We fade in on the landing party , the Sun has just set and the team is still taking cover from the attack.
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Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::Keeps checking over her shoulder:: ALL: report...::whispers::
Host Ens_Cisab says:
::Crouching in the brush riffle still in hand watching for some sign of pursuit::
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::whispers::  CO:  I discovered a skinned dead body.  End of report.
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: Tries to slip from thicket to thicket trying to get a bead on our attackers.::
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
OPS: Who’s? Can you tell?
Host Ens_Cisab says:
CTO: LT. Can you get a reading on anything?
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  No I can not tell.  It was too gruesome to tell.
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Hands the Captain a Small Padd with some words written on it.:: CO: Statistics Captain and eval of current situation.
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::The Padd reads, "Statistics: 
2 deceased bodies identities unknown (One as described below, another apparently tortured) 
XO Cmdr Lennier Mc Donald- Missing 
Unable to contact our landing shuttle..
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
Cisab: Not much. I'm trying to stay as low as possible and readings are still confusing.
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Continues, "...We appear to be under attack from an unknown assailant presumably Cardassian Our instruments have limited range abilities We have found the "diplomatic" shuttle and one of its crew awoke long enough before he coded to indicate that they were ambushed and the cargo stolen. The whereabouts of the remainder of the crew are unknown..
Host Ens_Cisab says:
CO: You ok? Anyone injured?
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Continues, "...We have limited supplies, Evaluation: am currently reviewing the readings that the scout team took of the tortured humanoid they found deceased just prior to being fired upon. I am attempting to rule out the body as that of the XO and potentially determine the man's identity...
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
Cisab: I'm fine, you? everyone is fine, but missing an XO.
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Continues, "...The small human male who coded in the downed "diplomatic" shuttle just prior to the finding of the tortured body is still not known what his identity is. Ideally I would like to take the two bodies with us when we leave this planet for autopsy however, based on our own current situation...
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Continues, "...that may not be possible and I will have to rely on these few readings and work with logic through deduction to find the answers we all need. I am hoping that Lt Ashworth will be able to assist me in this investigation from his extensive background and experience in crime solving...
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Continues, "...I find myself hearkening back to when I was a new graduate from the Academy and was posted to the USS Geneva as a Tactical Officer before returning to Starfleet Medical...
Host Ens_Cisab says:
CTO/OPS: Fan out, scan 100 meter perimeter. We need to stay put for the night.
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Continues, "...The tactician training that I received stays with me even today several years later as we as an undercover AT struggle to survive against the odds and solve the mystery of this planet."
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
Cisab: Aye. :: Fans out scanning as far as he can and staying low.::
Host Ens_Cisab says:
::Moves closer to Captain Matisse and Cmdr. Aria::
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::does as asked::
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
CO: Captain when you've finished I will need that back.  ::Points to the Padd normally used to document health info.::
Host Ens_Cisab says:
::Taps a padd and looks it over.:: CO: Were too far to make it back to our shuttle tonight. We should take cover here 'till daylight?
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
Cisab:  Did you take any tricorder readings on the body found or of any potential ambushers?
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::Gives back the padd:: Cisab: Sounds like a plan.  Best bet to take shifts.
Host Ens_Cisab says:
CMO: Very little, and with the interference I didn't get much., But I know whoever it was didn't die easy.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::can't seem to shake the mental image of what she saw::
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
CO: I recommend with this situation that two persons be on watch at a time.  Cisab: It may assist me in determining some of the unknown factors at work against us.
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
CMO: That will be up to the CTO and Cisab to decide, but thanks.
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: Moves out to 25 meters with OPS.:: OPS: How are you holding up? I wish I could erase the image of what you saw. :: Looks knowingly into her eyes.::
Host Ens_Cisab says:
::Shifts on one knee toward the Doctor:: CMO: Lt Ashworth and I will set up something so one person can take watch.
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Nods to the CO and hears Cisab but doesn't acknowledge.:: CO: Anything specific you think I should try to correlate with these comparisons?
