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Patrolling the Frontier - Mission 22 - 11002.09
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Summary:  Prime Minister Welland and his team wait with the Lothian Loyalists just under the central chambers.  Shortly the entire fate of the Lothians will be decided....
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*************** Resume Mission ******************
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::In Lothian::  Benc:  When do we move?  ::Tightens the straps on his backpack::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Looks at Benc, ready and yet not::
CAG_FO_Williams says:
@::continues to lay where he is, keeping an eye for any further fighter problems::
Host Benc says:
::Checks his power levels on his rifle, then looks up at Welland.::  CMO:  Within the next few minutes.  I will wait for the sign.  If it doesn't happen, we will continue without it.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Looks behind her at the other two.::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::In Lothian::  Benc:  Good enough.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Runs her fingers along the edges of the rifle as she kneels beside Fong, waiting quietly for the word to go::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
All:  We'll be moving soon.  ::Looks to Senn::  CSO:  Can I borrow your tricorder?
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::stretches quickly and fumbles with Senn's PADD he has been working at for the last few minutes::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::from Welland, his eyes shift to Senn::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Nods and hands him her tricorder::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
#CEO: Any luck on tracking the away team?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Feeling a pair of eyes on her in the dimly lit corridor, she turns to Davis, lifting a brow questioningly::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Focusing on the tricorder, flipping it open and looking it over::  CSO:  I should probably be the spotter.  I doubt I'm much use elsewise.
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
#CO:  Captain, we are receiving telemetry, but the tricorder is needing to translate the feeds...it will take a little longer than we expect and used to.  
Host Benc says:
@<Lothian Loyalist> ::Pulls out a small object from his belt pouch and sticks it behind Williams' ear.::  ::Whispers.::  CAG:  I have disabled the tracking device in the probe they placed in your head.  You will register as dead now.  You will slowly slide down into the crater with the rest of my men.  The medic will tend to your wounds.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
%<PC_SSgt_Oley>  ::stops for a moment on a ridge, the horizon being the cause; it's blue, rather than the somewhat green that had been in front of them up to this point::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Turns back to Marcus::  CMO:  You are of far more value then the rest of us.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
CMO: So they tell us, anyway.  ::turns back to the others::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
%<PC_SSgt_Oley>  Self: Oh, shi--
CAG_FO_Williams says:
@::without indicating whether he'd acknowledged what he'd been told or not:: Loyalist: I will need equipment. Weapons, scanners. Communications equipment.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
#CTO: Download any data you can that might help us out.  We will be preparing to leave this area soon.  See if you can find a way to reach the central chamber.  Also, if we can get our hands on some more weapons, that might be useful from what we have seen so far.
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Smiles somewhat, looking up, first to Davis, then back to Senn::  CSO:  I'm not...not yet, and I would still argue that I wouldn't be, even if we get to the chambers.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
%<CMC_MCPO_Matthews>  ::approaches Oley, almost entirely out of breath; he hears the near profanity, but it takes him a moment to gather his wind again::  PC: What?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
#CEO: Do what you can.  Is there any way to stop or destroy the missile before it launches as well?
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Fiddles another moment with the rifle, the slow, somewhat controlled movements helping her remain calm, before she finally lowers the weapon, and lets her gaze pass from one member of the team to the next::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
%<PC_SSgt_Oley>  ::points towards the ocean::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CMO:  For the sake of these people, let's hope that later thought is wrong.
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
%<WO_van Kampen>  ::Looks up from where he's crouched near Broskey, taking a canteen break, but with his ears peeled::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::moves slowly back through their small number::  MO: You all right?
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
%<CMC_MCPO_Matthews>  ::follows his arm, then his finger, then out towards the ocean::  PC: Well "shi" is right, Staff Sergeant..
Host Benc says:
@<Loyalist>  CAG:  You need to get into the hole and treated.  You're of no use to me dead.  ::Looks out at the Lothian capital waiting to see Benc's team makes it.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
#CO:  Aye Captain, just give the word, and the missile will be non-operational...once we are done with the satellites, I believe we can use the same network to disable the entire complex ::grins::  but that has yet to be seen!
CTO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
#::starts working on the system:: CO: Understood. Shouldn't be long with the access to the system that we have here. I'll try to bypass the armory lockers in the complex to give us access.
CAG_FO_Williams says:
@::shrugs, then winces:: Loyalist: I will need them when I'm treated. ::pauses, then shifts slightly towards where he's indicated:: I don't lose twice.
