U.S.S. Pendragon NCC-74125
Stardate 10807.05

Mission #410
“Aftermath, Part III”

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 arrived at Burzep IV to begin investigation into the disappearance of a survey team who seemingly vanished approximately 10 days ago. Upon arriving on the surface, the Away Team located a desert-like field that masked a “temple” in the center of it.

Host Cootles says:
Unwillingly pulled into the mirage, one of the Away Team ran into its confines, to find a most disturbing set of circumstances.

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

ACTION: CIV Luchena reappears inside the medical tent in a half-run/half-stumble.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
CIV: Lunch Box! What the hell did you think you were doing!

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins>  ::standing in the medical tent looking strangely at Mikal::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::Ashley taps her left foot while her arms are crossed. She cannot believe that Mikal would act out of such utter stupidity. Did he really not care for the lives of the Away Team?:: CIV: Good question.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::sitting in the Command chair worried about his crew on the surface::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::holds out his hands::  CEO/XO:  Stand back!  I might be radioactive!

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::scans him with his tricorder:: CIV: More so than usual? ::wry::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She rolls her eyes:: CIV: In more ways than one I take it. Are you insane? You not only risked your life, but the lives of the Away Team as well.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Sweat and a chalky dust cover the CIV

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins>::pulls out a tricorder and scans the CIV::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
XO:  The survey team is in there Ashley... And they' re alive, sort of.  Not just them but thousands of other beings... all trapped.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She turns to the MO:: MO: What do your scans show, Doctor?

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::thinks Yates needs to acquire patience::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::babbles on::  XO/CEO:  There's this thing.... this energy sucking thing, It's feeding off them.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::listening to Mikal while scanning and wondering why he's so exited::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::continues scanning:: CIV: Can you be more specific? ::still annoyed::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::Ashley wants nothing more than to slap Mikal in the face. However, she knows that that action was unprofessional and should not be done around others:: CIV: Are you certain that you weren't imagining all of this?

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::rambling::  XO/CEO:  It's this orb... like a captured piece of sun, and it lures by telepathy then sucks them all dry.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: It's not like Mikal hasn't hallucinated before

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::closes her Tricorder confidently::  CIV: Nothing out of the ordinary Captain...  You are all clear.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She pauses:: CEO: My thoughts exactly Jose. ::She considers his words:: Away Team: Do we know if the inhabitants of this planet are telepathic?

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::desperate to be believed::  CEO/XO:  It's telepathic.  It's a parasite.  We can save them all.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: A deep rumbling can be heard well off in the distance. It sounds as though it is originating in the vicinity of the desert.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: I have no idea

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::continues to listen to Mikal thinking he is in need of some psychiatric assistance...  especially after the raised voice in the Crystal Cave the other day::

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
::quietly slips away from the madman and looks busy about the camp::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
MO: Miss Heins, do the spores that you have identified have a definite source?

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::freezes::  All:  Did you hear that?

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::turns her head toward the door of the medical tent and the sound in the distance::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
CIV: I did. It's okay. It's real.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::shrugs::  XO: None that I am aware of ma'am.  ::returns to her scanning device to continue her research::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: OPS Smyth stumbles across some hand-drawn sketches roughly made on a sheaf of parchment.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
CEO:  I know its real, Jose.  Think of this... there is a huge energy source at the center of that field.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She notes the sound but does not turn her head:: Away Team: We need to make sense of all of this before we take action. ::She nods to Heins, noting that she has begun her scans:: CEO: Perhaps you and I should go and take a look.

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
Self:  Hummm....  ::looks over the sketches more carefully::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: Lead on.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
XO:  Be careful Ashley.  I barely got away.  I couldn't have without help.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She looks toward the Doctor:: MO: Ensign Heins, you have command of the Away Team while Commander Damien and I are away investigating Mister Luchena's accounts.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
CEO:  Be careful please look after her...

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::looks at Jose pleadingly::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The rumbling increases in volume and begins to resemble a rhythmic pattern.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She nods to Mikal:: CIV: We won't get close. I just want to see if you are indeed telling us the truth.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::raises an eyebrow::  XO: But wouldn't Captain...   ::looking at Mikal as her voice trails off then realizes::  XO: Yes ma'am.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
XO: You'd risk your life to double check on me?  ::incredulous::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::says nothing:: XO: I'm not getting anything on this thing ::taps the tricorder::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She nods to the Doctor:: MO: Thank you Doctor. ::She looks at Mikal:: CIV: Stay here. That is an order. ::She motions for Jose to follow her out of the tent::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
CEO:  Jose please.  She's pregnant.  Ashley's pregnant.

