Host John A says:
******** Begin Pharaoh Mission ******** 
                         "Rhool"

CSO Stidd says:
::At SCI 1 prepping sensors for the task ahead::

CEO Irvin says:
::exits office into main engineering::

CO McPhee says:
::strides onto the bridge, a small baton grasped in his hand::

CTO T’Rel says:
::at TAC1 checking weapons and shield stats::

FCO Qwynn says:
:: enters the bridge early for her duty shift ::

CTO T’Rel says:
::raises an eyebrow @ the CO::

XO Starks says:
:: turns from multipurpose wall panel :: ALL: Captain on deck

CO McPhee says:
::nods approvingly to his efficient crew::

CEO Irvin says:
::walks out of Main Engineering an into a TL::

CO McPhee says:
XO: Very good, Commander. How was the watch?

FCO Qwynn says:
:: relieves another officer, and sits down at flight control in time to hear Station Ops sending a message ::

XO Starks says:
CO McPhee: quiet sir

CSO Stidd says:
::Notes the captains entrance but continues working as if he wasn’t there::

Host John A says:
<Station OPS> Pharaoh: Pharaoh; You are cleared to depart, Last known coordinates of the Topinabee have been downloaded. Good luck.

FCO Qwynn says:
Station:  Acknowledged, Pharaoh departing.

FCO Qwynn says:
CO: Sir, we are cleared for departure.  Course is laid in.

CSO Stidd says:
CO: Sensors are ready and in stand by, sir.

CEO Irvin says:
::enters the Bridge and walks over to the engineering station:: CO: Warp drive standing by Captain...

CO McPhee says:
::an insufferable, but slight smirk, cuts across his face:: FCO: Ahhhh, a course. Engage, Lt., engage.

XO Starks says:
:: walk between the CO's chair and the ENG station and stands at attention::

FCO Qwynn says:
:: engages departure sequence and clears the station, then proceeds quickly to full impulse ::

CO McPhee says:
CEO: Thank you, Mr.....Irvin. Very efficient of you.

CEO Irvin says:
XO Starks: Just doing my job sir..... ::gives a look of 'We need to talk'::

CO McPhee says:
::sits down in the now "soft chair" XO: Jimmy, don't be so rigid. This is a new day. At ease, man.

XO Starks says:
:: slight nod to CEO ::

FCO Qwynn says:
:: Sets speed at Warp factor 4 ::

XO Starks says:
CO_McPhee: aye sir :: stands at ease ::

CSO Stidd says:
::Engages LRS for maximum sweep::

FCO Qwynn says:
CO: Warp setting, sir?

Host John A says:
ACTION: The little ship travels the hour or two, to the USS Topinabee's last position

CEO Irvin says:
::remains sitting at the ENG station quietly monitoring systems::

XO Starks says:
:: pacing around the bridge looking over the various stations::

CO McPhee says:
XO: Jimmy, I want to test your knowledge of the area. Coordinate the search for the Topinabee.

CTO T’Rel says:
::begins active scans::

XO Starks says:
CO_McPhee: sir?

CEO Irvin says:
::turns and looks at the CO::

XO Starks says:
:: thinks to self "how can you test my knowledge of an unknown area of space" ::

XO Starks says:
CO_McPhee:...aye sir

XO Starks says:
:: walks to SCI station ::

XO Starks says:
CSO Stidd: Stidd begin LR scan of the area 

Host John A says:
ACTION: SCI 1 blinks with a contact then is silent

XO Starks says:
FCO_Lt_Qwynn: Lt. lay in a course along a standard 4x4 parsec grid, warp 1

CTO T’Rel says:
::continues scans::

FCO Qwynn says:
XO: Yes, sir.  ::  sets 4 x 4 parsec grid course ::

XO Starks says:
CSO_LtCmdr_Stidd: what was that Mr. Stidd?

CSO Stidd says:
XO: there was a momentary contact sir, but I lost it.  Attempting to regain.

FCO Qwynn says:
All: Decreasing speed.

XO Starks says:
CSO_LtCmdr_Stidd: location?

CO McPhee says:
::gets up and moves to near the helm. he taps his baton in the palm of one hand::

CEO Irvin says:
*CPO_Zimmerman* Have that damage control detachment standing by.......

CO McPhee says:
FCO: Lt., what's your assessment of this area of space...