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::fiddles with the PADD some more than looks around again and takes a quick swig from his canteen::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Glances up to Davis, mildly surprised somehow to see him, but quickly recovers and nods softly::  XO: I...think so.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
%<PS_Sgt_Broskey>  ::with van Kampen, feeling mostly numb; he's worried that numb is going to turn into "HOLY GOD I HAVE NEVER FELT THIS MUCH PAIN EVER" in a few minutes::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: turns slightly, keeping her voice low::  XO:  Commander, any thought to why they are using fake bombs?
Host Benc says:
#ACTION:  Sounds from inside the silo suggest that a large number of Lothians are coming towards the control room from the platforms above...
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
#CEO: Acknowledged.  How long do we have on the countdown?
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::smiles tiredly::  MO: I'm glad one of us is, then.
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
CSO: Maybe someone sold the anti-matter?
Host Benc says:
::Looks at his time piece then quickly looks up the stairs.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
#::Peers up to the upper level of the silo, seeing the Lothians coming towards the control room::  CO:  Captain, the time is too short ::points upwards::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
#CEO: Now, if we could only do that to the rest of the missile complexes.  ::slight grin::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Takes in his apparent exhaustion:: XO: I think....it will be over soon, one way or another.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
OPS:  I would think someone would have found out about it before now... hmmm... maybe the enemy took it, wanting to them to think until the last moment they had the upper hand?
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::listens to Fong's retort, then offers one of his own::  CSO: Maybe they're worried about the potential fallout if they actually do kill Welland...perhaps they think scaring will suffice.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Tilts her head, hearing this:: XO: ...What's this about anti-matter?
CTO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
#::looks up at one of the security video feeds:: CO/CEO: Trouble inbound. Looks like a security squadron is on its way here. Hm...took them long enough.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
%<PC_SSgt_Oley>  CMC: Suggestions, Master Chief?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
#CTO: Do you have the location of the armory?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
XO:  Commander, they have so damaged their planet... :: shakes her head::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
%<WO_van Kampen>  ::Checks his tricorder to ensure that Broskey's meds aren't wearing off just yet::
Host Benc says:
::Stands.::  CMO:  Be ready, Prime Minister.  ::Kneels down in front of the stairs and aims his rifle upwards in anticipation.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
#CO:  Aye, let's see what this does! ::Presses several key combinations on the control pad, and then presses the EMERG button on his tricorder, which he had pre-programmed for sending the sabotage signal to the missile complex, and the local silo that they were in::
CTO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
#CO: Yes, but we have to leave now if we're to avoid that attack team.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
CSO: Frankly, I could care less what their rationale is. All I want to do is execute our orders and get the hell out of this hell hole.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Tilts her head:: CSO: ...The missiles? They're...ineffective?
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
%<CMC_MCPO_Matthews>  PC: I don't suppose we carry a raft as standard equipment?
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
All:  We're supposed to get ready.  ::Tugs on the straps of his pack, mostly oblivious to the concurrent strings of other conversation::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
#::Looks up at the feed as well::  CTO/CEO: We have no time get what you can on the tricorders we need to go now.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: sighs her agreement as she starts to turn away, only to turn back::  MO:  According to the captain, there is not enough matter/antimatter to set them off.
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::hears the Lothian raising his weapon and moves to a wall pointing his own weapon in the general direction that the man was pointing::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
#::Nods in agreement to Kizlev::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
CSO: ...but they'll launch?  And Lothian Minor will launch their missiles in response? Supposedly in full power?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Pulls out her weapon and turns back toward Marcus, taking deep breaths as she prepares for... whatever.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
%<PC_SSgt_Oley>  ::shakes his head curtly::  CMC: Nothing big enough to carry out the entire detachment, and nothing that would be fast enough to get away from anyone.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: quietly::  MO:  I don't know...
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
#::Disconnects his tricorder as the last signal is sent through the network, stores the feed data and follows the Captain and Cmdr. Kizlev::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
CSO: But--...  ::Pauses, as a few things start to click into place in her mind:: ....Huh.
Host Benc says:
@<Lothian Medic> ::Peels off the shirt William had put on tearing what passes for a layer of skin off in the process.::  CAG:  This is a Biogen Cellulode pack.   It will attempt to rebuild what our weapons have destroyed.   The side effect being it will waken all the dead nerve endings as it heals.   There will be a good deal of pain.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
#::motions to Kizlev::  CTO: Lead on Commander.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
Others: Well, for what it's worth, I have a theory of who's behind the deposition of the previous Lothian Prime Minister, and why they're launching dud missiles.
