Star Trek: A Call To Duty
USS Kraken NCC 75712
SD 11306.10 - Mission 41 - Ice In The Veins Part 6

Starring: 
Andrew James 		as Ship Manager (SM)
			and [NPC] Admiral Jackson
			and [NPC] Prof. Aryn Zehn
			and [NPC] Dr. Peter Green		
Rob Wright		as [CO] Captain A'an Selzah
Aoibhe Ní 		as [XO] Commander Kesh' Suder
Sophie Wakeling 	as [OPS] Ensign Torel Alena
CJ Short 		as [CTO] Lt. Henry Sumner
James Greenman		as [CMO] Commander Kymar Dremel

Absent: 

Einar Sigurðsson 	as [CEO] Lieutenant Tony Adalberto
Lilia Perfeito 		as [CSO] Ensign Arya Ix

Summary: The crew begin the investigation into the sabotage and start questioning people.

Meanwhile, the planet changes climate - it goes from -50 degrees Celsius to plus 30 in the space of fifteen minutes or so. The power source below ground spikes and it is logically concluded it had something to do with it.

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CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::stands at science, running through their sensor readings on the planet and the energy signature, trying to make heads or tails of essentially incomprehensible data, hoping to narrow down life signs in the tangled mess of information::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::snickers as he reads a PADD, in a Turbolift heading for the bridge::

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::sitting in the XO's seat, organising an Away Team. Legs crossed, focussing on her armrest console::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
:: Takes a deep breath and leaves his Ready Room, stepping onto the bridge.:: XO: Report.

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
::Is standing at OPS, at her console::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::Steps off the TL onto the bridge, making his way towards the command section::

Host Aryn_Zehn says:
::walks onto the bridge::

Host Aryn_Zehn says:
<Adm_Jackson> ::looks up at the CTO and Zehn as they walk in, then back to his padd with a sigh::

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
::Smiles over a Sumner as he walks onto the bridge, but the smile disappears as she sees Zehn::

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::looks up, blinks, reminds herself to remain professional:: All: Captain on the bridge CO: The Away Team is all but ready to return to the surface. We have warm-weather gear and both essential cold-weather and desert survival equipment.. just in case. ::stands up::

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::looks up at Zehn, giving him half a smile.::

Host Aryn_Zehn says:
::returns the smile as he takes a spare seat::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
CO/XO: Found something interesting belonging to our climatologist.

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::Nods.:: XO:  Alright, let's get to work finding our "friend". ::Turns to face Sumner.:: CTO: What do you have?

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::glances up from his readings in a bit of a daze, looking down at Suder for a moment before peering off a Zehn and then Sumner, confused for a moment by the hustle and bustle::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::hands over the PADD:: CO: His journal; it appears he's obsessed by the idea of controlling planetary weather. He seems to believe the means to do so are on the planet below.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::nods once, noticing the CO has turned away from her before she had a chance to acknowledge. Swallows a twinge of annoyance as she too turns to listen to CTO::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
CTO: The evidence would certainly suggest that it's possible. Perhaps our saboteur found what he was looking for down there?

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
::Feels a bundle of confusion, frustration, a myriad of emotions flying around the bridge, and she takes a slow breath to keep it from showing on her face::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
CMO: Perhaps. We found evidence of recent activity in the cave when we were down there, but it seems unlikely it was our guy.
OPS_Ens_Torel says:
::Notices a blip on the sensors in front of her:: CO: Captain, I am picking up life signs on the planet, the same that the AT found, definitely a few hundred, leaving the cave area where the AT were.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
CMO: Or maybe he beamed down at just the wrong time...

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::Takes the PADD and looks it over.:: CTO: Looks like he might be right, considering the last few hours.  ::Nods to Sumner and turns back to the XO.:: XO: How are we coming on getting a fix on him? He's got to stick out like a sore thumb down there.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::nods slowly, glancing between Sumner and Suder before turning to OPS::

Host Aryn_Zehn says:
<Adm_Jackson> ::looks to the viewscreen::

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
CO: Perhaps they are hibernating species of some kind... If they are advanced enough to control their planet's weather, they may be highly intelligent. We should try hailing them before landing on top of them again.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::tries to bring up the sensor readings on his console, looking for similarities between his recorded information and those swarming over the planet::

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
CO: Torel's on it. We'll track him down one way or the other.

