ARC 15 - When the Saints Come - Mission 7 - 11407.29

Summary:  The Captain's away team have met with the planets governing body and continue to talk with them in the main chamber.  They have given the Captain permission to beam more personnel down to the planet surface.  Commander Davis has received orders from Captain T'Shara on the planet surface to begin preparing his team for immediate beam down.

*********************** Resume Mission ****************************

CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Scurries across the entry room, out the arch beyond that seems to lead to daylight and fresh air outside::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::She laid with her daughter cuddled up in her arms, almost asleep.::
Chancellor Galido says:
Outloud: She approaches.  ::Bows down.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Emerging outside, she steps just aside to the exterior wall, bracing a hand and her forehead against it for in a bid for steadiness, trying to draw deep breaths::

ACTION:  All other members of the government begin to bow.

CEO Cmdr Davis says:
@CAG/OPS: Flying or flinging our molecules...which is best?
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Reaches the door he saw Raeyld exit and glances around trying to see where she went.::
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
@*CSO*: Davis to Senn.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Looks around at all of the bowing figures and wonders whether he ought to do the same -- the more diplomatic part of him fights with the part that does not show easy obeisance to unknowns::
Usfe says:
::Moves slowly across the stone path moving towards the Grand palace.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Looks around at the Chancellor and the other members to see who approaches.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
@::Shrugs slightly at the CEO:: Depends on how attentive the folks down stairs are.
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
@CEO:  Flying is more fun, beaming more unobtrusive.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Glances over at Damrok, she wonders if Yienna was approaching but they didn't seem to bow to her last time::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Reaches for her commbadge and taps it::  CEO:  Senn here.  You have bad timing commander.  ::Sighs as Gladwyn stirs::

SCENE:  Usfe moves gracefully her long shimmering robes float in the air as if not affected by the planet’s atmosphere.  Her long hair is braided and tied around a crown of silver.

CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Closes her eyes a minute, trying to figure this out...to not forget::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Responds to T'Shara's glance with a very slight half-shrug::
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
@CAG/OPS: Let's meet in Transporter Room 1. We'll be unobtrusive.  ::Figures that will last until they start talking, at least::
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Not seeing the doctor he glances at the other doors and seeing one that may lead outside decides to try that one, he moves across the room to the door.::
Usfe says:
::Stops and looks down at Raeyld.::  CMO:  What troubles you child?  ::Her voice is soft and echoes on the breeze.::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Quietly speaking with her daughter, she stands and gently rocking her, takes her to her room.  Somehow she doubted she was going to stay much longer.::
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
@*CSO*: Meet us in Transporter Room 1. The captain has requested our services on the surface.
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
@::Nods and heads for the turbolift::
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
@*MO*: Davis to Stevens.
TO Lt Kingston says:
@::Looks up as the chief engineer makes preparations for the away team, then glances back to her console::
OPS Lt Fong says:
@::Nods and heads for the lift::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Putting her daughter down, she covers her with a blanket, waits a moment, and then slips out of her room, closing the door behind her.::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::With the door closed::  CEO:  I am on my way.
SOO LtCmdr K’han says:
@::Passes by Fong as he departs from the Turbolift, offering a curt nod on his way towards Davis::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::With Theron down below, she called for Gladwyn's favorite sitter as she grabbed her gear.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
@::Shrugs slightly and stands in the lift:: *Cawney*: Fong to Cawney, report to the bridge, apparently they need me groundside.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Draws a breath, looking up and seeing Usfe, then Foster, then looks back to Usfe. Whether a function of whatever is affecting her, or a natural reaction to the beauty before her, she feels the same momentary reeling...but answers honestly, and with deference:: Usfe: ...I feel...safe.
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
@::Faces K'han::  SOO: I trust your command qualifications are still up to date...?
SOO LtCmdr K’han says:
@::Hesitates for a moment, coming just short of staring at the ground::
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
@SOO: Good. I'll take that as a yes. You have the bridge, sir.
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Exits the door glancing around as he steps outside, spotting Raeyld with someone he slows not wanting to interrupt.::
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
@::Breaks off towards the turbolift::  *MO*: Meet us in Transporter Room 1. 
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Remains standing, waiting with the others watching the doors to outside.  She looked around Raeyld and Foster were missing from the group.::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Before she walks out the door, she has completed her mental list and making her way to the lift.  As the doors close behind her, she orders it to transporter room one.  At least she had some time with her daughter to calm her.  She had not been away from her for so long.   At least she had had Theron and her Uncle.::

