Host Gilles says:
The crew of the USS Pharaoh have been taken prisoner by an Orion Pirate known as Krumargnen. The crew is in a large cargo bay behind a force field, while their ship is taken apart piece by piece.

Host Gilles says:
The crew has been waiting the return of their captor for 8 hours now.

Host Gilles says:
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Host CO Trelan says:
:: continues to examine the wiring ::

CSO Stidd says:
:: Walking towards the CO::

FCO Khrex says:
:: scanning the walls with his eyes, looking for something out of place::

Host CO Trelan says:
Self: Dagva.....

Host CO Trelan says:
:: Looks up to the XO :: XO: No power.

FCO Khrex says:
CO: Maybe we can find something to short out the force field.

Host CO Trelan says:
:: realizes the FCO is behind him ::

Host CO Trelan says:
FCO: That's what I was thinking. But there's no power to these connections.

CSO Stidd says:
CO: I don't think we will find much of use in here at all captain.  Our captors seem to have been quite thorough in their removal of most useful objects.

Host CO Trelan says:
FCO: If we had our combadges, we could emit a high level frequency to disrupt the power flow.

Host CO Trelan says:
CSO: I noticed that.

FCO Khrex says:
CO: Hmmm... Quite the dilemma.

Host CO Trelan says:
:: sighs ::

Host CO Trelan says:
ALL: Guess all we can do is wait.

FCO Khrex says:
CO: I wonder what evil is behind this.

Host CO Trelan says:
FCO: :: huffs :: Evil? Simple. Orions. Pirates and thugs who like to bully others

FCO Khrex says:
CO: Maybe we can reroute the power of the force field to short itself out.

CSO Stidd says:
CO: If I could just get close enough to one of our captors...

Host CO Trelan says:
FCO: Already thought of that. Like I said, no power to any connections that we can get to to accomplish that

FCO Khrex says:
CO: There has got to be something. Like these walls, maybe if we can get them open, we might find something.

Host Krumargnen says:
ACTION: The door of the cargo bay opens on the other side of the force field and in enters Krumargnen. He is carrying a leash and on it's end it a green Orion Slave Girl.

FCO Khrex says:
:: sees a green female on a leash::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: stands straight, trying to ignore the pain ::

D`ioul says:
:: has eyes only for her master::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: stands in front of the others ::

XO McGrady says:
:: wakes up as the two Orions enter::

CSO Stidd says:
:: Stands pondering the idea when Krumargnen enters and Stidd notices the "pet" with him::

Host CO Trelan says:
Krumargnen: I am Captain Trelan Drukkar of the Federation Starship Pharaoh. What you have done is an act of war.

FCO Khrex says:
:: wonders if this Orion is behind their kidnapping::

D`ioul says:
::paws Krumargnen ever so hesitantly::

Host Krumargnen says:
:: claps hands together:: CO: Well said mammal....  well said

Host CO Trelan says:
Krumargnen: You will not get away with this.

FCO Khrex says:
:: standing behind the captain watching the conversation::

Host Krumargnen says:
CO: Keep that spirit mammal.... defiant slaves bring a better profit ::smiles::

CTO Llynisika says:
:: studies Krumargnen::

D`ioul says:
:: looks over at the woman and hopes Krumargnen does not decide to replace her::

Host CO Trelan says:
Krumargnen: And you keep thinking we are slaves...because it is that thinking that will be your undoing.

FCO Khrex says:
:: whispering:: CO: Defiant slaves? I thought submissive was more appealing... uh... so I’ve heard... not that I've... oh forget it.

XO McGrady says:
::whispers:: CO: Just say the word, and I'll rush him.

CTO Llynisika says:
:: Antennae twitch, as she slowly moves to Trelan and McGrady's side::

D`ioul says:
:: decides to work extra hard to please him::

CSO Stidd says:
:: Whispers:: XO: Through the force field? That would not be logical.

Host CO Trelan says:
:: Shakes head back and forth  almost an unnoticeable manner ::

XO McGrady says:
:: Looks at the CSO:: CSO: Force field??? :: runs toward Krumargnen and tries to tackle him::

Host Krumargnen says:
:: examines the crew of the Pharaoh one by one:: All: Excellent...Excellent...  CO: Mammal... I am here... and you are there.... simple?... yes??

FCO Khrex says:
:: sees the captain shake his head back and forth in an almost unnoticeable manner::

Host CO Trelan says:
Krumargnen: For now.

Host CO Trelan says:
XO: Doane! No!

