Protector 12/15

[9:11] [DOIC] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *The Star Trek: Protector theme plays as the camera zooms into the back windows of the Amarante's briefing room, where the Protector's senior staff has gathered with some of the Amarante's as they all

[9:11] [DOIC] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: watch a broadcast of a Cardassian woman.*

[9:12] [DOIC] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: Woman: "It is time to cast aside these shackles forced upon us by treaties written and enforced by aliens who do not understand our struggles to rebuild our once proud civilization from the ruins of -

[9:13] [DOIC] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: - the Dominion War. No longer will we be beholden to the Federation and its misguided morality and misinformed judgments. Cardassia shall stand on its own once again!"

[9:13] [DOIC] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *The transmission cuts out.*

[9:14] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *Muri stops leaning on the window and turns to face the assembled crew.* "That transmission went live ten minutes ago. All Starfleet ships in Cardassian space have been ordered to fall back to our -

[9:14] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: - side of the border until this is straightened out."

[9:15] [DOIC1] Nallie@Cuatela: *is tapping at one padd while glancing at another. Even during this meeting, she's still working*

[9:15] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: "As of last count, there are now thirty Hidekis, eighteen Galors, and twelve Keldons blockading the Cardassian system."

[9:16] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: *Takes notes on her PADD, nodding at times to show she is following*

[9:16] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: -quirks a brow- It would appear to be a quite standard statement by such individuals

[9:17] [DOIC1] Catriona@dardez1: -Clasps her hands on the table and looks toward Muri, following what he says with some interest-

[9:17] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: "Command is alarmed by the number of ships as the disposal of this rebel faction. Only two of them even have official registries."

[9:17] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Cathy is listening intently.*

[9:18] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: I was about to point out it seems someone has seriously underestimated the support this faction has within the Cardassian military

[9:18] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: "That suggests fresh construction in a very short amount of time, without showing up on official channels."

[9:19] [DOIC1] Nallie@Cuatela: Are you even sure they are Cardassian ships? The ones we encountered were far more powerful than any I've studied in the past.

[9:19] [DOIC] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *Meanwhile, on the surface, Aloran and Tiberius and the Deltas begin their hike through the wilderness towards Capitol City as nightfall begins to set in.*

[9:19] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Not to mention someone significantly upgunned their Hidekis, While being able to keep the upgrades being shown on sensors, A rather... improbable feat for anything present"

[9:19] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: *nods to Nalie*

[9:20] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: I must ask, has there as of yet been any indication of an outside source backing this faction Commander?

[9:20] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: "Command suspects outside interference, but without any conclusive evidence, the Federation Council considers this an internal matter of the Cardassian Union."

[9:20] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Keep your eyes out for any vehicles we can commandeer.

[9:20] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: -nods-

[9:21] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran nodded, checking her tricorder briefly.*  "Grand theft, now?" *she asked.*

[9:21] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: "Officially, our position is unknown, but it's only a matter of time before they find us hiding here behind this moon."

[9:22] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: It's not theft if we don't intend to keep it. *Tiberius trudges through the woods.*

[9:22] [DOIC1] Nallie@Cuatela: *still focused on her padds* Find you, you mean. The Protector can cloak at any time.

[9:22] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] What of our people on the surface?

[9:22] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: "We'll have to fall back soon, but until such time, I want to keep us as close to the away team as possible."

[9:22] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: "Not sure that's exactly how it works..." *she remarked.*

[9:22] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: -quirks a brow at that-

[9:23] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Sure it does. That is quite literally the difference between borrowing something and stealing something.

[9:23] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Commander, I sugest the Amaranthe falls back, and make it seen that it is falling back, preferebly faking towing the protector, While we stay behind cloaked"

[9:23] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: "It's borrowing if you ask, it's stealing if you don't."

[9:24] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Correction: it's stealing if you ask and they say no.

[9:24] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: If you don't ask, it's vague and we get the benefit of the doubt.

[9:24] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *She eyeballed Tibs.*  "I think we had different Ethics teachers back at the Academy."

[9:24] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Probably.

[9:24] [DOIC1] Nallie@Cuatela: *scrolls on her reference padd and enters more data*  Would be easy enough. Rig one of the Amarante shuttles to broadcast our warp signature.

[9:24] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: "That would be a wise suggestion if you weren't bleeding out from a leg wound and unable to run. Lieutenant, what's the status of your engines and defensive systems?" *He up-nods to Nalie.*

[9:24] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Dom] Sounds pretty sketch to me, sir.

[9:25] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Don't worry about that sort of thing.... we need to get to the city ASAP.

[9:25] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: Leg wound anology aside, the fact remains we can cloak and the Amarante can not

[9:25] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: Time may come when you may have to leave us behind COmmander

[9:25] [DOIC1] Nallie@Cuatela: Impulse engines have been repaired, warp has been realligned.  Shields, generators, and cloak are all operating within normal parameters. The only real repairs we need are the four armor plates.

[9:26] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: *smiles at Nalie, Proud of her chief engineer*

[9:26] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: "The idea is to not leave anyone behind, Lieutenant."

[9:26] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran tapped the tricorder, trying to see if that would get her a clearer reading as she tried to use the blood sample to determine Tolar's whereabouts.*  "Well, for the time being we're stuck on...

[9:26] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: foot."

[9:26] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: "This really would be a lot easier if the Protector would pick up and run a scan for us."

[9:26] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius reaches out to try to mentally sense the location of Tolar.*

[9:27] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "The point is we can gain vital eyes remaining here, While making any persuers belive we have left, easing the presure on us. The topic here is not leaving anyone behind, Sir"

[9:27] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: Again I do not disagree ...yet neither you nor I will dictate the course of action in the system, given the Cardassians hae the superiority of numbers

[9:27] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: "Sir," *Aloran said, looking at Tibs.*  "Bio-sign reading ten kilometers ahead.  It matches."

[9:28] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Alright, lead the way. This is going to take a while.

[9:28] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: "There's also the matter of having been officially ordered to leave."

[9:29] [DOIC4] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *The bushes are a-rustlin' with some noise.*

[9:29] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius aims his phaser rifle with flashlight at the bushes.*

[9:29] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: "Aye, sir.  You heard him, boys.  Follow---"  *She stopped short, lifting her rifle as she pointed at the bushes.*

[9:29] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Was it Captain Kurland who signed the order, Sir?"

[9:29] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: Again...I point out our team was the surface prior to the order..if we remain behind cloaked we can always state we only remained behind to extract personel as ordered by the native population

[9:30] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius attempts to identify what's in the bush.*

[9:31] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: "The order still applies. The Protector may be able to cloak, but the Cardassians are already aware that the Protector was cloaked within the Cardassian system and are likely actively hunting for -

[9:31] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: - cloaked ships. It's too risky. We need a game plan to pull our people off the surface and get the hell out of here within three hours."

[9:31] [DOIC1] Catriona@dardez1: There is another choice. -she muses- Both the Protector and your ship could leave as to not create a bigger mess.

[9:32] [DOIC1] Nallie@Cuatela: *doesn't appear to be paying much attention to the conversation at this point. She's totally engrossed by whatever is on her PADDs.*

[9:32] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "As I said before, Sir. If the Amaranthe is seen widrawing, with what looks like the protector, they are likely to look at that direction"

[9:32] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: -to Cat- The away team is still on the surface

[9:32] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: "The thought had crossed my mind, Counselor."

