Host Frank_SM says:
The USS Europa is currently in orbit, its mission: to rescue a Cultural Observation Team.  They have transported an Away Team to the surface, and the situation is grim, to say the least.

Host Frank_SM says:
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Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::sitting in the big chair, nervously watching what is happening on the surface below::

CTO_Hexx says:
@::Kneeling in the war chief's hall, waiting for the other shoe to drop.::

CSO_Enki says:
@::Can't wait to see what happens next::

CEO_McGregor says:
@:: Sitting in the war chief’s hall watching the proceedings::

OPS_Clemons says:
::Walks onto the bridge acknowledging officers and making his way to the OPS station, nods at the Captain:: CO: Sir.

Host Haalk says:
Action: General Haalk has just slashed at the arm of the Executive Officer, there is a rather large, moon shaped gash in his arm.  Very much like the scars seen on the other warriors in the room.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> ::walking down the hall to the laundry facilities::

CTO_Hexx says:
@::Thinks how different colored head bands would be easier.::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
OPS: Good to have you Mister Clemons. Keep a lock on the away team and the observation team. Be ready to yank them out at any moment if we have to.

OPS_Clemons says:
CO:  Good to be back. Aye Sir.  The lock is strong.

CIV_Chitwa says:
::walking down the hall next to her Auntie, thinking about her parents. Unconsciously, she starts to sniffle::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::is thankful:: OPS: Good.

OPS_Clemons says:
::nods in the Captain's general direction::

Host Haalk says:
@::Stares at the XO's arm:: All: He bleeds dark red, like the others!

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> ::arrives at the facilities, hears the sniffle, grabs some new towels and sheets, hands them to Chitwa::  Chitwa: What's wrong, sweetie?

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
Self: Oh no oh no oh no...

CTO_Hexx says:
@:: Thinks: "Oh sh...."

XO_Llewellyn says:
@::looks at his arm, as the red blood spills from it. Wondering what to do now::

Host Haalk says:
@XO: What tribe are you from? Do you know the others, from the Star tribe?

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
Self: Maybe Donnie can figure out how to get out of this... I hope, bites her lip

CEO_McGregor says:
@:: Gives a look to Hexx about the star tribe comment::

XO_Llewellyn says:
@::looks up at Haalk, quickly thinking of his options::

CIV_Chitwa says:
::sighs and looks up:: Graham: I lied to you...I was in the rrroom with them....I saw everrrything...all the blood. ::tears roll down her face::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> ::puts the towels and the sheets down and hugs her:: CIV: There, there... ::pats her back gently:: It's ok... when you want to talk about it you can... do you want to talk about it now?

XO_Llewellyn says:
@Haalk: Yes we are also from the Star Tribe, I am assuming you have seen others from our tribe?

CIV_Chitwa says:
Graham: I can't tell, not anyone...they'll come and kill me...and you too.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> CIV: I don't know about that... when he gets back, we'll have Lieutenant Hexx look at that collar thingy of yours and see what we can do about "them".

Host Haalk says:
@::Laughs loudly:: XO: then I welcome you and yours... your tribesmen are fine warriors... I hope they die with honor.

CIV_Chitwa says:
Graham: Hexx hates me. He doesn't carrre.

XO_Llewellyn says:
@::doesn't really like the sound of dieing with honor, at least not to day.  Nods to Haalk anyway, and sighs with relief::

CEO_McGregor says:
@Self: Die with honor… Now that’s not good

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::almost talks to the screen, wants to shout at it but does not, thinks: Donnie... ask about the other people.... how do you get to them? Where are they? Darn it... no no no Heather... trust trust trust... ::
 
XO_Llewellyn says:
@ Haalk: Where are our fellow tribesmen, I wish to see them

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> CIV: I wouldn't say that. I think Hexx would be very interested in taking care of this crime... you know it is rumored he comes from a loooooooong line of law men... all the way back to the Texas rangers. He won't let it rest.

Host Haalk says:
@XO: They were captured 12 days ago.  Klon and his men have them.  They tried to ransom them... ::laughs again::  I will not deal with men who have no honor though.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::looks up at OPS to see if her thoughts slipped into voice::

CIV_Chitwa says:
::sniffles:: Graham: But I can't tell anyone.

XO_Llewellyn says:
@ Haalk: I wish to go and save them, could you tell me and my men how to find them

OPS_Clemons says:
::feels the Captain’s eyes on him and looks back with a questioned looks on his face::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> CIV: One step at a time... first we need to find out about if your collar is actually working... then if it is, we can get it to stop working... see? Then they won't be able to track you, right? Then would you feel safe about it?

CIV_Chitwa says:
Graham: But you said it didn't worrrk anymorrre. ::puts her paws on the collar and tries to pull it off::

Host Haalk says:
@XO: Go and save them?  You are either a very brave man or a fool.  Klon's force is over ten thousand...  I will defeat him, of course, but right now they are fortified... it would be suicide.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> CIV: I think it would be deactivated... but ‘I think’ is not ‘I know’. We'll have to check it out. I am pretty sure it would be... and if so then that's great -- if not we'll have to do something about it. Wouldn't you rather know if it was not working before you said anything?

