Vesuvius Mission 10105.29

Host Kris says:
The U.S.S. Vesuvius has arrived at Sector 7118, known as the Antari Parsect to investigate reports of unusual ship traffic.

Host Kris says:
Sensors indicate an asteroid belt at the far end of the area, and two small M-class planetoids near it. One of the planetoids is orbited by two small moons.

Host Kris says:
As the U.S.S. Vesuvius approached the planetoids, a distress beacon located in the asteroid belt began broadcasting.  The transmission was indecipherable, and the beacon was destroyed by asteroid impaction.

Host Kris says:
A probe has been launched to collect data, and Commander Kelson is evaluating whether an Away Team is warranted at this time.  Initial data analysis indicates the distress beacon was approximately 100 years old and of unknown origin.

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Data from Starfleet libraries reveals there was an old smuggling ring that operated in this area approximately 100 years ago. Their primary shipping cargo was androids, robots and their associated parts and tools.

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Not much is known about them, and they just appear to have fizzled out of existence. Some speculate that Ferengi business competition put them out of business.

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Commander Kelson took officers Wakefield and Trelan down to one of the planetoids for an Away Team investigation.

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They were attacked by small flying drones that appeared to have shields and transporter abilities, in addition to phasers.

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They discovered recent scorch marks, indicative of small craft launching from the surface, and sensor readings reveal some sort of subterannean power source.

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The crew is re-grouping to determine a course of action…

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<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<RESUME MISSION>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CO Royce says:
:: In the turbolift enroute the bridge ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Stands :: All: Captain on the Bridge

FCO Lane says:
:: Checking the sensors for that elusive blip ::

CTO Wakefield says:
::On bridge at tactical and SCI II, rerunning analysis of drone flight pattern and geology near caves::

OPS Smithy says:
:: At attention ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Looks over some last information on a PADD and walks out of his office into the main area of sickbay ::

CO Royce says:
*CMO* When can I expect my Executive Officer released?

CEO McGregor says:
:: Moves from CO's chair ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Still in sickbay ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Nods at CO as she enters then goes back to work ::

SO Potter says:
:: Standing next to the CTO on the bridge…arms folded and waiting for him to get done with her station ::

CO Royce says:
:: Exits turbolift on to the bridge ::

OPS Smithy says:
:: Returns attention to OPS console ::

CMO Delar says:
*CO* I am just going to be discussing that with the Commander shortly sir, you should expect him back on duty momentarily.

CEO McGregor says:
:: Moves to XO's seat and begins analyzing data ::

CNS Becca says:
:: In quarters getting ready, and just goes over some papers ::

CO Royce says:
*CMO* Notify me immediately upon his release.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Wraps up analysis on SCI II ::

SO Potter says:
:: Taps foot at the CTO ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Going over suggested changes to shuttlecraft ::

CO Royce says:
:: Moves to her chair ::

CO Royce says:
FCO:  What's our altitude?

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Looks back at SO ::  SO: Is there something wrong with SCI one Miss Potter?

CMO Delar says:
:: Walks up to the XO, and smiles ::   XO: Good news Commander...   ::He trails off and waits for Kelson to notice him ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Notices that the drones take no action against our probe ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Looks up from padd ::

SO Potter says:
CTO: No…but I'm not the Chief of the department…sir.    :: Arms still folded ::

FCO Lane says:
CO: Maintaining standard orbit of 10,000 km ma'am.

CO Royce says:
:: Takes a seat in her chair ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Looks at the CO ::

CO Royce says:
CTO:  Can those drones reach us at this altitude?

XO Kelson says:
CMO: I get to stay here permanently???   :: Smiles ::

CNS Becca says:
:: Gets ready and heads to the turbolift to go to sickbay ::

CTO Wakefield says:
SO:  Under the circumstances I'm sure Lieutenant Trelan won't mind.  If he does, tell him I said it was ok and to come talk to me.

CEO McGregor says:
Captain: The surface drones are not attempting to attack our probe.

CO Royce says:
CEO:  Thank you, Lance.

CEO McGregor says:
CO: So far it has counted hundreds of them.

CTO Wakefield says:
CO:  Negative Captain.  They appear to have a very limited altitude.

