U.S.S. Pendragon
10211.02

Host Minister_Hane says:
MISSION SUMMARY: The Pendragon crew has been investigating the disappearance of two colonists on the agricultural colony of Antara IV.

Host Minister_Hane says:
They've found no sign of the colonists, but have discovered some interestingly mutilated livestock.

Host Minister_Hane says:
At the site of the second, one of the team has vanished, giving the AT an unpleasant feeling....

Host Minister_Hane says:
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CTO_Rofax says:
 ::at Tactical, tapping away on the sensor grid, looking for the missing Doc::

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
@::Kneels beside Lt.Luchena, Phaser in hand::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::at her station trying to locate the missing crew member::

Host CO_Zax says:
All: Report, please.

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::continuing to scan the strange sensor blips with the tachyon pulse:: OPS: Anything new over there?

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::in his office with the lights on low::

CMO_Shiar says:
::sits at desk in sickbay::

SO_Toms says:
@::looking round, still rather stunned::

CNS_Luchena says:
@COMM:  Pendragon:  I think we could use some help down here.

CTO_Rofax says:
CO: All quiet Captain.  No sign of the Doctor.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::fingers flying:: FCO:  Nothing.  CO:  Captain, I can still find no trace of Doctor Stitches.  However I have found something interesting.

Host CO_Zax says:
COMM:Planet: Have you found anything of significance?

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
@::Scans the horizon::

Host Minister_Hane says:
@::frowns as Smitty comes in, hollering about the latest chaos::

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks at OPS:: OPS: What would that be?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  It seems that the good Doctor disappeared at the same time we read one of those energy readings.

SO_Toms says:
@::comes to his sense a bit, starts running scans on the surrounding area::

CNS_Luchena says:
@COMM:  CO:  Only what we've already reported Sir.

Host CO_Zax says:
::doesn't like that at all::

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::rubbing his temples in slow methodical circles::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  It could be that the two incidents are somehow related.  I can't tell you more at this stage.

CTO_Rofax says:
::continues trying to find a source for the energy bursts::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::hears the OPS comments and re-checks the readings and cross-references the chronometer::

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Run it by the science department.

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::brings up the orbital scanner for a quick check::

Host CO_Zax says:
::debates sending down a follow up team::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Sir, at the moment I have science slaved to my console.  I've already run it.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::wishing the ship would send backup as he doesn't have a clue what to do from here::

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::wonders why the computer terminal has to hum with such ferocity::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Sir, perhaps we should retrieve the AT before more members go missing.

Host Minister_Hane says:
@::sighs:: *CNS*: I'm sending you the coordinates to the west field...I'll meet you there. ::sighs again::

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
@CNS: Sir, I don't think there is much we can do here for the time being..

Host CO_Zax says:
CTO: Your opinion, Commander?

CNS_Luchena says:
@*Hane*:  See you there Sir.

CNS_Luchena says:
@TO/SO:  Follow me.  Sounds like something else has happened.

CMO_Shiar says:
Riviera: you have sickbay. if needed, I’ll be on the bridge

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
@::Sigh:: CNS: On my way.

CTO_Rofax says:
CO: Captain, I cannot detect anything that would explain the energy bursts.   They appeared to be absorbed, by what, I can only guess.... a black hole, perhaps...

Host Minister_Hane says:
@::strolls out, not real eager to get to the field::

SO_Toms says:
@::follows the CNS, not stopping his scanning::

CMO_Shiar says:
<Riviera> CMO: yes sir

CNS_Luchena says:
@COMM:  Pendragon:  We've been given the following co-ordinates by Minister Hane.  ::transmits them::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::has an idea::  CO: Captain... I'd like to try something with your permission....   

CNS_Luchena says:
@::works his way to the west field being careful where he steps::

CMO_Shiar says:
:: leaves sickbay and heads for TL:: TL: bridge

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
@::Follows after Lt. Luchena::

CTO_Rofax says:
CO: I have also scanned for cloaked ships and found nothing.  I believe the answers we seek are down on the surface.

Host CO_Zax says:
::frowns slightly:: CTO: Take down a second team. ::pauses and looks at the FCO::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::receives the co-ords:: COMM: CNS:  Acknowledged.  Co-ordinates received.

CNS_Luchena says:
@SO:  Anything new?

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
CO_Zax: Just to see what the significance is of the disturbances....

Host Minister_Hane says:
@::eyes the field doubtfully::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
CO_Zax: Perhaps if I focused telepathic energy on them...   

CTO_Rofax says:
::nods to the CO::

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
@::Approaches Minister Hane::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::looks up and notices the TO is heading toward Hane.  Follows him::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
FCO:  What good would that do?

Host Minister_Hane says:
@::looks down, frowning::

Host Minister_Hane says:
DESCRIPTION: Two colonists lie facedown in the mud, next to each other.

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
@Self: What now..

SO_Toms says:
@CNS: Nothing out of the ordinary sir. Everything seems to be normal

CNS_Luchena says:
@::walks up and looks down at the bodies, but turns away quickly::

CTO_Rofax says:
*OPS / CIV / FCO / CMO* Please report to TR2.  We're heading down.

CNS_Luchena says:
@TO:  Check the area, as per usual.

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::shrugs:: OPS: It might rule out whether or not there is a ship or some other unnatural occurrence hiding in those disturbances

CMO_Shiar says:
::leaves the TL and walks onto the bridge::

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::grabs his head at the deafening COM::

CNS_Luchena says:
@Hane:  Do you know who they are?

Host Minister_Hane says:
@CNS: Not from the back, no.

CMO_Shiar says:
SELF: great, just as I make it to the bridge...

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::hands her station over to a junior officer and gets up:: FCO:  I guess we're just about to find out aren't we.

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::taps badge::  *CTO* Acknowledged

CMO_Shiar says:
:: turns round and enters the TL again::

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
@CNS: Aye sir.. ::Draws his phaser and begins to scan the area::

Host Minister_Hane says:
@CNS: But since we're missing two.....

