SM – Martijn Lemmen

XO – Brendan Ringenoldus
OPS – Renee Amos
CTO – Scott Knight
CSO – David Gibson
CMO – Jane Rowley

NPC – Martijn Lemmen – Sarah McKeon
NPC – Rob Lemmens – T`Vual

Last Time on the U.S.S. Tal-War…

The Tal-War furiously battled with both Defiants, they managed to disable one but the second one broke through their shields and systematically began beaming in boarding teams. These teams quickly managed to take control of main engineering and began rerouting command functions to main engineering, leaving the bridge in the dark…

As the artificial gravity failed and the bridge crew began floating through the room, the entire senior staff was beamed to a cargo bay or should we say gas chamber?

Nevertheless, despite some desperate attempts all officers where knocked out only to wake up a holding cell… Questions quickly rose… Where are we? What happened? And as soon as their “old friend” Sarah McKeon entered…. “What on earth is going on? Isn't she supposed to be dead?

… All valid questions… join us now to see the continuation!

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OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::in the holding cell staring at McKeon::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::frowning at Sarah wondering what the hell's going on::
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::looks around and notices the new CMO for the first time::
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
::in the holding cell staring at her crewmates::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::stairs transfixed at the face of what looks like Sarah McKeon::
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::Looking at McKeon with a raised eyebrow::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::looks at the shocked expression of the rest of the senior staff::
Host Sarah_McKeon says:
::having arrived in the brig area she glances at the quite large holding cell containing the Tal-War's senior staff::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::Decides to open his mouth:: McKeon: Admiral?
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
McKeon: I'm sure you’re supposed to be dead!
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
::moves over to OPS and whispers::  OPS:  Is that true?
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::whispers back:: CMO: We even had a court martial because of it...
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
McKeon: At least that’s what I wrote in my report....
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
::whispers::  OPS:  She died on the Tal-War?
Host Sarah_McKeon says:
::grins evilly as he comes closer to the holding cell::  CSO: Yes, that was my intention, Lieutenant...   CTO: And "no" Mr. MacAllister.... I was "Admiral" McKeon...   Mrs. McKeon will do fine...  ::grins again::
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::nods:: CMO: Admiral McKeon was murdered on the Tal-War only weeks ago!
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
McKeon: One question... Why?
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
::whispers::  OPS:  Then we must have autopsy records.  Be nice to get a tissue sample.  ::eyes McKeon speculatively::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::moves over towards Stuart, nearer to Sarah McKeon’s position::
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::growls low:: CMO: Just say the word, that woman left our ship a mess and all for nothing...
Host Sarah_McKeon says:
::nods at the CTO::  CTO: A valid question indeed....  let me just say, the Admiral's life was a bit to restricted for me...  I need and no rules, it allows me to operate better...  ::smiles::  how else can one run an organisation efficiently ?
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
::grins::  CMO:  Let's hope she breaks a fingernail.
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
McKeon: What organization?
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::turns to MacAllister with a puzzled expression::
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
McKeon: So you faked your death and when we got to close you captured us!
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
McKeon:  Yep like the CTO says, do you represent the Orions? The Marquis? Even the Dominion although I'm sure you wouldn't admit that!
Host Sarah_McKeon says:
XO: Bingo!  10 points for our executive officer....  but then again... along with Captain Irvin and Commander Jameson you where all too nosy for your own...  but hey, I tried to warn you several times...  but no, you had to keep looking....  too bad I had to take these measures to ensure you wouldn't be a problem anymore...
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
::thinks that if all this is true this McKeon person will not let them live to tell about it::
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
McKeon: don't you think that Starfleet will be missing a big ship like the Tal War!
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
McKeon: Speaking of which... How did you manage to get your hands on those defiants?
Host Sarah_McKeon says:
XO: Mr. Exeter, I never said the Tal-War would be missed....  ::grins again::
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
::wonders why this woman hasn't killed them already::
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
McKeon: Well, it's command staff. There are certain elements which can't be overlooked.
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::whispers to Stuart:: CTO: She seems to be avoided the subject of who she represents.
Host Sarah_McKeon says:
CSO: Mr. Wuer.... you are pretty far off.... the Orions, Marquis nor Dominion operate in this sector....  I'm just the one that made sure several parties began to see the mutual "benefits" they could have by joining up...
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::whispers:: CSO: I noticed... My initial thought was SFI but she said she WAS an admiral.
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
::whispers::  OPS:  Was this Admiral known to have a mental illness?
Host Sarah_McKeon says:
XO: True.... but remember I was a Star Fleet Admiral.... I do have contacts and I will be sure to sent regular reports to Star Fleet telling of your interesting progress....
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::feels somewhat uncomfortable that she remembers all there names all to well, as she had been keeping tabs on them all::
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
CMO: Not that I know of.... ::looks around for one voice missing from the chorus::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
McKeon: So what do you intend on doing with us?
Host Sarah_McKeon says:
CTO: Well, Mr. MacAllister, there a few things I do not intent to tell you... not even before you meet your unfortunate ends...  ::smiles again::
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
McKeon:  Then why don't you stop yakking and get on with it?
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::snaps a frown at the new Lt.::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CSO: As deluded as you seem to have become, you can't possibly expect Starfleet to not notice the loss of the entire Senior Staff of ones of its star ships?
Host Sarah_McKeon says:
CMO: Now, now... Doctor... can't I have the pleasure of watching you guess what is happening...  besides that, I do have a few experiments and interrogations lines up for you....
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::looks at the CMO:: CMO: Well, some of us are buying time so we can blow this joint.
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
XO:  It sounds like we'll have lots of time, Commander.  ::frowns at McKeon::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
McKeon: You could at least tell us where we are.
Host Sarah_McKeon says:
::laughs::  CTO: That is of no importance, Lieutenant....  I can assure this facility will be the last things you see in your pretty short lives...  ::smiles again and walks out of the brig area::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::frowns and punches the force field as McKeon leaves shortly before swearing loudly and cradling his hand::
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
All:  Great!  Just what have you people been up to?
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::Smirks:: ALL: Okay, we need to find a way out of here. I don't like being poked and probed at.
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CMO: I don't feel that that sort of negative attitude is going to help now is it?
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
::crosses her arms and looks most annoyed::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
XO: Who's to say we haven't been poked and prodded already?
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
XO/CTO: It would seem to me that Admiral Black will probably already be aware we are missing, so it can be presumed someone is looking for us? So escape would seem the way to go.
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
CTO: They would have nothing to gain by a simple physical examination. I don't feel any after effects of experimentation either. ::frightened::
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CTO: we just arrived here, Lieutenant. SO you got anything on which might disable that force field?
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::shakes his head:: CSO: If McKeon has half the connections in star fleet that she claims to have...
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
OPS:  We'll need a way to communicate if we get split up.  Any ideas?
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
XO: Without a tactical tricorder Commander, I can't even tell what kind of force field it is. ::rubs his hand::