CSO Stidd says:
XO: I had a momentary energy reading, very weak, heading 121 mark 84 by 038 mark 2

CEO Irvin says:
<CPO_Zimmerman> *CEO* Aye Sir... Standing by.....

FCO Qwynn says:
CO: It is unremarkable.  Stellar density of 9.53964 per parsec.

XO Starks says:
:: ignoring the Captain, and leans over Stidd and put one hand on his shoulder :: CSO: Focus your scan in that area

CO McPhee says:
FCO: Lt., lay in a course for that reading.

XO Starks says:
::turns to helm :: FCO: plot a course heading 121.84 by 032.2 warp 1.

CSO Stidd says:
::Tenses up at the unexpected contact:: XO: Aye sir.

CO McPhee says:
XO: I've got a hunch, Jimmy.

FCO Qwynn says:
:: adjusts course toward 121.84 x 038.2 ::

FCO Qwynn says:
CO: Aye, sir.

XO Starks says:
:: throws a "your an idiot" look at the Captain ::

CEO Irvin says:
::thinks to self:: Self: Jimmy.... I wish I new what he was thinking  ::turns back to his console and smiles a bit::

FCO Qwynn says:
XO: Aye, sir

FCO Qwynn says:
XO: Thank you, sir.

CO McPhee says:
::realizes that the FCO ignored his order, lets it slide::

CO McPhee says:
::returns to the soft chair::

CTO T’Rel says:
::turns scans more toward the area specified concentrating scans and then enlarging the scan area::

XO Starks says:
FCO_Lt_Qwynn: slow and steady Helm

XO Starks says:
:: still looking at view screen:: CSO: anything Stidd?

XO Starks says:
CEO_Irvin: divert what you can to the active Forward sensor array

CEO Irvin says:
::Swings around:: XO: Aye Commander..

CSO Stidd says:
::Captures the reading again::  XO: It is reading as the Kalderian sector, sir, about 30 light years out from present position.

CEO Irvin says:
::hands glide over the panel lightly:: CSO: Commander Stidd... I'm about to reset the sensor array with some new settings....

Host John A says:
ACTION: another EM pulse appears then fades from the same area

XO Starks says:
FCO_Lt_Qwynn: that's it, Plot a course Maximum warp and engage

CO McPhee says:
::purses his lips and frowns::

FCO Qwynn says:
:: pulls up information from the computer about the Kalderian sector ::

CTO T’Rel says:
::re-centers scans::

XO Starks says:
CTO_TRel: begin hailing all frequencies

CO McPhee says:
XO: Hold on there, Jimmy. what do we know about that area besides it's unexplored?

CTO T’Rel says:
XO: Aye, sir!

CSO Stidd says:
XO: There it is again, sir.  Same place, but doesn't last long enough to get a solid signature from it.

FCO Qwynn says:
XO: Kalderian Sector, sir... course laid in... warp 9.9, sir.

XO Starks says:
CO_McPhee: sir?

CTO T’Rel says:
::sends out the standard greeting on all frequencies::

XO Starks says:
CO_McPhee: ..We know that it's probably where we're going to find that ship

FCO Qwynn says:
CEO: Can I get warp 9.9?

CO McPhee says:
XO: Seems reckless to be blasting in there...

FCO Qwynn says:
:: engages new course settings and increases warp speed ::

XO Starks says:
CO_McPhee: time is of the essence sir, we don't know what their status is

CEO Irvin says:
::gulp:: FCO: We've not had a shakedown procedure on the new emitters on the nacelles... According to the simulations they ought to work.....

CSO Stidd says:
::Observes the discussion between CO and XO::

CEO Irvin says:
::turns to the XO:: XO: I dunno for sure though....

FCO Qwynn says:
:: looks at the XO and CO ::

CO McPhee says:
::fidgets:: XO: Not too smart...any cadet would know that. FCO: Warp 6. All: That should give us time to review the situation.

CTO T’Rel says:
::glances at XO and CO then returns attention to console::

FCO Qwynn says:
CO: Yes, sir.  Warp 6, engaging.

XO Starks says:
:: arches eyebrows at the CO:: CO: warp six aye sir

XO Starks says:
::pacing:: CSO: anything on SRS Stidd?

CTO T’Rel says:
XO: I'm not getting any response to the hails.

CO McPhee says:
::motions  CEO to approach::

FCO Qwynn says:
All: Kalderian Sector

CSO Stidd says:
XO: I don’t understand?  The signal should be on SRS but there is nothing.

