U.S.S. Pendragon
10211.30

Childs Play Pt 1

Host CO_Zax says:
Captain's Log, Stardate 10211.30 
It has been a horrendous few weeks. The crew has literally been to hell and back, first with the deaths and mutilations to the bovines and then before they even had a few weeks to recover, we were sent to the Tionas disaster.

Host CO_Zax says:
Undoubtedly, this mission was very, very hard on all the crew. Coming face to face with the Prime Directive and having to sanction genocide is a bitter pill to swallow. The counselor is certainly going to be very busy over the next few weeks.......

Host CO_Zax says:
We have been cleared to spend a week on Risa for some much needed R & R and are currently enroute........

Host Karriaunna says:
<<<<<<<<<< Childs Play >>>>>>>>>>

Host CO_Zax says:
::Strides on to the bridge and takes her seat::

Host CO_Zax says:
All: Report, please.

XO_O`Dunn says:
::thinks to self: RisaRisaRisaRisa...::

TO_Choi says:
CO: Reading clear sailing to Risa, Captain..

XO_O`Dunn says:
CO: I'm, err....standing here. ::grins::

CMO_Shiar says:
:: sits in sickbay reading the inventory reports::

SO_Toms says:
::at science 2, looking over data::

CSO_Hull says:
SO: Mr. Toms, I need you to get the sensor array recalibrated back to our baseline, prior to arriving at Risa, shouldn’t take that long, you can go on shore leave once we get into orbit

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  All clear, Sir.  ETA to Risa 3 hours, present speed.

Host CO_Zax says:
::raises a brow slightly and suppresses a grin::

CNS_Luchena says:
::in his office working on the crew psychological profiles::

XO_O`Dunn says:
::reaches down to rub her still sore calf, and wonders if engineering has solved that "problem" yet::

Host CO_Zax says:
::nods at OPS::

CNS_Luchena says:
::opens Pettigrove’s record::

SO_Toms says:
CSO: Aye sir. ::starts work on the sensors::

CNS_Luchena says:
::reads it over::

TO_Choi says:
::Secures his station for the time, then settles back in his chair::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::keeps herself busy ....... not really wanting to go to Risa in her mood::

CNS_Luchena says:
Computer:  Record psychological profile update for Jordan Pettigrove.

TO_Choi says:
::Spins around to the secondary console and runs little nick nack programs::

SO_Toms says:
CSO: Sir, picking up a lager grouping of matter ahead ::tries to find out more::

Host CO_Zax says:
::is looking forward to a nice peaceful shore leave::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::picks it up:: CSO:  Plotting course around it. ::inputs a new course::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The ships shields start to flicker as it hits one item after another.

CNS_Luchena says:
Computer:  Lt. Pettigrove displays excellent dedication to duty.

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The Pendragon drops out of warp for a course correction as the deflector screens are unable to compensate for the large amount of matter in its path.

XO_O`Dunn says:
::frowns, wondering what will explode on Risa today::

CSO_Hull says:
XO: Commander, we are picking up unknown matter ahead, recommend coming to a full stop

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Sir, we've dropped from warp.

CNS_Luchena says:
Computer:  She maintains a cool professionalism at all times.

TO_Choi says:
::Flips back to the other console:: Self: Great Scott...

CNS_Luchena says:
Computer:  And she handles a gaggle of suitors with grace and dignity.

TO_Choi says:
::Clips his fingers over the console, attempting to run an identification program::

CMO_Shiar says:
:: looks around as the ship seems to slow::

XO_O`Dunn says:
::raises a brow at the captain:: CSO: Unknown?

CMO_Shiar says:
*XO*: is there a problem up there sir?

CNS_Luchena says:
Computer:  All in all, an emotionally healthy officer.

Host CO_Zax says:
::waits for the XO to get to the bottom of it::

CSO_Hull says:
XO: Unknown, sensors are still calibrated for our previous mission, Mr. Toms is making adjustments

SO_Toms says:
::looks at the data.. horrifies:: CSO: The scan shows that the matter is biological... 1.7 billion bodies

CNS_Luchena says:
::thinks if only the rest of us were too::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Sir, I've plotted a new course around the matter.

XO_O`Dunn says:
FCO: Full stop.