SO Potter says:
CTO: Right….    :: Grumbles and takes the station…logging in and looks at the data :: 

CNS Becca says:
:: Enters sickbay ::    CMO: Anything I can do for you?   XO: Hi. Kelson.

CO Royce says:
:: Nods to all ::     ALL: Thank you .

CEO McGregor says:
CO:  How is the Away Team Ma’am?

SO Potter says:
CTO: You know this reminds me of something…

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Finishes analysis ::

XO Kelson says:
CNS: Hello, Counselor.

CTO Wakefield says:
SO: Yes?

CO Royce says:
:: Taps her fingers on her armrest...impatient to have her XO released from sickbay ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CO:  Captain, I have concluded an analysis of the drone’s flight path, as well as an analysis of the ground above the caves.

CO Royce says:
:: Stands and moves to the back of the bridge ::

SO Potter says:
CTO: During the first year the Enterprise D was out…the crew encountered a planet where the population was gone….

CEO McGregor says:
Computer: Transfer Engineering control back to Engineering 1 console.

CO Royce says:
CTO:  What have you, Dathan?

SO Potter says:
CTO: But their defense drones were still working…

CMO Delar says:
:: Smiles ::     XO: I haven't found any lasting effect cause by the damage done to you. You're free to return to duty, but once your shift ends I would like you to check into sickbay for a few moments for a check-up.

CTO Wakefield says:
SO:  Yes, I remember reading about that mission.

CEO McGregor says:
:: Stands and walks back to Engineering 1 console ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CO:  As far as the drones are concerned, their flight paths do conform to a pattern.

SO Potter says:
CTO: Has any one tried to hail the computer that controls them?

CO Royce says:
CTO:  What type of pattern?

CNS Becca says:
CMO:  Could I be any assistance?

XO Kelson says:
CMO: I'll be more than happy to, doc.  Thanks for care.   :: Smiles ::

OPS Smithy says:
:: Runs a thermal scan of the planet ::

FCO Lane says:
:: Runs additional scans on where the drones are coming from ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CO:  Basically a standard roving patrol pattern to cover as much territory in as little time as possible, but with speed, we could get through the patrols...

XO Kelson says:
:: Hops off biobed and walks swiftly out of sickbay ::

CTO Wakefield says:
SO:  Not that I know of.

CMO Delar says:
:: Taps something into his PADD and looks up ::    CNS: Ah, Miss Becca, welcome...so far everything seems to be under control, but I would like you to go to the bridge with Commander Kelson if possible, keep him under observation.

CO Royce says:
CTO:  And how can we get through the patrols?

CEO McGregor says:
FCO: Concentrate your scans to the eastern section of the region.  I think their launch point is there.

CTO Wakefield says:
CO:  There are two ways...

CNS Becca says:
CMO:  Alright...will do....   Kelson: You ready to head to the bridge, Sir?

CEO McGregor says:
FCO: Section 217.3 mark14

FCO Lane says:
CEO: Aye sir, I believe I have a faint reading on that...running a check on it.

CTO Wakefield says:
CO:  We could take a shuttle down, which I heard Commander Kelson mention earlier.

SO Potter says:
:: Folds arms and looks at the CTO ::

XO Kelson says:
CNS: On my way there now, Counselor.

FCO Lane says:
:: Increases the gain on her sensors ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CO:  Or my personal preference...

CEO McGregor says:
CO: Shields are up, Ma'am…all sections report nominal.

CO Royce says:
:: Looks over to Lance ::    CEO: Thank you.

CNS Becca says:
:: Follows Kelson to the bridge so I can keep a watch on him ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Hits commbadge ::   *CO* I've been released from sickbay, Captain…on my way to the bridge.

SO Potter says:
:: Sighs and goes back to scanning the surface ::

CO Royce says:
*XO* Acknowledged.

XO Kelson says:
:: Enters turbolift ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CO:  I believe we can fine tune the ships phasers to cut through the planet's crust to those caverns below, without destabilizing them.

CO Royce says:
:: Taps a few buttons on the security console ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CO:  Then we can simply beam an Away Team in through the tunnel, or alternatively, fly a shuttle through.

CO Royce says:
*Shipwide* All senior officers report to the Observation Lounge immediately.

