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Assignment 010605 - Episode Seventeen Cont'd

(continued)

<Naal_Doon> ::sees the lift nearing it's destination:: Secs/Brask: We're nearly there... get ready to.... ::sees the lifts go dark:: What the....??
<Brask_Key`far> :: doesn't move as the light go out, staying calm and still, letting his eyes adjust to the darkness::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::stays close behind Kahlan:: Kahlan: Stop at the next node and carefully open the hatch. Check out the room below.
<Kahlan> ::nods, and steps quietly to the right spot, opening the hatch slowly and carefully and looking down into the room::
<Brask_Key`far> :: steps carefully to the control panel, feeling with his hands and opening it slowly::
<Naal_Doon> Brask: You wouldn't happen to have a glow rod would you?
<Kahlan> ::turns to put her mouth right next to Ian's ear and whispers, not wanting her voice to carry down the accessway:: Ian: The room is empty and dark. Have you got a glowrod?
<Ian_Hawkins> :: pulls out a glow rod and hands it to her:: Kahlan: Be careful when yu drop down. I'll pass your weapon to you.
<Naal_Doon> Secs: Someone check for an escape hatch...
<Kahlan> ::nods and hands her rifle to Ian, activating the glow rod and holding it in her mouth before grasping the edges of the hatch and swinging down...she hangs for only a few moments, then drops as silently as she can::
<Brask_Key`far> :: shakes his head, then remembers it is dark and replies vocally:: Doon: No. :: feels the relays and cables inside the open panel, feeling for any pulse of energy, as well as looking for any faint glow::
<Kahlan> ::leaves the glowrod in her mouth for now, looking back up for Ian to pass down the rifles::
<Sec1>Naal: I've got one.... ::activates it as the lift glows under it's light::

ACTION:: Kahlan drops silently to the floor of the room and Ian follows close behind her. Meanwhile the other group has found the maintenance hatch at the top of the lift::

<Naal_Doon> ::grins:: Sec1: Thanks... ::looks up::... now see if we can get out of here... I doubt we're going to wait for them to come to us
<Brask_Key`far> :: blinks several times at the suddenly illumination, as his eyes had adjusted to the dark already, then gets back to his work, checking for any sign of power in the lift::
<Naal_Doon> ::nods to the doors:: Brask: Can you get those doors open, Brask? By pulling them open I mean?
<Kahlan> ::holds the glowrod high and looks around the room::
<Naal_Doon> ::watches as one of the secs gives the other a leg up to pop the hatch::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::moves to the door and checks the controls:: Kahlan: I'll see if I can get any data through these controls. Find a terminal in here if you can.
<Kahlan> ::nods and walks around the edges of the room with her light, searching for a terminal::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::taps on the door controls, but gets nothing that is helpful::
<Brask_Key`far> :: closes the control panel, finding no sign of power and nods at Doon:: Doon: I can try. :: moves to the doors and tries to pull them apart::
<Kahlan> ::finds a terminal, and walks back over to Ian, speaking quietly:: Ian: There's a terminal in the back of the room
<Ian_Hawkins> ::turns from the controls and nods to go back there, and follows her::
<Naal_Doon> ::watches as one of the secs pops the hatch and lays her hand on Brask's arm:: Brask: Hang on now... we have a way out....
<Kahlan> ::leads Ian to the back of the room and shines her light at the terminal::
<Brask_Key`far> :: stops what he's doing and nods::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::looks it over and powers it up:: Kahlan: If we can access the security systems, we might be able to see where Sedrick and his people are. ::taps away on the terminal as it comes to life::
<Kahlan> ::nods and keeps an eye on the door::

ACTION:: The men assigned to Doon's group head down the accessway and find a node to drop out of::

<Brask_Key`far> :: stays close to Doon::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::stops tapping and looks at the screen:: Kahlan: We're in luck. I got us the corridors of this level, but the bridge is encrypted and locked out. :: points:: There are two men near the lifts and two near the bridge doors, which are closed.
<Kahlan> Can you tell how many are on the bridge?
<Ian_Hawkins> ::taps the terminal again to turn it off before access can be detected:: Kahlan: No, there's no way to tell, unless one of the other four want to cooperate.
<Kahlan> ::smirks:: Let Naal at one of them...
<Naal_Doon> ::follows along with the group:: Secs: Stay sharp.... they could be anywhere....
<Ian_Hawkins> ::nods:: Kahlan: If she can get here without being noticed. We can wait for them, if they are close enough. ::moves to the door::
<Brask_Key`far> :: follows along with Doon::
<Ian_Hawkins> *Doon*: What is your status, Doon?
<Kahlan> ::follows Ian to the door::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::taps the controls to set the door for manual operation::
<Naal_Doon> *Hawkins*: We're crawling along an access way about two decks down from the bridge... those bastards shut down the lifts.
<Ian_Hawkins> ::nods:: *Doon*: Should have known they would do that. Use the accessway network to get up here. It will take longer, but they can't detect you. Let me know when you get to this level.
<Naal_Doon> *Hawkins*: Gotcha.... Brask/Secs: Okay boys, you heard him... keep to the accessways and head to the bridge... let's go...::continues to follow them::

ACTION:: The men assigned to Doon's group hear Ian's words and continue on for the next node to go upward::

<Brask_Key`far> :: moves with Doon::
<Ian_Hawkins> Kahlan: If they take too long, we might have to act on our own. You up for that?
<Kahlan> ::nods:: I would prefer to have back-up, but sometimes there is no other choice
<Ian_Hawkins> :: puts his back to the door:: Kahlan: You are a race that has pheremones under your control, right? ::thinks out a plan::
<Kahlan> ::nods:: Yes. My people have averted many wars with our pheremones.
<Ian_Hawkins> ::grins:: Kahlan: That could be very useful. How much control over someone can you have? Can you put them to sleep? ::knows very little about her people::
<Naal_Doon> ::is feeling very rushed and wishes they'd move a little faster::
<Kahlan> ::shakes her head:: Ian: No, but I can make them so happy and peaceful that fighting is the last thing on their minds.
<Ian_Hawkins> ::frowns:: Kahlan: I'd rather them be completely disabled. ::thinks:: How about disoriented enough where they don't know how to use their weapons or know where they are?
<Kahlan> ::shakes her head again:: Ian: I can project emotions. Confusion and disorientation are not emotions. But trust me when I say I can make them not wish to fight. My people have never once had to fight a war.

ACTION:: The secuirty detail climbs through the accessways and reach the deck below the bridge deck, but continue on to the next node to go up one more::

<Naal_Doon> ::moves along with the group, feeling a little anxious as they near the end of the line::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::nods:: Kahlan: So you have said. ::looks back to the door:: You good with that rifle?
<Brask_Key`far> :: follows along with Doon, hoping once again that they will be able to stop Sedrick without loss of life::
<Kahlan> ::shrugs:: Ian: Good enough, when I need to be.
<Ian_Hawkins> Kahlan: I hope so. We will need all we can get. ::wonders where Doon is::
<Naal_Doon> ::sighs as the group trudges along:: Secs: Come on guys... haul the led out... they could have the ship taken over by now.... move it or I'll start shooting...
<Brask_Key`far> :: hears Doon:: Doon: Stunning the people in front of you would only slow you down. :: once again, completely serious::
<Kahlan> ::looks at him, a bit puzzled:: But why? If I can make them not fight at all...

ACTION::The security detail finds the node they are looking for and move pass to let Doon take lead to the Bridge level::

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Assignment 010605 - Episode Seventeen Cont'd

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<Naal_Doon> ::takes point out of the node and crawls out carefully, her weapon aimed and ready to fire::
<Brask_Key`far> :: follows close behind Doon::
<Naal_Doon> ::moves toward the bridge::
<Naal_Doon> ::moves quickly along as she focuses on one thing, getting to the bridge level quickly to meet up with Ian and the others::
<Naal_Doon> ::comes to the bridge level and looks around for a way out::
<Naal_Doon> Sec: Alright everyone, look for a way out of here, we're here....

