Prologue:
The problems just keep piling up for the Triton crew don't they? As the away team searches for any signs of technology on Sigma Lotia II, they seem to find only more problems.

The boy called Butch, brought them to meet the boss, a man named Franko Berdisio, who seems more interested in making money than keeping to his agreement with the Federation. He's told the team that there is no cut for them, now what is he up to?

Meanwhile the operations officer and the civilian have gone off in search of the technology but now find themselves trapped in a steel net and being dragged to a warehouse that contains a cell. Franko and his henchman Biff, have locked the two away and are now off contacting what Franko calls the Helmet-heads. So who are they?

Far from the planet, the Triton has engaged a Tholian ship. All attempts to destroy them have failed and the Tholians have now begun to spin their energy web on three sides of the Triton, giving them only one way out, and back to Sigma Lotia II.

The Tholians have given the Triton one hour to clear the area sitting some treaty they have. Now what treaty are they talking about? This is not Tholian space, nor is it Federation space. Is it a trick?

As the XO and TO begin their search for the rest of the missing team, questions are still being asked, but who can answer them?

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Triton in..."A Piece of Who's Action?"....Chapter five...." Tholians and Thugs and Trouble, Oh My!"....Stardate 10511.17

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CNS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::trying to lay comfortably in Sickbay::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
$::watches OPS fiddle with the door lock and hopes that it works::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Heads out of the building with the TO, looking in both directions, making sure the coast is clear before proceeding.::

OPS_Ltjg_Polo says:
$::in the brig linking the jury rigged COM badge to the door lock:: CIV: I know I hope it too.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: sitting on the bridge looking over information from the database on Tholians :: CEO: Lieutenant how long would it take you to channel high frequency subspace carrier wave through the forward deflector dish?

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Already thinking along those lines sir.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Give me about ten minutes.

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
::retakes his seat at the helm and takes the controls back from the CEO::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: ETA to transporter range of our teams?

Franko Berdisio says:
$::approaches the cell with an even stride, looking every bit the smug, unimpressed boss man::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::gladly giving the helm to the FCO:: FCO: I stand relieved.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CEO: then by all means

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: turns to look at her :: CEO: You have five.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
$OPS: ::hears Franko coming.  Quietly:: Someone's coming....hide it.

OPS_Ltjg_Polo says:
$::sees Berdision and puts the badge back in his hands::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Done in two.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
$::turns towards Franko and looks at him with an even stare::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: Keep our phasers and shields on rotating frequencies commander

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
::gives his console a looks and turns to the captain:: CO: Sir we ar 20 minutes out

OPS_Ltjg_Polo says:
$::hides the scrambler in his pants::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CO: Aye sir

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::hurries to her station and inputs the calculations she has already done in her head and makes sure the frequencies are high enough to shatter the crystalline web to shards::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CO: do you think this new plan will work?

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
::turns back to his station and soaks in all the new information that its displaying::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Decides to try her comm. badge again.::  *CIV/OPS*:  If you can here this, please respond.

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
:: leans over from the XO's chair and whispers :: CO: So what do you have in mind for our Tholian friends?

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Sir I am ready for the Tholians sir.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Looks back at the XO as she tries the COM.::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CO: If it does it will be glorious, if it fails then it will not be our concern

Franko Berdisio says:
$::gives the two a look, then idly leans against the wall across from them:: CIV/OPS: Might as well have a seat, ya know. Yous'll be here 'til certain... arrangements are made fer sure.

OPS_Ltjg_Polo says:
$::goes to the back of the cell and lies down:: Berdisio: Hey paisa'.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
VADM: The Tholians are crystalline creatures that live in high heat.  Perhaps high frequency carrier waves will shatter the crew or breach the hull of the ship flooding it with freezing space

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CO: Ready to fire the deflector

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  Well that worked well.  Look at this?  ::Points to the ground in the street where there are marks that look like someone was dragged away.::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::double checks the readouts and smiles::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CTO: I have double checked the frequencies and it is a go.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
$:;stands facing him squarely and casually flicks out a claw and meticulously cleans it:: Franko: And would you care to share those arrangements with us?

