Host Susan says:
Mission Summary: 10508.22

Host Susan says:
The senior staff has been assisting with a special assignment.  Currently, they are on Arcadia IV testing the SS Siren, an extreme deep water submarine.  

Host Susan says:
With a hull breech repaired, they elected to continue their mission and have entered a series of tunnels that will take them deeper into the planet's oceans.  Symbols, hieroglyphs, and art of all kinds decorate the walls giving promise that there was once life at these depths.  

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OPS_Walker says:
::entering the command area::

OPS_Walker says:
::taking the com station::

CSO_Archen says:
::looks back to see who entered:: OPS: Greetings

OPS_Walker says:
CSO:  Hi.  What's our status?  I've been in the baffles clearing comm gear.

Host FCO_Shira says:
::takes the Siren deeper into the tunnels::

OPS_Walker says:
CSO:  Johnny Walker.  You are?

OPS_Walker says:
::logs into his station and taps up power diagnostics and comm diagnostics::

CSO_Archen says:
OPS: I'm Lt. Cmdr. Cor Archen, I transferred from the Academy at request. Acting Chief Science Officer. Pleasure to meet you, I’ve heard many good things Lieutenant.

XO_Martin says:
::sitting at the Engineering console, wondering where this entrance in the rock will take them::

Host FCO_Shira says:
::looks back at the CSO: Are you seeing all this?  Are we piping the visuals to those archaeological fellows down bellow.  I bet they'd flip their lids over this kind of stuff.  ::admires the symbols and figures on the walls::

Host FCO_Shira says:
ACTION:  A low distant rumbling can be heard.

CIV_Briea says:
::follows an Archaeologist, observing the situation along the way::

OPS_Walker says:
CSO:  Pleasure to make your acquaintance, sir.  ::grins::  I worked in the stores at the academy for 12 years.  

CSO_Archen says:
::scans the Rock Walls to see if they seem stable:: XO: Scanning the rock.

TO_MJDoole says:
CSO: What's that rumbling?

XO_Martin says:
CSO: Can you determine where that rumbling is coming from?

CSO_Archen says:
FCO: Yea fascinating ... anyone hear that? What was that .. ::his antennae move too and fro::

OPS_Walker says:
::routes more power to lateral and forward sensors::

OPS_Walker says:
CSO/FCO:  Yep.  On it...  ::pings with sonar::

Host FCO_Shira says:
ACTION:  The number of lifesigns on sensors increases dramatically

OPS_Walker says:
CSO:  Feeding all external sensor data to your station, sir.   

Host FCO_Shira says:
ACTION:  Another rumble can be heard and the shockwaves rock the sub.

CSO_Archen says:
XO: Am detecting minute fissures in the cave walls.. And elevated seismic activity Ma'am

TO_MJDoole says:
XO: I just had a dramatic increase of life signs here.

CIV_Briea says:
::glances around, but she looks back at the Archeologist and then she writes down a few notes::

OPS_Walker says:
ALL:  Uh...oh brother...we've got a spike in life signs...a BIG one.

Host FCO_Shira says:
::looks at the data on her console and gets excited:: XO: Commander, the tunnel ends ahead...looks like it opens up onto a huge cavern.

CSO_Archen says:
ALL: I am now detecting life signs ... a lot .. Trying to isolate and get a better read .. Wow what could survive at this depth I almost fear the answer ...

OPS_Walker says:
XO:  Sir, we might be looking at a cave-in scenario. Just saying.

XO_Martin says:
::brings up the readings from sensors on her own console so she can see what’s happening and nods at the CSO, TO and OPS:: FCO: Slow us down, not quite full stop, I don't want to give anyone out there any nasty surprises..

Host FCO_Shira says:
::slows the vessel as ordered:: XO: Yes, Ma'am.

OPS_Walker says:
ALL:  I'm reading over a million of them...

TO_MJDoole says:
XO: 1.25 million to be exact

XO_Martin says:
CSO: Can you get any specific information on the life signs we're reading?

