Host JimS says:
The Paula Greene has found out why the signal from Galahad IV disappeared so abruptly.  The planet itself has been completely destroyed!

Host JimS says:
There are signs of possible survivors, or at least there were.  The SOS that the ship picked up stopped abruptly, as the generators finally died out.  What will they find in the rescue pod?   What can Science learn from the debris?

Host JimS says:
What about the Seeker herself?  Where is she?  What about those Federation weapon signatures?

Host JimS says:
Let's see if the crew can find out the answers, as ACTD is proud to present the Paula Greene in Hide and Seeker, Chapter 2 of the Doomsday Saga.

Host JimS says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host_CO_Bafii says:
::sitting in the center chair, he waits for information to starting coming in from his officers::

CSO_Biishe says:
::On the bridge, preparing to get a lock on some debris.::

Host CTO_Shoarra says:
::enters the bridge from the turbolift, rubbing her still sore ribs::

XO_Amendoeira says:
::reading over the officer on duty roster, trying to pick the members for his Away Team::

CSO_Biishe says:
*Science*:  Do you have the containment room prepared?

CSO_Biishe says:
::Getting an affirmative, she finishes the lock and beams a sample into the prepared lab.::

CTO_Shoarra says:
::moves up to tactical, replacing the duty officer::

CSO_Biishe says:
XO:  I will be down in the science lab.

XO_Amendoeira says:
::raises his head from the PADD he was studying and nods::

CSO_Biishe says:
::Locking down her station, she heads for the turbolift.::

Host CO_Bafii says:
CSO: Work quickly Commander, we need answers.

Host JimS says:
<Grig_Nurn>@::listens to the sound of his wife's heavy breathing...the air is getting bad::

CSO_Biishe says:
::Steps in and turns around.::  CO:  Aye Sir....

CSO_Biishe says:
::As the doors close.::  Computer, science 4.

Arlene says:
::Sliding through the channels listening.::

CTO_Shoarra says:
::scans the area for any incoming ships::

Host CO_Bafii says:
CTO: You have anything on that battle recreation yet?

CSO_Biishe says:
::Exiting, she is soon standing before the closed doors of the lab.  She steps into the small 'airlock' and waits for the cycling to complete.::

Host CO_Bafii says:
<CEO Burke> ::on the bridge at Engineering going over system status::

OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Grumbles as she continues to scan.::

CTO_Shoarra says:
CO: Still checking through it all Sir.  We do appear to be the only ship in the area right now however.

CSO_Biishe says:
::The light turning green, she opens the door and steps into the room filled with debris.::

CTO_Shoarra says:
::continues checking through all the sensors data coming in::

Host CO_Bafii says:
::nods:: CTO: Understood... keep at it.

Host CO_Bafii says:
<Duty FCO> CO: Sir, we are in transporter range.

OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Runs a hand through her hair and switches to another band.::

Host CO_Bafii says:
FCO: Full stop.

Host CO_Bafii says:
<Duty FCO> CO: Aye, answering full stop, Sir.

CSO_Biishe says:
::Ready, she does a scan of the debris first.::

XO_Amendoeira says:
CO: Guess that's my cue...

Host JimS says:
@<Grig_Nurn>::Please, let someone have heard our call::

XO_Amendoeira says:
::gets up from his chair:: CTO, OPS : Shoarra, Mushgrave... You're with me...

Host CO_Bafii says:
XO: Sounds like it.  Just remember to be on your guard, I don't like this at all.

XO_Amendoeira says:
::moves to the TL::

CTO_Shoarra says:
Self: Hmm, strange...::continues to softly mutter as she works::

CSO_Biishe says:
Odd... most odd... ::Begins to sift through the debris.::

CTO_Shoarra says:
::looks up:: XO: Aye Sir. ::calls the duty tactical back to Tac 1::

OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Stands up and turns her console over to Hendricks.  Moves over to the TL.::

XO_Amendoeira says:
CTO, OPS: Ladies... We don't know what we're going to find down there, so I want you on your toes...

