Host Karriaunna says:
Synopsis:  With a group of non-federation archaeologists, crew of the Arcadia are on approach to Arcadia IV, a water planet that may hold some unknown mystery.

Host Karriaunna says:
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CTO_Mahl says:
::Going over some tactical information before they arrive at Arcadia IV::

CO_Regnum says:
::enters the bridge of the Trell::

Host Adm_Harlan says:
:: On the bridge of the Siren, quietly admiring the workmanship that had gone into it and hoping all went well.

CSO_Archen says:
::at the science station reading over a planetary  conditions survey::

CMO_Burton says:
::Checking the latest medical roster and preparing the announcement for the crew’s annual physicals::

CTO_Mahl says:
::Has a feeling that something is going to go wrong::

CTO_Mahl says:
::Heads for the bridge::

Host Adm_Harlan says:
ACTION:  The flight officer takes the USS Trell into orbit around the planet.

CTO_Mahl says:
::Arrives on the bridge::

CTO_Mahl says:
::Approaches the CO:: CO: Sir, is everything ok up here?

Host Adm_Harlan says:
:: Informed of their arrival, reaches over to begin powering up the Siren.::  *CO*:  This is your mission... we are ready down here when you are.

CO_Regnum says:
*Adm*: On my way Admiral.

CO_Regnum says:
CTO: Just fine Mr. Mahl, let's get to the Siren.

CTO_Mahl says:
CO: Right behind you, Sir.  But, I must say that I have the strangest feeling that something is wrong.

CSO_Archen says:
CO: The Planet is 95% water sir, and I am  reading some basic life forms

CO_Regnum says:
CSO: Well let's go see them in person Mr. Archen ::enters the turbolift:: Computer: Siren

CTO_Mahl says:
::Enters the lift with the CSO and the CO::

CO_Regnum says:
CTO: And why do you think that something is wrong?

Host Adm_Harlan says:
ACTION:  The lift takes the Arcadia crew down to the lower decks where the Siren awaits them.

CTO_Mahl says:
CO: I can't explain it, Sir.  Its just a gut feeling that something isn't quite right.

CSO_Archen says:
::follows after the Captain giving a short but firm tug downward on his uniform as he finds a spot in the Turbolift::

CO_Regnum says:
CTO: Well let's hope your gut feeling is wrong, personally I'm quite looking forward to this, I've never been under the sea.

Host Adm_Harlan says:
Scenery:  A shiny ship, waiting for a crew, awaits its first real mission.  The ramp lowers down to great them.

CTO_Mahl says:
::Admires the Siren, all new and shiny looking::

CTO_Mahl says:
CO: Sir, I am looking forward to this mission also.  I have never done any undersea exploration either.

Host Adm_Harlan says:
:: At the ramp, greats the crew.::  All:  Welcome aboard.

CO_Regnum says:
Self: Beautiful ship

CO_Regnum says:
Adm: Thank you Admiral ::goes down the ramp to enter the Siren

CTO_Mahl says:
Adm: Nice piece of hardware you have here, Sir.

Host Adm_Harlan says:
CO:  The archaeologists are already aboard and settled.  I turn command of the Siren over to you.

CTO_Mahl says:
::Looks around:: CO: Sir, aren’t we taking a medic along with us?

CSO_Archen says:
::hopes Lt. Mahl was referring to the submersible::

CO_Regnum says:
CTO: Hmm, we should be... *CMO*: Regnum to Doctor Burton, where are you Doc?

CO_Regnum says:
Adm: Thank you Admiral. Our mission orders were a tad in specific. Will you be joining us in our journey under the sea?

CMO_Burton says:
*CO*: Just checking the medical facilities sir.

Host Adm_Harlan says:
:: Smiles::  CO:  It is your mission.  Though I would be honored to tag along.  As for the orders... you are to try and discover why the artifacts lead us here... or if here is even the right place.  And... :: hands him a box.::  the co-ordinates don't stop here, but continue down, on the surface.

CO_Regnum says:
::grins at the thought:: Adm: So Admiral, just how far down can the Siren go?

CTO_Mahl says:
::Boards the Siren, and finds a seat::

CO_Regnum says:
::walks into the command area of the Siren:: Self: Cozy.

CSO_Archen says:
::boards the Siren and finds a seat near the front where he has a good view of the world outside the craft::

CO_Regnum says:
*CMO*: Well I'm more concerned about you checking out the medical facilities on the Siren then the Trell, I may need you under the sea...

CMO_Burton says:
*CO*: On my way to the Siren now sir.

Host Adm_Harlan says:
CO: Good question.  Remember, the Siren has not been field tested.  However, she should be able to go down 8 km without any problem.  She should be able to go down 10000.

