Qob: Tranquility 11/13/11

[Joe Manning 0]

Joe Manning -> BEGIN SIM

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::leading group toward command center on Verbistul::

Joe Manning -> @Grotte> ::Working furiously at an engineering station, trying to make sure the tactical systems do not fail::

STSF_Nickles -> **work

Ethan Neufeld -> ((Hey, Chris.))

Pher -> :: Trying to hang near Alex while looking casual rather than dangerous. ::

William Chocox -> ((Where are the @ people?))

Joe Manning -> (( Capricorn's main engineering ))

William Chocox -> ((Thanks))

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::smirks at Pher in an arrogant way::

Byblos -> ::quietly listens as voices depart....his hands gripping the phaser rifle set on stun since his own people are nearby::

Pher -> :: tries not to visibily sigh ::

Byblos -> ::Tucked inside the airduct::

William Chocox -> @::across main engineering from Grotte making sure power stays on::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::enters command center::

Pher -> :: tries to find an out of the way place where she and Alex can see each other. ::

Troy Parson -> ::following Pher and Alex, waving for Byblos to come out of the air duct::

Joe Manning -> Simmons> ::Standing in front of the chair at the center of the completely circular command center, surrounded by stations and looking at one large viewscreen::

Troy Parson -> ::following at the maximum possible distance without losing track of them, that is::

Byblos -> ::determines it is safe and drops down out of the airshaft with a THUD landing on his feet Phaser Rifle in hand bag over the opposite shoulder::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::bluntly:: Simmons.

Byblos -> ::follows Troy as stealthlly as he can::

Pher -> :: Yields center stage to Alex for the moment. ::

Joe Manning -> Simmons> ::Quickly turns and looks at Alex with a rather pale expression:: ... Alex. I was notified you were coming to ... ::Looks over Pher, Troy, and Byblos::

Troy Parson -> ::waves to Simmons::

Joe Manning -> @Markus> ::His security sweep of main engineering brings him close to William. Pauses a moment to look over the engineer's shoulder and spy on his work::

Pher -> :: Smiles harmlessly, trying not to look overly sexy. ::

Byblos -> (oops tooo close)

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::looks in the same direction as Simmons - at Pher, Troy, and Byblos::::gives Byblos a strange look for trying to sneak by::

STSF_Nickles -> Petticord) I was under that same impression

William Chocox -> @::while working:: Problem sir?

Byblos -> ::Byblos looks at Alex then to Pher then to Troy and repeats the cycle wondering if she's going to open up, he has his rifle in a neutral position::

Joe Manning -> Simmons> These are the men on the security feed. Why did you bring them here?

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> We were sent here to get Troy and Byblos under control. We did that. Now we've gotta 'nother problem.

Joe Manning -> @Markus> Just making sure's everything going okay over here ...

Byblos -> ::thinks:: Me Under Control? This lady doesnt know me.

Joe Manning -> @Markus> Makin' sure the Captain's orders are being carried out and all. Any problems?

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::briefly eyes Petticord::

Pher -> :: Glances at Byblos, gives a hands down jesture which is generally accompanied with a request to stand down. ::

STSF_Nickles -> Petticord ::Standing behind Pher and troy and Byblos.::

Joe Manning -> Simmons> ::Blinks rapidly and shakes his head slightly:: Alright, what problem?

Byblos -> ::stands down per Pher...looking with his eyes at Troy Parson wondering if they are on the same wavelength::

Pher -> :: Looks for a cue from Alex that she ought to speak up, but giving Alex the first attempt. ::

William Chocox -> @None so far.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::doesn't notice Pher at first:: Maxwell don' wanna stop fightin'.

