U.S.S. Pendragon
10605.20

Directed by:
Coot

Starring:
Jeff as CO Thraxis
Jane as XO Luchena 
Dylan as CSO Toms 
Sandy as OPS Thraxis 
Keith as CEO Damien 
Cathy as FCO Morgan
 
Absent: 
Cory as CMO Yates 
Kyle as TO Newind

Guest Starring: 
Lynda as CIV Rochelle

Host Coot says:
Last Time on the USS Pendragon

Host Coot says:
The crew encountered a ghost of the past in their quest to stop the horrors of Dussan IV. Tria Kyrron appeared on the Pontifex, but in what form is not entirely clear. An offering of her surrender was cast away in exchange for assistance against the Romulans.

Host Coot says:
Rofax was confirmed to be alive, well, and willing to assist his former crew in their efforts. What importance the Dussan system holds to warrant the return of these ghosts remains unknown.

Host Coot says:
< < < < Resume Mission > > > >

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::At the engineering station on the bridge::

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
::on the bridge at the tactical table::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: still standing next to the tactical table at the aft of the bridge ::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::at a console at the rear of the bridge pretending to study it intently::

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
::sitting at her station looking a bit confused::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The Pontifex remains hiding near the gas giant.  Sensors have detected several ion trails indicating large transport vessels have recently entered the system.

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
::at the tactical station::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::smolders::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
XO, OPS, CIV: Well... regardless of who has shown up in whatever state of existence, we have a mission to accomplish. Let's get back to planning it.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::reviewing sensor information, calculating the positions and headings of the transports::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::grits his teeth::

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
::looks over at Mikal::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: taps the controls on the table, which then displays a map of the Romulan compound on Dussan IV and the nearby terrain ::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::is facing the back wall at a console::

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
::nods:: CO: Agreed.

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
CO:  You thinking ground assault?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CO: Yes. With our cloak, we can approach the planet undetected and beam down an away team. What we need to do is locate the command center within this complex... that's where the Romulans running the operation will be.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::voice flat::  OPS:  Are we monitoring communication traffic?

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
XO:  Of course, that's standard procedure.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::whilst here, is cataloging information about the system that isn't currently in SF databanks::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
OPS:  Where on the surface are the bulk of the comms answering from::  ::still facing the back wall::

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
::finishes a routine scan and walks back to the table::

Host Perdak says:
ACTION: Tactical sensors are detecting three Romulan vessels approaching the system at high warp.

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Judging by the terrain......::hears her console::

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
::hurries back to it:: CO: Sir picking up three Romulan vessels approaching the system at high warp.

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
::looks up at the screen intently::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
XO, OPS, CIV: I propose that the away team go down disguised as Romulans, infiltrate the complex, locate the command center, and find the Romulan command staff. Then we beam up the Romulan commanders and the away team, and hightail it back to Federation space.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  And the Away Team will consist of...?

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
XO/CO/CIV:  The bulk of comm traffic is coming from the command centre, here ::points::.  Destination so far unknown.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::glances over at the CSO briefly::

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
::raises an eyebrow::  ::whispers:: CO: Sir I have a Contact that may be useful in this.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::tapping away at the consol, running his tasks just like a normal shift for a Science officer::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
XO: I'd like you to lead the team, Mikal. I'd suggest you take Lt. Rochelle and Cmdr. Toms, but I am open to suggestions if you have alternatives in mind.

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir?

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
CO:  That's going to be harder than it sounds.  It's a sure bet that they have some kind of shielding and surveillance down there.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CIV: we're all on the same team here, Lieutenant. No secrets. What do you have?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CO: We must allow for the possibility of detection. The Romulans doubtless know how to detect a cloak.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::turns around suddenly in his chair::  CO:  I think you should take them down.

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
::looks over at Mikal concerned::

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
OPS: You are very correct.  There is a field there as a security net.  It is generated by tachyon emitters.