XO Kelson says:
:: Enters bridge ::

CO Royce says:
:: Nods to CTO::  CTO:  Lets discuss this in a staff meeting.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Nods to TO on duty then follows Captain into the Observation Lounge ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Narrows one of the sensor arrays band widths to single out one of the drones to get a better scan of type and power source ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CO:  Aye Captain.

CO Royce says:
:: Begins to move to the Observation Lounge ::

CO Royce says:
:: Enters the Observation Lounge ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Goes directly to Observation Lounge ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Locks down Engineering 1 and walks towards the Observation Lounge ::

OPS Smithy says:
:: Secures OPS and moves to the Observation Lounge ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Begins to file information on Kelson's injuries into the Vesuvius's database and walks back into his office ::

SO Potter says:
:: Watches everyone walk past her and blinks :: 

FCO Lane says:
:; Wonders if she should go ::

CO Royce says:
:: Stands as she waits for her officers to arrive ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Enters Observation Lounge and takes seat near head of table, opposite where XO usually sits ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Places the PADD on his desk and picks up several more, he swiftly leaves sickbay, leaving a young Ensign in charge and walks to the nearest turbolift ::    Computer: Observation Lounge.

XO Kelson says:
:: Takes seat across from Dathan ::

FCO Lane says:
:: Decides she should and calls over a relief officer to take over helm duties ::

OPS Smithy says:
:: Enters Observation Lounge and takes a seat near the end ::

SO Potter says:
:: Follows…bringing up the rear ::

CTO Wakefield says:
XO:  How you feeling Commander?

FCO Lane says:
:: Makes her way to Observation Lounge ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Goes over final suggestions on padd ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Enters Observation Lounge and takes his seat ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Looks up ::   CTO: Just fine, Dathan.  Gonna check with Doc later though.

CNS Becca says:
:: Enters Observation Lounge ::

CTO Wakefield says:
XO:  Good.  Good.

FCO Lane says:
:: Enters the lounge and moves to a seat next to the window ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Takes out his PADD and looks over some data from the probe ::

CO Royce says:
:: In deep thought ::

SO Potter says:
:: finds a place to sit and looks around…stares at the FCO and wonder if they have kinky habit…they act too serious in public…grins ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Walks into the Observation Lounge and takes his seat near the end of the table. He drops a PADD and hear a bang as the PADD hits the table. ::    Out loud: Sorry...

FCO Lane says:
:: Motions for the Counselor to sit beside her ::

CO Royce says:
XO: Sam, please report the Away Team's findings on the surface.

CO Royce says:
:: Looks to Sam ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Notices that the drones have a regular cycle ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Gets up ::

SO Potter says:
:: Looks at SAM… ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Looks to Sam ::

CO Royce says:
:: Takes her seat ::

OPS Smithy says:
:: Looks at Sam ::

XO Kelson says:
All: After beaming down, we headed for the burn marks over a ridge.

FCO Lane says:
:: Smiles at Mr. Kelson as he stands ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Looks at the XO ::

SO Potter says:
:; Makes a note to ask if humanoid residue was found in that area ::

XO Kelson says:
All: We were attacked by what we now know as security drones and two of the party were injured.

XO Kelson says:
All:  We were beamed out immediately and are here with you now.  Dathan?  Can you give the data on the drones?

SO Potter says:
:: Raises hand ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Stands ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Heads for screen behind Captain's chair ::

SO Potter says:
:: Puts hand down ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Pulls up data collected on drones ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Begins tapping some information into his PADD silently, trying to keep updated on the Away Team and these drones ::

CO Royce says:
:: Rubs her temples slightly due to a mild headache ::

CTO Wakefield says:
ALL:  The drones have a very limited altitude, are very small, and very fast.

CO Royce says:
:: Turns to watch Dathan ::

CTO Wakefield says:
ALL:  They have transporters that they use to escape as soon as they've fired their weapons.

SO Potter says:
:: Crosses legs and looks at the CTO…wonders if he knows his jacket is sideways from slouching over the console ::

OPS Smithy says:
:: Check PADD over last minute updates ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Looks over some more Probe data ::

CTO Wakefield says:
ALL:  They are armed with what appears to be a simple phaser, maximum power is unknown, but both the XO and CSO were stunned only.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Switches screen to display flight paths::

SO Potter says:
:: Watches and glances between the CO and the CTO ::

CTO Wakefield says:
ALL:  As you can see, their patrol pattern indicates a hole that we could sneak through at this point, every fifteen point three seconds.

