U.S.S. Pendragon NCC-74125
Stardate 10806.07

Mission #406
“Very Bad Things, Part III”

Starring: 
Chris Nickel as Captain Vn’dor Phail, Commanding Officer
Keith LaHue as Commander Jose Damien, Chief Engineering Officer/2nd Officer
Jane Rowley as Mikal Luchena, Civilian/Specialist
Coot as Dr. Taeryk, Medical Officer, USS Pontifex
Absent:
Cory Friess as Commander Ashley Yates, Executive Officer

Directed By:
Coot, Ship Manager

Host Cootles says:
Last time on the U.S.S. Pendragon . . .

Host Cootles says:
The Crew of U.S.S. Pendragon continued its silent approach towards the prison facility within Romulan space. As unofficial guests of the Pontifex, the Crew laid out its plans and altered appearances all in hopes of removing the Norwalk's crew before it was too late.

Host Cootles says:
The official negotiations have stalled over the most mundane details and the Pendragon resides just outside Romulan space. Toying with the Romulans by simply ignoring all comm. requests, those left behind continue to put up a bold front.

Host Cootles says:
< < < < Begin Mission: Very Bad Things, Part III > > > > 

ACTION: The Pontifex has slipped into orbit and the Crew begins materializing on the surface.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::materializes in some section of the Romulan Facility::

CIV_Luchena says:
::materializes beside Captain Vn'dor::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
@::materializes in a corridor, near the main power facility::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::turns to Mikal::  CIV: Any idea what section we are in?

CIV_Luchena says:
CO:  Give me a moment.  ::commences scanning with a tricorder::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::opens the plans on his Tricorder::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
@::takes out his tricorder and scans the surrounding are:: *CO*: Damien here Sir. All is going according to plan. How is your party?

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::briefly looking around for Romulans::

MO_Taeryk says:
@::stands near the CEO:: CEO: Shame the Commander came down with that nasty rash.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
*CEO*: Good to hear Commander.  We are currently having some disorientation towards our current location but should be rectified soon.  You may proceed when you are ready.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
@::looks at the medical officer:: MO: Yes. I'm *sure* it has nothing to do with the surgery.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
@*CO*: Aye Sir, Damien out.

CIV_Luchena says:
::whacks his tricorder on the side a few times then tries again::

MO_Taeryk says:
@ CEO: Purely coincidence, I am sure. ::double-checks his tricorder for the layout:: After you, Commander.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::holds his Tricorder near Mikal::  CIV: I think we may be here. ::points at a section on his Tricorder display::

CIV_Luchena says:
CO:  Very astute Captain.

CIV_Luchena says:
CO:  There are traces of blood on the floor.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
@::leads on:: MO: I think it's this way. Wait a minute. Why are you here as a replacement? I need someone with engineering experience. Or command experience. ::Pauses::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::points to a door::  CIV: And considering there is only one door and apparently bright lights overhead....  it appears to be an Interrogation Room all right.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: There are fresh splatters of blood on most surfaces of the interrogation room. Several nasty looking tools rest on a tray near the back of the room and after taking a second look, a severed finger is laying under a chair in the middle of the room.

CIV_Luchena says:
::glances briefly at the finger, then steps up to the door::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::moves over to the door to see if it will open...  and tugs on the awkward Romulan Uniform::

CIV_Luchena says:
::scans for life signs::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
@::moves toward a door he thinks is the power plant::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::Waits for Mikal's scan to complete::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
@::scans for lifesigns on the other side of the door::

MO_Taeryk says:
@ CEO: I have done a rotation in Engineering.... seemed too simple so I moved to Medical.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
@::snorts:: MO: Yeah... it really is

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CIV: Any signs Captain?

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
@::opens the door and heads inside::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
@ MO: The way is clear.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::pauses thinking for a moment to use this opportunity::  CIV: If you don't mind my asking Captain...  I have been given the feeling you and the Commander are not quite as...  ::pauses:: close....  as you used to be.

MO_Taeryk says:
@ ::nods and whispers:: CEO: The equipment never lies to you. Patients lie about everything. Adds to the mystery of treating them.

CIV_Luchena says:
::quietly::  CO:  Please call me Mikal.  ::checks the tricorder readout::  Only two guards.  We should be safe to move out into the corridor.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::notices the evasive technique and lets the subject pass::  CIV: Do you think they'll question why we were in here?

