USS Halas 10708.21
SM: Dave Smith

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

Guest Starring:
Mike Jones as Oswald
Dave Smith as Professor Galdin

Host SMDave says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<RESUME MISSION>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::In the shuttle bay in his EVA suit, ensuring his medkit is in order::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The AT headed by our XO notices Professor Galdin finally reviving, but they have no concrete answers.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
@ :: Receiving the new orders to stay behind, she simply shrugs, not sure how to take that as she really does not know the man.::
Host_CO_Captain_Ahkileez says:
::on the bridge of the Halas, having left Lieutenant Commander K'han in charge of the bridge in the interim:: ::calls the lift and steps inside:: TL: Transporter Room 1.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::prepping the shuttle, making sure the vehicle is fully operational::
Host_CO_Captain_Ahkileez says:
::taps his badge as the lift starts down:: *CEO*: Ahkileez to Hayward. Woody, are you ready?
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@::Stands and moves over to Doctor Raeyld.::  MO:  With our hosts gone we should be able to work on that thing a bit quicker.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*CO*: We're leaving in five minutes.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
@ Goring: Let me know when the shuttle gets here.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
CMO: Climb aboard Doctor.
Host_CO_Captain_Ahkileez says:
::glances at the chrono:: *CEO*: Understood. Good hunting and Godspeed, Commander. I'll try to get you some help in the meantime. Ahkileez out.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Steps onboard the shuttle::  CEO:  Commander.  ::Nods once::  I'm bringing two of the medical staff with me, if that's all right.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@CNS: Eyes are not the only way to see, Counselor. ::Continues working with some degree of inconspicuousness, as she both examines Galdin with her tricorder, and adjusts it, bit by bit, to match the frequency of the counselor's combadge::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
CMO: That will be fine. ::pauses:: I hope they're not needed.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::runs through the preflight routine::
Host_CO_Captain_Ahkileez says:
::steps out of the lift and takes a right down to the Transporter Bay::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
*CEO*: Davis to Hayward.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*EO*: Hayward here.
Host_CO_Captain_Ahkileez says:
::taps his badge again:: *CSO*: Ahkileez to Lieutenant Senn. Lieutenant, I'm coming down to your camp for a short visit.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
*CO*: With my shuttle?
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
*CEO*: Commander, I just received orders to accompany you. Where can I meet up with you?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
@:: Nods to Goring as he uses hand signals to let her know he will be right back.::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
CEO:  As do I, but if they are, I'll be glad to have them along.  ::Waves Sokov and van Kampen into the shuttle::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@MO:  Good point.  However I think our hosts are a bit too concerned over their exploits here and less about us.  I'm wondering how they are set for supplies.  ::Shoots the doctor a smile.::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::wonders why he asked that, seeing as though he could have got the info from the computer; he sighs::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*OPS*: We're in the shuttle bay, we'll depart once you are here.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged, I'm at double-time now.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@::walks over to the MO, CNS and Professor Galdin and crouches down.::  CNS: How are things going?
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::ducks into the turbolift from the Bridge::  Turbolift: Shuttle bay!
Host Prof_Galdin says:
@::feels like a rock has just lifted off his chest.  Groans with the effort of turning over and getting his mouth out of his own drool::
Host_CO_Captain_Ahkileez says:
*CSO*: No, that should be there shortly. I'm transporting down. I want to go over a few details with you before I meet with the planetary government.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@CNS: I find most interesting their seeming entire lack of need for medical support.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::paces a little, the hurrying around getting to him a little::
Host_CO_Captain_Ahkileez says:
::walks into the bay and converses with the transport operator briefly to set the destination before stepping up on the pad:: TR-OP: Energize... ::always hates the cold prickly feeling of the transportation effect::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
@ :: Wonders what that could possibly be and just shrugs as she goes back inside to get what she needs for when the shuttle arrives.:: *CO*: Acknowledged.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
CMO: Looks like everything is at the ready. 