CO Royce says:
CTO:  And that is using one of the shuttles?

SO Potter says:
:: Raises hand again ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CO:  Not necessarily, if we can beam through, we may not need a shuttle at all.  But we won't know until we cut through the crust.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Nods to SO Potter ::

SO Potter says:
:: Taps finger on her padd ::

CO Royce says:
CTO:  You want to cut through the crust to the chambers below?

OPS Smithy says:
CTO: Have you found a reason that the drones are only attacking the Away Team and not the probe?

SO Potter says:
CTO: Have you been able to determine if the drones use any type of sensors…or if the pattern is programmed?  If they have sensors…a beam in creates a lot of very noticeable energy.

CTO Wakefield says:
CO:  Aye.  I have analyzed the planet's crust, and I believe I can fine tune the ships phasers to drill through to the chambers below, without destabilizing the caves.

CMO Delar says:
:: Notices stray thoughts coming from Xen about the symposium that they had just recently attended, but nothing in great detail. He returns his concentration to the meeting and makes a note to himself to bring this up with he Captain soon. ::

CO Royce says:
:: Nods at CTO's explanation ::

CTO Wakefield says:
SO:  Yes, the pattern appears to be programmed, although they do seem to have some AI guiding their actions once an intruder is detected.

CTO Wakefield says:
ALL:  I did notice that when attacked, the CSO and XO were using their tricorders, while I was not.

SO Potter says:
CTO: if they are not bothering with the probe…perhaps they perceive it as one of theirs…have you sent one down letting off signals similar to a humanoid biological?

CEO McGregor says:
:: Raises hand ::    CO: Ma'am I have been able to determine that the drones are utilizing a pulsed laser type of sensor.

CMO Delar says:
:: Blurts out quietly, not even thinking to himself ::    CTO: Can't you just shut them off? You can do that, right?

CO Royce says:
:: Nods at Lance ::

CO Royce says:
CEO:  A sensor that zones in on...body temperature?

CTO Wakefield says:
CMO:  Negative doctor.

CMO Delar says:
:: Covers his mouth ::    Self: Be quite, you don't know what you're talking about, you're a doctor, not an engineer, let them deal with this, they know what to do...

CEO McGregor says:
CO: Correct, also Infrared capabilities.

CO Royce says:
:: Nods ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CMO:  If I could have I would have done it already, although there is probably a mechanism for that in the caves below.

CO Royce says:
:: Stands ::   CTO:  Are you finished, Dathan?

CMO Delar says:
CTO: ...They have to get their power from somewhere, right?

CEO McGregor says:
CO: I have been working on a way to mask our heat out put as well as our electrical impulses.

CTO Wakefield says:
CO:  Aye.  :: Returns to his seat ::

CO Royce says:
CEO:  Please explain.

CMO Delar says:
Self: Shut up, shut up, shut up, the Captain's going to get mad at you, this isn't your job...

FCO Lane says:
:: Watches the discussion with interest ::

SO Potter says:
:: Sighs and leans back in her chair...letting the meeting roll off her brain…feeling ignored ::

CEO McGregor says:
CO: It is the size of our comm badge, when initialized it sets out a pulse somewhat like a power pulse from our probe…

SO Potter says:
:: Looks at the CMO and quirks her face in odd expressions at the bantering of the Doc ::

CEO McGregor says:
CO: While masking our Bio signatures.

CO Royce says:
ALL:  Now, remind me people, our probes are not getting attacked...correct?

CNS Becca says:
CO:  May I say something?

OPS Smithy says:
CO: Yes ma'am

CEO McGregor says:
CO: That’s correct Ma'am

CMO Delar says:
:: Looks up to see the SO looking at him and gives her an emotionless expression and then returns to his PADD, trying to keep himself from giving what he considers useless suggestions ::

CO Royce says:
CNS:  Yes, Becca...what can you tell us?

SO Potter says:
:: Blinks and grins wide…thinks the CMO is cute ::

CEO McGregor says:
CO: I can also give the drones a little something to distract them.

CNS Becca says:
ALL:  I believe, they might be just attacking people because they were used and abused by the humans…and we might have to try to catch one to work on as well.

