Prologue:  Butch, Bart, Biff? Sounds like the defensive line for some old Earth football team doesn't it? But this is no game that the away team finds itself in on Sigma Iotia II. In fact, they have taken actions that might just get them into more trouble.

The away team met the boss of Sigma Iotia, a man called Franko Berdisio. Franko wasn't sure about these strangers, and refused to give them their "cut" of the planetary treasury. Now through a series of "misunderstandings" the away team has taken refuge in Franko's office after assaulting the boss and his henchmen. So much for diplomacy.

Meanwhile the Triton has left orbit to investigate a Tholian ship that is sitting just on the edge of sensor range. Several shuttles that were orbiting the nearby asteroid, have headed for the Tholian ship as well. Suddenly one of the shuttles changed course and headed for the Triton but it was destroyed before reaching the ship.

So why did the Tholian ship destroy the shuttle, and why are the other shuttles traveling towards the Tholian ship too? Does Franko know something about all of this and that's why he refused to give the away team the Federation's cut?

Join us as we find out the answers to all our questions....yeah right!

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Triton in..."A Piece of Who's Action?"....Chapter four...." A Fine Pickle"......Stardate 10511.10

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CIV_LtCmdr_Mrlr says:
@::peers into window at the makeshift Fort Alamo and hits her comm. badge:: *XO*: Hello Lt...had a bit of trouble?

Franko_Berdisio says:
@::carefully sitting up, and checks to see who's still there and nearly standing::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Jumps from the communication.::  *CIV*:  Mrlr!  Where are you?  ::Helps Ian to his feet.  Points her phaser at Franko.:: Franko:  Careful there bucko!  Stay!

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::sitting at the helm::

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
:: arrives on the bridge and sees the Captain and walks over :: CO: What's happening Captain?

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Gets to his feet and looks Franko over.::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: standing on the bridge watching as the Triton closes position towards the Tholian vessel:: CTO: Status of the Tholian ship Commander?

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
::Looks at the Caitian life sign on the tricorder then hides it::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CO: Ready to fire weapons on your mark

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Hands her phaser to the TO.::  TO:  Take this.  Keep an eye on him. ::Points to Franko.::

CIV_LtCmdr_Mrlr says:
@::taps on the window lightly with a claw:: *XO*: Out here. ::grins and opens the window to peer in:: Interesting fight there.

Franko_Berdisio says:
@::smirks, staying quiet now, just... waiting...::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::holding the Triton steady::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
::snaps to attention:: VADM: The Tholian’s have destroyed one of the shuttles from the planet we are closing to investigate sir.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: That will be a pleasure.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Helps Mrlr through the window.::  CIV:  You saw?  Everything?

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::hears the Admiral but does not turn around::

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Look at Mrlr in surprise.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CO: Still on the edge of sensor range, and holding position

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
CIV: Hello commander. 

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: Monitor its status and that of the shuttles Mr. Ray, report any variance

CIV_LtCmdr_Mrlr says:
@::climbs in and chuckles:: XO: You seemed to have things well in hand.  By the way...you drop your shoulder too much when you swing. ::gives her a wink and then bares her teeth at Franko who is staring at her::

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
:: leans on the back of K`Vas' chair :: CO: Are there other ships out there now and what's their status?

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CO: Yes sir

CIV_LtCmdr_Mrlr says:
@OPS: Hi Ensign.  Just the person I wanted to talk to.

Franko_Berdisio says:
@::just raises an eyebrow as the CIV enters, and inclines his head faintly:: XO: Well now. Looky what we have here. ::smirks slightly at the reaction he gets from the CIV:: Someone forget their pet?

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: We are on course and steady sir.

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
CIV: You found a nice spot to hide, but we must find something to scramble tricorder’s readings in future.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::trims the pitch just a tad::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Looks at Franko.::  CIV:  One of his thugs twisted Lt. Cerdan's phaser like a pretzel.  I'm not sure how though.  ::Holds her shoulder a bit.::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
<Add @ to OPS answers>

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::taps comm. badge::*Engineering*: What is your status???