ACTION:: There is a left turn ahead of Doon, and a right turn further ahead of her.::

<Ian_Hawkins> ::is getting impatient:: Kahlan: Get ready to go.
<Naal_Doon> Brask: Stay here with the others for a moment... I'm going to check up this way.... ::heads to the left::
<Kahlan> ::nods:: All right, but what is wrong with making them peaceful? You never answered me...
<Brask_Key`far> :: stays with the group as instructed::
<Ian_Hawkins> :: doesn't look back as he puts his ear to the door:: Kahlan: They don't deserve to be happy.
<Kahlan> ::frowns:: Ian: Maybe, maybe not. But avoiding conflict is beneficial to everyone.

ACTION:: Doon can see a hatch several meters ahead of her and several more evenly spaced meters beyond that::

<Ian_Hawkins> Kahlan: Mostly to them, from where I see it.
<Naal_Doon> ::smiles to herself:: Self: Aha.... ::makes her way back to the group and pokes her head out enough for them to see her:: Brask/Sec: This way... I found a series of hatches.....
<Brask_Key`far> :: follows after Doon::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::sighs and begins pulling on the door, opening it just enough to peek outside::
<Naal_Doon> ::turns and heads back to the hatch::
<Ian_Hawkins> :: doesn't see anyone directly outside, so he opens the door a little further to poke his head out::
<Naal_Doon> ::carefully opens the hatch and holds it closed just as the others reach her. She opens it just a crack and peeks into the room::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::looks out and sees the men standing at the lift, talking to each other and looking somewhat relaxed in their position::
<Kahlan> ::looks out around Ian, smiling as she sees the men, and concentrating...projecting calm and peace down the hall toward them::
<Ian_Hawkins> :: pushes Kahlan back as he ducks back in:: Kahlan: What are you doing? Want us to get caught? ::whispered::
<Kahlan> ::shakes her head and keeps concentrating:: Ian: Trust me...
<Ian_Hawkins> :: pushes the door closed::
<Ian_Hawkins> Kahlan: You have much to learn about this job.
<Kahlan> Ian: And you have much to learn about my people. We do not project negativity, and if making someone happy can prevent conflict and achieve our ends it is seen as the best route to take.
<Kahlan> Ian: Whether it seems they deserve happiness or not
<Ian_Hawkins> Kahlan: Just do what you are told. Got it? ::shakes his head, wondering what is taking Doon so long::
<Naal_Doon> ::sees the room is dark and takes full advantage... creeping into the darkness with the stealth of a cat::
<Kahlan> Ian: You're the one who asked me what I could do! I was trying to show you. Just because it does not agree with what you think they deserve, you refuse to consider it
<Brask_Key`far> :: enters the room behind Doon, being as quiet as possible::
<Ian_Hawkins> Kahlan: I merely asked what you could do, as you said. I did not ask for a demonstration.
<Kahlan> Ian: Because you do not want anyone to be happy. Maybe that's because you never are.
<Naal_Doon> ::finds the floor and grips her gun carefully as her eyes adjust to the darkness, her rifle sweeping the room for anything she might hear::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::shakes his head:: Kahlan: You know nothing about me. Don't assume anything. Understand?
<Kahlan> ::glares at him:: Ian: Yes sir. Just tell me what to do and when to do it then, and if you ever decide you do want to be happy, you know where to find me.
<Ian_Hawkins> ::frowns at her attitude:: Kahlan: Keep your mind on the mission and off of me.
<Kahlan> Ian: Gladly.
<Brask_Key`far> :: after entering the room has stayed perfectly still, letting his eyes adjust to the dark, now looking around for anything useful in the room, if he can see anything::
<Naal_Doon> ::moves quietly about the room until the Sec with the glow rod enters the room, casting a low light on the room:: Sec: Over here... I want to find a door out of here....
<Ian_Hawkins> ::shakes his head:: Kahlan: Doon is taking too long. *Doon*: What is going on, Doon. ::wants to yell, but can't::
<Brask_Key`far> :: spots what could be a computer terminal and moves to it, trying to tap into the security system and see what they're up against::
<Naal_Doon> ::looks around the room and recognizes it, smiling to herself as she peeks outside the doors:: *Hawkins*: Keep your pants on... I'm in a room just off the bridge.... I can see two of Sedrick's men from here....
<Naal_Doon> ::was whispering into the commlink::
<Naal_Doon> ::moves to her group:: Brask/Sec: Okay, this is it.... there are two men guarding the bridge doors... so far I don't think they know we're here yet.... I want to keep it that way, so on my mark... we storm the bridge and take out as many as we can.... got it?
<Brask_Key`far> :: hits the bridge lock out and encryption, not bothering with the usual ways around it, and turns when he hears Doon:: Doon: I'll sit this one out if you don't mind. Just please try not to kill anyone unless you have to. :: gets back to his work, trying several more advances bypasses and code breaking techniques to try and get passed the encryption::
<Ian_Hawkins> *Doon*: Hold your position and fire when the men come to you. Do not expose your position. :: pushes his door open again, but just enough to fire from::
<Naal_Doon> *Hawkins*: Are you kidding me? I came all this way to wait for them to come to me?
<Ian_Hawkins> ::shake his head and looks out to see the men at the lift before going back inside:: *Doon*: Trust me.
<Naal_Doon> ::rolls her eyes:: *Hawkins*: Oddly enough... I do.
<Ian_Hawkins> ::leans outside with his blaster pistol:: Self: Just one stun and the other will follow. ::waits and leans back inside:: Kahlan: Take a step outside and make sure they see you, then rush back inside.
<Kahlan> Ian: I'm the bait? That's the best use you can find for me? ::gives him a dirty look before stepping outside the door, waiting til one of them looks at her, and running back into the room::
<Ian_Hawkins> :: puts his blaster away and readies his rifle, stepping away from the door::
<Brask_Key`far> :: frowns when his techniques fail to get passed the encryption:: Self: Now what? :: almost turns away from the terminal when he gets an idea and shrugs, turning back to it:: Self: Well it's worked so far, whatever it is.

ACTION:: The two men yell at Kahlan and run to the door. The first one enters and the second one gets a blast sending him flying into the wall opposite the door. The two men at the bridge doors run to investigate::

<Ian_Hawkins> Kahlan: Do your stuff on this one! ::yelling quick::
<Brask_Key`far> :: takes a deep breath, closes his eyes, places his hand on the terminal, and focuses on the encryption, specifically trying to get around it or break it::
<Kahlan> ::turns and takes a deep breath, calming her anger at Ian from years of long practice, and projecting her calm toward the man who followed her in::
<Man> ::stops at Ian's words, eyes still not adjusted to the darkened room:: Self: What the...? ::feels odd and drops his weapon::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::aims his weapon at the door, waiting to hear Doon's response::
<Kahlan> ::smiles at the man, bending over to pick up his weapon::
<Ian_Hawkins> Kahlan: Ask him how many men Sedrick has on the bridge and where they are. ::still looking out the door::
<Naal_Doon> ::sees the guys running and takes a fighting stance as she emerges from the room, all secs behind her, aiming her weapons on them and firing::
<Kahlan> ::nods:: Man: How many men are on the bridge and where are they stationed?
<Man> ::looks to Ian then to Kahlan:: Kahlan: There are ten people on the bridge ::smiles:: Stationed all over.
<Kahlan> Man: Specifically where? How many on the left, how many on the right?

ACTION:: The two men drop to the deck in an instant::

<Kahlan> Man: And where is Sedrick?
<Naal_Doon> ::stands with a grin on her face:: *Hawkins*: They're down....
<Man> Kahlan: I.. I don't know.
<Ian_Hawkins> *Doon*: Good job, now get over here. ::turns the lights on in the room::
<Naal_Doon> ::heads to Ian's position::
<Kahlan> Ian: He is likely telling the truth. After all, for all he knows they could have been moving around since he last looked in there... ::shrugs::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::grabs the man:: Man: Where on the bridge is Sedrick's men and how many of them are there?
<Man> ::looks into Ian's face and smiles:: Ian: What is wrong with you? Why so mad?
<Ian_Hawkins> ::shakes the man:: Man: Just tell me what I want to know.
<Kahlan> Ian: I'm telling you, I think he has told us all that he knows. The men on the bridge are not statues. They could have moved all over since he was last in there.
<Brask_Key`far> :: steps away from the terminal and opens his eyes, scratching his chin with one hand as he logs out of the system with the other, not wanting to be picked up in the system:: Self: Well it didn't work that time. :: shrugs and moves to the doorway, to check on the others::
<Man> ::still smiling:: Ian: There are three and Lt. Sedrick. Probably manning communications, navigation and weapons controls. Why do you ask?
<Ian_Hawkins> :: pushes the man away and changes his rifle setting to stun:: Kahlan: Stand back.

