Aldebaran

USS Odyssey

Shore Leave Destinations / aldebaran

Narrator BOT 14-May-21 01:36 PM

*Crowds gathered in the main square of Aldebaran's main port city, Anatolia. Geographically, Aldebaran had even more water than earth with small island archipelagos comprising most of the land.* *The atmosphere was charged. People were angry. The streets were tense and it seemed people were looking for a fight. Chants broke out.* "No Starfleet! No war! We demand more!" *Starfleet security was present, getting backed into corners. The slightest misstep could create a dangerous situation.*

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Lt. JG Cerred King 14-May-21 06:23 PM

[D] *Cerred stepped out of the shuttle and stuck the phaser in his pocket, thankful they landed a ways away. He looked out towards the direction of the chanting and watched quietly, arms crossed as he observed.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 14-May-21 10:29 PM

*Altan also stepped out of the shuttle, wearing discrete civilian clothes. He, as of now, was Alieth, retired half-human security personnel, who was currently escorting Cerred, who he suggested use his investigative journalist cover.* (edited)

*First, he had mentioned that they need to make contact with anyone within the budding revolutionary circle.*

*The best way to do that, he found, was to be useful.*

*They could also begin rumours concerning their target, such as him being a possible Undine asset.* *However, such measures were extreme. For now, they would simply wait, and involve themselves in small ways.*

Lt. Survol 14-May-21 10:43 PM

(( @Lt. Max Leòideach @Ensign Tess

Lt. Roderic Altan 14-May-21 10:43 PM

*Intelligence work, counter intelligence, was not a simple game to play. While one measure could be effective, it could result in a loss of life that Altan would find unacceptable* *Their response would be measured, and their stratagems amorphous* *Open, and ready to adapt, like the Borg.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 14-May-21 10:45 PM

*Cerred had gone back into the shuttle when he realised he was wearing his uniform jacket. He came back out after a few minutes in something more journalist-like, adjusting his glasses and looking back at Altan.* "So....what's our thoughts? Do we want to split up or stay in a group?" (edited)

Jarrod Goldman BOT 14-May-21 10:54 PM

*A middle age man stepped into the crowd, which seemed to part for him like he was Moses. He stepped up onto a conveniently placed wooden box, speaking into some kind of amplificaton device to make his voice boom.* "For too long we have been under the thumb of the Federation's war machine. Ever since the Dominion War, they have increasingly expanded their power, their weaponry, their military presence for what once was called an exploratory space fleet!"

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Lt. JG Cerred King 14-May-21 11:05 PM

*Cerred raised an eyebrow as the man spoke, coming closer to the ledge but staying hidden. He tapped the side of his glasses to magnify the image and get a better look at the man, pulling out a PADD and stylus to take notes.*

Narrator BOT 14-May-21 11:07 PM

*The crowd around Goldman seemed to get riled up by his speech, growing rowdier. A couple of pushes and shoves were exchanged with the security personnel nearby.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 15-May-21 02:28 AM

*He kept silent. Maybe it wasn't such a good idea hz was here, being something of a small celebrity. Ehh no one would notice him. Besides, only his father knew he was in Starfleet. He took a breath to calm himself. He was in civi clothes, act as if you're meant to be here. His face morphed onto a half frown. And he turned his gaze lightly to Goldman.* (edited)

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 15-May-21 09:42 AM

*Watched the man give his speech, analyzing every word he said. The sheer stupidity of what the man was preaching to the populace nearly caused her to chuckle, though she couldn't decide if it was him or the people who decided to listen to him that was more at fault. Her gaze would shift to the stat fleet riot security officers and she couldn't help but feel pity for them. Hundreds of thousands of people died to defend the federation saving billions yet these people are essentially saying all those deaths we for some idiotic power move.* "Save billions of lives yet people find some way to complain and be angry." *She spoke to no one, in particular,* "Hasn't changed for centuries and won't change for centuries more"

Jarrod Goldman BOT 15-May-21 09:45 AM

"Soon, we will make our move for change. It will be a beautiful day for all Aldebaranians!" *He held a fist in the air.*

Narrator BOT 15-May-21 09:45 AM

*It seemed to only further rile up the crowd. With the pushing, one of the security personnel overreacted, swung his shield to hit one of the protestors who fell. Soon, the protestors piled on the security officer and started wailing on him. More fights broke out. This was getting ugly fast.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-May-21 09:46 AM

"The Federation has a very large reach. We can't always be everywhere at once, so if our presence here has not been as strong as elsewhere, that's probably why. But this is getting bad. We need to act quickly."

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 15-May-21 09:55 AM

"Sow doubt into the mind of the people." *she replied to king* "If we can openly show what he says is, in fact, a good reason then we can win their support. Perhaps we attack the crowd posing as dominion agents or tal shiar and make Starfleet security into the heroes by subduing us. It would make Goldman look weak and a liar."

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Lt. JG Cerred King 15-May-21 10:04 AM

"Or we can just shoot Goldman and pin it on someone in the crowd. Say they're a secret Tal Shiar agent. But we don't have time to strategise, Petty Officer. Five more minutes and this will be a full blown insurrection." (edited)

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PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 15-May-21 10:11 AM

"If we don't do this right we could end up making him into a martyr which could end up spreading this poisonous rebellion across multiple worlds." *She said carefully and looked at Altan* "The call is on him, however. I don't suppose you have a plasma sniper on you?"

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-May-21 10:16 AM

"Yes. We are aware. This is not mine or Altans first away mission." *He stepped closer and knelt down to get a better look.* "Unless you all are content to just stand up here and look pretty. We could probably create diversion, pretend the Tal Shiar had planted bombs if we have some flashbangs...."

Lt. Roderic Altan 15-May-21 12:21 PM

“The only individuals who are in danger are the Starfleet personnel that are clearly outnumbered.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-May-21 12:22 PM

"Then we need to get the crowd away from them. Tell them the CO went running and send them on a wild goose chase."

Lt. Roderic Altan 15-May-21 12:22 PM

“No, they will be casualties. We cannot risk playing our hand too early.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-May-21 12:25 PM

"Theres going to be casualties either way. We need to get rid of the crowd before that happens. And if we can send them on a fruitless chase, that will do the trick. Then we can grab Goldman and deal with him."

Lt. Roderic Altan 15-May-21 12:25 PM

“However.....I have an idea. Something to get you close to him.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-May-21 12:26 PM

"We arent going to get anywhere near him with that swarm of people around him, Altan."

Lt. Roderic Altan 15-May-21 12:27 PM

“I will have the engineer rig....do you see that there, the power overlay above his head. Let us see if Max can cause it to overload and detach.”

“Something loud that will cause the crowd to scatter. If we time it correctly....once they scatter, you will be able to get to the podium, and possibly save Goldman’s life.”

“And that will be your in.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-May-21 12:30 PM

"Making them scatter should be our back up plan. We need to see if we can drive them off first on a fake chase. If we make them scatter, it'll just cause a panic and then we'll have even more casualties."

Lt. Roderic Altan 15-May-21 12:32 PM

“Possibly, but then you will not have an easy in with our mark.”

Narrator BOT 15-May-21 12:36 PM

*As the situation gets harrier down below, Goldman's handlers and personal security start to whisk him away from the greater crowd. A full riot begins to erupt, Starfleet Security fighting back against the crowd.*

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Lt. Roderic Altan 15-May-21 01:11 PM

“New plan.”

Lt. Max Leòideach 15-May-21 01:13 PM

"Where's his transport. Ah c'n sabotage it." *He muttured quietly.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-May-21 01:15 PM

"Motherfucker! See why we needed to act quickly?! Goddammit." *He snarled and went back to the shuttle, coming out as he tucked a phaser into his pocket and started making his way down from the perch.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 15-May-21 01:16 PM

*Max followed and grabbed onto his own phaser. It would do for what he had in mind anyways.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 15-May-21 01:16 PM

“Good idea Max, I will get you through the crowd.”

Narrator BOT 15-May-21 01:18 PM

*Goldman gets whisked into an alley while the crowd erupts into violence. Building windows are smashed. People throw rocks. It's a dangerous situation down there. Security is on the retreat.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 15-May-21 01:18 PM

"Let's go. Make a plan for when we get him. Aye?"