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::departs the Turbolift as the doors open slowly - or is it just him? - and heads right into the Shuttle bay, a short ten second walk away::
Host_CO_Captain_Ahkileez says:
# ::blinks a bit at the shift in light and then looks around for Senn:: CSO: Lieutenant Senn?
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
CEO:  Looks like.  ::Steps aside to allow the medical team to step through::  Commander, this is Doctor Sokov, and one of our nurses, Johnny van Kampen.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@::nods.::  MO:  A good deal of questions are unanswered at the moment.,  ::Turns to the XO.::  XO: Commander.  We are doing well here.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@XO: I have two hyposprays which can be loaded with sedative vials to knock out our hosts, though only two at a time at most.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::nods:: Sokov/van Kampen: Good to see you around.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@XO: However, I must point out that they have not exercised any hostile actions toward us, and without knowing any more about the actual situation, really have not acted all that much differently than we may have, had our situations been reversed.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::approaches Hayward et al::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@CNS/MO:  Do you need any assistance considering, how do you say, my hands are tied?  ::eyebrow raised not really sure if that is the right term.::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::straightens up a little::  CEO: Reporting as ordered, Commander.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
<Sokov> ::Nods once::  CEO:  Commander.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::sees the operations officer:: OPS: Hop aboard, we're in preflight now, about to depart.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
<van Kampen>  ::Merely nods courteously once and sits down at the rear of the shuttle::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@XO: The situation seems more to warrant suspicion than hostility.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::closes the hatch and gets final clearance from the duty OPS::
Host CO_Captain_Ahkileez says:
# ::doesn't see the young Bajoran woman and looks around for the temporary shelter serving as field laboratory and heads toward it::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::having entered the shuttle just prior to Hayward, he sits at one of the consoles and makes himself useful::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@MO: Agreed Doctor but for now I want to have some options just in case.  ::Looks over to the Professor lying on the floor.::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@All: Ladies if you'll excuse me a minute.  ::Turns to the Professor.::  Prof_Galdin:  So what can you tell me of our host Oswald?  He seems to have a high opinion of him self.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@::Nods:: XO: Just let me know whether you'd prefer you or the counselor keep the second hypospray secreted upon your person.  I'll keep the first for medical purposes.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
All: Okay, everybody in? Good ::fires up the shuttle and glides it out the shuttle bay doors::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::draws up auxiliary flight control and engine status just to be at the ready::
Host Prof_Galdin says:
@::finally gets up the courage to open his eyes to see the Starfleet people all around him.::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
$::Quickly sits down at an unoccupied station and rests his medkit in his lap::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
$::takes the shuttle into a somewhat steep dive, headed for  the ocean:: All: There are EVA suits for all of us should we need them.
Host CO_Captain_Ahkileez says:
# ::glances up at the sky as he hears a slight whine and sees the Shuttlecraft Montana inbound for a cleared LZ near the outskirts of the camp:: ::watches it descend before checking the biowarning light on the door before opening it and stepping inside the lab to look for Senn::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# :: Takes a PADD being handed her and glances through it with a frown.::
Host Prof_Galdin says:
@CNS: Oswald?  Oswald?  Didn't someone by that name shoot a political figure centuries ago?
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
$::nods, even though he's behind Hayward; he doesn't look forward to donning any sort of suit, let alone an EVA suit::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
$OPS: Check our course to make sure we're on the right path; the entrance to the cave should be just under where we'll enter the ocean.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
$::takes a gander at the auxiliary flight control and accesses the flight path data from the computer::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# :: Shakes her head::  Arrow:  Well, that test is negative and there is nowhere to go from there with it.  Work with Gettings.
Oswald says:
@ ::At the entrance:: All: Well as long as no one is named Kennedy, I'm sure you'll all be fine ... ::Smiles at the joke he perpetrated::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
$::Brings up the sensor readings, already scanning for lifesigns, though the readings are poor at this distance::
Host CO_Captain_Ahkileez says:
# ::keeps his head ducked to avoid the air cleaners huffing overhead and stays as out of the way as he can manage with his large frame:: CSO: Lieutenant...
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
$::looks towards Hayward::  CEO: Looks good from here, sir.