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
CO: I do hope we can avoid any incidents Captain. The Federation is still trying to negotiate with the Tholians.

OPS_Ltjg_Polo says:
$Berdisio: Arrangements with whom?

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
::makes a minor course change to make it easier to obtain orbit::

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Looks the ground over and reaches down and touches the marks.:: XO: Some sort of struggle.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
Admiral: It may not be that easy this time.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO/FCO: Work together yaw us enough to bring one of the ships into firing range and transmit

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Understood sir.

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
::looks over his shoulder:: CO: Aye sir

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  Aye, it appears so.  And it looks as if they're headed in that direction.  ::Points.::  Shall we?  I'm going to try to see if the Captain is within communications range.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
FCO: When you got the yaw right let me know.  I have to make the direction just at the right angle.

Franko Berdisio says:
$CIV: I dun see why not. Ya see, you got information. Information I want. I got people who'd do a fair bit of payin' fer something like you... pretty kitty. ::smirks::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
VADM: As had I admiral but they are destroying shuttles even after a warning not to, cannot allow that it goes against all the Federation stands for and all that is honorable

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@*CO*:  Sommers to Captain K'Vas.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
$::gives him a direct stare:: Franko: I hope they have good life insurance.

OPS_Ltjg_Polo says:
$Berdisio: people who?

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: Maybe I can read something now. ::Tries the tricorder again.::

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
::makes a few more changes:: CEO: Aye Lieutenant give me another second... 1 more.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*XO*: K`Vas here, you are overdue with your report lieutenant, what is your status

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
CEO: Now

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::watches her scanners as the ship makes it to the correct yaw::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
FCO: Ok now got it.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CTO: Let her rip.

Franko Berdisio says:
$::ignores OPS for now:: CIV: Yous been doin' a fair bit of snoopin' around for jus' bein' interested in yer fair share.

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
:: nods and sits back :: CO: I wonder why they destroyed those shuttles in the first place.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
:: fires the deflector at one of the Tholian vessels::

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
::hold the ship position and waits for the web to be destroyed::

OPS_Ltjg_Polo says:
$::sees that he is being ignored, shrugs and turns the other way::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::watches the power boards::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
VADM: To keep what they are doing a secret from us

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
$CIV: Just making sure that our interests are taken care of.  And we both know that you know I haven't even touched anything or taken anything...so why all this? ::indicates the cell::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::raises the frequency just a tad higher::

ACTION: As the deflector fires, the bridge goes deadly quiet as they wait

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@*CO*:  Captain!  I am unable to reach Commander Mrlr and Lt. Polo.  We are trying to locate them now.  The deal has gone sour here, and it appears our only lead, the Boss or Franko, has been beamed away. These people appear to possess transporter technology.  CIV and OPS were sent to check out some new technology but have not been in contact for some time.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@*CO*:  Can you pick up their bio-signs on scanners, Captain?

OPS_Ltjg_Polo says:
$::now that he is turned works to put the communicator back to normal::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*XO*: Understood locating them for transport is a priority, The Tholians are less than friendly out here.  We are in a running battle as it is

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
$::moves closer to the bars and leans against them while watching Franko:: Franko: You know none of this was necessary.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::watches for any sign of resonation of the ships or the web itself::

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: I'm getting something ::Adjust the settings::

Franko Berdisio says:
$CIV: Can't have you startin' all that now, can I? Jus' lookin' out for my own is all. You're doin' the same... I understand. ::pauses, and shifts his weight to the opposite foot:: Problem is, I got the only way yer gettin' off this here planet. So now, yours and my interests just come to be same.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::not seeing anything raises the frequency again this time by .0025 and waits::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO; Sir I am raising the frequency a little at a time.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
$Franko: Then why don't we talk about our mutual interests?

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  Which direction?

OPS_Ltjg_Polo says:
$:: makes sure are all contacts are touching then closes the lid:: Self: now it should work.

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
::whispers to himself:: Self: Came on came on

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::again raises it .0025::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CEO: So in the mean time we are angering them by shooting blanks?