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-May-21 01:31 PM

*Cerred didn't notice the pair going off, instead making his way to the edge of the crowd. This is what happens when people don't listen probably. Cerred sighed and climbed up high on the edge of the swarm, shouting loudly at the crowd and firing his phaser into the air to get get their attention.*

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 15-May-21 01:38 PM

"Bloody hell these guys!" *Dumbfound at the lack of communication Cecilia took out her phaser and would run towards the where Goldman was taken away into the alley. Hopefully Cerred's distraction would prevent her from being stampeded by the mob.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 15-May-21 01:40 PM

*Patience, was what he would have said to them, if they had believed in such.* *However, he would not be saying much now, as he had completely disappeared. Likely, he would not associate with any of them for the duration of the meeting, should this go pear shaped.* *While they decided that, time was of the essence, and that this needed to be wrapped up in a manner of minutes, Roderic would be moving with Max through the crowd, pinging nearby shuttles using his wrist device for Goldman’s shuttle location.*

Environment BOT 15-May-21 01:41 PM

*The crowd is thousands large, but the people close to Cerred definitely notice and turn around. Some react with flight instinct, backing into the larger mass of people, but others look like they're ready to tear Cerred limb from limb.* *Cecilia, meanwhile, managed to get past most of the crowd as Cerred created an opening. With Roderic's pinging, he'd note that there appeared to be several shuttles parked around the city, definitely a few in the direction where Goldman's security whisked him.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 15-May-21 01:44 PM

*Max would follow!*

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 15-May-21 01:46 PM

*She would go into the alley where Goldman was taken into and follow it as long as she could until she reached a junction or off shoot*

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-May-21 01:46 PM

"I saw the security head of their base running off like the coward he is!" *Cerred yelled out, hopong he was convincing,* "He went that way! I saw him grab a security and run! He cant even bothered to try and help his own people! Are you going to let him get away so easily?" *He was internally begging for these people to believe him.*

Narrator BOT 15-May-21 01:50 PM

*The crowd ready to fight seemed to realize Cerred was on their side. Balled fists ready for a fight.* "Yeah! Chase the coward down! Not so big without their starships protecting them." *Cecilia gets lead down shadowy alley to where she can spot the tail end of Goldman's entourage ducking through the back door of a building, near a trash enclosure.*

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 15-May-21 01:53 PM

*She would set her phaser to max stun and run after them right into the building*

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-May-21 01:54 PM

"Go! Before he gets too far away!" *He fired his phaser in the air one more time before hopping down to lead them off in the direction he'd indicated.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 15-May-21 01:55 PM

(Give me a moment)

Lt. Roderic Altan 15-May-21 02:10 PM

“Max, sabotage it with something that you may be able to fix later. See if you can install a tracker somewhere discrete. I have a feeling we will have some time, as the crewman will be distracting our mark.”

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 15-May-21 02:15 PM

*At the same time she would say this to the rest of her team through her earpiece.* "It's Petty Officer Cecilia, I am pursuing them through the alley and into a building near a trash enclosure."

Lt. Max Leòideach 15-May-21 02:27 PM

*He nodded and followed until they reached the shuttle.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 15-May-21 02:34 PM

*In his earpiece* “Hold them there, but do not take him out. We do not have any evidence of his wrongdoings or any proof of an insurrection. We must wait.”

Narrator BOT 15-May-21 02:36 PM

*The crowd seemed convinced Cerred was on their side and started for the direction he told them, a couple motioning for Cerred to Join.* “Let’s see how these fleeters feel with phasers turned on them!” *Celia walked inside to five bodyguards and Goldman. the bodyguards were armed too pulling phasers on her.*

Jarrod Goldman BOT 15-May-21 02:36 PM

“Who the hell are you?”

Lt. Max Leòideach 15-May-21 02:42 PM

*Upon reaching one of the shuttles, he calmly asked in his earpiece so all could hear in the team.* "How damaged do you lot wan' the ships? Ah c'n disable them non destructively or Ah c'n do it destructively enough so they c'n fly after a bit of repair."

Lt. Roderic Altan 15-May-21 02:43 PM

“The second option. Max.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-May-21 02:44 PM

*Cerred nodded and ran off with the group, though he kept his eyes peeled for any place he could slip away and hide. He kept running and eventually made his way into an alleyway, slipping into the shadows where he couldn't be seen.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 15-May-21 02:47 PM

"Roger that." *He entered the shuttle through the button access pannel, pulled out his phaser and aimed it at the center dash and just shot a single phaser shot at it. Disabling it and frying the wiring. Then turning and walking over to the nearest connection to the engine and pulling a switch blade from his pocket and cutting the connections to the engines. It was crude but should be effective.* (edited)

Narrator BOT 15-May-21 02:48 PM

*Goldman’s shuttle would be disabled!*

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 15-May-21 02:48 PM

*"Damnit," she thought to herself and kept her phaser up. Looking for options for cover in case they decided to open fire, Cecilia would try to create a new cover.* "I'm a friend, why don't you tell your guys to lower your weapons so we can discuss how we can get you out of here"

Jarrod Goldman BOT 15-May-21 02:49 PM

*He stared at her for a long minute as if trying to read her.* “where are you from? What’s your name?”

Lt. Max Leòideach 15-May-21 02:55 PM

*He aimed at the console and shot one more phaser shot, set to stun this time at the steering, mainly out of spite and then walked out of the shuttle.* "Ground crew 'as denied takeoff access." *He said with a bit of sarcastic humour.*

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PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 15-May-21 03:03 PM

"Helena" *She stared right back at him* "I was a part of the protest and I am also former Starfleet security. I want to offer my services in evading their sensor grid and getting you safely off this planet. Your message needs to be spread across the federation to stop these brutal acts by them."

Jarrod Goldman BOT 15-May-21 03:04 PM

"We'll run a background check on her later. We have to get out of here." *He motioned to his guards.* "Slip out the other side of the building and get to the shuttle."

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-May-21 03:05 PM

*Cerred stayed hidden in the alley for a few minutes longer, watching the crowd run past for a few minutes. He looked around for a moment. He finally saw the fire escape on the side of the building, jumping up onto it. He hauled himself up and onto the fire escape, quickly making his way up on the roof and watching the people run off while he tapped his hearing aid.* "This is King. I'm alright, on a roof currently. I got the crowd diverted and I'll come to your location. Give me a few minutes."

Narrator BOT 15-May-21 03:06 PM

*The crowd continued to riot. More security personnel came from adjacent cities, being dropped off in transports. It looked like it would be settled rather quickly one way or another.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 15-May-21 03:06 PM

*Max quietly rigged up the doors to lock immediatly after closing, effectively locking them inside by simply disconnecting the open setting and scratching up the entry to the motor to make it physically unable to open using the motherboard and leaving the door slightly ajar, making it seem like it had a closing problem but the seal was fine. Then stepped away to go into the shadow himself.* (edited)

"We do realise that if violence happens, it will jus' be provin' their point, aye?" *He said into comms.* (edited)

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-May-21 03:08 PM

*Cerred sighed as the rioters kept going, turning back to run over and get accross to the others by taking the roofs and fire escapes. For once his insane workout plan was coming in clutch.*

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 15-May-21 03:15 PM

*She would lower her phaser but still kept it in one of her hands. With the other, she would pretend to scratch her ear and activate her earpiece as she spoke "I wouldn't do that sir, security would have it closed off and ready for your arrival. I suggest we head out of the building north then east around the major blockheads and come up them from behind.*

Jarrod Goldman BOT 15-May-21 03:16 PM

*The other guards didn't seem to be much more than meatheads, muttering agreement. Goldman nodded.* "We'll follow you."

Lt. Max Leòideach 15-May-21 03:21 PM

"Let 'em into the ship. Do not enter yourself Petty Officer." *He muttured into comms.* (edited)

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 15-May-21 03:25 PM

*She nodded went out one of the north doors. She would go through the back roads north then east avoiding the security patrols the best she could then approach the shuttle from the south*

Lt. Max Leòideach 15-May-21 03:25 PM

*He adjusted his position as to be closer but still hidden from view, counting on Cecilia's audio as a cue.* (edited)

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-May-21 03:28 PM

*Cerred stumbled a few times with his landings, pausing on one of the roofs with a sigh. He panted a bit and tried to call the others again.* "This is King again. I'm coming by rooftops but I dont know which building to stop at."

Narrator BOT 15-May-21 03:29 PM

*Some of the Starfleet security personnel caught wind of someone jumping around the rooftops. They pointed up top and talked to each other down below.*

Jarrod Goldman BOT 15-May-21 03:30 PM

*Goldman and his gang followed Cecilia, the route away from where the bulk of the rioting violence was and they progressed to the shuttle without incident.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 15-May-21 03:30 PM

"Take'a left at the small garden rooftop. Continue east for 200 meters'n yer'll approach the shuttle." *He replied in comms.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-May-21 03:32 PM

*Cerred looked over when he saw the directional going off to their voices. He took a peek and then nodded when he caught Maxs words. He swallowed and kept going, thought the security team had him a little worried. He missed his landing and hauled himself onto the fire escape, pausing and staying still as a stone to hopefully get Starfleet proper off of him.*

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 15-May-21 03:33 PM

*She would look back at them doing the same thing again to talk with the rest of her team* "Security patrols typically do a systematic approach to target areas. We are taking the opposite so we should be clear on our approach."

