Deep Space 102 - 10808.15

The Game

"Rules of Encounter"

Previously on DS102:

For the last few minutes, an interrogation has been under way in the brig area. Very little has been gained at this point, and the interrogation is about to go in a different direction... though what direction is anyone's guess at the moment.

Host Gerry says:
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CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
::In the Brig, watching the interrogation::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::interrogating the female's dinner date in a separate room to see what can be learned from her subordinate::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::makes up his mind::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Standing outside the cell in the brig, watching the XO interrogate the prisoner::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CMO: Doctor, I would like you to assist me with a mind meld with the female prisoner, if the XO doesn't get a straight answer from the female prisoner's companion.
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
SC: Aye Sir.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
SC: Be careful, Captain.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Counselor, could you perceive anything about the female prisoner?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS/CMO: I am a little ... "rusty" to put it into words, but I will be fine.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
SC: Right now she's controlling her nerves.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: I see ::raises an eyebrow:: Could you perceive any sign of underlying fear?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
Panek: Okay, I'm going to assume that as a Romulan spy, you essentially know the drill here, so how about we forgo all the formalities and get down to it? What do you say; you want to make this interesting or easy?
Host Panek says:
XO:  Okay, Commander. Have it your way, I'll play ball. But I don't know much.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CMO: Are you familiar with the Vulcan mind meld procedure?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
Panek: How about we start with the simple things in life. I'm Commander Mitchell. And you are?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CNS:  No, not at the moment
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
SC: I am sure I can do it to your satisfaction sir.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Begins drumming her fingers on the control console::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Very well... I will see what other part of her unconscious I can exploit.
Host Panek says:
XO:  I am Panek. ::shrugs impassively::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CMO: Good.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::moves towards the other prisoner's cell and overhears the interrogation::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
Panek: Now see? That wasn't so bad now, was it? I'm the Exec Officer here, sort of like your Centurion aboard Romulan ships.... I'm the guy who gets things done. So, then, what is your rank or position?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::motions the nearest tactical officer to open a secured channel to the USS Scorpius::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Drums her fingers as she thinks::
Host Panek says:
XO:  I am Sub-Commander.  We are equal rank. I do not command on a vessel, however. I am second to T'Rael on a strike team.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
Panek: Strike Team. Hmmm, would that be something within the Romulan military or are you free-lancing?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
COM: USS Scorpius: CO: Captain, Marek here. Any progress with the detection of the cloaked vessel?
Host Panek says:
XO:  I follow T'Rael's orders, Commander. I don't ask where she gets them always. I am a soldier. I follow orders.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::watches the interrogation in the other cell::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
COM: SC: Nothing captain, they have been ghosts on the sensors for months now and we still cannot find a way to detect them in any definitive manner
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
Panek:  A soldier. Interesting. But, you've not answered my question. Maybe you didn't understand it. Are you in the Romulan military or are you in some fringe organization operating outside of your government?
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
::Starts to mentally prepare for a mind meld::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
COM: USS Scorpius: CO: I see. Well, not much progress here. If the current interrogation does not shed a light on our investigation, I will mind meld with the insurgent’s leader. I will keep you updated.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
Panek:  But maybe that's too hard a question for you right now..... So, have you ever wanted to command your own vessel? I'm in the same "boat" as you; I've never had a ship of my own.... But, I've thought about it more than once or twice.
Host Panek says:
XO:  Pardon, my Federation Standard is not as good as I thought. I serve the Empire. I doubt they will admit to my existence, however. I would like a vessel, yes... I have often dreamed of just that.
Host Panek says:
XO:  Somehow, I doubt now that will ever be realized. ::looks at floor::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
Panek: What kind of vessel do you dream about Panek? I'd be happy with a smaller ship, one for exploration.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Pounds her fist on the console then grabs a phaser and heads over to T'Rael's cell. Motions for the brig officer to lower the forcefield and enters the cell:: T'Rael: Okay, I've had just about enough. ::Aims the phaser at her then grabs her by the arm, lifting her off the cot. Shoves her out of the cell and towards Panek's cell::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::stares at the CTO  outburst and smirks:: CNS/CMO: Remember not to make her angry.
Host Panek says:
XO:  A scout ship would be a good first command, I think...
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Stops T'Rael in front of Panek's cell, shoving the phaser against T'Rael's neck::
Host Panek says:
::looks up and freezes::
Host Panek says:
<T'Rael>  ::stands perfectly still, face unreadable::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
Panek: Ah... I think we may have similar tastes you and I. Give me a small ship, the stars at my back......
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
XO: Pardon me, Commander. Panek: I've had just about all I can take of this interrogation. You tell us what the hell you were trying to pull or I'll kill her!
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
Panek: Well, I see our little chat here is going to be disrupted. Panek, this is our newest, and apparently excitable, crewmember....
Host Panek says:
CTO:  I will comply. Please release her. ::earnestly::
