U.S.S. Pendragon - 10101.27

Supporting Cast

OPS Chamberlain -					Sam Hung
Colonel Cheral -					Trelan
General Arm’cheddon -				Kurt “Armageddon” Goring
Vrel -							Antuan “Jim Xye” Vance

Host Karriaunna says:
Synopsis:  The Pendragon is in orbit around Origist with the abandoned science vessel the USS Einstein.  Below two separate away teams have landed on the planet near the work camp of the scientists.  No one is seen…

Host Karriaunna says:
<<<<<<<<<<<Worlds Within>>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::standing behind the Ops terminal::

CNS_Merced says:
@::sits with his back turned politely as the doctor finishes his 'business'::  CMO:  You should have done this before we left the ship.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
OPS: You have the bridge.  I'm going down to the Science Labs do see how they are doing.

TO_Trget says:
::standing guard outside the shuttle while the XO works diligently inside::

OPS_Chamberlain says:
::Sits at OPS:: CO: Aye, sir

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::looks around for something that seems to be the main lab::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::heads off the back of the bridge::

CSO_Gunther says:
@::waits to see where they're going to dash off to next::

CEO_Smith says:
@::still working on the communications systems::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@CSO:  Where should we start?

OPS_Chamberlain says:
::Watches the CO leave as he punches some keys on the OPS Console::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::steps off the Lift on the lower decks and heads toward the labs::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The AT sees a normal camp set up, except there are no workers.  The world is barren and cool.  There are signs of packing and the remains of a party.

CSO_Gunther says:
@::shrugs:: CTO: That would be up to the XO.

OPS_Chamberlain says:
::Picks up the PADD and goes to the command chair and sits down::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  Off in the shadows of the setting sun a dark shape begins to take shape, lengthening across the ground.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::enters the Science Labs::  SCI:  How is the investigation coming with that substance?  ::points at the material in the level 10 forcefield::

CSO_Gunther says:
@::eyes the strange shadows, then decides to do a sensor sweep at it::

CEO_Smith says:
@::looks toward the shadows::

CNS_Merced says:
@::moves slowly through the living area with the doctor, examining the state of items left behind::

OPS_Chamberlain says:
::Watches the second crew come on::

CSO_Gunther says:
@::does a double-take at the readings, and double-checks::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<SCI> ::looks up from his work::  CO: There is nothing conclusive as yet sir.  We've only just managed to beam it into the containment field and make sure all was safe before beginning our work

CSO_Gunther says:
@::jumps up and runs toward the CNS:: CNS: Lieutenant! There's an opening on the ground over there. ::points into the shadow::

CEO_Smith says:
@CSO: Orders, sir?

CNS_Merced says:
@::looks toward where the CSO is pointing::  CSO:  Are you sure?

CSO_Gunther says:
@CNS: Positive. But it wasn't there before.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::nods solemnly at the officer::  SCI: Let me know as soon as you have discovered what is blocking all communications.  ::heads back out into the corridor::

CNS_Merced says:
@::frowns::  CSO:  I don't like it.  Can you detect anything inside the opening?

CSO_Gunther says:
@CNS: Nothing yet. But I'm dying to take a look.

CSO_Gunther says:
@CNS: I believe it opened when the sun set.

CEO_Smith says:
@::scans area for any energy signatures::

OPS_Chamberlain says:
::Gets up and puts the PADD on the OPS Panel::

CNS_Merced says:
@::nods::  CSO:  Any technology detectable around the entrance?  ::examining it visually himself::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<SCI> ::runs out into the corridor after the CO::  CO: Sir, we're already starting to get results.  It seems that it has a high composition of radiation.

CSO_Gunther says:
@::shakes head:: CNS: Nothing. Reminds me of certain structures back on a Terran desert.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::stops and returns to the SCI Officer::  SCI: Do you think it is severe enough to hamper our communications?  ::following him back into the labs::

CNS_Merced says:
@::looks over at the CSO::  Okay... You, and I will head inside.  CMO/CEO: You two continue to investigate the camp.  Look for any personal logs or that sort.  Wait for word from either me or the 
XO.

