Host SM-Lyon says:
USS Seleya - 10602.12

"Home, Sweet Homeless" - Part 2

SUMMARY: After a trip that didn't seem to end due to the anticipation of action to come. The crew is ready to start the evacuation the moment they reach orbit. Its going to be a tense time, but they should cope...

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CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
:: In sickbay, shedding the last of his new hair. :: CMO: I think that’s the last doc, am I clear to return to the bridge?

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
:: Glances around the dark passage and shakes his head. :: *CEO*: Engineering, please get someone up here to fix the lights...  again.  :: Walks down the passage to the turbolift. ::  Turbolift: Bridge.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
:: Double checks the info from the FCO.  Taps his combadge. ::  *CO*:  A'an to Darklighter. Sir, just to update you, were entering the system now, we should achieve orbit in a few minutes.

CSO_Ens_Axin says:
:: Sitting at his station, monitoring the sensor readouts. ::

Host Governor_Rolden says:
<CEO_Talbot> *OPS*: Yes, sir. We'll be there shortly... again. What are you doing to the relays? Illicit power usage?

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
CO: Should be, if you start sprouting again just give me a shout and we'll give you another shot.

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
*Talbot*: If you want to see illicit, check my wardrobe.

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
CMO: Understood doc, now i know why Klingons are so grumpy, having to shave after every meal....that’s even if they do… :: Shudders as he gave himself an image he didn't want to see. ::

Host Governor_Rolden says:
<CEO_Talbot> ::muffled laughter can be heard at those words:: *OPS*: Aye, sir. I will investigate at a later stage.

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
:: Arrives on the bridge and looks around. :: XO: Are we there yet?

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
:: Throws on his shirt and taps his commbadge. :: *XO* Understood commander, I’ll be up now.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
CO: Yes, it affects some people more than others, as for Klingons, they're more used to it than we are by now, but I suppose you can understand why they're so hairy. Anyway, I hope you're feeling better now Sir.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
:: Turns and looks at Lessing. Nods. :: OPS:  We just dropped from warp at the system edge.

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
*Talbot*: Just be prepared for what will happen if i catch you.

Host Governor_Rolden says:
<CEO_Talbot> *OPS*: Aye, sir. I'm sure I will find something my wife would like. Talbot out.

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
:: Sits at his console. :: XO: Thank you Sir.  Updating system scans now.

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
CMO: Feel great doc, I’ll be on the bridge if you need me. :: Exits sickbay. ::

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
:: Taps the comm on the arm of the chair. ::  *Shuttle bay 1*:  All flight crews, man your shuttles.

Host Governor_Rolden says:
ACTION: All over the ship teams prepare for the great influx of people.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
*CMO*: A'an to Atreides.  Doctor, see to the medical teams assigned to the shuttles please.  We'll be beginning operations very shortly.

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
:: Enters the TL :: TL: Bridge.

CTO_LT_Cloud says:
XO: Security Teams ready sir on all decks

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
XO: Sir, all transporters have been checked, and are working at full capacity.  We should be able to transport our full compliment of 400 people per hour.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
:: Turns to OPS. :: OPS:  Mr. Lessing, contact planetary services and inform them of our approach.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
:: Nods. :: OPS:  Very well.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
*XO*: Understood, I'll be sending any stragglers on their way but the bulk are already on their way, or should be. :: Looks around sickbay and waves at some people who still need to clear out. ::

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
*CMO*:  Understood.  A'an out.

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
XO: Aye Sir.

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
:: Steps out onto the bridge and moves towards the command area. ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
COMM: Oberon Prime: Oberon Prime, This is the USS Seleya.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
:: Stands and vacates the center seat. :: ALL: Captain on the bridge.

CSO_Ens_Axin says:
:: Turns and stands formally at the note of the captain's arrival. ::

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
XO: Must you do that? All: At ease.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
CO:  Sir, all flight crews and they're med teams are at ready, were contacting planet services now.

CTO_LT_Cloud says:
:: Looks at the captain, then back to his console. ::

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
CO:  Hey, you took the job.

