Cast of Characters:
CO Captain K`Vas Son of Malok                           played by  Ted Wharton
FCO LtCmdr. Mark Meadows                                played by  Mark Validzic
CEO LtCmdr. J’Loni Shrilak Mo'Bri Randolph  played by  Lynda Anderson
CSO Lieutenant Riccardo Polo                              played by  Enrico Toro
CIV Commander Mrlr                                             played by  Beth Kelley-Wharton

Prologue:
The Triton is now 5 minutes away from returning to the planet Alvaron.  The Aracians had used an unknown energy weapon to push them into another area of space away from the planet.  The reason why remains to be seen.
 
The auto-destruct sequence on the Triton has been deactivated, but the blue bugs infesting the Triton are now creating a new problem.  It appears the bugs' energy signature is tied to the planet Alvaron, and they are dying.
 
As the bugs' bodies drop one by one, they release an acidic goo that begins to melt holes through everything they touch.  The only thing that seems to stop them from melting what they touch is water or Klingon coffee.
 
Meanwhile down on the planet, Bobby has taken the Away Team to meet the scientists.  They discover the mutations of the plant, insect, and animal life are due to a mineral from the caves being sprinkled on the fields.  But is this the real reason for the mutations?  Or is there more?
 
And will the Captain be able to make it back to Alvaron before the bugs cause hull breaches all over the ship?
 
Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Triton in … “Viva Forever” … Chapter Six … “Return to Alvaron” … Stardate 10607.06
 
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CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@::turns toward the Caitian, his curiosity aroused:: CIV: What do you mean? why no teletransport?
 
@ACTION:  The storms on the planet have all died down.  The weather is calm, and communications can be exchanged between the Triton and the Away Team, although the Triton is still 5 minutes away.

CEO_Randolph says:
::in engineering near the fusion reactors trying to keep the little blue bugs alive till they get back to the planet::
 
@ACTION:  The Aracian vessel fires torpedoes at the medical building on the planet's surface collapsing the exit the Away Team came from.  The cavern they are in begins to shake.  Dust and small rocks from the ceiling begin to fall on the Away Team and the Scientists.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: moving up to tactical :: *CEO*: Report
 :
ACTION:  The Triton's tactical sensors pick up weapons signature back at the planet.

CEO_Randolph says:
*CO*: Sir trying to keep the bugs alive by feeding them from the aux fusion reacotors.  We need to get closer to the planet.  Sir my theory was right they are sentient.

Dr. Edwards says:
@ ALL:  Quickly!  We must make our way back to the surface before the caverns collapse.  This way!  ::Points to the closest tunnel.::  AT:  This tunnel will take us to the surface on the other side of town, but we must go now!

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO Hughes: Maximum speed lieutenant

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: still at the operations console, minus one shoe ::

FCO Hughes says:
CO: Yes sir I am giving all I can get

Bobby says:
@ ::Holds onto the CIV.::  CIV:  I'm scared!

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
OPS: Open hailing frequency to the enemy ship

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@::follows Dr. Edwards:: All: Watch out we may not be the only ones going outside this way.

CEO_Randolph says:
*CO*: Sir I believe that the bugs have Sam’s signature on or in them.  I need to scan them.  If I am right her signature and the signature of the bugs are one in the same but we must get back to the planet.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: taps the communication panel :: CO: Channel open sir.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*CEO*: Secure the bugs we man be entering battle
 
Dr. Edwards says:
@ ::Runs toward the closest tunnel, motioning for the others to go before him.::  ALL:  Quickly!

FCO_Meadows says:
@::gets his phaser out of the holster::

CEO_Randolph says:
Self; Great going.
 
@ACTION: The away team spots a green shape moving in the shadows of the tunnels.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
COM: Ambassador : Cease fire I have crew on the planet, I will not warn you again

CEO_Randolph says:
*CO*: Understood sir.

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@::follows Mark's example:: FCO: Did you see that?

