Star Trek: A Call To Duty
SD 11304.04 - Mission 31 

Starring: 
Andrew James		as	Ship Manager (SM)
				[NPC]	G'roch 
				
Rob Wright		as	[CO] 	Captain A'an Selzah
Aoibhe Ní 		as	[XO] 	Lt. Commander Kesh' Suder

Einar Sigurðsson 	as	[CEO]	Lieutenant Anthony “Tony” Adalberto
Sophie Wakeling	as	[OPS]	Ensign Torel Alena
CJ Short		as	[CTO] 	Lieutenant, Junior Grade Henry James Sumner
Gina Toye		as	[TO]	Ensign Shabella Koraz

Lilia Perfeito		as	[CSO] 	Ensign Arya Ix

Absent: 
Gina Toye		as	[TO]	Ensign Shabella Koraz
CJ Short		as	[CTO] 	Lieutenant, Junior Grade Henry James Sumner

The Timeless Schema, Part 8

The Kraken, approximately four hours away from Merle Prime, face off with a Black Circle slave vessel  who threaten to expose the 1000 person cargo hold to space if the Kraken does not back off.

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OPS_Ens_Torel says:
::Is on the bridge, monitoring the slaver vessel's shields for an opportunity to beam the crew to the brig::

CSO_Ens_Ix says:
::straightens her shoulders, knowing how difficult a decision the command crew is facing. She knows what she would do but she is glad she is not in that chair::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::looks over at OPS, looking for confirmation that those 1,000 people were indeed in the cargo hold::

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::steps out of the lab and activates the forcefield behind him:: *Bridge*: Bridge, I believe there's nothing more I can gain from studying the probe. I am returning to the Bridge with my findings.

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
::Nods back at Suder, in silent confirmation that there are many life signs in the hold::

Host SMurf says:
ACTION: The Kressari Captain of the Black Circle vessel cuts the channel.

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::steps into the TL:: TL: Bridge.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::turn and looks around:: Bridge: OK, I need ideas...

CSO_Ens_Ix says:
XO: We can talk to Commander Adalberto to try track their vessel.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::glances over at CEO as he enters the bridge:: CEO: Can we get those prisoners out, disable their controls...

CSO_Ens_Ix says:
XO: Perhaps with  probe similar to what they used.

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::stops in his tracks:: XO: Apparently I missed something.

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
CSO: I like that, send their own probe back at them, modified, to get their shields down

Host XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::raises her eyebrows in agreement with the CSO:: CSO: OK... ::turns to aFCO:: aFCO: Back us off.

CSO_Ens_Ix says:
OPS: Or just to find out where they are going.

Host SMurf says:
<aFCO_Zorn> ::complies silently::

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
CSO: Why only go to tracking, if we are able to disable them completely?

Host SMurf says:
ACTION: The Kraken retreats, heading for the requested distance of at least 3 light-years.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
All: I'm not losing those prisoners, but they have us at the pointy end of the stick. OPS: Monitor their repair progress. ::turns on her heel:: CEO: Can you modify that micro probe and send it back at them?

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::sits down at his station and reads up on what has happened::

CSO_Ens_Ix says:
OPS: I am concerned they have ways to be immune to their own sabotage.

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
XO: Perhaps....::looks to Ix:: CSO: Are their sensors dead?

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
XO: I'll do what I can Commander

CSO_Ens_Ix says:
CEO: They seem to be fine. The damage is only to their engines, impulse and warp.

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::nods:: XO: Then I believe they would see it coming light-years away, ma'am....but I have another idea. ::taps at his console, bringing up the readings from the lab::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
OPS: Good.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::walks forward to CEO's station and leans against the bulkhead beside his console, waiting for him to speak::

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
XO: I believe that if I disable the probe's malware, and hook it up to our comm systems, that I could theoretically use it to gain access to their ship.....maybe.

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::looks at the replacement at Tactical:: XO: But I could have used Sumner's programming skills.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
CEO: What are our chances of success? ::looks at him without blinking::

CSO_Ens_Ix says:
CEO: I like that idea. The probe clearly has free access to their computer.

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
XO: Depends on their encryption and computer controls, which we know nothing about...this is just a theory ma'am, but I believe we should attempt it.

