Host DR_Andrews says:
MISSION SUMMARY: The crew of the Artemis has met with Dr. Andrews, the only survivor of the Struve II colony.
Host DR_Andrews says:
A palpable air of tension hangs over the planet as they attempt to find out exactly what has happened here....
Host DR_Andrews says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Host DR_Andrews says:
%ALL: Gentlemen, I've poured drinks for you if you're thirsty.
CIV_Mika says:
::At the helm, making a few scans::
EO_Woo says:
::in ME::
CEO_Russel says:
::on the bridge, at ENG station.::
CSO_Pleek says:
::continues monitoring the planet, this time with more thorough scans of both the surface and the interior::
CTO_Somak says:
::scanning the planet at tactical::
Host CO_Ross says:
CSO: Mr. Pleek, see if you can scan one of the colonist's grave site. See if you can get anything worthy of cause of death
XOMcMer says:
%Dr Andrews: I think before we get down to such pleasantries, I need to fulfill one more Star Fleet protocol.
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
::at OPS maintaining a comm lock with the shuttle and a telemetry link to the onboard computer::
CMO_Daimon says:
%::Looks at his drink....and then puts it on a nearby shelf....::
Host DR_Andrews says:
%::raises an eyebrow:: XO: Yes?
CSO_Pleek says:
::nods to the CO::
Host DR_Andrews says:
%::sips his own drink::
CIV_Mika says:
::Puts the auto-pilot on::
Host CO_Ross says:
OPS: Mr. Ewan, good to have back with us <g>
EO_Woo says:
::monitoring the EPS grid from ME while CEO is on the bridge::
CSO_Pleek says:
::looks for any remains of any cells belonging to federation sentient races that may have been on the colony::
CMO_Daimon says:
%::Stands up....and looks around the mansion room...half listening to what the XO has to say::
aEO_Bryn says:
@::In the shuttle, tapping her fingers impatiently on the console::
XOMcMer says:
%Dr Andrews: I'm sorry but protocol requires that when a colony has undergone such.... extreme casualties, that a ships counselor is required to be present, to perform a trauma evaluation and treatment.
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
::looks up from his console:: CO: Thanks Sir, I took a lot and I mean a lot of medication to be here
FCO_Teasley says:
@::checking the atmosphere condition::
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: You'd think they'd have a cure for the common cold by now
XOMcMer says:
%Dr Andrews: I trust that your hospitality would not be stretched too thin by the addition of one more?
CIV_Mika says:
::gets up and goes to the replicator do get some Elkapara juice -- a trill recipe::
CSO_Pleek says:
CO: I found 62 graves.
Host DR_Andrews says:
%::sighs:: XO: I'm a civilian, commander, and reasonably familiar with your regulations. You are required to offer it...I'm not obliged to accept. I'm fine. I've had years to accept the events here.
Host CO_Ross says:
OPS: Understood.........contact Mr. Teasley and Mr. Kayan onboard the Shuttle Maximus, have then start monitoring the atmosphere for viruses, etc.
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Aye Sir
CTO_Somak says:
::continues his research into the CIV's life, while keeping an eye on the sensors::
Host DR_Andrews says:
%XO: And you gentlemen will have a seat, I'll explain as best I can, now that we're safely inside.
CSO_Pleek says:
CO: They are located on a site previously visited by the away team
XOMcMer says:
%Dr Andrews: We're still required to have the CNS to at least do an evaluation for our paperwork.
Host CO_Ross says:
CSO: Isolate one, do a scan, see if the computer can determine anything that we don’t already know
Host DR_Andrews says:
%::nods:: XO: Fine, fine, but that doesn't have to be done this very instant, does it? Please, sit.
CIV_Mika says:
::gets back to his console::
XOMcMer says:
%Dr Andrews: I'm afraid so, hearing your story is part of the evaluation....
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Maximus: Please start monitoring the atmosphere for viruses and other contamination
CMO_Daimon says:
%Dr: I believe that it would be best for the CNS to come now....so we can take a neutral party to record the events that you witnessed.....
Host DR_Andrews says:
%XO: Then record it for your counselor, if you must.
CSO_Pleek says:
::picks one of the 62 graves at random and makes a more thorough scan, tries to determine especially time and cause of death::
XOMcMer says:
%COM: Artemis: CO: Sir, Per SF protocol I'm requesting the CNS beam down and join the Away Team
Host DR_Andrews says:
%::sighs, wondering if they actually want to know what's been going on::
aEO_Bryn says:
@::Looks at the FCO to see if he is going to take the call::
CIV_Mika says:
::makes a few more scans::
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Maximus: Mr. Bryn or Mr. Teasley please respond
FCO_Teasley says:
@COMM: OPS: Go ahead
Host CO_Ross says:
*CNS*: Cmdr. Farrel, report to Transporter Room 2, beam down and report to Cmdr. MacMer, in EVA Suit
CSO_Pleek says:
CO: Most of the graves appear to be empty now but some have traces of organic material. I'd say they've been there for at least 4 years.