D`ioul says:
:: Strokes Krumargnen’s back::

CTO Llynisika says:
:: Keeps a defiant stare, as Krumargnen looks them over::

FCO Khrex says:
Krumargnen: You are very perceptive. How bout you lower the force field and we can talk over tea... or milk.

CTO Llynisika says:
:: Hears Trelan and moves to stop McGrady::

Host Krumargnen says:
ACTION: Commander McGrady is stopped by the force field. He is immobile while energy pulses through his body

Host CO Trelan says:
:: can't help but smile at his Bolian helm officer’s joke ::

XO McGrady says:
:: yells in pain::

D`ioul says:
:: wonders why someone would do something that silly::

Host Krumargnen says:
::smiles:: All: Excellent.... there's always one... ::looks at the XO twitch::

FCO Khrex says:
:: pulls the Commander away from the force field::

XO McGrady says:
Krumargnen:  You...co....ward....fight..Me like...a ....man!

CTO Llynisika says:
:: Helps Khrex:: FCO: That wasn't a smart move, was it?

Host Krumargnen says:
:: laughs::

FCO Khrex says:
XO: Commander!

FCO Khrex says:
XO: You alright?

XO McGrady says:
:: Calms down::  FCO: I'll be okay.  :: looks at the Orion defiantly::

Host CO Trelan says:
XO: His time will come Doane... :: looks to Krumargnen :: In due time.

D`ioul says:
:: smiles only because her master is laughing::

FCO Khrex says:
:: makes a mental note of the capability of the force field::

Host Krumargnen says:
:: claps his hands together:: CO: You all posture so well... ::smiles::

D`ioul says:
:: thinks they are very brave but very silly people.  Why would they not want to be slaves::

CTO Llynisika says:
:: Checks the XO's pulse and eyes:: XO: Were you trying to kill yourself, or find out the strength of the field? Sir.  :: A smile crinkles her eyes as she looks at McGrady::

CSO Stidd says:
:: Whispers:: CO: I did try to warn him, sir.

Host Krumargnen says:
:: examines the CTO:: Self: Hmmmm.....

Host CO Trelan says:
Krumargnen: Consider this your only warning. Let us go...or face the consequences.

CTO Llynisika says:
:: Offers McGrady a hand up::  

D`ioul says:
:: sees her master looking at the woman::

Host Krumargnen says:
:: Snorts::  CO: I like you mammal !!

XO McGrady says:
:: Gets up:: CTO: I just don't like captivity.

D`ioul says:
::paws her master some more to remind him just what a good slave she is::

Host CO Trelan says:
Krumargnen: I'm sorry to say that the feeling isn't mutual.

CTO Llynisika says:
XO: Neither do I, sir.  

Host Krumargnen says:
:: looks to the CTO and thinks blue would clash with green::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: notices the Orion's gaze ::

FCO Khrex says:
XO/CTO: Holy Porsche! I don't like captivity either, but running into force fields isn't exactly my cup of tea.

CTO Llynisika says:
:: Turns to face the Orion again, meets his stare with one of her own::

Host CO Trelan says:
Krumargnen: Forget it. For one, you would have to lower the field to get to her. Thus, freeing us and opening yourself to attack....

D`ioul says:
:: glares enviously at the CTO::

Host CO Trelan says:
Krumargnen: For two, she's too much for you.

Host CO Trelan says:
Krumargnen: Either way...you're dead.

CTO Llynisika says:
:: raises an eyebrow at Trelan::

D`ioul says:
:: bares her teeth at the CTO::

Host Krumargnen says:
:: Smiles and shakes head:: CO: Mammal... Mammal... I have been doing this for a long time.....I have seen many defiant slaves... perhaps.... an example....

FCO Khrex says:
:: wonders if they are in the position to threaten their captors::

CTO Llynisika says:
:: sees D`ioul and Sika growls back::

Host Krumargnen says:
:: takes out a control padd::

D`ioul says:
:: ignores the CTO and looks up at her master::

Host Krumargnen says:
:: pushes a button::

CTO Llynisika says:
:: Moves to Trelan's side, all the while looking at Krumargnen::

FCO Khrex says:
:: wonders what the button did::

Host Krumargnen says:
ACTION: The cargo bay doors begin to open.... the crew see open space. A force field is the only thing between the vacuum of space and the bay.

