Star Trek: Starbase 777 - team-pink-territory

The holodeck had been set on a programme designed to reflect the beauty of a forest. It was mid-day with the sun towering high overhead, casting golden light through the dense canopy of trees. Towering oak and maple trees stretched overhead, and the forest floor was carpeted with a rainbow of leaves and mossy ground. There were patches of flowers of varying colours here and there, some of which were still starting to bloom – the perfect spring-time reflection. From place to place there were moss-covered rocks and fallen logs, all dotting the landscape. This would have been a peaceful place for a walk if the holodeck hadn’t been set up for an intense game of capture the flag. This was Team Pink’s territory, denoted by the pink ribbons hanging from the trees and a light pink mist that swam over the ground. Hidden here somewhere was Team Pink’s flag, ready for the taking.

Vara'l entered the holodeck and headed straight into team pink territory. Once in there he looked about a bit as he proceeded to walk about the place. He both wanted to work out how the place and the flag within it might be protected and wanted to fritter away a bit of time before others from his time arrived.

It seems that the commander would have to wait no longer for his team to arrive, as Kvig entered into the holodeck shortly after Vara'l did, dressed in his standard engineering uniform with a pink and grey hoodie over it for the sake of color coordination and because his favorite coat was dirty.

Vara'l waved at the lieutenant as they entered and watched them carefully. Once they got close enough, the Liberated Borg smiled slightly. "Hello Lieutenant, it'd appear we're the only two individuals from Team Pink presently present."

A voice from outside the holodeck responded to Vara'l. "Not for long, sir!" And from the entrance of the holodeck, moving straight into team pink territory, Essen's very own aptitude for martial arts kicked in, as she leaped, flipped, handspringed and tumbled her way in an acrobatic marvel towards Vara'l and Kvig, finishing off her routine with a multi 720°-frontflip that landed right in front of Vara'l. Essen waited a moment after landing for ✨dramatic effect✨ before standing back upright and facing Vara'l. "Morning, sir, sorry I'm late. Dog duties, you know. Also, Kaylee is on Team Orange... But don't think I'm just gonna let them win by default because Kaylee is on Team Orange." With that Essen cracked her knuckles and rolled her head around to loosen her neck. She was ready. This was going to be fun.

Entering not long after Essen, Sodor strolled into the holodeck, very briefly handing their PADD to the Operations officer supervising the event and instructing them to hook up to the holodeck's console so the event could be recorded, heading over towards Pink Team's territory wearing the excursion variant of the Command uniform. What, it's an option for a reason, right? And besides, the boots were far more practical for running away from the enemy team in. "Hello Team Pink!" They greeted the group.

She entered a little later than everyone else. It took her a moment to spot their territory, but once she did she wasted no time jogging over to them. "Hello everyone, so sorry I'm late, uh I could give excuses but I don't think that it would matter at this point. Have we figured out a plan?"

Essen turned around having noticed Sodor and Coda and greeted them with a wave. "What's up bruh!" Essen greeted them, her energy from the earlier martial arts having fueled her with adrenaline. "Welcome to the winning team!" She said cheekily. Yeah, Essen was of the competitive type. Any sort of game or competition that wasn't a battle, she was all in on being competitive. However, she kept herself from being too conceited and instead shifted her focus to the matter at hand - the placement of the flag. Essen kept herself focused, and even assumed some slow and methodical Shaolin Dragon Kung Fu stances to keep her body moving and active. Obviously she wasn't kicking or punching anyone, but Essen focused her energy as she flowed into every stance, her hands close in to her body one moment, the next out as if to perform a chop, others focusing her energy outwards, staying present in the moment and keeping herself calm. Kung Fu did require discipline, after all. "Oh! Uh, sorry," Essen said sheepishly as she happened to face Vara'l after finishing a stance. "I'm just using Shaolin Dragon Kung Fu to keep my adrenaline up. Thank goodness the restoration project after World War 3 was able to keep my favorite Kung Fu movie in existence. Kung Fu Panda." (edited)

"Hello Essen, it's nice to see you again! I didn't know we would be placed on the same team, that can make it a lot easier if we know each other and can get a sort of plan going." Coda wasn't sure what to make of the odd pose stances though. She had heard of the movie Essen spoke about, but only knew that it was for children as she had never watched it herself... mostly because it held no interest to her. "Uhm, if I don't mind to say what the plan is here? I've never really done a group activity like this so I don't know if there are strats I should follow or reccomend or anything..." She shifted her weight from foot to foot, mostly due to anxiety, but also due to the fact that there was no solid plan, and the game was gonna start soon (edited)

"I'm good at running and being quiet. That's about it." Sodor admitted a little sheepishly. "It's the only skills that transfer over from my position besides observing, I suppose." The holodocumenter stated in a matter of fact tone.