[9:32] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The Deltas are right behind Tibs, surveying the area.*

[9:33] [DOIC1] Catriona@dardez1: -Looks to V'Tira- It is unfortunate.

[9:33] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: -quirks a dissapproving brow at that-

[9:33] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] That is unacceptable.

[9:33] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: -to Cat- From their perpective with your options....i agree

[9:33] [DOIC4] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *A mel-kara squirrel leaps at Tiberius' face!*

[9:33] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *SQUIRREL BATTLE INITIATED*

[9:34] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *attempts to punch the squirrel out of the air*

[9:34] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: "What the--!"  *Aloran stepped back in surprise at the squirrel attack.*

[9:34] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "The councilor is right, if this was a normal situation where there was not so much else at stake here, It does not tactically jsutify sacreficing 53 to stand a chance to save seven. Now our >

[9:34] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *grunts* Squirrel!

[9:34] [DOIC4] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *The squirrel frantically humps Tiberius' helmet before jumping off into the trees.*

[9:35] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: > situation is not as easy. And while no direct encounter can be sought, we have options to prove that this is not an internal matter, and as such enable reinforcements to deal with this"

[9:35] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Squirrel battle.

[9:35] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran gave him ain incredulous look.*

[9:35] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: We better keep moving.

[9:35] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Dom] You gotta be kiddding me...

[9:35] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: -sits back and folds her hands in her lap-

[9:36] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: "The away team is the only group in a position to gather intelligence. Any attempt to retrieve them could also jeopardize their position, we have to consider that, too."

[9:36] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Watch out for the wildlife.

[9:36] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: "...Yeah.  Good idea.  Move out, guys.  Keep the Captain safe from the wildlife."  *She turned and headed off in the direction her tricorder indicated.*

[9:36] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tries to remember what Tolar told him about Cardassian wildlife.*

[9:36] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Leo] Wildlife...got it boss...

[9:36] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *There a few assorted chuckles as they move on with Vieya.*

[9:36] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Hence why I ask you to buy us the chance we need to just lay in wait in the system, waiting for them to contact us, so we can relay the information"

[9:37] [DOIC4] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *Tiberius would recall that they're generally tiny but also very fast and not friendly.*

[9:37] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: So the offical order does not then apply to them? They were not equipted for a stealth intelligence operation

[9:37] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: The animals here tend to be small, but hostile.

[9:37] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: "Figures..."

[9:37] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: Nor do I believe they think that is the mission they are now on sir

[9:38] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: We need to hustle.

[9:38] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *Muri grimaces, seating himself at the table. A pause hangs in the air before he looks up at Nalie.* "Lieutenant, head down to engineering and work with my people to get this fascimile as perfect as -

[9:38] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: - possible. Any subtleties like power signature fluctuations, warp field deformations, everything."

[9:38] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: "You heard him, move your asses like a small Cardassian rodent was chasing ya," *Aloran snickered.*

[9:39] [DOIC4] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *A hoot and rustle from behind them suggests that may not be far from the truth.*

[9:39] [DOIC1] Nallie@Cuatela: *instead of leaving, she looks at Desiree*

[9:40] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: *Nods to Nalie* No one knows all her little personalities like you, Nalie

[9:40] [DOIC1] Nallie@Cuatela: *shrugs, collects her padds, and leaves the conference room without a word*

[9:42] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] Is there any way we could get a transmission to them?

[9:42] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: "As for the rest of us, we need to get one thing clear -- you'll be on your own out here. No backup, no way to get word out if things go south."

[9:42] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *walks across the upper area of the bridge to the turbolift*  Engineering.

[9:43] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: "As soon as the Amarante jumps for warp, you're essentially being left for dead. There's a very real chance this could result in the capture or destruction of the Protector."

[9:43] [DOIC1] Catriona@dardez1: Obvious.

[9:43] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: "Is everyone on your crew comfortable with that, Lieutenant?" *He looks to Desiree.*

[9:44] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *rides the lift down to Engineering and walks the short distance to the expansive area.  She stands awkwardly near the diagnostic table* I need to speak to your chief engineer.

[9:44] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Cathy nods her head.*

[9:44] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Sir, This is not unlike the kind of recon missions we do undertake in the LMC, The difference here is that it is in our own backporch, and it is our own people at stake. As long as no one asks us to>

[9:46] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: > fight a wfight that we can not win, And you and your people buy us the best possible outset for our mission. I am confident my people all wish to defend their homes, Their friends, and their family"

[9:46] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: -deadpans- Certainty of death. Small chance of success. What are we waiting for?

[9:46] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: -nods her support to Desiree-

[9:46] [DOIC4] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *Spotlights breach the canopies of treetops nearby as the hums of engines soar overhead.*

[9:46] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius makes the "get low" maneuver with his hand*

[9:47] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The Deltas uniformly drop to the ground, in a prone position with their weapons up.*

[9:47] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran cursed in her native tongue, moving to mirror the Deltas.*

[9:47] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: *offers a tiny hint of a faint to V'Tira* "While their weaponrly is on par with what we face in the LMC, They have not shown signs of seeing trough our cloak, and our new phasecloak is among the best>

[9:47] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: "Very well then." *He nods to Desiree, then looks to the rest of the crew.* "Dismissed." *He then looks to Desiree.* "Lieutenant, I'd like for you to remain a moment."

[9:47] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: > in federation existance."

[9:48] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "As you wish, Sir"

[9:48] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: -looks to Desiree as she stands not leaving immediately-

[9:48] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Baker, get our people ready"

[9:48] [DOIC1] Catriona@dardez1: -Stands and leaves-

[9:48] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] Yes ma'am.

[9:48] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius waits for the spotlights to pass by.*

[9:49] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: *nods to V'Tira* "Go and help her, V'Tira, ill be with you shortly"

[9:49] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: -nods and quietly departs-

[9:49] [DOIC4] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *They pass overhead. There doesn't seem to be any sign that the away team was detected.*

[9:50] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: -lingers by the turblift but does not enter it-

[9:50] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] Lieutenant?

[9:50] [DOIC1] Catriona@dardez1: -looks to Cathy-

[9:50] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: -doesnt look to Cathy- Yes Lieutenant?

[9:50] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran's eyes narrowed slightly as she looked down to check her tricorder again, trying to make sure the craft was really moving away from them and that there weren't any others nearby.*

[9:50] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] Are you coming?

[9:50] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: -nods once- Yes

[9:51] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *He waits for everyone to leave, a pause hanging before he begins.* "A fight they cannot win. Lieutenant, you nearly condemned them to that fate until I pulled rank and dragged you out of there."

[9:51] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *passes off the padd she'd been entering data on to one of the Engineers.* That has detailed specs on recreating the Protector's warp signature. You might need it.

[9:51] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: "I won't pretend to know your history, or that of your crew. But I can't say that I'm leaving you behind with full confidence in your judgment."

[9:52] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Alright. Let's keep moving.

[9:52] [DOIC2] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: [Beckett] "Thanks, Lieutenant. This should be everything and then some."

