Stardate:.. (Alt.Starbase Geneva - Officer's Lounge - Huber Jefferies (Original)- 21.50) After walking around for a good while, Huber snapped to his senses. ~What am I doing? Something MUST be wrong. the station shouldn't be this deserted. Where would I go in an emergency? Engineering makes the most sense.except, something feels wrong here. Let's see. What was I doing before I found myself on this deserted corridor? Oh, right. I was playing chess.~ He walked to the nearest junction, and activated the computer interface. "Computer, show me the location of the officer's lounge." The directions flashed up on the screen. Huber made a quick note of the directions, then addressed the computer again. "Computer, show me the location of main engineering." Again, the directions flashed up on the screen. Now, he just had to decide which way to go. (reply any, none) (Posted by Jimmy) Stardate:.. Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Day 2. Stardate: 2405.03.16 (USS Cochrane - Bridge - ASC/TAC Ensign(jg) Griegor Romonov) "Ensign Romonov reporting" has he materialised on the bridge. Tarz was a bit surprised but was busy at the same time. “We have company, and even if I am competent to handle the weaponry of this ship, I would suggest that you handle half and I will take care of the rest. Report on what is going on over the station?” "I was heading to the cargo hold when things went south, but from what I could tell things are pretty hot over there." An Ensign got up and turn toward Ensign Cantarzini. Tarz listen to what the Science officer had to say. "Sir we are detecting multiple unknown contacts approaching our position travelling at high warp, the closest has an ETA of approximately 6 minutes. Configuration is unknown however she appears to be well armed for her size, we are able to discern multiple torpedo tubes and phaser arrays of a previously unknown configuration. Shield systems appear to be at least equal to our own however we will have to wait until a close range scan can be performed before the full capabilities are known." “What are the other contacts?” "Second vessel considerably greater mass, initial scans indicate it is a transport vessel, ETA 9 minutes. Significant number of auxiliary vessels detected as well as several boarding torpedoes and atmospheric drop pods attached to the outer hull of the vessel, the most logical conclusion is that it is a marine transport vessel. Minimal weapon signatures detected however their shields are considerably more powerful than ours and there are a significant number of transporter waveguides positioned upon their hull enforces theory of vessel role and would suggest most likely attack pattern would be boarding the Cochrane." “I can see that too!” Rose got up from her seat. "That appears to be all the attacking vessels for the mom... wait enemy vessel decloaking 200m off our starboard, she powering weapons and targetting us. Multiple phaser arrays and disruptor cannons, estimated output of 120,000 TeraWatts, auto modulating high capacity shield system, total capacity 2,376,000 TeraJoules. She a predator sir; fast, manoeuvrable and packing a considerable punch while possessing significant defensive systems." “Lock weapons on it!” Ordered Rose. “Lift the shield right now to maximum and modulate the frequency and sever the connection we have with the Casino, but stay really close to the station.” "They appear to be holding fire, perhaps they are awaiting further orders or waiting for the reinforcements to arrive, but the most probable answer would appear to be that we are in close proximity to the Casino which presently has no shields, it would therefore seem likely that they do not wish to fire and risk damaging the station, unfortunately that will not be a problem for the marine vessel" “I can see that… and I don’t like it one bit!” “Sir!” Said the helm. “We will not be able to transport the crew if we lift the shield!” “I know that. Turn are phaser 1 and 2 to the Casino main power array and open frequency. Try to jam it’s signals!” “What?” Said Tarz. “Open communication to those vessels out there.” She look at Tarz with a severe look on her face. “Communication is open Sir!” “This is Ensign Cantarzini, for now acting commanding officer. I have right now hammed phaser to the casino, you do one more steps toward us and I will order to fire, and that goes to the troops of marines coming right now. We are rather safe in here and a few new toys that would make a lot of people jealous.” Rose gave the signal to cut communication. She turn toward Ensign Harathoi. "What is going on now?" "Sir, if those ships do decide to board us we will need considerable defencive organization. I request to lead that effort" Griegor said to Tarz. (Reply Tarz, Harathoi, Cantarzini, anyone) (posted by Griegor Romonov) Stardate:.. Stardate:.. Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Mission Day: 2 Stardate 2405.03.06 (Casino Royale- Casino- FO- Lt. Comdr Tahlmari- 1828) Tahl looked over for Alex and Drake. They looked like they were getting ready to leave. He had to talk with them. It appears that everyonwe knew who they all were so what harm would it do to just walk up to them. For some reason, the pretence of the deception kept running through Tahl's mind. Suddenly, he felt a strange tingling in the back of his mind. He soon recognized the sensation. Hall was making contact. ::Lt. Commander Tahlmari.:: Tahl sat back in his seat and closed his eyes. ::I hear you Hall.:: ::Captain Lowell has a message. "The 'FRIENDS' that are here were gathered here by Orson, this one knows Drake, but I don⅕R(tm)t know how. We need more then a simple diversion, we need the mother of all diversion⅕R? I would say a fight. Tahl better start with the Klingon sisters and it must include everyone in this room." Do you understand this message?:: Tahl nodded and smiled. ::I understand Hall. Thank you.:: The tingling left his mind and Tahl openned his eyes. Alex and Drake were gone. A frown came across him. "Be careful Alex," he whispered to himself. He was about to get up when Romanov sat down across from him. He reeked of alcohol. Tahl looked at him in shock. "Ensign," he sniffed the odor, "is that Romulan Ale?" (reply Romanov) "Lt Cmdr Tahlmari," the ASC said in a quiet voice I completed the scans of the shielded cargo." "Good job Ensign," Tahl siad. "Were you seen?" An idea had popped into his head. (reply Romanov) "Excellent Ensign, excellent," he said cryptically. "Come with me. We have to find the others." (reply Romanov) (posted by Al Muir) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay Mission Day: 2 Stardate 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale, Command Center, Mr Black, 1830) Black glanced up from the PADD he was reading as Olson entered the command deck "Ahh Mr Wells, I am so glad you could join us. I wonder if you would be so kind as to explain what you intend to do about this." Black gestured towards the various secuirty displays around the room, "It would appear that the Cochrane personel are causing a disturbance" (Reply Olson) "The orgainisation has expended a great deal of resources in commandeering this facility and converting it for your use, i believe the senior partners would appreciate you keeping it in an acceptable condition, preferably intact." (reply Olson) "Yet you seem to be unable to protect our assets from one Federation vessel." Black paused to observe Olsons reactions as the insufferable fat man began to sweat, "Which brings me neatly to the next issue, the federations visit to this station was unsolicited and you failed to request permission for their use of these facilities. Perhaps you falsely believed that this event would pass unnoticed and therefore you could keep the profits for yourself, you were of course mistaken and thus I have been dispatched to deal with the resulting situation." (reply Olson) "I am to deal with the matter as I see fit Mr Olson, however this situation has already been agrivatted by yourself due to your capture of several Federation citizens, a second unauthorised act. I am most dissapointed, however it appears that to preseve this facility I must assit you." Black paused briefly allowing the probable results of events to settle firmly in Olsons mind. "For the time being of course." Black passed the PADD to Olson, "I have given you authorisation to utilise any of our assests in this region to deal with the problem, failure will quite simply result in your death and therefore i think you will find is not an option. A regiment of our commandoes enroute to Geble 5 has been redirected to assit in the defence of this station and will arrive shortly with several support vessels. My own vessel, the Blackhawk, is waiting in a nearby nebula and will also assist. These should prove sufficient resources to deal with one federation vessel, use your second chance wisely Mr Olson you will most certainly not receive another one." (reply Olson, any) (posted by John Morrison) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay Mission Day:2 Stardate: 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale- Deck 7, Park- Rosalia & Roscole- 1835) Rosalia and Roscole carefully went through the park. Rosalia knew that Drake was still there, and his little "friend" too. She was looking forward to putting an end to her miserable existence. But she had planned to make good use out of her first. Roscole was a lot more calm. He too could sense the presence of the humans, but could not pinpoint where those feelings were coming from. It was quite frustrating. He heard one of the security call out. "I don't think they're here." "They are still here," Rosalia replied. "Just wait." He wished that his sister would listen to her own advice. He loved her dearly, but she could be a real pain sometimes. And sometimes he liked that. This, however, waas not one of those times. He started to call out to her to get under cover, but it was too late. The phaser fire went right by him, and Rosalia dropped to the ground. Roscole rolled across the grass firing at the shooter. He reached out and touched his sisters chest. She was alive, but stunned. Fortunately she had recieved only a mild hit. She would have a headache when she awoke, but at least she'd wake up. He needed to turn his attentio to this attacker. As he suspected, it was Drakes new wife. He easily dodged her blasts, while returning fire. Then he disappeared into the trees. As he closed the gap between them he ould send a random shot, just to keep her on her toes. ~Don't want this to be too easy.~ Finally he came to a clearing. His back against a tree he listened for footsteps. A quick look down saw his power cells were depleted. "Damn," he whispered. He didn't want to have to resort ot hand to hand. It got to personal. There was no avoiding it now. Then he hreard what he was listening for. He closed his eyes, and with intense concentration, released a wave of pheromones. He gave them a moment to work their way into the air and then came into the open. With a shoulder roll he found himself within 5 meters of the woman. "I was wondering if Rosalia brought you... It seem that she did. Sorry about your sister, she always brings the worst of me." Roscole smiled, "She does have the tendency to do that." He noticed that she hadn't fired her hand weapons. Had the pheromones already taken affect? The woman discarded the two phasers and looked a little lost. "So," Roscolesaid, a glint n his eyes. "you are the little mouse that Drake has married. A little mouse with teeth, I see. And so, how does someone like Drake manage to capture the heart of someone as lovely as yourself?" (reply Lowell) Roscole couldn't quite make sense of his feelings, or more precisely, of her feelings. This woman was in love, but apparently not with Drake. ~Interesting indeed.