Host AGMBob says:
<<<<<<BEGIN MISSION>>>>>>>>

CTO_Valar says:
::on the Bridge at Tac station going over security drill reports on a PADD::

FCOVnSckl says:
::Making final preparations to depart::

XO_David says:
::heading up to the Bridge from a last inspection::

CEO_FoDco says:
::in quarters listening to old Earth music - Duel of the Fates from a movie called Star Wars::

XO_David says:
::exits the TL:: FCO: Report.

CTO_Valar says:
::taps COM badge:: Valar to Lewis.  I am not satisfied with these response times.  Run the drills again until they get them right.

CEO_FoDco says:
::what a false look on space travel…I think::

CMOJoRoss says:
::sitting in her office working on medical reports::

CSO_Hall says:
::walks onto Bridge and over to Science I station::

CTO_Valar says:
<Lewis in Security> Valar: Aye Sir.

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: Sir, thrusters at the ready.  Impulse and warp drive at your command.

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: Moorings ready to be cleared.

CEO_FoDco says:
::looks at wall clock::

CEO_FoDco says:
::thinks: CRAP! I'm late for duty shift::

XO_David says:
OPS: What's the status of the cargo loading?

CEO_FoDco says:
::runs out of his quarters::

CEO_FoDco says:
::enters TL::

FCOVnSckl says:
<OPS> XO: Cargo all loaded.

CEO_FoDco says:
Computer: Main Engineering

XO_David says:
OPS: All right.

CMOJoRoss says:
::looks at today's appointments::

CEO_FoDco says:
::exits TL::

XO_David says:
*Elara* All crew: Stand by to leave Starbase.

CTO_Valar says:
::runs level 3 diagnostics on the shields and weapons systems again just to be sure::

CSO_Hall says:
::brings up information from the computer regarding Marus III and begins to read it::

XO_David says:
FCO: Get us clearance.

FCOVnSckl says:
::taps buttons to prepare to clear moorings::

FCOVnSckl says:
COM: Starbase: This is the USS Elara requesting departure clearance.

CEO_FoDco says:
::walks to his office in Main Engineering::

CEO_FoDco says:
::checks engine status::

CEO_FoDco says:
::sends info to FCO Panel: All thrusters at station-keeping::

Host Starbase says:
COM: Elara, you are cleared for departure.  Transit lane 42, bearing 130.12.  Maintain 1/4 impulse until clear of outer marker.

FCOVnSckl says:
::receives information from Main Engineering::

XO_David says:
*CEO* All systems go?

CTO_Valar says:
::looks for her seat belt, but realizes she has no seat::

FCOVnSckl says:
COM: Starbase: Roger, Starbase.  Elara, out.

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: We have clearance Sir.

XO_David says:
FCO: Begin departure sequence.

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: Aye Sir. Clearing all moorings.

CEO_FoDco says:
::Sends more info to the FCO Panel.  All engines go, warp power at 60%::

XO_David says:
::sits back in the center chair::

CTO_Valar says:
::holds onto the console for support::

FCOVnSckl says:
::engages port thrusters::

CMOJoRoss says:
::notices that no member of the senior staff is down for an appointment::

FCOVnSckl says:
::when the ship gets far enough out, engages reverse thrusters::

XO_David says:
::picks up a PADD with system status reports on it as well as security drill results::

CTO_Valar says:
::looks at the console and notices her message light is flashing.  Presses the buttons on the console to activate message::

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: 1km to spacedock doors.

FCOVnSckl says:
COM: Starbase: Request opening of spacedock doors.

CTO_Valar says:
::reads message.  It is a reminder to make an appointment with Doctor Ross for an annual physical.  ::sighs::

XO_David says:
::looks up::

CTO_Valar says:
::taps COM badge:: Valar to Dr. Ross.

Host Starbase says:
COM: Elara: Opening Spacedock doors.  ::doors begin top open::

CMOJoRoss says:
CTO: Ross here.

FCOVnSckl says:
COM: Starbase: Elara thanks you. Out.

XO_David says:
::watches the doors::

Host Starbase says:
COM: Elara: God's speed and good luck.  Starbase, out.

CMOJoRoss says:
CTO:  What can I do for you?

CTO_Valar says:
DR: Do you have any open appointments available for my physical?

FCOVnSckl says:
::continues in reverse toward spacedock doors::

FCOVnSckl says:
::sets viewer to aft view::

CMOJoRoss says:
CTO:  I am clearing the day for the Senior Staff whenever you are ready.