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Maximus: Mr. Teasley, please start monitoring the atmosphere for viruses and other contamination
CIV_Mika says:
::taps on the console::
FCO_Teasley says:
@COMM: Artemis: Understood
aEO_Bryn says:
@::reaches over to include herself in the communication::  COMM: OPS: What kind of viruses are we looking for?
FCO_Teasley says:
@::begins the monitoring::
Host DR_Andrews says:
ACTION: The CNS transports to the surface near the mansion.
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Sir, Mr. Bryn wants to know what kind of viruses?
Host DR_Andrews says:
%::eyes the CNS jogging into the mansion:: XO: Now?
Host CO_Ross says:
OPS: anything out of the ordinary, 62 Federation Citizens died here, and I have to know why
XOMcMer says:
%::Stepping to the door, opening Mansion door, in time to see CNS transport down, waving CNS in....::
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Aye
CMO_Daimon says:
%Dr: I think we're ready....please do tell.....::takes a seat::
CSO_Pleek says:
::continues monitoring information coming from the planet, especially the condition of the AT::
XOMcMer says:
%: After CNS runs in... closing door....:: DR. Andrews; Yes, now... Thank you.
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Maximus: Mr. Bryn, anything out of the ordinary, Capt. Ross wants to know why 63 Federations citizens died
Host DR_Andrews says:
%::takes a breath, relieved to finally start:: XO: It started the second year.
CIV_Mika says:
::Makes sure that the auto-pilot is really on the "standard orbit" function::
aEO_Bryn says:
@::Voice rises in a squeak::  COMM: OPS:  63 people are dead?
aEO_Bryn says:
@sheesh....  ::turns to look at Teasley, not at all happy::
Host CO_Ross says:
CSO: 4 years prior? That is amazing! is there anything worth analyzing left if the graves Mr. Pleek?
Host DR_Andrews says:
%ALL: Dr. Zenit was the first. We found his arm near the western ridge of the colony.
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Maximus: Mr. Bryn, you heard correct, 63 and we need to know why and what of
aEO_Bryn says:
@COMM: OPS:  I am on it...
XOMcMer says:
%::Already bubbling with questions, but suppressing them, for now...::
CIV_Mika says:
::scratches his spots::
Host DR_Andrews says:
%ALL: Aside from a few scraps of him, that was all we ever found.
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Maximus: Aye Mr. Bryn, keep us informed and updated as soon as you find anything
FCO_Teasley says:
@AEO: Take it easy, we're not going to figure this out with our heads exploding
 Host DR_Andrews says:
%ALL: Over the next several years, one by one, the rest of them were literally torn limb from limb.
aEO_Bryn says:
@FCO: Joe, if you will patch the data through my console, I will patch it into an uplink with the computer library on the ship.
Host CO_Ross says:
CTO: Mr. Somak, Tactical Status?
CMO_Daimon says:
%::Finding it quite hard to sit there and listen, is used to feeling the emotions of the speaker....finds the words as just sounds....but tries to pay attention none the less::
aEO_Bryn says:
@COMM:  OPS:  We are on it now.  I will be tying an uplink to the ship to speed the process.
Host DR_Andrews says:
%ALL: Sometimes we found the tracks of some sort of creature...but nothing else. No hair, scales, horn...not even a shred of DNA.
CIV_Mika says:
::covers his yawn::
FCO_Teasley says:
@AEO: Establishing uplink
aEO_Bryn says:
@FCO:  Take it easy my foot.  That is all we have to do right now.  I think I need to have a conversation with one XO...  ::Grumbles::
Host DR_Andrews says:
%ALL: Eventually it even took my daughter... ::stops to frown a bit::
CTO_Somak says:
CO: Weapons and shields are at ready. I'm not picking up anything unusual on sensors...
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Maximus: Aye 
Host DR_Andrews says:
%ALL: I think something has been trying to "protect" the ruins. This started after one of the digs.
CEO_Russel says:
::brings up the latest diagnostic results.::
Host CO_Ross says:
CTO: Thank you....keep at the ready. We are still at yellow alert, are we not?
