Host Steve_SM says:
Mission 18

Dishes best served Cold

The first ten million years were the worst,' said Marvin, `and the second ten million, they were the worst too. The third ten million I didn't enjoy at all. After that I went into a bit of a decline.
	- Marvin the Robot, f/ The Restaurant at the End of the Universe, by Douglas Adams.

Host Steve_SM says:
The crew of the Sharikahr has been dispatched to assist in the archeological excavation of an ancient city, believed to be Andorian in origin...the ship is currently enroute....

Host Steve_SM says:
-@-@-@-@-  BEGIN MISSION 18 -@-@-@-@-

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::swivels in his chair at bridge Engineering console to face SO Hayward::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::in the ready room, reading pre-lim reports from the AAU::

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::in her office doing more research on the latest treatment on ASD and PTSD::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
SO: I've finished the adjustments to the ventrical sensors.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::Walks up to the Captain's RR without looking at anyone.  Rings chime::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
SO: You should be able to scan to45 meters through the ice.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Enters the Bridge and looks over reports coming in on the ships system status.::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Exits TL onto the bridge::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::glances up at the door, as if looking through it:: OPS: Come in, Ensign.

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
::On the bridge at science one, scanning the ice as they speak:: CEO: Ice is no problem.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::chuckles:: SO: It isn't now.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::enters the RR and stands in front of the desk:: CO: You wanted to see me, sir.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::spins his chair back to face his console::

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
::sets the scan to penetrate further, to look at the remains of the city::

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::reads the journal out loud:: Selective serotinin reuptake inhibitors being able to reduce all three clusters of PTSD symptoms.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Nods at Hayward as she moves to her station::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::walks over and takes her chair on the bridge.::

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
::returns the nod::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::watches the CTO move forward from corner of his right eye::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::leans back in his chair, resting his elbows on the desk and steepling his fingers, looking past them at her:: OPS: I did. I called you in here to inform you of my decision. You'll be allowed back on duty, your orders are on that PADD there.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Checks the readouts, seeing everything is 100%, moves towards Hayward::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::takes the PADD and glances at it.  Looks up impassively:: CO: Yes sir.

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CTO/CEO: What do you think? Are we going to try to melt some of this ice with phasers? We need to continue with conventional means otherwise.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
OPS: You understand the restrictions and caveats?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::shrugs slightly:: CO: Yes sir.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Looks over the last of the WPS and IPS diagnostics::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Looks up from the console.::  *All*: Report.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
SO: It can be done that way... what do the archeologists think of that?

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
XO: I'm attempting to scan the city beneath the ice. ::taps his consol:: Results are coming through

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
SO/CEO: That could present a problem. What about the melt?

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CEO: I'm sure they're afraid the melting ice would wash away some of the remains, and they'd be right to a certain extent.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::continues to read:: Patients taking sertraline (Zofox) have reduced alcohol consumption, and those taking fluvoxamine (Vortex) have had a reduction in obsessional thoughts and the elimination of insomnia.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Nods at the CTO and SO's comments::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::nods to the SO after hearing his report.::

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CTO: If we could find a way to melt it quickly, vaporizing it.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
XO: Final diagnostics on WPS and IPS indicate all is within fleet specs.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::takes a deep breath:: OPS: I hope you understand the risk I'm taking on you, Ensign. ::stands:: Report to your station.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
*XO*: ::almost on automation as she reports:: Counseling reports running with in normal parameters at this time.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
SO: We need to find a way.  The Captain needs choices to make a well informed decision.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CEO: Acknowledged.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CNS*: Understood Ensign.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::dully:: CO: Yes sir. ::turns and leaves the RR::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::turns to be able to face both CTO and SO:: SO: What about sonic vibrations?

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CTO: Yes, what about removing it with transporters...set it focus on high density H20, so it would not remove the moisture from anything but the ice.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::exits the RR and heads towards the OPS station not looking at anyone::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::stands at attention:: XO: Ma'am, Security is at ready status with teams ready for beam downs ::hands the XO a PADD with the names on it::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::thinks on Hayward's idea::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::watches her leave and lets the door close before stepping out from behind his desk::

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
::On another screen, pulls up what they have on the ruins::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Turns back:: SO/CEO: That could work, but will it do damage to the city?