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: 500m to spacedock clearance.

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: 300m

CTO_Valar says:
DR: I will be in after my duty shift today.  Thank you Doctor. Valar, out.

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: 100m.

CTO_Valar says:
::sighs, thinks: physicals are the worse!::

FCOVnSckl says:
::sees the ship start to clear the spacedock doors, switches viewscreen to forward view::

CEO_FoDco says:
::checks engine flow ratios::

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: 25m.

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: We're clear. Turning about.

CSO_Hall says:
::begins taking notes on Marus III on a PADD.::

FCOVnSckl says:
::turns ship about::

CEO_FoDco says:
::notices there is a minor flux in the M/ARC::

CEO_FoDco says:
::attends to it::

CTO_Valar says:
CSO: Just how extreme are the conditions on Marus III?

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: Ready to engage impulse engines.

CMOJoRoss says:
::keys Valar in for her appointment:: Self: One down

XO_David says:
FCO: Set course for Marus III.  Warp 6 once we've cleared Starbase.

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: Aye Sir. Marus III at warp 6.  Outer marker in 30 seconds at one-quarter impulse.

CSO_Hall says:
::turns to CTO:: CTO: The atmosphere is fluorine-based with HF compounds.  The atmosphere has a high degree of ionization so the transporters should not be used.

CTO_Valar says:
CSO: Acknowledged.  Thank you.

FCOVnSckl says:
::notices the outer marker ahead::

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: We've cleared the outer marker.

XO_David says:
FCO: Engage.

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: Aye Sir.  ::engages warp engines::

CSO_Hall says:
::continues to make notes on the PADD.::

CEO_FoDco says:
::engages engines on the order from FCO::

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: Warp 6, Sir.

CTO_Valar says:
::sends message to Lewis in security.  Set environmental suits to withstand a fluorine-based atmosphere based with HF compounds::

XO_David says:
::sighs:: FCO: Mr. VanSickle you have the Bridge.  I'll be in Sickbay.

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: Aye Sir.

XO_David says:
::gets up and heads for the TL:: Deck 12.

FCOVnSckl says:
CTO: Valar, could you slave helm?

CMOJoRoss says:
::still working on the reports.  Thinks: I hate this time of year.::

CTO_Valar says:
::notices the XO going to sickbay and assumes it is for the annual physical and glad she is not the first of the senior staff to submit.  Smiles as the XO leaves the Bridge::

CTO_Valar says:
FCO: Aye Sir.  ::transfers helm control to Tac console::

XO_David says:
*CMO* I'm on my way down for my physical.

CMOJoRoss says:
*XO* Aye Sir.

FCOVnSckl says:
CSO: What else do we know about Marus III?

XO_David says:
::steps out of the TL and smiles at a crew member::

CMOJoRoss says:
::calls up David's medical records and downloads them to a PADD::

CSO_Hall says:
FCO:  It seems to be relics of a non-humanoid culture discovered 12 yrs. ago.  The civilization was thought to be extinct for about 130,000 yrs.

CTO_Valar says:
FCO: ETA to Marus III, 12 hours at present speed of warp 6.

XO_David says:
::enters sickbay::

FCOVnSckl says:
CSO: 130,000 years? Gosh!

Host AGMBob says:
<Computer>: WARNING! IDF/SIF failure, port nacelle pylon.  WARNING! Nacelle pylon structural integrity limits exceeded.  Commencing auto-shutdown of WPS  ::Red Alert sirens and lights activate::

CEO_FoDco says:
::looks up in shock::

CTO_Valar says:
ALL: What?

FCOVnSckl says:
*CEO* What's going on?

XO_David says:
::looks up:: *FCO* Report!

CEO_FoDco says:
::does the Geordi arm circle to wave people out the containment doors::

CSO_Hall says:
FCO:  The VSA expedition that was dispatched 7 years ago has been on Marus III since their dispatch.

FCOVnSckl says:
*XO* It seems we have a problem with our port nacelle.

Host AGMBob says:
ACTION: Ship goes sublight and starts coasting to a stop.

FCOVnSckl says:
*XO* Speed slowing to a halt.

XO_David says:
*CMO* Stand by.  I may be tied up.

FCOVnSckl says:
*CEO* What is going on down there?

XO_David says:
*CEO* What happened?  I thought all systems were go?

CMOJoRoss says:
*XO* Aye Sir.