*The woman would lead them up to the shuttle stopping just short of it.* "Here we are. No starfleet in sight but we need to hurry. They will be closing in soon"

Narrator BOT 15-May-21 03:43 PM

*The noise of Cerred clanking on the fire escape proved to draw Security's attention. They spotted him from down below.* "You there. Freeze!"

Jarrod Goldman BOT 15-May-21 04:03 PM

*Goldman and his team approached the shuttle. A couple of hte guards went in ahead. Followed by Jarrod.* "Thanks for helping us. If it's all the same to you, we'll drop you off here. We have meetings with important people to the movement in the next few hours and they'll be jumpy about seeing new faces."

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-May-21 04:23 PM

*Cerred swore silently and kept still as a stone, staring wide eyed at the group, thinking of something quick.* "I meant no harm, Sir! I just wanted to see what all the fuss was about! It was awful noisy and I couldn't enjoy my movie so I just came out to see what was going on!" (edited)

Lt. Roderic Altan 15-May-21 04:23 PM

*Without warning, Roderic slammed in his face into a nearby wall, breaking his nose, and causing a fair amount of green blood to pour from his nose.*

*Gasping, he stumbled forward, hand over his face, and towards the same shuttle Goldman was due to enter.*

Narrator BOT 15-May-21 04:28 PM

*The security officers seemed to buy Cerred's story. After all, he was all the way up there.* "Alright. I recommend staying indoors. It's not safe out here. We'll probably have curfew this evening.\*

Jarrod Goldman BOT 15-May-21 04:28 PM

*The smash of the Romulan's face into a wall and stumbling toward them spooked Goldman.* "Romulans!"

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-May-21 04:29 PM

"Yes sir. Thank you, sir! I'll try to be more careful!" *He called and waited until they were no longer paying attention to him before hurrying up the fire escape and onto the roof.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 15-May-21 04:32 PM

*Roderic looked up, and he looked....hurt. Not physically, but emotionally.* “I am just...just as human as I am Romulan.” *He wiped the green blood from his nose. What he said was true, his forehead lacked any distinct ridges, and he could be just as Vulcan as anything else.*

“I needed...I heard what you said in the square. I was struck by a starfleet officer I...I thought you could..help me.”

Narrator BOT 15-May-21 04:35 PM

*With a lot to do, Security didn't linger very long, passing to the next crisis - a fire started down the street.*

Jarrod Goldman BOT 15-May-21 04:35 PM

*His eyes narrowed, angry at hearing it.* "They keep getting more violent. I didn't serve for this to be the tack of the Federation. What do you need?"

Lt. Roderic Altan 15-May-21 04:36 PM

“I don’t I.....I’m just **angry** I’m angry and I don’t know what to do about it.”

“I want to do **something**....” *He blinked, as if dazed.* “I’m sorry...I shouldn’t be...it isn’t even safe for you here.” *He spat some blood on the ground.*

Jarrod Goldman BOT 15-May-21 04:39 PM

"No, it's not. Don't worry. We'll return. And when we're ready, we'll make them listen next time." *He gave the Romulan a nod of encouragement.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 15-May-21 04:41 PM

“Th-Thank you.” *He stood up, and breathed out, seemingly calm.* *He offered him his hand, one free from the green of his blood.* “You’re doing good work sir.” (edited)

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 15-May-21 04:44 PM

*Looked at Altan and then at Goldman* "I will do my best to spread your word across the world. The crimes Starfleet perpetuated against us will be answered for."

Jarrod Goldman BOT 15-May-21 04:48 PM

*Ever the political figure, Goldman was happy to shake Roderic's hand.* "Thank you. I won't let you down. Either of you. Now I should be going."

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-May-21 04:49 PM

*Cerred finally made it to the building. He climbed down the fire escape and hopped down, walking towards the direction of the voices. He came up to the group and paused at seeing Altan.* "Oh gods! Dude, what happened to you! That looks like....way painful, man! You need a rag or something?"

Lt. Roderic Altan 15-May-21 05:06 PM

“Yes. Sir. Be safe, and if there is **any** way I can help....Alieth Rath is my name.” *He pulled him in, and wrapped a grateful arm around him, hoping to plant the small device into the microfibre of his clothes.*

*The second trick, another tracker sent from the contact between skin and his wrist device, would be trickier. It was a small thing meant to travel into the bloodstream. It would take, or it would not.*

Jarrod Goldman BOT 15-May-21 05:13 PM

*It was successfully planted, and Goldman disappeared into the shuttlecraft, and then shut the door, engaging Max's trap.*

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Lt. JG Cerred King 15-May-21 05:14 PM

*Cerred watched them get into the shuttle untied his jacket from his waist, offering it to Altan.* "Here ya go, dude. Thats a nasty lookin' punch."

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 15-May-21 05:18 PM

*She watched them enter the shuttle and as soon as the doors shut she turned to the others.* "Do we wait for security to find them or are we doing the extraction ourselves" *Cecilia reserved any celebration until the target was safely in an intelligence facility*

Lt. Roderic Altan 15-May-21 05:18 PM

“Thank you.” *He gratefully took the jacket, and held it to his face* “I wasn’t even with the rioters, I was just protesting.”

*He walked away from the crewman, and sat a safe distance away from the shuttle, still dealing with his wound.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-May-21 05:21 PM

"Riot? Protest? Duuuude, is that what all that noise was? I was just in my apartment watchin' a movie. Or tried to. There was so much noise so I went out to my fire escape and had guns pointed at me! Like what the hell, man!" *He shook his head and sighed,* "Cops must be awful worked up over whatever happened." *He looked at Cecilia and waved,* "Sup?" (edited)

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 15-May-21 05:25 PM

*She looked at the both of them and then proceeded to make an 'oh' expression with her face*. "Whats up...I'll just head with the others and go find that Starfleet CO"

"Have fun..."

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-May-21 05:27 PM

"Whats a CO? Yo, I thought Starfleet was supposed to be a good thing! Are they like screwin' us over or something?"

Lt. Max Leòideach 15-May-21 05:27 PM

*The door would shut, the motor at that point, having no connection to verify, it essentially locked them in.*

Narrator BOT 15-May-21 05:27 PM

*The shuttle started shaking as they tried to open the door after not being able to start the thing. Several colorful metaphors followed from inside.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 15-May-21 05:30 PM

*He nodded in response, now was their opportunity to make themselves indispensable.* *He moved over to the door, and banged on it in response.* “Sir! Is everything alright?”

Lt. Max Leòideach 15-May-21 05:31 PM

*He jogged up to the shuttle from his hiding spot.* "Rioters are making their way here, if you guys were more peaceful then you should leave." *His scottish accent all but phased out by the UT*

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 15-May-21 05:35 PM

*She watched Max jog up. Cecilia admitted that without him the mission would've been much harder.* "Good wor-, wait are you being serious or are you still attempting to keep your cover" *she said to him while giving a glance to Altan banging on the shuttle*

Lt. Max Leòideach 15-May-21 05:36 PM

"Both."

*He used comms, muttering.* "Can't say we were here if we get ghost now, we have him in custody technically. All we have to do is tell Security."

Jarrod Goldman BOT 15-May-21 05:38 PM

"We're trapped in here. Get this open. Someone sabotaged our shuttle!"

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 15-May-21 05:41 PM

"I concur, if those rioters get to this shuttle, this mission would be compromised. Unless you can somehow fly it out of here" *She asked Max*

Lt. Max Leòideach 15-May-21 05:51 PM

"Negative. Not less yer c'n tow it with 'nother shuttle." *He kept his voice hush in case they decided to let them out.* (edited)

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-May-21 05:56 PM

*Cerred stayed quiet and shifted his weight from foot to foot. The journalist angle had gone out the window in favour of ignorant colonist. He came to sit by Altan and sighed.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 15-May-21 06:06 PM

“Sabotaged it how sir! I am not an engineer....but I can see if I can find someone with experience, if you can can tell me what’s gone wrong.”

*Quietly, he moved away and spoke into his earpiece.* “We will wait, and wait, right to the edge, and Max, you will assist them, and offer to keep an eye on their shuttle in the event that anything else happens.”