CNS_Luchena says:
@SO:  I realize you aren't a doctor but can you scan them and see what killed them?

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::gets up::  OPS: I suppose so....  

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::enters the TL with the CMO::

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::exits office heading for Transporter Room Two::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::follows OPS::

CNS_Luchena says:
@COMM:  Pendragon:  We have found the bodies of two colonists.  Analyzing now.

CTO_Rofax says:
CO: I'll contact you when we have something Captain.  ::turns and exits to the TL::

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::arrives in TR 2 as it's only just down the hall::

Host CO_Zax says:
COMM:Soon to be dead: Understood.

SO_Toms says:
@::scanning the bodies::

CMO_Shiar says:
TL: TR2  OPS: hey, how you doin'?

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
@::Walks back to the CNS::

CTO_Rofax says:
::arrives in TR2 and gears up::

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
@CNS: Nothing, sir.. Nothing at all..

CNS_Luchena says:
@::nods::  TO:  Same as last time.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CMO:  I'm doing good.

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Keep a lock on both teams.

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::leans up against the Trans Console rubbing his temples again waiting for the rest::

CTO_Rofax says:
CIV: Good day, Cmdr.

Host Minister_Hane says:
@::since nobody else is willing to, reaches down to turn the men over to see their faces::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
<OPS_Hasit> CO:  Aye, Sir.

CMO_Shiar says:
OPS: so what's going on?

SO_Toms says:
@::looks up::CNS: I think that we should turn them over... something has happened to their abdomen

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
@CNS: It would appear that way..

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: As the colonists are turned over, the results of two more dissections become obvious. Steam rises from their innards, carrying an aroma that has become all too familiar today.

CTO_Rofax says:
::slaps a Type III phaser over his shoulder and grabs a med kit as well::

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::looking up at the CTO through droopy eyes and a pale complexion::  CTO: Greeting Commander

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CMO:  We have some unusual circumstances on the planet ... looks like we're going to join the other AT.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::eyes water::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::arrives at the correct deck and exits TL ... heads for TR2::

CNS_Luchena says:
@Hane:  Same as the livestock.

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
@::Cringes::

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: The empaths in the field feel a sudden sense of dread and foreboding. A nervous tickle dances across the napes of their necks, and they feel the urge to look around.

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
@Self: Disgusting..

SO_Toms says:
@::shakes head::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::looks around nervously::

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::attaches a Type II to his belt and a tricorder stepping up on the TR pad::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::thinks they should get out of here and quickly::

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: The cobs, in the hundreds, stand motionless, steamy breath slowly rising from their snouts as they stare at the crew with their vacant, black eyes.

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::follows OPS::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::enters TR2, collects her gear and ascends to the platform::

CMO_Shiar says:
OPS: oh. ::steps off TL and walks to TR2::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::notices the cobs staring::

CTO_Rofax says:
::half tempted to order a full dinner while waiting for the others to arrive in TR2::

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
@ALL: Phasers out...

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::nods to the CTO to indicate she's ready::

CMO_Shiar says:
::waits::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::pulls his phaser::  TO/SO:  Don't you think that's weird?  ::points at the cobs::

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: The sun finally reddens as it nears the horizon.

SO_Toms says:
@::reluctantly pulls his phaser out::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::enters in the TR and gathers a phaser and a tricorder::

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
CTO: I take it we're expecting more Commander?

SO_Toms says:
@:: looks at the cobs, scans them::

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
@::Preps his Phaser Rifle and turns to look in the other direction::

Host Minister_Hane says:
@::doesn't like this a bit::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::steps up on the Transporter Pad and nods to the CTO::

CNS_Luchena says:
@Hane:  Perhaps you should get to safety.

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
@ALL: It might be wise to get out of here..

CTO_Rofax says:
CIV: I believe we are ready.

CTO_Rofax says:
OPS: Lt, any ideas on those bursts yet?

CTO_Rofax says:
::nods to the TR Chief as he steps on the pad::

SO_Toms says:
@Self: Strange. CNS: Sir, there seems nothing wrong with the cobs, but I’m getting some kind of interference when I scan them

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CTO:  No sir.  We can't get any clear readings.  All scans seem to be absorbed somehow.

Host CO_Zax says:
COMM:AT1: A second team has been dispatched. Please stand by.

CNS_Luchena says:
@SO:  Interference?  Yikes.

CTO_Rofax says:
OPS: I was afraid of that.....

Host CO_Zax says:
COMM:AT1: They are beaming to your coordinates.

CNS_Luchena says:
@COMM:  CO:  Acknowledged and thank you.  ::breathes a sigh of relief::

CMO_Shiar says:
CTO: have they found the people yet?

CNS_Luchena says:
@TO:  I guess we wait here.

SO_Toms says:
@::refines scan, trying to get rid of the interference::

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
@::Kneels down, looking along the stock of his rifle::

CTO_Rofax says:
CMO: Parts of them from the last reports I saw.....  ::doesn't smile or frown::

Host CO_Zax says:
<Transporter Guru> : Hold on to your bippys, folks! It’s going to be a bumpy ride!

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: AT2 materializes in the west fields, getting an immediate dose of eau-de-dead.

CNS_Luchena says:
::sees the team materialize and waves them over::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::materializes on the planet, looks around, and pulls out her tricorder::

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
::Flicks the safety off::

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::pulls out his tricorder scanning the area::

CTO_Rofax says:
 ::inhales deeply::  Self: Ah!   I love the smell of rotting flesh in the morning.....

CNS_Luchena says:
::notices Rofax and assumes with relief that he will take command::

CNS_Luchena says:
::still feeling very uneasy::

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
::Hears the backup arrive, but refuses to turn around::

CTO_Rofax says:
::picks up something::  Self: Whoa....

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::Materializes, then pulls out tricorder, then looks up to see the CNS::

CNS_Luchena says:
::face goes white::  Hane:  There is something going on at the center of the colony.

