USS Halas 10706.26
SM:  Dave Smith

Starring:
Kurt Goring as Captain Ahkileez
Shari Dalrymple as Commander T’Shara
Keith LaHue as Commander Hayward
Bill Davis as Lieutenant Commander Davis
Karri Scotti as Lieutenant Senn/Ensign Archimedes
Andrew Dalrymple as Lieutenant Renor
Aaron Weaver as Lieutenant Welland
Lea as Lieutenant Raeyld

Guest Starring:
James Homuth as Lieutenant Junior Grade Arinoch

Host SMDave says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<BEGIN MISSION>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::on the bridge of the Halas, reading the preliminary data sent along by Starfleet for the 20th time::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The USS Halas Constellation class starship glides to the outskirts of a triple star system by the name of Kappa Persei.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
::In the science lab, tossing various things into a bag for sampling.::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Enters the bridge from the TL.::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::wanders on to the bridge::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::On the bridge:: Helm: How soon until we enter the system?
SO_Ens_Archimedes says:
:: On the bridge, following through with Senn's orders to record the energy waves being given off by this system's stars.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::In main engineering, looking over the design of an aerial deployment system::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
<Helm> XO: We have entered the outskirts of the Kappa Persei system ma'am.
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::in the forward torpedo room, presently in the middle of verbally tearing into a technician::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks up at the information and uncrosses his legs:: OPS: Onscreen.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::At her station in sickbay, completing some paperwork from earlier exams::
SO_Ens_Archimedes says:
*CSO*: Ma'am, we have entered the system.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::takes his station and draws up the requested information for the Captain::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
*SO*: Thanks...  keep me updated.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Walks from the small sickbay office into the main ward, and finds Rayeld at her usual station::  MO:  Have you seen the captain's briefing?
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::using a PADD, calculates the maximum dispersal pattern for the device he's designed from a standard torpedo::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
Helm: Acknowledged.  Take us out of warp and set course for the second planet.
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::slams a PADD on a nearby console, still not taking his eyes off the technician:: Tech: ... And *that* had better not cross my desk a second time, or I'll be provisioning you with an environmental suit and you can make the adjustments manually at our next port of call. Problems?
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Looks up and nods:: CMO: I have.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
MO:  If you're all right with joining the away team, I have no problem with it.
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::gets a rather emphatic shake of the head from the technician:: Tech: Didn't think so. You're dismissed, Petty Officer. ::watches him leave, and snatches up the PADD, pocketing it to go speak to the weapons chief::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks at the spectacular lightshow provided by the triple stars:: Self/XO: She's a pretty one, isn't she...
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
<Helm> Aye, ma'am course laid in.  ::turns back to the helm and runs his fingers over the console.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*CSO*: Busy Lt.?
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::stands near the helm and watches the main viewer.::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
CMO: Fine with me. It'll be good to get planeside again.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Takes a seat on the bridge and looks over the computer information on Kappa Persei.::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::turns back to the Captain briefly.::  CO: Aye, sir it is quite a view indeed.  ::turns back to the view screen.::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::sits up a bit:: OPS: Commander, open a channel to the capital city.
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::gets the specifics on their torpedo complement, and nods, before heading for the way out, debating whether to get a coffee from the mess hall or a scotch from his quarters... is really leaning toward the scotch::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION:  The orange giant star dominates the view screen as the Halas approaches.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::takes a seat near the Captain.::  *CSO*: Lieutenant we are nearing the planet.  Is your team ready?
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
CO: Aye sir... ::glosses over the console and finds the appropriate controls::
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::steps into the lift, decides technically he's got an hour before he's off, directs the lift to the mess hall instead::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
*CEO*: Sorry chief... ummm... nope, just about done here.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
MO:  Glad to hear it.  I got a report from one of the techs that the med kits are all in order, so I imagine you can just take one with you.  If you need anything, let me know.  I should report to the bridge.  Good luck.  ::Nods once and turns back to the office, grabbing his PADD and medical tricorder and putting them in the pocket of his lab coat::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
*XO*: Yes, ma'am.  I am only taking three people.
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::steps out of the lift, and makes his way towards the mess hall, not wasting any time with his customary looking for a table... it's just a pit stop::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
CMO: Thank you.  ::Lingers a moment, then turns back to her station and the remainder of her paperwork...Determined to leave all her loose ends tied up, as usual::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Heads through the sickbay doors and makes his way into the 'lift::  Turbolift:  Bridge, please.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::waits until the channel is open:: COM: Caledonia: Caledonia control, this is a Halas. Permission to move into standard orbit requested. And we would like to speak to someone in authority concerning the sea growth situation.