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: Instructs the duty FCO to prepare for evasive maneuvers once they drop out of warp ::
 
Amb. Sarcanthum says:
# COM: Triton:  Anyone that's on that planet is not safe.  They must be destroyed!

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@*OPS*: Who is firing on us?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::pauses as she sees the unfamiliar shape in the tunnel and then hands Bobby back to his mother:: Bobby: You stay back here with your mum.

FCO_Meadows says:
@CSO: I saw something in the corner of my eye.

Bobby says:
@::Turns around and runs into the FCO.::  FCO:  I forgot Patch!  We have to go back!

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@FCO: It may be the Dr. Koran who went mad for the mutations.

FCO_Meadows says:
::looks down and kneels:: FCO: What is Patch?

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: turns to the Captain :: CO: Sir, is he right?

Bobby says:
@FCO:  My cat!  ::Starts to cry.::  Please!  ::Looks at the others and pleads with them.::  Let me go back and get her!  I know my way around these caves.  I'll be back in 5 minutes.

FCO_Meadows says:
@CSO: Maybe I think we should go in sections

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
COM: Sarcanthum : I will not allow my crewmembers to be destroyed on your whim.  Stand down and we will aide if finding the source of the problem.  Continue firing and I will brinig the full power of this ship to bare on you

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@Dr. Edwards: Doctor, slow down, Dr. Koran may be near. Let's go all together.
 
@ ACTION: A phaser blast strikes the CSO on his right shoulder sending him spinning in a circle and flying to the floor

Dr _Koran says:
@ ::yells:: All: BACK !   STAY BACK !!

FCO_Meadows says:
@:: pulls Bobby to him and lets him rest on his shoulder:: CIV: Commander

Amb. Sarcanthum says:
# ::Ignores the comm.::
 
@ACTION:  The Aracian vessel fires on the housing complex.  The tunnels continue to shed dust and small rocks from the ceiling, but scans show the cave structure is still strong.  A group of bats fly above the Away Team and scientists and go deeper into the caves.

CEO_Randolph says:
::goes skidding out of engineering and then goes back:: All: I want one engineer to stay with the bugs and make sure they stay alive.  Second we are headed for a possible battle.  I want all teams to their  emergency stations and I want you all to watch for the goo.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::drops down and starts to stalk towards Koran in the shadows::

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@:: rolls on the floor in pain:: FCO: Mark!!!

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: Powers up all weapons including the weapons pod :: *CEO*: Prepare for battle, I am treating the enemy vessel as if they were Borg...bring all systems to full

DR _Koran says:
@ ::fires all around the tunnel::

FCO_Meadows says:
@::looks over his shoulder and see the bats and covers Bobby::
 
ACTION:  As the Triton gets closer to the planet, Alvaron, the little blue bugs appear to get more perky.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
CO: Sir, shall I close the com?

CEO_Randolph says:
::now goes skidding out of engineering again and this time into a turbo lift with a jolt:: Computer: Bridge Express and don't spare the horse power.

DR _Koran says:
@ ACTION: Stray disruptor blasts hit all around the tunnels.

Bobby says:
@::Starts to cry.::  FCO:  I hate bats, but I have to get Patch!

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@::tries to stand up:: Scientists, go back, we will take care of him. Self: I hope.

EO Johnson says:
*CEO*: Our little friends are getting blue again sir.

FCO_Meadows says:
@::tries to hang onto Bobby::
 
ACTION:  The Triton arrives back at the planet.  Ambassador Sarcanthum opens up a hail to the Triton.  The Aracian vessels shields are raised, and their weapons are hot.  They continue to fire on the planet.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@Stalks silently closer trying to get close enough to jump Koran without getting shot::
 
@ ACTION: The noise of the disruptor fire makes a huge amount of bats fly through the tunnel blinding everyone.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
COM: Sarcanthum : DichDaq lop wlj vav'pu quv Dung lij Porgh Soh p'takh

Bobby says:
@::Wiggles in the FCO's arms.::  FCO:  Please!

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
OPS: Now you may close the comm.

Amb. Sarcanthum says:
COM:  Triton:  I warned you, Captain.  I will consider your returning an act of war!