CSO Stidd says:
:: Tries to examine the control pad as best he can from that position::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: turns at the sound of the large doors ::

D`ioul says:
:: clutches her master's arm in fear::

XO McGrady says:
:: Runs in front the Orion:: Krumargnen: Stop!  If you want a slave, take me!

D`ioul says:
:: looks over the XO and wonders if master would let her have him::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: places a hand on the shoulder of the XO, gently pulling him back ::

Host Krumargnen says:
:: rubs his hand to together::   All: An example.... you are always more cooperative after an example.

FCO Khrex says:
ALL: Great! Now we're gonna get blown into space.

CTO Llynisika says:
:: Looks at the doors, then turns back to face the Orion, showing no fear.  Just staring::

Host CO Trelan says:
Krumargnen: You made your point...

Host Krumargnen says:
:: stops smiling and glares at the Captain:: CO: Oh no Captain.....no yet.... but.........  I will

Host CO Trelan says:
:: stands defiantly ::

D`ioul says:
:: looks questioningly up at her master::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: trying his best to hide his emotions ::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: And pain ::

Host Krumargnen says:
:: touches a control on the pad::

CTO Llynisika says:
:: Stands beside Trelan, an almost bored look on her blue face::

Host Krumargnen says:
ACTION: A hole approx 2 inches in diameter opens in the field..... The air begins to escape into the vacuum of space

Host CO Trelan says:
:: feels the air grow thinner, gasps for air ::

XO McGrady says:
:: conserves his breath::

FCO Khrex says:
:: sees a hole in the field, takes a deep breath and holds it in response::

CSO Stidd says:
:: Slows his breathing down while still studying the device in the Orion's hand::

CTO Llynisika says:
::Hears the noise, but refuses to turn and look, slows her breathing, refusing to give in::

Host Krumargnen says:
ACTION: The air becomes more and more difficult to breathe.... crew nearest to the outer doors have to move forward in search of air

D`ioul says:
:: Still thinks they are brave but silly people::

XO McGrady says:
::lies down on the ground to conserve strength, assuming the Orion will not let them die::

FCO Khrex says:
:: collapses onto his knees, trying to keep oxygen in his lungs::

D`ioul says:
:: resists the urge to ask her Master to be merciful to them, as she knows she would get whipped for it::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: falls to his knees, grabbing at his chest ::

CTO Llynisika says:
:: reaches out to try and steady her Captain, meeting Krumargnen's stare::

XO McGrady says:
:: Starts feeling suffocation take hold::

D`ioul says:
:: thinks that dead slaves will be no use to her Master::

CSO Stidd says:
:: Goes to one knee ......... then the other but does not go without defiance!!!::

CTO Llynisika says:
:: Goes down to one knee, head held high and proud.  Then goes to both knees, still staring::

FCO Khrex says:
:: wonders what's happening to their Defiant-class starship::

Host CO Trelan says:
Krumargnen: :: gasping :: All right!

Host Krumargnen says:
:: watches the crew in an almost scientific look, still not smiling:: CO: I decide when is enough Mammal

Host CO Trelan says:
:: Still gasping ::

Host Krumargnen says:
ACTION: The air is gone

CTO Llynisika says:
:: One hand on the floor, growls at The Orion::

Host CO Trelan says:
Krumargnen: I...promise...you...will...pay...for...this....

XO McGrady says:
:: uses what he thinks might be his last bit of strength to give the Orion the finger::

FCO Khrex says:
:: tries really hard not to exhale, but the urge to be there::

Host Krumargnen says:
ACTION: Everyone falls unconsciousness

CTO Llynisika says:
Outloud: Krit

Host CO Trelan says:
:: Suddenly, the room begins to go black ::

CSO Stidd says:
:: Collapses unconscious on the floor::

D`ioul says:
:: looks up at her Master again::

Host Krumargnen says:
ACTION: Everyone feels the cold of space move over their bodies

CTO Llynisika says:
:: Uses the curse word that is her mother's favorite, then black::

FCO Khrex says:
:: exhales the last of the air in his lungs, falls unconscious::

CTO Llynisika says:
:: Lays unconscious next to her Captain, defiant look on her face::

Host Krumargnen says:
ACTION: Minutes...??? Hours....???? Days..... ???   Later... the crew re-awakens in the cargo bay. CPO Baker and PO Martin do not awaken however.

FCO Khrex says:
:: Wakes up::

CSO Stidd says:
:: Sees images of all the ancient Pharaohs of Egypt in his dreams::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: Eyes blink ::

XO McGrady says:
:: wakes up and looks around to see who's alive and who's not::

Host CO Trelan says:
Self: Uggghhhh......

