U.S.S. Pendragon NCC-74125
Stardate 10806.28

Mission #409
“Aftermath, Part II”

Starring: 
Chris Nickel as Captain Vn’dor Phail, Commanding Officer
Cory Friess as Commander Ashley Yates, Executive Officer
Keith LaHue as Commander Jose Damien, Chief Engineering Officer/2nd Officer
Jane Rowley as Captain Mikal Luchena, Civilian/Specialist

Directed By:
Coot, Ship Manager

Host Cootles says:
Last time on the U.S.S. Pendragon . . .

Host Cootles says:
The Crew returned to SB14 and awaited new orders. However, new news was not far away. While some hid away in the darkest corners of the station and their psyches, others tried to reconcile their past. Then a “little” unexpected news came along…

Host Cootles says:
< < < < Resume Mission: Aftermath, Part II > > > >

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The Pendragon is one hour out from Burzep IV

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::on the bridge of the Pendragon rounding the edge of his seat::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::on the bridge at the Science station::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::Ashley steps onto the Bridge after having left a meeting with the Tactical Department regarding their performance of their annual security and tactical drills::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::In main engineering, trying not to nod off at his desk, feet propped up, dreams of....Ebony::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::tense::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She makes her way over to the Executive Officer's station and takes a seat:: CO: Good day Captain. ::She smiles at him::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::sits in his chair nodding at the arriving XO::  OPS: Mr. Smyth, access Starfleet records and get me everything the survey crew had on their discoveries on Burzep IV

OPS_Smyth says:
CO:  Aye Captain.  ::commences searching the database::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She turns to the science station, noting Mikal is manning it:: CIV: Mister Luchena, do long range sensors note anything of interest around Burzep IV?

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CIV: Mr. Luchena...  I want a full scan of the planet.  All sensor pallets.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The search reveals little of interest... dietary habits, dwelling layouts, gathering places. There is no data on the secondary site.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::initiates short-range scans::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She notes that she and the Captain seem to be on the same wavelength::

OPS_Smyth says:
CO:  It's quite technical, Sir.  The information is loaded to your console.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::examines the data on his console not finding much outstanding::  XO: Commander, prepare an Away Team for the surface.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::Ashley crosses her legs as she reads over the recent reports sent to the Pendragon by Starfleet Command:: CO: Of course Captain. ::She taps her Combadge:: *CEO*: Commander Yates to Damien. When we reach Burzep IV, be prepared to leave on an Away Mission.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
OPS: Mister Smyth, please familiarize yourself with the data. I would like you to accompany the Away Team once we reach the planet.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::startled awake, taps his comm badge:: *XO*: Right away Ma'am.  Do we need anything special for the mission?

OPS_Smyth says:
XO:  Aye.  I'll have it all downloaded onto PADDS.  ::proceeds to do so::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::continues to skim through the data on his console::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
*CEO*: We'll be taking part in a search and rescue operation. I'll have Doctor Heins and Ensign Mulder accompany us in addition to an Operations Officer.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
CO/XO:  There are traces of the survey crew.  And I can pick up the site of the ruins...

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She contacts Doctor Heins and Security Officer Mulder, so they are prepared to leave when they reach the planet as well::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::ears perk up at the sound of the survey crew::  OPS: Try to contact the survey team.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
*XO*: Very well. Are we taking a shuttle or using the transporter? ::gets himself together::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
*CEO*: I'll make that decision once we arrive. It depends on the climate of the planet. Transporters may be a bit easier this time around.

OPS_Smyth says:
CO:  Aye Captain.  ::hails the team at their last known communication coordinates::

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

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
CO/XO:  There's a climatic anomaly at the site of the ruins.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She has the FCO place an image of the planet on the viewscreen::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::turns looking at Mikal::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CIV: In what way Mister Luchena? ::She turns to him as well::

OPS_Smyth says:
CO:  No response.  I'll see if I can locate an receivers on the ground.  ::checks the science scans::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
OPS: Where was their last noted position again?

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::tries to find the data on his console::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The viewscreen fills with the image of the planet. Numerous data streams display off to the side of the view.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
CO/XO:  The area itself is quite lush with vegetation, suggesting a wet climate.  But in a circle around the ruins there is no vegetation, no evidence of precipitation.

OPS_Smyth says:
CO:  Right where the bioscans found them... although they are pretty weak readings.  Could be just where they were.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CIV: They were headed to the location of underground dwellings...  is this where the anomaly is located Mr. Luchena?

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She raises an eyebrow, finding that highly unusual:: CIV: Can you detect any form of technological interference that may be causing such a phenomena to occur?

