Host AGM-Trish says:
USS Cherokee 10010.08

Host AGM-Trish says:
The Cherokee is within 10 minutes of planetary orbit.  All departments are preparing for an eventual AT.

Host AGM-Trish says:
The CO is in his RR leaving the XO in charge of the preliminary studies of the planet.

Host AGM-Trish says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Begin Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

TO_Trent says:
::at tactical station continuing scans for ships in vicinity::

FCO_To`Mach says:
::On bridge at helm::

SO_Praught says:
::Changes from passive to active scanning::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
::sitting in the center chair going over reports and thinking about the conversation with Rojer just a few minutes ago::

OPS_Lyon says:
::smiles to himself at his conversation with the XO::

CTO_Arconus says:
::Completing tactical scan of the system and the planet and downloading to the shuttle::

CEO_Shemara says:
::sitting in her office in engineering::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: Rojer, I need a report from all stations.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
FCO: Time and distance to M399?

TO_Trent says:
::at tactical continuing scans::

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: Aye, ma'am.

FCO_To`Mach says:
XO: ETA 10 minutes ma'am.

OPS_Lyon says:
ALL: Status report.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
CTO: Put us at Yellow Alert.

SO_Praught says:
OPS: Active scans enabled.  Beginning scans of the planet.

CEO_Shemara says:
ALL:: Ok teams, let's get rolling here and keep your eyes open.

CTO_Arconus says:
XO:  Yellow alert Aye.

CTO_Arconus says:
::activates yellow alert::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
::nods at the CTO::

Host AGM-Trish  (Yellow Alert.wav)

OPS_Lyon says:
SO: Thank you, Ensign.

FCO_To`Mach says:
::Brings up sequences conducive to the alert::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
ALL: Make sure you keep you eyes and ears open...we don't want any surprises.

SO_Praught says:
::Tucks her hair behind her ear:: OPS: You are welcome, Sir.

CEO_Shemara says:
*XO/OPS: Engineering is ready and set for anything.

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: Aye, ma'am.

OPS_Lyon says:
*CEO*: Thanks T'Ponga.

FCO_To`Mach says:
XO: Ma'am ETA is now 5 minutes.

CEO_Shemara says:
*FCO*: Sir you have both warp and impulse at your discretion.

CTO_Arconus says:
TO:  Keep alert for any indications of cloaked ships.

OPS_Lyon says:
::runs quick diagnostic and monitors all subspace frequencies.::

TO_Trent says:
CTO: Aye, sir. ::continues scans::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
FCO: Thank you To'Mach. Slow to impulse and prepare to set orbit.

FCO_To`Mach says:
*CEO*: Thank you T'Ponga.

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: Science and engineering report ready.

CEO_Shemara says:
*CTO*: You have full shields and as a standby I have the metaphasic shielding ready if needed.

CTO_Arconus says:
XO:  System reads clear of other vessels.  Continuing scans of the planet.

SO_Praught says:
XO: Sir, I am reading a typical class M planet.  A lot of vegetation, but no life signs.

Host AGM-Trish says:
ACTION:  OPS can hear normal subspace chatter from the Epsilon Hydrae system worlds.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
CTO: Thank you Irandor.

FCO_To`Mach says:
XO: Slow to impulse set orbit aye.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
SO: Thank you...continue scanning and keep me posted.

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: Only thing on the comm is the normal chatter from the Epsilon Hydrae system.

CTO_Arconus says:
*CEO*  Excellent.  Thank you.  Let's try and see if we can increase phaser yield.

FCO_To`Mach says:
::Disengages warp engines and establishes orbit.::

SO_Praught says:
::Nods, hair falling out from behind her ear,  rolls her eyes at herself:: XO: Aye, Sir.

CEO_Shemara says:
*SO*: You have both LRS and SRS grids at full percentage.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: Understood...keep checking and keep me posted.

FCO_To`Mach says:
XO: Orbit established at impulse ma'am.

SO_Praught says:
*CEO*: Thank you, Sir.  I will make good use of them.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
::grins at the young Ensign...remembering when I was there::

CEO_Shemara says:
*CTO*: I am on it sir.  You should have 110% by now.

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: Aye, ma'am.  ::continues to monitor the comm and keeps the power distribution grid up for quick access::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
FCO: Thank you To'Mach...take us to 1/2 impulse.

CTO_Arconus says:
*CEO*  Acknowledged.  I'm reading it now.

SO_Praught says:
::Looks up seeing the XO looking her way.  Tucks her hair behind her ear again and tries to keep her attention riveted on her screens.::

CEO_Shemara says:
::watches the main control board::

FCO_To`Mach says:
XO: 1/2 impulse aye.

CEO_Shemara says:
*CTO*: Acknowledged.

FCO_To`Mach says:
::Slows to half impulse::

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: Shall I put the planet on screen?

FCO_To`Mach says:
XO: 1/2 impulse ma'am.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: Yes Rojer.

SO_Praught says:
XO: I should qualify my last comment, Sir.  I'm reading normal animal life forms, but no humanoid life forms.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
FCO: Standard orbit please.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
SO: Thank you Ensign.

