USS Halas 10707.10
SM: Dave Smith

Starring:
Kurt Goring as Captain Ahkileez
Shari Dalrymple as Commander T’Shara
Keith LaHue as Commander Hayward
Andrew Dalrymple as Lieutenant Renor
Aaron Weaver as Lieutenant Welland
Lea as Lieutenant Raeyld

Guest Starring:
James Homuth as Lieutenant Junior Grade Arinoch

Host SMDave says:
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CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Standing in the holodeck;  activates the recording function of his PADD for note-taking purposes::
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::standing (floating, perhaps?) in the middle of the holodeck with the other two::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The Halas' Away Team beams to the government lab.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@::Materializes in the lab with the rest of the away team.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::in the holodeck, fine tuning the torpedo system::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::on the bridge of the Halas, rationing his paperwork while watching the view screen::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
SEC/CMO: Be nice to know what we're supposed to deliver ::wry grin:: But I think this will do it. ::shows the specs of the torpedo to the others::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The AT materializes in a large, but sparely decorated room that looks like a textbook laboratory.  Consoles line all of the walls except for where doors are, and there are several large tanks in the center with seaweed growing in them.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Still looking at his PADD, glances away briefly to look at the torpedo specs, which he scarcely understands anyway::  CEO:  I guess we'll have a better idea of that once the away team returns with some samples.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@::Materializes beside Renor and glances around the room::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
CMO: Kind of hard to selectively kill a plant.
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::glances up at the torpedo specs, then motions with a hand:: CEO: If I may, Commander?
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
SEC: Sure, go ahead
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@::Takes a look around before taking a few steps forward.::
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::punches in a sequence, and calls up the torpedo's detonation subroutines, and makes a very slight modification, then calls up the guidance system::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@::Examines the room while removing her medical tricorder from the bag slung over her shoulder, looking for someone in charge::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@::Holds the tricorder in the left hand, not beginning to scan until given more formal authorization::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: A tall, middle-aged man in a grayish white lab coat ambles over to the away team.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@ MO:  Not much of a welcoming committee.  ::Continues to look around the room then moves to the containers.::
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::tightens the scanner range just slightly, and sets targeting parameters for proximity detonation:: CEO: There. Minimal concussive effects for maximum delivery. Whatever the payload, it'll do some pretty nice booming.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
SEC: Lemme check the dispersal pattern ::looks it over::
Host Prof_Galdin says:
@::wanders up to the MO::  MO: Good day.  I apologize for my delay.  I'm Professor Galdin.  ::extends his hand::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::shifts a little in his chair thumbing on the PADD to read the status report from the last maintenance cycle::
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
<TO_Ens_Onari> ::steps off the lift and onto the bridge, trying not to make herself look too obviously late as she heads for her station::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@::Looks up at the tall, middle-aged man. Why must they always and all be tall?::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@::Smiles and shakes his hand:: Galdin: Doctor Raeyld.
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::steps aside as the commander looks over his work::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@::Turns slightly to redirect the professor to T'Shara:: Galdin: And this is our executive officer, Commander T'Shara.  ::Indicates Renor:: And Lieutenant Renor.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@::Taps on the tank of seaweed before turning around to watch the professor.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
SEC: It looks good...now we need two other delivery methods. I was thinking about one being a depth charge type of thing, we may need to build it from scratch. CMO/SEC: Any ideas?
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
<TO_Ens_Onari> ::logs into her station, and punches up a few commands, before looking up... few, the captain's not the type to keep watching the door:: CO: Probes are ready for launch, captain.
Host Prof_Galdin says:
@XO: Ah, My apologies, Commander.  ::nods at the Vulcan:: nice to meet you.  ::turns and nods to the Ferengi::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@Galdin: Good afternoon Professor.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks away from the PADD to the intercom button on his chair arm and resists the temptation to call on Woody for an update since there wouldn't be much to say at this point anyway:: ::schools his attention back to the PADD after a glance at the view screen::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@::Continues to look around the lab and waiting to be briefed by the professor.::
Host Prof_Galdin says:
@XO: I see you have made your way to our specimen containers.  This is where we have tested various methods against the weed with varying degrees of non-success.