CNS_Luchena says:
::files the report::

XO_O`Dunn says:
OPS: Reinforce the shields.

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: On screen.

XO_O`Dunn says:
*CMO*: No, no problem. Why?

CNS_Luchena says:
::wonders who’s to do next::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::brings the ship to full stop and diverts power to shields.  Puts the region of space on the viewscreen as ordered::

CMO_Shiar says:
*XO*: I felt the ship slow down

TO_Choi says:
CO: I'm reading biological material... Bodies.... I'm reading about 1.7 million of them...

Host Karriaunna says:
Scenery:  As the screens clear, a field of bodies drifts in space, almost appearing as a cloud.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  On screen, Sir.

XO_O`Dunn says:
*CMO*: Yes you did, Doctor.

XO_O`Dunn says:
SELF: Ooooo....that's not right.

CNS_Luchena says:
::opens Ensign Tom’s file::

CSO_Hull says:
::Stands by his Science Officer while he checks the sensor logs::

XO_O`Dunn says:
CSO: Why is THAT "unidentified"?

CNS_Luchena says:
::reviews it::

Host CO_Zax says:
XO: Can we get an identity?

TO_Choi says:
Self: Tell me this is a dream...

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Sir, should I lock onto one of the bodies and beam it to sickbay for an autopsy?

XO_O`Dunn says:
::blinks:: CO: Identity?

CMO_Shiar says:
*XO*: well, if anything comes up you know where I am...

XO_O`Dunn says:
OPS: Considering that sensors aren't telling us anything, let's just wait a bit, hmmm?

Host CO_Zax says:
XO: As far as race........anything.

SO_Toms says:
::feels rather nauseated::

CSO_Hull says:
XO: There is no high matter field in this area..

CNS_Luchena says:
Computer:  Ensign Toms is an amiable officer who follows orders consistently.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Aye, Sir.   ::tries to hide her feelings::

Host CO_Zax says:
*CNS*: Counselor, please report to the bridge.

CNS_Luchena says:
Computer:  He will respond well to more responsibilities.

SO_Toms says:
CSO: They appear ::gulps:: They appear humanoid

CNS_Luchena says:
*CO*:  On my way.

XO_O`Dunn says:
CSO: Ok....but what does that have to do with this? ::gestures at the viewscreen::

CNS_Luchena says:
::closes the file and leaves his office::

TO_Choi says:
Self: This is definitely not Risa...

XO_O`Dunn says:
::sighs:: CO: So much for Risa.

CTO_Rofax says:
::steps onto the bridge wearing a loud flowered shirt, baggy cabana shorts, and big straw hat::  XO: Permission to begin shor.... ::mutters unhappily to self::  ...return to quarters and put on something else?

Host CO_Zax says:
CSO: Is there any other debris? Non-organic material, such as the remains of a ship?

CSO_Hull says:
XO: There is no explanation, the sensors can’t see it, but it is visual, and the deflectors did pick it up

CNS_Luchena says:
::enters the TL::

SO_Toms says:
CSO: Of note sir... there is a nearby colony, Willhiem VI.... maybe there is some connection???

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CSO:  Maybe I can enhance the sensitivity of the sensors?

CNS_Luchena says:
TL:  Bridge.  ::wonders if Rofax has heard the news yet::

XO_O`Dunn says:
CTO: Denied. Take your post and see if you can figure out what's out there. ::smiles mischievously::

Host CO_Zax says:
::shakes her head:: XO: I'm afraid so...as if we haven't seen enough bodies already?

CSO_Hull says:
SO: Understood, make a sensor search, a full parsec, anything that we can see out there

CTO_Rofax says:
XO: Aye Cmdr.   ::takes off the hat at least anyway::

XO_O`Dunn says:
CSO: Can you at least give us a count?

TO_Choi says:
::Moves himself over to TAC2::

CNS_Luchena says:
::enters the bridge while watching the viewscreen::

SO_Toms says:
CSO: Aye sir. ::begins sensor sweep, not really wanting to find anything.. just wanting to go  to Risa::

XO_O`Dunn says:
CSO: And whenever you figure out even what species they are...were...

CMO_Shiar says:
<Dr. Nick Riviera>CMO: why have we stopped?

