The_Third_Law_Compile_24 =============== Mission:The Third Law Day:12 Stardate:2414.03.27 =============== (USS Rosenante – Bridge – FO – Commander T’Larah Sullivan – 0402) (Shuttle DeMarco LT. Tom Jackson COPS Day 12 0908) (Asrai Prime - Catacombs - COUNS Parker Davis - Day 12 - 0911) (Asrai Prime - Atmosphere - LT. Tom Jackson - COPS - Day 12 - 0913) (Asrai Prime - Catacombs - CTAC Lt. sg Ben Soma-0914) (Shuttle DeMarco LT. Tom Jackson COPS - Day 12 0916) (Asrai Prime - Catacombs - ATAC/SC - Ensign(sg) Jessica Signos - Day 12 - 0917) (Asrai Prime, Catacombs, CTAC Lt. sg Ben Soma, 0918) (Asrai Prime - Catacombs - COUNS Parker Davis - Day 12 - 0921) (Asrai Prime - Catacombs - Lieutenant sg Sanok - Day 12 - 0931) (Asrai Prime - Catacombs - CTAC Lt. sg Ben Soma - 0933) (Shuttle DeMarco LT. Tom Jackson COPS - Day 12 0934) (Shuttle DeMarco COPS LT. Tom Jackson Day 12 0940) (Shuttle DeMarco LT. Tom Jackson COPS Day: 12 0948) (Asrai Prime - Catacombs - CTAC Lt. sg Ben Soma - 1002) (USS Rosenante – Bridge – FO – Commander T’Larah Sullivan – 1003) --------------- (USS Rosenante – Bridge – FO – Commander T’Larah Sullivan – 0402) “Planet reports that they are ready to go to warp.” Reported the OPS station. Which in its self was an odd statement. “As soon as Mister Maddox and the rest of the away team is back on board, give them the signal that we will follow their lead.” She told the OPS crewman, then turned to Masters at the helm. “Lieutenant, when I give the signal I want you to lay in a course paralleling the Planet’s. I want to keep on the far side of the planet and in their warp field. That should keep us well hidden to the colony’s sensor detention or direct observation through luminal lensatic devices. We will stay there until we contact the Captain, receive a distress call or some other event happens that requires our attention.” “Understood.” Masters responded. There was a long pause, then he spoke up again, “Can’t you just say ‘telescope’ sir? Do you have to say ‘luminal lensatic device’?” “That succinctly describes many primitive devices used to observe the night sky. Even earlier than the discovery of electricity such devices were used by early scientists on Earth and much earlier Vulcan, to observe the heavens, and indeed much of their outer environment. It was the basis for a much of the modern sciences that we have.” She answered. “I’m just saying, sir, telescope would have done fine.” Doug said. “Away team aboard.” Called the OPS. “Have Mister Maddox report to the Bridge.” Sullivan ordered. In a few brief minutes he did. As Maddox strode onto the bridge he moved straight to the center. “You wanted to see me, sir.” It was a statement, not a question. “Pull up a seat Mister Maddox, I wouldn’t want you to miss the light show. I presume that you, like all of the crew have not observed the light-burst accompanied by an object breaking the light barrier into superluminal speeds. It would only be logical for me to offer you a chance to see the fruit of your labors.” She said indicating the seat to the far left usually reserved for ships’ counselors. The Rose currently had none on the bridge. Sullivan keyed the intercom to address the crew. “This is Commander Sullivan. In a few moments out of any forward facing viewport, a once in a life time event will occur. An entire planet is about to break the light barrier. Apparently the culture that created it is the same culture that our away team is currently embedded in. So this isn’t the first time it’s happened but the previous instance was a lifetime ago. Those interested in viewing that are off duty may go to any viewport. Those on duty and unable to step away from their work will either have to watch a recording, or watch through your computer displays. Those viewing through a viewport are advised to set the flash compensators to the solar level. As this has never happened before, additional eye polarized eye protection may be required. That is all, Sullivan out.” She announced. “Give the planet the signal to lead the way, we will follow in their wake.” She said. The anticipation on the bridge was palpable. A moment later sixteen points of green light flashed on the surface of the planet. The large igneous stellar body stretched out to a pin-point. The flash that accompanied it was filled with brilliant blues greens and reds. There was a millisecond before the