USS Sharikahr Mission Transcript – 10207.11

“Shades of Black”  
Chapter III

Host Chairman_Jared says:
<<<<<<<Resume Mission>>>>>>
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::at her station on the bridge of the Shari having decided it best to remain there after the mission briefing instead of returning to her quarters.::
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Leaving the lounge, heading to the Captain's RR::
MO_Ahkileez says:
::Waiting in the Shuttle Bay::
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
:: On the bridge, runs a carefully orchestrated non-invasive scan of the planet for federation weapons signatures::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::turns from his bridge console to look at Lt Hayward::
General_Avaron says:
%::Paces around her tattered facility waiting for the Starfleet shmucks to arrive::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::sends a message to General Avaron::
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::prepares a list of possible questions to ask Chairman Jared, as well as, possible approaches.::  OPS: Ensign, ::looks forward to Mia’s station:: I need an open comm link with Chairman Jared at your earliest convinces, however, I can wait until after you have taken care of the preps for the away team.
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::At the door of the RR waiting to enter::
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CEO: What do you think? ::Shows him the results from the scan::
CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
::sits on the bridge, letting the others do their job::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CNS: Almost done. ::checks that all of the supplies are loaded and then turns around:: I'll contact him now.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Takes a step toward the Science section::
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::fingers easily crossed her console inputting the parameters that would instruct the computer to record her conversation with the chairman.::
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CEO: The results so far are inconclusive
General_Avaron says:
@::Receives the message from the Sharikahr and nods to herself knowingly::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
SO: Lt Hayward.  Can't use that specialized sensor junk they put in the ship?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::opens the door to find Llynisika waiting expectantly:: CTO: Lieutenant? Are you ready?
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Lowers voice:: SO: Still think we should just overload their transmitters.
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CEO: We could do more invasive scans, however I'm concerned that the Nordani faction may consider that hostile. What do you think?
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Looks up at the Captain's sudden appearance:: CO: Sir.
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
COM: Chairman Jared: This is the USS Sharikahr.  The CO requests that you deactivate the defense satellites while we bring down a shuttle.
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CEO: I'm your man for that. I'm certified as an engineer too. ::smiles::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Snorts:: SO: Hostile? And they have taken hostages?
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
CO: I was just on my way to see you.  I have some things I wanted to discuss with you.  About this whole situation.
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::goes over her list one more time::
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Holds up her PADD::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::glances down at her:: CTO: Then we'll have to do it on the way. Is the Antares prepped?
Host Chairman_Jared says:
@COM: OPS: And the reason that you will be landing a shuttle is?  I cannot have you running any rescue operations without my full knowledge.
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
CO: One moment.  ::Consults her PADD:: Yes. Ready and waiting
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CEO: Right...they have them and we don't want to tick them off else... anyways, that’s why I was sticking to the non-invasive ones.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
SO: Take a look at the data I sent your console.  I think we can shield a tight beam sensor scan... it'd be slow but should cut through the jamming.
MO_Ahkileez says:
::Enters the shuttle and seeing no one around, begins take off procedures::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::slips back into cold Vulcan mode:: CTO: Hold on a moment. ::strides over to his place in the center of the bridge::
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
:: Nods and stands, waiting::
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::takes a deep breath and tries to focus at her task at hand.::
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CEO: I've got it now....we'd have to be precise in the level of control over the beam, lest we be detected. I'll give it a shot. ::shoots a very narrow, almost imperceptible sensor beam sweeping over the planet::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::faces Jared on the screen:: COM: Jared: Chairman, thank you for agreeing to speak with us. I need you to clear a flight path to the surface.
Host MO_Tira says:
::Preflight ready, she sits back in the pilot’s seat, waiting for the others::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Steps back to his console and monitors the shielding of the sensor scan::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Adjust the scan shield frequency::
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CEO: I don't think they've caught onto us yet
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::looks around and sees Crewman Yesman standing by at the secondary station::
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::tries to bring to mind everything that she learned at the academy about how to remain neutral in such situations::
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CEO: Damn! We almost had it. ::looks at the results::
Host Chairman_Jared says:
@COM: CO: For what reason Captain?  Are you planning something I should know about?
