Prologue: The Hayden has spent the last 3 days in relative peace and is now just approaching the planet.

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Resume Mission}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Sits at his desk, his legs propped up before him.::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Grumbles as he enters the Bridge, having been disturbed from his very relaxing mud bath.  He grumbles all the way to the tactical station to the right of the exit to the turbolift.::

CSO_Knight says:
::On the Bridge preparing to scan Unilles 3::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: In the small medical lab at the back of sickbay, quietly working on her project as she waits for the new CTO to make his appointment.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
::on the bridge looking over the reports::

FCO Praw says:
CO: Captain we are approaching the planet.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::Looks up from her chair's arm console at Praw's proclamation.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
Praw: Very good. CSO: Begin scans of the planet once we are in range.

Host CO_Marsland says:
CTO: Welcome aboard Ensign.  Have you checked in with Sickbay?

CSO_Knight says:
CO: Aye. Sensors are ready. Preprogram is runnin'.

Host CO_Marsland says:
CSO: Good,

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Looks firmly at the Captain.::  CO:  I was told to report to the Bridge.

CSO_Knight says:
::Swivels around to look at the console directly behind him. All of the planet's information shall be collected on it::

OPS Ta’lk says:
CO: Approximately 75 people are on the planet and it appears that 20 are children.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Is nodding off after a long string of strenuous appointments::

Host CO_Marsland says:
CTO: Well, I need you to report to Sickbay for medical clearance.

CSO_Knight says:
::Exchanges a PADD with another science officer and swivels back around to his main console::

Host CO_Marsland says:
Ta'lk: Children? Hmm, well I guess since this is a research colony they would bring their families.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Frowns at one of the test samples.  She makes some notes and disposes of the biowaste properly.::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Grumbles.::  CO:  I should have been told before I came up to the Bridge..  ::He mumbles and returns to the turbolift.::  Computer:  Deck Five.

CSO_Knight says:
Self: Kinda wish I had one o' them old sensor viewers from me great grandpap's olden days. That's how a bloke scanned.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CO: Captain the reports indicated that the scientists brought family members on this expedition.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Waits as the turbolift brings him down a few decks.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Darna's alarm clock goes off, reminding him to prepare for the new Tactical Officer's psych-examination::

Host CO_Marsland says:
XO: I figured as much, Commander.

CSO_Knight says:
CO: Sensors read 20 life signs all children, ages ranging between 12 earth years and younger.

FCO Praw says:
CO: Standard Orbit?

Host CO_Marsland says:
Praw: Yes, standard orbit.

CSO_Knight says:
CO: I'm not detectin' any adult life signs in their vicinity.

Action: The Hayden takes up a standard orbit.

Host CO_Marsland says:
CSO: Where are the adults?

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Checking the other samples, starts the next cycle.::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Exits the turbolift as the doors open and he heads towards Sickbay.  After a few moments, he walks into the ship's medical ward.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Sits up, rubbing the sleep from his eyes. He takes up a PADD sitting on his desk and reads aloud, to himself: "Thalataar. Tellarite. Prone to grumpiness.":: Self: Great.

CSO_Knight says:
::Looks down at the scan results:: CO: Unknown. The children are near the research colony, but I don't see any adult life signs anywhere.

CSO_Knight says:
CO: I am detecting the bodies of the adults within the buildings. No life signs.

Nurse Cross says:
CTO: Ahhh... our newest crew member.  You’re late!

Host CO_Marsland says:
CSO: Bodies!  Oh dear.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Grumbles at the nurse.:: Cross:  I was told to report to the Bridge.

CSO_Knight says:
Self: ::Softly:: Croikey.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CO: Captain, shall I prepare an Away Team?

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Writes a little note to the CMO on his console and sends it to her. It reads: Don't let our new friend get away too quickly. I don't want to chase him down. Send him my way when you're through, will you?::

Host CO_Marsland says:
XO: Yes, please.  I want answers.

Nurse Cross says:
CTO: And when do you go there first?  Medical is always first!  You can't report to duty with out clearance!  What do they teach you younguns anyways?

Nurse Cross says:
 :: Points to a table.::  CTO: Go sit down while I get the doctor.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::Nods to the CO.::

CSO_Knight says:
CO: I'm not dectectin' any pathogens or other known sources of illness, at least, not from 'ere.

Nurse Cross says:
:: Mumbling under her breath loud enough for him to here.::  assuming the doctor has time for you now.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
*CMO/CTO*: Report to Transporter Room 1 for Away Team Duty.

