U.S.S. Skytoucher Mission 6: Getaway!

[Skon]

*Skon fingers the phaser in his pocket and stares at Vakin.*

Vakin, even if you take a suttle, you cannot hope to escape from the nebula. The Evolution will surely track you down. And, even if you do get away, where will you go? You cannot return to Loxius. They will kill you for failing your mission. It would be much easier on you if you simply gave me the vial and surrendered. Perhaps you could even join the new Loxian colony on Vontak Nor...

OFF: Yeah, that's a great ID. Somehow, I get the feeling that Vakin won't reason with me lol

[Vakin]

"I have my escape plotted; need not trouble your little mind, Vulcan. You will allow me to leave...or sadly, Miss Love will suffer a sudden...mental breakdown..."

Vakin sneers as he whimpers, wiping a non-existent tear from his cheek, then booming with laughter at his own pathetic pun. He holds the VIAL! (Skon, I acually missed a typo, can you believe it? Pfft! My mind is going to mush) in a taunting manner.

"I await your answer, Skon."

[Rasmain]

"Then time is running out, indeed!"
*Rasmain sits back and takes a deep breath.*
"But what can I do? If I try to stop Vakin by force, I risk the fact he'll kill the hostage. This device would be the perfect solution, but without the activation code I can't get it to work and it's useless! I NEED that activation code!"
*Rasmain slams his fist on the desk, in frustration.*
"Hermes, how much time before the ship reaches the nebula?"

[Hermes]

*Meanwhile, in sickbay...*
"Commander, may I remind you that we are only 6 minutes and 47 seconds away from the Expansion Nebula, at current speed? I fear time is running out."

[Rasmain]

"Great, just great! Now I'm stuck here on a captured ship, and there's nothing I can do."
*He holds his tricorder at the device.*
"I think this device is programmed with some form of intelligence. My tricorder is picking up radiation emitted from that thing, probably a security system."
*He heads toward the doctor's equipment, picks out a hypospray, fills it with a liquid, and injects himself.*
"That should protect me from the radiation for some time. Luckily I remember my medical classes from the academy still."
*Then he looks at the holographic projection of Hermes.*
"What are you looking at? You don't need an injection, you're a hologram!"
*He smiles as he shakes his head, but when he turns his attention back to the device, his smile fades into a concerned frown again.*
"If only all things were so simple."

[Balkazar]

*Contacts Nofftz*

Sir holding position and i found an engineer to go and drop the shields.....

*few minutes of silence and then Nofftz Hears Balkazars voice again*

Shields dropped........He aint going no where........There working on disabling the propulsion now........Balkazar out*

[Skon]

I do agree, indeed, Vakin. I do not wish one hair on Ms. Love's head to be harmed. She is a very...remarkable...woman. But I cannot simply hand my ship to you. I can order my men to stand down, but I cannot leave the bridge until I am assured of Ms. Love's safety...and the ship's.

=A= Skon to Crew =A=

If you are contemplating any action at this point, stand down and move away. This is a very delicate situation. If one variable were removed, it might be easier, but at this moment we are entirely at the mercy of Mr. Vakin. Please leave the ship immediately.

=A= Skon out =A=

OFF: Not sure if I'll be around for the next couple days. I'm supposed to go out of town, but we're apt to get some flooding from what's left of Hurricane Ivan, so I might be here...assuming we have electricity...Anyway, if I don't post for a couple days, that's why.

[Rasmain]

OFF: The Skytoucher is only using thrusters by diverting all available energy to it, since all other engines (impulse) are damaged. But that is enough to move the ship out of sight in this dense nebula. The more distant the ship is from the Rivendell, the more difficult communications becomes because of the nebula gasses interference. Therefeore, Balkazar's nor Skon's shuttle could contact any Rivendell part, if they keep following the Skytoucher.
Now you have to imagine yourself in the situation where no computer equipment will help you. Only what you see on the screen, and that only shows what is right in front of you. The Skytoucher was in front of you, so you could see what you were up against. Then, the Skytoucher moved out of sight, and you no longer knew where it went. As soon as the ship went out of sight, it ducked lower (beneath the range of your viewscreen) and moved forward again, while remaining "below" your ships. You don't know the Skytoucher is coming onto you, but the Skytoucher knows where you are. When the Skytoucher is almost right in front of you, though still below, and you have no clue still, it suddenly moves upward again. This way, the Skytoucher is able to reach your ship at a very close range, and the closer the distance, the more powerful, effective and destructive its weapons will be... and also, more effective to target manually. That's the whole day behind this, it's a maneuvre. So now that's out of the way, let's continue with this mission and round it up. Maybe now would be a good time for Balkazar and Skon to find a way to slip on board the Skytoucher.

