CAST OF CHARACTERS

CO	Captain A'Quilla Horn	played by	Sandy
XO	Commander Yo'Ghi	played by	Gabriel
OPS	Lieutenant Commander Raine Benson	played by	Darlene
CSO	Ensign Mari Archer	played by	KJ
CTO	Commander Russell Horn	played by	Russell
CEO	Lieutenant commander Groth Masters	played by	Eric
CNS	Lieutenant commander Kalla Rand	played by	Susan

NPC's
Dy'ybylys		played by	Gerry

Host
Gerry

Deep Space 102 - 10706.15

"Knight's Gambit"

Previously on DS102:

A scout ship, after laying on some damage to the Scorpius, has been captured intact with a pilot, who is currently in detention.

The pilot is refusing to speak, and is clearly hostile to anyone with the telepathic or empathic ability to sense it if they're standing within about 3 feet or so.

A shuttle with the CSO and CTO is still on the other side of the artificial wormhole, and scheduled contact is due momentarily through the wormhole.

Information is being gleaned slowly from the Avatar vessel and computer onboard the Scout ship.  The problem is getting the technologies to interface.  Federation technology seems...primitive...by comparison in some ways.

Things progress...

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CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::on the bridge reading the updated status reports::
XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
:: coming out of the TL on the bridge ::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::stands at the entrance to the cargo bay, preparing to do a full study of the Avatar scout ship::
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Standing at the Operations Station on the Bridge monitoring the COM channels for any communications from Cmdr. Horn::
XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
CO: Captain, I have attempted to communicate with the prisoner but either he doesn't understand us or doesn't care to answer or even reply
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::nods:: XO:  I expected as much.  But I might know someone who can help ...
XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
CO: Counselor Rand was unable to get throught telepathically
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
Dy'ybylys:  Dy, if you can hear me, I have someone here you might want to meet.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::looks around the room expectantly::
XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
Self:Dy'ybylys?
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::enters cargo bay with several engineers to go over the Avatar ship with a fine-toothed comb::
Host Dy`ybylys says:
ACTION:  A puff os smoke and a smell of brimstone arrives in a dark smoky cloud, and then a man with a goat's head, the torso of Atlas, and the hooves of a goat stands in front of the CO.  
Host Dy`ybylys says:
CO:  You rang?  ::grins mischeviously::
CTO_Horn says:
@::Has finished his scans of all of the Avatar ships waiting on this side of the worm hole::
XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
:: get between the goat and the captain ::
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::sighs:: Self:  Oh good grief ...
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
XO:  Stand down, Commander.
Host Dy`ybylys says:
CO:  Oh!  You have fresh meat!  ::grins at the XO::
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Looks up as Dy'ybylys appears on the Bridge.  Shakes her head::
XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
CO: You know this, that, whatever that is?
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
Dy'ybylys:  I did .... Let's see how much you really do know about the Avatars.   OPS:  Bring up the image of the detention room ... show Dy our "guest".
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::senses a new presence on board ship, and recognizes it as Dy'yby'lys::  Self: Maybe he might shed some light on this...
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
XO:  Yes I do.  He's the reason we are doing all of this.  He gave us the warning about the Avatars and their plans.
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Taps the console and activates the viewscreen:: CO: On screen, Sir.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
Dy'ybylys:  Take a look.
XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
:: stand back and listen to the conversation, looking suspiciously to the newcomer ::
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::signals to the screen::
Host Dy`ybylys says:
::turns to the screen, and face grows very very dark and malevolent::  CO:  You caught one!  Your ingenuity does not cease to amaze me, Captain.  Well done.
CTO_Horn says:
@::Drops a white cylindrical object close to the wormhole ship and heads back to the wormhole::
CNS_Rand says:
::returns to the bridge after feeding Y'try'gyn::
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
Dy'ybylys:  Problem is, we can't get him to talk.  That is where you come in.
Host Dy`ybylys says:
CO:  Oh, won't talk?  Hmmm.  what a surprise.  I take it you want him kept alive?  I haven't really eaten in a long time.  ::obvious hate on his face::
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
Dy'ybylys:  I do.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
Dy'ybylys:  CNS Rand and Cmdr Yo'Ghi will accompany you.
CTO_Horn says:
@::Maintains communications silence until he enters the wormhole::
CNS_Rand says:
::starts to sit down at a vacant station, then straightens back up as she hears the Captain::
Host Dy`ybylys says:
CO:  Yes, I imagine he will represent at least a bargaining chip, or perhaps a tactical advantage.  ::looks to CNS and XO::  Please lead the way.  ::winks at CNS::
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
*CEO*:  Bridge to Cmdr Masters.  Status report please.
XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
Dy'ybylys: After you sir
CNS_Rand says:
::smiles at Dy and returns his wink as she starts back to the lift::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
*CO*: My team and I are attempting to make a detailed study of this ship.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
*CEO:  And?
CTO_Horn says:
@::Begins a 30 second countdown to the wormhole::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
*CO*: We just started.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
*CEO*:  I'm on my way down. I want to see this for myself.  Horn out.
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Taps her console and brings up an image of the wormhole::
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
OPS:  You have the bridge, Commander.  When the shuttle makes contact have them return to the Scorpius.
Host Dy`ybylys says:
XO:  Of course.  I hope, commander, you were not offended by my entrance or initial remarks.  Sometimes I forget myself.  I am what your culture woud call a smartass.  You may ask my lovely mate.  ::nods to CNS::
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Nods:: CO: Aye, Sir.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
Self: Great!  Engineers: Look lively, men!  The CO's on her way down here!
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::turns and heads for the TL::
CTO_Horn says:
@::15 seconds to the wormhole::
XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
Dy'ybylys: We don't have smartasses, humans do
CNS_Rand says:
::signals for the lift:: XO: He's being honest with you, Commander.
CTO_Horn says:
@::10,9,8,7,6,5,4::
CTO_Horn says:
@::3::
CTO_Horn says:
@::2::
CNS_Rand says:
::enters the lift:: Computer, Brig
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Scanning the wormhole and monitoring the COM channels::
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::enters the lift with the others::
CTO_Horn says:
@::Sits back and enjoys the ride home::
Host Dy`ybylys says:
ACTION:  The shuttle with the CTO and CSO re-enters the alpha quadrant and flies directly toward the Scorpius...
XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
:: enter the TL, wait for the others ::
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::See's the shuttle on screen and opens a COM channel:: *CTO*: Welcome back, Commander.  Proceed to the docking bay.
CNS_Rand says:
Dy'ybylys: I hope he is more willing to talk for you. His anger before was almost palpable.
CTO_Horn says:
@::Sends a response and heads home::
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::orders the lift to the cargo bay::
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
*CO*: Commander Benson to Captain Horn.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
*OPS*:  Go ahead, Commander
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
*CO*: The shuttle has emerged from the wormhole and will be docking shortly.
Host Dy`ybylys says:
CNS:  He will not,,,talk...as you say.  That does not mean I cannot extract information from him.
CTO_Horn says:
::Enters the Scorpius's flight path::
CNS_Rand says:
::nods, understanding his meaning::
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
*OPS*:  Thank you, Commander.  Have Commander Horn join me in the Cargo Bay upon his arrival.  Horn out.
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
*CO*: Aye, Sir.
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
*CTO*: Commander Benson to Commander Horn.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::takes a good close look at the computer system::
CNS_Rand says:
::steps out of the lift at the appropriate level::
Host Dy`ybylys says:
XO:  Was he still dressed in body armour?  ::moves with the others::
CTO_Horn says:
::Takes the shuttle in manually for a perfect landing::
CTO_Horn says:
*OPS*:: Horn Here.
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
*CTO*: Captain Horn requests your presence in cargo bay one immediately.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::exits the lift and walks down the corridor.  Reaches Cargo Bay One and enters::
CTO_Horn says:
*OPS*: Acknowledged.
XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
Dy'ybylys: We didn't touched him
CTO_Horn says:
::Exits the shuttle bay and heads for the cargo bay::
XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
Dy'ybylys: He was transported from his disabled ship directly into the brig
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::sees the ship and can't help but be impressed.  Enters the ship::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::sees the CO:: CO: Captain...
Host Dy`ybylys says:
XO:  It is wise you did not.  That armour is reflexive, and contact with flesh can kill if precautions are not taken.  ::rounds the corner to see the Avatar pilot::
CTO_Horn says:
*OPS*: I have transmitted to your station a frequency to monitor. If you lose tracking it let me know immediatly.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CEO: Commander.  Show me what you're doing.
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
*CTO*: Acknowledged.  Frequency received.
CNS_Rand says:
::follows Dy and the Commander into the brig::
CTO_Horn says:
::Enters cargo bay one::
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Taps her console entering in the frequency and begins to monitor::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: What we're doing right now is taking a level IV scan of the computer system on this rig.  I don't know how our technology is able to interpret theirs, but it's worth a shot.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::looks at the consoles:: CEO:  Just how advanced is it?
Host Dy`ybylys says:
ACTION:  The Avatar pilot rises from where he was sitting.  CNS senses anxiety and nothing more.  he stands mute, facing his captors.
CNS_Rand says:
::stands next to Dy'ybylys, watching the Avatar pilot's reaction::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: I would estimate it's at least 25 to 50 years ahead of ours.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CEO:  Maybe we'll be able to adapt some kind of interface ...
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: I was thinking that, too, ma'am, but I'm trying to figure out what kind we need.
Host Dy`ybylys says:
Avatar:  Welll, well, well.  Slumming?  ::grins evilly::  What's the matter.  Terran feline got your tongue?
XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
Dy'ybylys: So I get you had encounters with that race before?
CTO_Horn says:
::Looks for the Captain::
Host Dy`ybylys says:
XO:  Indeed.  They killed my brother By'yl in battle.  I lost many cousins in battle with them as well.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::looks at the CEO:: CEO:  Well, tricorders are adaptable ... Maybe we can reconfigure one that will do the trick ...
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::notices Cmdr. Horn has entered the bay:: CO: Your significant other is here.
CTO_Horn says:
::Wonders what the funny looking ship is::
CNS_Rand says:
::senses the pilot's anxiety and looks up at Dy'ybylys briefly, then whispers to Yo'Ghi:: XO: I'm sensing an increased level of anxiety from the pilot...
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  Hey Russ ... welcome aboard our little captured Avatar vessel ... ::grins::
XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
Dy'ybylys: So even with the kind of powers you have they are a challenge even to you
Host Dy`ybylys says:
Avatar:  Strong, silent type, aren't you.  Well, that's no surprise.  You're young.  you've never met one of my kind have you.  ::fixes the Avatar with his gaze::
CTO_Horn says:
CO: How did we get this?
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  They decided to attack us ... I guess we won.
Host Dy`ybylys says:
XO:  It's their technology that makes them formidable.  Most of it is stolen.  However, they are bright enough to use it and build on it.
CTO_Horn says:
CO: Thats at least one point for us.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  A tractor beam, a few well placed shots and a transporter beam.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CTO: Cmdr. Benson boarded this rig and brought 'er in.  I'm trying to do a level IV scan of the computers.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  Even better ... we also have the pilot.  He is being interrogated as we speak.
CTO_Horn says:
CO: REALLY!
Host Dy`ybylys says:
Avatar:  Where is your main battle group?  ::waits with arms crossed::
CTO_Horn says:
CO: I brought back lots a great info about these guys from the scans.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  But right now, I need you go analyse this thing's weapons systems ... along with the data you've acquired we should be able to mount a useful defence.
CTO_Horn says:
CO: I also left them a little gift. Courtesy of Starfleet.
Host Dy`ybylys says:
XO/CNS:  Whatever happens, do not stand between us.  This is for your safety.
XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
Dy'ybylys: Do you believe he can understand our language?
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::grins:: CTO:  Nice ... I look forward to reading your report.  How did Ensign Archer go?
CNS_Rand says:
Dy'ybylys: Of course