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  Sir?  You wanted me?  ::continues to stare at the sight on the screen::

CTO_Rofax says:
::steps to TAC 1::  TO: Guess I won't being seeing the sand any time soon....  ::grins::

CSO_Hull says:
::Scanning sensors:: XO: No count as yet, however....there is a slight residual energy in the area, it has a similar transporter signature....but nothing we have on file, ...rate of decay suggests this happened not too long ago

TO_Choi says:
::Moans to himself: CTO: Guess not, Sir..

CMO_Shiar says:
Dr. Nick: I don't know. O'Dunn says it isn't anything big so don't worry about it.

Host CO_Zax says:
::sighs:: CNS: Thank you for being so prompt, Lt. Can you sense if there is anyone out there? I know it’s a long shot.........

XO_O`Dunn says:
::sighs:: CO: Is it just me, or does it seem like our sensors rarely give us any real information?

CNS_Luchena says:
::nods and takes his seat::

SO_Toms says:
::swallows down something not nice:: CSO: Sir, the bodies are human, and not all of them are in one piece

CTO_Rofax says:
::begins running scans, trying to isolate any DNA matches::

CSO_Hull says:
XO: Commander, I have a count...::REB:: 1.7 billion

CNS_Luchena says:
::opens his mind::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
Self:  Oh my God .....

XO_O`Dunn says:
::jaw drops:: CSO: BILLION?????

CSO_Hull says:
SO: Excellent work Mr. Toms

Host CO_Zax says:
XO: It seems to me that we could be more accurate with binoculars and tweezers.

CSO_Hull says:
XO: Aye! billion!

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  Nothing but death.  No consciousness at all that I can sense.

CTO_Rofax says:
XO: Cmdr, I have something...

Host CO_Zax says:
CTO: Any ships in the area?

XO_O`Dunn says:
OPS: Transport the nearest body to sickbay in a confinement field, and notify sickbay.

XO_O`Dunn says:
CTO: Yes?

CTO_Rofax says:
XO: DNA matches are human.  A few of them match to colonists that have traveled from Willheim VI

CTO_Rofax says:
CO: None that I can detect Captain.  No warp trails, no energy decay.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Aye Sir.  ::locks onto the closest body and transports it, in a containment field, to Sickbay.::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
*CMO*:  Bridge to Sickbay.  Doctor, we're transporting a body to Sickbay.

CTO_Rofax says:
CO: And if I may Captain, which in itself is odd for this colony has gone through a population explosion in the past 75 years.

XO_O`Dunn says:
CO: I think I'd like to recommend an alert.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: sees a body appear in the corner of eye and almost has a heart attack:: *OPS*: nice of you to tell me.

CNS_Luchena says:
::as he hears Kerina he realizes they could be next::

Host CO_Zax says:
::nods:: CTO: Where is the colony located?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Sir, the body is onboard and Sickbay notified.

Host CO_Zax says:
::nods at the XO::

CNS_Luchena says:
::feels a bit spooked::

XO_O`Dunn says:
::nods to OPS, a bit disturbed by all this::

XO_O`Dunn says:
OPS: Yellow alert.

CMO_Shiar says:
<Dr. Nick>CMO: don't worry hey?

CNS_Luchena says:
::glances at Kerina trying to read her expression::

XO_O`Dunn says:
SELF: I don't like this at all.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::initiates yellow alert:: XO:  Yellow Alert, Sir.

XO_O`Dunn says:
CTO: Keep a close eye on our shields.

CSO_Hull says:
XO: The last planetary census shows that there were 2.8 billion inhabitants, nothing special about the planet, other than being very earthlike

XO_O`Dunn says:
::nods to the CSO::

CTO_Rofax says:
XO: Aye Cmdr.  ::taps a few buttons::

CMO_Shiar says:
Dr. Nick: lets get to work. male, looks long dead. shame, we could have got lifesaver medals if we'd saved him.

TO_Choi says:
::Assigns a Sec Team to Sick Bay::

XO_O`Dunn says:
OPS: Can we contact the Willheim IV colony?

Host CO_Zax says:
CSO: Distance to the colony?