CSO_Pleek says:
::looks at the CO:: CO: At this distance it is difficult to get anything more from the graves
CTO_Somak says:
CO: Yes, captain.
aEO_Bryn says:
@::Gathers the data, previewing it as it comes in::
Host DR_Andrews says:
%::shrugs:: XO: And that's about as much as I know. I seem to be safe enough in my home, and whatever it is hasn't bothered me yet.
Host CO_Ross says:
CSO: See if you can remote through the shuttle's sensor array
CMO_Daimon says:
%Dr: you said that it left tracks.....what did they look like?
Host CO_Ross says:
CIV: Mr. Mika, lower our orbit another 2000 perigees
CIV_Mika says:
CO: Understood, sir.
CIV_Mika says:
::lowers orbit as instructed::
Host DR_Andrews says:
%::grimaces:: CMO: I can't describe it...but I'd never seen anything like it. I have a cast we poured of one of the first, if you'd like to see it. Perhaps you've seen something similar.
XOMcMer says:
%Dr Andrews: Yes, we would like to see it
CMO_Daimon says:
%Dr: Yes, a cast would help very much....do you think we could see it....
Host DR_Andrews says:
%::nods and rises, heading toward a pedestal, and gesturing:: ALL: Here you are.
Host CO_Ross says:
CEO: Mr. Russel, do we have thrusters available?
CSO_Pleek says:
*FCO* I'll be needing the shuttle's sensor array, can you give me control over them?
XOMcMer says:
%:Following the Dr.::
Host DR_Andrews says:
ACTION: The cast is akin to that of one huge talon over a meter long, with an impossibly long and sharp claw at the fore.
CEO_Russel says:
CO:  Yes, sir.
FCO_Teasley says:
@COMM: CSO: I try to
aEO_Bryn says:
@::Rubs her eyes as she reads all the 'invisible life' one normally finds on an M-Class world::
Host CO_Ross says:
CEO: Very well
CMO_Daimon says:
%::Looks at the cast..  and scans it with his tricorder:: COM: CSO: Daimon to Pleek, I am scanning a cast of what could possibly be our intruder, would you mind checking the databases to see if anything is on file?
XOMcMer says:
%Dr. Andrews: Quite impressive.  Have you found any life forms around here that are at all akin to this, even if perhaps on a smaller scale?
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
:: checks the telemetry link to the onboard computer with the Maximus ::
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Self thought:: everything looks a ok still
Host DR_Andrews says:
%XO: Nothing. There are some small rodent-like creatures, but nothing that could even be related to whatever left THIS print.
FCO_Teasley says:
@AEO: You sound like you want to hit something ::continues scan::
CSO_Pleek says:
COM: CMO: Yes Dr, the cast is at your coordinates?
XOMcMer says:
%Dr. Andrews: What were you investigating in the digs, the ones you mentioned were of about the time this, er these tracks showed up?
CMO_Daimon says:
%COM: CSO: No...do not beam it up....just take my tricorder readings...and check them with the database.....
Host CO_Ross says:
CTO: Mr. Somak, Recommendations?
FCO_Teasley says:
@::sets link to the Artemis:: COMM: CSO: How's that?
CSO_Pleek says:
COM: CMO: I wasn't planing on beaming it up. I just scanned it with ships sensors
Host DR_Andrews says:
%XO: They were deep underground facilities of some sort. I could show your crew.
CSO_Pleek says:
COM: CMO: It is unlike anything we have ever encountered. Actually it doesn't even seam possible evolutionary
CTO_Somak says:
CO: There may be more of these creatures on the planet. I would recommend a planetary scan for any more of these creatures.
CSO_Pleek says:
*FCO* Fine, thank you
CIV_Mika says:
CO: Pardon me sir, but I think that we should rotate the ship to port at about 5° more than what  SF protocols instruct, it will increase shield polarity by at least 3.75%.
XOMcMer says:
%Dr Andrews: Rather than stir up some trouble right at the moment, can you show us your data on those facilities, as opposed to visiting them quite yet?
CSO_Pleek says:
::uses the shuttles sensor arrays to scan the graves::
Host CO_Ross says:
CIV: place us in the correct rotation
aEO_Bryn says:
@::taps communication::    COMM: OPS:  This is Kayan.  All scans show the normal presents of bacteria.  In other words, there is nothing out of the ordinary.  Science and Medical should have all of our data.
Host DR_Andrews says:
%XO: Well, no, I'm afraid I can't. I'm not quite willing to hand over my brain.
CSO_Pleek says:
::studies the data sent by the CMO and wonders::
CIV_Mika says:
CO: We are in agreement, sir. ::makes the corrections::
CMO_Daimon says:
%COM: CSO: No it doesn't......but....we have to assume that this is the truth until shown otherwise....
aEO_Bryn says:
@::looks at Teasley::  COMM: OPS:  What are the chances of us doing some archaeological investigations?
