USS Halas 10707.17
SM: Dave Smith

Starring:
Kurt Goring as Captain Ahkileez
Shari Dalrymple as Commander T’Shara
Keith LaHue as Commander Hayward
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:
<<<<<<<<<<<RESUME MISSION>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@::Takes a seat in the sub and waits to see what lurks below.::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::At the desk in sickbay, loading relevant data on to his PADD while absently speaking to the head nurse::  Amica:  Also, get a containment area set up.  If we need to bring anyone onboard, I want to make sure the area is as secure for direct beam-in as possible.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::slips his arms through his uniform vest he decided on for some comfort and zips it up:: ::affixes his comm badge and then heads for the door to the bridge, leaving the rr behind::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@::Takes a seat near the Counselor and waits.::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
@ :: At the ground base lab, content with the way things are progressing with its set up.::
ACTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::on the bridge, watching as the scan results come in::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
@ *SO*: Archimedes, how are the downloads going?
MO_Lt_Raeyld says: 
@::Sitting in the sub with the counselor and commander, her bag resting on her lap::
Host Prof_Galdin says:
@::settles into the pilot's seat and powers up the small sub:: ALL: No worries, we'll be underway in no time at all.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::smoothing out the vest on his way to the command chair:: ::stops as he passes the tactical console, sensing Arinoch's concentration:: ACTO: Anything interesting yet?
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
<Nurse_Amica>  CMO:  Right.  Anything else, doc?
CSO_Lt_Senn says: 
@ *XO*: Commander, things are underway here in good order.  They should have the mobile lab fully functional in about an hour.
ACTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::looks up briefly to acknowledge the captain:: CO: If we get this thing cleaned and you decide you wanna take a swim, you'll be pleased to know the water's only about 15 degrees C.
ACTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CO: Other than that? Nothing new.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
 ::grimaces at the temperature:: ACTO: Well that alone isn't too pleasant to hear. Keep at it, Lieutenant. Any response from Command on the request from the Cordoba?
SO_Archimedes says:
  *CSO*: Not good, ma'am.  The subprocessor relays were burnt out causing the download to halt.  What I had received so far appears to be corrupted.  I will have to start all over again.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
 @*CSO*: Acknowledged Lieutenant.  I have Operations working on trying to get the data link setup for you as well.  Let me know if you have any problems.  Were you able to get the samples you needed from the north shore?
CSO_Lt_Senn says: 
 @*SO*: Do you have any idea what caused the overload?
CMO_Lt_Welland says: 
Amica:  Nothing.  ::Looks at the chronometer::  Not sure what's going on down there.  Better make sure Doctor Sokov is ready, too.  ::Nods once and looks back to the panel::
SO_Archimedes says: 
*CSO*: Calling engineering now.
ACTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
 CO: Not as yet. Should I bump up the priority a little... see if we can cut past somebody's secretary?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
 @*SO*: Keep me informed.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Pulls up status on the data transfer, searching out documents with promising titles::
Host Prof_Galdin says:  
@::checks a few status displays, then moves the cramped sub out of the launch bay and into open, dark water.::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says: 
::mindful of this crew's status at Headquarters:: ACTO: No. It's not that time-sensitive yet. Let's leave it in regular channels. With all the post-War operations going on, there is already a strain on resources. We'll wait our turn for now.
SO_Archimedes says:  
*Engineering*: Sir, I need your assistance on the bridge.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:  
@::Watches through the small porthole and grabs the seat tightly starting to look a little green.::
ACTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:  
::gets an acknowledging beep from the instrument panel, and nods:: CO: Aye. ::turns towards the science station:: SO: Ensign, the orbital probes are in position. Do... whatever it is you do with them.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:  
::Opens a file...and finds a bunch of gibberish::  Self:  What the heck...?  ::Checks the download status again::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:  
*XO*: Not yet... we will be heading out shortly.
Host SMDave says:  
ACTION: The small sphere-shaped sub gracefully ducks out from under the lab and heads for the hydrothermal vents in murky water.