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
@ MO: I'll bear that in mind during my next physical ::scans:: Main power is this way. :: motions to a console a few feet away::

CIV_Luchena says:
CO:  I think it might be wise to have a cover story prepared.  ::pulls the door open and peeks out::

Host Cootles says:
SCENE: The stench of filth and apathy cling to the air. As much as prisoners have no desire to be here, the atmosphere tells you that neither do any of the staff.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CIV: Obviously interrogation but there is nobody in here...  What about repair damaged equipment broken in the last round of interrogations?

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
@ ::moves over to the console and gives it the once over. Sheesh, reading Romulan is hard::

CIV_Luchena says:
CO:  I'm not getting you.  ::removes his phaser from his holster and steps out into the corridor::

MO_Taeryk says:
@ CEO: Sorry. It was never a strong subject for Andorian studies, either. ::points to the colored buttons::  Green, go. Red, stop? ::straightens antennae questioningly::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::shakes his head and steps out as well keeping a cold expression on his face::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
@ ::looks studious:: MO: Good question.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CIV: ...and then the human weakling begs for me to spare his life....  Pathetic species...

MO_Taeryk says:
@ ::begins scanning the wiring layout::  CEO: I should have a basic schematic momentarily.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
@ MO: Let me take a look at it before we start pushing buttons. I think this is the security net here. :: Points ::

CIV_Luchena says:
::continues down the corridor all his senses alert::

MO_Taeryk says:
@ ::looks oddly at the CEO:: CEO: You're kidding, right? I said scan, not dissect, Commander.  ::turns the display to show the layout::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::points to a side corridor recognizing it from the layout plans as the way to the prison cells::

CIV_Luchena says:
::turns::  CO: There's a force field a few meters ahead.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
@ ::takes a good look at it:: MO: Yes, this is it. I'm going to try and bring it down ::takes a deep breath::

CIV_Luchena says:
::winces::  CO:  They've been hurt.

MO_Taeryk says:
@ ::takes a step or two back and glances around for some sort of cover::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
@::pushes some buttons and tried to bring down all force fields and door locks, while simultaneously not setting off any alarms::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::leans in close to Mikal::  CIV: Try to be emotionless Mr. Luchena...  We don't want to alarm the Romulans.   How far till the forcefield?

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Several bolts click and the sounds of forcefields turning off can be heard. Several other short out and an audible alarm begins sounding.

CIV_Luchena says:
::surreptitiously scans::

CIV_Luchena says:
CO:  Forcefields are down.  Cells unlocked.  Come on!  ::breaks into a run::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::hearing the alarms and seeing the field drop::  CIV: We'd better move quickly!  ::begins jogging::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Somewhere off in the distance, a male begins cursing colorfully in Romulan.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
*CEO*: Excellent work Mr. Damien.  We're in!  Proceeding to the cellblock now

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
@ MO: If we attract....damn! We are TECHS, trying to restore security! Look busy!

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::following close behind Mikal drawing his "Disruptor"::

Host Cootles says:
<Romulan> Sec: Krattas! I thought you fixed the damned wiring! I'm heading to the sub-basement. Try not to break anything else!

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
@ :: Tries to look like an officer restoring power:: *CO*: I'm not sure how long this well last. We need to hurry. Orders?

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
@ Romulan:: Uh...uh...uh Yes Sir!

MO_Taeryk says:
@ CEO: Uh sure.  ::picks up a tool that he thinks looks like a Romulan version of the hyper-spanner::

CIV_Luchena says:
::running towards the cell block::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
*CEO* Proceed into the complex...   We may need some back up either with Romulan guards or helping injured Norwalk crew out.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: A large door can be heard opening and slamming shut.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::begins looking around for the door::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
@ MO: We got lucky. Now lets get out of here. *CO*: Understood.

CIV_Luchena says:
::heads towards the sound::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::following Mikal figuring he has a better equipped "sense"::

MO_Taeryk says:
@ CEO: We got lucky? You pushed the damned button.... sir. ::slips it in just in time::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
@ :: walks quickly to the exit, bringing up the plans of the place as he does:: MO: This way!

MO_Taeryk says:
@ ::follows along eagerly awaiting his moment to get brutally honest with Captain Kyrron::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::points::  CIV: There!  Look!  If that's not the cellblock....

CIV_Luchena says:
::slows down enough to scan for Romulan life signs::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
@::follows the route into the complex::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: A single Romulan is detected around a corridor, about 10 meters away.

CIV_Luchena says:
::quietly::  CO:  There's a Romulan ten meters ahead.  Shoot him or bullshit him?