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
CO:  Correct Captain.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
XO:  There was nothing obvious, but I'll scan again from orbit.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
Self: Hmm....  ::holding a hand to his chin::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
*XO*: I'll be ready. ::puts his feet up on his desk again::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
XO: Then that is where our Away Team will start.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She nods:: CO: We'll be ready Captain. ::She looks to the FCO:: FCO: What is our ETA to the planet?

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
CO/XO:  Permission to join the away team?

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She looks toward the CIV:: CIV: Your talents will be better utilized here for the time being Mister Luchena.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CIV: Granted Mr. Luchena.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::looks to the CO::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
XO: I beg to disagree with you Commander.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She turns her attention back to the Captain:: CO: May I speak with you in private Captain?

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::stands::  XO: I was just thinking the same thing.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CIV: You have the bridge Mr. Luchena.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::heads for his ready room::

Host Cootles says:
<FCO Bubba> XO: We will be in orbit momentarily.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She makes her way to the Captain's Ready Room::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
FCO: Thank you Mister Bubba.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::takes a seat behind his desk::  XO: Commander?

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::relaxes and moves to the center chair::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She enters the Captain's Ready Room:: CO: I'm sorry Captain, but I would prefer that Mister Luchena remain on the Pendragon during this mission.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
FCO:  Establish standard orbit.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
XO: What you prefer is irrelevant.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
OPS:  Scan the site carefully.  Look for power signatures of any type.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
XO: I am aware of a growing tension between the two of you and I won't have it interfere with the ship.

OPS_Smyth says:
OPS:  Aye.  ::begins scans::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CO: Captain, you requested that I chose the members of the Away Team. I did as you asked. Mister Luchena performance with me as his direct superior has been erratic at best. In a situation such as this, I will need his cooperation. Something I do not believe he would give me when necessary.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
XO: When he fails to cooperate, you bring the matter to me...  until then...  he goes on the Away Team.  That is all.  ::Stands::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CO: Permission to speak freely Captain? ::She pauses:: CO: A matter we have discussed in the past.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
XO: Negative.  I said dismissed.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
*CEO*:  We've achieved orbit.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
*CIV*: Where are we meeting? Shuttle bay or transporter room?

OPS_Smyth says:
CIV:  Sir!  I can tell where the team vanished!

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She shakes her head:: CO: As you wish. ::She makes her way to the Ready Room door's exit, pauses about to say something, but then just leaves. It was quite clear where the Captain's allegiances lied::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
OPS:  Set up a simulation and run it on the main viewscreen.

OPS_Smyth says:
::works on it::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::moves toward the door back to the bridge himself...  washing away the internal tension of the situation::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CIV: Report.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::stands and vacates the centre chair::  CO:  Look there.  ::points at the viewscreen::

OPS_Smyth says:
::projects a simulation of the team hitting the barrier of the desert then vanishing::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::Ashley stands near the doors of the Ready Room, examining the viewscreen::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::takes his seat and thinks that was an odd report for an officer of Luchena's rank.  Then looks at the screen::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
XO: Are you ready Commander?

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The viewscreen shows the simulated survey team approaching the desert and vanishing from sight upon crossing the threshold.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::enters Transporter Room One with her medkit in tow::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
*CEO*:  Waiting on Commander Yates orders.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CO: On your order Captain. ::She makes her way to the Turbo Lift::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::can't help but wonder what is up between those two::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
XO: It is given...  and Yates ...  ::turns to look at her::  be safe.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
*CEO*:  Transporter room 1 I think.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She nods to the Captain as she taps her Combadge:: *Away Team*: Yates to all Away Team members. Report to Transporter Room One.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
*XO*: On my way.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She enters the Turbo Lift::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::hears the Comm come through and thinks she must be becoming telepathic::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::leaves engineering and heads for transporter room one::

OPS_Smyth says:
::logs off his console and enters the lift::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins>  ::runs her hand through her pony tail to straighten the irritating stragglers brushing at her neck::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::enters the TL::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::Once everyone is in the lift, she orders it to the transporter room::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::tense::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::enters transporter room one and equips himself::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::After several moments, the Turbo Lift stops and Ashley makes her way out of the Turbo Lift.. Then, she walks at a quickened pace to the Transporter Room::

OPS_Smyth says:
::follows the XO::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::exits the lift last and follows the others::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::nods at the CEO::  CEO: A pleasure to be working with you Commander.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She enters the Transporter Room, makes her way to the supply lockers, and gathers her supplies:: Away Team: Please be certain to have all of the required equipment. ::She turns to Heins:: MO: Doctor, do we have enough water for the Away Team?

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::waits:: MO: Ditto ::checks his phaser:: I hope we don't need these.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::nods at Yates and Smyth following::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The Away Team quickly assembles in the TR, out of shear tension that has nothing to do with the mission.