XO_Llewellyn says:
@::looks up at Haalk::  Haalk: I made a promise to my tribal leader that I would do all I could to try and protect our people, I must try, all I need is a location and my men and I will do the rest

CIV_Chitwa says:
::stands on her tip-toes to whisper in Auntie Kathleen's ear:: Graham: I can't tell anyone because it was my fault. They werrre killed because of me.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> ::in surprise:: CIV: What makes you say that? ::looks concerned as well::

CIV_Chitwa says:
Graham: Because that's what they told my mom and dad. ::whispers::

Host Haalk says:
@XO: They are camped about 40 km's north of here.  My men and I have been ambushing their supplies and patrols, trying to draw them out onto the plains.  So far they haven't taken the bait.  Kron is without honor, but he is no fool.  There is no way a force as small as yours could breach their defenses, much less make it into their encampment.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> CIV: They just said it was because of you? Not why because of you? ::also whispers::

OPS_Clemons says:
::thinks about the new songs he learned on his LOA back in England::

Host Haalk says:
Action: One of the Generals aids whispers in his ear.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::frowns as she listens to the whole thing::

CIV_Chitwa says:
Graham: It was because they adopted me. They said it wasn't perrrsonal, just that they werrre stupid forrr keeping a house pet as a child. ::whispers::

XO_Llewellyn says:
@ Haalk: We have to try, and if we succeed then that will further your cause, and if we fail then we will die with honor.

CEO_McGregor says:
@::Looks over at Hexx and shakes his head::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> CIV: Whaaat! You aren't a house pet. ::said with some anger:: Those men were probably racist...

XO_Llewellyn says:
@ Haalk: I need to meet with my men, so we may plan do you have a location that my men and I could go so we my talk

Host Haalk says:
@XO: That is a refreshing thing to hear... I'll see what we can do to perhaps... distract Klon.

CIV_Chitwa says:
::backs up and holds her arms out:: Graham: What do I look like to you? I'm just a rrrunt of a furrrball.

Host Haalk says:
@XO: Tomorrow at dawn I'll have a small cavalry force attack their encampment... perhaps it will draw their men out... perhaps it will also give you the distraction you need....

CTO_Hexx says:
@::Doesn't like the frequency with which the XO throws out "Die" ::

XO_Llewellyn says:
@ Haalk: That would be very honorable of you, I wish to thank you ahead of time for what you and your men are going to do.  About that place for me and my men to plan, and prepare

Host Haalk says:
@XO: You may go.  ::motions to one of his men to show them to a tent::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> CIV: You may have fur.. but you are a very nice young lady. Not a pet.

XO_Llewellyn says:
@:stands and motions for his team to also stand and follow::

CEO_McGregor says:
@:: Stands and readies to follow the XO::

CIV_Chitwa says:
::sniffles and falls on her hind end with a sigh:: Graham: I miss my mom and dad.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> ::kneels down to be beside her:: CIV: I understand... I miss them too.

CTO_Hexx says:
@::Gets to his feet, and prepares to follow the XO.  Still wary of the warriors surrounding them.::

CSO_Enki says:
@::Thinks that was the longest time she's ever been on her knees... other men don't take so long, then again it was Donnie acting..::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::is somewhat relieved, wonders what Donnie is going to do next::

CIV_Chitwa says:
::sniffles:: Graham: I'm sorrrry, I was supposed to be helping you.

CEO_McGregor says:
:: Is ready to get under way::

XO_Llewellyn says:
@::follows the warriors out of the Generals tent and to the tent so he may speak to his people::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> CIV: It's ok... really. ::wipes a tear from her own eye, gets up:: We can get back to work... and you can help me make the bed.

Host Haalk says:
@<Guard>  XO: You will need to leave in a few hours to get there.  You may use the ragnor to speed your journey.  ::points to a somewhat horse-like creature with 6 legs, and very large canines::

OPS_Clemons says:
::Sees the Ragnor:: Self: Good Lord.

XO_Llewellyn says:
@ ::nods to the Guard::

CIV_Chitwa says:
::sighs:: Graham: See I shouldn’t have said anything.

CEO_McGregor says:
@:: Looks at the Ragnor :: Self: Well now that's goin ta be interestin

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::some what agrees with OPS sentiment and nods::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> CIV: No, really it is alright. We'll just get back to work... ::picks up the sheets and the towels::

CTO_Hexx says:
@CEO: Hmm, not quite as big as we have 'em in Texas, but it ought ta' do the job.  ::winks::

CEO_McGregor says:
@ CTO: Ah wonder what it eats?

CTO_Hexx says:
@CEO: Engineers I reckon.