CSO_Archen says:
Adm: If we implode at 8000km Ma'am you can be rest assured of one thing ... It was really only 7000 sir.

CTO_Mahl says:
::Looks up at the CSO:: CSO: If we implode, just make sure you go first.  I intend to live through this.

CMO_Burton says:
::Boards the Siren::

CO_Regnum says:
CSO/CTO: If either of you talk about imploding any more I'll build a plank on the boat and make you walk it in true pirate fashion

Host Adm_Harlan says:
:: Raises an eyebrow at the science officer.::  CSO:  Indeed.  Yea of little faith.

CTO_Mahl says:
CO: Sir, if you build a plank for us to walk, we are all doomed.

Host Adm_Harlan says:
CO:  It should not be too hard to create one... however, shooting them through the exit bay might be easier.

CO_Regnum says:
Adm: But it wouldn't have the style

CSO_Archen says:
::looks at the CTO:: CTO: Right, well as you pink skins like to say... what is the phrase, "Famous last words,"?

CO_Regnum says:
All: Are we all aboard?

Host Adm_Harlan says:
:: Notes all are aboard and heads over to the flight officer, giving him the order to prepare to drop.::

Host Adm_Harlan says:
ACTION:  The USS Trell's docking doors open.

CTO_Mahl says:
CSO: That’s the phrase.  As for my pink skin, I think it looks good with all my spots.

CSO_Archen says:
CTO: Yes, they are very distinguished Lieutenant.

Host Adm_Harlan says:
:: Looks over at the captain for the order to drop.::

CO_Regnum says:
All: Seal all airlocks, activate dampening fields, let's lay this egg.

CSO_Archen says:
::perks up:: ALL: Drop, what do you mean by drop? ::gets worried:: aren't we still above the atmosphere?

Host Adm_Harlan says:
ACTION:  Various unusual sounds are heard as the captains orders are complied.

Host Adm_Harlan says:
CSO:  We will drop from the Trell, down into the atmosphere and from there to the ocean.  Remember, this is not a starship.

CO_Regnum says:
CTO: Full power to internal dampeners

CO_Regnum says:
CSO: What's the matter Mr. Archen, never skydived with a 50,000 ton parachute before?

Host Adm_Harlan says:
:: Her eyes twinkle.::  CSO:  Care to drop her?

CO_Regnum says:
CSO: You should answer yes, cause otherwise I'm gonna do it.

CTO_Mahl says:
::sets up the inertial dampeners::

CSO_Archen says:
CO: Uh No not recently ... ::thinks: or ever::

Host Adm_Harlan says:
:: Watches as the flight officer smiles and stands up, turning the chair over to the science officer.::

CSO_Archen says:
::takes flight controls and re-secures himself in it::

CSO_Archen says:
Self: In 3 ... 2... 1....

CO_Regnum says:
CSO: Keep a steady hand on the retro thrusters

CO_Regnum says:
CSO: If we come in too fast we'll burn up on reentry. All: Cannonball!!!!!!!!!!

Host Adm_Harlan says:
ACTION:  The ship drops from the bay of the USS Trell, quickly heading for the planets atmosphere.

CMO_Burton says:
::Tries to catch his stomach as the ship drops::.

CTO_Mahl says:
All: Well, this is fun.

Host Adm_Harlan says:
:: Makes herself comfortable.::

CSO_Archen says:
::for a short moment his stomach had leapt up into his throat he remember his Ge training though and kept his mind focused though with a slight tingle in his head a thrust from the bow to pitch their belly properly for a descent::

Host Adm_Harlan says:
ACTION:  The ship drops through the atmosphere.  All can feel the heat shields are unable to fully disperse.

CTO_Mahl says:
CO: I would make a note that the engineers need to work on these heat shields.  Its getting a bit toasty in here.

CO_Regnum says:
CSO: Um... Nothing against your piloting Mr. Archen, but you might want to slow our descent, or at least level it a bit before this egg becomes a fried egg.

CSO_Archen says:
::he gives the craft a rock with short even bursts from port and starboard thrusters then from aft as the nose began to rise to much then again to forward thrusters the nose pitched down to much then rocked a few more times to decrease some speed::

Host Adm_Harlan says:
ACTION:  The temperature eases as the ship approaches the oceans below.

CO_Regnum says:
CSO: Time to splashdown?

CSO_Archen says:
::fires breaking thrusters to ease them into the water::

CSO_Archen says:
CO: 3 ... 2 ....

Host Adm_Harlan says:
ACTION:  The Siren lightly touches the water, breaking the surface and heading downward.

