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

Preparations for the upcoming Grand Opening Celebration of the new “Wonders of Universe” amusement park and zoo are well underway.  V.I.P. guests have already begun arriving even though the grand opening isn't scheduled for another three days.

The station is bustling with visitors and dignitaries, business is booming aboard the station and accommodations on the station are becoming extremely difficult to find.

Concerned about ride safety on the day of the grand opening Admiral Mitchell ordered Captain Marek to take a few of his officers and test ride some of the rides.  He along with CSO T'puchnamushi, CEO Adun, TO Masters decided to test ride the hover bumper cars.

A disgruntled tech mechanic working on putting the final touches on the hover bumper cars disabled the safeties when the senior staff barged in and jumped into the hover cars and Captain Marek ordered the tech to activate the ride.

This action resulted in the cars flying out of the designated ride area and the senior staff losing all control of the cars.  Each car flew out of control in different directions throughout the new park and zoo causing heavy damage to the newly built animal cages, kiosks, amusement park games, food stands and gift shops.

Nothing or no one in the park is safe from these hover cars.

The senior staff members are desperately trying to get control of the cars before someone gets hurt or killed.

Time lapse: None

Cast of Characters

Pablo Delsoglio as CO Captain Satok Marek
William Beeler as CEO Ensign Tydus Adun
Eric VanSickle as TO Lieutenant Groth Masters

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as Admiral Valar Mitchell, SO, park  mechanics
NPC-Lynda Anderson as EO Rochelle

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

CEO_Adun says:
::Is almost at the exit to the "House of Horrors ride::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CSO's hover car suddenly dives and hits the water ride pool, sending him and the car to the bottom.

CO_Marek says:
::Shouts to everyone:: All: Make way! Make way! ::Taps his COM badge:: *Tech*: Cut the power now, you incompetent!

TO_Masters says:
::Still speeding around the food court with hot dogs filling the compartment, trying not to hit the taco stand::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Mechanic #1> ::Laughs when he hears the COM from the CO and continues to clean his fingernails::

CEO_Adun says:
::Looks around at the stuffed animals he collected before entering the "horrific" ride. Finds a Q bear::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Captain's hover car heads into the reptile exhibit.

EO_Rochelle says:
::Working on the Warp 9 beam ride::

TO_Masters says:
*Tech*: Either you stop these cars or you'll face the worst punishment imaginable!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CEO's car exits the House of Horrors taking several skeletons with him.

CO_Marek says:
*All*: I swear that someone will use his/her toothbrush to clean the waste compartment for ten years... I promise it

CEO_Adun says:
::Looks back at the skeletons:: Self: Aw, great, that'll add a lot to the decor::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The TO's hover car makes a sudden turn and heads straight for the Warp 9 roller coaster.

CEO_Adun says:
::Tries to get rid of the awful things::

EO_Rochelle says:
::Senses danger as she looks up to see the TO's car headed straight for her and the ride::

TO_Masters says:
::Sees he's heading toward the Warp 9, shouts:: EO: Watch out!!!!

CO_Marek says:
::Removes some feathers from his eyebrows, and continues trying to regain control of the car, not forgetting to use all Vulcan four letter words available... or maybe inventing some new ones::

TO_Masters says:
::Tries to turn the steering wheel::

EO_Rochelle says:
::Ducks quickly and all she can do is watch::

EO_Rochelle says:
Self: Blasted Park is a hazard.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CO's hover card heads straight into the snake exhibits, crashing through the glass enclosures.  Snakes of all varieties now slither inside his car.

CO_Marek says:
*Main Operations*: Try to reroute the bumper cars controls to Main Computer and cut the power offf....

CEO_Adun says:
::Giving up on the skeletons, he looks back to where he is going against his will::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CEO's car heads for the Warp 9 roller coaster.

CO_Marek says:
::Sees the snakes:: What on Earth?!?!?!

