Mission Prologue: The Paula Greene has arrived at Pi Mensae, being briefed by the Romulans en route.  The archeological dig has many mysteries and few answers to offer, but an away team should help shed light on this situation.  What will they find when the beam down?  Where are the missing crewmembers?

USS Paula Greene 10305.03

Starring:
	Ship Manager in Training Christopher Dickinson as Commander Petra
	Bryan Paveza as Captain Jafo Madred

With:
	Sergio Amendoeira as Commander Tealk Amendoeira
	Gerry Brinkman as Commander S'Toran Turnbull
	Brian Fredrickson as Lieutenant Junior Grade Kieran Burke
	Arlene McIntyre as Lieutenant Julie Ann Mushgrave
	Jessica Meltzer as Kyrina Valis
	Lília Perfeito as Commander Alexandra Margarida Gomes
	Carol Ray as Lieutenant Commander Trina Panthera
	Karriaunna Scotti as Commander Tsalea
	Darlene Wise as Lieutenant Commander Sarina Lynn Ryan

Special Appearance By:
	Dave Smith, SMiT Mentor

<<<<<Begin Mission>>>>>

CTO_Turnbull says:
::walks out of the turbolift and onto the Bridge, and over to TAC One::
SO_Gomes says:
::back on the bridge at science 2, processing the information collected on the bodies::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Nods to the CTO and relinquishes tactical station one:: CTO: Commander.....  ::Walks towards the turbolift::
CEO_Burke says:
::makes his way back down to ME after the briefing with the Romulan, checking on the status of his teams::
CTO_Turnbull says:
::rapidly reading Romulan reports and sifting information on a data PADD::
CTO_Turnbull says:
CIV:  ::nods:: Commander.  
SO_Gomes says:
Self: so they did die of this "accident"
Host CO_Madred says:
::rises from his chair:: All: All right everyone ... let's see what the surface of Pi Mensae has to offer.
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Preparing to turn over operations to Ens Potter.::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Enters the turbolift and holds it for additional passengers::
CTO_Turnbull says:
::initiates full sensor sweeps of the site::  CO:  Aye sir.  Commencing full sensor sweeps.
Host CO_Madred says:
CIV: Hold that lift, Mister Ryan...
Host CO_Madred says:
*Senior Staff*: Report to transporter room five, right away.
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Nodding, turns her station over and follows the captain::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Standing up, she leaves the console in his capable hands and slips into the TL.::
CIV_Ryan says:
CO: Holding, Sir....  ::Taps the "Hold" button on the control pad several times and grins::
SO_Gomes says:
::leaves the science consoles to an Ensign and heads for the TL::
SO_Gomes says:
::is carrying her pet tricorder::
Host CO_Madred says:
::as he walks by:: SO: Mister Gomes, anything we should know about the surface before beaming down?
CEO_Burke says:
::hears the comm and sighs.  Considers reserving a biobed but instead he grabs the tool kit he packed and heads off to the TR::
CTO_Turnbull says:
::adjusts his tricorder and links it to his PADD and the main computer databank and nods to his relief TAC man::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Moves towards the back of the turbolift as the officers enter::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Stands with her hands behind her back.::
CTO_Turnbull says:
::joins the crew in the turbolift, securing things to his light Armor and utility belts::
SO_Gomes says:
CO: Nothing apparently dangerous. Just some bacteria, and if we are to stay there for weeks we could use some supplements of tri-ox
SO_Gomes says:
CO: And of course, we should be careful of cave ins
CIV_Ryan says:
::Is shoved up against the back wall of the turbolift as more and more officers enter::
Host CO_Madred says:
SO: Then it's a good thing we won't be staying there for weeks... ::moves to the back of the turbolift to allow others on:: CTO: Mister Turnbull, set course for transporter room five ... engage!
CEO_Burke says:
::ridding in an empty lift to the TR::
CTO_Turnbull says:
::takes a small pellet out of a hip pocket and swallows it::  CO:  Aye sir.  ::smirks::
CEO_Burke says:
::gets out of the TL and walks the short distance to TR5 and enters, waiting on the others::
CTO_Turnbull says:
::waits as the turbolift travels to transporter room 5::
SO_Gomes says:
::checks some reading she added to the tricorder, for future reference when they are on the surface::
Host CO_Madred says:
CTO: I saw that! I saw that! All: The CTO has food!
CIV_Ryan says:
::Sucks her stomach in and flattens herself against the wall of the turbolift::
CTO_Turnbull says:
ALL:  Thank you for flying Starfleet turbolines...please enjoy your destination.  ::motions officers out the door with a flourish::
SO_Gomes says:
::bows to the CTO and exits::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Looks at her husband::  CO:  You missed lunch?
CIV_Ryan says:
::Stumbles forward, out the turbolift behind the rest of the crew::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Chuckles at Turnbull and exits.::
Host CO_Madred says:
::steps out of the turbolift:: CTO: You got lucky ... if we were trapped in that thing too long we might have had to start eating you. ::smiles at his wife pleasantly::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Raises an eyebrow and with a small shake of her head, heads for the transporter room, dinner plans going through her mind.::
Host CO_Madred says:
::leads the contingent down the corridor towards the transporter room::
CEO_Burke says:
::looks around the room and starts to wonder if they all left without him::
CTO_Turnbull says:
::follows the crowd and taps communicator::  *TAC*:  Activate subcutaneous transponder, 1.2 KHz frequency.  CO:  I can order pizza if you like... ::smirks::
Host CO_Madred says:
CSO: So, what we're wearing is fine for Pi Mensae? No desert gear ... or artic gear ... or environmental suits? This might as well be a vacation!
CIV_Ryan says:
::Walks into TR5, straight to a locker and grabs a phaser and tricorder.  Holsters both in her belt then climbs onto the transporter pad::
SO_Gomes says:
::walks down the corridor with the others, finding their conversations rather interesting::
CTO_Turnbull says:
::thinks:  Vacation:  something mother disciplined us for as children::
CEO_Burke says:
CIV: Ah good, I thought I might have made a mistake.
CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  A vacation with many mysteries attached to it.  And I am confused by the data that has been given us.  The two don't always match.  I fail to understand why.
Host CO_Madred says:
CSO: Embrace the confusion, Tsalea ... it makes life so much easier. ::enters the transporter room with his entourage::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Looks at the CEO:: CEO: Mistake?
CTO_Turnbull says:
::stows a medical tricorder on his belt and data PADD in another pouch, drawing his phaser and tricorder and getting on to a transporter pad::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Entering the TR she steps up onto the Transporter pad.::
CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  You mean gives you less to worry about, there fore less headaches.
Host CO_Madred says:
::looks around:: All: Where's my Chief Engineer?
CEO_Burke says:
CIV: Wrong transporter room... or maybe I was late... or maybe I just dreamed the whole thing.  ::smiles crookedly::
CEO_Burke says:
CO: Um, right behind you, sir.
SO_Gomes says:
::arrives at the TR and takes a place in the back of the transporter pad::
CIV_Ryan says:
CO: He's right here, Sir.  ::Points::
Host CO_Madred says:
CEO: Ah... ::claps him on the shoulder:: ...stick close, I may need you to fix something.
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Reaching to take the standard gear from the TC hopes her  husbands happy mood continues.::
CTO_Turnbull says:
::remains stone-faced, though he feels like laughing at the non sequitur arrival::
CEO_Burke says:
CO: Yeah, probably my own broken bones.  ::takes the phaser from his kit and straps it on::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Placing the various items in their place, tricorder in hand, steps up onto the PADD.::
Host CO_Madred says:
::steps onto the transporter pad with his phaser on one hip and his tricorder on another:: All: Everyone ready? CTO: Mister Turnbull, would you do the honors?
SO_Gomes says:
::ready to have her atoms torn::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Checks to make sure the PADD with all the data on Pi Mensae is still attached to her belt::
CTO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Aye, Captain.  ::dials phaser to heavy stun::  Chief:  Energize.  ::levels phaser to low-ready position::
CEO_Burke says:
::climbs up the steps and takes his place::
Host CO_Madred says:
CEO: Good point ... we don't have any medical staff. Make a note of that!

