Host Frank_SM says:
The USS Europa is currently in orbit of Theta Tau IV.  An Away Team is on the surface, planning a rescue mission for some Cultural Observers stationed on the planet.

Host Frank_SM says:
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Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::on the bridge waiting to see if OPS is going to put what is going on down below on the main viewer::

CTO_Hexx says:
@::Looking around the deserted observation post::

CEO_McGregor says:
@::Taking tricorder readings of the post::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham>::walks into the Llewellyn's quarters::

XO_Llewellyn says:
@ CEO: Are you finished checking the universal translators?

CEO_McGregor says:
@::Walks over to the computer console and tries to pull up translator recordings of the planet's inhabitants::

CEO_McGregor says:
@XO: A'm workin on it now Sir

CTO_Hexx says:
@Begins using a tricorder to detect any unwanted company who might be approaching.::

XO_Llewellyn says:
@ ::wonders what is taking the CEO so long, he has had 30 minutes to get that finished:: CEO: Please hurry Lieutenant.

CTO_Hexx says:
@XO: Y'all might want to check to see if any cultural notes were made.  How we should act, what not to do, that kinda thing.

CIV_Chitwa says:
::looks up at her Auntie:: Graham: So what do we do firrrst?

CEO_McGregor says:
@XO: Aye sir, A'm finished now

XO_Llewellyn says:
@ CTO: Commander Enki is working on that, do you have any ideas on how we are going to get our team members back?

XO_Llewellyn says:
@CEO: Very Good Lt.

CTO_Hexx says:
@::Does an admirable job of keeping his thoughts and emotions to himself::  XO: No sir.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> CIV: I am going to gather the laundry... why don't you start dusting... ::hands her a cloth::

XO_Llewellyn says:
@:: can tell Hexx is blocking his thoughts and emotions from him, but doesn't say anything:: CTO: Then I guess we have no choice then to make it up as we go

CEO_McGregor says:
@XO: Their language is similar to ours, except they are short in their conversations

XO_Llewellyn says:
@ CSO: Commander, have you finished reviewing the logs and cultural aspects of the society so we can pass as locals

CIV_Chitwa says:
::looks down at the cloth and sighs:: Graham: Oh, okay. ::begins to look around the room::

CTO_Hexx says:
@::Doesn't quite succeed and thinks "Hell, I thought that WAS your plan."::

CTO_Hexx says:
@CEO: Well, that's a relief.  It'll be just like back home.  Never use two words when one'll do just fine.

CSO_Enki says:
@::Looks up from the computer::  XO: I believe so... although, it's all swimming in my head right now.

XO_Llewellyn says:
@::turns and looks at Hexx:: CTO: I was hoping you would have something better

XO_Llewellyn says:
@ *CO*: Captain, we have finished viewing and gathering information from the outpost database, we are now going to go out and try and find out missing crewmembers

CTO_Hexx says:
@XO: look sir, we beamed down here with no plan at all.  We aren't even sure where they are, we have only a vague idea.  Right now, we have no choice but to do as you said.  "Make it up as we go".

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
*XO*: Alright... we are going to keep an eye on you as best we can from up here... I don't have to tell you to be careful... ::affection is heard in her tone::

CIV_Chitwa says:
Self: Oooooo... ::pulls a book off of a shelf and flips through it::

CEO_McGregor says:
@CTO: Aye except that it looks like if you speak to much they take offense

XO_Llewellyn says:
@::holds up his hand at Hexx, telling him to wait a sec:: *CO* We will, Llewellyn out

CTO_Hexx says:
@CEO: Well then, like my Grand daddy says: "Never miss a good chance to shut up."

