USS HALAS 10705.15

SM: Dave Smith

Starring:
Shari Dalrymple as Commander T’Shara
Bill Davis as Lieutenant Commander Davis
Andrew Dalrymple as Lieutenant Renor
Kurt Goring as Lieutenant Curtis

Guest Starring:
James Homuth as Lieutenant JG. Arinoch

<SMDave> 
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<RESUME MISSION>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::worked his way down to Deck 7, supervising the security teams conducting checks::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
::Finishes up in his quarters and grabs a small tote he packed.::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::in the shuttle he was instructed to prep for the good counselor::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::moving carefully down one corridor with his team, one eye on the tricorder, the other on his surroundings::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::stares at the empty padd, muttering somewhat to himself:: Outloud/SEC: Second time around and still nothing.
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
::Exits his quarters and walks down the corridor to the Turbo lift.:: Self: ::Mumbles something about tricks Vulcans::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::traces a tricorder over the jury-rigged transponder he's been working on installing in the shuttle::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
::Enters the TL:: TL: Shuttle bay 1.
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::just shakes his head:: ACTO: We could do this a dozen more and find the same thing, sir... if they were here, they're long gone.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
::Sets down a padd on the desk, straightening her uniform she exits her quarters and makes her way down the corridor.::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::looks over to a lone isolinear chip, situated on the deck to his right, but far enough away so he doesn't step on it by accident::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
::Looks out to the Shuttle bay as the doors open.::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::picks up the isolinear chip and scans it as well with the tricorder, leaving nothing to chance::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::frowns:: SEC: That's not exactly a comfort, is it?
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
::Taking a deep breath before walking out into the Shuttle bay towards the LtCmdr Davis.::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::just keeps thinking to himself:: Couple more trips around the block, and maybe this old bucket will get comfortable... Ah, who am I kidding? ::clears his throat, and speaks outloud:: ACTO: What about this mission is?
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
<Ens_Morgan> CO: Captain here is that information you requested.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::nods with approval as the tricorder beeps and boops it's usual chorus of sounds to him, not noting any problems with the chip::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
OPS: Commander. Is the shuttle ready to depart?
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::slots the chip in below the transponder the underside illuminates slightly::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
CNS: Just about. Can I see your communicator?
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
::Takes the padd from the Ensign and looks over the padd. Eyebrow raised.:: Ens_Morgan: Thank you Ensign I see we are still getting nothing on our scans I see.
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::shuts down the padd with a push of the thumb:: SEC: There's nothing for it. ::exhales some of his frustration:: Have the security codes been changed in the armory and Engineering?
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::places the panel back on to the bulkhead::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
<Ens_Morgan> CO: Aye ma'am. I will continue with scans but I don't think at this point we are going to find anything.
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
OPS: Of course. ::Takes off his comm badge and hands it to the ops officer.::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
Ens_Morgan: Very good Ensign. ::She nods as she enters the TL.::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::receives the badge from Renor and scans it briefly,
inputting its frequency and bio stats into the transponder and into the computer for the transporter lock he'll set when he gets to the Bridge::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
ACTO: Twice, sir. And I've got people on watch in twos 26 hours a day.
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
::Places his tote in the shuttle on one of the seats.::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::hands the badge back to Renor:: CNS: In addition to open comm and a transporter lock, I've installed an experimental transponder into the shuttle. If anything should happen to the transporter lock, the comm channel, or your bio stats, the transponder will let us know right away on several pre-arranged channels.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::snaps the tricorder shut:: CNS: I figured the extra precaution might be worth it, especially knowing so little about what we're up against.
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
::Takes the Badge back and places it on his uniform.:: OPS: As long as it will get me back here if there is any trouble.
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::nods absently:: SEC: Alright. Finish up here. Prioritize the most sensitive areas to finish the sweep and then redistribute these men for deck patrols. I have a... ::glances at the empty pad:: ...report to give to the Commander.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> ::nods:: CNS: I'll use the transponder as a secondary
transporter element, too. Hopefully we won't need to use any of this.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> CNS: Good luck.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> TL: Bridge. ::the turbolift begins to move as she stands in
the quiet.:: Self: Hopefully Renor will have some luck with first contact with the Curin.
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::smirks, and shoots his superior a wink:: ACTO: She's Vulcan, not Klingon, lieutenant. Worst she'll do is... what? Lecture you on efficiency.
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
::Jumps into the shuttle not needing to bed down at all.:: OPS: I know I have my fingers crossed Commander. ::Gives a little smile.:: Hopefully I will see you all shortly. ::Moves into the shuttle and takes a seat at the helm.::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::exits the shuttle and gestures to the nearest crewman so he knows that it's Renor's show::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::makes way for the hatch::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::turns and looks down the corridor:: SEC: No. The worst she could do is assume finding nothing means there's nothing to find. ::glances back at him:: Report back to me when you're done here, Lieutenant. ::leaves the security teams behind and heads for the lift::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
::Begins preflight.:: *ACO*: Commander I'm ready for departure... Unless you would like to change your mind?
