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Where Have all the Marbles Gone? - Mission 28 - 11201.17
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Summary:  4 hours of work within the Jarrow.  4 hours to perfect a plan to save an entire race.  4 hours stand between the possibility of standing against the Romulans and being another name on the KIA wall at Starfleet Command….  There was a lot riding on 3 officers inside the Jarrow.  And they all knew the risks…
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********************* Resume Mission *********************
OPS_Lt_Fong says:
::continues monitoring the data flowing through the array, copying everything he can to a tricorder::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ :: Outside the Jarrow, she looks around for a final check of anything they don't want to leave behind.::
SO_Ens_Hawk says:
@::Finishes final checks on the probes.  They were as ready as they were going to be::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ ::At the sound of voices, she looks up to see the FCO coming back with a few of the rebels that had remained with them.  Heading over to him, she quickly fills him in on the plan and the need for him to be aboard, ready to take off if needed.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Continues speaking with some of the security officers and looking over the weapons.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Notices movement at the opening to the array room and walks over to give Damrok and the others a hand.::
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Accepts T'Shara's assistance, glad to be able to stretch out and stand...though it pains his knees to do so, it helps the rest of him considerably, especially his bad wrist::
TO_Ens_Kytides says:
::Comes through after Damrok, standing and dusting himself off a bit::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ :: At the FCO's nod, she heads back to the Jarrow and climbs aboard.::  CMO/SO:  T'alin is back.  And everything that needs to be aboard is aboard.
Host SMDrew says:
<SEC_Lt_McQueen> ::Stands at attention.::  CTO:  Sir.  Lieutenant McQueen from the USS Overton reporting for duty sir.  We are here to assist you in whatever you need.
SO_Ens_Hawk says:
@CSO:  Good.  Probes are configured and ready to go  ::mutters::  I hope.
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
SEC:  Lieutenant,  ::Begins to extend his hand, then as a minor courtesy, retracts it and wipes it on his pant leg, first, in the absence of any hand sanitizing equipment::  I'm Lieutenant Commander Damrok.  Very glad to have you here.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Tries not to get in the way of them exiting the crawl space but also assisting where needed.::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ SO/CMO:  Good... now... :: looks toward the back.::  Doc?  We good to go or do we need more time?
OPS_Lt_Fong says:
::continues to watch the data flowing from the array, glancing from time to time at the activity on the Romulan network::
Host SMDrew says:
<SEC_Lt_McQueen> ::Shakes his hand.::  CTO:  Lt Commander my men are ready when you need us sir.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CTO: The security team brought extra weapons as well as you will see in the crates.
Host CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
@::At the conn of the Jarrow, reviewing sensors to the best of her ability:: CSO: A few final checks.  Probes are good to go...and we have cargo transporters as far as our sensor range, correct?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Turns around and looks toward Fong::  OPS: Lieutenant what is the status on the Romulans any new activity?
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
SEC:  Thank you.  CO:  I'm glad to hear it.  We will likely need to replenish our firepower before all is said and done.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Nods::  CTO: Agreed Commander.
Host CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Pulls a tricorder, syncing something to the Jarrow computer, then removing her commbadge and making an adjustment to it in concert to the Jarrow computer as well, then replaces the former to her pocket and the latter to her chest, moving from the conn toward a packed bag at the side of the room::
OPS_Lt_Fong says:
::without looking away from the computer screens scanning briefly:: CO: Nothing that I can see.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
OPS: Hopefully it stays that way at least for now.
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Turns back to McQueen::  SEC:  How many men are at your disposal?
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@CMO:  Well... it is kind of like everything else.  They are not up to par... about as good as the sensors.  And we have not tested it yet.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CTO/TO: Have we heard anything on possible exit routes to the surface?
OPS_Lt_Fong says:
::rubs his eyes and looks at the white noise that told him the system's sun was blocking the array's pickups so he simply waited and watched for movement on the network::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Taps comm::  *Jarrow*: What is your status are you ready to deploy?
