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Narrator BOT 20-May-21 07:11 PM

*The last man convulsed and fell to Cerred's phaser blast.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 20-May-21 07:55 PM

*Roderic fell, catching himself on his palm, and falling into a roll. The speed at which he was running did him little favours, but he halted himself without major-further injury.*

“Well done Capri.” *He reached out the skrtch the other makes head.*

*How was his leg looking.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 20-May-21 08:07 PM

*Cerred hurried over to help Altan and smiled a bit from the head scratches,* "How bad it the hit?"

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 20-May-21 08:12 PM

@Lt. Max Leòideach *Cecilia looked at the message and looked back at Max* "Well, you just got your wish. I am moving the shuttle closer to the coordinates. There are two teams of goons that needs to be eliminated without raising the alarm. One we touch down try to get into the facilities' systems to help Altan and King. I'll go on foot and try to take the two teams out." *She shuttle took off and moved closer. Cecilia was careful to avoid any known sensors before landing*

Narrator BOT 20-May-21 08:45 PM

*The blast ate through Roderic's thigh, cutting all the way to the bone, leaving scorch marks, torn muscle and tendon, and a red mess on his leg. Fortunately, it had cauterized most of the wound, to where Roderic wouldn't be losing a lot of blood.*

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Lt. JG Cerred King 20-May-21 09:23 PM

*He winced and held a hand out to help Altan to his feet.* "Can you stand?"

Lt. Roderic Altan 21-May-21 12:00 AM

*Roderic took his hand, and stood on his feet. The wound made an interesting squelching sound, not dissimilar to wet meat being squeezed in a grinder.* *His metallic tendons bunch up around the wound, causing artificial tendons to press out against the enhanced musculature in his leg*

“Yes, but it I use the leg overmuch, without medical attention, I will not be able to use it when I likely need it.”

*With that said, he lifted his leg up, and tested the balance on his other leg.* “My body is currently being dosed with dopamine and other chemicals to avoid the worst of the pain. We should begin planning our next move.”

Lt. Roderic Altan 21-May-21 12:12 AM

*His leg wound was worse than he would let on, but he wanted to avoid being fussed over by the team.*

“We will need to work quickly, to render these weapons inert.”

Narrator BOT 21-May-21 12:13 AM

*Definite shuffling could be heard in the distance. The phaser fire drew attention, and it wasn't likely to be a few dockworker mooks at this point.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 21-May-21 12:14 AM

“Quickly, move their bodies to the side. Perhaps they will investigate, and believe their fellows were simply testing the weapons.”

*Moved was a far more pleasant word than what actually transpired. Using his remaining leg for balance, the half-Romulan launched two of the bodies out of sight, with as much care as a discarded box.*

Jarrod Goldman BOT 21-May-21 12:21 AM

*Goldman came forth himself, the leader not afraid to see what was going on. He was flanked by a whole squad of elite soldiers, all holding heavy disruptors from the crates, wearing body armor and face shields. Men ready for trouble. He stepped forward and surveyed the empty docks as the bodies had been removed.* "Did our shipment get stolen? Where are our dock workers?" *He was getting frustrated and paced the area.* "You can't get good help these days or trust anybody. No one has any discipline. We need to be more like...." *He lowered his voice, almost sounding resigned.* "More like Starfleet."

Lt. Roderic Altan 21-May-21 12:28 AM

*To take on that battalion would be nothing short of suicide. He remained out of sight, and waited, recording everything he saw.*

PO1 Cecilia Angelica

@Lt. Max Leòideach *Cecilia looked at the message and looked back at Max* "Well, you just got your wish. I am moving the shuttle closer to the coordinates. There are two teams of goons that needs to be eliminated without raising the alarm. One we touch down try to get into the facilities' systems to help Altan and King. I'll go on foot and try to take the two teams out." *She shuttle took off and moved closer. Cecilia was careful to avoid any known sensors before landing*

Lt. Max Leòideach 21-May-21 12:57 AM

"Don't count me out. I'm hand to hand for a reason lass."

Lt. JG Cerred King 21-May-21 01:26 AM

*Cerred had helped to move the bodies and hid out of sight with Altan, watching the group quietly with narrowed eyes.*

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 21-May-21 05:24 AM

@Lt. Max Leòideach - jump "Tell that to Altan" *The woman would say as she touched the shuttle down in a remote clearing near the docks. Cecilia would then get up and open the token armory she had taking out a harness, stun grenades, stun baton, and two phaser rifles. She tossed a phaser rifle, stun baton, and a harness to Max and put the rest of her gear in her hardcase backpack.* "Prove it. Besides more bodies the better" *she would say to him as she exited the shuttle headed towards the coordinates that Altan sent them*

Narrator BOT 21-May-21 10:12 AM

*Cerred successfully gets out of sight as the squad follows Goldman toward the pods. Jarrod peeked inside while the others were there, before he popped out again.* "I don't know where they went but we have to get these weapons disbursed before the protest today for the plan to work. It's going to be on us. Let's move!"

Lt. Roderic Altan 21-May-21 11:55 AM

*He tapped his ear piece, still somewhat determined to see his plan come to fruition.* “Mr.Leòideach, what is the quickest means of sabotaging these weapons without resorting to an overload. Would a while phaser, low intensity beam work without arousing too much suspicion?” (edited)

Lt. Max Leòideach 22-May-21 03:45 AM

"Maybe. But a more effective way would be to take a crucial part of them out." *He said while kitting up.* "Also, we're not trying killing anyone, aye?"

Lt. Roderic Altan 22-May-21 02:25 PM

“Correct, Mr.Leòideach, we need to render them inert, not explosive. However there are going to be moving them sooner rather than later.” “If we render them inert without them knowing, we can inform starfleet security anonymously, and he will be caught red handed, without mother support he needs. Then we can release the rest of our information and recordings anonymously to starfleet, as well as loyalist news outlets.”

“Or, we can take him out now, posing as rival Orion syndicate faction members who do not want the heat from star-fleet that this will bring, and we take him out now.”

“I will defer to group opinion at this critical stage.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 22-May-21 02:26 PM

"Im game for whichever option is faster and more efficient."

Lt. Roderic Altan 22-May-21 02:27 PM

“We also have to consider possible cultural impacts as well as long lasting Starfleet relations with Aldebaran, and the pacification of separatist factions.”

“Well, we do not, truly. We can simply do the job we were tasked to do by intelligence.”

“But it is what I consider.”

“But at this stage, we have the weapons shipments, the hub, and witnesses who can be interviewed.”

“All by Starfleet Security.”

“With no loss of life.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 22-May-21 02:31 PM

"To kill a zombie, you destroy the head. If we cut off the head, this zombie will die." *He gave the metaphor then stared at Altan, snarling as he sent Altan a mental message, purely because he would just yell if he said it aloud.* **"What is the point of deferring to the groups opinion? It sounds like you've already made up your mind and you're just asking to humour us?"**

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Lt. Roderic Altan 22-May-21 02:35 PM

“I am giving my opinion Mr.King. An insurrection is a hydra, not a zombie.” “I am asking that everyone on this team considers the **all** of this situation, and not just the red mist that accompanies mission execution.” “If Max, yourself, and Cecilia think one way holds less risk and higher reward, given your backgrounds, I will listen.” *Cerred would feel a flash a purely murderous intent, not linked with the yelling, but the sudden inclusion of telepathic communication. The murderous rage, akin to that of the mind state prior of a crime of passion, subsided after a few moments.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 22-May-21 02:49 PM

*Cerred flinched when he felt the recoil, scooting back a bit and holding his head. He looked back at Altan when it passed and shook his head.* "Necessity required it. You can beat the crap out of me later for it if you want." *He looked back towards the group and swallowed.* "I dont care about the reward. I care about getting the job done and being expedient about it. An insurrection can't be incited if the one who incites it is out of the picture." *He paused and looked out again.* "If we attack, it'll seem like rival Orions. And if he just happens to die in the crossfire, then he dies in the crossfire. An unfortunate accident. That's my opinion. We kill him, cut off the head before he can spread more rhetoric."

