Mission Summary...

The USS Pharaoh is returning to Tenarus Alpha after a deadly confrontation with a race identified as the Kzinti....
A race not seen by the Federation for over 100 years.....
On their way back to Tenarus, they received a distress signal from the USS Wolverine, a ship later found to have the Omega molecule aboard.
Before the Pharaoh could destroy the Wolverine, ending the molecule's threat, a God-like being calling himself Trewlain appeared, giving the Pharaoh something called an Orb of Obedience to contain the molecule. Science is currently given the task of studying it.
The Pharaoh has just entered the Tenarus system and is approaching Tenarus Alpha, the Pharaoh’s home port....

                   "Gods and Monsters, Part VII"

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CO Sacul says: 
  OPS:  Hail Tenarus.

CTO_Zahara says:   
  :: standing at tactical, his fingers playing over the console ::

OPS_H'lo says: 
  CO:  Aye Captain.

CEO_Short says:
  ::Stands at the engineering console on the bridge, monitoring system status::

CTO_Zahara says:
  :: looks at his readings, trying to get something from the scanners ::

OPS_H'lo says: 
  COM: Tenarus:  Tenarus Alpha, this is the USS Pharaoh.  Respond please.

ACTION: The Pharaoh flies through an unknown fragment, causing the engines to sputter

OPS_H'lo says: 
  :: looks perplexed and tries again ::  COM: Tenarus:  Tenarus Alpha, this is the USS Pharaoh.  Respond please.

CO Sacul says:  
  CEO:  What the hell was that?

CEO_Short says:
  ::Frowns as some warning lights start to blink:: CO: Captain.. Seems we picked up.. Something.. Engine power output is fluctuating..

CTO_Zahara says: 
  :: looks up, his massive arms grabbing his console :: CEO: What the hell was that?

OPS_H'lo says: 
  OPS:  CO:  Captain, no response from Tenarus.

CO Sacul says:
  OPS:  What do you mean no response?

OPS_H'lo says: 
  CO:  Just what I said Sir, no response, dead air.  No one's home.

CO Sacul says: 
  OPS:  I get the point.

CEO_Short says:
  ::Shakes head:: CTO/CO: I don't know.. I just show this power fluctuation... ::Taps a few buttons to run diagnostics:: CTO: Did you get anything on sensors?

CO Sacul says: 
  CTO:  Get me a scan of Tenarus Alpha.

CSO_K'Vek sys: 
  CO: Captain, I am attempting long range scans of the planet, but an unknown energy reading in this area is hindering our ability to do so.

CTO_Zahara says:
  CEO: Checking...

CO Sacul says: 
  :: whispers :: Self:  Oh no.............

CSO_K'Vek says: 
  CO: It matches the readings we previously encountered.

CO Sacul says: 
  :: takes a deep breath :: FCO:  Get us within transporter range.

CO Sacul says: 
  CSO/CEO/CTO:  You three are with me.  We're going down there.

FCO says:  
  CO: Aye, Captain. Increasing to full impulse. We'll be there in just under five minutes.

CO Sacul says: 
  FCO:  Understood.

CEO_Short says: 
  ::Frowns as all goes green again:: CO: Aye captain... And for your information.. Engine power output is back to normal..

CO Sacul says: 
  CEO:  I figured as much.  Keep on it.

CTO_Zahara says: 
  CO: Captain, I must insist that you stay here until we can determine exactly why they aren't answering.

CO Sacul says:  
  CSO:  Have we made any headway on that Orb?

CO Sacul says: 
  CTO:  You can insist all you want, but that won't change the fact that I'm going.

CSO K'Vek says:
  CO: No, sir. Commander Stidd is currently working on the problem in the Science lab.

CO Sacul says: 
  CSO:  Well, I want some answers, so, let him know that he needs to work faster.

CSO K'Vek says
  CO: Understood, Captain

                        ACTION: The CTO's panel lights up ::

CTO_Zahara says:
  CO: Captain, I have scans coming in from Tenarus

CSO K'Vek says
  CO: I concur... :: brow furrows ::

CO Sacul says: 
  CTO:  What have you got?

CEO_Short says: 
  ::Listens as the CTO tells about the scans::

CTO_Zahara says:
  CO: I'm not sure... :: runs fingers expertly over his console :: But I'm not reading any energy of any kind. No output, no usual signals... nothing.

CO Sacul says: 
  :: sighs :: CTO:  Great.

FCO says   
  Outloud: Oh... my... God....

CO Sacul says: 
  CTO/CEO/CSO:  Then let's get down there.

FCO says 
  CO: Captain....

CO Sacul says: 
  FCO:  What is it?

CTO_Zahara says:
  :: points to the view screen ::

CO Sacul says: 
  :: looks up at the screen ::

CEO_Short says: 
  ::Looks at the FCO, then at the viewscreen

ACTION: The scene is of the orbital platform... or what's left of it.....

CO Sacul says: 
  Self:  Oh No........................

