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

Host SM_Darlene says:
The senior staff departed the USS San Carlo in two shuttles loaded with weapons and supplies headed for their rendezvous with the undercover Starfleet Intelligence agent by the name of Breloc who has successfully infiltrated the Trandarus Raiders pirate organization.

Host SM_Darlene says:
Their mission is to infiltrate the pirate organization, locate their home base of operations and eventually put an end to the murdering and thieving in the Trandarus sector.  They are also charged with locating the stolen vials of the Florox virus before the virus is spread or used for bio-weapons.

Host SM_Darlene says:
While en route the crew have been preparing their cover stories and formulating plans.

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They are now 15 minutes from the rendezvous and sensors are detecting five small ships in the vicinity of the rendezvous coordinates.

Cast of Characters

Steve Seliquini as XO Commander Rick Spicer
Kytra Seliquini as CTO Commander Bao’tzhu Shengming Rr’Vellan
Juanita Wilson as CNS Commander Alana Torez
Bruce Oriani as CSO Lieutenant T’pucnamushi
Randy Tirazona as CEO Commander Randy Corjet, Shuttle Two Flight Officer

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as Breloc

Host SM_Darlene says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume Kootenai Mission-Trandarus Raiders>>>>>>>>>>

Host XO_Spicer says:
%*CEO*: I have five small ships on sensors. Are you reading them as well?

Host Breloc says:
#::On approach to the rendezvous coordinates.  Signals the other ships to raise shields and power up weapons::

CEO_Corjet says:
@::Checks the sensors and counts them.:: *XO*: Aye Sir.  I'm reading five small ships.  ::Taps on the console.:: I can't quite make them out yet.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
%::Looks at Rick: XO: I hope we can pull this off.

Host XO_Spicer says:
%CTO: So do I Bao. So do I.

CEO_Corjet says:
@::Taps away at the console, trying to get a reading on the five little ships that's at the rendezvous point.:: Self: I should be getting something soon....

CEO_Corjet says:
@::Looks over to the rest of the crew on the shuttle.:: ALL: They're powering up weapons and shields.  Let's look alive here!

CEO_Corjet says:
@*XO*: I'm reading that the ships are powering up weapons and shields Sir!

CNS_Torez says:
%XO: I hope we don’t get pulverized before we can start our charade.

Host XO_Spicer says:
%CTO: Shields up, Commander. *CEO*: Acknowledged Commander. You can raise shields but keep weapons offline for now.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
%::Taps the console, bringing the shields up:: XO/CNS: Showtime.

Host Breloc says:
#::Slows his approach and checks on the weapons::

CEO_Corjet says:
@*XO*: Aye, Sir.  ::Taps on the console:: Bring up shields, but keeping weapons off-line. ::Hopes they are successful as they're sitting ducks now.::  Keeping channel open, Sir.

Host XO_Spicer says:
%CNS: Open a channel with the lead ship.

Host XO_Spicer says:
%ALL: Remember our cover story people.

Host Breloc says:
#::Sees the two Starfleet shuttles on sensors and notices their shields are up but the weapons are powered down.  Signals the rest of the ships to maintain their status then powers down his weapons::

CEO_Corjet says:
@::Looks over the sensor readings, wondering when they'll get some information on the five ships.:: Self: If we can't have weapons online, then I hope we can find out how powerful those little ships are...

Host Breloc says:
#::Brings his ship to all stop as the rest of the ships come into an attack formation behind him::

CNS_Torez says:
%XO: Yes, Sir. ::Taps communications console:

Host Breloc says:
#::Hits the COM button:: COM: Shuttles: This is Breloc of the Andare ship, Argos.  Lower your shields and prepare to be boarded or be fired upon!  ::Needs to keep up a front for the other ships::

CEO_Corjet says:
@::Looks over at the rest of the crew on his shuttle.:: ALL: They're in attack formation... ::Tries another sensor scan on the five little ships.::

CNS_Torez says:
%XO: Channel is open.

CNS_Torez says:
::Listens to message coming over relay::

Host XO_Spicer says:
%COM: Lead Ship: Breloc: This is.... ::Pauses a moment and emphasizes the next word:: Captain Spicer. Do not think that we won't defend ourselves. Just remember that the last time we were attacked, the cow jumped over the moon.