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
::Continues to monitor any signs she can find to how far along the repairs are to the slaver vessel, but tries to listen to Adalberto as she does so::

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::nods at Ix:: CSO/XO: In the meanwhile, I suggest Ensign Ix scans their shield harmonics, perhaps there is some way for us to drop them.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
CEO: Work on it, but don't implement it just yet. If they discover us trying to gain access, the first thing they'll do is kill those people. ::pauses:: CEO: But it's the best plan we have right now.

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
XO: First off, I have to make sure that if I do hook the probe up, that it won't put us all to sleep.

CSO_Ens_Ix says:
CEO/XO: I can look into their shields but my guess is that is where they are concentrating their energy at the moment.

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::looks at Ix:: CSO: Yes! Exactly! Try and locate their main power distribution node.

CSO_Ens_Ix says:
::smiles as she realizes what he is saying, then gets to work on sensors::

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
Computer: Computer, tie this console into the laboratory. Activate level 5 security, only allow data transfer into the lab.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::half smiles, happy to see her crew working together. Shoves herself off the bulkhead and moves back to command:: CEO: yes, try not to knock us all out... I'd consider it a personal favour if you avoided that.

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
XO: Ma'am, I suggest we get all personal and cargo transporter synced and put them on standby, if those shields drop, we might only have seconds.

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::attempts to disable the probe's malware::

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
::Sees and incoming transmission on her monitor, and breathes a sigh of relief:: XO: Commander, Incoming message from Lt Sumner.  It appears that Ensign Jaya has been recovered.

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
XO: He also enquires as to when the Kraken will return to Merle Prime to collect them

Host SMurf says:
ACTION: The Black Circle vessel's impulse engines come online.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
CEO: How many do you estimate we could recover before it'd be too late? ::voice is low, knows she has to consider the possibility, but isn't happy about it::

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
XO: The Black Circle have impulse....

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::smiles as the probe shuts down its delivery system:: Computer: Computer, open data transfer from the lab and tie the probe directly into our communications systems.

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::hears the question but acts as he didn't...knowing the answer would not help::

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::looks up as Torel speaks and then back down, working as fast as he can::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
OPS: Tell we're relieved to know he's found her, but to standby. We may be a while.

CSO_Ens_Ix says:
OPS/XO: Clearly they are making repairs. I am still looking at their shield system. We can last through it, but we wouldn't be able to beam 1000 people out before they send them to space.

CSO_Ens_Ix says:
<last = blast>

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
*Engineering*: Jackson, I need more power to the communication system.

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
XO: Ma'am, I have access to the probe's comm system....it might be exempt from their security measures, we can't know until we try.

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
CSO: Ix, you have the readouts? I need to find their power distribution node fast.

Host SMurf says:
ACTION: The vessel starts moving away at full impulse.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
CSO: OK... be ready to help with an emergency beam in if necessary. Liaise with Sickbay. I want them to set up triage in the cargo bays.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
aFCO: Stay with them, try and be... discrete?

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
::Sends Henry the message relayed by Suder::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
CEO: What do you need me to do for this to have a chance?

Host XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::feels she's about to get a comm from the vessel, holds her breath::

CSO_Ens_Ix says:
CEO: I couldn't detect it directly, but if this ship follows any of the rules of design, we can make a guess.

Host SMurf says:
<aFCO_Zorn> ::stays the distance, but follows at full impulse:: XO: Discrete? ::grunts::

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
XO: We need to be within 500 kilometres of them when the shields drop, closer would be even better.

CSO_Ens_Ix says:
CEO: Do you think you can also use the probe to prevent them from opening the cargo doors? It will take us some time to beam out all the prisoners

Host XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
aFCO: as discrete as a 700,000 metric tonne starship can be...

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
CSO: Only if you help me. I can't do both at the same time.

Host SMurf says:
<aFCO_Zorn> ::wonders if the XO looked that stat up or knew it from memory::

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::Stands up, still furiously working the console in front of him:: CSO: I have slaved my console to yours.