SO_Archimedes says:
*CSO*: Ma'am, I have finished collecting the data and running various scenarios.  All indications are that the stars are consistent in their orbit and there is no indication they had anything to do with this situation.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@::Continues running her scans of Galdin without looking up, but quietly and discreetly lets her other equipment slip from her fingers into her bag::
Host Prof_Galdin says:
@::hears a familiar voice from the distance and looks in that direction, finally understanding::  Oswald:  So, it is you, isn't it?  How are you involved in this?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# :: Nods a greeting to the captain::  *SO*: Thanks.  I have some data from the mines, I need you to go through them.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
$::slows the shuttle in preparation for the dive into the ocean:: All: Brace yourselves. This is a first for me, we're about to enter the ocean.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@MO: I would say give it to me...  ::stops as she sees Oswald enter::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
@ CO: Captain?  You wished to speak with me?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# <Goring> *CSO*: The shuttle is here.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
$ ::Places both hands on the front of the panel in front of him, wondering how a shuttle operates underwater::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@Prof_Galdin:  I'm not entirely sure I follow you Professor, but ....  ::looks over to Oswald and stands.::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# Goring: Thanks... I will be with you in a few.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
$::takes the shuttle into the water::
Oswald says:
@ Galdin: Oh calm yourself you paranoid old fool. All: Just to let you all know, we'll be docking within four minutes.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@::Turns and looks to Oswald and whispers to the Doctor.::  MO: Continue with your work, Doctor.  ::Standing up and faces their host.::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
$::holds on a little tighter, but has some trust in the Chief Engineer given his _vast_ experience::
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Looks at the incoming light and loads the data into a file.::
Host CO_Captain_Ahkileez says:
# ::shifts to avoid a man carrying some test tubes::  CSO: I did. I'm on my way to meet with the planetary government and I'd like some idea of the progress we're making here. I understand Doctor Welland filed his report with you?
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
$::switches the shuttle over to the underwater propellant system Lt. Blather installed::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@Oswald:  Docking?  Where?
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@::Moves over to Oswald.::  Oswald:  Oswald, I have a few more questions and maybe some proposals I'd like to discuss with you.  Perhaps in private?
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
$All: So far so good. CMO: Scan for the away team. ::pilots the vessels along a course to the caves::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
$ CEO:  Already on it, sir.  ::Taps a few buttons, passably operating the sensor systems to scan for humanoid life signs::
Host Prof_Galdin says:
@::stammers a bit at being called an old fool and then shakes his head to clear out the remaining cob webs::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@::Looks over at Renor and wonders what he is up to now and how it is going to benefit him.::
Oswald says:
@ ::Raises hand to the CNS:: CNS: All in due time. ::Gestures for all to follow:: XO: My underwater laboratory. It is here that most of our work is carried out. All: Please accompany me, I'd like you all to quench your curiosity.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# CO: Hmmm... :: Turns around to see one of her people handing her a report.  Taking it, she glances through it.::  Yes.
Host Prof_Galdin says:
@::stands up to follow wondering what Oswald has up his sleeve this time::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@::Pauses and waits to follow Oswald.::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
$::continues to monitor propulsion systems, staying at the ready::
Oswald says:
@ ::Turns and exits the room, not moving too fast so they can keep up::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@::Begins to follow Oswald, wonders what he has in store for them now.::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@::Follows Oswald out of the room.::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# CO: From his report, he says the cells' volume is increasing.
Host CO_Captain_Ahkileez says:
# ::nods:: CSO: Can that be explained by natural phenomena?
Oswald says:
@ ALL: You know, I'm surprised that you all were unaware of my work here ... I have filed my expedition with the Federation Science Council. Of course, they always publish the "great events" ... the flashier ones ... subspace fold technology ... natural transwarp hubs ... that sort of rot ...
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@::Loads her hypospray with a specially prepared hypo of two medications, Neodextraline Solution and Anesthezine. Prepares a second hypo, just in case, and drops them both into her bag. Slings her bag over her shoulder and follows the others::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# :: Considers.  Slowly...:: CO: When a cell is ready to divide, that can occur.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
$OPS: We're about 12 minutes away...see what you can pick up on the cave formation.
Host CO_Captain_Ahkileez says:
# CSO: But wouldn't a mutation like that be fairly isolated?
Host Prof_Galdin says:
@Oswald:  I've been on the colony science staff for 15 years, Milt, and I have never heard of your work.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
$CMO: Any sign of them?
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
$::immediately initializes a scan::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
$ CEO:  Nothing yet, I'm afraid.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# CO: Are we talking about mutation or are we talking about cell reproduction?
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@Oswald: I must admit no I have not heard of your work either.  And I have been involved in the Science field of the Federation for many years even before my time in Starfleet.