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
CIV:  And tachyon emitters can detect cloaks ...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::briefly meets OPS eye then quickly pulls away::

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir the sensors have narrowed down the Romulan vessel to  2 scout ships and 1 Valore class ship.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: cocks head to one side :: XO: I admit I am a bit perplexed, Mikal. I thought you were chafing at not having been given enough responsibility.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::sharply::  CO:  What made you think that?

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
OPS/CO: The only way to disable the net is to emit a very strong ion pulse directly at the point where you want to enter.  With the area so full of ions, the grid will not be able to detect a small shuttle entering the field.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CIV: Are any of them significantly larger than our ship?

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
::is picking up on the tension between the command team and shakes her head to clear her mind::

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Romulan scout ships are more or less our size but the Valdore is like 10 times our size.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CIV: Can we catch up to it before it hits the sensor net around the planet?

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Depends on how fast they are moving.

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
::smiles:: CO:  We use it to hide our presence and get through the net ... nice idea ...

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
OPS: As long as the FCO can stay in her wake and straight and not vary in her trajectory.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::turns back around in his chair::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CIV: Let's find out.    FCO: Get us as close to the Valdore class vessel as you can, Lieutenant. We'll try to slip through the net in its sensor shadow.

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
::nods:: CO: aye, Sir. As ordered.

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Very good sir.  ::walks back to her station and gets her tactical sensors on line::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
XO: Mikal, I won't order you to go... but I believe you have the skills to lead this away mission successfully.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CSO: Mr. Toms, you've been quiet. Your thoughts on this plan?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  We aren't Starfleet any more.  I'm not going.  ::flat tone::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: I’ve got some odd fluctuations in power through their satellites. It could indicate shields being raised and lowered for transports.

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
::positions the ship in the larger ship's wake::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CSO:  Could we take advantage of that somehow?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::keeps an eye on the situation::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: looks at Luchena for a moment :: XO: All right, Mikal. As you wish.

Host Perdak says:
ACTION: The Pontifex slips nimbly into the wake on the much larger vessel and remains undetected.

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
::hears the XO's retort and turns to look at him carefully::

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
::keeps one eye on the tactical sensors as she pulls up some information from another resource and studies it carefully::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: I believe we could, if we were close enough to have that information at hand when we needed it, but when that time is, is another question.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::abruptly gets to his feet::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CSO: With any luck, they'll have to lower shields for the Valdore class.    FCO: ETA to the sensor net?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CSO:  Any way to pick out the shield frequencies?

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Your going to have to get real close to the Valdore class ship.

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Like a shark and a remora do.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: Grab the info off their satellite net. I don’t know that it would have that kind of information, and don't really want to poke too hard

Host CO_Thraxis says:
All: I won't order anyone to join the away team.... as Mr. Luchena has so correctly pointed out, we are no longer with Starfleet. I want to keep the team to a minimum. I'll take two volunteers.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CSO:  What's the source of the transports?

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
::sees the quicksilver cacophony of Mikal's aura and is mesmerized for a few long seconds::

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
CO: I will go.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CIV: I have the utmost confidence in Lt. Morgan's skills.

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
CO:  As will I.

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
::jumps slightly at her name:: CO:  Three minutes, sir.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: Again, I didn’t grab that, and haven’t tried poking any harder

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CIV, OPS: All right. Thank you.

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
CO: As do I. Lt. Morgan will practically have to kiss the hull for it to work.

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
::senses something and leans against the console:: CO:  Captain ... The Hael ... I can "hear" them ... ::gasps loudly::

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
CO:  We must hurry ... they are close to death ...

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
::cocks her head to see if she is able to pick up on what OPS is sensing::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::self righteous:: Self: Those evil Romulan swine!

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: Ok I got a little more info here. It appears that the transports went to the transports. There was one biological and two freight containers.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks at Jordan and frowns::

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
::watches her sensors carefully::

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
CO/XO:  They are transporting the Hael ... I know they are ...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CSO:  Biological?  What was in it?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
OPS: I know.