~ He stepped forward, until he was just within reach of her. He concentrated a little more and reachedout with his left hand. He gently stroked her cheek. "Now you don't wnat to fight with me, do you?" (reply Lowell) "I like you little one," he continued. "I like you a lot. I hope you feel the same way." Another half step closer brought him in striking range. Now he could easily dispatch her if he wanted to. "In fact, I think we could get to be good friends." (reply Lowell) (posted by Al Muir) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Day 2. Stardate: 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane, Bridge , ATAC/SC Ensign Tarz, 1835) Tarz was happy that all decks reported that they were ready. Security was spread through out the ship for any events that could sprung up. He knew that if anyone would try to attack the Cochrane, it would be worth there money. When they built the ship they thought of everything. Tarz was happy that he remain close to his superior instead of the possibility of being Chief Security and Tactical officer on board the USS Discovery. This was the test for this big ship, and now everyone would see what kind of heart that she had. “Ship security report that they are ready! Weapons are also ready!” “Shields are on standby.” Said the helm. Rose sat back on the captain’s chair. “Wonderful! Now we just have to wait. Send the message that everyone should retreat.” “It’s done Counsellor!” ~Hopefully, not long!~ Thought Tarz with a mischievous smile which he erase. ~Of course if it come to that!~ Has he saw the Counsellor look at him but she return her gaze to the view screen. “Some of the crew are coming back on the Cochrane.” “Great! Any casualties?” “A few bruises, for now nothing serious. Medical is on full alert and is seeing them coming. We can’t use the transporters so we have to use the only link with the Starbase.” “Keep me posted… I think that Captain Lowell wants everyone to came back from this mission, at least in one piece.” (Reply from , anyone) (Posted by Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.16 Mission : Needle in the Hay, day 2 Stardate : 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale, Deck 7 - Park, CO Lowell, 1840) Alexandra kept her eyes on that guy, and in her head she wanted Tahl to be near by, she was curious of what could happen if he was close enough that she could sense it. She had to keep her mind clear and focus, the doctors of the time said to go with the flow but remember one thing and what you can do. That was easier said then done. "So," Roscole said, a glint n his eyes. "you are the little mouse that Drake has married. A little mouse with teeth, I see. And so, how does someone like Drake manage to capture the heart of someone as lovely as yourself?" ~Little mouse… what is it with those people?~ “Who said that he had to do something to get me? Drake is an handsome man, I’m sensitive to him, like he his to me… we are more alike then a lot of people think.” ~Will that work or not… I’m not sure!~ Roscole couldn't quite make sense of his feelings, or more precisely, of her feelings. This woman was in love, but apparently not with Drake. ~Interesting indeed.~ Alexandra let him walk toward her, but she could feel her heart pounding. Her mind was reaching for Tahl, but he wasn’t there yet. She took regular breath and felt her staff along her leg, she didn’t make a move toward it. He stepped forward, until he was just within reach of her. He concentrated a little more and reached out with his left hand. He gently stroked her cheek. "Now you don't want to fight with me, do you?" “I’m trying to make up my mind.!” She said softly. "I like you little one," he continued. "I like you a lot. I hope you feel the same way." Another half step closer brought him in striking range. Now he could easily dispatch her if he wanted to. Alexandra felt a little buzz, Tahl was here, inside the park, she felt the switch in her head. It was strong, but she gave Roscole a big huge smile "In fact, I think we could get to be good friends." “Maybe so, you have work out I see. The last time you were on the thin side.” Her right hand creep up and reach out for his left hand, and before even her mind click, she push the control of her staff that suddenly grew and hit Roscole in the stomach. He got thrown away five meters and hit a tree. “Oh! I think the Little mouse made her decision.! I’m in for a fight.” (Reply from Roscole, Tahl, Drake, Dorkin, and anyone) (Posted from Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay Mission Day: 2 Stardate 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane- Hanger Bay- 'Bloody Mary'-FSXO- Ensign Montgomery- 1840) Monty and his team sat in their T'Kon fighters. They were the 5 minute team, but Monty liked to be early. He sat in the cockpit working on a crossword puzzle. It kept him occupied and relaxed his mind. "Rook 1 to all Rooks, what's a seven letter word that is a Cardasian aquatic creature?" Before anyone could reply a claxon went off. He heard Menelians call over the comm. "Menelian to Fighter Control, Scramble all the fighters. I repeat, Scramble all available craft!" Monty tossed his puzzle into the storage unit and started the thrusters. He looked out at the traffic controller who gave him the thumbs up. Monty returned the gesture and a salute. "Rook 1 to all rooks, launch immediately and fall into the diamond slot formation on me." At that he hit the big red button that fired full thrusters for launching. His ship shot out into space. He looked back to see his squad launch right behind him. "Rook 1 to Knight Leader we're on our way." He watched his scanners as Menelians ship shot out towards the oncoming ships. He stopped as if drawing a line, and daring them to cross it. He heard the comm message. "Federation Fighter-craft Red Talon to all incoming ships: You are to halt your approach immediately and explain your presence. I repeat, do not come any closer to the USS Cochrane unannounced or I will be forced to use deadly force in her defense." Monty smiled. He had to give one thing to the Romulan, he sure had guts. And for Monty, that was enough. He was ready to join him. His ships lined up in formation. He armed his quantum topedoes and rubbed his thumb across the trigger to the phase cannons. "Come on ye little buggers," he said to himself. "If it's a fight ye want then it's a fight ye'll." It was at times like this that he wished he had warn his kilt. (reply Menellian, any) (posted by Al Muir) Stardate:2406.03.16 (Casino Royale, Casino, CSO Lt Fugan B'lanor, 1840) Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Day 2 Stardate: 2406.03.16 "There is a third option, we attempt to achive both objectives while leaving a group here to defend the wounded. This would reduce our chances of success at either however the benefits would be sufficient compensation." (reply Bell IYW) "I will take two security personell with me to the engineering core, once there i should be able to deactivate primary power and disable their security systems. Meanwhile you can proceed with two remaining personell to the docking bay, in theory the station will consider large groups a priority threat and will therefore overlook our small teams. Once in the docking bay you should be able to commandeer several shutle craft which can then be utilised to assit in the defence of the Cochrane and to evacuate personel from the station." Fugan dispatched the last of the secuirty personel attacking them while the remainder were stunned by the few Cochrane crew, several of whom then took up positions at the the entrance, "This would appear to be the best opportunity to vacate this position." He gestured around the large casino floor where several members of the crew were attenting to wounded and collecting what weapons they could, he followed suit by picking up a discarded phaser rifle. (reply Bell) "At least the experience has proved educational, I'll see you back onboard the Cochrane." Fugan replied as he left the casino. (reply Bell, Lowell, Drake, Tahl, Cantarzini, anyone) (posted by John Morrison) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay Mission Day: 2 Stardate: 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale- Deck 7, Park- Roscole- 1841) Roscole hadn't been caught totally off guard. He thought for sure that he had ensnared this one in his web, but then he noticed a sudden change in her. It was as if she had been told not to stop falling for him. But he could not understand how that was possible. The staff that Lowell had wielded struck him directly in the stomach. Fortunately he was able to tighten his muscles just enough to absorb a portion of the strike, otherwise he would have been in a more serious situation now. Still, as it was, he was a little winded from hitting the tree. He looked up at this woman and a sadistic smile drew across his mouth. "Not a mouse at all, are we, but more of an alley cat. Good. That will make your conquest even more sweeter." He pulled himself to his feet, still unarmed. Confidence exuded through his entire body. He got in a more balanced stance and prepared to take the weapon from this woman. "I must say," he began to circle her, "I am impressed with your emotional control. It is not everyone who could resist such an assault of chemicals on their brain." (reply Lowell) She kept him at bay with the full length of her staff. She looked confident, but he could still sense the battle fighting inside her head. Part of her, infected by the pheromones, wanted to give in to his control, but part was fighting, and getting some help from somewhere. "I'm glad you noticed my improved conditioning. It pleaqses me to see that all of that work has not gone unnoticed." While she was a little distracted he lunged forward. He ducked under the staff and rolled behind Lowell. As she turned with a strike he jumped and dove at her feet, coming up a little short. Then he kicked out with a leg and caught her behind her knees. She toppled back and was almost on her feet immediately. Anoth kick and he rolled on top of her. He managed to get a hold of her staff with one hand, while the other looked for a hold on her throat. His smile grew more lascivious as he appeared to get close to his goal. (reply Lowell) (posted by Al Muir) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay Mission Day: 2 Stardate: 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale- Deck 7, Park- FO- Lt. Comdr Tahlmari- 1841) Tahl finally made his way to the park. He saw the tell tale signs of the waging battle. Several of the trees had scorch marks on them, and there were a few bodies laying on the ground. He could still hear sounds of battle in the background. He realized how tense he was. That wouldn't help anyone. He took a deep breath and forced himself to relax. Then he could sense Alex's presence nearby. She was in a little trouble. As he went between the trees he saw a small band of Royale security. He stuck to the trees and continued his search for Alex. Then he came upon a clearing. There was a fight appening there. n closer inspection he saw that it was Alex. She was fighting aman he had never seen before. He stood for a moment, marveling at her speed and technique. She was good. Then the man moved suddenly. He literally threw himself at the ground. With a twist he knocked Alex down. She almost made her way back onto a balanced stance when she fell again. This time the man was on top of her. Tahl moved. He ran as fast as he could at the fighting pair. The man was taller and heavier, and he was using that in his favor. Alex was not drawing on the strength of her cyberneetic arm, and he could not understand why not. He could still sense that something was wrong with her. When he got close enogh he threw his entire weight into a full body check. His shoulder drove into the man's side. They