Host CO Trelan says:
:: lifts himself up ::

Host Krumargnen says:
ACTION: Krumargnen is nowhere to be seen

XO McGrady says:
:: Moves to PO Martin, who's not moving::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: manages to speak ::

FCO Khrex says:
:: wonders if it was really worth being defiant::

CTO Llynisika says:
:: Hand twitches feels a body under her fingers, turns her head and sees Trelan:: CO: Sir?  :: Voice is raspy, coughs and tries again:: Sir? 

Host CO Trelan says:
ALL: Everyone ok?

Host CO Trelan says:
XO: Make sure everyone is accounted for.

XO McGrady says:
:: looks up::  CO: Two down, Captain.

CSO Stidd says:
:: Groggily:: CO: I have been better, sir.

Host CO Trelan says:
CTO: It's OK, Sika.

Host CO Trelan says:
:: helps his CTO up ::

FCO Khrex says:
CO: I think so, sir.

XO McGrady says:
CO: Petty Officer Martin and Chief Petty Officer Baker...both dead.

Host CO Trelan says:
:: sighs ::

CTO Llynisika says:
Self: Krit!  :: Takes the help:: CO: Thank you sir.  :: Stands and looks around::

Host CO Trelan says:
ALL: OK, people...:: noticing there is only Starfleet members in the room ::

Host CO Trelan says:
ALL: We need options. We have no equipment, and obviously the wiring by the door has no power.

CSO Stidd says:
:: Gets onto his feet:: CO: I did get a very good look at that unit the Orion had.  I believe it may also control the force field that holds us in here.

CTO Llynisika says:
:: Faces Trelan::  

XO McGrady says:
:: looks around for any objects in the area::

FCO Khrex says:
CO: Maybe there is a loose floor panel or wall panel.

Host CO Trelan says:
CSO: Agreed. But he never lowered the field enough for us to do anything to get it. That tells me he's scared. He knows we can overpower him.

CTO Llynisika says:
Outloud: If we could just get him to drop the field between us, I'd take him.  :: Growls low in her throat, a bloodlust look in her eyes::

CSO Stidd says:
:: Looks at the captain somewhat surprised:: CO: Quite logical assumption, sir.

FCO Khrex says:
:: checks the floor for a loose panel::

Host Krumargnen says:
ACTION: The ships begins to rock and swerve as if it suddenly decelerated too quickly

Host CO Trelan says:
:: falls to the deck once more ::

FCO Khrex says:
:: falls down again::

XO McGrady says:
:: falls down near the force field::

FCO Khrex says:
ALL: Holy Defiant-Porsche!

CTO Llynisika says:
:: Falls towards Trelan, twists her body to land next to him instead of on top of him::

XO McGrady says:
:: spits on the force field to see if it’s still active::

Host CO Trelan says:
<Tymes>:: moves to the Captain, producing her tricorder from her medkit ::

CSO Stidd says:
:: Falls but catches himself so as to only go on one knee::

CTO Llynisika says:
CO: Sir, you okay?

Host Krumargnen says:
ACTION: The spit bounces off and hits the XO in the eye

Host CO Trelan says:
<Tymes> CO: Captain...Take it easy...your heart's going into overtime. You just had surgery a few months ago. The muscles around your heart can't take it.

XO McGrady says:
Self: Blast it :: wipes the spit from his eye::

CTO Llynisika says:
All: I wonder if we have more company.

Host Krumargnen says:
ACTION: The ship begins to shake... the sound of weapon's fire hitting the hull is heard and felt

XO McGrady says:
CO: Did you hear that?  This ship is under attack.

Host CO Trelan says:
XO: Yes....

Host CO Trelan says:
XO: But by whom?

CTO Llynisika says:
:: Reaches out to steady both the CO and the Medic:: 

XO McGrady says:
CO: Any number of groups are hostile towards the Orions.

FCO Khrex says:
:: trying to keep his balance::

Host Krumargnen says:
ACTION: The door opens and Krumargnen staggers in blood gushing from his forehead.

Host CO Trelan says:
Tymes: Don't worry about me, Doctor. I'll be fine. Get the rest of the wounded secured.

Host CO Trelan says:
<Tymes> CO: :: sighing :: Aye, sir.

XO McGrady says:
:: looks at his battered captor::

FCO Khrex says:
Krum: You should've taken our offer for tea.