view screen accommodated for such a large outburst of light. “Engage.” She commanded, and Masters pushed the button. (Reply none) --------------- (Shuttle DeMarco LT. Tom Jackson COPS Day:12 12 0908) The shuttle was about to be entering the planet's atmosphere. Tom asked "Can we attempt contact with our folks?" (Reply: Xim) Tom nodded as they got the go ahead to try. Tom took a deep breath and opened a channel " Away team -this is the shuttle DeMarco come in". The three men waited. Seconds passed and a staticy reply came back. (REPLY : any on away teams) "Good to hear you again." Jackson replied. "We are beginning our descent not far from you in a semi secluded area. What's your status?" Tom asked. (Reply: Away Teams) Tom,Chance and Xim looked at each other as they were told of Frazier and Salid's capture. (Reply:Xim, Chance ) NRPG: Didn't know if Charlie or Daniel wanted to write the shuttle being fired on RPG: The shuttle crew relayed their findings to ground squad.The shuttle near the approximate area of the Away teams. Tom out pf old habits scanned the sensor readouts. Tom swore under his breath. Xim and Chance looked over at their friend. "Guys, I think I am detecting an energy buildup. My gut feeling is its an energy surge for a weapons array coning on line " ad Jackson raised there shield an brought there weapons online. (Reply:Xim or Chance) (Posted by:Bill W ) --------------- (Asrai Prime - Catacombs - COUNS Parker Davis - Day 12 - 0911) After the away team had split for the final stage of the rescue before their exit from this situation, Davis and Caskie stood on opposite sides of an opening in the cave, holding the line for the others to escape through once they had Tayla and the Captain. Parker knew he had made the right decision in not going with them for the actual rescue. He felt that without a weapon, he would be dead weight. ~As if you're not already enough emotional dead weight...~ =^=Away team- this is the shuttle DeMarco. Come in,=^= came a voice over his combadge suddenly. He immediately thought of what would happen if the other team's combadges sounded off when they needed to be silent. He forced those thoughts from his head--his current mission, as commander, was to report as much as he could to the shuttle. "Shuttle DeMarco, this is Counselor Davis. What's your location?" he answered immediately. "Good to hear you again," Jackson replied. "We are beginning our descent not far from you in a semi-secluded area. What's your status?" He launched into a report, understanding that they could encounter resistance at any moment and be forced to maintain silence. "The Captain and Ta--Ensign Fraiser have been captured. We are currently engaged in a rescue mission and will require extraction as soon as you can. Are you able to beam us out or should we rendezvous with you?" There was a pause, but no answer. The comm lines still open, Parker looked up at the ceiling of the cave and studied a small mineral deposit as he listened to what happened next. He heard a staticky voice explain, =^=Guys, I think I am detecting an energy buildup. My gut feeling is it's an energy surge for a weapons array coming online.=^= ~Weapons array?~ "Shuttle DeMarco, respond when you can...we require direction," Parker told them, and just then, heard voices down the corridor. He glanced back at Signos. (reply any there) (posted by Morgan G) --------------- (Asrai Prime - Atmosphere - LT. Tom Jackson - COPS - Day 12 - 0913) Tom breathed a sigh of relief when he heard a response from the AWAY team. The three men listed as the counselor spoke rapidly. Tom spike without severing to Xim. "We have you located and can transport you out if you're in danger" Tom added. (Reply: Xim or Counselor) Tom looked at Chance who nodded in agreement. Jackson would later apologize to Xim in private. (Reply:Xim or Chance) (Posted by:Bill Bill W ) --------------- (Asrai Prime - Catacombs - CTAC Lt. sg Ben Soma-0914) After everything had been sorted out with the belts and they discovered that those who wore them were immune from their effects it was time to get moving again. Sanok had selected himself, Ben and Signos for the rescue team leaving the others to hold the courtyard and tunnel. They were moving into position now when the commbadges activated. =/\= Away team -this is the shuttle DeMarco come in.