Host Benc says:
#ACTION:  Black-suited Lothian's pour into the silo with weapons drawn.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Shrugs, and readies her rifle::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Absently, looking up the staircase::  CSO/MO:  Hopefully we'll stop it before it gets to that point.  ::Opens the tricorder and begins scanning for patrols::
CAG_FO_Williams says:
@Medic: Noted. Now kindly get it over with so I can continue the business of educating some of your people on exactly why it is they should decide not to piss me off.
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Looks to Raeyld, his curiosity piqued::  MO:  Do you...?
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
%<CMC_MCPO_Matthews>  PC: We could split and go in opposite directions, but I think we are just delaying the inevitable anyway.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Hearing the doctor, her curiosity piqued she listens while waiting for Benc's move.::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Does a double-take::  MO:  Oh, please don't do that.
CTO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
#::quickly leads the CO and CEO out the room going the opposite way the security force is coming:: CO/CEO: It's two levels down. Company is coming in from above. We won't have much time to get ready. We'll have to make a stand if we don't make it to the sublevel exit.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::moves just behind Welland and Raeyld, listening::
Host Benc says:
@<Lothian Medic>  ::Places the gel pack over Williams back then securing it with staples making sure Williams knows the comment was not taken lightly adding a few extra staples for good measure.::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Gently lowers the rifle:: CMO/CSO: Well...the source of these wars in the first place has been overcrowding. A population with no where to go, not enough resources to support itself. Even with two worlds to settle.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Listens... it is a story old as time::
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
#CO/CTO:  So close...and yet so far ::quickly pacing to keep up::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
%<PC_SSgt_Oley>  ::turns and looks back for a moment::  CMC: We can't really go to sea...we don't have the manpower or weapons to dig in and engage them again...I don't know..
Host Benc says:
#<Lothian> ::Pauses and aims his weapon down towards the control room.::  Outloud:  Federation?  Come out.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
#::Moves quickly to keep up with Kizlev::  CTO/CEO: Let's hope we make it.
CAG_FO_Williams says:
@::very nearly, and just barely doesn't, let out a scream as the procedure is performed on him, his already battered body taking what seems like more of a beating from the cure::
Host Benc says:
::Looks at his time piece again.::  CMO:  We can't wait any longer.
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
#::Keeps looking over his shoulder::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Addresses Fong, although she includes Welland and Senn in her conversation:: OPS: If you lived on a smaller world and wanted space to expand onto a larger world...without the intergalactic repercussions of actually opening fire and destroying millions of your fellow citizens, how would you go about getting good "cause" for which to wipe out the other side?
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::In Lothian::  Benc:  Then we must go.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
%<CMC_MCPO_Matthews>  ::sighs, looking out at the horizon, knowing they don't have long to make a potentially fatal decision::  PC: We could surrender and pray that the crew gets Welland to the capital in time.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
#::She has regained the use of her arm, although the pain still there and there is noticeably not full movement but better than before::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
MO:  But they have almost damaged this world beyond repair... it will take eons to set it to right.
Host Benc says:
#<Lothian>  :: Begins to run down the remaining stairs.::  Outloud:  Federation!!
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Moves to follow Benc, her focus shifting forward::
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
MO: I would try and make it look like the other side was behind a financial attack.
Host Benc says:
@<Lothian Medic>  ::Hands Williams a rifle.::  CAG:  Just stay with us.  We are waiting for the signal.
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Fiddles with the tricorder, but remains mostly focused on Raeyld's exposition, waiting until she's finished to have a word with her about certain gestures that could cause chaos::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
XO:  Benc says we're going to have to go now.
Host Benc says:
::Stands and begins moving up the stairs at a steady pace keeping his rifle aimed above.::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Follows the guard::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::nods::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Smiles, almost resembling a chuckle::  OPS: Exactly.  ...Sort of.  CSO: If you want to eliminate the enemy, once and for all, without the diplomatic repercussions, why not infiltrate them, seem to have the enemy launch the fatal attack, then simply defend yourself, with overwhelming power?  Earth's cold war nightmare.
