Internal conflict

[tomcat]

The main turbolift doors opened onto the bridge dispatching a small detachment of security crewmen - each man and woman, per Grahm's orders, wore a phaser II on their belt. They spread out and took up positions that were both out of the way of all bridge staff, but close enough to provide support once the Klingons appeared.

Townshend pushed a button, "Transporter room, commence beaming of the Klingon bridge crew to the Columbia."

It took a moment as the ship's computer tied into the sensor system and locked onto all targets within the D6's bridge and then there was a crackle, a hum, and then energy began to shimmer in six spots on the bridge. Each shimmer restructured itself into a member of the Klingon command crew and it took only a moment for each of them to realize what had happened.

"TREACHERY!" Vrang yelled and his hand went down to his belt where was holstered his disruptor. Beside him, Vrang's XO reached out and grabbed one of the Columbia's security team and literally lifted and threw the man across the bridge. The crewman hit the deck in a crumple near Townshend - he did not get up.

As the other Klingons went for their weapons, phasers also were drawn.


[OOC:] Darkan, or somebody will need to do something to calm the situation down before it gets to weapon fire. You will have 1 full round to perform any type of action (s) to sate the Klinks.

[GandalfOfBorg]

With his hands up to show that he was not armed, not a threat, Darkan approached the Klingon who spoke.  "Captain Vrang, I am Darkan.  I apologize for the abrupt exit from your ship but we couldn't communicate with you and there is no time to wait for your ship to be repaired at the moment.  There is an unidentified incoming vessel that is only a few minutes out and we're going to have to work together if it turns out to be the fake Federation ship.  Regardless of what it really is... Vrang, we're here to help."

Persuade - (4+3)+4=11

OOC: I guess if they haven't by now, they should perform a Recognition test to see if the -4 Species Emnity penalty applies.

[tomcat]

[OOC:] Recognition test for Vrang to have heard of Darkan TN 20
Intellect +1, Knowledge affinity +1, Misc +2*
Roll(2d6)+4: 6,2,+4 Total:12 FAILED

Opposed Savvy test against Persuade TN 11
Savvy +1, Hostile and unfriendly +7
Roll(2d6)+7: 5,5,+7 Total:17 SUCCESS

Vrang and his shipmates are not hearing any persuasive arguments right now... they are to hot headed.

We will go into melee rounds now as disruptors and phasers are brought to the ready. I need an initiative roll from Stonn and Darkan before I continue  with the post...

Initiative:
Darkan - 12
Klingons - 11 (not good  )
Stonn - 10
Grahm - 10
Tam - 8
Columbia Security crewman - 6
Townshend - 5


Darkan made his plea to the Klingon commander but it fell on deaf ears, so enraged was Vrang and his fellow crewmen. Disruptors were drawn and the bridge of the Columbia became a battlefield.

[sdrotar]

OOC: Stonn Initiatiave Roll:
Roll(2d6)+2: 6,2,+2 Total:10

He could hardly believe it would come to this.
Stonn used the moment to flip a switch on his board, paging security to the bridge immediately.
He hoped that the bridge crew could last long enough for them to get here...

[GandalfOfBorg]

Initiative - (6+4)+2=12

OOC: I guess its a good thing he didn't recognize Darkan LOL  Does Darkan have any options for weapons like phasers?

[tomcat]

[OOC:] Great initiative roll Matt! That was needed... 

As far as weapons for the bridge staff... there is a weapons locker over by Grahm but only your six Red shirts currently on the bridge are armed (with Phaser II's), but one of them was just tossed and is crumpled on the deck by Townshend - his weapon is on his belt.

This thread is considered Round 1, and you have the first action - you have the full extent of the Columbia's internal environmental system at your command, but you have no phaser within reach.

Good Luck! 

[GandalfOfBorg]

Ah, hell! thought Darkan.  Things are never easy, are they?
Flipping the comm switch and diving for the phaser of the downed crewman (OOC: Alas the poor redshirt), Darkan barks out a command, "Transporter room, beam the Klingons to the brig without their weapons and flood it with anethesize gas, now!!"

Dodge - (5+4)+2=11

[tomcat]

[OOC:] By ordering the transporter teams to be part of this round, I need to roll initiative for them.

Roll(2d6)+2: 5,3,+2 Total:10

Second, the intraship beaming that you have ordered in the past Matt I did not require tests for, due to the situation not being critical. In this case it is, and the TN for success is a 20. I will grant your Command 2 bonus of +2 to their Sys Ops test along with their normal skill rank and modifiers.

Unfortunately, the Klingons go before the transporter crew... unless I let them use a Courage to score a higher initiative. 

I think that relations would be irreparable if it came to phaser and disruptor fire - and the loss of fellow crewmen. Then again, I want this to be fun and challenging for you guys, so I think I am going to sleep on this decision and type the results in the morning. If you have any OOC thoughts, feel free to chime in. 

Just so you know, I am ruling that three Klinks, including Vrang, have disruptors on them; the remaining three are only carrying a D'k Tahg (Klink 3-bladed knife).

[tomcat]

Hearing the urgency in his captain's voice, the transporter crewman and his superior commence an immediate re-beam of the Klingons to the brig. The computer was already locked onto Vrang and his crewmen and so it only took moments to re-energize.