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*All hands*: Battle stations :: takes the ship to full red alert shields and weapons ::
 
@ ACTION: The CIV's fur is a magnet for bats. Lots begin to stick on her.

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@:: stands up and waves to the scientists to go back::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::twitches her fur and finally rolls to get rid of the bats::

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: straightens in her chair and prepares for the worst ::

DR _Koran says:
@ ACTION: The CIV's fur is now covered in bat blood and guano.

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@::opens the tricorder and starts looking for Koran's life signs::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
OPS: Make the away team aware of the situation

CEO_Randolph says:
*CO*: On my way to bridge now. Engineering reports that we are ready for battle Borg style.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
CO: All power levels show maximum. Aye sir.

# ACTION: The Aracian Vessel launches a full spread of photon torpedoes at the Triton.

DR _Koran says:
@ ::continues firing all around in the tunnel::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: returns fire full spread including the weapons pod ::

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@:: starts firing back at where Koran is supposed to be::

CEO_Randolph says:
::as the TL arrives on the bridge J'Loni goes skidding to her station and opens it quickly::

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
*AT*: Away team, this is the Triton. We are preparing for battle with the ship firing on your location. Suggest you leave in a hurry.

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir also the bugs are getting their bright blue back.
 
#ACTION:  The torpedoes bring shields down on the Triton to 92%, the Aracian vessel's shields fall to 85%.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: compensates for the ships course changes and fires a full volley again ::

DR _Koran says:
@ ::curses and moves around::

CEO_Randolph says:
*Engineering*: Keep those shields and engines on line. Tie in the fusion reactors and pour them into the shields.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: I am more concerned with the lives of the crew over the bugs commander

CEO_Randolph says:
::her hands go racing across the boards::

# ACTION: The Aracian Vessel realizes the size of their vessel is no match for the Triton, and begins evasive maneuvers.

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@::listen to ops but he is too intent aiming at the area where Dr. Koran is supposed to be to answer::
 
CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir grey mode is ready when you want it.
 
@ ACTION: The phaser and disruptor fire begin to cause instability in the caverns.... rocks & dust begin to fall from the ceiling.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: We are making too much power to be effective, besides I want them to see their opponent

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::ducks under and into the shadows, hoping she doesn't get shot by the CSO and gets her bearings on Koran.  Moves a little closer trying not to sneeze from the bat guano::

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@Dr. Edwards : Is there any other exit we may take?

FCO_Meadows says:
@::stands up and tries to hang on to Bobby::

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Understood sir but as I said they contain Sam’s signature and I am sure that if I can get a decent scan of one and run it through the transporter buffers and get Sam back.  ::hands fly across the boards::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: fires again trying to drive them away so the away team is safe ::

# ACTION: The Aracian Vessel begins to charge their new energy weapon to fire at the Triton.

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Undoing Grey mode and going to normal mode
 
 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
CO: Captain, the Aracians are charging weapons.

  CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: Fires everything again, showing no quarters :: FCO: Evasive maneuvers
 :
ACTION:  Just as the Aracian Vessel powers up their energy weapon to send the Triton on their way, 6 unknown vessels decloak and open fire on the Aracian vessel.  The ships exchange fire, but the Aracian vessel is no match for the six other vessels.  The unknown vessels take out the Aracian's energy weapon.

CEO_Randolph says:
*Engineering*: I need the shields tripled like yesterday.
 
@ ACTION: The Orion scientist runs down the cavern firing madly at the ceiling away from the away team.

CEO_Randolph says:
::turns and looks at the view screen:: CO: I take it that would be the opposition?
 
ACTION:  Shields on the Aracian vessel are down to 30%.  The Triton’s shields are holding.  But now there are 6 new unknown vessels.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
CO: Sir, six ships firing on the enemy. Their weapon has been neutralized. :: grins ::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: The enemy of our enemy...commander

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
OPS: Open a channel to the new contacts

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Exactly sir the enemy of our enemy. Sir.

