USS Vesuvius NCC 71985
ACTD-wide mission 2002

"The Admiral's Arms," Episode Three:  Incoming!

Previously on the USS Vesuvius:

Admiral Milburn has ordered the destruction of the Yringallan Fleet under Starfleet General Orders 23 and 24.  It seems the intrepid crew of the Vesuvius does not agree with her orders.

The Admiral has placed the CO, CSO, OPS, and TO under arrest and charged them with treason, pending a court martial that will likely end the careers of the officers involved in what she is viewing as a mutiny.

The Admiral’s aide, Lieutenant Commander Slate, is assisting in gathering the evidence needed to call for the death penalty under charge of treason against the Federation under fire.

Admiral Milburn has ordered orbital bombardment to commence on the Yringallan homeworld, and the fleet of ships for the most part has complied with that order.

The remaining crew are under her watchful eye, and how they behave in the next few minutes will determine not only the fate of the officers under arrest, but perhaps the Federation itself...

Also, the USS Scorpius has pulled along side, and has begun to suspect that something is very wrong on the USS Vesuvius...

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CTO Horn says:
:: Exits Main shuttle bay and heads towards the bridge ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Stands and calls to the guard ::   Security Guard:  Can I have that med kit on the wall?  This man needs further examination.

OPS Chaser says:
:: In the brig still sulking ::

SO Lane says:
:: Still on the bridge waiting to see what Admiral Milburn is going to do next ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Stands near the force field ::

Avalon XO Cmdr Rushing says:
::Thinks to self:  I think this Admiral is a little off her rocker. ::

TO Horn says:
:: Starts to come around ::

FCO Horn says:
:: At Flight Control hoping her messages got to somebody ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Moves to the force field. ::   Guard:  Guard!  Guard!  Did you hear me?

LtCmdr Slate says:
:: Walks down the corridor a PADD in his hand ::

EO Blade says:
:: In Engineering ::

TO Horn says:
:: Groans as he sits up ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Hears the CO's voice and stands immediately ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: In Main Engineering looking over the layout for main power flow through the ship ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
<Security>:  Yes ma'am...a moment

Host Admiral Milburn says:
:: Hears the communications of the battle and the incoming requests for negotiations ::

SO Lane says:
:: Glances over at Sara and shrugs ::

FCO Horn says:
SO: Lt. do you have updated sensor readings?   :: Hopes that Lane read her message ::

CTO Horn says:
Self: How come these turbo lifts seem to go slower the more you are in a rush

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Looks over to the TO and whispers ::   TO:  Stay still...

Host Commodore Royce says:
<Guard>CO:  Back away from the force field...

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
@:: Aboard shuttle craft with Cmdr A. Horn and Cmdr Turnbull, his XO and CSO ::

TO Horn says:
CO: Did you get the number?   :: Holding his head ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Stands, watching for an opening ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
::  Backs away ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Looks up from her terminal after making out the report on Ensign Truman's death...then remembers that the CO was trying to reach her ::   *Bridge*  Dr. Zria to the bridge, is there a medical emergency?

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Lowers field and places the kit just inside then raises it up again ::

Avalon XO Cmdr Rushing says:
   ::wonders who else on this vessel, besides those in the brig, thinks this Admiral must be stopped.::

SO Lane says:
:: Nods in acknowledgement ::   FCO: Yes, ma'am, just sending to your location now.

LtCmdr Slate says:
:: Arrives in the brig and looks over the prisoners ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Exits lift and enters the bridge ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Picks up the med kit and moves to the TO ::   TO:  Ryan, how are you feeling?   :: Takes out the tricorder and begins to run it over the TO ::

Host Admiral Milburn says:
COMM:  Fleet:  Keep firing!  Starfleet's directives are very clear.  The Yringallans must be destroyed.

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Glances over at the guard ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Looks around and does a silent sigh at seeing only the FCO and SO on the bridge ::

TO Horn says:
CO: I want to know what setting was used?

CSO Trelan says:
:: Looks at the new arrival ::

CEO McGregor says:
EO: Come with me Mr. Blade

CEO McGregor says:
:: Motions to a yellow shirt to take main Engineering ::

CTO Horn says:
ADM: CTO Horn reporting

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
@Scorp CSO: S'Toran, you and I have to get the Commodore and her senior staff out of the brig.   Scorp XO: You hold out here, keeping the engine humming.

EO Blade says:
CEO: Yes, sir.

CSO Trelan says:
Slate: Well, well...   :: Smiles ::   Greetings, Commander.

CEO McGregor says:
:: Walks to the turbolift ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Nods and whispers ::   TO:  I'm gonna slip you a hypo shortly. It'll have something to knock out that guard.  Do you feel you can move quickly?

CTO Horn says:
:: Moves over to her post at tactical ::

EO Blade says:
:: Follows CEO ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Takes the hypo and loads it with the morphazine kept there for difficult prisoners ::

TO Horn says:
CO: Do I get to shoot the Admiral?

Scorp CSO Turnbull says:
@Scorp Capt:  Aye, Captain.  If I can land us in the shuttle bay under the guise of rearming, we could slip away, I think.

CTO Horn says:
:: Logs into her panel and sees a couple of messages waiting and begins to read them ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Enters turbolift Deck 11 ::

FCO Horn says:
Admiral: The sensor connection to my console is damaged.  Permission to move up to Tactical to repair it.

