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

The USS San Carlo under the command of Captain Marek and manned by the Beta shift Bridge crew set itself up as bait for the Trandarus Raiders by letting the word leak out that they have the vaccine for the Florox virus.

The raiders located the San Carlo and attacked the ship with heavy fire, severely weakening the shields and allowing them to beam aboard.  The San Carlo crew engaged in several fire fights and hand to hand combat with the pirates, however there are now so many aboard that the crew is losing the fight.

At this point the pirates have secured Main Engineering and have begun taking prisoners.  The Bridge is overrun but the crews continue to fight despite heavy casualties.  A take over is inevitable.

Cast of Characters

Pablo Delsoglio as CO Captain Satok Marek
Gary Cole as MO Jacobs
Kytra Seliquini as TO Arzas
Bruce Oriani as SO Stargazer
Randy Tirazona as EO Jo

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as Pirate Commander Takkel

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

Host CO_Marek says:
::Continues firing like crazy over the endless wave of attacking pirates::

EO_Jo says:
::Is unconscious at the moment, dreaming of yummy maple and brown sugar mush.::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Fighting on the Bridge continues as reinforcements have been prevented from entering the Bridge by the pirates.  There are now more pirates than Starfleet crew on the Bridge and it isn't looking good.

TO_Arzas says:
::Looks from his phaser to the pirates and back again::

TO_Arzas says:
::Gets comfy behind his console and begins firing::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: EO Jo and the rest of the engineers are being escorted, carried or dragged to the cargo bay by the pirates.

Host CO_Marek says:
::Shouts:: All: You won't beat us!

EO_Jo says:
::Is dragged into the cargo bay and gets his head knocked by the doorway.  He talks while dreaming:: Self: That's some lumpy mush...

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: A pirate turns and fires at the CO getting a clear shot and hitting him in the arm.  His weapon is flung against the bulkhead.

Host CO_Marek says:
SO: What happened with the deflector dish reconfiguration??? ::Feels the impact of the beam on his right arm::

Host CO_Marek says:
::Self:: Darn it!!!

TO_Arzas says:
::Fires at the pirates::

Host CO_Marek says:
::Tries to reach his weapon with his left arm::

Host Takkel says:
::Shouts:: CO: Surrender, Captain before any more of your officers die!

EO_Jo says:
::Is knocked on his head again, but this time by one of his captors as they try to wake him up.  He finally starts to become conscious.  He glares at his captor while rubbing his head.::

Host CO_Marek says:
Takkel: That's illogical!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The engineering officers are all placed inside the cargo hold where several armed pirates stand guard.  EO Jo is regaining consciousness.

Host CO_Marek says:
::Reaches his weapon with the fingertips and starts dragging it towards him::

Host Takkel says:
::Fires his weapon killing one of the Bridge crew::

EO_Jo says:
::Starts to get to his feet.:: Captor: What's going on here?  I demand to know what’s going on.  ::He looks around to see if he can get some help from some of his crewmates in an attempt to escape::

Host CO_Marek says:
::Looks at his crew, feeling that he has letting them down::

Host Takkel says:
CO: Surrender now!  Tell your people to stand down or I will kill everyone!  ::Points his weapon at a wounded officer who is lying on the deck::

TO_Arzas says:
::Gulps and looks over at the CO::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Captor> ::Kicks EO Jo:: EO: Shut up!

SO_Stargazer says:
::Sees a shadowy place, disappears into it and becomes one with it::

Host CO_Marek says:
::Curses loudly in Vulcan:: Takkel: Fine.. you piece of ·$%$%$·%$·%$//.... ::Throws his weapon to the pirate::

Host CO_Marek says:
All: I won't let anyone else get killed.

EO_Jo says:
::Moves over towards the rest of his crewmembers and gets kicked.  He starts limping now.  Then he starts to nod to the crew hoping they know what he means.  He looks back at his captors.:: Captors: Ok... Ok.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The fire fight on the Bridge ceases as one by one the rest of the San Carlo crew are brought into the cargo bay.  The pirates begin clearing the Bridge.

SO_Stargazer says:
::Works my way toward Takkel using the shadow as cover::

Host CO_Marek says:
::Begin to feel his emotions to take control of his mind::

Host Takkel says:
CO: Cooperate and you and your officers might come out of this alive

Host CO_Marek says:
Takkel: I promise you this. You will pay for what you have done, be sure of that.