Host Cootles says:
<Orb> ~~~ ::beckons to Ashley:: Come.... ~~~

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins>CIV: Captain...   don't worry about Commander Yates sir...  she's an experienced officer and can take care of herself.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::shocked:: CIV: Okay......

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CEO: He would say anything to get you to "look" after me. Let's go Jose. ::She exits the tent::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
All:  She's a telepath.  She'll be as vulnerable as I was..

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::wondered if the Commander wanted that little piece of information slipped to the crew::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She can feel something call to her, but ignores the feeling. She could only assume it was Mikal::

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
All:  Wait.

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
XO:  You should have a look at this.  ::hands over the parchment::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins>::turns to OPS::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She stops outside of the tent's entrance and then goes back inside:: OPS: What is it Ensign?

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
XO:  Here.  ::gives her the parchment.::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: On the parchment is a sketch resembling a circular room.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She examines the parchment:: CIV: Does this, by any chance, look like the room you were inside? ::She shows it to Mikal::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: What do you think it is? :: looks over her shoulder::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::excited::  That's it.  That's the room.  A perfect circle... just like the climatic anomaly.  It's radiating from dead center.  From that thing.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: It is rather rudimentary, but the dimensions suggest it is a few hundred meters in diameter.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She pauses:: CIV: Or this could just be a circle, or plans for a room to be drawn. ::She nods to Smyth:: OPS: Thank you for bringing this to my attention. CEO: Let's get moving Jose.

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
::scans the parchment in an attempt to date it::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::beginning to think Luchena may have indeed experienced more than a psychotic episode::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: I'm with you. Lets go.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::turns around sharply and stares at the MO::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She exits the tent and makes her way to the desert with Jose::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The rumbling comes to a sudden stop. No other noises can be heard in the area.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She taps her Combadge:: *CO*: Yates to Captain Vn'dor.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::turns to Luchena after the others leave::  CIV: So tell me more about your experience in that room

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@*XO*: Yes Commander.  What have you to report?

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
*CO*: Captain, Mister Luchena was somehow transported back to the location of the Away Team. He reports that he was enticed by a giant orb that, in essence, feeds on other humanoid life forms. Hence, the location of our missing survey team. However, we are uncertain if this is a true account. We are investigating now.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
MO:  It offered me everything I dreamed of, everyone I loved and lost.  I thought it was a true offer.  It must have ensnared all the others by telepathy.  It knew what I wanted, and used it to manipulate me.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::As she speaks, she looks at Jose wondering if he believed Mikal's story. After all, he was known for acting completely against the grain, noting things that never truly existed::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
*XO*: I'll turn the Pendragon's scanners in that area and conduct a further scan.  I'll let you know what I find out.  Be careful Commander.  ::nods at the Science Officer to conduct the scan::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::looks back at Ashley::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Ashley is suddenly overcome with a feeling of relief and thoughts of a life that was never tainted by Mikal Luchena.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::A smile crosses her face:: *CO*: Of course Captain. I'll let you know. Yates out. ::Her tone is much more cheerful::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> CIV: Hmm....  then the spores attach the best to anyone with the telepathic gene.  ::turns back to her scanner looking for a counter agent...  a way to suppress telepathy::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::feels her fading::  ~~~XO:  Keep your mind open, Love.  In case you need help.~~~

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She walks with a slight spring in her step. Ashley is completely ignoring the telepathic communication from Mikal. It is as if she isn't even receiving it:: CEO: Things never seem to go as planned, do they?

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
MO:  Spores?  Am I infected with something?

Host Cootles says:
SCENE: As the XO and CEO near the desert, swirling dust can be seen blowing inside the circular field. However, no sound of wind is heard.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: Have they ever?

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> Self: So true telepaths are affected first followed by anyone with minor intuition and then those with the gene dormant...  ::adjusts a few of the scanners mechanisms::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CEO: Perhaps one day they will. ::She smiles a bit:: CEO: I remember the old days as an Ensign. Times were easier back then. ::She notices the dust and continues forward:: CEO: Interesting...

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> CIV:  I believe so Captain  ::moves over to him with a hypo quickly extracting some of his blood without saying a word before returning to the medical equipment::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::scans the area:: XO: I'm not picking any of this up

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
MO:  She's fading.  I can barely sense her now.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::still looking at her medical equipment::  CIV: Who is fading?