Lt. JG Cerred King

*Cerred flinched when he felt the recoil, scooting back a bit and holding his head. He looked back at Altan when it passed and shook his head.* "Necessity required it. You can beat the crap out of me later for it if you want." *He looked back towards the group and swallowed.* "I dont care about the reward. I care about getting the job done and being expedient about it. An insurrection can't be incited if the one who incites it is out of the picture." *He paused and looked out again.* "If we attack, it'll seem like rival Orions. And if he just happens to die in the crossfire, then he dies in the crossfire. An unfortunate accident. That's my opinion. We kill him, cut off the head before he can spread more rhetoric."

Lt. Max Leòideach 22-May-21 07:24 PM

"Negative. Ensign, think about this for a second. We cut off a single head, we're not dealin' with Orion. This is larger than the insurrection. And Starfleet Intelligence has a nasty habit of deciding not to follow up on evidence if not 100% sure." *He paused for a moment.* "If we take out the lad, then we end up with Orion movin' onto another group to supply. Right now, we know exactly where the lad is. An' we might be able to get 'im to lead 'im somewhere. Not only that, yer riskin' non combatants lives simply 'cause they're nearby. What if the weapons get set off'n cause casualties in the nearby towns, or to the natives?"

Lt. JG Cerred King 22-May-21 07:27 PM

The weapons haven't been distributed yet?)

Theyre still on the cargo barge)

Lt. Max Leòideach 23-May-21 03:36 AM

Yeah, but if tjeybdo5 get out is his point.))

Lt. JG Cerred King 23-May-21 07:51 AM

Thats why he's saying to do it now)

"And how would the Syndicate find out unless someone snitches? Their people have come and gone, they did their job. And the faster we eliminate this issue, the lower the casualty rate will be." *He said with an exasperated sigh, half ready to just go after the mam himself.* "We have to get rid of him now. Somehow. Before he can do real damage and people start dying. If that means killing him, then so be it."

Lt. Max Leòideach 24-May-21 02:56 AM

"And the next person who has been supplied by this Orion will have the same issue. Ah agree we have a problem. But please realise that in this instance, while this will accomplishbour mission it'll only create problems down the line as they fund more groups. If they're ballsy enough ter do it once, they'll damn well do it 'gain."

Lt. JG Cerred King 24-May-21 07:43 AM

"The next person who is supplied by this Orion isnt gonna be a rogue Starfleet officer aiming to destroy the Federation! You think the Syndicate gives a shit what the weapons get used for?"

Lt. Max Leòideach 24-May-21 11:13 AM

"Ah think they benefit a lot from this and they'd be stupid to pass up another opportunity if one arises. Then what?"

Lt. JG Cerred King 24-May-21 12:16 PM

"So you think it's okay to let a terrorist walk free, plant seeds of deception, and then singlehandedly destroy the Federation? If he walks, if he gets discredited, if he goes to trial, that's what will happen. And we'll be right back where we started."

Lt. Max Leòideach 24-May-21 12:44 PM

*He paused at that. Controlling his anger.* "A word of advice. Convincing someone by putting words in their mouth is not a way to bring them around to your ideas. I do not think it is a good idea. I am merely giving you another perspective. That being said, you can ignore what I'm saying if you wish anyways." *The universal translator modified his accent at this point, to a boring Federation Standard accent.* "With that, I have something else to do." *He nodded to Cecilia.* "Sparks, going dark." *And deactivated his comms.* (edited)

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Lt. JG Cerred King 24-May-21 12:50 PM

*Cerred growled in frustration and looked back between Altan and the group.* "I gave my opinion."

Narrator BOT 24-May-21 01:10 PM

*The men along with Goldman started pulling some of the crates of weapons out of the containers. None seemed too happy to be doing it themselves, but they were running out of time before people woke up and the unrest started happening again. Only a couple more hours remained until dawn.*.

Lt. Max Leòideach 24-May-21 01:17 PM

*Max began making his way to the coordinates as well.*

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 24-May-21 01:45 PM

*Once she reached the coordinates she would quickly observe the area so she could take her next actions accordingly*

Lt. Roderic Altan 24-May-21 01:51 PM

“Either way, we should not attempt to engage them right at this moment, as their disrupters far outmatch our own, and I am not as maneuverable as I normally am.”

“Once they have loaded the transports, we shall count how many, and then, we will strike.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 24-May-21 01:58 PM

*Cerred nodded slowly and kept watching them,* "Shooting them in the back like this wouldn't be right anyway. It's cowardly.\*

Lt. Max Leòideach 24-May-21 02:44 PM

*Max arriving from another side, did the same.*

Narrator BOT 24-May-21 02:45 PM

*Smaller transports arrived down the docks. Crates were loaded onto them for distribution across the city. There was a whole line set up for logistical delivery.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 24-May-21 03:13 PM

*How many transports are we looking at, roughly.*

Narrator BOT 24-May-21 03:21 PM

There were eight transport vehicles.\*

Lt. Roderic Altan 24-May-21 04:18 PM

“Far too many to keep track of. We should disable most of the vehicles, and have their locations marked for pickup by Starfleet security.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 24-May-21 05:07 PM

"Should we send word for security to come undercover? If they show in uniform, it might just give the guy a reason to double down on his rhetoric."

Ensign Tess 24-May-21 05:23 PM

(Does everyone have eyes on the transports?) (edited)

Lt. Survol 24-May-21 07:56 PM

((looks like it))

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 24-May-21 10:42 PM

*She took out her goggles and zoomed in at the transports* "We need to secure one of them...what do you think?" *she said directing her attention Max*

Lt. Max Leòideach 25-May-21 03:27 AM

*Having reactivated his comms momentd earlier while waiting.* "Secure one? Ah think we need to sabotage all of them."

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 25-May-21 04:00 AM

"Now why should we do that?" *She said still looking at the transports and taking photos* "Do you know they are filled to the brim with weapons? Or is it possible its filled with hundreds of toys for orphan bajoran children. Do you want to take toys away from the orphans Max?"

Lt. Max Leòideach 25-May-21 05:49 AM

"Counter point. Do we 'ave the luxury of being wrong? Ah' d rather 'ave alive orphans with no toys than dead ones with toys." (edited)

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 25-May-21 07:07 AM

"Bad analogy. How do you want to approach this?"

Lt. Max Leòideach 25-May-21 07:48 AM

"Preferably with no orphans." *He joked at the start.* "Start on the basis that they're hostile. We get in either gettin' a disguise or, sneak in. Both're risky. Trojan Horse will put us in the same boat as the 'ther lads."

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 25-May-21 08:21 AM

"In my professional opinion as an intelligence covert operative sneaking in sounds like a wonderful idea. Subdue two of the guards take their uniforms and plant charges on the transports"

Lt. Roderic Altan 25-May-21 10:32 AM

“Yes, an anonymous tip of course” *Over coms* “All transports must be sabotaged. I feel we have enough evidence for this individual, as a citizen of earth and firmer Starfleet Officer, to face justice in not only Federation court, but local court.”

“While I would have liked to render the weapons inert so these individuals were literally caught red handed, it is a luxury we simply do not have the time for, I believe.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 25-May-21 10:44 AM

"Could we send out an EMP to tabotage them maybe? It's quick, dirty, and might be just the thing we need."

Lt. Roderic Altan 25-May-21 11:16 AM

“We could even mask the EMP by placing it below the water.” “Then we could begin the arduous task of disarming his crew but....their armour and heavy disrupters would significantly increase our chases for death and injury.”

Lt. Max Leòideach 25-May-21 12:41 PM

"Mass emp will reveal ourselves. Most will likely 'ide' way in the jungle."

Lt. Roderic Altan 25-May-21 12:42 PM

“Eight transporters between four persons would be two per person. Which would be more difficult if they all split off.” “Outside of finding a computer that maps their route, suggestions?”