%$%$% END EPISODE SEVENTEEN %$%$%

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Assignment 010605 - Episode Eighteen

EPISODE EIGHTEEN:
The battle between the ships has stopped and they are now moving into formation together, preparing to leave to a new destination.
Pinnacle Inc. and a security detail have secured the bridge deck, but have yet to take over the bridge itself. The blast doors are sealed and they are the only way to get inside. There are computer terminals outside the blast doors, but they are currently without power.
One of Sedrick's men said that there are only three men, besides Sedrick on the bridge. There is no way to know if any of the other bridge crew are working with him or not. Commander Yassir's fate is also unknown.

%$%$% BEGIN EPISODE EIGHTEEN %$%$%

<Naal_Doon> ::grips her gun tightly and takes a deep breath::
<Brask_Key`far> :: walks out into the corridor to check on the others, spotting the man Ian killed, frowning and walking over there::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::moves to the doors:: All: Anyone get us in there and they get a prize for being the hero of the day.
<Brask_Key`far> :: looks down at the dead man, still frowning, looking up and moving to Ian:: Ian: What happened? :: pointing to the body::
<Naal_Doon> ::chuckles softly:: Ian: So I guess "Open Sesame" is out of the question huh?
<Ian_Hawkins> Doon: Try it.
<Ian_Hawkins> Brask: Self defense. He would have killed us.
<Brask_Key`far> Ian: So he caught you off guard and you had no other choice?
<Naal_Doon> :: blinks:: Ian: Are you for real? It was a joke! The only way we're going to get through those doors is if we had a couple of detonators....
<Ian_Hawkins> Brask: You can say that. ::looks the doors over and then moves to the terminals::
<Kahlan> ::glances back at the door of the room containing the man who might have been able to help:: Naal: Or if we had a cooperative ally...
<Ian_Hawkins> ::shakes his head at Doon, thinking she needs a better sense of humor::
<Brask_Key`far> :: frowns again but shakes it off for the moment, looking around:: Ian: I tried to get through the encryption they've set up around the bridge systems, without success.
<Ian_Hawkins> ::sighs:: Brask: Any other ideas? We need to get control again.
<Naal_Doon> ::looks back at the security detail:: Sec Team: Speaking of which, do any of you have any detonators?
<Ian_Hawkins> ::glances at Doon:: Doon: No Naal. Bad Naal. If you want to blow yourself up, find somewhere else.
<Brask_Key`far> :: thinks for several moments:: Ian: If they have the bridge systems completely locked down and encrypted and I can't break it from a terminal. I suppose we could try to cut power to the bridge. It would at least shut them down. :: shrugs::
<Ian_Hawkins> Brask: Can you do that and control the ship at the same time?
<Naal_Doon> ::smiles:: Hawkins: What can I say? I'm in a silly mood.... ::refers again to her joke since she doesn't have any other ideas::
<Brask_Key`far> Ian: That depends on where I'm at. With the bridge shut down the system should allow another key area of the ship to access all of the ship's functions. But I am not sure. Not knowing what they might have changed in the system.
<Ian_Hawkins> ::looks to the security detail:: Detail: I'm going to ask this once. Think hard about it. ::looks at them closely:: Is there any other possible way in there. A maintenance hatch or airlock or something?

ACTION:: The security detail looks to each other and thinks about it, but comes up with nothing::

<Ian_Hawkins> Brask: They have to be able to control engines and thrusters and weapons, right? So how do we cut that off from them and route it somewhere else?
<Brask_Key`far> Ian: Well, usually on ships of this size. The system is set up in such a way that if the bridge loses power or is destroyed, another key area of the ship is given access as if it were the bridge. Like the Engine
<Brask_Key`far> Room.
<Kahlan> ::looks around the edges of the blast door, knowing she isn't equipped to do anything about this, but with nothing better to do::
<Naal_Doon> ::wonders if she can use the nose of her blaster to pry the doors open::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::thinks a moment and looks at the terminals:: Brask: Since you're our tech guy, could you answer a question about these things?
<Brask_Key`far> Ian: Possibly.
<Ian_Hawkins> Brask: OK, if these terminals had power, would they work to open the doors?
<Brask_Key`far> Ian: They should. Unless the encryption was extended to sever the door controls on those terminals.
<Ian_Hawkins> ::nods:: Brask: OK, so we need a power source to plug these things into. Possibly one of the other terminals on this deck, or the security systems?
<Brask_Key`far> :: nods:: Ian: Theoretically that should work.
<Ian_Hawkins> ::grins briefly:: Brask: Get some of these people to help you make that power connection. Even if you have to make a jumper cable to do it.
<Brask_Key`far> :: nods, asking a couple of people to assist him as he moves back to the functional terminal he used before::
<Kahlan> ::follows Brask:: Brask: I'm not very technically inclined beyond medical matters, but if there's anything I can do to help, just point to it..
<Naal_Doon> Brask: If you need me big guy... I'm here...
<Ian_Hawkins> ::starts taking panels off of the terminals by the doors:: Kahlan: Kahlan: I was wondering if you could do a couple things for me.
<Kahlan> ::turns back to Ian and shrugs:: Ian: Sure. I don't care who I help as long as I'm useful. ::smiles::
<Ian_Hawkins> Kahlan: It means crawling back down to Keyan. I wanted to know if he was conscious yet. We need everyone we can when these doors open.
<Brask_Key`far> :: nods:: Naal: Thank you. :: gets to work opening up the working terminal, ripping out cables for use in routing the power from that terminal to one of the door terminals::
<Kahlan> ::wrinkles her nose but nods:: Ian: I wasn't figuring on crawling back down there again, but all right. You can boost me up at this end, but what about the other?
<Ian_Hawkins> Kahlan: One of the security guys can help you out. Just bring him back with you, and Dargan too.
<Kahlan> Ian: All right. ::turns to the security guys and smiles at them sweetly:: Sec guys: So who wants to crawl behind me through the tunnels?

ACTION:: Keyan has a headache and slightly blurred vision, but he is waking up from his experience of being stunned heavily::

<Ian_Hawkins> ::finishes taking all of the panels off of the terminals, not knowing which one will work, or if they need to try them all::
<Kahlan> ::smiles at all her volunteers and picks the one who looks the strongest...so he can boost her of course::
<Ian_Hawkins> Self: Sedrick will regret the day he ever met us. ::looks back to see if the others are ready yet.::
<Keyan> :: blinks fearcily trying to rid himself of the massive headache. ::
<Kahlan> ::walks back to the room she and Ian came down in, and turns to the sec guy, smiling and handing him her rifle:: Sec guy: Ok, boost me up. What's your name by the way?
<Brask_Key`far> :: works to connect the lengths of cable that he took from the working terminal, looking up to see if Naal is in the room::
<Naal_Doon> ::sees Brask looking around:: Brask: Everythink okay?
<Joe> My name is Joe ma'am. ::holds his hands down like a stirrup::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::takes a look at the terminal connections to make sure the circuitry isn't fried making the whole idea useless::
<Brask_Key`far> Naal: Yes. :: hands her the coiled and connected lengths of cable, keeping one end:: Take that to Ian and let me know if it reaches the dead terminals.
<Kahlan> ::laughs and puts her foot in Joe's hands:: Joe: Ugh. Just call me Kahlan. Ma'am sounds so old... ::lifts her hands in the air and grabs the edge of the hole as Joe lifts her, pulling herself up and turning around for her rifle::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::moves several cables and conduits aside to inspect the circuits, and everything looks normal, as far as he can tell::
<Joe> ::hands Kahlan's rifle up, and then his own, holding up his arms to climb into the tunnel with Kahlan's help::
<Naal_Doon> ::nods and heads to Ian, towing the length of cable behind her::
<Kahlan> ::starts crawling back the way she and Ian came, twitching her behind for the benefit of Joe who is crawling behind her::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::looks back and stands up:: Doon: Is that it?
<Naal_Doon> ::shrugs:: Ian: Brask just asked me to give this to you. He wanted to know if it reached the dead cables
<Brask_Key`far> :: yells from the room he's in:: Naal: Does it reach?
<Naal_Doon> ::yells back:: Brask: Yup!
<Ian_Hawkins> :: pulls the ends and it is more than enough to reach every terminal:: Doon: This will work. Tell him he will have to do the connections.
<Kahlan> ::crawls her way through the vents, and reaches the panel they had come up through, and hands her rifle to Joe, who helps her down before following::
<Naal_Doon> ::heads back to Brask:: Brask: Everything is fine. You're gonna have to make the connections though...
<Brask_Key`far> :: nods, standing:: Naal: Alright. :: moves back to Ian and the dead terminals, starting on connecting the new power cable to the currently dead terminal power feeds::
<Kahlan> ::walks to the door of the room, looking both ways down the corridor before walking over to where they left Keyan, smiling when she sees him awake:: Keyan: How are you feeling?
<Ian_Hawkins> Brask: Don't blow these terminals with the power hook-ups, alright?
<Keyan> Kahlan: Like I've been on a 3 week drinking binge. Got anything? :: Gingerly sits up ::
<Kahlan> ::laughs and nods, reaching into her portable medical bag for two small pills and hands them to him::