CTO_Valar says:
::presses buttons on the console to bring up status on nacelles::

CEO_FoDco says:
::rolls under the containment door::

FCOVnSckl says:
::rushes back to helm control::

CEO_FoDco says:
*XO* I'm not sure Sir.  Transferring Aux control to the Bridge.

FCOVnSckl says:
CTO: Transfer helm control back to my console, please.

CEO_FoDco says:
::transfers Aux control to Bridge, rear station::

CEO_FoDco says:
::enters TL::

CEO_FoDco says:
Computer: Bridge

CTO_Valar says:
FCO: Aye Sir.  ::transfers helm control back to Helm console::

XO_David says:
::heads for the TL:: Bridge!

FCOVnSckl says:
::receives control, sees engines are down::

CTO_Valar says:
FCO: Status on nacelles reads normal.  Isn't that odd?

CEO_FoDco says:
::exits TL::

CEO_FoDco says:
::walks onto Bridge and heads for rear engineering station::

CEO_FoDco says:
XO: The warp core is offline Sir.

FCOVnSckl says:
CTO: Very odd.

XO_David says:
::exits TL::

CTO_Valar says:
CEO: Status on the nacelles reads normal.  What's going on here?

CMOJoRoss says:
::puts the PADD down, takes off her glasses and gets up to have a cup of tea::

CEO_FoDco says:
XO: Looks like a faulty IDF relay control.

CEO_FoDco says:
XO: This isn't a system worked on at the starbase.  At least it SHOULDN'T have been.

XO_David says:
::looks at CEO's readout:: CEO: Time to repair?

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: Could this be sabotage?

CEO_FoDco says:
XO: This is odd.  ::checks maintenance records::

CEO_FoDco says:
XO: It appears this unit was changed at the starbase.

CEO_FoDco says:
XO: But I didn't put it on the work order to Starfleet HQ.

XO_David says:
FCO: By whom?  Who would want to sabotage a supply run?

CEO_FoDco says:
XO: I can have it back up in 15 minutes Sir.

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: Just thinking if that relay wasn't scheduled for maintenance, then someone had some ill intentions for this ship.

XO_David says:
FCO: Contact the VSA Survey team.  Tell them we will be delayed.

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: Aye Sir. ::sends message to VSA survey team about the delay::

CEO_FoDco says:
XO: but this damage will be fixed in 15 minutes.. what could they possibly have been trying to accomplish?

XO_David says:
ALL: Let's settle down people.  It could have just been a mix-up.

CEO_FoDco says:
::brings isolation doors up::

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: With all due respect, I must ask, just a mix up?

CEO_FoDco says:
XO: I'll be in Main Engineering Sir.  There's no real threat there.

CMOJoRoss says:
::forgets the tea and heads out the door to the TL:: Bridge!

CEO_FoDco says:
::enters TL::

CEO_FoDco says:
Computer: Main Engineering.

XO_David says:
FCO: It happens.  But we've got more important matters to attend to.

CMOJoRoss says:
::exits on the Bridge and walks over to take her seat::

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: OK.

CEO_FoDco says:
::Exits TL::

CEO_FoDco says:
::walks to his office in Main Engineering::

CEO_FoDco says:
::checks on engineering crew::

XO_David says:
CTO: Stand down Red Alert.

CEO_FoDco says:
::all crew seem to be accounted for::

FCOVnSckl says:
::checks on navigational systems::

CTO_Valar says:
XO: Aye Sir.  ::stands down Red Alert status::

XO_David says:
::thinks: Never a dull moment on THIS ship.::

CSO_Hall says:
::walks down to the XO with the PADD in hand:: XO: Sir, these are some notes I have collected on Marus III for you.

XO_David says:
::takes the PADD:: CSO: Thank you.  Well done.  Will you be leading a team down?

CSO_Hall says:
XO:  If you deem is necessary Sir, I will.

CEO_FoDco says:
EO Settler: Ensign, please supervise the IDF repairs and get Katz on the SIF generator.  I'll be in Sickbay.

CEO_FoDco says:
::clutches shoulder::

CEO_FoDco says:
::enters TL:: Computer: Sickbay

XO_David says:
::heads for the TL:: FCO: You have the Bridge.  Resume course once repairs are complete.

FCOVnSckl says:
::taps COM badge:: *CMO* Doc, when is your next slot open for a physical?

CEO_FoDco says:
::exits TL::

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: Aye Sir.