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Nods and speaks over right shoulder:: SO: Aye, looks good so far... What?
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CEO: Scans are still inconclusive.
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CEO: We need to try something different... any ideas?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::tilts his head up slightly:: COM: Jared: I'm doing what you suggested, Chairman. Talking with the Nordani. I'm sure you're aware of how... complicated things can get when hindering a diplomatic mission?
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
SO: ::Shakes head:: Boost the sensor power... reduce the size of the beam.
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::bends her head down so that Jared can't see her grin::
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Standing at the TL, enters some commands on her PADD::
Host Chairman_Jared says:
@COM: CO: And you’re actually going to met with them?  Waste of time, you will most likely end up as a hostage yourself.
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CEO: The remote life form analysis sensors might give us a clue if we can pull up DNA records of the hostages. ::looks at the chief engineering officer::
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::looks up briefly at Mia to make sure she is still awake and functioning ahead of her::
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
::Boosts the power to the sensor beam::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::nods to Hayward:: SO: Bringing that data on line now... you should be able to integrate into the sensor scan.
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Reads a message from Parks about the phaser and the rifle, they will be at the shuttle waiting for 'sika::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
COMM Jared: Thank you for your concern, Chairman, but I'll have to take my chances. I'm sure you can get that flight path cleared? We'll be ready to depart the ship shortly.
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CEO: I'm on it.
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
::ties in the relational database to the non-invasive remote life form analysis computer:: CEO: We should have results momentarily.
CNS_LtJG_Cephas says:
::watches the interaction of the chairman and the CO trying to read his body language::
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
::Runs the scan::
Host Chairman_Jared says:
@COM: CO: Very well, if you wish to be a fool.  I will be sending you the course to take.
Host Chairman_Jared says:
@::Notifies a subordinate to open a path in the planetary defense, and transmit it to the Sharikahr::
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CEO: All the crap in the magnetosphere isn't helping.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods:: COMM Jared: Thank you very much for your assistance, Chairman. In an effort to understand this situation, one of my officers would like to talk to you. ::gestures for Keely:: Please excuse me. ::steps away from the screen, lowering his voice:: CTO: Let's go.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::growls:: SO: Not much I can do about that.
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::inputs the coordinates to the shuttle and mutes the comm channel and gets up quickly gesturing for Yesman to take over.  Goes up to the Captain:: CO: Sir, request permission to go on the AT.
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Watches Mia and looks at the Captain:: CO: She is rated quite highly with a phaser rifle, sir.
CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
::sits next to Doctor Ahkileez on the shuttle::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
SO: Only thing left is to try and take out the transmitters.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CTO/OPS: It's denied anyway. I need you here, Ensign. ::looks back at her without breaking his stride:: I need you watching out for us. ::beckons ‘Sika and steps into the TL::
MO_Tira says:
::Smiles at the Owyn::  CMO:  I was concerned I was going to be on my own here.  Everything alright?
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
<Yesman> ::takes over the OPS station::
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CEO: Would you care to be the one to inform the Captain?
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CEO: P-p-please. Have at it.
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Moves into the TL::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Gives the SO an evil grin with canines showing:: SO: Sure why not? ::chuckles::
CNS_Cephas says:
::takes her cue::
CNS_Cephas says:
COM: Jared:  ::warmly smiles:: Greetings, Chairman Jared.  I am Keely Cephas, counselor of the USS Sharikahr.  May I have a few moments of your time?  I have been asked by my commanding officer to look into the situation between the Nordani organization and your government, and I would be interested in hearing your views of the situation.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
TL: Shuttlebay, rush.
CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
MO: Yes everything is fine, ::smiles::
MO_Tira says:
::Smiles at him and turns back to the console wondering what is keeping everyone.::
Host Chairman_Jared says:
@COM: CNS: My views... what would you expect me to view.  The Nordani are terrorists.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CO*: Skipper... doesn't look good for getting a decent scan of the planet... too much crud in the atmosphere to say nothing of the jamming gear they have.
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
CO: Sir, I have a bad feeling about this ::Hands him the PADD::
CNS_Cephas says:
COM: Jared:  How so?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
:;rides down in the lift, looking over the Padd:: CTO: I'll need you to be a little more specific than that, Llynisika.
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::watches them go and grinds her teeth in frustration as she slowly turns back to the OPS station.  Relieves Yesman and sits down::
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
CO: Sir, nothing about this feels right.  The hostages for example.  Why haven't they given us any demands?  And why won't they admit to taking them. Either side…
Host Chairman_Jared says:
@COM: CNS: Well they took your Consulate member hostage didn't they... as well as the hundreds of atrocities they have inflicted upon my people.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Looks around the bridge and realizes he's the senior officer present and wonders where the CSO went::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
Self: Now how did that happen?
CNS_Cephas says:
COM:  Jared: I'm curious as to why your forefathers left Earth so many years ago, and why they declared their independence.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::glances down at her:: CTO: Because this isn't about the Federation, Lieutenant. They just want us out of their business. ::steps out of the lift in the Shuttlebay and makes his way across it:: *CEO*: Have Hayward continue his scans. I need information to work with. Take charge up there, Lieutenant Soree. You have the Conn.
CNS_Cephas says:
::thinks that may give them some common ground between the two groups::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CO*: Aye sir.
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CEO: We could also try harnessing the energy of the magnetic fields of the planet to dampen any and all magnetic fields, theoretically, we could get a clean scan... but we'd be turning out all the lights, metaphorically speaking.
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
CO: But sir, ::Follows him:: This isn't following the norm.  I know they want the Federation out, so why not let us take the hostages and they can blow themselves to kingdom come.
Host Chairman_Jared says:
@COM: CNS: My people left Earth to go out and make a better world for themselves and their children... and well, as you may know, with the technology at the time, and the distance between Earth and her colonies, alot of them were independent.  It was our wish to start from scratch.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
SO: ::Nods:: We'll save that as a backup... the Captain wanted less invasive action I believe. ::frowns at being so submissive::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks back at her:: CTO: I think we're going to find that out right now. Let's go. ::climbs into the shuttle and makes his way inside, sitting down:: You're second chair. ::smiles up at his wife but doesn’t' say anything::
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Nods at the SEC crewman who handed her the weapons::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
SO: Trying changing sensor frequencies but keep it within the shielding.
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
::sighs:: CEO: Understood
MO_Tira says:
::Enters the flight sequence:: *OPS*:  Mia, we are ready to head out.
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
CO: Aye, sir.  ::Sighs::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::takes a phaser from Llynisika and clips it to his waist::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::While trying to get hold of that contact name she got:: *MO*: You are cleared to leave.  Good hunting.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CO*: Mr. Hayward had a thought...not as aggressive as knocking out their transmitters... just turning off most the power down there.
CNS_Cephas says:
::nods::  COM: Jared: My I ask why two groups that started out with the same dream have come to such a large degree of separation?
MO_Tira says:
::Engages, taking the shuttle from the shuttle bay::
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
::Overhears:: CEO: It would kill all of their power sources completely...but only for  a moment. They'd be blind
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
COM: Antares: Captain, did you copy my last?
Host Chairman_Jared says:
@COM: CNS: Maybe you should ask the Nordani about that.  It is my hope that we will live in peace someday... that the Nordani Terrorists will be gone from this world.
MO_Tira says:
::Turns the shuttle and heads for the planet::
CNS_Cephas says:
COM: Jared: Do you see all Nordani as terrorists?
