Abertura Station Stardate 10210.16 "Stagnant" Episode Three [End]

Cast of Characters

Robert Pate as Ensign Ryan King [CSEC], Yokati'Clon, and Medic Fowler
Kevin Geist as Lieutenant Apollo Jadahn [CBO]
Steve Seliquini as Lieutenant Commander Brock [CSO]
Mike Stannard as Lieutenant Michael Lambert [CEO]
Kytra Seliquini as Lieutenant Junior Grade Kiz Kedi [CIV]
Phil Yarbrough as Ensign Ian Cerdan [EO]

Mark Tucker as Keylic

Recap: Day 36.  An away team went to the Hasung Delta to tour the Hasung Delta and Wetlands Observatory, directed by a young Haisian, Keylic

During a boat tour of the swamp, they capsize and are stranded in the middle of 300,000 square terkar of swamp and mud.  Their native guide, Hisuf, is badly wounded by a tacor and is thought to be dead.  CEO Lambert had his left leg amputated by CSO Brock, after getting bit by a ranchiti.

EO Ens Cerdan and CSEC Ens King meet on the tarmac to begin a rescue attempt.

Recap: Away team is lost in the Hasung Delta.  The CEO, after getting bitten by a rachiti, had his left leg phasered of by CSO, to save him from poison.

The newly arrived CSEC is met by the EO on the tarmac as the situation is explained.  They immediately ready themselves for a rescue mission

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Host Keylic says:
@::Crying tears of joy::  All: We have to get out of here.. they are attracted by blood

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
@::still unconscious, slowly waking up::

CSO_LtCmdr_Brock says:
@::scans the CEO with his tricorder:: CEO: How do you feel?

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
@::obviously doesn't hear the CSO, since he's still unconscious::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
@Action: Lambert's mud covered severed leg is lying in the edge of the water, the stump end cauterized closed.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
@::sitting on a mud mount thing that sticks up above the water's surface:: Self: I hate this freaking...um...no, I just generally hate right now.

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
@::slowly opens her eyes and looks around::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
@::slowly opens his eyes and looks around::

CSO_LtCmdr_Brock says:
@::turns to the CIV:: CIV: Kiz, are you okay?

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
@CSO: Uhhhh...

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
<CSec King> EO: Hello, Ens.  I am Ens King, the new chief of Sec.  Are you the welcome committee?

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
@::notices people opening their eyes and looking around::

Host Keylic says:
@::Cuddles tree:

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
CSEC: I'm it, and we have no time for pleasantries, we have a situation

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
@Action: A splash in the water indicates that a large animal is still in the area... probably the tacor

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
@All: AHHH!! ::grabs his stump in pain::

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
@::hears the splash and screams, running up a nearby tree::

CSO_LtCmdr_Brock says:
@ALL: Let's get out of here. At least away from this immediate vicinity.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
<CSec King> EO: Situation?  What is going on?

Host Keylic says:
@All: Yes, Yes, Lets... its a Tacor... 

Host Keylic says:
@::Scrambles up Tree after Kedi::

Host Keylic says:
@Brock: Use your teleporter?

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
@Action: The small tree bends till it almost touches the mud, as Kiz climbs it

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
@::shivers:: Uh oh...

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
@::sort of just watches the antics going on as he sits on the mud mound::

CSO_LtCmdr_Brock says:
@::bends down and picks up the CEO hoisting him over his shoulder in a fireman's carry:: CIV: Stop playing around and help me.

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
@CSO: Playing around?

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
CSEC: A search and rescue, one of our teams is trouble, we need your shuttle. ::Starts to move toward it::

CSO_LtCmdr_Brock says:
@Keylic: I would like nothing better. It seems that we cannot communicate with the station. We must get closer.

Host Keylic says:
@Brock: Which way is the station from here?  North?

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
<CSec King> EO: Then load up.  She's still warm from my flight in.

CSO_LtCmdr_Brock says:
@Keylic: YOU ARE THE GUIDE. YOU TELL ME! ::frustrated anger::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
<CSec King> ::Moves back into the shuttle, doing a quick startup sequence::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
@::is about to use his hands to get up when the CSO picks him up - he's slightly nauseated by the sudden jolt::

Host Keylic says:
@ Brock:  I... ::sob::  Don't.... ::Sob::.... KNOW!!! ::WAILS::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
@Action: A small 'plop' noise is heard, and small legless lizards can be seen coming from the hole in the mud, where Lambert had had his leg stuck.

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
CSEC: I'll take the sensors, COM: Abertura: Shuttle Copernicus requesting clearance for launch

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
@::still sitting down, watching everyone milling around in the same 25 sq. ft. they started in::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
@::jumps to his feet::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
<Yokati> *EO* Flight Ops to Copernicus.  Cleared for launch.  Your flight vector should be 310.45 degrees.