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ACTION:: The terminal sparks a little, but comes to life, as soon as Brask finishes his connections::

<Keyan> :: takes them, pops them in his mouth and swallows. :: Kahlan: Now, how about a gun?
<Naal_Doon> ::winces and smiles:: Brask: Nice going big guy... ::grips her gun a little tighter as she stares at the bridge doors::... now... let me at him....
<Kahlan> ::shrugs:: Keyan: There are guns with the others, but I didn't think to bring a spare. Here, you can hang on to mine for now. We shouldn't need it going back anyway. ::hands him her rifle and leads the way back to the panel::
<Brask_Key`far> :: hears Naal and stops what he's doing, standing and moving to the working terminals but not activating the doors controls yet:: Naal: To capture him, right? :: stares at her::
<Keyan> :: stands and follows :: Kahlan: So, explain to me what happened? All I remember is a bright flash, then waking up.
<Kahlan> Keyan: Someone stunned you, but of course I don't know who. We had no choice but to leave you. Couldn't bring you with us through the vents.
<Naal_Doon> ::rolls her eyes:: Brask: Well yeah...
<Ian_Hawkins> Brask: Don't mind her. Just get past that encryption, or bypass it somehow.
<Kahlan> Joe: Wanna boost me up again please Joe? ::smiles and winks at him::
<Brask_Key`far> :: nods, accessing the now working terminal, checking to see if the encryption is in place on that terminal as well::
<Kahlan> ::climbs up into the vent with Joe's help, then turns to help him and Keyan up into the vent, leading the way back to the bridge level again::
<Keyan> :: is helped up, and after readjusting his rifle he follows, cursing about being stunned ::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::looks back:: Doon: I wonder what's taking Kahlan so long with Dargan. They should be back soon.
<Kahlan> ::reaches the other end yet again, and drops through the hole with Joe's help, waiting for Keyan to do the same::
<Brask_Key`far> :: finds the encryption in place and sighs:: Ian: The encryption is in place here too. :: tries the normal ways to get around it, having no luck::
<Keyan> :: drops down and winces :: All: Ta da.
<Kahlan> ::laughs and holds Joe'
<Ian_Hawkins> ::frowns:: Brask: Maybe you will try something you didn't last time? ::hopeful::
<Kahlan> ::laughs and holds Joe's rifle while he drops down too, handing it to him, then standing on tip toe to kiss him on the cheek:: Joe: Thank you for all your help.
<Naal_Doon> ::scowls slightly, getting anxious to get at Sedrick::
<Joe> ::turns a shade of pink that is a bit unusual for someone as tough-looking as he is, and shrugs:: Kahlan: It wasn't anything ma'a...Kahlan.
<Brask_Key`far> :: frowns, running out of normal ways to get past the encryption, getting a bit frustrated:: Ian: I've tried all of the techniques that I know. :: getting an idea:: Well, except for one. :: closes his eyes and places his hand on the terminal, taking a deep breath and focusing on finding a way around or through the encryption::
<Kahlan> Both: Well let's go see if the doors are open yet. ::smiles and leads the way back into the corridor and to the bridge doors::

ACTION:: Brask's palms glow very slightly, and the terminal begins running through algorithyms and sequences and diagnostics like crazy. Then they end suddenly with the terminal going blank, then lighting up again, with access granted::

<Kahlan> Ian: Look who I found. ::nods toward Keyan:: Any luck?
<Brask_Key`far> :: opens his eyes as something feels different, looking down at the terminal, surprised:: Ian: I have access.
<Naal_Doon> ::stares at him incredulously for a moment before she actually thinks to blink:: Brask: Well.... that's one way to do it....
<Keyan> :: tries to look pretty :: All: Miss me?
<Ian_Hawkins> ::looks back again:: Kahlan: Good work. Keyan: You ready to get to work, Dargan?
<Ian_Hawkins> ::hears Brask and spins to look at the terminal:: Brask: Great! Get these doors open. ::readies his rifle:: All: Get ready to storm in!
<Keyan> :: Scowls :: Ian: Of course, but.. I could use something more then this. :: looks down at his rifle. ::
<Kahlan> ::hears Brask and smiles, looking around:: All: Someone have a spare blaster? Keyan has mine...
<Brask_Key`far> :: is about to push the door controls but stops, looking at the group:: All: Is everyone set to stun?
<Kahlan> ::looks at the dead guards in the hall, kneeling down next to one and grabbing his rifle, setting it to stun::
<Kahlan> Brask: Yes, and ready to go... :: points it at the door::
<Ian_Hawkins> Brask: Let's do it. ::nods to him::
<Brask_Key`far> :: looks at every member of the group, including the security detail, waiting for an answer before opening the doors::
<Keyan> :: begrudgingly sets to stun ::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::ready to go:: Brask: Let's go!
<Brask_Key`far> :: nods, glad to have everyone on stun, and pushes the door controls to open the blast doors::
<Naal_Doon> ::grins and takes a fighting stance, flicking her finger over the setting on her blaster as the doors open::

ACTION:: The terminal beeps and asks for a passcode to open the doors::

<Naal_Doon> ::sighs and rolls her eyes:: Self: Oh man!
<Naal_Doon> ::glares at Brask:: Brask: I thought you got past all that!
<Brask_Key`far> :: frowns at the terminal:: Naal: I thought I had. They must have had some kind of backup in place.
<Naal_Doon> ::sighs:: Brask: Can you get past it?
<Naal_Doon> Brask: If you got past that much, I'm sure you can get past this....
<Ian_Hawkins> Doon: Give him some breathing room. He can do it. ::looks to Brask for reassurance::
<Brask_Key`far> Naal: I can try. :: runs through the normal methods of getting past the passcode::
<Naal_Doon> ::makes a face at Ian::

ACTION:: Several attempts fail, but one finally works and access to the door controls are released. A hissing noise is heard as the lockouts are released and a grinding noise is created by the heavy doors sliding apart::

<Ian_Hawkins> All: Now!
<Naal_Doon> ::is a little caught off guard as she grips her blaster again, readying herself and storming the entrance to the bridge, immediately looking around for Sedrick::
<Brask_Key`far> :: stays at the terminal, letting the others storm the bridge::
<Kahlan> ::runs onto the bridge, breaking to the right once she gets through the door::

ACTION:: Shouts from on the bridge can be heard and people scurry about looking for defensive positions or just a place to get out of the way::

<Keyan> :: Just moves in shooting ::
<Naal_Doon> ::shoots at random, looking about the room (particularly the center) for Sedrick::

ACTION:: Most of the people on the bridge are stunned and laying about. Two men are returning fire. Commander Yassir can be seen on the deck, face down, and no sign of Sedrick, yet::

