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

The away team followed Starfleet Intelligence undercover agent Breloc to the Trandarus Raider's main base of operations.  En route, Doctor Sovok injected each away team member with a sub-dermal communication device and XO Spicer ordered one security guard to remain hidden inside each shuttle.

After navigating the security grid surrounding the planet both shuttles landed without incident and were met at the landing sight by several pirates who are now searching the crewmembers for hidden weapons before proceeding to the meeting with the pirate leader.

Time lapse: 2 minutes

Cast of Characters

Pablo Delsoglio as TO Expendable
Steve Seliquini as XO Commander Rick Spicer
Gary Cole as CMO Commander Sovok
Kytra Seliquini as CTO Commander Bao’tzhu Shengming Rr’Vellan

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as Pirate Guards and Cobal
NPC-Randy Tirazona as CEO Commander Randy Corjet and TO Tigger
NPC-Lynda Anderson as TO Running Horse

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

CEO_Corjet says:
::Is being searched by one of the pirates and shrugs:: Pirate: What can I say?   I'm an Engineer... Got to have my tools.

TO_Expendable says:
::Feels really uncomfortable while being frisked by one pirate and gives him the evil eye::

XO_Spicer says:
::Is searched by the pirates:: Pirate: Don't rip the shirt.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Rolls her eyes:: Rrick? Is this legal? I think he's just having fun!

CMO_Sovok says:
::Winks at one of the pirates, trying to make them uncomfortable::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: One of the female pirates searching the XO grabs his...behind and squeezes.

XO_Spicer says:
Self: Yeowza!! ::Turns quickly to see who goosed him::

TO_Running_Horse says:
::Not looking to happy  with what is  happening::

CEO_Corjet says:
<TO Tigger> ::Wants to move again so he can scratch an itch, but doesn't want to risk being caught::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Pirate Guard> ::Signals for his "men" to stand back:: XO: Follow me...Cobal is expecting you.  ::Turns and leads the AT out of the landing area::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Snarls softly::

XO_Spicer says:
Pirate Guard: Lead on. ::Motions for the others to follow::

TO_Running_Horse says:
::Narrows eyes and gets accustomed to her surroundings and follows::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Sighs and follows the TO’s::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Walks behind the XO and observes everything he can::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Away team is escorted out of the landing area surrounded by several pirate guards.

TO_Expendable says:
::Thinks:: What the h... ::Nods to the XO and follows him, still giving the evil eye to the "indiscreet" pirates::

TO_Running_Horse says:
::Taking the surrounding scenery in as a reference point as they walk::

CEO_Corjet says:
<TO Tigger> ::Moves his head back to try to move just a bit and hits it against something.  He starts to scream but stifles it as he hears his own voice:: Self: I'm really beginning to hate this...

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The guard leads the away team up a very long series of steps towards a large building at the top of the hill.

XO_Spicer says:
Pirate Guard: Cobal seems a bit paranoid. Why the "tough guy" treatment?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Sighs and looks around at the pirate scenery::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Raises his eyebrow and looks to the guard, waiting for an answer::

TO_Running_Horse says:
::Keeps eyes roaming and observing::

TO_Expendable says:
::Waits for the pirate's answer::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Pirate Guard> XO: As you can see security is very tight here, Commander.  It is very important that we keep this base secure and secret.

TO_Expendable says:
::Pokes Running Horse with his elbow and whispers:: TO: This is outrageous, I tell you.

