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Mission Summary 10611.02
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While laying in wait to observe the Ferengi vessel, the crew noted that the Ferengi transported at least two crewmen to the surface to make contact with the insectoed beings.
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Disruptor fire was detected and the two Ferengi crewmen were disentigrated. More disruptor fire was detected and sensors showed the insects scurrying for their burrows shortly before the Ferengi ship opened fire on the surface.
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The Don Johnson moved in to protect the planet and a fire fight was inevitable. Currently both ships are without main systems and the DJ is only on reserve power, no propulsion and a deteriorating orbit.
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CNS_Chandra says:
Self: This is what happens when you violate the prime directive.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*XO*: How we doing there?  Need me to come down and help?
XO_Arca says:
::works on replacing some isolinear chips in engineering::
XO_Arca says:
*CO*: Sir thinks are come along, how much more time
CTO_Fowler says:
::Under her console, a small *pop* and a muffled 'ouch' is heard::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*XO*: You got ten minutes.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
All: I hate to ask dumb questions, but do we know what did this to the ship?
CTO_Fowler says:
::scoots out and stands up.  Checks the readouts on her board::
XO_Arca says:
::reconnects a cable::*CO*: Try thrusters now
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::hops up and takes the helm::
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::smiles a bit at her own thoughts and hopes no one sees her as she supresses it:: ::Her mind is the thing she is the second most proud of and it took her over two and a half hours to think to ask what happened to the ship. That's just too funny.::
CTO_Fowler says:
::a burst of static, she smacks the board, it clears up a little bit::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::tries the thrusters::*XO*: Good work husband. I have thrusters.  You know the priorities down there.
XO_Arca says:
::gets back to his feet and looks over the damage systems of the ship::
CTO_Fowler says:
CO: So far I'm getting that the insects are still underground.
XO_Arca says:
*CO*: Well just don't expect anything else soon
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*XO*: Unexceptable darling we need shields and weapons back and that tractor beam.
XO_Arca says:
*XO*: We'll see what we can do Arca out
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CTO: Is that what we're going to be calling them until we learn their official name, Ma'am?
CNS_Chandra says:
::Sits looking over his PAdd::
XO_Arca says:
<Edit CO>
CTO_Fowler says:
::Shrugs:: CSO: Well, they are like insects.  ::pauses to smack her board again, the static clears a little bit more::  Although I guess we could call them 'insectoid'.  You have any suggestions?
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::is getting grilled at being called Ma'am::
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CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CSO: Please do me a favor and don't call me ma'am.  Sir will do just fine.
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CSO_Sojyngra says:
CO: Yes, Sir, but I was actually talking to the CTO, Sir.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CO: I will note that for future reference, however, because I have called you that in the past, Sir.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CSO/CTO: It goes for you two ladies and for the rest of the senior staff.
XO_Arca says:
::sighs as he goes through what has to be done and moves back into a hear by console::
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CO: So, am I to call everyone, Sir?
CNS_Chandra says:
::Jots down the CO's annoyance::
CTO_Fowler says:
CO: Aye  ::smiles slightly at the memory of similar conversations::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CSO: If they like yes but for me please call me sir.  Since my academy days no one has called me ma'am.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
<, Sir = "Sir?">
XO_Arca says:
::starts to pull out burn circuit after burn circuit from a panel:: Self: What the hell happened down here
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CO: Understood. If I may ask, while we're talking, do we know what caused the problems in engineering?
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: Please will you stop with that damn padd we have serious problems here.  If you read the mission brief you have a job to do, do you not?
XO_Arca says:
::looks inside what is left at the panel and see more burned out systems
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO:Keep your eyes and ears open or any type of neutrino or tachyon trace.  I don't like this situation at all.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CTO: I would prefer something more scientific, but insects works for me.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
All: Why not just call them inhabitants?  After all they do reside there yes?
CTO_Fowler says:
CO: Aye.
CNS_Chandra says:
CO: Sir, my first prioritty is the mental well being of this crew, second I have checked with sickbay and there are no casualities right now.
XO_Arca says:
::starts to throw more burned circuits
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::leans toward the CNS:: CNS: Do you have other skills besides  CNS and medical?
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CO: Possibly.
CTO_Fowler says:
::Taps a command to search for neutrinos an tachyons, a burst of static is her answer, so she scoots back under her console with a spanner in her mouth::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CSO: Then they are correctly addressed as the inhabitants to the planet.
CNS_Chandra says:
CO: Sir I have advanced degrees in medicine, psychology, linguistics, architecture, engineering and flight.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: Wonderful then you wouldn't mind taking the helm then.
CNS_Chandra says:
CO: I also have some grasp of command skills, sir.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: That you have made quite clear already.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CO: Yes, sir. I wasn't trying to disagree with that. They are inhabiting the planet and you are the captain of this vessel, therefore I'll call them "George" if you want me to, Sir. I was just saying that we don't know they reside here.
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ACTION: As the circuits are replaced, minor systems begin to return online.
XO_Arca says:
::inserts new circuit boards in and isolinear chips::
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CTO_Fowler says:
::Stands back up and taps a command on the board::
CNS_Chandra says:
::Takes a seat at flight control after jotting down another note::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*XO*: Mark what ever it is your doing keep doing in.  Minor systems are coming back online.
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ACTION: Sensors clear up and indicate that the inhabitants of the planet have returned to the surface and are setting up another device.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CSO: I will lay you ten to one odds that they are going to set off another device. Right?