CIV_Chitwa says:
::walks over to a comfy looking chair and sits down, reading through the book:: Self: This arrre kinda like Fatherrr's books

CTO_Hexx says:
@::Goes to the security cabinet and off-loads his "technology", leaving only the local arms and clothing.  Puts his comm badge inside his left boot.::

XO_Llewellyn says:
@ All: All, lets go and find out missing crew.  CTO: Get as good as location on out people that you can, CSO: You will be in charge of making sure we act like locals, CEO: You will keep the universal translators working.  All: Let’s move out

CTO_Hexx says:
@::Heads over to the exit and cautiously opens it.::

CEO_McGregor says:
@::Nods::

XO_Llewellyn says:
@::sees the CTO placing his technology in the cabinet, and his comm badge in his boot:: All: Before we leave, make sure you aren't caring any modern technology with you, and also do as Mr. Hexx has done place your comm badge in your boots

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> ::places the laundry basket by the door, sees Chitwa reading a book:: CIV: Oh... Captain Llewellyn is quite fond of Celtic Mythology.... looks like you picked up one of her many on that subject.

CTO_Hexx says:
@::Hopes that this culture doesn't require the removal of footwear when entering a building.::

CSO_Enki says:
@::Wasn't carrying a weapon... well, outright, and nothing energy based, anyway... so she just tucks her commbadge away::

XO_Llewellyn says:
@::places his comm badge in his boot, and double checks himself for anything else, then moves over close to the CTO and lets him check the exit before they move out::

Host Frank_SM says:
Action: The holographic facade of the outpost briefly fades out, the Away Team steps into the open and it reappears, looking like a very realistic rock cliff.

CIV_Chitwa says:
::looks up:: Graham: Oh?

XO_Llewellyn says:
@ CTO: Lieutenant, lead the way

CTO_Hexx says:
@XO: ::Grins::  Always sir.  Rangers lead the way.

CTO_Hexx says:
@::Exits the outpost and begins moving toward the location of the science team, looking around casually for incoming threats.::

XO_Llewellyn says:
@::walks directly behind the CTO, looking around as he does::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> CIV: See, here's one on King Arthur... ::points::

CEO_McGregor says:
@::Looks back at the outpost:: ALL: Modern engineerin

CIV_Chitwa says:
Graham: Rrreaaly? Fatherrr used to tell me storrries about...::sighs and looks down::

CTO_Hexx says:
@::Watches any locals they see for clues on mannerisms, social status indicators or common behaviors.::

XO_Llewellyn says:
@ ::whispers:: CTO: How much further till we reach them? ::makes sure no one is close enough to hear him speak::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> CIV: About what?

CIV_Chitwa says:
::looks down and shakes her head, then closes the book and puts it away::

Host Ranok says:
Action: The Away Team is encountered by a group of natives.

CEO_McGregor says:
@::Sees the natives approach::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> CIV: Oh... Chitwa, I'm sorry... maybe Captain Llewellyn would let you borrow one of her books... ::said hopefully, because these are some awfully old books::

XO_Llewellyn says:
@::turns and looks at the group of natives, and tries to figure out which one of them might be the leader of the group, also hoping his UT is working:: Natives: Greetings

Host Ranok says:
@AT: Halt!  ::Quickly gives signal to dispatch his bow and arrow armed men to surround the Away Team::

CEO_McGregor says:
@::Whispers:: CTO: Here we go

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::nervously watches the screen::

XO_Llewellyn says:
@::holds up his hand alerting the AT to halt::

CEO_McGregor says:
@::Stands very still::

CIV_Chitwa says:
Graham: No...she won't...I'm just a worrrthless furrrball anyway. ::sighs and continues dusting::

CSO_Enki says:
@::Great... the first locals, and the XO acts like a naive child, thinking that a simple hello will let them pass::

Host Ranok says:
@::Approaches the Away Team, his hand on a very sinister looking sword::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> CIV: Oh... don't say that...

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> CIV: It will just take time... don't worry.

Host Ranok says:
@ ::Walks up to the man who signaled, coming so close to him that even his breath reeks, a low growl emanating from his chest::

XO_Llewellyn says:
@ ::watches the man approach him, making sure to keep his hand away from his weapon.  then tries to read the man's mind as he approaches::

CIV_Chitwa says:
Graham: That's what they said...when they...::sniffles and looks away::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::is very concerned, and waits to see how Donnie handles this::

Host Ranok says:
@::Spits:: XO: What is your business here?

