Summary:

Since the initial asteroid’s destruction, all the team’s electronic devices have been rendered inoperative. In the rain of burning debris after, the CO and CMO were knocked unconscious, while the CSO was injured and buried under debris, and in the commotion, the CEO was separated from SOPS.

XO, SOPS, CNS, and Dr. Mills found the CO and CMO’s bodies, but the CSO was found by a Faust native and Mirrum soldier. While the solider took the CSO to his military base, calling out a code, the XO and CNS pursued, attacking the soldier and trying to retake the CSO.

However, another soldier pulled his gun, and back by a dozen more with rifles, negotiated the Andromeda team’s withdraw – but without the CSO. The CSO was taken into the base, while the Andromeda team fell back to regroup within one of the market buildings.

Meanwhile, the CEO has become encumbered with a native custom of gratitude for saving a local girl from drowning, and must now accept help from the girl’s family. They are approaching the family’s hut.

~"~"~"~"~"~"~Begin USS Andromeda: "And All the Stars Fall" Mission 8 - SD 11212.15~"~"~"~"~"~

XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::looks around the warehouse thinking of his next move::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
@::reading over the paper a second time frowning to herself, this...isn't good news, but another question needs to be answered first:: Torot: If we are going to die, then there is no call for secrecy. They who?
Ranhana says:
$::Leads McQuade and Reela through the front door of their home, into a two-room hut::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::starting to come to::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
$::Follows Ranhana to the small hut.::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::sees the CO starting to move:: CO: You back in the land of the living?
Dr_Wullj says:
@::Comes to the outside of the room and looks up at the gathering of soldiers::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::brings one hand up to his head, feeling the pain:: XO: I'm...I'm not sure. What happened?
Min says:
@::Looks up from the desk:: CSO: Those we were told would come. ::Looks to the shaken woman at the telegraph machine, and gestures for her to leave::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CO: Long story and I'll fill you in on the way but we have to move. Any serious injuries?
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
All: Everyone else in relatively one piece? Get ready to move out from here.
Ranhana says:
$::Leads McQuade to the door to the second room, and pulls some dry clothes from a drawer there:: CEO: Here... These might fit.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::starts moving different parts of his body:: XO: It doesn't appear so....other than this massive headache.
Metoka says:
::Turns to Rilo:: Rilo: It's time. Call for them. And ring it.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks over at Sierra:: CMO: Anything broken Sierra?
Dr_Mills says:
::Watching quietly out a window, being careful to stay out of sight while keeping watch::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
$::Steps into the hut.:: Ranhana: My appreciations. ::Takes the clothes and continues to speak in his best Faust..::
Rilo says:
::Nods, and whispers to another in the group, then moves outside to the theater platform, across the street from the warehouse where the Andromeda crew is hiding::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
@::frowns:: Torot: Who told you that someone would come...
Ranhana says:
$::Smiles:: ECO: We'll be outside.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::glances out the window and double checks the state of the weapon the CNS managed to liberate from the soldier::
Min says:
@CSO: Headquarters.
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
$::Smiles.:: Ranhana: Thank you. ::Begins to strip out of his wet clothes and into the dry ones.::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
@::Frowns deeper:: Torot: What did headquarters say exactly?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: looks up into her husband’s face, confused.::
Ranhana says:
$CEO: We'll wait outside. ::Moves into the living area, closing the door behind her::
Dr_Wullj says:
@::Enters the room, finally having been cleared, and looks to the two individuals present::

ACTION:
Growing gradually, a calling and chant can be heard echoing from the market/square, through to the village. Two names are being called for.

XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
All: Alright, everyone ready to move? We're going to slip out the back of this warehouse, around the back and on to a northern path back towards the blind the military base
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO: From a visual point, nothing appears to be broken. Are you able to move?
Min says:
@CSO: To expect someone.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
@::looks at the paper again and calms her mind:: Torot: The beam that stopped the first rock, was that yours?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: Give us just a second here Conor. I want to make sure Sierra can move.
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
$::Pulls his shirt off and dropping it on the floor for now. Takes the dry shirt and puts it on happy it fits as well as it does.::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Using his memories, of the most recent event, she literally frowns as she starts to sit up.::
Min says:
@::Looks up as the doctor enters:: Wullji: Fix her. ::Points to Ivara's arm:: ::Calls out the door:: Raybetz!
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CO: We'll carry her if required but we can't hang around here forever.

ACTION:
Somewhere from within the town square, a bell begins to ring, slowly, deeply, loudly.

CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
$::Takes his pants off and places it on the same wet pile before sliding the dry pants on.::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::glances outside the window trying to figure out what is happening::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: I'll take your word for it. ::bends down to help Sierra up::
Dr_Wullj says:
@::Looks at his patient a moment, stuffing his hands in his pockets and tilting his head slightly::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Winces as she accepts the help. Quietly as she looks over at the first officer and then back at her husband.:: CO: I will be fine.
Reela says:
$::Turns around from looking out the window:: Ranhana: They're---they're calling for me... They're-- ::Freezes, as she hears the bell as well:: But--But I'm not ready!
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO: I have absolutely no idea what happened. But we need to get moving. Can you move on your own?
Dr_Wullj says:
@::Walks up and opens his bag, pulling out a sling, and silently but deliberately takes Ivara's arm in his own, looking it over slowly once::
Min says:
@::Presses her lips together a moment, then raises her fist in affirmation:: CSO: It is roooten. Secret. For defense.
Lenloff says:
$::Looks toward the square from the building he was leaning against, blinking wide, his usual confidence gone with recent events::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
@::looks at the doctor suddenly aware of his presence. She looks at him for a moment. Then points to her left arm, and her left side.:: Dr Wullji: Bone broken. ::she winces in pain then swallows and focuses::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Feeling unstable she takes a deep breath:: CO: We shall see. ::looks around::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
@Min: Does it still work?
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
$::Grabs the wet clothes and walk to the door opening it slightly.:: Ranhana: Better thank you. ::Raises his fist to his ear.::
Dr_Wullj says:
@::Then suddenly and sharply latches onto her forearm and upper arm and pulls just so, causing a big cracking pop to resound throughout the room as he resets the bone::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CNS: You lead our little crew out the back, check for anyone watching us. Go around back and then onto the path towards the blind and military base. I'll hang around here and be last to exit. Understood?
Min says:
@CSO: No. Nothing electrical still works.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::helps Sierra up and checks to see if she remains steady on her feet::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
XO: Aye, sir. ::checks Sky over one last time::
Dr_Wullj says:
@::Puts the arm in the sling he's picked up, wrapping it carefully about her opposite shoulder and fastening it in place, then after checking his work wordlessly, goes back to his bag::
Ranhana says:
$::Smiles weakly and lifts her fist as well, then turns back to Reela:: Reela: You must go. You were always ready. Now...go. ::Gives the girl a slight push to the door::
Ranhana says:
$Reela: And quickly. ::Turns back to McQuade, concern written across her face in any language::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CNS: Groups of 2 or 3 at most, leave decent spacing between them. Do whatever you need to blend in or get off the path. We go back to the blind.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Briefly she holds tightly to her husband’s arm before letting go, knowing they needed to leave, if nothing else.::

ACTION:
The bell continues to ring, and now native villagers begin to stream from all parts, from their shelters, toward the outdoor theater platform.

