CAST OF CHARACTERS
(IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)

XO Garta-Nmbarri: Rob Harold
K_CO_M`Tuk: Sandy Prestidge
FCO Heath: Susan Brinkman
TO Sulik: Jared
CEO Deer: Lynda Anderson
Logan Captain Smith: Gerry Brinkman/Susan Brinkman
Computer: Lynda Anderson

Hosted by: SM Gerry Brinkman

USS Scorpius - NCC 50666 - 10506.11

"Rock and a Hard Place"

Episode 16: "Queen's Gambit"

Previously on the USS Scorpius:

The Scorpius had engaged a Federation Galaxy-class ship and agreed to a parley...
..And when they lowered their shields, Captain Horn was beamed right off the bridge and to who-knows-where.

We resume action with the crew of the Scorpius just realizing what has happened and beginning to react.

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XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
:: Frantically running around the bridge, barking orders to find the CO ::

K_CO_M`Tuk says:
@::detects the transport ... ::

K_CO_M`Tuk says:
@::hails the Scorpius::

FCO_Heath says:
::keeps her attention on the Logan, trying to scan for the Captain::

ACTION:  The shields of the Galaxy-class Logan snap up and jam scans somehow

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
COM: J`Nai be'joy': K_CO_M`Tuk: Scorpius here.  Did your sensors detect that transport?

TO_Sulik says:
::walks around frantically checking his uniform and making sure all is right::

CEO_Deer says:
::in engineering running internal scans to see if she can locate the captain but knows it is futile::

K_CO_M`Tuk says:
@COM: XO:  We did.  Who did they transport?

ACTION:  The USS Logan hails the Scorpius

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
FCO: Do not allow that ship out of our sights.

FCO_Heath says:
XO: Commander, the Logan is hailing us.  ::opens the channel and puts it on screen::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
COM: J`Nai be'joy': K_CO_M`Tuk: Those dishonorable P`Tak just kidnapped our Captain!

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Turns and faces the screen::

TO_Sulik says:
Self: Ok, must keep my composure. I can do this...Ok let’s go.

Logan Captain Smith says:
#COM: Scorpius: XO:  Your Captain is safe...for the moment.  That may change if you do not do exactly what I say.

K_CO_M`Tuk says:
@COM: XO:  Then they will pay dearly ...

FCO_Heath says:
::tries to break through the jamming::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
COM: M`Tuk: Hold your positions for the moment, but remain on high alert.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
COM: Logan: You have made a terrible mistake today.

K_CO_M`Tuk says:
@COM: XO:  Understood  ::looks disappointed that he is not going into battle right now::

FCO_Heath says:
::doesn't have any luck:: *CEO* Bridge to engineering.  Our scans are being jammed, is there anything you can do to break through the jamming?

CEO_Deer says:
::begins to scan for the shield frequencies for the Galaxy class ship shields::

Logan Captain Smith says:
#COM: Scorpius: XO:  Whatever you say, Commander.  I'm not the one without a commanding officer.  You will take Admiral Thompson to these coordinates ::transmits coordinates:: where we will exchange officers.  If you fail to comply, you will all die.  You will watch your Captain die in space.

TO_Sulik says:
::walks out and to the nearest turbolift:: Turbolift: Bridge

CEO_Deer says:
*FCO*: Might want to try a narrow beam of Concentrated actinides and thallium.  That should go through.

K_CO_M`Tuk says:
@::communicates to the other ships to hold position ... for now ... ::

FCO_Heath says:
::makes the necessary adjustments and transmits, attempting the scans using the Chief's suggestion:: *CEO* Attempting that now.

CEO_Deer says:
*FCO*: Make sure you have enough of the two to mix equally.

K_CO_M`Tuk says:
@::Tells  his gunnery officer to bring all disruptors up to full power::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
COM: Logan: First thing, I do not negotiate with traitorous scum like you.  Second, in case you haven't noticed, I happen to be a Commander.  Today is a good day to die, Captain. ::Looks at the FCO:: FCO: Close the channel.

FCO_Heath says:
XO: I've been able to detect the Captain.  She's very much alive, but is being held in a heavily shielded area of their brig and surrounded by transport inhibitors.

FCO_Heath says:
::closes the channel as ordered:: XO: Channel closed.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
FCO: Good work, Lt.

