Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
1st Officer Log Stardate 10306.14 Cmdr O'Guinn. I am now waiting on the Chameleon for the away team to return. Once they have arrived we will be leaving the asteroid before it collapses on itself.
Host Biishe says:
<<<<<<<<<< In space... no one can hear... you scream... >>>>>>>>>>
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
::standing on the Chameleon waiting for the team to return starts to run preflight in the process::
CMO_Lt_Santiago says:
::Following behind Gary back to the shuttle.::
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
::running towards the chameleon, making sure the others are with him::
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::arrives at the shuttle, gets in and starts his pre-flight check::
Host Biishe says:
Scenery: A rumble can be heard throughout the astroid as the supporting forcefields have now been removed.
CMO_Lt_Santiago says:
::Scrambles onto the shuttle::
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::continues to check....looking back every now and then to make sure everyone is aboard::
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
FCO: Mr. Knight let me know when you are done with your preflight.
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
::Gets onto the Chameleon, slightly breathless::
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
XO:  Aye sir.  Almost complete.
CMO_Lt_Santiago says:
::Goes to the back of the shuttle to make sure the mummified bodies are tucked in tight.::
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::turns around::  OPS:  You okay?
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
::looks around for Jackson:: ALL: Where is the CTO?
CMO_Lt_Santiago says:
::looks up:: XO:  He was right with me Sir.
CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Enters the Chameleon and takes his place::
Host Biishe says:
Scenery, a shudder can be felt as a whirlwind of dust falls from the caving in ceilings.
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
CTO: Nice of you to join us.
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
FCO: Get us out of here when your ready.
CMO_Lt_Santiago says:
::their guests nice and snug in the back she goes back up to front.::
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
FCO: Yes, just a little breathless.
CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Nods at the XO, not noticing he meant that he was late:: XO: My pleasure, sir.
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
XO:  Ready for takeoff sir.  Everyone aboard?
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
FCO: Yes Engage.
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
::Hears the CTO and XO's exchange and looks disaprovingly at the CTO::
Host Biishe says:
Scenery:  The sounds of debris can be heard to strike the outer hull of the shuttle.
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
::makes mental note to talk to the CTO once they are back on the NH::
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
::sits down pulling up engineers readout::
CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Checks shields status, as well as tactical scanners::
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::engages and lifts the shuttle off the planet::  XO:  We're underway sir.
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
::sits at a console and monitors communications in surrounding space::
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
FCO: Acknowledged Mr. Knight.
CMO_Lt_Santiago says:
::Removes the helmet from her EVA suit and places it on the floor beside her.::
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
CMO: Anita can you handle science sensors?
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::begins tapping in commands onto his console, trying to keep clear of the debris::
CMO_Lt_Santiago says:
::Looks over:: XO:  Aye...  ::Gets up and slides into the science chair.   ::Fingers fly over the console.::  Sensors coming on line.
CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Finds his console beeping and looks at the sensor readings:: XO: Sir, I'm reading an increase of seismic activity throughout the asteroid, as well as spreading of micofractures. Looks to me like it's falling apart.
CMO_Lt_Santiago says:
FCO:  Can you step on it..  Micro fractures spreading rapidly..  We are loosing our entrance.
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
OPS: Mr. Lessing transfer as much power as you can to the deflectors.
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
::tired, moans, softly::
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
XO: Aye Sir.  ::Transferrs needed power::
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
CMO:  Understood.  We'll be at a safe distance shortly.
Host Biishe says:
Scenery, the starlight originally coming into the cavern appears to be lessening.
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
CTO: Acknowledged Mr. Jackson.
CMO_Lt_Santiago says:
::Keeps a close eye on their exit.::
CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Keeps a close eye on his sensor readouts::
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::continues tapping in more commands on his console::
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
::looks up at the few screen:: FCO: Get us out of here best possible speed.
Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  Large boulders begin to fall as the astroid desintegrates, hitting and bouncing off the shuttles shields.
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
::Boosts shield power::
CMO_Lt_Santiago says:
::Holds onto the console as the boulders fall.::
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
::grabs his chair::
CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Checks shield status and finds them holding for now::
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
All: Shields at maximum.
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
XO:  Aye sir.  All:  Hang on!
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
::Grabs the arms of his chair::
Host Biishe says:
Scenery:  Approaching the original opening it can be seen to have shruken in size to a few meters.
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
FCO: This is going to be like a snake through a hole.
CMO_Lt_Santiago says:
XO:  How about phasering our way out...  ::Pales at the sight of the closing exit.::
CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Notices the decrease in diameter of the opening:: XO: Sir, the diameter of the opening as decreased to merely a few meters!
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
XO:  Approaching the opening sir.
