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CAST OF CHARACTERS
(IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)
FCO LtCmdr Benson: Darlene Wise
CO Captain A Horn: Sandra Prestige
CEO LtCmdr Masters: Eric VanSickle
XO Commander Mahl: Rob Harold
SC Captain Marek: Pablo Delsoglio
CIV Captain Serok: Julie Lucas
NPC DS 102 OPS Darlene Wise

Hosted by: SM Gerry Brinkman

Deep Space 102 - 10610.20

"Out of The Darkness..."

Episode 8:  Dawn brings no light...

Previously on Deep Space 102:

The riots in the brig area have been resolved...by a jailbreak of sorts.
A vessel has fled the station and jumped to warp, and is being tracked by the USS Scorpius, now in pursuit of the vessel, which has been headed for an asteroid field of a nearby system.

Captain Serok has been rescued from her ordeal in the brig and has been examined by the doctor on the Scorpius.

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FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::At the helm of the USS Scorpius, watching the navigation sensors and the engine status monitor, making slight course adjustments::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::on the bridge in the Captain's chair::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::at the engineering station on the bridge::

XO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
::On the bridge, next to the CO::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
FCO:  Where are they?

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::next to the XO and the CO, monitoring secondary tactical console::

CIV Serok says:
:: steps out onto the bridge and finds an empty console ::

XO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
::Turns and sees the CIV arrive:: CIV: Welcome back, Captain Serok.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::nods to the CIV::

CIV_Serok says:
XO:  Thank you Commander.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::makes a slight adjustment to increase warp drive efficiency::

CIV_Serok says:
:: nods back at the SC ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: Dead ahead, Captain.  We're closing in on their position.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
XO:  Please take tactical, Commander.  I want that ship stopped.  Someone has some explaining to do.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CIV: I suggest you to review SF database and try to identify who might this mysterious prisoner be.

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Looks at the sensors:: CO: Looks like their heading for that asteroid field.

XO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
CO: Will do. ::Goes to Tac station 1, and prepares the tractor beam, as well as the weapons systems::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
FCO:  Prepare tractor beam.  XO:  Disable that runabout.  Target engines.

CIV_Serok says:
:: lifts her eyebrow at the Marek :: SC:  Naturally Captain Marek.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
XO: I will assist you

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Runs computations:: CO: Sir, they will reach the asteroid field approximately 30 seconds ahead of us.

XO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
::Attempts a weapons lock on the shuttles engines::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::feels his trigger happy nature taking its place on his mind::

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Taps the console activating the tractor beam systems:: CO: Tractor beam systems online, Sir.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
FCO:  Then catch up!  I don't want them reaching that field.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
FCO: I'm increasing power to the engines.

CIV_Serok says:
:: begins to search through the database of who was in the brig and is now unaccounted for ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Taps the console increasing speed:: Increasing speed....

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
XO:  As soon as you have a lock fire.  FCO:  Be ready with the tractor beam.  Oh, and transport any life signs on that ship to the brig.

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: Aye, Captain.

XO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
CO: We are still out of weapons range, Sir.  At present speed, they will reach the asteroid field 5 seconds before we will be in range.

ACTION:  The Scorpius begins to shake slightly with velocity stress

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
FCO:  Increase speed.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: We should be up to Warp 9.

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: She's maxed out, Sir.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CEO:  Thank you.  See if you can get any more speed.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: I'll take us to Warp 10 if you want, ma'am.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CEO:  Then do it, so long as we catch up!

ACTION:  The ship appears MUCH closer than it was before...

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Yes, ma'am!  ::makes reroutes to the engines::

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Looks at the CEO:: CEO: The ship is already stressing at this speed!

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: Transporter range in 10 seconds, Sir!

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
FCO: SIF is holding.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:

ACTION:  The ship reaches the perimeter of the field as the Scorpius comes into range...

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::sees the ship is in range:: XO:  Fire!  FCO Tractor beam!

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: We're in transporter range but we can't transport at his speed!

XO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
::Fires phasers::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
All: I'll cut power to the engines as soon as we get 'im.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
FCO: Understood.  Do your best, Commander.