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CEO: Sir, the shuttle is clear.  Permission to move the Shari in direct orbit over the LZ coordinates?
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
OPS: Granted.... try to keep a transporter lock on it if you can.
Host Chairman_Jared says:
@COM: CNS: All?  No, but enough of them are.
MO_Tira says:
% ::Takes the shuttle through the upper then lower atmospheres, a frown on her face::  CO:  It is hard to get a reading through all this radiation.
CNS_Cephas says:
Com: Jared: Are there any that you trust?
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
OPS: If transporter won't do it have the tractor beam on standby.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
% ::rests his head against the back of the chair:: COM: CEO: Negative, Lieutenant. That could be construed as an act of war.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Snarls at the Captain's words::
Host Chairman_Jared says:
@COM: CNS: No, I have tried to recruit some operatives among the Nordani, but have not been successful yet.
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
::listens, looks at the chief engineering officer::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
COM: Antares: Very well... sir.
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
%:: Checks the charges on her phasers. Checks her tricorder to make sure it is working::
CNS_Cephas says:
COM: Jared:  One more thing, please.  I was wondering if you could shed some light on a little mystery for us.  Our scans of the surface reveal weapons signatures resembling that of Star Fleet weapons.  Do know anything about them?
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CEO: Aye sir. ::starts to slowly move the Shari over to orbit over the coordinates.  Can see the shuttle trundling along in front of them on the sensors.
Host Chairman_Jared says:
@COM: CNS: No, I do not.
MO_Tira says:
%::Lands the shuttle at the prearranged sight and puts the ship on standby, not shut down.::
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
%::Watches the Doctor and smiles at her wise precaution::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
OPS: We'll have to orbit less than 20,000 KM for the tractor beam to be affective.
MO_Tira says:
%::Turns around to look at those behind her::
MO_Tira says:
%::Catching the smile returns one to the CTO::
CNS_Cephas says:
COM: Jared:  Our scans make it appear that your forces are the ones using them.
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
%::Stands:: CO: Sir, I think I should go out first
General_Avaron says:
%::Receives word that a shuttle has landed and arranges for two of her guards to come with her::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
% ::stands and looks around:: CTO: Then lead.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
SO: Any luck with changing the frequencies Lieutenant?
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CEO: Aye sir...it will be tight with those defense satellites but I think I can do it.
MO_Tira says:
::Picking up her bag, stands, slinging it over her shoulder::
CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
%::Follows the others::
Host Chairman_Jared says:
@COM: CNS: Then your scans are inaccurate.
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
%CO: Aye ::moves to the door and cycles it open, takes a quick tricorder reading and then heads out, phaser rifle at the ready::
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CEO: Not so far...it's a bit limiting what we have to work with
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
OPS: Push come to shove Ensign those satellites are marghth
CNS_Cephas says:
COM: Jared: ::nods:: I thank you for your patience in this matter.  One final thing... why do you think the hostages were taken?
General_Avaron says:
%::Appears around a corner with her two guards and spots the Starfleet group::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
% ::wears the phaser on his hip prominently, taking advantage of his size as he walks behind Llynisika::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Nods to Hayward:: SO: Keep trying.
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::turns and grins at him:: CEO: Aye sir.
MO_Tira says:
%::The last to leave, closes the doors, keying in their sequence::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::starts to drop the Sharikahr down to 20,000 km::
Host Chairman_Jared says:
ACTION: Planetary Defenses lock on to the Sharikahr.
General_Avaron says:
%::Looks at the man and woman not in uniform and ponders their purpose::
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CEO: We've got problems.
CNS_Cephas says:
::hears the beeps and wonders what is going on::
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
%::Stands at ready one step to the right of the Captain::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CEO: The defense satellites have locked onto us.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
SO: Tell me about it.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
OPS: Shields... Yellow alert.