[9:53] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: "I want you to promise me that, if it comes down to it, you'll do what's necessary to save your crew."

[9:53] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *nods and walks back toward the turbolift*

[9:53] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "With respect, Sir. I belive nither of us have much trust or confidence in the other. But we do have the same goal here, and in better circumstances, A lieutenant would not be sent in to a ongoing >

[9:54] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran glanced up at Tiberius, then rose to her feet again and motioned for the Deltas to keep going, still letting the little device run as she moved.*

[9:55] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: > coup, agaisnt enemies whos weaponry is... beyond what we know of, yet do not register on scans. Now we are not on in that situation sir, and the protector is the best ship to do what needs to be >

[9:55] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: > done. And if it puts your mind at ease, Prior to entering this meeting, I was ready to throw my career away t safeguard the lives of my crew as I where fully convinced you where going to go back >

[9:56] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: > there guns blazing. Their lives are sacred, and I would not sugest this, unless I belive we could make a difference, and stand a chance doing so, Sir"

[9:56] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The Deltas surround the group as they advance.*

[9:57] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *He allows a pause to hang before asking more directly.* "If it comes down to your away team or your crew, will you leave them behind?"

[9:58] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *There is an unfamiliar sound up ahead.*

[9:59] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: -continues to linger outside of the lift-

[9:59] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Sir, if you ask me to weigh fifty one lives against eight, The fifty one takes presidence. But this is also about more then these lives, something is going on here that could be the begining of the >

[9:59] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *waits casually in the transporter room while she waits*

[9:59] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran paused then, raising a hand for them to halt as she peered ahead of them.*

[9:59] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: [Amell] "Is there something I can help you with, Lieutenant?" *The brunette stands up from the first officer's chair, kind in tone.*

[10:00] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Nalie is good at waiting.*

[10:00] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: > next major conflict, and if we have a chance to spare the federation another way, I feel it is our duty to atleast try. But I have no disilusions of standing a last stand over cardassia. If our >

[10:00] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Looks through the scope of his rifle. Flashlight off, of course.*

[10:00] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: > recon mission fails, or the risk to my crew becomes to high to jsutify staying, We are pulling out, sir"

[10:00] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: -nods to her- No

[10:00] [DOIC2] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *She can hear what sounds like an Irishman cursing under his breath around the bulkhead.*

[10:01] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: Hello?  *starts toward the maintenance area cautiously*

[10:01] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *He nods, visibly reassured.* "Dismissed."

[10:02] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Sir!" *stands up and stands to attention for a second before doign a sharp turn and leaving*

[10:02] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran frowned, tilting her head slightly toward Tibs.*  "See anything?"

[10:02] [DOIC2] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *She can hear a panel discharging, the bright flash of light visible from around the corner. A loud "Goddamned piece of garbage" is exclaimed by the as-of-yet-unseen Irishman.*

[10:02] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The duo see nothing.*

[10:02] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: No. That's what bothers me.

[10:02] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: *Pauses* "Sir, One more thing, if you allow?"

[10:02] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Run a scan.

[10:02] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran checked her trusty tricorder instead.*

[10:02] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: "On it."

[10:02] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *Muri follows behind her to the Bridge. Camila nods to V'Tira, turning her head as Muri steps out of the observation lounge.*

[10:02] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *He pauses in the doorframe, looking back at Desiree.*

[10:02] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *steps closer*  Hello?

[10:03] [DOIC2] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: "JESUS!" *A ginger-haired scrawny-looking 20-something is visibly startled and hits his head on the bulkhead he was in.* "FUCK!"

[10:04] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: "Yes, Lieutenant?"

[10:04] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: "Still nothing.  I have a bad feeling about this."

[10:04] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Do you have some spare torpedoes, They would be very usefull to create an area of denial if the worst come to it and we have to make a combat widrawal, Sir"

[10:05] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: I'm going to sneak around to the right. You come from the left. All other Deltas, stand position and cover us.

[10:05] [DOIC2] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *He sits on the floor, rubbing his head as he looks up at Nalie.* "Sorry for the harsh words, darlin'. Ye startled me, is all."

[10:05] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: "I'll see about having a few high-yield quantum torpedoes transferred over."

[10:05] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Thank you, Sir" *nods*

[10:05] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: "Aye.  You heard 'em," *she said to the Deltas with a sharp nod, getting low as she started moving quickly to the left flank of whatever was up ahead.*

[10:06] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius sneakily moves to flank.*

[10:06] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: "Let's get underway."

[10:06] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *is confused* They didn't tell you we were coming?

[10:06] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *He walks onto the Bridge, Amell standing up.*

[10:06] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: *nods in agreement and follows out to the bridge*

[10:07] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: -nods to Desiree and moves to follow her into the lift-

[10:07] [DOIC2] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: "They didn't tell me ye were leavin'!" *He stands up, brushing himself off.* "Least, not on my shift." *He shakes his head and extends a hand.* "O'Halloran, Ensign O'Halloran. Transporter chief."

[10:07] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "I will inform you when we are ready to proceed, Sir" *Enters the lift with the protector crew*

[10:08] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: -enters with her and stands next to Cathy

[10:08] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Without warning, two pitbulled sized reptiles attack Vieya and Tibs.*

[10:08] [DOIC1] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: "Commander, have science and engineering prepare a class 4 probe to emit the Protector's energy signatures. Lieutenant Jerrell, prepare for a tow."

[10:08] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Transporter padds"

[10:08] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *REPTILE BATTLE INITIATED*

[10:09] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius tries to grab his reptile by the throat, much like how a Klingon might grab a Targ*

[10:09] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: "Son of a--!"  *Vieya raised her rifle, trying to level off a shot before it could pounce her.*

[10:09] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *shakes his hand, her grip noticeably gentle*  Lieutenant Nalie. Mind sending me back to my ship?

[10:10] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Tibs grabs it liek it was a baseball tossed to him, while Vieya nails it with her rifle and it falls to the ground.*

[10:10] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: -rides quietly in the lift-

[10:10] [DOIC2] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: [O'Halloran] "Sure, induction conduit should be aligned now, I think."

[10:10] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius begins to choke it out.*

[10:11] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *nods* The rest should be here in a minute, I think.

[10:11] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran kept her rifle trained on it for another few seconds to ensure it was dead, and that there weren't any more about to jump out at them.*

[10:11] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Tib's hold causes the animal to pass out.*

[10:11] [DOIC2] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *O'Halloran takes his place at the transporter console and signs in, standing by.* [O'Halloran] "So, what's the deal? Are ye gonna retreat or are ye stayin'?"

[10:12] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: "Ugly bastards..." *she muttered as she eyeballed the creature, heading over to check on Tibs.  Her brows rose when she saw the choked reptile.*

[10:12] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: That's up to the acting captain, but I would stay, at least long enough to rescue our missing crew.

[10:12] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: (Deck 8)

[10:13] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: *steps out of the turbolift as it reaches its destination*

[10:13] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tib throws the animal aside.* We need to keep moving forward.

[10:13] [DOIC3] V'Tira@Isis.: -follows-

[10:13] [DOIC2] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: [O'Halloran] "... Ye think ye'll make it?"