SO_Toms says:
CNS: The interference. Its like its absorbing some of the signal from the tricorder. I wonder... ::starts taping at his tricorder::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::walks over to the CNS:: CNS:  Counsellor ::looks down and wishes she hadn't::

CMO_Shiar says:
CTO: so, where's the patient?

Host CO_Zax says:
@::looks around her bridge and sighs::

CTO_Rofax says:
CNS: Lt, anything new?

CNS_Luchena says:
CTO:  There's something going on in the colony.  People are panicking.  ::looks a bit panicked himself::

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::begins scanning the two colonist's bodies::

CNS_Luchena says:
::backs away from the corpses so the scientist and medical types can work::

CTO_Rofax says:
 CMO: Over there.... ::nods in the direction::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::suddenly catches a feeling of uneasiness in his mind::  ~~~CNS: You feeling that?~~~

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::hearing the CTO... wonders what he is referring too::

CMO_Shiar says:
::heads over to CTO:: CTO: sir?

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
::Continues  sweeping the horizon::

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks over at DeRidder::  ~~~FCO:  More than that even.~~~

SO_Toms says:
::continues trying different types of sensor signal, in an attempt to stop the interference, or at least find it source::

CTO_Rofax says:
ALL: Has anyone checked out the Colony Center recently?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::scans the area:: SO:  Ensign, that looks very similar to energy readings we were picking up in orbit.

CNS_Luchena says:
CTO:  No. We've been out in the fields.

Host CO_Zax says:
@<OPS Tetrics>: CO: The teams are in place, Sir.

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
::Stands up and re-slings his Rifle::

Host Minister_Hane says:
CTO: The Center? Why? What about it? ::looks a little more nervous::

Host CO_Zax says:
@OPS: Thank you. Keep me posted.

CTO_Rofax says:
CNS:  I am detecting something disturbing emanating from there..... panic.... dreadful panic.   Who's there?

SO_Toms says:
::looks over to OPS:: OPS: Ma'am, I’ve been trying, but I cant find a way through it. I’m wondering what there is to hide in a b bunch of cobs.

Host Minister_Hane says:
CTO: Panic? What panic? Where?

CNS_Luchena says:
CTO:  Colonists, I would imagine.  Should we go and investigate?  ::hopes not::

CTO_Rofax says:
::spies the Minister::  Hane:  You are in charge?

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
 ::walks over close to the CNS and tries to reach out a little to what ever it is that is casting these feelings::

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
::Jogs over to the CTO and the rest of the group::

CMO_Shiar says:
:: starts scanning the bodies::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
SO:  We had the same thing.  As if our scans were being "absorbed" in some way.

Host Minister_Hane says:
CNS: Ummm....I'm going to head back to the Center, if you don't mind.... ::trots off::

CTO_Rofax says:
TO: Lt, prepare Tactical sweep of the Colony Center.  Type III phasers, front and rear, you will have point.

SO_Toms says:
::scratches head:: OPS: I wonder if its some kind of illusion over there???

CNS_Luchena says:
::watches Hane trot off::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CTO:  Commander! I'm picking up interference that is very similar to the readings we took on the Pendragon.

Host CO_Zax says:
@<SO Sl'epee>::continues to scan the area::

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: Hane disappears across the field, heading for a shortcut.

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
CTO: Got it sir... ::Bolts off::

CNS_Luchena says:
::watches Hane thinking that his behaviour is a bit weird::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::suddenly senses a wave of panic from the near by colony::  All:  Oh My God......

CNS_Luchena says:
CTO:  Let me go after him.

CTO_Rofax says:
::spies Hane run off::

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: All of the cobs are grazing normally as the sun finally touches the horizon.

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
FCO: What's wrong Ensign?

CTO_Rofax says:
FCO: Ensign?

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::develops a concerned look on his face::

CNS_Luchena says:
::notices the change in the cobs::

CNS_Luchena says:
::is feeling extremely freaked out::

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
::Enters the colony center::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::looks over to the CNS::  All: The panic....  What's going on down there?

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
Self: Come out come out..

CNS_Luchena says:
::shakes his head at the FCO::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CNS:  Shouldn't we find out, Sir?

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::looking to the CNS:: CNS: Perhaps some of us should go take a look.

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
::Shifts his Type III under his arm::

CTO_Rofax says:
ALL: Let's get out of these fields.... we have no idea what is attacking these animals or causing the disappearances.... ::watches the sun disappear::

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: The TO hears a sound like thunder, then everything goes black for him....

CNS_Luchena says:
CTO:  To the colony then?

CTO_Rofax says:
::nods to the CNS::

CTO_Rofax says:
CNS: Lt, can you take point?

CMO_Shiar says:
CTO: sir, these bodies are missing vital organs

CNS_Luchena says:
::heads off in the direction of the shortcut Hane took::

Host CO_Zax says:
@OPS Tetrics: COMM:AT1: Status report, please?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::moves to follow::

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::follows the CNS scanning the area the entire time::

CTO_Rofax says:
CMO: Missing what exactly?

CNS_Luchena says:
CTO:  Absolutely.  ::setting a good pace despite the animal droppings::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::looks over to the group and follows behind the CIV, folding his tricorder and keeping his mind sort of open::

CTO_Rofax says:
::waits for the others to file in and takes the rear::

CMO_Shiar says:
CTO: brain, heart, liver you name it, it’s missing.

CNS_Luchena says:
::is still completely freaked out::

SO_Toms says:
::follows the group, still pondering the interference that they got ::

CTO_Rofax says:
CMO: Anything more you can figure out if you had access to sickbay?

CNS_Luchena says:
::at the outskirts of the colony.  Continues toward the center::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::continues to scan the interference trying to figure out a cause::

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::thinks the crunching of the ground under their feet is unbearably loud::

Host CO_Zax says:
@OPS Tetrics: COMM:AT1: Status report, please?

CTO_Rofax says:
CIV:  Anything unusual with the botany here?

CMO_Shiar says:
::runs to catch up:: CTO: well, there isn't much to work with in the bodies.