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::tilts his head a degree to one side, thoughtful:: CEO: It's probably doable... but we'd have to devise a whole new means of dropping it, too. These old torpedo launchers aren't what I'd call adaptable.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@Galdin: It is an honest mistake Professor.  Lieutenant Renor ::motions for him to join them::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
CEO:  I'm afraid that's not really my area of expertise.  ::Frowns at his PADD::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@::Stops and returns to the rest of the away team.::  XO:  Yes Commander?
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
SEC: Not exactly. What about using one of them as kind of a cluster bomb? If we could do that, we could load the smaller charges into the main torpedo.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@::raises an eyebrow::  CNS: Counselor I would like you to meet Professor Galdin.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@Galdin: If you don't mind, Professor...?  ::Lifts her tricorder, awaiting permission to begin scans as they continue their conversation::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
CMO: I'm sure your expertise will be just as useful when we have a sample aboard
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@::Extends his hand.::  Galdin:  A pleasure professor.
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CEO: Hm... creative. And I think we might be able to modify one of the class III probes to hold them.
Host Prof_Galdin says:
@::shakes the Ferengi's hand:: CNS: Indeed.
Host Prof_Galdin says:
@MO: Be my guest, doctor, but you'll only be duplicating our efforts.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@Galdin: Lieutenant Renor is here as our official liaison between the Halas and yourself.  Although, that doesn't mean we won't be in close contact.  Now, you were saying about the tests you have been running.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
SEC: I'll begin working on a mock-up, if you'll help.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
CEO:  ...Perhaps.  ::Closes his eyes a moment, then lowers his PADD to look at the holodeck model...sighs a bit::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@Galdin: Of course. But repeatability of a result is a tenet of science, after all.  Thank you.  ::Carefully opens her tricorder::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Looks quickly back up to Hayward::  CEO:  I don't suppose the planetary government forwarded any data to us on the actual physical structure of the seaweed?
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
CMO: Not that I'm aware of, though it would have been a great idea. Hopefully the landing  party will be back soon.
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CEO: Certainly, commander. I was working on something similar during my spare time at the academy... for deployment during the Synod disaster. Not that it was required...
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@::Begins a scan of the local atmosphere in the room, first checking for any contaminants that may affect the away team::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
SEC: Then let's have at it ::brings up a holographic model of a Class Three probe::
Host Prof_Galdin says:
@XO: Yes, commander.  We have tried every method we could think of to eradicate this pesky thing.  We've tried beaming it from the waters, biological pesticides,  and viral agents with no real success.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
CEO:  Perhaps I should check.  Would you excuse me a moment?
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
CMO: Of course
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
<TO_Ens_Onari> ::looks up again, considers repeating herself to the CO, then... decides to go back to monitoring sensors::
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::nods, clearing his throat slightly:: CEO: These things are great for scanning, but really, we could probably do away with everything but the engines and a sensory unit for fine-tuning the targeting system.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@Galdin:  Have you determined if this species of seaweed is from your planet?  If so why has it just now become a problem?
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CEO: Just your basic thruster pack's all we'd need... just so it doesn't crash 'til we want it to.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
*Bridge*:  Doctor Welland to the bridge.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
SEC: I agree, lets see if we can implement it.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::turns away finally from his distracted reading:: Onari: I'm sorry Ensign. Confirm none of the locals' equipment is in the way and then launch when ready.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@::Upon negative airborne contaminants reading, steps somewhat near to the Professor, without being intrusive, and begins to scan his physiology and health::
Host Prof_Galdin says:
@CNS:  A good question.  It is a native weed.  Until recently it was isolated to a northern continent where climates are a bit cooler.  All of our efforts to this point have been treating the symptoms, but we haven't found the cause.
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::nods, punching in a sequence of commands, and watching as the majority of the sensor packs are removed, the propulsion system replaced with atmospheric thruster modules::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@Galdin:  Has there been any signs of mutation or climate change recently?
