Host ScottB says:
The PG is roughly 15 minutes out from the Retaal System, attempting to trace the origins of the garbled relayed signal
Host ScottB says:
"Privileges of Rank" - Part 4...
Host ScottB says:
=/\=/\=/\=/\=/\= CONTINUE MISSION =/\=/\=/\=/\=/\=
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::sitting on the command chair::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Sitting at the Ops station.::
FCO_Panthera says:
::on the bridge at flight control:: XO: Approximately 15 minutes from the Retaal System.
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods::
CEO_Burke says:
::suddenly wakes up in sickbay and feels that he slept for a lot longer than he should have::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::On the bridge, running scans::
CNS_Valis says:
::Sits on a stool in the weapons lab waiting with Ryan for the computer to give them more results::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Taps the terminal, scrolling the data on the screen:: CNS: Okay, let's think about this a moment.  There could be an entire civilization living inside one of these planets, hence the "Keeper of the Center".
CNS_Valis says:
::Nods:: CIV: That's certainly one possibility. It could also be a religious group, a political group, a rock ::smiles:: But let's research your guess first.
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CSO : Any luck tracing that message back to it's origin?
CEO_Burke says:
::sits up and stretches, the nap having done him good - looks around and wonders why SB is so empty::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Nods at the CNS then looks back to the terminal screen, tapping the button to access the LCARS::
CNS_Valis says:
::Swings her legs a bit and takes the time to look around the lab some more while thinking the situation over..::
CIV_Ryan says:
CNS: The word "Keeper" suggests some kind of "guard" or "sentry".
CEO_Burke says:
::sees that he is still in his dress uniform, jumps off the biobed and decides to get changed before checking in on the bridge::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Shakes her head::  XO:  Other then what operations informed us, just somewhere on planet #7.
CIV_Ryan says:
CNS: Of course, "Keeper" could mean anything in another species language.
CNS_Valis says:
CIV: It could also be a sanctuary or home of some sort. It would depend on the culture I think.
CNS_Valis says:
::Nods:: CIV: Exactly
Host MO_Angel says:
::Walks over to the CEO::  CEO: Where do you think you are going?
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Continues to monitor subspace traffic.::
CEO_Burke says:
::turns around - startled::  MO: Oh, I didn't think anyone was here.
MO_Angel says:
CEO:  Someone is always here, whether we are around the corner, in a room... ::Shrugs::  How are you feeling?
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
FCO : Drops us to impulse once we get to the buoy... CSO : Tsalea.. I want you to analyze the buoy as thoroughly as you can.. I want to know who sent that message, and from where..
FCO_Panthera says:
::nods:: XO: Aye sir.
CEO_Burke says:
::smiles::  MO: I feel fine, a little foggy in the head.  Feel like I slept for a good hour or more.  I only meant to close my eyes.
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Nods::  XO:  Understood.
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Adjusts for some minor power fluctuations she has noticed in the lounge.::
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
OPS : What information can you give me on this buoy? Is it Federation's someone else's?
OPS_Mushgrave says:
XO:  Not much at the moment.  Computer is still analyzing....
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
OPS : How long till you get an analysis?
CIV_Ryan says:
::Reads the information on the screen:: CNS: Here's something interesting...Sketchy reports laying around from the expedition team state that the team suggests Retaal 7 was the first planet, and the later moved to 4, after a very short time period of developing space flight.
OPS_Mushgrave says:
XO:  A few more minutes...  I've notice the computer is slowing a bit....  ::double checks::
MO_Angel says:
CEO:  Well, other then the burns which will be fully healed in a day or two, you will be fine.  Just remember, rest is a critical part of healing... ::Looks at him::  Rest... remember that word chief.  ::Smiles::
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
OPS : Problem?
CNS_Valis says:
CIV: That the population moved?
CSO_Tsalea says:
XO:  Standard federation message relay buoy.  We might find something in the security logs.
CEO_Burke says:
MO: Let me know when you've been able to explain that one to the Captain.  Thanks for the nap.  ::heads out::
CIV_Ryan says:
CNS: I'm not sure.......
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods:: CSO : Proceed...
