U.S.S. Ganymede – February 2, 1999

K`Rush:
The U.S.S. Ganymede is to report to the Federation training facility on the planet Benning for Special Operations training.

K`Rush:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<BEGIN MISSION>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CEOBishop:
::completing last minute checks on the warp coils::

CTOHebert:
:: At Tactical Station running an all systems check, and rubbing a smudge off the console with his sleeve  ::

CSO_Wilk:
::in science lab 2 checking the stasis unit of the Changeling::

XO_Sirach:
::on the bridge reviewing notes on his PADD::

CSO_Wilk:
*CO* I have bad news, sir.

CO_Vid:
::Enters bridge from ready room::

OPS_Rhian:
::reviewing requisition orders for next port call::

CO_Vid:
CSO:Report

CMO_Cole:
::in his office in sickbay, drinking coffee and going over the last of the autopsy reports::

CSO_Wilk:
*CO*  The deterioration of the Changeling on a molecular level was unstoppable.

CEOBishop:
::notes a .0002 variance in the warp field structure, nothing to worry about just looks a bit sloppy::

CO_Vid:
CSO:regretable send the remains to Federation Science labs:

CSO_Wilk:
*CO*  Acknowledged, sir.

EO_Cerdan:
::In main engineering checking output of graviton shield generators::

OPS_Rhian:
::wondering who in the Engineering department is ordering 20 gross of self-sealing stem bolts::

CSO_Wilk:
::removes the remains of the Changeling and places them in a transport container::

CMO_Cole:
::sips the last of his coffee and files the reports, they show nothing new anyway::

CTOHebert:
*Cole*  I will get the report from Chief Medical of the Hayden, and will receive my latest physicals for you.

CO_Vid:
OPS: Lt. course progress please:

CEOBishop:
::notes that his stem bolt collection is nearly complete::

OPS_Rhian:
CAPT:  Approximately 10 minutes out of orbit

XO_Sirach:
::snaps out of his gaze at his PADD::

CSO_Wilk:
::attaches a report with the container::

XO_Sirach:
::looks up to see who is now on the bridge::

CMO_Cole:
*Michael* Thank you Ensign.  Good to have you aboard.

CTOHebert:
*Cole* Thank you, sir.  Hebert Out.

CO_Vid:
OPS: Very well you may break communication silence when orbit attained:

CEOBishop:
::finishes his report and sends it to the bridge::

XO_Sirach:
CO: So do you know what this is all about

OPS_Rhian:
CAPT:  Planet Benning port Operations reports ready for our arrival and all arrangements for the exercise are completed

CSO_Wilk:
::exits the lab and enters the turbolift::  Bridge

CO_Vid:
::Looks over to the new CTO:: Mr. Herbert welcome aboard:

CTOHebert:
:: pulls up report on weapons status of the Ganymede, noting the full load of photon torpedoes ::

CTOHebert:
CO:  Thank you, sir.  :: nods towards him ::

CSO_Wilk:
::exits the turbolift and steps onto the bridge::

CEOBishop:
::decides to check on the plasma injectors::

OPS_Rhian:
CAPT:  Aye, Sir

CMO_Cole:
::writes a short note to the Captain, telling him that the chemical analysis showed nothing unexpected and that his previous report stands::

XO_Sirach:
::reviewing what little notes he has been sent about this "special operations" training mission::

CSO_Wilk:
::walks over to the Captain::

CO_Vid:
XO: Have you assigned teams yet Sirach?:

XO_Sirach:
CO: I have

XO_Sirach:
CO: Sending them to your PADD now

EO_Cerdan:
*Cerdan to Lt. Bishop*: Graviton generators show a 2% loss in output,you want to check them?

CO_Vid:
XO: Good you will head Team B and I will head Team A:

OPS_Rhian:
CAPT:  Should I make any special preparations for equipage?

CSO_Wilk:
CO:  The remains of the Changeling have been catalogued, sir.  Too bad...we could have learned a lot from it.

CTOHebert:
:: reviews the shield generator status and power distribution to them ::

XO_Sirach:
CO: Aye

CO_Vid:
OPS: Only as outlined in our briefing. You may want to coordinate with Mr. Hebert:

CEOBishop:
*EO*: Let Fixit check them out

OPS_Rhian:
CAPT: Aye

EO_Cerdan:
*CEO* Aye Sir.

CEOBishop:
::opens the panel and goes in for a visual inspection of the plasma injectors::

XO_Sirach:
::walks over to Tac console::

CSO_Wilk:
::follows the XO::

XO_Sirach:
CTO: So you're the new CTO I presume? Welcome aboard.

CMO_Cole:
::wanders through sickbay doing a little inspection::

CTOHebert:
*CEO* I am showing that the targeting scanners haven't been realigned in over a month, will you have a team look at it, or do you want me to do it?