Byblos -> ::Notes Petticord behind him by a slight turn of the head over his shoulder with Shane's bag then looks back foreward::

Troy Parson -> ::sees Byblos look at him and shrugs slightly::

Joe Manning -> @Grotte> ::Gets a comm message from the Bridge::

STSF_Nickles -> Petticord::to Pher:: Good way to keep that thing under control. ::nodding over to Byblos::

Byblos -> ::realizes the #1 on the mission is not necessarily in control...not sure who is...same old...well fodder:::

Joe Manning -> Simmons> I ... was not under the impression that the Captain had started fighting. He has not exactly been keeping me in the loop on all of his recent actions ...

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> That's part'a the problem, too.

Joe Manning -> Simmons> Just recently, he began firing at the planet.

Joe Manning -> @Grotte> ::Looks over his shoulder toward William:: Qob guy ... we're powering down weapons.

STSF_Nickles -> Petticord HE has seemed a little odd as of late to ,e also.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> He ain't right in the head. He... ::wavers; looks at Pher:: You do all the good talkin'.

Pher -> :: Smiles at Petticord, speaks very quietly :: Be nice. Last time someone set him off I had to block his rifle barrle with my breast. Not my favorite technique.

William Chocox -> @::looks over at Grotte:: Very well. Any particular reason why?

STSF_Nickles -> Petticord) ::smiles arching a brow:: Hummmm

Joe Manning -> @Grotte> You don't need to know why. Just like you don't need to know why we powered weapons up. Just help me. ::Tapping at his station::

Joe Manning -> @Markus> ::Looks down at William::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::irritated:: Would ya quit playin' kissy face and tell the man what you wanna tell 'em, Pher?

Pher -> OK :: turns to Simmons :: Maxwell told me to negotiate a settlement. The common proposal is everyone goes home, everyone gets paid, and no more killing and destruction. This sound acceptable?

Byblos -> ;;remains neutral position but ready to swing that rifle into Petticords gut if things get out of hand again::

Joe Manning -> Simmons> ::Looks at Pher for a moment and shrugs:: I thought that was the plan from the start of this expedition. Maxwell's too.

Joe Manning -> Simmons> What exactly are his intentions with the raider ship? Do you know? ::Looks at them all::

William Chocox -> @::walks over:: What do you need me to do?

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::looks clueless on the raider ship::

Byblos -> ::thinks:: Don't look at me I am the muscle ....ask the brains

Pher -> He has claimed it as some sort of prize. If he controls it, maybe he doesn't need to pay any mercinaries.

Joe Manning -> @Grotte> Same process in reverse. With the computer systems still on the fritz, we need to secure manual access. Fortunately, the systems were damaged by the strain.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> Well, he ain't usin' it for peace, that's for sure.

Pher -> You see, the only one who isn't accepting the deal right now is Maxwell.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::gestures at Pher:: She's got it.

William Chocox -> @How is that fortunate?

Joe Manning -> Simmons> ... that ship violates about every restriction the Federation's slapped us with. Xorax colony backs those restrictions up, so they certainly won't let him take the ship back with him ... unless it's to hand it over to be disassembled.

Pher -> He's refusing pay, arranged for the Hand and Qob to fight each other, sabotaged the Qob, and in the process put a bunch of hands of both the Qob and Verbistule at grave risk.

Troy Parson -> ::chimes in:: And may well have sabotaged the Capricorn, also.

Pher -> I'm trying to arrange some sort of persuasive arrangement where he goes along with the kinder gentler approach.

Joe Manning -> Simmons> ::Furrows his brow:: ... arranged for -- ? ::Cut off by a comm from Maxwell::

Byblos -> ::awaiting the little crewman of Vestibul to show up saying somebody whacked four of our guys in the landing bay and things go to Tranquility in a basket::

Pher -> :: goes quiet ::

Joe Manning -> Simmons> ::Holds a finger up and turns away to answer the comm::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::blinks; whispers at Pher:: What d'ya mean he arranged their fight?

Joe Manning -> Simmons> Yes sir. I can confirm ... they're here. ... and they have the prisoners.