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@::hands clasped behind her back she looks at the different test samples as she listens to the conversation.::
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::enters in another command, the areas occupied with sensor packs previously now housing small, spherical objects, presumably the other pieces to the cluster::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@::Ensures her tricorder is set to human physiology as she continues her scans of the Professor's respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, circulatory, and nervous systems::
Host Prof_Galdin says:
@CNS: Nothing in any region that has been affected.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::considers trying to contact the president's office again to inform them of the probe launch, but doesn't want to get tied up for hours to get the okay he already got::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
SEC: Looking good. Check to make sure the navigational array take into account the new load it will bear.
 XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@Galdin: Any known bacteria/aquatic life that naturally feeds on this particular weed?
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@XO: I think a science team should head to the north to get a look at he weeds in their natural environment.  Perhaps something has changed there.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Clears his throat a bit, careful to remain looking up, and taps his combadge again::  *CO*:  Doctor Welland to the bridge?
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@CNS: Agreed, also I would like them to collect samples other than the ones the Professor and his team already have so we can study them with our technology as well.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@XO:  I would suggest trying to decrease the surface water temperature in a controlled environment.  See if we could produce the same on a larger scale.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::swaps the PADD between hands and thumbs the intercom:: *CMO*: Bridge here, Doctor.
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::there are about 8 total spherical objects in place when he's done modifying the holographic display, then he turns to the commander:: CEO: Each of these... ::indicates the objects:: is capable of delivering a 2 ton payload. They're designed for precision strikes with neutralization in mind. For this little adventure, we probably wouldn't even need half that.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@::Takes a few more sensitive bio readings from the professor, then removes a PADD from her bag and transfers the results of her scans to the PADD::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
<Lt Blather> ::hears the alarm and checks what the problem is::
Host Prof_Galdin says:
@XO: Not that we have yet identified.  We do have a team at an underwater base off the coast of the northern continent, however.  They were due to report in a few hours ago, but have not.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
<Lt Blather>: *CO*: Engineering to the Bridge
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
<TO_Ens_Onari> ::runs a scan to verify the absence of local equipment, then makes a slight adjustment to the targeting systems, and launches the probes::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@CNS: Agreed.  Lieutenant Davis should have the lab setup here on the surface as well as we could send something once initial scans are complete back to Doctor Welland for them to do tests on the Halas.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
*CO*:  We wondering whether we've received any data on the structure of the seaweed yet, from the teams or from the government.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@MO: What are your thoughts Doctor?
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
<Lt Blather>: *CO*: There's a power surge in one of the EPS conduits on the bridge. I'm coming up to check it out myself
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@XO: There's nothing contagious or harmful in the air that I've been able to detect, nor has the seaweed seemed to affect the Professor. However, that doesn't mean there isn't something there.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
<Lt Blather> ::leaves for the bridge::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::frowns at the second call:: *CMO*: Not as yet, Doctor. I'll check on that for you. Standby. ::gets up hastily from his chair and taps his badge to transfer the call:: *Blather*: Do you know which one?
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@XO: I would strongly recommend minimizing, within reason, the number of personnel send down to the planet, and that no one return to the ship until we've made some progress in understanding this phenomenon, and preferably have learned some way of controlling it.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@Galdin:  Have you tried to just use phasers to burn the weeds?
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@XO: As things stand now, if we accidentally infected the crew, we currently have no way of controlling it.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
<Lt Blather> *CO*: Looks like the one near the primary science console. ::talks as he moves::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: Without warning, the aforementioned EPS conduit bursts.  The conduit happens to be located underneath the CO's command chair.  This has the effect of tossing the chair and the CO a few feet in the air and landing them both unceremoniously on the deck in a tumble.
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CEO: I have the basic specs programmed into the ship's database already... once we have the specifics of what we're doing, it'll probably take about... half an hour to put one of these units together.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@XO: I would consider the planet mildly quarantined.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@MO: Agreed, Doctor.  I don't want to take any unnecessary risks as far as taking something back to the Halas or brining more down to be exposed to whatever this is until we have some answers.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
SEC: Do we have enough to run a simulation?