ACTION: The Away Team beams to the surface and their beaming causes the dust to swirl around them.  A gentle breeze blows from the south, but the shuttle itself protects them.  Even without the wind, the away team can feel evening setting in - the sun appears two hours from setting.  The site of the cave in can be seen twenty meters away.  Other than the wind, it is eerily quiet.

CSO_Tsalea says:
::Takes her automatic stance and begins to scan the area.::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Materializes in the camp and looks around before moving from the beam down area::
CTO_Turnbull says:
::snaps open tricorder and begins full scans::
SO_Gomes says:
::materializes on the planet, taking a moment to look around::
Host CO_Madred says:
All: It's awfully quiet here .... too quiet.
CEO_Burke says:
::looks about him at the scene, decides it isn't very pleasant::
SO_Gomes says:
::turns to her tricorder for readings::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::materializes on the planet, activates her tricorder.  She takes a good look around and shudders.::  Self:  Too quiet.
SO_Gomes says:
CO: There are not supposed to be any inhabitants or animal life so ...
CIV_Ryan says:
::Pulls out the PADD and taps the button, bringing up the map::
CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  This was not a world meant for life... ::Steps forward, her eyes on her tricorder::
Host CO_Madred says:
All: Spread ... let's start taking some readings and see what we're dealing with before we go any further. CIV: Mister Ryan, check out that shuttle! ::snaps open his tricorder::
CTO_Turnbull says:
::calls up data from sensor scans of the area from orbit and overlays::
CEO_Burke says:
CIV: Remind me not to schedule any shore leave here.
CIV_Ryan says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Replaces the PADD in her belt and pulls out the tricorder, flipping it open.  Heads for the shuttlecraft::
SO_Gomes says:
All: And it's still clear of any humanoid readings
CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  No life signs...  ::walks toward the area of the fall in.::
CIV_Ryan says:
CEO: Come with me, Burke.
CEO_Burke says:
::figures the shuttle is the only technology present so starts to follow Ryan::  CIV: My idea exactly.

<<<<<<<<<< Pause Mission >>>>>>>>>>>

	At this point, a moment of silence was observed to express our condolences over the loss of SM Julie Seright's husband, David.

<<<<<<<<<< Resume Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>

SO_Gomes says:
::walks after the CSO to the area of the cave in, figuring that is the best source of information::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Reaches the shuttle and begins taking scans of the hull, walking around the shuttle slowly and methodically::
CEO_Burke says:
::jogs a bit to catch up to Ryan::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Carefully she begins to slowly walk around the site.. she bends down and picks up some sand and rubs it between her fingers letting the excess flow through and back onto the ground.::
CEO_Burke says:
CIV: I'm going to go in and check the shuttle logs.
Host CO_Madred says:
::walks over towards Mushgrave and puts one foot up on a boulder, leaning on his knee:: OPS: Find anything, Mister Mushgrave?
CTO_Turnbull says:
CO:  ::sweeping with tricorder and interpolating sensors from orbit::  Looks, dead as can be, Captain.  There's  the cave entrance over there.  I'd like a peek inside with a tricorder.
SO_Gomes says:
CSO: I wonder if we can find the cause of the cave in
CIV_Ryan says:
::Nods to the CEO:: CEO: Okay...I'll join you in a minute...::Continues walking around the shuttle taking scans::
CEO_Burke says:
::finds the hatch and opens it, steps in and looks around for a second before sitting down in the co-pilots chair::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Looks up and shakes head.:: CO: ‘Fraid not... the sand is pretty coarse but considering the climate, I'm not surprised... ::looks up to the sky.::  Temperature is dropping though.  It's going to get cold here, no formations to block the wind or trap any of the heat...
CIV_Ryan says:
::Makes her way over to the hatch and climbs in:: CEO: No hull damage that I can detect...what's going on in here?
CEO_Burke says:
::taps at the controls and sees that the shuttle is in stand-by mode.  Keys in a combination to power up the shuttle::

ACTION: The shuttle comes to full power.