The flag already hidden, Essen moved out of her stances, shaking her arms and legs briefly before she prepared herself. She was going to go out there. "Alright," Essen said. "I'm going out there. Wish me luck." As Essen headed toward the #neutral-zone.

With no specific plan in place she didn't want to head to the neutral zone just yet, but off Essen went anyway. Coda didn't know much about tactics, but she did know that going out alone was a bad idea, so she ran to catch up to Essen and help her if she needed it, just so that she wasn't the only one representing the pink team.

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Vara'l nodded once when Essen proceeded to say that they were going out there. He'd liatened and remained mostly silent in the background as the others talked. "I'm more a tactician..but I'm a good runner." He'd responded when the others had proposed that they all shared what skills they had. When Essen indicated they were going to go out there, he'd nodded and had then nodded again when Coda said the same. "I'll stick in here, wait to catch anyone who tries to get past you." He'd responded then before he'd then started to patrol the area.

Kaylee had managed to sneak into Pink. Running away from the neutral zone, but was now sneaking around their territory. Where was that flag. She looked for displaced dirt, up in the trees with the banner. She then found a very climbable tree. She scaled it quickly to gain a vantage point and scouted their territory. If she was pink team, where would she hide her flag?

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Essen was not far behind, with Coda having gone into the orange territory, she made sure to make it known that there was an intruder. "BACKUP!" She called to the rest of the pink team. Surely now Kaylee would see that it was Essen. "Ohhhh no you don't," Essen said, flipping her way towards Kaylee and going for another tag... she hoped it wouldn't end up badly again...

20:50

🎲1

Rolled: 1d20

[1] ➜ 1

2

1

Essen? She...she was on the opposing team? Oh no. This is too sad. No, head in the game Kaylee. She continued to scout from the tree, attempting to hide within the leaves to not be spotted easily.

"SHIT!" Essen verbally said out loud now. Well, at least the rest of the team was there. Vara'l certainly would help, and that would give Team Pink a hand against Kaylee. Essen didn't want Kaylee to see that she was heading back, so she quietly mouthed the words "I love you!" Before heading back to #neutral-zone.

Having been patrolling the area, Vara'l moved in toward the intruder. The intruder who'd rather handily been identified by the Lieutenant who flipped again and again and again. The Lieutenants flipping utilized to guide him in to his target Vara'l moved in covertly and eventually started to scale the tree. Once there he started to look around and then coughed a moment once he was close enough to what looked to be someone who'd attempted to look around a tree. Then, he attempted to tag them. "Hello." [Tupper Trigger] 🎲17

Rolled: 1d20

[17] ➜ 17

1

Crap. She'd been seen. Come on. Dodge again. Oh wait. She's in a tree. If she successfully dodges she'll probably fall. That won't be great... Oh well. 🎲3 for dodge

Rolled: 1d20

[3] ➜ 3

3

1

A eyebrow quirked a bit after he made the attempt as he'd then smiled. "Tag." He declared before he then proceeded to say "We believe you've a trip to the jail to be making."

"Damn. Well played my friend." As she climbed down the tree..hm. She could...cheat? Just....not go to the jail? As soon as the thought crossed her mind she shook her head. No. She couldn't live with herself if she did that. She saw enough frustration from people cheating in High School. There's no way she'd stoop as low as the bullies. So she looked to Vara'l and said. "Where do I have to go then?"

1

Vara'l smoothly and carefully proceeded back down the tree. Once there he moved up next to Kaylee and inclined his head in a thank you at their 'well played'. When she then queried where they had to go, Vara'l gestured in the direction of the Jail. "This way, I'll show you." He responded before he had then started on toward the entrance to #team-pink-jail

Kaylee followed, a little disappointed their rush ended so quickly. They didn't even learn anything..

1

Remaining in Team Pink's territory, Sodor decided instead of wasting all their energy in running off they'd instead play goalie, keeping an eye out for anyone trying to get their flag. Vara'l having dealt with Kaylee, the Ferengi's focus returned to patrolling, keeping an eye out, watching and waiting, anticipating. They weren't wearing much pink, but they did have a pink armband on to make it very obvious which team they were on.