Lt. Max Leòideach 25-May-21 12:45 PM

"Two get in the water, others act as a distraction. Buy them 'nough time to set the charges, uses the detonation as a distraction to get away. Two in water get out, to cover'n provide cover fire when needed." (edited)

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Lt. JG Cerred King 25-May-21 07:54 PM

*Cerred rolled his eyes and tapped his phaser impatiently. This sitting around doing nothing thing was starting to get annoying. They were wasting too much time.*

*He stood up a little to examine and look to see what they were doing. He wasn't going to do anything, he just wanted to watch the group.*

Narrator BOT 25-May-21 08:01 PM

*The soldiers loaded crates of weapons onto the smaller vehicles, talking together about distribution and where each would head to for different rally points.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 26-May-21 08:03 AM

“Then we may as well employ the short range EMP, and disable the vehicles, so the weapons can be kept as evidence.”

Lt. Roderic Altan 26-May-21 08:15 AM

“We must be cautious, due to their heavy phasers.” “I suggest we set the phasers we collected from the other guards to overload, all at 30 second increments, in different spots around the dock.” (edited)

“Some phasers will be set on automatic dispersals to simulate combat.”

“Let us get moving.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 26-May-21 10:04 AM

*Cerred nodded and adjusted before following Altan. Hopefully they hadn't waited too long.*

Narrator BOT 26-May-21 10:18 AM

"What the hell?" *A voice rang from the cargo pod they had originally hidden inside.* "Two of our dock workers are dead! Someone's been here!" *Other soldiers pattered over toward the container.*

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Lt. Max Leòideach 26-May-21 11:10 AM

"Alternative plan. Scuttle the vehicles. They can be taken for salvage after. Emp will take 5 minutes to deploy."

Lt. Roderic Altan 26-May-21 02:40 PM

“Affirmative.” *Roderic begins to move to the opposite side of the port, crawling on his palms and good leg. Due to his strength far exceeding his body weight, he moves fairly quickly.* *He sets a phaser to overload, and another, he sets to send out pulses at increments.*

[I] PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 26-May-21 02:40 PM

"That should be easy" *She took out a proton grenade* "Ready to move?"

Lt. JG Cerred King 26-May-21 02:45 PM

*Cerred moved in the opposite direction of Altan, setting phasers to overload and set out pulses in staggered intervals as well.*

Narrator BOT 26-May-21 02:46 PM

*With the men preoccupied with the cargo containers, they were able to move through the darkness and set their phasers to overload.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 26-May-21 03:09 PM

"Ready. Cause a loud bang on one end of the field, draw them 'way from the other two. Ah'll start settin' up the EMP then charges. 'lright?" (edited)

[I] PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 26-May-21 05:03 PM

*She nodded and headed down to the docks. Cecilia would head to the end of the field and activate the grenade, dropping it and running away quickly after. She would then find cover and take out her phaser rifle looking for any targets*

Lt. Max Leòideach 26-May-21 09:36 PM

*Max began setting up the EMP device. It wasn't easy!*

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Lt. Roderic Altan 27-May-21 06:39 PM

*The single phaser set to pulse began to fire at random intervals, simulating organic phaser fire.*

Narrator BOT 27-May-21 06:41 PM

*The phasers went off and the soldiers went immediately on guard. They started firing in the direction of the phasers, not even sure of the targets.*

Jarrod Goldman BOT 27-May-21 06:41 PM

*Goldman hustled further toward the inland warehouses, not wanting to get caught in the crossfire.* "This has to be a set up."

Lt. JG Cerred King 27-May-21 06:47 PM

*Cerred booked it when he set the last phaser and his own began to go off in intervals as well while one was still overloading.*

[I] PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 27-May-21 07:04 PM

*She waited for her proton grenades to detonate*

Lt. Max Leòideach 28-May-21 12:49 AM

*Emp 50% complete.*

Narrator BOT 28-May-21 12:53 AM

*The grenade went off, the docks splintering and shattering into a big explosion, further sewing confusion among the ranks. "Fall badk!" one of them shouted, the soldiers moving to regroup in the direction Goldman had gone.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 29-May-21 05:39 AM

*Emp 70% complete, unless contradicted by staff >:D*

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Lt. Survol 29-May-21 10:34 AM

((If i could get a little description of where everyone is exactly that'd be helpful. Thanks guys!))

Lt. Max Leòideach 29-May-21 05:04 PM

*Max is currently setting up a full charge EMP device. About to hop on comms to warn them that comms will be offline as well.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 29-May-21 09:06 PM

*Roderic is currently militarily crawling sideways across a series of unaffiliated containers.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 29-May-21 09:43 PM

*Cerred had crawled in between some random shipping conarianers on the opposite end of Altan and peeked out through a gap in them.*

Jarrod Goldman BOT 30-May-21 11:21 AM

"You... go for reinforcements. If we can't secure these docks we're not going to be able to secure the city." *Goldman shouted from the warehouses further away.*

Narrator BOT 30-May-21 11:22 AM

*One of the soldiers jogged off to go get more as their distraction winded down.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 30-May-21 11:24 AM

*Cerred cursed silently and looked at the containers, attempting to get into then and look through for anything useful to take out the soldier. He really hoped he was being quiet about it.* (edited)

Narrator BOT 30-May-21 11:46 AM

*There are all varieties of weapons all around.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 30-May-21 11:54 AM

*Cerred grabbed a few grenades and some phasers just in case before taking off after the soldier.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 30-May-21 12:56 PM

*EMP, 90% complete.*

"Comms will be out shortly."

Narrator BOT 30-May-21 07:12 PM

*Cerred manages to sneak through the buildings under the cover of night, taking a path around the others.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 30-May-21 07:17 PM

How close is he to the other guy?)

Narrator BOT 30-May-21 07:18 PM

*You can see him moving through the warehouses just up ahead, about one storage pod away. No one else appeared to be nearby as of yet.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 30-May-21 07:20 PM

*Cerred moved closer to him and paused, hiding again and holding up the phaser. He was in firing range but wasn't sure if he could make the shot. He adjusted the setting on his phaser and aimed again, waiting for his chance.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 30-May-21 07:35 PM

*He narrowed his eyes and double checked the setting on his phaser before firing at the soldier and smirking. He wanted to make double sure those reinforcements didn't come so he was shooting to kill.*

(I rolled 19 on the firing check)

Narrator BOT 30-May-21 10:39 PM

*The soldier, mid-run, had no idea it was coming, convulsed and collapsed onto the pavement in a roll.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 30-May-21 10:42 PM

*Cerred looked around in case anyone saw and crept closer, shooting the man two more times after he collapsed just to be sure he was dead.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 31-May-21 03:30 AM

*Max tinkered with it some more then paused.* "Emp out, Let's turn out the lights." *The Emp detonated, sending a wave of invisible of invisible energy, creating a powerful electromagnetic field as it did. Causing electronics to go haywire as they were overloaded, not completely destroying circuits but damaging them beyond functioning normally!* (edited)

Lt. Roderic Altan 31-May-21 10:46 AM

*Roderic ensured that whatever he could salvage by switching off, he did. Now, he would begin crawling towards where the head of the hydra could be found.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 31-May-21 12:08 PM

*Cerred looked back and blinked, watching the lights go out and suddenly thankful he was out of range of the EMP detonation. His weapons wouldn't be screwed. He shot the soldier one last time for good measure and slowly made his way back towards the now dark area.*

Narrator BOT 31-May-21 02:59 PM

*The EMP goes off. All lights go out. Everything's dead all around them. The soldiers phasers won't fire anymore.*

Jarrod Goldman BOT 31-May-21 03:00 PM

"We've obviously been compromised. Let's get out of here."