CSO_LtCmdr_Brock says:
@CBO: Can you raise the station on comm?

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
COM: Abertura: Understood 310.45 degrees

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
CSEC: Heading north, I'll see if i can raise them

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
@::falls back into the mud with a plop:: All: Ewwwww!!!!!

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
@::looks over his commbadge, noting how green nasties ooze out of it as he squeezes it:: CSO: Not really...

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
<CSec King> EO: Aye Aye... heading north  ::takes the shuttle up and heads north along the flight vector::

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
*Cerdan to Lambert*: Do you read?

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Action: Comm only gets static

CSO_LtCmdr_Brock says:
@CIV: Give you commbadge to the CBO. Let him use it to try to get a comm link to the station.

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
@::makes a face at Brock and hands her commbadge to the CBO::

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
::Tries COM again::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
@::looking at the little monsters escape from the hole he was just filling::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Action: Purple majestic mountains pass under the shuttle as it speeds to the Hasung delta

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
CSEC: I can't raise them, Last report had them about 200KM out

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
@::notes the CIV's muddy hands as she plops her comm badge into his hand::

CSO_LtCmdr_Brock says:
@ALL: Well, let's move out. We can at least start moving in the direction we just came from.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
@Action: Three more ranchiti angrily wiggle through the mud, seemingly toward any movement.

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
@All: ::Screams::

Host Keylic says:
@ ::Screams as the ranchiti move towards the tree he's clinging too::

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
::Activates sensors looking  for any sign of them::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
@::holding back from reaching his breaking point.......if that girl screams one more time...::

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
CSEC: Turn about a degree to the east

CSO_LtCmdr_Brock says:
@::gives his phaser to the CBO:: CBO: Use it if necessary. ALL: Now let's move out.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
<CSEC Ens King> EO: Aye.. changing course

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
@::still feels a little dizzy, trying not to look around too much, as he doesn't want to be dropped::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
@::takes the phaser...readies it....sets it to max::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Action: Shuttles sensors show only mountainous terrain

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
CSEC: Boosting sensitivity, just maybe i can pick something up

CSO_LtCmdr_Brock says:
@Keylic:You coming or are you going to remain with that tree?

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
@::stops::

Host Keylic says:
@ Brock: I'm coming... ::Follows the team slowly and carefully, never touching water::

CSO_LtCmdr_Brock says:
@CBO: What is it Lt?

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
@::looking back at Keylic getting down:: CSO: Nothing.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
<CSEC Ens King> EO: We are still a ways away from this Delta thing, according to the computer... But eta is about 20 more minutes.... Wow... look how big it is... Almost 25 thousand square Kilometers... my gosh....

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
CSEC: I know... Ensign ..  But we sensors should be able to pick them up

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
@::follows Brock, looking around carefully for those poison thingees::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
@Action: The AT moves through the muddy islands, occasionally finding shallow stretches of water in their path, but nothing very deep.  Sounds of animals and insects fill the air, and the smell of swamp and rotting vegitation is everywhere.

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
CSec : it's huge, look at all that water

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
@::whines under her breath about how much her clothes cost her::

CSO_LtCmdr_Brock says:
@CBO: Can you raise the station yet?

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
Csec : I'll try the COM again *Cerdan to Lambert*: Please respond

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
@::messing with communicator::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Action: Shuttle scanners are almost overwhelmed by the amount of lifesigns in the delta

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Action: Comm continues to have static

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
@::tries to work the mud out of her hair and clothes::

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
CSEC: I'm getting lifesigns but all seem to be non humanoid

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
@Action: Jadahn finds the comm badge is full of water and mud and assorted organic material

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
@CSO: We need to find a shelter of some kind.. we can't hike the distance back to the station..

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
@:: pulls a bottle of mineral water out of her purse and rinses most of the gunk off::

Host Keylic says:
@ ::Looks around warily, his breathing holes wheezing as he breathes::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
@::speaks aloud, and with plenty of sarcasm:: ALL: Yay!!!  ::tosses the communicator away::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
@::grimacing from the pain, wishing Brock would take softer steps::

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
CSEC : I'm going to try switching to thermal scans

CSO_LtCmdr_Brock says:
@CEO: I agree. You are no lightweight Lt. ::chuckles::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
<CSEC Ens King> EO: Give her a try

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
@::walking behind the others, watching Kiz and Keylic tip-toeing cautiously, and Brock walking with Lambert bouncing over his shoulder::

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
::Taps console and changes setting for the scan::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
@Brock: I'm lighter than I used to be, sir..
Jadahn: Don't get rid of that communicator, we might be able to use it!