OPS_Mushgrave says:
XO:  No Sir.....  ::hears the CSO give the answer and shrugs:: Self:  Oh well, I'll go back monitoring power fluctuations.
CNS_Valis says:
CIV: But what moved? What did the expedition team report moved?
CEO_Burke says:
::rushes to his quarters to change::
CIV_Ryan says:
CNS: But if Retaal 7 was the first planet, then we should be looking at Retaal 4, shouldn't we?  ::Confused look on her face::
CNS_Valis says:
::Is confused now as well:: CIV: The planets moved?
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Pulling up the buoy's codes, down loads the message to both OPS and science for analysis.::  OPS:  Incoming.
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::taps fingers on the armrest::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Eyes dart over to another part of her console.::  CSO:  Got it.
CIV_Ryan says:
CNS: I don't know...maybe just the number designation changed.
CNS_Valis says:
CIV: It sounds like we'll need to check out both then. ::pauses:: I suppose.
MO_Angel says:
::Shakes her head as the engineer leaves, then turns to sterilize the biobed, glad for the quiet interval.::
CEO_Burke says:
::entering his quarters, he quickly strips off the dress uniform and drops it on the floor next to his soaked duty uniform from before::
FCO_Panthera says:
::curls her feet up under her stabilizing herself in her chair with her tail...watches the readings as they move closer to the area with the buoy::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Looks at the CNS puzzled:: CNS: I don't know about you but I'm getting confused.  ::Shakes her head::
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::gets up, and looks at OPS and Science in turn:: CSO, OPS : Well?
CIV_Ryan says:
::Reads further reports from the expedition::
CEO_Burke says:
::jumps into a new duty uniform and looks in the mirror to see he skin is still a little reddish - shrugs and heads for the bridge::
CNS_Valis says:
CIV: We'll have to look into both populations if this information is correct.
OPS_Mushgrave says:
XO:  Analyzing Sir.....
CIV_Ryan says:
CNS: Right.  Why don't you access the terminal on the panel over there and look for information on number 4?  ::Points to the wall panel terminal::  I'll keep checking on number 7.
CNS_Valis says:
::Nods in agreement and moves over to the other terminal.::
CEO_Burke says:
::straightening his uniform as the TL reaches the bridge and he steps out::  All: So were you all having fun without me?
Host ScottB says:
ACTION: LRS indicate orbital weapons fire from Retaal IV
CNS_Valis says:
::Enters her access codes and then calls up all known information on Retaal 4.::
CSO_Tsalea says:
XO:  Commander, I am picking up weapons fire from Retaal IV.
CSO_Tsalea says:
::glances through the various readings::  XO:  It is coming from an orbital source.
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::frowns:: OPS : Open a channel.. Ask about it... CSO : What about the message?
CIV_Ryan says:
::Lifts the cup of coffee from the desktop and sips it while reading through the reports::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Breaks her concentration.::  XO:  Aye...  ::Taps her console and opens up a channel.::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Narrows the LRS toward the planet for a more accurate reading::
FCO_Panthera says:
::looks around the bridge then back to her console...wiggles the tip of her tail as she concentrates::
CEO_Burke says:
::being met with no answer from the bridge things must be a little tense... then there is the mention of weapons fire.  Last he remembered was the Ambassadors coming aboard::
CEO_Burke says:
::moves to the bridge engineering console::  Computer: Transfer engineering control to this station.
OPS_Mushgrave says:
COM:Retaal IV:  This is the USS Paula Greene, we have detected weapons fire... What kind of problem are you having?  ::Sends the message.::
CNS_Valis says:
::Begins sorting through the information starting with when and why the planet was colonized.::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Receives no answer and sends the message once more.::
CSO_Tsalea says:
XO:  The buoy has an entry of the general coordinates of the transmission from planet #7.
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Turns::  XO:  I'm not getting any reply sir.
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods:: FCO  : Set course for Retaal, maximum warp.
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
OPS : Keep trying to reach them..
FCO_Panthera says:
XO: Aye sir. ::sets the course and increases warp::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Nods:: XO:  I have the hail on repeat.
CIV_Ryan says:
CNS: According to this report number 4 was first then colonized 7 later.  ::Puzzled::
CEO_Burke says:
::goes and leans over the tactical bar and looks down on the XO::  XO: Having a few problems are we?