Host CO_Captain_Ahkileez says:
# ::lifts a brow:: CSO: You tell me. Is it something we can reverse?
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
$::notes considerable rises in temperature, and he studies the readouts a little more carefully::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
$::keeps glossing over the data, picking out the important elements::
Oswald says:
@ XO: Well, as my findings haven't been published lately ... like I said, the Science Council just LOVES publishing Tirrick instead.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
$CEO: The temperature is much higher in this region, due in part to a series of thermal vents along the way.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
$CEO: It looks like we're still about...::checks console::..12 minutes out.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
$ CEO:  Not getting much of a reading at all, really...
Oswald says:
@ ::Guides them into the command center of the sub, where others are working::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# :: Glancing down to finish skimming the report.::  CO: Hmmm... according to this, the plant is absorbing only half the nutrients it needs to survive... but he has no idea about the other half.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
$OPS: Oh? Interesting. See if you can tell if they are natural or man-made.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
$::scans::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@::Looks around as they walk.:: Oswald:  How do you fund your operations here?
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@Oswald: Even if that were the case logically speaking being in the Science field myself, Doctor Raeyld or even the Professor I would think would have heard of you popular or not.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
$::immediately, the computer seems to laugh at him in return with a chorus of beeps::  CEO: The thermal vents are distorting our readings - it's difficult to tell.
Oswald says:
@ CNS: I have good friends in the New Prussian Royalty.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@::Listens quietly to Oswald, T'Shara, Galdin, and Renor, focusing her vision on her tricorder, her senses on her surroundings, and her ears to her colleagues' conversation, until she has something significant to contribute::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# :: Shakes her head::  CO: Now that is not normal.  If it is dividing... say that is the reason for the increase in the cell size, it would need more nutrients.  Many life forms will not produce if they do not have enough.  :: more to her self.::
Oswald says:
@ XO: Well don't fault me for your inability to keep up with the thousands of scientists out there, Commander.
Oswald says:
@ Cain: What's our progress?
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
$::keeps on course:: OPS: Keep at it
Oswald says:
<Cain> @ Oswald: We're docking - now.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
$CEO: Aye sir.
SO_Archimedes says:
:: As the download light goes green, he begins to check up on the data received.::
Host CO_Captain_Ahkileez says:
# ::nods:: CSO: Basic thermodynamics says they can't get something from nothing. There should be massive anoxic toxicity in the water and so forth shouldn't there?
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@::Doesn't like the tone he is taking but let's it go and enters the command center.::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The XO's AT feels a slight jolt as the sub docks.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# CO: Yes, and no.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# :: Snaps her fingers and motions one of her aides over.::
Host CO_Captain_Ahkileez says:
# ::waits for her to expand on that::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@::Holds the corridor wall a bit as they finish docking.::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# :: Takes the report on water and looks through what they have so far on it.::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@::Continues smoothly through the jolt...quite accustomed to the rougher docking experiences that many Starfleet vessels avoid::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@::Holds onto a console as the sub docks.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
$All: We're beginning our approach to the caves. CMO: Still nothing on sensors?
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
$::still struggling to get any solid readouts to present::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# CO: Here it is.  Logically, with a bloom, there is less oxygen due to the bacteria taking it from the water.  ::shows him their current data.::  But according to this, the level is a bit high, but within norms for this planet.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@::Notes the wavering lifesigns she's picking up on her tricorder, and tries to recalibrate to cut through any interference, intentional or not::
Oswald says:
<Jezebel> @ Oswald: Atmosphere has synchronized.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@::Looks up from her tricorder a moment:: Oswald: What is the power source of your laboratory?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# CO: Another thing to note... but I cannot verify as we have not had an opportunity to do much of a search without the shuttle, but there have been no signs of dead fish along the beach or coves, a sure indicator of lack of oxygen in the water.
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The CEO's AT arrives at the edge of the thermal vents and scans reveal a break in the vent 5 degrees to port.
Host CO_Captain_Ahkileez says:
# ::frowns:: CSO: So again, this seemingly normal - if a bit large and rampant - sea life is breaking the basic rules of biology. What can you infer from that?