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
VADM: Aye several shuttles are in route to the Tholian’s position.  One ship changed course towards the Triton and was destroyed.  This may be our technology leak sir

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@Franko: You never mind. we'll deal with you shortly.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@CIV:  Mission orders are to get our cut, but they apparently don't want to give it.  Suggestions?  I've tried to find some information in the desk, but nothing much interesting there, unless I missed something.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CO: No weapons

Engineering says:
*CEO*: Engineering is just fine sir.  Not to worry sir your orders have been carried out to the letter.

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
@XO: I think we should move out, not many chances of finding anything here.

Franko_Berdisio says:
@::laughs slightly, eyeing the TO curiously:: TO: And jus' how exactly is it ya plan to do that, boy? Ya kill me, ya got just as much now as ya did when ya showed up.

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
CO: Now why are they heading to the Tholian ship and why would the Tholian destroy one?

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*Engineering*: Make sure of it.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: Understood

Engineering says:
 *CEO*: Understood  Engineering out.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Engineering reports that everything is functioning at 100%.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::trims the heading by point 000.05 degrees::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Nods to OPS.::  OPS:  Our mission goal is to get our cut.  These boys are our only clue right now as to where we can get it.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@OPS: I think this one knows more than he's telling. ::Motions to Franko::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::adjusts her sash a bit as it slides slightly down::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Whispers to the TO.::  TO:  Maybe we should let Mrlr play with him a bit.

CIV_LtCmdr_Mrlr says:
@::frowns as she ignores Franko:: XO: I saw the guy twist the phaser...there's something not right.  But I've got orders to find the technology and I'm afraid I'll have to steal Ensign Polo to help me.  ::looks at the thugs:: Can you handle things here while the Triton is away?

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: Good lieutenant.  Bring us 30 degrees to starboard then rudder a mid-ship.  Bring the Tholians past on our port side.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@CIV:  We should be fine.  We'll contain them.  Just keep an open comm. link to me and check in every 15 minutes, just like the captain had originally ordered us to do.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Glares at Sam's mention of Mrlr.::

ACTION: Another of the shuttles turns back towards the asteroid

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
@CIV: Stealing me? For what Commander? ::looks perplexed but kinda happy::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Understood sir. 30 degrees to starboard then rudder amid-ship.  Bringing the Tholians on our port side sir.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
VADM: Another shuttle is heading back to the asteroids sir.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::makes the adjustment and the Triton moves to starboard and then straightens out to present the port side to the Tholians::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@CIV:  One more thing, Mrlr.  You may need to increase the intensity to the stun on your phaser.  It appears the stun only works on its highest setting to contain these people.  ::Glances at Franko.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CO: Another one of the shuttles is heading back towards the asteroids

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::adjusts the pitch 10 degrees negative::

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
@::hands his phaser to the XO:: I am not going to need it, besides the best I can do with it would be cutting my toes.

CIV_LtCmdr_Mrlr says:
@XO: Aye ma'am. ::waves the OPS over to the window and exits:: And don't forget to lock this after us.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Eyes widen at the mention of Ensign Polo leaving.::

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
CEO: Can you magnify the screen? I want to see that ship.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: Hail the Tholians lets see if we can keep this shuttle in one piece open channel

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@OPS:  Take the older one at least.  A lot less effective, but still works.  ::Hands it to him.::  Might want to look at it also to see if it's been altered.

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
@::follows the CIV to the window and gets close to her::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
Admiral: Magnification 10 on the viewer now sir.  ::hits the buttons and the viewer is enlarged by the factor of 10::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
Admiral: Sir is that better?

Franko_Berdisio says:
@::uses their conversing to shift his position faintly, eyes on the TO and XO now::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CO: Channel open

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
CEO: Yes thank you.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@Franko:  So what is it you do here?

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
Admiral: You are welcome and it is good to have you aboard.