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Nods, looking over the two briefly, then slings the bag over her shoulder:: CSO/SO: All right. Prepare to launch the probes in ten minutes. I've tried to rig an open line between my commbadge and the Jarrow, but at that range it might require adjusting the transphasic pallet, possibly disrupting communications with Camp 3.
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
@CSO: That's ultimately your call, Commander.   CSO/SO: Once you've launched the probes, begin testing the transporters on rocks, boulders, whatever else seems prudent. We want to know their capabilities as well as possible. I'll be observing the Xreveans from a safe distance, and keep you apprised of their progress. Any questions?
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Hears the Captain over the comm, and hits her commbadge:: *CO*: Ready here, Captain. First probe is scheduled to deploy in ten minutes. We'll do our best to keep you updated.
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
CO:  I spoke to some of the rebels at camp three, and they informed me that if there were any other routes to the surface other than through the temple, they weren't aware of them.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ :: looks at Sky::
SO_Ens_Hawk says:
@::nods::  CMO:  No questions here.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ CMO:  Actually, a problem... and that is you going.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*CMO*: Acknowledged.
SO_Ens_Hawk says:
@ ::stops at the CSO's words and watches the conversation::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ SO:  I want you to go with her.  I trust you over the rebels.  I can handle things here with the testing.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::With a breath and raised brow, she walks around a bit::  CTO: Understood I was hoping for another answer but that will have to do for now since we don't have any other choice.
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Glances between Senn and Hawk, nonplussed::  SO: How are you at climbing sheer cliff faces?
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ CMO:  Actually, I think you should stay here... but in the end...
SO_Ens_Hawk says:
@CMO:  I've seen you play Parises Squares...  at least as good as you are.  ::smiles::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ :: Pokes her head out the door and asks the rebels to bring in a few rocks... the heavier the better.::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Looks between the two, then folds her arms, expression a carefully controlled neutral:: CSO: Launch the first probe.
OPS_Lt_Fong says:
::scrolls back through the Romulan access logs and tilts his head slightly over his shoulder without looking:: CO: Are we doing something that might be distracting the Romulans?
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Sits on the floor and reaches for his toes, trying to stretch out some of his sore, tight muscles::  TO:  Kytides, when did you last eat?
SO_Ens_Hawk says:
@::steps outside to observe the launch and make sure the probe heads in the right direction....  stays within really scared leaping distance of the door::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
OPS: Not that I am aware of Lieutenant.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ :: While the rebels go in search of her rocks, she turns to head to the console.  She pulls up the sensor, using the entire screen.  Then she types in the command that starts it up.::  CMO:  This is set to follow the path we, the Jarrow, arrived in.  Once it is in the area of our 'folks', I will need to do the rest by hand.
OPS_Lt_Fong says:
CO: I have no activity for the last one hundred forty two minutes... No logins, no saved files...nothing...almost like they are off doing something else.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ CMO:  It is set at its slowest speed for more accurate flight.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ :: reads everything is good to go.::  CMO:  It is ready to go.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Raises an eyebrow::  OPS: Let's hope for our sake that is not a bad thing.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ :: As the first of the rebels appears, she sends him to the transporter.::  Place it on the padd.
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Nods:: CSO: All right.  ::Inhales, then exhales:: Launch the first probe.
TO_Ens_Kytides says:
CTO:  I don't remember, Sir.  Maybe...  ::Pauses at cleaning off his phaser so he can see the settings::  ...five hours ago?  Might have been longer.
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Opens his backpack and pulls out a ration packet, tossing it to Kytides::  TO:  It's not a feta cheese salad, but it's...nutritious.  ::Smiles and continues to stretch::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ :: Launches the probe.::
Host SMDrew says:
@ACTION:  The Probe 1 carrying the pheromone package launches.  The probe hovers off the cavern floor for a moment then travels off on the programmed flight plan.