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CEO: We should, at least on the basic idea of it.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::coughs and pushes the chair off him:: Self: Son of a bitch! Not this ship too.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
SEC: Lets go ahead and run it them, see what we need to fine tune
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
<TO_Ens_Anari> ::blinks once, and moves to help the CO back up:: CO: Are... you all right, sir?
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
<Lt Blather> ::arrives on the bridge:: CO: Captain?
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@XO: Personnel will of course be required to solve this problem; I just recommend being judicious in the number of personnel to involve.
Host Prof_Galdin says:
@CNS: We have tried phaser fire with limited success.  The weed withstands all but the highest settings and re-grows quickly.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::dusting himself off, ignoring the twinge in his ribs:: TO/EO: I'm fine... I'm fine. Just.... fix that thing.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Lowers his PADD to his side, finally watching as well as listening quietly as he waits for a response from the captain::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@MO: Doctor, work with Lieutenant Senn's team once they have collected some samples and begin testing them in either the research facility here or the lab we have setup outside.  I want to know what the temperature change theory the Counselor has what effect it might have.  Also, I want to know as soon as we can on how this is affecting the crew that is already here and the colonists.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@Galdin:  That is good to know.  Can you send all your current data to the Halas so our science team can start sorting through it?
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
<Lt Blather> CO: Uh..okay. ::begins repairs::
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::nods, and enters in another sequence of commands, this one changing the scenery to a more overhead view of the planet, with the Halas on the very peripheral edge of most people's vision:: CEO: She should start her first run in just a minute.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@MO: Understood and agreed Doctor.  For now we will do with the personnel we have until we know otherwise.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::waits:: SEC: Let's hope for a good payoff
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::scowls at the chair and then heads to the Ready Room to change out of his singed uniform::
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
<TO_Ens_Onari> ::blinks once, but... nods, and goes back to her station:: CO: Aye, sir... uh... the probes... are away, sir.
Host Prof_Galdin says:
@CNS: Of course.  It should already be underway, but the data transfer will take some time.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@Galdin: Should we be concerned with the fact that your people have yet to check in?  And have you sent others to check on them at this time?
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@Galdin:  Thank you Professor.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@CNS: Contact the Halas and let them know the data is on it's way.
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::watches the simulated Halas as it approaches, close enough for but a second that one could reach out and touch the port nacelle, before dropping the modified torpedoes::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: A quiet alarm sounds on an unused console near a doorway.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
<Lt Blather> CO: Uh, captain?
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::stops in the doorway of the Ready Room:: Blather: Yes, Lieutenant?
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@XO: Aye Commander.  ::Taps his combadge.::  *COM* Halas:  Away Team  to Halas.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Steels himself as the simulated Halas sweeps by::
Host Prof_Galdin says:
@::notices the alarm:: XO: Indeed we should be, Commander.  ::walks over to the console::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@XO: Aye sir.    Galdin: Professor, may I be permitted to examine a number of other colonists, preferably a sampling of the races present in the colony, as well as access their prior medical records for the past two years?
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
<Lt Blather> CO: It's your chair. It needs to be replaced and we don't have another one. Should I replicate one, or just use one that we do have? They're all...similar
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@::Hears the alarm and looks around.::  Galdin: Something wrong Professor?
Host Prof_Galdin says:
@::speaks to the AT absently while studying the console:: MO: Of course, of course.
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::watches as the torpedoes hit their mark, the water below rippling as several contained explosions let loose on the infestation::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::rubbing some of the soot off his cheeks as he unzips his uniform jacket:: Blather: Check with Woo... Commander Hayward. He probably still has the specs on the one I had before. Just replicate that.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::looks at the display::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
<Lt Blather> CO: Aye Sir
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::answers the com:: *CNS*: Halas here, Counselor Renor. Something to report? Doctor Welland is waiting for the sensor data on the planets.