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
SO: Possible.... detailed transport work would be needed to not damage the city below.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::dips his head slightly and walks onto the bridge, and up toward his chair::

Host Steve_SM says:
ACTION:  THE SO CAN SEE A HUGE CITY, RIVALLING THOSE OF THEMOST ADVANCED CITIES IN THE FEDERATION.  IT SEEMS TO SPRAWL IN ALL DIRECTIONS, DISAPPEARING INTO THE DARKNESS OF THE CAVES

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Nods affirmatively to CTO::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::takes the PADD from the CTO.::  CTO: Good work Lieutenant as soon as the Captain or myself have decided on the necessary teams to go down I will inform you.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Stands at attention when the CO enters the bridge.::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Accepts Soree's nod and gives him a small smile::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CTO/SO: Problem might be if there any underground caverns with ice.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
XO: Aye Ma'am.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::sits at her station and stares at the console for a second then checks all of the power allocations::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::glances at T'Shara as he sits:: XO: What have we got?

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Watches the CO saunter to his chair::

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CO/XO/CEO/CTO/OPS: There is quite a civilization down there, ending in a maze like cave complex. ::scans the city:: CO: Results are coming in now...

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::hears a beep from her console indicating that Ensign Clooney has logged on to a console.  Calling up the consoles identification number she recognizes it as one of the bridge consoles.  Decides to let her settle in a bit first.::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CO: Sir all departments so far have reported in that systems are ready.  The CTO has come up with a list of names to go down on away teams if need be.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods at Woody:: OPS: Put the visual from Science on the main view screen.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::does so and also ties in navigation and helm into her console::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
XO: Recommendations so far to get the city uncovered?

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Takes her chair and looks up at the main viewer.::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::tries to read the sensor scans for underground geological formations::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CO: Sir so far the CEO and Science are still working on a way to uncover the city without totally thawing and destroying the cave/city and the researchers inside.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods thoughtfully:: XO: Standard tunneling gear is expected to take how long?

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::sighs as she thinks how much more information they now have on PTSD than they did even 5 years ago.::

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
XO: It's my recommendation that we assist the researchers in their conventional method. So far, I haven't been able to come up with anything that wouldn't also destroy what we've come to uncover. .::Looks at the CEO and CTO::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
SO: Sonic waves could break up the ice with minimal damage to the structures I believe.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
SO/CEO: It could, but we would need to test that on a very small area to make sure.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CO: Standard tunneling gear would take a couple of years; most of it is exposed in the cave sir.

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CEO: There is a danger in the falling ice then, but we might be able to take isolated chunks out of it that way.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::sees the CTO out of the corner of her eye and quickly turns inward and hunches down a bit, but not before noticing that her antenna looked healed::

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::decides she has given it enough time and closes down her console::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
SO: So far I would have to agree with that logical thinking.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
SO: Falling where?  The current hole is only about a meter wide I believe.

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
::Impressed with the XO's comment, flattered::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CEO/CTO/CSO: Any further recommendations at this time other than Lieutenant Hayward’s suggestion of the conventional method?

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::grabbing a PADD she hovers out of her office and heads to the TL::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
XO: I agree also, we'll go with that. We'll send a team from Llynisika's suggestion, as well as a science team headed up by Commander Ikari and Lieutenant Hayward.  Ikari will be in command. ::thinks:: Lieutenant Soree should go along as well, to ascertain any needs they might have for further mining or securing the exposed structures.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::shrugs and shake head to XO::

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CEO: Falling wherever it lands I'd imagine. ::Grins::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
XO: Lieutenant Soree has an idea, but we need to do a test to make sure it would work.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::enters TL:: Computer: Bridge.

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
::makes his way from his office to the bridge::

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::feels the TL come to a stop and sees the door swish open::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CTO: What is the idea Lieutenant?

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CSO: Commander. ::moves aside::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CO: Aye sir I would agree.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
XO: To use sonic wave.  It should break the ice with little damage to the city.

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
::stands next to Hayward and nods around::

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::enters the bridge and quickly takes up an observation of the bridge making sure to be directly behind Mia but as far away as possible.::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Sees Commander Ikari and nods at him with a grin, then turns back::

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CEO/CSO: Looks like we're going to be miners.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CTO: That might work.  Although the Captain and I have decided to send down a team to help out.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CTO: Get your team together and meet in the transporter room.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Looks over shoulder at Hayward and frowns::

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
SO: A little elbow grease never hurt.  Conventional means can still be superior to modern.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
XO: Aye, Ma'am.  Maybe we could keep it as a possible back up plan.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Looks at the CSO and snorts::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CEO/CSO/SO: You also are to go down to the surface on the Away Team.  Commander Ikari will be in charge.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
XO: Aye ma'am.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CTO: Aye that might be a possibility.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
OPS: Have we made contact with the Andorian teams already on the surface?