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
@:: Turns before climbing:: XO: good idea Sam. :;winks, takes the phaser, and leaves the room::

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Starts to protest and then stops.::

ACTION: A very static laced comm. beep comes into the Triton

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
COM: Tholian Vessel: This is Captain K`Vas of the Starfleet vessel Triton, do not fire on the craft heading away from you

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
::tries to clear it up::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  What is it Ian?

CIV_LtCmdr_Mrlr says:
@::climbs out on the fire escape and heads down followed by OPS.  Jumps lightly to the ground and looks up at OPS climbing after her:: OPS: Ensign...see if you can locate the technology from here?

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Sir congratulations on your promotion.  Q’apla.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: Sam.....I'm sorry but Did you know Mrlr was here?

Franko_Berdisio says:
@XO: Whatever I please, doll face. Which right now is exactly what you'd rather I not do.

Tholians says:
COM: Triton: You are in violation of our treaty. You have one hour of your time to leave this space.

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
@CIV: Sure I may set the tricorder to look for energy sources around here, things not so archaic as they are on the surface. ::Starts scanning::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Closes the window that CIV and Mrlr went out of.::  TO:  No, Ian, I did not.  But that appears to be what Mrlr does, and it appears to be a pattern.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::raises eyebrow::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
COM: Tholian Vessel: This is not Tholian space and the Federation has dealings with this planet.  Your authority is not recognized

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@Franko:  I'd rather have you just tell me what it is you're doing here.  Are you in charge here?

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Looks back to Franko:: XO: I won't press it now, but I'll save it for later.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Nods to the TO.::

CIV_LtCmdr_Mrlr says:
$::stands close to the building half in the shadows so no one can spot her from the street:: OPS: I'll have to shadow you.  I don't think this society is ready to see a five foot talking cat walking down the street. ::grins::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Sir depending on our distance to the craft, if needed I could attempt to extend the Tritons shields.

Franko_Berdisio says:
@::smirks, carefully getting to his feet:: XO: What's it to ya, doll? I mean, really now.

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
$:: Keeps on moving the tricorder around in a 360 degrees pattern:: CIV: I knew you were there. Good hiding. I don't think you will have a problem with that.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::trims the pitch again 3 degrees to starboard::

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Steps closer to Franko and shoves him back to his seat.::

Tholians says:
#COM: Triton: You are in violation of our agreement with the Iotians. There will be no further communication until the hour is up. Then prepare.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: Divert power from non-essential areas in preparation

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::hands move smoothly over the helm console keeping the Triton steady::

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@Franko: How about you just tell us who you are, or I test this heater on ya....

CIV_LtCmdr_Mrlr says:
$::laughs:: OPS: I must be getting soft.  I forgot that you would have a tricorder and didn't bring any devices with me.  Next time I'll remember. ::watches him scan:: Which way do we go?

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Understood. Diverting power from all non-essential areas in preparation to extend shields around craft.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
::makes a muting motion to the CTO: VADM: Sir it appears the Tholians have moved in our your cut

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
#ACTION: The Tholian ship cuts the channel

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*Engineering*: Prepare to extend our shields around the craft.  Divert power from all non essential systems.

Engineering says:
*CEO*: Understood sir.

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
$CIV: It's taking some time, if it something, it must be very well hidden, if I don't pick up anything we may have to move somewhere else.

Franko_Berdisio says:
@::uses his proximity to the TO and kicks his legs out in a roundhouse, reaching to snag the phaser on his way down::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
::mutes transmission::

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
:: smiles at the Captain :: CO: Now we can't them get away with that correct Captain?

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@Franko:  Stay seated for your own good.  You'd be best to answer our questions.  Our Boss is not going to be happy when he ..  Self:  Whoa!  ::Fires her phaser set to heavy stun at Franko.::  Franko:  Stop!  Now!

