Summary:
The Andromeda crew has arrived in two teams at the village market and town square. The areas are bustling with commerce and celebration preparation.

~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Begin USS Andromeda: "And All the Stars Fall" Mission 6 - 11212.01~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::::gets out of the ATV, looking around and feeling very uncomfortable in the chameleon suit::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Steps out of the ATV after parking it in the designated area.::
Host SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::follows in suit, while wearing a sort of suit::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
SOPS: Looks like they are still setting up for the fruit festival.   ::Looks over the readings from his suit.::
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::looks around then exits the ATV watching her step as Cloaking tech doesn't mask sound.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::Steps out of the ATV and looks around::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
XO: I chose the market because it’s the social hub of the town in most instances. We can change to another location if you wish.
Host SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::tries to survey the area as he normally would, but finds himself encumbered by the suit; he's too flustered to respond just yet::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CNS: Let's have a look around then.

ACTION:
The town square has most of the tables set up, and some locals have already begun to create their booths for wares.  The center square has a theatre troop upon it, currently rehearsing one of their acts for the festival, which starts tomorrow.

The market is somehow has a lower volume of people than usual, but is even busier, as many of those present have begun the process of shifting their wares to more ideal Town Square sites.

Host SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::sighs, more annoyed with himself and his lack of patience than the suit itself, which is no doubt not nearly the burden he is making it out to be::
Host SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::wanders out a step or two from the ATV::  CEO: Anything you want to examine first, Lieutenant?

ACTION:
Mirrum military lounge about at both the square and the market, either sitting back at the outdoor, roadside "cafes," or purchasing food from the market stands.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::looks around, dodging the people as they carry their stuff out of the market.:: XO: Seems they are heading for the town square.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CNS: Let's follow the crowd then ::starts moving towards the market while keeping his distance::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
SOPS: I guess just take a stroll through the area.   Not really sure of the Captains goals coming out here like this.  I was seeing most of the during the duckblind observations.  ::Continues to watch the scans looking for anything out of the ordinary.::
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::moves with the XO and CNS silent, withholding her opinion on this plan::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
XO: I was thinking we can look around here first, despite the social hub moving to the town square. There are some soldiers to check out and so forth.
Host SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::nods, though the gesture might be somewhat obscured from the suit, and moves out towards the activity in front of them::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CNS: Fair enough, you are likely far more suited for this type of mission then I am.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::smiles to himself:: XO: Aye, sir. Wanna check up the military types up close first?
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Walks through the booth areas heading closer to the Theatre in the center square.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Dr Mills: Doctor, are they preparing for something that all the action is moving to the town square?
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Steps aside as several large boxes are carried passed.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CNS: Let's see what they are talking about then.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
XO: I like how you think, sir. ::leads the way over to where several military types were lounging around::
Host Dr_Mills says:
::Nods a bit:: CNS: This is the first festival we've observed here, as it's a local custom, but it appears to be customary for the market to essentially transplant itself into the square, to take advantage of the fact that’s where all the consumers are for three days. ::Smiles::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: As the walk, both she and Ethan remain quiet.  In her case, she was taking in observations, her tricorder scanning details she might miss and could study later, while her husband paid close attention to details of safety and making sure there was no contact with these people.::
Host SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::heads in the same general direction, although he's somewhat distracted by the various military officers who are milling about::
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::for the most part avoids the general milling of the military officers.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::follows the CNS towards some of the military officers to get close enough to hear what they are talking about::
Antol_Jifft says:
::Leans back in his chair, enjoying the balmy weather:: Wullji: I dunno. It's not like his life is especially bad or anything.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Dr Mills: And what happens during the celebrations?
Dr_Wullji says:
Jifft: I don't know...I've just, never seen him like this. And it makes me...uneasy.   ::Points at the Reex child, who's usually very active, but has instead perched himself on top of one of the buildings, huddled tensely::
Host SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::brings his attention back towards the theatre, narrowly missing a child who sprints by with his head turned in the other direction, as though he's running from something::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Lightly touching Ethan's mind, she motions toward the theater where she would like to watch the show.::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Continues walking to the theatre still keeping an eye on the scans from his suit.::
Host Dr_Mills says:
CNS: Oh, lots of food and music and dancing, theater, some competitions - mostly in the preparation of fruits, but also some athletic competition among the youths.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::snorted:: Dr Mills: I take it the fruit is significant.