CO Royce says:
:: Nods to CEO ::

CO Royce says:
CNS:  Can you sense this from the drones, or is this a hypothesis?
CNS Becca says:
CO:  It is just a hypothesis.

XO Kelson says:
:: Speaks up ::     CEO: Could the shuttle's shields be reconfigured to have the same effect of masking the lifesigns inside the shuttle?

CEO McGregor says:
XO: Aye, sir...we can do that.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Nods at XO ::

CO Royce says:
ALL:  okay...Dathan, work with Sciences to get that beam working...Sam, I want you to take a shuttle down...CEO:  get those masking devices to the Away Team on the shuttlecraft…

CEO McGregor says:
XO: I already have a team on that one sir.

SO Potter says:
XO: Sir…is there evidence that it's life signs they are after?

CO Royce says:
ALL:  Sam, assemble your team; Dathan, you yours...

CEO McGregor says:
CO: Aye sir.

CEO McGregor says:
CO: Excuse me...Ma'am

CO Royce says:
CEO:  Yes, Lance

CTO Wakefield says:
SO:  Miss Potter, I'll need your assistance in modifying the ship's phasers.

CO Royce says:
:: Motions for everyone to quiet down a bit ::

XO Kelson says:
SO: Just from what was gathered so far…questions about the conclusions?

FCO Lane says:
:: Hopes that the meeting ends soon ::

SO Potter says:
:: Looks blankly at the CTO::     CTO: right sir…    :: Stands up…glancing at the CMO again before walking toward the door ::

CO Royce says:
ALL:  Are there further questions?
SO Potter says:
:: Turns and looks at the XO ::

SO Potter says:
XO: yes…

CMO Delar says:
:: Looks over to the SO and smiles lightly and waits to be dismissed ::

CO Royce says:
ALL:  If not...dismissed...lets get a move on folks!

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Stands, and heads for tactical ::

OPS Smithy says:
:: Returns to OPS console ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Moves to SO ::    SO: What is your question, Potter?

CO Royce says:
:: Sits back a bit in her chair watching her crew file out ::

CNS Becca says:
:: Walks on to the bridge, and stands around just thinking....::

CEO McGregor says:
*Engineering* Ensign, lets get a half dozen of those little devises we cooked up ready for shuttle bay 1, and finish up the shields on shuttle 2.

FCO Lane says:
:: Slips out the door without anyone noticing ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Links tactical with SCI I and II stations ::

SO Potter says:
XO: It was mentioned that tricorder activity brought an attack…if the drones were attracted to life signs…would they have not jumped the Away Team as soon as they beamed in?

CMO Delar says:
:: Stands and sweeps the few PADDs into his hand and looks over at Xen ::    CO: Captain...

FCO Lane says:
:: Moves back to her station :: Ensign, you are relieved.

CO Royce says:
:: Looks up a moment ::   CMO: Yes, Lon?

CTO Wakefield says:
SO: If you could please double check my calculations on the tensile strength of the planets crust…?

XO Kelson says:
SO: Good point.  How would you propose finding out, which it is…lifesigns or tricorder activity?

FCO Lane says:
<Ensign> FCO: Aye ma'am, I stand relieved.  :: Stands and heads for the turbolift ::

CMO Delar says:
CO: Sir, I sensed something during the meeting from you, a stray thought, something built on concern. Is everything alright Captain?

CEO McGregor says:
:: Heads for Engineering 1 console ::

SO Potter says:
XO: Why not beam a tricorder to the surface on full scan?

SO Potter says:
XO: unmanned.

CO Royce says:
CMO:  No, Lon.  I've had these reoccurring headaches over the past several weeks.  That is why I was interested in the symposium.

CO Royce says:
CMO:  I may be seeing you soon regarding this.

CEO McGregor says:
:: Looks at the Ensign, you are relieved.

SO Potter says:
XO: If they go to that place…you know what brought them…even if they don't destroy it.

XO Kelson says:
SO: Sounds like a plan.  Run it by the Captain and I'll head on down to the shuttlebay to see how the refit is going.  Just in case it doesn't work out.

SO Potter says:
:: Nods and goes to the bridge ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Heads for shuttlebay ::

CNS Becca says:
:: Walks around on the bridge:: making sure I am not in no ones way ::

SO Potter says:
:: Walks over to the CTO and looks at him ::

CMO Delar says:
CO: ...Captain, I'm concerned for your health, and would like you to relieve yourself from duty, and allow Commander Kelson to handle the mission. He is a fine officer, and we need you rested and in peek condition.