Host FCO_Shira says:
::puts the view of the tunnel end on visual:: ALL: There it is

CSO_Archen says:
XO: Commander, I suggest we at least proceed out of the tunnel it might not be stable with all this activity.

OPS_Walker says:
XO:  Confirm on Mister Doole's numbers.  ::amazed::

Host FCO_Shira says:
ACTION: As the sub nears the mouth of the tunnel, a huge underwater city can be seen. 

OPS_Walker says:
Self:  Oh...my...goodness...

CIV_Briea says:
::writes down some more information as she stands behind a couple of the officers::

XO_Martin says:
::starts to ask another question but stops, momentarily surprised by the sight of the city ahead::

Host FCO_Shira says:
ACTION:  The sub begins to shake as rocks break loose from the tunnel's ceiling.

OPS_Walker says:
ALL:  CAVE IN!!!

XO_Martin says:
::curses under her breath:: FCO: Avoid the rocks, if you can't, get us out.

Host FCO_Shira says:
ACTION:  Most of the buildings look ancient and are covered in the same symbols as seen in the tunnels.

CIV_Briea says:
::quickly stops writing and she looks to the others::

OPS_Walker says:
::sets all sensors on auto-record::

Host FCO_Shira says:
::works to dodge the falling rock and pushes the throttle forward when it seems like the whole place is going to come down on them::  XO: Aye ma'am.  Increasing thrusters.

CSO_Archen says:
XO: Well .. ::his fingers run over the panel accessing various sensors and scientific tools available on the sub:: .. I am reading about 1.4 Million distinct life patterns .... Trying to get a biological marker on them for more information. ::checks with the database of known life forms::

Host FCO_Shira says:
ACTION:  The tunnel collapses completely behind them, rocks cascading down the cliff side behind them.

XO_Martin says:
CSO/OPS: Is the unstable rock only in the tunnel, or is it in this cavern as well?

OPS_Walker says:
CSO:  You mean they're increasing?  There were 1.25 million less than a minute ago!

OPS_Walker says:
XO:  The cavern seems stable as far as I can tell, sir.

CSO_Archen says:
XO: Good question ... ::scans what he can from the limits of the cavern::

CSO_Archen says:
Self: Wonder if something we are doing caused the instability ...

CSO_Archen says:
ALL: Cause these structures have certainly survived a long time.

OPS_Walker says:
CSO:  My guess is our sonar.  I can switch to passive scans and see what that does.

XO_Martin says:
::nods and considers what to do now:: All: So...we're trapped in an underwater cavern, with an alien city below us...anyone up for some exploring and first contact?

OPS_Walker says:
XO:  ::grins::  You have to ask, sir?

CSO_Archen says:
OPS: Wonderful idea ... Go ahead and transfer my instruments to passive mode.

OPS_Walker says:
CSO:  Aye, sir.  ::switches all scanning to passive and tries to reduce emissions::

Host FCO_Shira says:
ACTION:  The sub's systems become erratic as the ship is struck by an energy beam.

XO_Martin says:
::smiles and stands:: OPS: All right then...send out the usual first contac - CSO/OPS: What was that? where did it come from?

Host FCO_Shira says:
::looks up:: XO: I'm having trouble keeping us steady.

OPS_Walker says:
ALL:  Uh...that's not good...

CSO_Archen says:
Self : what the ..

OPS_Walker says:
ALL:  The beam came from the city center!

CSO_Archen says:
::checks sensors to see what the life forms are up too::

XO_Martin says:
OPS: Send out a hail on all frequencies, see if you can contact anyone out there.

Host FCO_Shira says:
ACTION:  The beam discontinues and communications board lights up on all channels.

XO_Martin says:
CSO: Can you figure out what sort of weapon that was? Anything similar to what Starfleet uses?

Host FCO_Shira says:
ACTION: When the beam ends, all systems return to normal.