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
:: Turns around and smiles at the CO. ::  CO: Welcome Back.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
:: Moves to the XO's position. ::

CSO_Ens_Axin says:
:: Nods, and sits back down. ::

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
OPS: Thank you. :: Takes his seat. ::

Host Governor_Rolden says:
@COM: Seleya: Thank the goddess you're here! I'd say welcome, but with the state this place is in, I'm inclined to warn you away.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
:: Turns to the CTO. :: CTO:  Lt., prep your security teams.  We don’t need panicked or aggravated civilians making this situation any tenser than it already is.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
All: We've entered orbit, so let's wait for things to begin. I've altered the duty roster accordingly, and most of our time should be consumed by triage, so get as much rest as you can when not on duty. Remember, we don't know how long they still have left. 

CSO_Ens_Axin says:
:: Runs a final check that the readies probe is prepared for launch. ::

Host Governor_Rolden says:
ACTION: Sensors show that in certain areas of the planet, the planetary crust has already fractured and the molten core is heaving to the surface.

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
COM: Roldem: Thank you for responding Governor.  The state of the place is precisely why we are here.  May I ask if your people are standing by the evacuation co-ordinates?

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
CO: Sir, we'll be in orbit in 4 minutes.

CTO_LT_Cloud says:
XO: Aye sir.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
Self: Not that we should have many inured if this goes on in an orderly fashion and we really do have a weak before total collapse. :: Plays with the tricorder probe in his hand. ::

CSO_Ens_Axin says:
:: Looks back toward the centre of the bridge. :: CO: Captain?  The planet's entered the final phase of collapse, I'm reading fractured sections of crust, with lava leading for the surface... it won't be long before the entire planet is one large volcano.

Host Governor_Rolden says:
@COM: OPS: They are converging on those areas as we speak. The Federation Council had sent those requirements ahead.

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
CSO: It's what? :: Gets up out of his seat and turns to the CSO. ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
COM: Roldem: And how are the people responding to the situation?

CSO_Ens_Axin says:
:: Frowns slightly, wondering how to make it clearer. ::

Host Governor_Rolden says:
@COM: OPS: I'm sorry to say, but some of them are refusing to leave. Mostly the older generation.

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
:: Waves to the CSO. :: CSO: Was more of the response then a question Ensign.

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
CSO: How long do we have?

CSO_Ens_Axin says:
CO: The crust damage has yet to become widespread.... ::reaches out, and sets the computer to project results based on data so far::

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
COM: Rolden: That is understandable.  What do your laws say about planetary emergencies?  Can we transport them from the planetary surface without their permission?

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
:: Moves around to the CSO's station. ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CO:  I think what Axin is trying to say is that Oberon Prime is about to become a Class-Y world.

CSO_Ens_Axin says:
CO: Computer projections indicate twelve hours... more than enough time to complete the evacuation if our eight hour estimate is accurate.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
:: Listening to Lessings conversation, thinks to himself. "If we do that, our brig is going to get real full, real fast.". ::

Host Governor_Rolden says:
@COM: OPS: I am inclined to say, beam them out and I'll deal with it after

CSO_Ens_Axin says:
:: Thinks to self - 'Trying to say?  I wasn't entire aware of failing'. ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
COM: Rolden: I'd be inclined to agree, would you be able to put that in writing?

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
CSO: Just to clear things up is it possible for the process to accelerate? I want to be ready should that happen or if it can happen.

Host Governor_Rolden says:
@:: Gives a small smile. :: COM: OPS: Done some beaurocratic work have you? I'll have the orders in writing for you in an hour.

CSO_Ens_Axin says:
CTO: There's a class three planetary probe ready to launch in the forward torpedo bay, if you could place it in orbit we might get more data.

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
COM: Rolden: Let me just say that I tend to know how 'Good Intentions' tend to work out.

CSO_Ens_Axin says:
CO: Geothermal sciences are notoriously unpredictable... we simply can't get enough data about the internal dynamics of the planet's core to know exactly what condition it's in.

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CO: Captain, we have clearance from the Planetary Governer to begin rescue operations of all residents of Oberon Prime.