CEO_Corjet says:
@::Sends a coded text message to the XO, notifying him that the five little ships are of different types and configurations that fit pirate's to a 'T'.::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
%::Tries not to chuckle under her breath as Rick talks::

Host XO_Spicer says:
%::Receives the coded message and acknowledges it in return::

Host Breloc says:
#::Hears the pass code and replies:: COM: Shuttle: Captain Spicer: Yes, but it never snows in space, so the cow made it.  ::Raises his eyebrows::

CNS_Torez says:
%::Looks over at XO and nods in agreement::

Host XO_Spicer says:
%COM: Lead Ship: Breloc: So now we are at a standoff. Neither of us will back down. I suggest we meet face to face to discuss our options.

CEO_Corjet says:
@::Taps away at his console and looks at the other crewmates in the shuttle.:: ALL: I hope we get through this part of the mission... ::Sighs and goes back to monitoring the ships systems.::

Host Breloc says:
#::Switches to a secure Starfleet channel:: COM: Shuttles: XO: You will set course for the moon on the far side of Corbus III and land at these coordinates.  I will meet you there at 1800 hours.  ::Sends the coordinates::

CEO_Corjet says:
@::Hears and sees the console beeping and receives Breloc's instructions.:: ALL: Looks like we're heading for a rendezvous...

CNS_Torez says:
%::Switches channels as well::

Host XO_Spicer says:
%COM: Lead Ship: Breloc: Acknowledged. ::Switches back to the open channel:: COM: Lead Ship: Breloc: We will be leaving now. You will not attack us and we won't attack you.

Host XO_Spicer says:
%::Sends a coded message with the instructions to the CEO's shuttle::

Host Breloc says:
#::Signals the rest of his ships to follow him and leaves the sector::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
%::raises her eyebrow and glances over at Rick: XO: Alrrright...Captain…

CEO_Corjet says:
@::Receives the coded message from the XO.  Transfers them to the Flight Officer of his shuttle.:: FO: Follow Shuttle Craft 1's lead...  Lets not get ahead of ourselves.

CNS_Torez says:
%:  Cuts communication channels::  XO: Communications closed Sir, Breloc has left the area.

Host Breloc says:
ACTION: Time warp:  The shuttles are on approach to the moon on the far side of Corbus III.  Breloc has landed and is waiting at the landing coordinates...alone.

Host Breloc says:
#::Steps out of his ship and sits down on a rock as he waits for the shuttles to land.  Wonders why he agreed to this as it has taken him two years to infiltrate the pirate organization and he is now risking everything to help these Starfleet officers::

CEO_Corjet says:
@::Scan's the rendezvous coordinates.:: ALL: Looks like that Breloc person is down there alone... Flight Officer?  See if you can find out where those other ships might be.

Host XO_Spicer says:
%CTO: How does it look, Bao?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
%::Taps on her console:: XO: I think he trrrusts us, Captain.

Host Breloc says:
#::Takes a bite of targ jerky and chews::

CEO_Corjet says:
@::Orders the Flight Officer to lag behind the XO's shuttle a bit.::

Host XO_Spicer says:
%CNS: Take us in Counselor.

Host Breloc says:
#::Spits the juice from the targ jerky on the ground::

CEO_Corjet says:
@::Orders the Flight Officer to lag behind the XO's shuttle a bit.::

CNS_Torez says:
%::Calculates the course settings and begins flight decent::

Host XO_Spicer says:
%CTO/CNS/*CEO*/*CSO*: Standard weapons people. And stay on alert.

Host Breloc says:
ACTION: The shuttles begin their descent into the atmosphere of the deserted moon.  So far, so good.

CNS_Torez says:
%::Fingers flight control board, wishing that she had a joystick for landing::

CEO_Corjet says:
@::Nods at the XO's command.  Orders the crew in his shuttle to arm themselves.::*XO*: Aye Sir.

Host Breloc says:
ACTION: As they descend further into the atmosphere the shuttles begin to vibrate and the power fluctuates.