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::requests a coffee, then promptly turns on a heel and heads back out, taking a small sip::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*CSO*: I'm working on an airborne delivery system, should you come up with something to combat the algae. How soon until we have a sample to work with?
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::drums his fingers lightly on the armrest as he waits for a response from the government::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
*CSO*: Acknowledged, Lieutenant.  Once we have heard back from the planet, I will notify you.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Folds his arms, a little cold, and exits the turbolift as it comes to rest at the bridge;  remains near the turbolift, but out of the way::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
*CEO*: The sample itself is my top priority.  We will be collecting from various areas to determine if they are the same in all ways as well as water samples to see if there is any connection in there.  That should take a couple of hours.  I have a team on the ship already set up to begin analysis.  Sooo... maybe an hour before any data to really look at.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
*XO*: Understood...
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::steps back into the lift, ponders for a minute, then... decides:: TL: Deck 7. ::feels the lift start off again::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
CEO: Understood. I'll be in the holodeck working with the airborne simulation program; contact me there if you need me.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
*MO*:  Lieutenant we haven't received any word from the colony yet.  But, once we have made contact I will let you know.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
*XO*: Understood, Sir. I'll be ready when you call.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::monitors communications, somewhat distracted::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::contemplates the raw power being displayed by the tricolor stars::
SO_Ens_Archimedes says:
OPS: The energy from the triple stars might interfere with transmission.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::looks over at the Captain as he drums his fingers.::  CO: Interference?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
*CEO*: Will do chief.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::nods to whoever just said that - he doesn't recognize the voice:: SO: Any ideas on how to boost our signal, Ensign?
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::on his way to the requested deck, taps his badge:: *CEO*: Arinoch to Commander Hayward.
SO_Ens_Archimedes says:
OPS: I would suggest a narrow beam... kind of to punch through it.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*SEC*: Hayward here, what can I do for you?
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods and returns the glance:: XO: Probably. If it doesn't work, we'll try to move down to lower orbit or move to the shadow side if that doesn't help.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::adjusts the comm to rapidly repeat the message in bursts, rather than using the normal protocol::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::turns around::  CO: No response yet, sir...trying something a little different here now..
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
XO: I would suggest a lower orbit first, sir. That might boost the signal.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
Self:  Maybe I came to the wrong place.  ::Takes out his PADD and looks over the briefing again::  I suppose I should've contacted the chief engineer to find out where he'll be working.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::watching the planet turn below them on the screen:: OPS: A long as it works, Commander Davis, that's all I'm worried about at this point.
SO_Ens_Archimedes says:
:: Does a general scan of the planet.::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::nods, wondering how long it's going to take him to upset this one too; he turns and focuses back on the console as the transmission repeats::
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::the lift opens, and he makes his way down the corridor towards the office--no, wait... his office, at least until they ship him out again:: *CEO*: When you have a minute sir, I've the specifics on our torpedo complement, including how many we can modify for a delivery system should you decide to go that route, without taking away from ship's defensive abilities.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::presses a few buttons on the console of her chair.::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::thinks and then looks over to the science station:: SO: Since we're here waiting anyway, can you get us a visual of the surface through the cloud cover? Let's take a look at their oceans.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*SEC*: I've been working on just that myself; I have an airborne delivery system created. I was on my way to the holodeck to run some simulations if you'd care to join me.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::Leaves engineering for the holodeck::
SO_Ens_Archimedes says:
:: Nods and pulls up a visual, transferring to the main screen.::
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::steps into his office, and moves to the console there, punching up his schedule for what's left of today's shift:: *CEO*: I believe I should be able to.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
CO: Still no response, sir.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::moving through the corridors::*SEC* Great, I'll be right there
Prez_Turner says:
COMM: USS Halas, this is President Norman Turner.  Welcome to New Caledonia.
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::sees a couple drills, a squad briefing, and a carefully worded request for his examination... pushes the briefing and drills back an hour, sends a counterproposal to sickbay for next week, then turns to leave::
SO_Ens_Archimedes says:
CO: General readings of the planet show an active community.  The seaweed they are concerned appears to be along all the coastlines... approximately 3 km in some areas.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::hears the signal come through loud and clear suddenly, and he wonders if someone out there is just messing with him; he locks on to the signal and amplifies it as best he can::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::turns the corner and stops at the holodeck controls, brings up the program he created, starts it and enters the holodeck::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Saves and closes the last of her paperwork and stands. Pulls her lab coat off the back of her chain and slips it on::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Quietly steps back into the turbolift, glad when the doors slip shut::  *CEO* Doctor Welland to Chief Engineer Hayward?
