U.S.S. Pendragon
10309.13

XO_Rofax says:
The rescue/recovery mission remains our primary objective.  The Observation Team has not responded to our presence and our options appear limited.  We need to recover our equipment and personnel quickly, then eliminate any traces of our presence on this planet.

Host Cat says:
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CSO_Toms says:
#::crouching down behind a rock, wonder why he is on this blasted planet::

FCO_Jokeg says:
#::still behind his rock, waiting for the patrol to get some distance::

XO_Rofax says:
# ::surveys the area and tries to make sense of the situation::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::puts on one of the uniforms and hands the other to Jordan::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::looks at the CNS:: CNS: Well, it seems the front door approach won't work.  Any suggestions?

CTO_Hull says:
#::hiding behind the boulder, trying to "Be the rock"::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::takes the uniform and puts in on over her clothes::

Host Cat says:
Action: The squad of soldiers is just a hair's breath from the away team.

CNS_Luchena says:
@OPS:  Let's check our tricorder readings.  We were close enough to get good scans.  Maybe there is another way in.

XO_Rofax says:
# ::tries to figure out where the patrol came from::

Host Cat says:
<Team Leader> ::looks around once more and motions for his team to fall back::

FCO_Jokeg says:
#::hears them walking away, or at least hoping they are walking away::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::studies his tricorder::

XO_Rofax says:
# ::curses silently to himself several times as the patrol moves off::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::checks:: CNS: There is what appears to be a loading bay ...

CTO_Hull says:
@<Tac Leader>:: Fires his phaser on pulse towards a rock embellishment on the opposite side of the ruins, hoping that will distract the soldiers from finding the other away team::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::has another thought:: CNS: Search those two for identity cards or security passes.  We may need them.

CNS_Luchena says:
@OPS:  And there is a series of sewers running under the complex.  I'd rather not use that route.  Let's go have a look at the bay.  ::searches his pockets::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@CNS: We'll keep the sewers as a last resort.  But they would be useful in getting out ...

Host Cat says:
<Team Leader> ::was going to leave, but hearing the noise motions a detail that way.::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::finds an ID card in a pocket.  Looks at it closely wondering if the slight resemblance will be good enough::

FCO_Jokeg says:
#::nearly jumps, hearing someone fire what he thinks was a pulse rifle::

CNS_Luchena says:
@OPS:  Good idea.  I'll map them as we work around to the bay entrance.

Host Cat says:
Action: The cards give the owners level 2 clearance.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::looks serious:: OPS:  Jordan, if we get separated we can't use communicators.  If that happens....

CSO_Toms says:
::shakes head at what ever just happened... the soldiers looked like they were leaving, now they wont be... curses silently lots::

Host Cat says:
Action: The B Team is safe, for now.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@CNS:  I have an idea.  Remove the suppressant.  Give me back the telepathic abilities I had before.  That will be our means of communication.

XO_Rofax says:
# ::motions for the Team to move out, double-time, towards the site::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::looks apologetic::  OPS:  Will you be able to focus adequately?

FCO_Jokeg says:
#::moves out with the others::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::nods:: CNS:  I'll have to.  We have no choice.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::motions for Shiar to proceed::

Host Cat says:
Action: The good doctor removes a hypo from his pouch and injects Pettigrove as ordered.

XO_Rofax says:
# ::motions Jokeg to the front and brings up the rear with Hull::

CSO_Toms says:
#::follows the XO::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::hears the voices again ... blinks a couple of times::

CNS_Luchena says:
@CMO:  Stay here with the guards... and keep them knocked out.

CNS_Luchena says:
@OPS:  Ready to go?

FCO_Jokeg says:
#::takes the lead, checking the direction of the shuttle once more::

Host Cat says:
Action: Twilight is beginning to creep across the desert....and soon the B Team will have more than human predators to worry about.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::nods:: CNS: Let's do it!  ::gets ready to move out::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::checks his tricorder for the directions and cautiously makes his way toward the back of the complex::

CTO_Hull says:
#::follows Jokeg, covering the exit::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::moves quietly with the CNS::

FCO_Jokeg says:
#XO: You want to enter the ruins sir?