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: Lt. There’s some sort of dampening field around this building.: Gestures ahead.::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CTO: Not really cause nothing is happening as far as retaliation is concerned.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::this time raises it by .0100 and waits::

ACTION: The Tholian ships continue with their web...estimated completion time is now one hour

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: Are you questioning my orders commander?

Franko Berdisio says:
$CIV: That's all we's doin', kitten. But you see, can't have the two of yous runnin off and causin' problems fer me  boys now. There's some who really don't need another... ::snickers faintly:: ... pet.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  Then let's check it out.  Phaser set to maximum stun.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: If I go any higher we will begin to hear the frequency.

OPS_Ltjg_Polo says:
$::taps on the COM badge to activate it and says loud:: Berdisio ::in whose cell are we now anyway?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
$::takes a breath and grimaces:: Franko: Hey...my side really hurts.  I could do with a drink.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Tucks the tricorder away in exchange for his phaser and ramps up the setting.::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: Then go to the other end of the spectrum higher than human range, we are trying to shatter glass here lieutenant

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
:: lays a hand on the Captain's arm :: CO: I'm sure your officer is merely thinking out loud Captain.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
FCO: Adjust the yaw by 10 degrees negative.  Try to angle the ship directly straight at them.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: Lets be careful. By the numbers. ::Gives her a concerned look.::

OPS_Ltjg_Polo says:
$:: makes sure the transmission is on and everyone can here the dialogue between the CIV and Berdisio::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: I understand sir but it has to be done just at the correct angle.  It is not like a dog whistle.  Some things have to be done correctly.

Franko Berdisio says:
$::snickers:: OPS: Oh, jus' a cell I reserved fer this little occasion... ::knows better than to give OPS the satisfaction:: CIV: Yes, well, there's lots I need and I ain't got none of it. So, now, yous know the feelin.

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
::changes the yaw but -10:: CEO: Pitching -10 degrees

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CO: No sir

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::reconfigures the frequencies to supersonic degrees::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
$Franko: ::laughs:: I can't believe you are afraid of a little kitty...that's smaller than you are.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: I have no intention of decorating the Tholian captain's office with my head or that of my crew, hurry  ::growls at the last ::

OPS_Ltjg_Polo says:
$Berdisio: Longs are gone the times when mobsters could reserve a suite in a luxury hotel I think, but this room suits you better, is it underground?

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::watches the scanners again as the ship pitches -10 degrees::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::eyes narrow as she hears the captain growl::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Sir with all due respect sir, I have no intention of letting that happen.  ::growls as well::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  Understood, Ian.  Let's just proceed with caution to the building.  Once we're inside, maybe we can get some readings.

Franko Berdisio says:
$::just laughs faintly, not bothering to respond:: CIV: Yous play nice, 'n... I'll let ya go, sure. Keep dodgin' questions, though, 'n we'll have us a small problem.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CTO: Pitch correct frequencies correct let them have it

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: Lets try this door.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
VADM: Admiral I have found that talking out loud like that is contagious, more and more pick up the habit.  Soon you cannot tell speaking aloud from conversation...a costly problem in battle

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
::pictures the CO head on a neck and holds back a laugh::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CO: Firing at will

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::punches the frequencies to their highest level::

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Reaches out and give the door a tug.::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Holds her phaser set to heavy stun to cover the TO.::  *CO*:  Captain, we are checking out a building at my coordinates that has a dampening field around it.  We may be out of communications reach for a bit.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::watches the power grids and outputs::

OPS_Ltjg_Polo says:
$:: starts thinking there is a dampening field in the cell:: Berdisio: Good thinking, I had underestimated you. And nice technology you got. :: turns and tries to rest::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
$Franko: Forget it then.  If you're too afraid of me...I can't help that.  And you can go stuff your questions down a rat hole for all I care.

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
CO: Agreed Captain, but remember, some of us do not have the warrior values of a Klingon. :: smiles ::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  There's a window .. up there.  ::Points.::  Give me a boost.  I want to see what's inside.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*XO*: Understood, you have 20 minutes to get back in comm range...that is our ETA

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: So much for the easy way.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@*CO*:  Understood, Captain.