CMO_Shiar says:
:: starts to scan the body::

CTO_Rofax says:
TO: Tap into auxiliary power, let's make sure shields are ready for the worst.

TO_Choi says:
CTO: Hmm ??? Oh.. On it, Sir

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::opens a channel to the colony:: XO:  Attempting to now, Sir.  The colony is located just inside the system we are passing.  We are in communications range.

CMO_Shiar says:
Dr. Nick: a bit of a violent death by the looks of it.

CSO_Hull says:
XO: ETA is 30 minutes

XO_O`Dunn says:
OPS: Ask them if they're missing a few billion people.

CSO_Hull says:
CO: Sorry Captain, 30 minutes

SO_Toms says:
::stomach makes noise like it doesn’t want to stay where it is::

Host CO_Zax says:
::nods::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  I will if I get a response, Sir.

XO_O`Dunn says:
::nods absently, staring at the viewscreen::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  No response from the colony, Sir.

TO_Choi says:
::Reroutes power from the Aux. generators to the shield array::

XO_O`Dunn says:
CTO: Is there anything around here?

TO_Choi says:
CTO: I've pumped her with all she'll take, Commander..

CMO_Shiar says:
<Dr. Nick>CMO: from the scans, he died within the month. and just look at these massive injuries

XO_O`Dunn says:
OPS: Keep trying. And send a notification to Starfleet.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Sir, I recommend we send a probe to Wilhelm IV.

XO_O`Dunn says:
OPS: Good idea. Proceed.

CTO_Rofax says:
::scans the area::  XO: Other than the colony and the utter lack   of starships, no.  The system consists of 11 planets.  Only the one is inhabitable.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Channel is still open, Sir.  ::sends notification of their discovery to SFC::

CSO_Hull says:
::thinks of the last time they sent a probe::

XO_O`Dunn says:
FCO: Lay in a course for Willheim IV...I suspect we'll be wanting to go there soon.

XO_O`Dunn says:
::nods at the CTO::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::configures the probe for planetary scan and launches it:: XO:  Probe away, Sir.

Host CO_Zax says:
XO: A moment, Commander?

XO_O`Dunn says:
CO: Sure...

Host CO_Zax says:
XO: Is there any way for us to move the bodies out of the way? I would hate to hit anyone else.

CMO_Shiar says:
<Dr. Nick>CMO: I wonder what killed him.

XO_O`Dunn says:
::still furrowing at the scene::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Commander, I have a reply from Starfleet.  We have been asked to check into this further, to determine how the people died.

CNS_Luchena says:
::overhears Zax and has an odd urge to laugh out loud, but doesn't::

CMO_Shiar says:
Nick: well, I doubt we'll need to go inside to find that out.

XO_O`Dunn says:
CO: We should be able to plot a path out...if nothing else, back the way we came in.

XO_O`Dunn says:
CO: And not to be cold-blooded, captain...but they wouldn't feel it.

CTO_Rofax says:
::silently to Self::  How?    Probably floating around space.....  where's my beach?!?

SO_Toms says:
::feeling queasy in the stomach:: CSO: Request permission to leave the bridge. I’m feeling rather unwell sir.

Host CO_Zax says:
XO: I am trying to be....humane. Perhaps we can ease them out of our way with the shields.

CSO_Hull says:
SO: Report to sickbay Mr. Toms, you look kind of green around the gills

XO_O`Dunn says:
CO: Errr...even at that low a power setting, which I don't like the notion of, it would tear them apart. Maybe a low-power tractor beam setting could nudge them aside, but it would be very slow going.

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks over at the SO::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::thinks:: XO:  Commander, perhaps we could get some kind of containment field around them and nudge them out of the shipping lanes ...

CMO_Shiar says:
*CO*: I think we have all we can get from this 1 sample. could we have some more down here sir?

SO_Toms says:
CSO: Aye sir. ::Heads to the tl, holding his stomach::

XO_O`Dunn says:
CO: I recommend we back out the way we came.

XO_O`Dunn says:
OPS: I don't think we could generate a field that large.

CNS_Luchena says:
::follows the SO and jumps into the TL beside him::

Host CO_Zax says:
::nods:: XO: Okay.....once we're clear, set course for the colony.