Lenloff says:
$::Takes a deep breath before standing up straight and moving to the square, using the time to try to imbue himself with his usual attitude::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
@Min: What is the estimated repair time?
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
All: Our objective is the blind in the event we get split up or lost, there is an emergency exit in the rock face we can use to get back inside. Our fallback position is the nearby fruit grove.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: The ringing of the bell hurts, but she says nothing.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::slowly lets go of Sierra:: CMO: You able to handle yourself?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Nods her head.::
Dr_Wullj says:
@::Pulls out a bottle and walks across to the side of the room, picking up a water pitcher and a glass, and walks back across to Ivara, offering her a pill out of the bottle and the water::
Min says:
@CSO: We do not have the components to repair it. Not until a ship can arrive with supplies. They are on their way. Nearest ship - 12 hours. That... ::Points at the telegram:: ...three hours.
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
$::Smile and places a hand on her shoulder.:: Ranhana: I must go.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
SOPS/Dr. Mills: Head out first, follow the crowd as much as you need to and head for the blind. Go.
Ranhana says:
$::Draws a troubled breath, but lifts her fist:: CEO: So must I. Sunny travels, McQuade. ::Tries to smile, but rather fails, and turns to lead out the door, moving toward the village square::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
@::Swallows hard as the pain washes over her. Yes, she could deal with this. It would all be over soon one way or another.:: Min: If it working could it stop this? ::holds up the telegram::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::keeping a close eye on the crowds building up in the village::
Metoka says:
::Stands up on the theater platform, scanning the crowd::
Lenloff says:
::Enters the square, a composed smile back on his face, even if it doesn't look quite natural::

ACTION:
The crowd outside the warehouse/stage has grown into a crush of people. Movement through the crowd will be slow.

CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
@::looks at the pill and at Dr Wullji:: Dr: What is?
Dr_Wullj says:
@::Nudges Ivara a bit:: CSO: Medicine. Pain with help. ::Looks at her blankly, as he expects her to take it::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO/CMO: Are you alright to move together or do you need me to help? ::glances over at Conor, not sure if any of them should be moving alone.::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
All: Use a scarf or something to try cover up your faces too but don't make it too obvious either. It's getting packed out there.
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
$::Raises his fist to his ear once again.:: Ranhana: Stay safe Ranhana. ::Follows her out of the hut and turns towards the square.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks at Sierra:: CNS: I believe we'll be okay.
Min says:
@CSO: Maybe.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
@::looks at the pill:: Dr Wullji: What is the medicine made of?
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::watching for anyone paying attention to the warehouse instead of the commotion outside::
Jaluk_Raybetz says:
@::Enters the room tentatively::
Min says:
@Raybetz: Take her out, through two-thirteen, and release her.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Other than being covered by dust, unless the people looked too closely, she was confident she would fit in. But either way, she would stay close to Ethan.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::nods:: CO: Move out and through the crowd as fast as you can towards the blinds. ::gives them both a mental equivalent of a smile::
Dr_Mills says:
::Moves with Davis through the crowd, her attention distracted by the culture event surrounding her....someone probably once in her lifetime::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::nods to Varesh:: CMO: Ready? ::starts to move toward the door::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
@::sighs ever so slightly:: Dr Wullji: Reactions. Unknown. No.
Reela says:
::Moves quietly through the platform, then climbs upon it, moving toward Metoka.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: taking deep breaths to ease the pain in her head, she says nothing but follows.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::watches the crowd outside:: XO: You and me last, sir.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::stops for a moment:: CNS: Uh, my head is still a bit foggy....where exactly is the blind?
Dr_Wullj says:
@::Looks a bit uncertain, not quite sure if this strange person will understand the difficult terminology:: CSO: Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxide.
Lenloff says:
::Slips into the crowd, squeezing and weaving his way through, the mass of people faltering the smile a bit further before he moves up onto the platform as well::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CNS: Lead the way and make sure they get there. I'll follow you out in 5 minutes and clean up anyone unwise enough to try follow us.
Metoka says:
::Looks for both Reela and Lenloff, gesturing for them to come near::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::gives a lopsided smile:: CO: The side of the cliff with a huge window in it, sir. ::goes over to them:: Best I go with you. ::turns to Conor:: ~~~XO: Call if you need help.~~~
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS: Yes, of course Varesh. That might be wise.
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
$::Begins a jog towards the location of the duck blind.::
Lenloff says:
::Catches the motion, turning fully to Metoka and heading over::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::nods at the CNS and turns to watch the crowd again::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::nods:: CMO: Perhaps one of us should support you a bit - the crowd is getting quite thick out there.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO: Just hold onto me.
Metoka says:
::Takes Reela's hand in one of his, and Lenloff's hand in the other:: Crowd: Our Leader has departed. Now we must choose another. These are what are left. We now, as always before, shall choose the one to sacrifice family, wealth, stature, and relations, to serve and guide our people. Now, you elect.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::opens the door wide enough for the CMO & CO so slip out into the maelstrom of people, then ducks out behind them and cuts an oblique path across the crowd towards the edge of town.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::starts walking, holding on a bit to Sierra::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: With a sigh moves closer to her husband and leans onto him. As disoriented as she was feeling, she would take the offer.::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::figures there is enough time between the CNS's departure and holsters his pistol and slips out the back door::
Metoka says:
::Looks to the people as they raise their right of left hands, then quickly estimates:: Crowd: You have spoken. ::Drops Reela's hand and raises Lenloff's a little higher:: Our next leader!

