Mission Prologue: The crew of the USS Paula Greene continues their investigation into the deaths and disappearances of an archeological team on Pi Mensae III-A.  Severe temperatures halted their descent into the caves last night, and a fresh morning brings better conditions to track down and explain strange energy readings coming from below the surface.  What awaits the crew when they go out of communication and travel nearly a kilometer and a half through a maze of tunnels?

USS Paula Greene 10305.10

Starring:
	Ship Manager in Training Christopher Dickinson
	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
	Chief Medical Officer Causegrave, played by Bryan Paveza
	Admiral Janus, played by Christopher Dickinson
	Commander Petra, played by Christopher Dickinson
	Professor Selok, played by Christopher Dickinson

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

CTO_Turnbull says:
::pulling on ultra-thin ceramic reflective armor chestplate and doing up Velcro straps::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::In base camp double checking the equipment.::
CIV_Ryan says:
::In the base camp stuffing gear into a backpack, getting ready to head into the cave.  Opens up a cargo crate, pulls out a small hammer and hangs it on her belt next to the dangling coil of rope::
Host CO_Madred says:
::slips the mother's day card that Larte made for Tsalea into her pack while the CSO's not looking::
CNS_Valis says:
 ::Rummages through the backpack she'd been given and then seals it and shrugs it onto her shoulders over her jumpsuit.::
CTO_Turnbull says:
::taps communicator::  *Quartermaster*:  Please beam down four communication booster units.
Host CO_Madred says:
::dons his ultra-protective cold weather thermal gear sunglasses and looks around:: All: Ready to go?
CTO_Turnbull says:
::double-checks phaser is charged and on heavy stun::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Entering the tent reaches for her jacket and slips it on::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Zips the backpack closed and hefts it onto her back, snapping the buckles around her torso.  Checks her phaser and holsters it::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
CTO:  I've already anticipated that..  I have the communication boosters here.  ::points to the container beside her.::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Takes a few practice steps to get a feel for the extra weight on her back::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Looking at the others, nods as she settles the coat comfortably around her::
Host CO_Madred says:
::snugs up the straps on his backpack, using the folded parka to pad his bum so that the backpack doesn't bruise him, and checks that he can still access his phaser and tricorder::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Rips open a field ration and takes a bite::
CTO_Turnbull says:
::dons backpack, medkit, and several lengths of climbing rope::
Host CO_Madred says:
::glances at the Counselor:: CNS: Let me give you a hand with that... ::tightens the straps on the CNS's backpack, almost knocking her over:: CNS: There we go...
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Heaves up her backpack and adjusts it on her back.  She adjusts the straps for a comfortable fit.::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Munching on the field ration, walks over to the CTO:: CTO: Ready, Sir.  ::Takes another bite of the ration::
CNS_Valis says:
::Stumbles and eyes Madred:: CO: Thank you...I think. ::Waits till his back is turned and loosens them a bit so she can move her arms more freely.::
Host CO_Madred says:
::looks around for his wife and looks at her gear briefly to make sure she's okay::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::As she puts her tricorder into a pocket, she hears something rustling.  Reaching in, she pulls out a card.  Slowly she opens it.::
CTO_Turnbull says:
CIV:  Great.  ::smiles::  I hope these relays give us some range into the caves.
CSO_Tsalea says:
::A smile lightening her eyes, she looks up at her husband::
Host CO_Madred says:
::standing near the cave entrance giving last minute instructions to Commander Amendoeira and the rest of the base camp team::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Nods her head while her mouth is still full then swallows quickly:: CTO: They should.
CNS_Valis says:
::Shifts her pack so it settles more comfortably against her back and walks over to Ryan and Turnbull.::
Host CO_Madred says:
::glances back towards Tsalea catching her eye and smiling, seeing she has found her mother's day card::
CTO_Turnbull says:
CO:  I believe we are ready, sir.  ::places a relay at the mouth of the cavern and starts a tracer signal on his tricorder::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Bowing her head lightly to her husband in thanks, she takes the letter, she puts it into an inner pocket::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Crumbles up the ration wrapper and tosses it into an open cargo crate then turns and heads for the cave entrance::
Host CO_Madred says:
::nods at Turnbull:: CTO: Then let's move 'em out... ::waves his hands to get everyone's attention:: All: Dig Site Team, we're heading into the caverns now...
CNS_Valis says:
::Quietly follows the group to the caverns.::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Grumbles as the new comm boosters appear.::  Self:  I might as well be invisible...
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Her gear settled about her, and feeling warm for a change, she follows the group down into the caverns.::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Tosses the ones she had already beamed down earlier aside.::
CTO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Aye sir.  I'll take point.  ::draws phaser and scans with tricorder as he advances into the cave::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Nods to the CO and waits for the rest of the team to enter the cave before bringing up the rear::
Host CO_Madred says:
::as Mushgrave passes by him:: OPS: Oh ... Mister Mushgrave, I didn't see you there. ::offhandedly::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
CO:  Yeah, Just invisible me.
CNS_Valis says:
 ::Whistles a cheerful tune under her breath as she follows the others into the caves.::
Host CO_Madred says:
::looks at Mushgrave peculiarly and shrugs as he follows the others into the caverns waving a farewell to Tealk and his team::