Pher -> :: makes sure she is out of the line of vision of the camera. Hopes other Qob hands have taken precautions. ::

Byblos -> ::Ponders why Troy Parson isn't speaking...has Pher been given command ? Is Joe and Qob still...alive? ::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::waves at camera::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::thumbs up::

Joe Manning -> @Grotte> ::Looks at William:: It's fortunate in that damaged systems wouldn't serve us very well, now would it? You sure ask a lot of questions.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::hopes Simmons plays this 'right'::

Joe Manning -> Simmons> Understood sir.

Troy Parson -> ::slides over next to Byblos:: (w) Mind if I see that bag for a second?

Byblos -> ::Backs out of view into Petticord by mistake..::.oops sorry...I tend to break things ..best be back away from that mechanical eyeball

Joe Manning -> Simmons> ::Turns to look at the group with a small frown:: ... he wants the prisoners. He sounds urgent about it.

Pher -> :: quietly to Alex :: He made a few boasts on the Capricorn's bridge before you got there. I don't know the details, but the gist is that he told the two captains conflicting lies.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> Great. Just great.

William Chocox -> @::starts working:: Maybe I do. ::pause:: Why do I need to be over here to do this?

STSF_Nickles -> Petticord ::pushes Bybklos back forward:: WATCH it big Ox.

Joe Manning -> (( I'll let it pass through since you'll probably learn it soon anyway, Pher, but that's not actually true ))

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::Pher:: Now what...?

Byblos -> Uh yeah Shane's bag... ::to Troy Parson :: Said it was dangerous handle with care!

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::sees Petticord:: {redacted}, Petticord, stop acting like an iggit.

Joe Manning -> (( The Qob folks learned it, but haven't passed it along to anyone yet ))

Troy Parson -> ::takes bag as if it were an everyday occurrence:: Cheers.

Pher -> He appraently was impressed by Joe. He put the sabateur on the Qob, assuming she would win the fight... unless he had sabateurs on both ships.

Byblos -> Okay....sir. ::to Troy Parson::

Joe Manning -> Simmons> Look ... I don't know what you're planning to do. But I know you can't do much good on this ship. We've got nothing except advanced sensor packages ...

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::shakes head at Pher:: Now you're givin' me a headache.

Byblos -> ::to Petticord :: listen can we play nice. My boss wants me to be nice.

Troy Parson -> ::looks at Simmons:: And a bomb!

Pher -> Sorry. I've been running on headache for a while.

Joe Manning -> Simmons> I'd advise you to transport back to Capricorn while you have the chance. And before Maxwell decides to treat us as hostiles.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::nods at Pher:: Simmons is right. Maxwell ain't gonna give up without a fight. What's your next brilliant plan?

STSF_Nickles -> Petticord ::listening to Alex ans Pher and Simmons speaking Not paying byblos or Troy any mind::

Ethan Neufeld -> ((Bad timing...))

Byblos -> :: Looks at Troy Parson in disbelief ::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> Wait, if we beam over there, Troy 'n' Byblos are gonna be locked up...or killed.

Pher -> What's the situation in space? Capricorn spotted Qob a while ago. Have you got her too? Is he moving for rescue or for attack?

William Chocox -> ((sorry))

Troy Parson -> ::looks at Alex:: Quite likely. And I'd really rather not be killed.

Joe Manning -> Simmons> We haven't spotted any ships. Just an ion trail in the planet's atmosphere ... which Capricorn began firing at.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::nods at Troy as sympathetic as she can be::

Joe Manning -> Simmons> They stopped just before you arrived on the Bridge.

Byblos -> ::looks at Petticord:: I swear I had no Idea...and I have no Idea what is going on. ::suprised Troy's bomb statement flopped so fast ::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> If Maxwell's firin' near that ion trail, he prolly ain't tryin' to rescue the Qob.

Joe Manning -> Simmons> ::Looks at Alex:: Depends on how you play it. Though transporting over with a live explosive would be a quick ticket to that.