Lt. JG Cerred King 31-May-21 03:03 PM

*Cerred ducked his head down to hide and moved in closer, looking around again for movement. Damn. Of all the times he wished his glasses had a night vision function. Adding that to the upgrade list.*

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Lt. Roderic Altan 31-May-21 09:24 PM

*Roderic began to make his way towards where Goldman was holed up. All available light was drawn to his eyes, which had widened to cat like proportions.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 31-May-21 09:27 PM

Boo, you whore)

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Lt. Roderic Altan 31-May-21 09:27 PM

Heh heh heh. ENHANCEMENT CITY)

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Lt. JG Cerred King 31-May-21 09:29 PM

*Cerred crept closer and kept his eyes peeled, narrowing them some. He saw movement suddenly and crept around to follow it, unaware it was Altan. Instead he kept a watch on the man and followed, aiming to catch him by surprise when they converged.*

Narrator BOT 31-May-21 09:32 PM

*Goldman split his troops, sending the bulk of them off ahead where he had his four bodyguards around him. they went inside a dark warehouse.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 01-Jun-21 12:39 AM

*He continued to military crawl through the alley, eventually reaching the wall of the warehouse, which he began to scale using his good leg, and upper body strength.*

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Lt. JG Cerred King 01-Jun-21 12:44 AM

*Cerred paused when he saw the man crawling up the building, creeping closer and aiming the phaser again. He looked around at the warehouse for an open window or some way to get in without drawing attention.*

Narrator BOT 01-Jun-21 12:49 AM

There was the door in, a big roll up door on the other side and windows on either side high to allow light in. Not open but openable.\*

Lt. Max Leòideach 01-Jun-21 12:49 AM

*Max got up and as efficiently as he could whe remaining quiet, he made his way ahead. Moving with the bulk of troops to. See what they were doing.*

Narrator BOT 01-Jun-21 12:50 AM

*Up on the roof there was a big fan leading into ducting for ventilation.*

*The other troops established a parameter, apparently trying to make sure no one came in and saw this mess.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 01-Jun-21 12:52 AM

*Cerred made his way to one of the windows, peeking inside before slowly opening it and crawling in.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 01-Jun-21 12:57 AM

*Max waited to see if he could begin to take them out a bit at a time. Positioning himself to the right and behind the troup, watching their movements. For any patterns or postings that had blind spots.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 01-Jun-21 01:40 AM

*His fingers curled around a window, and he attempted to open it with as little sound as possible.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 01-Jun-21 01:47 AM

*Cerred hid behind a few crates and slowly moved them to make an opening to peek through, eyes narrowed as he watched the people inside.*

Narrator BOT 01-Jun-21 01:48 AM

*The two intel-bros made their way into opposite side windows. Inside, one of the men started a small fire so they could have some light down below. They were whispering about what the hell was happening, assuming sabotage from the Orions.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 01-Jun-21 01:54 AM

*Cerred smirked a little when he saw the fire. Oh good, some light, he can pick them off easier. But if he did that in here it would probably not be wise. Instead he just watched and waited.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 01-Jun-21 02:10 AM

*He continued on through the window, and moved to the ceiling, which he clung to with an iron grip.* *Palm to metal, he carried himself until he was at the outer rim of where the shadow sat at the edge of the fires light.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 01-Jun-21 02:43 AM

*Cerred shifted a little and pulled his phaser put again, turning it back down to stun and holding it ready to fire if needed.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 01-Jun-21 03:02 AM

*Max was set on finding out a pattern then exploiting it. He'd break their line slowly, once they realised he'd bar the door with the latch, stopping them from enterring the building and alerting the rest. It would give them time and reduce their numbers. He nodded. Plan set.*

[I] PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 01-Jun-21 07:38 AM

*After the explosion and emp, Cecilia would attempt to secure the above-ground docks as well as a transport for quick exfil if needed*

Narrator BOT 01-Jun-21 11:08 AM

There was nowhere there for transport at the moment, difficult with the EMP. However the docks looked dead by the same token.\*

Lt. Max Leòideach 01-Jun-21 12:54 PM

*Max silently crept forward, leaving his cover and moving efficiently to a nearby container. Noticing the sentry, having analysed the pattern for long enough he knew he had a window of 15 minutes to act. He tempered with the retracted baton, made from solid metal and meant to injure. He had in his hand, flicking it open and extending it to it's full size, around a forearm. He crouched and used the shuffling nearby, listening for it indicating not only was he not found, that he would catch them surprised. Rounding the corner, and finding them facing away from him, his move was instant. Smashing the baton forward into the back of the guard's head, then continuing the movement to grasp out with his other hand the guard's throat from behind, using his momentum as an advantage in case they were still conscious to knock them off balance.*

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*He paused for a moment, checking if first, he'd successfully knocked out the guard and second if anyone had noticed.*

Narrator BOT 01-Jun-21 01:08 PM

The guard fell to the stealthy action, making a "hrrkkk" as he collapsed to the pavement.

Lt. Max Leòideach 01-Jun-21 02:08 PM

*Max dragged the guard back into cover, and tore their uniform using it as a makeshift gag and binder. It wasn't pretty or effective but it'd hold them if they woke up early for a few minutes. He then stood and made to repeat that with the next guard, creeping around and getting closer to the door. Seeing the next guard face him as he turned the corner, Max shoved the baton into his mouth, let go, stepped forward grabbing onto the guard's arm and tosses him over his shoulder. Losing the baton in the process. Using the momentum, he accompanied the guard down to the ground, putting the guard in a choke hold using his uniform and arm to bar across his neck. Doing his best to stop one arm at least from moving.*

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[I] PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 01-Jun-21 02:22 PM

"Damnit" *She said under her breath as she checked the last door which was still disabled from the emp. She had one more proton grenade however but she didn't know where everyone was or what they were doing. So, she just instead looked around for any targets she could possibly subdue and interrogate*

Narrator BOT 01-Jun-21 05:59 PM

*Inside the warehouse, Goldman paced amongst his men with him.* "All we can do is wait now. Hopefully our people get through and get us a shuttle out of here. I think we abort at this point. Too much is going wrong."

Lt. JG Cerred King 01-Jun-21 06:09 PM

*Verred raised an eyebrow and trained his phaser on Goldman, just following the man's pacing silently from his hiding place. Those reinforcements weren't coming. Hehehe.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 02-Jun-21 10:22 AM

*He made sure that no part of his skin was visible, and, once positioned high above the group he took aim at two of Goldman’s guards, and dropped upon them like a cache of bricks.*

Narrator BOT 02-Jun-21 10:29 AM

*Roderic got the drop on the two guards, who crumpled to the floor beneath him, alerting the other two and Goldman he was there. The two still up drew knives and charged the threat.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 02-Jun-21 10:55 AM

*Max approached the nearby door, taking out his phaser and using it to weld the doors together, doing the same to the hinges. Setting his phaser back in it's holster, he slipped behind a container. Near one of his other targets. As he passed to look at the doors that were welded shut, he reached out both arms and pulled the guard back into the shadows. A hand over their mouth and the other choking them out.*

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Lt. Roderic Altan 02-Jun-21 11:36 AM

*He dropped into what Goldman may recognise as the Tatharoc, an ancient, but practiced Orion martial art.* *His stance was wide, and his hands were open, fingers splayed to mimic the claws of a great beast.* *He had since hid his wound, and was using it as his lead leg, rather than his pivot one.* (edited)

Lt. JG Cerred King 02-Jun-21 01:30 PM

*Cerred remained where he was and started shooting at Goldmans men. He'd turned his phaser back to max stun and stayed behind the crates for cover.*

Narrator BOT 02-Jun-21 01:33 PM

*Max dispatched of the meager guard outside the warehouse! Cerred dispatched the other two guards who tumbled into crates and collapsed! Leaving Goldman alone, backing himself literally into a corner.*

Jarrod Goldman BOT 02-Jun-21 01:34 PM

"Who.... who are you?" *He didn't recognize any martial arts of the sort... he was just a politician at the end of the day.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 02-Jun-21 01:36 PM

*Cerred came out from around the corner, moving slowly and silently with his phaser trained on Goldman.*

[I] PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 02-Jun-21 01:57 PM

*Hearing the scuffle ran towards the warehouse and used her phaser to cut and force open the door. She would enter quickly with her phaser aimed ahead of her*

Lt. Roderic Altan 02-Jun-21 02:07 PM

“Da rhadaman anthus esv’shari ifrtit F'deraxt'la varish poden” *The prince of executives does not wish Federation heat for a city on stilts.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 02-Jun-21 03:04 PM

*His hand flashed once, a whip like attack aimed at knocking Goldman out cold.*

Jarrod Goldman BOT 02-Jun-21 03:05 PM

*Goldman opened his mouth to respond but when he did he took the hit and crumpled to the ground.* (edited)

Lt. JG Cerred King 02-Jun-21 03:07 PM

*Cerred came closer, still aiming the phaser at Goldmans unconscious form as he looked back at Altan.* "Got anything to tie his hands with?"