Vara'l left Kaylee at the door to the jail and resumed his patrol as he watched the area for any sign of more Orange team interlopers that had attempted to gain entrance to the area. As he patrolled he made a effort to remain concealed as best one could with a pink armband wrapped on one arm.

"Pardon me," Five did their best to weave around Vara'l, making a beeline straight for the pink jail!

1

Vara'l moved to intercept five "I don't think I will pardon you I'm afraid." He responded simply then as he attempted to Tag five. "One of Orange team, heading for the jail!" He yelled. [Tupper Trigger] 🎲11

Rolled: 1d20

[11] ➜ 11

"I'm Five, not One," Five scoffed playfully, attempting to swerve the attack. 🎲1

Rolled: 1d20

[1] ➜ 1

5

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9

21:46

"Nice shot." Five chuckled, swatting Vara'l playfully on the arm as they went obediently to join their teammate in jail.

"That is true, however we have tagged you." Vara'l declared then before declared with a smile. When they then said nice shot, he smiled warmly and chuckled. "Thank you very much, Five." He'd then resumed patrol.

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The environment around Team Pink's territory was very similar looking to Team Orange's, with a multitude of very tall trees scattered about the place. Lower down near the ground there was no pink flag to be seen anywhere. Unlike Team Orange, though, there were no noisy stick piles laying about the place either. A distinct lack of apparent defences.

Having watched Five attempt to go about finding their flag and then get tagged by Vara'l, Sodor decided to change tactics to something a little different, scampering up one of the taller trees in Pink's territory to keep an eye out for incoming people, and in the hopes of potentially being a surprise defence.

Ocannra began darting through the pink teams territory as she didn't really want to go for the flag, rather she wanted to free her team mates. "I will be the one who saves the day." Ocannra shouted as she tried her best to dart past the pink team as she attempted to free her friends.

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Farrah came running after, at a bit slower pace so as to also keep an eye out for the flag. If they could find that, it didn't matter if someone made a break for their own flag. Also, the other team. She didn't want to get surprise tagged.

From up, high in a tree a shout rang out, aimed at Vara'l. "Commander! Two incoming!" The Ferengi bellowed, or, practically screamed, if we're being honest, staying put for the time being, crouched in the lower branches of the tree just out of reach, looking like a little gremlin.

No where on the ground was there a little pink flag visible anywhere. The terrain was very similar to Team Orange's territory, but slightly different all the same. There were some very tall trees, one of which Sodor was up.

Vara'l, having spotted Occanra, raced toward them first as it looked like they'd made a break for the jail. "You go after Farrah, I'll protect the jail!" He declared.

22:08

🎲16

Rolled: 1d20

[16] ➜ 16

2

22:09

As he raced toward them he attempted to tag the klingon.

Ah, that was her cue to start running. Farrah beelined for the jail. hoping to get at least one person out.

Ocannra tried her best to dodge Vara'l but didn't know if she was going to be tagged or not. 🎲15

Rolled: 1d20

[15] ➜ 15

3

22:12

Ocannra rushed past Vara'l's hand before he could touch her as she made her way towards #team-pink-jail.

"Oh, dang." Sodor said to themself, sounding a bit disappointed that Vara'l had missed the Klingon. Despite that, though, they had quite the grin on their face, enjoying watching the action from above.

"I don't want to spend all my time looking up, but it seems you guys have made that inevitable..." Farrah sounded a bit put down as she tried to find where Sodor had hidden. Perhaps they were near the flag?

Kaylee looked around, trying to protect Farrah as she also scouted for the flag.

"Get Farrah!" He yelled as he pursued Occannra. As they reached the jail almost moved to tag them again. One of them had slipped in and it was obvious Sodor had elected to not pursue the other who'd already entered the jail. However, as he happened to be close to the jail, when Farrah left it he attempted to tag them "Hello!"

22:15

🎲20

Rolled: 1d20

[20] ➜ 20

3

Five, now free from custody, attempted to make a beeline for the neutral zone. Back on defense!

Surprise, surprise. If Farrah looked carefully enough prior to Vara'ls attempt at tagging her, she'd find a gremlin-looking Sodor up a tree, and further up that tree in a hole was a Team Pink's flag. The Ferengi was guarding it.

