Nighthawk Transcript - Secrets within Secrets, part 3 – 10301.25

Regular Cast:
Chris Anderson as Commander Christopher Anderson 
Julien le Beau-Martin as Lieutenant Junior Grade Christian Keown 
Dylan Moss as Ensign Aleister Lessing
Sam Hung as Lieutenant Sid Monroe 

Ship Manager: Karriaunna Scotti

NPC:
Chris Gibson as John Farhouse and P_CTO
Chris Esterhuyse as Pirate CO Milhouse
Kurt Goring as Tertius Scarr
Dylan Moss as CTO
Julien le Beau-Martin as bFCO
Karrianunna Scotti as The Computer

Missing in Action:
Tim Schols as Lieutenant Junior Grade Gary Jackson 
Martijn Lemmen as Ensign Edward Bluestine 
Thomas Burnett as Cadet Taragorn Istari 

Announcements:
Thanks once again to the multitudinous NPC’s.
There is no Time lag between missions.

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Acting Commanding Officers Log Stardate 10301.25:  
We have set course to intercept the pirate ship, that has taken our CIV, Cadet Istari.  Lieutenant Monroe will be leading the rescue mission as well as investigating how much the pirate ship knows about us, and to remove any information they do have!  We are currently 15 minutes out...

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
::On the bridge, at the helm.::

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@::glares at the viewscreen:: All: Why am I still waiting for that snivelling snitch to appear before me!?

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::on the bridge, looking at the damage reports that have come in::

John_Farhouse says:
@::In his quarters, aboard the pirate vessel, he looks around at the sparse decorations and collapses into a chair with a sigh. He knows full well that he messed up, and somewhere along the line he is going to be called on his actions::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
ACO: We approaching the Pirate Ship.  Shall I assemble the away team?

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@*Farhouse*: Maggot! Where are you hiding, and why do you dare bring Federation filth with you?!

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
CEO: Yes Chief...have they ready as soon as catch up to them!

John_Farhouse says:
@::He reclines in the chair, hoping that if he is able to get into a comfortable position, he may be successful in forgetting his worries. His eyes star out at the stars as they streak by and suddenly he is jarred back to reality by the violent comm. message::

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
ACO: I have tracked the pirate vessel to one of the less reputable planets in this area.  I don't have much more information than that, due to the fact that this planet is not aligned with the federation.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Double checks his padd:: ACO: Oh some bas news.  Our deflector dish is more damaged than we anticipated.

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::sighs:: CEO: Alright Chief...we'll have to worry about that after we get our CIV back

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
ACO: Aye.

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@*Farhouse*: I want you up here on the triple, with all the info you can give me, maggot! I count to three, and I expect you here.

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
OPS: Send the coordinates to the helm...

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
CTO/FCO: Report to Shuttlebay 1

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
ACO: Doing so now, Sir.  ::pushes buttons on the console in front of him, and watches the lights blink ominously. ::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
::Adjusts the course to head for the designated system.::

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@P_FCO: Worm! Take us to that place we had the disgusting food. We need repairs.

John_Farhouse says:
@::He stands from his chair and lets out a sigh, grumbling under his breath before opening his end of the comm. line:: *Milhouse*: I will arrive when I choose...I have info you want...so you had best not push me, or I may be unwilling to speak...

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
OPS: I want you to handle the tactical systems when we arrive, since the CTO is going on the AT

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Walks to the Turbolift:: TL: Shuttlebay 1

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@*Farhouse*: Oh, I'm sure you will speak when you're in the airlock, and I'm about to open it... think about it, Maggot. Get up here, before I send Goon down to fetch you. You remember my little Nausican friend... the one who hates your guts.

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
::stands, leaving his place to the bFCO.  Walks to the turbolift and joins the CEO.::

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Nods to the ACO:: CTO: May I transfer tactical to my console?  I need your authorisation to do so.

John_Farhouse says:
::He heads out of his quarters and towards the nearest access to the main bridge. Running his fingers through his hair, Farhouse's look has changed quite drastically from the clean Starfleet officer, to a greasy, despicable pirate - willing to do anything for money:: *Milhouse*: Oh, I remember him...and how bad he reeks...must be something he got from you...you slime...

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Taps his commbadge:: *Security*: Tactical Team in Shuttlebay 1.