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CTO:  I really didn't need that, you know.  I have too much on my plate to deal with now.
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: Looks around and discovers a trail.:: *All*: I have discovered a trail leading the opposite direction away from the downed shuttle. And so far our friend isn't out there.
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
OPS: I know. First the supposed accident, now this.
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::Sits down on a trunk:: Cisab: Do you have any idea what’s happening?
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
Cisab: Your tricorder for a moment please Ensign.
Host Ens_Cisab says:
::Looks over his data and speaks out loud:: CO: It looks like Starfleet was supplying weapons to one of the sides here.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CTO:  I don't know how much more I can take, Kevin.
Host Ens_Cisab says:
::Hands the padd to the Doctor::
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
OPS: You've been through far worse. You've managed to keep it together thus far.
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Takes the tricorder from Cisab and looks to the Captain.:: CO: The padd if you are finished ma'am.  ::Gestures to the tricorders in her hand indicating she is ready to do the next part of her research.::
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CTO:  All the little things add up.
Host Ens_Cisab says:
CO: We still have to find the supposed diplomatic team and the rescue team.
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
Cisab: We'll head out before dawn
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
OPS; I agree, but I'm here to help you through them.
Host Ens_Cisab says:
CO: Something still doesn’t add up, I've never seen the type of weapon that fired on us.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CTO:  I know, you've been there for the majority of my life changing events and I value your support in all this.
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Sits down on the ground up against a rock wall and sets the Padd and tricorders down on a mini boulder and begins working.::
Host Ens_Cisab says:
*CTO/OPS*: Report in  we need to set up a perimeter for the night.
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
Cisab: there’s only so many places they can get weapons like it...
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CTO:  You talk to him.
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
OPS: I'm glad to be here with you. *Cisab*: All clear to 100 meters. Heading back to your position now. OPS; Shall we? :: Sets off back toward the shuttle.::
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::follows CTO back to the camp::
Host Ens_Cisab says:
CO: Feels like there's more players than are on the ticket. Get some rest, I'll wake you in a couple hours.:: Stands and moves to meet the Ashworths as they return.::
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::Nods:: Cisab: Hurry back now. ::winks and leans up against a tree, and closes her eyes::
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: Sees the camp and cuts a beeline for the three figures.::
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::falls in besides the CTO as they reach the camp::
Host Ens_Cisab says:
CTO: Can you find that trail again in the daylight?
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Completes the transfer of data from Cisab's tricorder and runs a preliminary analysis.::  Cisab: Here is your tricorder Ensign.
Host Ens_Cisab says:
::Takes the device :: CMO: You had better rest too.
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
Cisab: It's too quiet, wouldn't you say? Sure shouldn't be a problem.
Host Ens_Cisab says:
OPS: Get some rest., The LT and I will take first watch after we set up a surprise for any visitors.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
Cisab:  I am not making any promises, but I'll try to get as much rest as possible.  ::goes off to attempt to get some rest::
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
Cisab: Now you're talking. ::Looks at him with growing admiration.::
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: Opens up his kit prepping the equipment for use.::
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Apparently frustrated by the lack of new results potentially due to exhaustion decides to lay down for a bit.:: Cisab: Wake me if you get anything further on tricorder.
Host Ens_Cisab says:
Action: Several hours have past. CTO and Cisab have set up an intruder alert system of Proximity mines to prevent any unannounced visitors during the night. The CTO has watch and the others are sleeping.
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: Watches over the camp. Keeps the phaser rifle at the ready.::
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::is asleep but dreams are not soothing::
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: Looks at his wrist chrono and sees it's time for the next watch. Goes in and nudges the CO.:: CO: Captain, It's time for your shift, Ma'am. :: Steps back from any initial reaction.::
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
CTO: Its been 10 minutes, it can't be time. :: groans::
Host Ens_Cisab says:
Action : Just as the Captain rouses a series of mines explode in a flash of light.
