Arcadia Mission 11012.06
Doubleback: Episode 7
 
starring
 
Jeremy Castro as FCO Lieutenant Commander Logan Cartwright 
Christina Doane as SC Captain Paige Juliet Harker 
Jeffrey G. Brown as XO Commander Kraight 
Gina Hembrook as CTO Lieutenant Commander Brianna Murphy 
Eduardo Oneto as CEO LtCmdr. Edward Luc On 
Karriaunna Scotti as CNS Commander Azhure Powers 
Christopher Dickinson as CSEC Commander Billy Bob Powers, Jr.
Bruce Oriani as CSO Lieutenant Commander Trikk Starr
Mitch Travis as CO Captain Sulek
 
with
 
Keith LaHue, Ship Manager
 
Last time on Arcadia: ​The crew have just destroyed the holographic emitter that was projecting images of General Robert E. Lee and Civil War era soldiers. They have also found out that the Pakled are involved with what's been going on. ​However, it begs the question, "If General Lee and Co. were not real, just how much of this world is real and how much is a holographic production?"
 
=/\==/\=  BEGIN Arcadia Mission 11012.06 : Doubleback  =/\==/\= 
=/\==/\=  Episode 7  =/\==/\=
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::Grabs hold of the Pakled and makes sure he is securely bound and restrained::
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Pakled Leader>: ::looking around at the crew::  CO: No, this is all wrong. You weren't supposed to figure this out so soon.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Having finished playing her role for now, keeping up appearances, she makes her way to where the others are.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks at the Pakled:: Pakled: Figure what out and why?
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Pakled Leader>: They said you would take longer to figure it out.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::after securing the unconscious Pakled goes looking for the rest of the crew::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pakled: Who said this?
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Pakled Leader>: They that paid us to kidnap you.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::listens and follows the voices::
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Pakled Leader> ::looking fearful::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pakled:  Answer one question at a time.
OPS_LtJG_Sanchez says:
:: Scratches himself unceremoniously ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::holds up finger:: Pakled: Nod if you understand.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::Wanders into the room with the others:: CO: I got the other one secured downstairs Sir, he isna goin' anyplace soon.
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Pakled Leader> ::nods::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Murphy: Understood.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pakled: Who paid you?
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Pakled Leader>: Short guys... big ears.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pakled: Ferringi?
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::Moves over to stand next to the Pakled doing her best to look evil and intimidating as always::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Quietly slips in and joins the others.::
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Pakled Leader> ::reaches into pocket and produces something:: See... Shiny... Pakled like shiny... do job... we hoped we do good... guessnot... you figure out.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pakled: Why were you to kidnap us?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
::lifts a brow as she listens.::
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Pakled Leader>: I not know. they not say... only pay Pakled.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks at Azhure::Azhure: Always the Pakleds have sought technology... money seems out of character.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pakled: They gave you this equipment?
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::examines the object:: CO: Gold pressed latinum, sir. Several bars of it. Whoever paid them wasn't thrifty.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO:  I have always wondered how they made it to space.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: My guess is an accidental crash by something warp capable.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CTO:  They could buy quite a bit of technology with that.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::Nods:: CNS: And a fair bit o' assistance and training.
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Pakled Leader>: CO: ::frowns:: And now you break Pakled toys. My emitter.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
Pakled Leader: Yer bloody lucky we didna break you, mate.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: Or they would be taken for over-priced out-dated technology... most likely by the same ones who gave them the latinum.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pakled: How long were you to deceive us?
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Pakled Leader>: ::immediately cowers:: CTO: You hurt Pakled. We mean no harm.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: nods as the captains comment made sense.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
Pakled Leader: Answer the man's questions ::nods at the CO:: or I'll find out how many liters of juice I can squeeze out o' a Pakled. ::cracks knuckles::
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Pakled Leader>: Long enough for big ears to take over.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: Take over?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pakled: Take over what?
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: Recommend we contact the ship and have them go to tactical and internal security alerts, sir.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO:  What is one of the greatest values that we have?  Our ship?
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Pakled Leader>: ::eyes light up gleefully:: CO: You not figure out. Pakled happy. Big ears take station.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks down with a smile as the Pakled gives away the answer.::
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Pakled Leader>: Yes. You abandon. Big ears take station.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
OPS:  Personally, I would go for the ship.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: Confirmed.  The distress call... all of it a deception.
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Pakled Leader> ::clasps hands with joy::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO:  The question then is, is this reality or something else?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Murphy: Secure the ship.  ::moves into the Pakled::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pakled: Where are we now exactly?
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: Aye Sir. Shall I go back aboard as well and send a Security team down or are we all leaving?
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Pakled Leader>: Ohhh... Pakled not tell.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Murphy: I think we will be leaving soon.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pakled: If you ever want to make things go again... you will tell.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pakled: You will not be strong... you will only be the fools of the big ears.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
*Duty_OPS*: Quirinus, this is Murphy, go to Red Alert, full tactical scans and loadout and have all personnel arm themselves to repel boarders, internal security alert.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pakled: Now where are we? And then you are going to return us.
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Pakled Leader>: Big ears fool Pakled?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Murphy: Beam the other Pakled to the Brig.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pakled: You know what the Brig is?  The big ears are making sure you end up there.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: Aye Sir. ::moves to the other Pakled and contacts the ship to have him transported to the Brig by using her location transponder::