Host Benc says:
#<Lothian> ::Continues to follow after the three officers as his men take over the control room.::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
%<WO_van Kampen>  CMC/PC:  Sounds like...maybe the only chance we've got, Master Chief.  ::Looks down at Broskey, worried for his long-term outlook::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Starts to shrug again, but catches a glimpse of Welland in the corner of her eye, and prevents herself:: CSO: It's just a theory.
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::hearing Benc begin moving he turns and covers the stairwell behind them.:: All: I'll cover the rear.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
#:quietly:: CTO: How much further?  ::Continues to keep up the pace the best she can, her arm throbbing the more they climb::
CAG_FO_Williams says:
@::almost drops the rifle as the pain passes, and he manages to regain some of his composure:: Medic: If you have scanning equipment, I may be able to disrupt their systems. For our approach, in the least.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Quietly, to herself:: ...not one I know what to do with anyway.   ::Slides her rifle back into place, and begins to move forward just ahead of Fong::
CTO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
#::hears the shout as they go down the first flight of stairs:: CO/CEO: Next level down past this door, then two doors down the corridor to the right. Almost there.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
%<PC_SSgt_Oley>  ::shaking his head all along at this suggestion::  CMC/WO: We're not surrendering for anything.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Nods in general toward Raeyld, not sure if she can see or not::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Notes Raeyld's nearly imperceptible movements, and tilts his head slightly, nibbling on his lip...starts forward, toward the middle of the group, his tricorder out in front of him::
Host Benc says:
@<Lothian Medic>  ::Shakes his head.::  CAG: No they will detect that.  No electronic devices can be used out here.
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Quietly::  MO:  ...Did....did you already know?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
#::Looks over her shoulder and then nods to Kizlev::
Host Benc says:
#<Lothian>  ::Almost screaming.::  Outloud:  Federation!
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
%<WO_van Kampen>  ::Purses his lips grimly, not sure what to do, if that option's off the table::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Quietly:: CMO: ...I had...picked up that knowledge in passing. I've worked hard to control the impulse, but it's become a rather...staple gesture, for me.  One...slipped.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Extremely quietly:: CMO: I apologize for any unseemliness.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
#::Continues to hear the shout behind them but doesn't stop to acknowledge::
Host Benc says:
#<Lothian Loyalist> ::Enters a command code into the silo control computer.::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Smiles lightheartedly for a very brief moment::  MO:  No, just so--I'm glad, then.  Good.  ...Good.  ::Shapes up in a hurry, refocusing on his tricorder as they follow Benc up the stairwell::
CAG_FO_Williams says:
@Medic: Then I'll need another weapon. ::shifts his position slightly:: Unless you have knowledge of their troop deployments. I intend to... tap them on the shoulder, for lack of a better phrase.
CAG_FO_Williams says:
@Medic: They will likely detect us regardless to what we do. We may be able to give them something else to detect besides us.
Host Benc says:
ACTION FOR EVERYONE:  Lights across the planet go out.  Security systems go offline.  The security shield around the Lothian Capital drops.  All communications across Lothian Prime go dead....
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
Self: That's not a good sound...
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Blinks as the only light left is hers::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
%<PC_SSgt_Oley>  ::turns away from the city, not immediately aware of what has happened::  WO: How much longer can he move?
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Squints a moment as his eyes adjust to the dim red hue from Senn's beacon::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CMO:  Doc?
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
CSO:  I'm here.  ::In Lothian::  Benc:  Do you have any idea what caused that?
CTO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
#::they get to the level, run through the door just as it opens, and then...darkness:: CO/CEO: Hold! They must have tracked us here and decided to shut power down on this level.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Looks around as silence suddenly reigns, the humming of the power conduits having gone silent.::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Her discomfiture at her conversation with her fellow doctor considerably overshadows any sort of concern about the planet at the moment....Simply tries to refocus on their task, that being, try to get Welland to the central chamber alive, and maybe try not to get too many of the rest of them killed::
CAG_FO_Williams says:
@Medic: On the other hand... ::shifts his rifle, looks for any option that would indicate the ability to change settings, and if one's found, cranks the thing to maximum::
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
#::opens his tricorder, begins scanning::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CMO:  I need my tricorder a moment...