OPS_Lyon says:
::places the planet on the main viewer and looks at it with interest.::

FCO_To`Mach says:
XO: Standard orbit aye.

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: On screen.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: Thank you Rojer. ::turns attention to the screen::

OPS_Lyon says:
::runs comm scan for any local frequencies.::

FCO_To`Mach says:
::Achieves Standard orbit::

FCO_To`Mach says:
XO: Standard orbit achieved ma'am.

CEO_Shemara says:
Ens. Spanner:  Watch those intermix formulas.

SO_Praught says:
::Plods slowly through the data looking for anything out of the ordinary.  PSI's are normal. Normal Carbon/Nitrogen atmosphere, almost identical to earth's.  Trace inert gasses that pose no threat::

CTO_Arconus says:
*XO*  Planet tactical scans read as all clear.

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: Its beautiful.  ::gazes at the planet::

TO_Trent says:
CTO: Sir, I am not reading any ship activity in this sector.

CEO_Shemara says:
::walks over to the warp core monitoring board and runs a self-check::

FCO_To`Mach says:
::Keeps eye on orbit looks at console for any indiscretions::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: Yes it is. ::turns attention back to the bridge::

OPS_Lyon says:
::Self: Almost looks like Earth::

CTO_Arconus says:
TO:  Right.  Set the optical scanners for continuous search for any starfield anomalies.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
CTO/FCO: I want you to prepare for a shuttle recon. Take the Sequoia out to see how she handles. And no landing...am I understood?

FCO_To`Mach says:
::Scans the area for navigation hazards::

FCO_To`Mach says:
XO: Aye ma'am.

CTO_Arconus says:
XO:  Aye ma'am.

TO_Trent says:
CTO: Aye. ::sets optical scanners for continuous search for any starfield anomalies::

OPS_Lyon says:
::hears the order:: XO: Want me to slave Flight Control to my station?

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: Yes please Rojer.

FCO_To`Mach says:
XO: Ceiling for recon ma'am?

OPS_Lyon says:
::waits for To'Mach to leave before he slaves the consoles::

CEO_Shemara says:
::gives the monitoring board a gentle pat:: Self: Ah yes my beautiful baby you are doing fine!  ::smiles::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
FCO: No closer than 2 miles To'Mach.

CTO_Arconus says:
TO:  You have tactical.  Give us a continuous tactical scan link.

FCO_To`Mach says:
XO: Aye ma'am.

CTO_Arconus says:
::heads for the TL::

FCO_To`Mach says:
CTO: I will meet you on the flight bay sir.

TO_Trent says:
CTO: Aye sir.

CEO_Shemara says:
::sits down in her chair and watches the main board::

TO_Trent says:
::sets tactical scan link with shuttlecraft::

CTO_Arconus says:
FCO:  Right.

OPS_Lyon says:
::taps in command to slave consoles:: XO: Flight control slaved to OPS.

FCO_To`Mach says:
::Gets up and heads for the TL::

FCO_To`Mach says:
::Enters TL:: TL: Deck 3.

CEO_Shemara says:
Self: Think I will go to the bridge.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: Rojer...keep a constant lock on the shuttle and the team.

FCO_To`Mach says:
*OPS*: If you need her O'Guinn is in the Flight bay sir.

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: Aye, ma'am.  We don't want to lose the shuttle the first time she goes out, right?  I'll bring the cargo transporters online too.

CEO_Shemara says:
*XO*: Ma'am I am coming to the bridge.

OPS_Lyon says:
*FCO*: Understood To'Mach.  And thank you.

SO_Praught says:
XO: Would you like me to begin a three-dimensional mapping of the planet's surface?

TO_Trent says:
::continues tactical scan of the system::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
SO: Yes please.

FCO_To`Mach says:
::Gets off TL on deck three heads for flight bay::

CTO_Arconus says:
::Arrives outside the shuttlebay::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged.

FCO_To`Mach says:
::Enters Flight bay and heads for the Sequoia.

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: Shall I beam some samples from the surface to Science Lab 1?  Within a containment field of course.

CEO_Shemara says:
Ens. Spanner: Spanner you have engineering.

SO_Praught says:
::Starts the mapping process and goes back to observing the weather:: XO: Done, Sir.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
*FCO*: Remember gentlemen...keep it by the books and no landing.

FCO_To`Mach says:
::Enters the Sequoia takes seat at helm::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: Yes, I think that would be wise.

FCO_To`Mach says:
*XO*:  Aye ma'am.

CEO_Shemara says:
::exits engineering and goes to the TL:

CTO_Arconus says:
::Enters the new fangled shuttle and begins preflight checklist::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: Send out a general communication to the departments to have their gear prepared for an AT mission.

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: In progress, ma'am.  ::gets a lock on some rock samples and beams it to Science 1.  Taps a sequence and activates a containment field to place the samples in.::

CTO_Arconus says:
FCO:  You know we'll have to write a completely new checklist routine for this thing.