CEO_Adun says:
Self: Man, those guys are going to have hell to pay

EO_Rochelle says:
::Senses again the CEO's car is heading her way as well and ducks instinctively::

CEO_Adun says:
::Sees the TO and his EO up ahead::

TO_Masters says:
::Sees the CEO coming fast at him::

CO_Marek says:
::Desperately attempts to pull the snakes out of the car::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The TO's car and the CEO's car are on a collision course with each other.

TO_Masters says:
::Braces for impact::

CO_Marek says:
*Med Teams*: You better prepare all kind of antitoxin... I think I will need them.

CEO_Adun says:
::Yells:: EO/TO: Get out of the way!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Two snakes begin slithering up the CO's pant legs.

CO_Marek says:
::Feels something moving towards *that* place:: Self: what the

TO_Masters says:
CEO: I can't!

CEO_Adun says:
EO: Well, what's your excuse?!?!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The TO and CEO's cars bump each other as the cars suddenly turn in opposite directions out of control.

EO_Rochelle says:
::Looks up to see the cars bounce off each other::

TO_Masters says:
::Jolts into the opposite direction::

CEO_Adun says:
::Spins off from the collision, hunkering down in the car so as not to be thrown out::

CO_Marek says:
::Tries to reach his ankles in order to grab that filthy snake::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CEO's hover car suddenly veers off and heads directly for EO Rochelle's position.

CEO_Adun says:
EO/Self: NOOOOO!!!  Rochelle: Move!  Go deactivate the ride!!

EO_Rochelle says:
::Senses again the danger and this time takes flight for the other side of the ride away from the direction of the oncoming car::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: When the TO's car veers off, several dozen wieners fall out of the car, falling all over the Warp 9 ride.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CO manages to extract the two snakes from his pant legs but just as he does his car exits the reptile exhibit and heads for the aviary.

EO_Rochelle says:
::As she passes the exit of the ride she races for the hover car ride and shoves the mechanic out of the way and manually deactivates the cars::

CEO_Adun says:
Self: Yay, Rochelle!

TO_Masters says:
::Throws the rest of the hot dogs out of the car::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Upon activation of the safeties, the cars suddenly stop in mid air for a few moments then suddenly plunge downwards.

CO_Marek says:
::Takes a deep breath, while passing his sleeve on the forehead... ::

CEO_Adun says:
Self: Oh, no. ::Plummets::

TO_Masters says:
::Feels the stop and the downward movement::

CO_Marek says:
::Now raises his head and sees his new course towards the aviary:: Self:: Terrific... More feathers...

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CO's car hits the food kiosk in the zoo, the TO's car lands on one of the Warp 9 coaster cars and the CEO's car plunges down in the pond.

TO_Masters says:
::Looks to see where he is:: Self: I hope no one turns on this ride.

CO_Marek says:
*To whom concern*: Someone cut the power of this condemned things!!!! ::And pronounces some unmentionable words::

CEO_Adun says:
::Thinks: Well, at least I’ll get the CSO. Silly man.::

EO_Rochelle says:
::Is angry with herself for not moving faster and getting the cars under control sooner::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CSO manages to swim to safety.

CEO_Adun says:
::Sees the CSO swimming away and follows suit::

CO_Marek says:
::A candy bar from the food kiosk hits Marek right ear, and a chocolate bar hits his face::

TO_Masters says:
::Tries to get out of the car and the coaster pod::

CEO_Adun says:
::Emerges from the pond, breathing deeply::

CO_Marek says:
Self: Finally.. ::Manages to exit the car and watches the damage they've have done::

CEO_Adun says:
::Stumbles back to where this all began::

TO_Masters says:
::Takes a look at the car and the coaster train:: Self: Those look OK, I wonder about the damage to the food court.

CO_Marek says:
::Jogs to meet the rest of the officers:: CEO/TO: Are you all right?!?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Park workers just stare in shock at the senior staff as they get out of their hover cars and stumble around.