OPS_Walker says:
XO:  Sir, this is weird...when the beam hit us, all our instrumentation went SNAFU...but as soon as it was gone, instrumentation boards were all green and 5 by 5.

XO_Martin says:
CSO: Presuming that was a weapon, of course

CIV_Briea says:
::continues to write down notes::

CSO_Archen says:
XO: Doing a standard system check ....

OPS_Walker says:
XO:  You think it might be some kind of communication?

XO_Martin says:
CSO: Communication, scanning...who knows.

CSO_Archen says:
XO: Hard to tell with passive only but yea I'd say it was some kind of defense platform of some kind.

XO_Martin says:
OPS: Perhaps...

OPS_Walker says:
XO:  Well...maybe an all-frequency hail with the universal translator tied in?

CIV_Briea says:
::keeps on with her note taking::

Host FCO_Shira says:
ACTION: The view screen changes suddenly and a tall figure with bulbous eyes, small mouth and gills appears.

OPS_Walker says:
ALL:   Umm...I think we found one of the locals...

XO_Martin says:
::looks at the view:: COM: ??: Greetings, I am Commander Martin of the SS Siren, we're explorers

CSO_Archen says:
OPS: Can you tell what kind of frequency they are trying to send their communication on? Try activating the adaptive harmonic on our universal translator ...

CSO_Archen says:
XO: Maybe we should try talking to them...

OPS_Walker says:
XO:  Rotating frequency now...

Host FCO_Shira says:
<Giyum> COM: Siren: Welcome, out worlders.  I am Giyum, leader of the Niyule, you may freely explore our world.

OPS_Walker says:
::analyzes the energy beam and nods::  XO: Sir, that beam was a scan.  It was a rebounding signal.

XO_Martin says:
::nods at OPS:: OPS: Good...at least we haven't insulted them yet. ::smiles briefly::

OPS_Walker says:
XO:  they are responding on all frequencies.  Narrowing to standard communications bands.

CSO_Archen says:
XO: Umm we can freely explore their world .. Gee that is Generous.. Okay who told ‘em we where coming?

CIV_Briea says:
::hmms as she takes notes::

XO_Martin says:
*CIV* Just to let you, and your archaeologist friends know, we have made contact with the native people of the planet. If you want to come to the bridge and see for yourself, feel free.

OPS_Walker says:
XO:  I can arrange an airlock meeting if they want, Commander.  It can be done from my console.

Host Taresch says:
::storms up to Briea::  CIV: You're our liaison to these Starfleet people.  Get us onto that bridge.  I want to see these things first hand, not through a video feed.  ::looks over to the others::

XO_Martin says:
::turns back to the view screen:: COM: Giyum: Thank you for the welcome, Giyum, perhaps we could arrange a meeting. We are curious to know more about your people. ::smiles, wondering how they must appear to these people::

Host Taresch says:
<Giyum> COM: XO: ::face changes into what looks like a sneer as he laugh’s:: COM: CSO: No one told us, we have watched your progress since you entered our waters.

CSO_Archen says:
::feels uncomfortable::

Host Taresch says:
<Giyum> COM: XO: We would be most pleased.  All are welcome, all seekers are welcome.  

OPS_Walker says:
CSO:  ::whispers::  Respectfully, sir...keep it down.  ::winks::

Host Taresch says:
ACTION:  A dome opens near the largest building in the city.

CSO_Archen says:
::whispers to the XO:: XO: Commander I suggest caution if what I read is not mistaken the last people we made first contact with wanted to consume you. Sir.

XO_Martin says:
::nods:: COM: Giyum: Thank you...

OPS_Walker says:
XO:  Sir, may I suggest an information exchange?  I'm sure I can get our technologies to talk to each other...it's not so different from comm carriers.

XO_Martin says:
XO: I'm more than well aware of that...

XO_Martin says:
::nods at the OPS:: COM: Giyum: perhaps we can share information, maybe even technology...