[10:13] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: "...Couldn't agree more," *she said, eyeballing the unconscious beast before moving to take point.*

[10:13] [DOIC3] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: (Deck 8)

[10:13] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: I have no doubt that we will. We've been through worse.

[10:14] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: "Move out!" *she called to the Deltas as she started to march again, keeping an eye out for more dog lizards.*

[10:14] [DOIC2] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: [O'Halloran] "Well, best of luck to ye, darlin'. Keep ya in my prayers."

[10:14] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *There is now audible noise in the distance and little sources of light.*

[10:14] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Search teams. Take cover.

[10:15] [DOIC2] Desiree@Illuice: *Enters the transporter room and nods to Nalie and the operator*

[10:15] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: Uh... thanks. *looks at her fellow officers*  Can we go now?

[10:15] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius ducks behind a large dirt outcropping.*

[10:15] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran grunted as she saw this, taking a quick scan of the area for a good place to hide before picking some bushes.*

[10:16] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Cathy nods and steps onto the pad.*

[10:16] [DOIC2] Desiree@Illuice: "That was fast, Nalie. Yes, Lets go"

[10:16] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: -steps up on the pad-

[10:16] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *just smiles and takes her place on the pad*

[10:16] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The Deltas split up, 3 of them going with Tibs and the other 3 with Vieya.*

[10:16] [DOIC2] Catriona@dardez1: -Steps onto the pad-

[10:16] [DOIC2] Desiree@Illuice: Chief, Five to the protector, Energize.

[10:16] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] Well done Lieutenant *to Nalie*

[10:17] [DOIC2] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: [O'Halloran] "Party'a five to the Protector. Best o' luck." *He sends them off to their comparative sardine can in a cerulean haze.*

[10:17] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: Catherine I am sure Lieutennt Nalie has een walking onto transorter padds all her life

[10:17] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *nods to Baker* Thank you.

[10:18] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Cathy smiles and shakes her head at V'Tira.*

[10:22] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *They hear some voices they can make out now.* ...came from over there.

[10:23] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Everyone materializes on the Protector.*

[10:23] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Vieya checked her tricorder to see exactly how many were on their way before they were in visual range.*

[10:23] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: -steps off the pad-

[10:23] [DOIC2] Desiree@Illuice: "Before we get to it, I would love a word in the readyroom with all of you"

[10:23] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: -quirks a brow but nods-

[10:23] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *looks uncomfortable* All of us? In there?

[10:23] [DOIC2] Catriona@dardez1: -Steps off the transporter pad and nods some at Desiree- Okay then.

[10:24] [DOIC2] Desiree@Illuice: "Good point nalie" *Looks at the transporter operator* "Chief, will you excuse us for a moment for a little privacy, should only be a minute"

[10:25] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Everett] Of course.

[10:25] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *She promptly exits teh room.*

[10:25] [DOIC2] Desiree@Illuice: *Waits for the room to be empty said for the desiered officers before speaking*

[10:25] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The noise doesn't appear to be headed directly for the groups.*

[10:26] [DOIC2] Desiree@Illuice: "Alright, I know this is far from optimal. And I want to give you all a time to raise consern, thoughts or issues before we start, If you have osmething on your heart, now is the time"

[10:26] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Vieya spoke in a low tone over the coms.*  [DC] "Anywhere from three to five... can't tell for certain."

[10:26] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] I am ready.

[10:27] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: [DC] Keep your cool... don't fire uniess they spot us.

[10:27] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: Is it too late to point out how ill conceived a large part of this was?

[10:27] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: -deadpans to Desiree-

[10:28] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: [DC] "Thought the order was not to fire unless they fired first?"

[10:28] [DOIC2] Catriona@dardez1: -Folds her arms some- Nothing from me.

[10:28] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: [DC] Correct.

[10:28] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Dom] Well sir...'firing if they spot us' is not 'they fired first'.

[10:29] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: My only objection is letting that... *she trails off*  Letting him talk down to us.

[10:29] [DOIC2] Desiree@Illuice: "You may point it out if you feel it brings something to our situation V'Tira. But I feel sure none of us like this. Its all but optimal... Still I think it is the right thing to do"

[10:29] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: [DC] No time to argue. Stay silent.

[10:29] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: -nods- Then I have only one more question to ask

[10:29] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] I concur.

[10:30] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran glanced at Dom, giving a slight nod before going back to keeping an eye on the direction the noise was coming from.*

[10:30] [DOIC2] Desiree@Illuice: "Yes, Nalie. I agree. Now they will leave us, and while doing so they buy us a chance to do what we are good at, and get our people a chance" *she nods and looks at V'Tira*

[10:30] [DOIC2] Catriona@dardez1: It is the right thing to do but is it the correct thing to do?

[10:30] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The noises are now in the middle area between the teams.*

[10:30] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran held her breath, trying not to make a sound.*

[10:30] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: -nods and inquires calmly- Why do people think that swaying their arm back and forth would change the direction of a bowling ball?

[10:31] [DOIC2] Desiree@Illuice: ".... What?"

[10:32] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tib channels his years of avoiding accountability into his attempt to hide.*

[10:32] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: Elaborates- When some people throw a bowling bal down their alley..they will stand there and sway one of their arms back and forth in an effort to change its direction once it is already in motion...

[10:32] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: I find ths highly illogical and wondered why so many still make the attempt

[10:32] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Cathy gives her a look.*

[10:33] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *sighs* Can't this wait until we're not about to fly into hostile territory to rescue the man who put us in this situation in the first place?

[10:33] [DOIC2] Desiree@Illuice: "Faith? Hope? maybe? I do not know. To answer your question, Catriona. History will be the judge of that"

[10:33] [DOIC4] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *The party shines a light on the bush just beside Vieya.* "I think I saw something!"

[10:34] [DOIC2] Catriona@dardez1: Nay, the people with the fancy pips will be.

[10:34] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: -looks right at Nalie- Yes , yet it is food for thought

[10:34] [DOIC2] Desiree@Illuice: "If that was all, Lets do this, Cat, I would like you on the bridge untill the situation chance, Nalie, you are welcome to be on the bridge, but I trust you to be exactly where you know you need to >

[10:34] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran twitched a little, motioning for the Deltas next to her to get even lower.*

[10:34] [DOIC4] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: (Roll to see whether or not that twitch just gave you away.)

[10:35] [DOIC2] Desiree@Illuice: > be befere even I know you need to be there" *smiles softly* "Time to get this done"

[10:35] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The Deltas do so.*

[10:35] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: -nods clearly ready to get underway-

[10:35] [DOIC4] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *The light shines over the bush, and a Cardassian dressed in paramilitary gear walks over, thankfully not spotting them yet.*

[10:35] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *nods and walks off in the direction of the turbolift*

[10:36] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Vieya remained as still as she could manage, mentally praying to the Prophets that a squirrel was about to attack the Cardy.*

[10:36] [DOIC2] Desiree@Illuice: Crew deck

[10:36] [DOIC4] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: [Voice] "No activity. Maybe it was just a vole."

[10:36] [DOIC2] Desiree@Illuice: *Deck 1

[10:37] [DOIC4] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: [Another voice] "Or perhaps another squirrel like the one that humped your head last week?"