CEO_Corjet says:
<TO Tigger> ::Looks at his tricorder and sees the lights are dying down:: Self: Oh no... Please.. Oh please... ::He suddenly remembers the other tricorder and looks for it.  He tries to raise it up to activate it:: Oh no!  I can't turn it on! ::He starts cursing to himself::

XO_Spicer says:
Pirate Guard: I can understand security measures. But you could have just asked us for our weapons. You didn't need to manhandle us.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks over the guard, looking for a weakness common to all of them.  Then he looks ahead of them::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Pirate Guard> ::Stops and turns to look at the XO:: XO: Really, Commander, would you have surrendered your weapons if I had merely asked?  ::Grins::

TO_Running_Horse says:
::Does not look at the TO but silently motions for him to be quiet as she listens to the wind and smell the different scents on the air::

TO_Expendable says:
::Whispers:: TO: Okay... ::Nods::

CEO_Corjet says:
Pirate Guard: I would have... ::Grins:: Though... I probably would have kept my tools. ::Stifles a laugh::

XO_Spicer says:
Pirate Guard: Point taken. Still, it would have been more courteous. ::Smiles back::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Soon the away team and their escorts reach the last level of steps before reaching the building.  They can barely see the landing grid from there.

CEO_Corjet says:
<TO Tigger> ::Pushes and pulls at his arm, trying to bring it up to his other arm so he can activate it::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Whispers:: XO: I still don't like the looks of this..

TO_Running_Horse says:
TO: What do you smell?  What does the wind tell you?  ::Whispers to him::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Below on the landing grid another group of pirates begin searching the shuttles.

TO_Expendable says:
::Smells:: TO: Smell? I can't smell anything in particular.

XO_Spicer says:
::Whispers:: CTO: I agree. Still, we have no other choice.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Pirate Guard> XO: Here we are...follow me::Heads into the building::

TO_Running_Horse says:
TO: Ah see your sense of smell is not as keen as an Indians.  ::She whispers::

XO_Spicer says:
::Pauses a moment to look into the building, then follows the guard in::

CEO_Corjet says:
<TO Tigger> ::Hears someone above him in the shuttle.  He quietly prays to himself that they don't find him and that the power in the tricorder last long enough.  He thinks: "Please!  Oh please don't find me!  Please... Let the tricorder have enough power!"  ::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Pirate guard leads the away team into a large foyer.  The building is very modern and high tech.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Follows right behind his Exec and then moves up next to him::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Looks around:: Wow...

TO_Expendable says:
TO: No, I think I am about to catch a cold and my nose is kind of congested....

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
Self: I am in the wrong line of work..

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Pirate Guard> XO: Wait here, I will announce you.  ::Turns and exits the foyer through a door::

TO_Expendable says:
::Follows the group, watching the scenery::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Recognizes that the building is very modern and probably has high technology in its systems. He glances at the XO:: XO: Nice... Modern...

TO_Running_Horse says:
::Continues to take the sights in and analyze them only in the actual details of a way for escape::

XO_Spicer says:
CEO: See if you can tell anything about their systems.

TO_Expendable says:
::Fells like he was undressed without his phaser rifle::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: After a few minutes the door opens and another guard motions for the away team to follow him through the doorway.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Nods and takes a step forward to scan the entire area with his eyes and senses::

XO_Spicer says:
::Looks at his team then nods towards the open door and enters::

TO_Running_Horse says:
::Follows the lead of the XO and enters::

CEO_Corjet says:
<TO Tigger> ::Starts holding his breath as it's starting to stink in the compartment. He whispers:: Self: I shouldn't have eaten those beans... ::He wrinkles his nose::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The team is led into a long hallway with closed doors lining the walkway.  They proceed to the end where there are double glass doors.

TO_Expendable says:
::Whispers:: CTO: Would you agree that this certainly could be the right occasion for an ambush... I don't like this.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The guards at the landing grid begin unloading everything that isn't nailed down inside the shuttles.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Nods:: TO Ex: Agreed, stay on your toes.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Follows his Commander, walking next to him as he scans the entire area, making mental notes of everything he sees::

TO_Expendable says:
::Nods to the CTO::

XO_Spicer says:
::Whispers:: CEO: This guy has a high opinion of his security teams and systems.

TO_Running_Horse says:
CTO: Sir, this smells of a trap.  Strange different smells I pick up.  Like machinery, oil. ::Whispers to him::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Walks next to the XO for a few steps while taking more mental notes and whispers back:: XO: Aye... I see that they do have a reason to be proud...