CSO_Archen says:
CO: Leveling bow planes sir, trying to level her off.

CO_Regnum says:
CSO: Well, here's something I've always wanted to say.... Dive.... Dive...

CTO_Mahl says:
::Looks out the window port as they submerge in the water::

Host Adm_Harlan says:
:: As she touches a switch, the window shields rise, showing them all the changing colors as they go deeper and deeper.::

CSO_Archen says:
CO: Aye sir beginning controlled dive; wanted to gain control of the rate of fall first sir.

CO_Regnum says:
CSO: Lay in a course for the coordinates indicated in our mission orders.

Host Adm_Harlan says:
ACTION:  As the vessel goes deeper and deeper into the waters, groans throughout the ship can be heard.

CSO_Archen says:
::glances at the sensor panel:: ALL: Readings coming in. As we expected salt water, some sea plants. nothing special to note, yet sirs.

CTO_Mahl says:
::Begins to think about those bad gut feelings from earlier as he listens to the Siren groan::

Host Adm_Harlan says:
ACTION:  A shadow appears in the window near the doctor.

CSO_Archen says:
CO: Course laid in, letting the computer take over sir. ::gets a better look outside::

CO_Regnum says:
All: I'd say Down Periscope, but sadly a view screen doesn't need one.

CTO_Mahl says:
::Gets out of his seat, and goes about inspecting the ship, nosing around everywhere::

Host Adm_Harlan says:
:: Looking over the readings.::  CO:  So far, so good.  We are currently at 500 km.

CSO_Archen says:
::looks at the CTO wishing he would have activated the view screen sense it was by him before he got up:: Self: that one is weird he is. More interested with the ship then outside ..

CTO_Mahl says:
::Goes to the lower deck to look around::

CO_Regnum says:
Adm: Just 500..... Disappointing

Host Adm_Harlan says:
ACTION:  In the lower decks, at the rear, quiet groans can be heard coming from a closed door.

Host Adm_Harlan says:
CO:  Dissappointing?

CTO_Mahl says:
::Curious, he goes to check out where the groaning noises are coming from::

CSO_Archen says:
::activates the view screen which had not been powered on till now::

CO_Regnum says:
Adm: Just joking Admiral, this is far deeper then I've ever been, though the adventurous part of me just wants to order us to go down till we can't go down anymore

Host Adm_Harlan says:
CO:  Beware what you might wish...

CSO_Archen says:
::looks over to the Admiral:: Adm: Will Lt. Mahl be alright roaming this ship alone? Nothing he can get into is there?

CTO_Mahl says:
::Inspects the door, finding that it is unlocked.  He opens the door and enters the aft compartment::

Host Adm_Harlan says:
ACTION:  As the ship hits 2000 KM, a popping sound occurs from the small room and a powerful burst of water shoots through, hitting the CTO hard.  Alarms go off and the room is quickly sealed, with the CTO within.

CTO_Mahl says:
::Flies backwards, hits the bulkhead, and gets knocked out::

CSO_Archen says:
::runs back to his seat as an alarm goes off:: CO: Sir we are losing pressure somewhere on the lower deck ...

CO_Regnum says:
CSO: Do we have a breach?

CSO_Archen says:
::goes back to flight control and attempts to halt their descent::

Host Adm_Harlan says:
:: Hands dance along the console, as she nods to the CSO, that it is indeed a breach.::

Host Adm_Harlan says:
ACTION:  The Siren comes to a halt.

CTO_Mahl says:
::Begins to float with the water::

CSO_Archen says:
CO: The compartment that has been breach appears to have been automatically sealed. I am attempting to compensate for the added water and level us off sir.

CO_Regnum says:
CSO: Was anybody in that compartment?

Host Adm_Harlan says:
ACTION:  Water quickly fills the compartment containing the dazed CTO.

Host Adm_Harlan says:
ACTION:  The ship levels off.  The admiral looks on with a nod.

CSO_Archen says:
CO: ::checks internal sensors:: Oh my god sir. I'm detecting a life sign in the compartment!

CSO_Archen says:
CO: It's Trill sir!

CO_Regnum says:
*CTO*: Bridge to Lieutenant Mahl, report in.

CO_Regnum says:
CSO: Can we get him out of there, Transporters, or deactivating the shields?

CSO_Archen says:
::goes to the back of the flight deck and accesses a panel next to a small pad:: CO: Trying to beam him out of their captain. Energizing!

Host Adm_Harlan says:
ACTION:  The CTO is beamed out.  He arrives, badly battered and not breathing.

CSO_Archen says:
CMO: Doctor!

CMO_Burton says:
::Begins examining the CTO::

Host Adm_Harlan says:
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