Host Keith says:
Prologue: A cry for help has been sent out by all of the surrounding populace as food supplys dwindle to precious few resources. Unless something is done, widespread crop failure and famine threaten the region. The Haisians have neen reluctant to as the station for help, but are now open to communication.
Host Keith says:
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Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::taps his combadge while putting on his uniform in his quarters:: *XO*: Status of the preperations Commander?
CSec_Powers says:
::Standing in the C&C::
CBO_Dawson says:
::in C&C out a rationing plan::
XO_Azhure says:
*CO*:  I have put in a call to the local heads for a meeting.  I am curious to how we either missed this, it happened so quickly or how long it has been going on.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::grunts:: *XO*: I do not like this.... it was either they did not want us to know.... or someone hid it from us.
XO_Azhure says:
*XO*:  Neither which is good.
Lessek says:
@::scurrying about a produce field, grabbing samples and adding them to the growing number in his satchel case::
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::sighs:: *XO*: How soon can we be underway? ::looks at himself in mirror and wonders when he became so vain::
XO_Azhure says:
*CO*:  Let me check....
XO_Azhure says:
::Turns to Dawson::  CBO:  Have we gotten any response to where to meet or with whom?
CBO_Dawson says:
XO: Let me check...I was busy running these numbers.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::wishes he could just go bang some heads together to make them understand reason::
Lessek says:
@::looks at his bag and thinks for a second, then decides to head back to his lab with the samples::
XO_Azhure says:
CSec:  Is the ATWV ready?
CSec_Powers says:
::Shifts once from foot to foot, and his rifle shifts with him.  He doesn't feel that he's going to be much help in this situation, other than crowd control, and his security teams are well prepared::
CSec_Powers says:
XO: It should be, ma'am.  I shall check.  ::Taps his commbadge::  *Garage*: Is the ATWV prepared and warmed up?
CSec_Powers says:
<Garage> *CSec*: Chief, the vehicle is prepared.  PLEASE be careful with this one, huh?
CCBO_Dawson says:
XO: No message yet ma'am.  Let me try again.
XO_Azhure says:
CBO:  Thanks.
XO_Azhure says:
*CO*:  Nothing yet sir.
President_Catra says:
*Abertura*: This is Echelon Catra. Please respond.
CSec_Powers says:
::Rubs his brow::  *Garage*: I'll see what I can do.  We'll be down soon.
Echelon_Catra says:
@::looks very worried::
XO_Azhure says:
::Turns at the call::  CBO:  Our contact?
Lessek says:
@::arrives at his lab and doles out the samples to the various machines with flashing lights, colorful knobs, and sine wave screens showing a steady sawtooth wave::
CBO_Dawson says:
XO: Aye ma'am...I'll put her through.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::stretches and exits his quarters and takes the turbolift to Operations::
Echelon_Catra says:
@::thinks that it is very insulting that an Enchelon of her level is being IGNORED.::
XO_Azhure says:
::President Catra:  This is the Commander Azhure, how can I help you?
Echelon_Catra says:
@::snorts:: XO: How can you help us??? Our planet is dying and you ask how you can help us?
Lessek says:
@::frowns as his instruments continue to fail in finding the problem with the plants::
CBO_Dawson says:
::wonders how many potatoes a fourteen year old boy can eat...remembers her brothers and decides to double what she originally had::
XO_Azhure says:
*Echelon*:  My apologies, but we have been waiting to talk to someone about what is going on.  We are of little use without some information.  I understand we are to meet with someone, but was sent neither place nor time.
Echelon_Catra says:
@*XO*: We do not contact lower beings. We are a Praetan.
XO_Azhure says:
::Looks around the room curiously::  *Echelon*:  I was not aware of any lower beings on this station.  But since you do not wish to talk with them, that is not a problem.  We still need some information.
CBO_Dawson says:
::hears the comm and looks up muttering under her breath:: Self: Gonna be a hungry, skinny Praetan if they don't get off their high-horse and talk to us.