TO Lt Kingston says:
@::Looks up a moment to see Davis and K'han, then has to immediately look back down to hide her brief grin at K'han's reaction (or lack thereof)::
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
@::Enters the turbolift as Fong and Hawk wait::  Turbolift: Transporter Room 1.
SOO LtCmdr K’han says:
@::Stares ahead for a moment, then turns around, wondering what the hell just happened::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::As the doors slide open, she turns down the hall and heads for the double doors leading into the transporter room::
Usfe says:
CMO: You are safe here my child.  There is only peace and love here for all that come.  ::Looks down and smiles placing her hand on Raeyld shoulder.::  CMO:  Bless you my child and calm yourself.  Your among friends.  ::Moves past Raeyld and slowly walks to the archway.::
OPS Ens Cawney says:
*OPS*: On my way.
CMC CPO Richards says:
@::Exchanges glances with K'han, only offering a shrug as she moves down towards the central chairs and takes a seat adjacent to the big chair::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::A glance around shows her the others have not arrived.  Hmmm... ::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Watches Usfe move on a moment, then just stares at Foster::
Usfe says:
CNS: You are Doctor Foster.  ::Smiles at the doctor.::  Welcome my child be at peace while your here on our blessed world.
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
@::Sighs slightly, not particularly wanting to trudge around on some other piss pot planet just this moment, yet realizing this was at least 50% of the job, or so it seemed::  *ACE*: Davis to Blather.
ACE Lt Blather says:
@*CEO*: Go ahead, sir.
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
@*ACE*: I'll be down on the surface for a period of time, so expect an extended stay in Engineering today. I'll get in touch when I return. Davis out.
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Nods in greetings to Usfe as she approaches.::  Usfe:  Thank you for the welcome, you have a beautiful world from what I've seen so far.
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
@::Exits the turbolift as its doors swish open, heading for the transporter room::
Torran says:
@::In astrophysics lab, mapping the area.::
Usfe says:
::Runs her hand across his cheek.::  CNS: Feel free to explore our world.  Our home is your home.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Moves over closer to Damrok and quietly::  XO: Where did the doctor and counselor get off to?
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
@::Rounds the corner and enters Transporter Room 1, seeing Senn right away; Stevens arrives just behind the others::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Nods to the others as they enter.::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Quietly::  CO:  They stepped outside a few moments ago.
Usfe says:
::Moves past Foster and continues her slow walk into the Grand room.::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Moves to stand on the transporter.::