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
@Scorp CSO: Good idea.  Raise the Vesuvius.

CTO Horn says:
:: Sees the one from the Captain and is surprised ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Glances back at the guard ::   TO:  We'll deal with the Admiral when we get to the bridge.  Right now we have to get out of here.  Ready?  :: Drops the hypo in front on the TO ::

EO Blade says:
:: Gets in turbolift ::

CTO Horn says:
ALL: The Captain is alive??

Scorp CSO Turnbull says:
@Scorp Capt:  Aye, sir.

TO Horn says:
CO: I am more than ready!

SO Lane says:
:: Sends the CTO a text message. Two words..."Be Careful" ::

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
@Scorp CSO: After we free the senior staff, we're going to deal with the Admiral.

FCO Horn says:
CTO: Aye Ma'am.  She is under arrest for treason.

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Re-packs the med kit. ::   TO:  Here we go...

CTO Horn says:
FCO: For treason??  That must be a joke!

Scorp CSO Turnbull says:
@COMM:  Vesuvius:  This is Arco Red 5 requesting re-arming for combat.  All weapons are spent.  Repeat, all weapons depleted...

FCO Horn says:
:: Hopes the CTO doesn't say anything that will get her shot ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Gets up and moves to her bed, placing the med kit at the end. ::   Guard:  Guard, I'm finished you can take the kit back

CEO McGregor says:
EO: How much do you know about weapons power Mr. Blade?

OPS Chaser says:
:: Bounces up and down in the same place very nervous ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Re-reads the message from the captain :: 

CMO Zria says:
:: Shakes her head and gather's up a med kit as she heads out ::   Rachelle: You have sickbay.

Host Commodore Royce says:
<Guard>: CO:  Move back

CMO Zria says:
:: Makes her way to the nearest turbolift ::   Turbolift: Bridge:

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Moves further back on the bed, gauging the distance from the med kit and her foot ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Gets up and moves up to Tactical, pretending to repair the sensor connection ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Notices the highlighted words ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Reads the other messages from the FCO ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Taps her foot impatiently as the lift ascends and steps quickly out onto the bridge as the doors open ::   All:  What is the emergency?

Host Commodore Royce says:
<Guard>:: Lowers the force field and enters the cell... ::

TO Horn says:
:: Pounces the Guard ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Sees the FCO move closer ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Moves to assist the TO ::

EO Blade says:
CEO: Sir, I am fully qualified to run Engineering.

CTO Horn says:
:: Whispers ::   FCO: What is going on. I thought the Captain was dead

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
@:: Grabs a Type I phaser and puts it in his boot ::

Host Admiral Milburn says:
ACTION:  The Guard is prepared for the TO and slams him in the face with an open hand...

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Moves to sweep the leg of the guard while he is off balance ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Notes the absence of the CO ::   Admiral: Where is Commodore Royce?  She contacted me earlier when I was in surgery.

Host Admiral Milburn says:
CMO:  The Commodore refused a direct order, Doctor.  I’m afraid I had to have her confined to the Brig.  We’re sorry to have troubled you.  Dismissed.  :: Turns back to the battle ::

CEO McGregor says:
EO: Good.   :: Turbolift doors open ::   Follow me

FCO Horn says:
:: Moves up beside the CTO and whispers ::   CTO: She, Trelan, Ryan, and Chaser were arrested for treason.  It feels like the Admiral wants to murder them along with the Yringallan homeworld.

FCO Horn says:
:: Turns and looks at the CMO ::

TO Horn says:
:: Hits the ground and rolls out of the cell ::

Host Admiral Milburn says:
ACTION:  The guard backs out of the cell and raises the field before the CO can attempt her plan

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
@Scorp CSO: Take us in.

CTO Horn says:
:: Looks down to the message on her panel and realizes what it says ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Walks to a jefferies tube entrance ::

EO Blade says:
CEO: Aye.

Host Commodore Royce says:
Self:  Damn!	

TO Horn says:
:: Stands and hits the guard in the back of the head ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Opens the hatchway ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Whispers ::   CTO: I can feel Ryan, they are trying to escape.

CEO McGregor says:
EO: In we go

Host Admiral Milburn says:
ACTION:  The TO narrowly avoids being zapped by the field being raised and escapes the cell...

LtCmdr Slate says:
:: Sees the folks go crazy and removes his phaser from holster and fires it in the air ::   All: That is sufficient!

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
@*Scorp CIV*: Russ, we're going in.

CEO McGregor says:
:: Crawls into the hatch and makes his way through the tube ::

CTO Horn says:
FCO: I need you to plot a course for the nearest Starbase at max warp

Scorp CIV Horn says:
@Scorp Capt: We are standing by

FCO Horn says:
:: Still whispering ::   CTO: Can we cut power to the brig from here?

CTO Horn says:
ADM: I am relieving you of command under General Order 19…

FCO Horn says:
CTO: Already laid out.  We have to deal with the Admiral first.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Glares at the LtCmdr with the phaser ::

Host Admiral Milburn says:
CTO:  Not likely, Commander.   :: Phasers her down ::

EO Blade says:
:: Follows CEO ::

LtCmdr Slate says:
:: Fires his phaser at the TO ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Moves away from the CTO knowing the ADM has a phaser also ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Finds a the proper conduit and opens the mechanical doorway ::    

TO Horn says:
:: Ducks and rolls out of the phaser blast ::

EO Blade says:
CEO: Aye, sir.