CNS_Chandra says:
CO: Ready to fly her whenever we get the systems back on line, sir.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CO: A likely hypothesis.
CTO_Fowler says:
CO: Sir.  Scans show that they have returned to the surface.  ::looks down then up again:: Looks like another device is being set up
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CO: Your hypothesis just became even more likely.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
All: Ok people here we go again.
CNS_Chandra says:
CO: Should I set a course back to starbase when we have power, sir?
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::watching the inhabitants:: ::trying to see if she can detect any chromium and how much to guess at the size of the shell::
XO_Arca says:
::starts to wire in a new circuit board::
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::Sojyngra thinks she senses something from the CO and is glad she isn't the CNS right now::
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ACTION: A second group of insects exit the burrows and begin setting up a shelter.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
~~~*XO*: Mark another expolosion should be on the way please becareful.~~~
CTO_Fowler says:
CO: Sir, picking up something interesting
CSO_Sojyngra says:
All: We have a second group. Based on the materials they have, I believe they are setting up a shelter.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO/CSO: A what???? Shelter???
XO_Arca says:
~~~CO: Get us in high orbit.~~~
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CTO: ::as their words overlap:: Sorry. We must have detected that at the same time.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
~~~*XO*: And lose the range on the Ferengi ship?~~~
CTO_Fowler says:
CSO: No problem.  CO: That's what it looks like ::glancing at her console::
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CO: They have materials similar to those used in 20th century bomb shelters, though I doubt they'll be entirely effective with radiation involved.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: Can you get us into a higher orbit?
XO_Arca says:
::inserts the last isolinear chip in the panel he was working in::
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ACTION: The device explodes nearly doubling the radiation levels.
CNS_Chandra says:
CO: It will take some time sir. We are badly damaged because of the conflict.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
ALL: Whoa that was to much and ......CSO: What were the radiation levels on that last explosion?
XO_Arca says:
::moves back tot he ship layout screen::
CTO_Fowler says:
::Goes ro work on her board::
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CO: The yields are still getting larger each time. Atmospheric radiation has increased, by 100% of the previous readings.
XO_Arca says:
::tries to redirect some power to get some more systems back online::
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ACTION: As the teams replace circuits, power and systems are restored.
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edit...change to some systems
CTO_Fowler says:
::Softly to herself::  Why are they doing this?
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: Try to hail the planet an tie it in with the Universal Translator please.
XO_Arca says:
*CO*: Captain we gave you some more systems but don't over tax them not sure how much they relay can take.
CNS_Chandra says:
CO: Sir may I respectfully remind you that contact would violate the prime directive.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*XO* Alright just don't push it we many need that tractor beam.
XO_Arca says:
::runs his finger along the ship on the screen and points to another red area on the screen::
CTO_Fowler says:
::slightly notices the air smells a bit fresher:: CNS:  But the Ferengi already did that
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CO: I hate to agree with him, Sir, but just because the Ferengi have already done some damage doesn't entitle us to do more.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: The Prime Directive has been broken already by the Ferengi's and since life was taken without provocation this missing is now a rescue and defend mission.
CNS_Chandra says:
CTO: The Ferengi are not bound by the prime directive as we are.
XO_Arca says:
::moves over to another panel and opens it and see nothing but black curcuitary::
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ACTION: As the radiation levels rise, more and more of the planet's population move to the surface and continue to build.
CTO_Fowler says:
CNS: True, but since they have 'dirtied the water' so to speak, we get the job of cleaning up after them
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CSO: I have a theory.
XO_Arca says:
::pulls out some more tools and starts to remove parts::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
All: Everyone hold it a second.  CTO: You said that they were leaving the caverns to build shelters correct.?
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CO: ::suspects she actually has a hypothesis, but knows better than to say that:: May I ask what that might be, Sir?
CNS_Chandra says:
CO: Sir Ferengi lives were taking and as the Ferengi are not members of teh Federation it is none of our concern.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CSO: YOu said that with each yield the radiation was getting stronger correct.
CTO_Fowler says:
CO: That's what  apears to be going on
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
ALL: Could it be possible that they are setting the explosions off to create the same atmosphere of their home world?  What if some one destroyed that radiation aspect that they need to survive?
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CO: Yes, Sir, and I'm currently detecting that they're building more shelters. Unfortunately, those shelters may be inadequate protection if they keep this up.
CTO_Fowler says:
::Nods slightly:: CO: That would explain some things
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CSO: But if they are building these shelters wouldn't it be logical to assume that they know what they are doing?
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CO: That is a possibility, Sir. But, if that's the case, what are the shelters for? Us?
CNS_Chandra says:
CSO: Would the inhabitants not know their own limits?
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CSO: Possibly.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
ALL: Or shelters for themselves to life in on the surface onece again.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
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CTO_Fowler says:
CO: Interesting
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CNS: They may know that the shelters will protect them without knowing how much.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: I want that Ferengi ship in a tractor beam as soon as possible.
CNS_Chandra says:
CSO: And once again I say that can't be our concern.
CTO_Fowler says:
CO: Aye ::begins to work on getting the tractor beam up and targeting the Ferengi ship::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*XO*: Wonderful job. Well done commander.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CO: If they want high atmospheric radiation and are living in shelters, then what do they need it for?
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CNS: I never tried to say it was.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: But the Ferengi are our concern at present.
Host Susan says:
ACTION: The Ferengi vessel begins to list as their orbit degrades...ETA to impact with the surface 12.5 minutes.
XO_Arca says:
::starts to put in new cicuitary::
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