=/\= The voice sounded like Tom Jackson but he had been transfered to the Boudicca after they had left the Dovek system as the first officer, what was he doing on the shuttlet and why was he back on the Rose? Those questions were going to have to wait. Davis responded to the call. "Shuttle DeMarco, this is Counselor Davis. What's your location?" he answered immediately. =/\=Good to hear you again,=/\= Jackson replied. =/\=We are beginning our descent not far from you in a semi-secluded area. What's your status?=/\= "The Captain and Ta--Ensign Fraiser have been captured. We are currently engaged in a rescue mission and will require extraction as soon as you can. Are you able to beam us out or should we rendezvous with you?" =^=Guys, I think I am detecting an energy buildup. My gut feeling is it's an energy surge for a weapons array coming online.=^= Ben didn't like the sound of that, either the Asrai were preparing to fire on the shuttle or at the approaching Solyon. Either way they had to neutralize the array before it could be used. "Shuttle DeMarco, respond when you can...we require direction," Davis responded. Ben tapped his commbadge then to break into the line. "Shuttle DeMarco." Ben said. "Do what ever you can to locate and disable that weapons array, the Asrai may be planning to fire on the approaching rogue which we understand isn't a rogue at all but a colony ship." (reply any on shuttle) "So it's true." Ben replied. "The Asrai do posses advanced technology as well as the means to travel faster then light, so the Prime directive no longer applies as I thought." (reply any on shuttle) "Very well." Ben replied. "We're almost in position to set the rescue in motion, we may be needing a lift out of here soon." (reply any on shuttle) "Happy hunting and best of luck to you." Ben stated letting the line go dead. Turning to Sanok and Signos he said. "We should move into position now, get an idea of what we are facing and allow the others time to set up their blockade and defensive positions." (reply Sanok, Signos) Once everyone was in agreement they set off leaving the others behind, Ben liked moving in a smaller group. It was easier to move quickly and Sanok and Signos were trained Sec officers, they could communicate easily through hand signals and nods rather then words. From here the three of them could remain silent and undetected until they wanted their presence known. He felt the slight rush of adrenaline through his body at the thought of the upcoming engagement, somewhere down this tunnel the Captain and Fraiser along with the Thilsol captive were waiting for them. Before they got too far Ben wanted an indication of what was ahead, he had given his own tricorder up to power the pulse pistols so he turned to Sanok. "Any life sign readings ahead." (reply Sanok) "Can you get a fix on the Captain and Fraiser?" He asked. "How many guards are in the immediate area surrounding them?" (reply Shuttle DeMarco, Sanok, Signos, any) (posted by Milo Young) --------------- (Shuttle DeMarco LT. Tom Jackson COPS - Day 12 0916) Tom heard a dear old friend 's voice come out the speakers "Shuttle DeMarco." Ben said. "Do what ever you can to locate and disable that weapons array,the Asrai may be planning to fire on the approaching rogue which we understand isn't a rogue at all but a colony ship. " That's correct Ben. Its in effect a gigantic starship. We were able to revive several engineers. They and crewman Maddox are effecting repairs as we speak. CMDR Sullivan is assisting with the replication of repair parts" Tom replied. (Reply : Davis, Soma) Jackson went on. "We'll take care of the weapons system. You get the skipper and the LT. out" (Reply: Soma) (Posted by:Bill W. ) --------------- (Asrai Prime - Catacombs - ATAC/SC - Ensign(sg) Jessica Signos - Day 12 - 0917) Jessica waited trying to calm the inner rage that swelled with in her. She could feel the coming fight, the calm before the storm, and for Lily the unending need to bring pain to another. For to feel pain was to show love this was how she was raised, trained to be by Section 31. She followed what was going on around her apparently the Rose had sent a shuttle with some reinforcements to there aid. But it was the thoughts in her mind that Jessica needed to control. ~Can't you feel it Jessica... How the drawing of blood drives you mad.~ ~We are not that way, anymore Lily.