USS DON JOHNSON, NCC-61701
SD 10407.01
Hybrid, Part III

SUMMARY: After picking up a couple stray while enroute to the Maklok Pulsar, the crew of the Don Johnson has rendezvoused with the remote sensor drone left behind by the Lewis and Clark.  The only lead they have as to the Lewis and Clark's last known position is a small planetoid, 52 million kilometers from the pulsar.  Getting there won't be a problem, staying there might.  

Host Loren says:
          <<<<<RESUME:  Hybrid, episode 3>>>>>>

CMO Sea says:
::running between cargo bay one and two::

CSO Sea says:
::ghoulish azure blue of the sensors reflecting in his deep blue eyes::

CSO Sea says:
CO: Data on system coming in now

CO Hawkes says:
CSO: Thank you John. ::nods in his direction, then returns to the center chair::

CMO Sea says:
*Bridge*: Triage and the surgical modules are all set up in cargo bays one and two.

CSO Sea says:
CO: Planetoid PVK-183 is composed on iron and other unremarkable ores

CO Hawkes says:
*CMO*: Acknowledged Doctor. That was quick! Well done.

Host FCO Webb says:
CO:  Sir.  I have a course plotted to take us to the planetoid, it'll keep us behind the planetoid to minimize the radiation impact

CO Hawkes says:
FCO: Thank you Webb.

CSO Sea says:
CO: Atmosphere is thin, composed of methane and nitrogen, mass: 2.54 of Earth's moon, I would classify it as class D

CMO Sea says:
*CO*: How close are we going to get to the pulsar, sir.  My main concern is with radiation.

Host FCO Webb says:
::fingers the sides of the control console, waiting for the go ahead::

CSO Sea says:
CO: Mean surface temperature is extremely hot +135 C

CO Hawkes says:
*CMO*: We're not certain of that yet. We'll try to keep you informed. ::Smiles::

CMO Sea says:
*CO*: I do appreciate that, sir.

CO Hawkes says:
CSO: Really. Wow. ::Eyebrows shoot up.::

CSO Sea says:
CO: Now detecting subterranean vast network of tunnels, temperature ranging from +45 C to + 105 C

CO Hawkes says:
*CMO*: Better plan on at least 50million km from the pulsar.

CO Hawkes says:
CSO: Can you give us a thermographic map of the cooler sections? ::Glances over::

CMO Sea says:
*CO*: that is not the recommended distance for humanoid life forms, sir.

CSO Sea says:
CO: Starfleet Intelligence believes the Gorn Fleet is composed of scout ships ranging to heavy cruisers no reports of capital ships

CSO Sea says:
CO: On screen

CO Hawkes says:
::Looks at the screen::

CMO Sea says:
*CO*: Not for very long, sir.......that is.  I wouldn't recommend an extended stay.

CO Hawkes says:
*CMO*: Understood Doctor.

CMO Sea says:
::fidgets waiting in cargo bay 2::

CSO Sea says:
CO: I find it unlikely that the Gorn will attack us unprovoked unless they feel we are in their territory, since we have no formal diplomatic relations with the Gorn, it is impossible to know if they claim this as their space

CO Hawkes says:
CSO: Well, let's hope not anyway. If the LC's crew is in there, ::Points in the general direction of the pulsar indicating it's radiation fields:: we don't have time to wait for diplomatic channels.

CO Hawkes says:
CSO: Will the Pulsar's radiation mask us at all?

CSO Sea says:
CO: Detecting trace elements of refined alloys like duranium and tritanium from the planetoid, I speculate that this could be a shipyard for the Gorns

CSO Sea says:
CO: I estimate the Gorn technology as equal to our own, if we can see them, they can see us

CMO Sea says:
::informs Sickbay to be ready to administer anti-radiation treatment and to have a medtech on each deck to administer it if needed::

CO Hawkes says:
CSO: Hmm. Can you overlay that shipyard on the map?