CTO Wakefield says:
SO:  Please recheck my calculations of the tensile strength of the planet's crust Miss Potter.

FCO Lane says:
:: Checks the new sensor readings for any signs of ship traffic ::

SO Potter says:
:: Nods and looks at the console…checking the data ::    CTO: Hmm…no…you missed this…that’s volcanic rock…the density is off here…    :: Points to the screen ::

CO Royce says:
CMO:  Please do not relieve me of duty.  I had two officers hurt down there.  I need to see this mission through.

XO Kelson says:
:: Enters shuttlebay ::

SO Potter says:
:: Alters the settings ::   CTO: And narrow the beam by 1.07 deacons

SO Potter says:
CO: Sir?

FCO Lane says:
:: Monitors the area for any degrading ion trails ::

CTO Wakefield says:
SO:  Very well…   :: Begins remodulating and retuning the phasers ::

CEO McGregor says:
*Engineering* Are we all ready down there?

CMO Delar says:
CO: Captain, if you are concerned about your own well being it should be a sign to you of your condition. There is a greater risk that you may make a mistake if you are not functioning properly. We need a Captain who is rested and clear in her thinking...

SO Potter says:
:: Notices the CO still missing ::

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Sends modifications to SCI ::    SO:  Please run a simulation with me.

FCO Lane says:
:; Peeks over at Wakefield ::

SO Potter says:
CTO: Right…   :: Grumbles ::  … like you can't press the buttons.    :: Sighs ::

CO Royce says:
CMO:  Lon, I've been in this position before...and with a much worse headache than this.  I'll be fine…I promise you, I'll see you when this is over for a check up.

XO Kelson says:
*CEO* Mac, have we found out how to detect the drones any earlier?  If so, can we reconfigure the shuttle's sensors to give us a little "head's up" as it were?

CMO Delar says:
:: Stands and leans against the table slightly, looking down at Royce in her chair, feeling almost intimidated by her rank, but also being concerned about her ::

CNS Becca says:
:: Walks around on the bridge::

CEO McGregor says:
<Engineering> Aye sir the devices are on board shuttle 2 tested out fine all life signatures masked.  We'll be done with shuttle shields in 2 minutes.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Begins simulation ::

SO Potter says:
:: Folds arms ::   CTO: begin...   :: Narrow the sensor to scan the drill site ::

CO Royce says:
:: Smiles up at the CMO ::    CMO:  Really.  Let me see this mission through.  I've gotten by without a CMO this far...I can go a little longer like this if I have to.

CMO Delar says:
CO: Sir, at the first sign of a problem, I want you to relieve yourself from duty and let Commander Kelson take over, this as your Chief Medical officer...and as a friend...

SO Potter says:
:: Makes note of a high carbon pocket in the area ::

CTO Wakefield says:
SO:  Looks good...

XO Kelson says:
:: Walks around shuttle seeing engineering crew scurrying like carpenter ants back home ::

CO Royce says:
:: Smiles again at the CMO ::     CMO:  You have my promise, Lon.

CNS Becca says:
*CMO* Is everything alright and is there anything I can do?

SO Potter says:
CTO: Adjust the beam .0302 degrees.

FCO Lane says:
:: Sits back and brings up the aft sensor display ::

CMO Delar says:
*CNS*: Everything is alright Counselor, thank you. How are things running on the bridge?

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Adjusts the beam ::   SO:  Adjusting.  Four point three seconds left...

CEO McGregor says:
XO: Aye....  Set your scanners to detect sub-alpha atoms...it seems that they expel large amounts of them that will give you a few moments

SO Potter says:
:: Points to the screen ::    CTO: There is a diamond deposit there.

CNS Becca says:
*CMO* Fine Delar...

CMO Delar says:
:: Smiles ::     CO: ...the first sign of trouble, that's an order.   :: Smiles again and walks to the door of the Observation Lounge door... ::

CTO Wakefield says:
SO:  And…cut phasers!

XO Kelson says:
*CEO* Excellent.  Thank you, Mac.

