Quirinus Mission 10911.16

starring

Mitch Travis as CO Captain Sulek 
Jeffrey G. Brown as XO Commander Kraight
Christopher Dickinson as CTO Commander Billy Bob Powers, Jr. 
Mike Jones as CMO Lt. Mathar Raythan 
Karriaunna Scotti as CNS Commander Azhure Powers 
John Scimone as CEO Ensign Brian Rotan 

with

Keith LaHue, Ship Manager

MISSION PROLOGUE: Last time on the USS Quirinus... The intrepid crew made their way into the complex of buildings known as the government center. There has been little opposition... so far.

=/\==/\=  BEGIN Quirinus Mission 10911.16 A Few Notes on the Purity of Light =/\==/\=
=/\==/\=  Episode 9  =/\==/\=

XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Captain, we're going to have a battle on two fronts on our hands. I suggest we erect a roadblock to halt the pursuing Klingons.  :: gestures meaningfully at the ceiling with his phaser ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: he pauses at a turn in the stairs... stepping into shadows :: Kraight: I think I agree.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
All: Commander Powers, stay with me. Everyone else downstairs, please. Quickly!

ACTION: The rest of the crew heads down the stairs, post haste.

XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CTO: Mr. Powers... time to do some redecorating.  :: aims his phaser at the ceiling of the next landing above them ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Silently nods and follows the Commander, watching Saka and Gren head with the Captain and Azhure ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: he looks at Kraight :: Kraight: Commander... I... never mind.  I shall be near.  :: he moves down the stairs. ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Takes a second to get what he's driving at, and then raises his phaser rifle to slice through some of the metal grating off to their one side ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: fires ::

ACTION: A formidable amount of the structure gives way, falling into the stairwell and blocking it. It does however, set off some alarms in the area.

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
XO: We need to move, quickly.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CTO: No argument here, Commander.  :: bolts down the stairs ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: pauses at the next levels door and scans. ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: catches up to Sulek and the others ::  CO: I don't think we'll have to worry about our rear flank for a while, Captain.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
XO: Nor escaping out our original path, I suppose.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CTO: Well... no. As a famous human once said, no battle plan survives contact with the enemy.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: pulls his phaser and sets it on heavy stun... notes the position or the Klingons in the hall ::   Kraight: Hold that thought.   :: he pulls the door open, rolls into the hall, targeting the Klingons in the hall, he fires in rapid succession ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: follows Sulek, also firing at any humanoid targets he sees ::

ACTION: Two of the Klingon guards fall to the ground, but not unconscious. The other two down the hall were missed.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: coming to a stand, he retargets and fires again ::

ACTION: The Klingons fire back, hitting the captain, causing severe burns on his chest. He writhes in agony.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: dives behind one of the downed guards, reaches out and clamps down at the nerve cluster at the neck and then fires another volley... fighting through the pain ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Peeks around the corner, spotting the targets ::  XO: I'll cover you.  Get him.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Captain!  :: grabs Sulek by one arm, drags him behind a nearby packing crate, and returns fire, all in one motion ::

ACTION: More Klingons have noticed the fight, and are closing in on the crew.

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Fires several targeted blasts ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CMO: Doctor!
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: breathing deeply ::  Kraight: It is as I feared... heavy stun not enough.  Deadly force, necessary.

ACTION: The Quirinus Crew fights for their lives, but they are slowly being taken out, one by one. Stunned bodies are starting to pile up.

XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Understood, sir.  :: increases the setting on his phaser, and nods to Powers ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: leans out, fires, and ducks back ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Needs a new plan ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: moves his own settings up as Raythan crosses to him and sprays his chest with dermaplast ::

ACTION: One of the Klingons fires on  heavy stun, hitting the CTO, who falls unconscious.

XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: takes another shot ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: comes over the top of the crate and strafes the hall ::

ACTION: The Klingons, now greatly outnumbering the crew, take the remaining crew out. The battle is now lost, and the crew has been taken prisoner. Those that need medical attention are receiving it, those who are only stunned are dumped in a cold dark cells.

XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: gets to his feet, unsteadily, and looks around the cell ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: comes to in a cell and notes that the dermaplast covered wound has been dressed ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: rises slowly, steading himself with one hand ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Sir? I think the Doctor would insist that you lay still and rest.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: coughs up a bit of mucus - damn mold ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: leaning against wall :: Kraight: I believe we underestimated the number and our prowess.  I shall be fine... I simply need a little time.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: examines the walls and ceiling carefully ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<TAC_CWO_Saka> :: Looks at Bill for a moment, then goes back to inspecting the corners of the cell ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: moves to Powers ::   Powers: Commander, are you conscious?   :: He slides to a seated position on the floor, his back against the wall ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: For the most part.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Your conclusion, XO?
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: I conclude that we are in serious trouble, sir.

ACTION: A guard walks though the door, and tosses some dead rodents to the crew. "Eat", he says, before leaving.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Or perhaps not all Klingons in the station realize what is being done in the rooms below.  We must look for allies where we can.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: looks at the rodent ::  Kraight: I believe for the moment I shall abstain.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: coughs again ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: I don't seem to have an appetite, either.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: I think you should sit up.  There is less mold away from the floor.  All: The question is, why are we still alive?
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Perhaps as hostages?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: I do not believe the Klingons take hostages.  They think it dishonorable.  Perhaps in leaving us alive they intend that we should be dishonored.  Yet, they have tended my wound and...  :: nods at dinner ::  ...seen to our needs.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: The Keepers do not seem to be stereotypical Klingons.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Not entirely.  They're not seeing to specific dietary needs.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: That presumes the Keepers have command of the post.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: They are Klingons....
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
All: The problem now is escape. 
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Let's find out who is in charge.  :: he rises unsteadily and crosses to the door ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: he raps on the cell door ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: loud :: Guard:  Tell Sarite we know the secret of the light....

ACTION: An angry guard comes through the door. It is Ka'Kua.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ka'Kua: You do not like Sarite?
Host SM_Keith says:
<Ka'Kua> Sulek: You're here?! The tourists. Who the hell are you taking about?
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Ka'Kua: We refer to the leader of the Keepers of the Light.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ka'Kua: They are the ones below, in the lower levels.  They came in great secrecy... a direct beam in.  How often do you lower the shields for that?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ka'Kua: Surely there have been barracks rumors.
Host SM_Keith says:
<Ka'Kua> Sulek: I have no idea what you are talking about.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ka'Kua: Have you checked the scans around the planet lately?  We can wait.  Just do not be too long.  Your space may not have much time.
Host SM_Keith says:
<Ka'Kua> Sulek: Just eat. Before you see the judge.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ka'Kua: Check the scans.

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

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