CEO_Corjet says:
@FO: Landing procedures... ::Pauses a moment.:: But lag behind them...

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
%::Hugs her console:: Self: I hate landings..

CNS_Torez says:
%XO: Landing this puppy now Sir, smooth as I can.

Host XO_Spicer says:
%::Instinctively grabs the console as the shuttle vibrates::

CEO_Corjet says:
@::Feels the vibrations from entering the atmosphere and boosts the power to the IDS.:: Self: I hope she holds...

Host Breloc says:
ACTION: The shuttle vibrating increases and the power fluctuations begin to affect the engines.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@::reading shuttle sensors, keeping an eye on the fluctuations::

CEO_Corjet says:
@ALL: Increasing power to compensate for the power fluctuations. ::Hits a few buttons on his console.  The grabs the console with one arm.::  I need more power...

CNS_Torez says:
%::Cuts power slowly on decent::

Host Breloc says:
ACTION: The shuttles begin to sway from side to side, increasing in distance as the power fluctuations increase.  They are suddenly gripped by the gravitational pull and their speed increases.

CEO_Corjet says:
@::Curses to himself in Ancient Bajoran, and boosts the power to the shuttle as best as he can:: CSO: I think you might want to scan the surface for a soft place to land...

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@::Fingers flying across control panel to compensate::

Host Breloc says:
ACTION: Sensors pick up high heat increases on the hull.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@::Scanning for a landing area::

Host XO_Spicer says:
%CNS: Can you compensate?

CNS_Torez says:
XO: This might get bumpy, I can't seem to keep her from descending quickly.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@CEO: It's about to get real hot, real quick. Hang on.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
%::Curses in Chinese under her breath::

CNS_Torez says:
%XO:  Trying, Sir.

Host XO_Spicer says:
%*CEO*: Any recommendations, Commander?

Host Breloc says:
#::Stands on the rock and tosses his last piece of targ jerky on the ground as he hears the shuttles approaching.  Thinks: I forgot to tell them about his moon's atmosphere and gravitational force.::

CNS_Torez says:
%::Tries compensation maneuvers::

CEO_Corjet says:
@::Increases the shuttles' shield coolant systems to their maximum, hoping they'll hold.:: CSO: Aye... I think you better take controls, I have my hands full with the rest of the shuttles systems.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@::Takes over flight control::

CNS_Torez says:
%XO: Sir the gravitational pull is too great< If I don't stop her decent we may burn up.

Host Breloc says:
ACTION: Suddenly the shuttles break through the atmosphere as they plunge almost out of control to the moon's surface.  Breloc runs into his ship and locks the door.

Host XO_Spicer says:
%*CEO*: I'm going to transfer engineering control to your shuttle. You have your hands full now Commander.

CNS_Torez says:
Self: Damn, We are spiraling out of control!  Got...to...get…it ..together.

CEO_Corjet says:
@::Turns to the CSO.:: CSO: I've done all I can with what we've got.  ::Taps on the console::

Host Breloc says:
ACTION: The shuttles ricochet off surface of the moon, skidding out of control.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
%::Screams and hugs Rick::

Host XO_Spicer says:
%CTO: Bao!

CNS_Torez says:
%::Working control trying to get navigation back::

Host Breloc says:
ACTION: Chunks of the moon's surface are thrown everywhere as the shuttles skid toward a large rock face.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@CEO: Hang on to something. ::Cuts the engine power to the shuttle to make it fall and flatten out of it's nosedive after the bounce, then restarts the engines, to level out for a smooth landing::

Host Breloc says:
ACTION: Power suddenly goes offline as the shuttles skid toward the rock face.

CEO_Corjet says:
@*XO*: Aye Sir. ::Frantically readjusts his console to accommodate controlling of both shuttles.::

CNS_Torez says:
%::Turns the shuttle around, cuts power, then restarts, turning the shuttle around again::

Host XO_Spicer says:
%CNS: What is going on, Counselor? ::Knuckles go white with his grip of the chair arms::

CEO_Corjet says:
@::Initiates a system restart.:: Shuttle: Come on!!