CSec_Powers says:
::Raises an eyebrow::  Self: Lower being my foot.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::arrives in Command and control and hears the self centered idiot::
Echelon_Catra says:
@::wonders why she is wasting her time on these fools when her planet is dying.::
Echelon_Catra says:
@XO: We have transmitted all the information we have to you.
Echelon_Catra says:
@::looks very sad and harried::
XO_Azhure says:
::Noting the captain, smiles sweetly::  *Echelon*:  Your report is amazingly short... other then telling us that the planet is suddenly on the verge of starvation...  We have however sent out a request for federation assistance in food supplies.   Perhaps you would like to speak with the captain.
Echelon_Catra says:
@*XO*: We have sent eveything we know. The only thing we have determined is that there is a radiation source involved.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::looks to the viewscreen:: *Echelon*: Tell us what we can do to assist.... we will try to do the impossible.... what is the location of the radiation?
XO_Azhure says:
::pauses as the captain responds, stepping aside.::
Echelon_Catra says:
@CO: We have not been able to get an exact location. It seems to be emanating from the planet herself.
Echelon_Catra says:
@::looks around for Lessek::
XO_Azhure says:
CBO:  See what info you can get on that radiation.
Echelon_Catra says:
@CO: Our head scientist, Lessek will coordinate with your efforts. The effects of the radiation are beginning to spread.
XO_Azhure says:
::To no one in particular::  I would like to know how this got by us.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
*Echalon*: Send us the readings.... ::looks to the XO:: We will attempt an analysis on our end... in the meantime what can we do to help?
Echelon_Catra says:
@CO: Our livestock is now affected as well as ocean and plant life. We seem to be doomed.
Echelon_Catra says:
@::shrugs her fragile looking shoulders:: CO: Pray for us?
Lessek says:
@::discovers that the plant samples are all suffering from the radiation damage, but that animal samples are also being effected::
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::grunts:: *Echalon*: Klingons do not have Gods... we killed them all long ago.
CBO_Dawson says:
::speaks up:: *Eschalon*: Excuse me ma'am...but how can I get hold of this Lessek?
Echelon_Catra says:
@CO: We will expect food supplies as promised. I hope they will arrive in time?
XO_Azhure says:
::Hides a smile at M'Tor's comment::
Lessek says:
@::works on analyzing the radiation and trying to determine it's source::
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
*Echalon*: They will if I have to tow them here myself.
Echelon_Catra says:
@::eyes the large, ugly man:: CO; Then perhaps we are being punished for your actions, Captain.
Host Keith says:
ACTION: A small blip appears on C&C's main operations panel. Momentary, but indicating a vessel in orbit
XO_Azhure says:
::Looks toward Powers::
Echelon_Catra says:
@::looks off screen for a moment::
CBO_Dawson says:
::sees her console:: XO: Ma'am..we have a ship coming into orbit.
Echelon_Catra says:
@CO: Lessek will be available when needed.
XO_Azhure says:
CBO:  Contact and find out who they are, hopefully our supplies.
CBO_Dawson says:
COM: Unknown Ship: This is Abertura station, please identify yourself.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
*Echalon*: I do not believe that... you may believe what you will.... we will send you what supplies we do have immediately. Abertura out.
Echelon_Catra says:
@::slumps back in her chair::
Echelon_Catra says:
@Lessek: Contact the station and impart your wisdom, please.
Lessek says:
@::sighs in exasperation as he reaches yet another dead end::
XO_Azhure says:
::Watches the table crack.  With a nod to CBO to order another one.::
CBO_Dawson says:
::makes a note on her PADD to order a metal one::
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
CBO: Who is in orbit?
CBO_Dawson says:
::shrugs as the blib disappears:: CO: No one sir..they are gone.