On the bridge, Vrang drew forth his disruptor and aimed it towards Darkan as the Columbia's captain dodged to the left to grab for the unmoving security guard's phaser. Surprise crossed the Klingon's face as his body and weapon began to dematerialize.

Grahm and Tam, who had been in motion since the arrival of their 'guests' moved to the prone crewman. Tam could see by his body position that the man's back was not laying naturally - he worried about paralysis or something worse.

The tension quickly dissipated as the Klingons disappeared.


[OOC:] I have extended the transporter crew a Courage point to use and thus they exceed the Klink initiative - having just beamed the Klingons in and having their lock-on plays into this rapid response.

Sys Ops test to beam Klinks to brig TN 20
Sys Ops +5, Specialty +2, Command bonus +2, Lock On +3
Roll(2d6)+12: 3,6,+12 Total:21 SUCCESS

Vrang looked around, his weapon extended and pointing at a grey wall. He lowered his arm as he realized they had been transported again and then looked up as he heard a hiss - they were being gassed. He yelled out for his crewmen to hold their breath.

The Security guards outside watched for some time and were quite surprised at how long it took for the Klingons to finally succumb to the anesthezine- their redundant secondary biology keeping them cognizant longer than any human could last. Finally there was no more movement and the team entered to quickly search the Klingons and remove all weapons that could be found.

Darkan's comm panel lit on his chair and he hit the button. An unknown voice spoke, "Captain, we have the Klingons secured and they are beginning to stir already. It took a lot of anesthezine to subdue them - I can't believe that they are moving arleady. Jones out."

[GandalfOfBorg]

"Never a dull moment," grunted Darkan as he got to his feet.  "Stonn, you have the bridge.  Grahm, you're with me.  As soon as we know who that incoming ship is, let me know."  As soon as he is inside the turbolift and the door shuts, he slumps in relief against the wall of the lift.

[tomcat]

Everyone on the bridge just stared as their captain entered the turbolift, each still a bit stunned with adrenaline still coursing their systems. The beeps and hums of the ship and its consoles were the only sounds that could be heard for that eternal few seconds, but then Stonn spoke to his subordinate, "Mr. Marshall, keep me advised on the approaching vessel and get me more information of the Gr'Toth's condition."

Townshend spoke next, "Mr. Stonn, the Gr'Toth crew are now realizing that their captain and bridge staff are gone... it sounds like chaos is beginning to ensue."

Business went back to normal on the Columbia's bridge. Tam looked to Townshend, "Jess, can you call for some assistance for me?"

Without a word, Jess paged the medical department, "Medical team to the bridge to assist Dr. Tam; a stretcher will be needed."

Darkan and Grahm exited the turbolift on deck seven and went left down the passageway. Moments later, they entered the brig and a security crewman conducted them to where the Klingons were being held. The two officers looked into the cell and saw the six captives sitting about on the stainless steel benches. Vrang looked up and saw Darkan and he stood up to walk over and stand before the force-field door. He crossed his arms and spread his feet and stared with a bitter glare at the Columbia's captain.

"I wonder now who has allied with whom in this little attack on our sovereign space? The Federation, Romulans and one of our lower houses? Why? To stage a coup and topple the strength of the Klingon Empire! Perfect ruse... inviting us to Earth and sending your wily diplomats!"

[sdrotar]

Stonn replied to Townsend, "Please send: Your crew is in no danger from this vessel. Your commander will speak to you shortly. We will endeavor to assist with damage control; please assess damage to defensive systems and impulse assembly and advise. Columbia out."

He mentioned to the bridge, "We will make no mention of the Romulan intruder unless it is absolutely necessary. The Klingons will surely be more trusting of their own commander."
If the Klingons would be trusting of the captain, that is, he thought...

[tomcat]

Jess stood and walked to Stonn. She had no desire to embarrass the Vulcan - if they could be - but...

"Mr. Stonn," she said softly, "the D6 has no way of receiving any communications. They can broadcast only."

"Mr. Ramos," the engineer turned to take the PADD that was handed to him. The report showed that the shields were back to 100% and the damage caused by he and his staff to re-route power had also been rectified. The bridge, too, had been taken care of and the burnt panels replaced.

He smiled at his staffs' efficiency.

[GandalfOfBorg]

"Vrang, if you're now willing to listen instead of fight, open your ears.  The inbound ship is still unknown, presenting a threat to the both of us.  Your communications were down and we are in need of consulting with you and your crew -- that is why I had you beamed over."  He disengages the forcefield (though I'm sure the security guards behind him are prepared).  "You are not our prisoners nor do we backstab our allies.  If you are willing take counsel with us, be my guest and we can send a your crew back and even an engineering crew of my own to assist in your repairs; otherwise, I will escort you to the transporter and we can go our separate ways. What say you, faithful warrior of the Klingon Empire?"

Persuade - (6+6)+6+1+4=22

[tomcat]

[OOC:] Nice roll Matt... way to soothe the savage beast. 


Vrang looked at the open cell door and then to Darkan. Why should he trust this human anymore? Yet... Darkan had appeared to show honor in each move.

"So, you say that we are free to go? What of my ship? Did you not fire upon us while we were beginning to discuss our options?" Already Vrang was beginning to disbelieve that there was any attack, but he had to see the human tell him – he had to look into his eyes as he did.