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
CTO: Can you make that hole bigger?
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
CMO: Probably best.
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
CTO: Fire phasers make that opening larger
CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
OPS: I think so. One good phaser blast or a microtorpedoe might do the trick.
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
CTO: why are we discussing this?
CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
XO: Aye sir. I'll try ::Locks phasers on to the weakest part of the opening and fires at it::
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
All:  Somebody do something fast!
CMO_Lt_Santiago says:
All:  I really don't want my body as space splatter...
Host Biishe says:
Scenery:  A large portion of the cave collapses beside the shuttle.
CMO_Lt_Santiago says:
::Calculates the risk of the phaser fire and pales a bit more::  FCO:  Knight you will have to push it once the phaser is fired.. it will only widen for a short period but in return it will increase the rate of collapse by the asteriod.
Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  The rock around the entrance melts as the astroids shudders magnify.
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
CMO:  Understood.  ::prepares::
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
::watches the opening to the cave:: FCO: You think you can make it through that?
CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
XO/FCO: Okay, we should fit through now!
Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  The astroid appears to collapse in on itself.
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
FCO: I certainly hope we fit through that hole...  ::braces for impact::
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
XO:  Definitely sir!  ::pushes it straight toward the opening::
CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Monitors the shields closely::
CMO_Lt_Santiago says:
Self:  Come on....come on...
Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  The shuttle spits through followed by other debris in the explosion.
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
::grabs his chair tighter::
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::braces himself back in his seat as the shuttle heads out::
CMO_Lt_Santiago says:
::is thrown against the console.:: Outload:  Umphfff
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
CMO: Anita are you ok?
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::maneuvers the shuttle to stay ahead of the following debris::
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
::is jarred slightly:: All: Shields down, recommend evasives.  now.
CMO_Lt_Santiago says:
XO:  Oh yeah  ::Sitting back.::  Only my pride hurt...  ::Sheepish grin::
Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  A huge boulder looms before the momentum of the oncoming shuttle.
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
OPS:  Not to worry.....I'll get us through.
CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Sees the console rush to his face rapidly, and puts his hands before it just in time:: Self: Oh boy..
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
FCO: Well, you got it out of there, now lets get us back into the Nighthawk, Ensign.
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::looks back and grins::  OPS:  No problem!  ::fingers go even faster over his console::
Host Biishe says:
Scenery, the sound of straining engines can be heard.
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
::watches the FCO with professional curiosity
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::sees the oncoming piece of asteroid and inputs a particular command into console::  All:  Again, hang on!
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
FCO: I'm assuming you noticed that large object heading rapidly towards us?
CMO_Lt_Santiago says:
FCO:  Hmmm Mr Knight.. May I point out that asteriod!
CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Doesn't let the warning go twice and hangs on to his console::
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
OPS/CMO:  I'm aware of it....got it under control.
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
::Grabs soemthing, holds it tight::
CMO_Lt_Santiago says:
::puts her sensors on max looking for a path out of there.::
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
::Monitors the dhields, making sure the micro-asteroids don't do any damage to the hull::
CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Monitors the sensor systems, and sees all the asteroids coming and going::
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::maneuvers the shuttle so that it just misses the asteriod in front of them and continues on, mapping out a way in and around the other debris::
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
::grips his chair not liking being a passenger in this mess::
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
CMO:  Doctor, how big is this field?
CMO_Lt_Santiago says:
FCO:  I'm sending you the map now...with a course plotted out... ::Taps her console and sends.::
CMO_Lt_Santiago says:
XO:  I've lost the signal Sir.
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
CMO:  Understood.  Thank you Doctor.  ::brings up the course::
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
CMO: Acknowledged. ::mutters to himself::
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
::turns back to the engineers console monitors the IDF and SIF::
CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Looks over at the XO for a short moment::
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::doesn't let his fingers rest as he continues to stay clear of any oncoming debris::
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
::watches the FCO with admiration::
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::takes a quick glance behind him to make sure everyone is okay::
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
OPS: Add power to the IDF Lienenant.
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
::looks at the viewscreen, watching the stars, whciha re so far from his home flash by::
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
XO: Aye Sir.  ::Tranfers power from the replicators::
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
XO:  Just a few more minutes and we'll be clear of the field.  I think the worst is behind us.
CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Looks back at his console: XO/FCO: Sir, there's a large field, 10 meters ahead. No apparent large openings!
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
FCO: Acknowledged... Once we are clear go back to our orginal course half impulse.
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
CTO: Acknolwedged Lieutenant.
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
XO:  Aye sir.  ::hears the CTO's statement and looks for optional ways out::
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
:: starts to sweat::
CMO_Lt_Santiago says:
::Trying to do magic with her sensors.::  FCO:  Mr Knight try this...  ::Sends an alternate rout.::
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::brings up the info on his console::  CMO:  Got it!  I think that will work.