both flew off of Alex, landing hard on the ground. Tahl got himself onto his feet in time to see Alex already up. Suddenly there was a phaser blast that just missed Tahl's head. Tahl looked over to see a woman in the dark red light pointing a weapon at him. She was kneeling on the ground. This was all taking too much time. Tahl began to wonder what was happening with the hostages. "Alex," he called to her, "remember your objective. I'll take care of this. ave that family." (reply Lowell) (posted by Al Muir) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay Mission Day: 2 Stardate 2406.03.16 (Red Talon - Cockpit - Lt Major Menelian - 1842) "Federation Fighter-craft Red Talon to all incoming ships: You are to halt your approach immediately and explain your presence. I repeat, do not come any closer to the USS Cochrane unannounced or I will be forced to use deadly force in her defense." On the HUD, the enemy ships continued to approach. Behind him, the five-minute fighters joined him. Within the next five minutes, if all went well, all the rest of the fighters would be scrambled as well. Still, they didn't have five more minutes. Imogene said, [One minute to contact]. Menelian pushed forward on the throttle, pushing the ship ahead at 1/8th impulse. "Last Warning: Halt your approach." (reply: any, if desired) Menelian had reached his limit, the ships weren't even slowing down, much less heeding his orders. He mumbled to himself, and whispered "Now for wrath, now for ruin, and for the red dawn breaking..." With a feeling not unlike glee, he pushed on his active targeting sensors and gave the enemy ships a good sized blast, "Menelian to all fighters, engage engage engage." Without a wasted moment he hit the after-burners. His ship went from a relative standstill of 1/8th impulse, to full attack speed and beyond in less then three seconds. "Knight-leader to knights, the Right elements are trying to break away and flank us - go get em, Tally Ho!" He pushed the stick around gently and watched as the ships broke away. He whistled, then broke hard right to get behind one. [Sensors indicate evidence of extensive modification, engine mods are well beyond Federation civilian regs.] "They have fast engines and good maneuverability, you mean." Menelian said flatly as he dropped the roll and swung in behind one of the rag-tag ships. From the rear, suddenly, a photon torpedo was launched at him. He didn't even have to wait for the alarm, He through the stick hard over and swerved, letting the photon go right past him. "And they have teeth too," he remarked casually as he put himself back in position. "I don't think photon torpedoes are legal either." He suddenly depressed the trigger, and all four of his phaser-cannons let loose with all their fury. Only a couple shots splattered on the shields before the ship engaged in emergency maneuvers and banked away. Menelian was too-much in the zone to even curse, his fighter was an extension of him now, he banked with the ship. [Targeting lock] Imogene intoned Menelian smiled with savage glee, and pressed the button for quantum torpedoes. They followed their path strait and true. The first impacted on the shields, and with a blue blast of light the enemies shields went down, the second impacted right on their rear engineering section. The result was catastrophic, but it did make for a nice light display. Menelian yanked back hard on the stick to avoid the debris, "Splash one." he said on the general frequency. "Be Advised, these ships are seriously upgraded. Take em by two's if possible!" He threw his head over to look behind him, sure enough his wing-man was still there. Menelian turned his attention back to the sensor screen and looked for the next closest ship. Several of them looked like they were about to break away and make a run at the Cochrane, several other signatures were en-route. He smiled as he realized they were the rest of the Cochrane fighter contingent. Now, NOW, it was going to be a good fight. (reply: any if desired) =^=Knight four to Knights, I'm hit and running... I can't shake em though!=^= Menelian looked up at the HUD for 4's location, then hit the after-burners again. "Hold tight Knight four, the Calvary is on the way." =^=Negative, break off! Break o-=^= The ship exploded as two of the enemy ships fired on it at once. Now Menelian did curse, to his wingman he said "Get those ships!" He sped on, heading for the two enemy blips that had destroyed one of his own. This was his element, and he felt right at home. (reply: any) (posted by Trout) Stardate:2406.03.16 Mission : Needle in the Hay, day 2 Stardate : 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale, Deck 7 - Park, CO Lowell, 1844) "I must say," he began to circle her, "I am impressed with your emotional control. It is not everyone who could resist such an assault of chemicals on their brain." “My second boyfriend was Vulcan, he taught me a few things.” Alexandra kept him on his toes, but she couldn’t give her cybernetic arm the full strength that she would need to knock that man out and break the hold he had on her. She knew that she wouldn’t resist long. "I'm glad you noticed my improved conditioning. It pleases me to see that all of that work has not gone unnoticed." Alexandra called up her skills, the man in front of her was good, an unexpected move has she tried to refocus made her fall into trouble. Another kick and he rolled on top of her. He managed to get a hold of her staff with one hand, while the other looked for a hold on her throat. His smile grew more lascivious as he appeared to get close to his goal. That guy was just too close and suddenly Tahl jumped in and ram into Roscole. Alexandra roll away from them and got up taking a few deep breath to clear her mind. "Alex," he called to her, "remember your objective. I'll take care of this, have that family." Alexandra made a move toward Tahl that finally immobilised Roscole. “Yes… going! I owe you a really big one!” She found Patricia but wonder where Drake was. “Drake, where are you? I found a way to get out of the park and pass behind all those guards!” (Reply from Tahl, Drake, Dorkin, and anyone) (Posted from Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.16 Mission : Needle in the Hay, day 2 Stardate : 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale, Deck 7- Park, Lt Major Dorkin, 1845) "The Marines have landed, Captain." he said needlessly through the outer speakers in his typical low roar, "This area will be secure shortly." "Well, now all I need is for that dork marine lieutenant Dorkin to show up." said Drake, the self-serving idiot with whom Dorkin had crossed horns with earlier. Shondar slowly turned to face the human, who was in the act of standing up for some unknown reason. The Tellarites phaser rifle tracked with him at all times, generally facing in the same direction he was. The Tellarite looked hard at Drake for several long moments, and though no one else could see it, the look on his face was one of quiet reflection... That, or obvious indecision. Finally, at the end of his reflection and with no warning at all, his left hand tightened on the barrel and he depressed the trigger. Drake, with no warning at all, was hit point blank in the chest and knocked back a few feet. He ended up laying unconscious on the floor, a few feet from where he had first been hit. "He is only stunned, level three, should be out for no more then five minutes," Dorkin said just a second later, "We can't afford arguments, self-serving witticisms or conceited remarks from a known argumentative fool when we are in the middle of combat and everyone else is acting perfectly professional. It's detrimental to morale, to our safety and to professionalism in general." He shouldered the rifle, "Sir." (reply: any) (posted by Trout) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Day 2 Stardate: 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale - Cargo Hold - ASC/TAC Ensign(jg) Griegor Romonov - 1845) Griegor was still locked in an intense firefight with an unknown number of station security. Firing several shots and killing one of the guards they pulled out of the cargohold and the doors shut behind them. Griegor was now alone in the cargo hold. He picked up a freash phaser rifle and headed for the door. He almost ran to the door because it would not open automatically so he pushed the button on the console and it displayed that the door was locked. Pushing several more buttons the readout now displayed "Exterior forcefield will be deactivated in 27 seconds." just as the bay doors opened. Only a small energy shield stood between Griegor and the darkness of space, an energy shield which will be deactivated in a few seconds. Looking for a quick escape Griegor spotted a maintenance door in the corner. That too was locked. Still hopelessly looking for an exit he spotted a fairly empty crate with an airtight hatch. He climbed in and closed the hatch just as the forcefield deactivated. The crate Griegor is in was carried out along with the entire contents of the cargohold because of the rapid decompression. The crate bumped and shook as it hit other crates as it flew away from the station. =/\= Ensign Romonov to Cochrane, requesting beamout. I should be outside the dampening field by now. =/\= He said into his combadge as another crate came into contact with his. (reply cochrane) =/\= No hurry =/\= he finished in a rather sarcastic tone. (reply cochrane, any) (posted by Griegor Romonov) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay Mission Day: 2 Stardate: 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale- Deck 7 , Park- FO- LT. Comdr Tahlmari- 1845) Tahl knw that it was hope against hope that Alex would abandon him in this fight, but she had to get going if she was going to save that family. As he and Roscole tussled he could sense Alex's approach. With a wide swing she brought her staff around her head and down on Roscoles shoulder. Roscole howled in pain as Tahl applied pressure with his thumb to the nerve bundle on the Deltan's neck. After a few seconds the cry of pain stopped as Roscole fell into oblivion. "Yes... going! I owe you a really big one!" Alex called to him as she collected Patricia. "Don;t worry," Tahl shot back with a wink, "I'll collect later." Another phaser blast reminded Tahl that his job wasn't over. There was still more here. He gave Roscole a little kick as he went by him, just to make sure. Alex called out to Drake, who suddenly appeared with a big grin on his face. Tahl was suddenly, uncontrolably angery with him. After all, his promise was to keep Alex safe. If it weren't for his own intervention, there was no telling what could have happened to her. And it was all Drakes fault. As Drake approached them them he began o speak. "I am glad that..." That was all Tahl had let him say. Tahl brought his left fist up to Drakes jaw in fast punch. Drake staggered back a few feet and landed on his rear end. "You better keep closer watch of your charges," Tahl warned him. Before anything else could be said there was a loud explosion and a group of marines ran into the area. Someone in full body army came up to them. "The Marines have landed, Captain." came the voice of Shondar Dorkin, "This area will be secure shortly." Tahl wasn't sure if this was entirely a good thing, but he was relieved at the arival of the marines. (reply Lowell, Drake, Dorkin) (posted by Al Muir) Stardate:2406.03.16 Mission : Needle in the Hay, day 2 Stardate : 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale, Deck 7- Park, Captain Drake, 1845) Drake was happy that he had spent the credits on his personal cloaking device that no only shielded him from sight but also smell. It caused him to blend into the surrounding smells. He watched as security guards entered the park along