XO_O`Dunn says:
FCO: Reverse course...take us out the way we came in, then engage for Willheim IV.

SO_Toms says:
::takes tl down to sickbay::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::reverses course to clear them from the bodies and plots course to Willheim IV::

CMO_Shiar says:
*CO*: sir?

CNS_Luchena says:
::in the TL with Toms::  SO:  Are you all right?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Course plotted and laid in, Sir.

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Beam a few more specimens to sickbay for the doctor to examine.

XO_O`Dunn says:
OPS: Once we're clear, engage.

CTO_Rofax says:
::crosses and whispers::  XO: Cmdr, with that number of bodies, we can’t even make a dent.  Recommend warning buoys and contact SF to send medical recovery vehicles.  ::watches as a cigar falls out of his shirt pocket and land on the floor::

TO_Choi says:
::Monitors the power flow from Aux. Generators::

XO_O`Dunn says:
CTO: Launch a buoy...Starfleet's already been notified.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::locks onto 3 more bodies, transports them to Sickbay, then engages engines once clear of the bodies::

TO_Choi says:
::Watches the object fall out of the CTO's pocket and grins::

CSO_Hull says:
Himself: So much for Risa...

CMO_Shiar says:
*CO*: thank you

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  As the SO walks into sickbay, a group of bodies are beamed in.  The bodies are in various forms of violent death.  Decapitation, vivisection, mutilation, 3rd degree burns...

CTO_Rofax says:
XO: Aye, Cmdr.  ::returns to station::

SO_Toms says:
::looks at the CNS:: CNS Ah, I’m just feeling sick sir. I don’t think that the bodies helped ::tries to smile, fails rather miserably::

XO_O`Dunn says:
*CMO*: Have you identified the cause of death yet?

CMO_Shiar says:
SO: here to see the display or for medical reasons?

TO_Choi says:
CTO: Hope that isn't Cuban, Commander ::grins::

CNS_Luchena says:
::takes the SO by the arm and leads him to a biobed::  SO:  You don't look so hot.

SO_Toms says:
::notices bodies, eyes go wide, starts looking for somewhere to vomit::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  ETA to Willheim IV 30 minutes, Sir.

CMO_Shiar says:
*XO*: none of them died of exposure to space, I can tell you that. I’ll have more for you in a minute sir.

XO_O`Dunn says:
::nods::

CTO_Rofax says:
TO: Uh, don't ask, don't tell I always say.  ::stoops down and re-places the cigar in his pocket::

CNS_Luchena says:
::gets a bedpan and passes it to the SO::

XO_O`Dunn says:
::raises eyebrows:: *CMO*: Keep me posted.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: points:: SO: over there please, and watch the rug.

CNS_Luchena says:
CMO:  He just suddenly took ill on the bridge, complaining about an upset stomach or something.

CMO_Shiar says:
*XO*: will do

TO_Choi says:
CTO: Well.. You’re about as prepared as I am.. ::Runs a hand through his always messy hair::

SO_Toms says:
::takes the pan, uses it quite violently, and then follows the CMOs directions for another go::

XO_O`Dunn says:
CO: Any more bad news like that and it may be time for a RED alert. ::grimaces::

CMO_Shiar says:
CNS: seeing lots of dead bodies can do that to ya.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::feels a tear run down her cheek ... let's it fall::

CNS_Luchena says:
CMO:  Granted, he's extraordinarily sensitive....

Host CO_Zax says:
::notices the CTO for the first time::

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks at the SO::

Host CO_Zax says:
CTO: New uniform, Commander?

CTO_Rofax says:
TO: Prepare a few warning buoys and launch them once clear of the field.

CMO_Shiar says:
CNS: what a sample we have here. all adults. some male, some female. is this all of them or are there 1 or 2 more?

SO_Toms says:
::still dry reaching.... never like the sight of a dead body, especially one so lovingly prepared as those::

XO_O`Dunn says:
::hears the captain's comment and can't help but snicker slightly::

TO_Choi says:
CTO: Understood

TO_Choi says:
::Cracks his fingers, as usual before going to work::

CNS_Luchena says:
CMO:  I think that's all your getting for now.  Look after my friend here first, would you?