CO_Vid:
OPS: Rhian short range scan of system:

CMO_Cole:
::notices Sickbay is a hive of activity as trauma teams bustle back and forth at full readiness::

CSO_Wilk:
::nods to Hebert and Sirach::

CEOBishop:
*CTO*: I'll have a team check out the physical parts of the sensors

XO_Sirach:
::turns around, notices Wilkinson, nods::

K`Rush:
@::on Benning, manning the communications console::

CTOHebert:
XO: Yes, Sir. I am

OPS_Rhian:
CAPT:  Short range scans do not detect any anomalies.  Stellar radiation within tolerance levels.

K`Rush:
@::bored out of mind with the stupid trainees lately::

CSO_Wilk:
CTO:  Pleasure meeting you, Hebert.  I'm the chief science officer, Ensign Wayne Wilkinson

CO_Vid:
OPS: Acknowledged : Time to Benning:

CTOHebert:
:: extends hand :: nice to meet you too.

CSO_Wilk:
::shakes Hebert's hand::

CMO_Cole:
::notices everything is as it should be, decides to head up to the bridge::

CEOBishop:
*CTO*:oh and welcome aboard

EO_Cerdan:
*EO Cerdan to TAC* ; We need to run a diagnostic on shield generators,Will that be a problem now?

CMO_Cole:
::nods to Dr. Morden to take over, walks out into the turbolift:: Turbolift: Sickbay

OPS_Rhian:
CAPT:  We have achieved high orbit over Benning.

CMO_Cole:
<Bridge>

CSO_Wilk:
CTO:  Here are the latest reports on tactical sensors.  Everything is in shape.  ::hands Hebert a PADD::

CTOHebert:
*EO*  There is no problem with that at the moment.  I am showing us all clear, you may proceed.

CO_Vid:
OPS: Very well.Any other ships about?:

CTOHebert:
:: takes the padd ::

CTOHebert:
Wilk:  Thank you.

OPS_Rhian:
CAPT:  Aye, the Deuteronomy Bastion and McCaffery

EO_Cerdan:
*CTO* : AYE Mr. Herbert.

XO_Sirach:
::leaning against Tactical console, listening to what is going on around him...absorbing everything that is being said::

CEOBishop:
::hears the engine rumble come down an octave, knows that they’ve achieved orbit::

OPS_Rhian:
CAPT:  Shall I contact them?

CO_Vid:
OPS:Thank you: Open hailing frequency:

CSO_Wilk:
CTO:  No problem, and welcome aboard

CMO_Cole:
::walks out onto bridge::

K`Rush:
@::yawning::

EO_Cerdan:
::Begins scans on shields::

K`Rush:
@::burp::

CSO_Wilk:
::looks up to see Cole::

OPS_Rhian:
CAPT:  Hailing frequencies open

CTOHebert:
:: sees Cole enter the bridge ::

XO_Sirach:
::walks over next to Vid, can feel the soft carpeting under his feet as he walks::

OPS_Rhian:
CAPT:  The McCaffery answers hail

K`Rush:
@::scratching armpit and wondering when the next batch will get here::

CMO_Cole:
CSO: Hello there Wayne. ::nods and walks over to the CTO:: Michael:  So how are you settling in?

CO_Vid:
<COMM>Benning training center this is the USS Ganymede awaiting instructions:

CTOHebert:
Cole:  Ahh, its pretty good.  :: chuckles ::  I think I will like this place.

K`Rush:
@::scrolling through database:: 

CO_Vid:
OPS:Reroute:

CTOHebert:
Cole:  I will miss many of my friends on the Hayden, although.

CSO_Wilk:
::leaning over and whispering to Cole::  Cole:  Has he had his physical yet?

OPS_Rhian:
CAPT:  Benning control to your console

CMO_Cole:
Michael: I'm still in contact with most of them.

K`Rush:
@*Ganymede*  Establish orbit and await your orders.  ::burp::

XO_Sirach:
::listening attentively at the anticipation of Benning's response::

CTOHebert:
:: laughs quietly hearing the communications going on ::

K`Rush:
@Oh, a good one.  This should be fun to watch.  ::delighted smile at seeing the training scenario::

XO_Sirach:
::raises eyebrow as the burp is echoed over the comm link::

CEOBishop:
::finishes up the analysis of the plasma injectors::

CTOHebert:
Cole:  I plan on it, also.

CO_Vid:
<COMM>Benning:Awaiting orders:

CMO_Cole:
Wayne: One of my former Medical Officers, Dr. Linard, gave him one shortly before he left his last assignment, I'm just waiting for the paper to come in.

CSO_Wilk:
Cole:  Figures, he got lucky

CO_Vid:
::Klingons never understood the need to vocalize their gastrointestinal virtues::

CMO_Cole:
Wayne: Speaking of which.  ::grins evilly:: how are you feeling?

CTOHebert:
Cole: I hope to be able to see ya later, maybe a game of chess?  I need to get back to work.

XO_Sirach:
::with his PADD at his side, he awaits for our "burping" buddy to send us our orders::

CMO_Cole:
::nods to the CTO::

K`Rush:
@*Ganymede*  Your senior officers are to take a shuttle into low atmospheric entry and parachute down onto the planet's surface at coordinates 445.6.  Your shuttle is to return to your ship on autopilot.