EO_Jo says:
::He mingles a bit with his crew.  Whispering: "Baker 02" to each and every one.  Then he stands near a cargo container.::

Host Takkel says:
::Turns and looks behind him, sensing something there but doesn't see anything. Turns back to the CO, keeping his weapon pointed at the wounded officer::

Host CO_Marek says:
::Signals the wounded officer to stay calm::

SO_Stargazer says:
::Moving quickly and silently, comes up behind Takkel, setting weapon on highest stun::

Host Takkel says:
CO: Please, Captain, have your people follow my aids to the cargo hold.  I will be there shortly...oh and HE stays here.

EO_Jo says:
::Looks at the captors, calculating how they might make it out of this mess.  He thinks: "Well... We've got to get free to try to take the ship back.." He looks his officers over again.::

Host CO_Marek says:
::Losses control of his emotion and throws his fist directly over the face of Takkel::

Host Takkel says:
::Points to the wounded officer::

Host Takkel says:
::Dodges the punch and fires his weapon at the wounded officer, killing him instantly::

Host CO_Marek says:
::Attacks the pirate using all his Vulcan strength::

Host Takkel says:
::Moves his aim to another wounded officer:: CO: Very stupid, Captain.  Apparently you care nothing for the lives of your crew!

EO_Jo says:
::Takes a deep breath, knowing it just might be his last.  He looks at his officers again.  Then he whispers to one.:: Engineer: Baker 02... ::Looks around and turns back.:: In 1 minute... Be read.  ::He moves off towards the back of the cargo container.::

Host Takkel says:
::Side steps the Vulcan Captain and fires at the other wounded officer, killing her instantly::

Host Takkel says:
::Shouts:: Shoot them all!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The pirates on the Bridge immediately take aim at every SF officer left on the Bridge.

SO_Stargazer says:
::Jumps from the shadows at Takkel, knocking him down, jamming the weapon in his face:: Takkel: Move or even breathe wrong and it will be your last!

SO_Stargazer says:
Pirates: Anyone moves, and he dies!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The SO knocks down Takkel in surprise but one of the pirates immediately fires at Stargazer, seriously wounding him in the back.  The SO slumps over onto the deck::

Host CO_Marek says:
::Makes a nerve pinch on the pirate to his left::

EO_Jo says:
::Sees a few tools that can be used as weapons.  He then kneels down and starts to hand them out.  Then he pulls out a long tool for himself.:: ALL: Now!  Baker 02! ::He charges with the engineers towards their captors.::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The other pirates begin firing on every officer on the Bridge, stunning them all.

Host CO_Marek says:
::Takes the unconscious pirate’s weapon and fires at the other pirate that shot Stargazer::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Every SF officer on the Bridge is knocked unconscious, including the trigger happy heartless Captain Marek.

Host CO_Marek says:
::His numbed mind takes him back to the days of his happy childhood in Kulckus::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The pirates begin clearing the "debris" off the Bridge and take the unconscious Bridge crew to the cargo bay to join the engineers and what's left of the San Carlo crew.

Host SM_Darlene says:
TIME WARP: 25 minutes....The entire crew of the USS San Carlo is now in the cargo bay.  Medical personnel begin treating the wounded.

Host CO_Marek says:
::Opens his eyes::

TO_Arzas says:
::Rubs his sore face::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The cargo bay is heavily guarded now.  Wounded SF officers lay on the deck as the medical teams try to help them.  The Bridge crews are now awake.

EO_Jo says:
::He starts to become conscious again.  He hopes and prays that he was just dreaming.  He looks around and sees that it wasn't a dream.:: Self: Looks like all of us is here... ::He says ruefully.:: What's left of us.

Host CO_Marek says:
All: Casualties report ::Tugging his shirt::

TO_Arzas says:
Self: I gotta stop waking up like this

SO_Stargazer says:
CO: Remind me to kick your butt later for this ::Smiles at the CO and starts to chuckle, shaking my head::

EO_Jo says:
::Looks around and sees many of his crew are not there with him. He walks to the CO.:: CO: Engineering Officer Jo reporting.  ::He looks around and then back to his Captain.:: We've lost at least half the crew Sir. ::He whispers.:: Baker 02 Sir?

SO_Stargazer says:
Self: Ohhh…what a headache....

MO_Jacobs says:
::Goes from one to another, treating everyone as best he can... remembering being told how to set up a system of medical attention for people who need it the most::

Host CO_Marek says:
SO: Save your strength for fighting the pirates, Stargazer.  ::Raises an eyebrow::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The ship vibrates slightly signaling that the engines have engaged.

TO_Arzas says:
CO: Captain, are we gonna be okay?

Host CO_Marek says:
EO: Let's wait for that now.