OPS_Walker says:
::totally jazzed at the idea of meeting yet another race::

Host Taresch says:
<Giyum> COM: Siren: A pod has been opened to you and breathers wait.

CIV_Briea says:
::wonders what the Admiral would do as she looks to Giyum then she looks at the screen to the XO:: Excuse me... Sir, but we'd like to request to visit you on the bridge, is that ok?

CSO_Archen says:
::frowns and goes back to scanning the city for lots of interesting things to consider:: OPS: Wonder if they have tongo.

XO_Martin says:
*CIV* I already invited you to join us, we will be visiting the city soon, you can come along then as well.

XO_Martin says:
COM: Giyum: Thank you, we shall see you face to face shortly, no doubt.

XO_Martin says:
FCO: Bring the ship to the ..er...pod.

Host Taresch says:
<Giyum> COM: XO: Our city is open to you, our people, our technology.

CIV_Briea says:
::walks away from the view finder and over to another wall and begins to write down some more information::

Host Taresch says:
::hears the XO and nods:: CIV: Well done.  Lead on!

CIV_Briea says:
::makes note that she still doesn't know this city that well, but she stops her writing and proceeds to lead a few towards the bridge::

OPS_Walker says:
XO:  I have a homing signal for the pod.  Relaying to Conn...

CSO_Archen says:
::grabs a tricorder and follows the exploration party::

Host Taresch says:
ACTION:  Shira takes the Siren gently into the pod.  

OPS_Walker says:
XO:  they have a seriously NICE auto-guide for vessels.  I'm betting they've done this before.

Host Taresch says:
ACTION: As the Siren enters the pod, the pod closes around them, giving the crew the sensation of being swallowed alive.

OPS_Walker says:
ALL:  Why do I feel like Jonah?

XO_Martin says:
::shivers a little:: Self: I don't like water....ugh...

CSO_Archen says:
OPS: Who is Jonah .. ::gives him a curious look::

Host Taresch says:
<Shira> ::brings the sub to all stop at the center of the pod:: XO: Ma'am, this looks like where they want us to land.

XO_Martin says:
All: Alright, Walker, Doole, Archen, you're coming along. Everyone else, please take care of the ship.

TO_MJDoole says:
::moves beside and sits next to the XO:: ::leans over whispering:: XO: I am not sensing any malice or hostilities at this time Commander. They're welcome seems genuine.

CSO_Archen says:
::opens his tricorder and scans beyond the Pod hoping it will make him feel a little lest claustrophobic::

Host Taresch says:
<Giyum> ::bows:: COM: Siren: If you will depart, the breathers are waiting to serve you.

XO_Martin says:
::nods at the TO:: TO: Thank you, that's certainly good to know...

OPS_Walker says:
CSO:  Terran history.  Guy swallowed by a whale because he didn't do what his deity wanted.

XO_Martin says:
COM: Giyum: Thank you...er...what exactly are these "breathers"?

TO_MJDoole says:
XO: I will however, keep my guard up and be very watchful.

CSO_Archen says:
OPS: Interesting, tell me about it some time.

Host Giyum says:
COM: Siren: Small gelatinous creatures.  They will join to your mouth and nose and turn the water into breathable air for you.

OPS_Walker says:
CSO:  You got it.  ::smiles::

XO_Martin says:
::blinks, and barely manages not to make a face at the idea:: COM: Giyum: Eh...thank you, they shall definatly be useful then. Martin out. ::turns to OPS:: OPS: Close the channel, please.

OPS_Walker says:
XO:  Aye sir.  ::closes channel::  Channel close.

XO_Martin says:
All: Shall we be off then? *CIV* we shall meet you and one of the Archaeologists at the air lock.

XO_Martin says:
::moves to leave the bridge::

OPS_Walker says:
ALL:  Giant Amoeba up my nose...there's a concept...