FCO_Meadows says:
@::feels Bobby arm slip through from his hand::
 
@ACTION:  The sound of a kitten meowing can be heard by the FCO.::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::starts to run after him, stalking him with her claws bared, growling under her breath

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
CO: With pleasure sir. :: opens the comm. panel :: Channel open sir.

Bobby says:
@ FCO:  That's Patch!
 
@ ACTION: Rocks.... become boulders... begin to fall here and there... a large piece hits the CSO in the head... he begins to hallucinate.... he is certain an Orion slave girl is tending his wounds now.

Aracian Vessel says:
COM: Lecithins:  This battle is not over.  We will be back to claim what is ours.  You will not succeed, just like you did not succeed one thousand years ago.  You and your new friends will fail!

FCO_Meadows says:
@::follows Bobby::
 
ACTION:  The Aracian vessel cloaks and retreats.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
COM: Unknown Vessels: This is Captain K`Vas of the USS Triton what are you intentions?

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@::moves closer to one of the scientists, shouts to grab his attention:: Scientist: Is there any other way out of here?

Amb. Kwanamee says:
COM: Triton: I am Ambassador Kwanamee.  We regret that you have stumbled into this war that the Aracians seem to think is still going on.  I assure you we will not fire on your vessel, Captain.  We are lowering our weapons and shields to prove to you that we mean you no harm.

CEO_Randolph says:
Self: New friends?

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: listens to the Captain speaking, still grinning ::

FCO_Meadows says:
@CSO: Enrico we have a problem ::chases after Bobby::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
OPS: Status of their shields and weapons have they lowered them?
 
@ ACTION: The CIV vision obscured by dust rocks... and such.

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir good time to get our people home?

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@FCO: Go after him, and bring him back soon.

Bobby says:
@::Bends over and picks up a kitten.::  FCO:  I have her!  See!

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: reads the screen :: CO: They've lowered their shields...weapons...offline.
 
ACTION:  The Aracian vessel cloaks and retreats.  Two of the Lecithins vessels lay in a pursuit course for the vessel.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::slows down and listens for the sounds of Koran running as the dust becomes thicker.  Follows the sounds::

FCO_Meadows says:
@::quickly moves behind him:: Bobby: Good job now lets get back with the group

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Recommend yellow alert sir.

Dr. Edwards says:
@CSO:  Through the tunnel!  That way.  They way they are firing on us.  But there is another tunnel back where we came from.
 
@ ACTION: Boulders fall in between the CIV and the rest of the team... they are now isolated from each other.

Bobby says:
@::Gives the FCO a big hug.:: FCO:  Thank you, Mister.  ::Pets the kitten.::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: Powers down the weapons and lowers the shields :: COM: Kwanamee: We are laying no claims, I just want my crewmembers and the Federations scientists back safely

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@Dr.  Edwards: Lead your people, we will follow. *CIV*: Come back there is another way out.

Amb. Kwanamee says:
COM: Triton: I would like to have a conference with you to explain our situation.  If I could beam to your ship, I am sure I can help you with the .. ::pauses:: .. bug infestation you seem to be having.  They are part of the reason why we are here.

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@FCO: Mark, there is another way out, come back as soon as you get the kid.

FCO_Meadows says:
@::picks up Bobby and starts to move back to the group::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::skids to a halt and looks back behind her:: *CSO*: The way back is blocked.  Get going.  I'll take care of Koran and find my way out.  Get the civilians to safety and don't use the transporters!

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
COM: Kwanamee: That is acceptable ambassador; my operations officer is sending coordinates to you now.

FCO_Meadows says:
@CSO: I'm on my way just lets get out of here

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: motions for OPS to send the coordinates ::

FCO_Meadows says:
@CSO: Also you will have to check out this cat when we have a second

CEO_Randolph says:
Self: I know that the bugs have Sam’s signature  now all I need is to scan one and I got a shot at getting her back.