CMO_Lt_Santiago says:
::Begins looking for alternate routes in case FATE is playing tricks on them.::
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
::Scans space for other craft, signals and so on::
CMO_Lt_Santiago says:
FCO:  Ok, here are some alternates just in case...  ::Sends them over also.::  Hopefully that will do it.
CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Still not really used to working on the Chameleon, wants to pull up internal sensor reports::
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
CTO:  Any way to make that opening bigger?  CMO:  Understood.  I'm hoping the original will work.
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
All: Surrounding space is clear of vessels.
CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Checks his external sensors, then does a quick calculation:: FCO: A small shockwave should create an opening large enough.
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
CTO:  Acknowledged.  We're approaching fast!
CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Turns to the XO:: XO:Sir, permission to fire a micro-torpedoe with timed detonation?
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
CTO: Granted.
CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Fires the torpedoe and waits for the explosion::
Host FATE says:
ACTION:  As the torpedo touches the astroids, the smaller ones dissapate, juggling the field, breaking up the blockage.
CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
FCO: All clear now.
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::increases the shuttles speed::  CTO:  Acknowledged.  We still have the smaller debris to deal with.....but I don't see that as a problem.  ::grins::
Host FATE says:
ACTION:  An astroid from the top falls on the tail of the shuttle, shaking open the back doors and flinging rations all over the place.
CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Sees the decompression on his console and immediately erects a forcefield::
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
All:  What the.....?  Not sure where that came from.
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
FCO: Smaller asteroids can cause as much damage - especially if there are a lot of them.
CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
XO: Sir, our back doors have been hit by an asteroid and opened.
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
::errects a forcefield around the back doors::
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
Self: What else can happen? CTO: Can we get them closed?
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
OPS:  You mean like the one that just hit the tail?
CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Checks shield status and sees all checks out at 75%::
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
XO:  My apologies sir.  That piece seemed to just jump out of nowhere.
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
FCO: Yes.  Careful.... our tail is sensitive.
CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
XO: I've erected a forcefield for now. There's nothing we can do about it this instant. We have to get out of the field first.
CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
Self: Wonder how that asteroid penetrated our shields.
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
FCO: Understood Ensign it happens. ::makes mental note to check the FCO's records::
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
XO:  We'll be clear of the field in just under a minute.
CMO_Lt_Santiago says:
All:  You know on the Star Charts this field doesn't look so big.  I don't think the Romulans are good map makers.
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
FCO: Acknowledged
CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Scans the upcoming area to be sure::
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
ALL: Once clear we will be going back to our original mission
CMO_Lt_Santiago says:
Self:  Hmmmmm never did ask what that mission was.
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
All: Incomign signal - very heavily encoded, also piggybacked on another signal.
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
All:  We're clear in....3, 2, 1.  ::takes the shuttle out of the field and inputs their original course...half impulse::  XO:  Course laid in sir.
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
FCO: Acknowledged.
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
:;Raises an eybrow:: FCO: Laid in?
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
OPS:  Would you prefer plotted?
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
OPS: Decode and send back to me.
CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Is curious what the message is about::
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
XO: Aye Sir.  Your eyes only?
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
XO:  ETA to the T'Met system, 2.15 hours.
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
OPS: Acknowledged. FCO: Acknowledged.
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
OPS: Transfer it to me.
CMO_Lt_Santiago says:
::Streches in her seat.::  All:  Any injuries?  Speak now or forever hold your peace...
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
CMO: Fine here.
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
CMO:  Not a scratch here either Doctor.  ::smiles::
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
::decodes the message and hands it to the XO on a PADD:: XO: We are to report to these co-ordinates, to rendezvous with Admiral Harlan.
CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Shakes his head:: CMO: Although it was close back there.
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
CMO: only my wits, doctor.
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
OPS: Thank You. ::takes the padd and reads over it::
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::hears the CTO::  CTO:  Come on now....where's your sense of adventure?  ::grins::
CMO_Lt_Santiago says:
::Goes back to her sensors..::
CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Grins:: FCO: You missed something.. I nearly had a close encounter with my counsole. ::Grins some more::
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
FCO: You hungry?
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::looks at OPS and smiles::  OPS:  That kind of flying always works up my appetite.
OPS_LtJG_Lessing says:
::Transfers power back to the replicators and goes tog et soem food with the FCO::
FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::chuckles::  CTO:  Yes, close...but no cigar!
Host XO_Cmdr_O`Guinn says:
::picks up a padd taps in the new course and hands it to the FCO:: FCO: New course.
Host FATE says:
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