Deep Space 102 - 10908.28

Federation Lampoon's Galactic Vacation

"...into the Fire..."

Host Gerry says:
Previously on DS102:

The crew of the USS Scorpius, now on the borrowed shuttle, had been intercepted and confronted by two Cardassian Galor-class vessels with armed weapons. The Shuttle has been given 10 seconds to drop their shields or have them battered down so that they can be beamed to the lead Cardassian vessel.

Let us join them and see what they do. (If they're smart, they'll comply... or get creative...)

Host Gerry says:
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CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@::On the Scorpius Bridge, monitoring the mission on long-range sensors::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::sitting in the co-pilot's seat listening to the comm from the Cardassians::
Host Gul_Evek says:
#COM: Shuttle:  You now have 10 seconds to comply or we will batter down your shields.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
$XO: I suggest we bring the shields down before the Cardies go nuts
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
$CO: Aye Skipper, shutting down shields now...  ::notes that shields are already off::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
$CO: Err... Sir, I already lowered the shields
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
$::glances around nervously::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
$::listens intently wrapping her arms around her legs as she does::
Host Gul_Evek says:
ACTION:  As the shields are lowered, all the crew of the shuttle and the alleged passengers are beamed to the brig of the Cardassian ship.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell (Transporter.wav)
SC_Capt_Marek says:
#All: Here we go.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
#::blinks, finding herself within a brig... looks around at the others::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
#::materializes at the Cardassian Brig::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
#ALL: I somehow do not feel that much surprised
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
#All: Into the lion's den folks...
SC_Capt_Marek says:
#CO: I agree... ::raises an eyebrow::
Host Gul_Evek says:
#::walks into the Brig area::  ALL: Well, well, well. Who or what do we have here? ::glares at the XO::  XO: Care to explain all this, CAPTAIN?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
#::puts a poker face::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
#::looks up at the Gul, trying to look appropriately frightened and nervous to keep up their charade::
Host Gul_Evek says:
#XO: Come now, Captain, *hg'rar* got your tongue?
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@<Relief OPS> CTO: Sir, the Cardassians just beamed over the entire crew of the shuttle to their ship!
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@Relief OPS: Keep it together, Ensign. Relief FCO: Prepare to break orbit.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@<Relief FCO> CTO: Aye. Ready when you are, Commander.
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
#::gulps and huddles against the wall::
Host Gul_Evek says:
#XO:  Let me tell you what I see here. I see a slave-trading scum with his crew and quarry.  Tell me why I shouldn't bury you on a prison asteroid. ::glares around the room::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
#::keeps her mind clear, moves closer to L'va and Taray::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@<Relief FCO> Break orbit, one-quarter impulse. We don't want to look suspicious. Find us someplace to hide that's closer to the border.
Host Gul_Evek says:
#XO:  Captain, are you going to speak at all? Are you capable of speech? ::glares at the XO::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
#Gul: Slave trading.... isn't that why you're here? To trade for our cargo?
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
#::ears flicked back::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
#::tries to get an impression of the Gul::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@<Relief FCO> CTO: There's a small moon about half way between here and the border.
Host Gul_Evek says:
#XO:  What exactly do you take me for, Captain? You think we want this going on within our borders? I ought to space the lot of you!  
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
#Gul: We picked up this cargo at that stupid Federation pleasure planet and were instructed to bring it to this location... You're here, so you must be the ones wanting to receive it, right?
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@Relief FCO: Good, head for the moon and establish standard orbit when we arrive.  We need to give the away team time to complete their mission.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
#::starting to wonder if this Cardassian is legit or faking it to find out if we are::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@<Relief FCO> CTO: Aye, Sir.
Host Gul_Evek says:
#XO:  So you admit to criminal activity. Are you stupid, Captain? Do you know the penalty for this under Cardassian Law?
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
#:: thinking about what this is all about, doubting himself and his plan ::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
#Gul: Probably no worse than what it would be on the other side of the border
SC_Capt_Marek says:
#::still maintaining his poker face, stares at the Gul::
Host Gul_Evek says:
#XO:  Oh, you're wrong about that. We may be a democratic republic ruled by the elected Detapa council now, but we have places where we can put you where you will never be heard from again, scum.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
#Gul:  Wait a second here..... You mean you're not interested in our cargo?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
#::realizes that the Cardassian Gul is really angry... wonders how she's going to get close enough to Marek or Yo'Ghi to pass this one without being seen::
Host Gul_Evek says:
#XO: Only in stopping it from getting to it's intended destination.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
#Gul: Are you serious?
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
#::looks to the Counselor for any hint of advice::
