Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Resume USS Andromeda "The Infinity Gambit" Part Six 10802.17
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The Landing Party is outside the temple on Proxima Alpha One, dawn has broken , spreading her fingertips of rose across the lush jungle world
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: Jungle and underbrush surround the archeologists' camp as the temple awaits
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The Andromeda remains in orbit high above in the stars
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@::Kicks a stone towards a nearby bush::
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
@All: Lets head into the temple and see if there is anything left
TO_Lt_Knight says:
@::Follows his crewmates towards the temple.::
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
@::Heads into the temple::
 
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@::Walking in the temple::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The first area of the temple consists of a narrow corridor with hieroglyphic displays showing a total of six gems on the wall
TO_Lt_Knight says:
@::Looks around as they enter the temple.::
 
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The various scenes seem to show the story of the natives discovering the gems in a small secluded cave over which the temple was later built
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
@All: Guess there are 6 gems to collect here, lets try find them
 
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The gems seemed to be referred to as great magic but need to be fed by human sacrifice, the people seemed to have developed a religion based on these artifacts
 
TO_Lt_Knight says:
@::Keeps rifle at the ready.::
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@::Starts walking around in the temple, looking for the gems::
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
@::breaks open his tricorder and scans the area::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The Party emerges in a main area of the temple consisting of an altar with 90 foot ceilings with a skylight at the top which allows for the sun to shine in at exactly noon
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The XO detects an alien metal underground just beneath the temple
TO_Lt_Knight says:
@All: This must have been where they held the sacrifices. Must've been some party, mates.
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
@All: Look around for some way of getting to a lower level, there are some unusual readings coming from there
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: There appears to be some kind of alien facility underneath the main temple which definitely predates the Mayan civilization it is very old
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The alien lab appears to be completely independent of the civilization as if it was abandoned long before the Mayans came into being
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@::Scanning the area for routes to move around::
TO_Lt_Knight says:
@::Looks for the XO's path to the basement.::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The main room does indeed consist of what appears to be various religious human sacrifice alters and a main podium where the shaman would hold the gem
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
@TO: I don't suppose we could beam through or cut a way down?
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The natives appears to have been totally ignorant of the aliens
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The temple appears to be built on top of a the alien complex
TO_Lt_Knight says:
@XO: I'm not sure 'bout cuttin' through. We could try beamin' down, unless its shielded.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: There are extensive Romulan tracks throughout the temple
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@XO: Those Romulans were here.
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
@CSO: Work with the TO and see if there is a way to beam down
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
@CSO: Follow the tracks and see if they lead anywhere interesting
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@XO: Aye.
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@::Begins tracing the Romulan tracks, scanning at the same time for any traps or equipment left behind::
TO_Lt_Knight says:
@::Sees that they were searching for something by the looks of the tracks.::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: Based on carbon dating the alien metal is much older then the Mayan civilization probably at least 10,000 years
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The CSO detects that the Romulans extensively scanned the area and seemed to have continued deeper into the temple
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@::Follows the tracks deeper in the temple::
TO_Lt_Knight says:
@::Scans the floor and the room for a shield that could prevent beaming.::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Data: It would be possible to phaser cut into the alien complex
TO_Lt_Knight says:
@XO: We could cut through that metal into the complex, we should use caution however.
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
@CSO: Found anything?
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@::Hearing XO's voice from behind and shouts back:: XO: Nothing so far.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: As the team continues into the mysterious temple they discover room paved with a variety of precious metals and laden in gold, there appears to a gauntlet in the center of the room, and place for six gems   on each bowl
 
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@::Wandering around, separating from the others::
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
@TO: Proceed with caution then
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: Based on dust patterns and foot traffic, something was removed from the pedestal where the "Time" Gem should be
TO_Lt_Knight says:
@CSO: Don't wander off too far, Bogbinder, I don't want ya gettin' lost, mate.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: There are no other gems here but the Time Gem was definitely here
TO_Lt_Knight says:
@XO: Aye. ::Raises his phaser rifle and begins firing a steady beam to cut into the floor by a wall.::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The Guantlet is made of alien metal and has a spot for six gems on it
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@::Slows down a bit but still keeps wondering about the Romulan tracks and wondering what they were doing here::
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
@::Follows the CSO in and looks around::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The TO begins to phaser cut
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
@CSO: No gems here then
 