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::sees Woody and blushes slightly when she remembers her daydream.  Quickly pushes those thoughts aside::

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
XO: Yes ma'am.  SO/CEO: To the transporter room?

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
XO: Aye Ma'am. I'll have the appropriate gear waiting for us in the transporter room.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CEO/CSO/SO: Take whatever equipment you will need to help in the excavation.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CSO: I suppose so sir.

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CSO: Lead on. ::follows::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CTO: Once the teams have departed please take over sensors at Science.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Hands the SO the transponder that he gave her once:: SO: If I may return the favor, Lieutenant?

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
::heads to TR1::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
XO: Aye, aye Ma'am.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Closes out his console and stands to join SO and CSO::

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
::stunned:: CTO: Thanks....

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::nods once then turns to her station::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::has the equipment needed for the away teams ready and waiting:: CO: Establishing contact now...

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CO: Sir the teams are reporting to the TR1 and assembling what equipment they need.  I have Lieutenant Llynisika taking over sensors while Hayward and Commander Ikari are on the surface.

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
::arrives in TR1 and suits up::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
COM: Andorian Colony: This is the USS Sharikahr.

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
::follows the CSO in and puts on the heavy weather gear::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::having arrived on deck 3 moves swiftly to transporter room and suits up::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods:: XO: Very good, Commander. ::strokes the leather arm on his chair as he waits, staring at the black city on the screen::

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
::looks to his team:: SO/CEO: Everyone have their gear?  ::steps on the transporter pad::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Watches the view screen and waits.::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Steps on to transporter pad and give thumbs up to the CSO::

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
::stands on the pad and waits:: CSO: Aye sir.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::hovers over to an auxiliary console so as to appear to be doing something other than observing.::

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
*XO*: Ready to beam down, ma'am.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CSO*: Aye Commander.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::sees the CNS hovering and stares intently at her console::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
OPS: The team is ready to beam to the surface.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::sets the beam in coordinates and starts the transporter:: XO: Initiating beam down,

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::logs onto the console and pulls up the files she had been reading earlier::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
OPS: Very good.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::enters a command and picks up the transponders signal, locks onto it::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Looks around wondering about the delay::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
OPS: Keep a lock on the Away Team.

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
::shimmers out of existence, then back in::

Host Steve_SM says:
@ACTION:  THE AWAY TEAM APPEARS WITHIN THE GLOW OF SEVERAL HIGH CANDELLA LIGHTS, IN WHAT APPEARS TO BE AN INTERSECTION IN THE MASSIVE CITY.  A FEW PORTABLE HOUSES ARE SET UP ON THE STREETS.  OTHER THAN THE BUZZ OF THE LIGHTS, IT IS SILENT

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::keeps a lock on the AT::

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
@::looks around and taps his commbadge:: *XO*: Where is the archeologist team located?

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::Notes his face shield darkens at the glow from some candella lights high above::

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::occasionally looks over at OPS but takes care not to be noticed::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::crosses his ankle on to the opposite knee and rests his hand on his ankle::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CTO: Do we have a location of the Archeological team as to the beam in point of our away team?

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Scans for the Away Team, finds them and puts a lock on them to back up OPS::

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
@:;scans the city, looking for life signs::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CSO*: Getting that information now Commander.

Host Steve_SM says:
@ACTION:  THE ARCHIOLOGICAL TEAM APPEARS TO BE CONGREATED IN A CENTRAL BUILDING, ABOUT THREE BLOCKS EAST

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::notices the double lock on the AT but shrugs and keeps it::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::Slowly turns 360 degrees taking in the site::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
XO: One moment, Ma'am. ::Scans:: About three blocks east of the team.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CTO: Very good.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
XO: In a central building.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::Sees some figures down a street:: CSO: That way? ::points::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CSO*: The archeological team appears to be three blocks east of you in a central building.

