Host Tolfft says:
******** Continue Pharaoh Mission ******** 
         "How Sharp the Rapiers Point"

CSO Stidd says:
::Enters the mess area and takes his customary seat::

XO Starks says:
:: enters mess hall PADD in hand and stands to one side of the master systems display ::

CNS Janan says:
::hurries down the corridor coming to a slow walking speed as she enters the mess hall::

CO von Krieg says:
::stands near the front of the room, looking serious::

CSO Stidd says:
::calls up some information on a personal monitor::

CO von Krieg says:
::counts the number of heads and hands out PADDs to each officer::

Host Tolfft says:
ACTION: A message comes from the Faxian military base

XO Starks says:
:: takes PADD from CO ::

CSO Stidd says:
::Accepts the padd:: All: incoming Message.

CNS Janan says:
::takes a look at the Padd she has been given::

CO von Krieg says:
CSO: On screen.

CSO Stidd says:
::Activates the screen and watches as the image focuses::

Host Tolfft says:
COM: Pharaoh: Pharaoh, This is Commander Tolfft.. I have a special operations team assembled, shall I beam up to finalize the plan?

CO von Krieg says:
COM: Tolfft: Negative. We will beam to your location.

Host Tolfft says:
COM: Pharaoh: Very good Captain we await your arrival

CSO Stidd says:
::Compares the padd with the latest scan results::

CO von Krieg says:
CSO: End transmission.

CSO Stidd says:
::Cuts transmission and nods assent to the CO::

CO von Krieg says:
All: I do not believe that we will be beaming to that location. I doubt that the Faxians can secure their own garbage dumps.

CNS Janan says:
::smiles at the comment, looks quickly down to the Padd::

CO von Krieg says:
All: I suspect that our channels are heavily monitored.

CSO Stidd says:
All: That matches with my latest scans

CO von Krieg says:
All: In each of your PADDs is all the tactical data assembled by Commander Stidd and tactical. Please take a moment to review it.

XO Starks says:
:: looks over PADD data::

CO von Krieg says:
All: Our route is direct. The Gor capital has an extensive sewer system. We will use this to infiltrate the city.

XO Starks says:
Self: I guess that's the best way in ::looking at PADD::  into the sewers we go

CO von Krieg says:
All: Thanks to Commander Starks and Lt. Janan, we have secured diplomatic status with the Faxians. I believe this is the best way for them to aid us.

CNS Janan says:
::tries to hide her obvious lack of enthusiasm to head into sewers::

XO Starks says:
:: looks over the crew and wishes Alex was here for a mission like this ::

CO von Krieg says:
All: If we need the help of the Faxian strike team, I suggest that we beam them to our coordinates once we are on the ground.

CSO Stidd says:
CO: Those arrangements will be made by call up time, sir.

CO von Krieg says:
CSO: Excellent as always, Stidd. Thank you. We beam out in 15 minutes.

Host Tolfft says:
ACTION: The Com system chimes again.

CSO Stidd says:
CO: Another incoming message, sir.

CO von Krieg says:
::abruptly:: CSO: Open it.

CSO Stidd says:
::Opens the comm and nods to the CO letting him know he is transmitting::

Host Tolfft says:
COM: Pharaoh: Captain, We show the Gor are assembling for a strike. This is our chance! While they're distracted, their central defenses will be unaware

CO von Krieg says:
COM: Tolfft: Understood. Have your teams ready to deploy. Out.

CSO Stidd says:
::Checks his panel for confirmation and nods at the accuracy of the information::

Host Tolfft says:
COM::: evil grin:: CO: we'll be ready

CO von Krieg says:
All: Team, we are on Gorfax to apprehend a Federation criminal. We are not on Gorfax to further the Faxian or Gor war efforts. Understood?

XO Starks says:
CO vKrieg: Aye sir

CSO Stidd says:
CO: Yes sir.

CNS Janan says:
::nods:: CO: Yes Sir.

CO von Krieg says:
CSO: Stidd, place a call into Outpost 1138 and request that diplomatic team be sent here at maximum warp. The Federation must have a presence here when we finish.

CO von Krieg says:
All: Dismissed.

CSO Stidd says:
CO: Consider it done sir.

XO Starks says:
ALL: transporter room two 10 minutes people

XO Starks says:
ALL:...gear up

XO Starks says:
:: turns to CO ::

XO Starks says:
CO vKrieg: once again into the breach, Captain?

CNS Janan says:
::stands up slowly and nods to acknowledge the XO::

CSO Stidd says:
::Turns to panel and begins an encoded message to 1138 as the CO ordered::

CSO Stidd says:
::Turns off the panel and heads to the TR to get his gear ready::

CNS Janan says:
::gets ready and ties her hair up on the way to the transporter room::

CO von Krieg says:
::smiles an unpleasant, cold smile:: XO: Once more, First. Once more.