CSO_Wilk:
Cole:  Just fine Marcus, and I plan on staying that way to avoid you and the Spanish Inquisition you call a medical staff

CTOHebert:
:: chuckles at the CSO ::

CO_Vid:
<COMM> Benning: Affirmative:

CMO_Cole:
Wayne: See how effective my treatments are?  You'll never be sick again!

K`Rush:
@*Ganymede*  Your officers are to supply their own gear, including night camouflage wear, parachutes, and small arms.  No food will be necessary.  Most trainees rarely feel up to eating.  ::guffaw::

CSO_Wilk:
::rolls his eyes at Cole and smiles at Hebert::

CMO_Cole:
::walks down towards the command area and stands waiting for the CO to finish his conversation::

XO_Sirach:
::makes notes as the orders are heard over the comm link::

CO_Vid:
XO: Assemble the teams in shuttle bay 1:ON THE DOUBLE:

XO_Sirach:
CO: Aye

K`Rush:
@*Ganymede*  Good luck.  Out.

OPS_Rhian:
CAPT:  Shuttles Pamunky and Mattaponi readied in Shuttle Bay 1

CO_Vid:
OPS: Very well: Duty crew Beta 3 report to the bridge:

XO_Sirach:
*ALL* Senior officers report to Shuttle Bay 1 pronto

CEOBishop:
::is so startled by the comm beep that he slams his head into the ceiling with a dull thud:: To noone:Doh! ::walks out of the compartment rubbing his head::

CSO_Wilk:
::stands against the rail surrounding the aft portion of the bridge::

OPS_Rhian:
::relays some last minute directions to the loadmasters then heads to the turbolift::

CMO_Cole:
::raises eyebrows:: CO: Just to let you know, the chemical analysis on Amb. Lili's remains showed no further data.

XO_Sirach:
::walks to turbolift::

CO_Vid:
<Autohelm>:maintain high orbit:

OPS_Rhian:
*XO*  Acknowledged

CEOBishop:
::grabs his engineering kit:: and gestures for Cerdan to follow him::

CSO_Wilk:
::jerks forward and walks to the turbolift::

CMO_Cole:
::turns about and follows the XO into the turbolift::

XO_Sirach:
::walks to turbolift:: Turbolift: Shuttle Bay 1 please

CO_Vid:
::Enters turbolift 1::

CEOBishop:
::heads for the shuttlebay::

OPS_Rhian:
::stops off to change into BDUs::

XO_Sirach:
::looking over last minute notes on his PADD::

CTOHebert:
:: heads to the Turbolift  ::

EO_Cerdan:
::Give final instructions to Ens. fixit, heads to shuttle bay::

XO_Sirach:
::steps off of lift onto shuttle bay floor::

CSO_Wilk:
XO:  Is our gear in the shuttlebay?

XO_Sirach:
::awaits the rest of the crew::

OPS_Rhian:
::at last minute remembers that the speedo goes on underneath::

CTOHebert:
:: notices an ensign take over the Tactical station ::

XO_Sirach:
*CSO* I'm having it brought down

CO_Vid:
::Exits turbolift and heads directly to shuttlecraft to change and gear up:

CMO_Cole:
::walks out of turbolift behind the XO:: XO: This should be interesting.

CEOBishop:
::enters the shuttlebay::

CTOHebert:
Turbolift:  Shuttlebay 1

OPS_Rhian:
::leaves quarters en route to Shuttle Bay 1::

EO_Cerdan:
::Retrieves night combat gear on way::

XO_Sirach:
*CTO* See to it that a security team delivers a couple containers of phasers to Shuttle Bay 1

CTOHebert:
*XO* Aye, Sir.

CSO_Wilk:
::steps to the side of Sirach and leans back and forth from heel to toe::

CMO_Cole:
::walks over to arms rack and retrieves his heavy medical kit and other emergency equipment::

XO_Sirach:
::begins to put on gear that has just been brought down::

CEOBishop:
::glad he remembered what a wonderful tool his antiques dak'tagh was when he packed his kit::

CMO_Cole:
::picks up a camo uniform and puts it on::

XO_Sirach:
*ALL* As soon as you enter the shuttle bay, gear up

CTOHebert:
*Jonesy* Ensign Please bring down about 10 type II phasers to shuttlebay 1

OPS_Rhian:
::enters Shuttle Bay 1, reviews loadmaster log::

CO_Vid:
CSO

CSO_Wilk:
::grabs the jumbled array of gear and tries to sort it out::

CTOHebert:
<Jonesy> Hebert: Aye.

EO_Cerdan:
:Enters shuttle bay:: XO: Reporting as ordered sir.

CSO_Wilk:
CO:  Sir?

CEOBishop:
::changes into his battle gear::

K`Rush:
@*Ganymede*  We've adjusted your scenario.  We thought it wasn't exciting enough.  So, we've added an outpost.  You're to attempt to secure it from the current occupants.  An unknown number of Jem'Hadar.  ::wicked grin::

XO_Sirach:
EO: put on that gear ::points to pile of gear::

CO_Vid:
CSO: disregard

CTOHebert:
:: comes up to the shuttlebay and sees the ensign carrying the phasers I ordered ::

CSO_Wilk:
CO:  Aye, sir

EO_Cerdan:
XO: Aye.

