Alright ladies and gentleman, its time that we board the Vengeance. We better prepare for everything so get your weapons and equipment ready. As we board the ship, we will detain every person inside of it no matter what, if they refuse to comply, use nonlethal force unless you have a gun pointed at you. Elizabeth says with a dead serious voice. In the meantime, Three freighters dock at the Mentu Hotep to collect the marines. While everyone boards Oberleutnant Winchester ask Elizabeth: Miss Sinclair what do we do if they await us and open fire? Elizabeth looks at him and says: if they are that dumb, the Vice Commander has the order to blow the ship up no matter whos inside of it. Winchester looks feared at Elizabeth, but he knows that Elizabeth doesn't make a joke because if the would be able to enter the freighters and take them over the Mentu Hotep would not have enough Marines to defend itself. While all marines on the freighters double checked their weapons and equipment, they slowly close in on the Vengeance.
Harrison saw freighters that were closing towards the Vengeance, with a proud look of how he managed to keep the crew alive. The Vengeance received permission to dock from the 3 freighters, that were close to the docking ports. Harrison looked at Head of the Navigation, Robert. Robert, you know what to do. Make sure their docking is smooth with the ship. Harrison said these words whilst being confident and at the same time feared of what might possibly happen. Robert was paying attention on ship's control. Aye, aye captain. I will make sure nothing bad happens. Whilst pressing numerous buttons on the panel, and adjusting the way freighters should dock, Harrison looked at his father. Father, make sure you alert crew to stand back in a defensive line, allowing the marines to take over the place. Harrison looked straight scared without any other positive option. His father looked at him whilst having a "smile" on his face. Copy. Messages were sent. Rodney there ordered the crew to stand back, and not cause any conflicts with the marines. Marines have started the docking procedure with the ship, whilst the crew was organizing themselves, to not cause any conflicts...
When the freighters docked at the Vengeance Elizabeth gave them another explicit instruction. Alright, Marines once again we don't know how the Liberty Crew will react but still try not to be aggressive towards them. As already said if they resist, use nonlethal force but again try to solve it without force. No one of you will walk alone around this ship it would be too dangerous. We will form an aggressive defensive line once the gate opens. Good luck everyone. As the gates opened the marines start run out of the ships and form a defensive line. While the marines secured a ring around the freighters Elizabeth was making herself ready with her 4 personal guards which were heavier weaponized than the rest of the marines and they only had lethal weapons on them. As the got the clear of the marines to come out she stepped out and got a bit blinded by the bright light. As she saw clear again she saw that the liberty crew prepared a defense line by themselves which didn't please Elizabeths Eyes. She saw the tension in the eyes of her marines and the Liberty crew at this moment she knew if she would only say one wrong word that this could end in a massacre. While thinking about an idea how to resolve this with the best possible outcome for everyone Oberleutnant Winchester stepped up to her. Miss Sinclair, some of our people don't really like to be here they fear that they get shot in the back once they turn around. I also don't have a good feeling about this. She turned around looked at him and smiled You don't need to worry and the rest of the Marines neither I know how we can solve this. Directly after she said that she told her guards to stay back and wait, she calmly walked right through her defensive line and remained in the middle between the two lines. She started to shout. Harrison Freeman are you here and if yes please step forward we need to talk right now if we want a good outcome for everyone.