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
$::navigates to the break in the vents::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@::looks around a bit and back at the Counselor, Doctor and the Professor.::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# CO: That I am not a botanist?  :: Thinking he would not appreciate that, she quickly continues.::  There are a lot of things in this universe that we do not know about and are still discovering.  This could be one... Hmmm... I wonder...
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@Oswald: Now that we have docked can we contact our ship and let them know we are safe and our current location?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# CO: It is out of the blue and highly unlikely, but let me check something... :: steps over to one of the samples and sets a program.::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
$ ::Checks the sensor readouts again::  CEO:  Still nothing.  I don't suppose there's any way to compensate for the interference?
Host CO_Captain_Ahkileez says:
# CSO: I'm afraid you have me at your mercy here, Lieutenant. I want to be able to offer the Governor options when I go to meet with his cabinet.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
$::enters the gap:: CMO: We might have hit upon something here, we're entering the caves now. Maybe that will clear things up
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# :: sighs::  CO: Nope... it is not transdimensional.  :: looks up::  Captain, we have barely begun.  We are trying to move as quickly as we can within the boundaries we have been limited to.
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: At the break in the vent structure, the Starfleet shuttle's lights play over huge tank-like tracks that go beyond the vents themselves.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
$::follows the obvious path::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# :: As another thought comes to mind, she does a quick test for protein, not really expecting anything as key organelles needed for the break down were not apparent.::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
$ CEO:  I hope so.  ::Looks out the window into the dark blue of the deep ocean and shakes his head slightly::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The path between the vents leads to a large tunnel that doesn't seem all that naturally made.
Host CO_Captain_Ahkileez says:
# ::crosses his arms:: CSO: What limits do you need removed?
Oswald says:
@ XO: We'll board the station and see if we can establish contact. With the thermal activity that's been happening ... surface and orbital communications have been troublesome.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
$ ::chuckles:: CMO: I think we're okay for now
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# :: To herself::  Well, we can cross that off... :: looks back up.:: CO: The resources on the ship are better than here.  And getting out more then one team to gather as many samples as possible, by shuttle.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
$ ::Smiles a little::  CEO:  I guess from here on in, there's only one way to go.  ::Checks the sensors again::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
$::continues on course:: CMO: Try the sensors again. Maybe since we're inside it will help.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@Oswald: Noted.  I would like to give it a shot once we are aboard the station.
Oswald says:
@ XO: Of course. ::Smiles:: Wouldn't want you to think we're trying to keep you down here.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
$ CEO:  Giving it a try.  ::Instructs the computer to sweep for lifesigns again::
Oswald says:
@ Jezebel: Jezebel, please accompany us onto the station. Cain, make sure all our data transmits.
Host CO_Captain_Ahkileez says:
# ::smiles, hearing a bit of the recrimination from earlier in her case:: CSO: Well, Medical has deemed it reasonably safe to transport now so you should be cleared to use whatever facilities, terrestrial or aboard ship that you like.
Host CO_Captain_Ahkileez says:
# CSO: And the Montana is outside, ready for you.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
$ ::looks out the viewscreen:: OPS: Seems kind of creepy doesn't it. Almost un-natural in appearance
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# CO: Thanks... do I dare ask for another one?
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@Oswald: Of course not.  ::walks over to the Counselor and in a low tone::  CNS: What do you think Counselor?
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@Oswald: Were the thermal vents somehow related to our near vaporization?
SO_Archimedes says:
*CSO*: Sorry, ma'am, I have another negative for you.  There is nothing concerning the mines that I can tie into this situation.
Oswald says:
@ ::Moves to a hatch:: MO: As I indicated earlier ... yes.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@Oswald: How so?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# :: Looks a bit annoyed at the captain concerning the newest revelation:: CO: That is another to cross off the list.
Host CO_Captain_Ahkileez says:
# ::smiles:: CSO: As many as you like. The Emmitt Smith was being fueled as well, the last report I saw. It wasn't being used for the search mission.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@All: I think we would all like the answer to that.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# CO: Then I claim her, barring any need for a life-threatening emergency.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@::Opens his duffle bag still over his shoulder and turns on his tricorder to record data frequencies.::  XO:  I think our guests are doing a fine job of accommodating us Commander.  ::making sure to say it loud enough for Oswald to here it::
Oswald says:
@ MO: The core of this world seems to be in great transition. The heat being generated exceeds all known safety levels of current underwater craft.