CSO_Toms says:
#::does some scanning of the area, trying to get some information about the region that may help::

XO_Rofax says:
# FCO: If it is the best approach and minimizes our chances of discovery...

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@CNS:  How do you get used to it ... I mean hearing this in your head all the time?

CNS_Luchena says:
@::walks near the complex wall scanning with tricorder::

FCO_Jokeg says:
#::checks the direction with the position of the patrol::

CTO_Hull says:
#XO:  Sir, if you don't mind me saying so, less talk and more action, we may possibly live to see a Courts Martial

FCO_Jokeg says:
#XO: It will be dark soon, I wonder what comes out in the night on this planet?

CNS_Luchena says:
@OPS:  You learn how to block it out... let it go.  It's like being in a crowded room and trying to have a conversation.  Focus.  ::grins::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::nods::

CNS_Luchena says:
@OPS:  This wall has weak spots.  Another possible exit route.  ::keeps walking::

Host Cat says:
Action: The CNS detects a small area of wall that appears to be unalarmed. A security flaw, perhaps?

XO_Rofax says:
# ::nods to the CTO and motions the FCO in::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::stops and looks at the readings::

FCO_Jokeg says:
#::leads them into the ruins::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::whispers:: CNS: What is it?

CNS_Luchena says:
@OPS:  Remember this spot.  There's a gap in the alarm system.  ::continues walking::

CSO_Toms says:
#XO: Sir, my scans are indicating that there is some sort of power source under these ruins. The ruins themselves are rather old.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::notes the spot on her tricorder and keeps walking:: CNS: How far to the dock?

CNS_Luchena says:
@OPS:  It's just ahead.  Let's take cover and observe how the traffic flows in and out.

XO_Rofax says:
# CSO: Can you determine what they control and if they can be disabled?

Host Cat says:
Action: The CTO gets a prickly feeling...like something is watching him......

CTO_Hull says:
#::Looks around, nervously:: 

CSO_Toms says:
#XO: Working on it. ::tries to back track where the power leads::

CTO_Hull says:
#XO:  We are being watched...I sense it

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@CNS: Right.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::takes cover in sight of the bay doors and waits::

FCO_Jokeg says:
#::hears Mr. Hull, stops, scanning carefully::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::takes cover near the CNS's position, waits and watches::

XO_Rofax says:
# CTO: Where?  ~~~ ::pokes around for the source::~~~

CTO_Hull says:
#XO:  ::Shrugs::  I don't know from where, I just know that we are ::scans around the room with his phaser rifle aimed::

FCO_Jokeg says:
#All: No one move....::sees a laser trip wire grid a millimeter from his leg::

CSO_Toms says:
#XO, its really deep, I cant seem to get a fix on anything more then it being a massive source, maybe nuclear or something similar.

FCO_Jokeg says:
#All: There is a laser grid directly in front of us.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::looks at the CNS:: CNS: Any ideas on how we are going to get in there?

CTO_Hull says:
#Himself:  Wonderful

CSO_Toms says:
#stands stock still::

XO_Rofax says:
# ::stopped moving some time ago::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::watches intently::  OPS:  We could try just walking in like we are reporting for our shift.  Although with our luck ...  ::shrugs::

FCO_Jokeg says:
#::takes two steps back, kneeling slowly as to avoid the laser, looking for the source::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@CNS: What about if we made like we were making a delivery ... but for that we would need a vehicle ...

Host Cat says:
Action: A scream tears through the air...sounds like a jackal or large, angry cat.

XO_Rofax says:
# CSO: Your assessment?    Is the power source tied to this, an independent system?

CTO_Hull says:
#XO:  Sir, I'm beginning to get the idea that this whole thing has been a trap to get us to the surface.  

FCO_Jokeg says:
#::hears the scream, thinking this is getting better by the minute::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::nods:: OPS: Or we could slip in beside a vehicle... if any come by.

Host Cat says:
Action: A guard at the security gate looks up from his clipboard and frowns in the waning light towards the A Team's direction.

FCO_Jokeg says:
#::hears Mr. Hull::XO: I agree, they have been a step ahead of us since we arrived...

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::sees the guard:: CNS:  Look ...