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::frowns at the dark mass in the oceans:: Self: What a mess...
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The image of the colony president shimmers onto the view screen.  He is human, about middle age with very little hair and looks haggard.
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::steps into the lift, and requests the holodeck::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::recognizes the image from the data he was sent and stands in the man's presence::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::hits his comm badge:: *CMO*: I'm here Doctor. What have you got?
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::steps out of the lift on the appropriate deck, follows the corridor indicators to the holodeck in use and steps in::
SO_Ens_Archimedes says:
:: Passes the information onto the CSO as he begins running the suns output through the spectrometer.::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Sighs a little with relief::  *CEO*:  The captain requested I assist your team.  Where can I find you?
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::stands from her chair and watches the viewscreen.::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::casually looks at the view screen, waiting for the Captain to interact with this person::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*CMO*: Holodeck Two.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Grabs her med kit and opens it, personally checking the contents::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Places her tricorder atop the console and initiate a diagnostic::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
Turbolift:  Holodeck two, please.  *CEO*:  I'm on my way there.  Sorry for the delay.  Welland out.  ::Leans against the bulkhead and raps his fingers on it as the 'lift makes its way to the proper deck::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::looks down at the holodeck 'floor' which is invisible, giving a panoramic view of the planet below, and it's vast oceans.::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::subconsciously straightens his uniform:: COM: Turner: President Turner, I'm Captain Ahkileez of the Halas.
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::waits for the CEO to be finished, sees he's a little distracted:: CEO: Interesting view, sir.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::initiates a routine scan of the planet and its surroundings::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Filled in by Archemides, she does a quick check in her head and then heads down to the shuttle bay.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::runs a simulation of the airborne dispersal unit, setting it to 300 parts per million to check the dispersal pattern::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Exits the turbolift by a few steps, having the wall panel highlight the way to Holodeck Two, and follows along at a slightly more rapid walking pace than usual::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Looks up at the view screen.::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Presses the button to open the holodeck doors...looks down and stops in his tracks before setting foot inside::
Prez_Turner says:
COMM: CO: Pleasure to meet you, Captain.  I'll send you the coordinates for our main government facility.  You can bring your team there and we'll go over the data.
SO_Ens_Archimedes says:
*CSO*: Spectrometer comes up normal.
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::notices the engineer's a bit more involved with what he's doing, and just decides to just keep quiet for now, turns to nod once to the doctor on arrival instead::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
Self:  Just the holodeck.  ::Takes a slow, calming breath and steps through::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::watches the computer generate various facts and figures regarding the planet and its immediate surroundings in space; he looks over them, trying hard to focus::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Slipping into the shuttle, begins one of her setups there.:: *SO*:  Well, that is good.  It is rather impossible to change a star.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods:: COM: Turner: Yes sir, we're ready to lend whatever aid we can. To assist with that, we'd like your permission to place a few sensor probes in orbit. We'll keep them out of the way of your other satellites and remove then when we're through here.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
:;distracted:: SEC: Sorry, was taking a look at this simulation. What have you got? ::smiles::
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::raises an eyebrow as he appears more than little unsure of himself:: CMO: You alright, doc?
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Looks to the two officers and nods calmly::  SEC:  Yes, I'm okay.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::walks over to Commander Davis and whispers.::  OPS: How are we doing on everything we will need to go down to the planet?
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
CMO/SEC: It's just an illusion. I need to visually see what's happening when I run the oceanic dispersal program.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Adds a few additional drug cartridges to the hypospray components in her med kit, more specific to what she might encounter down on the planet. Also add a vial of glucagen::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::he does recognize this voice, but he doesn't look away from his scan::   XO: Things are in order, Commander.  ::wonders if that is actually true::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
CEO:  Of course.  ::Starts to relax, noticeably::  What can I do to assist you?
Prez_Turner says:
COMM: CO: By all means, Captain.  The coordinates that are undoubtedly already in your computer are to the Reagan Research Facility on the eastern continent.  You will meet with Professor Galdin there and he will bring you up to speed on all the data we have.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Looks up as Jack joins her.::  Jack: Put that over there.  That obviously will be our first sample collection.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Reviews the tricorder diagnostic, then folds the tricorder and places it back into her med kit. Closes the med kit::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::splits display in half, keeping his scan on one half while bringing up the Away Team details on the other::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Picks up the kit and notes that, technically, her shift's just ended::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::Nods::  OPS: Very good Commander.  As soon as we get the okay we will prepare to beam to the surface.