OPS_Smyth says:
::passes a PADD containing all the survey team data and their own scans to each member of the team::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::equips himself and steps onto the transporter pad::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She smiles a bit at Jose:: CEO: Positive thinking Jose. ::Ashley makes her way onto one of the transporter pads. Of course, it is the one next to Luchena::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::notes the one she saw yelling in the Crystal Cave the other day also enter::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::On the pad::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::looks over the MO::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::also follows up on the TR pad::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
Away Team: Everyone take your places. ::She taps her Combadge:: *CO*: Away Team ready, Captain.

OPS_Smyth says:
::steps onto the pad::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
*XO* You may commence Commander.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
*CO*: Understood. ::She closes the comm:: Transporter Chief: Energize.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::closes his eyes in anticipation of transport::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The Away Team materializes on the surface.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::pulls out her Tricorder and scans the area for life::

OPS_Smyth says:
::scans as well::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::wipes sweat from her brow::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::pulls out his tricorder and scans the area::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::tries to ~~~sense~~~ any sentient beings::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::Ashley materializes on the surface of the planet. She begins to examine the terrain as the others utilize their tricorders:: Away Team: What do your Tricorders show?

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Mikal is detecting echoes of the survey crew that can be best categorized as memories of the days routine events

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::turns her body in a full 360 trying to get a reading::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She looks down particularly at the ground, attempting to note any sort of footprints or imprints of life::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::frowns::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::Ashley can feel herself begin to sweat, but welcomes the feeling of the heat. At least it was a change of pace and environment:: CEO: Can you detect any of the underground caverns?

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: Lemme take a look :: resequences his tricorder for underground caverns::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
MO: Any luck on detecting any bio-signs or potential camp sites?

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::skims over the data on his PADD::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::shakes her head::  XO: Negative Commander.

Host Cootles says:
SCENE: Off a few meters is the remnant of the camp site. All the survey equipment is diligently working away oblivious no one is there monitoring them.

OPS_Smyth says:
::moves into the campsite, scanning away like a madman::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::Ashley begins to walk toward an area where she 'feels' something of interest. She then spots the camp site:: Away Team: It looks like we have something. ::She points::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::centers her scans on the camp and wonders where the good looking Mr Mulder is::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::follows along distracted by his thoughts::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She follows in behind the Operations Officer and begins to look through the campsite. Perhaps they would find something of interest:: Away Team: Lets see if we can create a time stamp of sorts. Can we find out how long ago it has been since the crew has truly been at this site?

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::follows the XO while still scanning::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::looks at one of the consoles::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
XO/CEO:  The ruins must be projecting some sort of field.  The team could well be alive inside it.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::heads off for the medical tent::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: Ma'am, the schematics of the caverns is right here on this console.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She inclines her head:: CIV: Mister Luchena, would you mind seeing if there are any audio logs present? Personal and work related? Perhaps they may give us some sort of idea.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::enters it and quickly looks around examining the equipment::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::nods towards OPS::

OPS_Smyth says:
::searches a console for evidence of audio recordings::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::checks medical logs for any injuries or illness::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: All scans indicate the survey appears to be in full swing minus the persons physically responsible for operating the survey.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She nods:: CEO: Download the information to your tricorder and then have it transmitted to the others.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::raises an eyebrow at something she see in the log and continues to read::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CIV: Can you sense anything of interest? ::She continues to walk around the campsite::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: Yes Ma'am

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::taps her Comm Badge::  *XO* Heins to Yates.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
XO:  Just traces of their last few hours here.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::downloads the schematics to his tricorder::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
AT: Lets... ::She pauses and taps her Combadge:: *MO*: Go ahead Doctor.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CIV: And how were those last few hours? ::She kneels down as she looks at a fallen instrument::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> *XO* I'm in the medical tent and the journals show some recent odd behaviour by some of the crew...  like going to the desert region and having "sand" baths and an assortment of various other oddities.  The doctor also reports these same members of the team were having difficulty sleeping at night.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
XO:  Routine.::wanders out to the parameter of the camp and faces the direction of the desert. ::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> *XO* It continues to say that after they were brought into the tent for analysis, they began talking in their sleep.

OPS_Smyth says:
::not finding much they didn't already know.  The team was scrupulous about filing regular reports::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She raises an eyebrow in interest:: *MO*: Did the Doctor list any potential causes of the behavior?

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::flips to the next page on the computer console::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::recognizes there is a force::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::tries to resist a strong urge to walk forward::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> *XO* Nothing I have come across in the journal yet ma'am.  I'll continue my research

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::calls out::  XO:  Something is calling me Ashley.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She shifts her gaze as if looking for Luchena:: *MO*: Please do, Miss Heins. It is imperative that we learn the potential causes. We need to know if we may be infected by some sort of agent. ::She stands and makes her way to Mikal:: CIV: What is it?