CSO_Ens_Ix says:
::nods:: CEO: I will try. I am concerned they have it on automatic. If anything happens to the crew, the doors might open automatically.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
CEO: This is your show. ::looks at him confidently::

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
XO: As a last result...I suggest having tactical use a low powered phaser burst to weld the doors.....very low powered.

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
XO: If I get the opportunity, I am going to be transporting the hostages into the cargo bay.  Is that correct?

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::doesn't feel confident::

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
Self: I need to stay in Engineering more..

Host SMurf says:
<aFCO_Zorn> ::thinks this is a bad idea and they should just track the ship and not risk the prisoners lives::

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::let's his hands fall by his sides:: XO: I'm ready.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
OPS: Yes. I don't want to risk someone hitting the release before we get the crew off. ::hears CEO and turns to Tac:: aTO: See to it. Only take the shot if you think you can make it. I don't want you blasting a hinge off...

Host XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::holds her breath, wishing CO was here:: CEO: OK... Go for it.

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
::Nods in response, but is already looking at her console to get everything prepared for the transport::

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::nods, then taps at the console, establishing a link through the alien probe::

CSO_Ens_Ix says:
::looks at her console, memorizing the sequence of actions she has to perform::

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
aFCO: Zorn, get ready for a short warp, I want us directly on top of them.

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
aFCO: Now!

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::attempts to gain access to the ship's power distribution controls::

CSO_Ens_Ix says:
::follows the CEO's actions and looks for the door controls of the other vessel in order to disable them::

Host SMurf says:
ACTION: The aFCO engages warp drive. Adalberto fails to access the ship's power distribution controls.

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::kicks the console:: Self: No. no. NO!

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::attempts again::

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
::Is biting her lip::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::eyes are wide::

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
aTO: Take down their shields, then shut that door closed!

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
aTO:  target their power relays, no power, no doors!

Host XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
OPS: As soon as the shields are down, start beaming them out.

Host SMurf says:
ACTION: One of the Cargo Bay doors opens, flooding 250 people into space. The vessel hails.

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
XO: I'm ready Commander

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::sees the doors open and activates all transporters in tandem::

CSO_Ens_Ix says:
::watches as 250 life signs disappear in front of her eyes::

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
::Tries to beam as many of the people into the cargo bay as possible::

Host SMurf says:
ACTION: The CEO manages to beam twenty or so prisoners on board, they have survived, but only just.

CSO_Ens_Ix says:
::assists in what she can with the transporters but suspects all will be corpses::

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::lets out a breath and falls backwards into his chair, his face ashen::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::punches the bulkhead in rage.::  OPS:  Answer that damn hail!

Host XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
CEO/OPS: Oh no... OPS: Open channel.

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
looks down at his shaking hands, not daring to look the Captain or XO in the eyes::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::hears the CO behind her, face is pale, turns and looks at him::

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
::Feels the blood drain from her face::  CO: Ye..Yes Captain.  On screen  ::Accepts the hail::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::Snarls at the Black Circle commander.::  BSC:  If you wanted an enemy for life, you succeeded.

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
::Feels Tony's anguish, and resists going over to comfort him::

Host SMurf says:
<Kressari> @ COM: CO/XO: Cease your attack. I don't exactly want to lose my entire Cargo, but I'll open the other three cargo bays if one more shot comes my way!

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::resists the urge to throw up, still staring at his hands::

CSO_Ens_Ix says:
::glances at the CEO:: CEO: We all agreed to do it. ::turns again to the viewscreen, dealing with her own ghosts::

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::doesn't respond, just continues going over this plan in his mind....what did he do wrong?::

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
::Checks that the medical teams she had prepared are dealing with the small number of survivors they transported::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
COM: Kressari:  I want those prisoners of yours, you want to live. Surrender them to us and you can go on your way....

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
::Keeps shooting Adalberto looks of concern::

Host SMurf says:
<Kressari> @ COM: CO/XO: This isn't a negotiation, tight-nose. Cease your attack and cease your pursuit within ten seconds or I open the next hold.

Host SMurf says:
ACTION: The channel is cut off.

CSO_Ens_Ix says:
CO/XO: We can still try to track them. Once we know where they are going we can set up an attack.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::winces, and glances at CO:: CO: They may be open to a trade... Technology? Medication?  Something with more value.