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: It doesn't take long for them to find the two Starfleet security personnel that were ordered to stay hidden in the shuttles.  They are taken out of the shuttles and led at gunpoint to a holding cell in another part of the compound.

TO_Expendable says:
TO: I think you should teach me some of your... errr.. smelling abilities...

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Pirate Guard> ::Taps a security code into a panel next to the double glass doors then enters when the doors slide open:: XO: This way....

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
TO Running Horse: Of course it does...we just have to be careful.

CEO_Corjet says:
<TO Tigger> ::Shakes his head, thinking this was a bad idea.  Then passes some gas in a loud noise, but continues following his captors::

XO_Spicer says:
::Follows the guard::

TO_Running_Horse says:
::Looks at the CTO and motions with her hands towards the doors that line the hall and touches her nose::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Once inside the double glass doors they find a huge table with shinny metal chairs surrounding it. At the head of the table sits Cobal.

XO_Spicer says:
::Looks at the seated Pirate:: Cobal: Cobal I presume?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks to the person at the head of the table, then turns towards his Commander::

Host Cobal says:
::Stands:: All: Welcome, Commander.  Please everyone have a seat.  ::Motions to all the open seats around the table::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Raises an eyebrow and puts her paws on her hips, twitching her tail slowly::

TO_Running_Horse says:
::Looks at the table and chairs but refuses to sit::

TO_Expendable says:
::Gives a staring look to Cobal and thinks: Is this the leader? Doesn't seem to be one, but you never know::

Host Cobal says:
::Motions for his assistant to bring beverages for everyone::

CEO_Corjet says:
<TO Tigger> ::Lets out another sound, passing even more gas and looks up while being lead by the pirate guards::

XO_Spicer says:
::Moves to the table and stands in front of the chair waiting for Cobal to sit first::

TO_Running_Horse says:
::Stands watching like the proud Apache she is::

Host Cobal says:
::Sits down, smiling::

XO_Spicer says:
::Follows Cobal's lead and sits::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Plops down in a chair next to Rick::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Waits for his XO to sit, then sits next to him.  He looks over Cobal and his servants::

TO_Expendable says:
::Moves and stands  between the CEO and the TO::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The assistant returns and serves everyone a cold beverage then leaves.

TO_Running_Horse says:
::Watching every detail of Cobal's movements and the security officer  as well::

Host Cobal says:
::Folds his hands on the table and leans forward slightly:: XO: Well, I must say, I'm a bit surprised that Starfleet officers...well, have, shall we say...deserted their posts?  May I ask why you left?

CEO_Corjet says:
<TO Tigger> ::Is pushed into a holding cell and sits down.  Then lets out another gas-passing nose::

XO_Spicer says:
::Looks Cobal in the eye not flinching a bit, his poker playing skills coming in to play:: Cobal: Starfleet is just another organization. Just like yours. It has people with varied ideals and motives.

Host Cobal says:
<Pirate guard> ::Smells the foul odor coming from TO Tigger:: TO Tigger: You Starfleet officers stink!  ::Rushes out of the cell and locks the door::

XO_Spicer says:
Cobal: It is just that this time, Starfleet and I just didn't see eye to eye on this one.

Host Cobal says:
::Grips his glass and takes a sip of his beverage, nodding slightly at the XO, observing him::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks to his Exec and sits back as he sips some cold water.  He nods to what Spicer is saying::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Rolls her eyes and sighs under her breath::

TO_Running_Horse says:
::Instinctively slowly moves her hand towards where her bone knife is hidden::

Host Cobal says:
XO: I see::Sets his glass down on the table::  Breloc tells me you wish to join our....organization.  ::Smiles::

CEO_Corjet says:
<TO Tigger> ::Is use to his own foul stench, but knows others can not handle it:: Self: Now... Maybe I can get out of here. ::He lets out one more gas passing and laughs:: That was a good one. ::He starts looking around the cell, closely examining the walls::

TO_Expendable says:
::Tries not to give any suspicion with his attitude::

XO_Spicer says:
Cobal: I am curious as to why you would let Starfleet officers in your compound let alone in your immediate vicinity.