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
VADM: Negative sir

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::hands smoothly move taking the power necessary and channeling it into the shield grids ready for the extension of the Tritons shields for the craft::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Kicks Ian's phaser away from Franko.::

CIV_LtCmdr_Mrlr says:
$::nods:: OPS: Let's head over to the western part of town.  There are a lot of warehouses down there.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: Right standard rudder put us between the shuttle and the Tholians

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Shields have been reinforced and power has been boosted to extend shields on your orders sir.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Steps back, as the phaser is almost snagged from his hand.::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: If the Tholians fire on the any of the shuttles, return fire

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Understood sir.  Bringing the ship right standard rudder putting us between the Tholians and the shuttle.

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
$Civ: Sure, head the way ma'am. I will follow.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
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XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@Self:  God!  What are these people?  Borg?  Are they adapting to our phaser blasts?

ACTION: The Tholian ship begins to glow again and an energy beam cuts the fleeing shuttle in half

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::brings the Triton around to port and.......::

Franko_Berdisio says:
@::falls the rest of the way to the floor, not moving::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Sir too late.  We just missed ourselves from getting cut in half.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
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CIV_LtCmdr_Mrlr says:
$OPS: This way. ::turns down an alley and leads the OPS slowly through the area heading west.  Letting him scan everything in their vicinity as they go::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CO: Sir we should fire wile we still can

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: Close position on the Tholians

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  We will need to maintain our distance from him.  It appears as though he is adapting to our phaser blasts.  My next setting is 'kill'.  I don't want to use that unless I have to.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: Take that ship out of my sky commander

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Understood sir.  Closing on the Tholians.

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
$ ::Starts following the CIV, making sure nobody is close and scanning for alien energy sources:: 

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Picks up his phaser and taps the settings to max.:: XO: I won't take any more chances

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
CO: Captain, you read my mind. :: slaps his shoulder :: Let's see what they're made of.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CO: Quantum torpedoes ready, and phasers to the max

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  It does not look like he is going to tell us anything.  What do you suggest?

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: grins :: VADM: Yes sir

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*Engineering*: Bring online reactors 11-15 and feed into defensive shields and augment weapons::

Franko_Berdisio says:
@::still doesn't move::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  He's .. not moving.  Do you think it's a trick?

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: Bring that tactical pod to full power, all weapons to be at captains disposal understood commander

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: One way to find out. ::Approaches Franko Cautiously::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  No!  Wait!  I'll do it.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::hands move smoothly over the console switching power from other non-essential systems and shunting them into the defensive systems::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CO: Yes sir, ready on your mark

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*Engineering*: Deploy your teams to their assigned areas as per my orders earlier.

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
$ CIV: I still can't get any readings. Maybe I should try to find a way too boost the readings.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Holds her back behind him: XO: It's ok......Just cover him.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: FIRE!

Engineering says:
*CEO*: Understood sir.  Deploying them now.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CEO: It is fixed since last time right?

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  Give me your weapon first?

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CTO: Yes it is.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::steadies the ship::

CIV_LtCmdr_Mrlr says:
$::pauses and looks at the tricorder readings:: OPS: IS there something interfereing with the readings?

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  I don't want that weapon in his hands.  I can't take the chance.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
:: fires all weapons in beta fire mode::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::trims the ship slightly to port by 2 degrees::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Aims her phaser at Franko.::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Sir evasive pattern delta laid in sir if needed.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: Evasive maneuvers, patter K`Vas theta 2

ACTION: As the Triton fires, the Tholian ship glows a bright orange red as the weapons fire appears to hit it

Franko_Berdisio says:
@::probably wouldn't notice if the XO went ahead and fired, he's that motionless::

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
$CIV: It looks like there is no different energy signature, so or we are in the wrong place or it is hidden very well. Once we arrive at the warehouses I will boost it.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Looks puzzled, but concedes:: XO: OK ::Reaches out to Franko.::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Understood sir Pattern K'Vas theta 2 executed.

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
:: digs her fingers into the Captain's shoulder as she watches ::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  Is he .. is he dead?