Franko Berdisio says:
$::laughs mildly, but nods, and turns to leave:: CIV: 'Ave it your way. ::begins to move away::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Sir, I am going to have to add more power to the frequency.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: This will mean that I will have to take the power from the warp engines and put the ship in grey mode.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
$::just watches him go and hopes he leaves them alone for a few more minutes.  That should all Rico needs to get the door open...hopefully::

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Looks up and then at Lt Sommers.:: XO: Your not heavy are you? ::Give her a mischievous grin and backs up to the wall with hands ready.::

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
::waits to escape the web and fells time slipping threw his fingers::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: It will also in all likelihood burn out the deflector.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CO: Take it, if the web encloses us we wont need it

OPS_Ltjg_Polo says:
$::hears Berdisio moving away, turns to see if they are alone::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Understood sir.

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
<fells = feels>

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::begins to take the power from the warp engines and brings the ship into grey mode taking all power from everywhere::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CEO: Won't that take our shields down some?

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*Engineering*: Take the power from everywhere except shields and weapons and impulse.  I want it channeled into the deflector dish on my command to fire ultra super sonic frequency at the web.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  Very funny.  ::Grinning, placing her hands on his shoulder's for support, and putting her foot in his interlaced hands.  Gives him a peck on the cheek before going up, smiling.  Stares inside.::  The window's dirty.  There's only a dim light.  Maybe I should break the window?  ::Said kiddingly.::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CTO: Sir you will still have your weapons and shields.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
FCO: You will have Impulse power only.

Engineering says:
 *CEO*: Understood. Complying now.

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
CEO: That’s all I will need ::plots course for max impulse back to the planet::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CEO: Lets do it

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::watches the power boards and the grids as the power increases rapidly::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
$:;sees that they are alone:: OPS: ::whispers:: Get the door open...now!

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Sputters a bit trying to keep her balance. ::XO: In that case we could blast the front door.

OPS_Ltjg_Polo says:
$CIV: What if I short circuit the atomic battery simply blow out the lock?

ACTION: One of the Tholian ships begins to glow as the high frequency waves begin to take effect, but the Triton's shields begin to flicker as power is drained

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*Engineering*: After procedure deploy all repair teams to designated stations.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CTO: You got it now use it.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Jumps down.::  TO:  There's obviously something going on in there.  I could see some light.  Maybe we should circle the building .. look for another entrance.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
$OPS: I don't care how you open it...just do it. ::smiles tightly:: I have a few questions for Franko myself.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::watches the shield grid begin to loose some strength::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
:CO: Shields are weakening!

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*Engineering*: Watch the shield generators.

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
::holds his finer over the engage button and waits for the command::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CTO: Channeling power to your shields.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  Maybe there's a lower window that's unlocked.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: Fire a torpedo at the effected ship, if we can destroy one we might bluff them for a while longer

OPS_Ltjg_Polo says:
$:: Open the COM badge again, now he can perform the procedure in just a few seconds, then attach the communicator to the lock and waits while the microcomputer tries the combinations:: CIV: Now cross your claws.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: Remember there is a time factor.

ACTION: The second Tholian ship fires an energy pulse at the Triton, their shields fail.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
::Fires torpedo::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
$::nods:: OPS: How long do you think it will take? ::keeps an ear out for Franko's return::

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: Triton will want to beam us on the fly. Captain said twenty minutes

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  Go for it!  Blast the door.  We'll have the element of surprise .. hopefully.

ACTION: The Triton takes a direct hit to her starboard nacelle

OPS_Ltjg_Polo says:
$CIV: Iit's gonna be close Commander, apparently anything i do fails lately, I cannot guarantee it will work, but keep me informed.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: Your sure? I mean you are the XO.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Holds out her phaser and looks around to make sure no one else is coming.  Points to the door.::  TO:  Do it.

Franko Berdisio says:
$::can be heard returning to the cell... with company::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO/CTO: Terminate beams and get damage control teams on the damaged systems.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
$OPS: Hurry...someone's coming.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::shields go offline::

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
::works on his station to k4eep the ship in the same position as it takes fire::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: Best speed take us out of here...past the planet.