CMO_Cole:
::straps medkit to his back, and places a spare tricorder in his belt, grabs one of the phasers from Ens Jonesy and places it in belt.

CTOHebert:
:: takes box of phasers and enters the shuttlebay, approaches the XO ::

CO_Vid:
Alpha team : all present?

CEOBishop:
::attaches his tool kit to one of his leg harnesses::

XO_Sirach:
::watches as the phasers are brought to him::

CMO_Cole:
::walks patiently over to the CO and nods::

CSO_Wilk:
::puts the uniform on and snaps equipment to the utility belt::

XO_Sirach:
CTO: Put the phasers next to the gear

XO_Sirach:
*ALL* Grab a phaser after you gear up

CTOHebert:
:: nods and puts the box of phasers next to the gear ::

CEOBishop:
::steps up to the Captain:: CO:I believe I'm assigned to your team sir

EO_Cerdan:
::Adjusts last straps on gear and picks up phaser::

XO_Sirach:
*ALL* Does everyone understand what team they are on?

OPS_Rhian:
XO: Aye

CO_Vid:
CEO:yes Bishop and please pilot:

CSO_Wilk:
::brushes himself off and double checks his equipment::

CSO_Wilk:
XO:  Yes, sir

CEOBishop:
CO:Aye Sir

OPS_Rhian:
::Performing preflight walkaround::

XO_Sirach:
CO: Which shuttle would you like to take?

CEOBishop:
::settles down in the flightcouch and goes down the preflight checklist::

XO_Sirach:
*ALL* Just to clarify, the teams are as follows: Alpha Team is being lead by the CO, with the CEO, CMO, CSO, and CNS

CTOHebert:
:: Walks over to the Captain ::  CO: sir, Here is your Type I phaser, sir.

CSO_Wilk:
::takes a phaser and notices the sweat forming on his palms::

XO_Sirach:
*ALL* I will be leading the Beta Team and joining me will be the CTO, OPS, and ENG

CO_Vid:
XO:Sirach prepare to launch:

CO_Vid (Sound - Shuttle\@Bay\@Doors.wav):

XO_Sirach:
CO: Aye

CTOHebert:
:: takes his phaser and puts it on his belt, grabs gear and heads to the shuttle ::

XO_Sirach:
Beta Team: report to the Beta Shuttle

EO_Cerdan:
::Sits down and grabs rails tightly::

CEOBishop:
::finishes the preflight procedures and initializes the engine core::

CO_Vid:
XO: Anthon

OPS_Rhian:
::heads to the Mattaponi::

CMO_Cole:
::walks into the team A shuttle and sits down behind the co-pilots seat::

XO_Sirach:
OPS: you will pilot the shuttle

CTOHebert:
:: heads to the Mattaponi, and enters it ::

CSO_Wilk:
::slowly walks to the A shuttle and sits down::

CO_Vid:
CEO: Bishop take us out of here:

OPS_Rhian:
XO:  Aye

XO_Sirach:
::is standing next to the shuttle watching as the Beta Team loads onto the shuttle::

CEOBishop:
To Team A:Just sit back and enjoy the ride

OPS_Rhian:
::sits in pilots seat and performs engine startup sequence::

XO_Sirach:
Beta Team: Everyone present and accounted for?

EO_Cerdan:
XO : Is that everything?

CSO_Wilk:
@::feels an enormous amount of anxiety build up::

CEOBishop:
::pilots the shuttle out of the doors with the talent of a stunt pilot::

XO_Sirach:
ENG: Yes, just sit back in the shuttle and relax

CTOHebert:
$ sits down at the back of the shuttle ::

CMO_Cole:
::slides thruster boots on over regular uniform boots...... just in case::

XO_Sirach:
::enters the shuttle, takes his seat next to OPS::

Tarn_Wark:
@Cole:how are you?

OPS_Rhian:
<Pamunky>  This is Mattaponi,  startup sequence completed , we'll follow you out

CO_Vid:
CO:Team A prepare for free fall from 3000 meters as soon as we hit the LZ:

CTOHebert:
$XO: sir, I have passed out the phasers and have kept the remainders with me.

CMO_Cole:
@Warke: Good thank you.... A little nervous is all.

XO_Sirach:
OPS: Okay, shut the door and let's go

XO_Sirach:
$CTO: Did you leave some extras with Alpha Team?

CMO_Cole:
::locks down thruster boots and double checks parachute::

CO_Vid:
@CEO: Bishop ETA:

CTOHebert:
$XO: Yes, Sir.  they have three extra.

CEOBishop:
@::guides the shuttle into the prearranged flight plan::

EO_Cerdan:
::Straps in,checks gear,looks up:: Lets Rock.

CTOHebert:
$Xo: We have two.