CTO_Rofax says:
COMM: Pen: OPS T:  We are headed into the colony, sunset has passed.

CMO_Shiar says:
CTO: but I suppose so.

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::still following, and the fear and panic feelings get stronger as they approach the colony::  CTO: I don't like this....    I really don't.  ::draws tricorder again and begins to scan the area ahead::

Host CO_Zax says:
@::overhears the reply::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::boosts the signal ... but it seems the scan is dampened even further::

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::looks over his shoulder at the CTO::  CTO: Yeah it's causing havoc in my head.

CTO_Rofax says:
FCO: Ensign, are you okay?

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: The AT finally arrives at the center.

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: The colony center is frighteningly quiet. What must be every cob in the colony is here, standing silently over the remains of trampled colonists and staring ominously at the crew. The occasional choking whimper for help can be heard somewhere among them.

SO_Toms says:
OPS: Have you notice the dampening increases when you boost signal output??

Host CO_Zax says:
@COMM:CTO: More information, please. What is your exact status?

CNS_Luchena says:
All:  By the goddess...  ::voice trails off in shock::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
SO:  I noticed.

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::is thankful for the silence::

CTO_Rofax says:
COMM: PEN: CO: Captain... there has been an incident in the Colony Center....

OPS_Pettigrove says:
SO:  See if you can adjust the scan to compensate.

CMO_Shiar says:
Self: hmm, looks like even more work.

Host Minister_Hane says:
::opens the window of his office and yells, gesturing to a ladder on the side of the building he's in:: ALL :RUN FOR IT!

CTO_Rofax says:
CMO: Doctor!  ALL: Scan for survivors!

Host CO_Zax says:
@COMM:CTO: Elaborate, Commander.

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::begins scanning for survivors after hearing the whimpers::

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks up as Hane yells::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::follows the group to the center:: CTO: Yes sir.. I'm fine...  Just that...  ::looks around in amazement::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::looks up at Hane wondering what that was all about::

SO_Toms says:
::thinks:: OPS: Ill drop some of the power off, and confine the beam as much as possible

CNS_Luchena says:
CTO:  Permission to run for it Sir?

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::runs for the ladder without thinking twice::

CTO_Rofax says:
COMM: PEN: CO: The Colonists appear to have been trampled.

Host CO_Zax says:
@::looks at OPS: OPS: Be prepared for emergency beam out.......just in case.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
SO:  It might work.  Confine the beam as far as it will go.

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::the bouncing of his body does wonders for the headache::

CTO_Rofax says:
CNS: If you must, Lt.....

CNS_Luchena says:
::watches the Civ run away and follows him::

Host Minister_Hane says:
::closes the window and heads up to open the roof hatch for the crew::

Host CO_Zax says:
@COMM:CTO: Trampled? All of them? By what?

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
::Mumbles slightly:: ALL: Hello.. Anyone.. ::Cough::

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::starts climbing the ladder::

CTO_Rofax says:
COMM: Pen: CO: Not sure yet Captain.

SO_Toms says:
::starts working on the adjustments, trying to get the beam as clean as possible, to see if it will penetrate::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::stands in amazement, thinking to self::  Self: What happened?

CTO_Rofax says:
TO: CHOI!!  Is that you??!??

CNS_Luchena says:
::reaches the bottom of the ladder and thinks it looks a bit rickety::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::stands with the SO::

Host CO_Zax says:
@COMM:CTO: Is the crew in any danger at present?

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::arrives at the top of the building::

CNS_Luchena says:
::decides to wait and see if the CIV makes it up safely::

SO_Toms says:
OPS: Even if it works, I won’t be able to see much as thin as the beam will be

CTO_Rofax says:
::removes Type III Phaser and powers up to BBQ Setting::

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
CTO: Mom? Wai!!

Host Minister_Hane says:
::opens the roof hatch:: ALL: Hurry!

OPS_Pettigrove says:
SO:  But it's better than seeing nothing at all.

CNS_Luchena says:
::heads up the ladder::

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::turns around looking over the edge with his phaser drawn incase anyone needs backup::

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: Hundreds of cobs stare at the CTO, almost as if warning him.

