U.S.S. Pendragon
10604.0l

Directed by:
Coot

Starring:
Jane as XO Luchena 
Sandy as OPS Thraxis 
Cory as CMO Yates 
Keith as CEO Damien 
Cathy as FCO Morgan

Absent: 
Jeff as CO Thraxis
Dylan as CSO Toms 
Kyle as TO Newind 

Host Coot says:
Last time on the USS Pendragon... an Away Team made for the surface of Dussan IV while the Pendragon remained somewhat hidden by the fracture moon.  The various transports to and from the planet continued and thus far, no one has detected the Pendragon or the Away Team.

Host Coot says:
How much longer this can last is a mystery as are the answers the Pendragon and her crew must face on the surface and above.  And what do the Romulans want with this place anyway?

Host Coot says:
< < < < Resume Mission > > > >

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::sitting in the vacant Counselor's chair on the Bridge, waiting for any news from the Away Team:: OPS: This is the worst part, Jordan.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::sitting at her console on the bridge ... ::

FCO_Morgan says:
@::looks at Damian awaiting orders::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::in the shuttle trying to get a console to come into focus::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::shakes her head:: CMO:  I should be with them ... I'm of no use here .. ::slams her fist into the console::

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: The TO, still weirded out by the space sickness, has taken to a nap with his favorite teddy inside the shuttle.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@FCO: Fan out and investigate

FCO_Morgan says:
@::wonders how one person can fan out...but hey, she follows orders:: CEO: Aye, Sir.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
OPS: We both want to be there. I'm afraid for their safety, but if something happens to them, you're the most capable at Operations

Host Coot says:
ACTION: For whatever reason, the CO has pulled a similar stunt with his favorite green blankie.

FCO_Morgan says:
@::looks around quietly::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::takes a glance back at the TO and notices he's sucking his thumb::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CMO:  Yes, but you have a function ... anyone can do this job ...

FCO_Morgan says:
@::looks around for traces of a trail to the campsite::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::takes in a deep breath:: OPS: Not as good as you, Jordan. You and I both know that.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@::scans ahead, and takes a decisive lead::

FCO_Morgan says:
@::still fanned out as wide as she can, follows the CEO's decisive lead::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The mining probes are beginning to change course and head back towards the Pendragon.  Sensors put time to intercept at seven minutes.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
Self:  Uh oh ...

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::looks toward Jordan:: OPS: What is it?

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CMO:  Looks like the probes are coming back ... ETA to intercept 7 minutes.  ::looks at the CMO:  CMO:  I hope you can operate a console cause I'm going to need you.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::raises shields::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::stands up and moves over to the tactical console:: OPS: I've been trained in basic operations, mainly in the sciences. ::begins to tap several buttons::

FCO_Morgan says:
@::brushes the hair out of her face and continues to follow Damian::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::activates transporter controls::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@FCO: Try and stake us out a listening post area...look at the natural formations for cover

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@::moves along::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::attempts to get a lock on the away team::

FCO_Morgan says:
@::nods and begins to survey the area::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::looks at the FCO on duty:: FCO:  Plot evasive course but do not engage until my order.

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: The console beeps indicating successful transporter lock.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CMO:  I'm going to be a little busy ... keep an eye on those probes ...

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::nods:: OPS: Three of them are on a direct intercept course. Shall I sound Red Alert?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::holds the lock and adjusts for readouts of pulse and respiration::

FCO_Morgan says:
@::is looking for a place that they can hide while monitoring the campsite::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::shakes her head:: CMO:  No, not yet ...

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: A groove in a cliff wall is visible that should provide ample cover.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CMO:  But sound yellow alert.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@::tweaks his tricorder: FCO: I've set my tricorder to monitor their transmissions. At least to the known protocols they use

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
OPS: Understood. ::brings the ship to yellow alert:: OPS: They're still closing.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The Yellow Alert chimes aboard the Pen.  Much scurrying about follows.

FCO_Morgan says:
@CEO: There is a groove in that wall, should be ample to provide us some cover, Sir.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@FCO: Over here ::motions and takes cover::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CMO:  How good are you at Comms?

FCO_Morgan says:
@::heads to the cleft in the cliff::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::sees that the readings appear normal.  Continues to monitor::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
OPS: I served as the Operations Officer aboard the Sharikahr for a month as a Civilian, I know a little more than the basic operations.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CMO:  Good enough.  Tap into their comm systems ... try to intercept whatever orders those probes are receiving.