SO_Stargazer says:
CO: Yes Sir. ::Mocking salute, and collapses with exhaustion on the deck, but awake::

Host CO_Marek says:
TO: Of course, Arzas. ::Thinks:: Man, how come this became a tactical officer?

EO_Jo says:
::Nods.:: CO: Any orders Sir?  Or should I go and try to help with the wounded?

Host CO_Marek says:
EO: Let's reorganize our crew...or what is left from it. Then we must try to find we are they taking the ship.

Host CO_Marek says:
EO/SO/TO: Try to cover me. I will try to access the computer from here.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The doors to the cargo bay open and Takkel, flanked by several armed pirates enter.

TO_Arzas says:
CO: Yes Sir.

Host CO_Marek says:
MO: Continue treating the wounded. Do your best, Doctor.

EO_Jo says:
::Nods.:: CO: Aye Sir. ::Moves over a bit and calls a few minor officers to him.::

MO_Jacobs says:
::Looks over at Takkel and his men. Swallows a lump in his throat and goes along treating as many as he can::

Host CO_Marek says:
SO: By the way, remember me to have a little conversation with you when this whole mess is finished.

SO_Stargazer says:
::Rubs eyes and shakes head:: CO: I haven't had a headache this big since my last hangover on Giza 7, and that was 3 years ago.

Host CO_Marek says:
::Slowly moves to the nearest bulkhead::

Host Takkel says::
::Strolls into the cargo bay and looks around for the Captain.  See's him in the middle of a group of his officers and walks over, parting the crowd as he does:: CO: Captain Marek...a word?  ::Nods::

Host CO_Marek says:
::Gives the evil eye to Takkel, ignores him for a minute and then tugs his shirt:: Takkel: About what?!

EO_Jo says:
::Laughs quietly at the SO's words.  Then turns to his minor Engineering Officers.:: Engineers: Get everyone together. ::Looks over to Takkel and shakes his head.::

Host Takkel says:
CO: Come now, Captain.  No need to be rude...come with me and what's left of your crew might live.

Host CO_Marek says:
::Turns his head to the crew and then nods to Takkel:: EO: You will be on charge.

EO_Jo says:
::Leans over to whispers quietly so that no one else can hear.:: Engineer: Be ready for Baker 02. ::Quickly turns to the CO.:: CO: Aye Sir...

Host Takkel says:
::Exits the cargo bay then waits outside the door for the Captain to follow::

Host CO_Marek says:
Takkel: Very well.

EO_Jo says:
::Watches them leave, thinking a good opportunity has come and gone.::

Host CO_Marek says:
::Turns his head to the EO:: EO: Remember me to visit the Bakery when we are back at the Kootenai, okay?

Host CO_Marek says:
::Then follows Takkel::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Takkel and the CO enter one of empty rooms near the cargo bay.

EO_Jo says:
::Nods in understanding to his Captain.:: CO: Aye Sir... ::Sighs.:: If we make it back to the station Sir.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Several guards also enter the empty room.

Host Takkel says:
::Motions the CO to a chair then takes a seat:: CO: Please sit, Captain.

Host CO_Marek says:
::Mumbles something about the EO while following Takkel::

EO_Jo says:
::Walks over to the MO.:: MO: How are the wounded doing Sir. ::Quickly he observes the captors.::

MO_Jacobs says:
::Mumbles to himself quietly, looking over at the EO:: EO: Well... There are so many... I'm doing what I can. But I can't say for sure.

Host CO_Marek says:
Takkel: I will stand, if you don't mind. ::Raises an eyebrow::

MO_Jacobs says:
::Continues to mumble nervously... never having had to deal with this type of situation before::

Host Takkel says:
CO: Suit yourself.  Tell me, Captain, where is the vaccine?

Host CO_Marek says:
Takkel: Captain Satok Zul Marek, CO of the USS San Carlo, Serial Number 991110-005. That's all I have to say.

EO_Jo says:
::Leans towards the MO.:: MO: Do what you can... I'll get you some help.  They'll only be trained with emergency type of help though Doctor. ::He waves his Assistant over, ordering him to gather some Engineers to help the Doctor.::

MO_Jacobs says:
::Nods:: EO: Thank you.. I just need scans now... I think I can handle the treatments.

Host Takkel says:
::Smiles and takes a drink from a glass then sets it down on the table:: CO: I have seized your ship.  We have complete control over all your systems.  Why do you continue to resist?  You know I will kill everyone onboard.