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The initial alarm silences, but a new alarm replaces it. More colorful Romulan cursing echoes through the ventilation shafts.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CIV: Bullshit him as you so eloquently put it.  I'll talk with him, you get behind him and take him out.  ::steps around the corner, disruptor still drawn::  Romulan: You there!

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
@ ::Moves deeper into the complex, locking onto the captains location with his tricorder::  MO: We should be there in a few minutes.

CIV_Luchena says:
::stops and watches the Romulan's reaction::

Host Cootles says:
<Romulan 2> CO: Damnit! ::nearly drops his disruptor:: I didn't think anyone was coming back for us! Please tell me you are here to relieve us.

CIV_Luchena says:
::nods and presses past the Romulan::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
Romulan2: Didn't you get Commander Vraylle's orders??  You fool!  Why don't you join the Federation while you are at it.   Get down to the main power grid.  I'll watch the prisoners.

MO_Taeryk says:
@ ::follows:: I have been scanning as we go. My estimation is 50 meters ahead.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
@ :: draws nearer to the captain and slows down:: MO: Try to look like reinforcements.

CIV_Luchena says:
::continues towards the cells::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::sees Damien and the irritating little Pontifex Doctor approach::

Host Cootles says:
<Romulan 2> CO: Power grid? Are you insane? Last guy that went down there is now buried out back... had to scrape him off the deck after the relays blew.

CIV_Luchena says:
::senses the others drawing near the Captain.  Continues towards the cells at a quicker pace::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
 ::arrives at the parties location:: CO/CIV: You two! What are you doing?  ::notices the interrogation by the Romulan going on ::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::raises an angry eyebrow::  Romulan2: You will follow orders Sub-Lieutenant or I will see you in the interrogation chamber by nightfall.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::salutes Damien::  CEO: Sir, this man refuses to follow your orders.

Host Cootles says:
<Romulan 2> CO: I'll tell you what.... you want to see the damn power grid so badly, you go. I'll take the interrogation room.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::salutes him back:: CO: Oh? Turns to him. What have we here? Fodder for one of the doctors experiments?

MO_Taeryk says:
 ::walks calmly up to the Romulan and inject him with a hypo::  CO: An economy of words next time big fella.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The second Romulan falls to the floor dead.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::smiles at the Andorian::  MO: I'll try to remember that.

CIV_Luchena says:
::~~~feels the Romulan go down.~~~  Stops and waits::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
CO: We have to move fast Sir, this ruse won't last long.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::turns to the cells not realizing the Romulan is more than unconscious::

CIV_Luchena says:
::glances briefly at the CO then looks away::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::pulls on the first big heavy door trying to open it::

MO_Taeryk says:
 ::follows after the others, begins preparing hypos for first aid::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::helps the captain::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CEO/CIV/MO: Get the other doors will you.

CIV_Luchena says:
::moves to a door and gives it a yank::

MO_Taeryk says:
::proceeds to the farthest available door::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::moves to another door and tries to pull it open::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The CIV find two in his cell.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The CEO locates one more

CIV_Luchena says:
::enters the cell and checks the two for life-threatening injuries::

MO_Taeryk says:
::moves onto the new cell having found nothing::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
CO: Got a live one. ::looks at the prisoner:: Prisoner: We're the good guys, we only look Romulan. C'mon, we beaming back to a Federation ship.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::looks in his cell::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::moves to the next cell and attempts to open it::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The second alarm has ceased.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The CEO locates two more crew

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::sees nothing and moves on to the next.... double time with the new alarm::

MO_Taeryk says:
::finds another empty cell::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
Crew: Stand in the center of the corridor. We're all getting out of here - quick. ::all business::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::motions for the prisoners that are able to exit their cells to gather near the wall...  hands his disruptor to the most able of them::

CIV_Luchena says:
::leads the prisoners out of the cell::

MO_Taeryk says:
All: Clear! ::moves back to the other cells and begins first aid::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::moves to the next cell::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::steps up to a crew member::  crewmember:  How many on your ship?

CIV_Luchena says:
::scans frantically::

Host Cootles says:
<CM> CO: Six... they took the Commander.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::grits his teeth::  CM: Where?

Host Cootles says:
SCENE: The only door left unchecked is the one to the sub-basement.

CIV_Luchena says:
::turns and looks at the basement door.  Goes pale::

Host Cootles says:
<CM> CO: I don't know... doors kept slamming shut....  muffled screaming.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::sees Mikal::  CIV: What is it?

CIV_Luchena says:
CO:  Someone is dying down there.