~ Jessica commanded of her inner self. ~Not yet but for how longer do you think you can deny yourself what you are.~ Lily retorted "I'm not a monster." She spoke quietly her voice reaffirming the thoughts that yelled at her second persona. "We should move into position now, get an idea of what we are facing and allow the others time to set up their blockade and defensive positions." Soma's words broke into Jessica inner battle. Jessica turned to Soma, and she answered him with a simple. "Yes, Sir." ~ Yes Jessica we are...~ Lily replied clawing to regain her footing in Jessica's mind. Jessica followed her comrades this was not the first time Signos, Soma, and Sanok were teamed together. Jessica remembered the last time they worked together. There was an oddness to it how they seemed to fit. Each picked up on another one of the teams weakness. Jessica felt comforted to have them by her side. She flipped the blade in her right hand over, like the other that had contained her tactical circlet the handle of this blade also contained a hidden compartment. Jessica opened it and pulled the hidden hypo-spray from with. If was filled with a nero-suppressant. The effects wouldn't last long but she hoped they would last long enough. "Not this time Lily." She in tones she thought she could here from behind Soma and Sanok, as she pressed the small device to her neck and let the drug enter her body. The effect was almost immediate her mind cleared, has Lily was pushed to the edge of her consciousness. Allowing Jessica to get to the business at hand. "Any life sign readings ahead." Soma turned to ask Sanok. Jessica though the use of her circlet was already scanning the opening that lied before them. She nodded, in agreement when Sanok answered Soma shortly after. Jessica already knew she was the least trusted of the team. Half the time she couldn't trust herself, so she understood the others need for concern. "Can you get a fix on the Captain and Fraiser?" Soma asked. "How many guards are in the immediate area surrounding them?" "From my reading the Captain and Fraiser are about 250 meters in four guards in the immediate area, but many more block are road between us and them." Jessica looked to Sanok, smiled disarmingly then calmly said. "Can you confirm this, Sir." (posted by Matthew Locke) (reply Soma, Sanok, iyw) --------------- (Asrai Prime, Catacombs, CTAC Lt. sg Ben Soma, 0918) " That's correct Ben. Its in effect a gigantic starship. We were able to revive several engineers. They and crewman Maddox are effecting repairs as we speak. CMDR Sullivan is assisting with the replication of repair parts" Tom replied. The thought of a planet sized starship was impressive to say the least, the Asrai continued to surprise Ben. Tom said they revived several engineers so they must have been in some kind of suspended animation, he wondered just how many Asrai were on that ship. He also wondered what the reunion was going to be like, the Asrai on Asrai Prime had rejected technology for the most part and those on the ship hadn't. Would the two be able to live together on the planet? "Things will get really interesting when they get here." Ben said. "We'll take care of the weapons system. You get the skipper and the LT. out" Tom continued. "Watch yourself Tom." Ben replied. "If that weapons array is intended to do what I think it is the shuttle won't stand up to it for long." (reply Tom iyw, any) (posted by Milo Young) --------------- (Asrai Prime - Catacombs - COUNS Parker Davis - Day 12 - 0921) Parker listened to this conversation between Lt. Soma and Lt. Jackson, and chimed in after Ben stated that things would be interested when the rogue planet arrives. "Disabling that weapons array should be a major priority. Aside from it posing a threat to us and our escape, it also poses a threat to our greater mission of saving these people from destruction. Self destruction is no better than unplanned destruction," he stated. "We'll take care of the weapons system. You get the skipper and the LT. out" Tom continued. Parker nodded, seemingly forgetting that Jackson couldn't see him. "Watch yourself Tom." Ben replied. "If that weapons array is intended to do what I think it is the shuttle won't stand up to it for long." "You watch yourselves too, Soma," Davis ordered him. After all, they were the Captain and Fraiser's only hope and who knows what would happen if that