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
::attempts to shield the ship from the planetary defense::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::raises the shields and pushes the big yellow button::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
% :;stops halfway in the LZ and waits for Avaron's group:: Gen: General Avaron?
CNS_Cephas says:
COM: Jared: Your planetary defense have locked onto the Sharikahr.  Why?
Host Chairman_Jared says:
@COM: CNS: I would suggest you bring your ship back up to its Authorized location.
MO_Tira says:
%::Slips the shuttles small command device into her pocket::
CNS_Cephas says:
::looks to the CEO to see if he heard::
General_Avaron says:
% CO: In the flesh.  ::Eyes the group’s firearms as her guards make their own weapons visible:: We would appreciate it if you keep those things holstered while you are here.  We intend you no harm.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
OPS: Pre-target those planetary weapons... keep weapons off line by on standby.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
% Gen: I'm sure you don't, General, but it's protocol you understand. Now, you said you know where the hostages are being kept?
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
%::Watches the Generals guards. Keeps her rifle at ready::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Steps next to Cephas and whispers:: CNS: Standard Fleet policy for an Away Team... tell him. ::gestures toward the screen::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CEO: Aye sir.  ::does so::
MO_Tira says:
%::Stays next to the CMO::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Steps over to OPS and speaks lowly:: OPS: Still have a lock?
CNS_Cephas says:
COM: Jared: I am sorry sir.  This is just standard Star Fleet procedure for an away team.
General_Avaron says:
%::Begins walking farther into the facility, motioning for the Captain and his team to follow:: CO: Yes, I've recently acquired that information from another Nordani faction.
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
::eyes Keely::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::nods::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Looks at Hayward to catch his eye::
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
%::Moves forward, keep alert, watching the General, the guards and just all around::
Host Chairman_Jared says:
@COM: CNS: Bring your ship back to it's original altitude.  I cannot guarantee your safety at your current location.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::gestures for the rest to follow:: Gen: Did this.. faction, explain the reason for taking Federation citizens hostage?
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
::looks toward Magh::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Narrows his eyelids and nods; Mouths "get ready"::
MO_Tira says:
%::Her eyes search the area as they proceed.::
CNS_Cephas says:
::temporarily mutes the comm:: CEO: Sir? Comm is muted.
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
::nods::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::boosts the power when the AT goes into the building but is still able to maintain a transporter lock::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Looks at the Counselor and thinks::
General_Avaron says:
%CO: No, and I didn't bother to ask.  ::Arrives in a spacious room with seating accommodations:: I can assure you that all the hostages are safe.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Turns to Clooney:: OPS: Take us to 35,000 but keep those targets locked in.
Host Chairman_Jared says:
Action: A small craft launches from Nordani territory on the surface, deftly avoiding the Defense satellites, and heads towards the Sharikahr.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Turns back to Cephas and nods::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CEO: Aye sir. ::sees the sensors:: Sir, we have incoming craft.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks back at his entourage:: Gen: Excuse me, General, but I have to make sure of that myself. We've brought a couple of our medical people to take a look at them.
Host Chairman_Jared says:
Action: As the Sharikahr rises, the craft descends back to the surface.
CNS_Cephas says:
::unmutes the comm:: COM: Jared: We are moving.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
OPS: Distance?
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
%::Glances around the room, stays standing::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CEO: It's retreating now that we're moving to a higher orbit.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Looks at Clooney over his shoulder and nods::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::turns to him:: CEO: Sir? Did they really think that little ship could take on the Shari?  What sort of armament do they have?
General_Avaron says:
%CO: If you insist... ::The two guards step forward to lead the medical people to the hostages::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Slowly turns around in place:: All: Good work people.
CNS_Cephas says:
::tries to regulate her breathing:: COM: Jared: I don't believe I heard your reply as to why you think the hostages were taken.