Host CO_Madred says:
::nods at Julie Ann before heading towards the entrance to the cave and peers inside::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Straightens up and brushes the dirt off the legs of her pants.::
CTO_Turnbull says:
::continues scanning as he advances toward the mouth of the cave, phaser leveled in front of him::
SO_Gomes says:
::scans the footprints and general markings on the floor and runs them against the information from the Romulans::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Moves over to a console and sits down.  Taps the console:: CEO: This shuttle doesn't seem to have any weapons.  ::Puzzled::
CEO_Burke says:
::turns his head as the lights come on::  CIV: So far everything looks normal.  Shuttle was in standby mode.  Let's see if it has a story to tell.  ::turns back around and starts working at the console::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::She makes her way over to the cave in and looks down.::  CSO:  Ma'am do you need any help down there?
Host CO_Madred says:
CSO: There are some crude stone steps that seem to lead down into the caves here, Tsalea ...
CEO_Burke says:
CIV: Makes you uncomfortable, doesn't it.   ::accesses ship logs::
SO_Gomes says:
CO/CSO: I've been checking the footprints around the site. They seam to belong to the team that died here only
CIV_Ryan says:
CEO: I know this is supposed to be a scientific expedition but why would they not have any weapons at all?
CTO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Sir, you should let one of us go first if we're going in.  With due respect, sir.
Host CO_Madred says:
::regards Turnbull:: CTO: You know, I should probably let one of you go first ... if we go in. All: Have we got everything up here we need? If so, let's proceed into the caves.
CIV_Ryan says:
CEO: This shuttle is very similar to a type 8 only no weapons.  ::Taps the console to access logs::
SO_Gomes says:
CO: I believe we have sir
CTO_Turnbull says:
ALL:  The good news is that there seems to be no energy discharges from weapons.  CO:  All set here, sir.  Need a point man?
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Looks at OPS::  OPS:  Perhaps we should take the crude steps down.  As it stands, I am not getting any readings.  ::Turns back toward the cave entrance::
Host CO_Madred says:
CEO/SO: Secure the shuttle and setup a base camp. Also, conduct a data link to the Paula Greene. We'll contact you if we find anything... All: The rest of you are with me.
CIV_Ryan says:
CEO: Seems pretty useless to have a shuttle without weapons.  ::Grins::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Nods:: CSO:  Let me go ahead that way you can take your readings and concentrate on them..
CTO_Turnbull says:
::drops comm booster in the entrance to the caves and activates it for link with the ship::
SO_Gomes says:
CO: aye aye sir
Host CO_Madred says:
CTO: I think we'll need a point man. Why don't you proceed and the rest of us will be right behind you.
CEO_Burke says:
::pulls out a memory unit from his pack and starts downloading the logs into it::
CSO_Tsalea says:
OPS:  Thank you...
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Moves ahead of Tsalea and begins scanning for any dangers.::
CEO_Burke says:
::shakes his head:: CIV: Just like a security blanket to you.  Do you actually sleep with your phaser?
SO_Gomes says:
::goes back to near the CEO while shaking her head at the tricorder::
CEO_Burke says:
::hears the CO and shouts back:: CO: Aye, sir.
CTO_Turnbull says:
CO:  ::grins::  Great idea, sir.  ::walks carefully down the steps, scanning with both tricorders as he goes, having holstered his visible phaser::

ACTION: The CTO's tricorder picks up chemical traces of a small explosive, easily made with parts carried on an away team - Romulan or Federation.  Further analysis would yield results.

OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Slowly she begins to walk.  One quick look behind her to make sure Tsalea is following.::
CTO_Turnbull says:
::overhears the CEO and wonders who DOESN'T sleep with SOME kind of weapon::

ACTION: The CEO begins the transfer of the memory of the computer core.  The computer shows indications of being accessed only days ago.