FCO_Morgan says:
@::settles in for a wait::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
OPS: You've got it. ::begins to move her hands along the controls, attempting to retrieve the orders from the mining probes::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CMO:  I'm going to keep us moving and operate tactical ...

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@::sends all of the data he's receiving to the FCO's tricorder::

FCO_Morgan says:
@::is monitoring the data flow::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
OPS: Sounds good to me. ::smiles slightly, believing in Jordan's abilities as she continues her work::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The probes orders are where to mine trilithium ore from the moon fragments.  That is all.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@FCO: Got any bright ideas?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
OPS: Jordan, if my findings are correct... ::reads over the information:: OPS: These probes were ordered to mine trilithium ore from the moon fragments.

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: Phaser fire erupts from the center of camp and much arguing follows in Romulan and an unknown tongue.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::breathes a sigh of relief:: CMO:  Stand down yellow alert.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::keeps the ship on course::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::brings the ship back to code green:: OPS: I suppose we just over-reacted a bit. ::smiles slightly::

FCO_Morgan says:
@::jumps at the sound of phaser fire::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CMO:  Is there such a thing as over-reacting when it comes to the Romulans?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*Bridge*: Damien to the Pendragon

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::notices a spike in pulse from one of the team::

FCO_Morgan says:
@CEO: Are we just supposed to monitor the situation, Sir? If so, we're doing all we can at this point.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
*CEO*:  Go ahead.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
OPS: Very true. ::continues to monitor sensors::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*OPS*: We're close enough to confirm that all of the elements of trafficking in a sentient being are taking place. At least according to the transmissions we've monitored

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::listens closely as Damien's voice comes through::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*OPS*: what are our orders?

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
*CEO*:  Stand by Lt.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::raises an eyebrow for a moment and decides to research trilithium ore, wondering why these probes would want it::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CMO:  Now what?  We can't just go in.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::decides to risk running some scans in the away team's direction, and does so::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
OPS: There has to be a way that we can find out more. Are there any other natives who haven't been captured perhaps? ::questions as she looks over her research::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CMO:  Nice idea, but we can't risk using comms. They'd be detected.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CMO:  But, perhaps, we could send a short microburst to the shuttle ...

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: The Romulan who appears to be in charge is arguing with one of the humanoids in charge.  There is much shoving before a transport beam is seen in the background and 100 or so humanoids disappear.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::detects a Romulan transporter beam::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
OPS: We don't have to use comms if Mikal joins the team... ::pauses:: OPS: I've also discovered something interesting, it seems that trilithium ore can be transformed into trilithium resin, but it is highly toxic and dangerous to do... very dangerous.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CMO:  Nice ... and the Romulans have found themselves a nice little workforce .... feel like interfering?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
OPS: We don't have a choice at this point.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@::notes the transporters energy spike on his tricorder:: FCO: That's an idea...they're mass transporting them. It might easy enough to jam them, if we can get the right equipment down here. And in the right position

FCO_Morgan says:
@::is suddenly overwhelmed with a great wave of fear from the transported beings. Closes her eyes briefly and takes a deep breath.::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CMO:  We must go in ... but if we do I will be violating the Captain's orders ...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@~~~CMO:  Ashley, what's going on up there?~~~

FCO_Morgan says:
@CEO: Fear, there is great fear, Sir.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@*OPS*: I've got an idea...beam down six pattern enhancers, with a standard combat engineering kit...:::stops:: FCO: What?

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The Pendragon detects a transport signal originating from the relay base north of the camp.  It is biological in nature and was centered on a garbage scow in orbit.  The vessel then breaks orbit and heads towards the outer planets of the system.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
OPS: Then we'll have to face the consequences... at the moment, you are in command. ::pauses:: ~~~XO: The Away Team has confirmed our inferences. We're thinking about going in.. somehow.~~~

FCO_Morgan says:
@::takes a deep breath:: CEO: They are afraid, Sir. I'm sorry.....but they are,

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@FCO: Is this something you are certain of?

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
FCO:  Pursuit course!  CMO: Let Mikal know what we are about to do.