CSO_Enki says:
@::Waits to see if the XO does anything, or if she should..::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> CIV: They who?

CIV_Chitwa says:
Graham: I'm not supposed to tell.

XO_Llewellyn says:
@  ::stands facing Ranok, looking at his face:: Ranok: Travelers

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> CIV: What? How can I help you if you won't let me in?

CEO_McGregor says:
@::Gets ready to grab one of his hidden throwing knives ::

CIV_Chitwa says:
Graham: If I tell then I'll get in trrrouble.

XO_Llewellyn says:
@::the man’s breath disturbs him, but he holds his ground and doesn't move, waiting for him to speak next::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> CIV: You shouldn't have secrets from me... I can't help if you won't tell me. Tell me... please.

Host Ranok says:
@XO: Travelers, bah.  All: Take them back to camp, General Haalk will decide their fate.

Host Ranok says:
@:: Eyes the CSO::

CIV_Chitwa says:
Graham: I can't tell...because it's my fault. They killed them because of me! ::eyes full of tears::

XO_Llewellyn says:
@ Ranok:  We have traveled to this land to offer our services to General Haalk and his cause

Host Ranok says:
Action: The others move to take the Away Team into custody.

Host Ranok says:
@::Looks back at the XO and spits again:: XO: We shall see about that.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> CIV: You mean your parents? The people who killed your mom? I thought you were talking about people on the ship, saying you were useless... Oh... hunny.... ::takes the crying catian into her arms:: I am so sorry... but those people... they are long gone... I don't think they can hurt you now.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::looks over to OPS:: OPS: You still have a lock on the team right?

XO_Llewellyn says:
@ ::spits on the ground in front of Ranok::  Ranok: You are getting in my way ::grabs Ranok by the clothes:: Now move so we may continue our journey

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::breathes a sigh of relief when the OPS Officer nods back at her::

CIV_Chitwa says:
Graham: They said if I told they'd come afterrr me and get me too ::sniffles::

Host Ranok says:
@:: Pulls out his sword:: XO: I would be careful.  :: Motions to his men, who stand back:: Some would think that is a challenge.  You may come with me, or die, the choice is yours.

CTO_Hexx says:
@::is somewhat curious how this is going to go.::

CEO_McGregor says:
@::Slowly begins to reach for his knives::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> CIV: But, Chitwa... it has been 6 years... And you are far away from that planet. How would they know you said anything to anyone?

XO_Llewellyn says:
@ Ranok: Today might be our day to die, and if it is I would do it with honor.  However, I say you take us to the General so we may speak with him

XO_Llewellyn says:
@::looks at McGregor and shakes his head no::

CSO_Enki says:
@::Thinks that today isn't her day to die::

CIV_Chitwa says:
::whimpers and pushes away the fur around her neck, showing her Auntie a strange-looking collar::

CTO_Hexx says:
@::Carefully grasps the CEO's wrist and shakes his head slightly.::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> ::furrows her brow:: CIV: What.... is that?

Host Ranok says:
@::Sheaths his sword:: XO: Good, I will take you to Haalk and since you seem to have some honor, I will allow you to keep your sword at your side... ::his voice rises:: but do not test me!

XO_Llewellyn says:
@::releases Ranok motions for his team to follow Ranok::

CIV_Chitwa says:
Graham: They put it on me...I don't know what it is.

CEO_McGregor says:
@:: moves his hand away from his cloak::

Host Ranok says:
Action: Some of his men laugh, though it is unclear who they are laughing at.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> CIV: We'll have to have someone look at it... it might have been deactivated by the transporter beam... they do that you know, deactivate dangerous devices like energy weapons and such.

XO_Llewellyn says:
@::follows behind Ranok's lead, and looks at the men, and tries to sense what or who they are laughing at::

Host Ranok says:
Action: The trip is a fast one, the pace almost a run, but within a short time the Away Team is inside what is clearly a Military camp, and taken to the largest tent there.

CIV_Chitwa says:
Graham: They'rrre gonna come and get me. ::whimpers::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> CIV: No... how could they?