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::exits the Shuttle Bay and turns left, heading for the nearest Turbolift::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
::Enters the Bridge, looking around sensing the tension in the air.::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::tries to frame his report in his mind as he makes his way to the lift, calling it and waiting impatiently for it to come::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::enters Turbolift and turns to face its hatch:: Turbolift: Bridge!
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
::Pulls up the navigational charts and plots a course back to the planet.::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::just watches the lieutenant walk off:: Self: ::whistles lowly once he's out of earshot:: It worked with a ship full of Vulcans... probably him. ::gestures with a hand signal, and he and his people continue onward and downward::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::tosses the tricorder and catches it, feeling kind of anxious for some reason::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
*CNS*: Acknowledged. Standby
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
*ACO*: Aye commander standing by. ::Thinks this is a very bad idea and is more in favor of sending the ACTO back to the planet.::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::the turbolift stops and he enters the Bridge and makes way for his station immediately::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::steps into the lift when it arrives, fingering the padd:: TL: Bridge.
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::continues his scans, moving carefully onto deck 8::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
::nods to Commander Davis.:: OPS: What is our status Commander?
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
::Stands in front of her chair and waits.::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::accesses LCARS quick to establish the transporter lock and comm channel:: ACO: I'm bringing up the transporter lock and the open comm right now, Captain. I've also installed a sort of multiplexing transponder in the shuttle just in case we should lose any contact with it; it should activate the transporter if it is activated.
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::stands exactly in the middle of the lift car, ignoring the droning music piping from the ceiling as he rides up::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::looks at T'Shara and wonders if she's going to ask about the satellites::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
::Rechecks the navigational data and closes out of pre-flight.::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::still standing, perhaps an academy habit that didn't quite get stamped out with later years of complacency and no discipline::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
OPS: Good work Commander. Notify Renor he is cleared for take off then.
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::with a hand motion, orders his team to fan out a bit more as they continue through the ship::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
ACO: Aye, ma'am. ::sits down and locks on to Renor's comm badge::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
*CNS*: Counselor, you're cleared for departure.
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::opens his eyes as the lift pings and then steps out of the lift and onto the bridge, taking the general situation in before making his way to the Vulcan:: CO: Commander...?
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::patches in through the computer to check the status of his transponder, which shows to be in working order and ready to transport Renor back automatically::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
*OPS*: Rodger Halas. Shuttlecraft Shanghai cleared for departure. ::Powers up the thrusters as the bay doors open.::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
::begins to walk over near the OPS station to talk to Commander Davis about the satellites. Stops as she sees Lieutenant Curtis.:: ACTO: Lieutenant.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::accesses the Communications systems and begins to establish a direct comm line to the shuttle::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
::Maneuvers the shuttle out of the shuttle bay and towards the planet.::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
ACTO: I hope you have something to report Lieutenant.:: Arms behind her back waiting.::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::temporarily boosts power to their own communication systems, again as a precaution::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::pauses mid-step, and double checks a slight deviation in tricorder readings... shakes his head and continues on:: Self: Damned power fluctuations... I thought this thing had engineers?
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
*OPS*: Shuttlecraft Shanghai is clear of the Shuttle bay.
<SMDave> 
ACTION: The CNS and the shuttle glide from the large forward doors.
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::takes in the operation being conducted and then returns his eyes to her:: ACO: Ma'am, I regret I have nothing to report. We could find no trace of intruders or of further sabotage aboard the ship. A second security sweep is being finished now. But I'm not confident it will yield any better results.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
COM: Shuttlecraft Shanghai: Acknowledged, Lieutenant. I'm going to keep this channel open here while you're away.
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::enters the coordinates to place the shuttle into orbit matching the orbit the Halas had been in.::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::the sweep nearing a close, Donavin starts to hand out patrol assignments while they finish up::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::double-checks the transporter lock and the comm channel since the Captain had specifically ordered for these items::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@COM: Halas: Understood Halas. I'm going to match the orbit the Halas had been in. It seems that is a good place to start.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
COM: Shanghai: Acknowledged. We'll continue to monitor.
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Brings up the sensors and start scanning for comm signals from the planet.::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
::Not surprised at the report but a bit displeased.:: ACTO: Could it be possible that the Curin somehow were controlling the crews’ minds and actions through the satellites?