Pher -> OK. I'd think that a large party ought to head for the Capricorn's bridge and 'persuade' Maxwell to play nice. I'd like to get there giving them the smalest amount of lead time possible.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::blinks at Simmons and then grins::

STSF_Nickles -> Petticord) Give it up It wont work

Joe Manning -> @Grotte> ::Glances at William:: Because it's the engineering station that controls these systems. ::Clutches his side and winces::

STSF_Nickles -> Petticord ::to byblos::

Pher -> I'd prefer a surplus of non-lethal weapons, but that's a matter of style. I could be talked into belt and suspenders real easy, but I don't want more damage unless we have to.

Pher -> Lots of ships have lots of damage. We don't want to make things worse if we can help it.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> What if we could, ya know, cut off the head of the snake?

Byblos -> Petticord , I haven't figured out what the hell is going on....I am clearly out of the loop. I just serve a boss and get paid same as you. Except I am at a loss whom I am serving at the moment.

William Chocox -> @::looks at Grotte:: You ok there?

Joe Manning -> Simmons> ::Sighs and crosses his arms:: You realize that I have yet to be given -any- actual evidence that Maxwell has been doing anything wrong.

Pher -> Several heads. Maxwell. Grotte. I think there is an engineer called Lazerous?

Joe Manning -> @Grotte> Don't worry your head over it. Just a gunshot wound in all the chaos over here.

Pher -> As far as I can tell, that's the core of the inner circle. Most of the Verbistul people I have no problem with.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::groans:: This is why I hate talkin' about this stuff.

Joe Manning -> Simmons> ::Frowns:: The Captain did take Grotte over to Capricorn with him ... despite his being hurt and a prisoner. Lazarus was killed when Qob went down as far as I know ...

Byblos -> Hey, ::to Petticord:: Does this vessel have any changes of clothes for vertically gifted people?

Pher -> But we might want to move fast if they are shooting at the Qob. I want us all on the same page, but you've got crew and I've got crew on the Qob.

Joe Manning -> Simmons> ::Shakes head:: This is over my head. Do what you have to do. ::Looks at Alex:: I trust your judgement.

Pher -> :: looks to Alex ::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::flops into an empty chair:: Pfff, my judgment? Rather just go over there and fix it the easy way.

Troy Parson -> I like easy ways!

STSF_Nickles -> Petticord) Why are you wanting to know

Pher -> Could you give a quick description of 'the easy way?'

Joe Manning -> Simmons> The 'easy way' could get innocent people killed ...

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::makes gun with her fingers and pretends to shoot:: Shoot to kill. ::blows off pretend smoke::

Byblos -> Have you noticed...I haven't had a change a clothes in.....days.

Joe Manning -> Simmons> I'm still waiting for word from the men who were ambushed in the shuttle bay. ::Looks at Byblos:: But it did not look good.

William Chocox -> @Very well. ::continues powering down systems::

Troy Parson -> ::casually, to Simmons:: In our defense, it was awfully rude of them to point those weapons at us.

Pher -> I'd rather shoot to stun. We're getting real short on crew. Still, if you dont tell me how to set my weapon, I won't push how you set yours.

STSF_Nickles -> Petticord A good dip in a creek will take care of that. we can just beam you to the planet

Joe Manning -> Simmons> ::Looks at Troy and raises his voice for the first time:: They were ordered to detain two shuttle arrivals. They were following our usual procedure.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> So they can wake up and shoot you in the back? ::shakes her head and waves away thought:: If we could just get control of Maxwell somehow... and maybe Lazarus, which, yes, is still alive.

Byblos -> ::to Petticord:: Hah hah you lilttle twrip if you had a transporter on this science vessel which you don't!

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> Troy, did you say there's a bomb here?

Joe Manning -> Simmons> ::Shakes his head abruptly:: You

William Chocox -> ((brb))

Joe Manning -> Simmons> 'd better get ready to move now. Maxwell isn't going to wait long.

Pher -> :: Nods at Simmons' comment ::

Troy Parson -> ::looks at Alex and Simmons both paying attention to him all of a sudden:: (w) Oh, my.