SCENE:
The Square group approach the theater, a large outdoor platform upon which a dozen Faust are standing, in various states of costume, script notes still in their hands. Their lines are loud and boisterous, a clearly enthusiastic reenactment.

Host SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::passes the Antol ranking officer, vaguely remembering the naval rank from one of his observation experiences in the last few days::
Antol_Jifft says:
Wullji: Look, Wu, it's not--- ::breaks off as his radio crackles with static, then an encrypted message is sent over::

ACTION:
Across the market and town square, the military radios crackle into life, a single unified message sounding, following by a series of instructions to the military.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::slows his steps:: XO: Something significant?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Pauses along with Ethan as it is obvious the military is getting information.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CNS: Sounds like all military personnel are being recalled. See if you can scan that kid they were talking about and meet me back at the ATV
Host SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::looks over at McQuade::  CEO: Something's up here.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::listens to the XO's orders then waits::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: I assume we can crack their encryption and listen into their military comms right?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
XO: Aye, sir. ::turns to Dr. Mills: Dr: I might need a guide to find the child.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks down at her tricorder, to see if anything recorded on it. While she could hear the message, she was not familiar with their encryption.::
Antol_Jifft says:
::Jumps to his feet, locking eyes with the Doctor:: Wullji: We've got to go.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::shrugs under cloak:: XO: You would have to ask Doctor Mills, sir.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: Well why don't you go find out while I'm observing what’s going on here then?
Host Dr_Mills says:
::Nods::  CNS: Right this way, then.  ::Starts to lead the CNS toward a nearby building.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Quietly::  All:  The Mirrum are heading back to their base.  And I do not understand the tidal readings the tricorder picked up.  Briefly, the tides rose to 8 inches.
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
SOPS: Seems pretty normal sir on this end.  ::Looks at the scans again.::  Should we head back to the ATVs?
Host SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::turns in time to see uniforms start to separate from the general flow of people and head in the general directions of the pier or the mountain base, which he seemed to understand from some conversations::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::follows the doctor, not sure how he was going to get the scan of the kid::
ACTION:
As Dr Mills and the CNS approach the building, Reex jumps to his feet, scrambling across the top of the roof and off the side, dropping to the ground almost immediately in front of them.
Host SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
CEO: I think all the military officers have been asked to return to wherever they came from--some are headed to the piers, while some are headed up to the base.  ::gestures above, towards the cliff::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::stops abruptly and holds his arm out to stop the Dr. He looks at the child for a moment, then initiates a scan of the child with his equipment::
Reex says:
::Stares hard, defiantly, seemingly right though - or at - Varesh and Mills, then...spooked again, whips around and starts running toward the military base::
Host SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
CEO: I'd be interested in knowing why they've ordered everyone back.
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
SOPS/CMO:  Does this have something to do with the rise in tides?   Should we move to a safer location?
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
SOPS:  We could attempt to follow them.  Would give us a change to enter the facility and find out what’s going on inside.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::grunts in surprise, looks around to see what the child was looking at behind him in time to see him run for the cliff:: Mills: Do we follow?
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*CMO* Doc there is something going on here, all military personnel are being recalled to their base. Have one of your team return to the duckblind to monitor the situation from there and the rest of the team head out to the pier. We'll do likewise with the cliff base.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
*XO*:  Acknowledged.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
*Dr Mills* Do we have the translation of that military transmission yet?
Host SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::nods::  CEO: The pier is closer I think. We could have a look there.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: looks at the others.::  CEO:  There should be no tides.  Or at least a bare minimum.  One of us needs to return to the duck blind.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*CNS/CSO* One of you need to return to the duckblind to monitor the situation from there. Decide among yourselves and whoever is left meet me at the ATV.