XOMcMer says:
%Dr Andrews: After the first, attack, did your team continue to investigate the digs?
Host DR_Andrews says:
%XO: I've made it a point to forego computer recordings, in case the "creature" does decide to come to the mansion. I could hide underground...
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Maximus: Aye Mr. Bryn, I'll let the Capt. know ::looks up:: CO: Sir, all Maximus scans show the normal presents of bacteria. 
FCO_Teasley says:
@AEO: Archaeological?
CSO_Pleek says:
COM: CMO: Agreed, perhaps it will be something worth to re-write what we know on evolutionary biology
Host DR_Andrews says:
%XO: Yes, we did. It was too important a find to stop.
CSO_Pleek says:
CO: I can't get anything else from the graves using shuttle's sensors arrays either
XOMcMer says:
%Dr Andrews: Was there a correlation between your visits and the timing of the attacks?
CMO_Daimon says:
%Dr: Is the field that surrounds this facility man made?
CIV_Mika says:
::Mika smiles:: Self: Now that's more like it. ::Mika looks at CO:: CO: Shields have gained 1.78%, sir. The rotation change was successful ::smiles and turns his head back::
Host DR_Andrews says:
%XO: Just the first.
Host CO_Ross says:
OPS: Normal bacteria! alright, have them look for abnormal bacteria, sentient life forms other than our own........we need some answers not more questions
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Nothing out of the ordinary, Science and Medical should have all of their data
CEO_Russel says:
::takes a look at the repairs agenda.::
Host DR_Andrews says:
%CMO: Not exactly.
Host CO_Ross says:
CIV: Excellent Mr. Mika. Make adjustments as needed
XOMcMer says:
%Dr Andrews: Could you expand on that?
CMO_Daimon says:
%Dr Andrews: Please Explain Doctor....
EO_Woo says:
::brings up diagnostic info about thrusters::
CIV_Mika says:
CO: Thank you for this leap of faith, sir, it is immensely appreciated.
Host DR_Andrews says:
%::nods:: MARI!
FCO_Teasley says:
@::goes over to the AEO:: AEO: Need any help?
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Maximus: Aye Mr. Bryn, Capt. Ross wants you to look for abnormal bacteria, sentient life forms other than our own. He needs answers, not more questions
Host CO_Ross says:
CIV: ::grins:: Carry on Mister
Host DR_Andrews says:
ACTION: A small bipedal robot dashes up to stand beside Dr. Andrews, about ten centimeters tall.
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Mr. Bryn wants to know if they can do an archeological digging of any kind?
XOMcMer says:
%::Looking down at the robot, and then backup to the Dr. :: Dr Andrews: And did you bring this robot, make it, or find it?
CEO_Russel says:
::since he is pretty much useless on the bridge, selects number 5 on the list: a problem with the ODN on deck 4.::
Host DR_Andrews says:
%ALL: Mari is my assistant. I created him about six years ago.
aEO_Bryn says:
%COMM: OPS:  That is the point.  There was nothing unusual or otherwise.  And we have already scanned for other life forms.  There are none.  ::changes voice to a cajoling one::  We could always check the site...
CMO_Daimon says:
%::Is startled by the shouting....and then notices the artificial life form::
XOMcMer says:
%Dr Andrews: Then he is all federation technology?
CEO_Russel says:
::Gets up and walks to the TL.  An crewman takes his place.::
Host DR_Andrews says:
%XO: This is the "coordinator". I give it instructions, and it relates my request to the others.
Host DR_Andrews says:
%XO: No, this is technology from the ruins. ::smiles::
CEO_Russel says:
::Enters TL:: TL:  Deck 4.
XOMcMer says:
%Dr Andrews: Oh.... ah, which others?  And what is his relationship to the field?
CIV_Mika says:
::wonders if by saying what he did, he made the CO even more suspicious::
CMO_Daimon says:
%Dr Andrews: How advanced was this civilization that you were studying....what have you found out about them?
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Sir, Mr. Bryn wants to know if they can do an archeological digging of any kind?
Host DR_Andrews says:
%XO: There are several hundred of them...they built the field for me, and maintain it. Along with my home.
EO_Woo says:
::returns to the EPS grid; makes subtle changes to distribution::
CEO_Russel says:
::The turbolift goes speeding down towards deck4 and comes to a stop when it reaches it's destination::
XOMcMer says:
%Dr Andrews: Ah..  And how is it that they respond to your control?
CIV_Mika says:
::thinks he could really use a creak with the CNS right now... but she's on the planet, so no luck there::
Host DR_Andrews says:
%XO: Vocally. This one has an advanced voice recognition system, at least on par with your Starship systems.
