Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Resume USS Andromeda "Federation Vice" 10710.21
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: We Now rejoin our heroes and heroine on the Nexian Freighter
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
::Wonders around the freighter, trying to find a computer terminal::
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Still following close to near Senek::
XO_Lt_Conor says:
All: Anyone found a computer terminal/connection?
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Starts systematically searching the freighter for crew or passengers::
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Quietly:: CTO: I am still not reading any life forms.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: There are no lifeforms on the freighter it is completely automated
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The Nexian Destroyer continues to clear away asteroids as the convoy moves through the asteroid belt
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CIV: You can never be too sure. Especially as the possible hostiles are energy beings we don't have that much experience on.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The freighter’s hold is stacked high with sealed crates
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
::Looking around, taking a look at anything that looks like a computer::
XO_Lt_Conor says:
::flips open tricorder and starts scanning the crates::
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
CTO: True... though I have checked for all known lifeforms.  These entities still give off energy.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CIV: I'm not really expecting to meet anyone, but knowing the ship is still worth something.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The freighter is quite large and completely automated its course is set to the base on the planet it is capable of atmospheric landings as is the destroyer
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CIV: And there's not much to do before landing anyway.
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
CTO: I have no arguments there, though it does bring up the question, why is it automated.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The fleet is about 1 hour from base (not real time)
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
::Wandering around, getting separated from the rest as he is just staring at the systems and wires on the walls::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CIV: I don't think automation needs any more reason than itself: no need for crew.
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Looks around for any identifying marks and unusual sensor readings::
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
CTO: Two things come to my mind in automation.  It is down because it is so simple and there is nothing for anyone here to want to attack or two, it is carrying something that is not safe for lifeforms to be around on it.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The CSO stumbles upon a crate which has bold alien language on it and lots of strange words
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
::Reading the alien language but not understanding anything...::
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
::Tries to use the universal translator in his tricorder::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CIV: The latter is a possibility, but we should have detected that already.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The CSO cannot translate the language and the Universal Translator cannot decipher it
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
CTO: That I would not count on.  Do we have any equipment on the shuttle for a more intense search?
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The CSO has wandered into the hold of the ship near the back
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
::Scans the crate, trying to see what's inside::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CIV: We only have our rifles and tricorders and whatever else you brought with you.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The crate reflects the CSO's scan it is made of alien metal
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
Energy_Cop: Come out come out where ever you are
 
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CIV: I wouldn't stress too much about the lack of a crew. Saving crews for combat vessels, not needing to inform freighter crews about secret bases and so on are good enough reasons to have freighters automated.
Host Energy_Cop says:
XO: As one of your earlier television characters is fond of saying "You rang?"
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: nods and looks around at what the others are doing.::
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
Energy_Cop: Any idea what these crates are for? I can't scan them
 