FCO_To`Mach says:
::Runs Preflight diagnostics on engines and flight controls::

CEO_Shemara says:
Computer: Bridge.

Host AGM-Trish says:
ACTION:  OPS hears on a com channel that the Cherokee was spotted taking orbit.

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: Aye, ma'am.

TO_Trent says:
*CTO*: Tactical link has been established. 

CTO_Arconus says:
*TO*  Confirmed. Thanks.

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: Ma'am.....  I just heard something on the comm about us being spotted taking orbit.  Tracing source now.

FCO_To`Mach says:
CTO: That we will have to do the engines and flight controls are checking out optimal::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: You heard what?

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
::gets up and walks over to the OPS station::

CTO_Arconus says:
FCO:  Confirmed.  Navigation, life-support and weapons are on line.

CEO_Shemara says:
::exits TL on to the bridge::

FCO_To`Mach says:
CTO: Shall we go then sir?

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: That we have been seen taking orbit.  Comes from one of the main planets in the Epsilon system.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: Is there anything else?

CTO_Arconus says:
FCO:  You have the helm.

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: Monitoring, ma'am.  Nothing further yet.

CTO_Arconus says:
*OPS*  Ready for departure.

FCO_To`Mach says:
CTO: Aye sir.

CEO_Shemara says:
::walks to her engineering console and enters the proper codes::

TO_Trent says:
::continues tactical scans::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
::nods:: OPS: Keep me posted. ::walks around the bridge checking on things::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
CEO: Welcome to the bridge!

OPS_Lyon says:
*CTO*: Acknowledged.  XO: Shuttle ready for departure ma'am.

FCO_To`Mach says:
*OPS*: Permission to take off sir.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: Give them permission to take off.

SO_Praught says:
XO: They appear to have a planet predominated by 4 major jet streams.  The weather over the equator, which is where we are in orbit over is warmer by 40 degrees Centigrade than the Polar caps.::

CEO_Shemara says:
Computer: Transfer engineering command to my console voice code ID print Alpha 1 4 Ko'lin Ve'chu Gamma 7

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
::nods at the SO's report::

OPS_Lyon says:
*FCO*: Permission granted.  Good luck and come back safely.

FCO_To`Mach says:
*OPS*: Thank you sir be back soon.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
::hears OPS reply and sends her wishes along as well::

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: The comm is all about us, but I can't figure out how they know we are here.

SO_Praught says:
XO:  Is there anything specific you want to know or do you just want me to let you know anything out of the ordinary, Sir?

CTO_Arconus says:
FCO:  Course plotted and laid in.

OPS_Lyon says:
::opens shuttle bay doors::

OPS_Lyon  (Shuttle Bay Doors.wav)

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
SO: Just anything out of the ordinary.

FCO_To`Mach says:
::Powers up and eases Sequoia out of the flightbay::

SO_Praught says:
::Bites at the inside of her lip:: XO: Aye, ma'am.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@::Takes the course and heads for the planet::

CTO_Arconus says:
@FCO:  We are clear of the ship.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: Just keep a check. ::turns to the SO:: SO: Is there something wrong?

OPS_Lyon says:
::maintains TR lock on the shuttle and its occupants:: XO: Shuttle is taking off, ma'am.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@CTO: Aye sir.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: Acknowledged.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@::Watches console as the shuttle descends towards the planet::

CTO_Arconus says:
@FCO:  You know when we are out here alone on a shuttle you don't have to call me sir.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: When the shuttle is clear...take us to 1 mile above the planet.

OPS_Lyon says:
::keeps monitoring the com from the Epsilon system, trying to figure out how they know the Cherokee has arrived at M399::

FCO_To`Mach says:
@CTO: Ok Irandor.

CTO_Arconus says:
@FCO:  Excellent.  Scanners read clear ready to begin atmospheric entry.

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: 1 Mile orbit, aye, ma'am. ::taps in the sequence and hits the engage button::

Host AGM-Trish says:
ACTION:  OPS pick up signal from another planet repeating about the Cherokee.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@::Sets the angle for atmospheric entry::

SO_Praught says:
::The weather in a twenty degree band, 10 degrees, north and 10 degrees south of the Cherokee has temperatures ranging from 20 to 25 degrees Centigrade.  The updraft created by the high temperatures seems to be producing thundershowers.  But everything looks normal::

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: Orbit achieved, ma'am.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@CTO: Hold on a bit this could get rough.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: Thank you. Keep a close eye on the orbital pattern.

OPS_Lyon says:
::gives the comm a strange look:: XO: Another planet picked up our arrival, ma'am.  I cannot determine how they know.

CEO_Shemara says:
::watches the view screen and is completely fascinated::

CTO_Arconus says:
@CTO:  All right right.  let's see how this thing handles.

SO_Praught says:
::Changes to rear sensors and notices a hurricane brewing over the ocean about 16 degrees aft of the position over which the Cherokee is holding::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: Open a channel to the shuttle.

TO_Trent says:
::continues tactical scans::

FCO_To`Mach says:
@::Starts to enter the atmosphere::

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: Aye, ma'am. ::opens channel:: Channel open, ma'am.