ACTION:  The Scorpius hits the runabout and scores a hit to the engines.  The Ship begins to drift into the field at 5000km per second...

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
FCO:  Slow us down.

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: Locking on tractor beam!

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::reduces power to the engines::

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Drops out of warp:: CO: Locking on transporters!

XO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
CO: Sir, their engines took a direct hit.  They are slowing down.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
XO:  Nice shot.

XO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
::Smiles slightly, looking smug::

ACTION:  The Tractor beam arrests the forward motion of the runabout, though the shields are still up...

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
FCO:  Life sign count.  How many on that runabout?

SC_Captain_Marek says:
XO: Good shot, commander. ::monitors the ships in the tactical sensor screen::

CIV_Serok says:
CO: Captain, there are 3 names missing from the prisoner roster.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CIV:  Who?

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: Sir, the tractor beam was only able to slow their forward motion because their shields are still active.  I'm showing 3 life signs aboard...2 Orion and 1 human.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::perks his pointy ears over the CIV words::

XO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
CO: Shall I target their shield generators?

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CIV:  I want their shields down.  

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
XO:  Lock on target ... but hold fire.

CIV_Serok says:
CO:  The discrepancy shows that it is 3 of the Orions that was on the Orion vessel that the Scorpius detained.

XO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
CO: Understood, Sir.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  Can you obtain their prefix code?

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CO: Working on it.  ::taps on the console::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
XO:  I'd like to do this without damaging the runabout too much if I can ... I hate writing reports to Starfleet on why a runabout was blown to bits.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CO: Got it, Captain.

XO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
CO: Oh, but its so much fun, sir. ::smirks::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  Transmit them, Captain.  FCO:  Prepare to transport.

XO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
::Hears the SC:: CO: Oh well, so much for my fun.  I guess we can do it the proper way.

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Activates thrusters and begins making course adjustments to avoid any asteroids::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::makes sure the transporters work::

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
FCO:  And once they’re aboard, tractor the runabout into the shuttle bay.

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

ACTION:  As the prefix codes are transmitted and the shields drop, the life signs are transported to the brig...

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CIV:  Captain, how would you like to question our "guests" upon their arrival?

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CO: Aye, Captain. ::does so, sending an encrypted copy of the sequence to the CIV and the CO's console::

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Hits the transporter button then locks the tractor beam onto the runabout:: CO: Transport complete.  Locking on tractor beam.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Captain, shall I go to the shuttle bay to inspect the runabout?

CIV_Serok says:
CO:  If that is your wish Captain.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CO: Permission to join the CIV

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CEO:  Please.  SC:  Granted.  XO:  Please join them.  I'll stay on the bridge.

ACTION:  The disabled runabout is easily towed into the main shuttle bay...

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Aye, ma'am.  ::exits bridge via TL::

CIV_Serok says:
:: walks to the turbo lift and enters and waits for the SC and XO ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: Runabout has been tractored into the shuttle bay, Sir.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
FCO:  Head course back to the Station.

XO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
::Enters the turbolift behind the CIV::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::walks to the TL and stands next to the CIV and XO::

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: Aye, Captain.  Coming about.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  Keep me informed, Captain ... and make them squirm if you can.

CIV_Serok says:
:: once the SC and XO are in the lift ::  Computer:  Brig.

ACTION:  The Scorpius makes a graceful arc and disappears into warp toward the station with a flash...

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::smirks:: CO: Will do, Captain. ::nods::

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: Return course is laid in, engaging at warp five.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
FCO:  Thank you, Commander.  ::finally relaxes just a bit::

XO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
SC/CIV: It will feel good to do some security work again.  I think I am getting rusty since I became XO.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::rides TL to shuttle deck, gets out and enters shuttle bay, grabs a tricorder and starts to inspect the vessel::

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Looks at the console:: *CEO*: Detecting slight fluctuations in the plasma flow.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
XO: Once Tactical/Security officer, Always Tactical/Security officer... I sincerely miss my days as the Station CTO...

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
:: over hears:: FCO:  How bad?