XO Starks says:
:: nods to CO and heads for TR room 2 ::

CO von Krieg says:
::snaps his padd shut authoritatively and leaves for the TR::

CO von Krieg says:
::sees the CNS walking down the hall:: CNS: Counselor...wait

CSO Stidd says:
::Debriefs the Trans. chief of the plan to transport the Faxians after beam down::

CNS Janan says:
::looks up to the Captain and finishes sorting out her hair quickly:: CO: Sir?

XO Starks says:
:: gets palm beacon, hand phaser, rifle and tricorder ::

CO von Krieg says:
CNS: I realize that combat is not mission specific to you. Are you ready for this?

CSO Stidd says:
::Looks at the XO:: XO: You ready for the fireworks?

XO Starks says:
:: quickly download all Tactical and map data to tricorder ::

CNS Janan says:
::nods to him:: CO: I guess so.

XO Starks says:
:: surprised by the slang term coming from the science officer :: CSO: As ready as I ever am Commander

CSO Stidd says:
XO: I personally find these missions distasteful, but I will comply with the orders.

XO Starks says:
CSO Stidd: if we're quick and by the numbers we can get in and out with no problems 

CO von Krieg says:
::a bubble of slight anger breaks the surface of his face much as a bubble breaks the surface of near boiling water:: CNS: Guessing is not good enough, Counselor. This could be a killing mission. Are you ready?

XO Starks says:
:: hides the underlying concern about this particular mission ::

CSO Stidd says:
XO: Nothing with this crew has ever been "By the numbers".::checks his phaser rifle::

CO von Krieg says:
::stops outside the TR::

XO Starks says:
CSO Stidd: :: checking his own rifle settings :: For everything there is a first time, Mr. Stidd

CNS Janan says:
::blinks at the CO:: CO: Sir..:: thinks for a moment taking a deep breath:: CO: If you put it like that, then lets just get it over and done with ::somehow half wishes she had not said that::

CSO Stidd says:
::Nods to the XO and gets up on the pad awaiting the CO's arrival::

XO Starks says:
:: join Stidd on Transporter pad ::

CO von Krieg says:
CNS: ::softly:: You're an officer in Starfleet, Janan. Don't forget that. The good will outweigh the bad. Just remember that. ::enters the TR::

CNS Janan says:
::nods slightly and slowly follows the CO letting his words sink in::

CO von Krieg says:
::arms himself and nods to the transporter chief::

CO von Krieg says:
TR Chief:: Energize!

Host Tolfft says:
ACTION: The team Beams to a dimly lit alley on the outskirts of town. A round hatch appears in the pavement.

XO Starks says:
CSO Stidd: Cover

CSO Stidd says:
::Takes up a defensive location and covers the team::

XO Starks says:
:: kneels and opens sewer hatch ::

CNS Janan says:
::rests her hand on her phaser, looks a bit nervous and glances over to the CO::

XO Starks says:
:: shines rifle light down hatchway ::

XO Starks says:
CO vKrieg: all clear

Host Tolfft says:
ACTION: Two teams of Faxians beam in behind the Pharaoh crew

CO von Krieg says:
::uses signals to cue up the Faxians for insertion::

Host Tolfft says:
:: Nods at Pharaoh crew:: Team: Alpha team has point behind pharaoh. Beta team is on diversion tactics...

XO Starks says:
:: leads way and enter sewer ::

CNS Janan says:
::calms herself and nods to Tolfft::

Host Tolfft says:
:: motions in kind to his teams ::

CO von Krieg says:
::motions the Pharaoh team in::

XO Starks says:
:: drops of ladder well and takes a covering position at base of ladder ::

Host Tolfft says:
ACTION: The long dark corridor echoes and amplifies the crews movements

CSO Stidd says:
::Waits until all others are in before he enters the sewer::

Host Tolfft says:
:: follows the Pharaoh crew as Alpha leader::

CO von Krieg says:
::uses his tricorder to generate a "white" sound to the mask the teams' steps::

CNS Janan says:
::once in the sewer she looks less than amused::

XO Starks says:
:: opens tricorder and looks at map ::

XO Starks says:
CO vKrieg: straight ahead captain 80 meters

Host Tolfft says:
ACTION: A mid range hiss fills the air

CO von Krieg says:
XO:: nods and motions the team forward::

CSO Stidd says:
::Scans the air for toxins::

XO Starks says:
:: moves forward with crew ::

CO von Krieg says:
::thumbs his rifle's setting up to heavy stun::

Host Tolfft says:
:: Whispers::  CO/XO: That is where my teams will split.. From there we'll be under the shield... no turning back...