Scorp CSO Turnbull says:
@Scorp Capt:  Captain, I'm taking us in, I have authorization to land in shuttle bay three.

TO Horn says:
:: Comes up and sails into Slate ::

SO Lane says:
:: Watches the Admiral closely while pretending to work ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Moves to the corner nearest the force field ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Watches the TO... ::

FCO Horn says:
~~~Scorp OPS: This witch just shot our CTO!  That makes 5 phasered down or under arrest! ~~~

CTO Horn says:
:: Tries to duck the phaser blast ::

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
@Scorp CSO: Go!

CSO Trelan says:
:: Watches as the TO attempts to disarm Slate ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Removes several chips and rearranges several others ::

LtCmdr Slate says:
:: Fires at the TO point blank ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Drops to the CTO's side ::   CTO: Alex, can you hear me?

Host Admiral Milburn says:
ACTION:  The TO falls stunned by the phaser blast from Slate

Host Commodore Royce says:
<Scorp OPS>:  ~~~ FCO: We have someone on the way...~~~

CEO McGregor says:
:: Places the chips in his bag ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Drops to the floor as the phaser hits her ::

Avalon XO Cmdr Rushing says:
Admiral Milburn:  With your permission, I would like to have a chat with those in the brig to try a sway their minds.

Host Admiral Milburn says:
ACTION:  the CTO narrowly avoids the full blast but is stung in the arm and shoulder, rendering her arm useless

FCO Horn says:
:: Jumps up, turning back to Tactical ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Closes the doorway ::

LtCmdr Slate says:
:: Sets his phaser to wide angle and fires again ::

Host Admiral Milburn says:
Avalon XO:  Finally, an officer that understands.  Permission granted, Commander.

SO Lane says:
:: Stays frozen at her station ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Looks up at the Avalon XO ::

TO Horn says:
Computer: Security emergency protocol Alpha 5 Zulu. 

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
@:: Also grabs a Type II phaser, setting it to heavy stun ::

Avalon XO Cmdr Rushing says:
Milburn:  I'll do my best.

CTO Horn says:
:: Hits her combadge with her good arm ::

Host Admiral Milburn says:
ACTION:  All resistance falls before Slate and is incapable of further action at this time.

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Wishes she could help her TO ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Makes his way down the tube ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Looks at the fallen tactical officer ::

CTO Horn says:
*Alpha Team*: Security team to the bridge. Shots fired

FCO Horn says:
~~~TO: Be careful, my love.  The Avalon XO is on her way down.  I'm not certain which side she is on.~~~

Avalon XO Cmdr Rushing says:
:: Quickly steps off the bridge and quickly gets to her quarters to retrieve the personal phaser she has brought with her. ::

EO Blade says:
CEO: What are you doing?

FCO Horn says:
:: Bends under the console pretending to fix a connection and finds Ryan's hidden phaser gone ::

Host Admiral Milburn says:
ACTION:  The ARCO attack sled from the Scorpius lands in Shuttle Bay 3 for re-arming, and the officers in it disembark

OPS Chaser says:
:: Growls at Slater ::

CSO Trelan says:
Slate: Listen to us. You know what the Admiral is doing is wrong...

CEO McGregor says:
:: Finds junction to another tube and quickly moves to a major power relay system ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Begins to pace ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Nods furiously at what the CSO is saying ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Reaches up to her panel and hits a couple of buttons in an attempt to cut power to the force field in the brig ::

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
:: Exits shuttle ::   Scorp CSO: C'mon, let's get to the brig first.

CEO McGregor says:
:: Finds the relay and opens the door ::

CTO Horn says:
ADM: Why are you doing this

FCO Horn says:
:: Moves over to the SO ::

CEO McGregor says:
EO: Come on Mr. Blade

EO Blade says:
CEO: Found the right conduit, sir.    

Scorp CSO Turnbull says:
Scorp Capt: Aye, Captain.  I suggest a non-aggressive stance might get us there faster…and in one piece.

CEO McGregor says:
EO: I'm done there

CTO Horn says:
ADM: Nobody puts my command staff in the brig except me

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
Scorp CSO: Agreed.   :: Exits shuttle bay ::

CEO McGregor says:
EO: I need your assistance to check the Brig power systems

LtCmdr Slate says:
:: Points from officer to officer ::   CSO: I do not KNOW anything

Host Admiral Milburn says:
ACTION:  The ground to orbit phaser batteries hit and do heavy damage to the USS Denver...

Avalon XO Cmdr Rushing says:
:: After retrieving the phaser and setting it to stun, Kriss tucks it in her clothing and makes in unnoticeable. ::

CTO Horn says:
SO: Did you send that message yet to the fleet?

Host Commodore Royce says:
Slate:  No, Cmdr...you do NOT know everything

FCO Horn says:
:: Whispers ::   SO: You have it?   :: Mouths "the phaser" ::

EO Blade says:
CEO: Yes, sir   :: Follows CEO ::

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
:: Casually walks down hall to brig ::

Avalon XO Cmdr Rushing says:
:: Steps aboard a turbolift ::   Turbolift: Brig

CTO Horn says:
Self: Where is that security detail?

Host Commodore Royce says:
Slate:  Check the internal sensors from our mission brief in the Observation Lounge forward.  You will see the Admiral is wrong.