FCO_Morgan says:
@CEO: Aye, Sir.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
OPS: I have Mikal now, Jordan. ::taps a few buttons on the console::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@FCO: Then the best we can do is to keep them from being transported off

FCO_Morgan says:
@::nods shakily::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::opens a scrambled channel to the shuttle:: *XO*:  Pendragon to away team

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::thinks::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
~~~XO: We can't just standby and let this happen, Mikal. We have to help them if we can.~~~

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::activates transporters::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@~~~CMO:  our orders were to not interfere.~~~

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
~~XO: So we should just stand down and let this happen?~~~  OPS: Jordan, I'm not sure if Mikal approves...

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CMO:  I don't care anymore!  I'm not going to stand around and let this happen.

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: The Away Team is beamed back to the Shuttle.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::nods:: OPS: I agree with you. ::pauses:: OPS: We have a job to do, as a Doctor I have made an oath.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::watches the team materialize::  CEO:  What did you see?

FCO_Morgan says:
@::looks around wildly for a second::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@XO: They're in the slave trade, or worse, for sure

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CMO:  So we follow the ship and free those onboard ... you realize we are about to violate orders.

FCO_Morgan says:
@::relaxes when she realizes they are safely aboard the shuttle::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@XO: I've come up with a way we might be able to disable the mass transport device they're using

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@FCO:  Get us up and in a low orbit within the atmosphere.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
OPS: Then we'll face the consequences.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@CEO:  How?

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: Shuttle sensors are detecting sensor activity coming from the camp.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CMO:  Agreed.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
~~~XO: Mikal, we're going in.~~~ OPS: I've informed, Mikal.

FCO_Morgan says:
@XO: Aye, Sir. ::scrambles to her seat and fires up the engines::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::lays in the pursuit course and engages::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::turns sharply to the console::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CMO:  I'll see you at our court martial ...

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@XO: By modulating two interpolating sine waves, directed at their field generator. It should cause the fail safe to shut the thing down.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::smiles slightly:: OPS: At least we'll go down doing what is right.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The Pendragon does an about face and emerges from the moon.  It begins closing the distance on the Romulan vessel ahead of them.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CMO:  I'm targeting their engines ...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@CEO:  For how long?

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: The Shuttle quickly hums to life. Sensors are detecting increased search activity from the campsite.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@XO: Until they can figure it out.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
OPS: Bringing us to Red Alert. Ordering medical teams to standby. ::begins to move her hands along the console rapidly::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@FCO:  I think we're still cloaked but try and avoid getting too close to the Romulan ships.

FCO_Morgan says:
@XO: Ready to take off, Sir. Activity detected at the camp, Sir.

FCO_Morgan says:
@XO: Aye, Sir. Shuttle V'ndor lifting off.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::looks intrigued::  FCO:  What sort of activity?

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Red Alert klaxons sound aboard the Pen.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CMO:  Can you get a transporter lock on the life forms on the ship?

FCO_Morgan says:
@XO: looks like they are searching for something.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@CEO:  I don't suppose we could make it look like an accident somehow?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::attempts to establish a lock:: OPS: Nothing, Jordan.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@FCO:  Probably us.  Prepare for evasives.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@XO: There is. We could replicate a sufficient quantity of raw germanium. It would act like a dampening field. We'd have to do it from orbit of course

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CMO:  I don't want to hurt those onboard ... targeting engines ... ::fires a low yield phaser burst::

FCO_Morgan says:
@::nods grimly::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::grins::  CEO:  Lets do it.  What do you need us to do?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
OPS: Agreed. ::taps her Combadge:: *Sickbay*: Piper, be prepared for some visitors.

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: A large phaser cannon erupts and blasts a cliff wall beyond the shuttle landing site.  The shot appears to have been five seconds too late.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@XO: Prepare to transport in perpetuity until I've replicated enough germanium. WE can deploy in around fifteen minutes

FCO_Morgan says:
@XO: Evasive maneuvers, Sir.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
OPS: Jordan, should we hail the Romulans perhaps?

FCO_Morgan says:
@XO: Course, Sir?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@FCO:  Get us out of here.  CEO:  How high an orbit will we need?

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CMO:  Go for it ... I doubt they'll answer, though ...

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::attempts to hail the Romulan vessel::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The phaser fire hits its mark and the Romulan vessel slows to a halt. It is sitting dead in the water.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@XO: Just above the ionosphere will be fine.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::pulls the Pen in alongside the Romulan vessel::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: There is no response to hails.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@FCO:  Just above the ionosphere if you please.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
OPS: They're at a full stop, Jordan. ::attempts to get another transporter lock::

FCO_Morgan says:
@::nods:: XO: Course locked in, Sir.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CMO:  Hail them again ...