Host CO_Marsland says:
CSO: Keep on it, Lieutenant.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Hearing Cross as she enters the room, hides a smile.::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Hears the Commander over the communications channel.::  *XO*:  On my way.  Cross:  I apologize, but duty calls.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
Cross: I have it... :: walks over to the newest crewmember.::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
CTO: Duty?

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
CMO:  I've been asked to go on the Away Team.

CSO_Knight says:
::Swivels around and studies the planetary data recorded thus far::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Finally registering the XO's call::  CTO: Hmmm... Apparently so am I.  One moment while I gather my equipment.

CSO_Knight says:
::Swivels back around and orders the sensors to scan more intensely::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CO: Specific Orders?

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Nods.::  CMO:  At least this way if I have anything contagious, you'll be able to keep an eye on me.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Calls over her shoulder as she dashes into her office.::  CTO: How do I know you are not already contagious?

Host CO_Marsland says:
XO: Find out what killed the adults, first of all.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Continues reading the CTO's profile, taking it all in. Darna also walked around the room making several "better for first time meetings" changes to his office's layout::

Nurse Cross says:
CMO: Of course he is!  He is not cleared yet!

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Grabbing her kit heads back out and to the door, her eyes smiling.::  CTO: Shall we?

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
CMO, Cross:  I'm not contagious!

CSO_Knight says:
::Slaves the console::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Outside her door, chuckles at the CTO's comment::

Nurse Cross says:
CTO: And how do you know that?  You don't young man!  That is my job!

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Sits down in a big comfy chair, looking at his door in anticipation.:: Self: Any minute now... any time... ::Stretches, yawning::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CO: Yes Captain.  Ta'lk: See to it that the appropriate gear is ready in the Transporter room including safety breathers.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Her face straight, peeks back through the door.::  CTO: We don't want to be late.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
Cross:  Humph!  ::Turns and leaves with the Doctor.::  *Sec*  Thalataar to Security, have some Type II Phasers available for the Away Team in Transporter Room One.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CSO: Lt.  Get us a planetary report including air, soil and planetary make-up.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: With the CTO, heads for the nearest lift and steps in.  The doors close behind them:: Computer, transporter one.

Host CO_Marsland says:
Ta'lk: Keep a lock on the AT at all times, Lieutenant.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Eyes the Doctor a bit, but doesn't want to look too suspicious.::

OPS Ta’lk says:
XO: Understood.  ::Orders the Stock department to get the gear there ASAP.:: CO: Yes Captain.

CSO_Knight says:
XO: There are no airborne pollutants, organisms, or atypical atmospheric contents. The air is safe for the AT.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Is slowly, slowly drifting back to sleep. A spot of drool rolls down out of the corner of his mouth.:: Self: Ghaaaaaammmm.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::Nods to the CSO.:: CSO: Very well,  keep the information coming.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: As the lift stops, she steps out and heads for the transporter room.::  *CSO*: Anything we should know before we head down?

CSO_Knight says:
XO: The soil's safe, too. Commanda'.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::Enters the TL and heads to the Transporter room.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Starts up!:: Self: Right! Patient! Coming soon! Must stay awake! ........

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Enters the room and glances around.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Twiddles his thumbs::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Follows the Doctor closely behind.::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::Arrives in the Transporter room just behind the CTO and the CMO.::

CSO_Knight says:
*CMO*: No, ever'thin' looks good from 'ere. You oughtta be fine.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CMO/CTO: Doctor, Ensign. ::Nods.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Drifting... back... to sleep... snoooooore::

Security Officer says:
::Hands Thalataar a phaser.::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
*CSO*: Did you make contact then?

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Takes the phaser and then nods at Commander Sho-Tak.  He grabs the other phasers from the tray and gives one each to the Commander and Doctor.::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Watches the CTO take the phaser and then sighs.::  *CNS*: I thought you might like to know you are going to be short one newbie.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::Takes the gear that is issued to each of them.:: CTO/CMO: Our goal is to find out what has occurred here on Unilles 3 with the colonists in regards to no communication and now apparently only children left alive.

Action: The CNS slides out of the chair he is in onto the cold hard floor.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Bump!:: Self: Ow! Blast!

CSO_Knight says:
*CMO*: I doan think that any o' those joeys  know how to use the comm system, if it still works, that is.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Blinks as she turns to see the XO behind her.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Shakes his mind loose from the fog it had been wrapped in, and taps his combadge:: *CMO*: Right. Thanks. Is something going on?