CEO_Adun says:
CO: Well enough, Sir. I don't think that I can sat the same for my car, though...

EO_Rochelle says:
::Walks back to where this all began meeting up with the senior staff::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: A tiny snake slithers out of the Captain's shirt collar.

TO_Masters says:
TO: I'm okay, Sir, but let me at those mechanics!

EO_Rochelle says:
ALL: Are all of you sirs all right?  ::Noting each  of their emotional state::

CO_Marek says:
:.feels a strange whistling sound near his neck::

EO_Rochelle says:
::Sees the snake and picks it off the CO's collar::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Two hot dogs are sticking out of the TO's pants in the back.

CEO_Adun says:
EO: Just fine.

EO_Rochelle says:
CO: It is just a baby but a very deadly baby.  ::Hands the snake to the reptile handlers::

CO_Marek says:
EO: What? - ::Sees the snake:: Thanks a lot, Rochelle.

TO_Masters says:
::Takes out the dogs:: All: Anyone for a snack?

CEO_Adun says:
::Grimaces:: TO: No thank you.

EO_Rochelle says:
CEO: Well judging by the looks of your face you were really heading for the end of the park. ::Laughs::  CO: It is nothing Sir.  I commune with all animals.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Walks up to the senior staff and raises an eyebrow at the Captain::

CO_Marek says:
TO: I do not think this is the proper time for jokes, Masters ::With a frowned expression:: We need to fix this mess on the double...and concerning that technician…

EO_Rochelle says:
CO: It is a gift.  Nothing more.

CEO_Adun says:
::Sees the Admiral: All: Uh, oh...

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
CO: Report, Captain.

TO_Masters says:
CO: I suggest we strap him into the Warp 9 and make him ride it 100,000 times straight.

CO_Marek says:
::Sees the Admiral and thinks:: The cherry over the cake...

EO_Rochelle says:
::Snaps to:: ALL: Attention Admiral Mitchell!

TO_Masters says:
::Comes to attention::

CEO_Adun says:
::Comes to attention::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Looks at Rochelle and frowns, not amused by her outburst::

CO_Marek says:
::Salutes the Admiral:: Admiral: An unfortunate accident had taken place here, Sir. We were conducting the test over the bumper cars ride, and a major failure occurred and with the visible consequences fortunately, none got seriously hurt.

TO_Masters says:
Admiral: Ma'am, one of the technicians working the bumper hovers turned off the safeties.

CO_Marek says:
::Raises and eyebrow to the Admiral:: Admiral: And I sincerely hope this won't constitute a serious delay for the Grand Opening.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
CO: So I have heard.  Do you realize how much damage you and your.....OFFICERS have caused throughout the park?  Need I remind you that the Grand Opening is scheduled in 72 hours?  The station is almost at capacity for this affair.  You have three days to get this park back in order.

CO_Marek says:
Admiral: Sir, without hesitation, I can assure that this is only a ... minor set back.  We will have the Grand Opening as it is scheduled, Admiral.

CEO_Adun says:
::Watches the conversation taking place in front of him and becomes highly doubtful  that he and his staff can fix up the park in three days::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
CO: And all of you get cleaned up!  You look like a first year cadets!  ::Spins on her heels and walks off::

TO_Masters says:
Self: First-year cadets?

CEO_Adun says:
Self: Hey! That's not necessary!

CO_Marek says:
TO: I hear that, Masters... We will proceed as ordered. All available engineering personnel and damage control teams are on continuous duty from now on until everything is fixed.

CEO_Adun says:
CO: Very well, Sir.

TO_Masters says:
CO: Sir, shall I arrest those technicians?

CEO_Adun says:
*EO #1*: Get everyone up here on the double. We've got some serious work to do.

CO_Marek says:
::Signals the technician:: Technician: We will have a little chat in my office after the Grand Opening, I can assure that...