Host CO_Marek says:
::Thinks in clever answers just to confuse Takkel, buying time for the EO to organize the crew::

EO_Jo says:
<Engineering Assistant> ::Looks to the Doctor, then turns to EO Jo and nods.  Then starts to help the doctor with a few other Engineers.::

SO_Stargazer says:
::Walks over to the EO:: EO: So now what?

EO_Jo says:
::Turns to the SO.:: SO: Do you have any medical training Sir?

Host CO_Marek says:
Takkel: We came here to apprehend you, Takkel. Not to surrender to you.

Host Takkel says:
::Stands:: CO: Where is the vaccine?  If I have to, I will infect every single one of your crew!

Host CO_Marek says:
::Thinks:: hope Jo knows what he is doing::

SO_Stargazer says:
EO: No. I'm a scientist and master chemist, not a doctor.

EO_Jo says:
<Engineering Assistant> ::Starts scanning some of the wounded with his tricorder.::

Host CO_Marek says:
Takkel: You are acting illogically. If you kill us all, you won't never obtain the vaccine, I can assure.

EO_Jo says:
::Sighs a bit loudly and shakes his head.  Leans a bit closer to the SO and whispers.:: SO: Engineering protocol Baker 02 is an order by Commander Corjet.  It specifies that any crewmember is to do what's necessary, at any cost to themselves, to help the ship and her crew.  Understood?

Host Takkel says:
::Shouts:: CO: I will tear your ship apart!  ::Calms down a bit:: Maybe you don't really have a vaccine...but why would you say you had the vaccine??  ::Pauses and thinks::

MO_Jacobs says:
::Looks around the room, making mental notes to himself::

EO_Jo says:
<Engineering Assistant> ::Moves over to another wounded officer, starts scanning her and logs the scans.::

Host CO_Marek says:
Takkel: Everything has a logical answer.

SO_Stargazer says:
::Gives a quick glance at the guards, then back at the EO, wicked smile crosses my face:: EO: Crystal.

Host Takkel says:
CO: Well, if you will not cooperate....::Signals one of the guards to bring in one of the Starfleet officers from the cargo bay::

SO_Stargazer says:
::Low wicked chuckle::

MO_Jacobs says:
::Folds his tricorder, looking around the room again and sighing to himself::

Host Takkel says:
CO: We'll see if you have a vaccine....

EO_Jo says:
::Nods.:: SO: For the moment... Help me to organize the crew... We'll try to rush the captors. ::He straightens up as a captor comes closer.::

Host CO_Marek says:
Takkel: I will remind you that you have complete control of the ship, why you just look for it? This is a small ship, remember?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The cargo bay doors open and several pirates walk in.  They stop and look around at the officers.

EO_Jo says:
<Engineering Assistant> ::Starts scanning another wounded crewmember.:: Crewmember: We're doing what we can...

SO_Stargazer says:
EO: Okay.

MO_Jacobs says:
::Looks over at the pirates and then goes back to his work::

TO_Arzas says:
::Looks up at the pirates and gulps::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The lead pirate makes his way over to the TO and grabs him by the arm, dragging him from the room::

EO_Jo says:
::Sees the pirates and moves over towards them.:: Pirates: Sir?  ::Waves his hand towards all the wounded.:: Can we have some medical supplies to help them Sir?

TO_Arzas says:
::Growls and fights::

EO_Jo says:
<Engineering Assistant> ::Tries to sooth and calm the crewmember as best as he can.  Then moves off to scan another one.::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: One of the guards kicks the EO and tells him to shut up again.

MO_Jacobs says:
::Looks over and yells:: Pirates: Don't treat my assistants like that! They'd be the ones treating you if something "Unfortunate" were to happen.

EO_Jo says:
::Takes a kick right where it hurts the most and kneels down, uses his arm to stop from falling all the way down.  Then gets up and turns around to walk towards the Doctor.::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The doors to the room open and the TO is dragged in and slammed into a chair.  His hands are bound behind him.  Another pirate approaches carrying a small vial and a hypospray.

TO_Arzas says:
Pirates: Hey come on now...we can talk through this!

Host Takkel says:
<Pirate> ::Loads the vial of Florox virus into the hypospray then reaches behind him and draws his knife::

Host Takkel says:
::Signals for the pirate to hold then turns back to the CO:: CO: I will ask you again...where is the vaccine?

EO_Jo says:
::Walks to the Doctor.:: MO: I've done what I can for the moment.  Maybe the head pirate will be of better understanding. ::He whispers.:: Be prepared to have more wounded soon, Doctor.  ::Moves off to the SO::

MO_Jacobs says:
::Nods:: EO: Understood.