SO_Ens_Hawk says:
@::calls back into the Jarrow::  CSO/CMO:  Probe 1 away!
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ SO:  Good...  I have a sensor on the rock.  Go ahead and give it a try.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Hears the two tactical officers talking and tries to recall the last time she ate.  She can't recall herself so she pulls a ration packet from her pack and opens it::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ :: Looks up at the screen, to watch the probe.::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Settles back, if ever-so-slightly discontentedly, into her seat at the conn of the Jarrow, hands at the controls, prepare to override anything manually if necessary, watching the distance until deployment decrease steadily::
OPS_Lt_Fong says:
::simply sits looking at the screen, feeling like the screen is staring back, like maybe someone is waiting for him to make a move and give himself away.::
TO_Ens_Kytides says:
CTO:  Thank you, Sir.  ::Brushes his free hand on his shirt, wondering if it got it cleaner or more dirty, before switching hands and opening the pack, chewing at the rations::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ CMO/SO:  100 meters...
SO_Ens_Hawk says:
@::moves back into the Jarrow::  CSO:  Understood
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Hands tense, ready to override if anything goes amiss::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ :: As it reaches ten meters, she takes control of the probe::  CMO:  Pheromones ready to be deployed....
SO_Ens_Hawk says:
@::moves to the transporter controls and activates the transporter, testing at the limit of sensor range::
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Pulls out another of the packets and opens it, careful not to actually touch any portion of what he's eating with his hands::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ CMO/SO:  And... :: blinks::  Probe one is offline.
Host SMDrew says:
@ACTION:  As soon as the transporters begin sparks fly through out the Jarrow.  The entire ship goes dark.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Sits down waiting for anything from the Jarrow, she begins to eat the rations.  It's not a salad like on Claymore but it is food::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ :: As things go dark she curses under her breath.::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Heart in her throat as she sees the probe disappear from sensors:: CSO: Perhaps it just moved beyond our r-- ::Cuts off as the lights go out, pulling her hands away from the console as it sparks::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ CMO:  The pheromones were deployed... but at a guess, the transporter blew something...
Host SMDrew says:
@ACTION:  Probe 2 launches from the cavern floor.  It also hovers slightly then continues on the programmed path.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ CMO/SO:  The good news is the second probe was pre-set.
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Finished stretching, he stands and tucks half the ration back in his backpack, multitasking completed for the time being::  SEC:  Lieutenant, have you already assigned fire teams?
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@CSO/SO:  The bad news... is the Jarrow is currently dead...
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ :: Heads for the power supply.::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Draws a deep breath in the dark, inexplicably tense, as she remains in her seat:: CSO/SO: Good about the probes... But I don't suppose either of you are engineers in your space time?
SO_Ens_Hawk says:
@::looks around the darkened interior of the Jarrow::  CSO/CMO:  Well, this is going to make getting confirmation of success a bit more difficult.  Also kind of kills the electrify the hull defense.
Host SMDrew says:
@ACTION:  Horrifying screams coming from the corridors can be heard echoing closer to camp 2.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ ::Grabbing a light, she quickly pulls open the panel.::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Jumps from her seat at the screams:: CSO/SO: New priority - getting everyone inside the Jarrow that will fit, and getting the doors closed.
Host SMDrew says:
@ACTION:  The Screams and scratching of sharp claws on rocks begins to get closer and louder.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Takes the last bite of her ration, taking the empty wrapper and placing it back in her pack for now.  She places her hands on her head for a moment collecting her thoughts.::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Dashes to the Jarrow door, reaching for the manual override as she shouts through the door - as if anyone needed encouragement to seek shelter:: Outside: All aboard!
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ :: Looks up::  SO:  You are going to have to use manual to close the door...
Host SMDrew says:
@ACTION:  The first of the creatures comes into view.  Then 100s begin pouring out into camp 2.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ :: under her breath she curses more::  CMO/SO:  The transporter blew the main power juncture.  I can fix it... but it will take me about forty minutes... thirty if we are lucky.