CSO_Toms says:
#::shakes head:: XO: I don’t have enough information about it to give you a solid assessment. Id say that there is some kind of underground installation nearby, and it’s the power plant, but more then that... ::shrugs shoulders::

CTO_Hull says:
#XO:  I suggest we get beamed out of here

CNS_Luchena says:
@OPS:  Can he see us?   Maybe we should try going over or through the wall.  It's almost dark.  ::looks at the sky::

XO_Rofax says:
# ALL: Do we know the location of the Observation Team's outpost?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@CNS: I don't know. ... It's possible he may see us.  We don't know enough about them to know what their senses are like.

CNS_Luchena says:
@OPS:  But if we break through a wall, everybody might see us.  ::comes out of hiding and confidently approaches the guard::

CSO_Toms says:
#XO: I’m sure the info is on board the ship, but I don’t think we could make contact without it being detected...

XO_Rofax says:
# ALL: Very well.  We have two choices: Disable this grid or die trying.  Mr. Hull.... please.

CNS_Luchena says:
@Guard:  I'm late for my shift.  How about letting me slip in quietly?

FCO_Jokeg says:
#XO: This grid obviously has a failsafe system...

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::follows the CNS::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::smiles winningly at the guard::

CSO_Toms says:
#::doesn’t like the sound of the "die trying" part::

Host Cat says:
<Guard>::looks up:: CNS: Name, rank, serial number? ::sounds bored::

XO_Rofax says:
# ::grabs a fistful of dust and smacks his hands together lightly::

Host Cat says:
Action: The lights appear in the dust's wake.

CTO_Hull says:
#XO:  My pleasure Sir!  Looks around and eyes a mirror on the wall, lowers it ever so gently down on the laser filament to divert its beam away::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::shows the guard his ID card::  Guard:  Please man... I'm really late.

FCO_Jokeg says:
#::steps back to the rear, letting them handle the laser::

Host Cat says:
Action: Jokeg hears something breathing in the almost darkness.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@Guard:  Come on ... you know what our superiors will do to us if they discover we are late ...

FCO_Jokeg says:
#::stops, hearing what he thinks is breathing::All: We are being hunted....

CNS_Luchena says:
@::throws his arm around Pettigrove::  Guard:  Me and doll face here got a little distracted.  ::grins and winks::

CSO_Toms says:
#::doesn’t like the "were being hunted" part any more the then the "die trying"::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::smiles her flashiest smile::

CTO_Hull says:
#XO: Sir, this is a grid, not just one laser filament, I suggest we leave

Host Cat says:
<Guard> ::grumbles under his breath about slackers but opens the gate.::

XO_Rofax says:
# ALL: Navigate the field.  Move out.  ::grabs a few pocketfuls of dust and enters the grid::

CNS_Luchena says:
@Guard:  Thanks a lot. I owe you one.  ::hustles Jordan through the gate::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::Enters with the CNS::

Host Cat says:
Action: the mirror only tightens the first square.

CSO_Toms says:
#::is still scanning, trying to pick up what ever it is that the FCO says is hunting them::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::waits until they're out of earshot of the guard:: CNS: Where to now?

CSO_Toms says:
#XO: Sir, I’m picking up several large creatures nearby!!

XO_Rofax says:
# CSO: Sentient?

CNS_Luchena says:
@OPS:  Sorry about that.  ::grins::  Let's get in the building and find a route to where the pilot is being held.  ::hurries toward the building::

Host Cat says:
Action: The animals are getting closer.

XO_Rofax says:
# CSO: Move!

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::Grins:: CNS: Don't be sorry.  ::hurries after him::

FCO_Jokeg says:
#::uses his tricorder to start to navigate the grid, stepping into the boxes, careful not to trip the alarm::

XO_Rofax says:
# ::pushes deeper into the grid, dropping a little dust with each step::

CSO_Toms says:
#XO: Not that I can tell, but I’m not getting much about them. I would say their natural predators. ::starts moving through the grid as best he can::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::enters the building and looks for some stairs::

XO_Rofax says:
# ALL: I am sure they will avoid the grid if this is their habitat... if they attack, disable them.

