Host SM_Keith says:
The crew continues to investigate the strange radiation that appears to be emmenating from the abandond cardassian mines. Meanwhile they investigate a mysteriously dissapearing ship in orbit.
Host SM_Keith says:
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Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::paces in operations::
XO_Azhure says:
@CBO:  How much further to the mines?
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@ :: looks down at her med kit for the hundredth time ::
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
<::paces in the C & C:: >
CBO_Dawson says:
@::points to the dwellings and the large hole in the ground just in front of them:: XO: They are right there ma'am. ::brings the hover car down and settles by the entrance::
XO_Azhure says:
@CMO:  Any life signs?
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@ :: scans the area ::
CSec_Powers says:
#::Sitting in the main area of the Assunpink::  Pilot: Open a channel to the station, let's check in.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::wants to throw or break something::
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@XO:  About 20 Hasians Sir.  Deep in the caves.
CBO_Dawson says:
@::hops out of the hover car and grabs her satchel and looks around....shading her eyes against the glare of the sun::
Lessek says:
@::arrives at the location in his personal speeder, looking around for the Starfleet folks::
XO_Azhure says:
@::Raises an eyebrow looking at those with her::  All:  Correct me if I am wrong, but aren't these mines supposed to be abandoned?
CSec_Powers says:
#<Pilot> CSec: Aye, sir.   COM: Abertura: Abertura, come in, this is the Assunpink
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@ XO:  Apparently, our reports were wrong.  I am detecting life signs.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
Self: About time.....   COM:Assunpink: This is M'Tor.... Status?
XO_Azhure says:
@CBO:  Inform the captain.  Everyone, make sure you have a phaser and on stun.  One surprise per day is enough.
Lessek says:
@::taps his foot impatiently and begins to set up his scientific instruments::
XO_Azhure says:
@::Following, looks around the area.::
Host SM_Keith says:
ACTION: A beat up freighter suddenly de-cloaks. It looks in sad shape, the cloaking device shimmering for a few minutes before giving out completely
CSec_Powers says:
#COM: Abertura: Nothing yet, Cap... holy cow!  Hang on a sec.
CSec_Powers says:
#<SO> CSec: Freighter de-cloaking!  Sensor sweeps engaging.
CSec_Powers says:
#Pilot: Hail them.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::rolls eyes::    COM:Assunpink: Say again... you have seen some kind of bovine in orbit?
CSec_Powers says:
#COM: Abertura: A freighter has decloaked.  It looks in sad shape.  I'm going to try to contact them, unless you feel like doing so.
XO_Azhure says:
@::Under her breath::  All:  It would appear that the good doctor has arrived before us.  ::Walks toward her.::
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
COM:Assunpink: Your call... give 'em a talking to.
CBO_Dawson says:
@*CO*: Sir, we've arrived at the mine and are heading out to meet Dr. Lesseck.
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@ :: walks behind the  XO ::
XO_Azhure says:
::Nodding to the Jem'Hadar to take their positions, she looks curiously at what the doctor is setting up.::
CSec_Powers says:
#::Such a decisive Commander::  COM: Freighter: Unknown freighter, this is the Starfleet runabout Assunpink out of Abertura.  Please respond.
Lessek says:
@::fails to notice the people closing behind him, so wrapped up in setting up his instruments and calibrating them::
XO_Azhure says:
@::quietly:: CBO: Don't forget to mention the mine apparently being in use, or occupied at the moment.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
*CBO*: To tell you to proceed with caution would be redundant.... stay alive then.
CBO_Dawson says:
@::nods and steps back so the others are before her.  Quietly:: *CO*: Sir...it appears that this mine is abandoned.  There are Hasians in it down below.
Host SM_Keith says:
<Freighter>COM: Leave us alone! Don't you see we have enough problems of our own!
XO_Azhure says:
@::Rasing her voice::  Lessek:  Doctor, I see you have brought your equipment.  Good.
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@XO:  Sir, It would appear the 20 lifeforms I am reading are behind some type of shielded wall.  About 20 meters.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
*CBO*: Someone who is NOT supposed to be there.... does not sound like a coincidence to me.... proceed and do some serious questioning.
CSec_Powers says:
#COM: Freighter: If you require assistance, we would be happy to assist...
XO_Azhure says:
@::Turns to the doctor, lowering her voice::  CMO:  Can you tell what kind of shielding?