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CEO: This could be some sort of holographic projection or perhaps there is a field of some sort masking our sensors.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::begins pacing::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: If it were, I should be able to detect it. I can't.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
MO:  Ashley.. I mean Commander Yates.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::continues pacing::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: Should we go in? ::pensive::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She continues toward the field:: CEO: Even more reason to continue forward. We need to find out what is going on here so that we can save these people... and stop this.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::places Luchena's blood under the scanner::  *CO*: Heins to Pendragon.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@*MO*: Pendragon here doctor.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::determined:: XO: I'm with you, lets do it.

Host Cootles says:
<Unknown> ~~~ XO: Ashley... stop. ~~~

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
~~~XO:  Ashley don't!  You'll get infected by the spores~~~

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> *CO*: Sir could you send me to Psi test readings from the files of Captain Luchena and Commander Yates to my Tricorder?

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> CIV: Fading how?

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She stops suddenly:: ~~~Unknown: And who might you be?~~~

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@*MO*: Absolutely Ensign.  What have you discovered?

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
MO:  My sense of her is fading.   ::paces more rapidly::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She turns to Jose:: CEO: Contact Doctor Heins and ask her if she has learned anything else about the spores.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: As the XO comes to a sudden stop, an arm materializes in mid-air. It is stark white and resembles marble, it is reaching for Ashley's throat.

Host Cootles says:
<Unknown> ~~~ XO: Run. ~~~

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: Aye> *MO*: Damien to Heins. Have you learned anything more about the spores?

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She withdraws her phaser and fires at the arm as she runs backwards:: CEO: Jose!

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> *CO*: Sir, I think the spores we found in the survey teams blood is directly connected to the individual's telepathic ability.  It seems to affect those that are the strongest first.  I'd like to test that theory by seeing where Captain Luchena and Commander Yates compare.  The Captain seems to believe the Commander is "fading"

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Chunks of marble fly off the arm as the rest of the marble figure breaks the barrier between jungle and desert.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::hearing the MO:: *XO*: Vn'dor to Yates

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> *CEO* I may be onto something Commander.  Please give me a chance to work on it.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::frantic::  MO:  Let me go after her.  I've got to get her out of there.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
*MO*: Let me know when you know more.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
*CO*: One second sir. ::She continues to move backward::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins>CIV: Wait!  I need to know....  how did you break its hold over you?

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
MO:  I had help.  There's an opposing force inside... it's much weaker though.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Hundred of the statue-like humanoids break through the barrier. All begin to close on the XO and CEO.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> CIV: Opposing?  In what way?

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: Holy.....! We need to get out of here!

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CEO: Damn it! Run! ::She begins to run, making sure Jose is the first to move::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::runs::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
*Away Team*: Yates to Away Team. We're under... ::She breathes heavily::... attack by some sort of... statues. We're leading them away from camp.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
MO:  I can't say.  It's not material... more like... spiritual.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CEO: Jose - run opposite of the camp! We can't lead them to the rest of the team! ::She fires her phaser every now and then::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::raises an eyebrow::  CIV: Sir!  I need to know, is it telepathic in some way?

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
MO:  Oh yes!

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::running:: XO: I'm following you!

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CEO: Good! Just stay with me and keep firing! ::She continues to run, not really sure where she is going::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::fires, running with Ashley::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::snaps her fingers::  CIV: That's got to be it...  one telepathic force sends out these spores to try and bring you into a cult like trance while the other is trying to free you.  Contact Yates and inform her.  Perhaps she can contact it for assistance.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Chunks of the statues are flying off in all directions. Behind them a series of half-marble, half-flesh statues break through the barrier to join the chase.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
MO:  She won't believe me.  She thinks I'm a nut.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> *CO* Heins to Pendragon.  The Exec and the Chief Engineer are being pursued.  Can you assist them in any way?  Beam them away and back here?

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::Her eyes widen as they continue:: CEO: Lets go into the jungle. We should be able to lose them in there. Stay close!

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: More of them are coming..::running:: I don't know how long we can keep this up.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::hearing the MO and turns to the replacement OPS having him do so::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CEO: Especially not like this. We need to find some sort of shelter...

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: But you're right. The Jungle is the best bet.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> CIV: Just do it MR Luchena!  ::raising her voice with authority she wouldn't have had a few months ago::

Host Cootles says:
@ ACTION: The OPS officer reports a lock-on with transporters.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
*XO*:  Can you hear me?  What is your situation?