XO_Sirach:
::sighs:: $CTO: Glad to hear it

CSO_Wilk:
@::starts fidgeting with every piece of equipment on his belt::

OPS_Rhian:
XO:  All hatches read line

CEOBishop:
@CO:T-minus 3 minutes until jump Sir

Tarn_Wark:
@Cole:do you feel the anxiety also?

XO_Sirach:
$OPS: Okay, take her out of here when you're ready

OPS_Rhian:
$XO:  Three minutes to insertion coordinates

CTOHebert:
$XO:  All personnel secure, sir.

XO_Sirach:
$CTO: Understood

CO_Vid:
@CEO:Very well: Team prepare for jump:

CEOBishop:
@Shuttle crew:We're going to be jumping on the dark side of the planet, be prepared

CMO_Cole:
@CNS: Yes, but I’m trying to focus on the job at hand.... rather than all the chatter..

XO_Sirach:
$Team: Once we reach our destination we are going to parachute out of the shuttle, once you reach the surface, re-group and await further instructions

CSO_Wilk:
@::tries to stand up to full height but notices his legs turn to jelly::

CEOBishop:
@::sets the auto pilot and leaves his seat to don his parachute::

EO_Cerdan:
$::Opens night goggles and adjust them for fit::

XO_Sirach:
$Team: It will be dark to ready yourselves accordingly

CO_Vid:
@CNS: Warke I have a feeling we'll be needing all your talents here:

CTOHebert:
$ :: makes sure all gear is in order and prepares to make a jump of a lifetime ::

CMO_Cole:
::straps on parachute and prays briefly to the Betazoid god of fools::

XO_Sirach:
$Team: Understood?

CEOBishop:
@::wonders why they aren’t using anti-grav harnesses::

CTOHebert:
$XO: aye. :: nods ::

EO_Cerdan:
$XO: What are the coordinates for regroup?

CO_Vid:
CEO:Bishop have we reached the jump point?:

Tarn_Wark:
@Vid:you think people will need counseling?

CMO_Cole:
@::triple double checks his thruster boots and parachute::

XO_Sirach:
$::as he awaits confirmation from the team he begins to suit up for the jump

CMO_Cole:
@::breaths deeply and normally, attempting not to hyperventilate::

CEOBishop:
@::looks over at the console:: Co: One minute sir

CSO_Wilk:
@::closes his eyes and takes shallow breaths trying to focus::

EO_Cerdan:
$XO : I'm ready.

CTOHebert:
$ :: puts on his night vision goggles and has his phaser fastened to his belt ::

CEOBishop:
@::taps a control and opens the rear hatch::

CO_Vid:
@Team A: On my mark : JUMP !:

CMO_Cole:
@::checks straps on his equipment::

XO_Sirach:
$ENG: let's regroup at these coordinates ::sends coordinates to Beta team's PADD::

CEOBishop:
@::checks his fittings and connections one last time::

XO_Sirach:
$OPS: ETA?

EO_Cerdan:
$XO :Aye

CMO_Cole:
@::closes eyes, plugs nose and hops out of the shuttle::

CSO_Wilk:
@::gathers his entire willpower and jumps out of a perfectly good shuttle::

CO_Vid:
@CEO: the autopilot set?:

XO_Sirach:
$Team: Alright, we've arrived at the drop zone, so on my orders...jump

CEOBishop:
@CO: All ready to go Sir

XO_Sirach:
$::opens door::

EO_Cerdan:
$OPS: Don't forget to put the shuttle on auto pilot. <Grins>

CMO_Cole:
@standing perfectly straight in midair with his eye's closed::

XO_Sirach:
$Team: now, go go go

CTOHebert:
$ :: gets set to be the one to follow the entire crew, with XO in sight ::

CO_Vid:
@CEO: I'll jump last :

CEOBishop:
@CO:Aye Sir, I lead then

CMO_Cole:
@::opens one eye, yelps, and closes it again, counting off until he has to open parachute::

CTOHebert:
$ :: Feels the air hitting him from the open hatch in the shuttle ::

CSO_Wilk:
@::feels the harsh wind beat against his face as he plummets into the vast abyss::

CMO_Cole:
@::opens parachute::

CEOBishop:
@::leaps in to nothingness::

XO_Sirach:
$::jumps from the shuttle::

CNS_Warke:
@::leaps off shuttle::

XO_Sirach:
$::feels the wind engulf his body with incredible force::

EO_Cerdan:
$:: Takes deep breath and says:: Lets do it.