TO_Running_Horse says:
::She still has that stone face and is closely paying attention to the pirate’s movements ready to move at a seconds notice::

TO_Expendable says:
::Thinks: You wish that Cobal  ::Contains his will to jump and hit this guy right in the face, while putting on a poker face::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks over the other officers, then turns his attention back to Cobal::

XO_Spicer says:
Cobal: That would depend on the veracity of the information we have about you. If what we know about you is true, then yes.

Host Cobal says:
::Smiles:: XO: I can tell you...when Breloc came to us, I was very skeptical about his loyalties, however in the two years he has been with our...organization...he has proven to be trustworthy.  If he says you're okay, then I am willing to give you a chance.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Cobal's assistant returns and leans over and whispers something into Cobal's ear then leaves.

XO_Spicer says:
::Looks at Cobal and shrugs:: Cobal: I can see no harm in talking with you.

TO_Expendable says:
::Stares at Cobal's assistant wondering what is he whispering::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks from Cobal to Spicer and nods.  Then turns back to see Cobal's assistant::

TO_Running_Horse says:
::Eyes narrow to slits like a wolf::

Host Cobal says:
::Turns to the XO:: XO: What have you to offer us?

TO_Running_Horse says:
::Watching intently and waiting patiently like a wolf observing his prey::

CEO_Corjet says:
<TO Tigger> ::Sighs and starts another round of examining the walls in the holding cell:: Self: I  must have... ::He passes one long multi-tuned gas passing and starts to laugh.  Then he pauses:: I do stink...  ::He frowns and then goes back to work::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Listening and observing all she can::

XO_Spicer says:
Cobal: The medical supplies and weapons on our shuttles. But I am sure that you have already taken that. The real value we offer is our knowledge of Starfleet.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Meanwhile back at the landing area the shuttles are completely unloaded.  All weapons, equipment...everything except the computer, engines and flight controls are taken out to the warehouse.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Mumbles to himself:: Self: Their operations, technology... Protocols.  ::Then grins::

Host Cobal says:
::Leans back in his chair:: XO: As you can see, we have a very...lucrative business here, Commander.  Knowledge of Starfleet...now that might be useful, however we do have a few Starfleet computers in our warehouse, which contain quite a bit of information.  ::Looks at the XO curiously::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Looks over at Rick warily::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Leans over to his Exec and whispers:: XO: May I speak?  ::Tries to show dedication to his Exec in front of Cobal::

XO_Spicer says:
::Shrugs:: Cobal: I am sure that any information you gleaned from those computers you could have gotten for the asking. I am referring to military information. Information that can help you evade any efforts on the part of the Federation to capture you.

Host Cobal says:
::Leans forward a bit, resting his hands on the table:: XO: If I were to allow you to complete an assignment for us, I assume you would be wanting to use these officers as your team?  ::Looks at the other officers at the table::

TO_Expendable says:
::Nods like expressing his agreement with the XO words::

XO_Spicer says:
::Looks closely at Cobal:: Cobal: I would. But that would be at your discretion. They are good people and we work well together.

Host Cobal says:
XO: I see...I have a proposition for you, Commander.  If you complete your first assignment, you will be granted membership in my....organization.

CEO_Corjet says:
<TO Tigger> ::Thinks he's found a seam where a conduit could be located.  He starts examining the area more closely, intermittently passing gas::

XO_Spicer says:
Cobal: I know what we have to offer, and any assignment you give us we could complete without a problem. What I want to know is what position and benefits will we derive within your organization? I am not going to be some lackey. My team are seasoned professionals, we wouldn't take to being footpads.

TO_Expendable says:
::Thinks:: Too much organization for a low class pirate bunch...