CSec_Powers says:
#::Motions for the pilot to tie the two comms together, so that the CO can hear what the freighter is saying but not talk::
CBO_Dawson says:
@*CO*: Aye sir. ::hurries up and catches up with the others::
Lessek says:
@::starts and quickly looks behind him:: XO: Oh... well it's about time you people got here, I've been waiting for what must have been... ::waves hand in the air:: Twenty or thirty minutes. I realize this event may not carry the importance of some of your other duties, whatever they may be, but... ::continues to prattle on::
Host SM_Keith says:
<Freighter>: COM: We would not soil ourselves with contact with you
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@XO:  It appears that the radiation reading are coming from the wall.
XO_Azhure says:
@Lessek:  Believe me doctor, this is important to us.  However, we wished to come prepared so we need not stop things to return for any equipment.  ::Off handedly::  I was not aware that your people were opening up the old mines.  When did this occur?
CBO_Dawson says:
@::looks at Lesseck as he rambles on and shakes her head at his attitude before turning back to the others::
Lessek says:
@CMO: Well yes of course they are... ::turns:: XO: Who is this person? ::back to CMO: CMO: It clearly shows here ::gestures to one of the screens he's set up:: that the radiation is coming from this general area, right here to be precise ::gestures to the screen again, obviously quite excited::
XO_Azhure says:
@CMO:  Take some of the Jem'Hadar and the CBO and see what you can discover.  Stay clear though, we don't need any incidents.... yet.  ::Looks at the CBO::  Get a feel for the area.  Try to get a general map of it too, for I couldn't find one.
CSec_Powers says:
#COM: Freighter: You are already in contact with us... we gladly and openly offer assistance, and I cannot believe you would turn us down if you are in such a bad state.  ::Wonders idly where the Haisians got cloaking technology::
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
:: growls at the Doctor under her breath :: Lessek:  I am going off what my instrumentation is reading.......Doctor.
Host SM_Keith says:
ACTION: The beleaguered freighter fires upon the ship, doing no damage at all
Lessek says:
@XO: Mines? No, no, no, no, we haven't opened the mines back up, we've had far more important things to do than to go stirring up whatever was left there, when we have many more important things to do... but then why am I telling you this again? What we need to do is find out the source of this radiation.
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
XO:  Aye Sir.  :: looks at the CBO :: CBO:  If you will get that lot together, we can go investigate.
CSec_Powers says:
#::Motions for the pilot to cut audio to the freighter, but keep open the incoming audio, then switches to speaking to the CO::  COM: Abertura: Your orders, Commander?
Host SM_Keith says:
ACTION: The freighter fires again. No damage
CBO_Dawson says:
@::grins at the prospect of an adventure:: CMO: Aye ma'am.  ::gestures to a couple of Jem' Hadar:: You..you and you...come on guys...let's go explore. ::heads towards the mine::
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
*CSEC*: It is your neck and your ship... do what you need to do.
XO_Azhure says:
@Lessek: Keeping information only hinders our helping.  I just sent my people to discover why there are 20 of your people in the abondoned mine.  An abondoned mine that is now giving off some kind of radiation that was not there before.  Can you give us any further information about what is destroying the plants life on this planet and why...
XO_Azhure says:
@Lessek:  It has not affected humanoids?
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
*CSEC*: I would not mind having a face to face talk with these folks down here. ::grins::
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@ :: begins to walk towards the mines, tricorder scanning ahead ::
CSec_Powers says:
#COM: Abertura: Commander, are you asking me to disable and tow a freighter?
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
*CSEC*: Sounds like a plan to me.
Host SM_Keith says:
ACTION: The Freigter fires again, doing minimal damage
CBO_Dawson says:
@::takes point and slings her rifle around and turns on the flashlight attached to it.  Walks into the mine blinking to let her eyes adjust and starts scanning with her tricorder:: CMO: Ma'am...I'll map the area if you want to check for anything else.
Lessek says:
@XO: Are you accusing me of holding back information from you? That is completely ridiculous and I find it offensive I say, offensive. Here I am trying to solve the problem of our dying agriculture and you basically accuse me of aiding whatever is causing this. I have no idea who is in the caves, why they are there, nor why they appear to be Hasian
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
*CSEC*: Try and stay alive Lt... don't let the fly bite too hard.