FCO_Morgan says:
<locked>

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@::awaits the perfect moment to deploy the germanium::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Transporters fail to lock onto anything.  Still no response to hails.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
OPS: No response and transporters aren't getting through either.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CMO:  Do we board her?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
OPS: We can't penetrate the hull. It wouldn't be easy to get aboard her...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@CEO:  Are we ready?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@::ready now:: XO: Please take the transporters and initiant to these coordinates:: feeds them to him:: I will keep up with the germanium flow

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@FCO:  Are we in position?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
OPS: We could send the Away Team to board her or we could send an Away Team in a shuttle. However, this is starting to get a bit too easy.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CMO:  At least we stopped the ship.  We've given those onboard a chance.  We'll come back.  Take us back to the planet and retrieve the AT.

FCO_Morgan says:
@XO: Aye, Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::operates the transporters::  CEO:  Underway.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CMO:  I agree.  It's been too easy ... perhaps a diversion?

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: Another shot rockets from the surface headed towards the Shuttle's general direction.  The Romulans cannot seem to pinpoint the Shuttle, however.  The shot is wide by a few hundred meters.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@FCO:  Any sign of further pursuit?  ::notices the shot go by::  Never mind.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@::monitors the effort; coordinating the replication/beaming::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
OPS: My thoughts exactly. I'll contact Mikal and see what is going on down there... ~~~XO: Mikal, are you ready to come back aboard?~~~

FCO_Morgan says:
@::shakes her head and inputs evasive maneuvers::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@XO: Just jeep it up for a few minutes...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::continues the transport::  ~~~CMO:  If you have the data from the away team, transmit it to Starfleet.  For now, we're all right.~~~

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
~~~XO: You want us to just leave you there?~~~ ::looks toward Jordan:: OPS: Do we have the data from the Away Team?

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::checks her console::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@CEO/FCO:  What else can we do to confuddle them?  Do they have any of the natives captive on the surface?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@XO: Stop...it appears to be working. We'll know as soon as they attempt to transport again

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CMO:  We got it!  Get it to Starfleet as soon as possible.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: All Away Team data is successfully transmitted to the Pendragon.

FCO_Morgan says:
@::attempts to scan the camp site::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::transmits the data to Starfleet:: OPS: Transmitted... Mikal doesn't want us to go after them at the moment.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CMO:  Why not?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::ceases transport::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
~~~XO: Mikal, I need to know why we aren't coming after you? Is there something wrong?~~~ ::sighs mentally, so he can feel it:: OPS: I'm not sure. I'm asking now.

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: The campsite shows the same 30 Romulans and the same 30 Oit.  However, 50 new Hael have entered the camp and the numbers are increasing.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@~~~CMO:  If you can move in safely do so.  It's more important to get permission from SFC to take action.~~~

FCO_Morgan says:
@XO: Should I set course back to the ship, Sir?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
OPS: Is there anyway we can get to them safely? If not, he wants us to wait for permission. ::pauses:: OPS: This is getting nowhere. ::opens the comm to the shuttle:: *XO*: Commander, what are your orders?

FCO_Morgan says:
@XO: Scans show 50 new humanoids entering the site, dozens more arriving shortly.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::jumps at the sound of the comm::  FCO:  No.  Break orbit and move in the opposite direction of the ship.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CMO:  We go after the ones they abducted.  We have to ...

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
OPS: Wouldn't that mean attacking their entire camp?

FCO_Morgan says:
@::looks surprised:: XO: Aye, Sir. Setting course and speed.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CMO:  I'm not thinking of the camp ... ::waits::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@CEO:  Can we get a tactical analysis of the campsite?  Maybe we can open the gates somehow.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
OPS: It looks like we're on our own here. The Away Team seems to be doing their own thing at the moment.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
@XO: I'll have it for you in a short minute:: works to retrieve the data, linking with the Pendragon::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CMO:  What's the status of the ship?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@~~~CMO:  Tell Jordan to do what she thinks is right.  ~~~

FCO_Morgan says:
@::has a feeling of impending doom::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
~~~XO: That's all we ask.~~~

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
OPS: Their engines are still down. ::pauses:: OPS: And Mikal told you to do what you believe is best...

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Phaser fire erupts from one of the fissures in the moon.  It is targeting the Garbage scow now sitting dead in the water.  The nose of the vessel is just now becoming visible.....

Host Coot says:
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