Host Admiral Milburn says:
:: Notices the officers whispering ::   ALL: Something you'd like to share?  :: Hand on her phaser ::

Avalon XO Cmdr Rushing says:
:: Steps off the turbolift once the brig was reached. ::

TO Horn says:
:: Lies still on the floor trying to get his senses ::

LtCmdr Slate says:
:: Glances down at his PADD and creates the link to the sensors ::

Host Admiral Milburn says:
ACTION:  Security enters the bridge and places the CTO under arrest, escorting her from the bridge...

OPS Chaser says:
:: Hears footsteps a coming ::

SO Lane says:
:: Nods and looks down under her console ::   FCO: Of course Sara.

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
:: Sees someone approach brig from opposite direction, stops CSO ::

TO Horn says:
:: Thinks that being stunned twice in one day is entirely too much ::

Avalon XO Cmdr Rushing says:
:: Steps towards the brig to see how many guards or others are hovering over those is the brig ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
Slate:  According to Starfleet Command, our orders were to stop the Yringallans from expanding past their own solar system...

CTO Horn says:
Security Team: Get your hands off me. I am the one that called you. The Admiral is the one that fired the shots.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Whispers ::   CSO : Hear -r two sets of foot steps coming Sir-r.

Host Commodore Royce says:
Slate:  We did just that...the Yringallan forces retreated back to the planet

FCO Horn says:
:: Turns to the Admiral ::   ADM: As I reported earlier sir, the sensor connection to my console was damaged.  I am working on repairing it.  There is no need for me to use my full voice during repairs.  That would make the bridge, much too loud for you to concentrate on the battle.

LtCmdr Slate says:
:: Frowns ::

SO Lane says:
CTO: Waiting for the Admiral's order ma'am

CSO Trelan says:
OPS: Be ready for anything.

Host Commodore Royce says:
Slate:  And now...the Admiral is ordering an orbital bombardment of the planet

Host Commodore Royce says:
Slate:  THAT is genocide!

CTO Horn says:
Security Team: Any orders given by the Admiral is invalid. She has been relieved of Command by me under General Order 19.

OPS Chaser says:
Slate : That is annihilation without pr-rovocation.

SO Lane says:
:: Slides her hand under the console and picks up the phaser and holds it behind her back ::

Avalon XO Cmdr Rushing says:
Slate:  I've been sent by the Admiral, I must speak with you.

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
Scorp CSO: Let's see what's going on there.

Scorp CSO Turnbull says:
:: Hears a debate as they approach the brig area and silently signals Captain VanSickle there are hostiles ahead ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
Slate:  The 2nd General Order states that, "Under no circumstances, not even to protect his/her own life or that of his/her crew, an officer is allowed to do harm to an intelligent life form.

TO Horn says:
:: Slowly gathers his strength ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Looks at the relay system board and begins to work on it ::

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
Scorp CSO: Phasers on heavy stun…

FCO Horn says:
:: Turns back to Hope ::   SO: I'll test again from my station.   :: Looks in her eyes ::   Be ready.

LtCmdr Slate says:
:: Holsters his phaser ::   All: It is a shame you overpowered me

EO Blade says:
:: Sighs ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Watches Slate ::

SO Lane says:
:: Smiles and nods ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Eyes narrow ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Notes the TO is moving again ::   CSO: The TO is waking up.

Host Admiral Milburn says:
ACTION:  The efforts of the CEO and EO disrupt the weapons fire from the Vesuvius

CEO McGregor says:
:: Whispers loud enough for the EO to hear ::   Self: I am going to hate my self for this

TO Horn says:
:: Finds where Slate is ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Looks to the TO ::

CSO Trelan says:
Self: Careful, Ryan.....

Host Commodore Royce says:
Slate:  What decision have you come to?

Scorp CSO Turnbull says:
:: Dials his weapon up to heavy stun as per his Captain’s order, “Cuts the pie,” exposing himself as little as possible as he peeks around the corner to the brig ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Fights her security team every step of the way and vows that back packs are going to happen ::

CEO McGregor says:
EO: If anyone asks you, you were not with me, understand?

FCO Horn says:
ADM: May I ask you an honest question Ma'am?

Host Commodore Royce says:
Slate:  You've seen the evidence...

Host Admiral Milburn says:
ALL:  Why have we stopped firing?  Get those weapons back online.

FCO Horn says:
:: Moves back to her station ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Realizes what Slate said ::   Slate: Overpowered you?

LtCmdr Slate says:
:: Folds his arms as he opens the brig force field ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Whispers :: CSO: I smell stranger-rs near by.  :: Her antennae swing and
move ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Pulls the remaining chips from the weapons system main power relay ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Bounces through the force field ::

Avalon XO Cmdr Rushing says:
:: Has her phaser concealed in her hand ready to fire. ::

SO Lane says:
:: Moves from science one to the OPS station to get closer to the Admiral ::

TO Horn says:
:: Stands and looks at Slate ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Steps out ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Steps down ::   Slate:  What changed your mind?

OPS Chaser says:
:: Runs for her knife and hides behind a console ::

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Commodore, I have a suggestion....

CEO McGregor says:
EO: Now get back to Main Engineering

Host Commodore Royce says:
OPS:  Stand down, Lieutenant

LtCmdr Slate says:
:: Shows her his PADD ::   Commodore: I did as you said...I watched the sensor logs

CTO Horn says:
:: Enters the brig area with her 'escorts' ::   

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
Scorp CSO: Stun them!	