Lt. Max Leòideach 15-May-21 06:10 PM

*He contested the order with a single mutter, not saying no but asking a single question.* "Why, sir." (edited)

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 15-May-21 06:13 PM

"Why indeed?" *she looked at Altan with a raised eyebrow*

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-May-21 06:18 PM

"Yo, can I like help or something? I ain't got plans tonight."

Jarrod Goldman BOT 15-May-21 06:28 PM

"I'm just going to call our associates and have us beamed out of here. Figures Starfleet would try something like this. You might want to get out of there before security comes."

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 15-May-21 06:40 PM

*She turned to Max and carefully asked* "The shuttle's shields are up, right?"

Lt. Roderic Altan 15-May-21 06:41 PM

*He nodded, and allowed his hand to slap the shuttle once to signify that he understood. He motioned for the others to move out, and regroup.*

Lt. Survol 15-May-21 06:43 PM

((if the shields were up how would they have walked in?

Ensign Tess 15-May-21 06:43 PM

(gg)

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-May-21 06:44 PM

*Cerred had kept his distance and nodded at Altan, following him out.*

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 15-May-21 06:44 PM

*Confused to what was going to followed her CO*

Lt. Roderic Altan 15-May-21 06:54 PM

*Once they were a safe distance away.* “We should be able to track him from here. Capri, see if you and Mr.Leòideach can access the shuttles computers for manifests, flight paths, names, anything useful.”

“As for the why, my thought was to build a bridge of trust between ourselves and the mark, but that can wait.”

“I have planted him with a bug, and a tracker.”

“We are in the midst of finding out who exactly he is working with.

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-May-21 07:01 PM

"Shouldn't be too hard. I have an idea for how we could get close to him and maybe get some information..." *He said, grabbing the first aid kit for Altan.* "How ya feeling?"

Narrator BOT 15-May-21 07:04 PM

*Time passed. Goldman was beamed out along with his steam. Security reinforcements dialed down the city. The sun went down, the moons came up. The city was a ghost town, under curfew after the incident. It appeared to tracking systems as if Goldman had gone to a structure on a different island, out away from the populated areas.* *He started talking to someone named "Gigor" about the rally today, saying how it had been a nightmare, but the people were riled up and ready to go. He complained about Starfleet, said they know they're being watched and someone sabotaged their shuttle. Gigor said his people would be arriving soon with the good, and when they did, he wouldn't have to worry anymore.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-May-21 07:08 PM

[D[ *Cerred had been hard at work the last few hours trying to hack in and decrypt his way through the shuttles computer for information.*

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 15-May-21 07:09 PM

*Cecilia had been turning her phaser for the next possible engagement keeping to herself*

Jarrod Goldman BOT 15-May-21 07:57 PM

"Alright... drop the shipment on the Island of Ilse. It's uninhabited with a rainforest area. No one should bother us there. Jarrod out." *The conversation concluded.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-May-21 09:04 PM

*Cerred raised an eyebrow and made a note of the location, looking back at the others.* "You all caught that, yes?"

Lt. Roderic Altan 16-May-21 03:49 AM

“We need to make our way there, and ensure that we are not picked up en route, or their via sensor sweeps. At that point we will bug the coordinates, and capture everything that we need to.” “In the meantime. Run this “Gigor’s speech patterns through an analyser. Use Alpha-Delta-Sierra-Sierra-Kilo.”

“Once we get our evidence, we will disseminate it to Starfleet Intelligence, and they can then discredit him. Once this is done, we will need to move quickly to capture him. Desperate men do desperate acts.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-May-21 03:52 AM

"Could we disguise our signature somehow?" *Cerred asked as he turned on his hearing aids, inputting the speech through the analysis with the code and listening for changes in the frequencies.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 16-May-21 04:21 AM

"Unless you want to trek like ghilies in the fields'a Scotland, 'n take 20' ours, not really lad."

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-May-21 04:22 AM

"Maybe another time?" *He asked with a little smirk.* "Might be a good workout."

Lt. Max Leòideach 16-May-21 04:25 AM

*He chuckled at that.* "Ah went through advznced long distance shootin' trainin'. The waitin' wasn' for me, but Ah remember 'ow to do it."

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-May-21 04:28 AM

"Im still sold. Have yet to see a problem with this."

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 16-May-21 04:50 AM

*She spoke while turning her phaser* "Do we know what the layout of this rainforest, possible hostiles? If we get in undetected will we go hot and capture him or is it stealth the entire way." *These were more of the missions she used to. Years of briefings and exercises came back to her as she thought of all the considerations*

Lt. Roderic Altan 16-May-21 05:39 AM

“We must find ourselves on that Island without being detected by their sensors. This is not a matter of what cannot be done, we must do it.”

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 16-May-21 05:52 AM

*She turned to look at Altan* "So we have no choice but to go in blind?" *She thought for a brief second* Couldn't we use certain exotic particles to mask our signature? Get them on our clothes and skin and we can essentially walk right through the perimeter before they dissipate"

Lt. Roderic Altan 16-May-21 06:45 AM

“That would depend on how much information we retrieve from the voice scans.”

Lt. Roderic Altan 16-May-21 12:07 PM

“Mr Leòideach, on a small scale, could you rig a subspace shield with a device oscillating interphase distortion?”

Lt. Max Leòideach 16-May-21 12:08 PM

"I could try. However, that would make a large signature on the thermo scopes. Though they're primitive technology, they're still effective." (edited)

Lt. Roderic Altan 16-May-21 03:20 PM

“Could the technology be placed underwater to act as a rudimentary cooling system, or even underground” (edited)

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-May-21 03:53 PM

*Cerred kept analysing the pattern while they talked.*

Narrator BOT 16-May-21 04:27 PM

*After some analysis, Gigor's voice would come back as Orion in nature with a 95% accuracy rate for the sample.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 16-May-21 04:54 PM

"If you want it to be mobile? No. But I could attempt something a little cruder, like using a shield to interupt the relay of signals. Just need a power supply strong 'nough."

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-May-21 05:49 PM

*Cerred whistled at them once the analysis had run.* "95% accuracy on the sample, its Orion. Which.....im still learning."

Lt. Roderic Altan 16-May-21 08:04 PM

“As long as we are not seen by their sensors, and we can thusly catch them unaware.”

“I do have contacts in the Orion syndicate, being a youth member myself. I will see if I can get some idea of who this individual is”

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-May-21 08:24 PM

"My ex boss has contacts in the Syndicate as well. Would you like their information?"

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 16-May-21 09:06 PM

*The woman perked up when she heard the word syndicate. A wave of memories washed over her from long ago during her more formative days on her home planet. She had history with them and she had no idea whether they still had her on file somewhere or it's been so long they forgot she was the one who foiled their operations on Deped 42.* "Syndicate? Are you sure?" *She asked King*

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-May-21 09:18 PM

"The Syndicate know everything about every Orion. This Gigor guy sounds like a weapons dealer so it's likely they'll definitely have something on him. And it's the best option we have right now, Petty Officer."

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 16-May-21 09:34 PM

"Try not to mention my name when you talk to him." *She said then turned back to maintain her phaser.* "Bad blood. That's all I'll say"

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-May-21 09:37 PM

*He raised an eyebrow, visibly confused.* "What reason would have to do so and--wait. You have a name?"

Narrator BOT 16-May-21 10:51 PM

*They only had a few more hours before the meet up was supposed to take place. They would have to start moving quickly!*

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-May-21 10:55 PM

"Either way, we can't just sit here with our fingers in our asses." *Cerred said before tapping in contact information on the console.*

Narrator BOT 16-May-21 11:01 PM

*A comm line was opened to The Hunter, audio only, scrambled.*.

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-May-21 11:02 PM

*Cerred tapped the console to try and clear it up a bit.* "Evening Sir."

Narrator BOT 16-May-21 11:11 PM

"Who is this?" *The voice sounded modulated and none too happy.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 16-May-21 11:15 PM

“Mr Leòideach, we will begin prepping the area as soon as we can. With enough time, we should be able to do both.” “I will have us transported as close as we can to the area, with the items we require.” (edited)

“Ms. Angelica, you will serve as forward intelligence, and relay information of the terrain to us. I trust you are well familiar with masking yourself.” “Thinking about it, we do not need to hide ourselves completely, only pose as non humanoid signatures.”

*To King, he very quietly suggested that information asked for be generalised, to avoid any potential tip off of the subject.*

Narrator

"Who is this?" *The voice sounded modulated and none too happy.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-May-21 11:18 PM

"This is King. Or did you forget about me already, Boss?"