ACTION:
Everyone in the crowd raises both arms into the air, and begin hopping in place on one foot.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::follows Varesh::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::heads in the opposite direction of the crew to do a quick loop around the edge of the village to ensure nobody has been paying any undue attention to them::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::joins the crown with raised hands and hopping on one foot::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks around at the crowd:: CNS: What exactly are they doing?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: noting the crowds movement, knowing they should imitate it, but it is beyond her balance at the moment. Instead she just holds onto her husband.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Cheering, or celebrating or saying thanks. You choose.
Lenloff says:
::Blinks, stunned despite himself as his hand is raised::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
$::Continues to run down the beach hoping to find the entrance to the duck blind.::
Jaluk_Raybetz says:
@Min: Requested and reporting.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS: Well, it's kind of hard to continue moving forward if we need to do this.
Reela says:
::Stands stunned a moment, but quickly takes a breath and goes to walk off the platform, a lifetime of expectations dashed in a moment::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Aye, but it shouldn't be more than a moment.
Min says:
@::Points to Ivara:: Raybetz: You're to take her out through two-thirteen. Release her.
Min says:
@::Pauses: Raybetz: No, wait. CSO: Do you...do you have a way away from here?
Jaluk_Raybetz says:
@::Inwardly relieved that his part in this matter will be over soo--::