SO Potter says:
:: Ends simulation ::

CTO Wakefield says:
SO:  Looks good to me Miss Potter.  What do you think?

CO Royce says:
:: Watches CMO leave, stands and looks out the window a moment, taking a deep breath in ::

CEO McGregor says:
XO: Figured I'd pay you back for the emergency beam out hesitation.

SO Potter says:
:: Frowns and looks at the screen ::    CTO: It will do…

XO Kelson says:
:: Climbs aboard shuttle to reset sensors ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Exhaling, leaves the Observation Lounge and goes to the bridge ::

CTO Wakefield says:
SO:  Let's run it again with the modifications already accounted for...

SO Potter says:
:: Looks at the CO ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Walks out into the corridor, gives a slight sigh and enters a turbolift::    Computer: Sickbay...

FCO Lane says:
:: Notices a slight decrease in the aft array's power level ::

CNS Becca says:
:: Walks around on the bridge ::

SO Potter says:
CTO: Fine…but watch the focusing array…it started to over heat here…   :: Points at the data on the equipment ::

XO Kelson says:
*CEO*: No worries, Mac.  Timing was perfect.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Resets simulation... ::

CTO Wakefield says:
SO:  Aye.

SO Potter says:
CO: Captain, sir?

CTO Wakefield says:
SO:  Ready?

CEO McGregor says:
:: Nods at the XO ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Walks over to CEO ::   CEO:  Status on those devices?

SO Potter says:
CTO: yes…

Host CO Royce says:
SO:  Yes?

CEO McGregor says:
CO: All ready in the shuttle bay Ma'am.

CTO Wakefield says:
SO: Begin.  :: Begins firing in simulation ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Enters sickbay and places the PADDs on his office desk and goes to check on the CSO's status ::    Nurse: Lieutenant Trelan's condition>

CEO McGregor says:
CO: Devices tested and ready.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods to CEO, looks over to the SO ::

CEO McGregor says:
CO: They are on the shuttle.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Goes much more smoothly this time ::

SO Potter says:
CO: I suggested to the 1st officer…we should beam a tricorder to the surface…unmanned and on full active scan…to determine if the drones were attracted to the tricorder scans or the humanoids.

Host CO Royce says:
SO:  Great idea!  Make it so.

CEO McGregor says:
SO: We have a class 3 probe on the surface already.

CEO McGregor says:
SO: It is unaffected by the drones.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Wraps up simulation, kills phaser fire ::

SO Potter says:
CEO: so…it's not what the Away Team was using when it was attack was it?

CTO Wakefield says:
SO:  Miss Lane, everything look good from your point of view?

XO Kelson says:
*CO* Captain...I'd like to request our fine pilot, Hope Lane to drive this shuttle on the away mission?

CEO McGregor says:
SO: That is correct.

Host CO Royce says:
*XO* Granted

FCO Lane says:
OPS: Excuse me Smithy, can you reroute power to firm up the aft sensor array? It's down by 8 per cent.

CEO McGregor says:
Self: SO is a bit snippy today.

XO Kelson says:
*CO* Thanks, Captain.

SO Potter says:
CEO: Then lets try this…  :: Pulls a tricorder from under the console and sets it on full scan…and sets it on the floor::

FCO Lane says:
CTO: Yes, sir looks fine.

CMO Delar says:
<Nurse>CMO: Lt. Trelan's motor functions are still slightly impaired and he has not regained full self control. We have kept him under observation and he is currently resting, sir.

CNS Becca says:
:: Walks around on the bridge ::   CO:  You need me to help with anything Ma'am?

Host CO Royce says:
:: Moves to her chair ::   *XO*  How long before you leave in the shuttle Sam?

OPS Smithy says:
FCO: No problem.  :: Reroutes power to aft sensor array ::

CTO Wakefield says:
SO:  Miss Potter, how does it look?

SO Potter says:
CEO: Site to site…beam away.

OPS Smithy  (ReroutingComplete.wav)

XO Kelson says:
*CO* We can leave anytime.  Refits are done.

SO Potter says:
CTO: good…I think we got it this time.

Host CO Royce says:
CNS:  Keep a sense on the crew...and on the planet...I want to know if anything, ANYTHING is wrong.

CTO Wakefield says:
SO:  Very Well.