OPS_Lyon  (HAILING.wav)

CTO_Arconus says:
@::increases power in SIF and inertial dampners::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
COM: Sequoia: Be advised...someone knows we are here. We are picking up communications to this regard.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@::watches as the planet gets closer::

CTO_Arconus says:
@COM:  Cherokee:  Acknowledged.  Any idea who's sending and receiving?

SO_Praught says:
::Hurricane has gale force winds at 130mph.  What on earth would be considered a category 4 hurricane::

OPS_Lyon says:
::monitors orbit and makes minor adjustments::

Host AGM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The TO picks up a freighter entering orbit around the nearest Epsilon planet.

CEO_Shemara says:
XO: Ma’am that is a most interesting planet.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
COM: Sequoia: Unknown at this time...it is coming from 2 of the planets.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@::Enters atmosphere and levels off at two miles::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
CEO: How so?

SO_Praught says:
XO: It's not out of the ordinary for a planet, but I just want to make you aware that there is a hurricane brewing in the ocean to the aft of the Cherokee.

CTO_Arconus says:
@COM:  Cherokee:  Right.  We'll stay sharp Ma'am.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@CTO: We are two miles up how ready to start scanning?

TO_Trent says:
XO: Sensors indicate a freighter entering orbit around the nearest Epsilon planet.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
SO: Acknowledged.

CEO_Shemara says:
XO: In all my years of seeing different planets, this one is quite spectacular.

CTO_Arconus says:
@FCO:  Standard search pattern laid in.  At your discretion.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
TO: Acknowledged...keep an eye on it

CTO_Arconus says:
@::Activates scanners::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
COM: Sequoia: Please be advised there is a hurricane near you.

TO_Trent says:
XO: Aye. ::continues to monitor freighter::

OPS_Lyon says:
::monitors the comm and tries to determine how the Epsilon system can pick up the ship.::  XO: Can there be some orbital alert system out here?

FCO_To`Mach says:
@::Activates the search pattern::

CTO_Arconus says:
@COM:  Cherokee:  Roger, we have it on our scans.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: Good question...check it out please.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
COM: Sequoia: I am going to keep this channel open.

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: Aye, ma'am.  ::starts running a scan for any and all kinds of comm traffic between the two systems.::  Searching now, ma'am.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: Acknowledged.

CTO_Arconus says:
@COM: Cherokee:  Roger, comm link open.

CEO_Shemara says:
::watches the weather patterns with interest::

FCO_To`Mach says:
@CTO: What are the scans picking up?

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: Change our orbit to an axial.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@::Looks out window tries to see the ground::

CTO_Arconus says:
@FCO:  Standard vegetation and life forms so far.  Atmosphere and gravity within standards.

OPS_Lyon says:
::thinks a moment:: CEO: T'Ponga, can you boost the gain on the oom tracking system, please? I'm picking up a faint transmission.

CEO_Shemara says:
OPS: Yes sir.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@CTO: Can you visually see any thing on your side?

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: Aye, ma'am.  Changing orbit to axial. ::enters the change and hits the engage button::

CTO_Arconus says:
@FCO:  No sign of power emissions or processed metals.

CTO_Arconus says:
@FCO  Just clouds at the moment.

CEO_Shemara says:
::taps for a moment and the gain on the oom is boosted a little higher::

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: Ma'am, orbital pattern changed.  I'm picking up a faint transmission, and I'm tracking it to the source.

SO_Praught says:
::Plots their orbit change into the computer so it can continue to map as they orbit::

CEO_Shemara says:
OPS: There you go sir.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@CTO: I think we should ask permission to go lower.

Host AGM-Trish says:
ACTION:  An orbital power stations signal now becomes apparent.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: Acknowledged. Any information yet on how they know we are here?

OPS_Lyon says:
CEO: Thanks that will do.

CTO_Arconus says:
@FCO:  I concur.

CTO_Arconus says:
@COM:  Cherokee:  Request change in flight plan to descend 1 mile.

OPS_Lyon says:
::looks at his console:: XO: Ma'am, according to this, there is an orbital power station......  and there is a signal going back to the Epsilon system with data.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
COM: Sequoia: Request granted...you can go down as far as 1/2 mile but no more.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
::turns to the OPS:: OPS: An orbital power station?

CTO_Arconus says:
@COM:  Cherokee:  Acknowledged.

CEO_Shemara says:
::raises an eyebrow at that remark::

FCO_To`Mach says:
@::Keys to 1/2 miles above the planet.

OPS_Lyon says:
::looks a bit abashed:: XO: Sorry ma'am.  I read the data a bit wrong.  The orbital station is between the two planets in the Epsilon system.

TO_Trent says:
::continues tactical scans::

CTO_Arconus says:
@::conducts visual scans as the clouds clear::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: No problem...is there anything else on the communications about us?