<Kahlan> ::looks around to see if Jennell happens to be on the bridge, shooting at everyone who isn't her or a teammate::
<Naal_Doon> Ian: Hawinks! There's Yassir!!
<Sedrick> ::steps out from behind a bulkhead, heavy blaster pistol in one hand and Jennell's hair in the other, using her as a shield:: All: Stop and drop your weapons, or she dies.
<Ian_Hawkins> ::walks onto the bridge and looks to where Doon points, before hearing Sedrick's words.::
<Keyan> :: flips to kill, but stops firing, instead dropping in behind cover. ::
<Brask_Key`far> :: hears Sedrick from outside the bridge and moves to the door, entering and looking around::
<Kahlan> ::looks up at Sedrick, holding her fire, but not dropping her blaster::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::looks Sedrick in the eyes:: Sedrick: Go ahead. Kill her. She won't stop us for long then. ::takes a couple steps forward:: Go ahead. Do you have the guts for it?
<Kahlan> ::concentrates on Sedrick and tries to calm him with her pheremones::
<Naal_Doon> ::looks back over her shoulder at Sedrick, still gripping her blaster tighter::
<Keyan> :: looks over to Doon without speaking, hoping to catch her gaze ::
<Naal_Doon> ::looks at Sedrick, trying to catch his eyes, a smirk on her face::
<Jennell> ::stops struggling and becomes calm::
<Brask_Key`far> :: stares at Sedrick, not dropping his weapon since he doesn't have one, taking several steps towards him and Jennell::
<Kahlan> ::notices that it worked on Jennell, and tries again, increasing the strength::
<Sedrick> ::holds Jennell tighter:: Ian: I can do it. I just don't want to have to. Leave my ship now, and I'll let you live. ::looks to Brask:: Brask: Stay back. I mean it!
<Keyan> :: Wonders just how good his cover really is.. ::
<Brask_Key`far> :: stops moving, judging his distance from Sedrick and trying to calculate Sedrick's possible reaction time to pull the trigger::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::holds up his hands:: All: OK, he has us beat. Let's just leave and go home now. ::takes a few steps backward::
<Kahlan> ::looks at Ian, surprised, but starts backing up, rifle still in her hands::
<Naal_Doon> ::follows Ian's lead:: Hawkins: Yeah, shame. ::straightens her form and lowers her rifle::

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ACTION:: The two men that Sedrick has left on the bridge decide to fire on the group at the same time. When they do, they get a lucky shot and hit Kahlan in the knee, and another lucky shot on Brask, hitting his shoulder::

<Kahlan> ::yells and drops to the floor, also dropping her rifle in the process::
<Naal_Doon> ::whips around to fire at the two men on the bridge, ducking behind something for cover::
<Brask_Key`far> :: takes the hit, leaning back slightly from the force of the shot, but straightens himself and looks back at Sedrick, hoping for an opening::
<Ian_Hawkins> :: pulls his arms down and fires his rifle at Sedrick::
<Keyan> :: stays where he is, hoping to be forgotten. ::
<Kahlan> ::grits her teeth and picks her blaster back up, setting it to kill and returning fire at the people who shot at her::
<Brask_Key`far> :: runs at Sedrick right after Ian fires on him, just in case the shot doesn't take him down::

ACTION:: The two men go down from Doon and Kahlan's blaster bolts. Sedrick also falls limp, with a large burn mark on his forehead::

<Brask_Key`far> :: tries to grab Jennell and get her to a safe location::
<Naal_Doon> ::after watching the two men fall, she turns to help take Sedrick down and sees that he's already down. Her shoulders sag:: All: Aww, man....
<Keyan> :: looks up, and sighs :: Self: Damn.. waited to long...

ACTION:: Jennell faints in Brask's arms::

<Brask_Key`far> :: looks down at Jennell, looking for any obvious injuries::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::looks around:: All: All clear! Status check!
<Naal_Doon> ::heads over to Sedrick's limp body and leans over him:: Ian: Shame... I would have liked killing his worthless ass....
<Kahlan> Ian: I'm hit, but I'll live. I may need Joe to carry me around for a bit though. ::grins, having not lost her sense of humor::
<Keyan> All: So much for being a crack shot. I didn't get anyone.
<Brask_Key`far> Ian: Jennell is unconscious, but she looks alright otherwise.
<Ian_Hawkins> Doon: Yes, I know. Killing him was not what I wanted to do to him. Trust me. I had better plans. ::looks to see Yassir face down and moves to him, kneeling down::
<Ian_Hawkins> Brask: Get her somewhere safe. Have Kahlan take a look at her. ::not knowing how bad Kahlan is injured::
<Keyan> :: drops the rifle and goes to pick up Sedricks pistol ::
<Brask_Key`far> :: carries Jennell over to where Kahlan is, so that she can look her over, noticing her wound:: Kahlan: I don't think she is injured, just unconscious. But I am not a medical expert. :: smiles::
<Kahlan> Brask: Lay her down here where I can get a look at her.
<Ian_Hawkins> ::turns Yassir over to see he was killed, and most likely before the doors even opened::
<Naal_Doon> ::looks over Ian's shoulder:: Ian: Is he....?? ::implying the obvious::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::stands up:: Doon: Dead. Not by our hand though.
<Brask_Key`far> :: lays Jennell down, not wincing or even favoring his shoulder with the blaster wound:: Kahlan: Is your leg alright?
<Naal_Doon> ::sighs deeply and shakes her head, swearing in her native tongue::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::looks around:: All: Get these stunned bodies to a secure room so they can be sorted out later. ::looks to the security detail:: Detail: Which of you are the highest ranking here?
<Kahlan> ::shrugs, trying to minimize it:: Brask: A kneecap is a bad place for a wound, but I'll live. ::looks Jennell over, taking her pulse and such, then smiling:: She's just fainted. She'll be fine.
<Brask_Key`far> :: nods, smiling again:: Kahlan: Good. :: looks around the room, noticing the dead bodies and frowning::
<Joe> ::steps forward:: Ian: That would be me. Second Lt. Joe Wefredon.
<Ian_Hawkins> ::looks him over:: Joe: Looks like you are in command of this ship. Take over here. I think you still have two ships out there to worry about. :: points to the main view port::
<Naal_Doon> ::looks out the viewport:: Ian: Yeah, and Taak is still out there too... now there's someone I want to take out in the worst way....
<Joe> Ian: Yes, Sir. I know what to do. :: begins shouting orders to his men to have them get replacement bridge crew up here, after restoring the power to the lifts::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::nods:: Doon: I don't know where he is, but I have a feeling we will see him again, some day.
<Kahlan> ::reaches into her medical pack and removes a small knife, cutting her pant leg so she can apply a bacta patch to the wound::

ACTION:: After several minutes, all power is restored to all systems and the bridge crew is secured in a room under heavy guard, to be sorted when they awake. A new bridge crew are on their way via the lifts::

<Naal_Doon> ::winces:: Ian: Now see... why did you have to ruin my day by saying that?
<Brask_Key`far> :: looks down at Kahlan:: Kahlan: Do you need a hand?
<Kahlan> ::gets a roll of bandages out of her bag and wraps it around her leg, wincing a bit as she lifts it to pass the fabric underneath::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::shoulders his rifle and looks to her:: Doon: I thought you would like to see him again.
<Kahlan> Brask: Not with the treatment. As painful as it is, I can do that. Walking on the other hand... ::looks at his shoulder:: You will not be the one to help with that though. Sit down here and let me look at you.
<Naal_Doon> ::smiles sarcastically:: Ian: Oh I would.... I'd like to see him dead....
<Ian_Hawkins> Doon: Perhaps you will, some day. ::looks to Keyan:: Keyan: Dargan. You want to man weapons for Lt. Wefredon?
<Brask_Key`far> :: follows Kahlan's gaze and notices the burn mark on his shoulder, waving his arm dismissively, the wounded one, and smiles:: Kahlan: I'll be fine. If you need me to carry you anywhere just let me know. :: smiles again::
<Joe> ::has taken the helm to keep the present course and not give away the recent events to the other ships::
<Keyan> Ian: I'd better not. If I couldn't take the shot earlier, I can't do it now.
<Naal_Doon> :: powers down her weapon and changes the setting from kill back to stun::
<Ian_Hawkins> Keyan: That wasn't really a question, Dargan. Let the targeting systems do the work for you.
<Kahlan> ::gives Brask her best doctor look:: Brask: Let me look at it please.
<Keyan> Ian: Hmm, sounded like one to me. But sure, why not. :: moves over to the console, mummbling something with left behind in it. ::
<Brask_Key`far> Kahlan: Really, it's fine, see? :: moves his arm around without wincing::
<Ian_Hawkins> Keyan: It's only until a replacement gets here. Won't be long. ::walks over to one of the consoles to fill in::
<Kahlan> ::rolls her eyes:: Brask: Well if you won't sit down here I suppose I can't look at it. If you change your mind, you know where to find me.