CSO_Gunther says:
@::nods, eager to get moving::

CMO_Daetalus says:
@:: pulls his tricorder looking for anything::

CNS_Merced says:
@::snags the CTO and heads into the entrance slowly, phaser drawn::

CEO_Smith says:
@CNS: Aye, sir

OPS_Chamberlain says:
::Sits down and starts a game of Pong on the PADD::

CSO_Gunther says:
@::adjusts his tricorder for underground scans::

CEO_Smith says:
@::Starts looking for clues::

CMO_Daetalus says:
@:: finds nothing unusual::

CNS_Merced says:
@::stops a bit inside the entrance::  All:  This won't work.  We need light. ::looks to the CTO and CSO::  I've forgotten my light source.  I don't suppose either of you have yours?

CSO_Gunther says:
@::activates the light on his wrist:: CNS: What is it that you humans say... "Always be prepared"?

CEO_Smith says:
@::thinks this odd::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<SCI> CO: Oh definitely sir.  In fact, I'm surprised it didn't affect the shuttle systems on the way through.

CNS_Merced says:
@::shrugs to himself and accepts the extra light from the CTO, moving on into the cave::  ALL: Let's go then.

CSO_Gunther says:
@::follows, scanning avidly::

CEO_Smith says:
@CMO: What do you think happened?

CMO_Daetalus says:
@:: heads off behind the CNS turning on his hand lamp as he walks::

CSO_Gunther says:
@::sees the branching passages:: ALL: I'm building a mapping database on my tricorder, just in case.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
SCI: Hmm... Do you think if we used a narrowly focused beam of light and projected it to the surface using it as a piggy back for sound waves... Do you think it would work?

CNS_Merced says:
@::shakes head::  CSO:  Sorry... don't know what that was.  ::turns back and heads deeper into the cave::

CMO_Daetalus says:
@CEO: What do you think happened?

CSO_Gunther says:
@::shrugs, barely noticing the outburst::

CMO_Daetalus says:
@CNS: sorry

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  In the tunnels, the tri-corder picks up high concentrations of tritium and other energy substances.

CEO_Smith says:
@CMO: Honesty, I have no idea...., at this point, it could be anything.

CSO_Gunther says:
@CNS: The tritium's even more dense BELOW the surface...

CMO_Daetalus says:
@CEO: I agree :: attempts scanning::

OPS_Chamberlain says:
::Checks the OPS Console as he pauses his Pong Game::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<SCI> CO: Sir, I really couldn't say.  I know many years ago on my planet they used high tech devices such as you stated in order to "listen in" on conversations in neighboring buildings...  I just don't know if it will work.  Especially given the fact we 
do not know where to direct the beam.  I mean, we do not know where the shuttles have landed.

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTIONS:  The crew comes upon filled sample bags, waiting to be taken to the surface.  Just ahead of them, their light flares back at them from a hole in the wall.

CEO_Smith says:
@::begins scans::

CSO_Gunther says:
@CNS: Counselor, this is interesting...

CNS_Merced says:
@::nods::  CSO:  Any indication which path leads... ::looks down toward the light:: Can you scan anything beyond that cave in?

CNS_Merced says:
@::looks at the CSO::  CSO:  What's that?

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
SCI: Well, if you have nothing further to report at this moment, I'll let you get back to work.

CSO_Gunther says:
@CNS: I'll try a focus scan...

CNS_Merced says:
@::waits patiently::

CSO_Gunther says:
@CNS: Some sort of metal. I can't get more specific from here.

OPS_Chamberlain says:
::Sits back down with a PADD and restarts his game::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::exits the lab and heads back to the bridge::

CEO_Smith says:
@CMO: You getting anything?

CNS_Merced says:
@::nods::  CEO:  Let's investigate then.  ::leads the way, and pokes his head through the hole looking to see what he can see::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  As the AT steps through the hole, they see a warren of tunnels radiating outwards from a central hub.

CSO_Gunther says:
@::follows, scanning intently::

CNS_Merced says:
@Self: Marvelous...

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::arrives back on the bridge::  OPS: Anything to report?

CSO_Gunther says:
@CNS: Counselor?

OPS_Chamberlain says:
::Stands and Erases the game of Pong:: CO: Nothing to report, sir.

CNS_Merced says:
@CSO:  Any thoughts on an ideal path choice?