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::continues to scan but narrows the search to the coordinates the ATCO supplied for the facility.::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::nears the last section to be swept, and just as before, he and his team go over it one room at a time, pausing to pay special attention to any small fluctuations::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::jaw a bit tense:: ACO: It's possible. The saboteurs' claims of no memory of what they did would support that. If they're telling the truth. ::looks at her:: If the Commander would consider trying a more 'direct' approach to getting the truth from them, you might get confirmation.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::overhears Curtis, but decides not to involve himself::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Moves the shuttle into an upper level orbit match the Halas.:: COM: Halas: So far I'm not picking up any communication frequencies here in orbit. Shall I try to send a broad spectrum message to the planet?
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::looks at T'Shara as Renor's message comes in::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
ACTO: Since you have your team going over the ship a second time and Commander Hayward has his hands full in engineering. Work with Commander Davis and see if you can run signal checks on the satellites. I want to know if there is anyway that someone could be magnifying or boosting telepathic abilities.
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::finishes up, and with a nod to dismiss his team, he taps his badge:: *ACTO*: Arinoch to lieutenant Curtis...
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::is about to object that his skills are more use on the bridge when the call comes in:: ::taps the badge on his chest:: *SEC*: Curtis here. Go ahead, Lieutenant.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
ACO: Lieutenant Renor wants to know if he should send a broad spectrum message to the surface, Captain.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
*COM*: Shanghai: Counselor proceed with sending a message to the planets surface. Make sure it's isolated to the facility on the planet.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara>
::Nods to Commander Davis, not meaning to cut him off.::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
*ACTO*: It's exactly like we expected, lieutenant. I think ensign Davies in engineering may have sneezed a time or two, but aside from that, we're
in exactly the same situation we were 5 hours ago... with just as much information.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::stands up and heads aft::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@COM: Halas: Acknowledged Commander. ::Brings up the communications systems on the shuttle and programs them to broadcast a message on all frequencies targeting the facility on the planet.:: COM: Curill Four: This is the Starfleet Vessel USS Halas. Please respond.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::arrives at the console directly aft of the Captain's chair and touches it, waking it from its sleep mode::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Crosses his finger that there is no reply.::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
*SEC*: Not surprising. ::thinks:: Wrap up the operation there and then report to the bridge. I've received new orders from Commander T'Shara.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::initiates sensor sweep of the nearest satellite::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::steps into an arriving lift, and orders it to the bridge:: *ACTO*: Aye, sir. On my way.
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Looks over the communications systems to see if there is any change.::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::folds hands and watches as the Computer cycles through the various scans, using different sensor palettes all over the small ship::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Resends the message trying to focus on one of the telegraph lines.::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::focuses the scans, searching for any outgoing transmission, emissions, or EM readings from the satellite::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::steps off the lift, and makes his way across it to where the ACTO has himself positioned, comes smartly to attention::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::eliminates EM readings for the moment, seeing as though that doesn't really focus anything::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::looks over his shoulder as the lift arrives and then nods to the tactical station:: SEC: Take over monitoring of the surface. There's an operation underway. ::lets the frustration slip into his voice that he wasn't consulted::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@COM: Halas: Halas I've send two messages out and have not received any form of reply. Should I proceed to the planet surface? ::Stops wondering why the hell he even mentioned that.::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Looks over at the sensors and notices one of the satellites close by.::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
ACTO: Aye. ::moves to the tactical station and calls up sensory displays, taking advantage of the chance to run a weapons diagnostic at the same time::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::leaves Arinoch to it and moves to the engineering display to access the data on the satellites::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@:: Sends the com signal through the satellite as old earth Morse code.::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
::walks back over near her chair as she hears Renor.::
<SMDave> 
ACTION: Without realizing it, Arinoch locks and fires phasers on the CNS' shuttle.
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@COM: Halas: I'm taking weapons fire..... Trying to asses the
damage.....
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::hears Renor's comm, and it doesn't register the first time::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::blinks, and checks and rechecks his display:: Self: What
the...
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::combs over those words again:: Self: Weapons fire...?
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::turns towards the center of the Bridge::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Brings up the damage console trying to by pass the power failures.:::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::instinctively runs a systems diagnostic:: ACO: Captain, that weapons fire... it... came from the Halas.
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@COM: Halas: Loosing... not.... Try to m..
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
::Turns to the Tactical station.::
<SMDave> 
ACTION: Aft consoles explode on the shuttle and main power goes
offline.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::sprints back to console::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
OPS: Report.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::patches in to the shuttle's computer::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
ACO: Main power is offline. I'm attempting to pull him out via transporter.
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
OPS: Do it now Commander.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::tries to beam Renor directly to Sick Bay just in case::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::keeps his eyes on the sensors:: ACO: Shuttle is losing altitude.. her downward speed is increasing. ::puts the descent on the view screen::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@:: bangs on the console trying to get the comm back online.:: Self: Wonderful... ::Trying to restore emergency power as the shuttle starts heading for the planet.::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
SEC: It came from the Halas? Who fired on the shuttle? I want answers Lieutenant now.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::logs in directly to Transporter Control and boosts power in order to raise the signal integrity::
<SMDave> 
ACTION: The shuttle quickly drops into the planet's atmosphere and transporter lock dissipates.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
ACO: I'm having trouble locking on...