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Assignment 010605 - Episode Eighteen Cont'd.

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ACTION:: Replacements begin appearing soon after Ian mentions them. Lt. Wefredon assigns them their positions immediately, and gives them strict orders::

<Brask_Key`far> :: nods, smiling again:: Kahlan: Thank you for your concern. :: thinks back on the battle, frowning a bit when he remembered the casualties:: Kahlan: I wonder how there ended up being casualties when everyone was set to stun before we entered the bridge.
<Kahlan> Brask: I doubt everyone was. People are not always honest Brask... ::shrugs:: And not everyone shares our opinion on un-necessary killing.
<Brask_Key`far> :: nods sadly:: Kahlan: Well I'm glad at least one person in the group values life.
<Kahlan> Brask: Sedrick and his men killed the ones in here before we stormed in anyway. At least some of the corpses are those.
<Brask_Key`far> :: nods:: Kahlan: But Sedrick and the others. They were taken down by one of us. Or I should say one of them. :: motions to Ian, Naal, and Keyan::
<Keyan> All: Sorry to dissapoint you, but I didn't shoot.
<Kahlan> ::sighs:: Brask: I have to be honest with you. I killed one of them. But only after he shot me...I had to defend myself, especially since I was down.
<Brask_Key`far> :: hears Keyan and nods, before hearing Kahlan and turning to face her:: Kahlan: You killed one of them? But I thought you understood?
<Naal_Doon> ::lets out a sigh:: Kahlan: Hey I'd be glad to admit I killed the sick and twisted son of a Brusque
<Ian_Hawkins> ::looks to them:: All: Let's get off of Lt. Wefredon's bridge. We have to gather our things and hop on a shuttle. ::looks to Joe for approval::
<Joe> ::nods to Ian between orders::
<Kahlan> Brask: I do, and I regret what I did, but there comes a point where I will kill to save my own life.
<Brask_Key`far> :: shakes his head and sighs:: Kahlan: A stun blast would have saved your life just as well as a blaster bolt. :: hears Ian and nods, leaving the bridge, dissapointed in the group::
<Kahlan> ::watches Brask walk away and sighs, trying to get up by using her rifle as a prop::
<Ian_Hawkins> :: leaves the bridge and heads for a lift::
<Naal_Doon> ::follows Ian out into the corridor::
<Kahlan> ::smiles at Brask, surprised he would come back to help her::
<Brask_Key`far> :: picks up Kahlan gently:: Kahlan: Sorry, I forgot for a moment. Keyan: Dargan, could you get Jennell?
<Keyan> Brask: Sure, why not. Wouldn't want to leave anyone behind. :: Moves over and slings her over his shoulder. ::
<Brask_Key`far> :: nods at Keyan before carrying Kahlan off the bridge::

ACTION:: As the group leave the bridge, the blast doors close again. Meanwhile, all three ships cruise along as if nothing ever happened::

<Kahlan> Brask: That's all right. And please understand Brask. I was hurt, and at some gut level I wanted to hurt back, as well as ensuring our safety as a team...but I do agree with you. Really...
<Brask_Key`far> :: nods and smiles at Kahlan again:: Kahlan: I understand.

%$%$% END EPISODE EIGHTEEN %$%$%

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EPISODE NINETEEN:
Lt. Wefredon has taken command of the ship, and the bridge crew has been replaced. Both Commander Yassir and Lt. Sedrick are dead, along with a handful of crew who either supported Sedrick or didn't.
Lt. Wefredon is maintaining the illusion that the ship is still under Sedrick's command, so that the other two ships will not attack. However, it won't be long before they figure things out.
Pinnacle Inc. has gathered their belongings, what few they had, and have taken Jennell to the shuttle bay to board a shuttle and leave the ship. They have had enough of the flip flopping command, and are willing to take the risk in a mostly defenseless shuttle. Hopefully they will make it to a spaceport where they can get a real transport back to Tynna.

%$%$% BEGIN EPISODE NINETEEN %$%$%

ACTION:: The group has boarded a shuttle that has autoblasters and a small laser turret mounted upper midship. Kahlan and Jennell are in the small medical bay of the shuttle, while everyone else is in the controls section. They have been authorized to leave when ready.::

<Naal_Doon> ::automatically begins to head for the pilot's seat, but pauses as she gets there. She looks back at everyone:: Ian/Brask: Umm... who's driving?
<Brask_Key`far> :: looks over the controls for the shuttle, hearing Naal and looking from her to Ian:: Both: I would like to if you both wouldn't mind.
<Ian_Hawkins> ::takes one of the forward seats:: Doon: Doesn't matter to me, as long as we make it to a spaceport in one piece.
<Naal_Doon> ::twists her mouth thoughtfully, but nods:: Brask: Be my guest....
<Ian_Hawkins> ::checks the controls and finishes the prepping of the shuttle to leave:: Brask: Whenever you're ready. Just be sure to avoid trouble where possible.
<Brask_Key`far> :: nods his head thankfully at Naal and moves to take the pilot's chair, looking over the controls once more before powering up the systems and moving the shuttle slowly out of the bay:: Ian: Where to?
<Naal_Doon> :: plops down in a seat next to Ian, and fidgets before settling down::
<Ian_Hawkins> Brask: Well, let's see, the closest place is where we were supposed to go before Sedrick messed things up. :: points to the NAVCOMP display::
<Naal_Doon> ::nods:: Brask: Well, it's good to know it's the closest place... let's get going shall we? I don't want to wait another second here...
<Brask_Key`far> :: looks at the navcomp and nods, pushing the engines to move far enough away from the larger ship to make the jump::

ACTION:: The two ships leading the way slow to a stop and begin o fire at the shuttle. At the same time, the ship they left opens fire on the other two ships, turning their attention to it instead of the shuttle::

<Brask_Key`far> :: recognizes the location they are about to jump to and raises his eyebrows, turning to Ian and Doon:: Both: Is there any chance we have time to make a short stop at the Kuat Drive Yards?
<Ian_Hawkins> ::notices the shields have taken a little fire from the turbo lasers:: Brask: Let's discuss that when we get there, alright?
<Naal_Doon> ::grins:: All: Way to go, Wefredon... keep those puppies happy... come on Brask... now's our chance to make a clean break away from here....

ACTION:: Fighters appear on sensors and they are headed for the shuttle, fast::

ACTION:: Keyan hops out of his seat and takes the turret laser, powering it up to fire::

<Brask_Key`far> :: nods, turning back to the controls and punching in the codes to make the jump, then notices the fighters approaching and pauses::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::looks over to Brask:: Brask: Is there a problem?
<Naal_Doon> ::looks over his shoulder at the sensors, trying hard to keep still::
<Brask_Key`far> Ian: Those fighters.. If we jump now they might be destroyed.

ACTION:: Fighters make their first pass on the shuttle, firing and hitting the shields, all while Keyan fires repeatedly at them, not being able to get a good lock::

<Ian_Hawkins> Brask: What do you think they want to do to us? Consider it self-defense.

ACTION:: One fighter explodes directly in front of the shuttle, as Keyan gets in a good shot::

<Brask_Key`far> :: looks unsure:: Ian: But if Keyan can disable them then we can get clear... :: spots the fighter explode and frowns:: Fine.... :: punches the control to make the jump once the debris is clear from ahead of them::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::sits back a bit from the explosion::

ACTION:: The shuttle makes the jump, just as two fighters make a pass. They explode as the sudden change in space causes them to collide::

<Ian_Hawkins> ::sighs:: Brask: You are going to be a bit more assertive when it comes to our lives. Otherwise I'm going to ask not to have you assigned to any mission I'm assigned to. I like living, even though the risks I take seem to make you think otherwise.
<Naal_Doon> ::gives Ian a wary look then rolls her eyes, biting her tongue::
<Brask_Key`far> :: frowns again, knowing what had to have happened to the fighters, then turns to Ian, remembering his actions back on the bridge of the larger ship:: Ian: Do you just enjoy killing? Does it fill some need in your life?

