Host Nick says:
Previously on Arcadia: The Mysterious warp signature coming from an early industrial revolution planet has gotten even more mysterious.  
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First it was discovered to be deep deep underground in what appeared to be an old mining shaft, then on one of it's sporadic power-ups, it started emitting a starfleet comm signature. 
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To make things even more curious, on it's next power-up, that starfleet comm signature identified itself as coming from a runabout currently under construction at Arcadia fleet yards to be assigned to Arcadia Station in 3 weeks.
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When OPS attempted to remote login to the computer system, it answered back that the command codes were no longer valid, even though they are.  The computer identified the command codes as becoming invalidated on Stardate 10910.14 (which is a few weeks in the future yet).
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The runabout (or at least what says it is a runabout) is located 893 meters down an old mining shaft.  On top of the shaft a military bunker has been built.
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<<<<<<<<<< Resume "Time Dragon" - Part III >>>>>>>>>>
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::Is dressed in a uniform from the military of the planet below to look like one of their military intelligence types. Complete with looking like the species.::FCO: How do I look?
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::Uniform is of a middling ranked officer.::
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
::has never been involved in beaming down to a pre-warp civilization before:: 
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::Walks in wearing the uniform of a middle ranking officer of the Special Forces, with suitable insignia and awards::
FCO_LtJg_Maui says:
CO: Different ::smiles flicking her tail around:: Better then the duck bill.
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
FCO: Right thanks, you have the bridge. Don't forget your our safety net.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::raises a single eyebrow quizzically at the CO:: CO: Fascinatings. I ams an extensives sneak and can dissappears into the shadowings undetected I can bes
FCO_LtJg_Maui says:
CO: Aye sir be careful down there. ::salutes the CO::
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
FCO: I know I will feel safer with you up here to pull us out of things get dicy.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: I have a Tac team on hot standby in the other transporter room Boss, dressed them up as enlisted Special Forces, just to add to the confusion if we use them.
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
CO: Sir, these uniforms should pass just hope they don't ask for an ID check or blood sample.
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::Returns FCO Salute::CTO: Nicely Done, CSO: That will be excellent in conjunction with our tricorders. Thank you Lt. OPS: Just so.
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
AT: Lets go. ::Heads for turbolift.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::waddles behind the CO::
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::After everyone's in orders TL to transpporter room.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::Follows the CO, checking all the survival gear, tricorder, phaser, and data PADD she has crammed in her uniform pockets:: CO: I downloaded a copy of the installation scans on a PADD as a map reference, just in case.
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
::tags along beside the CTO::
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::Nods at the CTO:: AT: Our beam down point is an air shaft, climbing gear is waiting for us in the transporter room.
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
AT: Any questions?
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: Rules of engagement?
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
CTO: Stun but only if it looks like our cover won't hold.
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
CTO: Quiet is the key and avoid loss of life.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::Sets her phaser for level 3 heavy stun, then puts it back in her pocket::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: Aye, that's the theory up here anyway... ::shrugs::
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
::gets on the transporter pad near th back::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::sets his phaser to match the CTOs::
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::The TL arrives and they enter the transporter room where the CO picks up a small canvas backpack with their climbing gear in it. Then steps on the transporter PADD.::
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
Transporter Officer: You have the coordinates?
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::Takes her position in front of the Transporter pad and waits quietly::
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
<TR_Watts> CO: Aye Captain.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::gets on Transporter::
Host Nick says:
<OPS_Branas> *CO*: Lieutenant Branas to Transporter Room, Arcadia Fleet Yard has setup the live video feed of the pad where the Terapod is being constructed, it's still there Captain.
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
Self: Well that is nice to know
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
*OPS Branas*: Thank you Ops, we'll be on our way to sort out this mystery. Good Luck, Lt. Maui. Harker out.
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
Watts: Transport when ready.
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
<TR_Watts> CO: Ready to Energize on your order Captain... ah aye ::activates the transporter and attempts to beam the away team down to the surface::
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ACTION: The transporter chief energizes the transporter pad and the team find themselves in complete darkness on a platform in a ventilation shaft near the top, a long ladder extends for hundreds of meters below them in pitch black darkness.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::Gets out a palm beacon and lights up the area::
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::Scans for life signs::
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
::flips on his wrist beacon then opens his tricorder to get a reading on the shaft and how far it goes::
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
ALL: I got the feeling the transporters are not going to reach down there...
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
OPS: Likely not, mate. That's why we had to transport in up here.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::looks down the shaft:: CTO: Nices and darks. My kinds of terrains.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CSO: Aye, dark is better than not fer sneakin' about.
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
CTO: Just stating my professional opinion sir, even if it is an obvious one.