XO_Amendoeira says:
TL: Transporter room 3

Host CO_Bafii says:
<Duty FCO> ::nods to Hendricks as he sits down::

CSO_Biishe says:
*CO* Captain, I am not sure what to make of this.  But... how do I say this...  I am in a room full of debris that varies from the simple to manufactured complex.

OPS_Mushgrave says:
XO:  I'm at my best on my toes.  ::Grins::

CTO_Shoarra says:
<TO_Strum> CO: Sir, so far we are finding one weapon signature and something still unidentified by the computer.

Host CO_Bafii says:
::his brow furrows::  *CSO*: Explain.

XO_Amendoeira says:
::chuckles:: OPS: I'm sure you are..

OPS_Mushgrave says:
<Hendricks> CO:  Capt I'm picking up faint traffic now... they are all sounding scared.  Something has people spooked around her.  ::continues to listen::

Host CO_Bafii says:
TO: What can you tell me about the weapon signature?

Host CO_Bafii says:
Hendricks: Contact a few of those ships and see if you can get any details.

CTO_Shoarra says:
::nods to the XO as the lift begins to move:: XO: I don't think any of us will relax until this mystery is solved.

OPS_Mushgrave says:
<Hendricks>CO:  On it Sir....  Sending out a general call.  ::Taps his console.::

CSO_Biishe says:
::Reaches for a picture and some clothes and scans them.::  *CO*:  There is every evidence this debris came from a 'living' world.  And yet...  ::Puts the stuff aside.::  There is no... color to anything.  It is basically colorless... lifeless... gray.  ::Turns and looks around.::  There is NO organic material in this room.

XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods:: CTO : Indeed... ::steps out of the TL as it whirs to a stop and it's doors open::

CTO_Shoarra says:
<TO_Strum> CO: It's the Seeker's weapon signature.  That much I'm sure about.  The other is registering as torpedo loads I believe.

OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Steps out after the XO.::

CTO_Shoarra says:
::walks out of the lift and heads to the transporter room::

Host CO_Bafii says:
*CSO*: That doesn't sound normal...what could do something like that?

CTO_Shoarra says:
<TO_Mika> ::meets the CTO at the room entrance, handing her weapons for the Away Team::

Host CO_Bafii says:
TO: Can you id what kind of torpedoes, or who might have fired them?

CTO_Shoarra says:
::takes the phasers, and offers one to the XO and OPS:: XO/OPS: Just in case...

CSO_Biishe says:
::As she kicks something, she looks down to see a baby's rattle.  She bends down to pick it up.  Sadly she turns it in her hand.::  *CO* :  Something that can suck all life from something.

XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods, and picks up the phaser, checking its power status, setting it on stun, and holstering it::

CTO_Shoarra says:
<TO_Strum> CO: Working Sir...::checks again:: There is another energy signature here.  The two are mixed according to our scans.  The computer is working on it now, Sir.

Host JimS says:
@<Grig_Nurn>::eyes closing as he loses consciousness::

Host CO_Bafii says:
TO: Keep me updated.

CSO_Biishe says:
::Puts the rattle down and walks over to the computer to input her readings.::

XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods to everyone, as he steps on the pad:: All: Everyone ready?

CTO_Shoarra says:
<TO_Strum> CO: Yes Sir.

CTO_Shoarra says:
::steps onto the transporter pad:: XO: Ready and waiting Sir.

OPS_Mushgrave says:
CTO:  Thanks ::Smiles and double-checks her weapon.  Steps up onto the transporter pad.::

Host CO_Bafii says:
*CSO*: Keep working on it…when you have some theories, let me know.  There are also some odd energy signatures that the TO is looking into, you might want to glance at them and see if they could be the cause.

XO_Amendoeira says:
*CO*: Captain.. Away Team is ready to beam down... Any last minute orders, Sir?