XO Starks says:
CTO_TRel: keep trying, make us Heard T'rel

XO Starks says:
:: lets out a sigh :: CSO: start scanning for debris or antimatter residue

CEO Irvin says:
::walks over to the Captain::  CO: Aye sir....

CTO T’Rel says:
::tries a trick to boost the signal of the hail somewhat::

CSO Stidd says:
XO: Doing so now.

CO McPhee says:
CEO: Why is this chair still hard? I ordered you to replace it. I believe that was my first order...

Host John A says:
ACTION: the Pharaoh reaches the edge of the Kalderian sector, the signal should be in SRS range, but all is silent

XO Starks says:
FCO_Lt_Qwynn: layin a new 4x4 parsec grid full impulse

CSO Stidd says:
XO: I recommend we follow General Order 12, sir.

XO Starks says:
::looks at Stidd:

FCO Qwynn says:
XO: Full impulse 4x4, yes sir.

XO Starks says:
CTO_TRel:.......begin sending out hail in coded format T'rel

CEO Irvin says:
::develops a somewhat agitated look on his face:: Sir. I promised that you would get a new one ASAP. We've had our hands full with the makeshift shakedown procedure and the investigation of the transporter screw up.

CEO Irvin says:
<CO:>

FCO Qwynn says:
:: enters commands for a 4 x 4 parsec grid again, this time at the slower speed of full impulse ::

Host John A says:
ACTION: A contact on the SRS array, slowly emerges.

XO Starks says:
:: hears Stidd's console beep:: CSO: what have you got?

CO McPhee says:
CEO: Let's not mention the transporter incident. I'm doing my best to limit the damage from that. Carry on, Mister.

CEO Irvin says:
::looks at the XO with a 'NOW would be a good time to talk look', then looks back at the CO::

CTO T’Rel says:
XO: Aye, sir.

XO Starks says:
CSO_LtCmdr_Stidd: is it the Topinabee?

CEO Irvin says:
CO_McPhee: With all due respect, according to Engineering SOP, I have to investigate the incident to insure that it doesn't happen again.

XO Starks says:
CEO_Irvin: we know you'll have it working in no time Eli 

CO McPhee says:
CEO: I understand that...equipment failure, correct?

CTO T’Rel says:
::adds a coded hail::

CSO Stidd says:
XO: I am not sure, it appears to be wreckage of some kind, but.........

XO Starks says:
CSO_LtCmdr_Stidd: wreckage.......::heart drops into stomach::

CEO Irvin says:
CO_McPhee: Not exactly sir.... ::thinks to self ' You should have read the report you fat idiot':: More like a lack of proper time for shakedown and testing.....

CSO Stidd says:
XO: These readings ............there is something not right about them sir.

Host John A says:
ACTION: Another EM pulse appears, but it comes from a planet in the nearby Kalderian system.

XO Starks says:
CEO_Irvin: no time for repair reports now Eli, we may be needing those transporter systems, get down to ME and see what you and Zimm can muster

CSO Stidd says:
XO: It looks like the sensor readings are being placed there for us.  I am getting another EM Signature inside the system.

XO Starks says:
CSO_LtCmdr_Stidd:...breadcrumbs

XO Starks says:
CO_McPhee: permission to following the trail into the system sir

CTO T’Rel says:
::begins additional scans toward the system::

CSO Stidd says:
::Looks strangely at the XO::XO: I don't follow that reference, sir.

CO McPhee says:
::listening to the conversation:: XO: As I said, Jimmy, unwise to rush in...

XO Starks says:
CO_McPhee: this may be our only chance...the Pharaoh is more then ready to defend herself

CEO Irvin says:
::turns to the XO:: XO: Chief Zimmerman and I have already effected repairs to the system sir..... ::walks back to the ENG station::

XO Starks says:
CSO_LtCmdr_Stidd: looks like they’re are leaving us a trail to follow Stidd

XO Starks says:
CEO:  good work Eli

CO McPhee says:
XO: Mister ::breaking military protocol:: I'm not willing to risk this crew like the previous captain. We will study this before we move in.

XO Starks says:
CO_McPhee: sir! ::lowering voice:: ...this is a rescue mission and a combat starship with an experienced crew I must protest 

CSO Stidd says:
CO: And how long do you intend to study this, sir?