ACTION: As the team enters the caverns, they can tell the temperature has warmed enough for them.  That seems to be the only difference today rather than yesterday.

CTO_Turnbull says:
::arrives at the signal point...1/3 km... and places another relay::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Pulling her tricorder out, begins the usual scan, recording their trek back into the caves.::
Host XO_Amendoeira says:
@::looking around the base camp, watching the other team members head off::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Leans forwards slightly to compensate for the extra weight on her back as she walks into the cave::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::After a seconds pause she follows the rest of the team in.::
CTO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Quite a bit warmer in here.  ::scanning left/right::
XO_Amendoeira says:
::raises his voice:: All : Be careful out there..
Host CO_Madred says:
::pulling out his tricorder he nods at the CTO:: CTO: Yes ... 3 degrees centigrade above standard. Hard to believe it gets so cold at night.
CTO_Turnbull says:
CO:  It's the geologics of the moon, I think.  It shouldn't get much warmer.  ::scans left/right::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Turns to her right to follow the path that had originally been closed, slipping through the now slightly tight opening, thanks to her gear.::
Host CO_Madred says:
::nods and scans elsewhere:: CTO: I hope you're right... CSO: Any signs of the bio readings we detected last night?
CIV_Ryan says:
::Pauses to pull off her gloves then shoves them into her belt before following the rest of the team::
CNS_Valis says:
::Glances back at the light from the entrance and then follows the others deeper in.::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Looking back through the hole::  CO:  I am still picking up faint readings in the direction we are going.
CTO_Turnbull says:
::interlocks scans of medical and science tricorders and runs them through the science tricorder display::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Activates her wrist beacon as the group moves deeper into the cave::
Host CO_Madred says:
::snaps on his Sims Model II wrist beacon and shines the light around a bit as they get further from the entrance and things get darker::
XO_Amendoeira says:
@::overseeing the scans being taken by the rest of his team at base camp::

ACTION: A Romulan Warbird decloaks, and hails the Paula Greene.

CSO_Tsalea says:
::Waits for the others to join her as she explores the general area of the cave in for anything they may have missed last time.::
Host CO_Madred says:
#<CMO_Causegrave> COM: Warbird: This is Doctor Causegrave, commanding the U.S.S. Paula Greene. Do what do we owe this pleasure?
Host Adm_Janus says:
#COM: PG: U.S.S. Paula Greene, I bring news that you are to cease your investigations and return to your own space.
CTO_Turnbull says:
::arrives at the next relay point and deploys another device::
CNS_Valis says:
::Turns on the light strapped to her wrist and stops whistling out loud and watches where she steps as light beams bounce everywhere from all the lights as the team walks.::
Host CO_Madred says:
#<CMO_Causegrave> COM: Warbird: I see ... and for what reason are we being order to cease our investigation?
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Shines a light over the walls checking for anything.::
Host Adm_Janus says:
#COM: PG: Orders come from above me.  I cannot say why, Paula Greene
CTO_Turnbull says:
::slides silently through the cave, pointing his light ahead of wherever he aims his phaser and tricorder::
Host CO_Madred says:
#<CMO_Causegrave> COM: Warbird: Ah ... our original orders were that we would have access to the Pi Mensae moon for a period of one week. I'm afraid without further information I'm not authorized to change those orders.
XO_Amendoeira says:
@::walks around, looking into each of his team's works in turn::
Host Adm_Janus says:
#COM: PG: Disobeying orders in a territory where you only have limited access is dangerous.
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Finding nothing, continues further into the caves::