CMO_Lt_Love says:
*CSO*: Joey?  :: Looks at the first officer for clarification.::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Grabs a tricorder holster and puts it on his belt just as he watches two security officers enter the transporter room.::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
*CNS*: Unknown.  I am heading down to the planet with him.

CSO_Knight says:
*CMO*:  Aussie for kid, as in baby 'roos.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Pulls himself back onto the chair, his joints aching.:: *CMO*: Understood. Good luck!

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Steps onto the transporter padd::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::Steps onto the Transporter Padd.:: CMO/CTO: Any questions?

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: What the XO and CSO say click.:: *CSO*: Ahhh... got it.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Gets up and groggily jogs out of his office toward the turbolift and, ultimately, to the bridge.::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Looks over to his security team.::  SEC:  Set your phasers to stun.  ::Climbs up onto the transporter pad.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
*XO*: Standard regular check-ins, Commander.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
XO: Lots, but none we will find here.

Action: The CNS runs into a young crewman when he enters the TL.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
*CO*: Aye Captain we are ready for transport.

Host CO_Marsland says:
*XO*: Good, get me some answers, Commander.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Nods at the crewman cheerily, finally awake.:: Turbolift: Bridge.

Crewman says:
:: picks herself up off the TL floor and looks at the CNS strangely::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
Transporter Chief: Transport to the coordinates set by the bridge.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Watches as Ensigns Jian Ni and Kipling step onto the Transporter Pad as well.  Jorn picks his phaser from the holster in his belt and has it ready at hand.::

CSO_Knight says:
::Looks over the sensor readout  and cross checks it with the reports that the researches gave SF, which he has copies. Looking for any clues or discrepancies::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
Security: Don't forget, we will be dealing with children.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Looks over the Doctor.::  CMO:  Sometimes the smallest of creatures can cause the greatest of harm.

Action: As the AT materializes on the planet a small group of children surround them singing a chorus of London Bridge. Other children can be seen not far off playing various games.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ CTO: So can I if you hurt a child.  :: eyes him meaningfully.::

CSO_Knight says:
CO: I'm gonna see if I can patch us up to the computer core within the complex an' see if I can get anymore clues.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ :: Looks around at the children curiously::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@::Materializes in the middle of a group of children.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
CSO: Go ahead.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@Children: Hello.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ :: Steps away a bit from the group and scans the area in general, uploading it at the same time to the CSO.::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Grumbles at the Doctor and then looks around to take in the surroundings and any possible hazards for the Away Team.::

CSO_Knight says:
::Tries to establish a link with the colony computer, assuming it still works::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@:: Then does a general unobtrusive scan of the children near by and uploads that to medical.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Looks strangely back at the Crewman, then gets off at his stop, the Bridge. He walks toward the CO.:: CO: Captain. What's happening?

CSO_Knight says:
::Hears a bloop from another part of the console and accepts the CMO's tricorder uplink. He gets it to update the details on the area as she gets them::

Host CO_Marsland says:
CNS: Ah, Counselor.  We are just arriving at the planet.  The XO has taken an away team down.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ All: The area in general is clear of any advanced life forms beyond the children.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@Children: Excuse me?

CNS_HeiRan says:
CO: Why has an away team been sent? Couldn't we make communications contact?

Host CO_Marsland says:
CNS: Lieutenant Knight only found children alive.  The adults are all apparently dead.

Action: Some of the children look at the XO as she speaks then go back to playing.

CSO_Knight says:
CO: I have established a link with the colony's 'puta'. There's no further evidence as to what 'appened to the adults, but I have a more detailed diagram of the complex and exact coordinates to where the adults are within the complex. Uploadin' the map to your console.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Keeps an eye on the children.::  XO:  I don't like this Commander.  You'd expect the children to be.... grieving with the disappearance of the older population.  You can't make me believe that these children are completely able to take care of themselves without supervision.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@::Kneels down a bit.:: Children:  Can you help me?

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Doesn't want to be nosy, he's just a little behind::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ XO/CTO: Aye... scans show nothing physically wrong, however there is no remorse.  You might want to have the counselor join us.

CSO_Knight says:
::Uploads the map and the places the adults lay onto the CO and XO's shared console between them::

Host CO_Marsland says:
CSO: I got it.  Can you send it down to the XO's tricorder?

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ :: Quietly:: XO: I should see to the... elders.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@CMO:  Having more people here on the planet will put more of our people at risk.

Older Child says:
:: walks up to the XO:: XO: What do you want ?

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ CTO: I am not a child psychologist and I doubt you are either.