CSO_Biishe says:
~~~~XO: Be careful... keep your eye out for... anything.~~~~

Host CO_Bafii says:
*XO*: Come back in one piece... preferably with answers.  We'll be standing by.

OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Slips her phaser into her belt.::

CSO_Biishe says:
*CO*:  Aye Sir...  ::Pauses as the computer starts to flash a priority warning.::

XO_Amendoeira says:
::he smiles:: ~~~CSO: I always do Auri...~~~ *CO*: Aye Sir... ::nods to the Transporter chief::

CSO_Biishe says:
Damn...  *CO*:  This has happened before.  I am pulling up the data now and forwarding it on to you.  I will be right up.

CTO_Shoarra says:
<TO_Strum> ::sees a warning light flash on her console:: Self: What on.....?

CSO_Biishe says:
::Finishes sending, then turns to leave the room.::

Host CO_Bafii says:
::hearing the call from the CSO he sighs..  "Well maybe it will be some answers."::

OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Waits for the familiar sound of the transport.::

Host CO_Bafii says:
::gets up and slowly starts walking back toward the SCI console to see what this information is::

Host JimS says:
ACTION: The transporter beams the AT to the moon

Host JimS says:
ACTION: Right next to the rescue pod

CSO_Biishe says:
::Inside the chamber, she changes clothes and waits for the unit to verify she is clean.  As soon as the light is green, she is out the door.::

XO_Amendoeira says:
@::arrives on the planet, and takes a good look around, upholstering his phaser::

OPS_Mushgrave says:
@::Materializes on the moon and moves immediately to the rescue pod.::

Host JimS says:
@<Grig_Nurn>:: tries in desperation tapping on the wall again, hoping someone will hear::

OPS_Mushgrave says:
@::Pulls out her phaser as she gets near to the pod.:

CSO_Biishe says:
::Steps from the turbolift and onto the bridge, her face slightly pale.::

CTO_Shoarra says:
@::pulls out her phaser and begins to check the area::

Host CO_Bafii says:
::turns to see the CSO approach, worried by her expression::

XO_Amendoeira says:
@::nods, approving the way his team is already at work::

CSO_Biishe says:
~~~~XO: Be prepared to leave immediately...~~~~

OPS_Mushgrave says:
@XO:  I hear something.. Listen..

XO_Amendoeira says:
@::frowns:: ~~~CSO : Why? What's wrong?~~~

CSO_Biishe says:
::Steps up to him.::  CO:  Do you remember the crystalline entity that was discovered a couple of years ago by Enterprise D?

Host JimS says:
@<Grig> ::strength gives out and he yells in frustration::

XO_Amendoeira says:
@OPS: Where? What do you hear?

CTO_Shoarra says:
@::feels tingling on the back of her neck as she looks around::

OPS_Mushgrave says:
XO:  tapping... ::Finds the door.:  Let's see who is home.

XO_Amendoeira says:
@::nods:: OPS :Careful..

Host CO_Bafii says:
::thinks this over:: CSO: Yes, I seem to remember reading something about that.

Host JimS says:
@<Grig>::is he seeing things?::

OPS_Mushgrave says:
@::Pulls off the pod door.::

Host JimS says:
@<Grig>: Hello?  Can you help me?

OPS_Mushgrave says:
@Grig:  I am LtCmdr Mushgrave and this is Cmdr Amendoeira and Lt Shoarra

CSO_Biishe says:
CO:  It was a huge crystal lattice.  It was... galactic born. The Crystalline entity is capable of firing an energy beam from its body that can wipe a planet clean of all organic life in under half an hour.   I believe we are dealing with something similar if not worse.  This signature reads as much more powerful.  That is why the computer did...

CSO_Biishe says:
CO: Did not pick up on it earlier.

Host CO_Bafii says:
CSO: Do you know enough to be able to scan for this thing... find where it is?

Host JimS says:
@<Grig> Who?

CTO_Shoarra says:
@::moves closer to the pod::

OPS_Mushgrave says:
@Grig:  We are from the Paula Greene...

Host CO_Bafii says:
TO: Set the ship at yellow alert

OPS_Mushgrave says:
XO:  Sir, we have survivors here..

CTO_Shoarra says:
<TO_Strum> ::continues checking the computer reports as the scans are analyzed.

XO_Amendoeira says:
@::nods:: Grig : We picked up your distress signal..

