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 U.S.S. Sharikahr 
						
 Mission Transcript

 Stardate 10311.13

Episode – 149 (I think)

   “Daetilus III”

    Part 3

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Summary:

The USS Sharikahr is still in orbit of Daetilus III.   The Cardassian Galor- class Dukat commanded by Gul Regel is still in orbit and has apparently beamed down an away team to the surface. Sensors cannot detect any Cardassian life signs from orbit.

/\=/\=/\=/\=/\= Resume U.S.S. Sharikahr Mission =/\=/\=/\=/\=/\

CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: continues to analyze signals for anomalies ::
CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::hovers up to the table in the briefing room and hopes the CO was serious about her being able to see into the future::
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::walks calmly into the BR::
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::stands on the transporter pad, awaiting the team's readiness for beam down::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::enters the briefing room a few moments after Cephas and Blade:: CNS/CTO: Thank you for being prompt. I hope you've got your thinking caps on.
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::takes a seat next to the CO::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::stands next to the executive officer:: XO: I itch.
CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::nods to the CO::
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::looks over to the CSO:: CSO: Well try not to scratch too hard.
FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
::In the transporter room.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
XO: I've replicated a few devices to help us along, I've done a little disguising of a standard tricorder in case we need to use it in front of the locals
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods at Blade as he sits:: CNS/CTO: All right. We're all aware of this situation and the potential it has for getting a whole lot worse. Right now the working theory is that our Cardassian friend's motives are less than pure. Any reason to adjust that belief?
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::looks the device over:: CSO: Good job, Commander, it should work well. Just keep it out of sight at all possible.
CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
CO: I can't think of any reason.  If their motives were pure I would believe that they would have approached us in a spirit of cooperation... ::adds::  or at the very least inform us of what they were planning.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
XO: Will do. Do we have clearance to beam down? 
FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
::Silently praying to the gods that that clearance does not happen.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::scratches:
CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: yawns and keeps scanning ::
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Neither I Captain.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
::Patiently waiting to be beamed down, curious to what awaited them.::
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Although I do have an idea if they fire on us.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
CSO: Well we're all here. ::motions to the transporter chief:: *CO*: Captain, my team is ready to beam down to the surface.
CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
: :is finding no anomalous signals, but keeps looking ::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CNS/CTO: All right, we're agreed. Now, there's varying degrees of impurity. The way I see it, there's three macro possibilities for the Gul's actions: He's looking for evidence of our wrongdoing, looking to plant evidence of our wrongdoing, or has an additional motive in regards to these people that do not directly involve the problem we came here to solve. Thoughts?
OPS_Ens_Kain says:
::Walks onto the bridge from the TL and relieves the man at his console, taking a seat behind his now familiar board::
 CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CTO: We'll deal with the tactical considerations once we have an idea of how to approach the larger problem.
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Yes, Sir.
 CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::straightens and taps his badge:: *XO*: Acknowledged, Commander. Report back to me when you have something. Good luck down there. Ahkileez, out.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::nods after the CO's message and signals the transporter chief to beam the away team to the surface::
OPS_Ens_Kain says:
::Taps on his console, looking at the comm readouts... starts a continuous comm scan of the planet and the space surrounding the warship off of their bow, ready to record and report anything he hears to the captain::
FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
::Takes a deep breath and suppresses the groan and straightens up on the Pad.::
 
ACTION: The Away team appears outside of a small village. It is a ten-minute walk to the outskirts of town.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
@::Materializes on the planet and looks around.::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
@::Looks around at the general surroundings as well as for any people::
CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: switches to a quantum analysis hoping to find a stray quark or lepton ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@::scans ahead:: XO: Still no sign of Cardassians
CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
CO: One thing that I did think about is the fact that the satellites started to decay their orbit when the Cardassians passed by.  It stands to reason that they know where our satellites are.

ACTION: The village seems constructed of solid materials. On a mountain in the distance sits a very large and rich looking temple.

