USS Andromeda NCC-50007 - SD 11401.25

Starring:
	
Lea			as	Ship Manager	
				SO Baker

Conor Power		as	[XO] Commander Conor Power
				First Officer

Evan Taylor		as	[FCO] Ensign Jardon Lori	
				Flight Control Officer	

Karriaunna Scotti		as	[CMO] Commander Sierra Knight-Sky
				Chief Medical Officer 

Jack Farfri		as	[CSO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Xerus Vorln Ivara
				Chief Science Officer 
				SO_CWO_Womack

Trevor Howard		as	[CTO] Ensign Felicia N'Leth Thorson
				Chief Tactical Officer

Absent:

Andrew Dalrymple	as	[CEO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Tavish Duncan McQuade
				Chief Engineering Officer	

Jim Koeller		as	[CO] Captain Ethan Knight
				Commanding Officer

William Davis		as	[SOPS] Commander William Davis

Summary: Several hours have passed, and the Cataria has received a great deal of scientific data from the various probes in the system. However, the probe in the asteroid field has yet to detect anything resembling a starship.

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CMO_Knight-Sky says:
:: In medical doing some research, not paying much attention to time in the quiet surroundings.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: Ok so where are we at with the scans?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
XO: Currently waiting for information to come back from a probe that is skimming the edge of the cloaking field, sir.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: ETA?
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
::sitting on the bridge at the helm overlooking the data with the probe:: CSO: I'm getting some data in on the probe....If you're ready I can go over it with you and the Commander.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
XO: Presently, sir.  FCO: Go ahead.
CMO_Knight-Sky says:
:: A flashing light catches her attention and while she does not say it, she thinks it:  Finally::
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
CSO/XO: It looks like this is a M-Class planet with an O2/N2-based atmosphere. The probe did discover what looks to be biosigns on the planet. But they are registering as planet life, or small animals.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
FCO: Any indication of a power source?
CMO_Knight-Sky says:
:: Reading through the computers input, she sends another memo to the CSO with the updated material.::  Other commonalities between your officers are some shared genetic markers.  They are: Germanic decent; blonde hair allele's, Feare's is recessive; a recessive gene that could contribute to a weakened immune system but they also possess...
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
CSO: No power sources that the probe could pick up.
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
CSO/CO: There are also a large quantity of biosigns that appear to be something else entirely....I'm not certain what they are exactly.
CMO_Knight-Sky says:
... a counter gene that is more dominant that overrides that one.  They also share a number of genes that are not universal to humans, but are not identified as having any particular effects on the human body.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::Pulls up the probe readings on her screen taking a look herself:: FCO: I'll take a look.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
FCO: Ensure the CMO is getting a copy of this data too.
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
CO: Aye sir. ::sends a copy of the probe's data to the CMO's console in sickbay::
CMO_Knight-Sky says:
These genes are basically what some might call "junk", there purpose either no longer needed or not identified as being of any use just the randomness of genetic reproduction of a sexual species.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*CMO* There is some data coming your way from the probe scanning our mystery planet, some of the biosigns don't seem to make much sense. Can you take a closer look?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::checks the atmospheric data:: XO: You will probably want to run that atmospheric info past medical, I don't see anything harmful, but if you plan an away mission I'd like her opinion on breathing gear.
CMO_Knight-Sky says:
*XO*:  Yes.  And you have an update on my earlier case. :: As the telemetry comes through, she scans through it.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*CMO* Understood, I'll take a look, and I'd like your opinion on what level of protection we require for an away mission via shuttle.
CMO_Knight-Sky says:
*XO*:  Understood. :: starts to run the biosigns through the database for similarities.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::brings up a terrain map of the area and overlays the life sign scan results::
CMO_Knight-Sky says:
*XO*: Commander, you will need rebreathers.  While you will not need them consistently, you will be dealing with lower oxygen levels then we are used to.  A back up of tri-ox should be included as well.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
*CMO* Understood, I'll have the shuttle bays equip out as required.
CMO_Knight-Sky says:
:: Looking at the computer data:: *XO*:  Also an interest of note....

CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
XO: Those life signs look similar to something I saw on Gehmohr, sir.
CMO_Knight-Sky says:
*XO*: The biosigns are already in our data base.  They match those taken by Lieutenant Ivara via her tricorder while she was aboard the Gehmohr science station.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
Self: Great. Just who I needed to see again.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
All: Any signs of any technical development among these people?
CMO_Knight-Sky says:
:: Returns to synthesizing what data they have.::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
XO: This isn't humanoid life forms, this is their macroscopic emergency life support system...the little lights. Also, I am still not seeing any signs of a power generator, or anything that is creating the cloaking field.
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
XO: I'm seeing the same thing sir...No technical development.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
FCO: Is there a way to discreetly fly a shuttle into a concealed position near where their life support system is installed?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::looks at the XO confused:: XO: Sir? What system?
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: The little lights?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::blinks slightly:: XO: Sorry, I was not clear, the life forms on the planet are similar to the back up system on Gehmohr.  This may be where they got them from.  It is an organic system as near as I can tell. 
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::checks the map:: XO: As you can see those life forms cover the entire planet. It may be a terraforming program, but I...::goes to the old data from Gehmohr's records to look at the planet's atmospheric information::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: Is there anything of significance that we should look at first then?
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: Or should we just fly around inside the cloaking field until we see something worth looking at?
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
XO: Sir...Looking over the readings, the only place where there aren't any sort of biosign at all is the peak of the highest mountain on the eastern coast.

Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
FCO: How high is this mountain?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::taps in the planetary rotation information to complete a calculation, and waits for the computer to print out a latitude and longitude.::
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
XO: The mountain is roughly 7.2 km.
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
XO: Sir this is one high mountain, we'll definitely need treatment for altitude sickness, transporter-assisted decompression, and rebreathers. As well as EVAs.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
FCO: Any this is the only thing that stands out on our sensors right now?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
XO: I've got some unusual readings I'd like to check out on a beach near that mountain sir.
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
XO: Yes sir...anywhere else is either spotted with lifeforms or covered with the odd biosigns.

Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
FCO: Ok, plot a flight path, we'll swing by the mountain top in a shuttle and check it out, we'll then move on to the beach. Send your equipment requests to the shuttle bay to have them load it out correctly.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
All: Anything else we need to check out?
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
XO: Aye sir.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
XO: I would like to wait for the probe to finish its mapping of the asteroid belt before we deploy a shuttle.  There was another ship in this system several months ago, and I'd like to know why.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: Sounds like a reasonable precaution. How much longer will it take?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
XO: About an hour sir.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: Ok. FCO: It's on you to get the shuttle ready with everyone's needed equipment.
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
XO: Will do.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
All: Right now both of you are in the hot seat, others may join you depending on how the situation develops

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