XO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
SC: I started my career as a Doctor.  Then I went to tactical.  I went from fixing peoples injuries to inflicting them.

CIV_Serok says:
::looks at the XO's clothes:: XO: Would you require some sort of lubricating fluid Commander?

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
*FCO*: I'll get someone on it.  ::signals an engineer to take care of the plasma flux::

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: Nothing significant, Sir.  However if we don't fix it now, it could get worse.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CIV: If you take a look on my personal file, you will find that superior officer notices my tendencies to be a little "trigger happy".  ::smiles::

XO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
CIV: Serok, you never cease to amaze me. ::laughs::

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged.

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: They'll have it fixed momentarily.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::nods::

CIV_Serok says:
::lifts her eyebrow at him::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
XO: Well, you fix people in your medical career... then you had to "fix" people as well, I think.   ::smiles again::

XO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
SC: And fix them, I did.

XO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
SC: Have you ever done the good security officer/bad security officer routine?

SC_Captain_Marek says:
XO: My specialty.

XO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
SC: Would you like to be the good guy, or the bad guy? ::smiles::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::goes over every nook and cranny, and even sifts through the computer data to see how whoever it was bypassed the security measures::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::looks at the situation for herself::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
XO: Well, if you allow me to choose, I prefer the bad...

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
*CO*: Masters to Horn...

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
*CEO*:  Go ahead, Commander.

XO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
SC: Then you may enjoy yourself.  I will play the good, upstanding officer.

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: The plasma flow has stabilized, Sir.  There is nothing to worry about.  ::Smiles::

CIV_Serok says:
::frowns:: XO/SC: Are either of you contemplating physical injuries to these prisoners?

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
*CO*: Captain, the weapons damage to the runabout is minor.  We can fix it at the station, but I'm more interested in how they got this thing hotwired in the first place.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CIV: No. It is not logical. There are many others effective methods... although sometimes.... ::smiles::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
*CEO*:  So am I.  See if you can find out.

XO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
CIV: Of course not, Captain. But, they do not need to know that.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
*CO*: I'm running a Level V diagnostic now.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
*CEO*:  Keep me informed.  Horn out.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
*CO*: Aye, ma'am.  Masters out.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::goes over the information on the 3 missing prisoners the CIV informed her about ... all relevant information::

CIV_Serok says:
::nods:: All: Fascinating.

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: ETA to DS-102, 8 minutes at present speed of warp five, Sir.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
FCO:  Thank you.  Begin docking procedures as soon as we arrive.  Tell base security we have recovered 3 prisoners and will return them to the brig on the station, once they have been properly interrogated, of course.

XO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
CIV/SC: I need to take a quick run to my quarters. I will meet you both at the brig. ::Has something devious in mind::

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
::Feels the lift stop, exits and heads towards his quarters::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CIV: ::nods at the XO::

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
*DS-102*: Deep Space 102, this is LtCmdr. Benson aboard the USS Scorpius, please respond.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CIV: What do you think about this whole situation, Captain?

DS 102 OPS says:
*FCO*: We have you on sensors, Commander.

CIV_Serok says:
SC:  What part of it Captain?  Do you refer to the capture of the Orions ship, the riot, the creature, the prisoners escaping, stealing the shuttle or our current situation of questioning the prisoners?

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
*DS-102*: Have security prepare the brig for three prisoners.  We will reach the outer markers in 3 minutes.  Benson, out.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::sees three Orion names on the readout ... :: Self:  Interesting .... ::keeps reading::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
*CO*: Ma'am, I have a lead on how they broke into the runabout and stole it.

DS 102 OPS says:
*FCO*: Acknowledged.  DS 102 out.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
*CEO*:  I'm listening.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CIV: I mean, the whole situation? So far, I think all the events have some sort of connection between them, which we are now supposed to find out. But what is your guess on this?

XO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
::Arrives at his quarters, goes to a closet and brings out some boxes that were stored there.  Inside, he finds the old fashioned medical probes, metal syringes, and a few other items that would send a chill down anyone’s spine if they were actually seen in a sickbay::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
*CO*: It seems they used an old Federation code that belonged to an MIA officer from SB 245.