Harrison Freeman was informed by ship's crew that marines together with Miss Sinclair have entered the ship. One of the fears the marines that immediately took defensive positions, being ready to take a shot whenever the opportunity comes. The Vengeance's crew also formed defensive lines, expecting numerous possible scenarios. One of ship's personnel informed Harrison Freeman of Miss Sinclair's words, wanting Harrison Freeman to step forward. Harrison was meanwhile in the ship's bridge, controlling the situation. As expected, they're expecting me down there. As he was leaving the bridge, his father Rodney shouted at him. Harrison! You're not going anywhere alone! I'm coming with you! His father just couldn't let him alone, fearing the worst scenario. However, ship's crew didn't plan on using force, unless they're forced to defend themselves, but still they need permission for that. Okay. Robert, you keep an eye on ship's systems. Make sure nothing gets out of control. Whilst Harrison and Rodney were slowly leaving the bridge, Robert responded. Aye, aye captain. Stay safe out there! Harrison and Rodney left the bridge, and they were running to the position where Miss Sinclair was at. Robert didn't forget to inform crew that was already faced by Miss Sinclair's personel. To all crews that are facing Miss Sinclair. Harrison and Rodney have left the bridge, and they will be coming soon down there. Don't use force. Crews were feared, seeing that Miss Sinclair is waiting for Harrison to arrive. Nothing else they can do other than keeping the peace, and not causing any terror. It took few minutes for Harrison and Rodney to arrive. The path from Bridge to the ports is pretty long, and it requires some time for crews to get there. As Harrison and Rodney were leaving the elevator that's leading to the ports, they saw numerous marines that already saw them. Harrison reacted in time, and represented himself. I'm Harrison Freeman, Captain of this ship. We received information you have entered our ship. We're expecting to see Miss Sinclair. Marines sort of put their weaponry down and lead them towards Miss Sinclair who wasn't too far away from them. Marines weren't touching Harrison and Rodney, but they were carefully paying attention to them, and showing them the path to Miss Sinclair. The moment has come. Both Harrison and Rodney could see Miss Sinclair, staying between defensive lines of her and Harrison's crew. Miss Sinclair. I'm Harrison Freeman, and I brought my father with me. We hope no terror was used to get peaceful environment.
Elizabeth looked at Harrisons Father to inspect him, what bothered her a bit was that he didn't seem nervous at all. She walked up to them while asking why he also stands next to him. Why did you bring your father with you is he in command or are you? Anyway, as you may see both of our sides are clearly under tension because these confrontations don't go very good usually. To calm both sides a bit so this goes smoothly and well for you and for me. I suggest that your people break their formation and that one by one steps forward so we can search for weapons and detain them.. *she shrugs* I know that it will be hard for you and your crew to see their friends and coworkers getting handcuffed, but this is the only solution I can see without starting too much trouble.. The marines that will inspect the people that step forward will be unarmed to try to make a calmer situation. As she said her last words, she walks back before Harrison could say something to her. She crossed her defensive line and her 4 guards surrounded her for her safety. She went to one of the Leutnants and ordered him to choose four close combat marines and disarm them so they can peacefully inspect them. While the lieutenant chooses the best marines for that Elizabeth walked into one of the freighters to get some equipment ready to scan the whole ship for repair needed parts.
Harrison together with his father were put in an uncomfortable position. They were looking at each other, trying to spit out some words. What you say? We have no other choice left than to disarm our people. It's risky but also the only thing we can do. He said that whilst turning his head towards his people, and staring at them. Miss Sinclair didn't expect to see me here, but I agree with you. Let's order our crew to break to formation. Rodney was careful about all of this, trying to stay calm all the time. Roger that. Harrison pointed his finger towards the crews that were put into defensive formations. Everyone, break the formation. Nothing bad will happen if we don't resist, I promise. Despite the fact crews were really worried and feared, they broke the formation. They trust their captain, and they'll respect every his order. Meanwhile, Rodney informed Robert to tell the same message to all crews onboard. This is it. The moment has come. Harrison saw marines coming from freighters towards the crews, totally disarmed. He could already see that there's hope, and that moves that were done were the right way of acting. Well done. We still got some hope. Rodney tapped Harrison's shoulder, giving him another sign of a good job, trying to remain calm and motivated to act the right way.
okay looks like they are breaking their defensive formation, I want Twenty marines to go through the ship and search for hideouts and people who didn't show up here. No one walks alone. I want teams of five Marines if they try to avoid the detainment use nonlethal force if they point a gun at you, you have the allowance to open fire immediately. My guards and I will first head to the engine room and the power core room to check whats damaged there. Elizabeth looks very calm while giving the orders to her Marines. As she walks out of the freighter, she can see how the Liberty Crew looks feared. When she passed Harrison, she only nodded and said to him that she hopes that everyone showed up here because they will now start to search through the whole ship. As they walked through the corridors to the engine room nothing exciting was happening, but as soon as they reached for the Engine Room door, they saw that it is heavily secured and locked down. Well, looks like they didn't leave the door open for us, not a good start if they want us to trust them. Anyway, I will send a radiogram to Winchester so he can take Harrison with him and bring him here.. While they waited at the door a squad of Marines passed them with two people in their custody.