CEO_Smith says:
@::waits for the CMO's response::

CSO_Gunther says:
@::steps over and scans::

CSO_Gunther says:
@::steps in to get a better scan::

CNS_Merced says:
@::examines the floor for tracks and clues in tunnel usage while waiting on the CSO::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  As the light glances off the floor, under ages of dust is seen what appears to be some sort of opaque crystalline substance that is unknown.

OPS_Chamberlain says:
::Sits at OPS:: Self: One more minute and I would have won the bet.... ::Pulls up the Power Grid::

CSO_Gunther says:
@::stoops down to brush off the floor::

CNS_Merced says:
@::looks toward the CSO:  CSO: Anything?

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  Many beautiful colors flow through the floor, refracted from the light.

CSO_Gunther says:
@::pulls a small pick from his belt:: CNS: Just getting a sample of this crystal while the tricorder analyzes the readings.

CSO_Gunther says:
@CNS: And several of the tunnels have footprints...

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
OPS: OK, I want you to direct a narrow beam of laser light energy at the surface of the 
planet where the shuttles penetrated the atmosphere.  Then run a vibration through it reflecting the sound of my voice saying "This is Captain Vn'dor.  If you can here me, focus a beam of laser light at the Pendragon's location sending your voice...

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
OPS: ... through it as a carrier.

CSO_Gunther says:
@::frowns as his pick simply bounces off the surface::

CNS_Merced says:
@::steps back nodding::  CSO:  Any lifesigns?

OPS_Chamberlain says:
CO: Aye. ::Begins to program the beam:: CO: Programming, sir.

CNS_Merced says:
@CSO:  Besides the footprints.

CSO_Gunther says:
@::switches on the ultrasonic cutter on the pick to try again...in this mode, it will cut anything::

CSO_Gunther says:
@CNS: None.

CEO_Smith *CEO to CNS* (CommBadge.wav)

CNS_Merced says:
@*CEO* Yes Mr. Smith.  How goes the search of the camp?

CSO_Gunther says:
@::frowns deeper with the ultrasonic cutter breaks on the floor:: SELF: Wow...

CEO_Smith says:
@*CNS*: It would be better if there were something here, sir

CMO_Daetalus says:
@:: nods at the CEO's response::

OPS_Chamberlain says:
CO: Beam ready.  But it will be hard for the AT to read unless I hit one of the Shuttles.

CNS_Merced says:
@::points down the tunnel to the left of the one they entered through, and begins through that one::  *CEO*  What do you mean?  Has the camp disappeared?

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
OPS: That is exactly the one in a million chance I am hoping for at this point.

CEO_Smith says:
@*CNS*: Just about, sir.....nothing really here, except the buildings.

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  As the CSO and CNS cross over a line into one of the corridors, a shimmer 
appears and all around them goes dark.

OPS_Chamberlain says:
CO: Aye, sir. Ready to start the beam.

CSO_Gunther says:
#::stands again:: CNS: This surface... ::blinks::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
OPS: Whenever your ready to send the previous message through.

OPS_Chamberlain says:
::Starts the Beam towards the surface::

OPS_Chamberlain says:
CO: Beam sent.

CSO_Gunther says:
#::notices his light is out and checks the tricorder, only to find that he can't see it::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  After a moment, they begin to hear sounds of grumbling, then a dim light penetrates the darkness.

Colonel_Cheral says:
#guards: Seize them!

Vrel says:
# ::chargers toward the two with his weapon aimed at their heads::

Colonel_Cheral says:
#Lt Vrel: Disarm them! Quickly!

CSO_Gunther says:
#::sees the light and hears the men, drawing his phaser::

CEO_Smith says:
@*CNS*: Sir?

CNS_Merced says:
#::keys the phaser to heavy stun wide dispersal and fires::

CSO_Gunther says:
#::fires::

Vrel says:
# ::charges ready to disarm::

CEO_Smith says:
@::notices a short cut off in the comm.::

CEO_Smith says:
@Self: Oh boy

Vrel says:
# ::hits the CSO and takes his weapon:: CSO: Surrender or die!

Vrel says:
# ::has warish passion in voice::

Colonel_Cheral says:
#Feds: You are surrounded! You cannot escape! You are now prisoners of the Empress of Braje!

CNS_Merced says:
#::hears the voice threatening the CSO and turns to fire toward it::

CSO_Gunther says:
#::figures since this person simply walked through a phaser blast set to heavy stun, he should simply resign himself to being dragged around helplessly::

Vrel says:
# ::disarms the CNS as well::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The CNS and CSO find themselves surrounded with guards.