ACTION: The communication ends, and the warbird powers weapons

CIV_Ryan says:
::Draws the phaser from her belt, sets it for max stun and keeps following the team deeper into the cave::
Host CO_Madred says:
#<CMO_Causegrave> COM: Warbird: Indeed, I agree. If you could shed more light on the situation I'm sure I could accommodate your request....
Host CO_Madred says:
::walking along with the dig team:: CSO: Anything on those bio signs?
CNS_Valis says:
::Pulls her eyes away from the bouncing lights and tracks the away team members, looking for any signs of stress or discomfort.::
CTO_Turnbull says:
::reaches the next relay drop point and deploys a relay::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Feels her stomach growl and thinks she should have eaten another ration before leaving the base camp::
Host CO_Madred says:
#<CMO_Causegrave> ::hails the Golden Shield:: COM: Golden Shield: What's the meaning of this? We were told we would have one week to investigate this accident which involved Federation citizens.
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Following the gentle twists and turns, her eyes glancing at the light gleaming from the cavern walls to the tricorder, she glances back::  CO:  The biosigns are a notch stronger, but still very weak.
Host Cmdr_Petra says:
#COM: PG: I know not of what you speak...
CTO_Turnbull says:
CSO:  How far, commander?  
Host CO_Madred says:
#<CMO_Causegrave> COM: Golden Shield: We're being told to leave by another warbird ... if you could kindly come to this side of the moon and mediate I would appreciate it.
CNS_Valis says:
::Falls back and waits for Ryan.::
Host Cmdr_Petra says:
#COM: PG: We will speak to them.
CIV_Ryan says:
::Sees the CNS paused up ahead:: CNS: Something wrong, Counselor?
CNS_Valis says:
CIV: How are you doing?
CSO_Tsalea says:
CTO:  Without being able to scan between walls, I would estimate approximately a half a kilometer.

ACTION: The Golden Shield comes around the moon and hails the other warbird.  The Paula Greene cannot monitor the conversation

XO_Amendoeira says:
@*AT*: Amendoeira to Away Team.. Report your status...
CNS_Valis says:
::Smiles cheerfully at Ryan.::
CIV_Ryan says:
CNS: Fine, Counselor and you?  ::Looks puzzled at the CNS::

ACTION: The new warbird fires on the Golden Shield.  The Golden Shield returns fire, and stands between the hostile and the Paula Greene, hailing the Paula Greene.

CTO_Turnbull says:
CSO:  What direction, Commander?  Perhaps we can expedite this a bit, if the signals are weak.
Host CO_Madred says:
::taps his commbadge:: *XO*: Continuing as planned. How is your investigation of the environmental factors going?
CSO_Tsalea says:
::motions ahead of her::
CNS_Valis says:
CIV: Good. ::Sees the look and shrugs.:: It's a bit gloomy down here. I just thought some idle chat would help dispel that but I don't wish to bother you either. ::Smiles again but a bit more uncertainly.::
CIV_Ryan says:
CNS: You're not bothering me, Counselor.  ::Smiles:: Let's go before we fall too far behind.  ::Motions with her phaser to move ahead::
CNS_Valis says:
::Quickens her pace after a brief nod.::
CTO_Turnbull says:
::nods to CSO::  CSO/CO:  I'll proceed.  Cover me.  ::slides forward, scanning carefully::
Host CO_Madred says:
#<CMO_Causegrave> *XO*: Commander, the Romulans are growing restless. I believe we are witnessing a sign of an internal power struggle between factions.
CIV_Ryan says:
::Quickly follows behind the CNS::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Waits for the CTO to go ahead before following close behind.::
CNS_Valis says:
CIV: Have you been in caves much? ::Keeps up the pace as she asks the question.::
XO_Amendoeira says:
@*CO* : Nothing so far Jafo... Hold on.. I'm receiving a signal from the PG.. Patching I'll leave my comm line open...
XO_Amendoeira says:
@*CMO* : What's going on with the Romulans?
CIV_Ryan says:
CNS: I've been in a few.  How about you?  ::Hunches over slightly to get under a low point in the cave ceiling::

ACTION: The two warbirds continue to fight, with the hostile attempting to hit the Paula Greene.  A torpedo makes it past the Golden Shield, impacting the Paula Greene

Host CO_Madred says:
#<CMO_Causegrave> *XO*: A second warbird arrived and ordered us out of the area... ::rocks as they are struck by a torpedo:: *XO*: Oh dear, Commander we've come under fire!

ACTION: The Paula Greene is hailed once again by the Golden Shield.