Host FCO Webb says:
::keep course updated::

CSO Sea says:
CO: I suggest we remain at 92 million km and send a probe to the planetoid because it is about 54 km from the pulsar

CSO Sea says:
CO: No I am only speculating, however, duranium is used in space hulls as you know

CO Hawkes says:
CSO: Very well. I do want it to look for human life signs, particularly in any of the cooler areas, or the shipyard. Beyond that, run whatever scans you wish.

CMO Sea says:
::taps fingernails on the counter.  She gets a look of "must you do that" from the nurse::

CO Hawkes says:
FCO: Bring us to 93 million km from the pulsar, and hold. Lay in a course for the planetoid, but hold off until ordered.

CMO Sea says:
::she mouths:: sorry.

CSO Sea says:
CO: Unexposed, people will die, if they were taken to the tunnels then perhaps

Host FCO Webb says:
CO:  Aye sir.  ::works control to comply with order::

CSO Sea says:
CO: Launching probe and configuring it to look for humanoid life signs and providing it with radiation shields

CO Hawkes says:
CSO: Well, if the crew is 'stranded' then my guess is that they're in the tunnels in a cooler section. If they are guests-willingly or not-of the Gorn, then the Gorn might have them in what they consider a freezer.

CSO Sea says:
::launches probe::

CMO Sea says:
Nurse: Lt. Barnes, I'm heading for the bridge.  I'll be back as soon as we encounter anything.

CMO Sea says:
<Nurse Barnes> CMO: Aye.

Host FCO Webb says:
ACTION:  Probe is launched and makes for the planetoid

CSO Sea says:
CO: Attempting to compensate for heavy metal interference from the planetoid's metals

CMO Sea says:
::heads for the closest turbolift::

Host FCO Webb says:
CO:  Holding station at 93 million KM, sir.  Updated course to planetoid layed in and standing by

CMO Sea says:
::enters the turbolift:: TL: Bridge.

CO Hawkes says:
*CMO*: Doctor, I doubt we'll need it, but as a precaution, I'd like a preset developed for life support that will make it very cold, very quickly on the ship.

CSO Sea says:
CO: If we plan to go in closer, someone will need to configure the shields

CO Hawkes says:
FCO: Acknowledged Mr. Webb.

CMO Sea says:
*CO*: My I ask the reason for this, Captain?

CO Hawkes says:
CSO: I can get it. ::Stands up and moves to the OPS Console::

Host FCO Webb says:
ACTION:  AS the probe nears the planetoid, resolution improves, the trace elements of alloys now appears to be a vessel, crash-landed on the planet.  Configuration matches the Lewis & Clark

CO Hawkes says:
*CMO*: If, and I emphasize 'if' we were to be boarded by the Gorn, I'll bet they'd find that unpleasant to say the least.

CSO Sea says:
CO: Lewis and Clark has crash landed on the planetoid

CMO Sea says:
::exits the TL onto the bridge::  CO: Aye, I'll take care of that.

CSO Sea says:
CO: What looked like refined ore is now turning out to be remains of the Lewis and Clark

Host FCO Webb says:
ACTION:  Still no human life signs detected

CO Hawkes says:
CSO: ::Looks up sharply:: Thank you. ::Captures the probe feed, and puts in on the main viewer.::

CMO Sea says:
::walks over to the OPS station and begins to configure a preset::

CSO Sea says:
CO: No lifesigns

CO Hawkes says:
CSO: Prepare a fire solution to obliterate the ship. Let's hope we don't need it.

CSO Sea says:
CO: I will attempt to log onto the ships computers via the probe

CSO Sea says:
::attempts to activate L and C computer logs::

CO Hawkes says:
::Makes some adjustments to shield power and configuration::

Host FCO Webb says:
ACTION:  LC appears to be mostly out of power, attempts to access the LC computer fails.

CMO Sea says:
CO: I have a pre-set temp of 0C, you need only shout the order to the computer to set it in motion sir.  Passcode is Santa.