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
OPS: Do get into trouble then. ::small grin.:: no life signs in the immediate area.::Starts handing out safety gear for the climb down.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
OPS: Right, so no emergency beam outs. Everyone remember which way to run out.
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
OPS: Can you make sure we have an open link with the Hathor, I want to make sure the FCO can react as quickly as possible.
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
CO: I was just thinking that. 
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::looks at tricorder:: CO: I ams detectings 4 guards outsides ::points upward::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: I got point Boss?
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
OPS: Great minds Lt.:: Another grin then once shes all set with the safety gear she goes to step on the ladder.::
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
CSO: Yes good to know.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: goods thing going down is were we is headeds
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
COM: Hathor: FCO: Chambers to Maui Do you read me?
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
*where
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::Paused annoyed.:: CTO: Alright, ALL:CTO on point, I follow, then CSO then OPS.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::Starts down the ladder:: CO: Burdens of command, Boss. ::smirks and keeps climbing down::
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::shrugs and follows.::
FCO_LtJg_Maui says:
@*OPS*:Read you loud and clear.
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::climbs down.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
OPS: Do us a favor and do a COMM check every 100 meters we go down so we know if the signal conks out, eh?
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::follows CO down:
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
ALL:Remember any scans and the like should be transmitted to the ship for as long as we can.
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
*FCO*: Good to hear your voice was getting worried, we may yet lose you we have to climb down a shaft we are nearly certain transporters will not reach us after we make our descent. We wil try and maintain COMM link if we are able. 
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
CTO: I believe that's the plan Commander.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: You know me Boss, I'm the mistress of the obvious...
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
ALL: Best to be quiet my Tricorder did pickup life signs outside the shaft we transported into.
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::Starts muttering a song to herself. "Frère Jacques, Frère Jacques
Dormez-vous, dormez-vous?"
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
CTO: Wil do
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::gives a small laugh at the CTO's reply.::
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
OPS: Yes guards but we should be ok, after all they are not expecting intruders to already be in the shaft. Still good to be on our toes..
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::whispering and stops singing to herself, the song looping in her head.::
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::stops talking completely.:
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: The singin' may be a bit much tho Boss, it'll carry down this shaft a long way. Besides... yer a lot better Captain than a singer... ::smirks::
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::mutters under her breath, good-naturedly.::CTO: Everyone's a critic...
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::still climbing down. using wrist light to keep her bearings.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::Whispers back:: CO: That's why ye never hear me singin' ::winks::
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::makes a quiet noise of reply but says nothing more.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::Continues down the shaft looking before she steps, keeping her breathing even::
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
::decides to check the comm link as the CTO requested:: *FCO*: Away team to Hathor, Comm check. We are about 100 meters or so now.
FCO_LtJg_Maui says:
@*OPS*: I still read you, sure is boring up here without you guys. Hurry up and find that ship will ya?
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::smiles at the worry in the FCO's voice but lets ops handle the commlink::
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
*FCO*: Hey its dark and creepy down here, been wondering how it even got down this far anyway.
FCO_LtJg_Maui says:
@*OPS*: And if it's not too much trouble, can you bring me back a souvenir?
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
::looks down:: CSO: My arms are sore how much further?
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::pulls out tricoder to scan, which slips out of his hand:: :whisper self: Damns. ::watches it fall for a sec, releases the safety catch on the harness, grabs the ladder itself, speeds past the CO and the CTO in a blur, stops some 4 meters past the CTO, reaches out and catches the falling tricorder::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
Self in a whisper:: GOTCHA!
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::Looks up in shock at the falling CSO:: CSO: Would ye mind not larkin' about mate? This is a serious fall here.
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
*FCO*: Assuming we recover the runabout we will have a souvenir alright, a big one. 
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
CSO: Just climb back up, the CTO and I will help you. carefully now...
FCO_LtJg_Maui says:
@*OPS*: Well you see, it's the latest in Starship building techniques, build the ship a kilometer below the planet's surface with no way out, makes perfect sense.
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ACTION: The CSO loses his grip on the ladder and starts plummeting down the shaft
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::begins climbing:: ::mimicking CTO's accent:: I'll not be lurkingings. I catches me tricorders:: loses grip::
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
::looks down as he hears a  commotion:: 
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
ALL: What is going on!
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
Self: Bloody hell. ::Hooks her safety line to the ladder and dives after the CSO, trying to catch him before he falls too far::
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
OPS: Hold for a heavy load.
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
OPS:falling climber
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
*FCO*: Get an Emergency lock on the CSO and beam him out now!!