SO_Toms says:
OPS: True ma'am

CTO_Rofax says:
~~~ ::scans for Choi::  TO: Ed, where are you? ~~~

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::hears the commotion in the background, holsters tricorder, and draws phaser::

CNS_Luchena says:
::makes it to the top and joins the CIV::

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::helps the CNS over the edge when he reaches the top::

CTO_Rofax says:
::levels the weapon and fires at the ground in front of the first cob::

CNS_Luchena says:
Hane:  What happened?  Did you see it?

CMO_Shiar says:
:: looks around the survivors and sees the TO:: CTO: I found our TO but we wont be able to reach him safely. he's mangled pretty bad.

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::thinks that was a somewhat dumb thing for the CTO to do::

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
::Struggles to maintain consciousness::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::looks around:: SO:  Perhaps we should join the others and continue this from there.  ::indicates the ladder::

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: The cobs continue to stare, smoky exhalation rising from their snouts.

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::looks over at the CTO::  CTO: Perhaps we shouldn't provoke them sir....  ::begins to back up slowly in the direction of the ladder::

SO_Toms says:
::looks at the results of the scan, seeing that it starts to work, then gets dampened again:: Self: Damn.

SO_Toms says:
OPS: Aye ma'am

CNS_Luchena says:
CIV:  There is something really strange about the way those animals are acting.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
SO:  Didn't work?

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
ALL: Wai!!!! 

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::nods his head panting somewhat::  CNS: Did you happen to notice the eyes?

Host Minister_Hane says:
::wonders why in the devil the crew isn't hurrying inside::

CTO_Rofax says:
COMM: Pen: CO: Captain... Medical Emergency.  Choi's been injured.  Can you lock onto him and beam him and the CMO to sickbay?

CMO_Shiar says:
TO: stay calm, we'll try to get to you, probably.

CTO_Rofax says:
::makes for the ladder after the others are safely up::

CNS_Luchena says:
CIV:  Yep.

CNS_Luchena says:
::shudders::

SO_Toms says:
OPS: For a moment ma'am, then it was dampened again. It didn't penetrate the interference.

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
::Mutters in jumbled Chinese::

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::calls over the edge of the building::  All:: Hurry up

OPS_Pettigrove says:
SO:  What exactly did you get?

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::Gets up the ladder before the CTO::

Host CO_Zax says:
@COMM:Planet: I'm sorry, there is no one available to answer your call right now....but if you leave your name, number, and credit card number, we'll get back to you shortly. Have a nice day.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::walks towards the ladder and motions for the SO to walk with her::

CTO_Rofax says:
::shoos the others up and races up after the FCO::

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: After what seems like MONTHS, the crew is inside Hane's office.

Host CO_Zax says:
@OPS Tetrics: Attempting to get a lock now, Sir!

CTO_Rofax says:
ALL:  I can't leave Choi out there.

SO_Toms says:
OPS: Maybe if we combined our efforts, tried to find something specific from to different points, it wouldn't compensate so well. ::follows OPS::

CNS_Luchena says:
::catches his breath::

CTO_Rofax says:
::makes for the window::

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
::Notices everyone leaving::

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
Hane: Minister, do you have a transporter device?

Host Minister_Hane says:
CIV: Errr...no, we don't travel that much.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::uses her tricorder, narrows the beam and scans the interference again::

CTO_Rofax says:
Hane: What is going on here?

Host CO_Zax says:
@<OPS> ::can't get through the interference::

Host CO_Zax says:
@CO: Can't get a lock, Sir.

SO_Toms says:
::works with OPS::

Host Minister_Hane says:
CTO: I wish I knew! Cobs NEVER act this way!

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::self:: Darn..  CNS: I 'm going back out there.  ::begins heading for the hatch::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::looks over to the CTO:: CTO: We've gotta go back for him....

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
::Attempts to get up, but flails back down in pain::

Host CO_Zax says:
@COMM:AT: We can't establish a lock, Sir.

CNS_Luchena says:
::follows the CIV::

CTO_Rofax says:
::throws open the window and scans through the scope for Choi::

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::climbs back down the ladder of the building::

CMO_Shiar says:
::stands torn between staying and leaving::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
SO:  I'm going to try a very narrow band ... ::narrows the beam even further::

CNS_Luchena says:
::emerges on the roof and watches the CIV climb down::

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::calls back over his shoulder::  CTO: I need a heading for Choi

SO_Toms says:
OPS: I’ll widen mine a fraction, and add a little power

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: The sun has nearly set, causing an ominous red glow in the cobs' eyes.

CNS_Luchena says:
::holding the hatch open::  CTO:  We're going after him.  Where exactly is he?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::nods::

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::sees a bunch of red dots on the ground around him::

CTO_Rofax says:
::aims at a cob near the TO and shines his light that way::  CIV: There Cmdr.

SO_Toms says:
::works on the settings needed::

CNS_Luchena says:
::sees a beam of light and quickly climbs down::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::looks over at the CNS and watches him climb down::

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
::Shakes slightly::

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::sees the light and runs in that direction with his phaser drawn::  TO: Choi!!  Can you hear me??

CNS_Luchena says:
::heads off after the CIV trying to keep his fear under control::

Host CO_Zax says:
@COMM:AT: I am going to send in a shuttle to attempt to get under the interference and beam Choi out. Stand by.

CTO_Rofax says:
::motions over the CMO and hands him a second Type III Phaser::  CMO: Doctor, care to lay some cover if necessary?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::is so engrossed in what she's doing that she doesn't see the others::

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
CIV: Who's there!! Johnny ?

CNS_Luchena says:
::hears Choi's voice and heads for it::

CMO_Shiar says:
CTO: why not?

SO_Toms says:
OPS: Any luck ma'am??

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: A series of disgruntled snorts ripples through the herd, disappearing into the darkness.

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::looks on::

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: A low rumbling is heard, building quickly.

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::hearing the TO's delusion reaches him trying to sling him over his shoulder::

CMO_Shiar says:
CTO: Choi is over there ::points::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
SO:  Not yet. But I'm not giving up.

CTO_Rofax says:
COMM: CO: Understood Captain.... we are preparing to extract him now.

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::hearing the rumbling think "That's not good"::

Host CO_Zax says:
@OPS: Send in the Vn'Dor.

CNS_Luchena says:
::takes out his phaser::  CIV:  Got him?

CTO_Rofax says:
::extinguishes the light and aims for the noise::

Host CO_Zax says:
COMM:AT1: Negative. Do not risk any more lives. Allow the shuttle to try.

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: The herd erupts into another full-blown stampede, flinging crew around like rags.

CNS_Luchena says:
::screams::

CMO_Shiar says:
CTO: so what do you want me to shoot at?

Host CO_Zax says:
@::the shuttle crew scrambles::

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::slowly stands back up with Choi slung over his shoulder::  CNS: I got him.  I'm depending on you for cover fire if we need it.  ::begins walking briskly back to the building::

SO_Toms says:
OPS: It seems something is actively blocking what we are doing. Maybe we could set up a rolling frequency change that might fool them long enough to get through

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
::Grabs the phaser from his belt and starts firing mad stun shots, in delusion ::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::hears the screams::  ~~~CNS: MIKAL!!!!!!~~~

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: A cob rams Lynch in the back, hard.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
SO:  Agreed.  Beginning to rotate frequencies.

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: The TO, shooting wild, accidentally hits the CNS.

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
All: NOOOO!

CNS_Luchena says:
::screams again::

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::topples over letting Choi fall on him::

CMO_Shiar says:
::shoots at some of the Cobs::

CTO_Rofax says:
~~~ Cobs: Stop! ~~~

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::pulls out a phaser and begins firing blindly in the dark::

Host CO_Zax says:
@::the shuttle departs the Pendragon::

CNS_Luchena says:
::goes down::

SO_Toms says:
::works with the OPS, rolling the frequencies, trying to punch through the interference::

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
::Feels the CIV's head hit his mid-section::

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: Lynch feels the crushing weight of cobs rolling across his back, pushing him into the mud. The TO mercifully passes out after being stomped a few more times.