CAG Cptn Hawk says:
@::Enters behind Davis, giving Senn a quick smile while arming himself and drawing a tricorder::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Bows her head slightly::  XO: Very well.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Leans back against the building wall, her expression a twist of conflict::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
@::Takes his place on the transporter pad::
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
@CAG/OPS/CSO/MO: Let's do it. ::Grabs a tricorder and phaser as well, then heads on to the pad::
CNS Lt Foster says:
Usfe:  Thanks you.  ::Turns and watches as she moves past him into the grand room wondering why she looked different than the others, then turns back to the doctor and steps up to her.::  CMO:  Doctor.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Looks at her brother with a lifted brow.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
@::Picks up a tricorder and a mobile transmitter pack from the transporter room's locker, nodding to Butler as he heads for the transporter pad::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Shakes her head, speaking more lowly this time:: CNS: Something is very, very wrong.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS: ...Don't you -feel- that?
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
@::Faces forward, waiting a moment for the others to get squared away::  TC: Energize.
TC CPO Butler says:
@::Nods to the CEO and energizes, beaming them down::
Usfe says:
::Almost glides through the door way and pauses once inside.::  All:  Welcome my children.  Captain T'Shara, Commander Damrok you are great champions of these people.  For coming to aide them in their time of need.
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Starts to shake his head but begins to feel something tugging at him, he glances around him.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Quietly:: CNS: Look. Everyone...they're so...calm....peaceful. And I feel....  ::Swallows hard::
CNS Lt Foster says:
CMO:  A sense of ...::Pauses trying to find the right words.::  A sense of well-being?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods:: CNS: I'm not afraid of...anything. And that -terrifies- me.  
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Looks over at the doorway at the woman who has arrived.  She is unlike the others.  Bowing her head slightly at Usfe::
CNS Lt Foster says:
CMO:  I'm beginning to get the same sense, maybe this is why they don't seem to be at all worried they will be wiped out in less than 70 hours.

ACTION:  The Away team vanishes from the Transporter room aboard the claymore and soon materializes about 20 meters from the communications building.

CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods:: CNS: Despite exactly what I know about this planet...I feel safe. I feel entirely and completely safe. And I -never- feel safe.  I'm just trying to...trying to keep reminding myself that what I know is more true than what I feel...
CO Capt T’Shara says:
Usfe: Thank you.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Looking around, she waits for her orders.::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Looks around for a moment, then pulls his tricorder and begins a general scan of the area::

SCENE:  The communications facility is old and over grown with vines.  A very large communication dish sits at the very top of the multi-story building.   There are no lights coming from the broken windows but there is a very dull orange light coming from just above a door on the north wall.