CEO Irvin says:
::sends a text message to the XOs Console:: *XO* We should have never been on that mission Commander.... ::attaches the pertinate reports from the shakedown to the message::

CO McPhee says:
::surprise crosses his face at Stidd's question:: CSO: Have you studied this area to your satisfaction, Commander?

XO Starks says:
:: thinks to self: great now he wants to find a scapegoat incase we fail ::

CTO T’Rel says:
XO: Sir, there appears to be a metallic object residing on the surface of the third planet in the system.

XO Starks says:
CTO T’Rel: any response to our hails?

CSO Stidd says:
CO: There is such a thing as over study, sir.  ::Checks scans:: XO: Confirmed contact on the 3rd planet.

CTO T’Rel says:
XO: None.

XO Starks says:
CO_McPhee: sir we should proceed that IS our mission here

CO McPhee says:
::looks ahead:: FCO: On the CSO and XO's  expert recommendation, take us in.

CSO Stidd says:
XO: Fascinating.

CEO Irvin says:
XO_Starks: I have an Engineering detachment standing by sir.....

XO Starks says:
:: turns away from the Co :: FCO; Standard orbit of the 3rd planet Qwynn

XO Starks says:
CEO_Irvin: good

CTO T’Rel says:
XO: There is an EM pulse approaching, although still no hail answer.

XO Starks says:
*COM* Medical team to TR room 2

Host John A says:
ACTION: A blast of EM static bursts from the 3rd planet in the Kalderian system.

FCO Qwynn says:
CO: Aye, sir, proceeding in

CSO Stidd says:
XO: The majority of the planet reads molten but there is a small area that is class M.

XO Starks says:
CTO_TRel: Shields!

CTO T’Rel says:
::raises shields;:

CTO T’Rel says:
XO: Shields up, sir.

CEO Irvin says:
::brings emergency power to hot stand by::

XO Starks says:
CTO_TRel: Yellow alert

XO Starks says:
CSO_LtCmdr_Stidd: what's the source of that EM pulse?

CTO T’Rel says:
::sounds yellow alert::

FCO Qwynn says:
:: entering standard orbit ::

XO Starks says:
CSO_LtCmdr_Stidd: is it dangerous?

CO McPhee says:
CSO: Yes, what is the danger factor?

CEO Irvin says:
::turns to face the CO & XO::

CTO T’Rel says:
::begins intense TAC scans of the planet's surface::

CO McPhee says:
CTO: Are we ready for combat?

XO Starks says:
:: smiles to self "we wouldn't leave dock if we weren’t ready for combat"::

CTO T’Rel says:
CO: Yes, sir.

FCO Qwynn says:
:: feels a sudden presence ::

CTO T’Rel says:
::raises an eyebrow in CO's direction::

FCO Qwynn says:
All: I sense something... someone...

CSO Stidd says:
XO: Checking sir, but the sensors are having trouble pinpointing it.  Minimum danger sir.  The pulse seems to be coming from the class M section.

CO McPhee says:
::relaxes slightly:: CTO: Good job, mister.

XO Starks says:
FCO_Lt_Qwynn: Tomure?

FCO Qwynn says:
XO: Definitely not Tomure...

CEO Irvin says:
All: ::softly:: I wish.....

FCO Qwynn says:
:: searches for the words to describe the ominous feelings she is sensing ::

CSO Stidd says:
XO: There is a metallic reading as well, and it seems to be an electric EM being fed on a comm signal.

FCO Qwynn says:
All: This is an ominous feeling, it's coming from the planet.

XO Starks says:
CSO_LtCmdr_Stidd: could it be the Topinabee trying to send a distress signal?

CO McPhee says:
All:Alright, let's beam up the survivor's or the proof of their deaths. Let's go. FCO: What?

CSO Stidd says:
FCO: Could it be a psychic void, perhaps?

XO Starks says:
FCO_Lt_Qwynn: think it's Friendly Qwynn?

FCO Qwynn says:
All: I do sense four humanoids in addition to this other presence

CO McPhee says:
::fidgets in the hard chair::

XO Starks says:
CO_McPhee: we have an unknown in the beam out area we should send down a minimum number away team recommend the CEO myself and the FCO sir

CSO Stidd says:
XO: It is possible, but if it is, they have chosen a very strange way to do it.

XO Starks says:
CSO_LtCmdr_Stidd: they did get our attention

CO McPhee says:
::ponders::XO: I agree. A wise choice. Take care of yourself, Jimmy.