with Rosalia, whom he kept tabs on, and her brother. That had not surprised him either becuase of their relationship, where she was he was near by. He wanted to wait for the last of what he knew was on the station, the Twins. He knew they would be following soon, but, he could not wait too long as Alex would not last long without him. Watching as the groups were split up and sent in various directions, he decided to go with the smaller of the groups first. As he watched Rosalia, he walked behind the two alone very quitely. After he had gotten far enough away from the others, he pulled out his T'Kon staff. As it extended he swung it in a hard arc to the back of one of the guards and sent a foot into the gut of the other knocking him over. Before the guard could recover from that, Drake had already brought the staff down on his head knocking him out. Drake quickly lashed their wrists and feet together then gagged them. He then placed them in nearby bushes. Next he made sure he was still concealed and went back to where he last saw Rosalia to find that she had been hit with a stun beam. He watched as her brother headed off to meet the one that had taken her down. He pulled on one of his black gloves and used the chemical that was in them to immobalize her even longer and placed flex cuffs on her. Once he had her placed in a concealed place also, he headed off after Roscole as he knew that it was Alex that had taken Rosalia down. Moving carefully through the park, he came across the group of three guards before he could get to Alex. He managed to take down two of them before his cloaking failed. Then he was in a close in battle with the last one when he saw that Roscole was with Alex. It seemed to him that Roscole had Alex under his spell with the pheronmones that he could use. He had to ge to her but first he had to get through this guard that seemed to be better trained. He hoped that Tahl was closer to her than he was. Just as Drake finally dropped the guard he was on, he heard a shout from what he hoped was the Cochrane's marines. "MAY PHINDA CURSE YOU ALL TO THE MOST DREARY AND DARK DEPTHS OF THE HELLS!" it seemed as though that it had come through loud speakers. Drake did not have enough time to check it out to see if it was indeed from speakers. He looked around and saw that the marines had indeed landed which for once he was happy that Dorkin had not listened to him. The only thing he hated about it was that they came in firing their weapons at almost anything that stood up and he even had to dodge a few blasts. He was not sure that he had not been purposely aimed at, but, he did not have the time to find out. Drake had finally managed to start back in the general area of where he had last seen Alex. He saw that Tahl and Patricia was with her as he walked up to them. "I am glad that..." Drake was starting to talk to them when a fist came unexpectedly and hit him square on the chin. He lost his focus for a moment and when he hit the ground a few feet away he could see Tahl smiling as he rubbed his fist. (reply Tahl, Alex, any) "The Marines have landed, Captain." he said needlessly through the outer speakers in his typical low roar, "This area will be secure shortly." (reply: Lowell, any) "Well, now all I need is for that dork marine lieutenant Dorkin to show up." Drake said as he picked himself up. Stardate:2406.03.16 Mission : Needle in the Hay, day 2 Stardate : 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale, Deck 7 - Park, CO Lowell, 1846) “Yes… going! I owe you a really big one!” She found Patricia but wonder where Drake was. “Drake, where are you? I found a way to get out of the park and pass behind all those guards!” Alexandra was happy to have hit Roscole, she gave a tranquilliser to Tahl to inject that Deltan. Has Patricia and her were searching for Drake, this one seem to have found the cavalry, them they both heard a blast. "We can't afford arguments, self-serving witticisms or conceited remarks from a known argumentative fool when we are in the middle of combat and everyone else is acting perfectly professional. It's detrimental to morale, to our safety and to professionalism in general." He shouldered the rifle, "Sir." “DORKIN!” Alexandra screamed has she look at Drake on the floor, she also saw T’Simmi, one of the nurse of the Cochrane walking in. “What is going on? Can I help?” “You are Ensign T’Simmi… right!” “Yes Captain!” “Try to wake him up, I need him right now and we are in a hurry!” “Yes Sir!” “Dorkin, what in the damn BLAZES are you doing? I know that you are angry at him but this was UNNESSECARY. And don’t give me a reason… I know better.” Getting angry made her feel much better. “I want you to lock down the deck after we are on are way. I want confusion and communication cut off. Did I make myself clear?” (Reply Dorkin) “Report what is going on outside?” (Reply from Tahl, Drake, Dorkin, and anyone) (Posted from Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay Mission Day: 2 Stardate: 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale- Deck 7, park - FO- Lt. Comdr Tahlmari- 1847) The tought of Dorkin shooting Drake at a time like this was outrageous. Tahl wished he had thought of it. Of course, he never would have acted upon it, especially right now. Dorkin had just bought himself a a cargo bay full of trouble. T'Simmi was working hard to bring Drake around, while Dorkin gave his report to Alex. Tahl was sure of one thing. He was sure glad he wasn't Dorkin right now. Alex looked like she could shoot photon torpedoes out her eyes right now. After Dorkin finished his report Tahl turned to him. "You and your men make a clean sweep of this area. Head down to the cargo bays and help get that situation under control. I want you as far from this spot when Drake revives. i don't want to wast e anymore time on this." (reply Dorkin) Then he turned to Alex as Dorkin moved away. "You need to get going. I'm concerned for the welfare of the hostages." (REply Lowell) He knelt down by Drake, who T'Simmi seemed to be managing to bring back to full consciousness. "Drake, are you alright to continue?" (reply Drake, Lowell, Dorkin, T'Simmi) (posted by Al Muir) Stardate:2406.03.16 (Casino Royale, Deck 20- Engineering, CSO Lt Fugan B'lanor, 1848) Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Day 2 Stardate: 2406.03.16 Fugan crept silently along the corridor followed by the two secuirty personel, so far they had only encountered light resitance however they were begining to reach a secure area outside engineering. "Seems awfully quite sir" Fugan paused at a juction as one of the security; Mathew, whispered behind him while watching their rear, the second guard, Jessica had moved to the other side of the junction. "Indeed, however it is likely the result of other activities distracting the security personel of this station, no doubt the engineering core will be reasonably well defended." "Still i'd feel better if we encounter a small group, it would ..." the remainder of the sentence was cut off as a phaser burst impacted Mathew on the shoulder vapoursing a large chunk of flesh. Fugan returned fire while Jessica pulled Mathew back, however his fire merely impacted on a forcefield. He withdrew around the junction trying to determine their best course of action. "How is he?" "Hurt pretty badly sir, i've given him a mild analgesic but he needs to get back to the cochrane so Doc can fix him up." Fugan leaned around the junction to survey their situation, "It would take considerable time to reroute to another entrance so we must remove those guards, however that forcefield wil prove problematic." "Pity we cannot get to that EPS conduit, a photonic charge would shut off power to this section." "The conduit is approximately 12.2m from this point, i think i could reach it." "Sir it needs to be placed in close proximity to be effective, you'll be cut down before you get close." "I am aware of the cababilites of our equipment, however i was not intending to run, set the timer for 3.4 seconds and i will throw the charge so that it detonates at the moment of impact." "Whole seconds only i'm afraid, the timers were modified when we increased the blast strength, so pick 3 or 4." "4 seconds, i will adjust the trajectory acccordingly" Fugan took the charge as he leaned around the junction and threw the charge, several seconds passed and a burst of flames erupted around the corner. Fugan stepped out as the smoke cleared looking for any targets however they had been knocked down by the blast, "When we return to the Cochrane you will have to shown me those modifications, but for now wait here with Mathew while i shut down power, if anything happens hide until help comes, understood?." "Sir" came the grudging reply though Fugan was positive it would be obeyed. Several modified concussion grenades set to stun dealt with the technicians and security within the engineering core, allowing Fugan to shut down main power to the station. "Cochrane, this is B'lanor, transporters should be fully effective now however i am unable to shutdown the shield grid or weapons systems until i break through the access codes" (reply any on Cochrane) "It will take approximately 20 minutes ..." Fugan glanced up at the changed display before him, "It would appear that the entire station is shutting down due to a command from the bridge" (reply Bell, Lowell, Drake, Tahl, Cantarzini, anyone) (posted by John Morrison) Stardate:2406.03.16 Mission : Needle in the Hay, day 2 Stardate : 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale, Deck 7 - Park, CO Lowell, 1850) Tahl turned to Alex as Dorkin moved away. "You need to get going. I'm concerned for the welfare of the hostages." “I am also, but the now the equation has changed.” He knelt down by Drake, who T'Simmi seemed to be managing to bring back to full consciousness. "Drake, are you all right to continue?" (Reply from Drake) Alexandra look around, saw the guards laying on the ground. She was thinking, saw Dorkin leaving to accomplish his orders, but saw that a couple of marines were left behind. Others were outside. “We have to change tactics… right now. This is now a team effort. We have to take control of this station, no matter what and no buts about it Drake. Are cover was blown and I should have moved from that moment on. You two, over there, lock that door. I don’t want anyone to come here. Come on everyone, we will leave through the aeration shaft.” (Casino Royale, Deck 7 - hidden section, 1852) Alexandra lead the way, open the shaft and walk in bending over. They walk over 100 meters and found an exit. Her scan revealed that there was no one in the corridor. They got out and they were beside a turbolift, less then 10 meters away. “Patricia, you know where they are you will tell me and Drake. We have to hurry.” Alexandra eyes were attracted by another corridor. “We better hurry. Patricia?” (Reply from Tahl, Drake, and anyone) (Posted from Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay Mission Day: 2 Stardate: 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane, Bridge , Ensign Cadaith Harathoi, 1850) "They appear to be holding fire, perhaps they are awaiting further orders or waiting for the reinforcements to arrive, but the most probable answer would appear to be that we are in close proximity to the Casino which presently has no shields, it would therefore seem likely that they do not wish to fire and risk damaging the station, unfortunately that will not be a problem for the marine vessel" “I can see that… and I don’t like it one bit!” “Sir!” Said the helm. “We will not be able to transport the crew if we lift the shield!” “I know that. Turn are phaser 1 and 2 to the Casino main power array and open frequency. Try to jam it’s signals!” “What?” Said Tarz. “Open communication to those vessels out there.” Cantarzini