Host SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
CEO: The pier can replenish several vessels at a time. I'm not sure if a vessel is docked now, but we might get a sense of the picture by seeing that area.
Host Dr_Mills says:
::Blinks, then nods to Varesh, and starts after the child, taking care not to bump into anyone:: *CSO*: I'll contact the blind and let you know what they've found.
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
SOPS/CMO:  Only concern on the pier would be the unexplained increase in tide.  If something bad is coming from the water the pier might not be the place to be.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
XO/*CNS* I'll go.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::follows the Doctor:: *CSO*: Very well, thanks. *XO*: Sir, the child is running for the base in the cliff. Do we follow?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CEO/SOPS:  I can get better scans uninterrupted from the duck blinds.  I will leave you to the pier.
Host SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::nods, then looks back to McQuade::  CEO: What's the matter, Lieutenant? You're afraid of a little water?
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*CSO* Understood *CNS* Follow on foot and I'll follow up the rear in the ATV.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: With a nod to the pair and a mental message to her husband, she heads for a location where no one could see a beam out.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
*XO*: Aye sir. ::increases the pace to try and catch up with the child::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
CMO:  Sounds good doctor.  Keep us posted on anything incoming.   ::Smiles at Commander Davis's comment.::  SOPS:  No sir.  I just have a lot of respect for something that can swallow a city without slowing down.   I'm game for the pier if you are.  ::Starts towards the pier at a jog.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::heads back towards the ATV and starts it up::
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::moves towards one of the pre-arranged beam out points swiftly. *Duckblind* Prepare to beam me out.
Dr_Medina says:
$*XO*: Commander, we're picking up increased activity in the village and military bases, and our listening posts report the Mirrum have detected a small asteroid impact in the ocean quite a distance from our location. It's affecting local water levels...we'll keep you updated with further developments.
Host SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::matches McQuade's pace, glad to be getting mixed up into something other than a briefing or some other dour observation::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*Dr Medina* How much of an affect? Enough to spill someone's drink, swallow a city or somewhere in between?
COPS_LtJg_Wils says:
$*CMO/CSO*: Understood. Please prepare for beamout. Obtaining transporter approval.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::starts driving carefully towards the cliff base and following the CNSs trail::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Continues the jog to the pier making sure to avoid people.::   SOPS:  To be honest I've been wanting to take a closer look at the interior of some of their water vessels anyways.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: waits for the transporter::
Dr_Medina says:
$*XO*: It hit pure ocean, flash vaporizing some water and causing a few waves, but not enough to even cause a tremor where you are. Just affecting the local tides by up to a foot in some locations.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Mills: Dr, when we reach the base and the child has gone inside, we wait for the Commander before continuing.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::steps into the shadow, glancing around for watchers:: *Duckblind* one to beam out
Host SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
CEO: They've got some decent stuff in the water--I thought the battleship was impressive.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*Dr Medina* I don't recall any previous events of asteroid impacts happening, is this the first time this has occurred?
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*SOPS* Update from Dr Medina, seemingly an asteroid impact hit open ocean which is causing all this fuss. Keep your eyes open though.
Host SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
*XO*: Lieutenant McQuade and I are headed down to the pier--any reason you know of that we should turn back, based on this news?
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Slows as they approach the pier.  Pulls up scans of the area.::
Host SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::slows as well, but gestures towards McQuade::  CEO: Hold up a second..
Host SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
CEO: An asteroid apparently hit the ocean somewhere..
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Stops to get more accurate scans.::  SOPS: Aye sir.
COPS_LtJg_Wils says:
$*CMO/CSO*: Approval received. Prepare for transport in 3...2...1...

ACTION:
The CMO, CSO, and XO hear something in the background of their commlines, Medina's voice suddenly shouting: "No, get them all! Bring them all back! Now!

CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
SOPS:  Asteroid?  How far out?  I didn't hear any sonic boom or see any flash in the sky.

