Mission Summary 11411.20

The USS Don Johnson has been in orbit of Megara IV taking continuous scans and preparing to extract their people.  All communication attempts with the planet have failed.

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CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: On the bridge, sitting in the big chair, watching the screen patiently as she waits for information she can use.::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::sitting in the observation lounge reading about Megara IV::

SO_Hovsepian says:
::continues downloading and parsing data on the bridge science station aggregating the results with all those received before::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::in Main Engineering finalizing the modifications for the rescue operation::

SO_Hovsepian says:
CO: Captain, we have used all known means of penetrating the shielding that appears to be blocking our communication and sensors except for a specific area where sensors are able to detect Federation comm badges.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::stands with a sigh and walks onto the bridge::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
SO:  Any reason why we are able to do that one small section?

SO_Hovsepian says:
CO: Well.. it almost appears as though they are underground in a cave system and the area we are able to detect is an opening in a large cavern. ::looks at his readouts puzzled::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
SO:  Then the surrounding rock is blocking us?

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::running some last minute scans and notices something irregular::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::runs another check::

SO_Hovsepian says:
::nods:: SO: Yes, sir.  There appears to be high concentrations of metal fragments that are reflecting our signals.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::taps comm badge:: *Bridge*: Telarus to Bridge, I think I may have found some interesting information. Hold off on executing the operation. I am on my way.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Turns to look at her XO::  XO:  Have you learned anything of use?

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::downloads his data and heads to the turbolift::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
CO: Nothing that you donâ€™t already know, Captain.  There was little on this system in the databanks.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
TL: Main Bridge, no stops ::enters security code on pad::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
SO: Are we able to beam through the opening?

SO_Hovsepian says:
CO: No Captain, we are not.  It appears only our most finely tuned sensors are able to get through and report results.  In fact, if we were not orbiting within a 5km radius directly above, I do not believe we would have even noticed...

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: turns slightly::  Tactical:  Work with science.  See if we can exploit that opening somehow.

SO_Hovsepian says:
::collaborates with the tactical officers on the bridge and attempts to come up with a plan::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Turns slightly at the sound of the lift arriving.::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::exits the TL::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
CO: Captain...I think that the opening might be a trap.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CEO:  We have considered that.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
CO: No like I think the circumstances and the comm badge signals coming through make it a trap. However, we can turn it back on them, and get the Klingons off our back long enough to get everyone.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CEO:  I am listening.

SO_Hovsepian says:
::raises an eyebrow at the CEO and continues working with tactical:: 

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
CO: If we can get an opening to at least beam down, I can modify pattern enhancers to scan the surrounding area. Like a camera under a blanket.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
CO: The Klingons will be a little bit easier. Did you get my encrypted file?

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CEO:  I understand from Mr. Hovsepian that is not possible.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CEO:  As for the file, yes.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
CO: Then at least part of the plan is in place. We set up the pulse, and that should help us expose them and take them out. As for getting down there, if we can't beam down, we have to expose ourselves sometime, a targeted pod to deploy the enhancers.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
CO: We use the drop pod and target it physically, but we have to land it in the area that is exposed, otherwise we might as well land it on a deposit of iron ferrite and make it one big giant magnet.

SO_Hovsepian says:
::remembers something:: CEO: What about the runabout the Captain brought aboard?  What if we sent that down to the planet and used it as a relay?

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
SO: Is there a way to get more clearer scans, bio scans that we can discern as the Rhadey crew?

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Turns toward Hovespian with a lifted brow.::

SO_Hovsepian says:
::shakes his head:: CEO: No, I'm afraid this is the best we can do.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
SO: What if we include a probe with the right sensors and comm array portable enough to deploy via a pod with the enhancers.

SO_Hovsepian says:
::thinks for a moment:: CEO: Our probes are mobile sensor platforms, this is true.  I do not believe we could attach an anti-gravity unit as well as a communications array to any of our probes.  Hence the runabout.  Or any shuttle will do I suppose.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
CO/SO: Captain, I think this might include a one man pilot mission. We can't trust that the auto pilot will work or won't be disabled or destroyed on the way down.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Does not look at her XO::  CEO/SO: It would have to be another shuttle.  Only I have clearance to fly the newest shuttle.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
CO/SO: We still need to maintain a low profile, how about modifying an escape pod?

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CEO:  You would have limited movability

SO_Hovsepian says:
::nods:: SO: Aye sir.  CEO: I believe we have several to choose from, and agree it would have to be a manned mission to the surface.  ::thinks:: CEO: I believe a probe has more technology than an escape pod... However, your caution is well advised.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CEO:  Look further into it.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
CO: As long as I can launch and control my x and y axis and very little z axis deviation. I think I can control the pitch and yaw with little issue, as long as I don't make large corrections.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
CO/SO: We need to disable the Bird of Prey, what are your thoughts on taking aggressive action against the Klingons?

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CEO/SO:  Work as a team.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
CO: Aye aye.

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