Host CO_Ross says:
OPS: Not yet, I don’t want them outside just yet.........they are our ace
CEO_Russel says:
::Exits TL.::
CMO_Daimon says:
%::Notices that the Doctor didn't hear him....will wait until the XO is finished with this line of questioning::
XOMcMer says:
%Dr Andrews: Let me rephrase that, why is it that they decided to respond to you?
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Aye Sir COMM: Maximus: Mr. Bryn, that’s a no go, the Capt. wants you to remain inside the shuttle for right now
CNS_Farrel says:
::Sitting on the couch, watching dr. Andrews::
Host DR_Andrews says:
%XO: Decided? Why would I create them to do otherwise?
CTO_Somak says:
::scans around the mansion for any more hostiles, and considers refitting the two tac's with rifles::
XOMcMer says:
%Dr Andrews: Oh, you created the whole lot of them?
FCO_Teasley says:
@AEO: You said Archeological
Host DR_Andrews says:
%XO: Just the first. It created the others.
aEO_Bryn says:
@::Bangs head down to the console and mumbles::  COMM:  Ever heard of stir crazy?  ::Sigh::  Acknowledged.
CMO_Daimon says:
%Dr Andrews: How advanced was this civilization that you were studying....what have you found out about them?
CSO_Pleek says:
::is still puzzled by the problem that the mansion the AT reports can not be detected by the ship's sensor arrays::
Host DR_Andrews says:
ACTION: The Artemis detects a small neutrino surge about 50 meters from the shuttle.
CEO_Russel says:
::walks to a storage compartment.::
XOMcMer says:
%Dr Andrews: Does the robot show initiative beyond the commands you have specifically given it?
Host DR_Andrews says:
%CMO: Incredibly advanced. Beyond anything else I've seen.
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Maximus: Mr. Bryn, for right now, just keep looking for abnormal bacteria, sentient life forms other than our own.
CIV_Mika says:
::detects the neutrino surge:: CO: Sir! There is a neutrino surge, 50 meters away from the shuttle.
Host DR_Andrews says:
%XO: Aside from maintaining what I've had it build, no. But then, I've told it to do that.
Host CO_Ross says:
OPS: Have the shuttle go to yellow alert
aEO_Bryn says:
@COM:  OPS:  If it ain’t there it ain’t there...  But we will keep looking.
CMO_Daimon says:
%Dr Andrews: Were they humanoid.....Or multi-pedal?
XOMcMer says:
%Dr Andrews: Do you use the robots to continue your work at the digs?
CEO_Russel says:
*EO*:  I heard that the cargo transporter 2 needs a new Heisenberg compensator.  Could you take care of it?
aEO_Bryn says:
@::Looks at the energy surge::  FCO:  What was that?  Did you do anything?
Host DR_Andrews says:
ACTION: The neutrino emissions build quickly...and move toward the shuttle.
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Aye Sir COMM: Maximus: Mr. Bryn, your to go to Yellow Alert
CSO_Pleek says:
::raises and eyebrow:: CO: A cloaked ship?
XOMcMer says:
%CMO: Sorry, go ahead..
FCO_Teasley says:
@AEO: No I didn't
Host CO_Ross says:
CSO: Possibly!
CEO_Russel says:
::Opens the storage compartment and grabs an engineering kit.::
Host CO_Ross says:
OPS: Advise them of the neutrino surge
FCO_Teasley says:
@AEO: Let me try to hail the Artemis
aEO_Bryn says:
@eeep...  ::Reaches over to check the shields status and puts them on full::  FCO:  We may have a visitor.  You want to call the ship?
CIV_Mika says:
CO: It's heading for the shuttle and the emissions are building quickly.
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Aye Sir COMM: Maximus: Mr. Bryn, you have neutrino surge near you
CSO_Pleek says:
::looks for any other signs around the neutrino surge that may be causing it::
CTO_Somak says:
CO: Red alert?
Host CO_Ross says:
OPS: Have them take off immediately
Host DR_Andrews says:
ACTION: A plume of dust rises near a rock outcropping, visible to the shuttle crew.
Host CO_Ross says:
CTO: Yes, Red Alert
aEO_Bryn says:
@::focuses scans on the surge::
CTO_Somak says:
::activates red alert::
FCO_Teasley says:
@COMM: Artemis: This is Lieutenant Teasley, do you respond?