CNS_Valis says:
::Ducks her head seconds before clocking it against the rock.:: CIV: The Hylar caves back on my homeworld but they're not exactly like this. ::Smiles thinking of the brilliant lights created by the crystals embedded throughout the large system.::
XO_Amendoeira says:
@::frowns:: *CMO* : Doctor... You are authorized to return fire, if you've been fired upon..
Host CO_Madred says:
#<CMO_Causegrave> COM: Golden Shield: What is the meaning of this? We're being fired on! :;raises shields and readies weapons::
Host Cmdr_Petra says:
#COM: PG: Paula Greene, this "Admiral" lies to you.  We should be able to defeat them, but you should seek safety for the moment...
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Listens to the conversations around her but keeps following down.::
CTO_Turnbull says:
::fastens a piton into the rock and fastens climbing rope to it and his harness and keeps moving forward::  CSO:  How are we doing?  Getting any closer?
Host CO_Madred says:
#<CMO_Causegrave> COM: Golden Shield: No, we're involved now ... our victory will be ensured if we work together to defeat him.
CIV_Ryan says:
CNS: This one is similar to the caves I've been in.   ::Pushes forward::
Host Cmdr_Petra says:
#::Smiles briefly, then rocks::  COM: PG: They said the Federation was weak...
Host CO_Madred says:
#<CMO_Causegrave> *XO*: Commander, I think you should return to the Paula Greene. We'll beam you up as soon as it is safe to lower shields.
CNS_Valis says:
CIV: Anything special we should expect to encounter? ::Keeps walking quickly.::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Glances up from her tricorder an expression crossing her face briefly:: CTO:  Actually, no.  we are getting further away.  I must have been wrong.
XO_Amendoeira says:
@*CMO*: Very well... I will be ready... *CO*: Jafo.. Did you hear that? Do you want to continue the investigation? Or should we all return to the PG?
Host CO_Madred says:
::questioningly:: CSO: Further away? How can that be?
CIV_Ryan says:
::Frowns as she looks down at the floor:: CNS: Rocks, lots of rocks.  ::Kicks a couple of rocks out of her way::
CTO_Turnbull says:
CSO:  Well, we should retrace, perhaps.  The routes fork.  or perhaps we are in a curved tunnel.  Either would explain the readings.
CNS_Valis says:
::Smiles slightly at Ryan's expression and pauses before they stumble into the CO and CSO.:: CIV: That does stand to reason.
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Turns to look behind her and shrugs her shoulders::  CO:  I don't know.  Perhaps we should have turned down that last juncture.  I suggest we go back.
Host CO_Madred says:
::hears the communiqué from Amendoeira:: *XO*: Return to the Paula Greene ... her safety is your number one priority. We need to remain here though and find out what on this planet is worth killing us all for.
XO_Amendoeira says:
@*CMO*: We need everyone not on the caves to be transported out.. I don't want them vulnerable to orbital attack..
XO_Amendoeira says:
@*CO*: Very well... I'm taking my team up.  They will be unprotected if left here.
CTO_Turnbull says:
::worries about the new TAC officer, but remains silent::
Host CO_Madred says:
*XO*: Understood...
Host CO_Madred says:
#<CMO_Causegrave> *XO*: Aye sir ... energizing now.
CIV_Ryan says:
::Sees the CTO and CSO turning and heading back.  Pulls a small spray canister from the side pocket of her back pack and sprays the wall with a number::
XO_Amendoeira says:
@*CO*: Good luck.. And don't worry.. She won't even have a scratch when you return..
Host CO_Madred says:
::frowns:: All: Things just got a whole lot more urgent.
XO_Amendoeira says:
@::readies for transport::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Watches as the team heads back toward the last juncture::
CTO_Turnbull says:
CIV:  Good thinking.  CO:  Perhaps either Commander Ryan or myself should attempt to return to the ship.

ACTION: The warbirds continue their firefight.  A stray phaser blast gets past the Golden Shield in the millisecond the CMO needed to beam the XO up.  Forward weapons are now offline