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@P_FCO: Worm! How much longer, I can feel the warp coils warping.

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@::gives a feral grin:: *Farhouse*: Now that's the snivelling maggot I remember.

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
bFCO: Give me an update on our ETA?

John_Farhouse says:
::He enters onto the bridge and immediately locks eyes with Milhouse, his expression turning into a sneer:: Milhouse: Before you get anything, I want my share...up front...

P_FCO says:
@P_CO: We'll be there in a while. Another couple of minutes and we'll drop from warp... what's left of it at least.

CTO says:
OPS: Certainly.  Computer, transfer tactical station to OPS.  Authorisation Killo-Indigo-Largo-Lambda.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Feels the rumble of the TL:: FCO: How is the Pirate ship's manoeuvrability?

bFCO says:
ACO:  With the course change, it's still 15 minutes away, sir.

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@::glares at Farhouse down his nose:: Farhouse: You will get nothing until you give me what I want. That airlock is waiting fir you feel like bargaining, or I can just transport you into vacuum and get it over with.

P_CTO says:
::Standing at the Tactical display, running several long range scans. Even though he is sure they have lost the Starfleet vessel, he does not want to risk being caught off guard::

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
ACO: I am monitoring a large number of encoded messages.  Attempting to decode now.

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
::feeling a little uncomfortable.::  CEO:  It should be less manoeuvrable than the Chameleon, but it's still pretty manoeuvrable.  We'd be better off if we weren't detected.

John_Farhouse says:
Milhouse: Send me out there to die...and you waste a lot of time, effort, and resources. It took you months to get me onto that ship, infiltrating their defences...would you want to go through that hassle again? I think not. You will give me my share...or you will get nothing...

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::Nods to the bFCO and walks over to the OPS console::  OPS: Any luck?

P_FCO says:
@P_CO: We're here boss, another couple of seconds and we can drop from warp.

bFCO says:
 ACO:  We'll reach the system in five, though... sir.

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@::raises an eyebrow:: Farhouse: And what makes you think you're the only one?

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
FCO: Alright, engage the Cloak once we leave the ship.

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
::nods::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
bFCO: The faster the better....

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
ACO: Nothing interesting - the usual Freeport stuff - meeting locations, assassination dates.  Nothing I can link directly to our pirates.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Exits the TL and walks to the Shuttlebay:: Tactical team: Suit up!

Scenery:  The system is called Backwater.  The planets are called Backwater one, two, three... up to 8.  All planets are inhabited to various degrees, though only Backwater 5 is supportive naturally of life.

John_Farhouse says:
@Milhouse: Call it a hunch...that, and what I know may save you from Starfleet's wrath. We have one of their officers prisoner...and they'll be coming after him. My information may be valuable to you...could let you get your hands on some advanced technology...::He pauses and thinks::...or even a Sabre class cruiser, perhaps? ::His sly smile grows::

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@P_FCO: Thanks, Worm, go to impulse and get us to that planet.

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
::follows the CEO out of the TL and to the shuttle bay.::

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@::thinks a moment:: Farhouse: Ok, ok... but I can't give you the goods now... its under my mattress back home. You know how it goes. ::smiles sweetly::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::waits for OPS to decode the messages::  OPS: Understood...keep at it

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::walks into the Chameleon:: FCO: Start her up.  *OPS*: Clear us for departure.

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
ACO: This planet, Backwater 5, is and was a mining town.  So I'm getting the usual traffic to do with mining, meetings, corporate intrigue and ladies of the night, or at least, early evening.

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
::Walks to the Chameleon and steps in.  Goes to the cockpit and takes the helm.::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
CEO:  Aye.  ::powers up the Chameleon.  The various console spring to life.::

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@P_CTO: Goon, are they following us or not?

John_Farhouse says:
::He smiles and gives a shrug of the shoulders:: Milhouse: Isn't that always the way...::He heads over to an auxiliary console and logs into it, accessing the vessels database, and engine controls::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Powers tactical and engineering::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
Self: A mining planet...huh?

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
::checks that the TAC team is in and ready.::  CEO:  Ready when you are.

P_CTO says:
Milhouse: Not to my knowledge sir...continuing scans - we'll be ready for them...