ACTION: The other Pakled is beamed to the Brig

CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::Returns to the CO and the rest of the group::
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Pakled Leader>: Pakled know brig. Pakled fooled by big ears. Pakled angry. Pakled help you. Get big ears.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pakled: Now then: where are we?
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Pakled Leader>: On ship. Freighter. Borrow from big ears.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: I think we can now explain the anomaly of the worm hole and why we blacked out.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pakled: Shut the entire emitter system down and release my ship.  We will take care of the big ears.
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<CSO_LtCmdr_Starr>: CO: The wormhole never existed. It was an image, we thought we were seeing. We were drugged. Thus the reason we blacked out.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: Exactly.
OPS_LtJG_Sanchez says:
CSO: How was an entire ship drugged at once?
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Pakled Leader>: Pakled shut down emitter. You get big ears. You promise Pakled?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Says nothing as there was something still wrong with that scenario, unless the drugs did something to her.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: I cannot think though why the Ferengi would think the station would be open for claim.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pakled: We will.  You will follow after us to the station.
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<CSO Lt_Cmdr_Starr>: CO: Yes sir. Via the ventilation and air flow.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Sanchez: Remind to discuss this security breach on a docked ship with Commander Powers when we return.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO:  Demented Ferengi?  Or something we do not know and they do.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pakled: When you come after, we will return your friend.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::presses com badge:: Quirinus: AT to beam back.  Energize.

ACTION: As the Pakled leader shuts down the emitter, the familiar yellow lines and black squares of a holodeck appear.

Host ASM_Bruce says:

ACTION: The crew returns to the Quirinus

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: simply shakes her head and makes a note to visit medical.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::jogs to her quarters to quickly change into a uniform and then heads for her station at Tactical::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::steps off the pad:: Starr/Sanchez: Check all systems.  I want to know exactly why we got false readings.  ::moving out of the TL::  *Helm*: Lay in course to Arcadia.  Maximum warp.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO:  I will be in medical if needed.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: Understood.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Following the others out, she turns to the right for the next nearest lift.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Murphy: Full battlestations.  Let's let the Ferengi know we're back and mean business.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::enter TL:: Bridge:
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: Aye Captain. ::sounds general quarters and sets all personnel to prepare to repel boarders as she powers the shields and weapons systems::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Ordering the lift to the medical, she considered how she would go about finding out what was wrong with her without letting anyone know the symptoms... something she could not explain.::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
::  As the lift stops, she steps off and moves toward the familiar double doors and enters.::

ACTION: The Quirinus will be at the station in a few minutes.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: Scans...
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::Begins full Tactical LRS and SRS scans and does a quick diagnostic of the tactical systems::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Murphy: Tactical... Ferengi?
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<CSO Lt_Cmdr_Starr>: ::scanning::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Staring up at the ceiling a few hours later, she waited for the test results.::
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<EMH>: CNS: Your tests are negative. I did however find these on the side of your head.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Sanchez: Hailing frequencies.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: Three Ferengi Marauders, sir.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
<MO Tolsen> CNS:  It is as we thought, they implanted a suppressor at the base of your skull.  We checked out the others, they did not have one, only you.  Most curious...
OPS_LtJG_Sanchez says:
CO: Audio channel open.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Murphy: Load and arm a quantum torpedo... let's see how they scan that.

ACTION: The Quirinus is hailed

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Yes.. most curious, and disturbing.  Why would they know to even place one on her.::  MO:  Any problems with removal?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Ferengi Marauder: This is Captain Sulek of the Federation starship Quirinus...
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: Station is at condition green, Captain. ::loads and arms a full spread of quantum torpedoes in the forward launcher:: Torpedoes loaded and armed Captain.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
<MO Tolsen>  CNS:  None.  It was minor surgery to place it, a minor slit and we can remove it.  Just give me a moment to set up.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Nodding, she sits up, trying to figure out what it was she was missing here.::
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Ferengi Mauauder>: This is Grand Moff Takem. How dare you lock your weapons onto my ship!
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::Sends message to Tactical on the station to sound general quarters and stand to for red alert::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Com Ferengi: We just had an interesting discussion with the Pakleds... who seem to think you want Arcadia Station.  We thought it best if we took no chances.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Patiently she waited, feeling a touch of coldness as the area for the incision was numbed.::
Host ASM_Bruce says:
Com Quirinus: Those little... So what else did the little brats say?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
<MO Tolsen> :: drops the suppressor into a small bowl, a slight clang heard.::  CNS:  That does it.  :: places a light bandage over the wound.::  You should be good to go.  If you feel any side affects, you know where we are.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: With a nod and a word of thanks, she slipped off the table and headed for the bridge.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Takem: So you deny paying the Pakleds, giving them holographic technology and one of your freighters. And you just happened to bring three Marauders.  Am I missing something in the weakness in your logic?
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Ferengi Mauauder>: Com Quirinus: I suppose they told you everything. We paid them so well too.
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Ferengi Mauauder>: Com Quirinus: ::realizing the slipup:: Err... umm... I mean... what payment?
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::Monitors the Marauders and the launch of the fighters from the station, coordinating to surround the three Ferengi ships::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Takem: Then you promised to sell them what in return for the latinum?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: As the lift stops she steps onto the bridge and moves over toward the captain.::
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Ferengi Mauauder>: Com Sulek: Free junkpiles. All they wanted. They fell for the ploy too.
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Ferengi Mauauder>: Com Sulek: Now we give them nothing. Then again we were gonna cheat 'em out of it anyways.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Toff: What you will do is scan my ship.  Those are quantum torpedoes which will rip through a marauder as if it was covered in heavy cloth. You and your ships are going to turn around and at high warp head back to Ferenginar where you will be awaiting the near war you caused with the Federation.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: Station is online and the fighters are on station Captain.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Com Toff Takem: The Grand Magus will be so pleased.
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<Ferengi Mauauder>: Com Sulek: But war is fun. Very profitable for me. Grand Magus doesn't know. I'll not tell him anything
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Com Takem: But you will not be around to profit from the war and I will see to it that all you have will go to the merchant council to be sold.
 
=/\==/\= END Mission =/\==/\= 
 
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