[10:37] [DOIC4] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *Sensible chuckling ensues from the group.*

[10:37] [DOIC4] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: [Voice] "Whatever. Let's keep going."

[10:37] [DOIC4] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *The light, and presumably the Cardassian, move on.*

[10:38] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Vieya stayed motionless for a few moments, just to be sure that they were in the clear.*

[10:38] [DOIC1] Nallie@Cuatela: *takes a seat at the rarely-used-for-its-purpose Engineering console*

[10:38] [DOIC1] Catriona@dardez1: -Stands to one side-

[10:38] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Hunkler] *cedes command to Desiree.* Ma'am.

[10:38] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius nods.* [DC] Let's keep going.

[10:39] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: [DC] "Yessir."  *Aloran started getting up, motioning for the Deltas to follow suit.*

[10:39] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: -signs into her console-

[10:39] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Get everyone ready to get to action, Baker, has our new torpedoes been loaded? V'Tira. is there anythign on communications, Nalie, prepare engines and prepare silent running. Wiebe, >

[10:40] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: > find me a spot close enough to cardassia yet out of the way enoguh to be a perfect platform to spy from"

[10:40] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: -begins to run a check on the communications status and the jamming in the system looking for exploitable spots to try and reach the away team-

[10:41] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Once back on her feet, she checked to see how much ground they had left to cover before they got to the source of the genetic match.*

[10:41] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] We have received ten class-12 high yield quantum torpedoes. They are in the cargo bay.

[10:41] [DOIC4] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *They look to be about three kilometers out.*

[10:41] [DOIC1] Nallie@Cuatela: *reconfigures the console to her preferences, bringing up an array of engineering-related controls and displays*  Power and propulsion are standing by, cloak is ready whenever you need it.

[10:41] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The Deltas follow as well, pivoting about looking for further patrols.*

[10:41] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Tactical, have the torpedoes brought to the torpedo holds,"

[10:42] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: "Three kilometers to go," *she said to the others as she took point again.*  "Not much further."

[10:42] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Hunkler] Aye ma'am. *He says as he slides back into his console.*

[10:42] [DOIC1] Catriona@dardez1: -Looks to Desiree and raises a brow-

[10:43] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: The home stretch.

[10:43] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Wiebe] I have it, ma'am.

[10:43] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Dom] Haven't broken a sweat yet, sir...

[10:43] [DOIC1] Catriona@dardez1: -Tilts her head some but nods and returns to her prior position-

[10:44] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: "There's that word, 'yet.'" *She smirked at Chavez as she started moving.*

[10:44] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Please signal the commander we are ready, and time our cloaking to match with when the decoy is brought online"

[10:44] [DOIC4] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *A high-pitched whine can be faintly heard.*

[10:44] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius tries to ID the noise.*

[10:45] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: "Fuck me, what is this, the forest of a thousand annoying noises?" *Aloran grunted, stopping again as she looked at her tricorder.*

[10:45] [DOIC] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *The Amarante launches the probe and promptly snatches it with a tractor beam.*

[10:45] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] Understood.

[10:45] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: *Nods to Nalie*

[10:45] [DOIC1] Nallie@Cuatela: *brings up the cloaking controls and activates it just as the probe begins transmitting*

[10:46] [DOIC4] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: (Aloran and Tiberius, roll.)

[10:46] [DOIC] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *Cathy receives a synchronized link

[10:46] [DOIC] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: that puts both events' timings in tandem.*

[10:47] [DOIC4] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *Tiberius notices that one of the nearby trees looks kind of fake.*

[10:47] [DOIC4] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *Meanwhile, Vieya'

[10:47] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] We are ready.

[10:47] [DOIC4] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: s tricorder readings are being actively deflected.*

[10:47] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: This tree is fake. I think it's concealing some type of device.

[10:48] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Lovely, Wieble, Clear the Amarante to give them some space to begin thier decoy"

[10:48] [DOIC1] Nallie@Cuatela: Activating the cloak in three, two, one... *ready or not, she activates the cloak*

[10:48] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *The Bajoran wrinkled her already very wrinkled nose, resolving to talk to the Engineering department about their tricorders when she got back to the ship.  She looked up then, glancing at the tree...

[10:48] [DOIC] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *The Amarante's probe lights up just as Nalie cloaks the Protector.*

[10:48] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: that Tiberius indicated.*  "Only one way to find out..." *she said, approaching slowly.*

[10:48] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Wiebe] Aye ma'am.

[10:48] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Wiebe] Aye ma'am.

[10:49] [DOIC4] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *The Tricorder may be on the fritz, but it does begin to beep frantically as they get closer to the tree.*

[10:49] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The Deltas cover their flanks as they advance.*

[10:49] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran stopped in place at the frantic beeping.*  "That's never good."

[10:49] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Might be a jammer.

[10:49] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Charity when freed of the tractor takes the Protector clear of the Amarante.*

[10:49] [DOIC] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *The ship's nacelles begin to glow brighter and brighter before the ship snaps off to warp in a flash. You can practically see the boom noise.*

[10:50] [DOIC1] Nallie@Cuatela: Cloak is stable, power systems nominal.

[10:50] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Wiebe] Heading towards the vantage point.

[10:50] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran nodded, checking to see what kind of warning she was getting on the tricorder.*

[10:50] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Very good helm. Silent running, passive scans only, Any signs that the cardassians brought our decoy?"

[10:51] [DOIC4] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *She sees that they just crossed an active sensor beam.*

[10:51] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: "Looks like we just crossed an active sensor beam.  That's probably what the fake tree's hiding."

[10:51] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] Two Galors are in pursuit of the Amarante.

[10:52] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Well damn it.

[10:52] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: That means they know we're here. We need to move.

[10:52] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "I had hoped for more, But lets hope its enough, ETA?"

[10:52] [DOIC4] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *The voices from earlier begin to draw closer again, the footsteps sounding more determined and faster paced as the lights glow in the distance.*

[10:53] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: "Couldn't agree more.  Move out!" *Aloran barked, starting to run at a low angle toward their destination.*

[10:53] [DOIC4] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *The sound of an alarm can be heard throughout the forest, lights multiplying amongst the trees.*

[10:54] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Wiebe] Two minutes, ma'am

[10:54] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Anything from the surface?"

[10:56] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius hustles.*

[10:56] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The Delta hustle as well.*

[10:57] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] They are alive...and have plenty of company around them.

[10:57] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Is the transporter inhibitors still online?"

[10:58] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] Yes.

[10:58] [DOIC4] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *Vieya missteps and is swept up into a net trap.*

[10:58] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Any chance we can listen to their comms?"

[10:59] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius tries to shoot down the net.*

[10:59] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: I have been attempting such, thus far i remain blocked

[10:59] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran yelped in surprise as she was swept into the net, thrashing for a moment before reason prevailed and she went to pull her combat knife to try and cut herself down.*

[10:59] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] Yes but there would be a risk of detection.

[10:59] [DOIC4] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: (Tibbie, roll.)

[10:59] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *When TIB sees what she's doing, he doesn't immediately fire.*

[11:00] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Very well, how good is our scans of their location and surrounding?"

[11:00] [DOIC4] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: (Not for the shot, though, it's because you stopped.)