CEO McGregor says:
:: Makes a few key strokes and beams the tricorder out ::

FCO Lane says:
OPS: Looks good...only down by 3 percent now.

SO Potter says:
:: Moves to the sensors and begins watching the tricorder as it beams down… ::

CNS Becca says:
CO: Will do Ma'am.   :: As I walk around and find a seat so I can just relax some ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CO:  Captain, we are ready to go here.  The tunnel to the chambers below will be very narrow, only five point three meters wide, but our shuttle should fit with room to spare.

Host CO Royce says:
*XO* At your discretion, Sam.  Coordinate with Dathan so that the beam is administered just before the shuttle touches down.  Also coordinate with SO about that tricorder.

SO Potter says:
CEO: Thanks.

OPS Smithy says:
FCO: Thanks.

CEO McGregor says:
:: Looks over to the SO and nods ::

SO Potter says:
:: Begins receiving data from the tricorder ::

XO Kelson says:
*CO* Aye, aye.  Just send Lane down and we'll be off.

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  Work out the timing with Sam.  I want that beam done just before the shuttle touches down.

CTO Wakefield says:
CO:  Aye.

Host CO Royce says:
FCO:  Hope, report to Sam in the shuttle bay.

OPS Smithy says:
:: Checks over power output ::

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* Tap those devices twice and they will signal the shuttle to beam you out PDQ, sir.

SO Potter says:
:: Notices nothing new...the drones don't notice it…frowns ::

FCO Lane says:
CO: Yes ma'am...on my way.   :: Stands and calls over another officer to cover her station ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Hands the Nurse a PADD and thanks her. He walks over and looks at a display above Trelan's head and checks on his status personally. ::

CTO Wakefield says:
*XO* Commander Kelson, this is Wakefield, I'm sending data on the target to your shuttle now...

CEO McGregor says:
*XO* A little extra zip for ya.

CTO Wakefield says:
:: Sends data to the shuttle ::

SO Potter says:
CO: Nothing happened…

XO Kelson says:
*CEO* Got it, Mac.  I might just need to...

FCO Lane says:
:: Steps into the turbolift ::    <computer>: Shuttlebay!

Host CO Royce says:
SO:  Thank you...looks like they do not like tricorders for dinner, huh?

XO Kelson says:
:: Looks at incoming data ::   *CTO* Got it, Dathan.

SO Potter says:
CO: It was a thought.

CTO Wakefield says:
*XO*:  We'll need to time my firing and your flight.

Host CO Royce says:
SO:  It was a great thought!  Keep those coming!

CNS Becca says:
:: Sitting down and concentrating ::

FCO Lane says:
:: Exits the lift and enters the shuttlebay ::    XO: Reporting as ordered sir.

CNS Becca says:
:: And watching all the crew ::

XO Kelson says:
*CTO* We should be off anytime now.  Will coordinate when away from Vesuvius.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Moves to her chair, but does not sit down ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Looks at FCO::    FCO: Thank goodness.  I never could drive one of these things...  :: Winks and smiles ::

FCO Lane says:
:: Walks to the shuttle and steps inside, taking her seat ::

CTO Wakefield says:
*XO*:  The phasers will fire for ten point five seconds, leaving you only four point two seconds to get the shuttle into the tunnel before the drones fly over.

FCO Lane says:
:: Begins her preflight checks ::

SO Potter says:
:: Waits and sees no change in the tricorder ::

FCO Lane says:
:: Brings the shuttle systems online ::

XO Kelson says:
FCO: Just let me know when you are ready to scoot, Lane.

FCO Lane says:
ALL: Everyone buckled in back there?

Host CO Royce says:
:: Sits in her chair ::   CTO:  Keep me appraised of the action, Dathan.

CMO Delar says:
:: Finishes checking on Trelan and waits, unsure of what is going on up on the bridge or with the Away Team. He goes to work on some paperwork, and look up some of the symposium information for the Captain. ::

CEO McGregor says:
:: Begins scanning the shuttle shield output ::

CNS Becca says:
:: And watching all the crew…and just thinking about everything ::

CTO Wakefield says:
CO:  Aye Captain.

XO Kelson says:
FCO: Just us chickens...Lets do this thing.

FCO Lane says:
*CO*: Captain, request permission to launch.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Watches the viewscreen, looking at the planetoid, only able to guess what's below ::

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