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Lt. Roderic Altan 02-Jun-21 03:33 PM

*He told Cerred that they would use whatever it was that they found lying around. All in Orion of course.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 02-Jun-21 04:17 PM

*Meanwhile, Max was busy continuing his spree outside, until- he hit a road block. Someone had seen him, and they came at him with a knife. He stepped forward, seeing the strike before it happened, using his arm, in a jujistsu strike he forced the arm away, in reflex the soldier's hand opened and dropped the knife in shock. Max used the opportunity to step forward and strike his opponent's airway.* *The wounded moved back, clutching their throat, and bending over as if struggling to breath. Max took a second to recover from the strike and stepped forward, making to place both hands on either side of the combatant's head, and raising his knee as if to smash it into their nose. That was the plan, however a sharp pain in his jaw stunned him and pushed him backwards, nearly off his feet. They'd faked struggling for breath, atleast enough to catch him off guard.* *Max was thrown completely off balance, his head spinning lightly. The sentry called out, but there as no one nearby. The call to help being unanswered. Max had stepped back in the meantime, regaining his footing.* "That was quite the punch... It's been a minute since I've tasted blood." *He muttured, the strike having opened a cut on his gum. He smiled though, his teeth looking a little stained.* "Ah forgot how good this was." *He said with an excited grin. This was a different side of Max. One he'd repressed for a while. But now there was nothing to hold him back.* *He stepped forward, avoiding the soldier's next strike by deflecting it, moving into their guard and using their own momentum forward, to pull them in close. Wrapping two hands around their elbow, he twisted and an audible pop sound came from it. Dislocating it from it's socket. The sentry opened their mouth to cry out in pain, Max used his elbow, slamming it up into their mouth with a satisfying "clack!" He hoped they'd bitten off their tongue. Their eyes rolled into the back of their head. For good measure, or maybe because he felt they-*

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Lt. Max Leòideach 02-Jun-21 04:25 PM

*deserved it, he wrapped a hand around their arm, locking it and pulled on one direction at the same time, an audible snap being heard. He grinned sadistically at the sound. The adrenaline and shock from being punched having changed him. Making him remember how it once was to properly fight with no limits an to take pleasure in it.* *Suddenly, Max felt a sharp pain in his shoulder, and an instant later, he was on the floor. His head slammed into the concrete, his vision going double. He remained still for a moment, making it appear like he was out of it. The officer knelt, taking out a knife. Max acted once more, doing much the same technique as before and forcing it out of the officer's hand though it flicked away and out of reach. Once he got a good look at the man, he realised that the main officer he'd knocked out was awake again. Leaning up, he headbutt the officer, and instantly reached out for the knife. Picking it up, and turning towards the officer. They were fumbling with something, Max didn't think. Acting as fast as he could, he plunged it towards the lad's neck, missing a little due to his double vision and stabbing into his shoulder. However, the officer had gotten what he needed. Reaching out with his arm just before the impact of the knife, he held a spray. A spray of Orion pepper spray, and with a resounding click, he depressed the nozzle.* *Two things happened, the officer let out a shout of pain and Max almost screamed in agony, his eyesight all but being lost in an instant. He stumbled away and back into some barrels, knocking himself over as he tried to get it out of his eyes. To no avail.*

*As he fell, he fell awkwardly on his arm, a very loud snap resounding in the area as he snapped his Radius and fractured his Humérus.*

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Narrator BOT 02-Jun-21 04:30 PM

*The soldier stumbled backward, succumbing to the pain and passing out soon afterward.... while Max's colleagues were still inside and locked in by Max's own phaser burst!*

Lt. JG Cerred King 02-Jun-21 04:38 PM

*Cerred's Orion abilities were still limited but understood enough of it to get the gist. He hurried off and started searching, finding some zip cuffs and coming back. While Goldman was still out, Cerred tied his hands and feet quickly and stood again to hold his phaser at the man. He looked back at Altan and mouthed,* 'Now what?'

Lt. Roderic Altan 02-Jun-21 04:54 PM

*He signed back that now was the time to contact Starfleet security, and leak the offending information to the people of Aldebaran*

*As well as to Starfleet Security. There was enough evidence here, along with black market weapons, to sink him.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 02-Jun-21 05:13 PM

*Cerred simply nodded in response, signing back to Altan to go for it if he could find a way to from the EMP.*

Lt. JG Cerred King

*Cerred simply nodded in response, signing back to Altan to go for it if he could find a way to from the EMP.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 02-Jun-21 05:34 PM

If Cerred goes by the back door to get out, he'd hear Max's... pain very loudly))

Lt. JG Cerred King 02-Jun-21 05:35 PM

Only if his hearing aids are on)

Ensign Tess 02-Jun-21 06:09 PM

(Im still not sure if Cecilia is seeing all this or not

Lt. Survol 02-Jun-21 06:17 PM

((cerred/roderic inside. You can have cecilia see max that works.))

Lt. Roderic Altan 02-Jun-21 06:21 PM

*Altan went about restraining the remainder of the guards, before conducting a thorough search of all of them, including Goldman himself.*

[I] PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 02-Jun-21 06:25 PM

*Cecilia quickly but quietly ran towards the screams with her phaser raised and stopped upon seeing Max laying on the floor right next to one of the thugs. In fact, when she observed the area it seemed like the man went on a small rampage, Cecilia was impressed. The woman approached him and crouched down.* "Is there anyone else in the area" *She would ask as she looked over at his injuries*

Narrator BOT 02-Jun-21 06:27 PM

*The immediate area at least appeared to have been vacated after Max did his work.*

*The guards on the inside had phasers, knives, body armor, communicators, and Goldman had a small PADD.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 02-Jun-21 06:32 PM

*He removed the PADD, and began to prep it for data extraction using his own, which was running a ghost program to avoid post extraction detection.*

*He would use a small bit of his own PADD’s power to attempt to copy the memory over from Goldman’s dead PADD.*

Narrator BOT 02-Jun-21 09:54 PM

*Roderic transfered the files successfully.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 02-Jun-21 10:00 PM

*The PADD was placed back into Goldman’s pocket, and using his own, he sent out all the information gathered, as well as the information they had received on the Orion’s, the Orion fleet, the owner of said fleet, and the relationship with Goldman. The locations of the black market weapons were provided, as well as the footage taken. All of this was heavily encrypted using his unique algorithm, and disguised as a long range diagnostic.* (edited)

*His own recommendation to alert starfleet security and to publicly disseminate the information remained, but that would be up to the chain of command at starfleet intelligence.*

*The files he had just collected remained on his PADD, and he began to look through them, as he made his way towards the window.*

*His limo grew more pronounced as he moved, he signaled for Cerred to join him, as he scaled the wall.*

*Unless he was given a directive from what he believed to be the section 31 operative, he would not kill Goldman. That was his promise to Max, after all.*

Narrator BOT 02-Jun-21 10:05 PM

\*In the background the sounds of shuttles landing sounded in the distance. The firefights and explosions woke up someone, it seemed!