CIV_Ryan says:
CEO: Actually, I have one stowed under my pillow, if you must know.  ::Chuckles as she gets up from the chair::  I'm going to check out the lockers.  ::Moves towards the back of the shuttle and rifles through the lockers::
CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  The stones are made of the natural rock of the moon and are stable.  There is some form of mineral in the matrix that is keeping sensor scans limited.
CEO_Burke says:
::his brow furrows::  CIV/SO: Some one has been here....
SO_Gomes says:
CEO/CIV: The Romulans?
CTO_Turnbull says:
@::signals all-stop to the team::  CO:  I've got something.  Looks like an IED.  Standby one.  ::refines tricorder scan and triangulates readings with orbital scans::
Host CO_Madred says:
@::moving into the caves:: CSO: These stones ... this appears to be the natural rock of the moon. it should be quite stable. What's this mineral in the matrix though...?
CIV_Ryan says:
CEO/SO: That would make sense...they did inspect the site before we were called in.
CTO_Turnbull says:
@::extracts standard hand light and shines it ahead::
SO_Gomes says:
CEO/CIV: I find it rather disturbing that I can not find anything that could have caused the cave in. But there are no signs of foul play either
CEO_Burke says:
@CIV/SO:  How long ago was the cave in?
CSO_Tsalea says:
@CO: The stones themselves were cut only a few weeks ago, probably by the previous team.  The mineral is very dense... Duranium.
CIV_Ryan says:
::Continues rifling through the shuttle lockers not finding anything of interest other than the standard supplies::
SO_Gomes says:
CEO: Approximately 2 weeks ago
SO_Gomes says:
CEO: When was the computer last accessed?
Host CO_Madred says:
@CSO: These stones ... I think the first team through cut them. And this mineral is ... yes, it's duranium, I believe.
CTO_Turnbull says:
@::moves closer to the signal source and moves VERY carefully in case the IED is live::
CEO_Burke says:
::checks the access log::  SO: 3 days ago.
SO_Gomes says:
CEO/CIV: And whoever accessed the records could have changed them too
CEO_Burke says:
SO: Can you detect and residual traces of who was here?  Was it the Romulans?
SO_Gomes says:
::opens her tricorder and looks for organic residues::
CIV_Ryan says:
CEO/SO: Well, there's nothing in these lockers other than the standard supplies.  Rations, tricorders, med kits, data pads, and what appears to be someone's underwear.  ::Holds up a pair of men's underwear::
CTO_Turnbull says:
@CO/CSO:  I think this was a chemical explosive.  Looks similar to an improvised terran device called a Molotov Cocktail.  It seems to have been used to seal off this section of the caves.
SO_Gomes says:
::raises an eyebrow looking at the CEO's finding::
CEO_Burke says:
CIV: They look a little big for you.  ::smiles and turns back to his work::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Looks at the underwear:: CEO: Yeah, but they might fit you!  ::Chuckles::
CEO_Burke says:
CIV: Thanks, I don't do second-hand.
CTO_Turnbull says:
::extracts data PADD and reads orbital scan information directly on what might be behind that collapse::
Host CO_Madred says:
@CTO: You're saying a Molotov cocktail was used to cause the cave-in?
CEO_Burke says:
::checks the computer to see what was accessed::  CIV/SO: Well, whoever was here attempted to access both the shuttle logs and personal logs, but it doesn't look like they tried very hard.  Logs are encrypted and I doubt they tried to break it from what I see.