looked at Tarz with a severe look on her face. “Communication is open Sir!” “This is Ensign Cantarzini, for now acting commanding officer. I have right now hammed phaser to the casino, you do one more steps toward us and I will order to fire, and that goes to the troops of marines coming right now. We are rather safe in here and a few new toys that would make a lot of people jealous.” Cantarzini gave the signal to cut communication. She turn toward Ensign Harathoi. "What is going on now?" "They appear to be attempting communication with the Royale, unknown if they got through our jamming, we were not able to intercept this time however we should be able to crack their encryption if they repeat" Harathoi waited constantly scanning the Royale and the unknown vessel while sending targetting data and sensor updates to tactical. "Sir transmission from the Royale, its too powerful to jam succesfully, decoding.. on speakers now" " ... is Black, Casino Royale station is priority, cloak and await arrival of further forces, if opportunity arises attack Cochrane further orders ..." "Thats it sir, they've rotated encryption to unknown algorithms I'll reroute them to the cryptology lab but it'll take them some time to break by the look of it." (reply any) "Enemy vessel cloaking sir, no new contacts" (Reply Cantaezini, any) (Posted by John Morrison) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay Mission Day: 2 Stardate: 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane, Bridge , Ensign Cadaith Harathoi, 1850) Harathoi watched the various contacts upon the sensor display as the fighters from the Cochrane engaged the Royals own fighters, she hated bridge duties especially when she could be in her lab completing the latest spectral analysis figures for the Scorpions cloak; however orders were orders. She sighed quietly to herself as she reconfigured the display for a long range scan, nonchalantly editing a few equations relating to compund string fractals within subspace field geometry. Her attention was quickly drawn back to the display which revealed several new contacts, wondering momentarily whether the counselor would cope under the increased strain of combat decisions, Harathoi quickly reached the conclusion that the officers would not have let her play the role of captain unless the el-aurian could cope. "Sir we are detecting multiple unknown contacts appraoching our position travelling at high warp, the closest has an ETA of approximately 6 minutes. Configuration is unknown however she appears to be well armed for her size, we are able to discern multiple torpedo tubes and phaser arrays of a previously unknown configuration. Shield systems appear to be at least equal to our own however we will have to wait until a close range scan can be performed before the full capabilities are known." (reply Cantarzini,any) "Second vessel considerably greater mass, intial scans indicate it is a transport vessel, ETA 9 minutes. Significant number of auxiliary vessels detected as well as several boarding torpedoes and atmospheric drop pods attached to the outer hull of the vessel, the most logical concusion is that it is a marine transport vessel. Minimal weapon signatures detected however their shields are considerably more powerful than ours and there are a significant number of transporter waveguides positioned upon their hull enforces theory of vessel role and would suggest most likely attack pattern would be boarding the Cochrane." (reply Cantaezini, any) "That appears to be all the attacking vessels for the mom... wait enemy vessel decloaking 200m off our starboard, she powering weapons and targetting us. Multiple phaser arrays and disruptor cannons, estimated output of 120,000 TeraWatts, auto modulating high capacity shield system, total capacity 2,376,000 TeraJoules. She a predator sir; fast, manouverable and packing a considerable punch while possessing significant defensive systems." (reply any) "They appear to be holding fire, perhaps they are awaiting further orders or waiting for the reinforcements to arrive, but the most probable answer would appear to be that we are in close proximty to the Casino which presently has no shields, it would therefore seem likely that they do not wish to fire and risk damaging the station, unfortuately that will not be a problem for the marine vessel" (Reply Cantaezini, any) (Posted by John Morrison) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay Mission Day: 2 Stardate 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale, Command Center, Orson Wells/Brad Person, 1850) "I told you I wanted all the fighters to be launched at the Cochrane NOW!" Orson yelled at his command crew. "Also send a message to the closest friendly ship to us for them to come and assist us. I want them to take on the Cochrand also" "Sir, all fighters are engaged with the fighters from the Cochrane and the Snake has responded to our calls. They are on their way and should be here within the next 15 minutes." Brad informed Orson getting a bit frustrated that the fat man was not trusting his crew to do what they had been trained. Brad had about enough of this fat man and was about to help the man out the preverbial air lock, when, he decided to help the federation a bit. Brad reached around his control panel to start the program that would end Orson's reign. Brad had long ago gotten Orson's codes from Patricia and had programed a routine that would shut down every facet of security on the station to leave it vulnerable to any attack. It would encrypt the code to open the station back up and send to the Federation Starship that was the closest with a note of explaination. In the note he placed every illegal act that Orson had accomplished while the station was active. He also put every starship captain that had done business with Orson since opening and before. He knew that he would probably not make it off the station when he was found out, but, he hoped that Patricia was successful. The program had been set to drop everything 30 seconds after activation without any way to stop it other than destruction of the station, once the program shut down everything, even self destruction would not work. He knew that the station would have enough air to sustain the enhabitants for at least five hours. "Mr. Peron, what did you just enter?" Asked someone. Brad turned to where the voice came from and saw someone that he did not know, but, he had heard of the person. Brad knew then that he had been found out and immediately reached for his phaser, but, his hand never attained it. He watched in slow motion as his hand fell to the floor. He managed to look at his console to see that the program was going into effect then he turned to see the person fire another shot at him. Brad felt the shot enter his chest, but, did not feel any pain as the darkness slowly engulfed him. His last thoughts was of Patricia and how he had loved her. (reply the person, any) (posted by Frank) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Day 2. Stardate: 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane, Bridge , ATAC/SC Ensign Tarz, 1850) Tarz was watching the events unfolding when he saw the crates floating in space. What surprised him was a message. =/\= Ensign Romonov to Cochrane, requesting beam out. I should be outside the dampening field by now. =/\= He said into his combadge as another crate came into contact with his. “I am surprised, hold on, it shouldn’t be long before I get your position.” Said Tarz with a ironic smile on his face. =/\= No hurry =/\= he finished in a rather sarcastic tone. “Tarz to transporter room one, I am sending you co-ordinance, beam in the entire thing on board.” Tarz watch on a monitor what was going on, and saw the crate materialise. Ensign Romonov appeared. “Ensign Romonov, report to the bridge immediately, I could use a hand or two here.” (Reply from Romonov, anyone) (Posted by Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay Mission Day: 2 Stardate 2406.03.16 (Scorpian, Bridge, XO Jerad, 1851) The entire crew of the Scorpian had been sitting watching what was happening around the station. Jerad had been hearing everything that was happening around Drake. It was so hard for him to sit back and do nothing while Drake goes through the mission. But, Jerad had his orders and he had never disobeyed his orders. He was begining to think that maybe Drake had bit off a little more than he had needed to this time and not really planned it correctly. "move us closer to the station but keep the Cochrane between us and the station." Jerad informed his helm. "moving closer" came the reply "Jerad, there is activety comiing from the station" Tactical informed Jerad, but, he had already noticed the fighters coming from the station. He also noticed that the Cochrane had launched its fighters as well. ~this deffinitely not the way the mission was suppose to happen.~ Jerad had thought to himself. ~how in the world did Orson know when we were coming~ Jerad watched the battle rage on outside of the station and heard the one on the inside. Things just wasnt going to well for the mission that he was ready to enter the battle but waited as nothing was attacking the cochrane at the moment. He wanted to be the cochrane's back up if anything decided to take it on. Ships where being destroyed on both sides of the battle and Jerad knew that Drake would consider this a failed mission even if he was able to extract the family he came to get. Drake always wanted no bloodshed when he went into his missions and usually planned for it to go that way. Drake had not forseen that Orson would have laid a trap for him along with a lot of his enemies. "Jerad there has been a transmission sent from the station calling for back ups with a reply and then an encrypted message was sent to the cochrane. Now there seems to be a power outage on the station sir." tatical reported Jerad brought up the readings on the station on his seat monitor and sure enough all functions of the station had been shutdown, the station's power had been cut. "Tactical, keep an eye out for the new threat, let me know when it is within range." Jerad ordered, "Be ready if it decides it wants to engage the cochrane or any of the fighters." (reply any, none) (posted by Frank) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay Mission Day: 2 Stardate 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale, Command Center, Mr Black, 1851) "I told you I wanted all the fighters to be launched at the Cochrane NOW!" Orson yelled at his command crew. ~Not the most efficient leader but effective~ Black thought to himself while observing the command centre from a terminal at the rear "Also send a message to the closest friendly ship to us for them to come and assist us. I want them to take on the Cochrane also" "Sir, all fighters are engaged with the fighters from the Cochrane and the Snake has responded to our calls. They are on their way and should be here within the next 15 minutes." Black sensed anger in the individuals voice and moved slightly closer to observe his actions, he quickly accessed the individuals file on the PADD he carried and suppressed the annoyance he felt at the quick reassingment to the Royale ~ Mr. Brad Peron, intelligent, resourceful and primarily concerned with his own interests. Standard choice for such a position however he must be watched, mutiny after all is not an unusual method of gaining promotion within the orgainisation, however it would not be tolerated when such an expensive facility is at risk.