OPS_Chamberlain says:
CO: I am redirecting the beam, by .2 degrees, and resending.

CEO_Smith says:
@::Tries to sense the CNS::

Colonel_Cheral says:
#CNS/CSO: Who sent you? How did you find us?

CNS_Merced says:
#Col:  Who sent you? And what have you done with our people?

Vrel says:
# CNS and CSO: To resist... would be very... unsettling for you. Would you enjoy a knife piercing through your flesh slowly while it heats up to 300 degrees? I would. ::ready to hurt them.

CSO_Gunther says:
#::in an almost bored tone:: Col: Lieutenant Gunther, U.S.S. Pendragon, Service # 39281-39.

CNS_Merced says:
#::ignores the blood-thirsty one and focuses on the one obviously in charge::  COL:  Who are you?

Colonel_Cheral says:
#Lt: Those blasted Ern have found us. Take them to the palace.

CMO_Daetalus says:
@CEO: Have you found anything yet?

CEO_Smith says:
@CMO: No...and I have lost contact with the CNS.

Colonel_Cheral says:
#:: listens to the CNS :: CNS: We are the Braje, and it is you who have infiltrated us. Now the Empress will deal with you.

Vrel says:
# COL: Yes sir. ::points disruptor:: CSO and CNS: Move this way. ::points direction::

OPS_Chamberlain says:
CO: No Response. Redirecting the Beam by .2 Degrees again.

CMO_Daetalus says:
@CEO: Really, where did they go?

CNS_Merced says:
#COL:  Then let's go see this empress of yours.  But pull your monkey off us.

CEO_Smith says:
@CEO: I have no clue....some where in the tunnels.

XO_Zax says:
@::walks out of the shuttle and approaches the CEO::

Colonel_Cheral says:
#CNS: :: stopping and looking at him :: And you would trust such strangers in your land, unguarded? I think not.

Vrel says:
# CNS: Call me a monkey again... and I'll carve you into a P'Quar!

XO_Zax says:
@All: Status, gentlemen?

CMO_Daetalus says:
@:: Sees the XO:: XO: Hello Commander, welcome to the camp.

CSO_Gunther says:
#::has the urge to say "Monkey! Monkey! Monkey!"::

CEO_Smith says:
@::sees the Cmdr.:: XO: Sir, I have lost communications with the CNS and the CSO.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
OPS: What if you compressed the message into a one second interval and set the beam to roam around the surface?  You could cover more ground that way.  Unfortunately it will still take an eternity to cover the entire planet.  ::sighs::

Colonel_Cheral says:
#:: glares at the Lt. :: Lt: Mind your tone, little one!

CNS_Merced says:
#::still ignoring the underling::  COL:  You are armed.  We are not.  Surely you are enough to guard us.

CMO_Daetalus says:
@XO: We seem to have lost communications with the CNS and CSO.  They went into those caves. :: points to the caves::

XO_Zax says:
@CEO: Have you attempted to locate them?

XO_Zax says:
::frowns::

Colonel_Cheral says:
# :: considers the CNS request ::

Vrel says:
# COL: Sir... to underestimate the enemy is to bend over and let them kick. Me must stay armed. They may have tricks.

CEO_Smith says:
@XO: Their last location was at a tunnel in the caves, sir.

CNS_Merced says:
#COL: And you are obviously more advanced than us.  What benefit would there be for us to resist you?

Colonel_Cheral says:
# :: looks back to the CNS :: CNS: Would you not agree with my underling?

OPS_Chamberlain says:
CO: No response so far.  Redirecting again by .2 degrees.

XO_Zax says:
@CMO: Have you been able to contact the ship?

CMO_Daetalus says:
@XO: No sir, we haven’t been able to contact them.

CNS_Merced says:
#COL:  I would agree.  But have you truly determined that we are an enemy as yet?  We may be a potential ally, and to treat us in this manner may lose you and your empress any benefit we may 
offer.

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  As things begin to settle down, the CNS and CSO discover they are in a musty old cellar filled with cobwebs, dust and the remains of the soldiers last meal.

XO_Zax says:
@::scans the perimeter visually::

OPS_Chamberlain says:
CO: Sir, shall I try to widen the beam?