CO Hawkes says:
CSO: How much radiation is the crash site receiving? Would an EVA suit provide adequate protection?

CO Hawkes says:
CMO: Thank you. I doubt we'll need it, but thanks just the same.

CMO Sea says:
::follows the conversation about the LC crashing and checks for lifesigns ::

CO Hawkes says:
::Moves to Tactical and computes a fire solution on the LC::

CSO Sea says:
CO: There is an entrance to the catacombs beneath a hull breach

Host FCO Webb says:
::checks and updates course, plays with buttons::

CMO Sea says:
::continues at OPS::

CO Hawkes says:
CSO: Coincidence? Somehow I think not.

CSO Sea says:
CO: The only sure way would be to send the DJ in, extend shields around the wreak and then explore

CO Hawkes says:
CMO: Megan, prepare to modify shields to the CSO's parameters.

CSO Sea says:
CO: When we run out of time we blow the wreak

CO Hawkes says:
FCO: Take us in fast. We don't have the luxury of time.

CO Hawkes says:
CSO: Agreed.

CMO Sea says:
CO: aye, I'm on it.

Host FCO Webb says:
CO:  Aye aye sir.  Engaging engines, full impulse.  ::works controls::

Host FCO Webb says:
ACTION:  DJ moves in at impulse.

Host FCO Webb says:
CO:  E.T.A. 3 minutes

CO Hawkes says:
FCO: Thank you.

CMO Sea says:
::begins to modify the shields::

CO Hawkes says:
All: Do I have any volunteers?

CSO Sea says:
CO: I will go

CMO Sea says:
:;raises an eyebrow::

CMO Sea says:
CO: As I will.

Host FCO Webb says:
::presets orbital entry for geosynchronus orbit::

CMO Sea says:
::looks at John:: CO: there may be injured that need my help.

CSO Sea says:
CO: I can go alone and then send for the CMO if I find wounded

CO Hawkes says:
CMO: Agreed.

CMO Sea says:
::raises single eyebrow::

CO Hawkes says:
CSO: And if you tripped or something? No, two at least.

CSO Sea says:
CO: Agreed whom do you wish to lead the team?

CO Hawkes says:
::Considers a moment, wishing he could go himself.::

CMO Sea says:
::removes herself from OPS ::

Gretal`k says:
@::On the surface gathering up the troops::

Host FCO Webb says:
::works controls::  CO:  Sir, entering geo-stationary orbit.

Host FCO Webb says:
ACTION:  DJ moves into a position over the wreck of the Lewis and Clark

CO Hawkes says:
CMO: You've got the pips now. You'll lead this one. But let me remind you to take advice from subordinates when appropriate. ::Grins at John::

OPS Pino says:
::Slips into her station.:: CMO: Thanks for keeping it warm for me.

Gretal`k says:
@::Gets together his army and moves to the location of the Starfleet Vessel landing::

CSO Sea says:
::grins::

CSO Sea says:
::heads to the TL::

CMO Sea says:
CO: Thank you for your confidence, but I think I would prefer to defer to the CSO in matter of science.

CO Hawkes says:
CMO/CSO: Take full kit. Phaser and all.

CSO Sea says:
::opens locker and removes phaser rifle::

CMO Sea says:
::head to the TL with her husband::

CO Hawkes says:
CMO: Well, he is the science expert on your team. ::Still grinning::

CSO Sea says:
::waits for the doors to close::

CMO Sea says:
CO: Aye sir ::like she is going to boss him around::

CMO Sea says:
John: we work together on this one, as equals.