Host Cat says:
Action: There are six hallways leading away from the entrance.

CTO_Hull says:
#::Activates his pulse rifle, the attached light comes to full power::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::enters:: CNS: Great.  ::gets out her tricorder and scans for the pilot::

FCO_Jokeg says:
#CTO: The light may attract them.

FCO_Jokeg says:
#::continues to slowly navigate the grid with the tricorder::

XO_Rofax says:
# ::moves forward, looking for any more surprises::

CSO_Toms says:
#::continues through the grid::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::tries to look natural as they figure out which hallway to take::

Host Cat says:
As the B Team reaches the end of the grid, they find themselves facing a solid wall.

CTO_Hull says:
#FCO:  They already know we are here, I need to see them if I'm to protect the team

FCO_Jokeg says:
#::looks over the wall::

XO_Rofax says:
# ::looks for a doorknob::

Host Cat says:
Action: The A Team takes note of the various security cameras secured to the walls.

Host Cat says:
Action: The animals can be smelt but still remain unseen.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::whispers::  OPS:  Jordan.  Keep that hidden.

XO_Rofax says:
# CSO: Is there an access panel?  Scan for DNA decay rates.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::hides the tricorder:: CNS: Don't worry ... it is.  I'm scanning for the pilot's biosigns ...

CNS_Luchena says:
@::nods::

CSO_Toms says:
#ALL: There is a door, but stay away, highly electrified. Scanning for access panels and such now

FCO_Jokeg says:
#::looks back the way they came::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::tries to sense a Haliian consciousness::

XO_Rofax says:
# ::kneels down as best he can and looks for anything low::

Host Cat says:
Action: The FCO sees a row of glowing red eyes staring back.

FCO_Jokeg says:
#::pulls out his phaser::CTO: There they are...

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::senses what the CNS is doing:: CNS: Anything?

CNS_Luchena says:
@OPS:  Underneath.  I don't know which hall to take though.

XO_Rofax says:
# FCO: Steady....  ::removes his phaser and charges it to heavy stun::

CTO_Hull ! #::Fires his Phser Rifle at the animals:: (phasrif.wav)

CNS_Luchena says:
@::casually walks toward the third hallway hoping to get a glimpse of a staircase::

CSO_Toms says:
#XO: Sir, a panel, up there, about 8 feet up. Be careful, it is still electrified. ::Looks for a way to short out or otherwise bypass the electricity::

Host Cat says:
Action: The animals scatter with a roar....

XO_Rofax says:
# CSO: Can you remotely disable the field?

CSO_Toms says:
#XO: Working on it.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@~~~CNS: Got him.  Northwest of our position ... basement level. ~~~~~ ::begins walking in that direction::

XO_Rofax says:
# ::looks for a practical manner to reach the panel::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::follows Jordan savouring the odd sensation of hearing her telepathically::

CTO_Hull says:
#::Watches intently for the animals return::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::following her tricorder readings she slowly heads for the medical wing::

FCO_Jokeg says:
#XO: I can lift you up there if necessary sir.

Host Cat says:
Action: The A Team reaches a closed door with a security access panel on the left.

CSO_Toms says:
#::notes a small button in the middle of the panel:: XO: Sir, there’s a button on that panel. I think it will let us in. Boost me up.

XO_Rofax says:
# FCO: You heard the man.  ::motions to lift the CSO::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::stops at the door:: CNS: We need to get through here.  ::looks at the panel::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::stops and looks at the panel::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::takes out his ID card and puts it in the slot::

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FCO_Jokeg says:
#::gives the CSO a boost::

Host Cat says:
Action; Access denied flashes on the screen.

XO_Rofax says:
# ::with Hull covering the rear, readies his phaser to the front::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::scans the panel with her tricorder:: CNS: Let me see if I can override this thing.

CSO_Toms says:
#::pushes the button, hoping it’s not like when that other guy kept pressing buttons::

CNS_Luchena says:
@~~~OPS:  We probably don't have high enough security~~~  ::steps back so she can work::

Host Cat says:
Action: The door hums....and nothing seems to happen for a few moments.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::notes where the security camera is and stands to block its view of Jordan::

CSO_Toms says:
#::Drops down to the ground::

FCO_Jokeg says:
#::watches::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::takes out her card and tries it ... ::

Host Cat says:
Action: The wall suddenly slides open and revels an opening.