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: Fire again commander

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: feels the admirals grasp tries to keep his mind clear ::

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Checks for a pulse or respiration::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Places the TO's phaser in her holster while holding the other one directly at Franko.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
:: fires again, but in pattern Theta::

Franko_Berdisio says:
@::has a pulse, and is definitely breathing, but is definitely immobile::

ACTION: The Tholian ship moves....and splits into two sections as the second barrage reaches them

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@Self:  Where's a super soaker when you need one.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: Execute K`Vas beta 7 , they are trying to begin the web maneuver keep us clear

CIV_LtCmdr_Mrlr says:
$::nods:: OPS: Okay...it's only a few blocks more.  This way. ::leads off again and then melts into the darkness as someone walks by, only to appear again when they passed on by::

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: He's alive but without a tricorder I'm not sure.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: Concentrate fire on one of the ships do not split targets

$ACTION: Mrlr hears something coming from above her head

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
$: Keeps on following Mrlr alley after alley, admiring the was she moves:: Self: Well at least now it's me the one peeking.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: Help me get him up on the table. ::Grabs Franko under one arm.::

CIV_LtCmdr_Mrlr says:
$::stops and looks up, pulling OPS back up against the wall:: OPS: Hold on.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CO: Lets hope this time it works

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Executing K'Vas beta 7. Understood sir I know the maneuver.

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
$:: stands still and offers not resistance:: 

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
:: fires again and again::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: Warriors do not hope they fight, Fire!

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::rolls the Triton port 10 degrees::

ACTION: The two sections of the Tholian ship change direction, but now an energy thread is detected between them

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  You want to move him?  ::Helps him move him to the table, securing the TO's phaser in her holster opposite Franko, and continuing to hold her phaser in her hand.::

Franko_Berdisio says:
@::is rather heavy to move, but offers no resistance... all it is is dead weight::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  I would have left him.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: I can't tell you why. But I have the feeling he's important to our mission.

CIV_LtCmdr_Mrlr says:
$::her ears twitch as she tries to isolate what and where she heard something:: OPS: There's something up there.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Sir they are making the web.  ::adjusts the pitch to 45 degrees::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Helps the TO place Franko on the table.::  TO:  What are you thinking?

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: Besides what other choices do we have?

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: I see that lieutenant, Pattern K`Vas gamma 3

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CO: They are starting a web sir!

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: He appeared to be in charge here

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
$CIV: People or things?:: Turns the tricorder in the direction indicated by Mrlr::

ACTION: Sensors detect another ship directly behind the Triton now

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  And placing him on the table will do what?

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: Fire on your target again

CIV_LtCmdr_Mrlr says:
$OPS: ::shakes her head slightly:: Unknown.  Anything on the tricorder?

Franko_Berdisio says:
@::still doesn't move.. yet::

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
:: moves to the XO's chair and sits :: CO: Now this is interesting.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: It will let me have a closer look at him.

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
$ CIV: No nothing, whatever it is we may have to check in person.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  All right.  I'll keep you covered.  ::Stands back and keeps her phaser on Franko.::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
VADM: If they trap us in the web sir you may change your opinion

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
:fires two spreads of quantum torpedoes::

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@:: Begins looking closer at Franko::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@*CIV*:  Commander, 15 minute check in time.  Have anything to report?

$ACTION: Suddenly a large steel net falls on top of the CIV and OPS, trapping them securely

Franko_Berdisio says:
@::doesn't even flinch, very much playing the part of, if he's playing at all, the unconscious and possibly battered victim... crime lord... person::

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
CO: I know you can find a way around this Captain. :: whispers :: I'm counting on it.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@*CIV*:  Commander, come in.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::thinks back to Enterprise engineering and what she was taught::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  I don't like this Ian.  Something's not right.

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
$:: Moves trying to reach his phaser and to give room to Mrlr::

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Turns to look at Lt. Sommers. XO: You can't raise them ?

CIV_LtCmdr_Mrlr says:
$::curses in Caitian, Terran and a few other languages.  Tries to turn and see Rico but is trapped tight:: OPS: Are you all right?