CTO_LT_Cloud says:
CSO: Understood launching probes. :: Fires the probes into orbit. ::

Host Governor_Rolden says:
@COM: OPS: Agreed. I'd love to stay and chat, but I have a lot of panicky people down here. There is some looting going on, and our security forces still here have their hands full.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
:: Taps the comm on his consol and orders the shuttles to launch and proceed to they're pick-up co-ordinates. ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
COM: Rolden: Understood Governor.  Seleya Out.

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
CSO: Ok, keep an eye on what you can see.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
CO:  The shuttles are launching now sir, we've established a low level orbit to reduce recovery time.

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
OPS: Understood.

Host Governor_Rolden says:
ACTION: The ship's full complement of 16 shuttles leave the ship from the shuttle bay on deck 15.

CTO_LT_Cloud says:
CO: All shuttles have left the Ship sir

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
:: Monitors the shuttles and transporter crews for progress updates. ::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
:: Waits for damage reports to come in. ::

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
:: Moves back to the command area. :: XO: Get to the surface, take Atreides and Cloud, make sure people get on those shuttles. :: Turns to the CTO. :: CTO: Your on crowd control, take a full team, people can get a bit crazy at times like this so your priority to the protection of commander A'an and his team, understood?

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
*Operations Department*: All Operations staff, begin evacuation procedures.  Keep the transporters working at full capacity, and begin recalibration of Cargo transporters to quantum resolution.

CTO_LT_Cloud says:
CO: Yes sir.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
:: Nods. :: CO: Aye sir.  :: Motions to the CTO to follow, then heads towards the TL. ::  *CMO*:  A'an to Atreides.  Doctor, meet me in transporter room 1, stat.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
:: Moves into the TL. ::  TL:  Transporter room 1.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
*XO*: Understood, just let me grab my kit, I'll meet you there.

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
OPS: Did I hear right, is there reports of looting going on down there?

CTO_LT_Cloud says:
:: Nods at the XO and walks for the TL. Taps his comms badge. :: SEC: security team 7 and 8 load up and met me in TL 1

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
:: Gets a medkit, leaving his coat by the door, then leaves sickbay and heads into a turbolift. :: TL: Transporter room 1.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
:: Turns to the CTO. :: CTO:  I want sidearm’s for all of us and rifles for you and me.  The doctor might need cover.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
:: Leaves the TL and heads to Transporter Room 1. ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
:: Brings up a chart showing transporter usage, and smiles as it suddenly hits peak and people begin flooding in to the ship, arriving directly in their designated locations, filling flight decks, holodeck, whatever spaces are available. ::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
:: Walks into the transporter room behind A'an. :: XO: Sir.

Host Governor_Rolden says:
ACTION: One by one the shuttles penetrate the atmosphere, which is starting to resemble a soup with all the ash and water vapor. The transporters start humming, and the first survivors start appearing in the designated areas in the cargo bays. Personnel jump forward to reassure the refugees.

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CO: You did hear that correctly Captain.  I trust Commander A'an and Ensign Axin are armed?

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
:: Moves over to one of the weapons lockers and procures sidearm’s for all three of them, and two rifles. :: CMO:  Doctor.

CSO_Ens_Axin says:
:: Reading off the data from the probe, and comparing it with the data from sensors, trying to get  complete picture of events. ::

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
:: Hands the phasers out, giving one of the rifles to Cloud. :: All: set for stun.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
:: Accepts the sidearm and sets it to stun before putting it in its holster. ::

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
:: Looks over his shoulder at the CSO and back at Lessing. :: OPS: Well I hope Axin isn't armed or he has a good bead on us ::chuckles:: yes commander A'an and Lt. Atreides are armed, I have Lt Cloud and his teams with them.

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
:: Suddenly thinks of something:: *Operations Staff*: Ladies and Gentlemen, please make sure you are separating out any weapons signatures during transport.  We don't want more problems after people get here.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
:: Moves over to the pad and stands waiting for the TL to active. :: All:  Lets go.