P_FCO says:
@P_CO: We're here bozz, and not a moment too soon, I think the port nacelle is about to lose that last bit of baling twine that kept it together.

bFCO says:
ACO:  We're entering the system.  Slowing to impulse.  ::takes the 'hawk out of warp.::

John_Farhouse says:
P_CTO/Milhouse: No you won't...they'll be coming, and you won't be able to stop them...trust me...::His sly smile grows, and his visage is similar to an evil Cheshire cat - dark and ominous::

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@P_CTO: You had better be, my sweet Goon, or you will be breathing very thin NOTHING!!!!!

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Hits the comm. again:: *OPS*: Clear us for departure?

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Scans the planet, looking for the biosignature of Farhouse::

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@Farhouse: You can put away that silly smile, its not impressive at all. Just give me what you have on that ship.

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::mumbles to himself:: Self: About time...  OPS: Which planet are they going to?

John_Farhouse says:
Milhouse: I want triple what I signed on for...20% up front...

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
COM: Chameleon: You are cleared for flight operations.

ACTION:  The Pirate ship takes itself down toward the planets larger city.  Beyond the city is a small base of operations that does repairs on ships that are not quite legal.

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
ACO: Backwater 5, I believe.

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@P_FCO: Park us where the repairs can me done. I have some meetings to attend to.

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
#::hears the OPS' answer.  Powers up the thrusters and takes the Chameleon out of the shuttlebay.::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
#FCO: Activate the Device.

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@Farhouse: Are you out of your mind?! Wait, don't answer, that was rhetorical. I don't carry that kind of latinum around... Did you think it would be safe on this ship?

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
#::Activates the chameleon device.::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
*CEO*: Keep in touch Chief...

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
#*ACO*: Aye, sir.

ACTION:  The Chameleon shivers out of visible sight, appearing as nothing more then the background stars that are behind them.

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@::mutters to himself:: Self: Triple of nothing is nothing... and 20% of that is still nothing. ::smiles to himself::

John_Farhouse says:
@Milhouse: Not for a moment......but I know you'll have some down there...::He motions to the city on the viewer::...and in accounts. ::He pulls out a pre-prepared PADD, with a contract on it and hands it over to Milhouse:: Your thumb print here, and the deal will be done...

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
#::As they leave the 'hawk's vicinity, sets course for the planet at full impulse.::

P_FCO says:
@P_CO: We're parked, boss.

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
bFCO: But us in a standard orbit around the planet...::turns to OPS::  OPS: Continues scans on the planet...I don't want them sneaking out the backdoor

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
#FCO: Take us in. ::Scans the area::

Tertius_Scarr says:
# ::sitting at his private table, nursing a drink::

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@::glances at the PADD:: Milhose: You sneaky li'l sonofa... ::grinds his teeth::

bFCO says:
ACO:  Aye, sir, standard orbit.

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
ACO: I can continue scanning, but I would recommend a putting a probe on the other side of the planet, to cover our sensor blind spot.

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@Farhouse: Ok, I'll print this for you... ::puts his thumb on the PADD::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::points at him:: OPS: Do it...

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
#FCO: Interesting we have a trail.

bFCO says:
::As they reach Backwater 5, puts the Nighthawk in standard orbit.::

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
ACO: Aye Sir.  ::Launches probe:: ACO: Receiving  telemetry on my mark... Mark.

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@Farhouse: But you're coming with me. Call it insurance. ::heads for the back of the bridge::

John_Farhouse says:
@::He smiles evilly and turns back to his display:: Milhouse: Starfleet is developing some sort of secret weapon, and test-bedding it on the U.S.S. Nighthawk...chances are, they will be using it on us if they track us down. It can't be detected...it could be a ship, a new torpedo system...even a weapon that can fire with cloak...I'm not sure...

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
#CEO:  I'll set course to follow and see if we can land not too far away.

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@Farhouse: Nice... how do we get it? ::grabs Farhouse's sleeve and drags him along::

John_Farhouse says:
Milhouse: Understood...::He stands and follows beside the CO:: Milhouse: Whatever it is...we won't be able to read it on scanners, or see it...but of course, knowing they'll be come for their friend leaves us with home court advantage...

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
#FCO: How far do have to be until we get transporter range?

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Monitors tactical and operations systems, as well as the probe’s telemetry on his console. ::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
OPS: Yellow alert...this isn't the friendliest of places!

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
ACO: Aye sir.