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::moves over close to the CTO with tricorder in hand attempting to lock down the exact position of the small team::

CTO_Rofax says:
::takes aim and tries to divert the stampede by firing at the ground around them::

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: The stampede overruns the CTO.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::hears wild firing:: SO:  What's going on?  Is that phaser fire?

CMO_Shiar says:
:: moves out of the stampede's way::

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::chokes on mud trying to breath::

SO_Toms says:
OPS: I don’t know ma'am, but it sounds like it. Maybe we should get to safety???

CNS_Luchena says:
::comes to and lifts his head.  Sees the CIV and TO not far away.  Crawls toward them::

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::calls out through brief moments when a cob isn't on him::  CNS: Counsellor??

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::attempts to reach out telepathically to the cobs, and encourage them to stop::

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::feels around for the TO::

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: The swirling miasma of cobs spins around, sweeping toward the counselor....

CMO_Shiar says:
:: moves into the office and fires at some cobs::

CNS_Luchena says:
::crawls to the CIV and whispers::  CIV:  Here Sir.  Stay still.

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
CNS: You thinking play dead?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::nods:: SO:  Back off, Ensign.  But keep scanning.  I suspect if we crack the interference we'll get the answers we need.

CNS_Luchena says:
CIV:  No, but can you move quickly?

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: The shuttle descends upon the colony center....

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::looks over to the CTO::  CTO: I have an idea.  ::sets phaser to wide beam dispersal::

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
CNS: After having several of those things just run me down...  I doubt it... but I am going to try.

CNS_Luchena says:
::covers his head::

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: Suddenly, the cobs storm out of the center, out into the fields.

SO_Toms says:
OPS: Aye ma'am. ::backs away, still trying to get through the interference::

Host CO_Zax says:
@::the brave and dashing Lt. Speed Racer is at the helm::

CTO_Rofax says:
FCO: Wait...

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::sees all the cobs run as the shuttle arrives::

CMO_Shiar says:
:: heads over to OPS:: OPS: you ok?

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::watches the Cobs storm out as he takes aim::

CTO_Rofax says:
ALL who are still conscious:  Get everyone inside!!!  Now!

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CMO:  Fine.  ::grins grimly:: CMO:  What about the others.

CNS_Luchena says:
::slowly gets to his feet and offers the CIV his hand::

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
Self: Thank the Great Bird of the Galaxy  ::watching the shuttle arrive::

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: A single cob, still nearby, stares at Mikal. It twitches and shakes violently for a few moments, then collapses, very still.

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::grabs the CNS's hand and gets to his feet::

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: The shuttle arrives, hovering over the area.

Host CO_Zax says:
@<Speed Racer>::attempts to get a lock on the crew in the field::

CNS_Luchena says:
::watches the cob go down::

CMO_Shiar says:
OPS: from the sounds and looking at them from this distance, I’d say not good.

CTO_Rofax says:
::wonders if it is violently motionless as well as still::

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::pulls out his tricorder to scan the cob... carefully::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CMO:  You're the doctor.  You'd better go check on injuries.

CTO_Rofax says:
ALL: Get the injured on board and back to the Pendragon.  Everyone else, inside!

CNS_Luchena says:
::slowly walks up to the cob and lays a hand on it to see if it's breathing::

Host CO_Zax says:
@<Speed> ::gets a lock and begins transporting them up.

CMO_Shiar says:
OPS: yup, want to give me a hand?  ::starts climbing down ladder::

CTO_Rofax says:
::coughs up some blood::

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks at the beast::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::climbs down the ladder as the danger seems to have passed:: CMO:  Get them to the ship.  I'm afraid I have work to do down here.

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::Looks over at the CTO::  CTO: What's wrong with you?

CTO_Rofax says:
FCO: Nothing.

CTO_Rofax says:
::obviously lying::

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::helps the TO into the shuttle and heads back to the building despite the pain::

Host CO_Zax says:
@<Shuttle crew>::begins Emergency Medical care on the injured::

CMO_Shiar says:
OPS: work to do? we were called in to find the colonists and we found them.

CTO_Rofax says:
COMM: Shuttle:  Get the injured out of here before the cobs return.

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
CTO_Rofax: Yeah right...  With all due respect Commander, I don't think that there is anything else that we can accomplish at the moment.  We finished our primary mission which was to extract the first team.  Perhaps we should go back too.

SO_Toms says:
::follows OPS down the ladder...:: OPS: Maybe we should go have a look at the cob over there

CNS_Luchena says:
CTO:  Something happened to this animal.  We should take it back and examine it

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CMO:  Doctor, there is interference blocking our scans.  We need to find a way through it.

CTO_Rofax says:
FCO: I am staying.  You can leave.

Host CO_Zax says:
@<Shuttle Vn'Dor>::begins to transport up the remaining crew::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
SO:  Agreed.  ::moves towards the Cob::

Host Minister_Hane says:
::yelling through the window:: CNS: If you don't mind, I'm going to stay in my office.

CTO_Rofax says:
CNS: Let's do it.  We need answers.

CMO_Shiar says:
OPS: oh. well, I guess that is your field, I’d better get to mine

SO_Toms says:
::follows OPS::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::nods to the CMO::

CNS_Luchena says:
::waves at Hane in acknowledgement::

CMO_Shiar says:
::smiles grimly and waits to be beamed up::

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
@::materializes in the shuttle just as he reaches the ladder::

CTO_Rofax says:
::ushers the injured aboard and heads for Hane's office::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::reaches the cob and begins scanning it::

CMO_Shiar says:
CTO: you ok?

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
@::awkwardly materializes in a climbing stance::

SO_Toms says:
::looks at scan of the cob....:Self: Woh... that’s just freaky

CTO_Rofax says:
CMO: Broken ribs I believe, Doctor.