ACTION:  The Logan engages impulse engines and moves very slowly in the direction of the coordinates they had transmitted

TO_Sulik says:
::walks onto the bridge from the turbolift and spots the XO:: Ensign Sulik reporting for duty as Tactical Officer

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
COM: M`Tuk: We have located Captain Horn.  We are attempting to figure out a way to get her off that ship now.  Lock all of your weapons on the Logan’s shields and engines.  Order the other ships to do so as well, and be ready on my command.

FCO_Heath says:
::prepares to follow the Logan, engages at impulse to pursue:: 

K_CO_M`Tuk says:
@COM: XO: We already have them targeted ... It would be my honor to destroy those P'Tak's for you.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Turns and sees a young Ensign, fresh and green, standing before him:: TO: Welcome aboard.  Nothing like throwing you into the fire, but that is exactly what we are about to do.  Take your position at TAC station 1.  We are about to engage a Galaxy Class ship.

CEO_Deer says:
*XO*: Sir there is like three ways to get around the transporter inhibitors.  I am now searching my files for it.

TO_Sulik says:
XO: Aye sir, Tac Station 1.::Turns and walks to TAC station 1::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
TO: I want you to lock all of our weapons on the Logan's shields and engines.  Do not fire until ordered to do so.  And keep our shields up!

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CEO* Time is of the essence, the sooner the better.

ACTION:  The Logan accelerates deliberately but slowly, not trying to outrun anyone, weapons hot and locked

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
FCO: Stay with the Logan.  Keep us as close as you possibly can without ramming her.

FCO_Heath says:
::maintains course and speed as she keeps the Logan within transporter range::

TO_Sulik says:
::locks phasers and torpedoes and monitors the shield:: XO: Aye sir

K_CO_M`Tuk says:
@COM: XO:  I will cloak the J'Nai be'joy and give them a surprise they will not forget!

FCO_Heath says:
XO: Understood.  ::sees the acceleration and matches it::

CEO_Deer says:
*XO*: Engineering is ready for anything as the ship is now back to full power and I have all fusion reactors to hot standby.  Shields and weapons are at 100% as are engines and emergency bulkheads and force fields.  All damage control teams Alpha through Zeta are on standby now.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CEO* Very good.  Let us pray that we won’t need them.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
COM: M`Tuk: Perhaps you will get to test out the new systems on the J'Nai be'joy today, Captain.

K_CO_M`Tuk says:
@COM: XO:  It would be my pleasure to test them on these cowards.  J'Nai be'joy out.  ::orders the ship to cloak and surges ahead of the Logan::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::transmits the co-ordinates to the J'Nai be'joy that the Logan gave to them:: COM: M`Tuk: This is where we are going.  

ACTION:  The Logan comes to all-stop and hails the Scorpius

CEO_Deer says:
*XO*: If my memory serves, there is a specific shield frequency that Galaxy class ships have their shields tuned to.  All I have to do is find it and then it won't be a problem to get to the inhibitors and knock them out.'

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CEO* Find that frequency, and you have earned your pay for today.

K_CO_M`Tuk says:
@::takes up position in front of the Logan and waits::

CEO_Deer says:
::continues to scan the Galaxy shields and comes up empty::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
TO: Scan the Logan.  There is something nagging at the back of my mind about that ship that just doesn't seem right to me.  Inform me of ANYTHING that would seem out of the ordinary for a Galaxy class ship.

TO_Sulik says:
::maintains weapons lock on the Logan's shields and engines::

CEO_Deer says:
*XO*: This is not going anywhere fast yes she is a Galaxy class but she has been modified and nothing I do will work.  I will have to go back to square one.

TO_Sulik says:
XO: Right away, sir ::Starts the scan on the Logan::

CEO_Deer says:
Self: This is great new ship and I can't even find the bloody frequencies to the ships shields.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CEO* keep trying.  

CEO_Deer says:
*XO*: Already doing it sir.

CEO_Deer says:
::pulls up the specs of the Galaxy class and begins to scrutinize them::

K_CO_M`Tuk says:
@::orders one of the other ships to proceed to the co-ordinates .. Keeps his ship in position covering the Logan::

Logan Captain Smith says:
COM: Scorpius: Have your vessel decloak and move out of our way.  Otherwise I will be only too happy to space your Captain.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
COM: Logan: You may try, but you might find a few surprises in store for you.  