CNS Lt Foster says:
CMO:  Is it possible there is a device causing this?  Or perhaps just an effect of the planet?
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Bows slightly::  Usfe:  Thank you.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
#::To no one in particular::  Poor service around here.  :: She turns to look at Davis.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS: I...I don't know. It started for me in there...I came out here to see if it was caused by something in the room. But it's not fading...
CNS Lt Foster says:
CMO:  I began feeling something once I stepped out here.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Tilts his head slightly as it dawns on him that Usfe appears to have...Cardassian features?::
Usfe says:
CO/XO: You have questions.  Please feel free to ask them.  We hold no secrets here.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Blinks a few times and shakes his head::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::She raises an eyebrow slightly as she moves around some looking at Usfe.  She looks Vulcan to her.::
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
#::Looks around as the shimmer of the transporter dies down, scanning their surroundings and noting the old building::
OPS Lt Fong says:
#::Reaches to the side of the comm pack into a pocket where he thought he left a wrist beacon last time he had it.::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@<TO Lt Kingston>  SOO:  Away team two is down, Commander.  ::Begins routing the information through to the mission operations console, and opens a little window at the side of hers to duplicate the information...just in case::
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
@<SOO LtCmdr K'han>  ::Sort of barks::  TO: Acknowledged.
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
#*CO*: Davis to T'Shara.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS: It's not any stronger out here...or weaker. I...I don't know what it is... ::Growing a little tired with fighting the secure, comfortable sense of safety...her rapid heart-rate gradually slowing to normal::
OPS Ens Cawney says:
@::Steps out of the lift and takes the operations station quietly scanning the console for SysAdmin requests, and power fluctuations::
Torran says:
@::Continuing his notes, mental sighs.  Nothing new.::
TO Lt Kingston says:
@::Nods once, grinning slightly, then looks back down to her console::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
Usfe: The Chancellor tells us that there is nothing to fear and you are going to take care of the impending destruction of the planet.  How is it that you are going to do this?
OPS Lt Fong says:
#::Finds it and pulls the beacon out flicking it on, the power pack showing only a half charge, he probably should have put it away last time::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Pauses for a moment turning away slightly as she taps her commbadge::  *CEO*: T’Shara here go ahead Commander.
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
#CSO/OPS/CAG/MO: Let's head over to this building and take a look around quick while we get a little more direction.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
#::With Davis busy, she walks over to the communication building to look in, searching for the light.::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
#CEO:  I'm reading 8 life signs in the building.  Looks to be in a basement.
MO Ens Stevens says:
#::Nods to Davis and follows over. One hand on her medical bag, the other on her phaser::
Usfe says:
::Moves slowly closer.::  CO: Captain your people lack faith.  A fault not of your own doing.  I will ensure the safety of these people so they may continue here for as long as they choose.
CNS Lt Foster says:
CMO:  Maybe whatever it is just takes longer to affect different people.  ::Glances back to the door::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS: ...I'm afraid...if I let myself enjoy this...
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
#::Does a scan of the area.::
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
#::Nods to Hawk::  *CO*: We've arrived on the surface. We're heading towards a small building or facility, which has eight life signs at present. They are below the surface.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Shakes her head:: CNS: If there's no difference with location, we should probably head back in with the Captain and Commander Damrok.
OPS Lt Fong says:
#::Sweeps the light back and forth then nods to himself:: COM: Claymore: OPS: Fong to Claymore, Beamdown successful. All limbs and appendages arrived attached to the right people.
CNS Lt Foster says:
CMO:  Worried that you might not want to go back if you enjoy it too much?  ::Turns back to the door.::  We probably should get back,
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
#::Moves towards the building, a little more intrigued by it knowing there's something living there aside from weeds and such::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
#::Listening to Sky::  CAG:  Odd... the place does not exactly say 'come visit me' on it.  Well, it might to teens.  ::Turns slightly::
OPS Ens Cawney says:
@::Secures the signal to Fong's comm pack:: COM: Planet: Fong: Understood.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
Usfe: We have faith in each other.  But, our past experiences have taught us to rely on each other and to not just sit around and not take action when it comes to danger.
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
#::Laughs briefly::  CSO:  Or maybe to people who want to send a signal without attracting a lot of attention.
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
#::Follows Davis::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS: Like...taking your first hot bath...  ::Shakes her head:: Let's go.   ::Turns through the arch and begins walking back in toward the CO/XO's location::
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
#CAG/CSO: Is there a way in? Any sign of the structure or layout of it, other than that there's a basement?