CTO_Zahara says:
  Outloud: From the head of Hera....

CTO_Zahara says:
  CO: Scanning....

CTO_Zahara says:
  CO: Captain, the weapons signature... they match....

CO Sacul says: 
  CTO:  Understood.

CTO_Zahara says: 
  CO: I cannot allow you to beam down there, sir... Not under these conditions.

CO Sacul says: 
  :: shakes her head :: CTO:  Any life signs on the planet?

CEO_Short says:
  ::Looks at the CO, then at the CTO, trying to understand what is going on::

CO Sacul says: 
  CTO:  I appreciate you concern Chief, but, I....AM.....going.

CTO_Zahara says:
  *SEC* Security, this is Lieutenant Zahara. Code One, BLO Teams, Condition Red.

CO Sacul says: 
  CTO:  It is after all, my prerogative.  :: smiles ::

CTO_Zahara says:
  CO: Very well... But I insist of armed escorts.

CO Sacul says: 
  CTO:  Fine.

CO Sacul says:  
  CTO:  Let's go to yellow alert.

FCO says: 
  ALL: Entering standard orbit, Captain.

CO Sacul says: 
  OPS:  Call the XO to the bridge.  He will have the bridge.

CTO_Zahara says:
  CO: Done. :: touches his console ::

CO Sacul says: 
  FCO:  Thank you.

CO Sacul says: 
  CTO/CEO/CSO:  Let's get to the surface.  Transporter 1.

FCO says: 
  :: her blue eyes showing concern :: CO: Captain... the Admiral... surely he....

OPS_H'Lo says:
  CO:  Aye Sir.

CTO_Zahara says:
  :: nods as he heads out into the corridor of the Defiant class vessel ::

CEO_Short says:
  ::Nods and turns to the exit to head for it, on his way to the transporter room::

CO Sacul says: 
  :: shakes her head :: FCO:  We will find out.  I think he is fine though.

FCO says: 
  :: turns back toward the front, remembering when he was Captain ::

ACTION: Within moments, the bridge crew enters the transporter room, noticing eight men in black suits waiting for them

CO Sacul says: 
  :: turns to the CTO :: CTO:  You call this a "few"???

CTO_Zahara says:
  Sands: Lieutenant Sands, you head Bravo team. I want a full search of the grounds, starting with the Command building....

CTO_Zahara says:
  Sands:  Alpha Team will follow me and the senior staff to the Command Dome. OPS first, then the rest of Ground Base.

                                   ACTION: Each of the team members nod.

Sands says:
  :: nods ::

CTO_Zahara says:
  ALL: We'll go first.

Sands says:  
  :: nods again ::

CTO_Zahara says:
  CO/CEO: Captain, Lieutenant... :: motions to the pad ::

CO Sacul says: 
  :: steps onto the transporter pad ::

CTO_Zahara says:
  :: watches as four of his men climb onto the pad before following ::

CEO_Short says:
  ::Nods and steps onto the pad::

CO Sacul says: 
  TR Chief:  Energize

ACTION: The transporter takes hold, whisking the first team to the Command Dome

CO Sacul says: 
  :: looks around after she materializes ::

SCENERY: There are no lights and several dead bodies lying about as the team materializes

CO Sacul says: 
  Self:  By the Phophets!

CO Sacul says: 
  CEO:  See if you can get some power going.

CTO_Zahara says:
  Alpha Team: Go! Secure all stations!

CTO_Zahara says:
  Klien: Ensign, check the Admiral's office. Move!

Sands says:  
  TR Chief:  Energize.

CEO_Short says:
  ::Nods and heads off for a console to see whether it would even work in tis situation::

   ACTION: The second team is taken away, finding themselves in a darkened corridor

Sands says:
  Bravo Team:  Beacons on, spread out.

Grayson says:
  :: moans loudly, hearing noise and recognizing some of the voices :: CO: Ca.... Captain.... Is... that... you? :: labors breathing ::

CTO_Zahara says:
  :: moves close to the tactical station, kneeling ::

CEO_Short says:
  ::Taps the console, trying to get it to work::

Sands says:
  Grayson:  Sir, don't move.  :: taps her com badge ::

CTO_Zahara says:
  Self: Menios.... By Zeus' lightning...

Sands says: 
  *CTO*  Sir, we have found a....survivor.

Grayson says: 
  :: nods slowly as he was trying to get to sickbay ::

CTO_Zahara says:
  *Sands* Identify... who is it?

CTO_Zahara says:
  :: hope welling up inside ::

Sands says: 
  :: scans the man ::

Klien says: 
  *CTO* Klien to Zahara. The Admiral's office is empty.

CTO_Zahara says:
  :: looks to the CO ::

Sands says: 
  *CTO*  Commander Phillip Grayson.

CO Sacul says: 
  :: hope dies aborning ::

CTO_Zahara says:
  *Sands* What is his condition?

CEO_Short says:
  ::Kicks the console as it doesn't work:: CO: Captain, this isn't working.. I need to head for he power generators.. Which should be in the underground hanger...