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@CIV: Understood, good luck.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::continues to follow Koran::

Dr. Edwards says:
@CSO:  We have to get back to the other tunnel, before it collapses.  ::Heads back to the area where they came from.::

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: nods and sends the data ::

Amb. Kwanamee says:
COM: Triton: Thank you, Captain.  I will beam aboard.  If you want to retrieve your people down on the planet, I will help you get them to safety.  The only thing I ask is that they take nothing from the planet with them when they leave.

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@FCO: Sure, mutated? Dr. Edwards: Lead on, we are with you. ::follows the scientists to the other tunnel::

FCO_Meadows says:
@CSO: You tell me
 
CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@::scans the cat with his tricorders looking for a mutated DNA::

FCO_Meadows says:
@::holds Bobby and the cat as the CSO scan the cat::

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
CO: Sir, are the transporters safe? I mean I wouldn't want to lose the Ambassador. :: shrugs ::

CEO_Randolph says:
*EO Johnson*: Get a tricorder and scan the bugs passively don't get them agitated please.  See if you can scan for the XO's signature and let me know right away.

Dr. Edwards says:
@::Heads with the other down the tunnel and back through the other tunnel.::  ALL:  This tunnel will bring us up on the other side of town away from whatever is firing on us.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
COM: Kwanamee : I will instruct my away team to bring nothing back except for the equipment on their persons and the ships they came in, sufficient ambassador?

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
OPS: He seems to have knowledge of the bugs and of the area.  I believe he knows the risks.

Dr _Koran says:
@ ::jumps from the shadows tackling the giant fur ball::  CIV: Stop you I will !

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@FCO: Mark take point, I will follow in rearguard.

Amb. Kwanamee says:
COM: Triton:  Perfect, Captain.  And thank you for your assistance.  Hopefully between all of us, we can set this right what's happened here today.  ::Closes the comm. channel and heads to his transporter room.::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
OPS: Inform the away team to begin extraction, and to bring nothing back but personnel and the equipment they took

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
CO: Aye sir.

FCO_Meadows says:
@::puts Bobby down:: Bobby: Now stay with this man over here ::points to Enrico::

Bobby says:
@::Looks at the CSO scanning his kitten and pulls him away.::  CSO:  He's fine!  Leave him alone.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: Commander you have the bridge while I greet our guests :: heads for the transporter room his cane making a rhythmic sound on the deck plates ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::rolls back when the Dr tackles her and uses her hind claws to rake him from head to toe as they hit the ground::

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@Bobby: Bobby I know he is, just making sure he did not get hurt.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
*AT*: Lt. Polo, you are to begin bringing the scientists back to the Triton. Bring nothing except what you took with you.

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@*OPS*: We have 33 people here, we need shuttles. What we have is not enough to fit them in.

Bobby says:
@CSO:  Okay.  ::Holds the kitten out.::  He's okay, right?

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
*CSO*: Get started and I'll inform the Captain. Stand by.

Dr _Koran says:
@ ::screams with each strike from Mrlr:: CIV: No! No !   Pain is good !   YES !   Stop you I must !  ::punches the cat in the mouth ::

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@:: finishes the scan::
 
@ACTION:  Dr. Edwards leads his team out of the caves.
 
FCO_Meadows says:
@::moves to the front of the group and starts to make his way through the tunnels::

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
*CO*: Captain, Lt. Polo is requesting additional transport for the colonists. What shall I tell him sir?
 
ACTION:  The Ambassador is beamed to the Triton's transporter room.  Visually, the Ambassador appears to be no more than a man in his mid-twenties.  He is accompanied by a young female that appears to also be in her early-twenties.  Their skin tone is blue, and hair color is brunette.  They are both wearing long gowns with a belt tied at the waist.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@:: blinks and shakes her head as she sees stars from the punch to her mouth but recuperates and lunges forward trying to get the mad doctor's throat with her fangs::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*OPS*: Have the duty FCOs begin rotations for recovery of personnel with all available shuttles

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@::exits the caves with the scientists:: FCO: Can you locate the shuttle? Bobby: Your pet is doing great and is very brave too.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: steps forward :: Ambassador: I am Captain K`Vas welcome aboard my ship

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
*CO*: Will do sir. Chatters out.