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
:: Fires phaser on stun at the guards and Avalon XO ::	

Scorp CSO Turnbull says:
Scorp Capt:  Aye Sir.  :: Steps out and fires wide-beam ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Looks up and takes a position in defense of her Captain ::

TO Horn says:
CO: We will need weapons.

Host Admiral Milburn says:
ACTION:  Many people in the brig area that are in the line of fire fall stunned.  

EO Blade says:
CEO: Yes, sir.

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Nods ::   Slate:  Then you see the Admiral is...

Host Commodore Royce says:
Slate: In the wrong

OPS Chaser says:
:: Sheaths her kut'luch ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Loud enough for the ADM to hear ::   Self: It still isn't right.  What's the problem here?

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
:: Rushes to the brig entrance ::

OPS Chaser says:
CO: Phaser-r fir-re ma’am.

SO Lane says:
:: Looks over at the FCO and whispers ::   FCO: I have it with me, see?   :: Pulls out the phaser so that only Sara can see it. ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
All: Cease firing!

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Ducks ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Tackles the CO out of the way ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Sees everybody in the brig and is relieved to see that everybody is still alive ::

LtCmdr Slate says:
Self: What the....   All: Cease fire for crying out loud!!

LtCmdr Slate says:
:: Dives for cover ::

Avalon XO Cmdr Rushing says:
Self: That was a close call…

CEO McGregor says:
:: Puts his hand on the EO's shoulder ::   EO: I will probably get into a lot of trouble for what I have just done.  You don't know where I am.   :: Removes his COMM badge and gives it to the EO ::   EO: Drop this down the Jefferies shaft on your way.

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
CO: Commodore, this is Capt. VanSickle from the Scorpius.  We're here to rescue you and arrest the Admiral.

Scorp CSO Turnbull says:
:: Checks his fire but does not lower his weapon ::

TO Horn says:
:: Pulls the backup phaser from under the Brig console ::

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Commodore....

Host Admiral Milburn says:
ALL:  Why are our weapons still offline?  Get them back up NOW!

SO Lane says:
:: Checks the phaser setting to be sure ::

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
:: Has phaser cocked, ready to fire in case anyone does something funny ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Moves to Tactical, her hand hovering over a switch ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Looks at the VanSickle ::   Capt: As you can see...we don't need a rescue...but your presence here can help recall the Admiral.

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Looks at all in the Brig area ::

TO Horn says:
CO: Lets go take your ship back!!!

Avalon XO Cmdr Rushing says:
CO:  Are you and the others okay?

OPS Chaser says:
:: Covers the CO, standing in front of her ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
Capt VanSickle:  Stand down...

EO Blade says:
CEO: Yes, sir.   :: Sadly takes comm badge ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
Avalon XO:  Yes, Cmdr

CTO Horn says:
CO: I am glad to see you alive

Host Commodore Royce says:
All:  We need to organize...we need to take the bridge

Scorp CSO Turnbull says:
:: Not sure what to make of all this and looks to his CO and the Commodore ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
CTO:  Hand out weapons to all here

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Request permission to take a team to the battle bridge. We can have power rerouted and take back control under emergency protocols.

Avalon XO Cmdr Rushing says:
CO:  I was sent along this mission as a back up in case anything went wrong.

CEO McGregor says:
EO: Those weapons won't come back on line unless I let them.  Good luck to you

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
CO: Commodore, when we do it, Cmdr. Turnbull and I will take the admiral back to our ship.

FCO Horn says:
SO: Lt. Lane...Now!

Host Commodore Royce says:
CSO:  Do so.

FCO Horn says:
:: Kills the bridge lights, turns and fires at the ADM ::

TO Horn says:
CO: I have an Idea.

SO Lane says:
:: Turns and fires at the Admiral ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Nods ::

EO Blade says:
:: Leaves jefferies tube ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Gets her comm badge and those of the others and hands them back to them ::

CTO Horn says:
CO: We could cut power to the bridge and run the ship from the battle bridge

Host Admiral Milburn says:
:: Spins and fires at the SO and FCO wide beam ::   ALL: Not today, girls.

CSO Trelan says:
Scorp Capt: Request the use of your CSO?

Host Commodore Royce says:
All:  We need to time this...

FCO Horn says:
:: Ducks behind the console ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
CTO:  Is engineering with us?

TO Horn says:
CO: Ma'am

OPS Chaser says:
:: Takes her comm badge, still standing in the line of fire protecting the CO ::

Scorp CSO Turnbull says:
:: Nods to Trelan ::   CSO:  Good to see you again, Commander.

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
Scorp CSO: You up to helping the commander?

CSO Trelan says:
:: Smiles ::   Scorp CSO: As it is you, Commander

Scorp CSO Turnbull says:
Scorp Capt:  No problem here, Captain.

SO Lane says:
:: Ducks behind the OPS console ::

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
Scorp CSO/Ves CSO: I agree to it then.

CSO Trelan says:
ALL: Very well.

EO Blade says:
CEO: Permission to leave Engineering.

CSO Trelan says:
OPS: I will need your expertise as well, Lieutenant.

Host Admiral Milburn says:
ACTION:  the FCO and SO fall lightly stunned to the phaser on the bridge and the weapons go back online.  Orbital bombardment begins again...