Host Gul_Evek says:
#XO: as a heart attack, Captain. ::glares at the slaver before him::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
#Gul: Or you prefer to keep the cargo to yourself
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@<Relief FCO> CTO: Coming up on the moon now, Sir. Establishing standard orbit.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@Relief FCO: Plot an intercept course and hold orbit.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
#Gul: Yeah, how do we know you're not just here looking out for yourselves and.... ::starts thinking, it doesn't matter as they could space us either way::
Host Gul_Evek says:
#XO: And you'd do well to keep a civil tongue in the heads of your crew or they might find themselves examining the skin of the ship without benefit of an EVA suit.
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
#::blinks and looks from the XO to the Gul and back again::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
#Gul: Wait a minute.... You ARE serious, aren't you????
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@<Relief FCO> CTO: Course plotted, holding standard orbit.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
#::moves forward slightly, making sure to brush against Yo'Ghi:: ~~~CO: He's really angry, he's serious in wanting to sop this~~~
Host Gul_Evek says:
#XO:  Is there something wrong with my speaking voice?  
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
#All: Aww crap people... I think this guy's on the up and up legit... Sheesh... Just our luck today.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
#XO: Wait Commander, I think we have misinterpreted the Guls presence on the path of the smugglers
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
#CNS: Counselor?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
#::nods slightly to the XO:: CO/XO: They are sincere in the desire to put a stop to the smuggling.
Host Gul_Evek says:
#::begins to realize that things are not as they seem::  Counselor...? ALL:  Just who are you people?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
#::overhears the CNS:: ::whispers::  CO/CNS: If so we better be careful or this could end real badly::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
#Gul: Gul Evek, I think we've got a problem here... a mutual problem. And what we appear to be having is what we like to call, "A failure to communicate."
Host Gul_Evek says:
#XO:  Explain. Quickly, for your sake. ::has a dangerous look on his face::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
#::turns to Captain Yo'Ghi:: Captain, I think the jig is up Sir.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
#Gul: I am Captain Yo'Ghi, commanding officer of the USS Scorpius, Starfleet
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
#SC:  Agreed
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
#XO/SC: I think so too
Host Gul_Evek says:
#CO:  So... YOU are the Captain? And what does an ancient folk dance from Earth have to do with this?
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
#Gul: Folk dance?
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
#CO: Sir, I think it best if you explain to the Gul here that our cargo isn't cargo, but rather bait.... voluntary bait.....
Host Gul_Evek says:
#<Card_OPS> *Gul*:  Sir, We're picking up a sensor shadow behind a moon on the Federation side of the DMZ. We think it might be a ship, but it's out of range behind the moon.
Host Gul_Evek says:
#ALL:  Bait...? So... you are... Starfleet officers?!? ::understanding dawning on him::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
#Gul: To make a short story we have captured a group of smugglers and were intent on finding who ordered their particular type of cargo
Host Gul_Evek says:
#*Card_OPS*:  Acknowledged. Stand by.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
#::nods:: Gul: Yes, Sir.
Host Gul_Evek says:
#ALL:  Well, well, well. If this were any other situation, I'd think you were Marquis’ infiltrators.  ::motions to his TAC officers to lower the screens and their weapons::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@::Watching the sensors closely as they come around from the back side of the moon::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
#All: Well if that ain't a hoot... We're all working the same angle here
Host Gul_Evek says:
#<Card_OPS> *Gul*:  That sensor ghost is resolving. It appears to be an older class of Starfleet vessel. Ambassador-class.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
#::thinks that the Gul ought not think it's really "older." She's been retrofitted!!!::
Host Gul_Evek says:
#*OPS*:  Acknowledged. ALL:  Friends of yours?
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
#Gul: That would be the Scorpius
SC_Capt_Marek says:
#::sighs in relief now the situation became a little more decompressed::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
:: glad the Cardies don't know that much about Starfleet ships ::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
#::nods:: 
Host Gul_Evek says:
#ALL: You are free to continue your mission. However, if you wouldn't mind telling your friends we're in on the operation, I'd like to avoid an interstellar incident. ::smirks::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
#Gul: If you don't mind my asking you Sir, do you have any idea who we might be chasing here. After all, it's within your borders.... If not you, then who?
Host Gul_Evek says:
#CO:  If you like, you can place the call from my Bridge.  ::motions to the CO to proceed him::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
#:: walk to the bridge with the Gul ::
Host Gul_Evek says:
#XO:  We suspect elements of the Obsidian Order bear some responsibility. They've been trying to regain military control since the first election of the Detapa Council. If you like, I can give you an Intel dump on what we have. I'll upload it straight to your shuttle.
Host Gul_Evek says:
#::walks onto the bridge::  OPS:  Open a channel to that ship. Our guests want to have a... conversation.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
#Gul: Mighty kind of you Sir. We'd be much obliged... ::wondering where the heck the Southern accent came from::
Host Gerry says:
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