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@ R_OPS: Energize.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She taps her Combadge:: *Pendragon*: Yates to Pendragon. Is there any way you could transport Jose and I away from this location? Anywhere but here... and not in the desert!

Host Cootles says:
@ ACTION: The XO and CEO reappear in the Transporter Room of the Pen.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
@ XO: That was close

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> *CO*: Did you get them sir?  ::truly concerned::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@::She finds herself back on the Pendragon, nearly falling down onto the pad:: CEO: Very...

Host Cootles says:
ACITON: The army of statues continues off on its present course, not realizing the XO and CEO have disappeared.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::having received the report:: *MO*: They are safely aboard Ensign.  We should have them back at your location shortly.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
@ ::helps her up:: XO: We need to get the rest of the away team out of there.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@::She taps her Combadge:: *CO*: Yates to Captain Vn'dor.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::Hears the comm::  MO:  Is she likely to be infected now?

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::hearing the Captain and ignoring Luchena for the time being, she reads over the Psi readings in the records of both Luchena and Yates::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@::She inclines her head in agreement:: CEO: I agree with you Jose. However, our leaving would not rectify this situation.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@*XO* Yes Commander.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
@ XO: No. But it would give us time to come up with a plan

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::insistent::  MO:  Doctor.

Host Cootles says:
<Unknown> ::weakly:: ~~~ CIV: Save them.~~~

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@*CO*: I would like to recommend sending more personnel to the planet. Perhaps we can create some sort of containment field around the campsite we are staying at, so that we can be protected while we try to find out more about this orb.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::swears profusely in Betazoid::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::sighs::  CIV: Captain, I am desperately trying to find the solution to this situation and I cannot do it well if I am constantly distracted.  I DON'T know if she is infected.   I hope not considering the fact that she is now on the Pendragon

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
MO:  We'll need a cure once we rescue the others.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@::She looks at Jose, knowing that his comments are indeed valid:: CEO: We can't risk letting this thing learn even more about us. We need to act... as fast as possible.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@*XO* Negative Commander, I have quarantined the entire area...  I'm just glad I had the Transporter Chief raise a force field around the transporter pads.  You need to return to the surface and get to the bottom of this situation and it must be without more people

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
@ XO: More personnel and equipment will take time...

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
MO:  We have to rescue the others.  ::resumes pacing::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> CIV: I agree Captain...  but we can only do that once we have found a cure.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@::She shakes her head. It seemed that the Captain did not understand the importance of this situation:: *CO*: Then I'd like to request more weapons sent down with us. Phaser rifles, grenades, and the like. As a precautionary measure.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::nods and continues pacing::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@*XO* And do what?  Kill the innocent that have been taken over by that force down there?

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
CIV:  Would you please sit down?!  You're making me nervous.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The rumbling of footsteps can be heard altering directions. They must have figured out the XO and CEO gave them the slip.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::forces himself to sit and be still::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@*CO*: Captain, could you please trust my judgment? You have not been on the surface and don't fully understand the situation. Having hundreds of statues chasing you, with only a phaser for defense, isn't such an easy task.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::begins researching the database for ways to suppress telepathy::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
@ XO: If these 'statues' are indeed the team we were sent to find, I see little value in killing them. Commander.

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
CIV:  Thank you.  ::leaves the medical tent and wanders around the camp perimeter::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@CEO: And we won't unless we're forced to do so. I cannot risk the lives of our team either Jose. We need to be prepared to do what is necessary for survival. ::She sighs:: CEO: Believe me... I don't want to take any innocent lives.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::takes a deep breath::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::grits his teeth at having his orders questioned:: *XO* You have it Commander....  but if one innocent dies from a single Starfleet weapon, I'll do everything in my power to have you removed from service.  Do I make myself clear?

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
@ XO: Lets head for the bridge

Host Cootles says:
<Unknown> ::stronger:: ~~~ CIV: You choose now to listen to her? Help me, damnit. ~~~

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::gets to his feet and picks up the phaser that Smyth left behind::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@CEO: We're going back down Jose. ::She places a hand on his shoulder:: *CO*: Your orders are crystal clear. But Captain, please remember that I will do whatever in my power to keep the Away Team alive. Starfleet Regulations. ::She pauses:: *CO*: We're ready when you are.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::busy working and is unaware of Mikal's movements::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
@ ::sighs and stays on the transporter pad:: XO: Whatever you say.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::leaves the medical tent and pauses just outside::  ~~~Unknown:  What do I do?~~~

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The rumbling has turned its attention towards the survey campsite and it is growing stronger.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@::She looks at Jose:: CEO: Do you want to stay behind?