John_Farhouse says:
@::He feels himself tugged along:: Milhouse: Starfleet scum wouldn't dare harm innocent lives. As long as we're on the surface, and in crowded regions, we'll be safe. They won't enter the atmosphere, so their vessel will remain in orbit...I'll recognize them - you neutralize them...

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@::since the ship is on the ground, they soon exit and heads for the rendezvous with his contact... a seedy bar called The Lyon's Den::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
#::taps the console:: *TAC Team*: Arm up.

Scenery:  Around the planet are various satellites and warning systems.  Some obviously active and others not so obvious.

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
#::The Chameleon reaches the planet.::  CEO:  We reached the planet.  We should be in transporter range.

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@::Glares at the door guard as the enter the establishment and heads for the bar:: Farhouse: So how can we know to get this, if we don't know what it looks like?

John_Farhouse says:
@::He follows Milhouse into the bar, falling more or less silent as they enter the room. Starfleet Intelligence knowledge comes at a high price, and he knows that any of the vile creatures in this establishment would love to pick up a word or two about his discovery::

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
ACO: I have an incoming Hail.  Audio only.  Would you like to take it, or shall I?

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
#FCO: Put her into autopilot, You'll take two Tactical Officers and wipe out the Computer Core.  I'll find the Cadet.

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
OPS: I'll take it!  Put it on

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
#FCO: Suit up with the Chameleon Suits.

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
ACO: Aye sir.  :: Presses buttons ::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
#CEO:  Err...  computer systems are not my speciality, sir...

Scenery:  The city is like any other industrial type.  The inner areas are dressed up for the elite while the outer areas are for those on their last leg, or just scraping by.  Throughout the city are small areas of isolated land surrounding large mansions... highly protected.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
#FCO: I'll do it.  Go and Suit up.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
#::Goes to the Conn::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::whispers:: OPS: Trace the hail...

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@::looks around, trying to spot his contact::

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
ACO: They would like to know who we are, and what we're doing.

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
:: nods silently to the ACO ::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
#CEO:  Aye.  ::puts the ship on auto-pilot.  Sends the Nighthawk their coordinates through a highly encrypted, low key transmission.::

John_Farhouse says:
@::His voice is low and he whispers towards Milhouse:: Milhouse: I have that covered...and if it doesn't work...I am sure that they will be willing to negotiate for the life of their dear Cadet...

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
COMM: Planet: This is Commander Anderson of the Federation Starship Nighthawk...who am I speaking to?

Tertius_Scarr says:
@ ::breathes out a thick cloud of smoke from his spiced cigar and puts it down, watching the two men by the bar::

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@::nods:: Farhouse: You have them all figured out then? ::looks sceptical::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
#::Taps the console, then heads to the back::

Scenery:  The pirates enter the bar.  In the back is a black guy with a scare that extends from his forehead down to his cheek through his left eye.  An eye that blinks back mechanically.  He is medium of height with a muscular build and a penchant for wearing black.

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
#::Walks to the back compartment.  Takes off his uniform and puts one of the black ones.  Takes one commbadge with bio-signal dampener.  Straps an emergency transporter armband to his arm.  Takes a phaser and holsters it.::

Tertius_Scarr says:
@ ::a thick-looking Lethean approaches Milhouse and Farhouse::

John_Farhouse says:
@Milhouse: You placed significant resources into getting me access aboard that vessel...I took advantage of that...::He glances over towards Scarr and recognizes him immediately. A man he despises...but one who can be very valuable to him in the future::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
#::Checks the sensors to see how close to the pirate ship they can beam down.::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
#::Takes off his uniform and dons on a black suit, sunglasses, and a Tricorder::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::waits for a reply from the planet::

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@::spots a cloud of smoke rise in the already smoky place. Something about the man makes him shiver:: Farhouse: Black dude in the corner, scar and funny eye... that's him. Gives me the creeps, I don't want to trust him.

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::sotto voce:: ACO: I believe it's originating from Backwater 5's government.

Lethean says:
@ ::drops a coin on the bar for a drink and speaks lowly:: Farhouse: Scarr says to come over.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
#FCO: Ready for transport?

John_Farhouse says:
Milhouse: You shouldn't...::As Scarr approaches he smiles and looks over the Lethean once quickly:: Scarr: Quite the haven you've picked for yourself, quite...low brow. Perfect for you.