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
@Action: A sound like a large body moving through mud comes from behind the AT, but is hidden by tall grasses

Host Keylic says:
@ ::Freezes as he hears the noise::

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
@::shudders:: All: Uhhh....what was that?

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
::Sensors begin to give thermal readings::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
@::opens his mouth to reply to the CEO, but hears something and quickly whips around, poised for attack or defense or whatever....he's holding the phaser::

CSO_LtCmdr_Brock says:
@ALL: Keep moving. We have to keep moving. ::picks up his pace::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Action: Thermal sensors show an almost consistent thermal background of 99 degrees F... slightly cooler areas are noted along the water, but everything is basically the same temp

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
@::bites down on his hand as Brock picks up the pace::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
@::begins walking slowly backward, his phaser still trained on the source of the noise::

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
@::whines under her breath and follows Brock, looking around nervously::

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
CSEC this isn't working either , too much heat down there,::Adjusts them again::

Host Keylic says:
@ ::Still frozen at the sound::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
@Action: A large brown and green furred creature suddenly busts out of the grass and charges Keylic,

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
@::screams and jumps into Jadahn's arms::

Host Keylic says:
@ ::Stares at the creature and whistles loudly through his breathing holes but doesn't move::

CSO_LtCmdr_Brock says:
@::stops a moment and switches Lambert onto the other shoulder:: CBO: Shoot it! Shoot it, damn it!

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
@::turns to look back at Keylic:: Keylic: Hey...  ::clobbered by Kiz as that beastly thing leaps out and behaves badly...he aims his phaser and fires::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
@Action: A single burst fires and then the phaser sparks and smokes pours from its housing.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
@Action: The phaser beam strikes the tacor in the right flank, causing a massive wound.  The Creature thrashes about in pain and snaps it jaws wildly

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
CSEC : We should be close to them now, Start a grid search

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
@::yelps and holds onto Jadahn::

CSO_LtCmdr_Brock says:
@::watches as the creature thrashes about:: ALL: Let's get out of here. ::begins to run::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
@::yells a phrase filled with expletives along the lines of "How you like that, <etc>"::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Action: Scans indicate phaser fire at 345.23 mark 23 , 15 km away

Host Keylic says:
@ ::Still unable to move::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
@::with Kiz hanging on, he runs over and grabs Keylic and drags him along with them as he follows after Brock at a run::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
@::blood begins to flow from his hand, due to him biting down::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
@Action: The Tacor give a mighty thrach of its tail and snaps its jaws onto the fear frozen Keylic

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
::Eyes widen as console beeps:: CSEC: I'm ........getting something, Phaser fire!

Host Keylic says:
@ ::Screams loudly and accompanies it with backup by his breathing holes, its very loud and very pain filled::

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
@::eyes wide:: CBO: Let him go!!!

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
<CSEC Ens King>EO: I see it... adjusting headings... eta 30 sec

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
@::holds onto Keylic despite Kiz's demand....but Keylic's clothing rips and Apollo loses his grip on him::

CSO_LtCmdr_Brock says:
@self: He's a gonner. I'm outa' here. ::runs as fast as he can while still maintaining his balance and with the additional weight of Lt. Lambert::

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
::Switches scans again::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
@::dashes off after Brock and Lambert::

Host Keylic says:
@ ::Screams as the Tacor bites down again and again::

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
CSEC: Can we transport them up?

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
@::holds on as Jadahn runs::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
@Action: The tacor won't let go of Keylic, and starts a death roll in the mud

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
@::while running, watching where he steps since the ground isn't the most stable, he glances at Kiz, then back to the ground, then back to Kiz, etc:: CIV: Why am I carrying you?  ::yelling as he runs::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
@::notices that Brock's brain pulsates as he runs::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Action: Scans show the AT and a Haisian, as well as a large marsupial

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
@::innocent smile:: CBO: I can't run that fast?

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
<CSEC Ens King> EO: We can get the AT... The Haisian is a problem.. that creature is all over him

Host Keylic says:
@ ::Stops screaming::

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
CSEC: Attempting transporter lock

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
@::shakes head...a smirk almost nearly possibly appears on his face::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Action: The shuttle burst into view over the AT

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
@::smiles at Jadahn:: CBO: Besides, I'm the cute girl.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
<CSEC Ens King> EO: Lock established...

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
@::looks up::
All: Is that what I think it is..?

CSO_LtCmdr_Brock says:
@::stops as he sees the shuttle:: CBO: Try to raise the shuttle on your comm.