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
@::amazed:: CSO: This was one incredible civilization.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::watches the goings-on with only half his attention, looking preoccupied::

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
@*XO*: Acknowledged.  CEO: Looks like, let's head there.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::makes a note on her PADD::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::nods and falls in line::

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
@::follows along, scanning as he goes, recording all::

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
@::walks along with Hayward:: SO: See what we'd be missing if we just excavated this area from the ship?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::just sits and watches her console, not really paying attention to the rest of the bridge::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::Hears the CSO and snorts:: Self: Yeah... being in a stuffy suit.

Host Steve_SM says:
@ACTION:  THE TEAM PASSES OUT INTO THE DARKNESS, AS THEY WALK DOWN THE BLOCKS, THE LIGHTS GET FAINTER AND FAINTER

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
@::keeps pace, exhales a plume of frosty air:: CSO: Nothing like the real thing ::Grins::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::Glances over at his first officer, speaking in Vulcan:: XO: That city appears very cold.

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
@::grins as he hears Soree snort:: CEO: Getting a cold, Lieutenant?

Host Steve_SM says:
@ACTION:  A FOUL SCENT CROSSES THE SCIENCE OFFICER'S NOSE, IN THE CRISP, COLD AIR

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
@::Scans for the source of power for the lights::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::turns on a wrist light as they leave the high powered lights:: CSO: Not at all sir.

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
@CEO/CSO: Did you guys smell that? It stinks here.

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
@::holds a hand up to his nose::  SO/CEO:  What is that?

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Overhears the Captain, but can only make out the words 'that city' and 'cold'::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Looks up from her console at the Captain and replies in Vulcan.:: CO: Aye sir it would appear that it is.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::Checks his filter:: SO: Shouldn't smell a thing through these suits.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::Reads more about the drug Toflin which is said to reduce nightmares but blocking REM sleep::

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
@CEO: I'm definitely smelling something...

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
@CEO: Ditto here.

Host Steve_SM says:
@ACTION:  AS THE TEAM ROUNDS THE CORNER ONTO THE BLOCK WHERE THE DIG TEAM WAS FOUND ON SCANNERS, A HUGE BLACK PATCH OF WHAT APPEARS TO BE OIL IS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ICEY STREET.

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
@CSO: I’m sampling the air now.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
:;smiles a little:: XO: I had my fill of cold planets a few months ago at Nereba. And one of this ship's first missions was to an area called the Glacial Expanse. Ice as far as the eyes could see and the sensors could sense. I never wanted a hot shower so much in my life.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::adjusts his environmental suit to use outside air::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@Aloud: Ugh!

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
@::stops as he sees the scene in the street:: Aloud:  Hello?  Is anyone here?

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@CSO: Chemicals.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::trails off in his speech and glances back toward the lifts:: Self: Hmm... ::frowns a bit::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CO: But being Vulcan sir we can withstand the cold more than most races.

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
@CSO/CEO: It’s crude oil.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::sends a request to the colony for any supplies that they might need.  Sits and stares at her console waiting for an answer::

Host Steve_SM says:
@ACTION:  A VOICE CALLS FROM THE LIGHT AHEAD:
<Voice>  Thank god, assistance!  Get into the lights, quickly!

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Notices the Captain seems preoccupied.:: CO: Sir is there something wrong?

Host Steve_SM says:
@ACTION:  THE AT HEARS THE FAINT SOUND OF ENSIGN CLOONEY BEHIND THEM

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@CSO/SO: Nothing we have uses that.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Looks up at the Captain::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::Looks up at the sound of voices::

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
@::starts to move toward the voice and motions the team to move along with him.  Aloud: Identify yourself.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::makes a few more notes, and looks up at Mia::

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
@::aims his tricorder behind him::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::Tries to shine hand light pass the CSO toward the voices::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::frowns;: XO: I'm not sure, it might be nothing. ::stands:: You have the bridge, Commander.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Nods:: CO: Aye sir.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::looks up as the CO leaves::

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
@::whispers behind him::  SO/CEO: Did I just hear Ensign Clooney?

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::turns his chair around and steps up to the upper bridge, walking back toward the lifts::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@CSO: I haven't stopped hearing her.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::points to his head::

Host Steve_SM says:
@  <Voice>  I am Doctor Julyan of the Andorian Antiquities - hurry!  For gods sake!

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
@CSO: We weren’t informed of her beaming down if it was...