ACTION:
 Slowly, the crowd dies down, and all stand quietly, expectantly.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::stops and just stands::
Metoka says:
::Respectfully stands back from Lenloff::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: as the crowd stills, she presses closer to Ethan, feeling uncertain. And uncomfortable with no facts of what was going on.::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
@::looks at Dr Wullji then takes the pill and swallows the water, what’s the worst that could happen:: Min: No. I do not. Raybetz can go me, with...help?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::stands still again:: CO: Sir, let's just see what's going on - moving through the crowd now will draw undue attention.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
~~~CMO: Just try and blend in with these people. We can't give ourselves away.~~~
Min says:
@CSO: Yes. Raybetz: Go. CSO: Good luck.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::looks around, noticing they are near the edge:: CO: Or we can keep moving since we're almost to the edge of the crowd.

ACTION:
 The crowd continues to wait, expectantly.

Lenloff says:
::Takes a deep breath, settling his shock in the moment when Metoka moves back, but for a first is rather speechless at the suddenness and expectation:: All: Thank you.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO: Since neither one of us knows what exactly is going on, I suggest we take our direction from Varesh for the time being.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
@::raises her good arm in the Vulcan salute a slight ironic quirk to her face.:: Min: Live long and prosper Torot. I will attempt to help all.
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Continues his jog to the duck blind. The cliff faces becoming larger in the distance.::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::convinced nobody is paying any undue attention to them moves along the back of the crowd and for a discreet way of jumping off to the path towards the blind::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ CO: You will get no argument from me. I do not need to say we are in a dangerous situation... two of them.~~~~
Jaluk_Raybetz says:
@CSO: Let us go. ::Leads out the side exit to the room and pushes on a section of the wall, revealing a passage through the side of the room, leading to steps downward::

ACTION:
McQuade begins to approach the duckblind entrance, now nothing more than the fruit grove between him and it

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::slowly edging them through the last bit of the crowd so they can keep heading for the blind::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::speaks from the side of his mouth:: CNS: How long are we going to stand here?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
@::follows Raybetz as quickly as she can manage::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Slows and uses the grove as best he can to provide cover.::

ACTION:
[All]: A single falling star streaks across the sky, and smashes into the cliff-face, causing a rain of rumble upon the military buildings below.

Dr_Wullj says:
@CSO: Go too quick, say. ::Trots at a fairly demanding pace down the staircase and into a spare, industrial basement tunnel::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Hearing the explosion, looks toward that direction.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::tugs on the CO's arm to lead them to the edge of the crowd as the next piece of space debris hits the cliff::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
@::glances up at the explosion and sound of rainfall:: Self: That can't be good... ::quickens her pace::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::watches another strike and curses to himself::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::takes Varesh's cue and moves to the edge::

ACTION:
[All]: Another streaking spot strikes the beach, kicking sand into glass.

Lenloff says:
All: I- ::Blinks again, composure vanishing as his need to say more is quickly dashed::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: quietly:: CO/CNS: Who insulted who's deities/sprits?

ACTION:
 The crowd grows restless...some start to run toward their homes (opposite direction of the cliff), while most wait, looking to their new leader for guidance.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::smothers a laugh:: CMO: Someone hopped on the wrong foot? ::leads them from the edge of the crowd towards the edge of town and the fruit groves::
Jaluk_Raybetz says:
@::Reaches the end of this branch of the tunnel and takes a left -- this new branch has a set of what look to be heavy, thick metal doors at one end...as he approaches them, takes out a big sturdy key and puts it into the lock, turning it several times::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS: Remind me once we get back to the Andromeda to throw the book at whoever wanted this excursion!
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CNS: Since I did not hop, are you saying it is I? ::slowly she feels her sense of balance returning::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Turns and covers his eyes again to look up to the sky.::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
@::watches Raybetz and the key, waiting.::
Dr_Wullj says:
@::Picks up his bags and puts the pill back in the container::
ACTION:
[All]: Another streak strikes the military buildings directly, sending scraps of metal flying in its wake.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::glances at the Captain:: CO: The trip to this planet, or us being outside the blind?
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::slips out of the crowd and starts making his way towards the blind while occasionally glancing around him for any unwanted tails::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS: Outside the blind!
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CMO: No, since this is the second wave.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: Since no one said anything about any natural events planned for today, I object. Besides, you approved it.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::smiles sweetly:: CO: Why, captain, I will be delighted to hit you with that book.
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Takes a chance and runs to the blind entrance.:: Self: More incoming. Move move move!

ACTION:
 The last strikes near Min's office, sending shrapnel at Min, Wullji, Terrk, and Merkl.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS/CMO: I believe I said whoever wanted it....not whoever approved it!
Dr_Wullj says:
@::Knocked off his feet and quickly buried under a mass of brick, mortal, and metal::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: Besides, being in the blinds at this point does not make it safer, just we are less likely to be found. ::looks at his pale skin:: We could have dyed you.
Lenloff says:
::Another hesitation as he flinches at the third strike:: All: W-we should move away from the cliff, and spread out more than this. Buildings may not be able to protect us.

ACTION:
[All]: Another streak hits near the blind entrance, sending rubble flying.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: That I don't know. ::heads for the blind entrance through the fruit grove, then stops as something hits near the entrance.::
Jaluk_Raybetz says:
@::Pushes hard to open the leftmost door, and approaches a set of dirt steps that lead upward, this part of the tunnel dug straight into the ground::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Thrown back into the grove from the impact.::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::winces as she hears nearby impacts. She places a hand lightly on Raybetz shoulder:: Raybetz: Faster.
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Comes to rest against one of the large fruit trees.::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::sees another nearby strike and picks up the pace towards the blind::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS: This isn't looking too good.

ACTION:
 The crowd quickly disperses, running quickly, but without stampede....mothers clasping their children together.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
~~~XO: Sir, there was a meteor strike near the blind entrance, I'm not sure if we can get in.~~~