Host Benc says:
::Pauses for a brief moment.::  CMO:  Our sign.  They made it.  ::Begins to rush up the stairs gesturing to his men.::  CMO:  We have little time before the backups come online.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
#CEO: How long before......  ::stops just inside the door, turns on her wrist light::
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
#CO/CTO:  Negative, power is out all over the planet, at least as far as the tricorder can scan
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
%<WO_van Kampen>  PC:  Not much, under his own power.  Wouldn't advise it, anyway.  Can't risk reopening the wound at this point.  My supplies are limited and there's risk of hemorrhaging.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: shakes her head as she hears Benc::  CMO:  Never mind... though a bit of warning of their intent would have been nice.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Prepares to follow after Davis, Welland, and Senn, waiting for some sort of explanation or command::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
%<PC_SSgt_Oley>  WO: Well, I don't want to grind him into the ground, but I'm not really sure that we'll be treated well if captured.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
#::Raises an eyebrow::  CTO/CEO: Possibly to aid the Prime Minister in their takeover?  Senn said there were loyalists helping them....
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
Benc/CMO: Well let's go then...we don't have time to waste.
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
All:  Power's down everywhere.  Seems Benc's people pulled through.  This is our window...our chance.
CTO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
#CEO: So...this planet would be defenseless...unless their orbital defenses are still operable.
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
#CO/CEO:  Captain, the entire Lothian power grid is off-line
Host Benc says:
::Reaches the top of the stairs and stops.::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Wiping the sweat from her brow and briefly wishing for a nice hot bath, she prepares to sprint::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::waits for Welland to move forward before following with him::
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::listens to the pattern of the team's footsteps for one that doesn't' fit.::
Host Benc says:
::Whispers.::  CMO:  There are guards stationed just beyond this security door.  From this point out you are to stay protected at all cost.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
#CTO/CEO: Let's hope we can use this to our advantage.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::moves in front of Welland, but not between he and Benc::  Benc: We'll take care of him. Just point the way and tell us who needs to die.
CTO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
#CO: Yes, we could. Let's use this cover and make our way out as quietly and quickly as we can.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: So Wishes Davis had phrased that differently::
Host Benc says:
@ACTION:  A large black mesh is pulled away and 400 Lothian Loyalists emerge from the piles of dead Lothians.  The quickly form into teams then begin sprinting for the Lothian Capital.
CAG_FO_Williams says:
@::waits for the folks he's been stuck with to decide to move out, then moves out with them::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
#::Nods, as if either of the officers could see her movement::  CTO/CEO: Lead on Commander.  ::shines the light in front of them::
Host Benc says:
::Swiftly sets a charge on the door then backs away.::  CMO:  Cover!  ::Ducks down covering his head.::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
%<WO_van Kampen>  PC:  I can keep him up and around for a while, yeah.  Either way...he'll need more attention than I can give him eventually.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Pulls back slightly and kneels against the wall::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Ducks quickly, motioning for everyone to get down::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Not questioning, ducks down and covers her head::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::wonders what this crazy guy is doing, then backs away quickly with Welland, seeking cover as best he can::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
#CTO: What is our position in relevance to the other team?
CAG_FO_Williams says:
@::moves at a quick pace, mixing in with the Lothian fighters as they move, presumably city-ward::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
%<PC_SSgt_Oley>  ::nods::  CMC/WO: Let's continue south towards the city. If our colleagues are successful we might walk our way into reinforcements. Seems like our best bet is to get as close as we can.
Host Benc says:
ACTION:  The charge Benc placed quickly explodes sending metal door fragments into the central hall.   One Lothian guard is torn to shreds from the fragments, spraying blood against the hallway and flooring.
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
%<WO_van Kampen>  ::Nods in agreement::  PC/CMC:  Let's do it, then.  ::Closes his medkit and shoulders it::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Lifts her rifle...set on heavy stun, and waits::
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::wonders how he missed the 'get down' or 'clear' and regrets listening so closely::
Host Benc says:
::Rushes into the Central Chamber with his team firing on several guards as they enter.::
CTO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
#::checks his tricorder for the Lothian life signs, then tones his voice down an octave:: CO: Almost directly above us on the next level up. Their slowed movements indicates their caution. They may be unaware of our location. We may be able to take them on if we have to.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::follows Benc into the chamber, lowering his weapon as he does::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
All:  Let's go!  ::Stands and waves everyone forward, waiting for an all clear::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
%<PC_SSgt_Oley>  ::motions to the marines their direction of movement and watches as they slowly rise to their feet and begin moving again, all of them fatigued by the constant running and fighting::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Staying relatively close to Marcus, she follows after the others, trying to ignore the iron scent of blood::
Host Benc says:
ACTION:  As all hell breaks loose in the Central Chambers the back up lights turn on slowly around the planet.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Moves forward behind Davis, kneeling along one side of the entry, as she fires one shot after another, attempting to stun as many opposing Lothians as possible::
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::flicks the light on his Lothian rifle on and aims it down the stairwell watching for anyone coming up.::
Host Benc says:
::Fires on two more guards before being hit with a rifle butt and dropping to the floor.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
#CO:  Captain, tricorder is reading power fluctuations, power is returning, very low levels however
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::moves forward at a 45 degree angle from the opening, hitting the guard that hit Benc in the head with a full power shot::
CAG_FO_Williams says:
@::as they move towards the city, he turns briefly to a nearby soldier:: Soldier: Where are your backup systems?