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@ CBO:  Good plan.  And, it's just Doctor....my rank and yours are the same.
XO_Azhure says:
::Raises her hand::  Lessek:  If you persist in being sensitive over everything I say, we are going to accomplish nothing.  When I accuse you of something, trust me, you will know it.  Right now, all I am doing is searching for answers to questions that I have.
CSec_Powers says:
#::Looks around the crew::  All: You heard him.  ::Takes tactical personally::  Pilot: Fly us in close.  I'm setting the phasers to a very low setting, and we'll fire across their bow first, to see if they'll stand down, then disable the rest of their weapons and engines.  As soon as we can, throw a tractor beam on them, and we'll try to tow them
CSec_Powers says:
#::Waits until the pilot signals optimal range::  COM: Freighter: Freighter, our Captain requests your presence on Abertura.  We are willing to escort you, or to take you in unwillingly, it is your choice.
XO_Azhure says:
@Lessek:  And at this point, you are the only source I have.
CBO_Dawson says:
@::giggles:: CMO: Sorry Doc..but when everyone is older than you by more than a few years you get used to calling everyone sir or ma'am. ::proceeds further into the mine::
Lessek says:
@XO: That is all I am attempting to do as well, but for the hindrance of your people seemingly not knowing what they're doing... ::sighs and looks at the sky, mumbling a few words::  You see here, ::points at his screen:: Right here where it shows this cluster of signs down in the caves? The bright dots here. These are the readings I'm getting.
Host SM_Keith says:
ACTION: The Freighter ignores the hail
Lessek says:
@XO: And the radiation seems to get stronger the closer you come to it... or at least that's what my readings are showing.
XO_Azhure says:
@Lessek:  They have gone in to see what they can discover.  If you have nothing here, do you wish to follow?
Host SM_Keith says:
@ACTION: One of the red shirts walks into a crude trap, detonating it. He is slightly injured
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@ :: pulls her phaser ::
Host SM_Keith says:
ACTION: The Freighter is rocked by an explosion, and is venting plasma. From the ships viewscreen, Hasians can be seen being injured as the trajectory of the ship changes
CSec_Powers says:
#All: Forget the disabling weapons, I'm not sure they can take it... lock tractor beam, let's make sure it's stable and they have enough integrity to last being towed
XO_Azhure says:
@::Reaching out an arm instinctively for balance, looks toward the mine entrance, tapping her badge.::  CMO:  Doctor, report.
Lessek says:
@XO: We might as well, there is little else I can do from here. Are you sure they're competent to investigate this on their own? ::packs up some things, ready to go::
XO_Azhure says:
@::Not looking at Lessek, pulls out her phaser and enters the mines dimness.::
CBO_Dawson says:
@::turns quickly at the sound of the explosion and sees one of the Jem Hadar limping.  Runs over:: CMO: Doc...he's hurt.
CSec_Powers says:
#<pilot> ::Locks on the tractor beam::
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@  :: looks over her shoulder :: XO:  It seems there are defenses in here.  Crude, but defenses none the less.
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@CBO:  I'm coming.
CSec_Powers says:
#COM: Abertura: Well, Commander, they're not coming quietly... we're going to try to set a tractor beam on them, but I'm not sure it will hold up
Host SM_Keith says:
ACTION: The tractor beam locks on, and begins towing the ship, still venting plasma. From the looks of things, casualties are severe
CSec_Powers says:
#COM: Abertura: Their shields are down, maybe you should evacuate the crew from here.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
*CSEC*: Leave their ship if you have to... beam them off there... just get them down so we can ask questions... then we can kill them.
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@:: goes to the Jem Hadar and scans his wound ::
Lessek says:
@::follows the XO, and heads into the caves, mumbling about how rude these Starfleet officers are::
CBO_Dawson says:
@::scans the trap and starts to move forward cautiously scanning for others::
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
*CBO*: M'Tor to Away Team... report.
XO_Azhure says:
@*CO*:  Just to let you know, we are all in the mine and it is holding more surprises then I care for.  Will contact you later.
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@ :: get out a hypo and a dermal regenerator and repairs the wound ::
XO_Azhure says:
@::Pulls out her scanner and gets a lock on the AT, following their general path.::
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
*XO*: Watch your back... Q'apla.