[11:00] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] There is a lot of activity...it is difficult to make out what is going on.

[11:01] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *All of the Deltas hold their fire.*

[11:01] [DOIC4] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *Several of the flashlights converge in Tiberius' general direction.* [Voice] "OVER THERE!"

[11:01] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "How many transporter inhibitors are standing between us and them, and what are our options to destroy them, if it comes to that?"

[11:01] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran cursed in Bajoran, trying to cut faster.*

[11:04] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: There are three satelites in position within 5 thousand kilometers of our current position. A full spread of the high yeild quantum torpedoes should shatter and destroy them. Ths negating the ability

[11:04] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: to inhibit our transporters...and our ability to generate a warp bubble

[11:04] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: However I do point out the high chance we would then be discovered

[11:05] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "How large would the warp bubble disabeling field be?"

[11:05] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: Current estimates place the field generated around Cardassia at 5 AU

[11:06] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "That should not take an eternalty to clear at full impulse, right?"

[11:06] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: The field might cause some intense fluctuations but would not out right allow the ship to go to warp

[11:07] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Wiebe] Eighteen minutes at full impulse, ma'am.

[11:07] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Wiebe] Eighteen minutes at full impulse, ma'am.

[11:07] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Alright, How far away is the closest cardassian ships?"

[11:08] [DOIC4] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *Vieya is spotted and surrounded by Cardassians who level their guns at her.* [Voice] "DON'T MOVE!"

[11:08] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "At impulse, In time to get here. We asume they can not warp if we cant"

[11:08] [DOIC4] Muri@Starboard_Nacelle: *The rest of the away team is spotted shortly thereafter.* [Another voice] "Lower your weapons!"

[11:08] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran snarled.*  "LEAVE ME!  GO!"

[11:08] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius takes cover.* Under who's authority?

[11:09] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The Delta follow Tibs' lead.*

[11:09] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: Current scans show the closest Cardassian battle group is eight minutes away

[11:09] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Size, Composition?"

[11:09] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: "Mine."

[11:09] [DOIC1] Nallie@Cuatela: XD

[11:09] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *Tolar takes off a helmet and looks none-too-pleased.*

[11:09] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: -checks the compliment of the batte group-

[11:10] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: Ascertaining such now

[11:10] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Well, that's not what I expected.

[11:10] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran glared furiously at the Cardassian.*

[11:10] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: I am showing five Hidekis, two galor class cruisers and a Keldon command cruiser

[11:10] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: "You just wandered into our staging grounds for our counter-assault."

[11:10] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *Tolar taps a control on his wrist and the net holding Aloran lets go, dropping her into the arms of a particularly handsome, brawny Cardassian.*

[11:10] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: The last I heard, you were captured and en route to the City for execution.

[11:11] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Helm, Asuming that from we are detected, it takes five seconds for them to move, and we begin flying away from them at full impulse towards where we can warp as soon as we beamed abord our people, >

[11:11] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: > long would it take for the mto intercept us, or are they even able to intercept a this fast ship?"

[11:11] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Dom] Sir...been a while.

[11:11] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran shot said hunky Cardassian a glare as she instantly moved to try and get back on her own feet.*

[11:11] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: "Intelligence feeds have been compromised, we're going by word of mouth."

[11:12] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Tolar, if I'm right, the Nah'kul are ultimately behind this.

[11:12] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *The Cardassian gives her a respectable amount of space.*

[11:12] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran grabbed her rifle from where it fell on the ground and immediately went to stand next to Tiberius.*

[11:13] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: "A while indeed."

[11:13] [DOIC1] Nallie@Cuatela: I'd like to point out that the question is mostly moot, since we can just stay cloaked and evade them.

[11:14] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: "As for your theory, Commander," He emphasizes Tiberius' rank to make a point of not seeming too personal.

[11:14] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: It is difficult to say whether or not they could intercept given the fact that theyve aready concealed the full capability of their weapon systems....I am unable to currently estimate the modification

[11:14] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Yes, I am trying to think of the worst case scenario that we are forced to rush an extraction of them, where we are detected so abd we can not count on our cloak"

[11:14] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: if any they have made to their engine systems

[11:15] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: "We've been able to determine that the composition of the alloys used in the Embassy bomb weren't of Cardassian origin."

[11:15] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: In short...I am uncertain

[11:15] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] Nalie makes a salient point...our speed may not matter.

[11:15] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Trust me on this one. I just know it.

[11:15] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Anyway.

[11:15] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Thank you, V'Tira. Tactical, Plot a solution to assure the destruction of the inhibitors, -if- we need them"

[11:15] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: What's the next part of your plan?

[11:15] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *Tolar looks at Tiberius with a thoroughly unimpressed look on his face.*

[11:16] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Indeed, on a good day, all this is moot. But im trying to plan the what if backup" *smiles gently*

[11:17] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Hunkler] Aye aye.

[11:17] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: "Are you really trying to take charge right now?"

[11:17] [DOIC1] Nallie@Cuatela: We do also have the option of a holographic disguise. The Hideki is among the available choices.

[11:17] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Do you belive there is a way we can disable the inhibitors withotu force of weapons?"

[11:17] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: It's just a question, Tolar.

[11:17] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran looked at Tolar flatly, but remained silent.*

[11:18] [DOIC1] Nallie@Cuatela: If we had command codes or a skilled hacker on board, perhaps.

[11:18] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: "The insurgents have taken Central Command. They control everything in and out of the building, including transporters, but the diplomatic function hall has an access conduit that leads to spillways -

[11:19] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: I could attempt...with any attempt at haking leads to possible detections

[11:19] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Lovely, How is it looking on the surface"

[11:19] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: - under the central plaza. We're heading for one of the access tunnels nearby."

[11:19] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: without the proper command odes

[11:20] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] No weapons fire that I can see.

[11:20] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Do you have any reason whatsoever to believe that this insurgency is due to any outside elements?

[11:20] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: "I just told you, the bomb was made of off-world components. We're still having trouble identifying them due to quantum-level displacement."

[11:20] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: (( Oh I read it the exact opposite way

[11:20] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: "If I had to guess, I'd say they were Federation-made, but that doesn't make any sense."

[11:21] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Good enough for me. Let's get on with it.

[11:21] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: *taps her fingers together as she ponders the situation* "Please keep me updated, V'Tira, do some studying on the inhibitors, in preparation for maybe having to try to hack one"

[11:21] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius thinks for a moment.*

[11:21] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: "Or someone wanted to make it look Federation-made," *Aloran suggested.*

[11:22] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Quantum-level displacement. Possibly Federation made. Are you thinking what I'm thinking?

[11:22] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Nalie, Try to prepare an autentic holodisguise"

[11:22] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *Tolar holds up a hand to silence everybody.*

[11:22] [DOIC1] Nallie@Cuatela: It's.... already prepared. As I said, it's one of several programmed options.

[11:22] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: "Let's get one thing straight, Commander."

[11:23] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *He walks right up to Tiberius and is practically in his face.*

[11:23] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran instantly took a step forward, just in case anything went down.*

[11:23] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: "This is my planet, my fight, my operation. I'll be the one giving orders and I'll be the one telling people to get on with it."