~ Black watched Brad enter something into his terminal, "Mr. Peron, what did you just enter?" Brad turned to face Black and Black could see the look of confusion cross Brads face, closely followed by the realisation that he was under suspicion. Brad immediately reached for his phaser, but, his hand never attained it. Black had reacted first firing his phaser with pin-point accuracy. Black watched Brad fall and fired again moment before Brad hit the floor. Just briefly Black thought that Brad had glaced at his consol with an expression of satisfaction, he moved across to investigate exactly what Brad had been attempting, however knew before he reached the terminal that the attempt had proved succesful. The command centre went completly dark for several moments before the emergency lighting activated. "It would appear Mr Olson that your failures may not have been entirely your own fault, however you have yet to deal with the Cochrane situation" (reply Olson) (reply Orson, any) (posted by John Morrison) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay Mission Day: 2 Stardate 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale, Command Center, Mr Black, 1852) "I want the Cochrane dealt with now, we're completely defensless until main power comes back on line. Order the Blackhawk to decloak and lock weapons on the Cochrane, perhaps we can entise them to move away from the Casino, or at the very least raise their shields and disconnect from the station thus preventing reinforcements hampering our aleady beleaguered forces." Black felt revulsion at the anger in his voice, no-one had ever made him loose his temper but these Federation people seemed to be trying. He watched on the main veiwscreen as space near the Cochrane distorted to be replaced by the dark shape of his personal vessel, he turned to face the stations tactical officer now sitting in the empty chair formerly belonging to Mr Peron, "Report" "Cochrane powering weapons and shields, shes disconnected from the Casino however is remaining in close proximty. We're detecting subspace interference from her, shes attempting to jam our transmissions, phasers are targetting main power core." "Incomming transmission from the Blackhawk sir, partial disruption due to Cochrane interference" "Black... request further instructions ...rane remaining ... close proximity to station" "Blackhawk this is Black, Casino Royale station is priority, cloak and await arrival of further forces, if opportunity arises attack Cochrane further orders contained within encrypted data file" Black cracked his knuckles as he thought over the orders he had sent, the orgainisation would be annoyed with the loss of the station however they would not allow a significant amount of resources to be expended if the Casino became a liability. The Blackhawks captain was ordered to beam Black onboard along with other resources and personell considered vital, before destroying the station to prevent information falling into the hands of the Federation. He allowed himself a small smile at the thought that the Cochrane could be caught in the resultant blast and her crew onboard the Royale would certainly be killed. ~I would prefer to capture that vessel however, it would prove suitable compensation for the expenditure of restoring the station~ "Send orders to the Snake for her to disable the Cochranes shields and defensive systems, metrionic torpedoes should drain sufficient power from the vessel to lower their shields without affecting the Casino, if the Cochrane moves away from the Royale then they are authorised to use conventional weaponary. Order Omega squadron to reinforce the station immediately upon their arrival, and to board the Cochrane as soon as her defenses are lowered." (reply Orson, any) (posted by John Morrison) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Day 2. Stardate: 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane - Transporter room - ASC/TAC Ensign(jg) Griegor Romonov - 1852) The crate materialized on the transporter pad. Griegor opened the lid and floped out to see a very suprised transporter chief. “Ensign Romonov, report to the bridge immediately, I could use a hand or two here.” "On my way" Griegor replied standing up with a sight headache. He walked out of the transporter room still trying to catch his breath due to the low ammount of oxygen that was in the crate. Looking down the long hallway he could see the turbolift but didn't move, he neded more air. ~Screw it~ he thought to himself. "Computer, site-to-site transport me to the Bridge" he ordered and began to transport out. A second later he rematerialized on the Bridge. "Ensign Romonov reporting" he said with a salute. (reply Tarz, any) (posted by Griegor Romonov) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Day 2. Stardate: 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane, bridge , COUNS. Ensign Rose Cantarzini, 1853) “This is Ensign Cantarzini, for now acting commanding officer. I have right now hammed phaser to the casino, you do one more steps toward us and I will order to fire, and that goes to the troops of marines coming right now. We are rather safe in here and a few new toys that would make a lot of people jealous.” Rose gave the signal to cut communication. She turn toward Ensign Harathoi. "What is going on now?" "Sir, if those ships do decide to board us we will need considerable defensive organisation. I request to lead that effort" Griegor said to Tarz. “Yes, you may.” Said Rose cutting in. “We can forget that we have a wild card outside… Captain’s Drake’s ship in probably close by.” Rose look at Tarz and Griegor. “Have the security and other personnel of the ship, well armed and prepared. Have also the internal forcefields ready to trap who ever comes in. We have to be ready quickly.” (Reply from Romonov) Rose took a few steps away and look at the tactical display screen. “What do you think if we separate the ship in two?” She look at Ensign Harathoi. (Reply from Romonov , Harathoi and anyone) (Posted by Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Day 2. Stardate: 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane, Bridge , ATAC/SC Ensign Tarz & COUNS Ensign Rose Cantarzini, 1853) "Ensign Romonov reporting," as he materialised on the bridge. Tarz was a bit surprised but was busy at the same time. “We have company, and even if I am competent to handle the weaponry of this ship, I would suggest that you handle half and I will take care of the rest. Report on what is going on over the station?” (Reply from Romonov) An Ensign got up and turn toward Ensign Cantarzini. Tarz listen to what the Science officer had to say. "Sir we are detecting multiple unknown contacts approaching our position travelling at high warp, the closest has an ETA of approximately 6 minutes. Configuration is unknown however she appears to be well armed for her size, we are able to discern multiple torpedo tubes and phaser arrays of a previously unknown configuration. Shield systems appear to be at least equal to our own however we will have to wait until a close range scan can be performed before the full capabilities are known." “What are the other contacts?” "Second vessel considerably greater mass, initial scans indicate it is a transport vessel, ETA 9 minutes. Significant number of auxiliary vessels detected as well as several boarding torpedoes and atmospheric drop pods attached to the outer hull of the vessel, the most logical conclusion is that it is a marine transport vessel. Minimal weapon signatures detected however their shields are considerably more powerful than ours and there are a significant number of transporter waveguides positioned upon their hull enforces theory of vessel role and would suggest most likely attack pattern would be boarding the Cochrane." “I can see that too!” Rose got up from her seat. "That appears to be all the attacking vessels for the mom... wait enemy vessel decloaking 200m off our starboard, she powering weapons and targetting us. Multiple phaser arrays and disruptor cannons, estimated output of 120,000 TeraWatts, auto modulating high capacity shield system, total capacity 2,376,000 TeraJoules. She a predator sir; fast, manoeuvrable and packing a considerable punch while possessing significant defensive systems." “Lock weapons on it!” Ordered Rose. “Lift the shield right now to maximum and modulate the frequency and sever the connection we have with the Casino, but stay really close to the station.” "They appear to be holding fire, perhaps they are awaiting further orders or waiting for the reinforcements to arrive, but the most probable answer would appear to be that we are in close proximity to the Casino which presently has no shields, it would therefore seem likely that they do not wish to fire and risk damaging the station, unfortunately that will not be a problem for the marine vessel" “I can see that… and I don’t like it one bit!” “Sir!” Said the helm. “We will not be able to transport the crew if we lift the shield!” “I know that. Turn are phaser 1 and 2 to the Casino main power array and open frequency. Try to jam it’s signals!” “What?” Said Tarz. “Open communication to those vessels out there.” She look at Tarz with a severe look on her face. “Communication is open Sir!” “This is Ensign Cantarzini, for now acting commanding officer. I have right now hammed phaser to the casino, you do one more steps toward us and I will order to fire, and that goes to the troops of marines coming right now. We are rather safe in here and a few new toys that would make a lot of people jealous.” Rose gave the signal to cut communication. She turn toward Ensign Harathoi. "What is going on now?" (Reply from Romonov, Harathoi, anyone) (Posted by Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay Mission Day: 2 Stardate: 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale- Deck 7- CO/FO- Captain Lowell & Lt. Comdr Tahlmari- 1854) Tahl followed Alex through the shaft. They emerged near a turbolift. They took a brief pause and tahl used the opportunity to check in with the Cochrane. With a deep breath he tapped his comm badge. "Tahlmari to Cochrane, status report." Rose's responded with a relieve tone in her voice.. =^=We are receiving you right now, but we have a situation on are hands. We have a cloaked ship just waiting for our shields to fail. We have unknown marine troups coming are way, several contacts that are probably hostile ships. The shields are up and the weapons are lock on the station and to the enemy ships. The fighters are out also, keeping them busy.=^= Tahl looked over at Alex. She tensed visibly at the news. Tahl took a deep breath and talked calmly and slowly. "Listen up Ensign," he addressed her by her rank to get her attention, "you are still in command up there. Your priority is to keep that ship and the people on board safe. If you need to, get the Cochrane out of there. Meanwhile, keep those shields up. Trust your crew, they are all well trained and know what to do. You are their calming influence." Alexandra listened and a part of her couldn't believe it. She look at Tahl and the people around and mix feelings were running through her veins. She had to keep herself in control but this was easier said then done. She leaned against the wall and took 3 deep breath to calm herself. "Tahl is right Rose, but we can't allow those marines to get closer. The station isn't shielded yet, so we would be in trouble. Separate and have the battle bridge fight them, it's more maneuvrable then the entire Cochrane. Remain close and stay sharp and calm for now. The crew knows what to do!" =^=I know, just that... you know!=^= Tahl kept watching Alex, with growing concern. He was beginning to sense her unease. And he was not sure what was the center of it. "We understand," Tahl said to relax Rose. "Do as the captain says. Get the non-essential people to the main section of the ship and get those civilians out of this fight." Tahl thought for a moment. Send Frek to be in charge of the civilian section, and get yourself, Tarz and Ensign Jackson down to the battle bridge." =^=It's understood captain! I hope I don't scratch your ship too much... Cantarzini out!