FCO_Meadows says:
@CSO: I should be able to

Bobby says:
CSO:  Thank you.  He didn't eat any of the stuff in the cave, really he didn't.
 
FCO_Meadows says:
@*Shuttle*: Request link with my tricorder

@ ACTION: The cat and the Orion doctor fight and fall to the cavern floor covering both of them in guano once again.

Amb. Kwanamee says:
CO:  I am Ambassador Kwanamee, of the Vessel Mantias of Lecithin.  This is my wife, Delaney.  ::Bows to the staff.::  I come in peace, but it is urgent that I speak with you regarding this planet.  Is there someplace you would prefer to go on your ship to speak?  I have no problems if your people would like to join us.

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@::nods to bobby:: Dr Edwards: we have a shuttle and we may start bringing someone aboard.

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@*CIV*: Commander you all right down there?

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
*CSO*: Lieutenant, we are sending additional support craft to ferry the colonists out. They should be leaving shortly. Good luck. :: pauses :: Oh and how is Mar....I mean Lt. Commander Meadows? Is he alright?

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
Ambassador: Please come with me, we will use the briefing room  :: motions in the direction of the turbolift ::

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@*OPS*: Stinky but fine, he will need a hot shower later on.

Dr. Edwards says:
@CSO:  We should go then.  What about your other .. ::pauses:: Cat?

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: wrinkles her nose and wonders what Polo meant by stinky ::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*OPS*: Have the CEO and MO meet me in the briefing room immediately.  You have the bridge lieutenant, keep me briefed on any changes

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@Dr. Edwards: She is covering us, if she does not answer I will go looking for her. You make sure everyone of your people is ferried aboard a shuttle please.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
*CO*: Understood Captain.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@:: rakes Koran again with her hind claws and latches onto his neck with her fangs....biting down to reach his jugular::

Amb. Kwanamee says:
::Follows the Captain.::

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@FCO: Mark I am going to look for Mrlr, take charge of bringing all the colonists back to the ship please.
 
ACTION:  The CEO gets the feeling that there isn't much time for Sam.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
*CEO/MO*: Report to the briefing room immediately. Captain's orders.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: leads them to the briefing room ::

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: I am on the bridge sir.  ::looks a bit surprised::
 
@ ACTION: Mrlr tastes blood.... the Orion grabs for his throat... uselessly.... and stops moving.....  quite dead.

CEO_Randolph says:
OPS: I am here already. I heard the captain.  ::smiling::

Dr. Edwards says:
@CSO:  Aye, will do.  Which way to the shuttle?

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: turns with a start :: CEO: Oh sorry Commander. :: blushes ::

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@Dr. Edwards: Mr. Meadows here, will call it here.
 
@ ACTION: Dr Koran expires.

CEO_Randolph says:
OPS: It is alright.  ::smiling walks into the briefing room::
 
 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: enters the briefing room :: Ambassador: Please have a seat...all of you

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::holds on for a few minutes longer and then releases her bite, spitting out bat guano and blood:: *CSO*: ::panting a bit:: I'm fine Lt.  I'm heading your way as soon as I find a way out of here.
 
CEO_Randolph says:
::takes a seat and relaxes::

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@CIV: Lock the tricorder on the signal of my comm. badge; I am coming halfway to meet you. How did he taste by the way?
 
@ACTION:  The FCO Links his tricorder with the ship's computer.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: looks at the big chair and sighs :: Self: Boy I don't know how the Captain does this all the time.

FCO_Meadows says:
@CSO: Got the shuttle link up with my tricorder

Amb. Kwanamee says:
::Takes a seat at the table, and looks at his wife.::

Delaney says:
::Bows to the group in the transport room, but stays quiet.  Closes her eyes for a moment while the others talk, then takes a seat next to her husband.::

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@::enters the cave and starts moving back in the tunnel:: FCO: Great, load as many as you can then. I am going in.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
Ambassador: This is my chief engineer Ltcmdr Randolph.  Now you said you have information about the blue insects we have been seeing on my ship?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::spits out some more:: *CSO*: Like bat dung.  ::grumbles:: Just once I would like to get hold of something that doesn't leave a bad taste in my mouth afterwards.  ::looks around and realizes she lost her tricorder and light in the fight:: Keep talking...I can't find my tricorder but I should be able to hear you soon.