[11:23] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: *Nods* "No chances or needs of tweaking it for extra autneticity? That is quiet neat"

[11:23] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: "If you have a problem with that, we can leave you tied up in a tree."

[11:24] [DOIC1] Nallie@Cuatela: If you'd like, we can also appear as a dominion strike ship, an asteroid, a Klingon B'rel, a Romulan T'vela, and a Kazon raider, among others.

[11:24] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: "You put a hand on him and you'll be answering to us," *Aloran said lowly.*

[11:24] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: I don't have time for a pissing contest right now. We can save the macho bullshit for later. We have bigger problems on our hands.

[11:24] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Now, you want to give the order to get on with it, or should I break out a ruler?

[11:25] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Dom] Boys and girls...this ain't helping anybody.

[11:25] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: "Ask your squadmates how well that'll work out for you, sweetheart." *He walks through Tibs and shoves him aside.* "Move out."

[11:25] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *The Cardassians follow Tolar.*

[11:25] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The Deltas follow Tolar as well.*

[11:25] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Your idea for a Hideki was quiet lovely nalie, and if it needs no tweakings to match what is around here, ignore my comment about prearing, Its good we have it as an option"

[11:25] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran's eyes narrowed, looking at Tibs.*

[11:25] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius shakes his head at the flagrant display of emotionality.*

[11:26] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: [DC] He's still fighting old battles.

[11:26] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: [DC] "I'll say."

[11:26] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *She turned and headed after them, moving to catch up to the front.*

[11:26] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius heads with the Cardassians.*

[11:27] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *Tolar leads the pack through several clusters of trees and bushes until they reach what appears to be a manhole cover in the dirt.*

[11:27] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran peered down at the cover.*  "Don't tell me we're going to be tracking through a Cardy sewer."

[11:27] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: [DC] One of our secondary objectives will be to secure evidence of outside involvement. I'm suspecting the Terran Empire.

[11:27] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: "That's exactly what we're doing."

[11:27] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The Deltas circle the cover, looking around for any hostiles.*

[11:28] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *She raised a brow.*  [DC] "Could be.  But why would they do this, specifically?"

[11:28] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: [DC] I've got some theories but nothing solid. They've always had an interest in interfering with our affairs. This is a little on the subtle side for them.

[11:28] [DOIC1] Nallie@Cuatela: I'll double check it for you.

[11:28] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: "Well... after you then.  Since it's your planet, after all."

[11:28] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *Tolar takes a magnetic door opener and fastens it to the manhole cover, then pulls until it lifts away.*

[11:29] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *He then casually tosses it off to the side.*

[11:29] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: "Don't have to tell me twice."

[11:29] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "If you say it is what we need, I trust you. So about tapping in to their comms, how large is the risk of detection, estimately?"

[11:29] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *He places one foot on a rung and activates his wristlight, then descends into darkness.*

[11:30] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] It is difficult to say.

[11:30] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: [DC] "Whatever it is, I have a feeling this won't be the last trick they try to pull."

[11:30] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran peered into the hole for a moment before she went to descend the ladder after Tolar.*

[11:30] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: [DC] Of course not. *Tiberius starts to climb down into the sewers too.*

[11:30] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *The Cardassians and Deltas follow.*

[11:31] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] They could be diverting form standard Cardassian military communication protocols.

[11:31] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: [DC] "If I get offed down here, do me a favour and don't tell anyone I died surrounded by Cardassian shit."

[11:31] [DOIC1] Nallie@Cuatela: I doubt they would detect us if we intercept broadcasts, but any attempts to establish our own connections would be easily detected.

[11:31] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] We have lost contact.

[11:31] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "We lost contact with our people?"

[11:32] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] Yes...it appeared to be one at a time.

[11:32] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Signs of combat?"

[11:33] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *Tolar holds his arm out and motions for the group to stop as he peers around a corner.*

[11:33] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: [DC] As long as you'll do the same for me.

[11:33] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] No ma'am.

[11:33] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran stopped in place as directed.  She smirked slightly.*  [DC] "Deal."

[11:33] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: "Sanitation workers ccould be in these sections."

[11:33] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: "Keep an eye out."

[11:33] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *He quickly zips over to the next corner and looks around.*

[11:33] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran nodded, glancing around carefully.*

[11:34] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: *nods and closes her eyes, taking deep breaths and focuses on meditating before trying to reach out telepatically for Tibs*

[11:34] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius is glad that he's in a fully sealed set of armor.*

[11:35] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Dom] Understood sir.

[11:35] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *Tolar peers around the next corner.*

[11:36] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: ((Jon, roll for me so it doesn't seem like I'm rigging things.))

[11:36] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: *continues focusing on the meditative technique, just trying to poke Tibs enough to get his attention, hoping he will try the same*

[11:37] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *Tolar immediately retreats back behind the corner.* "Two of them, ten steps ahead."

[11:37] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: "Helmets on, everyone."

[11:37] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *The Cardassian squad is now fully armored

[11:37] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran was ahead of the game and already had hers on.*

[11:37] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius does not get poked.*

[11:38] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: (( brb rq

[11:38] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: "Activate your air reserves, pacifying smoke grenade going out."

[11:38] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "The captain is alive, But that is all I can feel"

[11:39] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *Tolar takes out a small orb and inputs a sequence, then rolls it down the hall until it bumps one of the workers' ankles.* [Voice] "Hey, wha--"

[11:39] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *POP-FHSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS aaaaand drop.*

[11:40] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *Tolar rushes over, one of the guards' pagers going off.* [Pager] "Just detected an anomalous environmental reading in your section. Report?"

[11:40] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] One at a time and no weapons fire...I would say odds are good they are safe at the moment?

[11:40] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran swooped in alongside Tolar.*

[11:40] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Yes, You said they where among a lot of people? Perhaps they are among friendlies?"

[11:41] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *Tolar tries his best to imitate the voice from the few syllables that escaped him.* "Must be a gas leak. Everything seems normal, though. Double check the readings? Could be a glitch."

[11:41] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: ((Jon, roll for me.))

[11:41] [DOIC1] Nallie@Cuatela: Or captured.

[11:42] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: Or bowling?

[11:42] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "It is also possible. Anything on sensors that sugests there is external influences around?"

[11:42] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] External influences?

[11:42] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *There's no response, and footsteps seem to draw closer quickly from behind.* "Worth a shot." *He takes off at a full sprint.*

[11:43] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: -checks again for any possible inconsistancies in the passive sweeps-

[11:43] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Something that proves this is not an internal matter of cardassia"

[11:43] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: "We've got company!  Move!" *Aloran ordered the Deltas, taking off after Tolar.*

[11:43] [DOIC1] Nallie@Cuatela: There's a Starfleet ship sneaking through their space, does that count?