MO_Tira says:
%::Without looking back, follows with the CMO behind the two guards.::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Points toward OPS's console:: OPS: You should be able to tell me.  ::grins::
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
%::Wishing that she had one more security person to send with the Dr.'s::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Moves to stand behind the CO's chair::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
% ::watches her go before looking back at Avaron:: Gen: General, you're pretty informed for someone who claimed not to know about this when we first spoke.
General_Avaron says:
%<Guards> CMO/MO: Nothing funny ya hear?  Your people are through this corridor.  ::Leads the way::
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CEO: I hope we don't find out it was the hostages themselves...they were certainly no match for us if it was intended as an aggression
Host Chairman_Jared says:
@COM: CNS: You know damn well why.  They want weapons and support for the Federation.
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CEO: Sir, the AT is splitting off into different directions.  Looks like the docs are going to get to see the hostages.
MO_Tira says:
%Guards:  We are here only to check on our people.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
SO: True.  But... OPS: Oh?  Can you get a lock?  Never mind... not at this distance.
General_Avaron says:
%::Accusations don't phase her:: CO: My faction has ways of extracting information that we need.  This other group of Nordani had your people, and we recovered them.
CNS_Cephas says:
COM: Jared: Thank you sir for your time.  You have been of great help.
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CEO: Actually sir...I still have a lock on them but I'll need to boost the gain up more if they go into any sheltered areas.
General_Avaron says:
%CO: Now, if you care to explain why you continue to issue your weapons to the Corinians, maybe we can negotiate the return of your Federation citizens.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Nods:: OPS: No doubt.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
% ::knew that was going to come around:: Gen: The Federation is not issuing weapons to anyone on Sigma Theta, I can assure you of that.
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CEO: Something tells me we could be here for some time. ::resumes passive scanning::
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
%:: Looking from the General, to the guards, to where the Drs. went and back to the Captain::
General_Avaron says:
%<Guards> ::Opens the door revealing a group of stressed people:: CMO/MO: You may enter.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
OPS: Ensign... let Mr. Hayward handle tactical for now... you watch the helm and the transporter/tractor locks.
MO_Tira says:
%::Steps through the doors::  Guard:  Thank you.
CMO_Hunter says:
MO: ::looks around the room:: you start right I’ll start left, we'll meet in the middle.
CMO_Hunter says:
::Looks around for any serious injuries::
MO_Tira says:
%::Nods, heading for the other side of the room::
CNS_Cephas says:
::prepares to close the comm after any last statements the Chairman may make::
General_Avaron says:
%::Brings up the readings their scanners have picked up:: CO: This is proof Captain.  We've looked into this extensively before confirming that it was Federation weapons.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
OPS: Be prepared to drop altitude on command Ensign... to increase the transport and tractor capabilities.
SO: Maintain those targets.
General_Avaron says:
%<Guards> ::Watches the medical people work very carefully::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CEO: Aye sir, ::looks at Woody as if she doesn't believe that he knows how to run tactical but then shrugs...not her call::
MO_Tira says:
%::Going from one individual after another, dealing with the minor injuries::
CMO_Hunter says:
::introduces himself to each patient, treating them as he goes::
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
::slaves tactical to his station, efficiently works both with ease::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
% ::looks at the familiar power graphs:: Gen: What I see is power signatures similar to Federation weapons. That's not proof that they are precisely that. Someone might have acquired plans, or reverse-engineered a single unit.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Smiles to himself; pleased with the efficiency of the bridge crew::
MO_Tira says:
%::Stops beside one who looks like he might have been in command::  Other:  Is this everyone?  Anyone missing?
CNS_Cephas says:
::closes comm with Jared:: CEO: Comm closed sir.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CNS: Thank you Lieutenant.
CNS_Cephas says:
::checks to make sure that the computer recorded everything::
General_Avaron says:
%CO: Then explain this.  ::Pulls a charred phaser out of her desk, clearly Starfleet::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CNS: Take over the helm for now please.
CNS_Cephas says:
::sees that it did and nods to the CEO: Aye sir.