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
CNS: Always with the violence, I abhor violence.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
Panek:  I dare say that while I don't know her very well yet, she's probably serious here
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::nods:: SC: Agreed
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
Panek: Not until you start talking. ::Presses the phaser tighter against T'Rael's neck::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CMO: Understandable, I don't care for it much myself. I just hope it doesn't go too far.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::hears the CMO remark:: CMO: Well, I couldn't agree with you more, Commander. However, I have discover that sometimes there is no other logical solution than to fight violence with violence, no matter how can we abhor that or how much we can regret about it later.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CTO: Now Commander, Panek and I were having this nice chat about things and here you come in threatening to take his dinner dates head off....... A bit extreme, don't you think?
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CTO: With all due respect, Commander, I just got here from a long journey, reported for duty, haven't had anything to eat or drink, haven't seen my quarters and I'm on my last nerve! Panek: Start talking! ::Shouts, her eyes look like a wild animal's eyes::
Host Panek says:
CTO:  What would you like to know? ::hands up in pacification gesture::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Whispers in T'Rael's ear:: T'Rael: I could break your neck with one hand.  You order your "dinner date" to start talking.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
Panek: Panek, I for one wouldn't get in the way of an angry woman with a phaser..... So, if you please, comply with her with the truth..... And, do please us with the truth. I don't think she's kidding.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
Panek: I won't repeat myself again so listen up. What was your mission objective and who are you working for? ::Shoves T'Rael a bit::
Host Panek says:
XO:  I would rather just get this over with anyway, commander. We were part of an infiltration force. I had thought that was obvious, no disrespect intended. I do not know where the orders came from, T'Rael is our commander.
Host Panek says:
<T'Rael>  ::eyes narrow at Panek::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::looks from Panek to T'Rael trying to get a sense of what the two are thinking/feeling::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Looks at T’Rael:: T’Rael: WHO SENT YOU?? WHO GIVES YOU YOUR ORDERS?? ::Pushes her into a bending position::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Whispers to T’Rael:: T’Rael: Maybe I should just kill your entire team and send you back to your superiors in disgrace.
Host Panek says:
<T'Rael>  CTO:  You might get more results if you put the phaser away, Commander. ::grunts heavily at the physical work-over::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
T’Rael: We tried that already, remember?
Host Panek says:
<T'Rael>  CTO:  ::grunts::  You'd do exactly the same thing anyway, were our places reversed.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
SC: Panek is telling what he knows, and T'Rael here is angry at him for it.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::gives the XO and the CTO a couple of minutes::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
T’Rael: Start talking! I mean it!
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::wonders if this latest tactic will really get to the truth of the matter::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Very well.
Host Panek says:
<T'Rael>  CTO:  ::grunts::  You won't kill me. Put the phaser away and I'll talk. There is no point in concealment now.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CTO: She's resigned herself to talk with you. I get the impression that she's being truthful with you. 
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
T’Rael: You're right, I won't kill you, but I will kill him! ::Aims the phaser at Panek and fires then returns the phaser back against T’Rael's neck:: T’Rael: Get up! ::Shoves her back into her cell::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Thinks, hoping the CNS will pick it up: Phaser is set on stun::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
XO: Sir. Please take over from here. ::Steps out of the cell::
Host Panek says:
<T'Rael>  CTO:  I know the difference between stun and kill settings, Commander. Your bluster is not required. Now... I take my orders from General Haash. We are here by his order. That is all you require, I take it?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: Commander, I will continue with T'Rael interrogation from now. ::motions the CMO and the CNS to assist him::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
T’Rael: What was his goal?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: Just to confirm their testimony.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
T'Rael: Well, I for one would also like to know something about those two Romulan ships out there :: points off to the distance::
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
::Follows the SC::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::watches the exchange surprised at the CTO's stunning Panek:: SC:  She's still being honest with us, in spite of what just happened.
Host Panek says:
<T'Rael>  CTO:  To infiltrate and take this Federation facility by force, of course.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
T'Rael: They're a bit bigger than anything Panek or I would like to be flying around in.... and they are apparently something new off the design board?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::steps forward with the Captain::   T'Rael:  Why do they want another outbreak of hostilities?
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Stands back, trying to cool off, but listening to the others talking with T’Rael::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
T'Rael:  And let's try to not state the obvious this time?
Host Panek says:
<T'Rael>  CNS:  had we been able to take this facility, there may not have been an outbreak of hostilities. Your Federation is weak. I doubt that any retaking of the station would have been approved by your Federation government. It is thought in our circles that the Empire has weakened itself by the recent overtures of friendship with the Federation.
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
::Begins to examine the poor prisoner who lays unexpectedly stunned and motionless on the cold hard cell floor of his captors::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
T'Rael: Your argument is logically weak. Anyway, I feel that you are not telling us everything you know, thus letting us with only one option.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::approaches to T'Rael and puts his fingers in his face:: T'Rael: Your mind to my mind... ::stares at T'Rael::
Host Gerry says:
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