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Pulls off the lower portion of the panel and pulls out one of the bad isolinear chips replacing it with one of that seems to be still good.::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::tries to activate the transponder he installed, hoping it will provide a stronger signal::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::makes his way quickly across the bridge:: SEC: Check the access codes to the Fire Control Center and I'll check up here. There should be a log if it wasn't like that Kronos One thing... ::accesses and brings up the activation logs for the phaser banks::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
::Turns her attention to the main viewer.:: OPS: I thought you had a backup transponder Commander.
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
ACO: I'm going over everything I can now... ::reexamines the diagnostic output, then goes into the system logs::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@:: Sits back up and tries to initiate emergency power to the breaking thrusters.::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::Looks at console:: ACO: It could have been affected by the phaser fire...I'm trying to trigger it now..
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::finds signal:: ACO: Hold on, I've got it... ::initiates transport::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Watches as the planet keeps getting bigger.::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::nods to the ACTO, and starts checking the access log::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::looks at console closely:: Self: What the hell...? ::signal drops suddenly::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
::walks over to the OPS station.:: OPS: Get that signal back Commander now.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
ACO: The signal is fading and then coming back...if I didn't know better, I'd say someone might be trying to block it.
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::sees the notation right at the top of the list and then turns immediately to Arinoch:: SEC: Step away from the console, Lieutenant. Now.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::attempts to patch in to the shuttle's computer and redirect all power to the transponder::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@:: gets back down and tries to switch to another isolinear chip.::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::slides his hand under the console and plucks out one of the ensconced phasers, leveling it at Arinoch::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Looks back over the console as aux power comes back online.::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
OPS: Is there anyway to interrupt that signal and boost ours at the same time?
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::blinks, once... twice, then does that eyebrow thing symptomatic of way too much time spent with Vulcans, but takes a couple steps away from the console::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::redirects auxiliary power aboard the Halas to the Transporters::
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Tries to engages breaking thrusters.::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::thinks::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
ACO: Hold on..
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
::Hears the commotion behind her and turns. Seeing Lieutenant Curtis pull a phaser.:: ACTO: What is going on Lieutenant?
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::taps a button on the console:: *Security*: Security to the bridge, immediately.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::remembers he took Renor's comm freq prior to his departure, and he logs that in to the Computer and rescans for only that signal through the Transporter systems::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::without looking away from Arinoch:: ACO: The order to fire was
transmitted from this console, Commander. By him.
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Pulls the noise of the shuttle up as a rather larger group of mountains appear in the window.:: Self: Oh sh... ::Pulls the shuttle hard to port as the last of the breaking thrusters fire.::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::looks from the ACTO, to the ACO, then back:: ACTO/ACO: What?
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Watches as the consoles go dark again.::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::boosts power to the signal lock and to the pattern buffers, trying to focus the comb the Halas has whipping over the shuttle to get their man out::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::tips the barrel of the phaser up:: SEC: Keep your hands up where I can see them, Lieutenant.
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Places his legs on the console and tucks his head in his lap before the impact.::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
::Takes a few steps toward the ACTO and Arinoch:: SEC: Arinoch what do you have to say for yourself Lieutenant?
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::still struggling to isolate Renor's signal with the atmospheric and other miscellaneous interference::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::shows his hands, but doesn't move otherwise:: ACTO: I ran a standard diagnostic, that's it... I didn't even *touch* the fire controls!
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::reroutes secondary and auxiliary transporter control through the primary system and gives the transport one last chance to catch::
<SMDave> 
ACTION: The shuttle impacts the countryside violently, tumbling end over end...
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
SEC: Then how do you explain the fact that you were the one to fire on the shuttle Lieutenant. ::Watches as the security team arrives on the Bridge.::
<ACTO_Lt_Curtis> 
::hears the lift doors opens and hopes it's the security team:: SEC: That's not what the record says. And soon we'll get the truth out of you.
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
ACO: The shuttle has crashed.
<CNS_Lt_Renor> 
@::Manages to hold tight on the fist impact, then is thrown from the chair and rolls with the shuttle before all goes black.::
<SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch> 
::turns just slightly to see the captain, one eye on the ACTO:: ACO: I'm telling you, captain... I didn't do it! ::just barely bites back the urge to add "I already took one kick in the head demotion to backwaterville. Like I'd take a court martial."::
<ACO_Cmdr_TShara> 
::Eyebrow raised, glances back at OPS:: OPS: Were you able to get Renor out Commander?
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
::draws his hand back to strike the console, but then realizes that there's still a job to do - and perhaps a life to save::
<OPS_LtCmdr_Davis> 
ACO: No ma'am...his signal never fully resolved.
<SMDave> 
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