ACTION:
 Reela, Maestress Qiral, and Ranhana run north.

Jaluk_Raybetz says:
@::Continues quickly up the steps and opens the final hatch, revealing sunlight and the sound of a lot of commotion -- the military base is to their south, and this exit looks out straight at the cliff face::
Jaluk_Terrk says:
@::Stumbles into a wall at the repeated impacts, sight temporarily due to the violence and debris::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Aye, sir. But I'm not sure where else we can go. ::stops a moment for Sky to get a little bit of rest::

ACTION:
[All]: Several more streaks fall, striking the beach, another market building, two village huts, the cliff twice, and the square, not far from Lenloff.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::instinctively ducks lower as the cliff gets hit twice::

ACTION:
[All]: One of the cliff strikes hits the transparent aluminum of the duckblind...and explodes, leaving the blind exterior blackened, but holding.

CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Checks himself for a moment. Knowing at least one of his ribs had broken.:: Self: Get up!
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
~~~CNS: See if you can get inside and retrieve any tech/data still usable inside, I want to know the last time we checked in with Alpha and last time Alpha checked in with Starfleet~~~
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
All: In this situation, I doubt there is any safe place. What I do not understand, is how the ships missed a meteor shower of this magnitude.
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Covers his face with his arms as more strike the cliff sending debris his way.::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
@::covers her eyes for a moment then looks at Raybetz:: Raybetz: Where?

ACTION:
[All]: A few smaller piece turn up in the atmosphere above their heads...and the sky falls silent once more.

Lenloff says:
::Moves off the platform himself as the crowd moves away, to immediately go crashing to the ground at the nearby impact, shaking his head to clear it::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS/CMO: Are we really sure these are accidental strikes?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
~~~XO: We'll have to see what we can get. It might all have been wiped by the EMP.~~~ ::frowns:: CO: I don't know sir. Conor suggested we get into the blind to see if we can find anything usable.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: No...
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Holds his arm around his chest and stands using the tree as support.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS/CMO: They appear to be more than just coincidental.
Dr_Mills says:
::Runs through the field toward the others at the fruit grove::
Jaluk_Raybetz says:
@CSO: Free? Go with, if want... ::Rubs the back of his head where something blunt struck him earlier when he was trying to help:: ...not sure best if.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS: How far are we from Conor?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Valid point. ::peers around for a landmark to the entrance of the blind::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Brushes off some of the dirt and debris now covering him.::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::starts sprinting towards the blind::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Moves towards the blind no longer running but a slow walk.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Dr Mills: Where's the SOPS? ::moves in her direction to see the CEO brushing himself down::
Jaluk_Terrk says:
@::Pulls himself out of the rubble and gets shakily to his feet, taking a moment to get his bearings before checking on Merkl, face blanching even more at finding him dead::

ACTION:
[All]: A cry can be heard coming up from the village...starting furthest from the cliff, with the cries growing closer.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks back and sees the CEO who appears to be in pain:: CNS/CMO: Keep going, I'll be back. ::walks back to the CEO::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::pulls the CMO's arm over his shoulder to help her walk, getting closer to Dr. Mills::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::arrives at the far edge of the grove and pauses for a second to watch what is going on around him::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
@::looks at Raybetz for a moment:: Raybetz: Come with. May need help. ::looks around trying to figure out where she is::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Continues his walk shock slowly setting in.::