Colonel_Cheral says:
# :: rubs chin, using strategy in his mind ::

CNS_Merced says:
#COL: Are you willing to throw away a choice that only your empress should make?

XO_Zax says:
@CEO: Have you scanned the area with the tricorder?

CMO_Daetalus says:
@:: Finishes the scans and puts the tricorder away::

CEO_Smith says:
@XO: Yes, sir, scans revealed nothing.

Colonel_Cheral says:
#:: straightens his deep purple tunic and dark sash ::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The rest of the AT hears a brief, faint, bleep of sound from the shuttle.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
OPS: Unfortunately that would loose cohesiveness wouldn't it?  I mean which vibrates more, a rubber band or a slab of the Pendragon's hull?

XO_Zax says:
@::turns towards the sound::

CEO_Smith says:
@::hears a sound from the shuttle::

XO_Zax says:
@::frowns:: CEO: Check that out, ensign.

CMO_Daetalus says:
@:: turns and brings his tricorder to bear on the origin of the sound:  The Shuttle::

CNS_Merced says:
#::waits patiently::

CEO_Smith says:
@::Walks back to the shuttle::  XO: Aye, sir

Colonel_Cheral says:
#CNS: We are warriors! Our Empress will determine friend and Allies. Not I. :: turns and begins walking again ::

OPS_Chamberlain says:
CO: Sir, um... You want a true answer, sir?

CMO_Daetalus says:
@:: scans the shuttle::

CNS_Merced says:
#COL:  ::sighs::  It's your head, not mine.  ::follows::

CEO_Smith says:
@::gets to the shuttle and checks the sound again::

Vrel says:
# CNS: The Colonel has made a statement. Do not try to change his mind or you will be punished.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::glares at the OPS officer knowing he has a comment about the ship's hull::

CNS_Merced says:
#::continues to ignore the dog::  CSO:  ::softly:: Do you still have your tricorder?

CEO_Smith says:
@*XO*: Sir, its the Pendragon.

Vrel says:
# ::walks with weapon ready to fire while monitoring their body language::

XO_Zax says:
@::grins and runs quickly to the shuttle::

CMO_Daetalus says:
@:: hears the CEO and sighs a sigh of relief::

XO_Zax says:
@CEO: Hail them, Mr. Smith.

CEO_Smith says:
@::taps the console to send a message back::

CEO_Smith says:
@XO: Aye, sir

Colonel_Cheral says:
# :: walks through a doorway into a small, guarded room ::

CSO_Gunther says:
#::whispering:: CNS: Yes.

OPS_Chamberlain says:
::Looks at the CO, then his console:: CO: Sir, a hit, I am getting a message back. ::Thinks to talk to the CO later about the previous comment::

CNS_Merced says:
#::ducks through the doorway, following the Colonel::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::stands somewhat excited::  OPS: What does it say?

Colonel_Cheral says:
#CNS: Besides, you are human. You are but a small speck of dust. You could not even make it into space on your own, let alone be allies with the great Braje Empire!

CNS_Merced says:
#COL: Then there is less for you to risk by being polite.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
OPS: Track the beam back to it's source so we know where to reply back to.

CMO_Daetalus says:
@CEO: How are the communications? :: checks the "antenna"::

Vrel says:
# CNS: Politeness is for the weak that require peace to survive. You should be kissing our toes because your race is small and petty.

CEO_Smith says:
@CMO: They have received our message, in what condition, I could not tell you.

Colonel_Cheral says:
#:: motions to a guard :: Guard: Get the general. Move!

OPS_Chamberlain says:
CO: Aye. the signal is weak. ::Locks on to the coordinates on the surface:: CO: Trying to decipher the message now.

XO_Zax says:
@::is growing impatient::

XO_Zax says:
@CEO: Boost the signal.

CNS_Merced says:
#COL: Politeness is the privilege of insurmountable power.

CNS_Merced says:
#COL: Not a weakness.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::stands looking over the OPS Officers shoulder impatiently::

CMO_Daetalus says:
@:: increases power to the "Antenna"::

CEO_Smith says:
@XO: Aye, sir.  ::tries to boost the signal strength::

Colonel_Cheral says:
#CNS: We shall see....soon.

Host Karriaunna says:
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