Host CO_Marek says:
::Looks directly to the eyes of the frighten TO:: Takkel: I remind you that if you infect the TO with the virus, we all contract the infection as well, that includes you. Remember, you can get the infection by simply breathing the same air the virus carrier breathes.

Host CO_Marek says:
Takkel: You will get in great danger also. And you don't know for sure if we have a vaccine

EO_Jo says:
<Engineering Assistant> ::Walks towards the MO with his scans.:: MO: I've gotten the scans you've wanted Doctor.  The rest of my crew will be done shortly.  Is there anything else I can help with?

Host CO_Marek says:
Takkel: Are you ready to risk yourself in that way?

Host Takkel says:
CO: Come now, Captain...you and I both know you can only contract the virus through contact with an infected person.  I am about to infect your TO.

TO_Arzas says:
::Listens to the captain, nearly wetting himself::

Host Takkel says:
::Signals the Pirate to cut the TO's arm with his knife::

MO_Jacobs says:
::Shakes his head:: EA: You've done all you can right now. I'll call you if I need you. Thank you.

EO_Jo says:
::Stops at the SO's position, facing the other way.:: SO: Is the rest of the crew ready?

Host CO_Marek says:
Takkel: I am not lying to you this time, Takkel. ::Sounds really serious about this:: The virus is real contagious...

Host Takkel says:
CO: Or by this method....::Smiles::

Host CO_Marek says:
Takkel: Suppose that we lie about the vaccine. You will then die for nothing.

Host Takkel says:
CO: Where is the vaccine?

EO_Jo says:
<Engineering Assistant> ::Nods sadly.:: MO: Ok.  Just call if you need anymore help. ::Watches the other Engineers start walking towards the Doctor.  Then moves off to the rest of the Engineers.::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The pirate cuts the arm of the TO making a deep gash.  Blood begins oozing from the wound.

TO_Arzas says:
::Whimpers::

Host CO_Marek says:
Takkel: I told you. Search the entire ship. ::Makes a signal with his hand:: Be my guest. Because you are going to need it, believe me!!!

EO_Jo says:
::Survey's the captors, calculating when and how to make their attack.::

SO_Stargazer says:
EO Yes.

Host CO_Marek says:
Takkel: Leave the officer alone. He has nothing to do with this. I am the only one onboard who knew the real purpose of this mission:  ::Lies like hell::

Host Takkel says:
CO: Fine, have it your way.  ::Signals the guards to hold the Captain down then signals the Pirate to inject the TO with the virus right inside the open wound::

EO_Jo says:
::Nods and continues to whisper.:: SO: Ok, spread the word that it will be soon, on my or the Captains' signal.

Host CO_Marek says:
Takkel: It is your way, Takkel. Now you will get sick also, I promise

Host Takkel says:
<Pirate> ::Injects the TO with the virus then moves towards the Captain who is being held by the other guards::

TO_Arzas says:
Pirate: Aww…come on man, pleeeeeeaseee don't…

Host CO_Marek says:
::Makes a signal to the TO to remain calm as he attempts to free himself from his captors::

Host Takkel says:
CO: No, Captain, you will get sick...that I can promise!  Cut him!

EO_Jo says:
::Starts spreading the word to the rest of the crew, while all the time observing the captors and calculating the best time to attack.::

SO_Stargazer says:
:: makes motions to the crew to get ready, then remembers something.  Taps COM badge and whispers: Computer: Transport Package C 140 to my location.

Host Takkel says:
ACTION: The pirates hold down the Captain while the other pirate cuts the Captain's arm and injects him with the virus.

SO_Stargazer says:
::A small package beams into the palm of his hand unnoticed::

EO_Jo says:
::Watches the SO in surprise::

Host CO_Marek says:
::Kick's one of the captor’s legs while being injected trying to take his knife::

EO_Jo says:
<Engineering Assistant> ::Starts to spread the word around.::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The guards drag the Captain and TO back to the cargo bay.

Host Takkel says:
::Waves "bye-bye" to the Captain and his TO as they are dragged out of the room::

EO_Jo says:
::Watches the Captain and TO being dragged into the Cargo bay.  He watches the captors watch the Captain and TO being dragged in.  He nods to the rest of the crew:: ALL: Now!!

Host CO_Marek says:
::What Marek would give to give Takkel the finger, but after all he is a cold Vulcan::

SO_Stargazer says:
::Taps COM badge again:: ::Whispering:: Computer: Now, packages G 47-50

SO_Stargazer says:
::Special glasses appear in his other hand.  Hands a pair to the EO and the rest of the crew:: All: put these on.

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

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