Narrator BOT 16-May-21 11:19 PM

"King! Never thought I'd hear from your mug again. What's going on? You in the sector?"

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-May-21 11:20 PM

"My colleagues and I are doing a bit of hunting. Trying to prevent an insurrection and turning over a threat to the Federation. But we need some information regarding a lead."

*He looked over at Altan and nodded.*

Narrator BOT 16-May-21 11:21 PM

"Insurrection? Might be good for business."

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-May-21 11:22 PM

"Good for business but bad for the Federation. We'd rather it didn't happen."

Narrator BOT 16-May-21 11:23 PM

"Alright... though you tempt me. What you need?"

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-May-21 11:25 PM

"Our target was speaking to an Orion in regards to a drop off of supplies. Perhaps you would consent to us contacting your Syndicate connections in order to get information? Unless this name rings any bells?"

Narrator BOT 16-May-21 11:26 PM

"What's the name?"

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-May-21 11:27 PM

"The man's name is Gigor."

Narrator BOT 16-May-21 11:28 PM

"Gigor? If it's the same one, he's bigtime. Operates a huge fleet. If you want to mobilize a whole army, that's who you'd call."

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-May-21 11:32 PM

"Apparently our target has called him. He's become a thorn in the Federations side."

Narrator BOT 16-May-21 11:33 PM

"Be careful. Big fleets like that come with big guns."

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-May-21 11:34 PM

"Do you have any suggestions for us? Maybe we can destroy the weapons cache being sent?"

Narrator BOT 16-May-21 11:41 PM

"I have no idea what he's got. But I'm not getting involved with someone so powerful on that level. I don't have a death wish."

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-May-21 11:45 PM

"Perhaps our target doesn't know who he's getting involved with then. I'm going to assume it's not wise to screw this person over?"

Narrator BOT 16-May-21 11:46 PM

*There was a chuckle.* "See aforementioned death wish."

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-May-21 11:48 PM

"Understood. If you find it useful to provide any other information, keep us posted. I'll come by to visit during my shore leave at some point."

Narrator BOT 16-May-21 11:48 PM

"Good hearing from you. Keep your nose clean. You know I will." *Definitely sarcasm.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-May-21 11:49 PM

"No promises. Stargoat out." *He said and cut the comm link.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 17-May-21 01:23 AM

"Well let's move, aye? No point standing still."

Lt. JG Cerred King 17-May-21 01:31 AM

"Im ready when you all are. We need to fix this."

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 17-May-21 06:07 AM

*She got up and holstered her phaser paying no mind to the Ensign's comment* "We got traitors to pacify"

Lt. Max Leòideach 17-May-21 09:46 AM

"Attempt not. To kill anyone." *The Engineer said, for once his tone harsh.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 17-May-21 11:55 AM

"What do you think would happen if we blew up his supplies he's recieving?"

Lt. Roderic Altan 17-May-21 01:06 PM

“We need evidence of his wrongdoings, once we have this, we can place him in front of a court, and discredit his movement. His association with this character, as well as seizing the supplies for starfleet security, should be our first move.”

“If Starfleet mobilises their forces now, it will be perceived as an escalation in force. One that could give him an excuse. We need to scare the Orion off, rather than force a protracted battle in which civilians and starfleet personnel will lose their lives.”

“Once we have our evidence, we bring him in.”

“Now, we all have our parts to play, let us ensure they are executed properly.” (edited)

Lt. JG Cerred King 17-May-21 01:19 PM

"Wh a t more evidence do we need, Altan? We saw what he was doing with our own eyes! We literally just got confirmation he's receiving supplies for an insurrection from a huge weapons dealer in the Syndicate! I don't understand what the hell else we need!"

Lt. Roderic Altan 17-May-21 01:20 PM

“Evidence in a court of law, Capri.”

“Enough evidence to discredit him entirely. If I just planned on taking his life, I would not need any of you.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 17-May-21 01:24 PM

"We have evidence to present. Plenty of it. What we don't have is time to play it safe. Every second we waste gets him closer to a full blown insurrection and destroying the Federation. The man is very obviously a threat." *Cerred crossed his arms and stared at Altan.* "We are running out of time to play it safe. We need to go. We need to blow up that weapons cache. By the time we get there at this rate, there won't *be* a Federation left to protect."

Lt. Roderic Altan 17-May-21 01:26 PM

“We have a voice recording that could have been faked, and flight plans, Ensign King.”

“If time is being wasted, it is because my orders are not being adhered to. I allow my fellow officers and crewmen plenty of room to express themselves. Now, my orders need to be followed.”

“If the situation changes and we have no choice but to kill him, we will adapt. Am I understood Ensign.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 17-May-21 01:29 PM

*Cerred narrowed his eyes a little and snarled.* "Fine. But don't say I didn't warn you when words of this spreads across the Federation because we decided to sit on our hands and play it safe." *He stalked off to another area of the shuttle.* (edited)

Lt. Roderic Altan 17-May-21 01:31 PM

“You should be supporting me, not hindering me, Capri. Especially not now.” “We will have a conversation about this, once we are finished.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 17-May-21 01:34 PM

*Capri didn't respond, he'd already left that area of the shuttle, waiting for it to take off elsewhere.* (edited)

Lt. Max Leòideach 17-May-21 01:56 PM

*Max didn't say anything. He didn't have anything to say about this.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 17-May-21 02:15 PM

*Altan sits down to pilot the vessel, ensuring that they remain out of possible sensor range*

Narrator BOT 17-May-21 02:20 PM

*The shuttle boots up, taking off in the Aldebaranian evening under the light of multiple moons, flying low across the water.*

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 17-May-21 03:15 PM

*This is what Cecilia was used to. The woman went over her gear as the shuttle flew into the steely sunset of Aldebaran checking each piece of equipment twice to ensure full functionality in the field. It was a long-range reconnaissance loadout that was suited for her particular assignment on the op. It came with a light recon harness and attached came with multispectrum goggles, grappling device, a hardshell backpack filled with survival items, a holographic arm scanner, flash grenades, proton grenades, a shock baton, and a lifesign scrambler. She would carry only a phaser pistol to keep light. It her dismay she wasn't going in to take the target so there was no need to prepare for an assault. Recon was all she was allowed to do unless otherwise directed.* "How long till the drop point?" *She asked to whoever was responsible*

Narrator BOT 17-May-21 03:50 PM

*The con would show them arriving in approximately 5 minutes.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 17-May-21 08:28 PM

“We should be present in five minutes. You will ensure that all appreciate recording and receiving devices are installed, as well as give us a lay of the land.” “Once a good place has been identified, we will move in, and wait.”

Narrator BOT 17-May-21 08:43 PM

*They approached the island, which appeared to be a pretty big island of all things. It had a long coastline that extended into a jungle beyond. The only place really suitable for big shipments to land would have been on that coastline, but the jungle would provite cover. There also were several non-sentient lifeforms roaming about its underbrush, lurking in the night!*

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 17-May-21 09:26 PM

*She nodded and waited for the ship to reach its drop point*

Lt. JG Cerred King 17-May-21 09:58 PM

*Cerred still hadn't come out of hiding, instead in the back of the shuttle staring at the cieling.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 17-May-21 10:03 PM

*Roderic moves the shuttle into position.*

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 17-May-21 10:48 PM

*Cecilia would stand up and disembark the shuttle.* "Comm silence until I finish or run into a problem" *she would say before checking her tac map and heading towards the first set of coordinates covertly.*

Narrator BOT 17-May-21 10:51 PM

*The shuttle lands safely, opening up into the jungle, providing them cover. Cecilia hears some strange animal screeching in the background.*

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 17-May-21 11:22 PM

*"What is that godforsaken noise," the woman thought as she took out her phaser and looked for where the sound was coming from"*

Lt. Roderic Altan 18-May-21 12:09 AM

*In the event they were unable to deal with the situation and capture their mark with sufficient ease, there was another option.* *He would focus on sabotaging the cache, especially if it was weapons, with a small device designed to trigger a critical and violent weapons failure within their payloads.*

*It would be a way to not only eliminate their target, but also implicate the weapons as the reason for his demise.*

*But this was a final option. First; they had to try to do things in a way that would clear not only Starfleet, but the local Government, and implicate Goldman.* *Counter intelligence, and disruption of terrorist cells who held sway of the people hinged heavily on discrediting the leaders of the movement.* *It insured a more stable peace in the aftermath than simply slaying the head, and creating a martyr. Moreso than hearsay evidence that his followers may dismiss.* *He understood the outlook of his subordinates, truly he did, but.....* *This was their best play.* *He felt that truly.*

Narrator BOT 18-May-21 12:21 AM

*Something shuffled in the bushes.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 18-May-21 01:14 AM

*He knocked Roderic's shoulder with his own. Gesturing to the plastic explosives he had on him.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-May-21 01:16 AM

*Cerred still hadn't reappeared. He was still kinda salty and feeling like he wasn't being listened to.*

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 18-May-21 06:14 AM

*"Make yourself known," Cecilia thought as she approached the brushes but stopping a few feet short of them, taking out her multi-spectrum goggles to see whatever it was through the twigs and leaves of the brush. She had her phaser in the other hand ready to fire.*

Narrator BOT 18-May-21 09:20 AM

*Out of those bushes popped out something that looked like a velociraptor, about eight feet tall when it stood up on its hind legs, hough it was hunched in the grass prior.* "Skreeeeeeeee!"