SO_Praught says:
::Notices the equatorial bulge is no where near that of earths.  Begins to calculate rotation speed to figure out approximate hours in a day::

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: Checking again, ma'am. ::looks at the display:: Normal chatter again. ::looks puzzled::

CTO_Arconus says:
@FCO:  Nice green forests, obvious water supplies.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
::turns attention to the screen and watches the planet rotate beneath them::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
::looking puzzled:: OPS: Acknowledged Rojer...keep me posted.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
COM: Sequoia: Any signs of life?

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: Aye, ma'am. ::taps in more commands::

FCO_To`Mach says:
@::Looks out windows seeing top of trees:: CTO: Agreed but I don't see a place for a secure landing for the AT.

CTO_Arconus says:
@FCO:  Lets move towards the mountain range.

SO_Praught says:
::Makes notes as she goes along.....her eyes wide totally fascinated by all the information she is seeing::

FCO_To`Mach says:
@CTO: Acknowledged.

CTO_Arconus says:
@COM: Cherokee:  Just normal primordial flora and fauna.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@::Steers to the mountain range::

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: Ma'am, I've figured out how they know we arrived.  The orbital station picked up on us as we passed and triangulated our position and then reported it.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
COM: Sequoia: Do you see any signs of trails or such from your height?

CTO_Arconus says:
@FCO:  There should be some clearing just in those foothills.  Good place for the geology types to muck about.

SO_Praught says:
XO: 1/4 of the planet is mapped.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: Acknowledged. ::goes and sits back down in the center chair::

FCO_To`Mach says:
@CTO: Is that an open field up ahead?

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
SO: Acknowledged...good job Ensign. ::smiles::

CTO_Arconus says:
@COM:  Cherokee:  Nothing yet, moving to new search grid now.

OPS_Lyon says:
::continues to monitor the shuttle and the orbit of the ship::

SO_Praught says:
::Beams but tries to hide it, not thinking it's very professional::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
COM: Sequoia: Have you found a place for the AT to beam down yet?

CTO_Arconus says:
@FCO:  Yep.  Slow down over it and I'll do a detailed scan.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@CTO: Acknowledged.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
::picks up on the Ensign's delight and smiles::

CTO_Arconus says:
@::looks at the FCO every time the XO asks another question::

CTO_Arconus says:
@COM:  Cherokee:  I think we have a spot.  Doing detail scan now.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
COM: Sequoia: Acknowledged.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@::Slow the Sequoia over the field.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
SO: Are you ready for us to move to another grid?

SO_Praught says:
::Riveted on the information pouring in.....seeing evidence of extensive cave networks in certain regions of the planet. ::

FCO_To`Mach says:
@CTO: Why do you keep looking at me every time the XO ask a question?

CTO_Arconus says:
@COM:  Cherokee:  Scans complete.  Uploading now.  Looks good so far.  Nearby lake, geological formations, forest, a large clearing.

TO_Trent says:
::maintains tactical scans::

CTO_Arconus says:
@::Mutes comm link::

CTO_Arconus says:
@FCO:  You would think they were excited or something with all the rapid-fire questions.

CEO_Shemara says:
XO: Ma'am sounds like a paradise planet.

OPS_Lyon says:
::continues to beam samples into containment field::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
COM: Sequoia: Acknowledged...keep me posted.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@CTO: I don't know about that part.

CTO_Arconus says:
@::unmutes::

FCO_To`Mach says:
@::brings the Sequoia over the field and slows almost to hover::

FCO_To`Mach says:
@CTO: Ok lets get this information and get going.

OPS_Lyon says:
::looks at the monitor:: XO: The Sequoia is hovering above that clearing at the moment, ma'am.

SO_Praught says:
::Looks up suddenly:: XO: Um....::Looks at the mapping apparatus:: Aye, Sir.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: Acknowledged.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
SO: Coordinate with OPS for where you need us to be please.

SO_Praught says:
XO: Aye, Sir.

OPS_Lyon says:
::glances over at the SO:: SO: Speak the words ::smiles::

TO_Trent says:
::continues tactical scans::

SO_Praught says:
::Lights up, grinning form ear to ear:: OPS: I'm sending the next orbit to your console, then.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
TO: Anything on scans?

Host AGM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The TO picks up what might be tachyeon trails.

CTO_Arconus says:
@FCO:  Scans almost complete.  let's make a slow circuit of the lake.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@CTO: Acknowledged.

TO_Trent says:
XO: It appears I am picking up tachyeon trails.

OPS_Lyon says:
::gets the data:: SO: Got it, thanks.  ::taps in course change:: XO: Ready for orbital change, ma'am.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
::grins...glad the Ensign is so good at her work::

FCO_To`Mach says:
@::Steers for the lake taking it slow around the area::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
TO: Tachyeon trails? Are you sure?

CEO_Shemara says:
::raises head at the mention of tachyeon trails::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
COM: Sequoia: Be advised we are picking up tachyeon trails.

TO_Trent says:
XO: It would appear so. Continuing scans.