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
#CEO:  Just a second, checking for appropriate coordinates...

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
#FCO: Set Phasers, and phaser rifle on heavy stun.  I want them down and out for a long while.

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
ACO: They are only talking to me, they don’t seem to like you. What shall I tell them?

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@::glances at Scarr as they walk over:: Scarr: Yeah, interesting place. Yours?

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
#::sets his phaser on heavy stun.::  CEO:  We'll have to beam a few meters off the security perimeter around the repair yard.

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
OPS: Tell them that we are currently chasing a spy that has landed on their planet...we will try to leave as quickly as possible.

Tertius_Scarr says:
@ ::glances at Milhouse:: Milhouse: Do you care? ::returns his gaze to Farhouse:: Farhouse: You're late.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
#::Plucks off a rifle, and checks the setting:: FCO: Let's go.

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
COMM: Backwater 5: This is the Federation Vessel Nighthawk.  We are currently in pursuit of a spy.  We will be leaving as soon as our business is completed.

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
#::Finds a quiet spot where there isn't anyone and programs the coordinates into the computer.::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
#::Takes a rifle and steps onto the transporter pad with the TAC team.::

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@::frowns, and feels the little bit of control he had slipping away::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::sits down in the CO chair, and looks at the latest update from the AT::

John_Farhouse says:
@::He motions over to Milhouse:: Scarr: My ride was late picking me up...their rust bucket can't keep up warp 2 for long before it starts to fall apart...

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
ACO: Sir, they are ordering us to leave.  Something about them not being under Federation jurisdiction.

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@::gets all indignant:: Farhouse/Scarr: Excuse me! I had a fire fight with that ship!

Tertius_Scarr says:
@ Farhouse: You should pick better friends. Ones who understand how to keep their jaws shut.

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@::closes mouth with a snap::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
#::taps the mini-padd to activate a encrypted message back to the Nighthawk.::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
#FCO: Energize

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
#Computer, initiate transport to designated coordinates.

John_Farhouse says:
@Milhouse: One you could have avoided...if you had arrived on time...::He glances back at Scarr:: Scarr: We're here...now what do you want, or do I have to take my information to someone who's willing to pay for goods?

Computer says:
Acknowledged.  Transport activated.

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
OPS:  Any help they would be willing to offer would be appreciated...and tell them that their planet's reputation as a harbour of spy's.  Won't be looked upon favourably

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
#::dematerializes on the Chameleon...::

Tertius_Scarr says:
@ ::picks back up his cigar:: Farhouse/Milhouse: If anyone was willing to deal with you, you wouldn't be here. Sit down and talk, and we'll see if you have anything worth paying for.

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@::mutters:: Farhouse: You can get another ride then, and I'm keeping that other one.

ACTION:  The AT beams down outside an old electrical fence with a type of force field around a large area.  From the outer area towards the inner, it is barren.  Lights can be seen as well as a few men walking back and forth as they repair the ships.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
#:: Materializes at the Transporter Site, Lowers his weapon::

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
COMM: Backwater 5: Any help you would give would be gratefully accepted.  Please bear in mind that your reputation as a haven for fugitives is not looked upon favourably by the Federation.

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@::... and rematerializes on Backwater 5, a few meters away from the repair yard.::

John_Farhouse says:
@Scarr: I think not...::Feels that this talk sounds familiar:: You should know me enough by now that I demand payment up front. No cash...no information...you know the deal.

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
ACO: Sir, I am also receiving an encoded message from the away team.  They are beginning their infiltration now.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@FCO: Meet back here in 30 minutes.  Keep Frequency Beta Open.

Scenery:  The fence is rather old, the forcefield has lots of 'wholes' in it.  It has one of those notorieties that keep folks away, so they don't worry too much.  After all, who would be stupid enough to enter?

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@::rolls his eyes at Farhouse's words:: Scarr: can you stop him saying that? He sounds like a broken hologram or something.

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
OPS: Excellent...send a confirmation message

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@CEO:  Aye.

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Nods and sends the message ::

Tertius_Scarr says:
@ ::narrows his real eye:: Farhouse: Deals change. Listen to your friend. He's the only one keeping a disrupter bolt out of your gut.

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@::looks around:: Scarr: Shall I move so he can get the bolt and not me?