array were fired. The fate of Davis' girlfriend rested in Soma, Sanok, and Signos' hands. (reply any iyw) When the channel was closed, he turned to Caskie and the others there. "We should get ready for an onslaught any moment. We could encounter a lot of resistance if the rogue planet is approaching--my guess is that regardless of the degree of understanding anyone here displays, nobody here wants that planet anywhere near theirs." (reply any) "Sir," Eian piped up, "I'd like to suggest some tactical maneuvers with you and Commander Caskie. I think we could benefit from spreading out and creating a multiple front assault against anyone who might come through the tunnel at us. The people behind would immediately know if anything happened to the people in front, and would have time to react. Plus, we'd be more likely to hold the tunnel that way." Parker nodded. "I don't see anything wrong with that," he said. "Josh?" (reply Caskie) (posted by Morgan G) --------------- (Asrai Prime - Catacombs - Lieutenant sg Sanok - Day 12 - 0931) Signos had stated that Captain Salid and Lieutenant Fraiser were about 250 meters away, with only four guards with them. However, along the way, there were a lot more, which Sanok confirmed with his tricorder. Taking the point, with Signos second and Ben watching the rear, they moved forward. Sanok still had his doubts about Signos, but he had her as part of the final assault team, because he knew of what she was capable. He did not want to kill any of the Banes, and he had said that to both Ben and Signos, but in case there was no other choice, the best suited for the task needed to be there. He also made sure Ben was behind Signos, so he could cover Sanok's back, just in case. Hearing movement ahead, Sanok made the hand signal to stop. With his tricorder on silent mode, he detected a small patrol of two Banes. Using more hand signals, he communicated to Ben and Signos to set up an ambush. Hiding in the shadows and rocky terrain of the tunnels, Sanok allowed the two Banes to pass him.... (posted by Bob B.) (reply Soma, Signos) --------------- (Asrai Prime - Catacombs - CTAC Lt. sg Ben Soma - 0933) Ben waited quietly as the two unsuspecting Bane passed Sanok, he would take the one on the left leaving Signos to deal with the one on the right. Seconds passed which seemed like hours while he waited for the Bane to pass between them, once they did he stepped out behind them raising both hands in the air and locking them. He brought then down in a swift strike against the side of the neck of one of the Bane, he slumped down on the ground unconscious. His friend turned towards Ben giving Signos the perfect opportunity to take him by surprise. He waited for her to move into position and then smiled at the Bane, taunting him before he too hit the ground. Once the Bane were taken care of it was time to press on, they were getting close to the Captain and Fraiser's location and they had more Bane to deal with. They avoided a couple larger patrols and eventually made it to their objective. Glancing into the chamber Ben counted half a dozen Banes and another person who he suspected was the Voice. This Asrai was different from the rest, slightly larger then the average male and more intimidating. Glancing at the cells Ben could see the flicker of energy from time to time, forcefields. They were functional but not perfect, the flickering indicated there was a problem with the power being supplied to the emitters. Inside the cell the Captain and Ensign Frasier looked very much the worse for wear. Making hand signals Ben indicated they deal with the Bane first and then confront the Voice, if they each took two of the Bane they could dispense with them quickly. He tapped his pulse pistol which was still functional, if Sanok gave the go ahead they would shoot a couple of the Bane before engaging the remaining forces. (reply Signos, Sanok, any) (posted by Milo Young) --------------- (Shuttle DeMarco LT. Tom Jackson COPS - Day 12 0934) Tom looked at the scans again. Several weapons related signatures were coning in line. They were jolted by some bear misses. Xim appeared out of action. NRPG : ok knowing Daniel has rl things to deal with I elected to have the neat misses knock Xim out. If not ok will re-do RPG: Chan e swung the shuttle about and headed toward the closest weapons battery. Tom 's fingers flew