Amb. Kwanamee says:
::Nods to the CEO.::  CEO:  It is nice to meet you.  CO:  Yes, Captain.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::heads down the tunnel listening for some sound of Polo walking or talking::

Amb. Kwanamee says:
ALL:  I believe it will shed some light on your situation if I can just give you a brief history of our species.  It will help you understand the events that are happening here today.

CSO_LT_Polo says:
@*LT Stone*: Lieutenant, everyone ok? We are starting to evacuate.

Amb. Kwanamee says:
ALL:  About a thousand years ago, our race tried to co-exist with a group who inhabited this world, the Aracians.  We were both a young species then, not fully aware of each of our potentials.  Both of our species were greedy, and wanted the planet and its resources for our own.

FCO_Meadows says:
@::opens the shuttle door and starts to load people into the shuttle:: CIV: Where did you put the Oracle?

CSO_LT_Polo says:
@*Mrlr*: I will be there shortly.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: sits, listens, and waits for the MO to arrive::
 
MO_Payne says:
::arrives panting mumbling a quick apology::

Stone says:
@*CSO*: We are fine, a little shaken but fine.

Amb. Kwanamee says:
 ALL: The planet contains many valuable resources which we found to be beneficial to our species.  There is a mineral down on the planet that enhances metabolic function and if used correctly will also stimulate rapid crop production.  ::Notices the MO entering and nods to him.::
 
 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: motions for the doctor to sit :: Ambassador: This is our somewhat less than punctual medical officer, please forgive the interruption and continue

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@*FCO*: It's over by the entrance.

CSO_LT_Polo says:
@::keeps on walking toward the central cave:: *Stone*: Get ready to be evacuated and make sure all the scientists in the cocoons are carried out.

Amb. Kwanamee says:
CO:  I understand, especially with everything that has happened here today.

FCO_Meadows says:
@CSO: I'm going to need two pilots

FCO_Meadows says:
::moves out of the caves and heads at the Oracle::

CSO_LT_Polo says:
@*FCO*: The shuttles will be arriving shortly to carry the rest of the people. Wait for them.

Amb. Kwanamee says:
ALL:  There is also an element which we later found in the radiation ring around the planet that will rejuvenate aged cells in the body, similar to what your species calls the Fountain of Youth.  Because of these resources, our species quarreled for many years to claim ownership to the planet.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::keeps walking and finally hears Polo off in the distance.  Heads over that way::

Amb. Kwanamee says:
ALL:  The Aracians created a biogenetic weapon to try to get us to leave, the locust species your crew encountered.  But somehow the mineral they were using not only caused the locust to mutate but to also rapidly procreate.  The planet was soon overrun by the locust.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: listens intently ::

CSO_LT_Polo says:
@::sees Mrlr and waves at her:: CIV: Glad you are fine, and we both need a shower soon I guess. This way commander::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@CSO: Well at least Koran won't be killing anything or anyone anymore. ::follows after him trying to scrape some of the goo off of her matted fur::

Transporter Room Chief says:
*CO*: Captain, I believe I have found a way to get your XO back.  I've managed to scan one of the blue bugs, and I believe if I use the transporter as a filter, I can get her back.

CSO_LT_Polo says:
@*OPS*: We have five scientists wrapped in cocoons, what are the orders about them. Do we carry them aboard as well?

FCO_Meadows says:
@::loads as many people in the first shuttle and looks at the hole in the Oracle:: Self: I just can't have nice toys

Amb. Kwanamee says:
ALL:  The locust were causing mutations in the plant, animal, and other insect life on the planet.  It wasn't until it was too late that we discovered the mineral the Aracians were sprinkling on the crops was the result of the mutations.  We knew that once the mineral was depleted on the planet's surface that the locust would no longer be a problem.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*Transporter chief*: Proceed

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
*CSO*: Lieutenant, stand by on that.