Troy Parson -> ::to Alex:: Yes, there is, indeed, a bomb. I think.

Byblos -> ::turns to Simmons :: Oh Jyke me.

Troy Parson -> Sounds like a bomb, by the way they've been talking about it, anyway.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> Can ya strap it to your chest?

Shane -> ((sorry for being late, I was having connection issues))

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::frowns that it might be a bomb, but disregards fact::

Troy Parson -> ::pretends to think about it for a second:: No, I think not. It's a bit too large for that.

William Chocox -> ((back. Hey Shane!))

Troy Parson -> ::takes it out of the duffel bag:: More of a luggage-type bomb, maybe even a shuttle bomb.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> Va.

Byblos -> Uh Troy Parson, Shane said it needed to be handled with extreme care...

Joe Manning -> Maxwell> +Alex+ ::Sounding impatient and even a bit nervous:: What is the situation, Alex? Are you and the prisoners ready for transport?

Joe Manning -> @

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> I was thinkin' maybe we could take a page from the raiders. Threaten ta blow up the Capricorn...

Troy Parson -> ::grins at Byblos:: (w) I'm sure if it goes off, it'll all be over too quickly for us to care, anyway.

STSF_Nickles -> Petticord) ::watching Troy carefully::

Byblos -> ::looks at the Tin and recognizes it and Tries his best to keep a Poker Face while anger broils at whoever lifted it from his quarters::

Ethan Neufeld -> +Maxwell+ ::thinking quickly:: Yeah, just give us a minute. They said they planted a bomb on here and they won't tell us where.

STSF_Nickles -> Petticord) Alex ::points to Troy, He says he has a live bomb.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::blinks at Petticord:: What?

Byblos -> ::the Nausicaan does noticably tense up...despite trying to hide it he regrets it..he may of failed Pher again ::

Joe Manning -> Maxwell> +Alex+ There is no way they could have planted a bomb that quickly ...

STSF_Nickles -> Petticord ::points:: Thats what he just said.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::looks at Troy:: Is that a bomb?

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::points at Shane's bag::

Joe Manning -> Maxwell> +Alex+ Alex, I want you to take the prisoners ... as well as Mr. Holstrum ... and get them both over here now.

Troy Parson -> No, that's an empty duffel bag. This ::hefts the device slightly:: is a bomb.

Pher -> :: Small smile ::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> +Maxwell+ ::jaw drops:: I'm looking at the bomb right now...

STSF_Nickles -> Petticord) ::tp Alex:: I told you Maxwell was acting odd. Wabting to beam a bomb and prisoners over there??

Troy Parson -> You should tell him that if anyone moves, I'll detonate it.

Joe Manning -> @Maxwell> +Alex+ Just forget the bomb! Get the prisoners and Holstrum over here!

Byblos -> ::thinks who lifted it from his quarters on Qob...think brains.....Troy....William...Shane....Joe....

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::nods:: +Maxwell+ He says if we move, he'll detonate it.

Troy Parson -> And then kaboom! Nobody wants that, right?

Byblos -> ::getting angry while seemingly not oving a muscle::

Pher -> :: Winces. She wants to be on the same ship as Maxwell ::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> +Maxwell+ What the jykin' qo is wrong with you? What if it is a real bomb?

Troy Parson -> Of course it's a real bomb! Have you ever seen a can of tunafish this big?

Joe Manning -> Maxwell> +Alex+ Then kill him. Treat both of the prisoners as hostiles.

Ethan Neufeld -> +Maxwell+ ::fast thought:: I can't... he... has a deadman switch...

Byblos -> ::thinks:: Who would of known what wasw inside......only Pher...not Shane.....::thinks::

Troy Parson -> ::chimes in:: If I drop it, or move suddenly, it explodes.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex>^

STSF_Nickles -> Petticord ::raises his small weapon towards then hearing Maxwell::

Joe Manning -> @Maxwell> +Alex+ Go to him then, and give him a comm channel to me.