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Aye Sir COMM: Maximus: Mr. Bryn, your to take off. Get out of there
CNS_Farrel says:
%::Looks deep into Dr. Andrews eyes, feeling him for any emotions or other projections of his presence::
CEO_Russel says:
::Walks to the Jeffries tube entrance.::
aEO_Bryn says:
@FCO:  Joe... Look... ::points::
Host DR_Andrews says:
%CMO: Humanoid, I believe. XO: No, they only work here on the surface for me.
Host CO_Ross says:
CTO: Target that disturbance Mr. Somak!
EO_Woo says:
*CEO* Yes, sir, I'm on it.
FCO_Teasley says:
@::looks where the AEO is pointing::
XOMcMer says:
%Dr Andrews: Are you still investigating the digs?
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Maximus: Mr. Teasley, get out of there now
EO_Woo says:
::leaves ME; grabs engineering kit; heads towards storage room::
CTO_Somak says:
::moves targeting sensors onto the neutrino:: CO: Ready, sir.
CEO_Russel says:
::opens the hatch.:: *EO*:  Good.
aEO_Bryn says:
@::Looks back down at the scans::  FCO:  Joe... I am not reading anything.  Umm... maybe we should get a little distance between us?  Like now?
Host DR_Andrews says:
%::nods:: XO: I am. I was actually in them when you arrived in the system.
CMO_Daimon says:
%::wonders if this beast could be some sort of defense Mechanism::
FCO_Teasley says:
@AEO: Good idea ::starts the engines::
Host CO_Ross says:
CTO: Standby...........
FCO_Teasley says:
@::backs the shuttle off::
CEO_Russel says:
::enters and begins crawling.::
Host DR_Andrews says:
ACTION: Another plume rises a little closer....then another....and another.
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Sir the Maximus just took flight
CIV_Mika says:
CO: Sir, do you want me to get closer to the shuttle?
Host DR_Andrews says:
ACTION: The shuttle suddenly stops in mid-air.
XOMcMer says:
%Dr Andrews: Do you have any theories as to why you have not been bothered after the rest of the colony was lost?
CSO_Pleek says:
::monitor the shuttle movements::
aEO_Bryn says:
@::Straps in and checks weapons... just in case::  FCO:  Shields are at maximum.... and... why did we stop?
EO_Woo says:
::checks inventory for an Heisenberg compensator::
FCO_Teasley says:
@AEO: We've stopped
Host DR_Andrews says:
%XO: None.
Host CO_Ross says:
CIV: Mr. Mika get down as low as she will go
FCO_Teasley says:
@AEO: I don't know
CIV_Mika says:
CO: Aye.
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Sir, the shuttle ::looks puzzled:: it just stopped
FCO_Teasley says:
@::Try the engines::
XOMcMer says:
%Dr Andrews: Did the attacks follow any pattern, like time of day or location?
Host DR_Andrews says:
ACTION: With a horrible screeching sound, the rear quarter of the shuttle tears away, ripped apart.
Host CO_Ross says:
CTO: Fire
Host DR_Andrews says:
%XO: Usually at night, but not always.
FCO_Teasley says:
@::grabs the AEO::
CTO_Somak says:
::fires::
CIV_Mika says:
::Lowers the ship as much as he can::
FCO_Teasley says:
@Computer: Computer, erect a level 10 forcefield
CIV_Mika says:
::shrugs::
Host CO_Ross says:
OPS: Emergency beam out all comm badges
aEO_Bryn says:
@::whispers::  FCO:  Were you able to get through to the ship?
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Aye Sir ::locks on to all comm badges and beams::
XOMcMer says:
%Dr. Andrews: And any pattern location wise?
CEO_Russel says:
::stops in front of a panel and opens it.::
FCO_Teasley says:
@AEO: No
CIV_Mika says:
CO: it won't get any lower than that, I'm afraid, sir.
Host DR_Andrews says:
ACTION: There is a horrible, mind-numbing roar as the phasers strike. The shuttle plummets to the ground.
aEO_Bryn says:
@::still in a whisper::  FCO:  Joe, I have shields at maximum....
Host CO_Ross says:
CIV: Use the thrusters if need be if we get into the atmosphere
Host DR_Andrews says:
%XO: No, just wherever they happened to be at the time.
CEO_Russel says:
::takes out his tricorder.::
aEO_Bryn says:
@::gasps::
EO_Woo says:
::grabs a Heisenberg compensator from out of a storage container; heads out::
FCO_Teasley says:
@AEO: The shields up?
CIV_Mika says:
CO: You want us to go lower?
XOMcMer says:
%Dr Andrews: Is there reason to believe that you are save inside your mansion here?
Host DR_Andrews says:
ACTION: The shuttle impacts on the ground harshly, tossing the inhabitants out.
FCO_Teasley says:
@::gets thrown around::
CIV_Mika says:
CO: The shuttle has crashed, sir.