CBO_Dawson says:
@*CO*: Sir...we've stumbled across a few booby-traps.  Very crude though.
Lessek says:
@::catches up with the XO:: XO: You know we are supposed to be working together on this, it's no use to my people if you leave me stranded and unable to assist ::glances down at his instruments after feeling he has reprimanded the XO sufficiently::
XO_Azhure says:
@::Hearing her captains words, glances back to see the doctor, wishing for someone else to be guarding it.::
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@ Self:  There is no honor in dying in a trapped mine.
CBO_Dawson says:
@CMO: Doc...I don't see any more around here.  I'm going to scout ahead a bit. ::continues on with one of the other Jem Hadar following, scanning as she goes:: JH: Be careful and walk where I walk.
XO_Azhure says:
@Lessek:  I already invited you to join me, I did not leave you behind.  ::Holds back a general sigh, lowering her voice.::  I would suggest both caution and quiet.
Host SM_Keith says:
ACTION: There is a sudden wave of radiation coming from the mine, more intense than previously reported, and focused On the away team at the mines, as if were being directed
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
*Transporter Room*: Beam the survivors to our brig... have security make them uncomfortable... I am on my way.
Lessek says:
@::sucks on his lips as he adjusts the sensor:: XO: Yes, well the closer we get, the more it seems the... people down there are Hasians, I simply can't explain it. Also the radiation is increasing... ah... still increasing... still increasing... oh my, it's continuing to increase on our position.
XO_Azhure says:
@::Looks at a warning light flashing on her tricorder::  What the...  ::Stops::  Doctor, how dangerous is it to us.
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@ :: looks at the readings ::  XO:  Radiation is coming in waves at us.  It is like it has a mind of it own and is being directed at us.
XO_Azhure says:
@*CMO*:  Head back.  We need to regroup and with proper equipment... such as EVA's.
XO_Azhure says:
@Lessek:  Lets head back.
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@ *XO*:  Aye Sir.     CBO:  Let's get out of here.
Lessek says:
@::looking at his readings:: XO: Ah... it will become dangerous to us in not much longer here at this rate... I don't think I'd like to be... yes, heading back sounds appropriate. ::as quickly as he can, heads out::
XO_Azhure says:
@*CO*:  Captain, we are going to need EVA suits.  Can you get some beamed out to us through Powers?
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@ :: waits for the CBO and Jem Hadar and moves out ::
XO_Azhure says:
@::Making sure she doesn't loose the doctor, she lengthens her stride.::
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
*XO*: I shall do so immediately... .*Transporter Room*: Put some EVA suits as close as you can to the Away Team.... yesterday.
Host SM_Keith says:
ACTION: The survivors are transported to the brig
CSec_Powers says:
<Ens_Takev> ::Gets word of incoming, and runs to the holding area moments before they arrive::
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::takes the turboilift down to the brig area:: *OPS*: Pipe any communications directly to my communicator.
CBO_Dawson says:
@::turns reluctantly and follows along behind everyone:: CMO: I don't think we are too far from those people.
XO_Azhure says:
@::Seeing the light ahead, lets a sigh out as she exits the mine::
XO_Azhure says:
@Lessek:  As soon as the others join us, we will get the EVA suits.  ::Concerned::  Was there any damage to us?
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@ CBO:  We are also not very far from that radiation.
CSec_Powers says:
<Ens_Takev> Group: Can I have your attention, please?  Welcome to Abertura Station.  To make your stay more miserable, please cooperate.
Lessek says:
@::pushes the XO aside slightly as he bursts from the mine and into the open, then turning back:: XO: Ah... ah... give me a second to recalibrate ::looks down at his instruments::
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
*CSEC*: Take the runabout to the mines and assist the XO... sounds like they are having fun down there Lt.
CBO_Dawson says:
@::shrugs with the certainty of youth that nothing bad will ever happen:: CMO: I guess. ::continues to follow behind::
XO_Azhure says:
@::Regaining her balance with a bit of surprise, simply nods, watching the entrance for the others, mumbling under her breath::  Come on you guys.
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@ :: begins to scan herself and the CBO to see if any damage was taken from the radiation ::
CSec_Powers says:
#COM: Abertura: Aye, Commander.  Pilot: Set course, and engage.  Set us down as close as possible.
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@CBO:  No radiation damage.  We were lucky.