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@*XO*: And Starfleet regulations hold me responsible for everything that happens under my command....  It is better to pull out of a situation than kill....  remember that Commander.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
@ XO: No. My duty is clear.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::turns and walks towards the direction of the sound::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::turns to OPS:: R_OPS: Energize.

Host Cootles says:
<Unknown> ~~~ CIV: its strength is weakened. Less observers to rely on.  We need to get the others out.~~~

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@*CO*: I know my job Captain. Please just trust that I'll do what is right. ::She nods to Jose:: CEO: Thank you.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::heads towards the desert::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::vaguely hears a rumbling noise but continues to work::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The XO and CEO beam back to the surface.

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
::watches Luchena leave camp.  Rolls his eyes and heads back toward the medical tent::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::knows Yates is not qualified for Command as she continually conflicts with her superiors...   decides to have her transferred to another posting after this mission is completed::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::passes from the jungle::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She materializes on the surface with Jose wondering why the hell she was risking her life for a job that she was not trusted to complete::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::begins scanning as soon as they arrive:: XO: The camp is that way. The creatures are over there. ::points::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The rumbling grows in volume. Those in the medical tent figure they have a few minutes left before they are invaded.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::steps back into the desert and makes for the temple::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CEO: What obstacles are in the way between here and the camp?

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins>::raises her head from the database and retrieves her phaser approaching the opening to the tent then looks out::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: As the CIV enters the desert, a hand reaches over and clasps onto his shoulder.

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
MO:  Hey.  Luchena ran off again.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: Nothing of note. Maybe we should contact them

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She taps her Combadge:: *MO*: Yates to Heins. What's your status?

Host Cootles says:
<Quinn> CIV: Father. Do not be alarmed. ::releases the CIV's shoulder::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::seeing OPS::  OPS: Great.  You go find him.  ::pauses::  OPS: Any idea what is causing that noise?

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::keeps walking towards the temple::  Orb:  You'll have to do better than that.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> *XO*: Not much further ahead Commander.  I know it must have something to do with telepathic commands but I'm not sure how to countermand it yet.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CEO: There has to be a way that we can end this. ::She pauses:: *MO*: Understood Doctor. What about the status of your welfare? Are the creatures heading your way?

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
MO:  Hummm... no.  ::scans the perimeter::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::looks at the young man walking beside him and so wishes it were true::

Host Cootles says:
<Quinn> ::turns the CIV to face him fully and slaps him rather hard across the face:: CIV: Listen to me!

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::stops::  Quinn:  Speak then.

Host Cootles says:
<Quinn> CIV: You know I cannot exist here, yet I remain. Part of you pulled me here. Now you must help the others. The Orb can only be harmed if further weakened.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::shrugs::  OPS: Okay then... try to track down where Captain Luchena went off too....  Try the desert first..  ::grins wryly::

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
MO:  You want me to go after him?

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She cannot help but feel a sense of belonging. As if wanting to remain on the planet. At least then she would not have to deal with anyone else:: *MO*: Well doctor?

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::nods::  OPS: I'll remain here and continue to find a solution.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The rumbling continues to close in on the campsite.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
Quinn:  I have to draw them out?

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
Self: Enough of this. ::She turns to Jose:: CEO: Where are the creatures? I want positions. As specific as you can get.

Host Cootles says:
<Quinn> CIV: They observers must be convinced to leave....  ::fades from sight::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<MO Heins> ::sighs at the constant interruptions then taps her Comm Badge:: *XO*: Not that I am aware of Commander...

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She taps her Combadge:: *CIV*: Yates to Luchena. Where the hell are you?

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
MO:  Right.  Okay then.  See you soon, I hope.  ::leaves the medical tent::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: I'm trying to pinpoint them now ::looks at his tricorder::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
::continues on towards the temple::

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
*XO*:  I have to get them out of there, Ashley.

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She nods:: *CIV*: We all want to do the same thing. Why can't you just wait for the rest of us?

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
*XO*:  I was called.  ::hurries::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
*CIV*: And now I'm calling to you. Wait for the rest of us. You can't do this alone.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: There's a pack of around 1000 creatures headed right for the camp. From the north of here.

CIV_Mikal_Luchena says:
*XO*:  The more I can get out, the weaker it becomes.  ::enters the temple::

XO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She taps her Combadge:: *Pendragon*: Yates to Pendragon. Lock onto the entire Away Team and have them transported to my location.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The remainder of the Away Team at the campsite is beamed out just as the horde reaches the area.

Host Cootles says:
SCENE: As Mikal enters the Temple, only a few hundred observers remain. They have taken defensive positions encircling the Orb with their backs towards it.

Host Cootles says:
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