  Do not waste your time, Federation.  They think we're animals. ::Glares at Commander Ora::  But look at him... despicable.

Host Commander_Ora says:
::Looks at Oty, sternly::

CNS_Alana says:
::Takes a stance of disgust at the ways of the Commander::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Remains silent letting the XO handle the interrogation::

XO_Marek says:
Oty: Putting Lieutenant Spicer's questions in other words... ::Thinks for a moment:: Why are you here? ::Stares at the OPS like saying, “You were right”::

Oty says:
::Ignores the man's question and looks at the man who seems to be their leader::  XO: My groups?  You know nothing of my groups.

OPS_Spicer says:
Oty: What have you been charged with?

Oty says:
::Glances at Commander Ora::  XO: Ask him.

XO_Marek says:
OPS: Lieutenant... ::Raises an eyebrow::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Turns to the XO:: XO: Sir?

Host Commander_Ora says:
::Looks at Oty and shouts:: Oty: You know what you did!  You were caught looting and you have been found to be a member of the Kezlarite Liberation Movement! 

XO_Marek says:
::Whispers:: OPS: It's all yours... please proceed with the interrogation::

XO_Marek says:
::Whispers to the CNS:: CNS: Counselor, can you sense anything?

Oty says:
::Motions to the XO::  XO:  You...  come here... ::Waves to him::

OPS_Spicer says:
Oty: Is that true?  Where you caught looting?

CNS_Alana says:
::Nods slightly::

XO_Marek says:
CNS: I see.

CNS_Alana says:
::Whispers to XO::  XO: Only that there is a story he wants to tell.

XO_Marek says:
::Puts his hands behind his back and paces slowly around the room staring at Oty::

OPS_Spicer says:
Oty: Are you a member of the Kezlarite Liberation Movement?

Oty says:
XO: I will speak to you, Federation... but to you alone. ::Glances at Commander Ora::

OPS_Spicer says:
Oty: How many members are there?

CNS_Alana says:
::Begins to stare off into space looking beyond the Prisoner::

Host Commander_Ora says:
XO: I will be outside the door.  ::Leaves the room::

Oty says:
OPS: For your information, no, I was not looting.  They lie.

OPS_Spicer says:
Oty: Are you a member of the Kezlarite Liberation Movement?

XO_Marek says:
::Motions to Commander Ora:: Commander Ora: We will really appreciate it, Commander

Oty says:
::Sighs:: OPS: Yes.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The door closes behind Commander Ora.

OPS_Spicer says:
Oty: What is your purpose?

CNS_Alana says:
::Nods to acknowledge the last statement of the XO::

CNS_Alana says:
::Senses he is not lying about looting::

OPS_Spicer says:
Oty: Why do you fight against the government?

CNS_Alana says:
::Looks at OPS and nods::

XO_Marek says:
CNS/OPS/Oty: Do you think this room is secure?  Can we speak freely?

OPS_Spicer says:
Oty: Is your group responsible for the abduction of our Captain and the Governor?

Oty says:
OPS:  You don't have any idea about what they do to our people.  Our purpose is to free the oppressed Kezlarites.

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Does it matter, Sir?

XO_Marek says:
::Listens carefully to Oty's words::

Oty says:
OPS:  The government and military are taking many of my people as prisoners, just because they don't agree with the religious movement and are placing them in labor camps.

CNS_Alana says:
XO: The room is secure, I get no sense of anyone being able to hear us.

OPS_Spicer says:
Oty: Is your group responsible for the abduction of our Captain and the Governor?

Oty says:
::Looks deep inside OPS's eyes::  OPS:  Yes, we are.

OPS_Spicer says:
Oty: If you want help from the Federation, you must first release our Captain and the Governor.

XO_Marek says:
OPS: Let's say that our Kezlarian friends like to hide things from us, so I think they will expect us to do the same.  Maybe they bugged the room, you never know.  ::Speaking as a former CTO::

CNS_Alana says:
::Nods, “Yes” toward OPS::  OPS/XO: He is telling us the truth about all you have asked him.

OPS_Spicer says:
Oty: The Federation will not deal with terrorists.

XO_Marek says:
CNS: Acknowledged. ::Nods and steps back, still listening carefully to Oty's words::

Oty says:
OPS:  We have captured the Governor and your Captain in order to try and reason with the Governor and to expose the corrupt government to the Federation.

Host SM_Darlene says:
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