Lt. JG Cerred King 02-Jun-21 10:29 PM

*Cerred nodded and finished his own searching, coming over to join Altan. He was still firmly in the camp that the only way to ensure Goldman didn't cause trouble again was to kill him but he was probably never gonna win that fight.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 02-Jun-21 10:43 PM

*They needed to move, and move quickly. Altan scaled the side of the warehouse, and hauled himself through the window once again. They needed a vantage point to check and see who was in this shuttle.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 02-Jun-21 11:30 PM

*Cerred followed after him, climbing up and out of the window as well and looking out towards the shuttle.*

Narrator BOT 03-Jun-21 12:39 AM

*Outside, several shuttles landed, and Starfleet Security officers descended the ramps to investigate the commotions. They were a ways off and hadn't spotted the team yet.*

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Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 12:42 AM

*Cerred looked over at Altan, unsure of what they should do now.* 'Guess we wait?' *He mouthed to Altan after tapping the ground gently to get his attention.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 03-Jun-21 01:09 AM

*Max was writhing in pain outside, doing the exact opposite of vibing honestly.*

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Lt. Roderic Altan 03-Jun-21 01:22 AM

*If it was Starfleet, then he had no further reason to stay. He did however, spot once Max Leòideach, who’s side he was at in a second.* *He quickly checked Max over for wounds.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 01:26 AM

*Cerred scowled and rolled his eyes when Altan ignored him and followed him down off the roof as well. He looked around and grabbed his phaser, figuring he should go hunt down Petty Officer.*

Narrator BOT 03-Jun-21 01:27 AM

"There's life signs over this way!" *Tricorders come in handy! They heard the shout from a few buildings down.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 03-Jun-21 01:27 AM

*His arm and shoulder were at a weird angle and clearly broken. No enemy was around though, he'd made sure of that. Max had his eyes squeezed tightly shut.* "Who's there?" *He got out between gasps of pain.* (edited)

Lt. Roderic Altan 03-Jun-21 01:44 AM

Quietly, he murmured. “Only I. We must move quickly.” *He quietly pressed a hypo into his neck for the pain, and hoisted him on the opposite side of the break.* *He had the strength, but not the ability to run.* *Between he and Max, they could support eachother, and set off at a loping, lopsided run towards the shuttle.* *The other two could disappear if need be, or join them. He had faith that they both had the common sense, and ability to escape themselves if regrouping was impossible.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 01:45 AM

*Cerred sighed when he didn't find Oetty Officer right away and hurried back to Max and Altan, coming over to Max's opposite side to help carry him.* "I didn't see Petty Officer. I'm not sure where she went."

Lt. Roderic Altan 03-Jun-21 01:48 AM

“I believe her skills are as firm as her boasts, I would not worry overmuch.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 01:50 AM

"Same. Plus if she goes back with us, she may have to actually to us and get to know who we are. You know how much her work will suffer if she has any sort of relationship with her colleagues." *Cerreds voice was dripping with sarcasm and a bit of irritation.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 03-Jun-21 01:54 AM

"Can't see..." *He muttured right as he tripped on a bit of land that was angled up*

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 01:57 AM

*Don't worry, buddy. We'll be your eyes, okay?" \*He caught Max and adjusted to help him walk a little steadier.*

Narrator BOT 03-Jun-21 02:02 AM

*Flashlights waved through the plaza, security officers coming across some of the dead and disabled guards.* "Something crazy went on here. We might need reinforcements.\*

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 02:31 AM

*Cerred looked at the other two, eyebrow raised.* "Quick exit or do we let Starfleet take us home?"

Lt. Max Leòideach 03-Jun-21 03:27 AM

"Which requires less paperwork?"

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 03:29 AM

"Quick getaway probably. It'll get us out of explaining why there are four random members of the Odyssey here wrangling a terrorist." *He nodded and helped Max further away from the group.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 03-Jun-21 03:42 AM

"Ah can' see anythin. Hurts like void." *He said through gritted teeth. His shoulder being injured already and his other arm being broken, even the hypo wasn't enough to stop the pain from cutting through the fog. It helped but didn't stop it.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 03:46 AM

"Dont worry, Max. We'll get you taken care of."

Lt. Max Leòideach 03-Jun-21 03:53 AM

"So much for takin' it easy after my concussion..."

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 03:56 AM

"Just can't stay away from sick Bay, huh? I dont blame you, Dr. Janaii is quite lovely..."

Lt. Max Leòideach 03-Jun-21 04:13 AM

*He let out a laugh that inevitably turned into a grimace.* "To each their own, lad. Most'a the people on Odyssey are lovely. Many are taken as well."

"Always liked sickbay. Doctors'n nurses're nice."

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 04:21 AM

*He let out a whine at the mention of them being taken,* "Do you know if Dr. Janaii is seeing anyone? There's a small hill, gotta go up again." *He asked then mentioned to help Max move as needed.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 03-Jun-21 04:23 AM

*He let out a huff, the pain increasing.* "No clue. Don' think so, might be- wrong. Paid mlre attention to the other doctor in all honesty." *He admitted, the pain making him not think straight. Talk, about anything it helped.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 04:26 AM

"I hope she's not. She's so caring and smart, and she's tough but very loving, and she's super pretty." *He rambled then chuckled weakly,* "So.....you glad you came with?"

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Lt. Max Leòideach 03-Jun-21 04:30 AM

"Don't know. Lost myself, tasted blood. Reminded me of when Ah 'ad problems' n somethin' to prove. Overral, yeah." *The adrenaline was wearing off, he grit his teeth.* "Yer into Dr Janaii?"

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 04:34 AM

"Sounds like a fun time to me. And uh.....yeah, I am. I really like her. But knowing my luck, she may not be interested. But I hope she is....even if its just for one night, I'd be happy. Anyway, is there anyone you've got your eye on?"

Lt. Max Leòideach 03-Jun-21 04:38 AM

"Aye. Not meant to 'ave though. She' s in a relationship already. Friends with 'er, but not anythin' more. Feel strongly 'bout' er. Can' act on it. Was a bit of a slow burn and took me a while to realise that Ah was in fact interested and to stop lyin' to meself. But Ah'm not a homewrecker." *Even in his speech, his dilemna was clear and how he felt about it. Conflicted, lost but wanting what he considered he couldn't have.* (edited)

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 04:56 AM

*Cerred nodded slowly and helped Max over a tree root. He paused when he caught Max's feelings, looking back at him.* "Im so sorry, friend. I dont know what I can say to help you feel better."

Lt. Max Leòideach 03-Jun-21 05:20 AM

"Nothin' really. It's just somethin' Ah 'ave to live with. Ah' ve 'ad worse. Injuries that cut deeper. Besides, there's plenty better than- me out there. Ah c'n danse on me own for a while. Nothin' s stoppin' us from bein' friends though, so that's nice."

Lt. Roderic Altan

*If it was Starfleet, then he had no further reason to stay. He did however, spot once Max Leòideach, who’s side he was at in a second.* *He quickly checked Max over for wounds.*

Ensign Tess 03-Jun-21 05:27 AM

(Damn, I guess Cecilia is just invisible

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 05:39 AM

Cerred had gone looking for her)

Lt. Max Leòideach 03-Jun-21 05:43 AM

"Missin' someone."

Ensign Tess 03-Jun-21 05:46 AM

(No, I mean I wrote that she found Max first and started helping him but I guess everyone forgot lol

(It's cool, she is probably just chilling on the roof just watching everything unfold

[I] PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 03-Jun-21 06:12 AM

*Cecilia was just sitting on the rooftop of the warehouse right next to the group's position. Her legs were dangling over the side and her phaser was laying across her lap. She had watched Max's stealth knockout rampage throughout its entirety ready to jump in case he was going to be in serious trouble but the man seemed to handle himself...up until the end. She was still impressed, but before Cecilia could jump in to help, Altan and King got to him first and took him further into the forest, most likely to the shuttle.* "Here come the infamous security" *she said as she saw the flashlights in the distance. The woman would make her move to the shuttle most likely beating everyone there since she was uninjured despite being covered in blood. Once they arrived they would see her leaning against the hull looking uninterested and bored phaser rifle in hand.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 07:26 AM

*He nodded and looked around.* "Yeah, I'm not sure where Petty Officer is entirely..." *He muttered and looked up as they got close to the shuttle,* "Nevermind, we found her."

Lt. Max Leòideach 03-Jun-21 07:29 AM

*Promptly tripped on a root, causing some colourful curses to come from the Scotsman as it amplified the pain and also disorientated him greatly.*

[I] PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 03-Jun-21 10:35 AM

"Had fun?" *She said at the two officers somewhat joking*

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Lt. Roderic Altan 03-Jun-21 11:34 AM

*Trips right along with him, as he himself was leaning on Max for leverage, likely stumbles with them both, arm and arm, into the shuttle.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 03-Jun-21 11:36 AM

*Max smacked his head on the top of the shuttle, czusing him to let out a grunt in pain.* "Less joking. Can't see. Help." *He got out between his pain, at this point he could feel both his arms hating him.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 11:44 AM

*Cerred stayed upright but stumbled a but when they tripped, looking up at Petty Officer.* "Just open the shuttle."