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
XO: Agreed, our presence her may also be what "woke" them up, we don't want to make a bad impression.

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
XO: 500 life signs, and increasing Commander.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::nods once in agreement, keeping her expression neutral as she looks at CO:: CO: Yes sir. Perhaps that was a sentry we encountered in the cave.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
OPS: Any sign of our weather-obsessed geologist?

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::motions to the CTO.:: CTO: Open a channel to the surface Lieutenant, let see if they're in a talking mood.

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::drops into his seat, glances over at the admiral, then back to the main viewscreen.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::turns and walks over to OPS, glad to be away from CO's side right now::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::nods and moves to Tactical, opening a general channel towards the planet::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::glances down towards the command circle as his readings come through verified:: CO/XO: They're all of the same genetic family as the Hayami, similar ancestry and with all the correct genetic markers. It looks like a whole race, although I'm detecting only three distinct sub-species at the moment.

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
::Smiles slightly at Suder, gesturing her head over at A'an with a small query on her face::

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::leans against the front of OPS's console, shaking her head very slowly, as if to say "not now..."::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::shakes his head some:: CO: I'm not detecting any communications equipment on the planet.

Host Aryn_Zehn says:
::looks at the CMO and corrects him politely:: CMO: Hyami.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::raises an eyebrow slightly in Zehn's direction, staring:: Aryn: Thank you.

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
XO: Nothing as yet, all i can find are those hundreds of alien lifesigns. I'll keep looking.

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
CO: At least, nothing we can communicate with traditionally.

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
XO: Wait.. I think I've found a human life sign, in amongst the thousands. Female.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::stops staring down Zehn to glance over at OPS::

Host Aryn_Zehn says:
<Adm_Jackson> ::looks to OPS::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::Shakes his head...:: All: Figures... alright, looks like we're going old school. ::Stands and turns to the XO.:: XO: OK, let's go meet the neighbors.

Host Aryn_Zehn says:
::stares right back at the CMO, unperturbed::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
OPS: That's not our mystery guest, the person that hit me was definitely male.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::stops, looking up at CO:: CO: Sir... "let's"...

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::watches the CO and XO::

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
OPS: Can you get a lock on the human life sign?

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::turns to OPS.::  OPS: Female? ...Alright, if nothing else, maybe they can act as an interpreter if need be.  Keep on the hunt, Sumner, you have the con.

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
CMO: But a human life sign, amongst the thousands, lends a mystery to it all.

Host Aryn_Zehn says:
<Adm_Jackson> ::furiously takes notes::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::tilts his head slightly as the sight of Jackson furiously tapping away at his PADD catches his eye, wondering just what the Admiral is doing here in the first place::

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
XO: I can definitely try, but we don't know if she's there willingly. She may not want us to beam her out without permission.

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
CO/XO: Um... I'm pretty sure one of you has to stay...

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
OPS: Try to establish contact.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::glances back down to check over his readings:: XO/CO: I don't recommend any of us go down there. I'm reading incredible levels of noise, enough to deafen almost anyone within a 50 metre radius.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::ignores Jackson for now. Trying to get this resolved without facing off with CO about the contents of a suitable Away team::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
CO/XO: Also that.

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
OPS: Put us as close to the human life sign as possible, Professor, if you come with us, I'm sure Dr. Green would appreciate you subbing for him...wait, NOISE?

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
CMO: Noise from what?

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
CO/CMO: It's probably how they induce fear.

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
::Looks at Suder with a slight query on her face again:: XO: I will do my best, but without any communication equipment on the planet, it's unlikely.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::taps away at the console to get a reading, pulling in the data to see if there's anything to decipher:: CO: I would assume from the Hyami, it's centered around their grouping. I'm trying to get a signal now and filter it.

