Simplify $( \sqrt { - 3 } ) ^ { 9 }$

Multiple Choice

Simplify $( \sqrt { - 3 } ) ^ { 9 }$ and write the answer in standard form.

A) $- 81 \sqrt { 3 } i$
B) $81 \sqrt { 3 } i$
C) $6561 \sqrt { 3 } i$
D) $81 \sqrt { 3 }$
E) The expression cannot be simplified.