CSO Trelan says:
TO: Ryan, your with me.

Host Commodore Royce says:
Computer:  Lock out all controls to the Bridge, authorization Royce, Zulu Three Omega Five

TO Horn says:
CO: Take control of the ship from main engineering.

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Nods to the TO ::

Host Admiral Milburn says:
<Computer> CO: Invalid Entry.  

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
CO: Commodore, what the heck is Milburn doing?

TO Horn says:
CO: You can have all bridge functions transferred there.

CSO Trelan says:
Scorp CSO/OPS/TO: Let's get to the battle bridge. We can do more from there.

Host Commodore Royce says:
Computer:  Override...authorization Royce Beta Four Alpha Six

OPS Chaser says:
TO: Closest weapon's locker-r?

TO Horn says:
CO: The rest of us can bring Milburn down.  

Host Commodore Royce says:
TO:  Not if the computer won't let me lock things down

FCO Horn says:
:: Hits the floor swearing to kill the witch with her own hands ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Moves toward the Admirals location after the lights go out and quickly administers a strong sedative ::

Host Admiral Milburn says:
:: Hits the CMO in the back of the head with her phaser hand ::

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
Comm: Scorp CIV: VanSickle to Lt. Cmdr. Horn...     

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Begins to move from the brig and heads to engineering ::
OPS/CTO:  Your with me

Host Admiral Milburn says:
ACTION: the CMO falls in front of the Admiral who begins to laugh out loud...

CTO Horn says:
CO: Aye Ma'am

FCO Horn says:
~~~TO: Nothing will take this woman down.  It's like she isn't humanoid.~~~

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Pauses ::   Scorp Capt:  Captain...

SO Lane says:
:: Lies on the deck still clutching the phaser ::

Scorp CIV Horn says:
Comm: Scorp Capt: Scorpius here Sir.   

CMO Zria says:
:: Stumbles forward from the blow to her head, landing at the Admiral's feet ::

CSO Trelan says:
Scorp CSO/TO: Let's go.

Scorp CSO Turnbull says:
CSO:  On your Six, Commander.

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Waits for the Scorp Captain ::

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
CO: One moment, ma'am.   Comm: Scorp XO: We've freed the Vesuvius senior staff.  Your brother is OK, but we haven't seen his wife yet.

TO Horn says:
CSO/OPS: There is a weapons locker just down the corridor.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Moves to the hall door as it opens, peering out ::

Host Admiral Milburn says:
:: Walks over to the SO with astounding speed and kicks the phaser away ::   Such a waste.  Join your shipmates below.  ::calls for another security team and goes back to inflicting as much damage as possible to the planet below::

CMO Zria says:
:: Takes a deep breath and concentrates to clear her thoughts and then gets quickly to her feet, putting pressure to the proper points on her neck to knock the Admiral out ::

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
CO: Yes, ma'am?

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Raises an eyebrow ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
Scorp Capt: Thank you.   :: Moves out of the brig ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Heads out for the weapons locker immediately ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Pulls out his phaser and moves to the vertical tube to see what else he can muck up ::

Host Admiral Milburn says:
:: Avoids the Deltan grasp of the CMO and bashes her in the teeth ::

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
CO: Just reporting back to my ship.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Motions for others to follow as they head to the nearest turbolift ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Gets out a hand phaser and passes them out to all staff ::

Avalon XO Cmdr Rushing says:
CO:  The Admiral thinks I am on her side and down here to sway your minds.

Scorp CIV Horn says:
@Scorp Capt: Can you guys get shields down over there?

Scorp CSO Turnbull says:
:: Fans out to mirror the CSO and TO in a deadly crossfire advance ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Takes a position in defense of the CO ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Follows the CO and OPS ::

Avalon XO Cmdr Rushing says:
:: Follows along with the others. ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Takes point ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
Avalon XO:  Then it may be good for you to go back and report to the Admiral that...

CEO McGregor says:
:: Crawls to the tube that leads to main engineering ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Smiles ::   Avalon XO:  …we are swayed

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
Comm: Scorp CIV: We're trying to retake the ship.  The Avalon XO is posing as an ally.     

CSO Trelan says:
:: Advances and enters the nearest lift ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Remains perfectly still appearing still unconscious ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Feels blood trickle from her mouth however shuts out the pain as she attacks the Admiral once more attempting to sedate her ::

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
CO: Then I guess Cmdr Turnbull and I will be wild cards?

CTO Horn says:
:: Goes down the corridor, peeking around corners as they go ::

Scorp CSO Turnbull says:
:: Mirrors the CSO and keeps weapon at low-ready ::

CSO Trelan says:
Computer: Battle Bridge.

Avalon XO Cmdr Rushing says:
CO:  I'll go do it now.

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Nods ::   Scorp Capt.:  Come with me...

Scorp CIV Horn says:
CSO: Sir I have an Idea?

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
:: Follows the Commodore ::

EO Blade says:
:: Takes out phaser just in case ::

Host Admiral Milburn says:
ACTION:  The Yringallans offer yet another unconditional surrender...

OPS Chaser says:
:: Stays back with the Commodore ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
Capt VanSickle:  You and I will need to invoke General Order #19.

Avalon XO Cmdr Rushing says:
CO: Just let others know I'm truly not on her side.  I don't feel like getting killed today.

CTO Horn says:
CO: There is a weapons locker down this hallway

CSO Trelan says:
TO: What is it?

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Smiles ::   Avalon XO:  Nor do I wish to die today either, Cmdr.

Scorp CIV Horn says:
CSO: Sir someone needs to be in the brig.

CEO McGregor says:
:: Looks through the grate into main engineering ::

CTO Horn says:
:: Hearing the CO ::   CO: I tried that already and she shot me when I did

Avalon XO Cmdr Rushing says:
:: Breaks away from the others and steps aboard a turbolift ::   Turbolift: Bridge

Scorp CIV Horn says:
CSO: We can site to site transport to the CO's Ready Room.

Host Admiral Milburn says:
COMM:  Fleet:  Ignore all offers of surrender.  They are a ruse!  Those ships can still fight!  Continue bombardment!  :: Smiles as more and more deaths are added to the toll as a sacrifice to her God, the Listener ::

SO Lane says:
:: Notices that no one is coming to drag her off so crawls over to the FCO ::   FCO: I know where there is another phaser...   :: Coughs ::   I'll try and get it.

Scorp CIV Horn says:
CSO: Enter the bridge by surprise and have the ADM. beamed to the brig.

Host Admiral Milburn says:
Computer:  Erect a beam-damping field around Deck one.

Host Admiral Milburn says:
ACTION:  The requested field goes up.

CSO Trelan says:
TO: We need to get control of the ship from the Battle Bridge first.

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
CO: Commodore, I would assume retaking the bridge won't be easy.

Host Admiral Milburn says:
ACTION:  the USS Denver begins to lose orbit and a mayday goes out, the lifeboats are disabled...

CSO Trelan says:
:: Waits for the lift to stop at the Battle Bridge, then exits ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
Scorp Capt:  No...it won't

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Enters Main Engineering ::

Scorp CIV Horn says:
CSO: Permission to head to the bridge?

OPS Chaser says:
:: Takes point in front of the two captain's peeking around to make sure the coast is clear ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Sees the CO enter main engineering ::

CSO Trelan says:
TO: Denied. I need you at Tactical here.

EO Blade says:
:: Poised with phaser ::

TO Horn says:
CSO: Aye sir

Host Admiral Milburn says:
:: Hears the communications about the USS Denver and sighs heavily ::   ALL:  Good help is so hard to find.  Order the Ganymede to retrieve her, I suppose...  :: Frustrated at this concession to her battle plans ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Stands pointing a phaser at the EO ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
CEO:  You responsible for cutting power to weapons?

OPS Chaser says:
EO: Drop that phaser-r.

CSO Trelan says:
Computer: Power up systems, authorization Trelan Omega Three

Avalon XO Cmdr Rushing says:
*Milburn*:  I am on my way back to the bridge.

CEO McGregor says:
CO: Aye

CEO McGregor says:
:: Hands the CO the chips ::

OPS Chaser says:
CEO: Your EO has a phaser.

CTO Horn says:
:: Steps in front of the CO when she sees the phaser pointed at them ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Steps in front of the CO ::

CEO McGregor says:
OPS: He's fine he's with me

SO Lane says:
:: Crawls over to the XO's seat and reaches under the cushion so that no one sees what she is doing ::

EO Blade says:
OPS: Never.

TO Horn says:
:: Hears something in his head ::

Host Admiral Milburn says:
ACTION:  The CSO’s command codes begin to power up the Battle Bridge...

CEO McGregor says:
CO: Aye, now we are all in the fryin’ pan

CTO Horn says:
CO: We could have the CEO use his command codes to reroute power and leave the Bridge without power

TO Horn says:
~~~FCO: Sarah.~~~