CTO_Shoarra says:
<TO_Strum> CO: Yes Sir. ::sets tactical for yellow alert::

CSO_Biishe says:
CO:  I don't know.  It took awhile to kill it before do to its speed.  Let me see what more I can find out.

Host JimS says:
@<Grig>OPS: You are .... noooooo get awway....haven't you done enough?

CSO_Biishe says:
::Turns to step up to her station.::

XO_Amendoeira says:
@::frowns::

Host CO_Bafii says:
CSO: Find it Commander... I don't want to be blind-sided.

Host CO_Bafii says:
::heads back towards his chair::  *XO*: Commander, Report.

XO_Amendoeira says:
@CTO: Shoarra... Does your tricorder pick up any other life forms in the area?

XO_Amendoeira says:
@*CO* : Captain.. We've found survivors… Maybe they'll be able to help us sort out this mess..

OPS_Mushgrave says:
@::Looks over at the XO then back down to Grig.:: Grig:  What do you mean?  We just got here we are looking for some missing ships.

CSO_Biishe says:
::Nods and with a sigh and pulls up the scans they had when they approached the area.::

Host JimS says:
@<Grig>: ALL: who are you!  You're like them aren't you?

Host CO_Bafii says:
*XO*: Collect them and beam aboard as swiftly as prudent.  I want you all back on the ship.

XO_Amendoeira says:
@*CO* : Aye Sir... Grig: Look... We can help you... But not here.. We'll beam you over to our ship... IF you come with us, everything will be fine..

CTO_Shoarra says:
@::scans the area again::

OPS_Mushgrave says:
@Grig:  Calm down... I think you are mistaking us for someone else.

Host JimS says:
@<Grig>XO: You will take us to your ship?

Host CO_Bafii says:
*Sickbay*: We have survivors incoming.. I want them isolated from the ship's population per standard quarantine.

Host JimS says:
@<Grig>OPS: I am sorry...please my wife and child

XO_Amendoeira says:
@::nods:: Grig : Yes.. It is not safe down here... Not after what happened..

CTO_Shoarra says:
<TO_Strum> ::sees the report come through:: CO: Sir, computer analysis shows the seeker did fire on the planet.

XO_Amendoeira says:
@::goes inside to help carry the small child out:: OPS : Mushgrave, grab the woman..

Host CO_Bafii says:
::turns suddenly:: TO: What?  On the planet?

Host JimS says:
@<Grig>XO: not safe, yes, not safe ::loses consciousness::

CTO_Shoarra says:
@XO: I'm searching for other life signs Sir.  Inconclusive still. ::steps away and continues her scans::

CSO_Biishe says:
CO:  Would you like me to go down and assist and see what I can discover from them?

CTO_Shoarra says:
<TO_Strum> CO: Yes Sir.  I had the computer verify it three times.

OPS_Mushgrave says:
@::Goes inside the pod.:: XO:  I'll get her Sir.   ::Comes back in a moment with the woman.::

Host CO_Bafii says:
CSO: No, you have your orders Commander, I want to know where that entity is... yesterday.

XO_Amendoeira says:
@::reaches the outside:: CTO : I need to know if there is anyone left here, Lt...

CTO_Shoarra says:
@XO: I am searching Sir.  I don't see anyone else on scans.

XO_Amendoeira says:
@::sighs:: Self : Great... *Paula Greene* : Paula Greene.. This is Commander Amendoeira.. Three to beam up directly to sickbay on my combadge's position.. ::takes the badge off, puts it on Grig, and sets the small child on the ground next to him::

CSO_Biishe says:
CO:  Given it was only due to the ability of one Lore to communicate it and bring it in... you might be asking the impossible... unless... hmmm...  I wonder... ::Turns back to her station.::

Host JimS says:
@<Grig>: Self: Why did they do this? We trusted them?  ::lapses back into unconsciousness::

Host CO_Bafii says:
CSO: The impossible is our job.  ::smiles as he turns his attention back to the TO::

XO_Amendoeira says:
@::nods at Mushgrave::

OPS_Mushgrave says:
@::Nods  back and places her combadge on the woman.::

Host CO_Bafii says:
TO: Can you find any wreckage that fits the specs of the Seeker?