ACTION: In a bright flash of light  the XO and OPS disappear from the holding cell... beamed away....  as they materialize they find themselves on a bio bed and in restraints...

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
Self: What the???
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
::stares in disbelief::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CTO: True, Stuart, but.... ::notices the disappearance::
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::On the bio bed with restraints:: Self: Kinky! And I'm not gonna like this.
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
CTO/CSO:  We have to get out of here.
T`Vual says:
::Turns around and stares at his two new guests. With an ice cold glare he walks over to them... silently.::
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::wriggles to see around her while gasping loudly::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::starts scratching at the wall looking for an access port::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CMO: I definitely agree.
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CMO: You don't happen to have hair grip or something similar and metallic?
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
T`Vual: Who are you?? What do you want from us? Release us immediately!
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
CSO:  I have nothing except my uniform.
T`Vual says:
::Looks over at the OPS, not loosing his icy stare.:: OPS: In due time. You were correct that I need something from you.
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CMO: I don't think we've been introduced Lieutenant... Stuart MacAllister, Chief Tactical Officer. ::keeps scratching and locates a small maintenance port in the bottom corner::
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
::thinks about the closing mechanism on her uniform::

ACTION: As T`Vual gets closer, two nurses push a small card in between the bio beds.... it is loaded all sort of equipment.... what can I say about them.... they look sharp...

XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
T`Vual: Any chance on a sedative or something?
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CMO: Oh yes... And I'm Tobius Wuer, Chief Science Officer
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::opens the port and looks around inside::
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
::grits her teeth::  CTO/CSO:  Dr. Kyrron.
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::walks over to the CTO:: CTO: Hit the jackpot their Stuart ::looks over his shoulder into the access port::
T`Vual says:
::Now looking over to the XO, he raises his eyebrow slightly.:: XO: You Federation officers are all alike. It is not logic to use a sedative while extracting information from you.
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
T`Vual: What are you, some kind of demented hologram? ::stares in disbelief::
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
T`Vual: Yeah and where is the logic in using pain to get information. As a Vulcan you know you won't get the right information that way. You get what you want to hear.
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CMO: Nice to meet you... shame about the location but....
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::stares at the small console in the port:: Self: That can't be right!
T`Vual says:
::Shakes his head:: OPS: You are mistaken I am no hologram, now silence. You will speak only if I direct my question at you. ::Turns to the XO:: XO: You are the ranking officer here, am I correct?
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
::nods at the CSO::  CTO:  What is it?
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::only too happy to shut up and lower breathing so she can try and make a restraint give::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::points to the port:: CMO: This is a mixture of technology from Starfleet and technology from a race called the Arillians. Which is strange because last time I heard we were at war with them.
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
T`Vual: Correct any chance that you remove these restraints so we can have a civil conversation.
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::tries not to listen while she works on getting her muscles lax::
T`Vual says:
XO: In due time. First I would like you to tell me about Captain Irvin. Where can we find him?
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::struggles to see inside the access port:: CTO: That could be to our benefit, the two technologies shouldn't really be compatible!
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
CSO/CTO:  Gentlemen.... we must hurry.
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::taps at the small panel, at least the SF parts of it::
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
T`Vual: Captain Irwin? Wouldn't know, haven't seen the guy in months.
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CMO: I'm working as fast as I can Lieutenant. ::taps away::
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::realizes her hands are sweaty and feels very happy for it::
T`Vual says:
::Walks over to the cart, checking out the equipment.:: XO: Then perhaps you care to explain to me who Rear Admiral Black is?
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
CSO:  What is the Admiral's connection to the Tal-War?
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::fingers flying over the interface panel as he attempts to lower the force field::
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::starts pulling a hand through a restraint to the point when her bones seem to crunch::
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
T`Vual: Listen, I'm only the Executive Officer, I don't know any admirals, Heck I met Black once or twice!
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CMO: The former Admiral McKeon, was sector commander, in which the Tal-War was stationed....
T`Vual says:
::That remark caught his attention.:: XO: You met him? Interesting. Then I am sure you are able to tell me more, than what you are telling me now.

ACTION: As the CTO tries to access the interface's protected pathways a small but painful energy strike hits the CTO.

OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::almost gives up from the pain and looks at the instruments to give herself an incentive::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::jumps backward and tries to refrain from yelling::
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
CTO:  What happened.  ::moves towards the CTO quickly::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CMO:...when we were ordered to transfer to the Permoni sector, she moved to take command of that sector, she was onboard the Tal war when it was attacked by a rogue defiant... ::notices the CTO jump:: CTO: Are you okay Stuart?
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CMO/CSO: I'm alright... Help me up.
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::pulls her hand one more millimetre, feeling her arm on fire, eyes swelling with tears::
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
T`Vual: The only time I met him was when He made me executive. God, I spoke off hand with him.
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::puts out a hand to the CTO::
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
::takes the CTO's other hand surreptitiously checking for burns as she helps pull him up::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::struggles to his feet and lunges at the panel again prodding furiously at it with both hands trying to route his commands round the protected pathways::
T`Vual says:
::Checking out the muffled sounds coming from the OPS, he keeps addressing the XO, even when not looking at him.:: XO: Is that correct? Mr. Exeter? I recall reviewing your file. It says you have served under command of a Captain Black for years. I understand that this person might be the Rear Admiral now.
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
T`Vual: different person.......and your thinking of Jim Exeter, he served under Admiral Black
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
CTO:  Be careful.  Your sense of touch may be dulled for a few moments.
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CMO: Dr. Kyrron, do you not think you should take a look at the Captain?
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::stops moving as T`Vual seems to check on her::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CMO: As long as my eyesight doesn't give out I'll be fine... How's the Cap'n?
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
::moves to the CO and checks her pulse and respiration::
T`Vual says:
::His cold appearance almost would suggest he ignored the last thing the XO told him.:: OPS: What about you? What can you tell me about Captain Irvin?
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CTO: Stuart if you want I can take over with that, but I do know how you like to see things through...
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
T`Vual: I think I broke a rib thanks to you, I don't suppose you'd care to give me a painkiller or let me turn... I'm awfully uncomfortable...
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
::lifts the CO's eyelids and peeks at her pupils::
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::starts crying for good measure and doesn't have to make much effort to achieve this::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CSO: My brother is XO on the USS Scimitar at the front lines of the Arillian war. No offence but I think I have a little more knowledge of the technology.
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::keeps prodding and poking at the panel::

ACTION: As the CTO tries to access the circuits, a small display panel is activated... it displays the environmental conditions of the holding cells...

CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
CSO/CTO:  Life signs are stable.  ::stands up and brushes off her hands::
T`Vual says:
::Raises an eyebrow.:: OPS: Very unusual. Stop your water shedding and explain. I do not have all day. ::Which almost sounded as if he was loosing his patience.::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::stares at the panel:: Self: Nice... CMO: You need any changes made to the environment in here?
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
CTO:  You have environmental controls?  ::steps closer to the panel::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CTO: I don't doubt that, I'm just worried about your health
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::sounding out of breath:: T`Vual: I... I fell over... during the attack... A cracked rib, it hurts... I think I'm going to... ::gasps::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CMO: Looks like it...
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
CSO:  Is there some kind of gas that might interact with the security field?
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CTO: What environmental conditions do you actually have control of?
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::prods a little more::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CMO: Exactly my line of thought, Dr. Kyrron
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::goes panicky and struggles for breath while her hand keeps sliding painfully inside the restraint::

ACTION: As the CTO prods the controls he can see the oxygen ratings go down....

T`Vual says:
::Turns around, takes the first long sharp instrument, which resembles something the ancient Egyptians used to mummify their dead ones and holds it in front of the OPS face.:: OPS: I have heard females have a higher pain level then males. I have to see this for myself.
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::hears something and smiles:: T`Vual: you know, I really pity your kind of people, always under heavy pressure and what's the pay out, a pittance.
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
Self: Uh Oh. ::prods the opposite of what he just prodded::
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
::feels a little light headed::

ACTION: The oxygen levels continue downwards....

OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::One last burning tug and her hand is free, she goes for the weapon dangling in front of her eyes::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CMO: If we could create some sort of electrostatic charge in the holding cell environment we may be able to disrupt the filed!
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
Self: Oh no... ALL: Hit the deck!
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
CSO/CTO:  Just breathe slowly and deeply.  ::does so::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::jumps to the floor::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::prods furiously again and stops short of actually whacking the console::
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::gets hold of a wrist and sinks her teeth in it ::
T`Vual says:
::Without hesitation he draws back his hand and the weapon, stepping at a safe distance from the OPS.:: Nurse: NURSE! Tie her up again. I do not tolerate such action again. If so, you will find yourself tied up to a bed beside her!

ACTION: As the CTO whacks the console a small crack appear on the display panel...

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
ALL: ARRRRRRRR!
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CTO: Could you possibly flood the room with something like Hydrogen! But if you do I suggest we all lie low on the ground?
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::spits green blood at T`Vual and starts attacking the second restraint::
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: Looks up:: OPS: Cut yourself lose, Lieutenant!
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
CTO:  Don't panic!
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CSO: I'll give it a go. ::taps what he thinks are a series of commands to flood the room with hydrogen::
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
::prepares to hold her breath::

ACTION: The CTO can see the hydrogen levels increase in the holding cell...

CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CMO/CTO: Get to back of the cell and lie flat on the ground, we could have an explosion on our hands
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CSO: Here we go, Hydrogen levels increasing.
CMO_Lt_Kyrron says:
::moves to the CO and shields her with her body::
T`Vual says:
::As he sees the nurse look somewhat panicked, he drops his instrument and walks over to the OPS with big paces. With great effort he tries to grab the OPS' hand.:: OPS: You have no chance, stop resisting.
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::heaves so hard the table she's on falls over and hits T`Vual::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CSO: Go, get back, I need to monitor this! ::Flattens himself to the floor::
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: starts pulling on his restraints:: T`Vual: You don't want me lose now do ya?
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CTO: Stuart you fool, get away from there ::crawls forward to try and pull him back::
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
:: saves her breath for what seems to be her first and last fight ever::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CSO: Get back! I'm not risking your life as well! Get back there and take cover.
T`Vual says:
::Ignores the XO again as he grabbed the OPS' hand and tries to get the restraints back on.:: XO: You will not.
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CTO: Okay Stuart be dammed... ::jumps and slides to the back of the holding cell::

ACTION: As the hydrogen concentration in the holding cell becomes more dense with the minute, OPS and the XO seem to enjoy themselves nicely in the company of T`Vual....  join us again next week to see if we get fireworks ;-)

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