CIV_Ryan says:
CNS: Talk about confusion.....
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CEO : When aren't we having problems? ::smiles::
CNS_Valis says:
CIV: I thought that's what we just established a few minutes ago.
CIV_Ryan says:
CNS: We did?  ::Smiles:: I told you I was confused!
CEO_Burke says:
XO: Point taken.
CNS_Valis says:
::rubs the side of her head and smiles back.:: CIV: You and me both. ::Returns to her reading about the populace of the fourth planet.::
CIV_Ryan says:
CNS: Now you understand why I prefer tactical.  Just point and shoot.  Simple, efficient.
CNS_Valis says:
::Laughs:: CIV: I suppose you wouldn't enjoy counseling then.
CNS_Valis says:
CIV: It's rarely efficient.
CIV_Ryan says:
CNS: No, definitely not.  I have enough problems trying to figure out what to try next on the weapons modifications.
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
*CIV, CNS* : Ladies, we're heading for Retaal.. I need a report from you.. What have you come up with?
CIV_Ryan says:
::Picks up the scanner from the work bench and holds it up:: CNS: For instance, I've cut a hole into this scanner and now I'm trying to figure out what to put into the hole that will enhance the resolution of the scanner.
CNS_Valis says:
::Inputs a new inquiry to see if there are any references to the Keeper of the Center in regards to Retaal 4::
CNS_Valis says:
::Looks at Ryan:: CIV: Do you want to handle this? ::Gestures to her commbadge.::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Taps her COM badge:: *XO*: We've been reading reports from the expedition teams, Sir.  We're trying to figure out which planet came first and what the significance of "Keeper of the Center" means.
CNS_Valis says:
CIV: I've got something.
CIV_Ryan says:
*XO*: So far we're more than confused by all the conflicting reports filed by the expedition teams. ::Sighs::
CIV_Ryan says:
*XO*: Stand by, Sir.  The CNS might have something to report.  ::Looks at the CNS::
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::patiently waits::
CNS_Valis says:
::Taps her commbadge:: CIV/*XO*: The Keepers of the Circle appears to be a reference to a political faction with strong xenophobic tendencies that was formed on Retaal four at the start of Retaal 7's colonization.
Host ScottB says:
ACTION: Now 10 minutes later, arriving within range of Retaal IV
FCO_Panthera says:
::brings the ship out of warp:: XO: We are within range sir.
CIV_Ryan says:
CNS: Well, we weren't even close!  ::Smiles::
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods:: OPS : any luck yet?
CEO_Burke says:
::listenting to the CNS's report::  Self:  Guess we'll get a warm welcome then.
CNS_Valis says:
::Grins at Ryan:: CIV: But at least we have more information to go on now that makes some sense.
CIV_Ryan says:
CNS: We do?  ::Laughs::
CSO_Tsalea says:
XO:  I am picking up something in the southern polar region.  Data inconclusive however.
CNS_Valis says:
CIV: Sure. We know they're a political group. That means they're people for one thing and not an object.
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CSO : The flagship of the fleet, and all we get are inconclusive readings? ::shakes head:: Wonder where all the money went into..
CIV_Ryan says:
CNS: Okay so Keepers of the Center is a political faction.
CEO_Burke says:
XO: I thought it was in your paycheck.  ::turns and head back to his station::
CSO_Tsalea says:
XO:  Outdated computer system.
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::eyes the CEO sideways::
CNS_Valis says:
CIV: Who are afraid of other species.
CIV_Ryan says:
CNS: What kind of political faction?
CSO_Tsalea says:
XO:  I am not picking up any readings of where, who or what was firing at the planet.
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CSO : Can you find any firing residue in orbit?
CNS_Valis says:
CIV: Presumably the kind that wishes to keep their world from having contact with outsiders. I'll see what else I can find on them.
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
Self : Great..
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CSO : Life signs on the planet?
CIV_Ryan says:
::Nods to the CNS then continues to read more reports::
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
OPS : Try to communicate with the surface now.. They should at least have a handheld communication device..
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
FCO : Take us into orbit.. Make it so we pass over the south polar region
CEO_Burke says:
::glances at the scans of the planet, looking at the planet's technology level::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
XO:  I still have my last message on repeat Sir... I've yet to receive a response.