CSO_Biishe says:
::With the crystalline entity in mind, she recalibrates her equipment to see if there might be any remnant pieces.::

XO_Amendoeira says:
@CTO: Can I borrow this? ::points to her comm badge::

CSO_Biishe says:
::As the computers notification, she locks onto the fragment.::  CO:  I have a piece of the entity.

Host CO_Bafii says:
CSO: Is it alive… active?

CTO_Shoarra says:
<TO_Strum> CO: Sir.  The computer has solved our initial puzzle.  It appears that the Seeker's energy signature has actually been altered by the other signature.  My first guess would be someone has altered the device. ::checks for wreckage:: I am not seeing any sign of wreckage that would fit the specifications of the Seeker.

CSO_Biishe says:
::Looks over at him.::  CO:  Alive.

CTO_Shoarra says:
@XO: Go right ahead.  Just don't leave me here alone. ::smiles and hands him her combadge::

Host CO_Bafii says:
TO: Altered... how?  Why?

Host CO_Bafii says:
CSO: Big enough to be a threat?

XO_Amendoeira says:
@::chuckles:: CTO : Never.. ::puts the combadge on himself:: *CO* : Captain.. The three survivors are already ready for beam up.. We can't find any others.. Do you have any data on any other life signs up there?

Host CO_Bafii says:
CSO: Any more lifesigns on the moon?

CSO_Biishe says:
CO:  Unknown on the entity... let me check the moon....

Host CO_Bafii says:
*XO*: One moment...

CTO_Shoarra says:
<TO_Strum> CO: Still working on the how.  To know why, we'd need to ask who did it.  One thing is for certain, the 2 energy sources together is what made the seeker strong enough to destroy the planet.  These signatures are melded together into one.

Host CO_Bafii says:
::nods:: TO: Once the Away Team is back aboard I want full shields.

CSO_Biishe says:
::Runs a scan of life signatures on the planet.::  CO:  I am not picking up any other life forms on the planet.

Cpt_Throll says:
#::Sits at the helm of his freighter, the Latinum Cloud. on a course far away from the Galahad system, when he notices a vessel in said system::

Host CO_Bafii says:
*XO*: Negative Commander... come on home.

Host JimS says:
ACTION: The AT and the Nurn family are beamed aboard...the Nurn's directly to Sick Bay

XO_Amendoeira says:
@*CO*: Aye Sir..

CSO_Biishe says:
::Turns around.::  CO:  The piece is about the 10 millimeters in size.

CTO_Shoarra says:
<TO_Strum> CO: Aye Sir.

OPS_Mushgrave says:
::materializes back onto the PG.::

Host CO_Bafii says:
CSO: Now that you see it, can you find a way to scan for the rest of it?

Cpt_Throll says:
#::Checks his sensors to see which vessel it is, and notices it’s the Starfleet vessel Paula Greene. Pressing a few buttons, he sends out a hail to them::

Host CO_Bafii says:
TO: Start scanning for the Seeker’s ion trail.

Host JimS says:
ACTION:  The PG receives an incoming hail

CTO_Shoarra says:
::materializes on the ship::

XO_Amendoeira says:
::finds himself back on the Transporter room... ::

CTO_Shoarra says:
<TO_Strum> ::raises shields to maximum and begins the scans:: CO: Aye Sir.

XO_Amendoeira says:
::heads out:: CTO, OPS: You can return to the bridge.. I'm going to see about our guests in Sickbay...

XO_Amendoeira says:
::catches the first TL:: TL : Sickbay

OPS_Mushgrave says:
XO:  Aye Sir... 

CSO_Biishe says:
::Raises an eyebrow.::  CO:  I... ::Sigh::  I have no idea.  I would like to beam the piece aboard and study it.  I have the general information from the original data I am using and it must be close enough that I could find that piece.  However...  tracking what is not there... I need more.

CTO_Shoarra says:
<TO_Strum> CO: I have a ship on LRS now Captain.