SO_Archimedes says:  
:: Looks at the aCTO with a bit of concern and nods, turning back around to activate the probes.::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:  
::leaves Arinoch to it and makes his way back to the pulpit, glowering at the smoking chair support:: ::Leans against the rail::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:  
::Sighs a bit, noting that issues with the data upload have been reported::
SO_Archimedes says:  
::Reaches over and taps the command to begin processing the incoming telemetry::
Host Prof_Galdin says:  
@ALL: A few minutes and we'll see what's up.  Enjoy the ride while you can.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:  
@::watches out the porthole as the sub slowly moves out from the lab.::
ACTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::retunes the scans just a little, trying to pinpoint what he can::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:  
::Looks up a bit to note Amica's still there::  Nurse_Amica:  Something wrong?  ::Stands and picks up his lab coat, putting it on in one motion::
Sec_Ens_Kaile says:  
@::Seated towards the rear of the sub, checking his gear for the AT::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:  
@*OPS*: Will you please beam me to the north shore?  Uploading coordinates now.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:  
@*CSO*: Very good Lieutenant take all the necessary precautions.  We are heading out in the sub now to find the missing team here.  Keep me posted.
ACTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:  
::double checks the display, and has a look at a smaller, left hand side window:: CO: I have the team on sensors, captain. They're just moving out now.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:  
@::Decides looking out the window is not the way to go.  Holding back the urge to throw up.::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:  
<Nurse_Amica>  ::Hesitates, then speaks flatly::  CMO:  Who do you want inside the containment area, if we need to work on anyone?
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:  
@::Instinctively braces herself a little in her seat. Silly underwater vessels... Ships belong in space, not the ocean::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:  
@ :: Reaches for a kit and motions for Goring to join her.::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says: 
::leans off the rail:: ACTO: Open a channel.
ACTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:  
::punches a command, and pipes it to the viewer:: CO: Channel open.
Host SMDave says: 
ACTION: As the sub eases between a couple vents, the large tracks can be easily seen in the dirt of the sea shelf.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:  
::Pauses a moment, looking to the doors::  Amica:  Sokov and you, for certain, and I'll leave you to pick out a few other nurses...I'll site-to-site in.  I'm not especially worried about anything, for the record.  Just better safe than sorry.  ::Tilts his head a moment and starts out::  Got a meeting to make.
ACTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:  
::locks on to the CSO's badge, and initiates the transport to the north shore coordinates she provided::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:  
::calls out:: COM: Sub: Halas to Commander T'Shara. T'Shara, can you hear me?
CMO_Lt_Welland says:  
<Nurse_Amica>  CMO:  No problem, boss.  I've got everything under control.  ::Offers a short nod and makes his way into the ward as the doctor exits::
SO_Archimedes says:  
:: His brows rise to his hairline as he looks at the incoming telemetry.::  Not possible... something must be wrong.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:  
@ :: Looks around at her new surroundings.::  Goring: I love the ocean... :: Walks down to the beach.::
CMO_Lt_Welland says: 
::Drops his PADD into the pocket of his coat and winds his way quickly around to the turbolift, entering::  Turbolift:  Bridge, please.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:  
@::hears the comm::  COM: Halas: Commander T'Shara here sir yes I can hear you.  We are in the second sub sir we are following the tracks that we spotted from the lab.  We are hoping to find the missing science team and/or what made the tracks.
ACTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:  
::raises an eyebrow, shifting slightly in his seat and adjusting the scans slightly::
SO_Archimedes says:  
:: Frowning, begins to adjust sensors.::
Host Prof_Galdin says:  
@ALL: Those tracks have been made by something very large.  I've never seen anything like it before.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:  
::slowly pacing the bridge:: COM: Sub: XO: Understood. We're tracking  you from up here, but sometimes the oceans do unpredictable things to sensor and communications signals as you well know. Shall we set a pre-arranged check-in time to be safe?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:  
@ :: With sterile gear, first collects samples off the beach.::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:  
::Exits the 'lift onto the bridge...hesitates just outside the doors a moment before stepping inside just far enough so that they're able to close again::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says: 
@COM: Halas: I believe the logical choice would be to leave an open comm for now sir.