Host Cat says:
Action: Pettigrove hears a click.

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Host Cat says:
Action: The door opens.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@CNS: I think we're in.  ::pushes on the door and enters::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::whispers::  OPS:  You must outrank me.  ::grins::

CTO_Hull says:
#::Is ready for anything...::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::follows Jordan::

XO_Rofax says:
# CSO: What lies beyond?  ::moves to the opening::

Host Cat says:
Action: A row of cells stretches out along the long and narrow hallway. Each cell contains at least one prisoner.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@CNS: Let's split up and search each room.

CSO_Toms says:
#XO: Nothing yet sir, I'd say its clear to enter.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::nods at OPS and moves to the other side of the hallway.  Begins checking cells::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::moves down the corridor checking cells::

XO_Rofax says:
# FCO: Anything jumps out at us, disable it.  ::motions Jokeg to the front::

FCO_Jokeg says:
#::nods, scans carefully as he moves ahead::

CSO_Toms says:
#::follows along, still scanning::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::continues the cell check thinking about where the records might be stored::

Host Cat says:
Action: The B Team cautiously enters the opening. As they enter, lights suddenly begin to flash wildly, alarms begin to scream, and the sound of men yelling fills the air.......and the door closes.

FCO_Jokeg says:
#::shakes his head::All: Today is not our day...

Host Cat says:
Action: Catcalls and hoots fill the air as they walk along the cellblock.

CTO_Hull ! #::Shoots at the klaxons, silencing them (phasrif.wav)

CNS_Luchena says:
@::winks at one of the prisoners as he passes::

XO_Rofax says:
# ::curses, loudly and quite noticeably::  ALL: Against the outer walls....

FCO_Jokeg says:
#XO: I have an idea sir...

Host Cat says:
Action: Many of the men are eyeing Jordan, but quite a few eye Mikal as well......

XO_Rofax says:
# FCO: Yes, Cmdr?

CTO_Hull says:
#out loud:  I hate klaxons

CSO_Toms says:
#::follows orders, well out of his league now::

Host Cat says:
Action: Smoke begins to fill the hallway.......

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::looks at the prisoners:: Prisoners: What are you looking at?

FCO_Jokeg says:
#XO: Obviously we have been discovered, we have been made to look like them. Lets play along, surprise inspection maybe?

XO_Rofax says:
# ALL: Move forward....  FCO: Let's hope that works.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::chuckles at Jordan as he continues checking::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::continues walking as if she is on guard duty::

FCO_Jokeg says:
#::moves forward::

XO_Rofax says:
# ::tries to clear the smoke and moves ahead while holding his breath::

CSO_Toms says:
#::puts tricorder away, and follows the rest, the smoke not being to nice::

Host Cat says:
Action: As the smoke begins to filter in, the team begins to feel a bit dizzy...throats are burning, eyes are watering.......

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@~~~CNS: Anything? ~~~

Host Cat says:
Action: the A Team reaches the end of the cell block...and face another locked door.

CNS_Luchena says:
@~~~OPS:  Nothing.  Maybe through there?~~~

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::takes out her card and tries it again::

Host Cat says:
Action: The B Team are seeing double.........

Host Cat says:
Action: The panel flashes "Access Denied".

XO_Rofax says:
# ::increases his pace as safely as possible::

CSO_Toms says:
#::still following along::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@~~~CNS: Try yours. ~~~  ::moves back::

FCO_Jokeg says:
#::walks faster::

Host Cat says:
Action: The B Team passes out.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::steps up and inserts his card::

CSO_Toms says:
#::passed out as good as if he had been drinking all night::

XO_Rofax says:
# ::collapses like a sack of wet mice, but still manages to utter a final, inappropriate curse::

Host Cat says:
Action: The panel flashes "Access Granted".

Host Cat says:
Action: The door slides open and reveals a dark and narrow staircase.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@~~~CNS: This looks promising.~~~ ::makes to enter::

Host Cat says:
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