Episode 1.13: Vengeance, with Interest (Conclusion)

[Davy, aka GM]

The two teams round the Fespar-class cargo ship to find Dietrich Schrepfermann standing on it's access ramp, pressed into the alcove that rimmed the airlock door as he furiously worked some device in a small open panel. Kolesnikov thinks he's attempting to bypass the door's security system via the hardwired systems.

The teams' arrival isn't lost on the disgraced captain, who seemingly doubles his pace.

OOC: Okay, combat rounds!

Garav and Miruku are in Zone 1, on the north side of the berth circle.
The berth circle itself is Zone 2.
Kolesnikov, Zorana, and Dourap are in Zone 3, on the south side of the berth circle.
The ramp and airlock alcove are Zone 4 (which is entirely enclosed within Zone 2), which is where Dietrich is working. This Zone has cover from all other Zones, and is 2 Zones away from Zones 1 & 3.

PCs can act first, who's going?

[Doug Burke]

Hey, Garav! Sic 'em!

[Patrick Goodman]

Actually, I had another idea before that, but I need to finish work first.

[Patrick Goodman]

Zorana raised her phaser and pointed it, more or less, at Schrepfermann. Rather than fire, though, she said, "Aren't you tired of running, Captain?" She was slightly startled by her own voice, but carried on. "Because the idea of always looking over my shoulder is tiring to me. And it has to be lonely, too, leaving your family behind. That has to wear on you, too."

She took a breath; no one immediately silenced her, so she went on. "You could see them again if you came home, sir. I'm not supposed to notice, but Katya cries herself to sleep almost every night. She misses you. She's angry, so angry, but you're her papa and she misses you.

"There are five people pointing phasers at you, Captain. It would be really sad if we all had to shoot you. It's over, sir. It's time to come home."

EDIT: Just fixing a typo, and one word I forgot to teeak in the writing process.

[Doug Burke]

Wow...

[Davy, aka GM]

OOC: That girl has a future in Starfleet, methinks...

Let's go with a Presence + Command vs. Difficulty 1 for Zorana.

[Patrick Goodman]

Zorana Presence  (9) + Command (4), TN13, Peacemaking Focus

Rolled 2d20 : 19, 9, total 28

[Patrick Goodman]

Not spectacular, but made it and avoided a Complication.

[Davy, aka GM]

Dietrich pauses and peeks out to take a look around, he eyes falling on each of the protagonists surrounding him. With a heavy sigh, he appears to lean against the bulkhead and nods his head.

"Perhaps you're right, young lady," he breathes, defeat heavy on every word. "Perhaps it's time to come home."

The captain of engineering lifts himself from the bulkhead and descends the gangplank. He doesn't raise his hands, but makes no sudden moves, either. He hands his polaric probe and some custom-designed device to Nikolai and allows himself to be searched. He is carrying only a communicator and a few small tools, all of custom design.

Satisfied he's not a danger, Garav calls the Forrest. "Six for transport," he says, and they're soon whisked away from the tarmac.

OOC: The principals are in the transporter room; let's return to them. Anyone feel free to start something; and Captain Tyler has arrived, as well.

I'm going to talk to Phil, to see if he's having problems getting on the site or something.

[Patrick Goodman]

Treyva stood in front of the transporter console nervously, unsure of how to feel; Garav had said nothing aside from his request for transport.

He'd watched many people operate a transporter over the years. Chief Nishimoto was extremely good at his job. Almost immediately, the party had materialized on the platform.

And there he was. There was silence for a moment as he faced the man he'd been pursuing for so long. "Hello, Dieter," he said quietly. Turning to Garav, he said, "Report."

[Davy, aka GM]

"Hello, Treyva," Dieter replies quietly.

Eyeing both captain's Treyva and Tyler, Garav unconsciously straightens up and announces, "We apprehended the suspect attempting to break into a merchant ship on the tarmac. He was unarmed, and only carried some tools." The Andorian gestures to Nikolai, who presents a handful of devices, all but one unfamiliar to even Sorak.

"Yeoman Zorana was able to get him to surrender peacefully."

[Patrick Goodman]

Treyva nodded. "No shots were fired?" The Andorian shook his head. "Well, I know how much you like to shoot things, so for you, I'm sorry. I am, however, glad this was resolved peacefully." He turned to Zorana. "You talked him down?"

Zorana nodded. "Aye, sir."

Treyva smiled. "Excellent work, Yeoman."

She smiled in return. "Thank you, Captain."

Treyva turned to Captain Tyler. "Captain, I would be grateful if you would have Captain Schrepfermann escorted to your brig, please." He looked at Schrep. "We'll talk later."

[Davy, aka GM]

Dietrich appears to appreciate the prospect of a talk, and smiles slightly - a genuine smile - as he nods in response.

"With pleasure, Captain," Tyler replies and turns to his security chief. "Separate him from the other prisoners."

"That may not be possible, sir," the lieutenant commander responds. "The brig is already at capacity with all of the personnel being brought up from the compound."

Tyler rolls his eyes. "Biggest warship this side of the Excelsior, and they can't give us a decent-sized brig," he quips. "Very well, confine him to guest quarters on Deck 9. Disable all controls and access."

"Aye, sir."

Jose casts an apologetic glance at Treyva as Dietrich is led away, then adds, "C'mon, let me buy you folks a coffee..."

*~*~*~*

Captain's Log, Stardate 8788.3: Fugitive Starfleet officers Niro and Schrepfermann have been apprehended at the New Providence colony on Jouret IV and secured on board for transport to Starbase 24 for processing. I'm told the two officers will be then taken to Earth for court martial, and their crew will be investigated and tried on Starbase 24 or released to their home governments. I wish to include in my log that the following personnel acted with gallantry far above the call of duty: Captain Treyva of the Drake and the officers under his command - Commander Sorak, Lieutenant Commander Les, Doctor Dourap, Lieutenant Cole, Lieutenant Kolesnikov, Lieutenant, junior grade, Bong, Ensign Schrepfermann, Yeoman Zorana, Specialist Banks. Special thanks must also be given to our non-Starfleet allies in this effort: Commander Garav of the Andorian Defense Force and Lieutenant Sorval of the Klingon Empire.

I - I never thought I'd say that...

The Forrest has entered warp, with the Christopher Robin in tow (since the Katarina's Shield is in the shuttlebay), and is traveling at a relatively leisurely pace toward Starbase 24.

OOC: You folks have an opportunity to roleplay here, which includes confronting old friends/longtime enemies as you desire...

[Doug Burke]

As the crew excited the transporter room, Sorak leaned closer to his assistant and raised an eyebrow, "Tracking using the polaric probe's emissions? An inspired choice, Lieutenant."

The younger man beamed at the compliment and shrugged humbly, "Some times it's good to think like an engineer, sir."

Sorak delivered his patented half-smile. "It is indeed. Well done."

[Renny]

OOC: Late to the party but congrats to patrick on that Zorana scene. Great work.