CIV_Ryan says:
::Checks her chronometer and sprays a time stamp next to the ID number as the CTO/CSO & OPS walk past::
CNS_Valis says:
::Turns on her heel to follow the group back the way they just came.::
CIV_Ryan says:
CTO: Well, Sir, I figured this was the next best thing as I ate all my bread rations for the day.
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Stops beside the CIV and looks at the number::
XO_Amendoeira says:
#::materializes on the bridge:: All : Report...
CTO_Turnbull says:
CIV:  ::chuckles::  Good one, Commander. 
XO_Amendoeira says:
#::listens to all the departments issue their reports..
Host CO_Madred says:
#<CMO_Causegrave> ::brings the XO up to speed on the situation and then relinquishes command::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Slips the spray canister back into the pocket of her backpack and follows the group back in the direction they just came from::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Turning off her light, in the darkness a smile touches her lips.  With her heightened senses, she turns back the way she came from.::
Host CO_Madred says:
All: Let's be sure not to accidentally go down this same wrong corridor again.
XO_Amendoeira says:
#::thinks for a moment:: FCO: Alright.. It's time we fought back.. Bring us away from the Golden Shield’s protection... Fire all forward photon launchers once we're clear.. Let's give that other warbird two ships to worry about instead of one..
XO_Amendoeira says:
#CEO: Keep our shields strongest where they are facing the Warbird...
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Her fingers trace the smoothened wall as she goes further in, the light from the others no longer seen as she turns down another entrance::
CTO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Very good, sir.  Next corridor it is.  ::begins to walk down and redeploy the comm relay::
XO_Amendoeira says:
#FCO: Once the first volley is out, turn as if we where running.. CTO: Then you fire our stern torpedoes.. Full volley
CTO_Turnbull says:
CSO:  How are we doing?
XO_Amendoeira says:
#All: And everyone.. Stay sharp... Let’s get this done...
CTO_Turnbull says:
::waits for an answer a few seconds::  CSO:  Commander...?
CIV_Ryan says:
::Quickly grabs the spray canister again and marks another number and time stamp at the junction::
XO_Amendoeira says:
#::Watches as his bridge officers perform his plan::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Turning on her tricorder, she glances at the glow the screen gives off.  Her smile widening, she continues at quicker pace.::

ACTION: The Paula Greene officers move with the experience due their posting.  The Paula Greene moves up above the Golden Shield, firing the volley and executing their plan

CTO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Commander Tsalea has taken a different turn, sir.  ::snaps up tricorder and scans for her commbadge::
Host CO_Madred says:
CTO: What do you mean? ::looks around:: CTO: Tsalea wouldn't have just wandered off.
Host CO_Madred says:
::taps his commbadge:: *CSO*: Report, Commander...
CTO_Turnbull says:
CO:  I'm working on it...it's the caves, sir.
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Glares down at her commbadge.  Takes it off and steps on it, bringing back the silence of the caves.::

ACTION: The CSO can hear sounds of life: breathing, water boiling, and a fire crackling.  There is also light coming from up ahead.

CIV_Ryan says:
::Looks up ahead:: CTO:: CTO: Shall I go back, Sir?  ::Stops and shines her beacon behind::
Host CO_Madred says:
::hears the comm unit spark fizzle and go silent:: CTO: We all shall...
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Her dark adaptive eyes pick up the light and follow through to it.  As she comes closer, various smells attack her senses::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Loudly:: CO: Shall I go back and look for her, Sir?
CTO_Turnbull says:
CO:  the best procedure would be for us to return to the very first point where we were certain we were on the wrong path and systematically search for her.
Host CO_Madred says:
CIV: We all are, Mister Ryan... ::turns the group around::
CTO_Turnbull says:
CIV:  Commander, we should stick together.  Captain is right.
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Stepping into the cave, she notes a small fire surrounded by Vulcans.  In the corner, is a missing team member.  With quiet steps, she walks up to the group.::

ACTION: Tsalea comes out into a large open area.  There is a fire, and the two missing Vulcans from the archeological team are sitting near it, watching her intently.

CIV_Ryan says:
::Nods and waits for the group to pass her before following behind::
CNS_Valis says:
::Furrows her brow as she wonders why the CSO would wander off.::
Host CO_Madred says:
CNS: We didn't detect any signs of anyone else ... anyone who might have absconded Commander Tsalea?

ACTION: The Vulcans continue to regard her for a moment, then carry on as if she was not there.

CIV_Ryan says:
::Takes a head count this time as each team passes her::
CNS_Valis says:
::Glances around and then hurries to catch up with Madred.:: CO: Captain the bodies we brought up to the ship, what species were they?
CTO_Turnbull says:
::uses the tricorder to extrapolate the most likely route based on existing information from scans and her comm signal::  CO:  Sir, I believe this is the way...
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Steps up to the fire a smile on her lips::  Vulcans: Do you have some ready for me?  I didn't eat much this morning.  ::Sits down by the fire::
Host CO_Madred says:
::replies:: CNS: I thought the entire archaeological team was Vulcan.
CNS_Valis says:
CO: Did you ever get a report from medical on them?
CIV_Ryan says:
::Pulls the spray canister out again and begins marking the walls to her right with arrows::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::As she takes the bowl, she sits back and looks at the unconscious member::  Vulcans:  What are the plans for him?