=^= Tahl looked over to Alex as Rose signed off. He could not shake the feeling of her erruption. He went over and put his hand on her sholder and gave it a gentle squeeze. "Alex?" "I know! Roscole put a number on me alright. There's nothing you can do... at least not now." She gave him a smile. "I couldn't use my arm on him, and it's not like I didn't try... Look!" With no problem she punch the wall. "I will be okay, I just have to focus on what we have to do. Right now, my emotions are on the surface... It took everything out of me not to punch Dorkin." Tahl looked long at the sizable dent she put into the dueterium plated wall. Another reminder to never get Alex mad at him. He smiled at her, fighting the urge to push her hair back from her face. "I believe that is a common problem with Dorkin," he said, looking over at Drake. "It doesn't change the fact we have now another objective with the primary one. Get to the hostages and take over the station. Now, we need to know where are the others and what they are doing!" She took one of his hands in hers. That was calming her. "Indeed," Tahl agreed and he hit his comm badge again. "Tahlmari to B'lanor, Bell, MacRath, status reports." (reply B'Lanor, Bell and MacRath) Alexandra call back everyone to listen, aware they were out in a corridor. The news was not that bad at all. "Good, take control of the principal functions of the station. We will contact you for further instruction when... phase one will be completed." She looked at Tahl. "I know there's no phase one, but it does sounds good!" She had a corner smile on her face. Tahl let a little laugh out. He relaxed. if she could still pull that off, she was going to be just fine. "Well, I guess we better figure out phase 1 before we start doing it." "That is easy, we will take over there security deck that is just over are heads, and I am just mad and angry enough to pull that off. We will need weapons to do that and maybe we will not have to wait long for that too. Guards are approaching, I scan 5." Alexandra jumped in there, T'Simmi following behind with the 2 marines, it didn't took long before they had them under control. Alexandra took a couple tranquiliser hypospraid that she had and this way made sure that they were out. "We have are weapons now! Please, put those man inside the ventilation shaft that we just left. We don't want them to be discovered." The marines did as they were odered, and in no time the band was armed and ready for action. Tahl came up beside Alex and said in her ear, softly, "That's why guys never stop and ask for directions." "Okay people, you know what to do... So let's go!" (reply B'Lanor, Bell and MacRath, Drake) (posted by Al Muir and Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Day 2. Stardate: 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane - bridge - ASC/TAC Ensign(jg) Grieegor Romonov - 1854) “Yes, you may.” Said Rose cutting in. “We can forget that we have a wild card outside… Captain’s Drake’s ship in probably close by.” Rose look at Tarz and Griegor. “Have the security and other personnel of the ship, well armed and prepared. Have also the internal forcefields ready to trap who ever comes in. We have to be ready quickly.” "Yes Ma'am" He said and quickly went to the turbolift and stepped inside. "Deck 27" He ordered. As the turbolift began to move he started to think about the plan for defending the ship. Especially one of such size. =/\= Ensign Romonov to all security forces, get to the weapons lockers and arm up. Take defencive posistions around all vital sections and prepare for an invasion.=/\= He screamed into his combadge. (reply any) =/\= Ensign Romonov to all Marines, arm up and stand-by for possiable invasion. You guys get your asses to wherever the enemy breaks in through. =/\= (reply any) =/\= Romonov to all medical personell, possiable invasion. Get ready to meet casualties, expect the worst. =/\= (reply any) =/\= Romonov to ops, activate security fields around all vital sectors, and prepare to isolate any incursion, but leave a path for our Marines to get to. Also try and get a fighter wing to eleminate any breaching pods that may come in. =/\= (reply any) He finished just as the doors opened. Security forces were in a fast moving line at the weapons locker to arm up and deploy. One of the other officers threw a phaser rifle to Romonov and he caught it giving a nod as a thank-you and headed off down the corridor with a few other security personell. (reply any) (posted by Griegor Romonov) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay Mission Day: 2 Stardate: 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane, Bridge , Ensign Cadaith Harathoi, 1854) “This is Ensign Cantarzini, for now acting commanding officer. I have right now hammed phaser to the casino, you do one more steps toward us and I will order to fire, and that goes to the troops of marines coming right now. We are rather safe in here and a few new toys that would make a lot of people jealous.” Cantarzini gave the signal to cut communication. She turn toward Ensign Harathoi. "What is going on now?" "They appear to be attempting communication with the Royale, unknown if they got through our jamming, we were not able to intercept this time however we should be able to crack their encryption if they repeat" Harathoi waited constantly scanning the Royale and the unknown vessel while sending targetting data and sensor updates to tactical. "Sir transmission from the Royale, its too powerful to jam succesfully, decoding.. on speakers now" " ... is Black, Casino Royale station is priority, cloak and await arrival of further forces, if opportunity arises attack Cochrane further orders ..." "Thats it sir, they've rotated encryption to unknown algorithms I'll reroute them to the cryptology lab but it'll take them some time to break by the look of it." (reply any) "Enemy vessel cloaking sir, no new contacts" "Sir, if those ships do decide to board us we will need considerable defensive organisation. I request to lead that effort" Griegor said to Tarz. “Yes, you may.” Said Rose cutting in. “We can forget that we have a wild card outside… Captain’s Drake’s ship in probably close by.” Rose look at Tarz and Griegor. “Have the security and other personnel of the ship, well armed and prepared. Have also the internal forcefields ready to trap who ever comes in. We have to be ready quickly.” (Reply from Romonov) Rose took a few steps away and look at the tactical display screen. “What do you think if we separate the ship in two?” She look at Ensign Harathoi. "Unlikely to be usefull sir, we'd simply split our defences making it easier for those marines to sucessfully board one of the sections. The only benfit is that they would now be facing two targets, if they split their firepower then we'll gain some time however if they concentrate on one section it will be easier to overwealm. The primary advantage of seperation is that it allows vital personell to escape a conflict; in theory we could be the family onboard one section along with the majority of the crew and then warp out of the system. That would however leave some people behind to cover the escape of the other section, while it is possible that they may also warp out it is considerably less probable and therefore it is not the best solution." (reply any) "There are two possible soloutions with the greatest probablity of sucess; Firslty the captain rescues the family and we escape before the reinforcements arrive, unlikely but it is possible. Secondly we take the initiative and attack the marine vessel while it is unsupported, the Royale does not currently appear to be a threat and there can be disregarded for the moment. This means we will have approximately 4 minutes to disable the marines before the second vessel is able to reroute to their location, once it is disabled we could return to the Royale and use the stations proximity to protect us while we deal with the second vessel. The primary problems with this plan are; if the second vessel continues on towards the Royale then the Captain will be left stranded without support; and the cloaked vessel could also prove problematical" (reply Cantarzini) Harathoi moved closer to the counselor and lowered her voice, not wishing the other command crew to overhear her theory, "Sir there is something else, this problem would be most quickly and effectively resolved if the Scorpion assisted us, indeed they could have dealt with either vessel while it was some distance from the station. This raises the question as to the motives of Mr Drake, he did say that the scorpion would render assistance if we were in danger, yet they have failed to do so, we must question what else they have failed to do or will fail to do." (Reply Cantaezini, any) (Posted by John Morrison) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay Mission Day: 2 Stardate: 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane- T'Kon Fighter "Bloody Mary"-FSXO- Jordan Montgomery-1855) The T'Kon squad's primary job had been to protect the marines shuttles as they made their way to the station. It had been a simpler task than Monty had thought it would be. He couldn't believe that this station was not better prepared for such an event. Perhaps they never thought anyone would ever mount such an attack on a civilian facility. they had obviously never met anyone like the captain or Tahl. With the marines landing Tahl and his squad turned and headed back to the big fight. His scanners had shown that several squdrons of fighters had been launched and were working on the Cochrane's shields. Fortunately Menellian was giving them something to think about. Not to mention the ships own defenses. But he also saw some strange tachyon emmisions, indicating what might be a cloaked ship. Things did not look good. "Rook 1 to Rook team, time to kick some butt." (reply none) (posted by Al Muir) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Day 2. Stardate: 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane, bridge , COUNS. Ensign Rose Cantarzini, 1856) Rose was listening to everyone. Remaining calm but it was only on the surface. "That’s it sir, they've rotated encryption to unknown algorithms I'll reroute them to the cryptology lab but it'll take them some time to break by the look of it." “Put a rush on that!” Said Tarz, Rose said yes with her head. Rose took a few steps away and look at the tactical display screen. “What do you think if we separate the ship in two?” She look at Ensign Harathoi. "Unlikely to be useful sir, we'd simply split our defences making it easier for those marines to successfully board one of the sections. The only benefit is that they would now be facing two targets, if they split their firepower then we'll gain some time however if they concentrate on one section it will be easier to overwhelm. The primary advantage of separation is that it allows vital personnel to escape a conflict; in theory we could be the family onboard one section along with the majority of the crew and then warp out of the system. That would however leave some people behind to cover the escape of the other section, while it is possible that they may also warp out it is considerably less probable and therefore it is not the best solution." “I see!” She sigh, thinking but the Ensign continued. "There are two possible solutions with the greatest probability of success; Firstly the captain rescues the family and we escape before the reinforcements arrive, unlikely but it is possible. Secondly we take the initiative and attack the marine vessel while it is unsupported, the Royale does not currently appear to be a threat and there can be disregarded for the moment. This means we will have approximately 4 minutes to disable the marines before the second vessel is able to reroute to their location, once it is disabled we could return to the Royale and use the stations proximity to protect us while we deal with the second vessel. The primary problems with this plan are; if the second vessel continues on towards the Royale then the Captain will be left stranded without support; and the cloaked vessel could also prove problematical" Rose look at her, it seem that for now there wasn’t any good solution. Harathoi moved closer to the counsellor and lowered her voice, not wishing the other command crew to overhear her theory, "Sir there is something else, this problem would be most quickly and effectively resolved if the Scorpion assisted us, indeed they could have dealt with either vessel while it was some distance from the station. This raises the question as to the motives of Mr Drake, he did say that the scorpion would render assistance if we were in danger, yet they have failed to do so, we must question what else they have failed to do or will fail to do." “I think they know, they want to wait at the most crucial moment I think. If only…” “Sir, communication from the station, it’s Lt. Comdr Tahlmari.” “Get him through!” =^=Tahlmari to Cochrane, status report.