CSO Trelan says:
TO: Tactical....

OPS Chaser says:
CEO: Tell him to stand down.

TO Horn says:
:: Moves to tactical ::

CSO Trelan says:
Scorp CSO: Commander...OPS/Nav station, if you please.

FCO Horn says:
~~~Scorp OPS: Contact your team.  The ADM isn't human.  She's withstanding too much.  They must shoot to kill.~~~ 

CEO McGregor says:
EO: Easy laddie, put her down they are on our side

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Moves to an open console in main engineering ::   CEO: Great work, Chief!

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Nods to the CTO ::   CEO: I can't get authorization...you'll have to do it, Chief

TO Horn says:
~~~FCO: Sarah!!!~~~

FCO Horn says:
~~~TO: Ryan, you'll have to kill her.  Milburn is unstoppable to this point.~~~

CEO McGregor says:
CO: Aye sir

Host Commodore Royce says:
<Scorp OPS>~~~ FCO:  Can you tell me what species the Admiral
IS? ~~~

Scorp CSO Turnbull says:
CSO:  You got it, Bro.  :: Jumps into the Navigation/OPS chair and logs in and begins to hack into the main bridge commands ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Remains in the line of fire, phaser ready ::

TO Horn says:
~~~FCO: Explain.~~~

CTO Horn says:
EO: You better do what your boss says before I am forced to break your arm

Host Commodore Royce says:
<Scorp OPS>:: Sends a message to the Away Team ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Crawls slowly and removes the tactical panel ::

CSO Trelan says:
*CO* Trelan to Royce. We have arrived. Beginning to try to tap into bridge control.

SO Lane says:
:: Pulls out Sam's special little toy and pauses for a moment as she checks the setting then takes careful aim and fires ::

EO Blade says:
CEO: What side I follow the Admiral.