Host Prof_Galdin says:
@XO: It is a distress signal from our undersea lab.  We should go there at once.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@::Motions to one of Lieutenant Senn's team.::  SO: Take two of your team and head down to the north side near the waters edge and collect some samples to bring back to the lab here for study.  Make sure to take the necessary precautions.  The professor hasn't heard from their team that is down there in a facility so I don't want you taking any unnecessary risks.  Report back to Lieutenant Senn or myself if you run into any problems.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@::The SO nods and motions to another of their team and heads out.::
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::watches as the Halas moves back to its original position:: CEO: Demonstration number 1. Would you like the next step? ::grins::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
*CO*:  Captain we have made contact with professor Galdin here at the lab.  He is transmitting the data, but says it will take some time before you get all of it.  From the initial questions the weeds are from this planet and come from the northern hemisphere.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Walks a bit closer to the data display, squinting a bit::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
SEC: Checking for dispersal....looks good, we can cover 87% of the ocean's surface this way. Good job.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@*CO*:  We are moving to the undersea lab.  Apparently we just received a distress signal from that area.
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CEO: I aim to please.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@Galdin: Very well Professor.  ::motions to the Doctor.::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::peeling off his singed jacket as he steps fully into the Ready Room, changing gears right away:: *CNS*: I'll let Doctor Welland know about the transfer. But that distress call, what do you need from Halas?
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::hesitates:: SEC: We need on more way...
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@MO/CNS: You are with us.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@*COM*:  Unsure at this time.  I will contact you the minute we know more.  Away Team out.  ::Taps his combadge and follows the others.::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@::Nods to the XO and secures her PADD in her shoulder bag, but keeps her tricorder out in her hand::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
SEC: One more way to get at them. Have they tried radiation on them? We didn't get much of a report from them
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CEO: Well, there's still our cluster bomb idea. As for anything else... I think we'd need specifics before we try anything more invasive.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::frowns as he closes the channel and opens a new one:: *CMO*: Ahkileez to Welland. Doctor, are you with the rest of the contingency team?
Host Prof_Galdin says:
@::motions the AT over to one of the doors in the corner of the lab::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
*CO*:  Yes, I am.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
SEC: The captain did ask for three methods:: frowns:: But I agree. We need more information
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@::Moves over to the professor.::  Galdin:  Are the weeds purely photosynthesis based?
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@::Heads over to the corner of the lab where the Professor is waiting.::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@::Follows T'Shara and Professor Galdin toward the...corner?::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Aside, quietly, as the comm channel is still open::  CEO/SEC:  It might be a good idea to look into options for delivery of some substance directly into the root system.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*Contingency*: Very good, Doctor. I've received word from the surface. The upload is commencing but it's a substantial amount of data and it will take a little while. However, I think yourself and Lieutenant Arinoch should be aware that the surface team has received a distress call from one of the planet's undersea labs and the away team is en route
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: As the AT nears the professor's spot, the doors open to reveal a transporter room.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Looks at Arinoch, noticeably surprised::  *CO*:  Understood.
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::looks at Welland in return, raises an eyebrow, then taps his badge:: *CO*: Captain, there are two fast response teams on standby already. Shall I have one activated for pre-launch?
Host Prof_Galdin says:
@CNS: Not entirely, no.  They feed off of bacteria in the water as well as sunlight.
Host Prof_Galdin says:
@::moves into the transporter room and steps on the platform::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@Galdin:  Interesting...  ::Walks onto the transporter platform and waits.::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@::Follows the Professor and the others into the transporter room and takes her place on the platform.  Waiting and wondering what they are going to find as she looks around at the small room.::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::shakes his head:: *Contingency*: Not yet, Lieutenant. This is not a security matter yet and we can't conduct tactical operations on the surface without the request of the government. I just want you to be aware.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
CMO: We'll bear that in mind
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*Contingency*: Commander Hayward, I want you to get on the Computer and see if you can find plans for the facility in question. just in case.
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
*CO*: Aye, captain. ::closes the channel, then turns back to the other two:: CEO/CMO: The plot thickens, sirs.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*CO*: Aye captain
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@::Subtly slips her hand into her shoulder bag, wrapping her fingers about an item within, as she follows to the transporter::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: As the AT takes their places on the transporter platform, the professor orders the computer to energize and they all transport over to the undersea lab.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
SEC/CMO: I need to access the computer from Engineering.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
*CO*:  Captain, I should also inform you that I'm not comfortable bringing anyone aboard.  There's too much risk of contamination from unknown sources.  Until we have more information, any medical emergencies should be dealt with planeside.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@::Materializes in the undersea lab.::
Host Prof_Galdin says:
@ALL:  welcome to our modest undersea lab.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@::Materializes in the undersea lab and looks around.::
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
CEO: I'll bring the report to the captain.. ::looks from one to the other:: Or does one of you want the honor?