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 18-May-21 09:47 AM

*"Damnit..." The woman slowly stepped back and put away her goggles exchanging them for a flash grenade which she was ready to use if the creature pursued her.*

Narrator BOT 18-May-21 09:55 AM

*Threatened, the creature sprung at her, leaping into the air, its lower claws ready to pounce and grip on to her. It was powerful, able to travese several meters through the air in a single bound.*

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 18-May-21 10:08 AM

*Cecilia rolled to her right and threw the flash grenade at the creature. Quickly she would cover her eyes and attempt to run into the inner island hopefully causing the dinosaur to lose track of her*

Lt. Roderic Altan 18-May-21 10:23 AM

“Very good, Mr.Leòideach. We should dot these around the meeting area and engage them during the course of the meeting.”

“That should not only injure or kill a number of their guards, but it should break their trust as well.”

Narrator BOT 18-May-21 10:25 AM

*The flash grenade goes off, blowing off the creature's leg and side of its torso. The creature wails, and it become really pissed, dragging itself forward by its arms and one leg, lopsided and difficult to move it still chases after Cecilia, chomping its giant teeth toward her -- its nose honed in on her scent.*

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 18-May-21 10:33 AM

*As she ran she took out another flash grenade, her last one and threw it at the creature again aiming for it's mid section for the maximum possible damage*

Narrator BOT 18-May-21 10:36 AM

*This time, the creature's guts splatted all over the jungle -- and Cecilia. Everything returned to quiet.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 18-May-21 10:46 AM

"Ah'm going to try'n avoid killin'. But aye."

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 18-May-21 10:50 AM

"Ugh!" *The woman exclaimed as she wiped the blood and piece of matter off her face. After years of field work from her intelligence and police days being afraid of blood was completely phased out of her. It didn't however make it any more pleasant to be covered in it.* "Vile creature." *She said in disgust as she looked at it's corpse and contacted the shuttle.* "This is Petty Officer Angelica. Be advised some of the wildlife is hostile here. I recently engaged with one of them"

Lt. Max Leòideach 18-May-21 11:00 AM

"Engaged? Tell me when the weddin' is, over." (edited)

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PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 18-May-21 11:10 AM

"Oh, It just ended. It was rather explosive if you catch my meaning." *She said as she looked at her tacpad to find the next sensor point*

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-May-21 11:38 AM

*At some point Cerred had slipped out of the shuttle after grabbing his phaser, firecrackers, and smoke/stink bombs.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 18-May-21 11:46 AM

“Thank you for the update, Ms.Angelica.” “If you see him, ask Ensign King to work on deciphering some of their calls with his tricorder, it may prove useful later on.”

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 18-May-21 11:55 AM

"Understood. So far the environment is a dense jungle biome. No other contacts so far. Resuming radio silence.", *She would move to her next point across the island taking out her phaser and putting it at max stun.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-May-21 11:57 AM

*Cerred had slipped off his commbadge from its hiding place and shoved it in his pocket, slowly and quietly making his way through the trees.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 18-May-21 01:37 PM

“Mr.Leòideach, it is time for us to move. Position 1, quickly and quietly.”

Narrator BOT 18-May-21 01:38 PM

*Flying overhead were six much larger transport ships. They had crates tractored with gravimetric claws underneath them larger than the cargo containers one would see at ports. The ships were flying low, without lights in the evening, though it was impossible not to spot their silhouettes when they blocked out the sky above. The ships dropped off the crates along the beach, several thousand meters away, the tractor beams glowing as it slowly lowered their payload to the ground.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-May-21 01:41 PM

*Cerred looked over when the directionals appeared from the slight sound. He quickly ducked down behind a fallen tree to try and get a better look and stay hidden.*

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 18-May-21 01:45 PM

*Cecilia hid behind a particularly large-leafed tree as the transports came overhead. Once they passed she would follow their general direction and if possible find where their landing point is.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-May-21 01:47 PM

*Cerred pulled a tricorder from his pocket and opened it, seeing if it woukd be able to scan anything from the transports.* (edited)

Lt. Max Leòideach 18-May-21 02:07 PM

*Max nodded and made to do as ordered.*

Narrator BOT 18-May-21 02:20 PM

*The ships dropped off their cargo and then promptly disappeared. The containers were heavily shielded, definitely intentionally constructed to avoid prying scans.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 18-May-21 02:34 PM

*From his vantage point in the trees, he began adjusting his tricorder to see if he could find the shield frequency.*

“I am attempting to find their shield frequency. Perhaps with a low pulse we can get them to flicker, just enough to plant my device on one, and take a scan of the contents.” “A flicker should be benign enough to not attract attention.” *He continued to run his scans.* (edited)

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 18-May-21 02:52 PM

*Cecilia would wait at the edge of the tree line observing the dropped cargo and waiting for anyone to claim it*

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-May-21 02:52 PM

*Cerred gave a small frustrated growl when nothing came back and snapped the tricorder closed, slowly moving closer. He stopped after a bit and just watched the crates, waiting to pounce.*

Narrator BOT 18-May-21 02:56 PM

*Roderic would ascertain the shield frequency to be 257.4 MHz.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 18-May-21 02:57 PM

"Have you considered this bein' a trap?"

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Lt. JG Cerred King 18-May-21 03:09 PM

*Cerred opened the tricorder again to see if he could scan for life signs besides his colleagues.*

Narrator BOT 18-May-21 03:18 PM

*The only lifesigns on the island were dinosaurs and vermin!*

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-May-21 03:24 PM

*Cerred sighed and snapped it shut again. He had to have something.....he started digging through his pockets again before coming up with one of the flash bangs. He pulled it out of his pocket and primed it as he got closer. It wouldn't cause any harm but it would definitely cause some noise! He paused when he reached the tree line, looking around again for a moment.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 18-May-21 06:05 PM

“Quite possibly a trap, however, a flickering shield is hardly means for showing your hand.” *Once he had received the shield frequency, he primed his device, and prepped a burst of short range interference using his planting device.* *If he was able to force the flicker, he would time the discharge of his sabotage device, and take a scan.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-May-21 06:06 PM

*Cerred looked around again, waiting to see if Altan or Tess was going to try anything. One of them had to do **something**, right?*

Lt. Roderic Altan 18-May-21 06:07 PM

*Roderic had no plans on doing anything until either mark showed up.*

Narrator BOT 18-May-21 06:27 PM

*The shields flickered, but with their thick metal containers, Roderic still couldn't really get a glimpse inside. Beyond noting there were definitely no lifesigns around. A whiiiirrrrr stirred over the ocean, and a large hoverboat sped across the water until it pulled up to shore.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-May-21 06:28 PM

"Shit. We waited too long again." *Cerred growled and moved slowly again, trying to keep quiet or just some like an animal while he tried to find somewhere to throw a flashbang and startle whoever was on the boat.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 18-May-21 08:37 PM

*He once again waited for the arrival of the hoverboats.*

Narrator BOT 18-May-21 09:10 PM

*The large hoverboat stopped, ramp descending from the back, a crew of six men in dark clothes following behind it, with them, Jarrod Goldman, his men flanking him like they were guarding him.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 18-May-21 09:18 PM

*He continued to observe from his vantage point within the trees, tricorder still scanning.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-May-21 10:05 PM

*Cerred lifted his head slightly when Goldman came out, staring quietly. He raised an eyebrow and snarled a little. What the hell would there be to discredit? The evidence against this guy was overwhelming and it was ridiculous they had to play this stupid game.*

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Narrator BOT 18-May-21 10:09 PM

*The team made it to the first container before Jarrod stop, and he apparently ordered them to drop the shields. They entered a code into a padd and stepped inside.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-May-21 10:31 PM

*Cerred watched them and slowly crept forward a little, glancing around as he did. He honestly had no clue what he was doing.*