CTO_Arconus says:
@::hears TO, plots escape course just in case::

CTO_Arconus says:
@COM:  Cherokee:  Our datalink is displaying it to.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@::Snaps head up at mention of tachyeon trails:: CTO: That could only mean one thing is this part of the galaxy.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
COM: Sequoia: Acknowledged...just making sure Irandor.

OPS_Lyon says:
::makes the orbital change:: XO: Orbit changed to equatorial orbit, ma'am.

TO_Trent says:
XO: The trails are very strong and could be a Klingon Ship due to the trail leading to Klingon space.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: Acknowledged. Pull up evasive maneuvers program and be prepared.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
TO: Acknowledged.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@CTO: I suggest we get done and get home quickly.

SO_Praught says:
::Changes the orbital coordinates to those she fed OPS and continues mapping::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
TO: Can you tell how recent they are?

CEO_Shemara says:
*Ens. Spanner*: Keep everyone on their toes.'

OPS_Lyon says:
::grins over his shoulder:: XO: Aye, ma'am. ::pulls up evasive maneuver program::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
::grins back at Rojer::

CEO_Shemara says:
<Ens. Spanner>: *CEO*: Aye Ma'am

SO_Praught says:
::Turns her attention to the area which the shuttle is flying over and begins pulling up specifics on that area::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
TO: Make sure we are well prepared with power to shields and weapons if needed.

Host AGM-Trish says:
ACTION: As the shuttle appears near the foothills, their engines go silent.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
SO: How is the mapping going?

SO_Praught says:
::Begins listing off the resources in that area mentally::

SO_Praught says:
XO: It's about 2/3rds done, Sir.

TO_Trent says:
XO: They appear to be from within the last week. Preparing all defense systems. ::makes sure there is proper power to shields and phasers::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
SO: Thank you.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
TO: Acknowledged.

CTO_Arconus says:
@FCO:  Power gone!

CTO_Arconus says:
@COM: Cherokee:  We have a problem.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@::Looks at the console:: CTO: We have lost power I am going to set her down in close to the foothills.

SO_Praught says:
::It has water, which should be cleaner than earth's seeing there is no evidence of atmospheric pollution::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
::turns at the com from the shuttle::

SO_Praught says:
::Ears pick up at the word trouble::

CTO_Arconus says:
@FCO:  Prepare for impact!

CEO_Shemara says:
::hears the comm message and looks up with a raised eyebrow::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
COM: Sequoia: What kind of problem?

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: Shall I attempt to beam them back?

FCO_To`Mach says:
@::banks the Sequoia toward the foothills and sets the AOA for landing::

CTO_Arconus says:
@::launches emergency beacon::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
TO: Take us to Red Alert.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: Do you have a lock on them?

FCO_To`Mach says:
@CTO: Hold on this is going to be rough.

SO_Praught says:
::Inhales quickly, but doesn't quite gasp, not knowing what to expect::

CEO_Shemara says:
::watches as her board lights up ready for anything::

TO_Trent says:
XO: Aye. ::sets condition to red alert::

FCO_To`Mach says:
::Finds an open area and heads for it::

Host AGM-Trish  (Red Alert.wav)

CEO_Shemara says:
Ens. Spanner: All teams are to report to their assigned stations NOW!!

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
COM: Sequoia: I repeat...What kind of problem?

CEO_Shemara says:
<Ens.Spanner> *CEO*: Already done sir.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@::Watches the altitude::

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: We're out of range, we'll have to move to a position above them.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
::begins getting agitated::

TO_Trent says:
::raises shields and powers up phasers::

FCO_To`Mach says:
@CTO: Here we go hang on.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: Do so and now!

SO_Praught says:
::Turns off mapping apparatus until they can get things settled::

CTO_Arconus says:
@COM: Cherokee:  ::Sounds of ship impacting::

OPS_Lyon says:
::taps in orbital change and engages:: XO: Already on it ma'am.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@::brings the ship down as soft as possible::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
::jumps up:: COM: Sequoia: Respond please...

Host AGM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The Sequoia sets down in the foothills.  No damage other than to the CTO's and FCO's nerves.

OPS_Lyon says:
::waits impatiently for the Cherokee to get into position for an attempted beam out of the shuttle::

FCO_To`Mach says:
@::Stares with disbelief at what happened::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
::walks over to stand behind Rojer::

CTO_Arconus says:
@COM:  Cherokee:  We lost engines.  We have crash-landed East of the lake.  Other than engines no other damage to report.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@CTO: You ok Irandor?

CTO_Arconus says:
@FCO:  What the hell happened?

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
::sighs in relief:: COM: Sequoia: Acknowledged.

SO_Praught says:
Self: Wow......they are lucky.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@CTO: That is what I am about to find out.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@::heads for the engine compartment and starts to run diagnostics::

CTO_Arconus says:
@FCO:  Engines just dropped off line.  I can't even get a diagnostic to work on them.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
COM: Sequoia: Well since you are down...go ahead and explore...but keep in constant contact with the Cherokee.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@CTO: I can't find any thing either.

SO_Praught says:
XO: Permission to head to the SCI lab and analyze the samples OPS got for me?