Host Energy_Cop says:
XO: No but we can explore them if you like
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
::Looking around for other crates, getting frustrated with the alien language::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Gets back to the others with CIV::
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Notices the CSO involved and curiously makes her way toward him and the crates.::  CSO: Anything interesting?
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
Energy_Cop: Sure, and if you know where to find a console for this ship that would be great
Host Energy_Cop says:
Action: The crate the CSO was looking out makes noise and seems to shake abit
Host Energy_Cop says:
Scene: The Civ sees a crate near the CSO shuffle abit
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Blinks::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Relaxes a bit after confirming that the ship is automated::
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Looks again and cautiously moves toward a different crate, scanning.:: CSO: I think that crate just moved...
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
*All* I'm near a crate that's making noise and moving. You better come and check it out.
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
CIV: Yeah, it's rather disturbing.
Host Energy_Cop says:
Action: The Energy Cop pushes some unseen buttons and the bridge consoles unfold from the walls
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
CIV: For all we know, it's an energy creature that's just masquerading as a crate.
Host Energy_Cop says:
Scene: The crate stops moving
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Turns around and heads towards the CSO:: Energy_Cop: You better come along
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Walks closer to CSO and CIV:: CSO: A moving crate? Which one?
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Nods and stops a short distance from it.::
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
CTO: That one. ::Points::
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Quietly:: CSO: The tricorder is of no help.
Host Energy_Cop says:
XO: Be right there ::looks at the consoles::
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Lightly reaches out mentally toward it.::
Host Energy_Cop says:
Scene: The crate is no longer shaking the crew arrive to see a crate
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
::Goes boldly to kick the crate::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Points his rifle at the crate:: All: So tricorders don't say anything?
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Arrives with the energy cop in tow::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CSO: What was that!?
Host Energy_Cop says:
Action: The CSO kicks the crate and it bounces three feet , one of the latches on the top breaks
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Still quiet::  All: There is a lifeform inside...
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Unimpressed with the CSO:: CSO: Good scientific process you got there
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Lifts a brow at the two::
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
Energy_Cop: Any idea what the CSO just kicked is?
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
All: Well, we got something in here.
Host Energy_Cop says:
Action: The box starts to shake violently and pops the other latch and out pops a VERY angry Guardian Beast
Host Energy_Cop says:
Aloud: Oh no you had to kick it and break the ward
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Quickly aims the phaser rifle at it::
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Moves swiftly back::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Fires at the beast::
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
::Runs away from the crate::
Host Energy_Cop says:
Action: The Beast charges at the CSO with energy fangs wide
Host Energy_Cop says:
<Beast> Awrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrroooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Fires a shot at the beast::
Host Energy_Cop says:
::sighs and reads the box:: All: In case you are wondering the box says "Do not open Guardian Ferocious Beast handle with care"
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Next to the CTO, she watches::
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
All: Shoot the damn thing!
Host Energy_Cop says:
Action: The Beast chases the CSO AWROOOOOOOOO! dodging blasts
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Looks at the Energy being.:: Cop: If you have no problem with it, could we please add your language to our data base?  ::sighs slightly in exasperation.::
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
::Trying to run around the cargo hall wherever he can::
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Takes a few more well placed shots at the beast::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Keeps firing, taking more careful aim::
Host Energy_Cop says:
Action: The firefight is causing damage to the internal hull crates are falling as people fire at the incredible agile Beast
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Seeing they are getting nowhere, she looks at the beast.  Having already touched its mind, makes an effort to do so again, with calming thoughts.::
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
Energy_Cop: Care to help here? ::Takes a few more shots::
Host Energy_Cop says:
Action: After a half an hour the Energy Cop is successful in getting the beast back in the box and sealing it
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
CSO: Avoid kicking any more boxes
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Sitting on one of the boxes, having observed the show, she shakes her head as it is finally sealed back in.::
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
XO: Hey, I was just experimenting with the box.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CSO: That was incredibly irresponsible of you.
Host Energy_Cop says:
Action: The hold is now a mess with strewn boxes and phaser streaks on the inside
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
XO: Thinking out of the box, if you know what I mean.
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Looks at the CSO and lightly chuckles.::
Host Energy_Cop says:
::sealing up the box::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CSO: In hostile environments, you need to assume that anything you don't recognize can kill you. Don't go kicking any more mines.
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: With a shake of her head and her humor lightened by the CSO's comment, she jumps down off the box and moves about, examining what had been in the other crates.::
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
CSO: The energy cop unlocked the computer up front. And no more box kicking
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
XO: Ok, Ok, I'll leave that box alone.
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
All: I think its safe to assume we should avoid all the other boxes
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
::Goes to see the opened computer::
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
XO: You realize, if we had any intention of laying in hiding, that idea is ummm... no pun intended, but shot to pieces.
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Looks around to see the damage and sighs:: All: A very valid point
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
All: Start moving some boxes around to cover the more obvious damage
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Leans down to pick up some ore, looking it over before tossing it back down.::
Host Energy_Cop says:
Action: The box rumbles and howls the beast is very unhappy in its cage
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Stops at another box::  XO: Well, we won't run short of weapons for a bit.  :: shows him one of the alien weapons.:: Though I have no idea how it works.
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
::Tries to make some sense out of the computer system, leaving all the box lifting work for others::
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
Energy_Cop: There is raw energy around, can you fix the damage?
Host Energy_Cop says:
::looks into one of the crates:: XO: Yeah that’s food
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Stepping over to Senek, hands him the weapon.::  CTO: I have a question.  Most of this stuff is obvious, even to me.  But where does that beast come into things?
Host Energy_Cop says:
Aloud: oooh Solar covered photons
Host Energy_Cop says:
XO: I can cover the phaser scores but it will take time to restack the boxes some of them are damaged
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Looks over her shoulder at the energy being::  Cop: For?
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Takes the weapon and gives it some looks:: CIV: That's not immediately obvious to me either. But it quite possible that it's simply one of the items being transported here.
Host Energy_Cop says:
CIv: For Nexians, we need to eat and the raw energy works well
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
::shouts down the corridor:: CSO: There are some boxes to be restacked here
Host Energy_Cop says:
XO: You know the beast might prove useful
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: teasingly:: Cop: Does it work better then PB & J's?
Host Energy_Cop says:
Civ: More tastey though I do EAT Drs from time to time
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
Energy_Cop: oh?
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
XO: We could let it loose and let them think it did all this damage.
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
::Starts slowly walking towards XO's direction knowing that he'll have to do the work anyway::
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
XO: After we get there of course.
Host Energy_Cop says:
Civ: EXACTLY
Host Energy_Cop says:
Civ: and it would be an excellent distraction
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
Cop: Of course, we still need the energy markings removed or that would give us away, quickly.
Host Energy_Cop says:
<Beast>::howling and shaking in its cage:: GRRRRRRR
Host Energy_Cop says:
::sitting ontop of the crate::
Host Energy_Cop says:
Beast: Bad!
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
::Looking at the crates and starts working::
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Takes a small micro charge out of his backpack and places it on the latches of the crate::
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Looks at the box and projects calming thoughts.::
Host Energy_Cop says:
Civ: Yes ::begins to clean the walls by extending his energy arms::
Host Energy_Cop says:
<Beast> ROAR!
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
::hands the CTO the detonator:: CTO: Careful now
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Still projecting calming emotions, walks closer to the crate.::
Host Energy_Cop says:
<crate>::shakes violently bouncing on the floor::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Takes the detonator:: XO: I'm not sure if this is a good idea if everything gets properly fized..
 
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Pauses near the crate and lies a hand on its top.::
Host Energy_Cop says:
Action: The freighter is nearing the planet
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
Cop: What do the eat?
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
::Looking out of the window seeing the planet getting bigger::
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
All: Hey, this freighter is soon entering the orbit or whatever route we are on. Perhaps we should do something?
 
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
XO: We should start thinking about our plan down at the planet..
Host Energy_Cop says:
Civ: Those raw energy cylinders will do fine
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
::nods the CTO:: CSO: Is there any useful data on the computer about the base?
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Nods and goes over to get one and then comes back::  Cop: If he is like you, he must be starved.
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
XO: I didn't even manage to log in. 
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
XO: We're practically alone on a hostile planet, with our ship unable to come to our help. Our objectives are partially unclear. Somehow I don't think our odds of succeeding are very high.
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
CSO: Hop to then
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
Cop: How do I feed it?
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
CTO: You don't have to be so negative about it.
 Host Energy_Cop says:
Pause: "Federation Vice" 10710.21