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 19-May-21 02:12 AM

*Cecilia took out her multispectrum goggles and observed Jarrod and his team retrieve whatever dead drop they received. She would begin recording it through the googles zooming in so she would have a good eye on what Jarrod was retrieving.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 19-May-21 02:29 AM

*Roderic similarly began to run spectral scans of the containers contents as Jarrod was inside.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 19-May-21 02:32 AM

*Cerred paused at the tree line again, watching the container and looking for Altan or Petty Officer. Why weren't they doing anything? He crept a little closer out of the tree line, making his way to the back side of the container.*

Narrator BOT 19-May-21 09:45 AM

*The team came right out again, Jarrod himself holding what appeared to be a heavy disrupter bazooka over his right shoulder. He talked with some of the people with him, who pointed to a tree right by Cerred.*

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 19-May-21 10:13 AM

"Got you you bastard," Cecilia thought as she watched him walk out with a weapon. Just with her recording he wasn't necessarily doing anything illegal with owning a heavy disruptor. Since they don't know what his intent is with them he can argue in court that he his simply using it for recreational purposes however unlikely. They would need to run a background check and other matching evidence of his arms deals, but that could all be done later. This evidence is just a start. Cecilia continued recording and contacted Altan. "This is Petty Officer Angelica. I have eyes on Jarrod and several other men who just arrived at a cargo shuttle drop. The traitor just came out with a Heavy Disruptor, shoulder-launched. I got it all recorded. Orders?"

Lt. Roderic Altan 19-May-21 10:34 AM

“See if you can scan and ID the weapon. While owning a heavy phaser is not in and of itself, illegal, the arms he has received might be, and might be directly linked to the syndicate. If there are many more like it in the containers, we may have just enough to act on.” (edited)

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 19-May-21 10:47 AM

"There are too many for me to get in close." She responded "I need a distraction if possible."

Lt. Max Leòideach 19-May-21 10:52 AM

*Max commed in at this point.* "Charges set. Want to see if Ah c'n get them on their transport? Over."

"Also King, you are right next to a charge. Move away from there."

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Lt. JG Cerred King 19-May-21 11:03 AM

*Cerred looked around for a moment then moved away quickly, hurrying back towards the tree line.*

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 19-May-21 11:40 AM

"Your distraction is all I need. I'll worry about the rest" *She cut the comms and readied her phaser for the run*

Jarrod Goldman BOT 19-May-21 11:45 AM

*Pointing the bazooka disruptor at the trees, he fired, a thick beam blasting from it, causing the former fleet officer to have to catch his balance with the recoil. It looked like a big enough beam to come from a bird of prey. The tree disintegrated, leaving a small fire at the base of where it had been among the ashes.* “This should do nicely.”

Lt. Max Leòideach 19-May-21 11:46 AM

*Max chucked a charge from his vantage point, over then men and into the water. Hoping to knock the hoverboat or atleast scare the shit out of them. Detonating it instantly when it hit the water.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 19-May-21 12:07 PM

“Now that we have attacked them we can expect them to retreat.” *He tapped the com badge* “Mr.King, you and I will stow away within the containers, should they move before we can complete our scans.” (edited)

“Ms.Angelica and Mr.Leòideach will follow us via shuttle craft. Should this go pear shaped. If not, if we can prove these weapons were supplied by the syndicate it will no be necessary.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 19-May-21 12:16 PM

"And how do you expect us to get in the containers with the shielding up?"

Lt. Roderic Altan 19-May-21 12:16 PM

“The shielding is down, which is how the heavy distributor was removed.” (edited)

Lt. JG Cerred King 19-May-21 12:17 PM

"Pethaps now would be our best chance to sneak in then?"

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Lt. Roderic Altan 19-May-21 12:18 PM

“Perhaps, but that depends on how they respond to the explosive charge.”

Lt. Max Leòideach 19-May-21 12:19 PM

*No other charges would detonate, perhaps they would simply take it for a delayed detonation of a depth charge?* (edited)

Lt. Roderic Altan

“Ms.Angelica and Mr.Leòideach will follow us via shuttle craft. Should this go pear shaped. If not, if we can prove these weapons were supplied by the syndicate it will no be necessary.”

Ensign Tess 19-May-21 12:25 PM

(Wait Cecilia is on the ground though

Lt. Roderic Altan 19-May-21 12:35 PM

(They’re all out of the shuttle craft)

(But if they need emergency extraction, that’s her specialty)

Ensign Tess 19-May-21 12:41 PM

(Ah kk

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 19-May-21 12:43 PM

*She watched the commotion and stayed in her spot* "Understood, send me the shuttle's location"

Lt. Roderic Altan 19-May-21 01:05 PM

*He sends the coordinates to her.*

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Jarrod Goldman BOT 19-May-21 01:13 PM

*Jarrod grinned contentedly at the display, happy to have picked this isolated place to be able to make a demonstration without prying eyes. He handed the bazooka to one of his men and stepped back.* "Have the DRDs pull the crates onto the ship and let's get going. We have momentum and must seize the day."

Narrator BOT 19-May-21 01:14 PM

*The insurgents went back to the ship, bots coming out to grab all of the containers and put the onto anti-grav platforms for easy movement.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 19-May-21 01:15 PM

*Cerred went wide eyed and started back towards the containers, moving slowly to avoid being seen and watching the group to make sure they didn't notice.*

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 19-May-21 01:22 PM

*She quickly made her way to the sent coordinates and boarded the shuttle waiting for Max to arrive so she could take off*

Lt. Max Leòideach 19-May-21 02:33 PM

"Permission to detonate charges." *He said, moving through the forest.*

Narrator BOT 19-May-21 02:37 PM

*The charges detonating made Jarrod and the gang panic, looking out onto the water. There were several mutters among the crew as Jarrod barked at his people that they needed to move more quickly in case the Orions double-crossed them.*

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Lt. Max Leòideach 19-May-21 03:00 PM

*He made his way back onto the ship!*

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 19-May-21 03:03 PM

*She looked back just to confirm it wasn't an intruder boarding the ship and started the take-off sequence.* "Grab a phaser rifle just in case" *She would say before readying the ship for take off in case they were needed*

Lt. Roderic Altan 19-May-21 04:28 PM

*He moved quickly, and quietly, a soft blur in the darkness moving towards here the cargo was being hauled.*

Narrator BOT 19-May-21 05:06 PM

*The boxes lifted off the ground, save for the last one where the DRDs tried to close up the container. There was still ano pening to hop inside.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 19-May-21 05:21 PM

*He took that opening, and moved to hop inside.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 19-May-21 05:39 PM

*Cerred jumped into the container after him, stumbling a bit on the landing.* "Ow."

Narrator BOT 19-May-21 06:39 PM

*The cargo secured onto the hoverboat, the engines beginning to whir as it took off across the large Aldebaran ocean.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 19-May-21 07:09 PM

*Cerred sighed and rubbed his eyes.* "Great...."

Lt. Roderic Altan 19-May-21 07:20 PM

“Is there a problem, Mr.King.” *He signs*

Lt. JG Cerred King 19-May-21 07:52 PM

*He looked uo and narrowed his eyes. He was about to respond telepathically before remembering Roderic didn't like that.* "What do we do now."

Lt. Roderic Altan 19-May-21 08:10 PM

“We wait to see where this goes, if there is more, and who his co conspirators are.”

“These are the options that are now open to us, since we are waiting instead of simply acting.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 19-May-21 08:21 PM

"We know who they are. Or did you miss the part where he was talking to an Orion arms dealer who doesn't like to be fucked with?" *He asked, gritting his teeth.* "How many bodies will have to pile up b--never mind, you aren't gonna listen to me anyway. I should have stayed on the shuttle."

Lt. Roderic Altan 19-May-21 08:22 PM

“Who has died Capri.”

“Not a single life has been lost, nothing has happened yet, and an implication of this magnitude **requires** a firm body of evidence as well as a robust understand of who else is involved.”

“We take and then what? Our recording is to suffice? Then he becomes a martyr in the eyes of the people? Then more people die as Aldebaran descends into a possible civil war?”

Lt. JG Cerred King 19-May-21 08:28 PM

"Rioting is nothing? Pushbike against Starfleet officers just doing their jobs in nothing? A *Starfleet officer* spreading harmful proganda is nothing? *A Starfleet officer* purchasing weapons from a known arms dealer for the purpose of an insurrection is nothing?" *He snarled,* "When does it stop being nothing, Altan. Its not just Aldeberan that is at stake here. Its the whole *Federation*. And did you conveniently forget that we are doing this off books? As far as Starfleet knows, we're still on Earth enjoying our shore leave." "But again, what do I know? I'm just a lowly Ensign and only your right hand man." (edited)

Lt. Roderic Altan 19-May-21 08:33 PM

“Purchasing weapons is not in and of itself, an offence. Goldman did not directly incite that riot either. He is moving intelligently.”