Troy Parson -> Oh, and if there's any change in my biometric signature, it blows up, too. Got a nice little sensor in there...at least, it would if I designed it.

Joe Manning -> Simmons> ::Narrows his eyes watching the group::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> +Maxwell+ Okay... ::hands comm to Troy::

Byblos -> ::Thinks ignoring Troy:: Shane...handed to him. the Cyborg...but only Pher knows what was inside that tin...that specific gamma welded tin ::

Troy Parson -> +Maxwell+ Hiya, Captain!

Joe Manning -> @Maxwell> +Troy+ What is it that you want?

Pher -> :: Recognizes the bag. Resists urge to face palm ::

Pher -> To go home with pay.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::sees recognition in Pher's face; wonders what's really going on::

Troy Parson -> ::takes a chance:: +Maxwell+ To go home, all of us, and get paid.

Pher -> :: talking to Troy ::

Troy Parson -> +Maxwell+ It'd be nice if you admitted to being behind the attacks on Capricorn, too.

STSF_Nickles -> Petticord) ::looks to Alex for orders::

Troy Parson -> ::kind of guessing with the last one, but willing to try it for the sake of the possible result::

Joe Manning -> @Maxwell> +Troy+ You want money, then? Fine, that can be arranged.

Byblos -> :: thinks...okay Shane or Pher.....had to of been Shane..but he did not know what was inside..it is still sealed shut.....Tricorder...ODRI::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::sees Petticord and gives finger to lips; wait a bit and see what happens::

Joe Manning -> @Maxwell> +Troy+ I will admit to nothing. There is much to be gained and little point in dwelling on the events which took place here.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> (m) Gained? What'd we gain...?

Troy Parson -> +Maxwell+ I see, I see. Spoken like a man with everything to lose from the truth, but no matter.

Pher -> (m) Dead friends.

STSF_Nickles -> Petticord:: remains standing there with small weapon trained on them::

Troy Parson -> +Maxwell+ By the way, have you ever seen what happens when a starship is blown up by an antimatter charge?

Joe Manning -> @Maxwell> +Troy+ Disable any explosives you have armed and turn yourself in properly. I assure you that you will be treated well and will be paid in time.

Byblos -> ::thinks how long....until someone does a scan and realizes Dikylt's severed head is in that tin...not a bomb.::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::facepalms::

Troy Parson -> +Maxwell+ That sounds like a great idea! Except...no, I think not.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::Pher:: (w) We shoulda gone over there before he pulled out the bomb.

Troy Parson -> +Maxwell+ Tell ya what, though...

Byblos -> ::decides to lean against hallway wondering what the heck...just what the heck is going to go wrong next...::

Joe Manning -> @Maxwell> +Troy+ You have absolutely no reason to turn down my offer. You would kill yourself and a number of innocent people on board Verbistul rather than accept payment for extortion?

Joe Manning -> @Maxwell> +Troy+ What reason could you possibly have for this?

Pher -> (w) Agreed. I would have avoided the bomb idea, but right now Maxwell is getting close to The Deal. The question is making sure everyone sticks with it.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> (m) Extortion...

Troy Parson -> +Maxwell+ Oh no, it's not that. It's just that when I disarm this bomb, you'll have no reason not to just kill us all.

Troy Parson -> +Maxwell+ How about this, though...

Troy Parson -> +Maxwell+ I'm willing to make a show of good faith.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> (w) Locking your friends up is close to the deal?

Troy Parson -> +Maxwell+ I'll stay here with the bomb, but my associate, who came here with me, will be taken back to Capricorn by a mixed QoB/Verbistul party. ::nods to Alex and Pher::

Byblos -> :: Blast you Shane we are going to have another chat when or If I get off this tub...and some serious realignment of bones is going to take place...::

Pher -> (W W) No, but I've wondered at times which set of bozos needs to be locked up more.