CTO_Rofax says:
::turns to the CO::  CO: Apparently my chronograph is slightly fast.  I figured we would have been on leave by the time I arrived.  My apologies Captain.  ::grins::

TO_Choi says:
::Laughs, while still staring down at his console::

Host CO_Zax says:
::shakes her head slightly as she wonders what thrift shop he buys his clothing from::

CMO_Shiar says:
<Dr. Nick>CMO: they all died violently. this one :: points:: decapitated. this one :: points 2 second:: vivisected. the man we got first, beaten to death. and the last, mutilated and burnt.

CMO_Shiar says:
CNS: sure. how many out there?

TO_Choi says:
CTO: Four buoys should be enough... Ready..

CMO_Shiar says:
:: goes over to SO and starts scanning with medical tricorder.::

SO_Toms says:
::just wiping mouth, has another go as the doctor describes so emptily the death in front of him::

CTO_Rofax says:
::if he read the CO's mind, but respectfully doesn't,  he could tell her the same place we buy our dress whites::

CNS_Luchena says:
CMO:  Quite a few, I think.  I've got to get back.  ::abruptly leaves sickbay::

CTO_Rofax says:
TO: At your discretion, Lt.

TO_Choi says:
::Nods::

CMO_Shiar says:
Self: that's odd.

CMO_Shiar says:
SO: so, what have we here?

Host CO_Zax says:
XO: Has the doctor filed his report yet?

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

XO_O`Dunn says:
CO: Not yet.

SO_Toms says:
::looks up at the Dr:: CMO: Violent reaction to gruesome death??

Host CO_Zax says:
CSO: Anything further to report, Lt. Hull?

TO_Choi says:
::Launches the warning buoys:: CTO: Ah yes.. we've had another staff change while you were away... We have a new Phaser specialist.. CPO Manny Tortilla..

CMO_Shiar says:
SO: wow, ever thought of becoming a doctor? here :: administers a hypo:: this should settle your stomach. for the rest I prescribe a visit to the counsellor.

CSO_Hull says:
CO: No Captain, still recalibrating, attempting to get a read-out on that transporter signature

CMO_Shiar says:
SO: you may want to cover your ears as I report to the XO.

CTO_Rofax says:
TO: And you approved this, I presume?

CNS_Luchena says:
::returns to the bridge::  CO:  Sorry about that.  I was just seeing En. Toms safely to sickbay.

CNS_Luchena says:
::takes his seat::

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: See what you can pick up on the COMM.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::feels another tear roll down her cheek ... hurriedly wipes it away::

SO_Toms says:
::feels better:: CMO: The thought never crossed my mind sir. Thanks for the hypo. ::turns away and blocks his ears, humming::

Host CO_Zax says:
::nods:: CNS: Is he okay?

CSO_Hull says:
XO: Commander, I would recommend defensive shields be activated, if this is a transporter signature, I wouldn’t want to end up as those colonists

CNS_Luchena says:
::admires Jordan's compassion::

TO_Choi says:
CTO: Had no choice... The last specialist went a bit crazy..

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  I delivered him to Dr. Shiar.  He was still conscious when I left.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Checking, Sir.  ::checks all COMM frequencies::

TO_Choi says:
CTO: Which could be more said than for his replacement... ::chuckles::

CTO_Rofax says:
TO: Perhaps, we need to have a little meeting once we arrive?

XO_O`Dunn says:
::raises a single eyebrow at the CSO, then looks at the BLINKING YELLOW ALERT DISPLAY, then back to the CSO:: CSO: Umm.....

Host CO_Zax says:
FCO: ETA?

CNS_Luchena says:
::mind drifts::

TO_Choi says:
CTO: That might be in order..

CMO_Shiar says:
*XO*: this is what I’ve got. a mixture of male and female, all dead obviously. all have died violent deaths. 1 was beaten to death, 1 decapitated, 1 vivisected and 1 mutilated and burnt. all died a while ago. sir.

XO_O`Dunn says:
::watches as Mikal's mind seem to hit a reef::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  ETA 10 minutes.

CMO_Shiar says:
*XO*: the good news, no children.