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::still undressing in his office while chatting with the team:: *Contingency*: Agreed, Doctor. The planet has facilities of its own at any rate. Do you want any medical data they do gather to be sent anyway?
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The AT materializes on a small platform overlooking a rectangular room with large panes of transparent aluminum that hold seawater at bay.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
SEC: Go ahead
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
*CO*:  Anymore data of any kind would be welcome.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@::Tentatively looks about the lab::
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::nods, then walks/floats towards the door:: Computer: Computer, exit.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@::Looks around the room.::  Galdin:  Impressive Professor.  This must of cost you a pretty penny.
Host Prof_Galdin says:
@::speaks to himself:: Odd...where is everyone?
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*Contingency*: With any luck this will be minor and we'll start getting fresh samples aboard as soon as its safe. Lieutenant Arinoch, I've been told this growth originated from the northern pole area, so start investigations there. Commander Hayward, one of your Lieutenants is on the bridge. We've had a bit of an accident. I'd like you to provide the command seat plans I had on the Sharikahr if you still have them in your records. I can look for them in my files if you don't.
Host Prof_Galdin says:
@::moves over to the panes of transparent aluminum and looks out at the scenery::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@::Looks around impressed by what they have done with such a facility.::  Galdin: Didn't you say you have a team here Professor?
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@::Remains somewhat uneasy, her hand still within her bag::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The view outside is of a continental shelf with huge geothermal vents rising hundreds of feet.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::on his way to main engineering:: *CO*: I'm about to get on the computer; I should be able to find them easily enough. What the hell happened to your chair?
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@::A bit concerned with the fact that there appears to be no one around.::
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::steps out of the holodeck and onto the nearest lift, directing it to the bridge:: *CO*: Aye, Captain.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@::Steps off the transporter pad and follows Professor Galdin.::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Follows Arinoch out of the holodeck, making his way around the other way to a different 'lift, stepping inside::  Turbolift:  Sickbay, please.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@::Steps down off the transporter pad and looks around.::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
@::Remains on the transporter pad, waiting, watching from her further back position::
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::steps off the lift, looks around the bridge, and then moves to replace ensign Onari at the tactical station::
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::sighs over the comm:: *Contingency*: Don't ask, Woody. Let's start rerouting the trunk lines under the bridge when we get a chance too. I have to change. You gentlemen have work to do. I'll be in touch. Ahkileez out.
CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::finishes stripping on his way into the Ready Room's shower::
Host Prof_Galdin says:
@::looks at some of the consoles:: ALL: It appears the staff, all of five, has taken one of the submersibles.  The distress call was automated after they failed to check in.
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::directs an intense scan at the northern region of the planet, and steals the sensor capabilities of one of the deployed probes to assist him::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@Galdin:  Any way to scan the area from here?
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Exits the turbolift and winds his way around to Sickbay, immediately stepping inside the small glass-encased office and sitting at the desk::
Host Prof_Galdin says:
@CNS: Indeed, but there is no need.  ::points to an unnatural feature between two large thermal vents::  Those are track marks and they are not from our sub.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@Galdin:  What are they from then, Professor?
SEC_Ltjg_Arinoch says:
::tries to pinpoint, roughly, where this seaweed problem might have originated... 'the northern region' isn't a very helpful starting point::
Host Prof_Galdin says:
@::smiles at the CNS::  That's what we'll have to find out now won't we?
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Opens up the status dialog on the data transfer from the planet, and starts skimming through those files that are already transferred in totality::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@::Taps his combadge.:: COM: Halas:  We have a problem.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
@::places her hand slowly in her pocket and places a firm grip on the phaser just in case.::
Host SMDave says:
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