CNS_Torez says:
%XO:  Trying a banking maneuver to slow her down so I can land us in one piece.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@CEO: So much for the smooth landing::

Host Breloc says:
ACTION: The shuttles skid to a stop just in front of the rock face.  Piles of moon dust block the shuttle doors.

CEO_Corjet says:
@CSO: Aye!  ::Shakes his head.:: I've got both shuttles engineering systems here...

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
%::Opens her eyes and sees she is hugging Rick and scoots away, making sure her clothes look okay::

CNS_Torez says:
%::Begins to breathe again as shuttle hits ground:

Host Breloc says:
::Exits his ship and rushes towards the shuttles::

CEO_Corjet says:
@::Starts initiating the power down sequence after landing.:: CSO: I'm glad we've made it! ::Starts to check off on the power down sequence.::

CNS_Torez says:
*CEO*: Thanks, Chief, I would not have known what to do if not for your great skills!

Host XO_Spicer says:
::Sighs and stands up:: ALL: Okay, everyone ready?

Host Breloc says:
::Follows the skid marks::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Shakes his head ruefully, but says with pride.:: *CNS*: No problem.

Host XO_Spicer says:
*CEO*: Your team okay, Commander?

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Tries the door hatch, but finds it stuck::

CNS_Torez says:
%::Initiates powering down sequences::

CEO_Corjet says:
*XO*: Aye Sir.  We're fine.  Just finalized the landing power down sequence Sir.

Host Breloc says:
::Reaches shuttle two and begins digging through the moon dust that is blocking the door::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Gets up and walks to the hatch.:: CSO: Stuck? ::Wonders a moment.::

Host Breloc says:
::Pounds on the hull and waits for a response::

CNS_Torez says:
::Check, her side arm while shuttle powers down::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Hears the pounding of someone.  Pauses as he wonders if he should signal back.::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Opens a panel::

CNS_Torez says:
::Stands from the helm and shakes herself all over, looks back at XO & CTO::

CEO_Corjet says:
CSO: Should we answer?  ::Then thinks his question is dumb and moot.::  I think it's probably that Breloc person... Or at least I hope so. ::Watches the CSO.::

Host Breloc says:
::Pounds on the hull again and waits for a response::

CNS_Torez says:
XO/CTO:  Well, at least we did not crash!

Host XO_Spicer says:
ALL: Let's get out of here. ::Moves to the hatch and opens the manual control panel and begins to crank the handle::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Hotwires the door to try to make it open::

Host XO_Spicer says:
::Grins at the CNS::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Taps on the side of the shuttle, trying to signal the person who’s knocking.::

Host Breloc says:
::Thinks: They must not have survived!  Pulls out his tricorder and flips it open.  Takes a reading and sees there are bio signs inside::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Hops out of her chair:: XO: want some help?

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
CEO: Repeat the sequence of taps that you heard.

Host XO_Spicer says:
CTO: Yes, thanks.

Host Breloc says:
ACTION: The manual crank works and the doors on shuttle one begin to crack open, however moon dust begins leaking into the shuttle.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Wonders where his head is and does as the CSO recommended.  Starts tapping on the side of the shuttle.:: Breloc: Hello?

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Continues to try to hotwire the door::

CEO_Corjet says:
*XO*: Corjet, here.  I think we're stuck but I do hear pounding noise from outside.

Host Breloc says:
::Hears the tapping on the other side of the door and begins digging faster::

Host XO_Spicer says:
*CEO*: Not us. We have not power as well. We are trying to open the hatch manually.

Host Breloc says:
::Shouts:: Hello?  Are you all right?  I've almost got it!  Use the manual control!

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks down at the CSO.:: *XO*: Aye, Sir.  We'll continue to try to exit.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
CEO: Try a tap..tap.ta tap tap....tap...tap.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Leans closer to the door and pounds as he shouts a bit loudly.:: Breloc: Hello?  Help us!

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
CEO: I'm not getting anywhere with this hotwiring.

Host Breloc says:
ACTION: Breloc manages to move most of the dust away from the shuttle door, however there is still a 3-foot pile at the base of the door.