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: As the XO's AT exits the sub they can see the sub surfaced in a huge chamber with a small building nearby and several larger ones in the distance.
Oswald says:
@ ::Opens the hatch, and climbs out, leading the AT into the docking chamber::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@Oswald: Is that one of the focuses of your research and investigation?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# :: sighs:: CO: I am starting to run out of natural ideas.  There is a detective from Earth I really like... he was called Sherlock Holmes.
Oswald says:
@ MO: That, and how it affects the planet.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@:: Follows the away team out of the sub and into the chamber.::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The XO's AT emerges from the sub onto a platform floating in the water and a path that leads to shore from the platform.  The air smells of ozone, salt and vomit.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@::looks at the Ferengi a bit annoyed.::  Self: Always looking out for the most important one around themselves.  ::Leaves him and walks back over with the group.::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@Oswald: I would be very interested in what you've learned thus far, of its affects upon the planet.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# CO: He said something like, when you have removed the obvious, then the unobvious becomes possible... or something like that.  Basically, this could be manmade.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
$CEO: I don't really think people were meant to be underwater....and this is proof.
Host CO_Captain_Ahkileez says:
# CSO: Then you can have her. I'll call it in. ::puts a call in for the Smith and then returns his attention to Senn:: I've been worried about the same thing, Lieutenant. I expect the locals have as well.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@Oswald: As the Commander may have mentioned, we have been in the midst of our own bit of marine biology research.
Host CO_Captain_Ahkileez says:
# CSO: Ecological terrorism on this scale is serious business.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
*SO*: Alright... I got a new one for you.  I want you to check all frequencies of energy.  Let us see if someone is deliberately feeding this algae.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
$::navigates the system:: CEO: I hear you...while it has similarities to space, it's also very different
SO_Archimedes says:
*CSO*: Feeding it?  Hmmm... that will take a bit.
Oswald says:
<Cain> @ ::Watches as the Starfleet personnel exit the craft. Shuts the hatch behind them and sighs::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
$::nods, still sort of fearful of what lies outside the shuttle limits::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@Oswald/MO: Indeed I would be interested in your findings as well.  ::Cringes a little at the smell in the air as they exit the sub.::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# *SO*: Plug in the data Dr. Welland has as well as what we have so far and start there.
Oswald says:
@ XO: Excellent. I'm always thrilled to have a new pair of eyes taking in what we've gathered. Perhaps you could offer your own insights.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# CO: But then one has to ask why?  As far as I can tell, it is not harming the ecological balance of the ocean.  What it is harming, is the commerce... Hmmm... OK, how about, someone wants the colonists off the planet, but does not want to harm it?
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@::Looks around the large area and begins to look over the sub.::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
$ ::Checks the sensors again, hoping for any sign of...well, anything::
Host CO_Captain_Ahkileez says:
# CSO: Their motive is irrelevant at this point, Lieutenant Senn. If it's proven, this is nothing less than an attack and we have to treat it as such. I think it's time we take this to the next level.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@Oswald: I'm sure our teams would be happy to work in conjunction with you to find answers to the developing problem and effect it has on the ecosystem.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
$::shakes head, a little frustrated with the sensors, which never seem to work when mystery is afoot::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# CO: If we have a reason, we might be able to consider other possibilities... and an idea of who could help.
SO_Archimedes says:
*CSO*: I have an estimate of about 30 minutes to complete the run.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# *SO*: I will be out in the shuttle collecting as much data and samples as I can.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@Oswald: Having a science background myself I am always interested in new research as I'm sure the doctor is.
Oswald says:
@ ::Claps hands together:: XO: Great! Well, if you're hungry ... we have much more delectable treats here. Jezebel could have something tossed together for all of us rather quickly. I can present my findings then, as well. Food encourages discussion I always find.
Host CO_Captain_Ahkileez says:
# ::makes to get out of her way and off to the capital:: CSO: Who do you think might help?
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@Galdin; Professor, how are you feeling?
Host Prof_Galdin says:
@::had no idea this huge facility even existed on the planet and is very worried abut what it may be used for::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# CO: If it is an attack, we might have an answer for you in about 30 minutes... that or another search avenue.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# CO: Someone here before the colonist... perhaps a life form they missed or wanted not to be found.
Host SMDave says:
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