CSO_Knight says:
CO: Aye. ::Sends the map down to the AT's tricorders::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@CMO:  What is that supposed to mean?  I've had to take care of my siblings at home my entire life prior to leaving Tellar Prime for Starfleet Academy.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@Child: I am here to see the person in charge.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ CTO: And I was once a child.  Does not make me an expert.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Looks over the captain's shoulder to see the map.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
*XO*: Marsland to Aria, Lieutenant Knight has just transmitted coordinates to where you will find the adults, Commander.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ :: Smiles taking any sting from her words and heads away from the group.::

Older Child says:
@XO: There is no one in charge. We just do what we want to.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ :: away from the children:: *CSO*: Sir, can you direct me where the adults are?

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Wonders where the Doctor is going.  He quickly follows after her to ensure her safety.::  CMO:  You shouldn't be running off like this on your own.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@*CO*: Understood.  ::Hands the information to the CMO.:: CMO: You and Thalataar go ahead.

Ensign Kipling says:
@ ::Stays with the Commander along with Jian Ni.::

CSO_Knight says:
*CMO*: Check ya 'corda', Doc. The map has the exact location o' the adults pinpointed upon it.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ :: Heads back to the XO and takes the padd::  CTO: I guess that solves that....

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Reads the data and heads off toward the indicted location.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::backing up a bit.:: CO: Should I go down to see what I can learn from the children? I might have a little more luck than the people down there.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
Child: What happened to the others?

Older Child says:
@XO; What other?

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@Child: Your parents, those who take care of you?

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Walks alongside the Doctor, staying alert for anything that can happen.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
CNS: They can handle it for right now.  If they request a counselor, I'll let you know.

CNS_HeiRan says:
CO: Of course. ::Steps back to the edge of the Bridge, just looking and staying out of the way.::

Older Child says:
@XO: Oh them they just left.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ :: As they approach the area, the wind shifts and she almost gags.::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Snorts.::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@Child: Can you wait a moment here?

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ :: Puts her arm to her nose to use the sleeve as a filter.::  CTO: I believe we have found the bodies.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@CMO:  And you thought these children were innocent.  ::Moves out before the Doctor in case anything were to jump out at them.::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@*CO*: Captain, would you and the CNS please tune into my transmission here.

Older Child says:
@:: see some other children playing a little ways off:: XO: Bye :: heads to where the other children are::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ :: Gasps:: CTO: You don't know the children are responsible.

Host CO_Marsland says:
*XO*: Certainly, Commander.  ::motions for the CNS to come over to her console as she is patched in::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@Child: Hold on a moment please.  What do you mean by they just left?

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@CMO:  Aren't they?  ::Coughs a bit.::  They obviously show no remorse.  ::Looks around.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Returns to the CO::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ CTO: How do we know they have not already grieved?  One thing about children, is they do tend to adapt quickly.  :: Comes onto the area of death and stops, looking around, slightly stunned by what she sees.::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@::Follows the child to the play group and records their activity for the bridge to see.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
::watches on her console with the CNS::

Older Child says:
@:: ignores the XO's Question and keep heading for the other children::

CSO_Knight says:
::Studies the children and the area visually. looks down and reads the tricorder scans from the AT on the console and frowns a bit with concentration::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Looks away briefly from the site and grumbles.::  CMO:  In the amount of time Starfleet has lost contact with this installation, it's improbably that they've completed their grieving process.  Now you could be right if somehow these children were possessed.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ :: Pauses at one of the bodies and does a general scan.::  CTO: This one has been dead about 6 days...

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Watches the console::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@Child: Young man  you are not showing good manners.  Now please tell me when your parents left.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Follows the Doctor closely, making certain that she is safe.::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ :: Frowns::  CTO: This one has been murdered... but... :: looks around, confusion in her voice:: It looks more like they killed themselves...

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Grumbles.::  CMO:  Now why would they do something like that?  What is your basis of this knowledge?

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ CTO: I don't know... I need to take some samples as well as do an autopsy.  :: Looks at one man with his arms firmly around a woman’s neck, strangled.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
::almost chuckles at the XO's reprimanding of the child::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Hears children playing in the background, and begins wondering why they aren't grieving -- or horrified -- by their parents' deaths.::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@CMO:  How do we know they don't carry some kind of neurological disease?  It might be contagious and spread throughout the Hayden.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ CTO: We don't...

CSO_Knight says:
::Scratches his goatee, wondering about what could've gone on down there::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Grumbles, not liking this one bit.::

Host Rich says:
{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Pause Mission}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}