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  They are not responding.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@*OPS*:  Lt. Sommers to Ens. Polo.  Come in please.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: Hard to starboard take us out of the web and close on the nearest Tholian vessel.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CO: Their shields are holding

ACTION: The second ship separates and begins to stretch it's web behind the Triton

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
$CIV: yes, I am fine, can you reach my phaser or my communicator, my arms are trapped.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: Prepare a tractor beam

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Takes a deep breath and  waits as she continues.::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@*CO*:  Captain, if you can hear this, Cmdr. Mrlr and Ens. Polo are not responding to our communications.  Please respond.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CO: Sir?

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
VADM: An old Klingon trick, tractor beams leach power from shields...it may open the weak spot we need

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: The ship may be out of range.

CIV_LtCmdr_Mrlr says:
$OPS: So are mine.  ::looks around as far as she can:: Let's try and lift at the same time and get this thing off of us.  Whoever dropped it will be here soon. Ready?

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  I understand, but I need to try.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: We are going to pull open an area in their shields commander, something you are going to shoot through

Biff says:
$ :: slinks out of the shadow and stares at the pair in the net :: CIV/OPS: Well, well, what have we here? :: grins ::

Franko_Berdisio says:
@::with the two's attention now on each other, the very faintest hint of a twitch is given one hand, making contact with something in a side pocket... appearing all the while unmoving to someone not concentrating specifically on him::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CO: Readying the tractor beam

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
<Reading=Readying>

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
$Self: Darn, CIV: let's try on three.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Looks to Franko and then back to Sam.:: XO:  Then you have a decision to make.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  We stay here.  The area is secure.  There's no telling what's out there.

CIV_LtCmdr_Mrlr says:
$::growls at Biff:: OPS: I don't think we're going to get a chance.

@ACTION: Franko suddenly begins to sparkle and dematerializes

CIV_LtCmdr_Mrlr says:
$Biff: What do you want?

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
$Biff: Hello big man, do you by any chance came here to help? No? I guessed so.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Looks back.::  TO:  What the ..!

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Raises an eyebrow, and starts to speak.............Aloud:: Whoa!

Biff says:
$CIV: Oh what a pretty kitty and a big one too.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  I would say their technology has advanced.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: That’s an understatement

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  We have a problem now.

Lynda says:
CO: Heading straight for them sir.

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
$Biff: Yes we Feds have great cat food. What do you want?

CIV_LtCmdr_Mrlr says:
$Biff: ::still growling:: Yeah...and why don't you come close and pet the pretty kitty.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: Sounds pretty simple to me

Biff says:
$:: kicks Polo :: OPS: No talking pally!

CIV_LtCmdr_Mrlr says:
$::struggles to get free of the net:: Biff: Leave him alone!

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
$::would fold in two if not held by the net, breathes for a few seconds: Biff: Only because I am tied and you are not.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  Let's move out.  Let's have a look around outside, maybe try to find out where Mrlr and Polo are.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: You are not looking for a lock on you are looking to weaken the shields, then fire into the weak spot

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Moves to face Lt. Sommers.:: XO: I knew you'd say that. ::Smiles.::

Biff says:
$CIV: I ain't falling for your tricks...:: kicks Polo again ::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  Oh, by the way .. here's your phaser.  ::Hands it to him.::

Franko_Berdisio says:
$::materializes a ways up the alley, and just... watches, silently::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CO: Never heard of that trick ever actually working

CIV_LtCmdr_Mrlr says:
$::now is furious and just growls and swears under her breath while struggling to get free::

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: I say we use the front door, :Takes the phaser:: Thanks.

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
$::ouch, but manages to speak again:: Biff: You are getting weaker, the first kick hurt more big man.

ACTION: The Tholian ships continue their pattern, the Triton's weapons having no effect. Oh and a third ship just joined them

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  Already on it.  ::Heads for the door.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CO: Weapons are useless

Franko_Berdisio says:
$::smirks, and takes a few steps toward the small gathering:: Biff: You know, they say there's more than one way to skin a cat... ::grins somewhat mischievously and flashes the CIV a wink::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
VADM: Admiral we our out matched.  We can retrieve the away team but glory may not be our today

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
$Biff: You really are scared of me. Be a man and free me.