Roll to dodge Vara'l 🎲17

Rolled: 1d20

[17] ➜ 17

3

2

22:17

"It is not yet my turn to sit in jail. But perhaps it is yours, non?" Farrah said, trying to tag back. If the opportunity presented itself, why not take it, right? 🎲9

Rolled: 1d20

[9] ➜ 9

22:18

"Ah, merde." When she missed, Farrah made a run for it again, hoping that suddenly running off would give her enough of a lead to gain some distance.

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Kaylee saw Vara'ls attempt to tag Farrah, but thankfully, they dodged. Kaylee continued to scout, misladen dirt, pink flag hidden in the trees, anything that could find her that flag. Come on Kaylee, find it, don't let things go any worse.

Vara'l attempted to dog their tag as they proceeded to dodge his. "Lets see."

22:18

🎲19

Rolled: 1d20

[19] ➜ 19

If Kaylee looked up for long enough she'd soon find a Ferengi-shaped gremlin guarding a tree, and up said tree in a hole was the pink flag.

"Ooooh, so close." The Ferengi whispered to themself as they watched Farrah try and miss tagging Vara'l. Wait, which team were they supposed to be rooting for again?

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"Aha." Kaylee would begin to make a move towards the tree. Maybe she could snag it before anyone noticed her.

Her tag dodged, he watched her depart for a moment.. and then turned and pursued Kaylee. As he sprinted toward her he initially declared. "We'll catch you we're sure of it!" In French as he attempted to fool Kaylee into thinking she had in fact not been noticed by him as he'd tried to tag the orange jail break party. Once close enough, he attempted to tag them!

22:22

🎲12

Rolled: 1d20

[12] ➜ 12

Sodor was, in fact, very quick to notice Kaylee coming towards the tree, the same tree they had clambered up and were guarding with their ~~life~~ body. "Bogey at five o'clock and incoming fast!" The Ferengi shouted out to Vara'l.

Ooh crap. She heard the yell, and looked in the direction. Don't go back to jail, don't go back to jail. 🎲2 to dodge

Rolled: 1d20

[2] ➜ 2

3

22:23

Nooooo. They didn't quite Dodge. She tripped on a stone and was very easily tagged. Sad.

"Hah! Back in the naughty corner for you!" Sodor shouted smugly from the tree as Vara'l successfully tagged Kaylee.

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Vara'l panted a bit as he tagged Kaylee and skidded to a stop. "I have tagged you, apologies." He then proceeded to say apologetically, having twigged to the fact he'd tagged her rather early on in proceedings before too.

Good thing they stuck around! Five swooped in as Kaylee was tagged, scrambling up the tree and for Sodor! 🎲9

Rolled: 1d20

[9] ➜ 9

22:26

Ah, fuck. Best to try to swipe for the flag, then, and try to stay out of range for vengeance tag.

"Ah its no worries, Orange Team for the win!" Kaylee shouted out before she headed back to the jail, taking out her drink from her pocket and drinking it on the way back.

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The tree climber spotted, Vara'l also scrambled up the tree as he attempted to tag Five once more! "Hey!" He chuckled as he proceeded to make his attempt!

22:27

🎲17

Rolled: 1d20

[17] ➜ 17

"Bastard," Five snickered, attempting to grab again for the flag, or at least knock it down to the ground for Farrah to grab! 🎲18 to dodge

Rolled: 1d20

[18] ➜ 18

"Oh shit!" The Ferengi suddenly exclaimed as Five suddenly beelined for the tree and started coming towards them. Within a matter of seconds they had to practically pull themself up to stop themself from being tagged by the ACOO. As the MCPO tried to swipe for the flag, being the nimble and light gremlin they were, Sodor quickly clambered further up the tree towards where the flag was located and tried to tag the wannabe thief. 🎲6

Rolled: 1d20

[6] ➜ 6

3

Five successfully swiped out of reach, giggling like mad all the while as they successfully grabbed the flag out of the hole. They dropped down to their feet. "Cardinal, I'm making a break for it!!" they called out, booking it for the neutral zone.

As they made a break for it, Vara'l dropped down after them and sprinted off in pursuit. "Sodor, get after Farrah!" He yelled as he pursued Five.

"Fuck!" Sodor exclaimed as they missed their tag and subsiquently watched as Five managed to grab the flag and get back down the tree quickly. Scrambling back down the tree, they were gonna go after the thief, red (or rather pink) mist setting in, only for Vara'l's command to be called out. Hitting the ground they debated for a moment just what they should do, and frankly, the flag seemed like the priority, so they ignored what was said and began running after Five as well at high speed (which was admittedly not that fast).