“If we killed him there, and made a Martyr, would you have slept soundly at night simply because you followed your orders?”

Lt. JG Cerred King 19-May-21 08:37 PM

"If it became necessary to kill him? Yes. If he goes before a Federation court I will bet you he gets acquitted. I'll bet anything he'll get lawyers and yes men who will show him to be innocent and he'll walk away scot free. He'll lay low for a while and then go right back to spreading his hateful words."

"And we arent actually here, so how could they ever prove he was killed by Starfleet fire?"

Lt. Roderic Altan 19-May-21 08:41 PM

“It does not matter if he gets acquitted. If he is discredited, he loses the ability to influence the people of Aldebaran. They believe his words because they believe the Federation is overarching. We cannot prove him right.”

“I trust your judgement, Capri, and I trust you.”

Narrator BOT 19-May-21 08:43 PM

*The ship seemed to stop, back on the main island, at a dark port early in the morning, prior to sunrise.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 19-May-21 08:47 PM

“But trust mine. Everything I do, I do for the Federation.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 19-May-21 08:47 PM

"And how do we do that? Huh? Excuse right now we arent doing anything but hiding in a crate." *He paused when the ship stopped.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 19-May-21 08:47 PM

“We are following the thread to see where he is holding his weapons, identifying where, and seeing if he is in bed with anyone else. We are gathering more intelligence.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 19-May-21 08:49 PM

"And you think we arent doing this for the Federation? If I didn't believe in the Federation, I would have just gone back to the Gamma Quadrant and lived under the Dominion." *He sighed and shook his head.* "And at the rate its going, he's going to strike and then it'll be too late for us to stop the snowball."

Lt. Roderic Altan 19-May-21 08:54 PM

“Trust me, Capri. I believe he is waiting for something, and I believe we can intercept him before he acts. At the right time.”

Narrator BOT 19-May-21 08:56 PM

*Some noises could be heard around their crate.*

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 19-May-21 08:56 PM

*She made sure to track both of the agent's signatures as they left the shoreline*

Narrator BOT 19-May-21 08:56 PM

*Cecilia has a good lock on their location.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 19-May-21 09:05 PM

*Cerred had nodded and turned on his hearing aids just in time. He pressed a finger to his lips when he heard noise around the crate, slowly and quietly moving to hide from view,*

Lt. Roderic Altan 19-May-21 09:21 PM

*Roderic pulls a piece of black fabric across his face, and waits, hoping for a moment to slip out unseen.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 19-May-21 09:46 PM

*Cerred stayed hidden instead, watching the entrance to the crate silently.*

Narrator BOT 19-May-21 09:48 PM

*The crate opens with a hisss as it matches pressure with the outside. People step in. They start grabbing weapons from the front of the crate.* "We're gonna move all of these out of here? There's not enough of us or enough time before sunlight." "That's what the boss wants. Says we need to seize the moment and that it's ripe right now. No time to delay." "How do we know they'll get to the right people?" "They'll find them."

Lt. Roderic Altan 19-May-21 10:13 PM

*He begins a tricorder scan to check the rough amount of persons present in the holding area.*

Narrator BOT 19-May-21 10:20 PM

*Just four in their container, but there were two more teams of four in the other two.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 20-May-21 12:36 AM

*They would need to move quickly. He motioned for Ensign King to move toward closer two closest to them.*

*He signed that they would knock them both out, then move on to the second two.*

*Then, the rest.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 20-May-21 12:51 AM

*Cerred moved closer to Altan watched them for a moment, nodding at Altans instructions and pulling his phaser from his pocket, holding it where Altan could see it and signing if thay what he meant.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 20-May-21 08:10 AM

*He reached out of the darkness, hands moving at a speed that would be fast for Vulcan. He aimed to grab one of them, and pull them behind a container, where he would apply a chokehold in his steel-like limbs, until they passed out.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 20-May-21 09:47 AM

"What's our move, Petty Officer?"

Narrator BOT 20-May-21 10:08 AM

*When there was an opening and one went deep into the container, the mook made a quick "Hrrk!" and then was dragged back by Atlan behind the containers. A few moments, later, one of the others came back in.* "Harry? Did you see where Harry went?"

Lt. Roderic Altan 20-May-21 11:39 AM

*The hand blurred out for the darkness, aiming to grab this new contender by the throat, and pull him back into the same fate as the first.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 20-May-21 12:36 PM

*Cerred moved as well, dragging one of them back and covering their mouth as he held them in a sleeper hold.*

Narrator BOT 20-May-21 12:59 PM

*The second one who came in, the one who spoke was similarly silenced, disappearing into the back corner as Cerred took him down. Each of them had hand phasers with them... though of course there were bigger weapons all around them.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 20-May-21 01:11 PM

*Cerred quickly looked around and found something to tie the man's hands with, making sure he couldn't get out of the know easily before gagging him. Once he had, he paused before going after the fourth man.*

PO1 Cecilia Angelica BOT 20-May-21 04:34 PM

@Lt. Max Leòideach - jump *She sat back and relaxed* "We wait until they need us."

Lt. Max Leòideach 20-May-21 04:34 PM

*He frowned.* "Ah don' like waitin' fer that, even if Ah know it's needed."

Lt. Roderic Altan 20-May-21 05:24 PM

*He paused, and sent the other team the coordinates of the remaining two teams.* *He mentioned that they all needed to be silenced without raising an alarm, and that coordination would be key here.*

*He suggested that Max worked his engineering magic in the form of a distraction or disabling their system, and that Cecilia be deployed directly.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 20-May-21 05:28 PM

*Cerred got the fourth man tied up and gagged before looking back at Altan.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 20-May-21 05:41 PM

*He signed that they would wait for the others before proceeding.*

Narrator BOT 20-May-21 05:45 PM

"Something's going on here. Harry, Johrin, Yang and Mason aren't reporting in." *Voices came from outside.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 20-May-21 06:08 PM

*Cerred nodded and ducked back behind a container.*

Narrator BOT 20-May-21 06:11 PM

*A full group of eight men came to their container, looking around.* "Strange. Do you thik they ran off with some of the weapons?" "I don't know... we'd better inform Goldman."

Lt. Roderic Altan 20-May-21 06:11 PM

*Well that would not do, would it.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 20-May-21 06:15 PM

*Cerred watched them quietly, waiting for Altan to give the attack order.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 20-May-21 06:17 PM

*Sharing a look with Ensign King that implied implicate trust, Roderic Altan decided to gamble.* *At his base, he enjoyed the physical capabilities of Romulan physiology. Beyond that, his body was enhanced through bio-mechanical augments made possible through Breen algae technology, adapted for use within a sentient body.* *He was trained not just by Starfleet, but by the Orion syndicate, in the ways of swift incapacitation.* *That said, taking out eight trained fighters without killing was not small task.*

*He nodded to King and darted forward, his own phaser, and the phaser he had taken from a downed guard discharged, both aimed at the furthest two individuals.*

*He dropped a hand phaser, and shit out at a third, while he attempted to move behind the fourth to use them as a makeshift body shield.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 20-May-21 06:21 PM

*Cerred nodded and stood as well, firing on the group as well as he darted behind another container for cover. He quickly made his way to the front of the container and shot out at them from his hiding place.*

Narrator BOT 20-May-21 07:03 PM

*The speed by which the intel bois moved caught them off guard. The men hadn't been expecting to be attacked in their own container. While they were trained, they were only human, and humans caught flat footed. The two at the back went down, while Roderic took down a third and disabled the fourth. \*Cerred fired at a fifth and sixth, which confused the last two, believing they were being assaulted by a far superior force. Their flight instincts took hold, and while they fired back phasers over their shoulders, they took off running down the pier and toward the warehouses in front of the port.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 20-May-21 07:05 PM

*A direct phaser hit to the man’s spine he was holding was meant to drop him, and he took off at a breakneck pace after the last two.* *He fired at one, and aimed to run the other down.*

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Narrator BOT 20-May-21 07:10 PM

*Roderic's fire struck true once more, before the last turned to fire back again -- this time with Roderic out in the open running toward him, he managed to clip Roderic in the leg.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 20-May-21 07:11 PM

*Cerred fired again and ran out after Roceric, firing again and hoping to hit them and not Roderic.*