CSO_Hull says:
XO: Didn’t notice the alert Commander ::shrugs:: too busy minding my own console

SO_Toms says:
::hums a little louder::

XO_O`Dunn says:
::smiles at the CSO::

XO_O`Dunn says:
*CMO*: Well, we didn't beam any children to you, doctor. I'm sure there were some out there.

XO_O`Dunn says:
*CMO*: Any sign that they were transported previously?

CTO_Rofax says:
::overhears the COMM and can't help but think of the Haunted House Aliens::

TO_Choi says:
CTO: A meeting of what, if I may ask...  New staff ??

CMO_Shiar says:
*XO*: not so far but I’ll look into it sir.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Captain, I'm not picking up anything on COMMs ...

CSO_Hull says:
XO: Sensors are beginning to sort things out. There is life on the planet, ...but current readings do not coincide with the census report. Largest concentration of life is in the northern hemisphere

CMO_Shiar says:
SO: oh, you're free to go.

XO_O`Dunn says:
*CMO*: Thank you doctor.

CNS_Luchena says:
::mind wanders back to the present::

SO_Toms says:
::keeps humming, thinking of that first drink, a vodka lemon, lime and bitters:: Self: mmmmmmmmmmmmmm

XO_O`Dunn says:
CSO: Is that where the population was previously concentrated?

CSO_Hull says:
XO: ...A large rain forest, the largest concentration is by the tallest waterfall on the planet,...Celestial Falls. Scanning on a wider scale....

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  No radio, no entertainment, nothing at all!

XO_O`Dunn says:
CSO: Give me a population count when you get it.

CMO_Shiar says:
Dr. Nick: we are to look for signs of previous transport, although after this much time, I doubt we'll find any.

CTO_Rofax says:
TO: Actually, I was thinking the meeting of my mouth to a large glass of Ale, but I suppose we can talk about staff as well....

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Technology level?

CSO_Hull says:
XO: All cities and settlements are abandoned on the planet

TO_Choi says:
CTO: Heh... cheers to that... ::returns to his work::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  The colony's satellites are where they should be and are operating, it's just that no one is responding.

XO_O`Dunn says:
CSO: Is the northern population human?

SO_Toms says:
::still quietly sitting sick bay, dreaming of drink, fingers in ears::

TO_Choi says:
::Thinks of the whole TAC staff getting hammered in the local bar::

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Open hailing frequencies again.....all channels, including Morse code.

CSO_Hull says:
XO: Scanning...

CTO_Rofax says:
::continues tapping away, running additional scans and telemetry scenarios::

CMO_Shiar says:
:: taps the SO on shoulder:: SO: you can go now

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::opens channels, including Morse:: CO:  Channel open.

SO_Toms says:
::comes out of reverie:: CMO: Ah thanks sir. :Leaves sick bay::

CSO_Hull says:
XO: Commander, the general population was reported human, however this was a federation colony, so there were a multitude of species.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::hails the colony on all channels and frequencies, including Morse::

XO_O`Dunn says:
CSO: Is the northern population still in the same proportion? Does it contain humans?

CMO_Shiar says:
*XO*: sir there's a residual of some kind of unknown transporter. and ours of course.

CSO_Hull says:
XO: Commander, I have further findings to report ::looks again at the sensor display:: you wont believe this...

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks over at Hull::

XO_O`Dunn says:
*CMO*: Thank you doctor, that's what I wanted to know.

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks at Hull as well::

XO_O`Dunn says:
::walks up to look at the CSO's display:: CSO: What is it?

CMO_Shiar says:
*XO*: glad I could help. what do you want done with the bodies?

CTO_Rofax says:
XO: Cmdr, perhaps a visual display as well?  Venting some plasma and igniting it from a low level orbit?

TO_Choi says:
CTO: Ah yes... I received a few gifts from home.. might be interesting ::smiles::

XO_O`Dunn says:
*CMO*: Cold storage, I suppose.

CSO_Hull says:
XO: The age of the population...still on the planet are...only....children, no age over 12,

XO_O`Dunn says:
CTO: Keep it in mind.