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::Braces herself to take the weight of the CTO and CSO::

OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
::braces::
FCO_LtJg_Maui says:
@*OPS*: on it
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ACTION: The Hathor is successful in beaming the CSO out of the shaft before he falls too far, the safety line catches the CTO preventing her from falling all the way.
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
::unable to see:: *FCO*: You got Commander Starr sir?
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
Self: OOfff... this is what I get fer bein' a bloody hero ... ::grabs hold of the ladder and catches her breath and takes stock of her situation::
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
All: Everyone ok? Chambers, check on the CSO please. I saw the transporter beam...
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
::waits for a response:: CO: Already on it Captain.
FCO_LtJg_Maui says:
@*OPS* we've got hem i've send him to sickbay to assess any damage.
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
CTO: How you doing down there Murphy ?
Host Nick says:
INFO: Medical checks out the CSO as ok, no real injuries from his freefall
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
OPS: I'll have a few bruises from the harness, but I'll live, thanks.
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
::sigh:: CO: Unreliable they got him he is headed to sickbay now. 
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
OPS: any injuries?
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
CTO: Murp you alright?
Host Nick says:
INFO: A platform can be found about 10 meters below the climbing team
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::runs out of Sickbay back to the transporter room:: ::arrives in Transporter room after a few minutes:: TR_Watts: Beam me back into that shaft now. :;jumps on Transporter Pad::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: A few bruises from the harness cutting in, but I'll live. There's a platform 10 meters below me. I vote we take a breather here.
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
CTO: Good idea.
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
<edit Unreliable is = Unbelievable>
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
OPS: Any injuries from the CSO?
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::Climbs down to the platform and scouts the area::
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
*FCO*: Captain wants a status report on the CSO is he injured?
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::climbs down to the second platform.::
FCO_LtJg_Maui says:
@*OPS*:The CSO checks out with medical would dld you like me to beam him back?
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
::assumes the CO heard the FCO:: CO: Captain?
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::overhears.::OPS: Yes to this platform if possible.
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
::reaches the bottom::
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::Looks around.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: Looks like a rest stop and staging platform for service work Boss.
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
*FCO*: Yes the Captain would like to have him back down here, and now that we are here you should be able to have the transporter triangulate at least as far as the current platform.
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
CTO: Anything we can use? or need to know...
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: Just a place to rest and anchor the safety lines at so far as I can see. This is just a secondary ventilation shaft.
FCO_LtJg_Maui says:
@*OPS*: ok i'll have him beamed down ::contacts the transporter room with the instructions to beam the CSO to the away party's position::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::after being beamed back into the shaft:: CO: Sorries. A fallings tricorders would make the clattering noises and we is on a hush-hush missions, yes?
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::small smile::CSO: Glad you're ok, next time something falls and you can't get it best to let it fall, equipment is easier to replace then good science officers. It was a good thought though.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::holds up his catch:: CO: I did catches it ::gives her a half-cocked smile::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CSO: Had ye considered what a thud ye would have made when ye hit the bottom mate? Never mind all the bloody paperwork fer the Captain here? ::rolls her eyes::
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::smiles again and shakes her head.::CSO: Nicely done but still life over equipment eh? That's an order. ::She looks and sounds quite stern.::ALL: We'll take a minute then continue down.::This last bit said to everyone.::
FCO_LtJg_Maui says:
@*OPS*: did you get the CSO back safely?
Host Nick says:
ACTION: Suddenly, the Hathor is rocked by a minor shockwave, proximity detector klaxons go off, which can be heard over the open COMM link, the FCO looks up at the viewscreen and sees a large violet vortex, the ship is being pulled rapidly towards the vortex

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CTO: No, mate. I was considerings the noise factors of the tricoders and us being detecteds
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::Glances at the other crew as she hears the klaxons::

FCO_LtJg_Maui says:
@*OPS*: A large vortex has just appeared in front of the ship ::runs to helm and tries to maneuver the ship away from the vortex:: we're being pulled in!
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
:;surmising: CO: Proximities alarm? Something hit or shot at the Hathor?
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
*FCO*: Chambers to Maui, what is wrong are you alright up there?
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
CO: Maybe she should beam me back I could help her ??
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: They must be trusteds to do their jobs, so we cans do ours
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
::doesn't wait for the CO to respond *FCO*: Beam me back aboard, I will help you!
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
*FCO*: Belay that! Beam us all back.
Host Nick says:
ACTION: It is too late to do avoid it, or beam anyone back, the Hathor is pulled into the spiraling vortex, and the COMM link terminates
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<<<<<<<<<< PAUSE >>>>>>>>>>
OPS_LtJg_Chambers says:
*FCO*: Teyla!!!!