EO_Rochelle says:
CEO: Oh great now I have to do three double shifts now.

CEO_Adun says:
EO: Such is life.

CO_Marek says:
CEO/TO's: Make a general evaluation of the damage. Establish the priorities: rides, exhibitions rooms, and vendor’s kiosks.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Tech Mechanic> ::Smiles at the CO:: CO: I look forward to it, CAPTAIN.  ::Knows that nothing can be done to him because he's not Starfleet personnel::

CEO_Adun says:
CO: Yes, Sir.

TO_Masters says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

CEO_Adun says:
EO: Well, I know that the Warp 9 coaster has taken damage, so why don't you continue doing that while I go figure out exactly what else needs to be done?

CO_Marek says:
::Tugs his uniform and adopts a phlegmatic attitude::

EO_Rochelle says:
CEO: True but this is ridiculous.  These things shouldn't have happened.  You and I and the other team members were working on things and we all triple checked every system manually.  The safeties are not that easily accessed.  They are protected by double redundant systems to prevent this from happening.

CEO_Adun says:
EO: Never underestimate an angry technician.

EO_Rochelle says:
::Smiles::

CEO_Adun says:
EO: At any rate, understood?

TO_Masters says:
CEO: I know my car damaged several food kiosks, so we'd better have a high priority there.

CO_Marek says:
::Visually inspects the damages caused by the bumper cars:: ::Thinks:: Good that we didn't decide to test the roller coaster first...

CEO_Adun says:
TO: Okay. Thanks for the heads up.

CO_Marek says:
::Passes next to the technician giving him the evil eye::

CEO_Adun says:
::Goes off to access the damages::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<EO Rochelle> CEO: Yes, Sir.  ::Walks off to the warp 9 coaster shaking her head::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Mechanic #1> ::Smiles and tries to keep from laughing as the CO passes his position::

CEO_Adun says:
::Sees the first of his staff entering the park:: EOs: Good! Thank you for being so prompt. There's a crashed cart on its side by the roller coaster. Go get it back where it belongs::

CO_Marek says:
::Thinks:: Laugh, laugh... but I will laugh last::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Time warp: 3 hours have passed since the hover cars were deactivated.  The senior staff has completed their damage reports and is now in the Captain's Ready Room to make their reports.

TO_Masters says:
CO: Captain, I've inspected the damage to the food court stands and shops...

CO_Marek says:
All: Very well, gentlemen... I am all ears... And avoid obvious jokes

CEO_Adun says:
CO: And I the damages to various rides.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<SO> CO: I have the damage report from the zoo, Sir.

TO_Masters says:
CO: It's a good thing the contractors of the food court designed the area to be constructed from modular materials.

CO_Marek says:
All: We need to get all fixed in less than three days.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Medical Officer> ::Stands:: CO: And I have a report on injuries due to the unfortunate incident, Sir.  ::Sits down stiffly::

CEO_Adun says:
CO: Well, there are two permanently damaged hover carts: those will have to be replaced. Some of the beams on the roller coaster were weekend, so those sections will have to be replaced. The inside of the "House of Horrors" is a mess, but if we just got rid of it completely, it'd be easier....

CO_Marek says:
Medical Officer: Any serious case to report, doctor?

TO_Masters says:
CO: The food court damage can be fixed in a matter of hours.  They just have to attach new panels together.

CO_Marek says:
CEO: So literally, it is now a horror...

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Medical Officer> ::Stands suddenly and clears her throat:: CO: Nothing serious, Sir, mostly minor cuts and bruises.

CO_Marek says:
TO: I am glad to hear that, Masters.

CEO_Adun says:
CO: Yes, Sir. A much scarier ride now, from an engineer's point of view. ::Smirks::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Medical Officer> ::Sits down stiffly again::

CEO_Adun says:
CO: As far as repairs, I will take the better part of the three days that we have to repair War 9. Not to mention how long it'll take to get replacement hover carts.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<SO> CO: The reptile exhibit is a total loss, Sir.  It will have to be rebuilt and the animals....well, not all of them have been accounted for, Sir.