SO_Gomes says:
CEO/CIV: Well, it's confirmed, there are traces of Romulan cells in here
CTO_Turnbull says:
@CO:  A little more kick, but something like it, yes.  Very common ingredients, very simple to make, almost universally understood.
CIV_Ryan says:
::Tosses the underwear back into the locker and closes the hatch:: CEO/SO: I'm going outside.  I'll signal the ship to beam down some camping gear and supplies.  ::Moves out of the shuttle::
SO_Gomes says:
CEO: They probably figured it wasn't that important
Host CO_Madred says:
@::looks around:: All: Where's Mister Ryan?
CTO_Turnbull says:
CO:  I can't get more on what's in there.  The duranium minerals are impeding scans.  Attempting to compensate.
SO_Gomes says:
CEO: On the other hand the personal logs can shed some light on the Vulcans that fell ill. Can you access and read their logs?
Host CO_Madred says:
@CTO: Can we melt through with our phasers?
CTO_Turnbull says:
@CO:  I'm calculating that.
CSO_Tsalea says:
@CO:  We have two options... try to discover what is behind the cave in or follow the other tunnel.
CEO_Burke says:
SO: Guess not.  It will take a few hours to decode the logs, not to mention that it will take command authorization.  I'll send them up to the ship for Commander Amendoeira
SO_Gomes says:
::nods:: CEO: Hopefully we are not in a hurry
Host CO_Madred says:
@CSO: Did the archaeological team say anything about sealing off this section>?
CEO_Burke says:
::sets up the link to the Paula Greene::  SO:  Well, I don't think there is much more to investigate here.  While in stand-by mode the shuttle wouldn't make and sensor records.
CIV_Ryan says:
*PG*: Ryan to Paula Greene.  Beam down standard camping equipment and supplies as soon as possible.  Ryan, out.
CTO_Turnbull says:
@CO:  Incidentally, if we had two days, we could modify ship's sensors to scan through the duranium.
SO_Gomes says:
CEO: I'm afraid I must agree with you
CSO_Tsalea says:
@CO:  No, they did not.  Nor would they have used the explosive cocktail mentioned.  They do mention exploring that section at one point.
CTO_Turnbull says:
@CO:  Given an unknown thickness, I think our combined phasers might do the trick at level 12.
CEO_Burke says:
SO: Do you want to inform the Captain, or shall I?
CIV_Ryan says:
::Sticks her head back into the shuttle hatch:: CEO/SO: The supplies will be down shortly.  I'm going to try to catch up with the CO's team.  ::Pulls her tricorder from her belt and walks off towards the cave entrance::
Host CO_Madred says:
@CSO: Then someone doesn't want us to go in there ... all the more reason to do so. ::removes his phaser from its holster::
CEO_Burke says:
::glances after the CIV::  SO: Guess she got bored.
CSO_Tsalea says:
@::Automatically steps back to watch::
Host CO_Madred says:
@::sets his phaser to level 12 and takes aim::
CIV_Ryan says:
@::Enters the cave:: *CO*: Ryan to Captain Madred.  I'm headed your way, Sir.
CTO_Turnbull says:
@CO:  My sentiments exactly. ::draws phaser and waits for the CO to commence::
CIV_Ryan says:
@::Follows her tricorder readings::
CTO_Turnbull says:
@::resets to level 12::
Host CO_Madred says:
@::fires at the rock::
SO_Gomes says:
::smiles:: CEO: Perhaps, and you can contact the captain
CSO_Tsalea says:
@::Glances away from the glow of the phaser to prevent it hurting her eyes::
CIV_Ryan says:
@::Hears phaser fire.  Draws her phaser and picks up the pace::
CTO_Turnbull says:
@::opens fire and combines his beam with the CO's beam::