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::wonders if the Captain actually reads the reports they file::

Host Aryn_Zehn says:
::stands::

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
::Sets up the transport to materialise to as near the human life sign as possible, when the transport is ready to occur::

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
CO: We could beam down a communicator to the human's location. Establish contact unobtrusively.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
CO: I can't get a proper reading without some equipment closer to the ground. ::looks up from his console and over to the convergence of people:: I recommend we send the orbiting probe on a pass through the atmosphere to pick up audible signatures.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::leans back on the back of the OPS console, taking a quiet moment to calm her mind, and build up her walls against CO's emotions::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::rubs his eyes, sweating slightly after his adrenaline shot::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
CMO: We can't get the probe any closer, the field that's cloaking he surface prevents it from moving any further in...but maybe we can beam another probe into the atmosphere? ::Turns to OPS.:: OPS: Contact Transporter room 1 and have them beam a second probe into the planet's atmosphere.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::smiles slightly:: CO: Not too close to the ground, Captain, we don't want to scare the locals.

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
::Nods to A'an, and contacts the operator in TR1 to fulfill the CO's request::

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::eyes Jackson::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::looks to the Admiral, then to the Captain, then to the XO, feeling an increase in frustration::

Host Aryn_Zehn says:
<Adm_Jackson> ::catches the XOs eye and then looks back to his padd::

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
::Ignores Jackson, and continues to do her job as if he wasn't around, which makes her think of what Zehn said to her about the running of the ship a few hours ago::

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::pushes herself off the back of OPS's console and stands up straight again, folding her arms and taking time to examine the crew at work::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::makes his way slowly over to the CMO:: CMO: Doc...

Host Aryn_Zehn says:
::watches on, the indecision of the group only further cementing his thoughts of their professionalism::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
Zehn: Any ideas professor? Are we dealing with an advance civilization or did they ...lose it and devolve?

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::nods, turning to watch the CTO make his way over:: CTO: Glad to see you up and about, Lieutenant. Feeling alright?

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
OPS: Keep a scan going for that geologist. If you flag anything... ::doesn't finish her sentence, senses Zehn's unease and looks over at him worriedly::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
CMO: Fine. ::lower his voice:: I'm concerned about the Captain.

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
OPS: Let me know when that probe is in place.

Host Aryn_Zehn says:
::looks at the CO, eyes wide at the thought he has to explain basic evolution to a Starfleet Captain in this day and age:: CO: No, ten thousand years is likely too short a time period to "devolve" as you call it.

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
::Understands why the XO stopped her sentence, and covers the gap:: XO...I'll inform you. Constant sensor scans for the Bajoran male life sign.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::is taken aback but quickly recovers, glancing over at the CO before taking Sumner's arm and pulling him into the conference room:: CTO: Okay, Lieutenant, again with a little less "being on the bridge"?

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
Zehn: That's too simplistic a view, and you know it. Any civilisation is 3 square meals away from revolution and 2 generations away from ignorance, should the conditions alter with sufficient speed. ::folds her arms and raises a questioning eyebrow::

ACTION: The probe is transported.

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::sighs and waits for the door to close:: CMO: I don't think the Captain's in his right mind. He's acting without thinking. He seems... desperate. I'm not sure about Suder, either, and we're in a bit of a delicate situation, you know?

Host Aryn_Zehn says:
::looks to Suder:: Suder: Devolve? Seriously?

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
Zehn: Then how do you explain the lack of communication technology, or visible tech of any kind? Other than this power source we're detecting, there's nothing down there.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
Zehn: Well not physically, obviously... ::thinks she may have stood up for the CO a bit too fast there::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::nods slowly, taking it all in, his conversation with Suder along with the Captain's actions on the bridge:: CTO: I appreciate you bringing this to my attention. I assume you came to me rather than going to our house-bound Admiral for a reason?

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
::Ensures the scans are constant, set to inform her when the life sign is found, excluding that of A'an:: CO: The probe is transported Captain.

Host Aryn_Zehn says:
::gives Suder a look and turns back to the Captain:: CO: Well, there's definitely better options than inventing a whole new science. Perhaps they do not communicate the same way we do, for example.

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
CMO: The Admiral is not here to run the ship, he's here to see how it's run. If we have a problem with our command staff, we need to take care of it properly.

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::Turns and nods to Torel.:: OPS: Share the scan data with Doctor Kymar. *CMO*: Your up doctor.

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
*CMO*: Would you like the probe telemetry sent to the console in your office Commander?