Host Dy`ybylys says:
XO:  Oh, he understands.  He's well trained.  Most of their soldiers are.
CNS_Rand says:
XO: He understands us, I could tell that earlier
Host Dy`ybylys says:
Avatar:  Last chance to make this easy on yourself.
CNS_Rand says:
::keeps her mind clear to make it easier to pick up on the pilot's thoughts and feelings::
Host Dy`ybylys says:
Avatar:  Okay, the hard way as they say in this culture...  ::closes his eyes and lines of what look like electricity begin to flow between he and the Avatar right through the forcefield door::
CEO_Masters says:
::grabs a tricorder and attempts to interface with the Avatar computer::"
CNS_Rand says:
::takes a step back as she sees what is happening between Dy and the Avatar::
CTO_Horn says:
::Begins examining the weapons systems::
CTO_Horn says:
CO: Ensign Archer was fine.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  Good.  ::moves over to what looks like the Operations area::
Host Dy`ybylys says:
ACTION:  Both the Avatar and Dy'ybylys begin to have smoke exude from their noses and from around their necks...
CNS_Rand says:
::senses pain from both the pilot and Dy'ybylys:: XO: It's as if they are in some kind of battle of wills or some sort of fight.
XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
CNS: I do not like this counselor, I think we are exceeding the acceptable use of violence for an interrogation
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CEO:  This looks like it might be some kind of power distribution area ... ::points to the console::
Host Dy`ybylys says:
::eyes snap open, face in a snarl, anger and violence in his face::
CEO_Masters says:
CO/CTO: I think I have found a frequency to access the computer.
Host Dy`ybylys says:
<Avatar>  ::screams and collapses in a smoking heap on the floor::
CTO_Horn says:
CEO: Well access it and put the universal translater on reading it.
CEO_Masters says:
CTO: Working on that now.
CNS_Rand says:
::sees the smoke coming from Dy's nose and has to fight her instinct to move in to help:: XO: Commander, he is putting himself at risk with this.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::grabs another tricorder from one of the other Engineers ... ::
XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
CNS: I don't care, we don't harm prisoners
XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
Dy'ybylys: What have you done to him?
Host Dy`ybylys says:
::smiles::  XO/CNS:  He will survive.  I did not interrogate him.  I fought him for his knowledge.  I won.  I have it.
XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
*MO*: Send a medic to the brig to check on our prisoners health
CNS_Rand says:
::looks at Dy, the concern evident in her eyes:: Dy: Are you alright?
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
Self:  OK ... Let's see what we have here ... ::begins examining the console::
Host Dy`ybylys says:
::inhales sharply::  XO:  Give him 20 minutes.  he'll be his old arrogant self.  I, however, know the location of his main battlegroup.
Host Dy`ybylys says:
CNS:  I am fine.  He is barely more than a boy.  This shows some desperation on their part.  he is not a full warrior, or I would not have obtained my information so easily.
XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
Dy'ybylys: but what would that be of use to us? One little ship nearly destroyed the Scorpius, a whole fleet would not be enough for their battlegroup
CEO_Masters says:
::tries to translate the information through the UT::
CNS_Rand says:
Dy'ybylys: I could feel your pain, it didn't look easy.
Host Dy`ybylys says:
XO:  You are correct, sir.  On the other hand, I have friends on low places.  These Avatar are not from their Sovereign or representatives, they are rogues out to prove themselves.
Host Dy`ybylys says:
CNS:  In battle, one expects pain.  One takes it and uses it to fuel battle rage.  This will bring sure victory.  I do this for our son.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CEO:  How's the translation going?
CNS_Rand says:
::nods:: Dy: I know
CEO_Masters says:
CO: Slow, ma'am.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO/CEO:  If we could work this ship out ... we could use this to our advantage.  And I'm not talking technically ...
CNS_Rand says:
::thinks they will be able to talk more when they're alone::
CEO_Masters says:
CO: Are you thinking what I think you're thinking?
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CEO:  I don't know ... It all depends on what you think I'm thinking ... ::grins::
CEO_Masters says:
CO: I'm part Betazoid.  I have a good idea. ::grins evily like a Klingon should::
Host Dy`ybylys says:
CNS/XO:  They have inexperienced officers that have no tactical experience, and the only advantage they have is their technology.  Their fatal error is thinking that their technology makes them invincible and unstoppable.  I had wondered why they had continued with the creation of the wormholes at the expense of their wormhole generators.  Now I know.

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