CNS_Luchena says:
::eyes widen::

XO_O`Dunn says:
CTO: Any ships in the area?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Still no reply from the planet, Captain

CMO_Shiar says:
Nick: lets get them into cold storage. :: starts moving the bodies::

CTO_Rofax says:
TO: Really?  Catch me before you head down...  ::grins and tries to look busy at work::

CSO_Hull says:
XO: Confirmed

Host CO_Zax says:
::shakes her head as the enormity of the situation begins to sink in::

XO_O`Dunn says:
::frowns::

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks over at Katia visibly concerned::

Host CO_Zax says:
CNS: Can you get anything from the planet?

XO_O`Dunn says:
OPS: Update Starfleet on the situation.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Aye, Sir.  ::sends an updated report on the situation to SFC::

SO_Toms says:
::slowly walks back to the bridge... doesn’t want to be on duty::

CNS_Luchena says:
::shrugs and closes his eyes to concentrate::

TO_Choi says:
::Slides a PADD towards the CTO containing specs for two Anschut .22 Rifles:: CTO: Hope there is a range on Risa.. if we every get there..

CTO_Rofax says:
XO: Cmdr, the cities appear abandoned.  However, I am detecting several ships on the surface, abandoned as well.   ::sends data::

Host CO_Zax says:
XO: Take a team down, Commander. Fully armed.

XO_O`Dunn says:
CO: I was afraid you'd say that.

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks puzzled::  CO:  I can sense the minds of children, but there is something not quite right.

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Keep a lock on the Away Team at all times.

CTO_Rofax says:
::takes the PADD and slides in into a pocket::  Self:  Nice...

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.

CNS_Luchena says:
::concentrates harder trying to understand what is wrong::

TO_Choi says:
::Looks back down to his console. The screen displays a surface reading of the planet::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Captain, if I may ...::turns in her chair::

Host CO_Zax says:
::raises a brow:: CNS: Can you narrow in on something?

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Yes, Lt?

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  Good idea Sir.  ::tries to silence all the chatter and focus in on the mind of one::

XO_O`Dunn says:
::waits to hear what the CNS has to say::

CTO_Rofax says:
::hears 'children' and can't help but think of a planet full of homicidal teenage angst::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Is it a good idea to send an Away Team, Sir.  What if some kind of disease did this ... our teams could become affected ...

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  I can't get anything more specific.  Maybe when we're closer.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: puts the last body into storage::

TO_Choi says:
::Overhears a conversation about an AT and remembers his last encounter with the Cobbs::

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Good thinking, Lt......they'll wear EVA suits.

XO_O`Dunn says:
::sighs:: ALL: Hull, Luchena, Rofax, you're with me. We'll stop for suits on the way.

CSO_Hull says:
Himself: Swell

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks over at Kerina surprised::

CSO_Hull says:
XO: Aye

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::has her people prepare 4 EVA suits for the AT::

CTO_Rofax says:
::nods to the XO::   TO: You have station.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: can sense that an away team is going to the planet and waits for the call::

TO_Choi says:
::Nods and grumbles at the same time::

CSO_Hull says:
Himself: has to remember to pull the "I'm sick routine"

XO_O`Dunn says:
::heads into the lift:: *CMO*: Doctor, we're going down to the surface. Have somebody in your department on standby, just in case.

CSO_Hull says:
::follows the XO to the TL

SO_Toms says:
::arrives back on the bridge, sees the at leaving::

CNS_Luchena says:
::gets up and follows Kerina::

CMO_Shiar says:
*XO*: in case of what? who's going?

CTO_Rofax says:
::gets ups and trudges behind the others::

XO_O`Dunn says:
*CMO*: If I knew, I wouldn't be putting your department on standby.

CMO_Shiar says:
*XO*: right. we'll be ready

XO_O`Dunn says:
TL: Transporter room.

SO_Toms says:
::logs back into science 2... dreaming of different ways to drink alcohol::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Sir, recommend you keep COMMs open at all times, Sir.  It will make it easier to lock onto you for emergency beam-out.

CNS_Luchena says:
::in the TL::

XO_O`Dunn says:
OPS: Will do.

CMO_Shiar says:
Dr Nick: looks like we miss out on the party again, oh well at least we get afters ::shudders at own coldness::

TO_Choi says:
::Makes sure that the Armory Guards are aware that heavy weaponry will be required::

Host CO_Zax says:
::wonders if she'll need to break in yet another new XO soon::

Host Karriaunna says:
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