[11:43] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Cathy does as well.*

[11:44] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: Curious perhaps this would qualify

[11:44] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: *smiles some* "I suppose, but its not what I would need to convince people with more pips that we should get involved"

[11:44] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The Deltas do as ordered, taking off.*

[11:44] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *Tolar whips around the corner to face a guard armed with a taser and immediately moves to subdue him with a clothesline.*

[11:44] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: I am showing a quantum level displacement near the Cardassian Central command..and one located at the Federations Embassy

[11:45] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *That guy just got knocked the fuck out.*

[11:45] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Please elaborate"

[11:45] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *There was little time to give more than an approving grunt as Aloran kept up.*

[11:46] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *Tolar jumps onto the rungs of a nearby ladder and quickly scurries up.*

[11:47] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: (( Sorry back

[11:47] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius follows.*

[11:48] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *She skidded to a halt and stood to the side.*  "Get moving!" *she barked, checking to make sure her rifle was on stun as she waited for everyone else to get up.*

[11:48] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The Deltas scurry up the ladder.*

[11:49] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *Two of the guards come running down the corridor in front of Vieya.*

[11:49] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: [Guard] "STOP RIGHT THERE!"

[11:50] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: It would appear that the readings show some of the matter is not within phase with our universe

[11:50] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran aimed her rifle at one of the guards but held her fire as she waited for Tolar's people to go.*

[11:50] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *All the Cardassians were up the ladder in short order.*

[11:50] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: I would need a more detailed scan to verify just how out of phase with our universe's space time that the displacements are

[11:50] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Does it seem akin to the nahkuul?"

[11:51] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: "Not today, assholes," *Vieya smirked as she tried to scurry up the ladder after them before the guards could close in.*

[11:51] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *One of the guards attempts to zap Vieya with a taser as she goes up the ladder.*

[11:51] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: ((Roll, Vieya.))

[11:51] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: (( oh yuss

[11:51] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *He misses completely.*

[11:52] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: I do not believe so, given the readings are also very consistant with Federation Technology it is obbvious we are dealing with a Alternate universe version of the Federation

[11:52] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran raplidly ascended, pulling herself up.*  "Close it!"

[11:52] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *Tolar shuts the manhole cover.* "Ribhal, weld it shut."

[11:52] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *rapidly ))

[11:52] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: Which would lead me to theorise the Terran Empire...but as such that is suposition

[11:52] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *One of the Cardassians takes out a hand welder and carefully begins to seal the hatch.*

[11:53] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "The mirror universe?"

[11:53] [DOIC1] Nallie@Cuatela: *shivers involuntarily* No.... please, no.

[11:53] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: "Karan, Nhemi, stand guard here. The rest of you, with me."

[11:53] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Dom] Roger.

[11:53] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: As I said I can prove such at this time, but the extreme possibility seems to exsist

[11:54] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] Nalie...I swear on my life we will not let them harm you.

[11:54] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran nodded, hefting her rifle in her hands.*  "After you."

[11:54] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *Tolar moves up to the door panel and keys in a sequence that opens the door. His determination immediately fades to horror as his face pales at seeing Cardassian corpses strewn about in a bloody, -

[11:54] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: - gruesome scene.*

[11:55] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *The uniforms seem to suggest that whoever it was didn't discriminate between legitimate government and rebel.*

[11:55] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius impassionately scans the scene with his scope.*

[11:55] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Her brow furrowed slightly as she came to stand in the doorway as well.*  "Prophets..."

[11:55] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Dom] Fuck me...*The Deltas look disgusted.*

[11:55] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *looks down at the bodies to determine a cause of death*

[11:56] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "They will not take us alive. Nalie, Can you look at what V'Tira found and see if you can verify its origin?"

[11:56] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: "Look sharp, people," *Aloran said, looking at Tolar.*  "You good?"

[11:56] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: -sends Nalie the technology specs and readngs -

[11:56] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: "... Yeah, I'll be fine." *He tries to shake it off and carefully steps down the corridor, weapon drawn.*

[11:56] [DOIC1] Nallie@Cuatela: Yeah.... *looks it over*

[11:56] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *She followed after him, sweeping the room with her own rifle.*

[11:56] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: They didn't die from phasers or disruptors. These are physical injuries.

[11:57] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *He leads them up to an ornate door.* "This should be the command operations center."

[11:57] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Franz] Whoever did this...they don't have a soul.

[11:58] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The Deltas move behind Vieya.*

[11:58] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *He keys in a sequence and opens the door.*

[11:58] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Her brow furrowed even deeper.*  "Blades?  That's... an awful personal way to kill.  Someone was pissed."

[11:58] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: HOLD ON!

[11:58] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *Tolar has already stopped moving, frozen in place.*

[11:58] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran stopped in place, looking back at Tibs.*

[11:58] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Still no trace of our people?"

[11:59] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The Deltas do as ordered.

[11:59] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *

[11:59] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Let me be the first to go in.

[11:59] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: "... No."

[11:59] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: "Let me."

[11:59] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: You don't want to go in there, Tolar.

[11:59] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *Tolar steps inside the dimly lit room.* "I know."

[12:00] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *She frowned, then followed Tolar in.*

[12:00] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *He looks around the room for any silhouettes that were actually alive.*

[12:00] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius' voice, but from the other side of the room, somewhere concealed by shadow* [Tiberius] Just like old times, huh?

[12:01] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *Tolar just clicks his phaser rifle on in response, remaining silent.*

[12:01] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran swiveled her rifle immediately at the source of the sound, blinking rapidly to hear Tibs' voice.*

[12:01] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] I have them on sensors now, ma'am.

[12:01] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Status?"

[12:02] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] Ma...I...

[12:02] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: [Mabin] "Who are you?"

[12:02] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Cathy looks at the readings, and checks them again. and again.*

[12:02] [DOIC1] Nallie@Cuatela: *sifts through the technical data V'Tira had sent her, looking for specific markers.

[12:02] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The Deltas all silently deactivate the safeties.*

[12:02] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Baker?"

[12:02] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: -looks over At Catherine-

[12:02] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] There are...two...

[12:03] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Baker, Information, Now"

[12:03] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius raises his rifle and scans the room, having waited for this moment...*

[12:03] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: Two....of what?

[12:03] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: [Tiberius] I guess you'll have to find out!

[12:04] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *There is a loud smashing noise from the other side of the room.*

[12:04] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *Tolar looks around, alert.*

[12:04] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran instantly turned toward it, clicking the safety off on her own rifle.*

[12:04] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] ...Asada.

[12:04] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Two captains?"

[12:04] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: "What the hell's going on..."

[12:04] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] There are...two...of him.

[12:04] [DOIC1] V'Tira@Isis.: ....yes

[12:05] [DOIC1] Nallie@Cuatela: *pauses on a specific schematic and stares at it* No....  no... no no no no....

[12:05] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *The floor under the Deltas and Cardassians shake, rumble, and split as Tiberius bursts up through the floor, knocking the NPCs to the side.*

[12:05] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Cathy looks over at V'Tira.*

[12:05] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Then the mirror universe theory holds ground..."

[12:05] [DOIC4] Tolar@Starboard_Nacelle: *Tolar whips around with his rifle level.*

[12:06] [DOIC1] Nallie@Cuatela: It doesn't just hold ground, it's a fact. There's Terran technology down there.

[12:06] [DOIC4] Aloran Vieya@liorexus: *Aloran followed suit.*

[12:06] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius looks at Tolar with wild silver eyes.* Phasers can't kill a GOD!

[12:06] [DOIC1] Desiree@Illuice: "Lovely, What is going on down there?"