CEO_FoDco says:
::enters Sickbay and nods to the Doc::

CTO_Valar says:
::taps COM badge:: Valar to Lewis.  Get those teams back to the drills.  Red Alert was a false alarm.

CTO_Valar says:
<Lewis in Security> Valar: Aye Sir, right away.

FCOVnSckl says:
::motions for Ensign Ramirez to take over the helm.::

CEO_FoDco says:
::goes to the duty Doctor:: DR: Where's Dr. Ross?

XO_David says:
CMO: I'm ready for the physical when you are.

CEO_FoDco says:
<DR> CEO: She's on the Bridge Sir.

CMOJoRoss says:
XO:  Oh right now your ready!

FCOVnSckl says:
CMO: Before you go Doc, when can you fit in my physical?

CMOJoRoss says:
FCO:  Whenever you like.

XO_David says:
::smiles and enters the TL:: Deck 12.  CMO: I'm a busy guy!

CMOJoRoss says:
::follows the XO into the TL: XO: Hmmm….

FCOVnSckl says:
CMO: Well, let me know what you have in your schedule.  I may go right after Lt. Harison comes back.

CMOJoRoss says:
FCO: That will be fine.

XO_David says:
CSO: I think as Chief Science Officer that this would be a good experience.  I will discuss it with the Captain.  ::smiles as the TL doors close::

CEO_FoDco says:
::hopes he can get his physical while the Doc treats his arm, which he hurt rolling under the containment door::

FCOVnSckl says:
*Engineering* How are the repairs going?

CEO_FoDco says:
<EO>: FCO: All repairs on schedule Sir.

FCOVnSckl says:
EO: Estimated time to completion?

CEO_FoDco says:
<EO> *FCO* 5 minutes, give or take, Sir.

FCOVnSckl says:
*EO* Understood.

CEO_FoDco says:
<EO> *FCO*: Settler, out.

CEO_FoDco says:
<EO> ::taps COM badge::

CSO_Hall says:
::nods and turns back to his duties::

Host AGMBob says:
<<<<<Time warp 12 hours: Ship's repairs are complete and the Elara is approaching Marus III at impulse>>>>>>>

CTO_Valar says:
::begins scanning the system for ships::

CMOJoRoss says:
::heads back to Sickbay::

XO_David says:
::in the Ready Room looking over the repair reports on the conduits::

FCOVnSckl says:
*XO* We're approaching the planet.

XO_David says:
*FCO* Understood.  On my way.

CSO_Hall says:
::begins scanning the planet and system.   Attempting to gather as much information as possible::

FCOVnSckl says:
Ramirez: Achieve standard orbit.

FCOVnSckl says:
<Ramirez> FCO: Aye Sir.

CTO_Valar says:
FCO: Sir, sensors indicate the system is clear of vessels.

CEO_FoDco says:
::back in Main Engineering at a station::

XO_David says:
::exits the Ready Room and enters the Bridge:: FCO: Report.

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: We're entering standard orbit around Marus III.  The system is clear of other ships.

XO_David says:
::nods:: CSO: Contact the VSA team.  Tell them we will be ready to transfer the supplies in a matter of minutes.

CSO_Hall says:
XO: Aye Sir.  ::contacts the VSA team::

FCOVnSckl says:
::returns to helm and relieves Ramirez::

Host AGMBob says:
ACTION: Elara establishes standard orbit.

XO_David says:
OPS: Status of the cargo loading for the VSA team?

CMOJoRoss says:
::Thinks: Now that was fun, I don't think.::

FCOVnSckl says:
<OPS> XO: A-okay.

CSO_Hall says:
XO:  Sir, I have informed the VSA team and they are ready to receive the supplies.

CMOJoRoss says:
::makes her way back to the Bridge::

XO_David says:
::rubs his hands together:: OPS: Prepare the shuttles for departure.

FCOVnSckl says:
<OPS> XO: Aye Sir.

XO_David says:
*CMO* Which shuttle are you going down on?

CEO_FoDco says:
::reads over all the maintenance logs and checks for any other unauthorized maintenance::

FCOVnSckl says:
::OPS officer prepares the shuttles for departure to Marus III::

CMOJoRoss says:
::enters TL and heads to the Bridge.  Exits onto the Bridge takes one look at the XO and thinks: What?  Not again!::

CMOJoRoss says:
XO: I will take...ummm…I am not quite sure.