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
:: Hears comm badge beeping ::   Comm: Scorp OPS: VanSickle here. 

CEO McGregor says:
EO: If you follow the Prime directive, you follow us.

Host Commodore Royce says:
<Scorp OPS>: Comm:  Scorp Capt:  The FCO of the Vesuvius states the Admiral is not human...  

FCO Horn says:
~~~Scorp OPS/TO: I don't know what she is, but everything we've done, she's been one step ahead.  We can't take her down.~~~  

CSO Trelan says:
:: Steps to the Science Station and runs fingers over console ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
*CSO*  Acknowledged

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
Comm: Scorp OPS: What???	

FCO Horn says:
:: Begins working under the console ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Hears the EO, and runs to tackle him flying through the air ::

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
CO: Commodore, did you hear that?

TO Horn says:
CSO: Sir!

CSO Trelan says:
:: Looks to the TO ::

Avalon XO Cmdr Rushing says:
:: The turbolift arrives at the main bridge but Kriss is unable to gain entrance to the bridge.  She is pushed back by some type of force field. ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
<Scorp OPS>:  Comm: Scorp Capt:  Everything tried has no affect, sir

CSO Trelan says:
TO: Yes, Ryan?

FCO Horn says:
:: Whispers ::   SO: I have one more trick up my sleeve.

TO Horn says:
CSO: We have a problem!!!

Scorp CSO Turnbull says:
CSO:  I think I'm into the main bridge command subsystem.  I can shut it down from here if you like.   :: Grins widely ::

Host Commodore Royce says:
CEO:  Chief:  How's it coming with getting access to the bridge?

CSO Trelan says:
Scorp CSO: Do it. Get us command.

EO Blade says:
:: Turns phaser around and shoots himself point blank ::        

CSO Trelan says:
TO: Report.

Avalon XO Cmdr Rushing says:
*Milburn*  I can't access the main bridge.

SO Lane says:
FCO: Go for it Sara.

CTO Horn says:
:: Sees the kit take a flying tackle at the EO and follows closely behind ::

FCO Horn says:
:: Ties into Operations ::

Host Admiral Milburn says:
ACTION:  The Shuttle bearing the XO from the Scorpius launches from the Vesuvius without authorization...

TO Horn says:
CSO: According to the FCO Admiral Milburn is not Human!!

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
CO: Commodore, it seems nothing we have can stop Milford.

CSO Trelan says:
TO: Great.

CSO Trelan says:
TO: But...I knew there was something wrong.

Host Commodore Royce says:
CEO:  I need to have power cut to the Bridge as well

TO Horn says:
CSO: They have thrown everything but the kitchen sink at her and she just keeps going.

Host Admiral Milburn says:
ACTION:  The phaser blast hits the very human Admiral in the back and she falls face-first on the floor...

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Notes the CEO's good work ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Lands on top of the EO as his phaser goes off, attempting to knock it out of his hand ::

CEO McGregor says:
CO: Battle Bridge has full control of all major systems.        

Scorp CSO Turnbull says:
CSO:  I have the main bridge locked out and locked down, Commander.

FCO Horn says:
::Sets a restraining field around the Admiral and activates it ::

SO Lane says:
:: Jumps up ::   FCO: We got her!

CSO Trelan says:
*CO* Already done.	

Host Admiral Milburn says:
ACTION:  The Admiral is contained as bridge power goes offline, excluding life-support.		

CSO Trelan says:
Scorp CSO: Check weapons...are they off line?

CEO McGregor says:
CO: Full power to Battle Bridge.  We run the ship now, sir.

Host Commodore Royce says:
:: Nods at the CEO ::

Scorp CSO Turnbull says:
:: Taps a few keys ::   CSO: They are now.

Host Commodore Royce says:
CEO:  Are weapons off line?

CEO McGregor says:
CO: Aye

Host Commodore Royce says:
*CSO*  You have full control from the Battle Bridge

OPS Chaser says:
:: Rolls the EO over and administers to his wounds ::    

SO Lane says:
:: Moves cautiously to the Admiral holding the phaser at her head ::   ADM: I wouldn't move Admiral.

CEO McGregor says:
CO: To the main arrays.  Battle Bridge has full control…

CSO Trelan says:
Scorp CSO: Open a channel to the Fleet....

Host Commodore Royce says:
*CSO* Weapons are off-line

CTO Horn says:
:: Kicks the phaser across the room and helps OPS restrain the EO that is down ::

OPS Chaser says:
*CMO*: Medical emer-rgency in main engineer-ring.

Avalon XO Cmdr Rushing says:
*Main Bridge*:  What is going on?

Scorp CSO Turnbull says:
CSO:  With pleasure.   :: Hits a button ::  Channel Open, Commander.

Scorp Capt VanSickle says:
Comm: Scorp XO: VanSickle to Cmdr Horn, do you read?  

SO Lane says:
FCO: Sara, can we unseal the bridge?

CEO McGregor says:
:: Whispers ::   Self: Boy, we've had it now

CEO McGregor says:
OPS: He's a fresh one, go easy on him will ya?

Scorp CSO Turnbull says:
ALL:  Well, I haven't decided which, but we're either criminals or heroes at this point...

CSO Trelan says:
*CO* Commodore, we have a channel open to the fleet…you're on.

Host Commodore Royce says:
*CSO*  Thank you, Cmdr

Host Admiral Milburn says:
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