ACTION:
[All]: About six inches of water begins rushing toward the cliff face, approaching the Andromeda crew from the direction of the villages - and beyond that, the beach.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::walks up to the CEO:: CEO: Put your arm around my neck Tavish....I'll help you.
Dr_Mills says:
::Spots Varesh, and runs toward him, out of breath::
Jaluk_Raybetz says:
@CSO: Of course. ::His facial expression becomes more determined:: Lead? ::Takes his handgun off his hip::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Turns startled.::: CO: Captain. Sir. McQuade reporting for duty sir.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Taking Varesh’s assistance.:: ~~~~ CNS: I would say I need to help, but given the situation, sounds rather inane.~~~~

ACTION:
[All]: The water reaches the Andromeda crew furthest east, first, rushing past their feet and spraying water up nearly thigh-high with its force, and rushes toward the cliff-face.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CEO: That's right Tavish. Everything will be okay.....just stay with me.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::moves out of the tunnel entrance looking around for landmarks::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Drops to his knees as the water hits.:: CO: Yes sir.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::keeps moving for the blind entrance, shooting Sky a smile before stumbling as the water hits them, holding onto the CMO so she doesn’t get swept off her feet::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: looks down:: CNS: We need to get to higher ground... quickly.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::looks left and right, then starts heading away from the water's flow towards the cliff, looking for the blind entrance::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CEO: Oh no you don't. ::reaches down and grabs hold of Tavish::
Dr_Wullj says:
::Follows Ivara, taking a defensive stance, moving along quickly::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CMO: Surely the entrance to the blind will be airtight?
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::feels his feet getting wet and sighs:: Self: Warm dry quarters, warm dry quarters... ::starts moving quickly towards the blind's entrance::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Stands to his feet as Captain Knight pulls him up.::

ACTION:
[All]: The water reaches and hits the cliff-face, splashing up at it hits, some of it beginning to rush back, causing turbulence within the water...but much more water is still rushing in, and the water level begins to rise.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CEO: Sorry Tavish, I know you're in pain, but we have to get to higher ground.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: holding tighter onto her friend then she realizes.:: CNS: I would count on nothing at this point.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::arrives up at the back of the rest of the crew:: All: I don't remember wanting to go for a swim.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::keeps moving:: CMO: Agreed. Since the water level keeps rising. ::calls out:: CO/XO: SIRS! We need to get away from here!
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
@::looks up the cliff face at the blackened window, she frowns and begins forging against the water flowing back::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
CO: Yes sir. Higher ground sir. ::Stumbles a bit in the water.::
Lenloff says:
::Rises to his feet carefully, rocking back and forth with the waves, looking at the water in confusion before letting out something between a yelp and a laugh, turning toward the outer edge of the village, to make sure the people that ran that way are reversing course::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::with the CEO's arm around his neck, he helps him along to reach the others::
Dr_Wullj says:
::Pauses momentarily to cinch up his boots a bit tighter and continues forging along, staying close to Ivara just in case::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Walks with Captain Knight still holding on to his chest with his free hand.::

ACTION:
[All]: The water level continues to rise...8 inches...9 inches...10 inches...

XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::pulls himself up towards the blind's entrance and sees how much rubble is covering the entrance::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CEO: We're almost there Tavish.....just a few meters more.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CNS: If this keeps up I could swim better than I can walk.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::looks at the figures near the other side of the grove and starts to try and run against the flood::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Dr. Mills: Doctor, help the doctor, please? I'm going to see if our XO needs some help.
Dr_Wullj says:
::Picks up his speed as well, though it's getting more strenuous with the water working against them::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::starts looking the cliff face for the easiest trail to climb::

ACTION:
[All]: After less than a minute, but what seems like an eternity, the water begins to rush back toward the beach, and the water levels begin to drop.

CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
CO: Aye sir. ::Continues his walk, mostly out of training.::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
All: Forget this ::starts digging through the rubble:: get digging.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CEO: You're doing great Tavish. We'll try and take care of your injuries just as soon as we get higher.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::sees the levels dropping:: XO: It seems to rise each time there's a meteor strike. Best we do what we can while the waters are low.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
All: I'd rather we be inside if that wave comes back.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::bends down to help the XO lift the larger pieces away::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
CO: Yes sir. ::Slowly continues to walk.:: This mission has really gone to hell sir.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::approaches the back of the group and looks at Raybetz pointing to his sidearm:: Raybetz: Away...please.
Jaluk_Raybetz says:
::Hesitates, but only momentarily, as he straps his handgun back to his hip:: CSO: Trust...will not be attacked.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: stays out of the way, waiting for Ethan and McQuade to reach them.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks over at Tavish:: CEO: Yeah, you could say that.

ACTION:
[All]: All water has now drained once more from the village.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CEO: Need to catch your breath for a moment Tavish?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
XO: Please tell me you ignored regulations and have a phaser that can vaporize these rocks?
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
CO: These impacts don't seem natural. They are coming in at a very odd angle. ::Head starting to clear a little.:: Military craft are all out to sea.
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
CO: No sir I can make it.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::Hopes that Raybetz is correct, and speaks firmly in Federation standard:: Aloud: Starfleet, don't shoot...
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CEO: Yes, I had thought that myself. They were too well directed to be coincidental.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CNS: Teaches me to play by the rules eh? ::smiles for a brief moment before realizing he is still digging rocks::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::draws his firearm and tries get into cover where he can figure out who is approaching::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::turns towards the voice before relaxing a little:: XO: Its Lt. Ivara.
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
CO: Don't know if the Mirrum have anything to do ::Pauses the pain in his chest growing.:: with it sir. but it’s strange that they had all their ships out at the time.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::peers over the rock to see if she's alone::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: For good or bad, at least the Andromeda people are back together.::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: As her senses slowly return, she closes her eyes and concentrates on her physical state. She was of no use to anyone until she regained at least her balance.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::notices Tavish getting more pale in color and moves a bit quicker with him before Tavish passes out::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::steps out from behind the tree she was using unconsciously to cover her and Raybetz's approach. Her eyes flicking over the crew.:: XO: Put that firearm away...sir....please. We don't have time for it.
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
CO: And I don't know if it means anything, but one of the new leader candidates I saved from the water after the first impacts.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: And your friend there?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::sees Sierra and yells to her::
Jaluk_Raybetz says:
@::Waits for a moment, not sure whether he ought to proceed just yet::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CEO: Always playing the hero huh Tavish? ::grins::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Quickly finding the point she needs, she looks up as her husband calls her name. Seeing the situation, she pushes off the rock supporting her and moves to assist him and the CEO::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
XO: His name is Raybetz. He is here to help us. ::motions to the cliff face:: XO: We have been exposed sir. But that isn't the biggest issue.
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Pain in his chest growing now that the shock of it was fading.:: CO: Aye. ::Pauses clutching his chest.:: sir.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: reaching them:: CO: I am fine for the moment. Put him down.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO: From what I can tell, Tavish here appears to at least have some broken ribs. We have anything for pain?
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: And what else has gone wrong here then?
Jaluk_Raybetz says:
@::Takes a few steps out, moving in behind Ivara, cautious::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::gently helps Tavish down:: CEO: Just stay still Tavish. We'll try and see what we can do to alleviate some of the pain.
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
CO: Yes sir. ::Leans back against the rocks.:
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Kneels down to check him over manually.::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::unconsciously keeping herself between the XO and Raybetz:: XO/All: According to the local military, there is a second asteroid inbound. we have under three hours to stop it. It will hit the ocean, and flood the village, and surrounding area up to roughly fifteen feet with tsunami force water.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO: Any hypos around?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CSO: Were you able to determine if it was natural in state? ::working on emptying her med kit.::

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