OPS_Walker says:
::grabs his usual bag of tricks and his personal tricorder with modified keyboard interface::

CSO_Archen says:
OPS: What's that? ::points to the keyboard::

OPS_Walker says:
CSO:  Modified input interface.  Speeds me up and gives me more programming options.  

Host Giyum says:
ACTION: As the crew move to the airlock, they are able to see what looks like a cross between a jellyfish and an amoeba swimming near the sub.

CSO_Archen says:
OPS: I bet that thing is useful ...

CIV_Briea says:
::joins the members at the air lock::

XO_Martin says:
::readies her self to go to this city...which is apparently all underwater...not something she's too fond of..::

Host Giyum says:
<Taresch> ::follows Briea and joins the others::

OPS_Walker says:
CSO:  Very.  ::straight face::  

CSO_Archen says:
::grins with one last look at Walker before Cor checks the last of his equipment::

TO_MJDoole says:
XO/CSO/OPS: The "breathers" I presume ::pointing at the creatures

XO_Martin says:
::looks around and notes everyone is there:: All: Great, let's go then, shall we? Hold your breath when the air lock floods, okay?

Host Giyum says:
ACTION:  The airlock floods with water.

OPS_Walker says:
TO:  Looks like.  This should be...well, something.  ::grabs a deep breath::

TO_MJDoole says:
::takes a deep breath::

CIV_Briea says:
::holds her breath::

XO_Martin says:
::takes a deep breath::

Host Giyum says:
ACTION:  As the door opens, the room is quickly filled with creatures that attach themselves to the crew.  

CSO_Archen says:
TO: Really hope not .. ::gets and uncomfortable thought .. I rather things that can't think for themselves when it comes to needing breathing help ...

OPS_Walker says:
::waits for the breather to attach and then takes an experimental breath::

XO_Martin says:
::feels a bit uncomfortable with this...thing attached to her face, but quickly relises she can breath normally::

CSO_Archen says:
::struggles as suddenly as the creature is attached to him holding his breath reusing to take a breath:: ::Thinking: oh great ...

OPS_Walker says:
ALL:  Hey, cool!  It's like we never left the air.  And apparently we can talk.

TO_MJDoole says:
::begins to breathe normally, putting faith and trust in the "breather"

CIV_Briea says:
::feels a breather attach to her, then she lets out her breath and she breaths normally again::

Host Giyum says:
<Taresch>::goes into a panic as the breather attaches and begins to thrash and scream::

XO_Martin says:
::glances at Taresch:: Taresch: Hey! ::moves to try and calm her down:: It's not going to hurt you!

CSO_Archen says:
::takes a breath finally as he is left with no choice::

Host Giyum says:
ACTION:  Soft voices can be heard all around the crew as the breathers try to calm Taresch.  "You are safe"

OPS_Walker says:
::flips open his tricorder and starts scanning anything and everything he can::

CSO_Archen says:
::feels silly then scans himself with a tricorder:: XO: Uhh . seems they depend on us as much as we do them it looks like ...

Host Giyum says:
<Taresch> ::claws at her face for a moment then is suddenly calm...a dazed drugged expression in his eyes::

TO_MJDoole says:
::swims over and takes hold of Taresch::

XO_Martin says:
::keeps her hand on Taresch's shoulder till she's sure that the archaeologist will be okay::

Host Giyum says:
<Taresch> ::relaxes into Martin's and Doole's grip, letting them lead him::

XO_Martin says:
::nods to herself:: All: right...everyone okay with these things? Let's go then...should be interesting ::smiles a little, behind the breather::

CSO_Archen says:
TO: It's fine don't touch them ... we are fine ...

CIV_Briea says:
::takes a deep breath::

OPS_Walker says:
XO:  Swimming might be easier than walking.  ::walks very slowly feeling the water resistance::

XO_Martin says:
::nods:: OPS: agreed.

CSO_Archen says:
::is fascinated with his scans of the breather just as much as everything else::

XO_Martin says:
::glances around:: All: Everyone -can- swim, right?

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