TO_Sulik says:
::Scan comes back and ...:: XO: Sir, you might what to hear this

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Turns to look at the TO:: TO: Go ahead, ensign.

Logan Captain Smith says:
COM: Scorpius: You're not the only one with surprises, Commander.  Try it and your Captain, dies.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
COM: Logan: I guess Admiral Thompson doesn’t mean anything to you either.

TO_Sulik says:
XO: First, Those shields and weapons that we see are upgraded and some parts of that ship...well they aren't able to be scanned by are scanners.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
TO: Can you identify the reason for the blocked scans?

TO_Sulik says:
XO: Seems they are heavily shield to Identify

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
TO: Keep trying, Ensign.  

K_CO_M`Tuk says:
@::brings the ships new systems on-line and waits::

FCO_Heath says:
XO: Commander, he's not lying, they are ready to kill the Captain.

TO_Sulik says:
XO: I'll continue as best I can.

CEO_Deer says:
*XO*: Sir Permission to come to the bridge?

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CEO* Granted.

CEO_Deer says:
*XO*: Be there shortly.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
FCO: I know, Lt.  But, we must convince them that we are equally ready to remove Admiral Thompson from the equation as well.

Logan Captain Smith says:
COM: Scorpius: You have 10 seconds to make your decision Commander.  Then your Captain dies.  Either move that ship and meet us at the rendezvous point for the exchange or watch her die now.  The clock is ticking.

FCO_Heath says:
XO: Commander, I'm sure that they are prepared to lose him.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
COM: M`Tuk: Allow the Logan to pass, Captain. But, stay close to them the entire way.

CEO_Deer says:
EO Janson:  You have engineering.  You know my rules and procedures that is why you were all given the manuals from the briefing.

K_CO_M`Tuk says:
@COM: XO:  Understood.  ::moves the ship out of the Logan's path but keeps close::

Logan Captain Smith says:
COM: Scorpius: You chose well.  

CEO_Deer says:
*XO*: Sir entering the TL now, I will be there faster than a microdot.

CEO_Deer says:
::enters the TL:: Computer: Bridge Express.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CEO* understood.

ACTION: The Logan goes to Warp 1 on course for the rendezvous coordinates.

TO_Sulik says:
XO: All the scans I have taken are coming back the same.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
FCO: Follow that ship, Lt.  Match her speed.

FCO_Heath says:
::monitors the Logan's course and matches their course and speed:: XO: Matching course and speed.

CEO_Deer says:
::the TL stops on the bridge and she rushes out and to her console::

K_CO_M`Tuk says:
@::goes to warp and matches her speed ... still cloaked::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
TO: Ok, ensign.  That will be enough scanning for right now.

CEO_Deer says:
Computer: Activate bridge engineering console station Voice ID Fleet Footed Deer Recognition 59434

CEO_Deer says:
Computer: Codes Accepted Console is activated.

CEO_Deer says:
Computer: Tie in with holodeck computers and project  Admiral Thompson in the holodeck setting of the bridge of the Scorpius.

ACTION: Eight minutes later, the Logan and Scorpius drop from warp 1 at the rendezvous coordinates.

FCO_Heath says:
XO: We've reached the coordinates, dropping to impulse.

CEO_Deer says:
XO: Sir I can make it look like the Admiral is on the bridge by using the holodeck computers to  run the program of the bridge of the Scorpius with the Admiral standing on it with a few very determined TO's with phasers pointed at his head.  This might be just what you need as the bargaining chip.

K_CO_M`Tuk says:
@::drops from warp::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CEO: But, if the Logan scans for his life sign, won’t it show that he is still in the brig?

Computer Says:
CEO: Program complete you may activate when ready.

TO_Sulik says:
XO: Sir, You want me to reestablish weapons lock?

ACTION: The Logan goes to all stop, and hails the Scorpius.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
TO: Yes, Ensign.

CEO_Deer says:
XO: I can also give the hologram false biosigns as well.  I have done it on the Claymore and it works.

FCO_Heath says:
XO: We're at all stop, Commander.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
FCO: All stop, Lt.

FCO_Heath says:
XO: The Logan is hailing us again.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CEO: Make it so, Chief.

Logan Captain Smith says:
COM: Scorpius: Have you wizened up?  Are you ready to make the transfer?

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
FCO: Let them wait a moment, Lt.