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The TO cuts through and makes a hole in the floor into the alien complex
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The complex below is pitch black
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
@::Walks over to the hole and shines a torch in::
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@::Taking a look down at the hole::
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Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The hole is some 30 feet down
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
@::Drops his torch down the hole to see the distance::
TO_Lt_Knight says:
@::Gets some climbing line from his backpack and finds a place to attach the rope.::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The torch lands with a "bounce" and casts a light on a tile like floor, with some 14,000 years of dust on it
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The rope drops 30 feet down and is fastened tightly
TO_Lt_Knight says:
@XO: First rule of rappelin' down a shaft, nevah jump down the dark hole.
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
@::nods::
TO_Lt_Knight says:
@::Activates a personal torch and begins down the shaft.::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Minor power activation detected like something just went on
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
@::puts on the repelling gear and follows the TO::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The TO and the XO begin to make their way down into the alien complex deeper into the mystery
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@::Follows the TO and XO, wisely coming last::
 
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The TO and XO find themselves at the bottom on a tile covered modern type floor
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
@TO: I don't suppose you have signal lamps in that bag of mystery of yours?
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: A very low powered laser barely misses the XO's head
TO_Lt_Knight says:
@::Hits the floor and does the routine sweep of the area with phaser at the ready.::
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
@::Feels the heat above his head and drops to the ground::
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@::Lands on the floor, last::
 
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
@All: Phaser fire!
Host Guard_Droid says:
::hiding in the darkness, fires again at the intruders::
TO_Lt_Knight says:
@XO: Apparently, we've activated a security measure. I'm shocked anythin' still works down 'ere.
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
@::Takes a pot shot at where the beam came from::
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
@TO: That’s great news, now shoot back
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@::Shoots randomly in dark::
Host Guard_Droid says:
Scene: The team can hear the clicking of wheels as the droid moves in the darkness
TO_Lt_Knight says:
@::Fires in the same direction the XO did.::
Host Guard_Droid says:
Scene: The CSO is firing in the dark dangling from his rope
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
@::Follows the sounds and shoots in that direction::
Host Guard_Droid says:
Action: The XO and TO hit a different material which is like diamond and the phaser fire begins to bounce around!
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
@::rolls out of the way::
Host Guard_Droid says:
::moves around:: in the darkness, clicking its treads::
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
@::uses his tricorder to show the location of the droid and shoots again::
TO_Lt_Knight says:
@All; Either the mechanoid is covered in reflective shielding or we've hit somethin' else. Mind your shots.
Host Guard_Droid says:
Action: The XO locates the poor old laser droid in the corner who is at 4 percent power
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
@::taps the TO on the back and shows him the direction::
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@::Just taking cover::
Host Guard_Droid says:
::fires its low level laser again which sets the CSO's rope on fire::
TO_Lt_Knight says:
@::Aims in the XO's spot and fires.::
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@::Jumping away from the rope::
Host Guard_Droid says:
Action: The TO vaporizes the droid which dies a noble death splintering into a thousand brittle parts
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
@::sees the rope on fire and shouts at the CSO to put it out::
TO_Lt_Knight says:
@Stands up and digs though his pack for a lantern.:: CSO: You OK over there, mate?
Host Guard_Droid says:
Scene: The sides of the wall are lined in a diamond like material ore which will reflect phaser fire
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@All: I'm ok.,
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
@CSO: Find out if there is lights in this place
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
@::Picks up his torch and shines it around::
TO_Lt_Knight says:
@::Activates the lamp and watches the light bounce off of the walls around them.::
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@::Trying to find some panels for computers or lights::
Host Guard_Droid says:
Action: The alien complex appears to be a high security complex consisting of numerous doors and locks, there are no apparent light switches
 
TO_Lt_Knight says:
@ALL Twinkly, but still dim.
TO_Lt_Knight says:
@All: This place seem s more like a prison vault than a control room.
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
@All: What is it supposed to hold?
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@XO: Us?
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
@XO: In fact, is it safe to be here?
Host Guard_Droid says:
Action: The Universal Translator translates language on the wall to read "Buried Here for all Time That which our Pride built to our eternal shame the ruin of the universe"
TO_Lt_Knight says:
@All: Whatever it was, it probably could generate energy beams, hence the need to use reflective materials on the walls.
Host Guard_Droid says:
Pause USS Andromeda "The Infinity Gambit" 10802.17