over the controls and fired a short burst that caused the battery's power supply to over load. (Reply : Any) (Posted: Bill W ) --------------- (Shuttle DeMarco COPS LT. Tom Jackson Day 12 0940) As Tom was dealing with the ground batteries he noticed the weapons were older style pulse weapons. He had seen those when on the Ferengi trading routes. Tom wasn't sure exactly who was on the various teams but he suspected Matrix was somewhere below. Opening a channel to the teams below he said "DeMarco to Matrix come in". (Reply: Steve) "Steve - Tom Jackson here. We are seeing a planetary weapons system based upon pulse cannons. Any idea how to neutralize them in one move?". (Reply: Steve) (Posted by:Bill W.) --------------- (Shuttle DeMarco LT. Tom Jackson COPS Day: 12 0948) Tom was firing at the batteries below as they were firing at the shuttle. Jackson was trying to limit the collateral damage but with all the bobbing and weaving they had to do Tom was sure innocent people were hurt. Jackson could sure use some help from planet side. The shuttle rocked as a ground battery scored a hit. The aft shields dropped to 90% . Chance using the skills homes as a privateer. Tom used the last shot's trajectory to send a withering blast and destroyed the offending battery. Tom smoked with satisfaction. The firing continued Tom's fingers playing over the controls as a pianist would over a piano keyboard. The batteries were eliminated one by one. NRPG: I don't know Charlie's status currently so I improvised his reply. Charlie, if not ok let me know and I will re-do. RPG: Charlie shouted to his pal Tom " Looks like we found the command center" Tom eyes scanned Chance's console and smiled tightly. (Reply: Any in shuttle) (Posted by: Bill W.) --------------- (Asrai Prime - Catacombs - CTAC Lt. sg Ben Soma - 1002) After the Banes had been dealt with the trio stood before the Voice, they had him at a disadvantage. Surrounded with no where to go he had no choice but to listen to them. Glancing into the cell from the corner of his eye he nodded to Salid and Fraiser, their incarceration would soon be over. Both looked as if they had been subjected to multiple interrogation sessions. They were bruised, some recent some fading. Dried blood was also evident on their hands and faces, their clothing was ragged and torn in many places. Ben didn't like seeing them like this. Turning to the voice he said. "We are not the demons you believe us to be. We also know your secrets, how you have hidden the technology from the rest of your people so you could use it to intimidate and control them. Your rein of terror is quickly approaching an end. Release our comrades and save yourself a lot of grief." Ben regarded the religious figure standing before him wondering how he would proceed, would he release his prisoners or would he fight. Fighting wasn't a good option considering he was out numbered, if he was smart he would yield. "We're not your enemy." Ben continued. "We do not wish to fight you or your people, it isn't our way. We are peaceful explorers, we only want to expand our knowledge and meet new people in the hopes of creating new friendships that will benefit all. Call your people off, no one has to die here." (reply Voice, Sanok, Signos, Salid, Fraiser) (posted by Milo Young) --------------- (USS Rosenante – Bridge – FO – Commander T’Larah Sullivan – 1003) Masters called out, “We are entering the Asrai system. The planet is signaling that they are dropping out of warp, 10.5 AUs outside of Asrai prime orbit. “That will put us 5 hours and 49 minutes to planetary orbit, at full impulse.” Maddox said almost instantly. It got quite a few surprised looks from the majority of the bridge crew. NRPG: Someone check my math. An AU or Astronomical Unit is the distance from Earth to the Sun in the Sol system. Which takes light 8.317 min to travel. If the planet or the Rose were to travel at full impulse that distance (Full impulse should be 0.25C or half the speed of light if I’m not mistaken) then it should take the time indicated, 5 hours and 49 minutes to get there. “Thank you Mister Maddox. Lieutenant, drop out of warp at the indicated location.” She said. “Keep scanning subspace traffic and radio frequencies for any sign on the Captain or the away team.” She said. (Reply any) (Posted by Todd) =============== Compiled by Milo Young ===============