Host CO_Ross says:
CIV: Keep us out of the atmosphere, but if we hit a pocket of air, use the thrusters to get us back up
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Sorry Sir I was unable to get them out in time
Host DR_Andrews says:
%XO: I have been...so I choose to believe it is safe.
aEO_Bryn says:
@::Feels the seatbelt holding, yet bruising her::
CIV_Mika says:
CO: Aye.
CSO_Pleek says:
::looks for the FCO life signs as the shuttle impacts::
CEO_Russel says:
::scans.  The fibers are burned.  Sighs.  Starts crawling back.::
CMO_Daimon says:
%::Feels his head hurting a bit.....sits down::
Host DR_Andrews says:
ACTION: More plumes rise closer to the shuttle, and it rises into the air, without its crew.
XOMcMer says:
%Dr Andrews: What can you tell us about what you've found in the digs, specifics about the people, their technology, and what happened to them.
CNS_Farrel says:
%::Keeps monitoring dr. Andrews his projected emotions/thoughts as the others ask him questions::
FCO_Teasley says:
@::gets up::
Host DR_Andrews says:
%XO: What would you like to know?
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
::tries getting another transporter lock on them::
EO_Woo says:
::gets onto turbolift:: Turbolift: Cargo bay.
CEO_Russel says:
::exits Jeffries tube, walks to the compartment.::
Host DR_Andrews says:
ACTION: The shuttle is literally shredded into a billion pieces and scattered into the air.
Host CO_Ross says:
OPS: Beam them up now, can you get a lock?
FCO_Teasley says:
@AEO: Are you alright?
XOMcMer says:
%Dr Andrews: As I said, what you've found... what kind of beings were they?  Bipedal?  Mammal, reptilian, insect like, something else completely?
CEO_Russel says:
::opens it and looks a while in it.::
CIV_Mika says:
CO: Perhaps sending a second shuttle down and evading the place in the atmosphere where they were...
Host CO_Ross says:
CTO: MR. Somak, fire on that disturbance when it appears again
CTO_Somak says:
CO: Captain, the interference on the away team lowered last time we fired.
aEO_Bryn says:
@::Looks around to find herself in surprise::  FCO:  I think so... but... what happened?  How did that happen?  ::starts to sit up::
Host DR_Andrews says:
%XO: They seemed to be bipedal mammals...not drastically different from us in the physical sense, but infinitely more intelligent.
CEO_Russel says:
::finds some new fiber-optics wires.  walks back to the Jeffries tube.::
XOMcMer says:
%Dr Andrews: Did their civilization sudden disappear as indicated in the initial reports?  If so, any idea why?
Host DR_Andrews says:
ACTION: The plumes approach the EO and FCO...
Host CO_Ross says:
CTO: Understood.
Host DR_Andrews says:
%XO: Yes, very suddenly. In a matter of days...and they had no idea why.
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: I can't no lock of any kind on them
Host CO_Ross says:
OPS: Beam them aboard immediately!
CEO_Russel says:
::crawls back.::
XOMcMer says:
%Dr Andrews: Was it anything like what happened to your colony?
CIV_Mika says:
::Zaer uses the thrusters frequently to compensate for their altitude being so low::
FCO_Teasley says:
@AEO: I not sure,  but let's not do it again
Host DR_Andrews says:
%::nods:: XO: Sadly, quite a bit.
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: I can't get no lock of any kind on them, too much darned interference
CIV_Mika says:
*CEO* The forward thruster has overloaded due to overuse, could you repair it ASAP?
Host DR_Andrews says:
%XO: But not to the same scale. Eleven billion of them died in about four days.
Host CO_Ross says:
CTO: Mr. Somak, fire on the disturbance, maintain fire, OPS: Mr. Ewan, once the phasers are firing, lock and beam up the FCO and AEO
CEO_Russel says:
::bypasses this ODN junction.::
XOMcMer says:
%Dr Andrews: Were they working on any kind of new weaponry, or DNA resequencing, or even contact with a new race of some sort?
CNS_Farrel says:
%::monitors the doctor for any signs of lying, or holding something back...::
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Aye Sir ::gets transporter ready::
CEO_Russel says:
*CIV*  What?  I'll get right on it.
CTO_Somak says:
::fires a long burst at the disturbance::
CIV_Mika says:
*CEO* Thank you, sir.
EO_Woo says:
::enters the cargo bay, heads towards the transporter power junction; removes panel::
Host DR_Andrews says:
ACTION: As the phasers strike the disturbance, the EO and FCO see the hideous outline of a horrid beat beyond description, writhing not in pain, but in anger.