ACTION:: Keyan returns to his seat with a satisfied look on his face::

<Naal_Doon> ::smirks and Keyan and compliments him on his well placed shot::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::continues to look at the controls in front of him:: Brask: Killing is a means for survival. That is the need it fills.
<Brask_Key`far> :: scoffs:: Ian: Killing can always be avoided if you are careful enough. Don't spout excuses Hunter. Tell the truth, you enjoy it! It feeds some sick part of you.
<Naal_Doon> Brask: What is it with you and killing? Sedrick, Taak and all those others back there have NO problem having a go at us and they AREN'T going to take the time to make sure their gun is set to heavy stun. The way I see it... it's their hide over mine...
<Ian_Hawkins> ::looks to him:: Brask: You know nothing about me. Don't assume you have the answers.
<Ian_Hawkins> ::looks back at Doon and nods, before returning to his controls::
<Brask_Key`far> Ian: You're right I don't know you. I can only observe. But from my observations I've noticed you can't help killing, even in situations where it could be avoided with minimum risk. :: turns to Naal and laughs:: Doon: It is surprising, for you to hold so much hatred for Sedrick and Taak, you seem very eager to be like them.
<Ian_Hawkins> ::again doesn't look up:: Brask: Everything I do is for a reason. I don't destroy life without weighing all possibilities. Being a pacifist, you would not understand.
<Naal_Doon> ::smiles:: Brask: I know what Sedrick and Taak are and if you'd open your furry eyes, you'd see it too. I'm only helping rid the universe of their scum however if you want to continue with your delusions then go ahead.
<Brask_Key`far> :: scoffs again:: Ian: I am thankful I don't understand you Hunter.. :: looks back to Naal:: Doon: I know what they are, they are murderous monsters because they kill without cause, when it can be avoided. So what does that make the two of you? :: stares at them, letting them make the connection::
<Ian_Hawkins> :: pulls a data pad from one of his pockets and begins inputting information:: Brask: I am only doing a job. I have no agenda, as they do. I am not the same as them. However, if you wish to make a monster of me, then so be it. ::showing no emotion in his words at all::
<Kahlan> ::checks on Jennell's sleeping form one more time and limps slowly out of the medbay, joining the others::
<Naal_Doon> ::glances at Ian and then nods at Brask:: Brask: Yeah... what he said... ::lays her hand on his shoulder::... Look, it's incredibly noble of you to avoid killing at all costs. It would be great if things could be that way... unfortunately, I've seen enough of this universe to know it's a little bit far fetched...
<Brask_Key`far> :: doesn't bother answering Ian and focuses on Naal, pulling his arm away from her hand:: Doon: It has nothing to do with nobility. And I too know a bit about this universe. There is far too much death as it is. Why must the two of you insist on making more?
<Ian_Hawkins> ::shakes his head and says nothing::

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<Kahlan> ::speaks quietly as she lowers herself into a seat:: Brask: You will not change them Brask. You may as well not waste your breath. Each person feels differently about killing.
<Ian_Hawkins> ::recognizes the voice and nods to himself::
<Brask_Key`far> :: hears Kahlan and nods once at her but continues to focus on Doon, looking for some faint glimmer of hope for her::
<Naal_Doon> ::sighs, knowing this conversation is going no where:: Brask: What would you have me do? Leave them living so THEY can continue to kill? That doesn't make sense Brask....

ACTION:: Keyan gets out of his seat and mumbles something about a particular Bothan being unreasonable, but not in those exact words. He heads back to the small passenger area to find a quiet place to relax::

<Brask_Key`far> Doon: They cannot kill from inside a cell. And with time they might even change. It happens.
<Naal_Doon> ::chuckles and shakes her head:: Brask: Yes and Tuscan Raiders have thought about changing their ways too... ::gets up from her seat and goes to get something to eat::
<Brask_Key`far> :: shakes his head sadly and doesn't bother trying anymore, he simply sets his jaw and stares out the viewport at the stars flying by::

ACTION:: Time goes by fast, and the alarm for the hyperspace drop sounds. The drop point is one minute away::

<Ian_Hawkins> :: puts his data pad away and checks sensors and other systems::
<Brask_Key`far> :: continues to stare out the viewport, idly wondering why Pinnacle would put him in such a violent group::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::glances over to Brask:: Brask: You going to turn that alarm off?
<Brask_Key`far> :: reaches up and flips the alarm off, but doesn't shift his gaze away from the stars::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::looks over at the NAVCOMP display:: Brask: We are going to overshoot if you don't deactivate the hyperdrive motivators.
<Brask_Key`far> :: shuts off the motivators::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::sighs, thinking he should have had someone else pilot the shuttle::

ACTION:: The shuttle drops out of hyperspace and zips along at a good pace towards Kuat::

<KPP> [shuttle]: Unidentified shuttle, please reduce velocity and state your destination.
<Brask_Key`far> :: slows the engines but doesn't answer them, letting Ian handle it, since he's in charge::
<Ian_Hawkins> [KPP]: We are planning to put our shuttle into port at the Kuat Passenger Port. Please allow us a bay.
<Naal_Doon> ::looks at Ian and Brask:: Both: Who's gonna answer?
<Naal_Doon> ::sits back, muttering "never mind"::
<KPP> ::after a pause:: [shuttle]: You are authorized to put your shuttle in Bay 11 on the Level B. Crews and Port Security will await your arrival.
<Ian_Hawkins> ::nods and looks to Brask:: Brask: Once we land, I want to have a talk with you.
<Naal_Doon> ::raises her eyebrows and looks at Ian as the reply from KPP comes back:: Ian: Do we have reason to be worried by that?
<Brask_Key`far> :: nods at Ian, expressionless::
<Ian_Hawkins> Doon: Why should we be worried? We'll just kill everyone and go about our business, right? ::winks at her::
<Kahlan> ::laughs at Ian's response::
<Brask_Key`far> :: doesn't bother reacting to Ian's comment and continues to fly the ship, making adjustments to steer towards the desired bay::
<Naal_Doon> :: bites back a chuckle::

ACTION:: The shuttle eases into Bay 11 on Level B. Crews scramble to hook up fuel lines as needed once it lands. Security stand ready with sidearms only::

<Brask_Key`far> :: powers down the shuttle, after landing softly, leaving it in standby mode and stands::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::gets up and walks to the small lounge area:: All: We will need to sell this shuttle and use the credits to pay for our transport. That is if we can't get HQ to come get us.
<Naal_Doon> ::secures her blaster on her belt and stands after Brask powers down::
<Brask_Key`far> :: nods at Ian::
<Ian_Hawkins> :: looks to Keyan:: Keyan: Help the girl off the shuttle and stick close to the group. We need to keep our eyes out for anything.
<Ian_Hawkins> ::moves to the hatch and opens it, letting the others out first::
<Kahlan> ::stands carefully, heading for the hatch slowly and clumsily::
<Brask_Key`far> Kahlan: Do you need help? :: stepping closer to her::
<Naal_Doon> ::raises her eyebrows:: Ian: They better....
<Kahlan> ::smiles at Brask:: Brask: If you don't mind...
<PSec> ::steps forward:: All: Who is the owner or pilot of this craft?
<Brask_Key`far> :: nods at Kahlan, picking her up again without a second thought and heading towards the hatch::

ACTION:: Keyan returns to the group with Jennell walking beside him::