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::Jumps up:: All: what the,,
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
CO: You have rested much deeper than you thought. :: Points out as all chaos breaks loose.::
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Scrambles to her feet pocketing her padd and tricorders and grasping the phaser rifle at the ready.::  All: What the?
Host Ens_Cisab says:
::Wakes with a start and jumps up with rifle and shouts:: ALL: There cover fire.
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
All: We've got company. :: Moves out rifle at the ready tricorder in the other hand scanning furiously.::
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::is awakened with a sudden explosion, she jumps to get ready::
Host Ens_Cisab says:
Action: The team opens fire into the jungle where the mines are going off, cutting down the trees and brush in a blaze of sparks and smoke.
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: Moves out and lays down cover fire in the direction of the flash.::
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Activates her night vision scope/site and scans it in the area of the explosions.::
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: Uses a sweeping arc of cover fire hoping that he will catch something in its path.::
Host Ens_Cisab says:
::Continues to move toward the explosions with continuous fire.:: CTO: You see anyone?
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::Fires using a tree for cover::
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
Cisab: Negative. :: Continues moving  toward the flash.::
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: Pulls out a pair of night vision and infrared goggles from his pack.::
Host Ens_Cisab says:
Action: CMO: Get a glimce of a humanoid figure almost flying through the shower of sparks. and then a blast knocks her to the ground.
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Pulls out a tricorder and levels it in one hand trying to get any kind of readings from the mine areas and notices something and tries be fire but is hit first and falls to the ground.::
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: Sees sparks and sees the CMO fall to the ground and glimpses a figure. Squeezes of a shot at the figure.::
Host Ens_Cisab says:
::Turns as the doc. falls.:: CO:  Aria's hit......
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
Cisab: Ack...Cover me.. ::Runs over to the Doc::
Host Ens_Cisab says:
::Continues to fire as the mines are depleted::
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Rolls over cradle ling her rifle and tricorder attempting to control her breathing and painful groaning.::
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
CMO: where are you hit...::takes a good look::
Host Ens_Cisab says:
::Stops firing as he can determine no target::
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: Looks out hoping to catch a glimpse of the attacker with the infrared goggles.::
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::In an extremely pained slow voice.:: CO: I detected someone.... ::Pushes the tricorder at her.::
Host Ens_Cisab says:
CTO: Cease fire....::Scans the area still trying not to become a target.::
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
Cisab: Aye. :: Stops firing and looks all around for a heat signal.::
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
CMO: Shhh... :: takes the tricoder and runs  a scan::
Host Ens_Cisab says:
OPS: Stay with them, CTO: With me, ::Moves out in a crouch to find the attacker.::
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::nods::
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
Cisab: Aye. :: Moves out with him.::
Host Ens_Cisab says:
::Moves forward scanning:: CTO: No body heat, n
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::Gets a med kit and gives the Doc some pain medication::
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Reaches with her good left arm to her med kit and fumbles for a makeshift sling.::
Host Ens_Cisab says:
::Moves forward scanning:: CTO: No body heat, hardly  a weapons signature, not even any tracks
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
CO: Thank-you Captain.  Help me sit up then secure my arm across my body with this.   ::Puts the phaser rifle between her knees.::
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::Helps her up and gets some bandages from the kit::
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: Turns the goggles back to night vision.:: Cisab: Agreed. There’s got to be a way to find them.
Host Ens_Cisab says:
CTO: I just don't understand, someone came through our perimeter.....or should I say something?
CMO_LtCmdr_Aria says:
::Tests her own fingers for cap refill and movement.::  CO: Captain, upper chest I believe it missed my upper lung but tore through the shoulder area.  I can still use my fingers and wrist but no other part of my arm.
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
Cisab: Whatever it is  it's not humanoid by definition.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::prays for a successful mission::
Host Ens_Cisab says:
Action: No sign of the attacker could be found. The CMO will recover. But the team still has a mission to complete at dawn which cannot come to soon.

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