Guard says:
$:: follows his boss holding his rifle ::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*Engineering*: Get your teams moving.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: Aye aye Sir. ::Points the phaser and lets it rip.::

OPS_Ltjg_Polo says:
$:: waits until the very last moment to take the COM badge and hide it again::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CTO: ::sarcastically:: That was fun

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
CO: Already ahead of you sir ::press the engage button and the watches as the Triton speed increase to max impulse::

OPS_Ltjg_Polo says:
$:: Tests the door to see if it is open::

ACTION: The TO's phaser makes a nice hole in the door

Franko Berdisio says:
$::motions the guards to keep their weapons trained on the CIV, and unlocks the cell:: CIV: You, out... slowly. Else you'll go from kitten to grease spot in 30 seconds.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: Get us warp speed, we aren't going to out fly them we need to out run them

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  Let's have a look.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Walks closer and gives the door a good kick to push it open.::

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
::rotates the ship and increase the ships pitch so that it would obtain orbit on the far side of the planet::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
$::walks out slowly watching the guard:: Franko: Where are you taking us?

Guards one and two says:
$:: raise their weapons and train them on the prisoners ::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: Once the ship is clear lieutenant you are going to get that shuttle flight time you have been requesting

OPS_Ltjg_Polo says:
$Berdisio: Calm down we are coming.

Franko Berdisio says:
$OPS: No, you're staying.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  Just reach inside and unlock it.

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
CO: Aye sir and I hope I find something out there.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
$:;turns towards Franko:: Franko: I'm responsible for him...if he stays...I stay.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Gives her one of those looks and reaches through the hole and unlocks the latch.::

OPS_Ltjg_Polo says:
$Berdisio: You can't do without me can you?

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: You are going looking for the away teams.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Taps him on the cheek before entering the door.::  Now what's that easier?

Guard one  says:
$Franko: You wants I should persuade them boss?

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: OK, lets just find our friends shall we?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
$::smiles showing her canines:: Guard One: Yes...why don't 'youse' persuade me...

Franko Berdisio says:
$::closes the door after the CIV's out:: Guard 1: Tie 'er up. ::turns to the CIV:: CIV: S'in your best interest to do as you're told, kitten. These boys... see, they're real itchy with the triggers. Haven't let 'em blow a hole through anyone in a while. Dun wanna give 'em a reason to now, do ya?

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  Can you pick them up on scanners now?

OPS_Ltjg_Polo says:
$CIV: You go, don't worry about me.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CO: Sir won't that leave us with me or the CEO flying the ship?

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Tries to scan for them again.::

Franko Berdisio says:
$::pulls his own rifle and trains it on the CIV now, just in case...::

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Walks slowly ahead with phaser at the ready?

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
CO: Captain are we leaving the away team down there to fend for themselves?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
$::tenses up waiting for one of the thugs to get close to her to tie her up::

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
CO: Aye sir want me to get on the shuttlecraft now?

Guard one  says:
$ :: pulls out a length of rope from the bag on his shoulder and ties the big kitty's arms behind her back ::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Follows the TO keeping her phaser ready.::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
VADM: I hope to lead the Tholians away so that we can recover the teams with a shuttle.  The Triton is a bigger prize to them

OPS_Ltjg_Polo says:
$::There is nothing he can do at the moment, so why worry. He shrugs and tries to relax::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: You have a better qualified Pilot in mind commander?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
$::struggles against the guard with her claws out trying to score him.  Tries to bite him on the arms and puts up as big a fight as she can against the thugs::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  Can you find out where the dampening field is drawing it's strength from?  Is there a source?

Franko Berdisio says:
$::aims to shoot the CIV in the knee::

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: I still can't make heads or tails of these readings.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: Negative we need to get some distance between us and them, if they see you launch the mission will be over before it starts

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*Engineering*: Progress report.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CO: It's just that I remember what happened to the other shuttles

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: I'll keep trying. Lets just keep moving, Maybe we can find them.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CTO: Well if I could get our shields around....wait a sec.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  Aye.  ::Follows closely behind the TO, looking back as they go.::

OPS_Ltjg_Polo says:
$::sees Berdision and shouts:: CIV: Stop it Mrlr, live to fight another day.