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::nods, not sure if he believes him but turns and produces a PADD, offering it to Hayward:: CEO: Our full complement of torpedoes, Commander. I figure... we can probably get away with modifying 15. *Maybe* stretch it to 20.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::nods::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
COM Turner: Yes, Mister President. My first officer, Commander T'Shara will be the primary for the surface operation and I'd like to suggest Lieutenant Renor as liaison to your government to keep everyone up to speed. If that's all for now, we'll start beaming down our people and supplies.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
CMO: Well, once we have a sample of the algae on board, and we've determined how to kill it without killing *everything*, we'll need to disperse it. With Mr. Arinoch's help, one of our torpedoes will be modified to do just that
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CEO: We could modify a few of our actual probes as well, but we're talking about just those with detonation capabilities as well.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::reads his notes regarding the required supplies for the mission; he figures he must have put all of this in order during his recent night watches..::
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::smirks just a little:: CEO: I used to serve aboard Sharikahr... I'm used to doing things rather, um... large scale.
Prez_Turner says:
COMM: CO: Very well, Captain.  I'll alert the professor to expect you.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Finished with the adaptation, connects it to the container.::  Jack: I want you to collect samples at every 5000 meters.
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The transmission is terminated.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Medkit in hand, leave sickbay in the hands of Doctor Amara, and exits into the corridor::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
SEC: So we've got 20 torpedoes then. Max. Depending on the strength of the pathogen involved, that should do it. As you can see ::points down:: we have a large area to cover
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::makes sure the lab supplies and modular laboratory are prepared::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::turns away from the view screen as the transmission ends:: XO/CNS: Are you ready?
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::leaves the OPS station and walks back over to the Captain.::  CO: I will notify my team to meet in the transporter room to leave immediately.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Enters the turbolift:: TL: Ship's lounge.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
SEC: I served aboard her myself. With the captain and executive officer. We were a good team.
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CEO: Shouldn't be hard to pull off. We may have to take the Halas into the atmosphere a little, but the launchers can be configured for atmospheric detonation no problem.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Stands and puts his PADD in his suit pocket.:: CO:  Aye sir.  ::Turns and heads to the TL.::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
*CSO, MO*: We have made first contact with the planet.  Please get your teams together and meet in Transporter Room 1.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
SEC: What about the dispersal pattern? Can we cover the entirety of the oceans?
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::turns to Commander Davis.::  OPS: Commander you're with me.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Confused::  *XO*: Transporter room?
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Looks down for a moment, blinking...then looks back up again, deciding not to do that again;  levels his field of vision at the two officers, instead::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::signals for relief, then makes his way for the Turbolift::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Shrugs as Jack sits down next to her.::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Enters the TL and waits for the others.::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
*CSO*: Aye we are beaming down to the surface.::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::before he leaves the console, he quickly signals his own personnel to prepare supplies for transport::
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CEO: Aye. You ever flown a fighter, commander?
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Sighs quietly to herself...beneath her breath:: Self: There goes dinner...     *XO*: Aye sir.    TL: Make that Transporter Room 1.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::watches them go and then glances back at the view screen to beautiful planet with its oceans ringed by a black stain.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
SEC: Yes I have ::confident::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::Enters the TL with Renor and Commander Davis.::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
*XO*: We will be collecting air samples as well as samples all over the planet.  Going by shuttle is the most efficient method for this kind of work.
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CEO: Good. Then it's even easier. We just send Halas on a bombing run.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Nods to the other officers.:: TL: Transporter Room 1.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::walks over to his chair and taps a button on the arm:: *Shipwide*: All hands, prepare to commence science operations. Bring all transporters online and the auxiliary computer online. Section leaders, check with your department heads for your duties.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::laughs:: SEC: That's one way of doing it
SO_Ens_Archimedes says:
:: Sends a request to the Reagan Research Facility for all their data.::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::folds hands behind back, standing at a lazy parade rest::
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CEO: Easiest way of doing it, commander. Anything that goes boom's still gonna create a shockwave. We need a precision strike to minimize just how bad that shockwave is in the effected surroundings.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Walks out of the TL into the corridor.::  All: I hope this goes better then my last away mission.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::doesn't see the humor, seeing as though the last mission ended with him relieved of duty and restricted to his quarters::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
*CSO*: No Lieutenant we want to send any samples through the transporters so the buffers can catch any possible contamination before we infect the Halas in any way.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::stops and thinks:: SEC/CMO: This is all assuming we find a way to kill the algae
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::eases back down in his chair and crosses his legs, resting a hand on his ankle as he goes back to watching New Caledonia turn below them::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Exits the turbolift and makes her way down the transporter room::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The SO receives a comm from the colony that all data will be transferred once the away team is on site.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::Leaves the TL and walks down the corridor.::  CNS: Aye, Lieutenant I think we all hope that.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Nods a little::  CEO:  Do we have a backup plan, in case we either can't devise a solution or the one we do come up with doesn't work?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
*XO*: Um... ma'am.  The lab is set up for that and if there is a contamination, we do want that.  Also... the collection of samples is not a transporter job.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::follows quietly::
SO_Ens_Archimedes says:
:: Sends his thanks::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
CMO: Not yet. There are other possibilities - Did you have something in mind?