CSO Cmdr Senn says:
#All: From some of the readings, this could have been part of an earlier space communications project.  Now it is... not much.  ::Turns to look at her brother.::  searching for aliens huh?  I think you will pass.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Turns away again::  *CEO*: I know I don't have to tell you to proceed with caution Commander.  We are currently in talks with the Chancellor and Usfe.
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
#::Raises an eyebrow::  CEO:  Other than the door?
Usfe says:
CO: Yes I understand your people well Captain.  ::Smiles and reaches out touching T'Shara's face.::  Your people disregard emotions for logic.  These people here believe in faith and I will make sure that faith is rewarded.
MO Ens Stevens says:
#::Looks around the clearing for any signs of movement::
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
#::Turns to Hawk, wondering if he's ever contemplated life without his left eye, or after having been beaten by one of his own detached limbs; he pulls his tricorder out to answer his own questions more fully::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
#CEO:  Go with caution.  With this environment, decay could be heavy in there if it has been abandoned for long.
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
#*CO*: Understood. Davis out.
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Nods to the doctor and turns backs toward the grand room.::  CMO: Is there any way we can scan for some sort of field that might be causing these feelings?
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
#::Shrugs and waits for Davis to decide how he wanted to approach the building::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Looks at Usfe.  Suddenly a burning can be felt in her brain.  Her facial expression changes as her eyes close and she turns her head away, moving a step away from Usfe the burning is painful.  It feels like she is trying to unlock her emotions.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS: If it's something telepathic or empathic...which is what it feels like, frankly...then that wouldn't show up on any of our scanners.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
#All: General information.  There is a coastal town of about 86,000 10 kilometers from here.
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
#::Scans the building for a moment, not really observing anything dangerous or alarming at first glance::
Usfe says:
::Grabs T'Shara's head with both hands.::  ~~~You will leave my people Captain.  This is no place for you.....~~~
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Her training to block out emotion was fighting whatever Usfe was trying to do.  She grabbed her head slightly at the pain, looking down for a moment.::
CNS Lt Foster says:
CMO:  It seems to grow stronger the more I fight it.
OPS Lt Fong says:
#::Gives the CSO a slightly baffled look, wondering if she's been replaced with an automated tour guide::
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
#::Gestures towards the aforementioned hatch::  CSO/CAG/OPS/MO: I'm not seeing any reason to shy away just yet. Let's enter and see what we see.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS: I...I'm no longer fighting it... I just keep reminding myself, what I feel and what I know, they're different. But right now, I can't tell which is actually right.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Flinches, then steels himself::  Usfe:  Let her go, please.
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
#::Nods::   CEO:  Aye, Commander
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
#::Snaps the tricorder closed for a moment, moving directly towards the door::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
#::Catching Fong's look::  OPS:  You may never know when you may want to visit.  ::Moves closer to the light..::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS: Wait a moment.  ::Draws up to one of the guards:: Guard: Excuse me...?
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
#::Grins at Fong::  OPS:  Don't fight it, LT...  She's always like that.
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Stops and waits for Raeyld.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Puts both hands up and tries pushing Usfe away::  ~~~I will not leave if they need help.~~~
OPS Lt Fong says:
#::Shakes his head slightly then moves with the rest of the team::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Ignoring the urge to give a comeback, she ignores Sky for the moment.::

ACTION:  T'Shara's hands pass through Usfe.

CEO Cmdr Davis says:
#::Approaches the door, again opening the tricorder and giving it another quick scan::
Usfe says:
::Releases T'Shara and looks around the room before fading into nothing.::
MO Ens Stevens says:
#::Follows behind everyone, still on the defensive but calming down more with each comment form the group::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
#CEO:  Appears to be a solar light... ::Looks up and does a quick scan.::  Solar panels are on the roof.  Given the abandonment, they are probably covered with grime.  At the moment they are barely at 8%.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::His eyes widen::  Usfe:  Let her go!  ::Had been prepared to try to break T'Shara free himself, but only moves to take T'Shara's arm to steady her, just in case::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::She looks down at her hands as they go through Usfe and she disappears::
Guard says:
CMO: Yes how can I help you?
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  Are you all right?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
Guard: I was wondering...for how long have you followed Usfe?
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
#::Reaches for the knob, noting the door's lack of attachment to the rest of the building; one hinge is all that holds it up at present; he closes his tricorder and tucks it away, instead reaching for his phaser before pushing the door in slowly::
Guard says:
CMO:  I have followed the merciful Usfe for more than ten years.  My eyes were awakened to her wisdom.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Glances over at Damrok and nods, shaking her head slightly the pain still there.::  XO: Aye, thank you Commander.

CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Quietly::  XO: Something’s not right here.  ::Straightens up slightly still looking at Damrok::

#ACTION:  The door opens slowly then falls to the floor as the last hinge breaks.   It kicks up dust and lite debris that litter the floor.

CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
Guard: Do you know anyone who has followed Usfe for longer than ten years?
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
#::Pulls back, coughing.::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
#::Nods, face deadpanned.  Mutters::  Stealth mode, aye.
OPS Lt Fong says:
#::Dryly from the back of the group:: CEO: Nice entrance.
Guard says:
CMO:  Yes there are more that have followed her for longer.
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
#::Instinctively flinches into a lower position, moving deep into the building a little so the others can file in::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
Guard: What is the longest a faithful has followed Usfe?
MO Ens Stevens says:
#::Draws her phaser and drops to her knees, phaser pointed at the door::
Guard says:
CMO: I'm really not sure.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
#::Her tricorder her current weapon, she follows him in.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
#::Glances from the CSO to the MO:: MO: I see why Raeyld keeps you around.
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
#::Hears the comment but ignores it, instead scanning the area with his eyes for any movement or activity, threatening or not::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
Guard: Twenty? Thirty years? A hundred? A thousand?
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
#::Glances back at Stevens, then smiles at Fong’s comment::

#ACTION:  Tricorder scans no longer show any life signs in the building.  However about a dozen or so energy weapons powering up can be heard through the dark room.