Guard one says:
$ :: moves his arm away :: CIV: Bad kitty......no biting.

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
CO: Aye sir I have an idea in mind that I could plot into the computer with your permission.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::See the look on her face.:: XO: Don't worry we will find them.

Franko Berdisio says:
$CIV: See, a smart little kitty'd jus' go with it. 'Cuz yer second choice is I kill 'em. ::jabs a finger at OPS::

OPS_Ltjg_Polo says:
$Berdisio: Why don't you, you loser?

ACTION: The resonance pulse is still hitting the first Tholian ship and suddenly it stops moving.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  I hope so, Ian.  They're here .. in this building .. I can feel it.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
$::is fighting but stops when Franko threatens Rico:: Franko: All right...I'll go quietly.  Just let him go.  He's of no use to you...he's just a junior officer.  I'm the one with the rank.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Sir I think something is happening with the lead ship.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CO: Sir the ship, it just stopped

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: turns quickly :: CEO: What do sensors show

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::scanning:: CO: Checking.

CNS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::finding it difficult to relax, with things happening to the ship, and the constant discomfort she is feeling::

Guard one  says:
$CIV: Yeah, you is rank.....phew!

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: Is the web still attached to that ship?

Franko Berdisio says:
$CIV:So long as ya plan to be difficult... he's of plenty o' use to me, kitten. ::glances at the second guard:: Guard 2: Watch 'er. She twitches, drop 'er dead.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CO: No sir, the power is gone

Guard Two says:
$Franko: Right boss.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Listens as he moves down the corridor.:: XO: There’s something here they don't want found for sure.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::still scanning::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
$Franko: He knows nothing....in fact I have to teach him everything...just a raw kid.  ::hisses at the guard before turning back to Franko:: What do you want?  Where are we going?

OPS_Ltjg_Polo says:
$CIV: Mrlr, don't worry about me I will be fine....can still play poker with Franko.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Unknown at the moment still scanning.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
Self: Come on work damn it.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Scans show one Tholian ship is dead sir.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  What do you think it is?  Are your scans picking up any bio-signs of the CIV or OPS?

Franko Berdisio says:
$CIV: We's not goin' anywhere. You's just been... somewhat removed from yer job as his protector. See, now if'n I thinks you're lyin'... he's dead. And there's not a t'ing ya can do 'bout it. See how she works, kitten?

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
CO: Sir I recommend a change of course to 90 degrees starboard after the ship performs a full 180.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: Fire destroy that ship.

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
CO: Yet sir doing it so the other ships want catch up you would have to but alot of stress on the ship.

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
$<Guard Two> :: coughs and spits out a wad of black spit at the Civ's feet ::

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
CO: I could get to the planet with a short warp jump

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CO: Happy to do sir

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
$::in her turn spits at Franko's face:: Franko: You're gutless.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: The readings are very erratic, can't tell much. We may as well start  checking each room.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
:: fires a spread of torpedoes::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  Well, this is going to go well past the 20 minutes, unless we split up.

Engineering says:
 *CEO*: Sir we have several burnt relays and power conduits reading fires.  Warp engines are being repaired from the explosions in the ODN power lines.  Ship is on secondary ODN conduit relays.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Motions toward the next doorway.::

ACTION: The TO hears something coming from a room just ahead. It sounds mechanical.

Franko Berdisio says:
$::smacks the CIV with the butt of his rifle:: CIV: And yer runnin' out of chances, kitty.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*Engineering*: Guys I need this ship fixed yesterday move it.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
VADM: Lets see if this Tholian is playing dead

OPS_Ltjg_Polo says:
$::Starts shaking the bars of the cell and screaming insults::

ACTION: The torpedoes hit their intended target and the Tholian ship disappears in a ball of flame

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Gesture for the LT to be silent., and moves toward the next room.::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CTO: Nicely done.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
::nods::

Franko Berdisio says:
$CIV: Now, you's doin' a lot more than lookin' fer yer cut. Now, you's gonna fill me in. Or I'm gonna forget we 'ad an agreement.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
$::staggers back from the blow and backs into one of the guards:: Franko: That all you got?