XO_Azhure says:
CBO:  I do NOT like vanishing ships.  ::Turns toward M'Tor::
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::grunts:: CSEC: Get a ship out there.... find out what really in orbit... do some detailed scans
XO_Azhure says:
CO:  Meanwhile, I need to get some samples.  This people are wonders with crops, but hopefully a bit of technology might give us the answers.
CBO_Dawson says:
::makes a mental note to never order the XO a vanishing ship::
Host Keith says:
ACTION: Another blip flashes across the command and control panel, it's an emanation of radiation coming from the abandoned Cardassian mining site.
XO_Azhure says:
CO:  Also, I just acquired the status of the supply ships.  It will take them 3 weeks to get here.  We can keep the planet together til then, but...  we need answers before then.
CBO_Dawson says:
All: Whoa...sirs, I have a spike of radiation coming from the old abandoned Cardassian mining site.
CSec_Powers says:
*Hangar*: Hangar, get the Assunpink ready.  Load the microtorpedoes.
Lessek says:
@::looks up at the communication, annoyed at the interruption:: *Catra* Yes, of course Echelon... ::rolls over to his computers and taps the controls, contacting the station:: *Albertura*: This is Lessek to Albertura station... ah, what do you want to know?
XO_Azhure says:
::Looks at Dawson::  CBO:  Something new.
CBO_Dawson says:
::looks at the spectrograph and sees a correlation with what was affecting the crops:: XO: Ma'am...there was a spike of radiation that came from the old mine...it is the same that is affecting the crops...but I can't pinpoint exactly what it is or how it is being generated but it's not natural.
CSec_Powers says:
::Listens to his commbadge::  CO: Sir, the Assunpink can be ready in five minutes.
Lessek says:
@::taps his fingers on the panel, waiting for a reply and mumbling about Starfleet::
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
XO: Send them some replicated foods, rations... whatever we have.... have General Ranuck guard the food we deliver.
XO_Azhure says:
::nods::  CO:  I will have him pick up some samples on the way back.  Meanwhile, I want to take CBO and check out the old mine.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
CSEC: Go... don't wait on me take a team of your choosing
XO_Azhure says:
CBO:  After you take that call.
CSec_Powers says:
::Calls for a pilot, a sensor specialist, and one of his own officers::  CO: Aye, sir.  I'll keep an open comm.
CBO_Dawson says:
::grins and nods:: *Lessek*: This is Ensign Dawson.  I was wondering when I could get together with you, doctor to go over your findings on the problem.
XO_Azhure says:
::Sends out the order for the first back of supplies to be sent out and Ranuck to guard it.  She ignores his background grumbles.::
Lessek says:
@::taps the console again:: *Albertura* This is Lessek, at the Science Facility, again calling Albertura Station? Do you people have any sense of... ::is cut off by the reply:: Ah... yes, of course Ensign Dawson, that would be preferable... just send me the coordinates.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
XO: This mine.... we may need some more assistance... The Jem'Hadar?
CBO_Dawson says:
::mutes the comm:: XO: Ma'am...I'd advise us taking Dr Lessek with us to the mine.  Shall I give him the coordinates?
XO_Azhure says:
::Raises an eyebrow::  CO:  It wouldn't hurt to give them an assignment.
CSec_Powers says:
::Heads down the hangar, to meet his crew, and inspect the runabout quickly::
XO_Azhure says:
CBO:  That sounds like a good idea.  See if he will come.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
XO: I like them.... they know how to stop trouble
Lessek says:
@::mumbles something about 'kriffing Starfleet officer with no sense of urgency' which comes over clearly on the channel::
CBO_Dawson says:
::hears him and has the urge to give him the coordinates of the middle of a huge lake but decides the XO might object:: *Lessek*: I'm giving you the coordinates of an old mine we need to examine.  We'll meet you there.
XO_Azhure says:
::Looks over to Yokati'Clon and nods, holding up 4 fingers.::
Lessek says:
@::enters the coordinates as they appear on a handheld device and gathers his things:: *CBO* Excellent, I will meet your team there, Lessek out
Host Keith says:
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