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
CSEC: Don't think I can get them all , but here goes

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
@CIV: I still have morals.  I'll let you down once we get to some solid ground. ::said between breaths::

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
::Slides his hand over the controls::

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
@::nods::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
@::looks to CSO:: CSO: Alright, but I doubt it will work.  My comm and Kedi's were shorted due excessive damage.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Action: The AT disappears in a shower of sparks, only to reappear on the shuttle.  Keylic is still on the ground with the bleeding and enraged tacor

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
::Turns and looks at team appear::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
@::finds himself suddenly on the shuttle...he looks at Kiz, then quickly sets her down on her own two feet::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Action: the smell of mud and muck and blood fills the shuttle

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
CSEC: Still one on the surface and he looks in trouble

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
<CSEC Ens King> EO: Arming shuttle phasers...

CSO_LtCmdr_Brock says:
@::looks around:: EO/CSEC: Thank God.

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
CSEC: Confined beam , he's  so close

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
<CSEC Ens King> EO: Targeting the creature... heavy stun... Firing...

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Action: Twin beams lance from the shuttle, bathing the tacor and bringing stillness to the swamp

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
CSEC: Attempting another lock

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::looks around the shuttle for a place to clean up::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
<CSEC Ens King> EO: Got him... ::checks:: Lock established.

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
CSO: There's a med. kit behind you there ::Motions to shelf::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::breathes heavily as he's set down, he's exhausted from all that running::

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
::Energizes the console again::

CSO_LtCmdr_Brock says:
::sets the CEO down:: EO: Thanks.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Action: The bloody and mangled corpse of Keylic appears in the shuttle.  Obviously he is dead, as blood and mud ooze over the deck

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
::Powers down transporter and turns to the group::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::steps back away from the mound formerly known as Keylic::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
<CSEC Ens King> All: Headed back to the station, maximum speed...

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
::Looks at them and tries to hide his fear:: CSEC: Get us back to the Station.....As quick as you can

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
<CSEC Ens King> EO: Done.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::sits down against the wall and begins to wipe the dried, crusted on mud from his face::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::looks away as Keylic materializes, he tries to ignore the stench of death::

CSO_LtCmdr_Brock says:
::notices Kiz's frantic motions:: CIV: Miss Kedi, please take ahold of yourself. ::grabs her and holds her close::

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
::Opens compartment doors looking for anything that may be of help::

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
CSO: Brock I'm filthy...I need a shower and I need it now!

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Action: the shuttle races toward the Station

CSO_LtCmdr_Brock says:
CIV: Stop it. See what you can do to help Lt. Lambert.

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
::Finds a Starfleet issue blanket and silently covers Keylic::

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::whines:: CSO: But Brooooock!!

CSO_LtCmdr_Brock says:
CIV: Kiz! ::hands her a medkit:: Now!

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::leans back against the inner wall of the shuttle, closing his eyes and trying to stay calm::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::can only help but think as he watches the Brock/Kiz antics..."Relationships...sheesh."::

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::lower lip trembles as she looks at him. Drops the medkit and stomps off to pout::

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
::Turns to Lt. Lambert:: CEO: Don't worry Chief, We''l get you fixed up, Spreads another blanket::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::helps Brock prepare a painkiller from the medkit::

CSO_LtCmdr_Brock says:
::shakes his head and picks up the medkit and tends to Lt. Lambert::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Action: Before they know it, and still an eternity later, the shuttle arrives back at Abertura and lands without incident

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::dashes for her shower::

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
::Waits to help the med team with the injured ::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Action: A medical team awaits the shuttle and quickly helps Lambert to the newly renovated Sickbay

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::considers preparing himself a painkiller as well::

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::fumbles for the shower controls::

CSO_LtCmdr_Brock says:
::walks with the med team by Lambert's side:: CEO: You will be fine I am sure.

EO_Ens_Cerdan says:
::Watches as Lambert is taken away:: CSEC: Now would be a good time for me to get you to your quarters I bet

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
Brock: Thank you sir.. it was a rough time, but you helped us through it.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Action: In the sickbay, a group of medics examine Lambert and his leg.  Though they are not doctors, they seemed disturbed by what they find.  One of them approaches Lambert, lying on a biobed, pain free after getting the appropriate meds

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::lets Brock go on with Lambert...he takes his time, walking coated in dried organic matter and mud...he walks slowly from the shuttle, exhausted physically, mentally, and emotionally::

Host Medic_Fowler says:
CEO, CSO: We have made sure the wound is clean, and it will heal over pretty well.  A prosthetic leg will be made, but it will take a little while before it is ready. Until then the tissue regenerator will be needed for the stump.

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::listening in silence, staring at the ceiling::

Host Medic_Fowler says:
CEO: Lt... I don't know how to tell you this... But we have examined the leg.  The toxins involved were very real... but it is extremely doubtful that they would have proved fatal to a healthy human... I am sorry sir, but I don't think you needed to lose the leg.

Host Medic_Fowler says:
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