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
CEO:  Not really.  Short of some agent that'll kill it while not harming anything else, I haven't been able to think of anything.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
*CSO*: The shuttle can become contaminated.  We are not taking a shuttle down for the time being.  It is either transporter or on site at this time Lieutenant.
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::nods:: CMO/CEO: Considering our orders were to create a delivery system, I figure by the time they have an idea just what it is we're delivering, we'll have worked on a backup plan.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Enters Transporter Room 1 and stands on one of the pads waiting for the others to show up.::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::follows Renor, taking position on one of the pads towards the back of the room::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Frustration very evident in her voice.::*XO*: Commander, if you want us to do all the analysis on the planet, you are going to need to double the amount of time for us to do so.  And that does not get around the fact we still need to collect samples.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::follows alongside the Counselor, walks over to the transporter chief and gives him the coordinates.  takes her place on the transporter pad waiting for the MO and CSO's teams.::
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CMO/CEO: If memory serves, most agents of that nature can be delivered airborne... so this is a pretty safe primary, I'd guess.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
SEC: We do have an additional problem ::points down at the center of the largest ocean:: There's a string of islands out in the middle of nowhere. They could be a problem, concussion wise, as they are populated.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Passes through the Transporter Room doors, seeing the XO and CNS within::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
*CSO*: Until we do initial on-site analysis we are not bringing a shuttle down.   Period.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
*CO*: I have a problem...
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
CEO:  Has the seaweed encroached very heavily upon those islands, yet?
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::raises an eyebrow, being just about to ask that same question::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::nods to the MO as she enters the transporter Room.::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
MO:  Afternoon doctor.  Looks like we will have some time together on the beach.  ::Smiles.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
CMO: I'm not certain, but seeing as this is a very aggressive algae, we're going to need to treat the entire area.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
<Sorran Ahkileez> ::climbs up on a couch in his quarters and looks out through a window down at the planet below with its glittering oceans, and just wants to get down there so bad to go for a swim::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::answers the comm on the chair by hitting the little blue button:: *CSO*: Lieutenant Senn? What's the problem?
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
All: If the CSO and her team would ever arrive we can begin the task at hand.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Clutches her med kit every so slightly, and joins the others on the transporter pad with a bit of a smile:: CNS: Should be quite pleasant, if we're not consumed by ocean algae.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
MO: There is always time for a little fun.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
*CO*: The problem is, I need to be able to perform my job as I see and know it best.  I need the use of the shuttle, whether the thing stays permanently on the planet or not I don't care! :: Takes a deep breath::  I need to cover a very wide area, which means the use of the shuttle.
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CEO: There's always temporary relocation. If the seaweed's causing problems, there may be contamination over there anyway... which means they'll probably have to be treated.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
SEC: Agreed.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
*CO*: Commander T'Shara and I do not appear to agree on this.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Smiles a bit in acquiescence to the counselor's point, but senses the Commander's irritation a bit::
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::shrugs up a shoulder:: CMO/CEO: Could always turn some of our shuttles into emergency response vehicles.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
:;tries to keep his voice as gentle as possible:: *CSO*: Then you and I do not agree on it, Lieutenant. Commander T'Shara's decisions are as final as my own. Once the situation is sorted on the planet, whatever resources you need will be released to you.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
*CO*: If you did not want this to be a science mission, you should not have asked the scientists!
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
Jack: Things are on hold.  Wait for my call.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: grabbing her bag, just barely leaves the shuttle without stomping.::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::nods to the transporter chief as the team energizes to the planet.::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*CSO*: We'll have to talk about that later, Lieutenant Senn. They're waiting for you and you have work to do. Ahkileez out. ::closes the channel::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Under her breath::  Yea right... work to do... would be nice if I were allowed to do it right.
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