Lt. Roderic Altan 03-Jun-21 12:11 PM

“Quite a lot of fun, crewman. As you can see.” *His hand shot out, and he opened the shuttle.* “Capri, if you could take charge of our compatriot, I will fly the shuttle.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 12:15 PM

"Sure thing." *He nodded and adjusted to take more of Max's weight, helping him into a seat and getting him strapped in before grabbing a medical kit.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 03-Jun-21 12:16 PM

*He started flicking the shuttle keys, and prepared to leave a slight after-burn to mask their initial signature. They would ditch the shuttle later.*

*He also brought up the information he had taken from Goldman, on his PADD for review.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 03-Jun-21 12:31 PM

*Max withheld swearing at Cerred though it would be noted he did say to avoid touching either of his arms.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 12:35 PM

*Cerred noted at Max's comment and looked through the med kit, scanning him with the medical tricorder. He couldn't do much but he was sure he could do something.*

[I] PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 03-Jun-21 12:41 PM

*She kicked back and relaxed for the entire ride*

Lt. Max Leòideach 03-Jun-21 12:50 PM

*Broken arm, torn shoulder and extreme irritation to his eyes.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 12:57 PM

*Cerred cringed a a little and made his way over to the replicator, coming back with a large bowl and two large glasses of water so he could flush Max's eyes. He set them aside and grabbed a dermal regenerator,* "Think you can take your shirt off for me?"

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Lt. Roderic Altan 03-Jun-21 01:30 PM

“I believe now is as good a time as any for a mission debrief.”

Narrator BOT 03-Jun-21 01:36 PM

*The intrepid crew manages to take off before the hapless security reaches them. Transmissions are occurring from the surface -- they found Goldman and are currently trying to parse out what happened.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 01:44 PM

*Cerred shrugged and adjusted Max's seat so it was laying back, using the tricorder again to hopefully see if flushing Max's eyes with water would help the irritation.* "What got into your eyes, Max?" (edited)

Lt. Max Leòideach 03-Jun-21 01:49 PM

"Damned if Ah know. Didn' see it. Hurts a ton." *He got out, withholding himself from snapping at Cerred though there was a hard edge in the Scotsman*

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 01:51 PM

"Understood, can you tilt your head to the side for me? I'm gonna flush your eyes with some water to see the helps, okay?"

Lt. Max Leòideach 03-Jun-21 03:45 PM

*He did so.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 03:50 PM

"Now deep breath, this may sting just a little but it'll help." *He held one of Max's eye open and slowly poured some of the water into his eye and letting the water fall into the bucket he'd placed.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 03-Jun-21 03:53 PM

*Some verrry colourful insults and comments came from the Scotsman. Some quite honestly, shouldn't have even come to the light of day. But it happened and he gripped the sidesbof the seat to stop himself reacting.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 03:54 PM

*Cerred had taken his glasses off before then and didn't have his hearing aids on. He could still lip read but frankly didn't give a shit what Max called him. He grabbed the second big cup and returned to flushing the man's eye.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 03-Jun-21 03:57 PM

*The fact of the matter is, it most likely stopped him from permanent damage but that'd remain to be seen by medical.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 03:59 PM

*Cerred set the second cup aside for a moment.* "Im gonna get a refill, keep blinking and they'll help flush your eye also." *He took the cups back to the replicator to refill them before moving the bucket to the other side.* "Now tilt your head this way."

Lt. Max Leòideach 03-Jun-21 04:03 PM

*He did so amid a bit more cursing. He wasn't cursing at Cerred himself, in fact he avoided that. But anything else? Fair game.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 04:04 PM

*Cerred ignored the swearing again as he flushed Max's other eye, setting both cups aside once he was done.* "Now keep blinking. Any better?"

Lt. Max Leòideach 03-Jun-21 04:05 PM

"Doesn'... Hurt as much. Still can' see anythin' beyond difference in light."

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 04:16 PM

"I think Medical will have to handle that. My glasses probably won't help ya much." *He offered them to Max anyway,* "Now let's see that shoulder, huh? I'll get the dermal regenerator."

Lt. Max Leòideach 03-Jun-21 04:18 PM

*"Not my arms." He felt like growling, lucky none of them were telepathic. He didn't stop Cerred though he looked at him like a wounded animal would look at a predator.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 04:20 PM

Cerreds half betazoid but he ain't prying)

*Cerred nodded and moved his shirt, running the device over Max's shoulder.* "I promise I'll be quick."

Lt. Roderic Altan 03-Jun-21 04:21 PM

“Your eyes will be fine in an hour or so. A diphoterine solution with a touch of medical dispersant should do you well.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 04:22 PM

"But for now blinking and the water flush will do," *He said with a nod, giving Max a little smile to try and reassure him.* "Im sure we've all got some bumps and bruises from this."

Lt. Max Leòideach 03-Jun-21 04:24 PM

Nothing to say on this))

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 04:25 PM

All good)

Lt. Roderic Altan 03-Jun-21 04:38 PM

“So. How do we feel that went.” *His disposition was rather cheerful all things considered.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 05:25 PM

"Well we arent dead so that's a plus."

Lt. Roderic Altan 03-Jun-21 05:25 PM

“That is always a good place to begin.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 05:27 PM

"But I still worry that Goldman will get right back on his bullshit once he's out of the legal snafu."

Lt. JG Cerred King

"But for now blinking and the water flush will do," *He said with a nod, giving Max a little smile to try and reassure him.* "Im sure we've all got some bumps and bruises from this."

Lt. Max Leòideach 03-Jun-21 05:38 PM

*Max didn't see the smile. As well... He couldn't see.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 05:40 PM

*Cerred turned off the generator once his shoulder looked better and fixed the man's shirt for him.* "Lets see...." *He grabbed the tricorder again to give Max another once over.*

[I] PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 03-Jun-21 08:00 PM

\*Cecilia went fast asleep rather quickly considering she stunk of dinosaur guts and blood both of which has dried upon her. There were probably still chunks in her hair.

Lt. Roderic Altan 03-Jun-21 08:17 PM

“I do not think Goldman will have the clout to pose such a serious threat in Aldebaran.” “Without that clout, even if he is freed, he will just be another face in a sea of replaceable faces. His light could only ignite this fuse in an instant, and hopefully, we have removed the instant.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 08:28 PM

"I hope you're right." *He said softly, rubbing the back of his head a little while he checked the tricorder.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 03-Jun-21 10:33 PM

“As do I friend. As do I.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 10:41 PM

*Cerred sighed and gave Max another hypo of pain medicine before coming to sit down by Roderic up front.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 03-Jun-21 10:42 PM

*He continued to pilot the shuttle, heading towards a previously identified landing area. Somewhere the shuttle could be left out of sight, and largely out of mind.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 10:48 PM

*Cerred sat quietly and stared absently out the viewscreen.* "Sorry by the way..."

Lt. Roderic Altan 03-Jun-21 11:29 PM

“Apology accepted, Capri. We will continue to work this out, as time goes on. Your loyalty to the Federation is obvious.”

“Besides, I will just take it out on you later during sparring.”

*He offered him a sly smile, and moved towards a discrete landing zone.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 03-Jun-21 11:49 PM

*He smirked a bit and nodded in agreement,* "Sounds like a good plan to me, Altan."

Lt. Roderic Altan 03-Jun-21 11:52 PM

*He brought the shuttle down, and ensured that it was out of sight before he began to wipe their presence from the vessel.*

“That, I believe, brings an end to our mission. I have relayed all the relevant information to our contact at Starfleet Intelligence, the rest is in their, and Starfleet Securities capable hands.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 04-Jun-21 12:09 AM

"Guess now all we can do is hope for the best." *He said quietly before getting up go help max.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 04-Jun-21 12:51 AM

“I have booked us separate transports off planet. I am now waiting for a communique from our contact to say that our work has finished.”