Host Governor_Rolden says:
ACTION: Reports come from the surface. The shuttle teams are busy loading their passengers and would be heading back shortly. There are medical cases with them that would require immediate attention.

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
OPS: Make sure you can read all our guys down there at all times, if it gets messy i want to be able to pull them out right away.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
:: Walks onto the pad and grips his medkit. ::

CTO_Lt_Fox_Cloud says:
:: Gets up on the pad. ::

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
Transporter room chief:  Energize.

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CO: Yes Sir, I have locks on all of them, via Comm Badges.  I am also scanning in patterns as they depart, to make life sign scans for each person.... well, less difficult.

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
OPS: Good work.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
:: Clicks his heels together and mumbles something under his breath while waiting to materialize on the planet:: Self: There's no place like a planet about to turn into a volcano...

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CO: Just doing my job.  I know what it's like to lose someone because you didn't think of something.  :: A look crosses his face::

Host Governor_Rolden says:
ACTION: After what seems a long time, the XO and his team appear on the surface.

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
:: Pauses. :: OPS: Scimitar?

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
@:: Materializes on the planet and looks around for his companions. ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CO: No, Captain, Not the Scimitar.  I can't talk about it.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
@ :: Moves over towards a crowd of people, huddled together waiting for transport, waving the others to follow. :: CTO: Cover the doctor, I'm sure he'll want to take a look at any wounded.  :: Waves over a local officer. ::

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
:: Nods at Lessing. :: OPS: We all have things we can't talk about :: Turns and takes his seat. ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CO: I'm sure we could share some long, interesting silences, Captain.

Host Governor_Rolden says:
@<PC_Plod> XO: Yeah?  You from the ship?

CTO_Lt_Fox_Cloud says:
@ XO: Yes sir. :: Points at four of the security team and points at the XO. :: SEC:  Rest come with me.

CSO_Ens_Axin says:
:: Is finding the engulfment of the planet far too fascinating to be healthy. ::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
@CTO: Well, let's go and have a look around.

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CSO: How much time do you think we have left?

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
:: Nods his head and gets a sudden tingle on the bridge of his nose, it's almost feels like his scar is burning, reminding of when he re-cut the scar. ::

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
@ :: Turns and addresses the crowd. :: ALL:  Your attention please. Evacuation has begun, and to foster timeliness, we ask that you please remain calm and follow all instructions given to you by security and rescue personnel.  Anyone with immediate medical concerns, please form up over here in an orderly fashion.

CTO_Lt_Fox_Cloud says:
:: Nods at the CMO and starts walking. ::

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
@ :: Turns to Plod. :: Plod:  Yes, we've received reports of civilians refusing to evacuate?

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
:: Rubs the pi tattoo that is concealed by his uniform. ::

Host Governor_Rolden says:
ACTION: Several people start pushing forward when A'an starts talking... they see someone in charge. One or two scream hysterically that they all were going to die.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
@::Walks over to the XO, since he's asked the crowd to separate out the wounded:: CTO: Let's go over to the XO, I'm sure anyone else will get our attention once they see a doctor around, and it's probably not a good idea to separate out too much.

Host Governor_Rolden says:
@<Plod> XO: Yeah, some of them hill folk out past the city. None of 'em here.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
@ :: Points to the people who are becoming hysterical, ordering several security officers to remove them from the rest of the crowd and calm them down. ::

Host Governor_Rolden says:
ACTION: A scuffle breaks out as the security team tries to maintain order. Quite a few of them will sport beautifully matching black eyes.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
@Self: And those children are why I brought lots of sedatives. :: Hopes no actual children overheard him. ::

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
@  All:  People, please remain calm.  Form up in an orderly fashion and we'll get to each of you, I promise.  The rest of you, please remain where you are and await transport. ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
:: Glances down at his transporter monitors, and raises an eyebrow at something. ::  *TR4*  Chief, your Heisenberg compensator is showing mild problems, transfer your load to Emergency transporter 2 and run a Level-3 diagnostic.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
@  :: Pulls his rifle out and fires a few bursts into the air. :: ALL:  THATS ENOUGH!!  NOW ALL OF YOU LISTEN TO ME AND LISTEN GOOD!