=^= Rose's responded with a relieve tone in her voice.. “We are receiving you right now, but we have a situation on are hands. We have a cloaked ship just waiting for our shields to fail. We have unknown marine troupes coming are way, several contacts that are probably hostile ships. The shields are up and the weapons are lock on the station and to the enemy ships. The fighters are out also, keeping them busy.” =^=Listen up Ensign,=^= he addressed her by her rank to get her attention, =^=you are still in command up there. Your priority is to keep that ship and the people on board safe. If you need to, get the Cochrane out of there. Meanwhile, keep those shields up. Trust your crew, they are all well trained and know what to do. You are their calming influence.=^= =^=Tahl is right Rose, but we can't allow those marines to get closer. The station isn't shielded yet, so we would be in trouble. Separate and have the battle bridge fight them, it's more manoeuvrable then the entire Cochrane. Remain close and stay sharp and calm for now. The crew knows what to do!=^= “I know, just that... you know!” =^=We understand.=^= Tahl said to relax Rose. =^=Do as the captain says. Get the non-essential people to the main section of the ship and get those civilians out of this fight.=^= Tahl thought for a moment. “Send Frek to be in charge of the civilian section, and get yourself, Tarz and Ensign Jackson down to the battle bridge." “It's understood captain! I hope I don't scratch your ship too much... Cantarzini out!” Rose look around. “Give the signal for ship separation, I give 3 minutes.” “Sir, we are very close to the station.” Said the officer at the helm. “I know, so drive carefully. Call up Ensign Romonov, Jackson and the necessary crew for the battle bridge. Tarz, the rest of the Cochrane will remain close to the station like a skin, fire phasers to cover the fighters and spread the enemy thin. Get all civilian and non-essential personnel into the protected areas. Send a message to the Scorpion, that we will attack the marines and they better do something now. Tarz, you have the bridge” “Yes Sir!” Rose followed by Jackson and a couple of the crew came with her went down to the battle bridge. (Reply from Romonov , Harathoi, Scorpion crew, and anyone) (Posted by Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Mission Day: 2 Stardate: 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane, Battle Bridge , Tactical officer, Ensign Colin jackson, 1858) Ensign Jackson stood at the tactical post of the battle bridge, ready for the saucer seperatilon. He had already pulled up the main bridge on the view screen. Frek looked back at the now skeleton crew of the battle bridge command. "Saucer section is ready for seperation," Frek announced. "I concur," replied Jackson. "Main drivce section is also ready." (reply Contarzini) "I would say good luck, my friends," Frek smiled at them, "but according to rule of acquisition number 44, Never confuse wisdom with luck. So rather I say, be wise." With that the view screen went blank and all eyes turned to the Counselor who was still in commmand. Jackson felt a little bad for her. But she was holding up well under the pressure. (reply Contarzini) "Aye, aye, beginning emergency saucer serperation," Jackson announced. There was a loud clang as the locking clamps released. A little vibration followed by a shudder, and finally, for just a moment, the ship appeared to drop just a little. "Saucer seperation complete," Jackson continued. "Distance from saucer, 100 kilometers,... 200. Saucer has engaged their drive and are heading away from the battle. Continued support from Rook squad to cover their retreat." He turned and looked around the room. "We are ready for attack manuevers." (reply Contarzini, Romanov, Tarz) Stardate:2406.03.16 Mission : Needle in the Hay, day 2 Stardate : 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale, Deck 7 - hidden corridor, CO Lowell, 1858) They were ready to move out, Alexandra just had one thing to do. She took out to T’Kon holographic toy, work a few controls on it and put it on the floor. A few seconds later, she activate it. “There’s a wall now, they will think that this end goes no where.” T’Simmi that was close by, scan the captain, one of her eyebrows shout up. “Captain, how do you feel right now?” Alexandra was surprised by the question. “Has normal has I can feel Ensign. I have a sort of allergic reaction with Deltans pheromones, male or female doesn’t matter at all. I have various emotions running through me and it is hard for me to keep control. If I would have five minutes, I could calm down properly, but in a way it is good that I feel that way. We will give a hand to take over deck 6 of this station… hope that everyone is ready.” “I am captain!” Said T’Simmi. “I thought that humans would be affected by rogue Deltans in touching distances.” “That is where my problem is… I can feel the effects at a short distance. Let just say that for now, there better be no one in my way. They would have serious problems. I could climb walls right now. Patricia, stay close to my first officer or the marines… either will protect you, even if I remember that you can take care of yourself.” “Captain, may I suggest that you should be in the second group going up. I also detected that the turbolift has been lock down to prevent intruders.” “That is I come in Ensign. I will have to open the door.” Alexandra look at the door and the control panel at the side. She open it up, toy with a few wires, manage to deactivate the locking mechanism. “Interesting isn’t it. A few days ago, I went through a program called “Infiltration” used by the marines. I had fun like it’s not permitted too, naturally, I use level one. Learn a few things there.” Alexandra open the door easily now, the turbolift was no where in sight. “Boys, you are first!” She said to the 2 marines. (Reply from Tahl, Drake, Patricia, and anyone) (Posted from Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Day 2 Stardate: 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale, Deck 20- Engineering, CSO Lt Fugan B'lanor, 1858) "It will take approximately 20 minutes ..." Fugan glanced up at the changed display before him, "It would appear that the entire station is shutting down due to a command from the bridge, request immediate transport to deck 6 with a full squad of marines. We will neutralise their security forces at the source before proceeding onwards" (reply cochrane) (reply any on cochrane, anyone) (posted by John Morrison) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Day 2 Stardate: 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale, Deck 6 - Security Control Centre, CSO Lt Fugan B'lanor, 1900) =/\=Tahlmari to B'lanor, Bell, MacRath, status reports.=/\= Fugan tapped his combadge to reply, "Sir this is B'Lanor, we've secured engineering and the majority of deck 6. Marines are now working towards each other neutralising the defenders caught between the two positions, estimate complete control of lower decks in 20 minutes at our current rate of progress. We have encountered one problem when we attempted to proceed up to the command deck, several bulkheads have sealed access to all upper decks, it will take some time to cut through however scout teams have as yet failed to locate an alternate route. One other item, the stations security forces appear to possess some advanced weapons technology, however it is limited in number. Majority of equipment appears equal to our own however i cannot gaurantee the command officers will not have something new." =/\=Good, take control of the principal functions of the station. We will contact you for further instruction when... phase one will be completed.=/\= (reply anyone) (posted by John Morrison) Stardate:2406.03.16 Cochrane Mission: Needle in the Hay, Day 2 Stardate: 2406.03.16 (Casino Royale, Deck 6 - Security Control Centre, CSO Lt Fugan B'lanor, 1900) Fugan felt the transporter claim him before he was beamed into an inferno, phaser beams lanced around him as the marines engaged the casino's defence forces, Fugan fired several phaser shots at a concentration of defence militia as he ducked behind a consol shortly before some form of explosve detonated a short distance away. Fugan glanced over his makeshift baracade noting the postions of those attacking him by triangulating their fire. He returned fire methodically several times dispatching three of the defenders and considered utilising one of his few remaining grenades to neutralise the remainder, however phaser fire from the opposite side of the control deck dealt with Fugans attackers. Fugan stood up as the marines entered the control room, adjusting the setting on his phaser to correct for the slight variance in the particle stream, "What is our situation sergeant?" "Position secure sir, we have encircled the defence forces attacking the captains position and several scout teams are probing the decks above us." "Very good, we will await the arrival of the Captain and Mr Drake, please ensure that this location is thoroughly searched for any traps or devices which may impede our advance or anything of benifit." "Yes Sir!" Fugan watched the marines disperse throughout the surrounding area and then moved over towards the stations armoury. ~This casino appears to be well armed with sophisticated technology, perhaps an investigation of their equipment will yeild some benificial results~ (reply anyone) (posted by John Morrison) Stardate:2408.03.16 Mission: Needle in the Hay, Day 2 Stardate 2406.03.16 (USS Cochrane, Bridge, EMH Hall, 1850) "Cochrane, this is B'lanor, transporters should be fully effective now however i am unable to shutdown the shield grid or weapons systems until i break through the access codes" “We are scanning and retrieving the crew already… How long will it take you to get the shield down?” "It will take approximately 20 minutes ..." Fugan glanced up at the changed display before him, "It would appear that the entire station is shutting down due to a command from the bridge, request immediate transport to deck 6 with a full squad of marines. We will neutralise their security forces at the source before proceeding onwards" “We have some company outside, I think that is the right expression. You better hurry, we will need all the fire power we can get. I am transporting you right now to deck Six, the captain and her team are on there way. She told me that she injected the virus program and it should kick in at any moment. Anything else, call me! Hall out.” (Reply B’Lanor, anyone) (Posted by Laurence Durand)