CO Sacul says: 
  CTO:  Any evidence of where the Admiral is?

CO Sacul says: 
  CEO:  Go, but take a security guard with you.

CTO_Zahara says:
  :: pulls out a tricorder with one hand, his phaser rifle in the other ::

CTO_Zahara says:
  CO: I have his bio signature. He was here... moved there... then here, and it's gone.

CEO_Short says:
  CO: My thoughts exactly.. ::Nods to one of the security guys, then heads into a dark corridor, hoping he isn't going the wrong way::

Sands says:
  *CTO*  He doesn't look in good shape Sir.

CO Sacul says: 
  CTO:  Damn!

Alpha Team says:
  :: in unison :: All stations secured!

CTO_Zahara says:
  CO: Come on, Captain. Maybe the Commander will have a few answers.

CO Sacul says: 
  *CMO*  Get ready for an incoming survivor.  Also have a team come down here to attend to the.......dead.

CO Sacul says: 
:: nods :: CTO:  Let's go.

CTO_Zahara says:
  *Sands* We're on our way. Zahara out.

Sands says:  
  *CTO*  Aye Sir.

Tymes says: 
  *CO* Survivor, sir? Dead? :: a sudden thought, then whispers :: Dru....

CEO_Short says:
  ::Turns on his flashlight and points it into the dark corridor, trying to see the end of it, and scanning the walls for any signs::

CO Sacul says: 
  *Tymes*  No, Dru isn't here Yolania

Tymes says: 
  *CO* Understood. I have a team ready now.

CO Sacul says: 
  *Tymes*  Ok, get on with it and keep me informed.

CTO_Zahara says:
  :: talks to the CO as they head out into the corridor ::

Sands says:
  Grayson:  Just relax Sir, Captain Sacul is on her way.

CTO_Zahara says:
  CO: Captain, Menios... he looked as if someone ripped his throat out with a clawed object. Do you think it was them?

CEO_Short says:
  ::Looks at a sign, seemingly indicating a staircase:: Sec_guy: Alright, let's see what's through here.. ::Points his flashlight down as he gets into the staircase, to see how deep it goes::

CO Sacul says: 
  :: nods :: CTO:  Yes, I think it was them.  And I think they may have taken the Admiral.

CTO_Zahara says:
  CO: Why take him? Why not just ... :: motions to the floor ::

CO Sacul says: 
  CTO:  I don't kn...:: eyes go wide and she slows a moment ::

CO Sacul says: 
  CTO:  Unless.......

CEO_Short says:
  ::Starts walking down the stairs, looking down from time to time::

CTO_Zahara says:
  CO: Unless?

CO Sacul says: 
  CTO:  Unless they plan on using his access codes.

CTO_Zahara says:
  CO: By Hera's head... your right.....

                                ACTION: Within moments, the team approaches Bravo Team

CTO_Zahara says:
  CO: His information on Fleet movements and deployment plans....

Sands says: 
  :: sees the others approach ::  CTO:  Sir, over here Sir.

CO Sacul says: 
  CTO:  Exactly.

CTO_Zahara says:
  CO: They would be able to destroy ship after ship without batting an eyelash.

CEO_Short says:
  ::Steps over the bodies as he makes his way down. Judging by what he could see in the light from his flashlight, the upcoming flights wouldn't be any better::

CO Sacul says: 
  :: sighs :: CTO:  Yes, we are going to have to inform starfleet.

CTO_Zahara says:
  :: nods ::

Grayson says: 
  CO: Ca... Captain....

Grayson says:  
  CO: I'm... glad to... see you....

CO Sacul says: 
  Grayson:  Relax Phillip.  What happened?

CTO_Zahara says:
  CO: Sir, it was the Kzinti..... they... they took the Admiral... And whoever was... alive... for FOOD....

CEO_Short says:
  ::Closes his eyes for a moment and takes a deep breath before proceeding with the next flight of stairs::

CO Sacul says: 
  :: takes her tricorder and begins running it over him, the Doctor in here never really forgets her job ::

Grayson says:
  CO: They destroyed... the platform... overwhelmed... our defenses in a single shot.....

CO Sacul says: 
  :: grits her teeth ::

CTO_Zahara says:
  There were... five of them.... They.... They were too... much.... :: falls off into a deep slumber ::

CTO_Zahara says:
  CO: :: looking at his tricorder :: There were five in the Ops center... I'm reading felinoid DNA everywhere....

CTO_Zahara says:
  CO: They must have been on every floor.

CO Sacul says: 
  Self:  Sh.....  *CMO*  One to transport directly to sickbay

CO Sacul says: 
  CTO:  No doubt.

Tymes Says: 
  *CO* Aye, Captain... transport initiating now...

                                         ACTION: Commander Grayson's body disappears

CO Sacul says: 
  CTO:  We will find them and when we do........let's just say there is more than one way to skin a cat and I'm going to find out just how many until I find Dru.

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