[Skon]

Hmmm...This is news indeed, Mr. Rasmain. I suggest that we seal the device in a level 5 containment field for now. We may have to destroy it, but it could also prove to be a valuable source of information. In the meantime, we have to get to the bridge at once.

*Skon turns as he hears the EMH's comment.*

Indeed Doctor, I believe that it would take a far more potent poison to affect that part of her anatomy. *Skon also...almost...smiles.*

Ms. Love, it is good to see that you were not seriously harmed. We have a difficult situation to deal with, and I must return to the bridge, but I will keep up with your progress. It is good to have you back with us.

Mr. Rasmain, let's go.

*Rasmain and Skon return to the bridge.*

Report, Mr. Balkazar. When can we beam the crew back aboard? We also need to contact Avalon at once. Are we in communications range?

*Skon lowers his voice so that only Balkazar can hear, and tells him about Rasmain's discovery.*

...So you see, we could fall under attack at any moment.

(Edited by Skon at 9:33 pm on Oct. 13, 2004)

[Balkazar]

*Balkazar starts to want to protest against this but sees his Tauriks eyes its no point*

*Balkazar to all security officers at Security station Beta*

Stand down.....Thats an order......Do not storm the bridge..........STAND DOWN!

Balkazar out*

I dont think this is right sir but its as you order

OFF**Side plot eh ?...........So love and skon are going to be havcing a romantic intertwining http://expansionfleet.sparks.priorweb.be/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> experience lol.....Alright....I figured that from earlier posts but im down with that http://expansionfleet.sparks.priorweb.be/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> time to watch Little house on the praire http://expansionfleet.sparks.priorweb.be/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

[Rasmain]

"Full impulse power to undock? Vakin is definitely in a hurry... which means we don't have much time, if we want to stop him before it's too late."
*He turns his attention back to the device, and pushes some buttons. Each time, it gives a denying tone.*
"Hmm... strange, the device won't let me operate it. It is asking for an activation code, and without it I can't use it. Apparently Vakin must have had the time to shut it down, after he tried to leave the Skytoucher in the midst of the Loxian battle."
*Rasmain frowns as he begins a train of thoughts.*
"In fact, it's curious... when Vakin captured this ship, he surely must have remembered placing this device here. Why hasn't he come back for it and take it with him to the bridge, to prevent anything from happening such as what I am trying to do now... Unless... unless Vakin wasn't the one who planted it here!"

[Balkazar]

*Balkazar to Nottz*

My men arent moving in I thanks for letting me know the status of our capt But please Allow me to do my job of protecting this ship and getting vakin back..........I was in charge of him and i will continue to be in charge.........I mean no disrespect sir But its my job as security not command........Your more skilled at commanding and tactics.....But im more skilled in tactics and security of this ship So let me do my job!..........Skon is in my charge so allow me to portect him and this ship.....in my own way.....It will be dealth with asap.......just get to security room alpha asap........

Balkazar out*

Balkazar to Taurik*

Sheilds have been dropped begin sending over your teams But allow me to be in charge of them.....I dont mean to over ride your authority but I knowe this ship like the back of my hand so allow me the dignity to do my job and live up to what I risk my life for.......Please.......

Balkazar out*

*balkazar goes into his office and contemplates on how hes going to deal with teh situation of vakin.......*

*thinks that he could use deadly force but that would cause more problems hmmmmmmmmWhat should i do!*

*balkazar to rasmain and nottz*

Ill be needing you in alpha station asap........

[Balkazar]

OFF**LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Skon plays withimself at night! LOL..........Too funny Vakin http://expansionfleet.sparks.priorweb.be/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>......LOL.....Oh thats too funny..........

ON**

*Skon sends the activation code to the bridge*

*Balkazar and rasmian recieves it and enters the code while we try not to bust up........The computer gives a acknowledge sound and systems are back up and running..........Soon Miss love is transported to sickbay and activates the EMH*

OFF**Sorry i post for ya Jerry ((Skon))........:)

[Rasmain]

*Rasmain watches how Paris Love is beamed away from the bridge. Then, something on the viewscreen draws his attention as he sees a small shuttle depart from the Skytoucher.*
"Vakin managed to escape!"
*He hurries over to the controls, and attempts to get a lock on the shuttle, to either beam Vakin back, or fire on his shuttle to stop him from escaping further. But the nebula gasses prevent Rasmain to get a lock on the shuttle either way, and by the time he gets close, the shuttle has vanished within the vast clouds of the nebula. Instantly, Rasmain taps a button to open a commlink with the Rivendell.*

=^= U.S.S. Skytoucher to U.S.S. Rivendell =^=
The Loxian Vakin has managed to escape in a shuttle. He's beyond our reach now. But he has not taken his hostage with him, she's in sickbay now. Hold your fire, the Skytoucher is back under our control.
=^= Rasmain out =^=