CTO Llynisika says:
All: Looks like our captor isn't feeling to well 

Host CO Trelan says:
:: stands up, not giving the Orion the satisfaction of seeing him down ::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: looks to the CTO, then to the Orion ::

Host CO Trelan says:
Krumargnen: What's going on?

CTO Llynisika says:
:: Stays close to Trelan, ready to help if needed:: CO: Sir ::gives him a quick nod, then looks at Krumargnen::

Host Krumargnen says:
ACTION: He falls on the floor immobile two large daggers stuck in his back. Dead eyes look back to the Captain.

FCO Khrex says:
ALL: Hmmm... Peachy.

Host CO Trelan says:
:: Moves to the field, careful not to touch it ::

CTO Llynisika says:
:: Looks at the Orion, then to Trelan:: CO: No help there.

Host CO Trelan says:
CTO: Do you recognize those daggers?

Host CO Trelan says:
CTO: Culture they came from?

CTO Llynisika says:
:: Moves close to the field, studying the daggers::  CO: I'm not sure, yet

FCO Khrex says:
ALL: Maybe he was stabbed in the back... uh figuratively... because literally he has been.

Host CO Trelan says:
:: shakes his head at Khrex ::

CTO Llynisika says:
:: Moves to the side a bit, then stands, still looking at the fallen Orion:: CO: They're Orion, sir

Host Mastrene says:
ACTION: A second Orion enters... dragging D`ioul by the leash. He sees Krumargnen and spits on him.

XO McGrady says:
:: looks at the second Orion, trying to read his intentions::

CTO Llynisika says:
CO: If I had to guess, I'd say his

Host CO Trelan says:
Mastrene: Well, and who may you be?

D`ioul says:
:: follows her new Master, not liking him quite as much::

Host Mastrene says:
:: stares at the captives for the first time::

D`ioul says:
:: tries to avoid looking at her old Master's dead body::

CTO Llynisika says:
:: Stays by the field, looking at the new Orion, smirks at the girl::

D`ioul says:
:: stares defiantly at the CTO::

Host Mastrene says:
CO: You first?

Host CO Trelan says:
:: feels it appropriate to introduce himself ::

XO McGrady says:
:: Whispers:: CO: Perhaps we should play the "enemy of my enemy is my friend" card.

Host CO Trelan says:
Mastrene: I'm Captain Trelan of the Federation starship Pharaoh.

D`ioul says:
:: glares at her new master behind his back::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: Points to McGrady ::

Host CO Trelan says:
Mastrene: This is my first officer, Commander McGrady.

XO McGrady says:
:: Nods at the Orion with respect::

Host Mastrene says:
:: raises both eyebrows:: CO: Really ? :: looks from the CO to the XO::

D`ioul says:
:: does not paw this new master as she thinks he's kind of smelly::

Host CO Trelan says:
Mastrene: You find that difficult to believe?

FCO Khrex says:
:: smells something bad::

FCO Khrex says:
:: thinks it’s the new Orion::

Host Mastrene says:
:: grabs his throat and begins to rip at it::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: Brow furrows ::

D`ioul says:
:: jumps back, at least as far as her leash will allow::

Host CO Trelan says:
Mastrene: Are you alright?

Host Mastrene says:
ACTION: Mastrene removes his face and the crew sees the mask fall to the floor revealing a human face

Host CO Trelan says:
Mastrene: We have medics...can we help?

D`ioul says:
:: gasps::

CTO Llynisika says:
:: Looks at Mastrene, raises both eyebrows::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: A smile crosses his face ::

XO McGrady says:
:: Smiles in relief::

CTO Llynisika says:
CO: Captain, a twist in the plot?

CSO Stidd says:
:: Raises an eyebrow::

FCO Khrex says:
Mastrene: You're human.

Host Mastrene says:
:: lowers force field by pushing a button on the control panel::

FCO Khrex says:
:: realizes it's probably human stinkyness::

XO McGrady says:
Mastrene: Who are you?

D`ioul says:
:: wonders what will happen to her now::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: Moves to the human, holding out his hand ::

CTO Llynisika says:
:: Cautiously moves her hand to where the field was, no shock, so she moves all the way out::

Host CO Trelan says:
Mastrene: Thank you.

D`ioul says:
:: huddles in fear of the CTO::

Host Mastrene says:
:: Steps towards the Captain and whispers:: CO: Commander Mastrene.... the last operative of PRISM Team 3... I am in need of your assistance

XO McGrady says:
:: sees the CTO pass through the force field and follows::

Host Mastrene says:
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