CIV_Chitwa says:
::folds towels quietly::

Host Haalk says:
@<Guard> ::Shows them to an empty tent, then stays posted outside::

CEO_McGregor says:
@CTO: An tactical officers for dessert

XO_Llewellyn says:
@::enters the tent and waits for his people to enter::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> CIV: Bring those down the way, I need to restock the closet.

CIV_Chitwa says:
::nods and obeys her auntie::

CSO_Enki says:
@::Puts her arms around the gentlemen::  CTO/CEO: I'll tell the Captain you were a good meal for a strong beast.  ::Walks into the tent::

CEO_McGregor says:
@:: Enters the tent::

OPS_Clemons says:
::Chuckles at the Science Officers remark::

CTO_Hexx says:
@::Enters the tent.::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> ::enters the Llewellyn's quarters and points Chitwa at the closet near the bathroom, takes the sheets into the bedroom:: CIV: When you're done with that come join me in here ::said loud enough for her to hear::

XO_Llewellyn says:
@ All: Okay, now we know where our people are, how do we get them back?

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::hears OPS and smiles::

CEO_McGregor says:
@XO: Ah'd say a frontal assault is out of the question, maybe split up and enter from different points

CSO_Enki says:
@XO: Why not have the ship beam us some weapons while we're out of sight?

XO_Llewellyn says:
@::turns to the CEO:: CEO: You want to split up and take on an army of 10,000 with two groups. ::hears the CSO, and shoots her a look to lower her voice as he closes the flap::

CIV_Chitwa says:
Graham: Okay. ::gazes longingly at the bookshelves::

CEO_McGregor says:
@XO: Well sir if we go as a group and get caught as a group not good, if we enter in pairs or singly we could blend in.

XO_Llewellyn says:
@CTO: What do you suggest Hexx, could you contact the ship from here without being caught

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> ::starts putting on the bottom sheet::

CTO_Hexx says:
@XO: Sure.  Now that we know where they are why not just beam 'em out?  Seems like we're riskin' a lot more interference by doin' this the hard way.

CIV_Chitwa says:
::sighs and whispers under her breath:: Self: Can't. Captain doesn't want a rrrunt like me pawing all overrr herrr things, much less me on herrr ship at all. ::exhales and goes to put the towels away in the bathroom::

CTO_Hexx says:
@XO: Or, have the ship beam us in.  To a deserted spot, then we go get our people, knock out the guards and then we all beam out.

CEO_McGregor says:
@CTO: Ah don't agree with that

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> ::busy working, fluffing up the comforter::

XO_Llewellyn says:
@CTO: ::nods to the CTO:: Contact the ship and see what the Captain wants us to do, either beam up and then beam our people out or beam us in to get our people

CTO_Hexx says:
@::Sighs::  XO: Alright sir.

CIV_Chitwa says:
::puts the towels away and looks around:: Self: Like a palace...she must be rrroyalty orrr something....::looks down and sees her paws shaking:: Self: Oh, no...

CTO_Hexx says:
@::Kneels down then checks to make sure no one is peeking in the tent.  Extracts the comm badge and activates it, holding it out of sight.::

XO_Llewellyn says:
@::moves over to the door, and watches to make sure the guard doesn't open the flap::

CEO_McGregor says:
@XO: Sir I have a question

CTO_Hexx says:
@*CO*: (Quietly) Hexx to Europa.

XO_Llewellyn says:
@ ::turns to the CEO:: CEO: Yes

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::quietly:: *CTO*: I read you Hexx. I've been watching the whole thing... from up here.

CIV_Chitwa says:
::feels jolts going through her and her fur begins to stand on end. She falls onto the floor and begins to shake::

CEO_McGregor says:
@XO: Are we goin to abandon this observation post when this is over?

XO_Llewellyn says:
@ CEO: I don't think that is up to me or you to decide, someone wearing more pips then either of us will make that call

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> ::finishes and walks out to see Chitwa convulsing, taps her commbadge:: *Sickbay*: Medical emergency, Captain's quarters.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> ::kneels down:: CIV: Its ok....

CTO_Hexx says:
@*CO*: Well then, guess the decision is up to you.  We'll play it any way you like Cap'n, but frankly, I'm gettin' a little tired of being overridden here.  Beggin' your pardon ma'am, but that's the way I feel about it.  What do you want us to do?

CEO_McGregor says:
@XO: Ah guess ah'm concerned with what will happen if one person see any of our technology. If they don’t than our work can continue. If they do it will all have been for nothin

CIV_Chitwa says:
::whimpers softly::

XO_Llewellyn says:
@::nods to the CEO::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
*CTO*: We have to ensure the prime directive is not broken. Commander Llewellyn's made arrangements and I don't know what Haalk's motive is in all of this... but if you can convince him not to attack the other camp, then yes I agree to beam into an empty tent or something like that if we can, and follow your plan. My main concern is the prime directive.

CTO_Hexx says:
@XO: Do you two want to discuss this.

XO_Llewellyn says:
@CTO: Find out what she wants us to do, does she want us to sneak in riding that thing out side, or does she want us to beam back to the ship and figure something out there

Host Frank_SM says:
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