ACTION: Meanwhile, in space... the hostile took significant damage from the last volley.  Their shields are collapsing, and the Golden Shield shows no signs of stopping their fire.

Host CO_Madred says:
CNS: Correction ... a Betazoid, a Trill, and two Humans. What are you getting at?
CTO_Turnbull says:
::arrives at the first point of departure and walks down the cavern::  ALL:  I believe this way, allowing for a 10-meter margin of error...

ACTION: The Vulcans shrug.

CNS_Valis says:
::Bites on her lower lip.:: CO: Wasn't there something in the report that we got about the Vulcans becoming ill?
CIV_Ryan says:
::Follows the group, periodically spraying the walls with paint::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Standing up, looks down at the female Trill, then returns back to the fire, and slowly finishes off the food, waiting.::
Host CO_Madred says:
CNS: Yes ... what are you getting at, Counselor?
Host CO_Madred says:
::growing quite irritated::
XO_Amendoeira says:
#::notices the enemy warbird has no more weapons:: OPS : Open a channel to the Golden Shield..
XO_Amendoeira says:
#<OPS> XO: Channel Open.
CSO_Tsalea says:
Vulcans:  There are others that were following.  It won't take them long before they come this way.
Host Cmdr_Petra says:
#COM: Paula Greene: Yes, Commander?
CNS_Valis says:
::Frowns at him slightly.:: CO: Your wife is part Vulcan is she not? Perhaps there is an infectious agent in these caverns.
CTO_Turnbull says:
::scanning ahead and trying to close the distance between himself and the CSO's comm signal::
CNS_Valis says:
::Shrugs:: CO: Could she have stopped to rest and passed out?
XO_Amendoeira says:
#COM: Golden Shield: Commander.. The enemy ship has lost all its offensive capability.. I think we should try to talk to them about their surrender... There needn't be any more bloodshed than necessary...
Host CO_Madred says:
CNS: Yes, she is... ::scans for any biological agents:: CNS: We didn't detect any infectious agents when we entered the caverns.
Host Prof_Selok says:
CSO: We... are aware.  We will deal with them as we dealt with the others.  Or, you will.  ::Points to a put-together chemical device in the corner::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the CNS' remark about an infectious agent.  Wishes she had thought about packing a rebreather::
Host Cmdr_Petra says:
#COM: Paula Greene: Commander, they have lied to you.  You wish that they would continue to live and spread lies?  It is not the Romulan way.
CNS_Valis says:
CO: It was just a thought...sir. Or is it like her to break regulations?
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Puts the half empty bowl aside and stands to investigate the device::
XO_Amendoeira says:
#COMM Golden Shield: And could you shed some light on their reasons for attacking us?
Host CO_Madred says:
::frowns:: CNS: Not at all like her...
XO_Amendoeira says:
@COM: Golden Shield: Those are your countrymen.. You wish to condemn the whole crew to death because of the actions of that ship's command crew?
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Picking it up, she smiles again, then walks back to the entrance way she came through, into the vague darkness and puts the device down.::
CTO_Turnbull says:
CO:  We are getting closer, sir.  It's this way...  ::points ahead and leads with his phaser and kills his light::
Host CO_Madred says:
::frowns:: CNS: What's this bacteria... ::points to his tricorder:: ...why wasn't this reported before?
Host Cmdr_Petra says:
#COM: Paula Greene: They followed orders of their Commander.  The Admiral's shame is their shame.  ::Orders their destruction::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Sees the CTO deactivate his beacon and follows suit.  Pulls out a light stick and cracks it.  An eerie green glow shines from the stick::
CTO_Turnbull says:
::begins to scan for pits, caves, unusual chemicals, and life-signs, moving as stealthily as he can::
Host CO_Madred says:
::hurries to follow the CTO::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Looking down the darkened tunnel, she arms it, then returns to the group around the fire.::  Vulcans:  It is set...
CTO_Turnbull says:
::gives a silent all stop motion::
Host CO_Madred says:
::stops::
CNS_Valis says:
::Looks at the tricorder and shakes her head::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Picks up her bowl and returns to her dinner::
XO_Amendoeira says:
#::sighs:: FCO: Bring us to an upper orbit... We have no business interfering with Romulan affairs..

ACTION: The Golden Shield fires a round of torpedoes, striking the hostile.  The warbird explodes in a blaze of glory.

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