Host Prof_Galdin says:  
@ALL: I'm going to follow those tracks for a bit.  This area of the shelf is deep with thermal vents, so there should be lots of room.
ACTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:  
::narrows the scanning beam a bit, ruling out areas he knows it couldn't have originated from::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:  
::nods unnecessarily as he paces:: COM: Sub: XO: Agreed, but let's set a time for another hour for check-in just in case you do end up going out of range or the signal is disrupted. We've got you on sensors though. Good luck, Commander.
ACTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::looks up from the scan, and nods briefly to the CMO, then... returns to his scan before the doctor can make mention to the fact he's still not slotted himself in for a physical::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:  
@COM: Halas: Sir is it possible that you can scan the area forward of the sub and see if you can detect any other life forms nearby?  With our sensors maybe you can help us locate the missing team.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:  
::looks up from his pacing and sees Welland and nods him toward the briefing room::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says: 
@COM: Halas: Acknowledged sir.
Host SMDave says:  
ACTION: The AT travels for a few minutes through the murky water, apparently not saying much to each other and the huge tracks in the dirt seem to go on forever.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:  
::Nods to Arinoch and Ahkileez in turn and quietly makes his way over into the briefing room::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:  
COM: Sub: XO: We'll certainly try. Standby. ::moves back toward Arinoch:: ACTO: Did you hear the commander's request?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:  
@ :: Moves into the water, wishing she could take her shoes off... clothes off would be nice too.::
ACTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:  
<TO_Ens_Onari> ::steps up behind Donavin and taps him on the shoulder, and the ACTO gets up... she wordlessly takes over::
ACTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:  
::is about to step away from the console, but pauses and turns towards the captain:: CO: Aye, captain. ::nods to Onari, who's already keying in the scanning procedure::
SO_Archimedes says:  
CO: Captain... it does not seem possible, but the seaweed is growing at a phenomenal rate.  However, it seems to be limited to the shoreline.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:  
@Prof: Professor does the sub have an external camera  so we can send the data to the.. ::Pauses to hold back the urge to vomit.::  video feed?
Host Prof_Galdin says:  
@CNS: Why, indeed it does!  Good thinking!  ::flips a couple switches and sends a video uplink into orbit::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:  
::frowns:: COM: Sub XO: T'Shara, we're scanning now. I'm handing you over to Lieutenant Arinoch for his results. ::indicates Arinoch should take over the comm while he moves over to Archimedes::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:  
<Nurse_Amica>  ::Standing at a wall panel in the main sickbay ward;  programs in a sequence to cordon off an area with about eight biobeds with force fields at a moment's notice::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:  
@::looks over at the Counselor as he speaks as he pauses.::  ::Thinks maybe she had better give the Counselor a little space as he looks a little green around the lobes.::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:  
::crosses to the science station:: SO: Do you have an explanation for this incredible growth? Is it natural?
CNS_Lt_Renor says:  
@::Taps his comm badge.:: COM: Halas:  Captain we are sending you some live feed from the subs external camera.  I think science might want to review it.
ACTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says: 
::nods, standing just behind and to the left of Onari::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:  
@Goring: I need samples at the furthest edge, but that would be a nice long swim.  ::Considers.::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:  
@COM :Halas: Understood sir.  ::waits to hoping to get some idea of what's ahead of them as the water is very dark and murky.::
SO_Archimedes says:  
CO: Well... I would not say it is unnatural, for the simple fact, life is so varied.  As much as we know, there is so much more yet to learn.
ACTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:  
COM: XO: Nothing detected ahead of you as yet, commander. We're continuing the scans, however.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:  
::Looks around at the empty room...walks over to the table and takes out his PADD, thinking a moment...then taps his comm badge and speaks quietly::  *Amica*:  Welland to Amica...hey, if they do need to beam anyone up, make sure OPS or whomever knows the specific area of sickbay to which they'll be transported.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:  
@*OPS*: I need two sets of underwater gear and an underwater sled.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:  
::nods:: SO: But we only need to learn what's going on here and how to reverse it before this situation gets much worse. Bring up the signal coming from Commander T'Shara's team. Lets see what they're looking at. Put it on the main view screen when you've got it.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:  
COM: Sub XO: T'Shara, Archimedes is trying to get your signal now. We're going to bounce it back down to Lieutenant Senn so she can have a look as well.
SO_Archimedes says:  
:: Nods and reaching over, brings up the incoming signal and places it on one of the small screens.::
Host SMDave says:  
ACTION: The murky water that the AT's sub is traveling through appears on Halas' main viewer.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:  
@COM: Halas: Arinoch: Acknowledged keep me posted Lieutenant.  It's too murky down here to see much of where we are going and since we have no sensors to check for life signs you will have to be our eyes if at all possible.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:  
::walks over to the operations console and opens another channel rather than asking:: *CSO*: Halas to Senn. Lieutenant, we're receiving a signal from Commander T'Shara's team. We thought you should see it as well.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:  
@XO: Commander.  I was thinking if something is down here disturbing the natural balance of the bacteria that might be causing the seaweed to spread to a better food source.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:  
<Nurse_Amica>  ::Quietly::  *CMO*:  Will do.  ::Pauses a moment, finishing up his button-tapping at the wall console::  Why are we whispering?
ACTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:  
COM: Sub: XO: If I didn't keep my eyes open, commander, I'd be out of a job.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says: 
@COM: Halas CO: Understood sir.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:  
::stops one of the bridge admin staff and sends him into the briefing room to retrieve Doctor Welland::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says: 
@CNS: Agreed Counselor and a very logical theory at that.  That is something we should have the CSO check into with her team for any and all bacteria levels here and near the research facility.
Host SMDave says:  
ACTION:  A power surge overloads relays in the OPS console and some of it jumps the gap between the console and the CO's nearby hand.  The CO is shocked and burned.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:  
@ :: Exiting the water, joins Goring just as the requested gear arrives.::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:  
::Raises his voice back to normal::  *Amica*:  It seemed like the thing to do.  ::Sighs::  Welland out.  ::Slumps a bit but starts as the briefing room doors open; spins around to look::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:  
::stops in the middle of the bridge to watch the footage as it comes in and then jumps back as he's burned:: Self: Son of a Romulan... ::holds his hand::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:  
@Prof:  Professor Galdin can we get a sample of bacteria from one of the vents?
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:  
:;starts to move a little to give Renor a little bit more breathing room and starts to bump into Ensign Kaile.::  Ens: Oh sorry Ensign I didn't realize I was that close.  ::Moves back a little::
ACTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:  
::reaches over Onari, who just gives him a slightly irritated look, and taps in a sequence of commands, starting a repeated, sweeping scan from the nose of the sub and outward::
CSO_Lt_Senn says: 
@ :: The two of them quickly change into the gear and with the board in hand, makes their way back out.::  *Goring*: Now this is my kind of science... ::with a smile, heads back into the water and begins to collect samples underwater.::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:  
::grabs the Operations duty officer with his other hand and hauls him away from the console:: aOPS: Stay away from that thing... use the auxiliary by the MSD. And get someone from Engineering back up here!
CMO_Lt_Welland says:  
::Nods once to the member of the bridge staff in acknowledgement, following them back out to the bridge::
Host Prof_Galdin says:  
@::Is concentrating a bit too much on the view outside and doesn't respond to the CNS right away::
Host Prof_Galdin says:  
@CNS: I'm sorry, what?
CMO_Lt_Welland says:  
::Immediately looks to Ahkileez as he speaks to the operations officer::  CO:  Captain, what happened?