General_Avaron says:
%CO: We have found others also.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
% ::looks down at it and frowns:: Gen: Found where, exactly?
CNS_Cephas says:
::uses her braces to maneuver her way over to the FCO station::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::taps his short "fingers" on back of Captain's chair wishing the Away Team would give a SitRep::
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
%:: Sees the remains, wonders where it came from::
MO_Tira says:
% <Aide Otter> MO:  We are all here.
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
::Glad to see that the overstressed OPS no longer has to do more than she's capable of, winks at Keely::
CNS_Cephas says:
::doesn't see the wink cause her back is to the SO::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
OPS: Any kind of signal at all from the Away Team?
General_Avaron says:
%CO: A battle site where I lost half a dozen of my best.  They were only scouts, and they were killed by these.
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
%::Moves forward, holds her hand out:: CO: Sir, may I?
MO_Tira says:
%Otter:  Can you tell me who originally took you?  ::Bandages up a sprained wrist.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
% ::Nods at Llynisika  but doesn't look away from Avaron:: Gen: I don't know what to tell you, General. I was not informed of any Federation weapons shipments to Sigma Theta. With your permission, I'd like to examine that weapon more closely. Perhaps we can find where it was manufactured and last accounted for.
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CEO: No sir....I still have a lock.  And I'm also reading several lifeforms around the doctor's position.  May be the hostages sir.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Shakes head and grimaces::
CNS_Cephas says:
::is thankful that the computer still had her original layout in it's memory banks and bring her station up::
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
%::Takes the phaser and turns it over, scans it with her tricorder:: CO: Captain, it appears to be a standard Federation issue
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
OPS: Tell the sickbay techs to prepare for injured.
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::sends the message to sickbay::
General_Avaron says:
%::Narrows her steel eyes at the Captain and hands him the phaser:: CO: Take it, we have plenty.
MO_Tira says:
%<Otter> MO:  I am sorry doctor.  Not really.  We were all caught off guard and... ::Looks down at his trembling hand, the other now encased in a bandage.  Quietly::  I wish I could.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
OPS: Anything from those satellites?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
% ::looks at her:: CTO: Secure that weapon, Lieutenant. We'll check it back out aboard ship.
MO_Tira says:
%::Lays a gentle hand on his arm::  Otter:  I understand.  We will try to get you out of here as soon as possible.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
% ::faces Avaron again:: Gen: General, what's it going to take for me to get those people out of there?
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CEO: No sir....they are quiet.
MO_Tira says:
%::Moves to the next person with minor cuts, treating them.::
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
%CO Aye, sir.  ::Puts the phaser in her med. kit pouch::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::starts to program the secondary and cargo transporters to lock on the signatures around the docs just in case they are the hostages::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Nods to OPS:: SO: Any joy with the sensors?
General_Avaron says:
%CO: Until all Federation weapons signatures disappear and the scale is balanced between us and the Corinians, we will hold the hostages.
MO_Tira says:
%::Seeing the next four are fine, just tense, she says a few words of encouragement and moves onto a woman with minor cuts along her arm.::
MO_Tira says:
%::Asking her the same questions as Otter, gets the same answer.  In her case though, she didn't move fast enough and tripped, hence the cuts.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
% ::exhales slowly:: Gen: I'm not here to wage war on either the Nordani or the Corinians, General. I'm just here to retrieve those citizens. ::pauses:: Forgive me for being... indelicate, but I couldn't help but notice a shortage of some things. Now we can provide any humanitarian aid you might need.
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
::gets frustrated, having so much sensor power, yet rendered moot by the situation::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::turns toward back of bridge:: SO: Lieutenant?