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@::Takes his Tricorder and scans the repair yard's force field and fence.::  Hum...

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
ACO: Sir, they’re being indignant.  Claiming they have no treaty with the federation.  I'm assuming I'm playing for time here.

ACTION:  In the bar, the usual indicators of a bar fight brewing can be heard.

Tertius_Scarr says:
@ ::glares at Milhouse:: Milhouse. Shut. Up. That's the last time I'm going to say it.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@FCO: Be careful.  ::Points to two Tactical Officers, to join him.  Points the other two to join FCO::

John_Farhouse says:
@Milhouse: Stay where you are...you're done giving orders, this isn't your ship...::He looks to Scarr, noticeably irked at being threatened:: Scarr: Have you heard of a Terran creature known as the "Chameleon?"

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@::mimes zipping his lips and nods::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::smiles:: OPS: Yes Ensign...keep them distracted until we can get everyone and everything back onboard

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Smiles evilly:: ACO: Aye Sir.

Tertius_Scarr says:
@ Farhouse: What about it?

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@::looks around and spots the nearest table under which he can crawl::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@::Opens his Tricorder, and scans for the computer core::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@CEO:  You too.

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
COM: Backwater 5:  Your lack of treaty is exactly why we're here.  We have no jurisdiction over you, and vice-versa.  I have traced your call.  Not in a particularly well-defended building are you?

John_Farhouse says:
@Scarr: It appears that, Starfleet...has developed a new weapon, using that as it's code name. A weapon that can't be found, and there-for will be nearly impossible to destroy. I'm sure Captain Milhouse would love to get his hands on it for his vessel, along with every other Captain on this rock...

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@::nods vigorously at Farhouse's words::

Tertius_Scarr says:
:leans back in his chair, making it creak as he draws slowly on his cigar:: Farhouse: Do you have something more than myth for me?

ACTION:  The FCO finds one of the 'holes' in the fence, but it will require some digging to get under the fence area.

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@::looks up to see if he'll be safer in the rafters::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@::Heads towards the building, scanning the area in all bands::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::activates the viewscreen and zooms onto the city::

John_Farhouse says:
@::He glances towards Milhouse and back to the pirate Scarr once more:: Scarr: Partial schematics...and I believe, I have the weapon within my grasp. I am willing to bet it is in orbit right now, ripe for the pick...

ACTION:  Surrounding the capitals building, a couple of sleek ships can be picked up to be rising.

ACTION:  The CEO finds a 'hole about 6 feet off the ground.

Tertius_Scarr says:
::eyes widen slightly, almost imperceptibly:: Farhouse: Farhouse, you frelling imbecile! You let yourself be tracked?

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
COM: Backwater 5: We are an official federation vessel, trust me, you don't want to do that.

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@::moves to the hole in the fence, his two TACs in tow.::  TOs:  Start digging, I'll watch your back.

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@::wonders if a firefight starts and he just walks out, if he won't get hit at all::

TOs says:
@ ::look at each other, sigh and begin digging.::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
OPS: Scan the vessels...give me a tactical analysis

John_Farhouse says:
@Scarr: Actually...he did...::Motions towards Milhouse with a sly smile:: Him, and his dim-witted staff...

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
ACO: I am detecting ships launching, and heading in our direction.  Raise shields and arm weapons?

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@::Halts::

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@::sighs and waits for Scarr to let him explain... if he'll get a chance::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
@::scans around as the TOs dig.::

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
ACO: They have powerful weapons and are very manoeuvrable.

John_Farhouse says:
@Scarr: I just chose to take advantage of the situation...it is always the best way...::His sly smile returns and he glances towards Milhouse::

 ACO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
OPS: Let's try not to provoke them anymore...remain at yellow alert unless they fire on us

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
ACO: Aye Sir.

P_CO_Milhouse says:
@::gives Farhouse a "curl up and die" look and glances at Scarr::

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
:: Instructs the Computer to monitor the ships and alert him if the make any hostile moves ::

Tertius_Scarr says:
@ ::slowly rises from his chair and points an accusatory finger at Farhouse:: Farhouse: You brought him into my house, so if this goes south, I'm putting you in a hole right next to him. ::points to Milhouse::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
@::Scans for another hole, looks at his Tac Officers:: you are 6'

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