CO_Vid:
::Waits for Bishop and then jumps himself remembering the broken arm from the last training mission here::

XO_Sirach:
$::keeps a straight face on::

CEOBishop:
@::feels the sharp thwap as the parachute opens up::

CMO_Cole:
@::hyperventilating slightly, his mind a jumble.... broadcasting one sentence over and over and over again ~~~~ I HATE THIS ~~~~~~~

CTOHebert:
$ :: Sees the shuttle empty and jumps out with a diving motion ::

CO_Vid:
::The chute opens and I waft gently to the ground::

CSO_Wilk:
@::notices the intense pressure on his body after the chute opens::

XO_Sirach:
$::pulls the cord and prepares to lurch back::

CNS_Warke:
~~~Cole:really?~~~

XO_Sirach:
$::notices he isn't lurching and immediately pulls emergency cord::

CEOBishop:
@::hears the Doctors incessant prattling in his mind but still feels at one with the universe

EO_Cerdan:
$:: Says YES !! as his chute opens::

CMO_Cole:
@::finally gets up nerve to opens his eyes.... looks at gradually approaching treetops and yelps again::

CNS_Warke:
::opens parachute::

XO_Sirach:
$::breaths a sigh of relief as emergency chute opens::

CMO_Cole:
@~~~~Yes Counselor... REALLY~~~~~~

CTOHebert:
$ :: notices all the chutes and continues to dive in a straight down motion to forgo detection ::

CO_Vid:
::hits the ground and rolls gathering up my chute as I roll::

EO_Cerdan:
$:: Counts chutes to see if everyone made it::

XO_Sirach:
$::grumbles under his breath about the silly computer and it's inability to pack a chute::

CNS_Warke:
~~~Cole:you'll get used to it.  Second time we've done this for a training mission~~~

CSO_Wilk:
@::feels an urge to regurgitate his dinner::

CTOHebert:
$ :: counts mentally, 5,       4          3           2          1       ....now. ::

CEOBishop:
@::adjusts his night goggles to illuminate the members of the rest of his team::

CTOHebert:
$ :: Pulls the cord to the main chute ::

XO_Sirach:
$::lands in a tree::

CMO_Cole:
@::lands on his bum next to the CO, having flown down in a sitting position:: World_In_General: Oof!

EO_Cerdan:
$:: Suddenly feels chute strap snap::  OH ___*

CEOBishop:
@::gently comes to a rest on the ground::

XO_Sirach:
$::grabs a hold a branch and cuts the cords to the chute::

CO_Vid:
:: begin to hide chute in some undergrowth nearby and wait as the rest of the team descends:

K`Rush:
ACTION: CERDAN'S CHUTE IS FLAPPING DANGEROUSLY.

CSO_Wilk:
@::without fully realizing it, lands in a heap on the ground::

XO_Sirach:
$::rolls his chute up and begins the descent down the tree::

CNS_Warke:
@::reaches ground and then hides parachute::

CEOBishop:
@::disconnects his chute and hides it::

CTOHebert:
$ :: feels the chute make the tug on him when the wind hits it, but sees trouble and disconnects main chute ::

EO_Cerdan:
$:: Looks down as the ground is coming up way to fast::

XO_Sirach:
$::stuffs his chute under a bush and looks up into air trying to locate the rest of the team::

CTOHebert:
$ :: Dives towards the EO ::

CMO_Cole:
@::shaking, he buries his chute under a rock, as an after thought, scans himself with his medical tricorder::

CSO_Wilk:
@::stumbles around and grabs the chute and places it away from visibility::

CO_Vid:
::pulling tricorder to get fix on outpost and possible snipers before the others reach ground::

XO_Sirach:
$ ::watches as the ENG makes his landing too quickly:: uh-oh

CEOBishop:
@::quickly makes his way to the Captain’s position::

OPS_Rhian:
::checks altimeter...300' time to pull::

CTOHebert:
$ :: Sees the EO struggling against the odds ::

EO_Cerdan:
$:: Hits the ground with a thud,tries to break fall with both hands::

CMO_Cole:
@::notices what he would expect... he's fine despite the fact that his head feels like its going to explode::

CSO_Wilk:
@::immediately opens his tricorder and looks for the rest of the team::

CTOHebert:
$ :: sees EO makes it ok, and pulls emergency chute ::

CMO_Cole:
@::places tricorder back in belt::

XO_Sirach:
$ ::grabs a medical kit from his pack and runs to Cerdan::

CO_Vid:
@CMO: are you all right?:

OPS_Rhian:
$::landing hard...quickly wraps up chute::

CMO_Cole:
@CO: I hate doing that... I really do.

K`Rush:
ACTION: THERE'S A SMALL CRACK WHEN CERDAN LANDS.

XO_Sirach:
$ EO: are you okay?

CEOBishop:
@CO:HAve you located the rest of the team Sir?

CTOHebert:
$ :: hits ground at a very fast pace but breaks fall with the gear pack ::

EO_Cerdan:
$:: Laying on the ground ,suddenly feels something wrong:

OPS_Rhian:
$::looks around to count heads....Cerdan's prone::

CO_Vid:
@CEO: only 50 meters apart:

CSO_Wilk:
@::runs over to the captain and Cole::

XO_Sirach:
$ ::starts scanning Cerdan:: hmmm

EO_Cerdan:
$XO: I think I need some help Commander.

CTOHebert:
$:: pulls all his gear and chutes together and runs towards the XO's position ::

CEOBishop:
@CO:Shall I take point?

CNS_Warke:
@::goes over to the CO and Cole::

CMO_Cole:
@::trying to breath normally::

XO_Sirach:
$EO: just stay still ::scanning::

XO_Sirach:
$EO: it looks as though you have broken your wrist.