CIV_LtCmdr_Mrlr says:
$::stops struggling and looks at Franko:: Franko: Nice trick....when did you get transporter technology?

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: OH no, You follow me.:: Grins and steps ahead of her.::

Biff says:
$:: turns quickly :: Franko : Hey boss. Look what we caught. A big talking kitty and a dwarf. :: laughs ::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Opens the door and allows Ian to go first, but checks outside before they proceed.::

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
$Biff: you know the rule of the L big man?

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
CO: Agreed Captain. Let's see about getting your crew back on board then.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: All clear. ::Trots off down the hallway::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: Give us some cover fire

Franko_Berdisio says:
$CIV: That'd be for me ta know, and you to wish ya did. ""chuckles, and glances sidelong toward Biff:: Biff: IF the fed wants their cut... my price just went up. Get me that... ::sneers:: ship... of theirs.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Follows the TO, checking the intersecting corridors before proceeding.::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: Hard about set course back to the planet, take us up and out of the Tholians web...max impulse

Franko_Berdisio says:
$Biff: And arrange to have their friends dealt with. I dun like uninvited irritations.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Sir, we need to get away from here and get out people.  We need time to examine and regroup.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CO: I'll do my best

Biff says:
$:: kicks Polo again :: OPS: You, shut the mouth dwarf!

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Understood sir 180 degrees to port and back to planet warp 6.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Gets to the outer door and pauses to have a look up and down the street.::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::turns the big Triton around 180 degrees port and heads out back the way they came towards the planet::

CIV_LtCmdr_Mrlr says:
$::starts to struggle again:: Biff: Big man you are...kicking someone when they're incapcitated.  What...don't think you can handle a little kitty like me?

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: Which way do you think?

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
$::see the stars:: Biff: You are a real man, kicking a man tied up.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  Looks like we're clear.  Let's head in that direction.  ::Points to the right.::  That's the direction I thought they were headed.

Biff says:
$::leans over :: Franko: What about the helmet guys boss? You gonna explain taking their piece of the action for the Feds?

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
$Biff: Oh I forgot, you are not a man, just an ugly woman.

CIV_LtCmdr_Mrlr says:
$::quietly:: OPS: Steady Ensign.  You won't be any help if he kicks you into unconsciousness.

Franko_Berdisio says:
$::smirks faintly, and whispers back:: Biff: Who says we's explainin' a thing? The feds stole it fair, you know.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: When we reach the planet use the locater patches to bring the crew on board, I don’t care where they are or what they are doing

Franko_Berdisio says:
$CIV: Oh, he won't be handling you, pretty kitty. ::roundhouses her in the side:: I will.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: Ok, let's go .::Looks up and down again and moves out the door, keeping close to cover as much as possible.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CTO: Yes sir!

$ACTION: Several men appear with guns, and begin dragging the net with the two officers inside down the alley.

CIV_LtCmdr_Mrlr says:
$::her breath goes out in a whoosh and she gasps trying to catch it back as the net prevents her from rolling over::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::hands going over the console::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Stays close to the TO.::  TO:  Where is everyone?  ::Tries to listen to see if she can hear anything.::

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
$::roars:: Berdisio: You could not do it, you coward.

Franko_Berdisio says:
$::nods once, and turns back to Biff:: Biff: Get me the helmet heads.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: I hope we find Cmdr. Mrlr and Ensign Polo soon.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Sir, If I can I would like to get a look at those Tholian web strings if I can.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Maybe I can find something to cut them or destroy them.

CIV_LtCmdr_Mrlr says:
$::feels the ground tearing at them as they are dragged roughly down the alley::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: Our people first lieutenant

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  If I know Mrlr, she's probably playing hide and seek.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: We may have to find  them the hard way

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Of course sir.  Wasn't thinking anything but getting our people first.

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