Lessek says:
@XO: Ah... ::passes the scanner over himself thoroughly, and does a quick swipe over the crew:: No, no permanent damage, we shouldn't even experience symptoms.
CBO_Dawson says:
@CMO: ::grins:: Of course not Doc...we were only there for a little bit. ::sees the light up ahead and heads towards the entrance::
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
:;arrives in the brig area:: Takev: Anyone declare themselves martyrs and cry for service?
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@ CBO: Yes, but with what was coming at us, it should have had some effect.  I don't understand it.
XO_Azhure says:
@Lessek:  That is good.  Now, what would happen to plants if they were dealt that radiation?
Host SM_Keith says:
ACTION: The survivors look out at the crew with distaste, and avoidance
CBO_Dawson says:
@::shrugs:: CMO: Maybe it only effects plants.
CSec_Powers says:
<Ens_Takev> CO: Not yet... I didn't get to the stripping and separation yet.
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
@ CBO:  That is a possibility.
Lessek says:
@XO: Well the same thing that's happening now... my readings seem to show that is what's happening to our plants and animals anyway, the radiation is coming from this location, and it's targeted on my people.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
Group: Now is your chance to talk.... or I shall get angry.... trust me you do not want to see me angry ::smiles showing a full set of teeth::
XO_Azhure says:
@Lessek:  So, defiantly not natural, and some of your people are involved.  ::Looks at the entrance wondering what is taking the others.::  Can you counter the radiation?
Host SM_Keith says:
<Valek>CO: We want nothing from you ::sneers:: You are the invaders of our planet, and you have soiled it.::smile:: But we will see to it that you will not remain here
Lessek says:
@XO: I don't know why my people would be involved with this... but the scans showed they were... as for countering it... I don't know, I have to analyze these results before I can make any conclusions.
CSec_Powers says:
#::Has the pilot set course for the mines, and look for a landing site::
CBO_Dawson says:
@::emerges from the mine and blinks at the sudden sunlight::
XO_Azhure says:
@Lessek:  Can you do the work here or do you need to go back to your lab?
XO_Azhure says:
@::Starts walking to the shuttle for the EVA suits::  Lessek:  We are going to discover what is up in the mine.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
Valek: All you had to do was ask us to leave.... taking lives only makes me angry.
Host SM_Keith says:
<Valek>: CO: I have no worries Captain. It is You that will be leaving. And soon.
XO_Azhure says:
@::Motions for the doctor and CBO, noting the doctors pail features::  CMO:  Perhaps you should sit down a moment to rest.  ::Points to the JemHadar and the shuttle::
Lessek says:
@XO: Ah... I would prefer my lab, but there may not be the time for that. It will only be a matter of time before the people themselves become affected by this radiation.
XO_Azhure says:
@Lessek:  I leave that for you as that is your specialty.
XO_Azhure says:
@All:  Into EVA suits ASAP, I want back in those mines and a long talk with some Haisians.
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::grunts:: Valek: Now.... I will leave.... without a doubt... after I see that the population will live.... if one more life is lost... I will kill you myself.... What did you do?
XO_Azhure says:
@::Grabbing one of the suits lying near the shuttle, she steps inside for a moment.::
CBO_Dawson says:
@::follows the XO and grabs an EVA suit and hops into it:: XO" Ma'am...I'll scout ahead.  Me and that guy ::point to the Jem Hadar that followed her::  We already know what to scan for, for the booby traps.
Host SM_Keith says:
<Valek>:folds arms::CO: Why nothing Captain
Lessek says:
@::manhandles his way into one of the suits eventually::
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
Takev: Open the forcefield on this one... I am going to kill him.
CSec_Powers says:
#::Finds somewhere to land the runabout, and sets down, keeping the engine running for the trip back to the station... now what?::
XO_Azhure says:
@::Pops her head::  CBO:  We will all go this time.  ::Smiles at the runabout landing::  With our chief of security too.  ::Doesn't note the smile::
CSec_Powers says:
<Ens_Takev> ::Looks at the CO, and shrugs.  Several guards level weapons at the opening cell door, and the forcefield goes down::
XO_Azhure says:
::pops her head out the door::
Host CO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::grabs Valek by the throat:: Valek: Last chance.... WHAT DID YOU DO?
Host SM_Keith says:
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