ACTION: The combined phaser power strikes a human-sized hole in the rocks.

CIV_Ryan says:
@::Catches up to the rest of the team:: All: What's going on?  ::Looks at the rocks up ahead and sees the hole::
Host CO_Madred says:
@:;discontinues firing and shields his eyes as the rocks disintegrate:: CTO: Excellent. CSO: Ladies first...
CSO_Tsalea says:
@::Hears Ryan as she looks up to see the whole made in the wall::
CTO_Turnbull says:
@CO:  That's done it, sir.  Unless you want a bigger hole for tactical reasons.  
CEO_Burke says:
::nods::  *CO*:  Update on the shuttle, sir.  Not much information I'm afraid.  I sent the logs back to the PG to be decrypted.  Also, we show that the Romulans were here three days ago.
CTO_Turnbull says:
@CIV:  Sorry.  Should have warned you we were firing.
CSO_Tsalea says:
@::Raising an eyebrow, scanner ahead of her::
CIV_Ryan says:
@::Moves forward towards the hole, coughing from the dust and waving her hand in front of her face::
SO_Gomes says:
::looks around the shuttle imagining a group of Romulans in there::
CSO_Tsalea says:
@ALL:  Anyone have a blanket?
Host CO_Madred says:
@*CEO*: Understood Mister Burke ... good work. Feel free to scout the area around the cave opening once you've setup base camp.
CSO_Tsalea says:
@All:  If not, we need to wait a second.
CEO_Burke says:
*CO*: Understood.  Burke out.
SO_Gomes says:
CEO: The materials and supplies should have arrived by now
CTO_Turnbull says:
@::resets to heavy stun and follows the CSO through to cover her, stopping at her comment::
CTO_Turnbull says:
@CSO:  Blanket?
CEO_Burke says:
SO: Let's check them out before we go for our hike.

ACTION: The collected camping equipment is beamed down to just outside the shuttle with a note apologizing for it taken so long to assemble

CSO_Tsalea says:
@::As the rocks start to cool, she lightly lays a hand on them.  With a nod, climbs through the warm hole::
CTO_Turnbull says:
@::smirks slightly and follows the CSO through the hole to provide cover::
CIV_Ryan says:
@::Watches as the CSO inspects the rocks around the hole and waits for orders to enter::

ACTION: The further into the caves the team goes, the colder it gets... drastically so.

SO_Gomes says:
::nods and heads out the shuttle just in time to see the equipment appear out of thin air::
CEO_Burke says:
::exits the shuttle just as the equipment shimmers into existence::
Host CO_Madred says:
@::follows his wife through admired the view as she bends over the squeeze through the hole::
CIV_Ryan says:
@::Waits for everyone to enter the hole then enters, bringing up the rear::
CEO_Burke says:
::takes a quick inventory of what's there::  SO: Looks like what we will need.  See anything missing?
CSO_Tsalea says:
@::Coming to the other side, she shivers at the coldness::  CO:  I am getting odd readings.  My tricorder could be malfunctioning, or they could be energy signatures.
Host CO_Madred says:
@CSO: It's getting colder...
Host CO_Madred says:
@CSO: What kind of energy signatures?
CTO_Turnbull says:
@::keeps phaser to hand and snaps open tricorder::  CO:  The temperature is dropping rapidly.  Shall I warm some rocks for ambient heat?
CIV_Ryan says:
@::Looks on as she follows everyone.  Notices the drastic change in temperature::
SO_Gomes says:
::moves around some of the stuff, dividing them into classes:: CEO: No, I think they sent everything
SO_Gomes says:
CEO: Except maybe a replicator
Host CO_Madred says:
@CTO: Let's not worry about that until we're sitting still...
CEO_Burke says:
::chuckles::  SO: Okay, well let's scout the area before it gets dark.
CTO_Turnbull says:
@::switches to medical tricorder and interfaces the standard tricorder scans::  CO:  Aye sir.  Attempting detailed life-form scans.
SO_Gomes says:
::nods:: CEO: Nothing like the fresh air of the evening.
CEO_Burke says:
SO: I know there are no life forms here, but I still get this eerie feeling that a wolf is going to start howling as soon as the light dies down.  ::starts walking off::
CSO_Tsalea says:
@CO: Unknown.  However a straight line to it is not possible.  ::Looks at her husband::  Unless you plan to blast a holes all the way through.  We will have to follow the various tunnels.  Also, these cave formations are natural.
CIV_Ryan says:
@::Pulls the tricorder from her belt, flips it open to activate it and taps the buttons setting it to scan for bio signatures.  Turns to scan the area behind the AT, still clutching her phaser in the other hand::
SO_Gomes says:
::takes her tricorder again:: CEO: Indeed and for some odd reason I'm remembering the scientist that fell victim to the cave in
SO_Gomes says:
CEO: They were pretty much like we are right now. Alone
CEO_Burke says:
SO: There is a reason I hate away missions.   
SO_Gomes says:
::looks around as if looking for something::