CSO_Tsalea says:
XO:  On the northern continent is a large city.  Fire residual is just outside of the cities region.  Life signs, approx 8 Billion.
FCO_Panthera says:
::nods:: XO: Aye sir. ::takes the ship into orbit setting it for a pass over the south polar region:: Orbit set sir.
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CSO : 8 billion, and not a communication device no them? CEO : Get me as much as you can on those blast marks...
CNS_Valis says:
::Goes back to her research::
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
*CNS, CIV* : Ladies.. Looks like you are going to go on a little trip...
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
*CNS, CIV* : You'll probably learn more that way..
CIV_Ryan says:
::Looks up:: *XO*: A trip, Sir?
CSO_Tsalea says:
XO:  Perhaps not at our level.  I would suggest that  you send a signal at a lower and slower frequency, more along the lines of radio waves.
CEO_Burke says:
XO/CSO:  Strange... their technology seems to be early warp yet the phaser fire was a bit more advanced.
CIV_Ryan says:
*XO*: What's the situation?
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
*CIV* : Away team duty.. You're going down to the planet to find out what happened..
CNS_Valis says:
::Looks up and frowns but doesn't ask since Ryan already did.::
CIV_Ryan says:
*XO*: It would help if we had some kind of Intel on what the conditions are on the surface, Sir.  ::Stands and nods to the CNS::
CNS_Valis says:
*XO*: Find out what happened?
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
*CIV* : There was an attack on the main city.. There are blast marks all over..
CIV_Ryan says:
::Whispers:: CNS: See what I mean about being stuck down here in this lab?  I never know what's going on.
CNS_Valis says:
::Stands up and nods to the commander and whispers back:: CIV: I am beginning to.
CIV_Ryan says:
*XO*: Understood, Sir.  Are we transporting down or should we take a shuttle?
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
*CIV* : Take a shuttle.... Probably safer..
CNS_Valis says:
*XO*: Will it just be the two of us? Do you have any idea what sort of weapons fired upon the city?
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
FCO : Keep us on a synchronous orbit above the south polar region..
CIV_Ryan says:
*XO*: Acknowledged.  ::Motions for the CNS to follow her:: CNS: Let's go.  The shuttle bay awaits!  ::Strides out of the lab to the turbolift::
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
*CNS* : Take whoever you think you'll need...
FCO_Panthera says:
XO: Aye sir. ::resets the orbit and watches the readouts:: Synchronous orbit set sir.
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CSO : I need you to cut through the interference..
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CSO : Find out what is being hidden here..
CNS_Valis says:
::Hears Amendoeira's last and shrugs at Ryan:: CIV: I have no expertise in these matters. Who else do we need?
CSO_Tsalea says:
::nods, reaching over to create a tight beam to cut through.::
CIV_Ryan says:
CNS: We could use a good engineer, just in case of equipment failure or in case we need to disable any force fields or shielding.  Umm...We could use a medical officer, just in case we sustain injuries.  ::Enters the TL:: TL: Shuttle bay one.
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::goes over to the Engineering console:: CEO  :Well chief?
FCO_Panthera says:
XO: Sir with the magnetic interference do you think it is wise to send down a shuttle?
CIV_Ryan says:
*Security*: Ryan to security. Have a security team meet me in shuttle bay one for away team duty on the double!
CNS_Valis says:
CIV: Do we just ask them to join us or does the Commander order them to? ::She's unfamiliar with the correct protocols::
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
FCO : They're not going down to the polar region.. They’re going to the city..
CIV_Ryan says:
*Sickbay*: Ryan to Sickbay.  Have a medical officer meet me in shuttle bay one for away team duty on the double!
CEO_Burke says:
XO: Well, as I said, the weapons fire seems to have come from federation-style phasers which seems inconsistent with the tech level of the planet being early warp.
CIV_Ryan says:
*CEO*: Ryan to Burke, meet me in shuttle bay one for away team duty on the double!
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CEO : Any other factions know to work in this area? What about that Keepers of the Center one? Would they have access to this kind of technology?
CEO_Burke says:
::taps his badge:: *CIV*: On my way.