Doctor Parker says:
::Walks up to the CNS.::  CNS:  Hello there, Counselor.  Having some contractions or some trouble?

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
CO: You got him! :: smiles and reaches for K`Vas' hand then pulls back :: Sorry Captain.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Notices the TO shushing her, and goes quiet.::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
VADM: No apologies necessary admiral

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: Open me a channel to the Tholians

CNS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
Dr. Parker:  I am having some back discomfort.  I don't think its the twins, but one never knows.  That's why I am here.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CO: This may give us the time to get our people ot of there

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Approaches the door and tries the handle, and pushes it slowly open. ::

Franko Berdisio says:
$::smacks the CIV again:: CIV: I kin do this all day kitty. S'up to you if'n I do.

Doctor Parker says:
::Grabs a medical tricorder and starts to scan her.::  CNS:  Almost your time, I see.  The discomfort is unfortunately due to your pregnancy.  I can give you an analgesic that will not pass into the placenta.  It will help with the pain, if you'd like?

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Whispers.::  TO:  What is it, Ian?

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: Lt ! Have a look at this.

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
::notices that the CEO hands her hands full so he opens a channel for the captain:: CO: Channel open sir.

ACTION: No response from the Tholian ships as they continue to weave their web

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: Agreed

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Looks inside.::  TO:  I see it .. but what is it?

CNS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
Dr. Parker:  Anything.  the longer Jarod Michael and Brandon Marshall are in there, the better their chances.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
$::this time is knocked to her knees.  Shakes her head and staggers back up to her feet:: Franko: If that's your way of wanting me to cooperate....you really need to rethink your methods.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Steps inside:: XO: That I believe is the dampening field generator.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: Best speed for the planet, we have reduced their ability to make the web, lets get our tribe mem...our people back

OPS_Ltjg_Polo says:
$::feels extremely impotent and lost, then does the only thing he can...collect his spit and throws a wad at him::

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
::works his way to the planet as best he can::

Guard One says:
$:: stares at OPS and wipes his mouth :: OPS: Hey you Feds don't have no manners does ya?

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: Here take this.:: Tosses the scanner to her.

Doctor Parker says:
::Walks over to the medicinal cabinet opening the door and taking out a hypo.  Loads the hypo with an analgesic, and heads back over the CNS.::  CNS:  Just a little pinch, and a little numbing you'll feel.  ::Points the hypo at her neck and injects it.::  Now lay back.  I'd like to do some scans of the twins if you don't mind, see how they're progressing.

Franko Berdisio says:
$guard 2: ::laughs at the question posed by one of his men:: Teach 'em, if ya would. ::smacks the CIV again::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  Can you turn it off?

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Gets a horrible urge to just start unplugging things.::

OPS_Ltjg_Polo says:
$ guard: spitballs is all I got:: Spits at the guard::

CNS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
Dr. Parker:  Sure.  ::lays back and let's the doctor examine her::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Grabs the scanner from the TO.::

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: Way ahead of you. Be ready  with that scanner. ::Reaches up and presses some buttons.::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
$::this time staggers back hard enough to bang into the guard again.  Tries to grab his rifle with her paws behind her back::

Guard One  says:
$:: ducks and laughs at the prisoner :: OPS: You need practice pally.

OPS_Ltjg_Polo says:
$ Guard One: Thank you for giving me the chance to dirt my spit on you. 

Doctor Parker says:
::Runs a scanner over her stomach, making some notations on a PADD.::  Your twins are about 5 pounds each.  They're going to be a nice size, Counselor.  I bet daddy is proud.

Franko Berdisio says:
$::decides to change his tactics, and just smirks at the CIV... before firing a shot just wide of OPS::

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: It working, I think I got it.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  Ready.  ::Holds the scanner and starts to scan for the CIV and OPS bio-signs.::

OPS_Ltjg_Polo says:
$Franko: Hey did I teach you how to shoot?

CNS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
Dr. Parker:  He is.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
$::knows that Franko probably has no intention of ever letting them go.  Launches herself at him trying to grab his jugular with her fangs::

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