CEO_Russel says:
::Grabs his engineering kit, shoves his equipment in it and crawls out of the Jeffries tube.::
CIV_Mika says:
CO: Forward thruster has failed but, fortunately, our trusty Mr. Russel is on the job, sir.
Host DR_Andrews says:
%XO: No, they were just bringing their new power systems online.
Host CO_Ross says:
CIV: Very well, keep me advised
FCO_Teasley says:
@AEO: What is that?
CIV_Mika says:
CO: Aye.
XOMcMer says:
%Dr Andrews: What was the nature of their new power system?
Host DR_Andrews says:
%XO: Vacuum-based.
Host DR_Andrews says:
ACTION: The interference weakens under the fire, and OPS gets a lock.
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
::gets a lock on the FCO and EO and beams them directly to Sickbay::
CEO_Russel says:
::walks to the TL.::
CNS_Farrel says:
%::Opens her mind a little more to the general surroundings....looking at the mansion intently::
Host DR_Andrews says:
ACTION: The EO and FCO beam away just as the beast pounds a ten meter crater into the ground.
aEO_Bryn says:
@FCO:  That is time to... ::feels the beam catch her::
XOMcMer says:
%Dr Andrews: Vacuum based what?  And, was that one dig that was being investigated when the trouble started, was that involved with this power system?
Host DR_Andrews says:
ACTION: The invisible beast roars, shaking the ground for miles.
Host DR_Andrews says:
ACTION: The neutrino emissions fade and disappear.
Host CO_Ross says:
CTO: Have the shuttle wreckage transported up to the cargo bay, I want it inspected
Host DR_Andrews says:
%XO: Vacuum-based....my God, not again!
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
*Bryn*: How are you and Mr. Teasley?
CEO_Russel says:
TL:  Deck 3.
CTO_Somak says:
::holds the phaser beam up long enough for the OPS to beam up the wreckage::
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Sir I was able to beam them into Sickbay
EO_Woo says:
::bypasses power to the cargo bay transporters; replaces panel::
aEO_Bryn says:
::Looks at Joe::  *OPS*:  In one piece... thanks.
CMO_Daimon says:
%::Hears the bang....and turns quickly....heading towards the exit of the mansion::
Host CO_Ross says:
OPS: Excellent Mr. Ewan!.
XOMcMer says:
%::In response to the shaking:: Dr Andrews: WHAT WAS THAT?????
Host DR_Andrews says:
ACTION: The interference is gone.
CEO_Russel says:
::exits TL.::
Host DR_Andrews says:
%XO: That was.... ::looks very afraid::
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
*Bryn*: Great!!
CSO_Pleek says:
CO: The neutrino emissions are over, so is the interference
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Thank you Sir
CMO_Daimon says:
::Walks quickly to the door.....and out of it.....taking out his tricorder....::
XOMcMer says:
%Dr Andrews: You know, don't you?!
CNS_Farrel says:
::Looks around as the mansion tremors from a terrifying roar::
Host CO_Ross says:
CTO: Mr. Somak, debrief Mr. Teasley and Mr. Kayan once they are clear from medical
CEO_Russel says:
::walks to the nearest Jeffries tube junction.::
CTO_Somak says:
::turns off the phaser and allows it to recharge::
aEO_Bryn says:
FCO:  Joe?  You OK?  ::starts to get up::
CTO_Somak says:
CO: ::nods::
CMO_Daimon says:
%::walks outside.....the door about 10 feet...and tries to read the shuttle::
CEO_Russel says:
::enters, goes to the panel and bypasses the power conduits to the forward thrusters.::
FCO_Teasley says:
@AEO: Yeah I'm fine
OPS_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Self thought:: Blast that was a tough beam out!
aEO_Bryn says:
::Feels her ankle give out under her and gasps as she plops back down::  Dang...
Host DR_Andrews says:
%::nods sadly:: XO: I warned you not to come here....
CIV_Mika says:
CO: CEO has begun repairs, according to my console.
XOMcMer says:
%Dr Andrews: So tell us the rest.
aEO_Bryn says:
FCO:  Good, then could you be so kind as to lend me a shoulder to sickbay?
CEO_Russel says:
::can't tell the problem from the console, so starts crawling, again.::
CMO_Daimon says:
$::Stares out the darkness wondering what it was....or is::
Host DR_Andrews says:
%XO: It would be more helpful to show you.
EO_Woo says:
::pulls out the faulty Heisenberg compensator::
CNS_Farrel says:
%::Walks over to dr. Andrew's:: Dr: Dr. Andrews, what is it?  You can tell us....we can help.
Host DR_Andrews says:
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