MO Ens Stevens says:
#::Blushes and sheathes her phaser:: OPS: Sorry, force of habit. I'm used to a rifle but Starfleet doesn't think I need one.
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
#:: At the sound of weapons powering up, snaps his head back around, drawing his phaser::
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
#::Sharply looks side to side as he, too, hears the sound; he backs up several steps::  CSO/OPS/CAG/MO: I think maybe we might want to find the exit..
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Quietly::  CO:  ...What do we do now?  ::Assumes that must have been quite a spectacle, and is somewhat surprised that the chancellor and the others haven't really reacted to this point::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
#::Freezes:: All:  Ummm... trap?  There are currently no life signs here.
Daconian says:
#::Moves out from the bushes with several other guards.  Energy rifles drawn.::   Outloud:  Drop your weapons.

CSO Cmdr Senn says:
#::Having no weapon to drop, she lets her tricorder fall back to her side.::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
#::Looks at the guards, shifting his weapon from person to person::  CEO:  Commander?
OPS Lt Fong says:
#::Hears the weapons and looks around behind them. At the guards for a moment he considers the tricorder in his hands:: CEO: Eighteen inside maximum ten outside.  Orders?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Waits patiently for the guard to answer::
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
#::Continues a step or two back, but then holds his position, not seeing any point in them running if these folks are as armed as they...well, sound::  Daconian: We don't mean any harm. We're only here to help.
Guard says:
CMO:  I guess that’s possible.
Daconian says:
#CEO:  Help?  You got our message?  ::Lights a torch in the center of the room.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Quietly::  XO: I don't know Commander.  Everyone is to calm something is not right here.  She was trying to access my emotions and when she couldn’t she said I wasn't needed here.  Something is still trying to control me.  Do you feel it too?
MO Ens Stevens says:
#::Leaves her hand on her phaser, ready to fire or move to cover as needed::
OPS Lt Fong says:
#::Standing in the doorway his hand on the tricorder a program prepared, as he waits for word from the CEO::
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
#::Nods::  Daconian: That's what led us here. 
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Turning to the Chancellor::  Chancellor: Does Usfe frequently just come and disappear like that?
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Shakes his head slightly::  CO:  No, but...did she appear at all Cardassian, to you?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
Guard: Do you know where I could find some of the most long-time faithful? Some sort of temple or sanctuary, perhaps?

#SCENE: The gas lantern lights the room and continues to brighten the large crumbled area.   About fifteen men and a few women are standing with energy rifles around the room in an arc.  The leader seems to be the one who turned on the lantern.

CEO Cmdr Davis says:
#OPS/CAG/MO/CSO: Lower your weapons. ::Hopes they are paying attention to the first word::
Guard says:
CMO:  You can head to the grand temple.  All records are there for those that wish to study their faith.
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
#::Brings his weapon down, but keeps it in his hand and ready::
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
#Daconian: We're not here for a firefight, and it looks like we wouldn't do well even if we were.  ::Gestures towards the others in the room and their weapons::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Shakes her head, quietly:: XO: No, she appeared Vulcan to me.  It is logical to believe she is appearing in whatever form makes the individual most comfortable in their dealings.

#ACTION:  One by one the Daconian's lower their weapons as well.

CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Smiles:: Guard: Thank you.
OPS Lt Fong says:
#::Is 'unarmed', he however lowers the tricorder, his thumb pressing down on a button now that if he doesn't clear a sequence of codes will execute a very exciting program::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS: I'll head in now.  ::Turns way from the guard and continues through the doorway, in to join T'Shara and Damrok once more::
MO Ens Stevens says:
#::Stands, phaser still in holster, and lifts a tricorder to better get a handle on the situation::
Mosit says:
#CEO:  How did you get here and does Usfe know you’re on the planet?
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Listening to the doctor he turns to the guards.::  Guard:  Are there many people who don't follow her?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Pauses, as she hears Fosters question::
Guard says:
CNS:  All our people follow the great and wise Usfe.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
#::Looks to Davis, clueless on how Usfe was.::

#ACTION:  The rest of the guards from outside file in and pick up the door placing it back up.

CSO Cmdr Senn says:
#::Steps out of the way::
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
#Mosit: It's a long story, and I honestly don't have all the information. We are from a starship in orbit around the planet. Another group from the ship has been on the surface for a longer time, and they've been meeting with some individuals here. We came to ascertain the source of the distress signal.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  I don't know what to make of it, then.  I have some natural resistance to telepathy...if there is some influence at play, I'm not feeling the full force of it, but...then again, she has some method of manipulating the way she is perceived.  ::Shakes his head::  Perhaps you should return to the ship....to make sure there was no lasting damage.
CNS Lt Foster says:
Guard:  Thank you.  ::Turns back to the doctor, lowering his voice.::  CMO:  Odd that, even in the most devout worlds there are usually those who don't believe.
Mosit says:
#::Nods.::  CEO:  There are pockets of us on this planet.  We are the last of the Free people of Daco 3.   Usfe rules the rest of this planet as she sees fit.  It was our own hubris that caused Usfe to take over.  We need to get below its will not be safe here for long.  ::Picks up the lantern.::  Please follow me.
MO Ens Stevens says:
#::Looks to the rest of the group before following after Mosit and the others::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods::  XO: My training in blocking my emotions seems to be blocking whatever it is she is doing.  I believe this is why the Chancellor and the others seem to be at peace with the impending destruction of their planet.  They are being controlled somehow.
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
#::Turns and looks towards the others for a moment, wondering if he bought them time or grief--or worse::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods:: CNS: Something is certainly amiss.  ::Now seemingly more curious, than troubled, as she approaches T'Shara and Damrok:: CO/XO: Captain...Commander...

#ACTION:  Daconians take up positions near the windows keeping an eye on the darkness outside.

CNS Lt Foster says:
::Follows the doctor over to the captain and XO.::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
#::Shrugs, speaking quietly::  CEO:  This appears to be what we came looking for, Commander.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
#::Follows:: Mosit.:  How does this one woman rule the world?
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
#::Follows the Daconians, as curious as he is fearful of them, if not more so::
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
#CAG: Agreed. I just wonder how upset they are going to be if the other away team is interacting with this 'Usfe', or whoever else is on their naughty list.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Shakes her head slightly, squinting slightly at the pain.::  XO: I'm ok and the doctor is here if anything more happens.  I can handle the pain for now.
Mosit says:
#::Continues to walk across the room to a set of stairs leading down.::  CEO:  She is not a women not in a natural sense.  Some call her our savior.  We call her Death.  ::Begins walking down the stairs.::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
#CEO:  True.  To Commander Senn’s point, we need to find out how Usfe rules with such an iron fist.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
#Mosit:  How is that?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::With an incredible sense of calm, despite her words:: CO/XO: Captain...Doctor Foster and I believe there is some sort of telepathic or empathic force affecting, at the very least, all individuals in this vicinity, causing an implacable sense of security and peace.
OPS Lt Fong says:
#::Moves with the team, his thumb still on the button::
Mosit says:
#CSO: How is what?  How is she death?  If you don’t follow her she kills you off.  ::Stops on the stairs.::   And we believe she means to wipe out everyone on the planet that doesn’t follow her.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CO/XO: I feel safe and peaceful.

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