<Naal_Doon> ::turns back to the shuttle:: PSec: Hang on, he's coming...
<PSec> ::waits for someone to step forward as the person who they need to speak with::
<Brask_Key`far> :: stands still alongside the rest of the group, waiting for Ian to step forward::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::walks out of the ship behind everyone else:: PSec: I can handle this, if you like.
<PSec> ::looks him over:: Ian: You are the owner of this craft?
<Ian_Hawkins> ::nods:: PSec: By default, yes. We were given it to escape a battle. We have a wounded person and another we need to return to her family. The current captain of the ship allowed us to use it to prevent further wounded.
<PSec> ::nods:: Ian: Are you planning to stay long, or are you stopping for fuel and medical help?
<Naal_Doon> ::folds her arms and stands somewhat at ease as Ian and the Sec talk::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::shakes his head:: PSec: We won't be long. We plan on selling the shuttle to purchase passage aboard a transport. If we are lucky, we could be gone within the day.
<Brask_Key`far> :: stays quiet and waits for Ian and Port Security to finish, idly sondering what Ian wants to talk to him about, still carrying Kahlan::
<PSec> ::frowns:: Ian: How can you sell a shuttle that doesn't really belong to you?
<Ian_Hawkins> ::nods:: PSec: We can not return it and have no further use for it. What would you do in this case? Abandon it for someone else to sell?
<PSec> ::sighs and nods:: Ian: Very well. I see your point. Will you be moving about the general population or staying within the port?
<Ian_Hawkins> ::looks to the others:: PSec: If we can sell the shuttle while remaining inside the port, we would prefer that.
<PSec> ::nods:: Ian: Understood. You can ask the information kiosk about possible places to sell the craft. ::leans in closer:: There is a dealer on Level F who often buys older craft, but he might be interested in this one.
<Naal_Doon> ::smirks at the Security guard as he gives Ian the tip::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::nods:: PSec: Thank you. We will do all we can to not cause trouble for you while here.
<PSec> ::nods and motions for his men to leave:: Ian: Follow the laws and you will be fine.
<Ian_Hawkins> ::watches the Port Security detail leave::
<Naal_Doon> ::catches the eye of a particularly cute Security guard as they walk by:: Ian: I wonder are there any laws against having a little...::ahem::... fun?
<Ian_Hawkins> ::sighs:: All: OK, One of you check the kiosk and someone else go to Level F and seek out a dealer of vessels.
<Ian_Hawkins> Doon: If we had time for fun, you would find a way to make it illegal, I'm certain.
<Kahlan> ::sighs:: Naal: I wish I were in the condition for some fun
<Naal_Doon> ::makes a face:: Ian: Oh quite the comedian we are today, Hawkins.... ::moves off::... I'll head to level F...
<Naal_Doon> ::smiles back at Kahlan:: Kahlan: You will soon enough....
<Brask_Key`far> Ian: Is that talk urgent? Or should Kahlan and I go check the Kiosk?
<Ian_Hawkins> ::looks at Kahlan and Brask:: Brask: Make it quick. If you find any leads to sell this shuttle, have them come here to check it out personally or no deal. Have them bring credits.
<Brask_Key`far> :: nods at Ian, wanting to get that talk overwith but heads towards the Kiosk::
<Naal_Doon> ::heads to the nearest lift and steps inside. Presses the button for four floors down... level F::
<Kahlan> ::smiles at Brask:: Brask: This is getting to be a habit.
<Brask_Key`far> :: looks down at Kahlan and he walks:: Kahlan: What is?
<Kahlan> Brask: You carrying me.
<Brask_Key`far> Kahlan: Oh, well it is better than you having to limp around, until that leg heals.
<Ian_Hawkins> ::turns to Keyan and Jennell:: Keyan: Go get information on passage to Tynna. I'll look after Miss Dradman.
<Naal_Doon> ::waits for the lift to take her there and steps out as the doors open::
<Kahlan> ::nods and grins:: Brask: I am not complaining.
<Brask_Key`far> :: nods and smiles:: Kahlan: I didn't think you were. :: looks up again and continues towards the Kiosk, looking for a free terminal before they get there::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::watches Keyan rush off, before turning back to Jennell:: Jennell: Looks like we will get you somewhere safe soon.
<Jennell> ::nods and says nothing::
<Brask_Key`far> :: reaches the Kiosk and spots someone finishing up at a terminal and moves to it:: Kahlan: I'm afraid I have to set you down while I check the terminal. Will you be alright?
<Kahlan> Brask: Sure. I can put my weight on my good leg while you search.
<Brask_Key`far> :: nods, letting Kahlan down easy so she can stand, then turns to the terminal to search for a buyer::
<Kahlan> ::stands with most of her weight on her good leg and leans against the terminal::

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Assignment 010605 - Episode Nineteen Cont'd.

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ACTION:: Naal finds the dealer she needs without trouble, even though theother dealer insists that she is making a mistake. Meanwhile Brask finds several prospective buyers for the shuttle within minutes. All willing to send someone to inspect the shuttle. Somewhere on Level A, Keyan is getting the information for a transport to Tynna::

%$%$% END EPISODE NINETEEN %$%$%

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Assignment 010605 - Episode Nineteen Point Five

PRELUDE EPISODE NINETEEN POINT FIVE:
Brask has returned with news of more than one person coming to view the shuttle. Since then, Ian has pulled him aside, while Kahlan and Jennell try to discuss what should happen when they reach Tynna.

%$%$% BEGIN EPISODE NINETEEN POINT FIVE %$%$%

<Brask_Key`far> :: folds his arms and waits for Ian to tell him why he wanted to speak with him::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::stops once they get on the opposite side of the bay:: Brask: Put your arms down. This isn't a scolding from a parent.
<Brask_Key`far> :: puts his arms down::
<Ian_Hawkins> ::nods:: Brask: Listen, I know you have a thing about harming others, and that's fine. I can respect that. Understand?
<Brask_Key`far> :: raises an eyebrow, clearly surprised by Ian's words but nods::
<Ian_Hawkins> Brask: Sometimes in our line of work, we have very few other options. I don't care what others think about my methods or what their's are, as long as the job gets done and we get paid, there's nothing else that matters.
<Ian_Hawkins> ::looks around:: Brask: If killing is what is needed to protect those I work with, then I do it.
<Brask_Key`far> Ian: I see. However it seems there is a distinction that you aren't taking into consideration in that. And that is the difference between what is required for protection and what isn't. If a man is holding a blaster on you, it won't matter whether you shoot him with a stun blast or a lethal blast, they both will stop him from firing on you.
<Ian_Hawkins> Brask: Again, I don't care about what others think of my methods. If you want a definite answer, then consider this. Those men, as you like to call them, were threats to our lives. Stunning them would only delay that threat. Killing them would eliminate the threat. I prefer to deal with threats only once and no more. Does that fill your need to know?
<Brask_Key`far> :: nods:: Ian: That is a common excuse. And it may have some truth to it, but it doesn't make what I've said wrong. Once stunned an enemy can be handed over to the authorities, hence making them no longer an immediate threat, if even a threat at all anymore.
<Ian_Hawkins> ::shakes his head:: Brask: If you remember seeing any authorities on that ship, you need some help. I'll just say this once and you better remember it. What I do is not up for discussion. Do not try to push your pacifist ideals on me. If you do, you will lose the respect I said I had for them. And for you.
<Brask_Key`far> Ian: I don't care about respect, I care about life. And this isn't just about you, I probably wouldn't have bothered saying anything if it weren't for the fact that two of the other three members of this little team seem to share your opinion of how things should be done.
<Ian_Hawkins> Brask: Perhaps that should give you a hint about what our jobs entail. We are usually the last chance clients have to resolve their problems. That means anything can happen, and usually does. If you aren't up to it, then perhaps you shouldn't be working for this company.
<Brask_Key`far> :: narrows his eyes:: Ian: I can handle anything Pinnacle needs me to do. My point is I can do it without causing death. You could too.
<Ian_Hawkins> Brask: So, you think you can tell me how to do my job? Just do things your way and I'll do things my way. If you don't like it, you can discuss it with the brass at HQ. I don't want to hear about it. I'm sure the others don't either.
<Brask_Key`far> :: shakes his head and sighs:: Ian: I'm not trying to force you to see things my way, I just thought that if I explained my reasonings you might understand and see it for yourself. :: frowns:: But it hasn't worked yet, why should I assume it will work now.
<Ian_Hawkins> ::takes a deep breath:: Brask: Listen, I used to think the same way as you. I used to do things the way you keep mentioning. It got a lot of people, good people, killed. I won't let that happen again. If you don't think I understand, then you are dead wrong. Let it go, and try not to anger the others. We don't need our people going at each other's throats.
<Brask_Key`far> :: raises his eyebrow again in disbelief:: Ian: You used to do things my way?
<Ian_Hawkins> ::sees Keyan return:: Brask: Long ago. Enough said. :: pushes his way past Brask and heads to Keyan to find out what he discovered::
<Brask_Key`far> :: frowns as he watches Ian walk away:: Self: Well.. That's a start... :: turns and heads back over to Kahlan and Jennell::

%$%$% END EPISODE NINETEEN POINT FIVE %$%$%

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