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
%<WO_van Kampen>  ::Taps another small dose of pain reliever to Broskey's shoulder::  Broskey:  You let me know the moment you think you can't go any further, understood?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Her weapon on heavy stun, she fires only as she must::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
%<PS_Sgt_Broskey>  ::smiles wryly::  WO: No offense, sir, but that was about two hours ago.  ::struggles to his feet::  Let's do this.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
#CEO: Noted, we must move quickly then.  If we can use the low levels it might help conceal our movement.  ::continues to move on down the corridor::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Stays as low near the ground as possible, her short stature aiding in making as small a target as possible, she fires off a few more shots....the Lothians are better of stunned than killed by another...then shifts sideways a meter down the wall, to change her position before she's triangulated::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
Aloud:  Benc!  ::Nearly rushes forward into the chamber to look after him, but remains hanging back, wary of the crossfire::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Fires at a group of guards, having to assume they were not on their side.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::moves forward quickly and slides into Benc, grabbing him by the collar and dragging him back towards the opening, while managing to fire off two shots which are not very accurate::
Host Benc says:
ACTION:  A massive spray of Lothian energy weapon fire fill the hallway blowing chunks of wall out around the awayteam.   Lt. Senn is hit in the leg, wedging a chunk of wood in her calf.
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
%<WO_van Kampen>  ::Matches the smile::  Broskey:  Noted, Sergeant.  ::Gathers up his rifle and checks the power cell before starting to follow the rest of the marines out::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Approaches the opening, kneeling beside Benc and checking him over with the tricorder as Davis hauls him back::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Stills as white hot pain slices through her nervous system, her body registering what her mind had not yet.::.
Host Benc says:
ACTION:  The Lothian Loyalists fire keeping guard over Welland and drawing as much fire as they can.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::points backwards::  CMO: Get back there!
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::continues dragging Benc::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Takes another half-dozen shots, before shifting again along the perimeter of the room, keeping her back nearly flush against the wall as she scoots low to the ground::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Quickly::  XO:  Yessir!  ::Falls back again, waiting for Benc to be dragged clear::
Host Benc says:
@<Lothian>  CAG:  On the other side of the planet.  ::Continues to run for the capital and begins to fire on troops near the boarder.::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Looks over his shoulder to Fong::  OPS:  Thanks for staying with.
CTO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
#CEO: Find us the quickest route. I'll take rearguard and watch our backs.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::his left hand hurting like hell, he drags Benc another 7 or 8 feet until he is just behind the opening, then releases him::
Host Benc says:
::Shakes his head and comes around patting Davis hand to let go.::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Grabs onto Benc and takes him down a few more stairs, carefully::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Staying close to the wall, taking deep breaths, she moves to sit up against the wall, using it as a support.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::kneels quickly, checking his phaser rifle quickly, then looks to Welland::  CMO: Poke your head out again and I will blow it off. Let us secure the room.
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::In Lothian::  Benc:  Are you all right?  ::Checks him over more thoroughly with the tricorder::
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::looks at Welland:: CMO: Would now be a good time to discuss that contract? ::returns to scanning the stairwell for movement::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::hears Fong::  OPS: Ensign, let's go!
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Nods with grave understanding::  XO:  Yessir.  Understood, Sir.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Looking down she notes the damage and pulls open her medical kit, searching for a bandage.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
#CO/CTO:  There is an opening to another tunnel, it runs parallel to this, perhaps we should cross over to it.  The opening is about 150 yards away ::points towards the direction of the opening::
CAG_FO_Williams says:
@::opens fire as he draws nearer the enemy forces, still talking as though this was an everyday occurrence:: Lothian: I don't suppose you know the best means of getting there. ::fires off a few more shots, as though it was just something to do during conversation:: If I'm trying to hold this planet, I'd be heading there to secure it.