CTO_Lt_Fox_Cloud says:
:: Fires a phaser shot into the air. ::

CSO_Ens_Axin says:
CO: Captain, the collapse appears to be proceeding on schedule... I've never witnessed a planet's core go like this before, I wish we'd been around earlier, we might have an idea why it's doing so...

Host Governor_Rolden says:
ACTION: Shocked faces looks at the XO, a palpable silence throbbing in the air... until the screaming starts again.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
@:: Stays behind the security team. :: Self: Yup that works too.

CSO_Ens_Axin says:
CO: Stellar Cartography uploaded information en route detailing subtle changes in their orbit, but we have no way of knowing whether that caused the thermal buildup, or whether the changing pressure levels changed the orbit...

CTO_Lt_Fox_Cloud says:
:: Stands in front of the XO. ::

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
@ ALL:  Hysterics will not change anything!  Attacking the people who are trying to help you will not change anything!  We WILL get to all of you, but you have to remain in control of yourselves!

Host Governor_Rolden says:
ACTION: Some of the more level headed people forcibly shut up the screamers.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
@ :: Motions Plod over. :: Plod:  Listen, I want you to break these people up into groups no larger than ten, space then out a few feet from each other.

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
:: Thinks a second. :: CSO: From what I remember of planetary motions, the only thing that could change a planets orbit was change in its mass or density.

Host Governor_Rolden says:
@<Plod> :: Nods. :: XO: Aye, I'll get some of the local lads to help. :: Ambles off into the crowd. ::

CTO_Lt_Fox_Cloud says:
@:: Recalls his security teams back to cover the XO and CMO. ::

CSO_Ens_Axin says:
OPS: Forcing large amounts of molten rock through cracks in a planetary crust can be an excellent way to change the average density of material.

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
:: Sits back and listens to OPS and the CSO exchange ideas. ::

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
@ CMO:  Doctor, we'll set up a staging ground over here.  I would advise giving anyone who needs medical assistance a healthy dose of sedative as well.  The fewer people we have to deal with, the better.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
@:: Looks at a stray kitten, while he waits for the crowd to calm. :: XO: Fine with me, Sir.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
@CTO: I'm sure you and your team can help to facilitate that.

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CSO: It would change the average density, but not the density of the planet as a whole.  It might cause the axial tilt to change though, which could increase the geological instability of a planet.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
@ CTO: have your men continue policing the area while were waiting, if anyone begins to act up, separate them from the rest.  Keep all the hot-heads together and covered at all times.  I need to see what’s going on with the people refusing to evacuate.

Host Governor_Rolden says:
ACTION: In the meantime, the shuttles have had not trouble at all. They have been flying back and forth like bees to and from the hive.

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
:: Receives a report from TR4 that the problem has been solved. ::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
@:: Gets a hypo out with some sedative and addresses the crowd:: ALL: If any injured would make their way over here to me and the nice security personnel, I'll administer some care until you're evacuated onto our ship.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
@ :: Moves over to the crowd and explains the evacuation procedures to them, hoping the information will settle them down. ::

CSO_Ens_Axin says:
OPS: The atmosphere is changing its contents, and volcanoes have been forming, the odds are that substantial out gassing has occurred, to at least some level, which could be enough to change the mass.

CTO_Lt_Fox_Cloud says:
@XO: Yes sir. :: Moves over the his security heads and sends them out into the mass of people, then moves back over to the XO::

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
@ :: Waits for Plod to return. Taps his combadge. ::  *CO*: A'an to Captain Darklighter.

CO_Capt_Darklighter says:
*XO* Darklighter here.

OPS_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
:: Opens a summary of the CSO's research so far. :: CSO: I'm inclined to agree with you.  This much out gassing, over a period of decades could have an effect like this.

XO_Lt_Cmdr_Aan says:
@ *CO*:  We've begun prepping the civilians.  We had a few outbursts, but nothing violent so far.  I suggest we get the local authorities involved in passing information along to the crowds.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
part?

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