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CEO: Jose, what is beyond this campsite and into the desert?

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::spots something new on the second page::  *xo* Ma'am... remember the part about taking sand baths in the desert?  Well...  Some of them were venturing off in the middle of the night for three days straight and kept heading for the desert area.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
*MO*: Do the records state what was in the desert area that was so interesting to them?

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> *XO* Do you think there may be something there drawing some of the crew?

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
XO:  Something is pulling me to follow them in.  It's hard to resist.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: I'm not certain, however there is a concentric waves of energy starting in the center of the desert and growing outward for several hundred miles

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She places a hand on his shoulder:: CIV: Please do your best to resist them.

OPS_Smyth says:
::looks at the CIV thinking all the rumours were true after all::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CEO: Potential source?

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
XO:  I belong in there.  ::looks back towards the direction of the desert::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: If I had to guess, I'm saying right here. 

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: It's organic in nature. ::surprised::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CIV: That is what the people here may have thought as well. Please give us a chance to find out what has happened here first. Then, we may venture there. ::She watches him:: CIV: Please.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::looks to the CEO in shock::  CEO:  Organic?

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She turns toward Jose:: CEO: Organic? I assume non-humanoid?

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
*MO*: Doctor, download the medical logs and meet the Away Team at the edge of the campsite.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
CEO:  Plant or animal?

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::moves away from the XO::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::moves over to one of the pieces of equipment and places a blood sample of one of the survey team under it for examination::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::looks longingly towards the desert::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins>  ::extracts some of her own blood for comparison::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She watches Luchena out of the corner of her eye:: CEO: From Doctor Heins' discovery, I would assume the organic whatever-it-is is the potential cause of the missing survey crew.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO/CIV: I'm getting conflicting readings. They show humanoid, but there are other organic constituents as well.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::takes a step into the jungle::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> *XO* Commander, could you send a volunteer in here for a sample of blood.  I need a variation for comparison.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She inclines her head:: CEO: Which only strengthens my hypothesis. ::She pauses:: CIV: Mister Luchena, would you please report to the medical tent? Doctor Heins needs an assistant.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::breaks into a run, heading for the desert::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::her eyes widen slightly as she examines the sample and then checks to see if her blood has the spore also::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Mikal disappears into the overgrowth

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She only rolls her eyes and bolts after Luchena::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: Great. Lunch Box has run off and disappeared.

OPS_Smyth says:
::takes off after the XO::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::stays put::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She taps her Combadge:: *Pendragon*: Yates to Pendragon. Lock onto Mister Luchena's bio-signs and transport him back to the ship immediately.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::runs as fast as he can towards the borderline::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> *XO* Commander, I think this entire planet should be placed under quarantine for the time being.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The Pendragon fails to lock onto the CIV before he reaches the threshold, he is gone from sight.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She continues to run through the brush:: OPS: Stay close Mister Smyth. *CO*: Mister Luchena has run off away from the team Captain.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She finally stops, knowing that she will be unable to find him::

OPS_Smyth says:
::watches the CIV disappear::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
*XO* Run away?  Why?

Host Cootles says:
@<PEN_OPS> *XO* I'm sorry Commander, he was simply too fast. Almost like he knew you would try to stop him.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
*CO*: Unknown. He stated there was some sort of "pull" that he was resisting. And then... he just ran off. ::She sounds rather irritated::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She taps her Combadge:: *Away Team*: Reconvene in the medical tent in the campsite. We need to develop a plan.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::stops, stunned and stares at the temple::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::notes she has yet to develop any of the "spores" in her blood::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::turns::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::sees nothing but desert where jungle used to be::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::looks back to the temple::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She makes her way back to the campsite. She assumes the Captain did not truly care of Mikal's stunt. After all, he has yet to respond::

OPS_Smyth says:
::returns to camp::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She passes Jose and motions for him to follow::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::walks towards the towering doors of the temple::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::follows along::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She enters the medical tent:: MO: What have you found Doctor?

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::reaches the doors and pushes on them reverently::

OPS_Smyth says:
::reaches the campsite and walks up to the team::  CEO:  He just vanished.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::looks up from the device at the sound of Commander Yates' voice::  XO: Take a look at this Commander...  ::steps from the machine and points at the viewer::  This is a sample of one of the survey teams blood.  ::waits for her to look::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::looks at the circle of humanoids kneeling on the floor::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::looks up at the glowing orb in the centre::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She steps to the machine and takes a look at the viewer:: MO: Any idea how this happened?

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::resists an urge to fall to his knees::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> XO: You'll notice the small particles floating along and attaching themselves to the white blood cells?  Those spores are what infected some of the survey team.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::shakes her head::  XO: I'll know after a further analysis....  could be airborn.... anything...

Host Cootles says:
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