OPS_Ens_Kain says:
::slips his hand into the small drawer built into his console and removes the ear piece, placing it in his ear and tapping a few buttons on the console to send all audio to his ear::
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@::looks to the CSO with a nod:: All: Alright, we're up for a walk. Let's try to avoid large groups, and walk like we aren't Starfleet officers in single file...
CMO_Ahkileez says:
@::Looks toward the XO for their next actions.::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods and finally sits:: CNS: A standard system scan on entering this area would have revealed them. It's difficult to say if the destabilization caused by their engines was deliberate or accidental because they didn't care enough to be careful.
CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::shakes her head::  CO: No sir I was talking about the downed ones.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@::attempts to act casual:: CMO/XO: So what’s our story should we encounter locals?  We are..travelers?
 
ACTION: It is approximately 1 AM local time... it is very dark and the streets are deserted.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
::Walks along taking in the scenery and making a mental notes of where they go to find their way back when ready.::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::ahhs:: CNS: You're suggesting they might have the telemetry on our falling satellites.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
@::As the group begins, she moves closer to the side of the road, curious about the general vegetation.::
OPS_Ens_Kain says:
::Hears some static in his ear piece and tries to correct for subspace disturbance... also adjusts the basic volume and tone controls::
CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::nods::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CNS: I doubt they're going to offer it to us, however. Even if we ask nicely.
CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: checks to see if any gravitons are attached to any com signal ::
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@CSO: The usual I'd think. We're from a distant... province or prefecture, traveling through.
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: We could trace telemetry with particle analysis.
CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
CO: And even if they do have it... it doesn't narrow down what their intent is.
OPS_Ens_Kain says:
::fine tunes the volume to the point of distortion at maximum volume, but accidentally moves it too far. Eric throws the ear-piece to the ground quickly as a deafening feedback loop is heard faintly through the small ear-piece. Shouts out moderately loud but quiets himself::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
@::Bends down and takes a couple of samples, storing them in appropriate bags.::
 CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::Raises an eye at Keely:: CNS: Perhaps not. But it would remove that much of our problem. ::glances over at the Vulcan:: CTO: What kind of particle analysis are you suggesting?
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@XO/CMO: I've attempted to learn some of their nomenclature. Not real sure I did, but I tried
 
ACTION: The CEO detects one Cardassian life sign approximately 2.5 km North East from the Away Team's present position.

XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@::keeps an eye out on the off chance he'll spot a gaggle of Cardassians hanging about
OPS_Ens_Kain says:
::Turns down the volume and kneels down to pick up the ear-piece:: All: Sorry about that...
CMO_Ahkileez says:
@::Straightening, she lengthens her stride so as not to become to far back.::
CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
*CO*: Sir, Cardassian life signs detected.
FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
@XO: Looks like everyone is asleep.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
<Edit> Do a Find -> Replace for OPS_Ens_Kain to OPS_Ens_Kain
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@::scans ahead::
CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
*CO*: Sir-r, approximately 2.5 KMS Nor-rtheast fr-rom the AT's position.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@::looks back:: FCO: Find anything, Lieutenant?
 CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CNS/CTO: Maybe we won't have to puzzle at his motives much longer. Let's head to the bridge.
 CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*CEO*: On my way out, Lieutenant. Keep a lock on him.
 CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::gets up from his place at the briefing table and crosses the room in long strides::
CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::nods and hovers out behind the CO::
FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
@XO: Not so far Cmdr.
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Yes, Sir.
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::gets up and leaves the BR::
CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: attempts to lock on to the Cardassian signal ::
OPS_Ens_Kain says:
::Continues to monitor the subspace and local comm channels, glancing around::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@XO/CMO: One Cardassian found....just ahead on our right, in town. ::scans:: So far just one
FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
@XO: I suggest we make it a point to not make too much noise or attract any unintended introspection at this hour of the night.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
@::Quietly as she comes up to him::  CSO:  Do we have to get past him?
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::gets to Tac 1 relieving the acting CTO::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@XO/CMO: Approximately 2.25 kilometers.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@::moves over to the CSO, peering at his tricorder:: CSO: Okay, good work. ::looks back:: All, we're heading to him, not avoiding him.
CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
*OPS*: Kain, can you lock on to the signal?
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@CMO: We can work around him if necessary
 
ACTION: Sensors now detect 3 Cardassian life signs near the temple.

CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::takes her station and activates the console::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
@CSO:  I want time to check out the people before having to deal with them.
OPS_Ens_Kain says:
*CEO*: There are three lifesigns now that just popped up... but as for the comm, it's dead silent.
 
ACTION: Sensors detect encrypted communications between the Cardassians on the planet and in the ship.

XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@CMO: Doctor, our first priority is to prevent any violation of the non-interference directive, we can worry about the bio scans later.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@::looks at the executive officer:: XO: Commander, do you think that's wise? We may be at risk of alerting the locals to out presence as aliens.
CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
*OPS*: Aye, Chaser-r, out.
OPS_Ens_Kain says:
*CEO*: Scratch that! Intercepting encoded transmissions... attempting to decode...
FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
@All: Were there is one Cardassian there is bound to be more.
 CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::slows at his chair and settles down:: OPS: Do we still have the lock Lieutenant Chaser found?
CMO_Ahkileez says:
@XO:  I am tagging along for just that purpose.  We need to know if the antidote worked.  Damage already done.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@FCO: That's why were going to approach carefully. ::looks over:: CSO: Can you configure your tricorder to mask our lifesigns?
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@XO: We'd need to stay in a pretty tight formation, but yes.
OPS_Ens_Kain says:
CO: Are you referring to the lifesigns, sir?
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@XO: The field has a limited range.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::offers Kain a tired smile:: OPS: Yes, Ensign Kain. I am.
FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
@XO/CSO: Is there anyway to find out what's in that temple before we get there so we have an idea of what the Cardassians are after or up to?
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@CMO: Take your samples, but I think that three Cardassians popping in from nowhere will do a lot more damage than us determining if the virus has been treated. There will be time for that.
 
ACTION: Sensors detect a large group of natives closing in on the 3 Cardassian life signs.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@XO: You were right about there being more. I'm now reading three on my "book".
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@XO: And they've attracted some attention from the locals it seems
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@CSO: Alright, make the modifications but don't turn it on quite yet. Does us no good to leave ourselves cut off from the ship.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
@::Sighs, disagreeing, but keeps it to herself.::
OPS_Ens_Kain says:
::tenses his face muscles unknowingly and looks down at his console:: CO: Yes, sir, I still have them. And I'm working on decoding an encoded transmission... wait... there's a group of lifesigns moving towards the three Cardassians... possibly natives.
FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
@::Looks around for a place to lay cover if necessary.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@XO: I'll keep it ready
CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::links up to the OPS station and downloads the coordinates of the Cardassian and compares it with their estimated range of the downed satellite::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@FCO: I'm scanning the temple now
CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: wonders what she should do now that she found the Cardies ::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::frowns and looks down to Tactical-I:: CTO: How many and how soon will they intercept the Cardassians?
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@*CO* Captain, we've located the Cardassians and are going to try and approach their position and take a read on what they're up to. I've instructed Commander Hayward to create a masking signal from his tricorder, but that may drop our transporter lock signals.
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Calculating, Sir.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks up at the ceiling in frustration:: *XO*: We have an additional wrinkle, Commander. We're detecting a group of individuals on their way to the Cardassians. We're assuming natives, motive unknown. Take a look at the situation, but don't put your team in any danger of capture.
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Sir, there are at least one hundred of them.
 
ACTION: The life signs of the natives and the Cardassians are mixed up. The group is on top of the Cardassians.

FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
@XO: Sir it might be best if we stayed out of sight until we know the extent of the situation.
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Sir, I can no longer read the Cardassian life signs clearly they are mixed with the mob.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@*CO* Stange... Aye, sir, we'll keep an open channel from here on in.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@All: Okay, double time it people, a large group of natives has converged on the Cardassians, we need to get there now. ::breaks into a run::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@FCO/XO: Curious about that temple - I can't scan it. It's too dense ::frowns:::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::Curses under his breath:: *XO*: Be extra careful, Commander. It looks like the mob has reached our spoo... Cardassian friends.
CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: keeps trying to unscramble signals on the planet ::
CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::looks at the CO with a raised eyebrow::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
@::Following thinks they should leave them to their fate.::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
All: If we could barely pick up the Cardassians on the surface, how'd the natives know how to head right to them?
FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
@CSO/XO: Well that's probably why the Cardassians are here.  Something about the building material or what's inside it.  And these natives must not want them to have it.
CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
CO: Not sure sir, but it stands to reason that they might be able to do the same to our crewmates.
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: They might have gotten an order from an elder at that temple.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
@::Catching up to the CSO, quietly responds::  CSO:  Then it is what we thought?  Something natural on the planet blocking.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CTO: That still doesn't explain how they knew to find the Cardassians. OPS: Redouble your efforts to pick up any stray signals coming from that planet that shouldn't be there.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CNS: I know the risk, but this lynching shouldn't have been possible. It's as important to us to know how it was facilitated as it is to keep our people from ending up in their hands.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@FCO/XO/CMO: There’s no way I can scan that temple....XO: Sir, one of the satellites is 2 kilometers east of the temple!
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: He could have told them that strangers were coming.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@CSO: Good work, Commander, relay those coordinates to the Sharikahr.
FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
@::Tries to look for the best route to get to the satellite while staying away from the lynching session.
OPS_Ens_Kain says:
CO: Sir, I've got the transmission! It's a request for assistance!
CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
CO: Sir my analysis of the data leads me to conclude that the satellite is at least another 2 km east of the Cardassians.
 CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CTO: Maintain transporter lock on Commander Maylen's team and be ready to... OPS: A request for assistance? From whom and to whom?
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Yes, Sir.
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::is trying to maintain a lock::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@::quietly sends the coordinates of the satellite to the operations officer:: *OPS*: Can you confirm the location of the satellite I picked up? ::relieved to have found it::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CNS: Are their any natives near the satellite?
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@::hears the sounds from the mob, but can't get there any faster without drawing attention to the team::
OPS_Ens_Kain says:
CO: I'm pretty sure it's from the planet to the ship... but it's encoding could have shrouded the source. It would only make sense if it was from the planet to the ship.. it's a Cardassian transmission.
FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
@CMO: I hope those screams are coming from the Cardies.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@*CO* Ah, Captain we're hearing faint sounds from the crowd ahead... sounds like screams.
CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::accesses the science sensors and scans the area in question::  CO: Checking...
CMO_Ahkileez says:
@FCO:  I hadn't intended a rescue mission of them.
CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: begins checking back ups and batteries just in case there is an attack ::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::curses again, this time not as quietly:: CTO: Are the Cardassians still surrounded?
OPS_Ens_Kain says:
*CSO*: Upload the coordinates and I'll begin.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@*CO* I think it would be good to prepare the away team for a quick extraction, Sir.
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::Initiates a sensor sweep::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*XO*: Agreed, Commander. Move your team away from view.
OPS_Ens_Kain says:
CO: I just got more of it sir... a malfunction, someone's environmental suit it seems.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@*CO* We haven't reached the point where we can see what's going on yet, Sir. We'll get in closer, but not too close.
 CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*XO*: All right. But don't take any unnecessary chances, Desmond. Not even one.
OPS_Ens_Kain says:
CO: The rest of the Cardassians had to de-cloak to assist... while doing so they say they were spotted..
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@CMO: You're correct. It's a naturally occurring mineral. 
CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: prepares engines for a quick get away  ::
CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::nods thinking the CO is wise not to transport anyone in sight  of the natives::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
@CSO:  Which might explain why they are here then.  At least it is a possibility.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@*CO* Confirmed, sir, I have no intention of retiring here.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CTO: Stand by for emergency transport on Commander Maylen's team.
 
ACTION: The Cardassian life signs are terminated.

XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@CSO: what are you getting on your scans now? Can you tell if the Cardassians are alright?
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Yes, Sir.
 CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
OPS: Take the helm and turn the ship perpendicular to the planet, bow-on, as soon as we're over the encounter point.
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Sir their life signs are terminated.
CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
CO: No natives near the satellite
CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::eyes wide::  CTO: Whose lifesigns?
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@XO: Scanning now
CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::worries about Woody::
FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
@::Sees a large rock face and crouches behind it.:: All: Over here.  I can't hear anything anymore from over there.  ::Points.::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CNS: See if you can establish a transporter lock and beam it aboard.
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CNS: Cardassian.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::eyes lowered:: CTO: Thank you, Lieutenant. Keep watch on the situation below.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@XO: I no longer have any Cardassians on scans..hmmm
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Yes, Sir.
 CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
OPS: Ensign Kain, open a channel to the Dukat..
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@::moves over slowly:: FCO: You're right... things have died down a bit... bad feeling about this.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
@CSO:  They are what?  ::Her natural instincts to heal kick in.::
CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::exhales audibly as she tries to gain a lock on the satellite::  OPS: I am linked up with OPS and trying to establish a lock on the satellite.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@::clenches teeth:: CSO: Confirm that.
 CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*CEO*: Bridge to Engineering.
 OPS_H’lo says:
  ::opens a channel::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@CMO: They're gone. I can't tell if they beamed out or.....
CMO_Ahkileez says:
@::Mutters under her breath::  Damn.  XO:  Commander?
FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
@XO: No offense sir, but not being seen is the best thing right now for all of us until we can get a clearer understanding of what occurred.
Gul_Regel says:
$ COM: Sharikahr: CO: What do you want? 
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@CMO: My guess is...well, the way they just disappeared...I... I..I... I
 CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
COM Dukat: I'd like to offer my condolences, Gul Regel. I'm sure by now you've detected the signals from the surface.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@FCO: Shhh.  ::sits in silence for a moment:: CSO: Commander, keep your scans active.
Gul_Regel says:
$ COM: Sharikahr: CO: I have no clue what you are talking about Captain.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@::shaken:: XO: No problem there. I just assume not...uh...disappear.
FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
@::Crouching low behind view yet keeping an eye on the surrounding area.::
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@*CO* Captain, we have reason to believe the Cardassians have been killed, sir... if so, I think we need to venture in and see what if anything these people may... garner from the corpses, sir.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
@::Lays a hand on the CSO's shoulder briefly.::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::glances at Keely and clears his throat:: COM Dukat: Gul, I'm afraid we detected the termination of your away team's lifesigns. It appears that a group of natives found them. We're not sure what occurred on the surface exactly.
FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
@::Looks at the XO with eyes wide and mouth dropped open at what he is suggesting.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@CMO: I'm worried. This does not bode well
Gul_Regel says:
$ COM: Sharikahr: CO: You must be mistaken Captain, my away team are professionals.
CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::waits to report her findings as she watches the Gul::
Gul_Regel says:
$ COM: Sharikahr: CO: They reported in not 5 minutes ago and all was well.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
COM Dukat: I'm afraid our sensors show differently, Gul. I'm sorry. We can show you the readings. Stand by for transmission.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
@::Quietly::  CSO:  No it does not.  But considering the populations current technology, I wouldn't be surprised if they believe in witches.  And considering what a Cardassian looks like...
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::gestures at Kain to cut the audio:: OPS: Send them our sensor readings on what transpired around the deaths of the Cardassian team. Include their transmissions.
FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
@CSO: Could they have just gone in the temple where we can't scan them to get away?  ::Whispers.::
 CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*CEO*: Lieutenant Chaser. I need you to rig me up a Van de Graff with the deflector.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@CMO: I looked at what we had on their culture. The information I had was spotty, but you could very well be right.
Gul_Regel says:
$ COM: Sharikahr: CO:  What clever forgeries you have Captain.
CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
*CO*: A what, sir-r?
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@::waits for the reply quietly, feeling the tension from those around him:: CSO/CMO: Commander, Doctor... how close do you think we could get without being detected. Doctor, considering any physiological properties of these people you may know. Bad eye sight in the dark or something.
CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::takes the moment::  CO: I honestly don't think that he is aware of the situation down there.  Also sir I can not establish a lock on the satellite.... possible due to mineral deposits.
 CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*XO*: Commander, stay where you are. There's too many of them down there for you to sneak past.
OPS_Ens_Kain says:
::Nods to the captain:: CO: Understood sir. ::Does as he was told and taps his console::
 CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*CEO*: A lightning gun, Lieutenant. A small one. We need only ionize a small cloud in their viscidity and give them a nice thunderstorm to look at.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
@XO:  We know so little about them other then their appearance and some of the genetic make-up.
FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
