Quirinus Mission 10811.03

starring

Mitch Travis as CO Captain Sulek 
Jeffrey G. Brown as XO Commander Kraight
Christopher Dickinson as CTO Commander Billy Bob Powers, Jr. 
Karriaunna Scotti as CNS Commander Azhure Powers 

with

Eli Irvin as CEO Ensign Cahill

and

Keith LaHue, Ship Manager

MISSION PROLOGUE: The USS Quirinus is in orbit around the planet Nugth, in hopes of rescuing the princess from from her captors. The away team is outside the main government building, trying to find a way in...

=/\==/\=  BEGIN Quirinus Mission 10811.03: Special Delivery =/\==/\=
=/\==/\=  Episode 10  =/\==/\=

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Wonders if he can bring his phaser rifle back to forward bearing yet ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::moves off, following the police.::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: waiting near the side door, tricorder in hand ::
Host SM_Keith says:
<Flanagin> Sulek: I'll go talk with security. Wait right here. ::Moves off and enters the building::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::they now stand at the front entrance:: Powers:  ::quietly::  We need to make this as chaotic as possible.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Looks between the Captain and the peace officer, wondering who will give the signal ::
Host SM_Keith says:
ACTION: Several police officers have responded to the call, and are awaiting instruction.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::begins moving towards the front entrance, putting on his best rogue trader face::   Powers: We don't have time for all these polite politics.  There's no telling what they are doing to the poor child.  ::loudly::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Wonders if the Captain had this in him the entire time, and raises his voice to match ::  CO: What are your orders?  Shall we storm the gates?
Host SM_Keith says:
<Cop> Sulek: Calm down there buddy. We'll get your friend back. But we'll do it Our way.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looking at the police:: Police: Do we just stand here or are you going to save the girl?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: I say if they don't get out here soon, we let them know what we think about it.  ::makes sure that his back is visible to the security cameras::
Host SM_Keith says:
<Flanagin>::returns from the building:: Sulek: They're giving me the third degree. I'm not sure how to go about this without touching off a revolution. Are you sure she's in there?
Host SM_Keith says:
ACTION: The magcard reader on the side entrance has gone off-line.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: notices the magcard reader fail... scans for the force field ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Flanagin: You're too nice, that's the problem.  What are all these guys here for, window dressing?  ::shouting to thin air:: Xerxes: You...  ::pauses trying to think what someone really mad would say::   you sub-normal being...  get the girl out here.  ::nods to Powers::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: whispers into his commbadge :: *CO*: Captain... 
Host SM_Keith says:
ACTION: The group of police are now more interested in Sulek than the kidnapped woman.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Perhaps they will listen to a few blasts... I'm tired of this game.  ::presses his commbadge:: Kraight: Now.
Host SM_Keith says:
<Flanagin> Sulek: Are you off your meds or something? ::harsh::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::moves deliberately towards the door::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: moves quickly to the door... sets his phaser for heavy stun and slips inside ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Flanagin: They have a girl... they're trafficking in slaves... and you are worried about what I'm doing.  It's time we get a response from them.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: moves quickly through a kitchen and out into a corridor ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
Cops: Please stand aside.  If you can't handle this, we can.
Host SM_Keith says:
ACTION: Kraight sees an elevator at one end of the hall, but it is protected by yet another magcard reader.
Host SM_Keith says:
ACTION: One of the bigger boys in blue smashes his rifle but into Powers jaw, making him wince in pain
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: looks around the hallway, while scanning for the Princess' life signs ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::struggles mildly against the police, steps back and scans the entrance covertly to see how many are on the other side::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks at the cop and shakes his head:: Cop:  Bad move.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: locates the Princess several floors up... and finally finds what he is looking for along one wall of the corridor ::
Host SM_Keith says:
<Flanagin> Sulek: Who do you think you guys are? You can't just crash in here and start demanding things!
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: pops a latch, and swings open a ventilation grill... in a matter of moments, the stocky Benzite is inside the air duct ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Flanagin: You said you'd help.  Is asking a few questions about abducting a poor child your idea of help?
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: closes the grill behind him and stashes his phaser and tricorder, then slips off his boots... flexes his fingers and toes for a few seconds to activate the gripping pads so kindly provided by his lizard ancestors, and begins climbing the inner walls of the duct ::
Host SM_Keith says:
<Flanagin> Sulek: In case you hadn't noticed, my hands are kind of tied here. I suggest you calm down. We're working on it.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
Flanagin: You're chatting with us.  We're the ones who are here to help you.  Try talking to them.  :: points at the guards ::
Host SM_Keith says:
<Flanagin> CTO: I'll give it another shot. Stay here and be calm.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: stops at the fifth floor, and quietly scans again for the Princess' life signs to be certain she hasn't been moved ... then continues climbing ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Flanagin: Sometimes the good of doing something wrong is the only choice.  You may be a beat officer in the morning, but the right thing is seldom easy.  I suggest you take more than yourself inside.
Host SM_Keith says:
<Flanagin> :: Moves to talk with one of the guards ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Pinches the Bridge of his nose ::  CO: You know, we have ship mounted weaponry... and transporters.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: ...tenth floor... ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Kraight must deactivate the dispersion field to get  a beam out and for accurate targeting.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: nears the seventeenth floor... and hears sobbing ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: peers out through the ventilation grill ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::whispers loud enough to be overheard, taking a gamble::  Powers: Harth isn't going to like this.  He doesn't like sending out the big boys, you know?
Host SM_Keith says:
ACTION: Kraight has located the princess.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: taps lightly on the grill ::
Host SM_Keith says:
<Flanagin> ::comes back into hearing range:: Sulek: Too bad you're not on Garl. Harth has no power here. However, I do have some forms for you to fill out, to petition the Governor for an audience.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::shouting:: Xerxes: You'd better get her out here... we know she's there...