MO_Taeryk says:
::quickly makes his way through the five prisoners::  CEO: That's the best I can do from here.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CEO/CIV: You get them to the Pontifex.  I'll find the Commander  ::retrieves his "disruptor" from the crewmember::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::hearing Mikal he darts off toward the sub-basement::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
CO: Sir...there will be more Romulans on the way by now....

CIV_Luchena says:
CO:  You're not going down there alone.  ::goes after the CO::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::continues on ignoring Damien::

MO_Taeryk says:
::notices the Captain's version of "darting" resembles an odd-looking hobble::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
Crew: Stand close together. We're getting you out of here. MO: You're coming too. You heard what the man said.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::reaches the door and scans::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
*Pendragon*: Seven to beam up.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The door is too heavy to detect anything.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
Self: By the Prophets....  ::grimaces::

CIV_Luchena says:
::catches up to Vn'dor and pushes on the door::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The Pontifex beams out the CEO and his group.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::shocked seeing Mikal::  CIV: I gave you a direct order

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::materializes on the Pontifex:: MO: Take them all to sickbay. I'm going to the bridge ::hurries out::

CIV_Luchena says:
@CO:  From what I've heard it was behaviour like this that left you stranded on Origist.

CIV_Luchena says:
@::tries to muscle the door open::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@:: sighs hearing the Captain and understands adds his weight to Mikal's push::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::gets into the Turbolift and orders it to the bridge::

MO_Taeryk says:
::begins doing what he can in the small medical area::

Host Cootles says:
@ACTION: The reinforced door gives away, slamming into the wall.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::pulls out his tricorder again::

CIV_Luchena says:
@::stumbles forward::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::arrives on the bridge, immediately heads toward the operations console:: *CO*: Captain what is your status? We are ready to beam you out at a moments notice.

CIV_Luchena says:
@::heads down::

Host Cootles says:
@ ACTION: Scans of the area indicate a humanoid lifesign about 20 meters ahead. Another string of cursing is coming from below.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@*CEO*: Just proceeding into the sub-basement.   How are the transporter locks?

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
*CO*: We're locked onto you and Mikal. Awaiting your order.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::points ahead::  CIV: There is a humanoid life form about twenty meters straight ahead.

CIV_Luchena says:
@::quickens his pace::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@*CEO*: Good.  How are the Pontifex's new guests?

Host Cootles says:
@<Romulan> Sec: Krattas! You witless child! I told you to stay up there!

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
*CO*: I had them taken to sickbay. I'm awaiting a report.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::following Mikal::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
*CEO*: I'm going to keep radio silence for the time being....  but monitor our life signs and beam us out if you feel it necessary.  Vn'dor out

MO_Taeryk says:
::sends an update to the bridge - several broken bones and dehydration the worst of it for this group::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::remains silent in acknowledgement::

CIV_Luchena says:
@::foot hits the bottom stair.  Proceeds forward::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@CIV: Do you sense anything?

Host Cootles says:
@  <Romulan> Sec: Krattas! Where are you?!? You aren't going down there to stare at her again are you?  ::shouting comes from somewhere to the left::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::turns to his left and squints trying to see whatever said that::

CIV_Luchena says:
@::shakes his head and looks to the left::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@Romulan: I just wanted to check on her sir.

Host Cootles says:
@ SCENE: A lumbering figure can be seen jogging down a corridor.

Host Cootles says:
@  <Romulan> Sec: Krattas! Damn you!  ::begins closing the distance and notices the CIV::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@ ::whispers:: CIV: Get ready Mr. Luchena.  As soon as he sees I'm not Krattas....

CIV_Luchena says:
@::notes someone moving too quickly to be the injured Commander::  CO:  Aye.  ::rests his hand on his disruptor::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::lunges at the figure trying to hit him over the head with his disruptor::

Host Cootles says:
@  <Romulan> Sec: Krattas! What are you doing?!? Who is that?  ::points over the CO's shoulder::

CIV_Luchena says:
@::fires at the Romulan::

Host Cootles says:
@ ACTION: The Romulan drops to the floor.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::remains standing there with his disruptor held in the air then turns to the CIV::  CIV: I guess that would work too....

CIV_Luchena says:
@CO:  There isn't much time.  ~~~tries to locate the Commander~~~

Host Cootles says:
@ ACTION: The CO and CIV make their way to the end of the hall and locate the Commander. After a quick assessment of her condition, all three are beamed back to the Pontifex.

Host Cootles says:
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