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::Looks at the CSO to see if they should hurry::

Host Steve_SM says:
@ACTION:  THE CSO'S TRICORDER BLEEPS AS THE CHEMICAL ODOR BEGINS TO GROW IN INTENSITY

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
@::Moves towards the doctors voice::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::Frowns:: CSO: Perhaps we'd best move along sir.

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
@SO/CEO: Let's humor this doctor and get into the lights.

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
@::looks down at his tricorder as he moves towards the lights::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Looks after the Captain, listening, but not hearing anything::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@CSO: Aye sir... :: starts to jog best he can in the environmental suit::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::watches as the Captain gets up.::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::glances back at the bridge and his chair, before stepping into the lift and the doors close::

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
@CSO/CEO: I'm all for a little humoring here, steps into the light

Host Steve_SM says:
@ACTION: BOTH THE SO AND CSO HEAR WHAT SOUNDS LIKE A THICK LIQUID SPLATTERING AGAINST CONCRETE BEHIND THEM

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::doesn't even notice the Captain leaving::

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
@::picks up the pace::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::Keeps shuffling along toward the voices::

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
@::follows::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CTO/OPS: Do you still have a lock on the Away Team?

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::wonders if it is normal for an AT to go so long without reporting::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Looks away from the TL and checks her board:: XO: Yes, Ma'am.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::checks her console and answers quietly:: XO: Aye.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CTO/OPS: Very good.  How are they on supplies Ensign Clooney?

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CSO*: Report Commander?  Have you found the Archeologists?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
XO: Still waiting for a response....ma'am.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
OPS: Understood.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::The light from the wristlamp swings wildly as Soree pumps his arms moving along::

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::glad she is not down there because she hates the cold::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::Approaches Doctor Juylan::

Host Steve_SM says:
@ACTION:  THE DOCTOR GRABS LT SOREE, WHILE SEVERAL OTHER ARMS REACH OUT AND SNATCH THE SO AND CSO, PULLING THEM INTO A BUILDING AND SLAMMING THE DOORS

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
@*XO*: I believe we've found a Doctor Julyun and--  ::gets cut off as he is pulled into the building::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::Head snaps in helmet as he is grabbed and jerked into a room::

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
@::pulled in:: All: What the devil!!

Host Steve_SM says:
@ACTION:  THE DOCTOR, ALONG WITH TEN OTHERS, ARE HOLED UP, EACH HOLDING A HAND-HELD LAMP POINTING IT AT THE DOOR THEY WERE JUST PULLED THROUGH

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Waits as she hears the CSO's begin to report and suddenly get cut off.::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::Looks back at the door he just came through and then back at the doctor::

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
@::looks around::  ALL: Someone explain.  Now.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::tries to get hold of the colony again::

Host Steve_SM says:
@ ACTION: FROM THE DOOR, A BLACK OOZE WRAPS AROUND THE BASE AND SIDES OF THE DOOR - ONLY TO RECOIL AS THE LIGHTS PLAY ACROSS THE OOZE

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::Closes mouth as the CSO expressed his own sentiment::

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::hears the CSO and hears it get cut off.  Looks up at the XO::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CSO*: Commander are you and your team ok?  Your comm only partially came through.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::Sees the reaction of the others and looks back at the door::

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
@*XO*: Please hold, ma'am.  We're fine for now.

Host Steve_SM says:
@ACTION:  THE SCIENTESTS ALL APPEAR EXTREMELY TIRED - THEY APPEAR NOT TO HAVE SLEPT IN DAYS

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CSO*: Understood.

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
@Scientists: What happened here?

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Lets out a breath as the transponder's signal is still strong::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@CSO: Something just scared them immensely.

Host Steve_SM says:
@<Juylan>  CSO:  I am Doctor Juylan;  I am the Federation envoy here, did the other team get beamed out already?

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::Looks again at the door while shining light on it::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::Looks at the readout on his suit::

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
@Juylan: I'm not aware of any transports.  What are you all doing in here?  Why is there raw petroleum everywhere?

Host Steve_SM says:
@  ACTION: THE OOZE RETREATS FROM THE EDGES....AND IS GONE...

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
XO: Ma'am, I still have a good lock on the team

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@CSO: Still getting high chemical readings.

Host Steve_SM says:
@  <Juylan>  CSO:  You didn't get the distress call?  Where is the other team!?!?