Lt. Max Leòideach 04-Jun-21 12:51 AM

"Where?"

Lt. Roderic Altan 04-Jun-21 12:52 AM

“To Earth of course. Unless you would prefer Risa.”

Lt. Max Leòideach 04-Jun-21 12:54 AM

"Earth. Better. Though... Nim will most likely lose her temper if she sees me again. Can't even see her now." *He said with a semblence of a chuckle.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 04-Jun-21 12:55 AM

“Your climbing accident was very unfortunate, I am sure she will understand. The Cliffs of Scotland can be quite perilous.”

Lt. Max Leòideach 04-Jun-21 12:57 AM

"Blind from climbing? Not likely they'll accept that."

Lt. JG Cerred King 04-Jun-21 06:56 AM

"You landed in the water and saltwater got it your eyes?" *Cerred offered.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 04-Jun-21 07:17 AM

"Not viable. Salt water does not irritate the eye that easily. Any medical proffesional would easily go against that."

Lt. JG Cerred King 04-Jun-21 07:33 AM

"Self defense reviews? Engineering accident?"

Lt. Max Leòideach 04-Jun-21 07:52 AM

"Self defense could work. Would explain the pepper spray."

"Jus' don' let me lie. 'specially if someone searches for answers in lzss conventional means."

Lt. JG Cerred King 04-Jun-21 07:56 AM

"Less conventional means? How do you mean?"

Lt. Max Leòideach 04-Jun-21 07:58 AM

"Ah've been told me emotions aren't silent if someone lets themselves feel the air."

Lt. JG Cerred King 04-Jun-21 08:00 AM

"Ahhh gotcha."

*Cerred said with a nod, adjusting Max's seat so he was sitting up again.* "I wouldn't worry too much."

Lt. Max Leòideach 04-Jun-21 08:21 AM

*he said under his breath.* "Well... Ah'm worryin' more what Ah'll say to Nim to 'xplain meself."

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Lt. Roderic Altan 04-Jun-21 08:57 AM

“Well we have little need to explain what we choose to keep hidden, yes? Telepathic races must respect our privacy as much as we respect their culturally borne prying.”

Lt. Max Leòideach 04-Jun-21 09:04 AM

"So Ah can' say anythin' 'bout it? Fer' ow long?"

Lt. Roderic Altan 04-Jun-21 09:05 AM

“Until the information is properly disseminated by Starfleet Intelligence.”

Lt. Max Leòideach 04-Jun-21 09:06 AM

"... Ah forgot 'ow much Ah disliked Intel work." (edited)

Lt. Roderic Altan 04-Jun-21 09:08 AM

“It is not for everyone. Though, it will not be sealed, unlike my war record.”

Lt. Max Leòideach 04-Jun-21 09:12 AM

"War record?"

Lt. Roderic Altan 04-Jun-21 09:13 AM

“Yes, I was a field agent during the Iconian War. Fresh out of Starfleet Academy with a pre academy skill set that Starfleet Intelligence was eager to deploy.” (edited)

“The things I did...the missions I ran....what I have seen. Well. I imagine I will be taking most of it to my grave.”

“Lieutenant Sa’Val once mentioned the men he has lost cleaning up a mess left by Intelligence....” *He turned around in his seat, and affixed those ink black eyes into Max’s own.* *Like two pits where light did not escape their event horizon.* “No one will ever know what we sacrificed to maintain the Federation balance of power.” *His eyes returned to their normal. inquisitive tone as he continued.* “It is a thankless job, Lieutenant Leòdeach, but the inside jokes are quite worth it.” (edited)

“When I mime you being sprayed, and you clutch your leg to mock my own wound, we will be the only ones who know.”

Lt. Max Leòideach 04-Jun-21 09:27 AM

"You injured yer leg?"

Lt. Roderic Altan

“Well we have little need to explain what we choose to keep hidden, yes? Telepathic races must respect our privacy as much as we respect their culturally borne prying.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 04-Jun-21 09:28 AM

*Cerred raised an eyebrow at this comment and looked over at Altan,* "I'll pretend I didn't 'hear' that."

Lt. Max Leòideach 04-Jun-21 09:30 AM

"Let's say Intel don't always leave the place clean. Nor does their Intel always 'ave to be good." *He said with a sour taste in his mouth.*

Lt. JG Cerred King

*Cerred raised an eyebrow at this comment and looked over at Altan,* "I'll pretend I didn't 'hear' that."

Lt. Roderic Altan 04-Jun-21 09:37 AM

“Good boy.” *He teased.*

“No, and at times we do downright shoddy work, if I am to be quite honest. However, the very nature of intelligence is rarely as straightforward as any other department.”

“I will not make excuses for anything you have experienced, my friend.” “I only wish to say, when a ship or station goes into critical failure, it is a tragedy. When we make a single mistake in a sea of flawless work, we draw ire. Deserved perhaps, but it is something to consider.”

Lt. Max Leòideach 04-Jun-21 09:45 AM

"The same 'as' ow a warp engineer takes the 'eat if there' s a problem with warp and they suddenly warp int'a the sun."

Lt. JG Cerred King 04-Jun-21 09:49 AM

"Sounds about right, yeah." *Cerred said with a nod and relaxed in the seat, rubbing his eyes.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 04-Jun-21 09:51 AM

"Wonder 'ow Forge is..."

Shadowy Figure BOT 04-Jun-21 10:27 AM

*After a few hours had passed, the shuttle gets an encrypted comm.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 04-Jun-21 10:28 AM

"Ship computer, open comms."

Lt. JG Cerred King 04-Jun-21 10:30 AM

*At some point during their flight, Cerred had dozed off and was snoozing quietly.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 04-Jun-21 10:55 AM

“Yet the Daystrom institute is still named after Richard Daystrom, yes?” *He likely sat in silence, reviewing data until the communication was received.*

Shadowy Figure BOT 04-Jun-21 10:58 AM

*Audio only came through.* “Greetings team. We’ve seen your handiwork. A little sloppier than perhaps anticipated, but it worked out in the end. Starfleet Security apprehended Goldman and his top followers and are bringing him up on charges of conspiracy, attempt to incite riot and illegal weapons shipping. We’ve planted the seeds that all of the fighting and bodies they found in conjunction was due to infighting of the rebellious group. News reports will be surfacing if this later today, which will kill Goldman’s reputation among the masses. Good work.”

Lt. Roderic Altan 04-Jun-21 11:00 AM

“Thank you Sir. I thank the team.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 04-Jun-21 11:01 AM

*Cerred stirred and woke up in time to see the text appear on his glasses, blinking a few times. He looked back at the others and nodded,* "We did our best."

Shadowy Figure BOT 04-Jun-21 11:02 AM

“The threat is over for now. Thank you and enjoy the rest of your shoreleave.” *The transmission cut.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 04-Jun-21 11:03 AM

*Cerred sat back again and rubbed his eyes to try and clear some of the sleep fog away.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 04-Jun-21 11:03 AM

“There it is. Mr.Leòideach. That is our inside joke.” “A little sloppier than perhaps anticipated, but it worked out in the end.”

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Lt. Max Leòideach 04-Jun-21 11:04 AM

"Remind me to take yer sailin' an' to give yer the scare're yer life."

Lt. JG Cerred King 04-Jun-21 11:08 AM

"You mean this wasn't thrilling enough?"

Lt. Max Leòideach 04-Jun-21 11:21 AM

"Defind thrillin'"

Lt. JG Cerred King 04-Jun-21 11:22 AM

"Almost dying, chasing down a terrorist..."

Lt. Roderic Altan 04-Jun-21 12:46 PM

“I will take you up on that offer, Max. Perhaps when we have both recovered.”

Lt. Roderic Altan 04-Jun-21 01:12 PM

*and end scene*

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Lt. Roderic Altan

*and end scene*

Lt. Max Leòideach 04-Jun-21 03:24 PM

Appear in medical?))

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Lt. Max Leòideach

Appear in medical?))

Lt. Roderic Altan 04-Jun-21 07:12 PM

I’m down))

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