CIV_Chitwa says:
Graham: They said so...said they'd kill me if I told.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> CIV: They may have said so, but why do you believe them now? How could they possibly reach you here?

XO_Llewellyn says:
@::looks around the camp as they walk though it, and then sees what he assumes is the generals tent::

Host Ranok says:
Action: As the Away Team enters the tent, they quickly see that everyone there is on their knees on the floor, except one man. Even their guards drop to their knees upon entering.

CTO_Hexx says:
@::Eyes their surroundings, counting soldiers and marking possible exits and defensible positions.::

XO_Llewellyn says:
@::quickly drops to his knee as they enter the tent and hopes the away team does also::

Host Ranok says:
@AT: Down... or die! ::From the ground::

CIV_Chitwa says:
Graham: Because they trrracked us all the way frrrom Ka'venusho.

CSO_Enki says:
@::Gees... after the glances earlier, this is the last position she wants to be in::

CTO_Hexx says:
@::Gets the hint and falls to his knees.::

CEO_McGregor says:
@::Drops to his knees::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> CIV: Ka'venusho? Where's that? That's not where we found you... and how do you know they are tracking you now?

Host Ranok says:
@::Walks on his knees over to the seated man, unsheathes his sword and lays it before him:: Haalk: These men have told me they are here to join your cause.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::bites her lip as the AT enters the tent::

Host Ranok says:
Action: Upon those words Haalk motions Ranok away, and calls the visitors to him::

CIV_Chitwa says:
Graham: We lived in Ka'venusho, with the otherrr Kaled'a'in. We werrre trrravelling to Madain Sarrri. ::sighs::

XO_Llewellyn says:
@::crawls like Ranok did as he approaches the General and also places his sword in front of the General::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> ::motions for her to go on::

XO_Llewellyn says:
@Haalk: Great General, we have heard of your honor and have came to fight for your cause

Host Haalk says:
@::Looks at the XO:: XO: Who are you?

CEO_McGregor says:
@:;watches very closely::

CTO_Hexx says:
@::Surveys the other people assembled, looking for the observation team.::

CIV_Chitwa says:
Graham: They found us and ::sniffles:: I can't tell you anymorrre! They'll kill me.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::also looks for the observation team:: SO: Is the away team near the observation team?

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::hears a negative response:: Self: Damn...

CEO_McGregor says:
@::Looks over at the CTO::

Host Haalk says:
@::Waits quite impatiently for a response::

CTO_Hexx says:
@::Doesn't see the observation team.::

XO_Llewellyn says:
@ Haalk: I am Krong

Host Haalk says:
@XO: I didn't ask for your name... Who are you?

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> CIV: Alright... I won't press you for any more... ::pats her sympathetically:: Do you want to come with me to the laundry facilities?

XO_Llewellyn says:
@Haalk: I am here to bid your services, so I am who ever you wish me to be

CEO_McGregor says:
@::Doesn't like the hair on the back of his neck raising like it is::

CIV_Chitwa says:
Graham: Don't leave me alone...that's when they come forrr you...

Host Haalk says:
@::Seems somewhat satisfied by his answer:: XO: And what do you offer me exactly?

XO_Llewellyn says:
@ Haalk: We will offer our lives for you in Battle is that is what is needed

CEO_McGregor says:
@::Tries to get thew CTO's attention with his eyes::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<YEO Graham> ::gives her a sad and concerned look:: CIV: Alright then come with me... ::exits the Llewellyn's quarters::

CTO_Hexx says:
@::Frowns and thinks very nasty thoughts about the XO and what he just said.  Notices the CEO and looks at him.::

CEO_McGregor says:
@::Motions to the three guards by the door in a trance like state::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::watches intently, concerned about Donnie because of what he said:: Self: Hexx is going to kill me... oh god.

CIV_Chitwa says:
::walks closely next to her Auntie::

Host Haalk says:
@XO: Then you will take my mark... ::moves with great swiftness and stabs the XO in the arm with some type of weapon::

Host Haalk says:
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