Host SM_Keith says:
ACTION: The princess looks up at the grill. "You're here!" 
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: whispering ::  Saian: Princess... It's Kraight, from the Quirinus.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Saian: It's important you remain quiet. We're getting you out of here.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: squints at Flanagin ::  Flanagin:  Forms... a girls is being... who knows what... and you have forms?
Host SM_Keith says:
<Saian> Kraight: So how do you plan to get me out of here? Xerxes has many supporters here.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: pushes the grill open and slides into the room ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: grins :: Saian: If my plan works out, we'll be gone long before they know you're missing.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: looks around ::
Host SM_Keith says:
<Flanagin> Sulek: You're pushy for an off-worlder. Why should I even believe you?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: looks a Powers with raised eyebrow ::  Powers: He thinks you lied to him.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: examines the bars on the window ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Flanagin:  We came here so that we could shout at a government building and make your day more exciting.  If there's no girl inside, why won't they let you in to look?
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Saian: This won't take long.  :: sets his phaser to tight beam and starts cutting the bars ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Aloud ::  Really.  What kind of planet is this that people go around lying about things like that?
Host SM_Keith says:
<Flanagin> CTO: It's not that kind of planet. But you're not from here.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: half the bars gone ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
Flanagin: Obviously.  Where I come from, stuff gets done.
Host SM_Keith says:
<Flanagin> CTO: We've had nothing but peace and prosperity since the military took over. Aside from the occasional food riot.  :: looks down ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: phasering the last bar ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: grasps the last bar and pulls it free... sets his phaser to wide dispersal and disintegrates the window beyond ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Flanagin: You let some off-world petty official keep you from doing your job, and we're the pushy ones?  How would it be if she were a local... :: looks around at the gathered crowd ::   All: These are your cops and they stand here while a innocent girl is...  is enslaved for...  well you know why...  and do nothing.  Are you just going to stand there and stare?   :: relying on the mob mentality to take hold ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*Quirinus*: Kraight to Quirinus. Acknowledge.
Host SM_Keith says:
*Quirinus* XO: We're here Sir.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*Quirinus*: In a few seconds, I am going to signal you for emergency beamout of the Princess and myself. Stand ready.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Saian: Princess, do you trust me?
Host SM_Keith says:
<Crowd> Yeah! Why don't you do something?!
Host SM_Keith says:
<Saian> XO: Implicitly, Commander.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Saian: Then come here and embrace me. Hug me as tight as you can. We're going for a little ride.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks at Powers:: Powers: Your turn... your emotional turn on this might be a bit more... real, shall we say?
Host SM_Keith says:
ACTION: Some of the police are noticing the blown out window on the 17th floor.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: is only thankful that few realize this is extremely uncharacteristic for a Vulcan ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Follows the attention of the local police ::  CO: That may not be necessary...
Host SM_Keith says:
<Saian> ::hugs Kraight:: XO: I hope you know what you're doing.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Saian: As do I. Forgive me, Your Highness...  :: lifts the Princess by the buttocks and wraps her legs around his waist ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: stepping back ::  Powers: Perhaps we should create a little space for our selves.  Beam out may be eminent.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: takes a deep breath ::  Saian: Here we go.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
Flanagin: You know, never mind.  Thanks for the... wait, you didn't help.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: runs flat out for the window and jumps through :: *Quirinus*: NOW!
Host SM_Keith says:
ACTION: Right before they hit the ground, Saian and Kraight are beamed aboard the Quirinus.
Host SM_Keith says:
<Flanagin> :: looks amazed ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: scrambles off the transporter pad :: Saian: Are you all right, Your Highness?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Com: Quirinus: Beam us out now.  :: looks at Flanagin ::  Flanagin: Thanks... for...  :: raises an eyebrow and shrugs::  COM: Full warp out of here as soon as we are aboard.
Host SM_Keith says:
ACTION: The remainder of the party is beamed back to the ship.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: puts Saian down ::
Host SM_Keith says:
<Saian> XO: I - I don't know how to thank you. Are the rest of my supporters safe as well?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Rubs his jaw ::  CO: Haven't been punched in a while.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Red alert.  All weapons on line.  Helm: Engage...
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Saian: Everyone is fine. We're going to get you home now.
Host SM_Keith says:
ACTION: The ship warps out of orbit
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Shoulders his weapon and moves to the tactical console, taking over for Loran ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Saian: Let me take you to Sickbay. We should have the Doctor look you over, just to be sure.
Host SM_Keith says:
<Saian> XO: I assure you I am fine. But if you wish it.  :: winks at Kraight ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: I was surprised at your restraint.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: smiles, extends the crook of his arm ::
Host SM_Keith says:
<Saian>  :: takes his arm ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: I only hope we did not leave Officer Flanagin in too much of difficulty.  He will most likely be on a beat tomorrow.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Useless peace keeping force anyway, sir.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*CO*: Captain, I am escorting the Princess to Sickbay.  :: walks out the door with the Princess ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm: Make our course difficult to follow.  They know where we are heading anyway.  Maintain high warp as long as possible.  :: reminds himself to discuss the risk factor of jumping from the 17th floor and lock on time after leaving a dispersed area ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Kraight*: Understood.  Let's keep her surrounded by our own dispersement fields that are a bit more difficult for someone to de-activate.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*CO*: Yes, sir. I'll cobble together a personal unit for her to wear at all times.

=/\==/\= END Mission =/\==/\=