Gretal`k says:
@::hides in the catacombs::

OPS Pino says:
::Starts scanning for any signals around the area.::

CSO Sea says:
Megan: ::rolls eyes:: female orders.... ::after door closes::

CO Hawkes says:
::Brings tactical scanners up on the console::

CMO Sea says:
::exits the TL and walks quickly towards the shuttle bay::

Host FCO Webb says:
ACTION:  Sensors detecting movement below the surface now

OPS Pino says:
::Scans the area around the debris field and the surrounding area.::

Gretal`k says:
@::signals his army to hold still::

CMO Sea says:
::holsters a phaser and tricorder on her person, as well as a medical kit::

CSO Sea says:
::swaggering around grinning::

OPS Pino says:
CO: I'm picking up something down there. ::Points down.::

CMO Sea says:
~~~John: I'll get you .......and your little dog too~~~

CSO Sea says:
CMO: EVA suits I suggest

CO Hawkes says:
OPS: What are you picking up?

CMO Sea says:
CSO: Agreed

OPS Pino says:
CO: Movement sir.....

CSO Sea says:
~~~Megan: I am going to enjoy this~~~

OPS Pino says:
::Attempts to get a better result.::

CMO Sea says:
~~~John: I bet you are~~~

CO Hawkes says:
OPS: Where exactly? How close to the wreckage?

CMO Sea says:
::arrives at the shuttle bay and stows her gear inside and takes an EVA suit out of the storage locker::

CSO Sea says:
CMO: Any other equipment we should bring? Magazines?

OPS Pino says:
CO: Beneath the surface sir.  ::Sets scanners to go to depth scan.::

CMO Sea says:
::strips down to skivvies and puts on the suit, and gives her husband *the look*::

CMO Sea says:
CSO: I think it best if you piloted this rust bucket.

CSO Sea says:
::strips down, puts on the EVA after approvingly admiring his wife

CSO Sea says:
CMO: Yes Ma'am I live to serve

CMO Sea says:
CSO: Here, let me help you with that

Gretal`k says:
@::signals the sensor jammers they got out of the Federation Ship to be switched on::

CSO Sea says:
CMO: Why thank you that was out of place

CO Hawkes says:
*CMO/CSO*: Guys. Be advised that OPS is picking up movement beneath the surface. Could be our guys....maybe not. Remember the boyscout Motto and 'Be Prepared'. It'd be tricky to say the least to use ship's weapons with you down there.

OPS Pino says:
CO: Nothing identifiable yet sir but life forms are present.

CMO Sea says:
*CO*: Aye, we'll keep a sharp eye out.

CSO Sea says:
*CO*: Yes Sir putting the finishing touches on my EVA

CMO Sea says:
::locks the helmet in place::

CO Hawkes says:
*CMO/CSO*: Keep an open com channel. Break a leg guys.

CSO Sea says:
CMO: Does the EVA fit ?

CMO Sea says:
::takes a seat and stows the gear, checking the phaser for power::

CSO Sea says:
::powers up the shuttle::

CMO Sea says:
*CO*: Aye sir.

CMO Sea says:
CSO: Like a glove......yeah.

CMO Sea says:
CSO: when you're ready.

CSO Sea says:
CMO: But of course ::launches::

CMO Sea says:
::holds on, knuckles turning white::

Host FCO Webb says:
ACTION:  The shuttle launches flawlessly and makes for the planetoid and the LC

OPS Pino says:
CO: Sir picking up human DNA in small bits and the other moving life forms are reptilian.  I'm working to determine what evolution process they are in.

CMO Sea says:
::brings up science on the console::

CSO Sea says:
Aloud: Thank you for flying Sea airlines there will be an in-flight movie

CMO Sea says:
::rolls eyes::

CSO Sea says:
::puts one hand over his wife's hand::

CMO Sea says:
::checking for lifesigns::

CO Hawkes says:
OPS: How small of bits are we talking about?

CMO Sea says:
::smiles::

Host FCO Webb says:
ACTION:  Shuttle picks up no life signs on the LC, but reptilian life signs below the surface.

CSO Sea says:
CMO: I suggest we place pattern enhancers at the Landing Site