CEO_Corjet says:
::Leans over and grabs his cup, looking at Cobal as he sips waiting for the answer::

TO_Running_Horse says:
CTO: This is beginning to add up to a setup Sir and I don't like it at all.  ::Whispers to her::

Host Cobal says:
XO: Footpads, Commander?  You will be given command of your own teams.  Whatever goods you obtain will be brought back here for distribution to our "customers" and you and your team will be given 55 percent of the take.  We keep 45 percent for overhead and such...

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Nods to TO Running horse and whisper back:: TO: Of course it is.

Host Cobal says:
XO: Surely this is more than a fair offer.  But you will have to successfully complete your first assignment.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Tries to suppress his eyes opening widely, then takes a deep drink from his cup and sets it down::

TO_Expendable says:
::Hears the TO and the CTO and whispers:: CTO/TO: I told you so...

XO_Spicer says:
Cobal: What resources will be at our disposal?

TO_Expendable says:
::Fakes a cough to cover his whispers::

Host Cobal says:
XO: You will have your two shuttles and if your "mission" requires additional support, it will be provided.

TO_Expendable says:
::Thinks:: Mission? What mission? Thievery, he should say...

XO_Spicer says:
Cobal: I'm listening.

Host Cobal says:
XO: What other resources do you require?

XO_Spicer says:
Cobal: That would depend on the "mission". It could require access to your systems for information needed.

TO_Running_Horse says:
::Still standing stock-still like a statue but very much alive and waiting::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Getting tired of this talking nonsense...wants to start cracking heads::

Host Cobal says:
XO: Depending on what information you require, I can arrange for limited access...

CEO_Corjet says:
<TO Tigger> ::Looks over the seam and then takes a deep breath...then chokes and coughs.  He shakes his head in an attempt to shake off that foul stench.  He punches in the middle of the seams::

XO_Spicer says:
Cobal: Sounds like a fair beginning. After you see how good we are, we may need to renegotiate the deal. ::Smiles gently::

TO_Expendable says:
::After so many years of serving under the CTO's command, he can tell by her face expression that she share his wishes to star kicking some butts around here::

Host Cobal says:
XO: Good.  ::Smiles:: I'm sure we can work something out after you complete your first assignment.  ::Picks up his glass in a toast:: To a new and hopefully lucrative business venture.

TO_Running_Horse says:
::Looks at both the CTO and the TO and motions both to stay still and be patient::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Nods and raises his own cup up:: ALL: To business. ::Finishes the contents of the cup and sets the glass down::

XO_Spicer says:
::Takes his glass and toasts with Cobal::

Host Cobal says:
XO: You and your crew are our guests.  You will be provided with accommodations in our guest wing.  If you need anything, just ask my assistant.  ::Motions for his assistant to come to the table:: I will contact you in a day with your first assignment.  ::Smiles and raises his glass again::

TO_Running_Horse says:
::Does not move  just watches::

CEO_Corjet says:
<TO Tigger> ::Cringes at the pain.  Then rubs his hand, hopping around as he holds it between his legs. He looks at the seam and shakes his hand.  Then he backs up and does a flying kick at the seam::

XO_Spicer says:
Cobal: Excellent. My team and I could use a rest.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Pirate Guard> ::Hears a commotion in Tigger's cell and rushes over to look inside.  Pinches his nose the stuns Tigger with his weapon::

TO_Running_Horse says:
::Nods at the XO and then at the TO and CTO and the CEO::

CEO_Corjet says:
<TO Tigger> ::Gets up and hops around as he feels pain in his foot.  Then he looks over at the seam again... Then is stunned by a guard he didn't notice as he lets out another long foul fart and falls to the floor::

Host Cobal says:
XO: Very well.  I invite you and your crew to join me for dinner tonight.  In the meantime, I will turn you over to my assistant who will escort you to the guest’s quarters.

TO_Expendable says:
::Nods back at the TO::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks back at the others and nods in turn.  Then rises up::

XO_Spicer says:
::Stands:: Cobal: We look forward to dinner.

Host Cobal says:
ACTION: The away team is led out of the conference room to another section of the compound for the night.

TO_Running_Horse says:
::Moves to the other side of the XO between Cobal::

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

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