XO Starks says:
ALL: Eli Qwynn your with me 

XO Starks says:
CTO_TRel: T’Rel :  keep a lock on us

CEO Irvin says:
::gets up and walks to the aft door:: XO: Aye

CTO T’Rel says:
XO: Aye sir.

XO Starks says:
:: walk to rear bridge exit to TR room one ::

CEO Irvin says:
*CPO* Stand by in TR 2.. Have the ENG Detachment Stand by on the ship......

CEO Irvin says:
::follows the XO::

FCO Qwynn says:
:: goes with the XO ::

XO Starks says:
:: in TR room one with Away Team ::

XO Starks says:
TR Chief: energize

CEO Irvin says:
::steps onto the pad::

CEO Irvin says:
<CPO Zimmerman> XO: Energizing sir....

CO McPhee says:
::feels lonely. he's the only senior officer on the bridge::

CTO T’Rel says:
::gets a lock on the away team on the surface::

XO Starks says:
@:: pulls out tricorder and scans for survivors ::

Host John A says:
ACTION: the AT appear on a hot rocky plain, a bubble of poisonous hot atmosphere stretches above them

CO McPhee says:
::notes that the CSO stayed on the bridge::

CEO Irvin says:
@ ::whips out tricorder:: XO: Think the Captain can handle things by himself Commander?

FCO Qwynn says:
@ :: removes her tricorder from her waist belt, opens it and moves around looking for survivors ::

XO Starks says:
CEO ::still looking at tricorder:: he's lucky if he can handle a trip to the head without asking SF command for advisement

XO Starks says:
FCO_Lt_Qwynn: sense it still Qwynn?

FCO Qwynn says:
XO: The ominous presence is always here

XO Starks says:
FCO_Lt_Qwynn: ominous...don't like the sound of that let's find those humanoid life signs and get out of here

XO Starks says:
:: moves forward still scanning ::

FCO Qwynn says:
XO: The humanoids are strange in their own right... 

CO McPhee says:
CSO: Options, Commander Stidd?

CEO Irvin says:
@ ::taps on tricorder scanning ahead:: XO:

FCO Qwynn says:
@ XO: They feel as though they are of one mind, though there are four

XO Starks says:
:: walking forward:: FCO: one mind? like borg?

FCO Qwynn says:
@ XO: Not like the Borg, no... more like collective consciousness... mass meditation...

FCO Qwynn says:
@ XO: Something more along those lines

CO McPhee says:
Helm Officer: Plot an escape course, ensign.

Host Survivors says:
ACTION: Four dirty bruised humans appear from behind a rise near the AT

XO Starks says:
CEO_Irvin: got a reading on how far ahead they are?

CEO Irvin says:
XO_Starks: ::looks up:: Yeah... ::points to a rise::

CSO Stidd says:
CO: Given that the AT is still alive, the only option is to wait and see what they report.

CO McPhee says:
CSO: Ok.

Host Survivors says:
@ XO\FCO: People! Thank Rhool you've come!

XO Starks says:
FCO/CEO: got 'em 

CEO Irvin says:
@ increases pace a bit

Host Survivors says:
ACTION: The four speak the same words at the same time.

CSO Stidd says:
::Taps his comm badge:: *XO*: Mr. Starks do you copy?

CEO Irvin says:
@ ::increases pace a bit::

XO Starks says:
Survivors: I'm Commander James Starks USS Pharaoh. Are you well enough to travel?

FCO Qwynn says:
@ :: Switches to her medical tricorder ::

XO Starks says:
*CSO* Go ahead Stidd, we found them

CO McPhee says:
::taps his baton in his hand::

CO McPhee says:
CTO: Let's bring them up.

CSO Stidd says:
*XO*: Is there any signs of a rock type creature near your location?

CEO Irvin says:
@ ::taps comm badge:: *CPO* Frank.... Lock on to all of us down here... Four humanoids... Stand By

XO Starks says:
*CSO* what are you talking about Stidd? 

FCO Qwynn says:
@ :: appears to scan the survivors with the medical tricorder as she attempts to search their minds for more information ::

Host Survivors says:
XO: Wait! We have something to show you....

XO Starks says:
::looks to away team with a bit of confusion ::

CEO Irvin says:
<CPO ZImmerman> *CEO* Standing By

CO McPhee says:
::thinks:: Rock creatures?

Host Survivors says:
******** End Mission *******