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: Station Operations acknowledged the orders, Sir.  We will reach the outer markers in 2 minutes.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
FCO:  Thank you.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
*CEO*:  Who?

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
*SC*:  Horn to Captain Marek.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
*CO*: Go ahead Captain

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
*CO*: I don't have a name yet, ma'am, all I have is he was a security officer.

CIV_Serok says:
:: lifts her eyebrow :: SC:  I do not guess Captain, I take all the facts into account and then hypothesize what the most logical outcome would be.  At this point, I do not have enough information to base a plausible hypothesis.

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Taps the helm console and slides her finger over the controls:: CO: Outer markers dead ahead.  Dropping out of warp and engaging impulse engines at one-quarter impulse..

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
*CO*: The computer is trying to decode some of the information right now.

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Receives a COM from station operations:: CO: Station Operations reports the brig is secure and ready for prisoners, Sir.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CIV: Good logical answer. But somehow, during these all years I have served as a Starfleet Officer, I have realized that sometimes, what humans know as a "hunch" can be very useful...

ACTION:  The Scorpius slows and glides toward the station gracefully...

SC_Captain_Marek says:
*CO*: Captain, is everything right? ::waits for the CO's comm::

XO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
::Heads back towards the brig with his "medical" instruments with him::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
*CO*: Captain!  I have the name.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
*SC*:  I believe you might be holding a former Starfleet officer named Martin ... he was in security on Star base 245.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
*CO*: Security officer Martin.

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: Approaching docking port one.  Engaging thrusters only.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::raises an eyebrow:: *CO*: A defector, then

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
*CEO*:  Acknowledged.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::wonders where the XO is::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
*SC*:  Indeed.  He's a slave trader and pirate, from what I can remember.  He's using an Orion name.

CIV_Serok says:
SC:  I shall not deny that humans do have "gut feelings" and that on occasion they are correct, but that is not my way.

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Engages reverse thrusters as she maneuvers the Scorpius into the docking port::

XO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
::Approaches the brig, carrying his instruments:: SC/CIV: Sorry it took me so long.  I had to dig these out of storage.

ACTION:  A soft contact is heard as the Scorpius makes a perfect hard dock...

SC_Captain_Marek says:
*CO*: We will identify him for sure.

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Taps the helm console:: CO: Engaging docking clamps.

CIV_Serok says:
:: lifts her eyebrow at the XO ::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
*SC*:  We have his DNA on file ... a simple sample should be enough to confirm his identity.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::notices the XO: XO: Commander, what are those things you are carrying?

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: We have arrived, Sir.  Powering down systems.  ::Taps the console to power down all navigational systems::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
*CO*: Then I will put the XO to work on it.

XO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
SC: These are old-fashioned medical instruments.

XO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
SC: but at this point in time, I intend to use them to scare they daylights out of our prisoners.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::smiles:: *SC*:  Thank you, Captain.  Once you have completed the interrogation return the prisoners to the Station brig ... and keep them separated.

ACTION:  lights dim and brighten again as the Scorpius goes to external power

SC_Captain_Marek says:
XO: I see, you will try to terrify those people... Anyway, I think in the meantime, you will have to take a DNA sample of the prisoners.

CIV_Serok says:
XO: How barbaric.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
*CO*: We will take care of that, Captain. Marek out.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
FCO:  Good work today, Commander.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
CIV: But effective

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::sees an engineering crew enter to start repairs on the runabout::

XO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
CIV: Not at all, Captain.  These are legitimate medical instruments.  But, to the uninformed, they look like they will cause a lot of discomfort... which they did.

CIV_Serok says:
SC:  Indeed.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
FCO:  Please return to OPS.  I will head down to the brig to watch the interrogation.

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Stands from the helm and picks up her pack from under the helm console, slinging the strap over her shoulder:: CO: Thank you, Captain.  ::Walks towards the turbolift::

CIV_Serok says:
:: lifts her eyebrow ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: I am on my way there now, Sir.  ::Watches as the turbolift doors slide closed::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
XO/CIV: I think we could make a great interrogation team. Let's work on it

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