CTO_Valar says:
::taps COM badge:: Lewis have Gamma squad report to shuttlebay one and have Beta team report to shuttlebay 2 for immediate departure to the surface.

CTO_Valar says:
<Lewis in Security> Valar: Aye Sir.

CMOJoRoss says:
XO: You do want me to take the supplies down also?

CMOJoRoss says:
::walks up behind David and puts her hand on his shoulder::

XO_David says:
CMO: Yes.  Everything you need should be loaded onto ::looks at his PADD:: the shuttles.

CMOJoRoss says:
XO: Sure I can do that.  ::heads to the TL again this time heading for the shuttlebay::

CTO_Valar says:
::Security teams Gamma and Beta report to the shuttlebays and prepare for departure::

XO_David says:
::calls out to the CMO:: Bring me back something!

CMOJoRoss says:
XO: I will.  ::remembers his love of Archaeology also::

XO_David says:
Senior Staff: Last call everyone.  If you are going, drop what you are doing and leave now.

CTO_Valar says:
::taps COM badge:: Valar to all shuttle teams.  Don't forget the enviro suits!

CSO_Hall says:
::heads for the shuttlebay::

CTO_Valar says:
<Gamma & Beta squad leaders> Valar: Aye Sir.

FCOVnSckl says:
::stays at the helm::

CSO_Hall says:
::stops to get an EVA suit to put on once he reaches the shuttlebay::

XO_David says:
FCO: Are you piloting the Senior Staff shuttle?

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: Will do Sir.  ::gets up::

CTO_Valar says:
::security teams don enviro suits and enter the shuttles::

FCOVnSckl says:
::goes to TL::

XO_David says:
FCO: Good luck.

FCOVnSckl says:
XO: Thanks. ::enters TL:: Computer: Shuttlebay 2.

CMOJoRoss says:
::walks to the shuttle::

FCOVnSckl says:
::turbolift goes to SB2::

CSO_Hall says:
::enters shuttlebay and gets onto the Senior Staff shuttle::

CMOJoRoss says:
::enters the shuttle and puts her EVA suit on::

FCOVnSckl says:
::exits TL and enters the shuttlebay::

XO_David says:
*All Shuttle Crew* Attention!  Your shuttle movements will be monitored by the Elara.  If you plan to leave the unloading area, keep an open Com link with the Elara and the crew on the surface.  Good Luck.

FCOVnSckl says:
::walks to Senior staff shuttle and sees CMO, CEO and CSO::

CMOJoRoss says:
::thinks of the last time she had to wear one of these things::

FCOVnSckl says:
*XO* Acknowledged.

CEO_FoDco says:
::calls EO over and rounds up Engineering team Alpha 2-9::

CTO_Valar says:
XO: Gamma squad acknowledged.

FCOVnSckl says:
::slips on enviro suit::

CTO_Valar says:
XO: Beta squad acknowledged.

CEO_FoDco says:
ENG Team: We're going to Shuttlebay 2 guys.  Grab your gear and meet there.

CEO_FoDco says:
::enters TL::

XO_David says:
OPS: Clear all shuttles for departure once they are ready.

FCOVnSckl says:
CMO/CSO/CEO: You guys ready to go?

CEO_FoDco says:
Computer: Shuttlebay 2.

CEO_FoDco says:
::exits TL::

XO_David says:
<OPS> XO: Aye Sir.  Awaiting shuttle signals.

CTO_Valar says:
::has complete confidence in her security teams.  They are ready::

CEO_FoDco says:
::enters Shuttlebay 2, grabs an ENG kit from in a wall panel storage locker::

CMOJoRoss says:
FCO: Yes I am but we should wait for the CEO.

CSO_Hall says:
CEO/CMO/FCO: Aye Lt. you know, I would say I am glad for some fresh air but it would be inappropriate considering the atmospheric conditions on the planet.

CEO_FoDco says:
::sees rest of ENG team arrive::

FCOVnSckl says:
CSO: No it wouldn't, Will.

CEO_FoDco says:
ENG team: Get to your shuttles.  We'll regroup on the surface for assignment distribution.

FCOVnSckl says:
CEO: C'mon, slowpoke.

CSO_Hall says:
::grins::

CEO_FoDco says:
::goes to shuttle:: FCO: Yeah, well thanks for telling me about this whole thing.

CMOJoRoss says:
FCO:  Ok we're all here.  Let's get the show on the road!

FCOVnSckl says:
*XO* Senior staff ready to go.

Host AGMBob says:
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