CO Hawkes says:
*CMO/CMO*: Be advised, OPS has just informed me that sensors are reading human DNA in "small bits." The movement seems to be coming from Reptilian life forms.

CMO Sea says:
CSO: I'm picking up reptilian lifesigns below the surface, looks like Gron.

OPS Pino says:
CO: Residue sir.  I'd say that we may be looking at no survivors and pretty badly damaged bodies.  ::Tries not to be too graphic.::

CMO Sea says:
*CO*: Aye, could be the remains of the crew.

CSO Sea says:
*CO*: Now depicting reptilian life signs beneath the surface and none on the ship, they are probably gorn

CO Hawkes says:
OPS: Understood. Thank you.

CMO Sea says:
CSO: How soon before we land?

CSO Sea says:
*CO*: I heard the last report over the open channel, if there are only dead people, then lets blow the ship yes ?

CSO Sea says:
CMO: This is becoming a combat mission, I am detecting only reptilian

CMO Sea says:
CSO: the closer we get to the site, perhaps we'll be able to pick up humanoid lifesigns, I wouldn't be so hasty to blow it yet.

Gretal`k says:
@::turns on the found tricorders to give out human signs::

CSO Sea says:
CMO: I suggest we ask for Security before landing a lot of them

CMO Sea says:
CSO: I agree. We need more than just the two of us.

OPS Pino says:
CO: Sir, I'm detecting something else sir. ::Tries to narrow her scans.::  It looks like faint human life signs. I'm trying to get coordinates.

Host FCO Webb says:
ACTION:  Shuttle nears the crash site, sensors begin to filter through the radiation and pick up indications of weak human life signs, very weak, but not of the ship, only underground.

CMO Sea says:
::looks at her console:: CSO: I'm picking up faint humanoid lifesigns, very weak.  Underground.

CSO Sea says:
*CO*: I believe we are landing into a hostile LZ I request either blow the ship or deploy a combat force despite the new humanoid readings

CMO Sea says:
::fine tunes the sensors::
CSO Sea says:
CMO: This smells like a trap isn’t it odd we just detected signs

CO Hawkes says:
*CSO*: Hold on, I have an idea. Don't come between the ship and the wreckage for a few moments.

CO Hawkes says:
OPS: Bring us to red alert.

CMO Sea says:
CSO: Odd, maybe.  However, something may have been blocking their readings until now.

CSO Sea says:
*CO*: Holding station, this smells like a trap with all the reptilian life signs and the hole beneath the hull

OPS Pino says:
CO: Sir those readings are coming from underground.  Really quite close together.  ::Sounds the Alarm.::

Host FCO Webb says:
ACTION:  Red Alert sounds 

CSO Sea says:
CMO: I think the Gorn ate the humans and are looking for more food

Host FCO Webb says:
::checks vessel position in reference to the crash site::

CO Hawkes says:
*CSO*: Switching to encoded channel.....ok.....John....does reptilian physiology respond to stun radiation, like from a phaser?

CMO Sea says:
CSO: In that case, it's best to be safe than sorry.

CMO Sea says:
::looks at John:: John: No, they don't.

CSO Sea says:
*CO* ::encode:: This is my frank opinion, I think the Gorn ate the humans and are looking for more food, I have no idea, the CMO thinks phasers wont work

CMO Sea says:
::nods::

CO Hawkes says:
*CSO*: Acknowledged. Wait one.

CSO Sea says:
*CO*: If the Gorn can survive unshielded in this planetoid they are highly resistant to radiation

CO Hawkes says:
OPS: Can you isolate the experimental array on the Lewis and Clark? Is it removable?

CMO Sea says:
John: Phasers on high stun would tickle them, little or no effect.

CSO Sea says:
*CO*: Why don’t you try beaming all the human readings to the ship and see what you get as we stand by or even beam up one Gorn that’s a lot safer then us being dinner