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Looks over his shoulder again::  OPS:  I appreciate your initiative, but.... ::Smiles half a moment, then looks back to Benc::
Host Benc says:
CMO:  I'm fine sir.  ::Stands using his gun as a crutch.::  CMO:  We need to get you to the center most point of the room.  Only there will the guns stop.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::waits for Fong, but overhears Benc as he waits::  Benc: You want to do -WHAT-?
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::In Lothian::  Benc:  And...how are we going to manage that, with the guns still firing?
Host Benc says:
ACTION:  The Lothians begin to move in to the hall.  The first are killed by the Loyalists, but the Loyalists are soon overrun.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
#::Continues down the corridor, letting Hull take the lead::  CEO: Lead on commander.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Sitting down, she reaches for the chunk of wood, tossing it aside.  Then as quickly as she can, binds the wound tightly.::
Host Benc says:
::Opens fire on the Lothians running towards them.::  CMO:  That is for me to worry about Prime Minister.  You must stay alive.   ::motions to his team.::
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::looks at Benc than shrugs and moves out of the stairwell trying to be one with the ground and still move.  He aims for someone he is fairly sure isn't on their side and shoots than moves on::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Standing up, she makes her way back to the others, ignoring the pain in her leg... she could deal with it later.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::shakes his head, resisting the urge to incapacitate Benc, who seems to be just shy of a cult leader, who is currently being played by someone else::
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
#::Holds his tricorder out to read the screen, quickly, half-trotting down the tunnel he leads the Captain and CTO to the opening of the parallel tunnel, they enter the opening::
CAG_FO_Williams says:
@::continues to fire off shots as they close in on the city, waiting for any kind of a response from his new running partner::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::ducks back out the opening, moving after Raeyld and providing suppressing fire as he does::
Host Benc says:
ACTION:  As the sneaky little doctor come to the corner of the wall, a Lothian blade imbeds into he upper chest missing vital organs by millimeters.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Takes a few more shots on heavy stun at the opposing Lothians, then pulls down as low as she can again and shifts another couple of meters to her right....coughing in a little gasp as she slides right onto the length of metal::
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::also begins laying down covering fire for the CMO and Benc::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::watches in horror as one of the aliens gets much too close to Raeyld, and she starts to stagger::
Host Benc says:
ACTION:  Benc and his team break out into the central chamber among the gunfire.   They pull silver orbs from their belt pouches and activate them before dropping to the floor as the energy blasts tear them to shreds...
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Watches aghast...but at the same time, knows it's absolutely necessary, and climbs to just below the top step, waiting for his chance::
Host Benc says:
<Lothian guard>  ::Begins to turn the blade, smiling.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::rushes forward towards Raeyld, coming up behind the guard and grabbing his head; without further hesitation, he twists the man's head sharply to the right::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Firing at basically whatever moves she feels a dampness on her cheek::
Host Benc says:
<Lothian Guard>  ::Screams in pain then goes limp.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::drops the guard as he hears the crack, which almost didn't happen and led to the scream, and then grabs hold of Raeyld's arm and looks at the blade sticking out of her::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
#::Enters the parallel tunnel, hears the gunfire and battle ahead, pausing::  CEO: Our other team commander?
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::honestly has no idea who he is shooting at simply putting the rifle on rapid fire and squeezing burst after burst into the general direction of any fire directed at the CMO::
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
#CO:  Captain, I'm picking up Starfleet combadges down the tunnel, Federation planetary lifesigns.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Her eyes somewhat searing and blank for a moment, until the guard suddenly goes limp, and her arms reflexively reach up to take the handle of the blades into her own hands, holding it securely in place before it can slit anything...life-altering....her eyes fastened on Davis::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
#::Nods::  CEO: Understood.  Proceed with caution.  We don't know what the situation is.
Host Benc says:
ACTION:  Several Lothians fall from the awayteams frantic firing.  Then the spheres explode in the center of the room.  A massive EMP wave instantly knocks out the Lothian weapons.  It's now a hand-to-hand fight to the center!
CAG_FO_Williams says:
@::draws even closer to the city, and squeezes off a few more shots before shifting to minimize detection, at least visually::
Host Benc says:
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