Host CO_Zax says:
@COMM:CTO: Report!

CNS_Luchena says:
@::finds himself on the Vn'dor.  Takes a breath and winces with pain::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
SO:  What?

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::suddenly coughs up some blood from internal injuries::

SO_Toms says:
OPS: Do you see that brain???

CMO_Shiar says:
CTO: I’ll need to look at those on the ship, at the moment though here's a hypo :: hands CTO a hypo::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
SO:  You're right ... it's certainly unusual.

Host CO_Zax says:
@<Nurse BB> :: shoves the civ down and begins to stabilize him::

CTO_Rofax says:
::frowns, all Zax-like::  COMM: Pen: CO:  Captain, we have multiple injuries returning.  Also, a cob is heading back for testing.  I am going to try to find some answers down here.

SO_Toms says:
OPS: Its, well, it’s not something that any Federation livestock engineering would have produced, not with all that strange DNA in there

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::grabs a seat thinking how amazing it is that internal injuries are the cure to the hangover::

Host CO_Zax says:
@COMM:CTO: Negative, Commander. Test the animal planet side.

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::ironically thinks he should market his discovery::

CMO_Shiar says:
CTO: will I still be needed down here?

CNS_Luchena says:
@::takes a seat on the shuttle::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CTO:  Commander?  Come and look at this.

CTO_Rofax says:
COMM: Pen: CO: It is dead Captain.... and we have limited resources here.

CTO_Rofax says:
CMO: No Doctor, I need answers from that cob.

CTO_Rofax says:
OPS: Yes, lt?

Host CO_Zax says:
@COMM:CTO: Understood. We'll send down the proper equipment. I will not risk the remaining crew.

SO_Toms says:
OPS: I mean, it doesn’t even have all the normal base pairs stuff... someone has fiddled majorly with this critter

CNS_Luchena says:
@::puts his head in his hands and despairs at the loss of life::

CTO_Rofax says:
COMM: Pen: CO: Aye Captain.

CMO_Shiar says:
CTO: you need someone to examine it?

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
@::Slumps over onto one of the shuttle seats, coughing up a small amount of blood::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::drops to the ground sitting Indian style::  Self: Too Late....   ::shakes head and catches breath::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::feels responsible for it all::

CTO_Rofax says:
CMO: Please Doctor.  Biohazard protocols.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CTO:  The Cob's brain ... it's quite unusual.  It has a mix of human characteristics and an unknown genetic code.  It looks like it's been Engineered, but this kind of engineering is beyond our science.

Host CO_Zax says:
@::steeples her fingers in annoyance as she considers the fact that her crew risked lives un-necessarily::

CTO_Rofax says:
OPS:  How far beyond?

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
@Nurse: You have to get me back down there.. Back with the team.. please!

CNS_Luchena says:
@::looks over at Choi and thinks about what a remarkable young man he is::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::can't believe he almost got him killed::

Host CO_Zax says:
@<Nurse BB> ::gives Choi a shot and sends him to Happy Camper land::

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: A small panel hatch falls from near the ceiling and lands on the TO's head.

SO_Toms says:
::scans to see if he can find more information on the unusual genetic code::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CTO:  According to all I know, this kind of engineering isn't even possible theoretically.

CTO_Rofax says:
OPS:  Anything similar to that incident around SD 10207.13?

CNS_Luchena says:
@::waves nurse BB over::  Nurse:  I think I have some cracked ribs.

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: The SO detects scattered bits of the strange DNA all over the countryside, most likely the individual cobs.

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
@::gently feeling around his back for obvious signs of injury in vital areas as per his Biology training::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CTO:  To be honest I don't know Sir.  It'll take further investigation to find that out.

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: He also detects a massive concentration of it 4.7 kilometers to the northeast.

Host CO_Zax says:
@::the shuttle breaks orbit and heads back to the Pen::

SO_Toms says:
OPS: Ma'am, it appears that someone has been tampering with all the cobs in this area. They all seem to have this strange DNA.

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
@::Mutters:: Self: Got to.. get down there.. quick... no.. no!

CTO_Rofax says:
OPS: Do what you can Lt.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::sits back and rests his head on the bulkhead of the shuttle thinking that Zax will never give him responsibility again, not if she's smart::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CTO:  Aye, Sir.  Also, the SO has reported picking up the same DNA readings all over the place.  It seems all the cobs in this area are the same as this one.

SO_Toms says:
OPS: Also there’s a large concentration, to the northeast, about 5k away

CMO_Shiar says:
:: walks around the injured looking for where to start::

CTO_Rofax says:
::remembers he's holding a hypo and injects into his ribs::

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
@::Mutters again, out of it:: Sir! Anyone! Get me back down there.. I can't let them die..

Host CO_Zax says:
@<Nurse BB> ::gives Choi another shot>

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::scans further:: CTO:  I'd like permission for Ens Toms and myself to remain on the surface and study this further.

CIV_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
@::moves over to the TO resting a hand on his chest:: TO: Easy now.  Everything will be ok once we get you back to the ship

CTO_Rofax says:
OPS: We all go or no one goes.

CMO_Shiar says:
SELF: hmmm, they left me. oh well

CMO_Shiar says:
CTO: so, where do you want me to start with this cob then?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CTO:  Sir, the SO and I are also reading a large concentration of the DNA about 5km away ...

SO_Toms says:
CTO: I would like to remain sir.

Host CO_Zax says:
@<Vn'Dor> ::transports the injured to the Pendragon.::

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
::Opens eyes just enough to see the light. Breath is heavy::

CTO_Rofax says:
OPS: We are heading out.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::materializes in sickbay::

CMO_Shiar says:
<Dr. Nick> ALL: Hi everybody

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: The delirious TO is dreaming.

CTO_Rofax says:
CMO: Set up a containment area some place secure.   Ens CannonFodder will stay here with you.