STSF_Nickles -> Petticord:: now wondering who to trust::

Troy Parson -> +Maxwell+ That way, you'll have a bit of leverage of your own...just to show that we're willing to talk.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::looks at Troy::

Joe Manning -> @Maxwell> +Troy+ Given that your associate brutally attacked a number of my men, I will have to demand that he be taken back in restraints.

Troy Parson -> ::looks at Byblos:: +Maxwell+ He won't like it, but I'll see to it that it happens.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::looks at Byblos::

William Chocox -> @::finishes powering everything down:: ::walks back to his previous station::

Byblos -> Okay listen....Pher....uh...you ::looks at the lady security guard:: And a You....Simons? is it? Can I go to the brig...I really have this ...desire to spend some peaceful time alone right now.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::is bothered by something::

Byblos -> ::fuming mad at Shane::

Joe Manning -> @Maxwell> +Troy+ Very well. I want Alex leading the team back here.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::reluctant to voice it with a comm still open::

Troy Parson -> +Maxwell+ So be it. They'll see you soon! ::cuts the comm::

Byblos -> Pher..I volunteer to be put in a celll to make things....peaceful...ah hint hint.

STSF_Nickles -> Petticord) Dont want to stay and see all the fun Funny man?

STSF_Nickles -> Petticord::to Byblos::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::tsks at Petticord and approaches Byblos:: Sorry, but you'll have to wait until we get to the Capricorn ta get in a cell.

Pher -> It would be helpful, Byblos, that is if we're not planning an confrontation? :: Looks to Alex ::

Joe Manning -> Simmons> ::Looks at the group, focusing on Troy:: Do you really intend to destroy this ship if things go south?

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::shrugs at Pher:: I ain't plannin' nothin'... (m) yet.

Troy Parson -> ::looks at Simmons, suddenly seeming much more serious than usual, and shrugs:: Not like I got that much to lose.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::produces restraints for Byblos::

Pher -> OK.

Byblos -> ::looks at Petticord:: I don't see what is in that bag as being funny... Pher...what's in that bag is making me mad... Uh you Alex.....whatever...wherever...::places hands forward::

Joe Manning -> Simmons> Your life? The lives of this crew? This is purely reckless destriveness against people who do not deserve it.

STSF_Nickles -> Petticord :: Hands Alex his retraints:: Here these should fit him.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::cuffs Byblos in Petticord's restraints::

Pher -> I don't think it funny, either.

Byblos -> ::is cuffed::

Pher -> :: Is sorry her pink fur cuffs were taken from her. ::

Troy Parson -> ::wiggles the bomb at Simmons:: You're not going to talk me down like that.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> Troy, if this works... ::wavers:: What's gonna keep Maxwell from killing us all later?

Joe Manning -> @Maxwell> +Alex+ Where are the prisoners?

Byblos -> Pher...take my weapon. No sword anymore. Broke that.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> He ain't gonna tell the truth, but we all know what he's done...

Troy Parson -> ::to Alex:: (w) Simple. Because once you get to that ship, you'll do something about him.

Pher -> :: Accepts weapon... looks to Alex to make sure she doesn't object to Pher being armed. ::

STSF_Nickles -> Petticord:: steps away from Byblos after he is restraned and steps towards Troy::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::sighs at Troy and then keys comm:: +Maxwell+ Ready for transport.

Byblos -> I will not resist. ::said to Alex::

Joe Manning -> @Maxwell> +Alex+ Where ... are ... the prisoners? What section of the ship?

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> +Maxwell+ We're on the bridge.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> (m) ::Byblos:: Thanks; that'll help.

Joe Manning -> @Maxwell> +Alex+ What systems does Parson control?

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::doesn't object to Pher::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> +Maxwell+ The command center.

Byblos -> ::thinks:: No I am saving my energy for you shane..you quarters breaking in cyborg starfleet decapitating punk.

Joe Manning -> @Maxwell> +Alex+ Not the kind of specific answer I was looking for ...

Joe Manning -> @Maxwell> +Alex+ Stand by for the transport. It may take a moment.