FCO_To`Mach says:
@::veQ::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
::sits back down in the center chair and tries to calm self::

CTO_Arconus says:
@COM:  Cherokee:  Right.  We're trying to figure out the engine problem first.  I'll do an external recon.

OPS_Lyon says:
::brow furrows:: XO: Ma'am.......  I'm picking up a Klingon transmission.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
::looking up:: SO: What...oh yes.

CTO_Arconus says:
@FCO:  Very strange.  Design flaw perhaps?

FCO_To`Mach says:
@::picks up Bet’leth::

SO_Praught says:
XO: Thank you, Sir.  ::Turns to head to the TL::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
COM: Sequoia: Acknowledged.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: What are they saying Rojer?

CEO_Shemara says:
::hears the word Klingon::

CTO_Arconus says:
@FCO:  Let’s check the hull.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@CTO: Could be will have to look into that.

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: The source is moving away from our position. Nothing about us, though.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@CTO: Agreed.

SO_Praught says:
TL: Deck 4.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: Acknowledged...I guess I don't need to remind you to keep an eye on it.

CTO_Arconus says:
@FCO:  I'll run a computer core diagnostic.  It'll take about 5 minutes.

CTO_Arconus says:
@::Begins diagnostic::

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: ::smiles:: No need, I've got it tagged and flagged.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@CTO: Ok I am going to start looking to hull over.

CEO_Shemara says:
Self: I wonder what happened to the shuttle?

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
::gives the OPS a wry smile::

FCO_To`Mach says:
@::Heads for the door and exits the Sequoia::

SO_Praught says:
::leans against the TL wall.....picking her toe against the deck of the TL while deep in thought::

OPS_Lyon says:
::smiles reassuringly at T'Kerl:: XO: They will be all right. 

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
*SO*: Let me know if you find anything.

SO_Praught says:
::Exits the TL and heads for SCI 1 lab::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
::nods:: OPS: Yes Rojer...I know.

SO_Praught says:
*XO*: Aye, Sir.  You'll be the first to know.

SO_Praught says:
::Enters the lab and looks around for the samples::

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
::REB at OPS::

FCO_To`Mach says:
@::Starts to look over the hull sees some scratches but no other damage::

Host AGM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The hull appears to be undamaged.

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: Ma'am?

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: Make sure you keep a close eye on everything...would you like me to have O'Guinn come up and take the helm?

SO_Praught says:
::Begins running elemental scans of the rock samples beamed up here for her.::

FCO_To`Mach says:
@*CTO*: Irandor there is no damage out here that I can see.

SO_Praught says:
*OPS*: It seems you've picked some choice samples, Sir.  Thank you.

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: I can handle it for the moment. But if it will make you feel better, she can come and take the helm.

CEO_Shemara says:
*Ens.Spanner*: I hope you are keeping my teams on their toes down there.

OPS_Lyon says:
*SO*: My pleasure.  Have fun down there...

SO_Praught says:
*OPS*: As much as a child in a candy shop, Sir.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: I think it might be best...she knows the protocols like the back of her hand. Please call her up here.

CTO_Arconus says:
@*FCO*:  I've got it!  It was a computer core malfunction.

OPS_Lyon says:
::grins:: *SO*: I know what you mean.  I used to be the bridge SO before I changed to another department.

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: Aye, ma'am.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@*CTO*: Can we fix it?

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
COM: Sequoia: I need a report on conditions.

SO_Praught says:
*XO*: I'm finding traces of gold and platinum ores.  More pure than most we'd find on earth.  I'm also finding our normal ores such as Iron, Aluminum, Beryllium, Nickel, and the list goes on and on.

CTO_Arconus says:
@*FCO*  There was a circuit cross over caused  the malfunction.  It shorted out all the engine relays.

OPS_Lyon says:
*O'Guinn*: Please report to the bridge.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
*SO*: Acknowledged.

SO_Praught says:
::Still working and pouring over scans:: *OPS*: I can't imagine working in any other field.  This is almost like a passion.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@::heads back inside the Sequoia:::

CTO_Arconus says:
@*FCO*  No we don't have spares and with out engine power we can't make any.

FCO_To`Mach says:
<O'Guinn>*OPS*: Aye sir on my way.

CTO_Arconus says:
@*FCO*:  We have about 5 hours of battery power remaining before we lose almost everything.

OPS_Lyon says:
*SO*: I understand completely.  That's why I'm happy to be back in OPS.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
COM: Sequoia: Repeat...I need a report on conditions.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@*CTO*: Acknowledged I suggest we shut down all non-essentials.

CTO_Arconus says:
@COM: Cherokee:  Damage report.  We had a computer core malfunction and have lost all the engine relays.  Running systems on partial battery backup.  We have 5 hours of power remaining.  We cannot repair it ourselves.  Request a repair team.

OPS_Lyon says:
::sees O'Guinn enter and take Flight Control, transfers control back to that console and smiles at her.:: O'Guinn: I'm Not even going to tell you what to do.  You have flight control.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
COM: Sequoia: Acknowledged...we are on our way to your position...you will have a team shortly.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
CEO: Please prepare a team.