ACTION:
As the familiar transport whine begins to whirl around the CSO and CMO, the sound suddenly goes somehow flat, then dissipates - as the sky above the entire group seems to darken and warm - those who look up, see a second asteroid, aimed directly for Redon Village.

...which explodes, with a sudden flash of laser light, as debris begins to fall all around the village and military bases...and all the lights go out.

CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::looks up:: Self: That's not a good sound.

ACTION:
The CSO and CMO transport fails, the villagers begin to dive for cover from the falling debris, and the Starfleet officers find their holographic suits are now very bulky, silly-looking-suits.

The cliff face vanishes, revealing the transparent aluminum within the rock to all who look above the military structures.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::looks up in time to see the asteroid explode and suddenly very aware of falling debris.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::seeing the asteroid impact:: *All* Everyone check in now
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Realizing what may have happened, she looks down at herself.  Still in isolation, she quickly gets out of the suit.::

ACTION:
No one's hears the XO over their commbadges.

CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Ducks from the sound of the explosion.::  SOPS:  Good god.  ::Takes a look at his suit making sure it’s still cloaked.::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
SOPS:  Sir cloaks are off line.  We are naked out here.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Thankfully her features, along with the native costume would keep her standing out like a sore thumb, but she was still a stranger.::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Of course, given the situation, strangers are the last thing they would be worrying about.::

ACTION:
Debris begin to hit the village buildings, distracting the natives, for the time, from their sudden guides.

Host SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::hears McQuade's question, but is startled by flashes and debris--a split second passes, or maybe an eternity, but he pushes McQuade towards the side of the path, towards two trees that are fairly close::
Host SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
CEO: Damn it...::tries to activate comm::  *XO*: Davis to Conor
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
*XO*: Varesh and Mills still fine, we're just without cloaks. ::speaks as he starts stripping the suit:: Mills: What do we do now?

ACTION:
The building beside Knight-Sky is struck, blowing its walls out over the doctor, knocking her to the ground, unconscious..

Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::here’s the faint whine of the ATV power die and sees he's now visible to all quickly hops out and takes a look around::

ACTION:
No comms chirp, beep, or provide any sound whatsoever.

CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Needing to hide the suit, she does not want to leave the relative safety of the building::
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::looks down and moves deeper into the shadows::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
~~~CNS: You still out there?~~~
Host Dr_Mills says:
::Looks to Varesh with sudden panic and terror on her face::

ACTION:
Another piece of debris strikes a building near Ivara, similarly burying her in debris.

Host SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::an intense panic begins to bubble up::  CEO: Sit here with these god damn suits on, or make a run for it?  ::he pauses, not fully aware of how stupid that suggestion is, given that crap is falling from the sky::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Grabs onto the tree as he is pushed into it.::  SOPS: We need to make it into the ships.  It’s not safe here on the beach with all this debris.   ::Pulls off the hood for the suit.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
~~~XO: Aye, sir. Mills and I are fine, she's about to freak out over our sudden exposure.~~~ ::grabs Mills's arm and drags her into the trees at the side of the road::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
~~~CNS: My gear is all dead here, hide yours go back to the village and fetch the CMO/CSO, I'll go to the pier and collect the others. Meet back at the duckblind a.s.a.p.~~~
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
SOPS:  Let get these suit off an make a break for the ships.   Anything is better than standing around out here like idiots.  ::Pulls the rest of the suit off grabbing the tricorder off the arm.::
Host SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::pulls the hood of his suit off as well, but then remembers some of his notes from the observations::  CEO: The ships are all out right now. That's not an option, unless something has changed.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::pushes his ATV off the path into somewhere slightly better hidden and starts removing his now dead cloaking gear::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
SOPS:  Then under the pier would be better than this beach.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
~~~XO: Aye, sir.~~~ ::strips off the last of his cloaksuits:: Mills: Get out of that suit. We need to get back to the village and find Dr Sky and Lt. Ivara.

~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Pause Mission - Time Lapse: None~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~

Notes:
All equipment is inoperational. Per protocol, the crew was moderately disguised with native attire and matching white wigs, but without the cosmetic surgery needed to blend entirely as one of the species.

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