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
@::nods to Soree:: CEO: Increasing, according to my readings.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CTO: Very good.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::Peers closely at the door:: SO: You see that?

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CTO: Are you picking up anything on sensors on the planet?

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::sighs a sigh of relief at hearing the CTO::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@SO: Thought I saw something move at the edges of the door.

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
@Juylan: We received no distress call, nor do I know the location of the other team.  Do you need medical assistance, Doctor?

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
@CEO: I S-sure did. ::;gulps::

Host Steve_SM says:
@  <Juylan>  We need to get out of here!  NOW!

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
@Juylan: Alright, just calm down.  ::calmly taps his commbadge:: *XO*: Ma'am, requesting immediate beam out of all away teams and archeologists.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@SO: Readouts indicate petrochemicals, methane, and benzene.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CSO*: Understood.  Is everything ok Commander?

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
:: Hears Mia sigh:: XO: Sensors are picking up... oil Ma'am.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::wonders what is going on down there::

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
@*XO*: I'm not sure, something's spooked them.  Are we clear for transport?

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
@CSO: Maybe we should heed their advice. They seem adamant.

Host Steve_SM says:
@ACTION:  THE GENERATOR WITHIN THE ROOM GIVES A BIT OF A GROAN, AND THE LIGHTS GROW A BIT DIMMER.

@  <Juylan>  CSO:  Time is of the essence....::picking up on the commlink::....Commander...the light goes out, and we can't hold it back any more

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
OPS: I need immediate beam out of our teams and the archeologists.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Looks at T’Shara with a raised eyebrow::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::moves to generator and checks the readouts::

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::watches Mia as things heat up::

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
@::notices the lights dim:: Juylan: Hold what back?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::overhears the CSO and locks onto the people on the planet:: XO: Beaming to transporter rooms 1 and 2, ma'am.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::Kneels down to check the power flow::

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
OPS: I'm sending a transponder signal to your board, Ensign

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
OPS: Understood.  Let me know as soon as they are aboard.

Host Steve_SM says:
@  <Juylan>  That...::points at the door::...thing.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::taps controls and sends it to Mia's board::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CTO: I already have it.  ::starts to beam the people out::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CSO*: Commander you are clear for transport.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@CSO: Spewfel! This is going to shut down... been running too long.

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
@::turns around and sees nothing:: Juylan:  The door?

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
@*XO*: All set, ma'am.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Watches Mia, ready to back her up::

Host Steve_SM says:
@  <CSO>  The ooze!  That black, oily thing....

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::notices that Mia appears to be handling the current stress level::

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
@CEO: We shouldn't need it in a few seconds, prepare for beam out.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@CSO: Seconds is all we have.

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
@::readies himself for beaming::

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
@Juylan: We'll be aboard the Sharikahr soon, Doctor.

Host Steve_SM says:
@ACTION:  THE HIGHPOWER TORCHES BEGIN TO DIM......AS THE SO WATCHES IN CURIOUSITY, A BLACK GOO OOZES THROUGH AND POKES A PSEUDOPOD INTO THE ROOM, IT SWINGING AROUND IS IF A HEAD, SURVEYING THE ROOM

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::Tries to crowd the scientists into one group::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::Shines light at door:: CSO: Sir... there. ::points::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::locks on and tries the transporters again::

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
@Self; Whoa......what is this thing? ::scans for signs of sentience, as it had moved with purpose::

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::her mind wanders briefly onto the AT and the SO.  Hopes that what ever the problem is that it isn't life threatening::

Host Steve_SM says:
ACTION:  THIS TIME, THE TRANSPORTERS CATCH AND THE TEAM, SCIENTESTS AS WELL, DISAPPEAR INTO THE TRANSPORTER BEAM

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::Tries to find his phaser as he beams out::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
XO: Ma'am...transport is complete.

CTO_Lt_Jg_Llynisika says:
::Glad that Mia didn't falter, sees the beam out worked::

CSO_LtCmdr_Ikari says:
::adjusts his eyes to the light and looks around, counting heads:: *XO*: All accounted for here, ma'am.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Appears on pad in transporter room 1::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
OPS: Understood.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Unlocks helmet and takes a deep breath::

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
::appears in transporter room 1::

Host Steve_SM says:
-@-@-@-@-  END MISSION 18 -@-@-@-@-

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