TO_Sulik says:
::reestablished weapons lock on shield and weapons:: XO: You have weapons lock.

K_CO_M`Tuk says:
@::Reestablishes a lock on the Logan::

CEO_Deer says:
Computer: Using the DNA patterns from Medical files incorporate into the hologram all the life signs of that person to project false readings.

Logan Captain Smith says:
::repeats the hail::

Computer says:
CEO: All alterations to program are in place.

CEO_Deer says:
TO: Scan the hologram and see if the false bio readings are there.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Taps a few buttons on the arm of his chair, sending a cryptic message to the J`Nai be'joy::

K_CO_M`Tuk says:
@::receives the message, acknowledges and waits::

TO_Sulik says:
CEO: Starting scan ::runs scans of the hologram::

TO_Sulik says:
CEO: All it is working fine, nicely done.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
All: are we ready?

Logan Captain Smith says:
COM: Scorpius: Have your support ships decloak, Commander.

CEO_Deer says:
FCO: Remember that hole you punched through earlier? Scan for it.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
FCO: Open a channel to the Logan.

FCO_Heath says:
CEO: The jamming has stopped.  XO: Channel open.

CEO_Deer says:
XO: Thallium and actinides leave a trace element behind that we can find.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
COM: Logan: Ordering the Klingons to decloak now.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::sends a message to the Klingon ships, having them decloak::

K_CO_M`Tuk says:
@::doesn't like it ... but decloaks::

FCO_Heath says:
XO: The Captain is still alive, but she has been moved to an airlock.  She's heavily guarded and still surrounded by transport inhibitors.

CEO_Deer says:
XO: Sir all programs loaded and ready.  *Engineering*: Stand by your power grids and watch for fluctuations in the systems.  I want to know about them immediately.

Logan Captain Smith says:
COM: Scorpius: Wise decision.  Are you ready for the transfer?

FCO_Heath says:
CEO: I have the trace elements on scan.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
COM: Logan: yes, we are.  However, we are not sending the Admiral directly to you.  He will be a guest, momentarily, of the Klingons.

CEO_Deer says:
FCO: Look to see if the hole is still there?

Logan Captain Smith says:
COM: Scorpius: I suggest you not make that mistake, Commander.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
COM: Logan: It's already done, Captain.  Thompson will be on the  J`Nai be'joy.  You send Captain Horn there, they will send you the Admiral.

FCO_Heath says:
CEO: They are not jamming us.

CEO_Deer says:
FCO: If the hole is not there we are going to have to look for another way to punch through.

CEO_Deer says:
XO: But sir the holo program is still ready to be used if needed.

CEO_Deer says:
XO: You still have a trump card to play.

Logan Captain Smith says:
COM: Scorpius:  I am detected duplicates of the Admiral's biosigns aboard your vessel, Commander.  I suggest no tricks.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::whispers:: Chief, the hologram is what’s going, not the real admiral.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Still whispering:: CEO: We need to mask the signs of the real admiral, and show a transport of the fake.  Are you up to that task?

Logan Captain Smith says:
::the Captain nods toward his Security Officer::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
COM: Logan: In 5 minutes, the trade will take place.  The Klingons will not interfere with the transfer in any way.

CEO_Deer says:
::whispers to the XO:: XO: Already thought of that sir and I am ready.

TO_Sulik says:
XO: Sir the sensors are showing that the Captain's airlock is depressurizing.

CEO_Deer says:
::keys into the console the configurations of internal dampeners to shield around the Admiral to be fused with thallium and actinide which will disrupt any federation scans::

Logan Captain Smith says:
COM: Scorpius: Your Captain doesn't have 5 minutes.

CEO_Deer says:
::whispers:: XO: Done.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
COM: Logan: Are you prepared to die as well?

Logan Captain Smith says:
COM: Scorpius: Lower your shields, we will simultaneously transport your Captain and Admiral Thompson.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
COM: Logan: Take me for a fool once, shame on me.  I won’t give you that chance a second time.  The deal is as I have stated, no alterations.

TO_Sulik says:
XO: Sir?

Logan Captain Smith says:
COM: Scorpius: Are you and your crew?

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
COM: Logan: I have four crews under my command at the moment, and I am sure they all will follow my lead for our Captain.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
TO: Keep those weapons locked and hot, Ensign.

ACTION:  The Logan's Captain cuts the channel.  The ship goes to warp and cloaks.

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