STSF_Nickles -> Petticord) Alex what shall I do with this one? ::pointing at Shane.

Pher -> :: Confirms power is set stun, safeties engaged. ::

Joe Manning -> @Maxwell> +Engineering+ Grotte, I want the transporter room sealed off on my order.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> +Maxwell+ Yeah, yeah.

Joe Manning -> @Maxwell> +Engineering+ We will be engaging transporters momentarily.

Troy Parson -> (w) Good luck with your "easy way"!

Byblos -> ::remains calm for Alex:: Everything okay?

Joe Manning -> @Grotte> ::Looks at William:: You heard the man. Ready to power transporters.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::glares at Troy::

William Chocox -> @::gets ready:: Ready when you are.

Pher -> :: lines up as part of the transport formation ::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::Byblos:: (m) No. Can't figure why Maxwell wanted a differen' answer.

Joe Manning -> Simmons> ::Shakes his head:: So if you receive any indication that things are not going well over there, you'll set off that explosive?

Joe Manning -> @Grotte> Transporters initiating now.

Byblos -> ::probably Troy Parson thinks he chickened out on him...so be it....better getting in a fight later than get others involved that should not be involved::

Troy Parson -> ::to Simmons:: I mean, I'd prefer not to...in fact, I'd prefer not to be here at all. But, if it came down to it, yes, I would.

Byblos -> ::to Alex:: Bosses can be challenging to figure out.

Joe Manning -> Station Crewman> ::Looks toward Simmons:: Someone has just transported here from Capricorn, sir.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::looks at crewman:: What?

Byblos -> ::turns his head instinctively with Alex::

Joe Manning -> Station Crewman> Two signatures ... in to the Deck C storage room ... where the raider prisoners are being held.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> Simmons... Shields!

Joe Manning -> Simmons> ::Turns to the crewman, then looks over his shoulder at Alex:: We don't have shields!

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> Va. I forgot.

Troy Parson -> ::looks at them:: You've got sensors, right?

Pher -> Maxwell was being too cooperative. Do we want to fight them? I'm assuming this is under Maxwell's orders.

Troy Parson -> If you have them emit wildly on all frequencies, you can create a lot of interference...

Joe Manning -> Simmons> Of course. We wouldn't have detected the signal otherwise.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> He wanted Holstrum. Why?

Joe Manning -> Station Crewman> They're transporting back to Capricorn sir. With one of the prisoners ...

Troy Parson -> Suppose it could make it harder for them to...::sighs:: Do that.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> Did we just lose part of our barganin' chip?

Joe Manning -> @Maxwell> +Grotte+ Seal the transporter room. ... and tell Markus to take custody of the Qob engineer.

Pher -> OK. One person, not a jailbraek.

Ethan Neufeld -> bargainin'^

Byblos -> The bombmaker right?

Joe Manning -> @Maxwell> +Troy+ Blow up the ship, Mr. Parson. I need nothing more from you or the rest of your mercenary bottom-feeding friends.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::curses::

STSF_Nickles -> Petticord::pointing hi weapon at Troy :: Why not give up now and make it easier on your freinds.

Troy Parson -> +Maxwell+ ::sounds disappointed:: It's no fun to blow it up when you have that kind of attitude...

Byblos -> Sorry.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> Give it up, Petticord. Maxwell just kicked you to the curb with everyone else.

Joe Manning -> Station Crewman> They're moving, sir.

Byblos -> ::looks to Pher while cuffed:: Things get wilder and wilder.

Troy Parson -> ::turns and glares at Petticord:: Really?

Joe Manning -> @Markus> ::Grips his rifle and moves in William's direction::

Pher -> Got too fancy with the wheelin and dealin.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::hears crewman:: Pher, isn't one of your guys still over there?

Pher -> Where are they moving? Outbound or to the planet.

Pher -> Affirmative.

Joe Manning -> Station Crewman> Outbound

Byblos -> William...

Joe Manning -> PAUSE SIM