@::Breaths a sigh of relief that they aren't going to be near any others.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@XO: I think we can walk right up to them. Assuming they haven't figured out what Cardassian scanning devices are for
CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: ponders a moment ::*CO*: er-r- Aye, Sir-r.
CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::raises an eyebrow at the CO's idea::  Self: Interesting.... didn't know that could be done.
Gul_Regel says:
$ COM: Sharikahr: CO: Apparently the reading you are transmitting are very clever forgeries.  My team has reported in as we speak and there is nothing wrong.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
*CO* Understood, sir. We'll maintain our current position for now. We do need to act expediently though, sir, given the circumstances.
FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
@All: What if the Cardassians aren't dead?  They just went inside that temple place where we can't scan and it just made our scans think they were deceased?
CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::stares at the CO::  CO: How is that possible?
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::turns and looks at the screen, shaking his head:: Computer: Audio on. COM Dukat: How can that be? How many teams did you send down?
CMO_Ahkileez says:
@::Shrugs, looking at the CSO::  FCO:  It is possible.  But the yelling?  And they were on top of them?
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@::looks at the FCO: FCO: It's a possibility. XO: Maybe we could go to the temple to "Pray"?
CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: looks in LCARS for a schematic of a Van whatever gun ::
Gul_Regel says:
$ COM: Sharikahr: CO:  I see no reason to divulge that information Captain.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@CSO: Without knowing the specifics? I'd rather not be burned as a heretic today... no we have to get close, but not too close. Just one more face in the crowd.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
@XO:  I don't know how we are going to do that by 'hiding' away here.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
COM Dukat: You're making this situation worse, Gul Regel. I advise you against sending anyone else down and to retrieve anyone you may already have down there. We'll retrieve your injured team. Sharikahr, out.
 CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*CEO*: Lieutenant Chaser, are we ready?
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@::furrowed brow:: XO: Looks like we are between a rock and a hard place here. CMO: Are we fairly certain that we look exactly like the natives? ::thinks::
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@CMO: I fully intend for us to get closer... until the Captain orders otherwise however, we stay put.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*XO*: Sharikahr to Away Team. Keep your heads down, Desmond. We're going to attempt to give the natives a little light show to look at while we retrieve you.
FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
@::Smiles glad to be going "home", knowing she'll put her thoughts into her report.::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
@::Sighs.  Retrieval was not what she had in mind.  Her frustration grows.::
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
*CO* Captain I'd like permission for us to remain. We're under cover at this location, and we need to determine the extent of the contamination from the Cardassians.
 CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*XO*: Are you sure?
CMO_Ahkileez says:
@::Mutters::  As well as if the antidote is working.
CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
*CO*: R-ready, sir-r.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
*CO* We're a good kilometer away, Commander Hayward can pick up anyone approaching us, and Lieutenant Haynes found us some good cover.
FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
@XO: Come on Cmdr.  Let us get the scoop from the Shari and then if necessary come back.  We can get an update from the sensors and satellites.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@*CO* It also gives the good Doctor time to work on her scans.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@::motions the FCO to be quiet::
CMO_Ahkileez says:
@FCO:  The ship can't tell us anymore then they have.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@FCO: If I have to look at myself like this for any length of time....::laughs::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*XO*: All right. Inform me the second that status changes. Stand by for light show. Sharikahr, out.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CTO: Activate main deflector.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@*CO* If someone gets to more than a hundred meters, we're out of here, Sharikahr. Maylen, out.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
@::Smiles at the CSO::
FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
@::Mentally kicks herself for being too good at the cover stuff.::
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::Activates the main deflector:: 
FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
@All: Well if we’re gonna be down here for an extended period of time, we're gonna need to find food and water without going into town.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@All: Okay folks, heads up, we're in for a show.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@FCO: We can last for now, Lieutenant... hope you had a large breakfast.
 
ACTION: On a perfectly clear night, the sky is filled with electrical storms. The natives look up in awe and are silent.

CMO_Ahkileez says:
@XO:  How are we planning on using it?
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@::admires the show:: All: Looks like they did a nice job for us. ::looks at the Executive officer expectantly::
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@CMO: Optimally I'd like for us to get in closer, but it can wait until most of them take shelter from the storm.
FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
@::Pats her large canteen.::  XO: As long as I have liquid, sir.
 CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CTO: Look on to the Cardassians and energize.
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@CSO/FCO: Scan and look for a hiding spot closer to the temple.
 
ACTION: The Cardassian ship beams aboard the dead bodies of the Cardassians.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@FCO: That we can have beamed to us. XO: Aye 
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Yes, Sir.
CMO_Ahkileez says:
@::nods::
FCO_LtJg_Haynes says:
@CSO: May I read your book Cmdr?
XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
@CMO: While we're waiting, see if you can find anything to work on with the virus.
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Sir, the Cardassians have beamed aboard their casualties.
 CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::exhales heavily:: CTO: Well at least they're off the surface. Inform Commander Maylen that he can continue with his investigation.

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