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
CSO: Where did they transport to?

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
CO: I can sense that  Jordan is tuned into something but I still can't single it out yet.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CSO: Mr. Toms... I think we'd best have you along with us, as well.    OPS, CIV, CSO: Report to Sickbay for the necessary surgical alterations. I will join you shortly.

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
CO:  I'm sensing panic as well ...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::raises his voice::  CIV:  For the goddess' sake.  Would you just....  ::stops himself::

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Understood sir.....::looks at the XO::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
OPS: We'll get this done as quickly as we can.

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
XO: Sir you were going to say something?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::finished with what he was working on, takes a break and sits at his station::

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
::gets up and walks towards the TL::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
ALL: Seems that they are indeed transporting Hael. Groups of about 20-30 to the transport vessels at a time.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
ALL:  We have to hurry.  How much longer until we can transport?

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
::looks over at Mikal on her way to the TL:: ALL:  We must free them ...

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
::checks the ship's course and speed::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CEO: Jose, replicate us some Romulan-style weapons and tricorders, and deliver them to the transporter room, please.

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
::waits for the group in the TL::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::dislikes the idea of having to be altered, but heads to the sickbay::

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
::looks at the CEO briefly::

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
::enters the lift::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CO: Shouldn't be a problem, I'll have them waiting for you in the transporter room

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
*CO*: Sir you might want to see if engineering can break into the transporter beam and attempt to transport to the Pontifex.  Only a suggestion sir.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  ETA to transport range?

Host Perdak says:
ACTION: The Romulan vessels slow as they approach Dussan IV and initiate orbiting procedures.  The scout vessels appear to be setting up for a low orbit.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::Contacts main engineering and orders the requisition::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
XO: Mr. Luchena, I'd like a word with you in private, please.   :: walks to the door of the port turbolift and waits for Mikal to join him ::

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
::checks their course again::

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
::doesn't know if it will work ... but tries to send a telepathic message to the Hael to tell them help is coming::

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
XO: Almost there, Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::reluctantly follows the CO::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: orders the turbolift to Deck 2, where he and Luchena find an empty conference room ::

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
::orders the lift she and the CIV are in to sickbay::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::follows the CO into the conference room::  CO:  We don't have time to spare.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::gets a communication from engineering that the Romulan artifacts are complete. Orders them to the transporter room::

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
OPS/ CSO:  Well this time they had better do a better job of making me more Romulan looking than the last time.  I ended up having to flee for my life to the pickup area. Sheesh.

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
::closes her eyes ... can still feel panic and death coming from the Hael::

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
OPS: What are you feeling now.  I sense your emotions.

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
CIV:  The same ... death ....

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: turns to Luchena as soon as the door closes behind them ::  XO: Mikal, I am truly unable to understand why you and I have not been able to forge a good working relationship. Be that as it may, we're not going to solve that now. I do want you to understand that despite any personal animus between us, I have great confidence in your command abilities. In the event that I do not survive the away mission, I want you to take command and do what is necessary to not only find and capture the Romulan command staff, but also to stop the Oit transports from leaving the orbit of Dussan IV. I want no more Hael shipped off to die.

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
::feels the lift stop and she exits, not saying another word::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::gets in the CO's face and speaks vehemently::  CO:  They are dying.  Right now.  Let's do this.

Host Perdak says:
ACTION: Surface power levels begin to fluctuate once again.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
XO: I agree. Take the conn, Mikal.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: exits the conference room and makes his way to Sickbay ::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::returns to the bridge::  

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
XO: It's now or never, Sir. Can we take her in?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  Feel your way through, Lt.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::arrives at sickbay::

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
::lays on the biobed::  EMH: You better do a better job than the last time.