CEO_Burke says:
XO: Don't really know, I'm just an engineer.  ::smiles::
CNS_Valis says:
::Follows Ryan as they head for the shuttle bay.:: CIV: Are you able to fly the shuttle?
CIV_Ryan says:
CNS: I've already sent the orders.  ::Exits the TL and enters the shuttle bay.  Walks to a locker and extracts a tricorder and a hand phaser.  Enters a shuttle and prepares for launch::  CNS: Beginning prelaunch sequence.  ::Taps the console::
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CEO : Find out for me, will ya? ::grins::
CIV_Ryan says:
CNS: Yes, I can fly the shuttle.  Would you prefer to fly the shuttle, Lieutenant?
CEO_Burke says:
XO: Um... Ryan wants me to join the away team.
CIV_Ryan says:
CNS: Maybe you should pilot then I can watch the tactical console.
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CEO : Oh... Very well..
CEO_Burke says:
::nods and gets in the TL::  TL: Shuttle bay.
CNS_Valis says:
::Walks back to the locker they passed and gets herself a tricorder and phaser and then returns to the shuttle in time to hear Ryan:: CIV: Just doctor Commander ::smiles:: I have no Starfleet commission and I cannot fly a vessel of any sort unless you count gliders and such.
CSO_Tsalea says:
XO:  Complications with the interference.  For one, it is patterned and very heavy from the magnetic field.  There may be a possible signature in the polar region of the planet.
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CSO : What do we need to find out for sure?
CEO_Burke says:
::exits the TL and enters the shuttle bay and calls out playfully::  CIV/CNS:  I'm coming dear.
CIV_Ryan says:
::Nods to the CNS::  CNS: Very well.  When we land and if we make contact with the Retaalians, you can do the talking.  I'll take over as security and be an advisor.  ::Smiles::
CNS_Valis says:
::Grins at the CEO when he approaches the shuttle.::
CEO_Burke says:
::gets an engineering kit, tricorder and phaser then heads over to the shuttle::  CIV/CNS:  Would this be the express to Retaal?
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Mutters under her breath to no one.::  A new computer....
CSO_Tsalea says:
XO:  One moment, let me try a few simulations.
CNS_Valis says:
CEO: Nonstop service I believe.
CIV_Ryan says:
CEO: Hey, Burke!  Welcome aboard the Retaal Express!  ::Watches as the medical officer enters the shuttle and takes his seat::
CNS_Valis says:
::smiles and makes room for the newcomers::
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
FCO : Would it be possible to do a low altitude flyover of the polar region?
CEO_Burke says:
CIV: My turn to drive?
CIV_Ryan says:
CEO: Sure!  Be my guest!  ::Gets up from the pilot's seat and moves to the tac console::
FCO_Panthera says:
XO: I don't think that would be advisable with the magnetic interference that has been detected. I am not sure what that would do to the ship.
CEO_Burke says:
::takes the seat::  *OPS*: We are ready to depart.
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods::
Host ScottB says:
ACTION: The energy reading begins to move slightly, following atmospheric wind patterns
OPS_Mushgrave says:
*CEO*:  Acknowledge...  Opening shuttle bay doors now...  I have transporter lock on you all.
CIV_Ryan says:
CEO: Tactical systems all in the green!  Ready for launch.
CSO_Tsalea says:
XO:  The energy readings are moving.  They seem to be tied to the atmospheric wind patterns.
CEO_Burke says:
Shuttle:  Here we go!  ::as the doors open, the shuttle lifts off and rushes out of the bay a bit faster then protocol allows.  Kieran just smiles::  
CIV_Ryan says:
@ ::Head is jolted backwards a tad from the launch::  All: Beginning tactical scans of the planet.  ::taps the console::
CNS_Valis says:
@ ::Stuffs the phaser into the pocket of her skirt and checks the tricorder to make sure it works as they take off.::
FCO_Panthera says:
::watches the shuttle depart and makes a note to have a long talk with whoever is piloting it::
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CSO : You think that it's a natural phenomenon?
Host ScottB says:
ACTION: As the shuttle clears the bay, the energy reading suddenly moves faster and swoops upward... out of the atmospheric clouds appears the Lodi
Host ScottB says:
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