CNS_Lt_Renor says:  
@::Waits a bit for an answer.::  Prof: I was wondering if we could get a sample of the bacteria from one of the vents while we are down here.  I'd like to see if the levels are less than what they are on the southern shoreline.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:  
::gingerly holding the burned and quickly blistering hand, frowning at the green boils as he tries to concentrate and shut off the pain receptors:: CMO: Blasted console burned me. Some kind of short. It's not what I called you out here for, but I'm glad you were so close.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:  
@*CSO*: Lieutenant, I realize you are busy, but when you are done collecting samples of the seaweed I need you to have a team go to the underwater lab and check the bacteria levels there along with the bacteria levels on the south shore. I want a comparison to see if there is a pattern as to the location or movement of the seaweed.
ACTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:  
::looks up from the console as the door opens to the briefing room, about to suggest the doctor take a look at Ahkileez before he's already on top of that::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:  
@ *CO*: Sorry sir... not in a position just yet to see anything but what is before us.  Have Archimedes on it.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:  
::Approaches the captain, taking out his tricorder::  CO:  Hold it up for me, please?
SO_Archimedes says:  
<Dr Ahkileez> ~~~~ CO: Are you alright?~~~~
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:  
::finding it a little difficult to concentrate on what's going on on the Bridge, listen to Welland's commands, turn off the receptors and fend off probing telepathic questions from his wife at the same time:: *CSO*: He's already on it, Lieutenant.
Host Prof_Galdin says:  
@CNS: Yes, Indeed.  I can use the exterior arm to get a sample.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:  
::holds up the hand:: CMO: I've killed some of the pain already. I shouldn't need a hypo.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:  
@ *XO*: We are collecting samples of the seaweed now both in shore, out shore and along the floor.  I will collect water samples as well.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:  
@Prof: Thank...  ::Pauses and opens his bag before expelling his breakfast into it.::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:  
@*CSO*: Very good Lieutenant.  The Professor is collecting samples from the vents as well to compare from here as well.
Host SMDave says:  
ACTION: The professor stops the cozy sub, and uses the controls to extend the robotic arm and gather samples.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:  
CO:  The pain, while it might be an issue, is not the primary concern...although I understand you have other things to worry about, at the moment...just hold still.  ::Passes the wand over his hand::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says: 
::pulls his awareness away from the sense of stitching flesh as Welland works:: ~~~~ *Kela*: I'm fine... it's just a burn. The doctor's right here dealing with it... ~~~~
ACTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:  
::watches ensign Onari fine-tune the scan results, while he moves to a secondary station to keep an eye on the scans of the surrounding space.. even in federation space, a ship missed could be a lot of dead crew::
SO_Archimedes says:  
<Dr Ahkileez> ~~~~ CO: You are fine? That is not what I sensed.  But the doctor is good.  And I will check you over later.~~~~ :: Smiles as she returns to feeding the children.::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says: 
@::gets up from the smell of the counselor's now breakfast-filled bag and moves over by the Doctor a little.::  MO: Sorry doctor but the smell was getting to me.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:  
@ :: Wishing she could dally, she does not and Goring and she quickly have the samples needed.::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:  
@XO: Not a problem at all, Commander.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:  
::feels a sense of relief and regret as his wife's caring but insistent probing withdraws:: ::watches Welland's work:: CMO: Never marry a doctor if you get hurt a lot. It seems like a good combination, but it's not. ::.smiles and turns his attention back to the operations at hand while he's patched up::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:  
ACTO/SO: Anything?
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:  
@Professor: What is the last thing the science team was working on before they disappeared?
CNS_Lt_Renor says:  
@::Opens the bag to continue to free his breakfast.::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:  
@ :: At the furthest reaches of the seaweed, she takes a last sample and turns around to head back to shore.::
Host SMDave says:  
ACTION: While the good professor is taking seawater samples, a huge, murky shadow falls over the diminutive sub.  A second later there is a bright green flash of light and the entire away team is knocked out.
Sec_Ens_Kaile says:  
@::falls over off his seat unconscious::
Host SMDave says:  
ACTION: The Shipboard view of the event is similar.  There is a shadow, bright green flash, and the video feed is lost.