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
::nods:: XO: Aye, Sir. ::takes a deep breath and begins ::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::wonders why the Captain decided to give him that speech now::

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
::walks into Sickbay and sits on a biobed ... waits for her turn::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: lies very still while the alterations are made to his face and skin tone ::

Host Perdak says:
ACTION: The transformations are completely quickly by the CMO and the EMH.  The CIV looks rather manly when it is all said and done.

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
::feels her eyebrows and ears ... ::

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
::gets up and looks in the mirror:: All: What in the name of all the heavens have you done to me.  I am not a man.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: sits up :: CIV, OPS, CSO: Let's get into the uniforms and get our gear.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::dislikes looking like a Romulan::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  When you can take scans safely.... find out how many Hael are left on the surface.  ::sits in the center chair::

Host Perdak says:
<EMH> CIV: Just who do you think is running the Romulan camps?  ::waves a padd::  You did read the briefing, didn't you?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: Aye. We'll need to be safe

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
::gets up ... moves over to a concealed area and changes into her Romulan uniform::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: changes, adjusts the uniform till it feels halfway bearable ::

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
::steps out and grins:: CO:  What do you think?

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::gets changed into the uniform::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
OPS: Ye gods, this thing is uncomfortable. No wonder Romulans are so hacked off all the time.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: looks her over ::  OPS: Hmmm.... very nice, actually. Gives me fantasies I never thought I'd have.  :: grins wickedly ::

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
CO:  We need to hurry.  We can worry about fantasies later ... ::grins back::

Host Perdak says:
ACTION: The Pontifex slips into a low orbit, well within transporter range.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: nods :: OPS: Agreed.   CIV: Are you ready, Lieutenant?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Can you handle transport from here?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::blank stare:: XO: Uh. Yeah. It's no problem at all

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
::leaves Sickbay and high-tails it to the transporter room::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::gets up and begins pacing::

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
XO: Orbit attained, Sir.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: follows Jordan, collects his gear when he arrives in the TR ::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  Can we run comms to the away team without being detected?

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
::collects her gear and stows it in the appropriate place.  Steps up onto the padd and waits::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::grabs stuff and heads to the TR::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::reaches on side of the small bridge.  Turns around and walks to the other side::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: Commander, I've deciphered some of the Romulan transporter logs. They've beamed up 3000 so far, and are bringing more as we speak

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
::establishes a geosynchronous orbit and relaxes slightly::

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
::checks the chatter::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::picks up a wave of relaxation and rides it::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*XO*: Bridge, the Away Team is ready for transport.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
*CO*:  Energizing now.  ::nods at the CEO::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::overhears:: *CO*: Beaming you out now

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
XO: They have limited comms from the CC to the various vessels, Sir....and a few deep space. We may be able to hide our signals within.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::energizes::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::pauses pacing::  FCO:  Set it up if you can.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::resumes pacing::

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
::is already working on it::

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
XO: Aye, Sir.

Host Perdak says:
ACTION: Sensors key in on a break in shields and the Away Team materializes on the surface.  They are facing an open void of canyons and deserts.

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
::is trying not to be affected by Mikal's disquiet but is being rather unsuccessful so far::

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
@::looks around as they materialize:: All:  Nice place ....

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: Transport confirmed

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Good work.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  How many Hael are left on the surface?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ OPS: Well, we can't always materialize in a paradise. Distance and bearing to the compound?

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
@::takes out her tricorder and begins scanning::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: Around 12,000

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  That's all?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: From an initial estimate of 20,000