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::looks over at the tractor beam controls::

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::has an idea forming...but the fear of losing more stops him from speaking up::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::turns to look at the CEO, worried about his mental state:: CEO: Can we track them without them knowing? Can we tag them? Any other ideas?

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
OPS:  open a channel to them...

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
::Taps a few panels:: CO: Channel is open Captain

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::looks up at Suder::

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
XO: There's one thing....but it's risky...and chances are down to us timing it properly.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::feels like she's only seeing what's directly in front of her, tries to shake off the shock::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
CEO:  Fill me in...quickly

Host XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::winces at CEO's expression as he speaks:: CEO: What is it?

Host SMurf says:
<aFCO_Zorn> CO: Sir, we're running out of time! Shall I break off pursuit?

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
COM: Kressari:  This is Captain A'an, how about a trade?  We have to have something you’re interested in?

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::speaks up, his voice a dull monotone and shaky:: CO/XO: I could use our tractor beam controls in tandem with our shield emitters to create a bubble around them, and with the transporters we fill it with oxygen...if they open the doors, it would be cold, but they would live for long enough for us to get them out...but this is only if we have no other options at this point..

Host SMurf says:
<Kressari> @ COM: CO: All your female officers for the 750 I have left. ::gestures to his Cardassian crew member to hold off on opening cargo hold 2::

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
::Looks over at Suder, with a worried, but accepting look::

CSO_Ens_Ix says:
::wishes he hadn't asked::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::walks over to CEO, so the CO can deal with the Kressari. Leans back on the bulkhead as he speaks:: CEO: Can you run simulations? See what our chances are. If they're better than 50:50, it might be worth the attempt.. if we can't talk our way out of this.

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
COM:  Kressari:  I can't make that decision for them...Give me 5 minutes to give them the option.  We will reduce our speed and let you out of weapons range....

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::places his shaky hands on the console and starts doing the math::

Host SMurf says:
@ <Kressari> COM: CO: Your have 60 seconds to decide. ::closes the comm::

Host SMurf says:
<aFCO_Zorn> ::waits for the order from the command staff::

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::is aware of the countdown and feels his heart racing::

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
XO: I....I can't do this. We need time..

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
aFCO:  slow us down, but not enough to loose them.  ::turns to the CEO/XO::  I'm going to make them a counter-offer....its a long shot, but it might buy us time...

Host XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::looks up at CO, her face grim:: CEO: We'll try and get you that time... ::doesn't look at him, keeps her eyes on the CO::

Host SMurf says:
<aFCO_Zorn> ::complies and slows the Kraken::

Host SMurf says:
<Kressari> @ COM: CO: Time! Your decision, tight-nose!

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
::Feels the slow build up of fear, when thinking of the degradation that might be faced on the slaver vessel::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
COM:  Kressari:  This is Captain A'an...I have a counter-offer....Myself.  A Starship Captain is invaluable to the right people, far more than a load of slaves...

Host XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
~~~CO: You'll find a way to get us back. We've lost too many of those prisoners already~~~

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::continues to set up the tractor beam controls::

Host SMurf says:
<Kressari> @ COM: CO: You aren't exactly what my clients desire. She ::points to Torel:: on the other hand... do not delay any further! Your decision!

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::accesses the transporter controls and sees what volume of oxygen he would be able to beam into the small bubble::

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
::The slow build up of fear quickly becomes a towering inferno under the gaze of the Kressari::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::rests a steadying hand on the CEO's shoulder for a moment before taking a few steps closer to the command area, waiting for the CO's decision::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::Shakes his head.::  COM: Kressari:  Alright....we need time to get them together, I'm not handing them over without making sure the prisoners are alright.  You give us 100 at a time, I give you 10.

CSO_Ens_Ix says:
::assists the CEO in what she can::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
COM: Kressari:  you can take your 10 first, if that greases the wheels...  ::Feels sick.::

Host SMurf says:
<Kressari> @ CO: Your bridge females first. Lower your shields. ::disables their weapons::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
COM: Kressari:  Bring your ship to full stop, we'll do the same.  ::motions to the aFCO to slow the ship to full stop.::

Host SMurf says:
ACTION: Both ships come to a full stop.

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