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
%::Watches the Generals face as they talk::
MO_Tira says:
%::Makes it to the end of her group, treating the last person.  Then stands and walks over to the CMO to help him finish the last of the group.::
SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CEO: I feel like my hands are tied Sir
General_Avaron says:
%CO: Giving us food and medical supplies will not change my mind about the people we are holding.  The one thing that will, is a dent in the heart of Corinian affairs.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Nods at Hayward:: OPS: Ok... that's it... contact.... um.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
OPS: Guess the doc would be the safest to talk to.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
OPS: See if you can get a sitrep.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::increases the drumming of his pointed nails on back of Captain's chair::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
% ::looks her in the eye:: Gen: Just the same, I would like to provide it. We can begin transporting the supplies once we're through here.
MO_Tira says:
%::As the CMO waits for her to finish up, the last person, she double-checks his subdermal transponder.  Like the others, it was still active, though not all of them seemed to have one.::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CEO: Aye sir...but maybe I should contact the MO...she would be the one most likely to have a free moment.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
OPS: Agreed
General_Avaron says:
%<Guards> CMO/MO: Are you finished yet??
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
%CO: Sir, if I may. The scan shows that the phaser they have didn't come from the consulate.
MO_Tira says:
%::Looks up::  Guard:   I believe so.
General_Avaron says:
%CO: We will accept appreciatively.  Nothing more.
General_Avaron says:
%<Guards> CMO/MO: We'll escort you back to the main chamber.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
% ::lets silence bleed off the tension for a bit:: Gen: Then we leave in peace. We'll be in touch when we're ready to beam down the supplies. ::turns:: CTO: Go and ask Doctor Hunter and Tira if they're ready.
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::being careful to maintain their civilian pose:: *MO*: This is the OPS from the USS Sharikahr.  Doctor Tira, do you require any additional assistance or medical supplies?
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Eyes widen with an idea and turns to Hayward:: SO: Try to piggy back a sensor scan with the comm.
MO_Tira says:
%::Nods as she stands to follow the CMO and the Guards.  With a glance back, smiles encouraging at the faces of the hostages watching them.::
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
%CO: Aye sir.  ::Not happy with leaving him alone, but moves off::
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
%::Slowly::
General_Avaron says:
%<Guards> ::Closes the door with a slam and locks it before walking the two back to the chambers::
MO_Tira says:
%::Follows back with a frown, wondering how they could get those people out, doubtful her husband would have succeeded, but still hopeful.::
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
%::Meets the Doctors and the guards as they come back into the room::
General_Avaron says:
%<Guards> ::Stand near the General as they enter the room again::
MO_Tira says:
%::Nods to the CTO, with a smile slightly grim::
CNS_Cephas says:
::looks to see on her sensor readings to see if the piggyback worked::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
% ::waits visibly impatiently for the rest of his team::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::hears the CEO and sees Woody with his hands full at tactical:: CEO: I can try that sir.  Would be easier from the comm station anyways.
General_Avaron says:
%CO: Remember the conditions Captain.  We will not waver from them... my guards will take you back to your shuttle.
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
%::Nods back at her and moves back to the Captains side::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Sees that the SO is intensely studying his console so doesn't expect an answer::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
% ::smiles for the first time:: Gen: That won't be necessary, General. We know the way.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
OPS: Aye it might be.
MO_Tira says:
%::Looks into her husbands eyes, then down::
OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CEO: Sir, the doctors aren't answering but I can see that they are meeting back up with the rest of the team
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
% AT: Let's go. ::catches Kela's eyes and turns, leading them out of the building, tapping his badge::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
% COMM Sharikahr: Ahkileez to Sharikahr, we're returning to the ship. Have Ensign Clooney get me a secure channel to Admiral Shadow on Betazed.
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
OPS: I see... so we still don't know what's going on.
General_Avaron says:
%::The guards follow anyway, but she waves them off::
CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
%CO: Aye.  ::Keeps watch as they move away::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Hears the Captain:: OPS: Do it.
MO_Tira says:
%::Pulling out the shuttle command control, activates the doors to the shuttle, watching as they open::
CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CNS: Prepare to lower shields to receive the shuttle.
Host Chairman_Jared says:
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