CO von Krieg says:
::nods to Tolfft::

XO Starks says:
:: nods to Tolfft while continuing forward ::

CNS Janan says:
::glances around at Tolfft, briefly gives him a curious look::

CNS Janan says:
::continues moving on::

XO Starks says:
CO vKrieg: 45 more meters then we turn east

Host Tolfft says:
ACTION: A large rodent like creature is spooked and run between the XO’s legs

CO von Krieg says:
::hisses:: All: Hold your fire...

XO Starks says:
Self: Jesus!, was that a dog or something?

CO von Krieg says:
::Looks to check on the counselor::

XO Starks says:
:: continues to check position again tactical maps ::

Host Tolfft says:
ACTION: After 80 meters the tunnel splits in a "Y"

CNS Janan says:
::looks at the CO and takes a minute before she is sure she will not squeal::

CNS Janan says:
::whispers:: CO: How much further till we get out of these sewers?

CO von Krieg says:
::gives the counselor a look of "be confident"::

XO Starks says:
:: comes to the "Y" intersection..scan for east ::

Host Tolfft says:
::pauses:: Beta Team: You must divert the HQ defense teams to the south side of the building, away from the defense control center...

CNS Janan says:
::nods to the CO as she takes out her tricorder:: Self: I don't want one of those things near me.

CO von Krieg says:
::something nags him about Tolfft::

XO Starks says:
ALL: this way another 500  meters ::points to the eastern corridor ::

Host Tolfft says:
Beta Team: You die as heroes, and will be remembered as such. :: watches as team moves down the right corridor::.

Host Tolfft says:
:: follows the Pharaoh team::

XO Starks says:
::listens to Tolfft and doesn't like him sending his team out with such a phrase ::

CNS Janan says:
::she can hardly relax her grip on her tricorder watching it intently as she follows::

CO von Krieg says:
::motions team forward::

Host Tolfft says:
:: notes XO’s look:: XO: They are willing to die Commander, sooner or later they would anyway, at least this way some of us may survive

CSO Stidd says:
::Moves closer to the CNS:: CNS: Grip that any tighter and you will break it.

CO von Krieg says:
::pulls his rifle up into a ready position::

XO Starks says:
Tolfft: I'd rather we all survive Tolfft

XO Starks says:
:: looks at tricorder ::

CNS Janan says:
::smiles slightly and nods to the CSO, while letting her grip slacken a bit::

XO Starks says:
CO vKrieg: we're very close to the Gor HQ basement sir

Host Tolfft says:
XO: They'll give us a good chance, commander

CNS Janan says:
XO: Yes surviving would be nice.

CSO Stidd says:
CO: I am detecting a hollow point in the wall another 6 meters forward.

CNS Janan says:
::glances back at Stidd, hoping this is the exit::

CO von Krieg says:
CSO: Hollow?

XO Starks says:
CSO Stidd: whadda think Stidd? phaser setting 4?

CSO Stidd says:
CO: It matches with the basement of the HQ and there are no life signs beyond the wall at that point.  It appears all clear, sir.

XO Starks says:
:: looking at wall in question ::

Host Tolfft says:
All: We should be under the HQ now. Can we burn into the Basement?

CO von Krieg says:
::slides up to the hollow::

CSO Stidd says:
XO: Make it setting 5.

XO Starks says:
:: adjust rifle setting and levels weapon at wall ::

XO Starks says:
CO vKrieg: on your command sir

CSO Stidd says:
::Does the same::

CNS Janan says:
::watches and moves her hand over her phaser again::

CO von Krieg says:
::raises his fist and counts down from five..four..three..two...one::

XO Starks says:
:: fires rifle at the wall ::

CNS Janan says:
Self: Well at least it doesn't shoot back.

CSO Stidd says:
::Fires rifle at the wall::

CNS Janan says:
::fires at the wall::

Host Tolfft says:
:: motions his team down as he hasn't seen a phaser fired close up ::

CSO Stidd says:
::Stops firing:: All: we are through.

XO Starks says:
:: lowers weapon ::

Host Tolfft says:
ACTION: Slowly the wall glows then melts

XO Starks says:
:: peers through new opening and looks back at Captain :: CO: all clear

CO von Krieg says:
::moves into the room::

XO Starks says:
:: follows into room ::

Host Tolfft says:
ACTION: A smoking hole opens into a dark small room, much like a jail cell.

CO von Krieg says:
::scans the room::

CSO Stidd says:
::Motions all others through while covering their backs::

CNS Janan says:
::steps into the room::

Host Tolfft says:
CO: There may be automatic defenses in place, take care all

CO von Krieg says:
Tolfft:: No, not today.

Host Tolfft says:
ACTION: A single door stands on the other side of the room

Host Tolfft says:
******** Pause Mission ********