EO_Cerdan:
$:: Grimaces in pain while holding wrist::

CNS_Warke:
@Cole:problem?

OPS_Rhian:
$::notices cochlear comm unit is not functioning::

CO_Vid:
@CEO: not at this time I'll have CNS Warke take point:

CTOHebert:
$:: comes to the position of the XO and EO and sees Cerdan laying on the ground in pain ::

CEOBishop:
@:removes his tricorder from it's harness and opens it:

CMO_Cole:
@Warke:  Oh no, everything’s just peachy.

CEOBishop:
@CO:Aye sir

XO_Sirach:
$ ::opens kit, pulls out some complex looking gadgets and moves them about over Cerdan::

CSO_Wilk:
@::looks up to see total darkness, the kind that induces fear::

XO_Sirach:
$ ::looks like some weird voodoo witch doctor waving around silvery objects over Cerdan's wrist::

CO_Vid:
@CNS: Warke take the point and begin towards that group of trees to the right:

CTOHebert:
$XO:  I will start my scans of the area, I think we were not seen coming down.

XO_Sirach:
$ EO: feel any better?

XO_Sirach:
$CTO: Understood, keep an eye out for snipers

CNS_Warke:
@Vid:yes Sir

EO_Cerdan:
$XO: That’s better ,get me up and we'll finish this.

OPS_Rhian:
$::with a little tweaking, comm unit is operating normally again::

XO_Sirach:
$OPS: Start scanning for an outpost

CTOHebert:
$:: Uses the Heat sensors in his Night Vision goggles to detect any bodily motion or heat sources ::

CNS_Warke:
@::heads towards trees::  ~~~tries to scan for any surprises~~~

XO_Sirach:
$EO: good ::helps Cerdan get up::

CO_Vid:
@CSO:Wilkinson take the rear and be especially careful of counter measures:

CSO_Wilk:
@ CO:  Sir, I'm picking up 12 Jem'Hadar near the outpost

XO_Sirach:
$::puts equipment back into med kit and stuffs the med kit back into pack

EO_Cerdan:
$XO: Thanks

CMO_Cole:
@::notices Warke's scan....  grabs control over himself and joins his mind in a similar effort::

CSO_Wilk:
@ CO:  Aye, sir

CNS_Warke:
@Vid:remember we need to check for hidden traps like the net we got snarled in last time

XO_Sirach:
$Team: Our orders are to find a Jem'Hadar outpost and take it over ::speaking quietly::

CO_Vid:
@CSO:I'll relay that to Warke:

CTOHebert:
$XO:  I am detecting no heat movement for up to 100 meters from our position, except those of the other group.

CSO_Wilk:
@ ::nervously moves to the back of the team while continuing scans::

XO_Sirach:
$Team: Try to stay as low and silent as possible, watch out for snipers and always have a phaser in you hand

CO_Vid:
@CNS:Did you get Wilkinson's tricorder reading? and yes we are looking:

XO_Sirach:
$OPS: No outpost?

CEOBishop:
@:: sets his tricorder to scan for subsurface devices::

CNS_Warke:
@Vid:you mean the 12 Jem'Hadar?

CTOHebert:
$ XO: ::whispers ::   sir, Jem’Hadar around the outpost.

EO_Cerdan:
$XO : I Can make it,just  let me know where::Flinches in pain again::

CO_Vid:
@CNS:Yes:

CTOHebert:
$:: pulls phaser out and sets it to maximum stun ::

OPS_Rhian:
$XO:  Approximately 200 meters beyond the scrub

CMO_Cole:
@::manages to "grab" on the Jem'Hadar's mind and begins a mental download::

CO_Vid:
@CEO: Bishop watch overhead please:

XO_Sirach:
$ENG: Try not to overdo it ::injects some pain killers into Cerdan:: that should help

EO_Cerdan:
$XO: Commander, I can be a decoy.

CO_Vid:
@CMO:Cole watch both flanks:

OPS_Rhian:
$XO  It's wide open...they're going to see us coming

XO_Sirach:
$ENG: I don't think that will be necessary

XO_Sirach:
$OPS: There's nothing to hide behind?

CNS_Warke:
@Vid:I think we should wait at the end of the trees and decide what to do

CEOBishop:
@CO:Aye sir ::sets his tricorder to scan to an altitude of 50 meters::

CMO_Cole:
@::keeps and eye out as the Captain ordered, and withdraws from the very mechanical mind of the "fake" Jem’Hadar

CSO_Wilk:
@ ::moves slowly trailing the others with a constant vigil on tricorder scans::

CO_Vid:
@CNS:Can you sense anything less than true Jem'Hadar?:

EO_Cerdan:
$:: Takes out phaser and crouches down looking in all directions::

CNS_Warke:
~~sees if there's anything near or in the base that isn't a hologram~~~

CEOBishop:
@::refines his scans to look for nonmetallic energy sources::

EO_Cerdan:
$XO: How many are there?