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
~~~Rofax:  If you can hear me, help me.~~~

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
@CO:  The compound is 5km to the Southwest.  I suggest we begin walking ...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO/FCO:  We have to stop those transports.

Host Perdak says:
ACTION: Mikal can hear someone whispering to him.

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
::feels the tension begin to rise::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ OPS: I'd say so.  :: starts out in the indicated direction ::

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
::looks at the XO closely::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::puts his head in his hands and ~~~listens~~~ intently::

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
@::starts walking ... keeping her tricorder and her eyes peeled::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: Well...jamming them at the wrong time would have some pretty grisly results

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
@CO: Sir let me take the lead please.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ CIV: We stay together, Lieutenant.

Host Perdak says:
<Rofax> ~~~ XO: Mikal, I am near. Is Tria still on board? ~~~

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
@CO: Understood but let me use my mind to see ahead of us.

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
@CO: I would feel more at ease.

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
::makes a decision and straightens her spine::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Can we stop them without harming the Hael onboard?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ CIV: Then  do so. But bear in mind that your Romulan rank insignia indicates you are my subordinate. A true Romulan wouldn't walk ahead of a superior.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
~~~::pleads:: Rofax:  If so, I don't know how to find her.~~~

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
@CO: Agreed sir.  ::walks behind the Captain::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: we'll just need to time it for right before a transport, so we don't get Hael caught half in and out of the beam

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  Can we pass back through this field unhindered, or do we have to hitch another ride?

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
::starts and grins:: XO: Give me a few secs to work that out, Sir!

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
@CO: No they wouldn't.  ::making sure she has her contacts information on her mini padd::

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
::wishes the CSO was here to confer with::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  But beam them to where?  We can only hold a hundred or so.

Host Perdak says:
<Rofax> ~~~ XO: Then I will assume her to be back on the surface. ::pauses::  The devastation is nothing like what I have seen. ::pauses again, a bit longer::  How can I assist you, Mikal? ~~~

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: Not even that many when you consider the crew onboard

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
XO: We can do it with no problem, Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::thinks for a moment::  ~~~Rofax:  We're planning to stop the transport vessels.  Is that correct?~~~

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
XO: Out isn't a problem, but getting in will be tight again.

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
XO: That is...if we head all the way out.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  If we give ourselves away... we'll never slip back in.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  We have to do something.  If we can save any of them it will be worth it.

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
::meets the XO's eyes for the first time and nods::

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
@CO:  I have a question ... ::asks as she is walking along::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ OPS: Ask away.

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
@::sending her mind ahead of the Captain to make sure there are no Romulans in the area::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  All right.  Set a course for the most isolated of the freighters.  Maintain cloak.

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
@CO:  When we get there ... what exactly are we going to do?  Start an insurgency among the Hael?  Help them to fight back?

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
XO: Aye, Sir. Course laid in, at your mark, sir!

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  We're going to try and rescue one shipload.  

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  Go.

Host Perdak says:
<Rofax> ~~~ XO: We tried that as well, but they performed mass burials when the transports were late... The canyons to the North are littered with the Hael they felt no longer worthy. ~~~

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
::taps her panel::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ CO: First we find and abduct the Romulan command staff. That will put a crimp in the slave-processing operations right there. Then... well, we'll know better once we get the lay of the land. If we can find a way to disable the Romulan guards and whatever they are using to herd and contain the Hael, I think the Hael can do the rest for themselves.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
~~~Rofax:   Where are they taking them? ~~~

Host Perdak says:
@ ACTION: A foot patrol is detected off in the distance.

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
@CO:  So four of us are going to take out a Romulan garrison ... just asking .... ::looks away as she walks::

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
@CO:  Uh oh ... patrol ....

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ CO: I know your feelings about this situation, sweetheart, and I respect them... but it is important to understand that we are here only to eliminate the Romulan interference with this culture.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@::notes the way things are going, and wonders how exactly they will be able to pull of the COs plan::

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
@::smiles as she hears the OPS but something she senses brings her up short:: CO: Foot patrol sir in the distance.  Suggest we fan out and take cover.

Host Perdak says:
<Rofax> ~~~ XO: From what we have uncovered, they are being taken out of the system, but to where we do not know. ~~~

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
::looks again at the man whom she has now placed her trust in as she awaits further orders::

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
@CO: Unless you want to walk into them deliberately.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  Follow them.  Let's find out where they're going.

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
::nods:: XO: Aye, Sir!

Host Perdak says:
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