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::Grimaces slightly, know he sounds like a novice.:: Zehn: You're right, it's all speculation right now... there's no avoiding it, we need to go down there.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::nods again, listening to the page:: CTO: Okay, I'll speak with the Captain... I'll keep it out of the Admiral's ears as well, make sure to do the same. *OPS*: Science console two will be fine, thank you, Ensign. ::steps back out of the conference room and takes up the console, looking at the data as it comes in from the probe telemetry::

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::returns Zehn's look:: ~~~Zehn: Don't judge me... this isn't easy~~~ :: ensures her words come out soft, without any real harshness behind them::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::follows the doctor out, returning to tactical:: CO/XO: Have we decided on away team make up?

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::looks over at CMO and CTO, shoots CTO a questioning look::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::pulls out the Hyami sound, filters out background information and then feeds it back over to OPS:: You're our linguistics expert, see what you can make of that. ::looks up and smiles at Torel for a moment before glancing at the Captain, his smile faltering slightly::

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
::Sends the probe data to science station 2 for Kymar::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::steps away from his console, making his way across the command circle towards the ready room:: CO: Captain, could I speak with you in your ready room?

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::turns to Kesh. :: CTO: I have... The XO and if he is willing, Professor Zehn will beam to the planet with a small security detail... minimal weapons. We don't want it to look like an invasion.

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::returns the XO's look with a blank expression, then looks back to the CO:: CO: Understood.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::breathes a sigh of relief that the CO has decided not to go:: CO: Recommend I bring Sumner along, sir. He proved his worth on the last trip... ::turns and looks at CMO, wishing to split these two up before trouble came of it:: CMO: Assuming the doctor approved him for off-ship activity.

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
XO:  IF Professor Zehn is correct, then your telepathy may be another means of communication...  it makes sense.

Host Aryn_Zehn says:
CO/XO: Go down there?

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
::Tries to ignore everything going on around her, puts on headphones, and tries to start an analysis on the noises::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::looks towards Sumner and nods.:: XO: Try to keep it light, like I said, we don't want to set them off.

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::Looks towards the Professor and smirks.:: Zehn: We're explorers Professor, welcome to the vanguard of discovery. I'm sure Dr. Green would want it that way.

Host Aryn_Zehn says:
<Adm_Jackson> ::takes more notes, his wrist is getting tired with all the notes::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::Turns to the CMO:: CMO: Give me 5 minutes doctor.

Host Aryn_Zehn says:
CO: You might be, Captain. I'm a geologist. I do sciencey stuff and I'm not really in the mood for danger. Especially not after what happened with your last away team. ::looks to the XO:: XO: I don't have a choice, do I?

Host Aryn_Zehn says:
<Dr_Green> ::walks onto the bridge::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::stands outside the ready room, looking up towards Suder:: XO: Everyone that was beamed up has been cleared for duty. ::looks back over to A'an, then back over to Jackson:: CO: I must insist, Captain.

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
Zehn: Pretty sure the Captain said "if willing."

Host Aryn_Zehn says:
<Dr_Green> Zehn: Don't be a wimp. We should go down.

Host Aryn_Zehn says:
::looks to the CTO, then to Green:: Green: You'd never let me live it down. ::pauses:: CO: Fine, I'll go.

OPS_Ens_Torel says:
::Continues with the analysis, as the bickering about the configuration of the AT continues around her::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::turns and nods to Dr. Green.:: Zehn/XO: Its Dr. Greens moment, let's leave it up to him. But considering the planets strange geological shifts, I would have thought you'd jump at the chance.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
Zehn: You up for this, Professor? I'll keep an eye on you... ::paces up to the back of the bridge, confused as to why the CO seems so willing to let Zehn and her on the same Away team, before remembering she never did have a chance to explain their past relationship to him::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
XO: Keep me appraised, we'll keep working the angles from here.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
CO: Aye... ::takes a deep, cleansing breath::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::turns and walks to the CMO, then motions for him to enter the room behind him quickly and locks the door before the Admiral can enter.:: CMO: That's not going to hold him for long, so get it out quick.

Host Aryn_Zehn says:
<Adm_Jackson> ::sees the CMO walk into the ready room, but keeps his eye on Suder::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::nods towards the CO, his face looking almost apologetic:: CO: Doctor's prerogative, the Admiral can't come in here. I need to talk to you about... well, you. And Commander Suder. We might need a moment, you should probably sit down.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
CTO: With me... bring your least intimidating weapon.

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::fights mightily to suppress his first response:: XO: I think I've got one of those old, tiny hand phasers lying around...

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