Host CO_Bafii says:
CSO: That's an extremely dangerous entity; I'm not too thrilled about bringing even a 10mm sample aboard my ship.

Host CO_Bafii says:
TO: ID?

Cpt_Throll says:
#COM: Paula Greene: Latinum Cloud to Paula Greene, come in!

CTO_Shoarra says:
OPS: Well, I guess it's back to work. ::grins and heads for the lift::

CSO_Biishe says:
CO:  What if I take it aboard a shuttle and do my work away from the ship?

Host CO_Bafii says:
::considers:: CSO: Is it absolutely necessary?

CTO_Shoarra says:
<TO_Strum> CO: Just coming in now Sir...:sees the ID tag come up on the screen:: Ferengi Vessel named the Latinum Cloud. Hmm, awful heavy cloud. ::smiles::

OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Slips into her seat as the call comes in.::

Cpt_Throll says:
#::Checks his communication systems and verifies they are working:: COM: Paula Greene: Latinum Cloud to Paula Greene, do you read?

CTO_Shoarra says:
::steps onto the bridge and moves to Tactical::

OPS_Mushgrave says:
CO:  Capt we have an incoming call.  On speaker

OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Glares at Hendricks.::

Host CO_Bafii says:
::nods, glad to see two of his senior staff back safely::

CSO_Biishe says:
::Just looks at the captain, knowing he doesn't really need that answered.::

XO_Amendoeira says:
::arrives in Sickbay, and looks for a doctor::

Host CO_Bafii says:
COM: Latinum Cloud: This is the Paula Green…go ahead.

CTO_Shoarra says:
::looks down at the Captain and smiles:: CO: Miss us? ::arrives at Tactical::

XO_Amendoeira says:
<Doctor> ::approaches the XO::

Host CO_Bafii says:
::replies quietly::  CTO: I don't know, your assistant there did a fine job.

XO_Amendoeira says:
Doctor: Doctor.. How are our guests?

OPS_Mushgrave says:
CO:  Capt you are on speakers

Cpt_Throll says:
#COM: Paula Greene: Ah, good... I see you are in the Galahad system. You must leave right away; it is not safe there! ::Looks awfully frightened::

CTO_Shoarra says:
CO: Good, I can retire in peace then. ::steps up to get a report from Strum::

Host CO_Bafii says:
CSO: Fine, make it so... but I want a transporter lock on you at all times as well as a medical monitor in case anything goes wrong.

CSO_Biishe says:
CO:  Understood.

Host CO_Bafii says:
COM: LC: It’s that danger we are investigating, do you have any information on it?

CSO_Biishe says:
::Quickly sends her request to the shuttle bay and gives a list to science for equipment she wants put aboard.::

CTO_Shoarra says:
<TO_Strum> ::quietly gives Shoarra an update while listening to the comm conversation::

XO_Amendoeira says:
<Doctor> CO: Not good.. From what our preliminary scans can tell.. They're suffering from some kind of radiation poisoning... And I’m afraid their condition is terminal...

CSO_Biishe says:
::Joins the CTO and hands her a data PADD.::  CTO:  You should have no problem keeping track of both me and the entity.

CSO_Biishe says:
::With a slight smile, she turns and heads for the turbolift and to the shuttlebay.::
 
CSO_Biishe says:
::As the turbolift doors close.::  Computer, shuttle bay one.

Cpt_Throll says:
#COM: PG: I don’t know, I just know that it’s terrible there! ::Sounds hysterical:: You MUST leave immediately, you’re not safe!

XO_Amendoeira says:
::looks from the doctor to the bed where the small child is, and slams one fist on the nearest wall::

Host CO_Bafii says:
COM: LC: Thank you Latinum Cloud…we will stay on the look out.  

ACTION: A very long hour passes as the CSO gathers her data; suddenly the CTO finds something!

CTO_Shoarra says:
::sees her console flash that it's found the target:: CO: Sir!  We have the ion trail we've been looking for.  Triangulating possible locations for the Seeker now.

Host JimS says:
<<<<<<<<<Pause Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>

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