FCO_Meadows says:
@*OPS*: What is ETA of those shuttles?

CSO_LT_Polo says:
@CIV: The scientists are this way. Hopefully the shuttles from the Triton will be here soon and we can evacuate them all.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
*CO*: Sorry to interrupt sir, but Lt. Polo needs to know what to do about the cocoons.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@CSO: Did you get everyone out?

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
Ambassador: Is there anyway to counteract the process of the cocooned members of the scientist?
 
ACTION:  The Transport Chief uses the scan from the blue bugs and Sam's last known signature and uses the filters on the transporters to beam her back.  Sam appears but is unconscious on the transport pad.

CSO_LT_Polo says:
@CIV: All the ones in the cave, we are still missing 3 scientists.

Delaney says:
~~~Ambassador Kwanamee:  I can feel them.   The offspring are here .. on this ship.  And there's someone else .. ::Closes her eyes.:: One of there species is here too.  Her energy signature is dying.~~~

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@CSO: They weren't in the cocoons?

Amb. Kwanamee says:
CO:  They should stay on the planet.  I can help them, but get as many people that are unaffected off the planet.

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@CIV: Besides those, 5 were missing. One we found dead, one you just killed. Three are still MIA.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
Ambassador: Understood we can remain in orbit while you help the effected ones
 
CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::stops in her tracks:: CSO: We should try and find them.  They could be trapped back in those caves.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO/MO: Make one of the cargo bays ready to use as quarantine for the scientists as they are brought back from the planet

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
@CIV: I agree, maybe we can ask the triton to make a sensor sweep before we go back.

Transporter Chief says:
<Transport Chief> *Sickbay*:  Medical Emergency.  One to beam directly to sickbay.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
MO: Go doctor

Amb. Kwanamee says:
ALL:  The blue bugs you have been seeing are the offspring of a new insect species that have developed as a result of the mutations from the locust.  They mean you no harm, but are merely curious and were simply trying to get back to the planet.  They need the planet to survive.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::nods:: CSO: Do we have communications with them?

CSO_LT_Polo says:
@*OPS*: Can you make a sensor sweep of the area and see if you find any lifesigns, we are still missing 4 scientists?

Amb. Kwanamee says:
ALL:  There are also several people down on the planet who have been infected by the locust.  My ship has the ability to cure them.

MO_Payne says:
::nods and gets up::

CSO_LT_Polo says:
@CIV: We sure do.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
Ambassador: We appreciate any help you can give us, the resources of my ship are at your disposal as well
 
ACTION:  Sam is beamed directly to sickbay.  She is in coma.

MO_Payne says:
::runs to sickbay::
 
Amb. Kwanamee says:
ALL:  My wife tells me you have a young female that is lost.  She can sense she is in trouble.  If you will trust me, I offer my wife's assistance to save her.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*OPS*: Instruct the away team to leave the cocoons on the planet, the lectins will help them there

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
*CSO*: I will have the SO do so.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::looks back towards the caves:: CSO: Call the Captain and get permission for another search.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
Ambassador: Please...

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
*CO*: Understood Captain.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: rises to go along with the ambassador and his wife ::

MO_Payne says:
::enters sickbay and begins to scan the XO::

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
*CSO*: You are to leave the cocoons on the surface. The ambassador and his people can revive them.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::starts back towards the caves and calls back over her shoulder:: CSO: And make certain he says 'yes'.

CSO_LT_Polo says:
@*OPS*: What about the missing scientists, not the ones in the cocoons? Can we start a search to find what happened to them? They may be in danger.

MO_Payne says:
:;begins to attempt to treat the XO::

CEO_Randolph says:
::moans::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*OPS*: Get me a status on the away team and recovery of the personnel

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
*CO*: Right away sir.
 
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