SO_Archimedes says:  
CO: Captain!
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says: 
::sees a flash on the screen out of the corner of his eye:: All: What the hell was that?
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:  
@::Falls over against the doctor a bit before falling onto the floor unconscious.::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:  
@::Slumps in her seat, arms still wrapped within her bag::
SO_Archimedes says:  
:: Goes back and replays what was just seen.::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:  
All: is that channel still o.... COM: Sub: T'Shara, what's going on down there?
CMO_Lt_Welland says:  
CO:  I'll keep that in mind.  ::Smiles dryly; drops his tricorder back into his pocket, withdrawing a hypo and inserting a vial of saline, dialing up a small dose of triptacedrin for the pain.  Administers it, then looks to the viewer::
CNS_Lt_Renor says: 
@::Slumps to the floor.::
ACTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:  
::blinks once, and bolts for the console next to Onari, tying it into the OPS station::
SO_Archimedes says:  
CO: I don't know sir... there... a shadow.  After that there was a green flash.
ACTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:  
CO: Transmission's been cut, sir... not getting any response from the away team.
ACTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:  
CO: Sensors still show nothing out there...
SO_Archimedes says:  
CO: I am unable to reconnect with them.
ACTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:  
::tries to reopen a comm channel:: CO: Confirmed, Captain. They don't respond on any frequency.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:  
@ :: Her feet touch bottom and she stands, dragging her sample bag with her while Goring brings the underwater sled.::
ACTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:  
::runs a scan of the sub:: CO: I'm still reading their life signs, they're... ::pauses a little:: What the hell...
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:  
::takes his hand back and flexes it into a fist:: ACTO: What?
SO_Archimedes says:  
CO: I am reading life signs... they are faint... but... :: blinks and turns to the captain.:: Ummm... I have lost them sir.
CMO_Lt_Welland says: 
::Blinks, a bit stunned...re-gathers himself and looks around the bridge for a medkit compartment, as a dermal regenerator isn't something he carries regularly::
ACTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:  
CO: The sub, captain. It's gone.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:  
@*XO*: Commander, we have completed collecting the samples and are heading back now.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:  
::mutters to himself in rhiansuu:: ACTO: No it's not, we just don't know where it is. Take us to Red Alert!
CSO_Lt_Senn says:  
@ *OPS*: Two plus gear to transport back to the ground lab base.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:  
Helm: Bring us down to low orbit. OPS: Inform the government what's going on and tell them one of their submarines has disappeared with their Professor Galdin. We're investigating.
ACTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:  
::nods, and watches ensign Onari initiate red alert... he takes her place, and she goes to put together the fast response teams::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:  
::Pops open a compartment and removes the medkit, shaking his head slowly to himself::  *Amica*:  Welland to Amica.  Be ready, down there.  ::Closes the kit back up::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:  
::looks back to Welland:: CMO: Doctor, get a crash team ready.
SO_Archimedes says:  
:: Begins a search patter of the area.::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:  
SO: Keep working to re-establish that link and get in contact with Lieutenant Senn. I want her consulting on this.
SO_Archimedes says:  
CO: Aye, sir...
ACTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:  
::locks on to the CSO and her assistant, and initiates the transport back to the ground lab::
SO_Archimedes says:  
*CSO*: Ma'am, we have lost the signal to the sub along with their life signs.  :: quickly explains the situation.::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:  
@*SO*: Understood... :: hands the samples over to one of the lab techs.:: Send me all data prior to and shortly after the incident.
SO_Archimedes says:  
*CSO*: Sending now...
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:  
::watches the ship's crew jump into action and frowns:: Self: I'm not going to let this get out of hand.
ACTO_Ltjg_Arinoch says:  
::runs a scan of the sub's last known location, then reviews the current sensor logs, cross-referencing information with available databases::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:  
*Shipwide*: Prepare for Rescue Operations. Oceanography Team to the bridge.
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