Harrison was remaining calm through the whole situation, waiting for something to happen, because he knows there's going to be crews that will act aggressive. Time way passing by, and nothing was happening. Suddenly, he saw someone walking up to him and his father, asking who is Harrison Freeman. Harrison was with his father there. I am the one you're looking for. As Harrison replied to his question, he took him somewhere, leaving his father behind just watching and trying not to react. As they were walking down the corridors of the ship, Harrison could see he is being moved to the engine room. He was wondering what happened there, but he assumes a mere conflict, caused by crews of the ship. They're boarding the ship, that's the only thing that could happen, someone not respecting their words. It's reasonable, but not clever nevertheless. Are crews the ones who caused the problem? Harrison asked the guy leading him to engine room, but he didn't reply to his question. They arrived seeing Miss Sinclair with her guards staying next to the engine room, that's locked. Harrison now knew the reason for which he was called. He didn't even ask Miss Sinclair about the situtation, but he used his communication sensor. Robert, for what are these doors in the engine room locked? Unlock them now! We have no time for this. Everyone who could see Harrison, also could hear what he said. Aye, aye Captain. Doors have been unlocked. Sorry for this. Harrison turned off his communication sensor. Excuse me. This wasn't supposed to happen, some crews onboard looks like won't respect your presence on the ship, despite the fact we warned all of the how to act. Doors are unlocked. Please, use guns only when you're forced to. Harrison finished his talk here, waiting for them to unlock to door, and see what's going to happen next.
Its about time that this god damn doors are open!! This isn't a good start for us Mr. Harrison. I hope you are aware of that? Now you go in. First I do wish there are no surprises in here for us.. As they walked through the door they saw how a few engineers were working on repairs which weren't what Elizabeth wanted to see.. She walked up to them and started to scream Are you insane?! Did you not get the order from your captain to go to the Hangar?!! Why would you even work on repairs when your ship gets detained?! While she was furies, her marines took the engineers into custody and searched them for any weapon. As they were arrested, she started to walk around still very angry at Harrison and his crew to search for any significant damage in the room that could risk the life of her team. She only found some smaller broken parts that don't require much attention by now. She turned around and walked back to Harrison to confront him about that. So you are also out of your mind?! Or do you not have your crew in your hands?! I only say it one more time bring your whole damn crew to the hangar anyone even if it's just the one that cleans the toilets understood?!!
Harrison was angry at himself, questioning himself why did he allow this to himself. He wasn't showing his anger, but he despite the anger moved to the closest communication sensor and spoke. He connected himself to all communication devices within the ship with his fingerprint put on the sensor. To all personnel, this is not a drill. Immediately move to the hangar of this ship to get researched by Miss Sinclair. I repeat. To all personnel, this is not a drill. Immediately move to the hangar of this ship to get researched by Miss Sinclair. As he said that, he was also lead to the hangar together by the marines and Miss Sinclair. Thing he was noticing are the crews that were running towards the hangar. Whilst he was entering the hangar together with Miss Sinclair and her marines, he could see a lot of personnel running and lining up within the hanger, being controlled by several marines. Few minutes have passed without any more crews coming to the hangar. He wasn't detecing any other crews onboard, because all crews have sensors in equipment that they own. He saw his father and rest of the high position personnel of the Vengeance in first rows. Miss Sinclair. I'm terribly sorry for this. All crews are in the hangar, we're not detecing any of them outside the hangar. He put his hand onto his head, predicting numerous scenarios that might happen here.