SO_Praught says:
*OPS*: It's a wonderful feeling to be doing what you love, but with that, I'd better focus all my attention back on these scans.  Breigh out.

CEO_Shemara says:
XO: Aye Ma'am.

CTO_Arconus says:
@COM:  Cherokee:  Right.  We're going to have a look around the shuttle area then.

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: Flight control to O'Guinn, ma'am.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: Acknowledged. ::nods at O'Guinn:: O'Guinn: Welcome back.

CTO_Arconus says:
@*FCO*  The ship is going to send down a repair team.  I'm shutting down everything but the com system.

SO_Praught says:
::Finds little to no contaminates in the ore samples.::

FCO_To`Mach says:
@::enters the Sequoia set Bet’leth down::

CEO_Shemara says:
*Ens. MacLaughlin*:  Assemble a repair team for the repairs of the Sequoia and take with you extra engine relays and a new set of computer relays as well.

CTO_Arconus says:
@FCO:  We should have a look around while we're waiting.

OPS_Lyon says:
::keeps TR lock on the FCO and CTO:: XO: Transporter lock on To'Mach and Irandor secure.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
CEO: Let me know when they are ready.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
::smiles at OPS:: OPS: Thank you Rojer.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@CTO: Ok I guess we do visual security till we can get out of here.

CEO_Shemara says:
<Ens.MacLaughlin> *CEO*: Aye sir.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@CTO: Shall we take a look around?

CTO_Arconus says:
@::Takes survival backpack and telescoping staff::

CTO_Arconus says:
@FCO:  Lets head towards the high ground.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
CEO: T'Ponga...please accompany the team.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@::Grabs second survival pack and Bet’leth::

OPS_Lyon says:
::smiles back:: XO: Just doing my job. And making sure we can get them back in a flash. ::grins at the pun::

SO_Praught says:
::Finding no harmful elements in her scans, places a containment field around the bay.  After it's in place lowers the ones around the specimens so she can take a closer look at them::

CEO_Shemara says:
XO: Aye Ma’am.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@CTO: Agreed better point for defense if needed.

Host AGM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The air on the planet is crisp and clean, making Irandor think of home.  To'Mach just grunts.

CTO_Arconus says:
@FCO:  Ah.  Good clean air.

CEO_Shemara says:
*Ens. MacLaughlin*: Meet me in Transporter Room 1.

CTO_Arconus says:
@FCO:  Nothing on the tricorder.  Maybe some caves ahead.

CEO_Shemara says:
::gets up walks off the bridge to the TL:  Computer: TR1

FCO_To`Mach says:
@::Starts to walk towards the hills:: CTO: If you say so. ::looks around while walking::

OPS_Lyon says:
::maintains the scan on the comm systems::

FCO_To`Mach says:
@CTO: Only one way to find out.

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: Orbit achieved.  We're ready to beam the AT.

SO_Praught says:
::Fingers the ores almost in awe seeing the clear veins of gold::

CTO_Arconus says:
@FCO:  Bearing 1200 mils.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: Acknowledged.

CEO_Shemara says:
:: exits the TL and walks to TR1::

OPS_Lyon says:
*CEO*: You ready to beam down?

CEO_Shemara says:
*CEO*: Aye sir just as soon as my team gets here.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@CTO: Acknowledged

OPS_Lyon says:
::beams the AT to the shuttle location::

OPS_Lyon  (Transporter.wav)

CTO_Arconus says:
@FCO:  The repair team is down.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@CTO: OK let them fix the shuttle while we look around.

CTO_Arconus says:
@FCO:  Agreed.

OPS_Lyon says:
::maintains TR lock on all the people on the surface::

SO_Praught says:
::Turns the rock over slowly in her hand::

CEO_Shemara says:
@COM: XO: Ma'am we have arrived and am proceeding to the shuttle.

OPS_Lyon says:
*SO*: How's it going down there, ensign?

FCO_To`Mach says:
@*CEO*: Let us know when the repairs are complete.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
COM: CEO: Acknowledged.

SO_Praught says:
*OPS*: It's incredible, Sir!  I'm finding whole veins of platinum and gold!

OPS_Lyon says:
::perks up at that news:: *SO*: Indeed?  Well, then this planet is a good find after all.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@CTO: Shall we continue?

SO_Praught says:
*OPS*: An incredible find!

CTO_Arconus says:
@FCO:  Large cave 100m ahead.  Shall we look in?

FCO_To`Mach says:
@CTO: Agreed lets go.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@::Goes to cave::

CTO_Arconus says:
@::approaches cave entrance::

OPS_Lyon says:
XO: To'Mach and Irandor are approaching a cave system.

Host XO-T`Kerl says:
OPS: Acknowledged...they will need shelter.

OPS_Lyon says:
*SO*: You can tell me all about it later.

FCO_To`Mach says:
@CTO: What do you think Irandor?

CTO_Arconus says:
@FCO:  I can only scan about 50 meters in for some reason.

Host AGM-Trish says:
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