Host Breloc says:
::Shouts again:: Hello?  Open the door!  Use the manual control!

CEO_Corjet says:
::Turns to the CSO.:: CSO: Well... Let me try.  ::Leans over to grab his Engineers toolkit and opens it.  Leans over to start hotwiring the shuttles door, using some tri-calipers and power from his tricorder.::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Steps back to let the CEO work:: ::Backs up a distance::

Host Breloc says:
::Moves to shuttle one and begins digging::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
Self: Maybe if I.....

Host Breloc says:
::Leans over and pounds on the door that is partly cracked open::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Pulls out his door interlock and attaches it to the door.  Pulls out another one from his toolkit and hands it to the CSO.:: CSO: Try the other door... ::Moves into position to start pulling.::

Host XO_Spicer says:
::Bangs on the door in return::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::runs full sprint for the door...and slams shoulder first into it::

CNS_Torez says:
%::Watches the guys push on the door::

Host Breloc says:
::Shouts through the crack in shuttle one's door:: Hello?  Use the manual release!  I'm digging!

CEO_Corjet says:
::Shakes his head and begins to pull on the interlock, pulling at it with all his might.::

Host Breloc says:
ACTION: The CSO bounces off of the door backwards, landing on the CEO::

Host XO_Spicer says:
Breloc: Good. We are working the manual control now.

CNS_Torez says:
::Shakes her head::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Leans over and shakes his head as he pulls the manual release.:: Self: Duh?

Host Breloc says:
ACTION: The door on shuttle two opens half way, but enough for them to exit.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Out loud:: Well so much for that idea…

Host Breloc says:
ACTION: The door on shuttle one opens and Breloc steps back.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Looks at the CEO: Hey, it managed to jar it a bit to give us enough of an opening to get out.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks at Breloc.:: Breloc: Thanks! ::Turns to the CSO.::

CEO_Corjet says:
CSO: After you...

Host Breloc says:
::Shouts:: Is everyone all right?

Host XO_Spicer says:
::Steps out and looks around then focuses on Breloc::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Pulls her phaser and wiggles her way out of the shuttle::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::raises my arm to motions for the CEO to exit first, and gets a sharp pain:: Aaahh!

Host Breloc says:
::Looks at the XO then moves forward, hand outstretched:: XO: You must be Captain...err...Commander Spicer?

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Looks down to notice a gash on my arm::

Host XO_Spicer says:
Breloc: Yes. ::Takes hand::

Host Breloc says:
XO: Is everyone all right?  I have med kits in my ship.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
Self: He wishes.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
CEO: Go on. This will take a minute.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Cringes a bit and then pulls out a medkit.:: CSO: Let's see... ::Walks closer to him with a medical tricorder in one hand.::

CNS_Torez says:
::Squeezes through opening or shuttle door::

Host XO_Spicer says:
Breloc: Yes. We are okay. Thanks for your concern.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Looks at the gash and concentrates on the gash, and closes the wound::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Moves arm:: CEO: Aaahh.  There we go. Much better.

Host Breloc says:
XO: Gee...sorry about not warning you about this moon's gravitational force.  I completely forgot.  We're safe here.  No one comes here because of the moon's atmosphere.

Host Breloc says:
::Pulls out a fresh bag of targ jerky:: XO: You hungry?  ::Holds out the jerky package::

Host XO_Spicer says:
Breloc: Thanks. ::Grins:: So.... what info can you provide us?

CNS_Torez says:
::Looks over at Breloc in a condescending manner::

Host XO_Spicer says:
CTO: Check on the others. Have them meet us here.

CNS_Torez says:
Breloc: Oh, Thanks!

CEO_Corjet says:
::Scans the CSO's wound.:: CSO: Interesting... ::Continues his scans.::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Makes a face and sighs:: XO: Surrre. Captain.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
CEO: Graciousss me that hurt.  Good things I ams self-healing, eh?

Host Breloc says:
::Puts the jerky back in his pocket:: XO: Ahh...right to the point, eh?  Okay, come with me.  ::Turns and heads towards a small opening in rock face::

Host XO_Spicer says:
::Follows Breloc::

Host Breloc says:
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