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Pulls at the manual release with all her might::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
@SO: Some help here?!
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ :: Looks up as the FCO joins her.  She asks for the tools needed.::
Host SMDrew says:
@ACTION:  As the Jarrows door closes the swarm of demons pour over the dead ship.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@All:  I suggest anyone in should buckle up.
TO_Ens_Kytides says:
::Finishes the ration off and balls the wrapper up, slipping it into a pocket before standing a bit taller and taking the chance to do what Damrok did earlier and stretch::
OPS_Lt_Fong says:
::scratches at the inside of his mouth with a broken finger nail and then stretches, waiting for the Romulan to flinch::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
@::As the manual release level finally gives under her frantic pressure, her leftover momentum slides her to the floor against the just-closed door::
Host SMDrew says:
@ACTION:  The sounds of metal being torn into by claws echo throughout the interior of the Jarrow.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ :: Would like to grumble she was not an engineer, but she was all they had.::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Flinches against the sound of Xreveans thunking against the hull, but quickly pulls herself together and climbs to her feet::
SO_Ens_Hawk says:
@CSO:  Can you directly short the power pods to the hull?
Host SMDrew says:
@ACTION:  Soon the Jarrow begins to shake as the creatures start tugging at the small ship.
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Glances around, feeling momentarily helpless at a tactical situation with the seeming lack of technology, but is "knocked" to her senses as she's rocked off her feet into an empty seat in the Jarrow bridge. Things fall into place::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ FCO:  We are going to have to take this apart and rebuild it.  Get me what you can find.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Stands from her seated position and looks around a bit::
Host SMDrew says:
@ACTION:  The outer covering of the creatures begin to melt off their bodies.  The screams become louder as the outer hull of the Jarrow turns dark red...
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ CMO/SO:  We need their attention elsewhere... and as a last resort... we may have to run.  Everyone should have a phaser.
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
@All: Everyone, strap in best you can.   ::Holding bracingly to objects as she makes her way across the bridge:: Rebels: We'll get you some weapons from the back; take up defensive positions around the weakest points of the ship, then strap in.   ::Pulls her own tricorder from her pocket, her only "window" to the outside::
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Looks up just as T'Shara stands...finishes his conversation with McQueen, and starts toward the captain::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ CMO:  Doc, how long since the release of the cure?
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
@CSO: You have suggestions for diverting their attention, without opening the door to go out there, I'm glad to hear them.
SO_Ens_Hawk says:
@::Grimly picks up the phaser rifle he'd been hoping he was done with::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
@CSO: Not long enough.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ CMO:  You did not catch the voice intonation.  :: smile slightly as she continues taking the system apart.::
Host SMDrew says:
@ACTION:  The screaming continues, but the Jarrow stops moving.  The main windows are covered in a red glaze.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ ::  What she is doing may be of little good at this point, but there is not much she can think of at the moment.::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Not nearly as good at blocking out the nightmarish screams since she's stopped blocking her own inner ones as much...as she watches the six rebels arm themselves, as well as Hawk, then looks back to Senn:: CSO: Just...try to get us power as soon as possible.
TO_Ens_Kytides says:
::Watches Damrok go, and with a final stretch wanders over in the general direction of the mass of tactical personnel::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ :: notes the ship is no longer moving.::  CMO:  What is going on out there?
Host SMDrew says:
@ACTION:  The screams suddenly stop.  The Jarrow and the entire cavern goes silent.
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Moves toward the front windows, more steadily now that the ship is no longer rocking, and takes position at the front window of the Jarrow, tricorder open, taking readings tensely::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
@ :: The sudden silence catches her off guard and she pauses::  CMO:  Doc?
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
@::Holds a finger to her lips::
Host SMDrew says:
@ACTION:  One of the Creatures flops onto the front window splattering red as it does.  And slightly scaring the CMO.
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