XO_Sirach:
$Team: lets move over to that shrub and keep an eye on the guards...see if there is a good time to take each of them out one at a time

OPS_Rhian:
$XO:  Cover ends abruptly

CMO_Cole:
@~~~~restricts his mental scanning to the areas immediately near the group.... keeping a mind out as well as an eye out~~~~

XO_Sirach:
$ ::scans:: ENG: 12 guards

CTOHebert:
$ :: continues to search higher levels with heat sensor to look for snipers ::

OPS_Rhian:
$XO:  Perhaps our best course of action is for one team to draw as many as possible out and the other to pick them off

CNS_Warke:
@Vid:as far as I can tell it's just us and the other team

XO_Sirach:
$OPS: Good idea, first lets take a look at how they patrol...see if they are any obvious weaknesses

CEOBishop:
@::looks for some type of infrared or ultraviolet distortion::

CO_Vid:
@CNS: good:

CSO_Wilk:
@ ::realizes that the faintest sound seems overbearing as he steps on some twigs::

EO_Cerdan:
$::Puts on night goggles:: I can see them now.,3 on the west.

XO_Sirach:
$CTO: How is the sniper watch going?

CO_Vid:
@Team A: ALL Anything yet?:

OPS_Rhian:
$XO:  I'll move 50 meters to the east

CNS_Warke:
@::trips and ends up rolling a short distance on the ground::

CMO_Cole:
@::pulls out medical tricorder and scans the foliage for anything biological..... also scanning for loose tachyon particles which would indicate a nearby hologram::

CSO_Wilk:
@ CO:  Nothing, sir

CEOBishop:
@::sees the Counselor trip::CNS:What ever you do don’t move!

XO_Sirach:
$OPS: Understood...I'm going straight ahead and take a look

CNS_Warke:
@ALL:no one move

K`Rush:
ACTION: WARKE HAS TRIPPED OVER A ROUNDED METALLIC OBJECT, APPROXIMATELY THREE METERS IN DIAMETER.

CO_Vid:
@TeamA: STOP:

XO_Sirach:
$ENG: Go 50 meters to the west and watch the patrol, try to learn the pattern

CEOBishop:
@::slowly approaches the metallic object and begins scanning::

CO_Vid:
@CEO: Bishop find out what it is:

EO_Cerdan:
$All : 6 close together, 3 to the south.

CSO_Wilk:
@::hearing the captain, feels his blood pressure skyrocket::

XO_Sirach:
$TAC: You watch our backs and keep an eye out for snipers

CEOBishop:
@CO:on it sir

CTOHebert:
$:: Continues to go ahead, but more cautiously.

CMO_Cole:
@::stops moving.... scans the Counselor for any radioactive or cellular infestation::

CNS_Warke:
@CEO:be careful it could be a trap

CEOBishop:
@::sets his tricorder to a deep metallic scan::

CO_Vid:
@CMO:what do you scan on the flanks?:

CTOHebert:
$XO:  Aye, Sir.   :: Looks back and takes scans, plus searches with night vision ::

EO_Cerdan:
$ ::Tries to creep ahead behind the XO, has to supress the pain before continuing::

CMO_Cole:
@CO: Still nothing on either flank.... my tricorder is set to look for tachyon radiation that would indicate the presence of a hologram::

XO_Sirach:
$::watches the patrol...notices that there are gaps in their perimeter::

CEOBishop:
@CO:Sir, this may be a secret entrance

CMO_Cole:
@CO/CNS: And the CNS appears to have suffered no ill effects from her contact with the object.

CTOHebert:
$:: falls back to watch for anyone following ::  Sir, I am falling back and holding position, so I can see if anyone is creeping behind us.

CNS_Warke:
@Vid:I believe this would be the perfect place for a trap

CO_Vid:
@CEO: investigate it:

XO_Sirach:
$OPS:do you notice the gaps in their patrol?

CEOBishop:
@::removes his tool kit from its harness::

XO_Sirach:
$CTO: good thinking

CO_Vid:
@CMO: Assist Bishop:

CSO_Wilk:
@::watches the team intently::

CO_Vid:
@CNS:Warke keep close watch on the sentries at the outpost: I'll watch the rear:

OPS_Rhian:
$*XO*  Yes, there are gaps of up to a minute...sporadic but at leas 18.25 seconds

CMO_Cole:
@::Nods at the CO, walks over to the object and runs a cellular scan to check if anyone has been handling it recently and left dead skin cells behind to tell us about it::

CTOHebert:
$:: holds position and looks for anyone following, negative so far... ::

XO_Sirach:
$*OPS* I think we can use that to get someone inside

EO_Cerdan:
$XO: Maybe LT Rhian and I can draw out the larger group while you take out the 3 on the south and west.

XO_Sirach:
$::starts to conjure up a plan in his head::

CNS_Warke:
@::watches sentries and keeps her sense open so she'll be aware of anything that approaches::

CEOBishop:
@::pulls out a small rounded object and sets it to attach to the surface::

XO_Sirach:
$::an idea involving llamas is quickly rejected::

CO_Vid:
@Bishop: I'll need data as you go along keep me posted:

XO_Sirach:
$ENG: I want to see if we can get someone inside...take them out from the inside

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