TO_Masters says:
SO: Have you checked the Captain's pants?

CEO_Adun says:
::Snickers::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<SO> CO: The good news...the aviary sustained minor damage, Sir.  Only the Andorian Chicken is in bad shape due to most of it's feathers being torn off.  We may have to procure another specimen.

CO_Marek says:
SO: ::Feels a cold sensation in his backbone when thinking about his experience with the snakes:: Are those missing animal a threat for the visitors?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<SO> CO: Some are, yes, Sir.

CO_Marek says:
TO: I will pretend that I didn't hear that, Masters.. ::Smirks::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<SO> CO: I have the keepers conducting a thorough search for the missing snakes, Sir.

CO_Marek says:
SO: Designate some member of your department to perform a full scan of the station. We cannot allow any poisonous or dangerous animals on the loose.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: A messenger rings the door chime of the Ready Room.

CO_Marek says:
Messenger: Come in!

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Crewman> ::Enters the Ready Room with a PADD:: CO: Sir!  ::Hands the CO the PADD::

CO_Marek says:
SO: And get another chicken on the double...

Host SM_Darlene says:
<SO> CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Taps his PADD making a note to order another chicken::

CO_Marek says:
::Gets the PADD and reads it:: All : What the... ::Throws the PADD over the desk:: Well, we got a bill to pay, gentlemen... the bill from the food vendor, for the food that we...damaged.

TO_Masters says:
::Searches for his wallet::

CEO_Adun says:
CO: How much, Sir?  Can't we just pay them in tickets to the rides?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Crewman> ::Turns and rushes out of the Ready Room when the CO tosses the PADD::

TO_Masters says:
CEO: I don't think they're interested in ride tickets.

CEO_Adun says:
TO: You never know.

CO_Marek says:
::Taps the PADD:: All: That's the most amazing part ... He is charging us like we destroyed the entire Federation food reserves.

TO_Masters says:
CO: How much GPL do we owe?

EO_Rochelle says:
::Is very angry at the extensive damage to the coaster:: Self: Just who in the hell put this thing like this.  We checked this unit three times manually.

CO_Marek says:
CO: And you will not believe the price of the hotdogs.

TO_Masters says:
CO: I thought hot dogs were cheap.

EO_Rochelle says:
::Takes her hyper spanner and begins to realign the power couplings::

CEO_Adun says:
TO: It's all the extra one's you have to buy so that you can get the same number of dogs and buns.

CO_Marek says:
TO: According to this vendor, you are wrong, Masters.

TO_Masters says:
CO: May I see, Sir?

CO_Marek says:
All: The total sum is... about... TO: Be my guest, Masters... I was saying the total sum is around ... 150 bars.

CEO_Adun says:
CO: For the hotdogs alone?

CEO_Adun says:
CO: Well, I mean, who really needs hot dogs anyway.

CO_Marek says:
All: I think we need a lawyer's opinion here... I consider that he is trying to rip us off.

TO_Masters says:
::Looks at the PADD astonished:: Aloud: 50 bars for the hot dogs that fell in my car?  I can get that many dogs at the Super Sam's Club for less than a bar.

TO_Masters says:
CO: We are definitely not paying this much.

CEO_Adun says:
CO: One way, or another.

TO_Masters says:
::Mumbles:: Self: Damn Ferengis!

CO_Marek says:
TO: I do not know... We do not need to throw more fuel to the fire we started today... But I will ask for Starfleet legal counseling...

EO_Rochelle says:
::Bangs head on the upper conduit:: Out loud: Augusfratt!!!!!!!!!! That hurts.  ::Rubs her head::

CO_Marek says:
All: Very well, do not waste any more time... Proceed with the repairing, gentlemen.

Host SM_Darlene says:
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