CSO Sea says:
Megan: I think this is a trap

CO Hawkes says:
*CSO*: Understood. Hold on.

Gretal`k says:
@::Signals transport inhibitors to be turned on::

CMO Sea says:
::looks at John:: John: transporters would be useless in this radiation, wouldn't they?

CSO Sea says:
CMO: Don’t know

CO Hawkes says:
OPS: ::Clarifies:: I mean, is it something we could cut lose with ship's phasers and extract with the tractor?

CSO Sea says:
*CO*: Transport inhibitors now activated this is definitely a trap, suggest immediate recall

CSO Sea says:
CMO: Lets raise our shields

OPS Pino says:
CO: Um sir. ::Reads the sensors and paraphrases to him what he wants to know.:: It can be isolated however in order to transport it we would have to extend our shields around the Lewis and Clarke.

CO Hawkes says:
*CSO*: Come on home.

CMO Sea says:
::nods:: CSO: raise them and get us out of here.

CSO Sea says:
::heads home and raises shields::

Gretal`k says:
@::signals comm jammers to be turned on::

CMO Sea says:
*CO*: we're returning to the ship.

CSO Sea says:
::sets transporters to the DJ::

Host FCO Webb says:
ACTION:  Communication with the DJ is lost

CMO Sea says:
::taps comm again:: *CO*: do you read?

CSO Sea says:
::lands on the DJ::

CSO Sea says:
::closes bay doors::

CMO Sea says:
CSO: nice landing, John.

CSO Sea says:
Megan: That was close beloved

Host FCO Webb says:
ACTION:  Shuttle is secured in shuttle bay

CMO Sea says:
John: I agree, lets get back to the bridge.

CSO Sea says:
::squirms out of his EVA begins looking for his uniform amidst all the junk in his shuttle::

OPS Pino says:
CO: Sir I'm detecting that some sort of signal jammer is in effect from the planet.

CMO Sea says:
::easily removes her EVA suite and retrieves her uniform::

CMO Sea says:
CSO: ready, yet?

CSO Sea says:
::slides into his uniform after tracking down a boot here and a shirt there

CMO Sea says:
*CO* did you receive my last communication?  All I got back was static.

CSO Sea says:
Megan: Wait, one more very important thing, ::fixes his hair:: ok I'm ready

CMO Sea says:
::rolls eyes:: finally

CMO Sea says:
::runs out of the shuttle bay towards the TL::

CSO Sea says:
::fluffs his wife's hair, then runs behind her::

CO Hawkes says:
*CMO*: Last I heard was that you wanted to come back to the ship.

CMO Sea says:
John: Your worse than a wo........nevermind.

CMO Sea says:
*CO*: aye.

CSO Sea says:
Megan: I'm a ladysman

CMO Sea says:
::smirks::

CMO Sea says:
TL: bridge

CSO Sea says:
::tickles her in the vacant lift::

CMO Sea says:
::sighs and moves closer for a quick kiss::

CSO Sea says:
::muah::

CMO Sea says:
::muah::

CSO Sea says:
CMO: That was a wonderful command experience

OPS Pino says:
All: That was a close call there.  I guess we've got to come up with a plan B now.

CMO Sea says:
CSO: why thank you commander

CO Hawkes says:
OPS: How much longer can we maintain at our current level of radiation?

OPS Pino says:
::Checks the sensors.::

CMO Sea says:
::exits the TL onto the bridge::

CSO Sea says:
::enters bridge::

CMO Sea says:
CO: communications were jammed, you didn't get my comm that we were heading back.

CO Hawkes says:
CMO: Negative. ::Frowns::

CMO Sea says:
::nods::

CSO Sea says:
CO: The Gorn are up to something I think they probably eat humans

OPS Pino says:
CO: Well sir the computer is computing, however whatever it is, it won't be all the time in the universe.

CMO Sea says:
::revulsed by that thought::

CO Hawkes says:
All: OPS is right. It's plan B time. We can blow the LC, but that's a final option. I want other ideas first.

Host FCO Webb says:
<<<<<PAUSE>>>>>

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