ACTION: The cave's temperatures continues to drop.  It is becoming unbearable for most humanoid species

SO_Gomes says:
CEO: I like them when they don't involve wilderness
CTO_Turnbull says:
@ALL:  I'm reading one, possibly two life signs about 40 meters ahead.  And this temperature is going to get dangerous.  ::activates uniform's temperature control::
CIV_Ryan says:
@::Can see the condensation in her breath as she breathes out:: All: It's getting really cold in here now.  ::Nose begins to dry out::
CEO_Burke says:
::sings a bit to raise their spirits::  You may travel far far from your own native land Far away o'er the mountains, far away o'er the foam.
SO_Gomes says:
CEO: Well, the Paula Greene is just one touch of a commbadge away, and they have a lock on us. we are safe.
SO_Gomes says:
::would never dare to sing::
CTO_Turnbull says:
@ALL:  Scratch that...sensor echo...they are about 1000 meters forward.
Host CO_Madred says:
@All: Let's proceed forward. CTO: Mister Turnbull, lead the way ....
CIV_Ryan says:
@CO: Shall I have the ship beam down some cold weather gear, Sir?
CEO_Burke says:
::continues::  but of all the fine places that I've ever been sure there's none can compare with the cliffs on Doneen.
Host CO_Madred says:
@CIV: Contact the base camp and advise them we'll be needing it.
CTO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Aye, sir.  ::proceeds very carefully, scanning as he goes, phaser level-ready in front::
SO_Gomes says:
CEO: Never been there. But I imagine cliffs are all alike. Big, dangerous, rocky
CEO_Burke says:
::doesn't like the way the song falls dead in the air:: SO: I don't like this place at all.
CIV_Ryan says:
@CO: Aye, Sir, but I can have the PG beam some gear to my location....
CSO_Tsalea says:
@::Follows along, ignoring for the moment, the physical uncomfortableness::
Host CO_Madred says:
@CIV: No, we'll return to camp once we retrieve these life signs ... we can get the gear then.
SO_Gomes says:
CEO: Me either. Sometimes I wish I were a Vulcan. There is no logical reason for us to be affraid is there?
CEO_Burke says:
SO: Ah, not the cliffs of Doneen.  They are beautiful.  The rolling grasses and the bubbling streams.  Nothing like the Irish countryside in all the universe.
CIV_Ryan says:
@CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Taps commbadge:: *CEO*: Ryan to Burke.  Have the ship beam down cold weather gear.  This cave is very cold.  We'll pick up the gear when we return to base camp/.
SO_Gomes says:
CEO: I wouldn't know. But there is one thing I'll agree with you. There is no place like home
CTO_Turnbull says:
@CO:  It's worth mentioning that the further we go, the less of a safety line the transporters give us.  I placed a signal booster in the cave mouth, but the effectiveness of that is untested.
CEO_Burke says:
SO: Well, except that there was a whole science team killed on this planet only weeks ago and the Romulans are no doubt around.  No, not a thing.  ::smiles::
CSO_Tsalea says:
@::Quietly:: CO:  The energy pattern is about 1Km in.  And... ::Looks slightly embarrassed... for her.::
CIV_Ryan says:
@::Follows the rest of the team::
SO_Gomes says:
::somehow feels even less comfortable::
CEO_Burke says:
*CIV*: It's already here and waiting.
CIV_Ryan says:
@*CEO*: Acknowledged.
Host CO_Madred says:
@CSO: And?
CSO_Tsalea says:
@CO:  The further in we go, the colder it is getting.  While I have a high tolerance, even I have my limits as the rest of you do as well.  We need warmer clothes to continue.
CIV_Ryan says:
@CO: Gear is already at base camp, Sir.
CTO_Turnbull says:
@::listens to the CSO report, shining light ahead and proceeding cautiously::

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