CMO_Shiar says:
CTO: yes sir

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::looks over to the CTO::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::sits on a biobed::

CTO_Rofax says:
Hane: Anywhere we can put the cob and our Doctor to complete the exam?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::Nods:: CTO:  If my readings are right, I wouldn't like to encounter it on foot.  We can safely investigate from the Pendragon.

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: The large, mysterious, ever-beckoning mass of strange DNA is still 5 km to the northeast.

CTO_Rofax says:
OPS: What of the interference?

CNS_Luchena says:
@::watches as most of the medical staff works on the CIV::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::and the TO::

SO_Toms says:
OPS: But what of the interference??? Will we be able to see it from orbit?? I believe we need to investigate on foot.

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
@::Slips out, eyes giving out into sleep::

CMO_Shiar says:
@<DR Nick> SELF: ooh, this looks bad :: walks towards TO and administers sedative before getting to work::

TO_LtJG_Choi says:
@::Slips out, eyes giving out into sleep::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::having had a enough of this, gets off the biobed and leaves sickbay::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
SO:  We still can't breach the interference, but we can scan the DNA.  How, I can't tell you, but we can.

CMO_Shiar says:
@<Dr. Nick> CNS: where are you going?

CNS_Luchena says:
@Dr. Nick:  I'll be back when your less busy.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::enters TL::  TL:  Bridge.

SO_Toms says:
::looks at tricorder:: OPS: So we can ma'am, so we can. ::scans the DNA::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::watches the TL doors close::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
SO:  So it stands to reason if we can scan it from here we can scan it from the ship.

CMO_Shiar says:
@<DR. Nick>::shrugs and sings while working on TO:: SELF: the knee bone's connected to the leg bone

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: OPS, CTO, and the SO have a flash of brilliant insight, and realize that yes indeedy, they COULD scan from the ship, and probably better, so they might as well get back up there.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::arrives on the bridge and slinks to his chair::

CTO_Rofax says:
COMM: Pen:  Four to beam up.

CNS_Luchena says:
@CO:  I'm sorry Captain.

Host CO_Zax says:
@::Speed Racer swoops in a transports up the rest of the crew::

CTO_Rofax says:
CMO: Let's head out....

Host CO_Zax says:
@::being the super pilot that he is, he gets the crew back to the ship in record time::

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: With impressive speed and efficiency, the rest of the crew finally returns to the Pendragon, except the CMO, who's playing with cows.

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: The Pendragon waits patiently to be put to TIMELY use.

Host CO_Zax says:
::raises a brow:: CNS: Sorry, for what?

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::looks over to the CTO::  CTO: Perhaps we should report to Sickbay for a quick once over?  We don't want to transmit anything to the crew.

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Scan the area.

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  Losing MO Stitches for starters.

CTO_Rofax says:
::nods to FCO:: FCO: Agreed.

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::heads off towards sickbay::

Host CO_Zax says:
::shakes her head sadly:: CNS: An unfortunate accident.

SO_Toms says:
::heads towards sick bay::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  scanning.  Captain, I have the DNA ... it reads as two metres off the ground.

CNS_Luchena says:
::shakes his head and looks at the CO with reddened eyes::

CMO_Shiar says:
@:: starts playing with the cows and notices the others leave.:: SELF: crap

CTO_Rofax says:
::follows DeRidder, coughing up blood every so often::

SO_Toms says:
::thinks that the bridge might be a better place to go and heads there::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::has an idea and initiates passive scans along with active scans and gets something::

Host CO_Zax says:
<Dr. Frank N. Futer> ::begins surgery on the CIV.....God have mercy on his soul.....and his body too!::

CMO_Shiar says:
@:: sings while working:: SELF: the cow gut's connected to the cow stomach...

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Captain, passive sensors are reading a ship.

CTO_Rofax says:
::would love to go to the bridge, but somehow got trampled by the stampede from inside a building and probably needs to go to sickbay to have his head examined as well::

Host CO_Zax says:
All: Yellow alert.

SO_Toms says:
::arrives on the bridge heads over to science 2::

Host CO_Zax says:
CTO: Identify.

CMO_Shiar says:
<Dr. Nick> :: finishes on TO::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Sensors identify it as the same ship we were on when we were in that haunted house a while ago.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Sir, it's moving

CTO_Rofax says:
::as sickbay was full, ended up on the bridge::

Host CO_Zax says:
::puts a silent comforting hand on the CNS arm briefly, knowing words can't heal his pain::

CTO_Rofax says:
CO: Scanning now Captain.  ::scans::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::sits in a waiting area in sickbay::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::sends what readings she has to tactical::

Host CO_Zax says:
::raises a brow:: ALL: Red alert. Shields up.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::initiates Red Alert::

CTO_Rofax says:
::raises shields::

CNS_Luchena says:
::gives Zax a weak but grateful smile::

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: The ship moves away from the planet at unbelievable speed, and vanishes.

CTO_Rofax says:
CO: Captain... its the alien vessel.

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::hears and sees red alert, and dashes out to the bridge::

CMO_Shiar says:
::keeps working finding nothing new::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::enters bridge and assumes station::

Host CO_Zax says:
<Dr. F-N-F>: ::whistles as he works::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  It's gone!  It moved away from us at an incredible rate of speed and vanished.

Host CO_Zax says:
CTO: Can we follow their trail?

CTO_Rofax says:
CO: It is gone... nothing to track Captain.

CNS_Luchena says:
::wonders if things have quietened down in sickbay yet::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
CTO_Rofax: No warp trail or anything?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  its speed was too great for us to track.

CTO_Rofax says:
CO: And I can't discern they even use warp technology.

SO_Toms says:
::wonders what is going on. Sure that he will find out sometime::

CNS_Luchena says:
::wonders if he should just throw himself out an airlock::

CNS_Luchena says:
::gets up and leaves the bridge feeling like a huge loser::

CTO_Rofax says:
~~~ FCO: Nothing.... not even disrupted dust ~~~

CMO_Shiar says:
:: kneels on the floor with arms elbow deep in cob guts and starts wondering about his life::

Host Minister_Hane says:
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