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USS Seleya - 10408.29

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"Salutations from the Other Side" - Part 4

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SUMMARY: Lt. Viren is now a chosen one of the Kindleener ruling council. There was a big party in the plaza, and none of them are going to be doing much until after midday. The crew of the Seleya had some time to debrief of what had happened on the planet... now its time to discuss the rescue attempt.

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<<<<<<<<<< Resume Mission >>>>>>>>>>>

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
:: Walking to the Summit Lounge, so smoothly he seems to glide::

CEO_LtJG_Kice says:
:: takes a seat in the Summit Lounge::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Stands next to his chair in the Summit Lounge, waiting for the meeting to begin::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
::At his seat in the Summit Lounge staring at a cup of coffee::

Nevesia says:
:: Walks around the medical compound, his upper lip twitching again ::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::Walks into the Summit lunge, and finds a spot in the shadows to stand::

AXO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
:: Enters the lounge, finally back in a Starfleet uniform ::

CIV_LtJG_Viren says:
@::pacing in his quarters down on the planet, waiting for his gallant rescue by the Seleya crew::

Host ACO_LtCmdr_Darklighter says:
::enters the summit lounge and makes a note of who's there and then he moves to his seat::

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
::sitting in is chair in the summit lounge, going over possible courses of action to extract the CIV without drawing to much attention::

CEO_LtJG_Kice says:
:: Watches as people enter the room::

Nevesia says:
:: Aware that he has an important job to do today he picks up whatever paperwork he can find shoved between his coffee stained mess that is a desk and sighs ::

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
::sat in her chair in the lounge::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Sits::

AXO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
:: Takes a seat close to the head of the table and leans back in it, then sits upright ::

CEO_LtJG_Kice says:
:: picks up a PADD and starts going over ideas on rescuing the CIV::

Host ACO_LtCmdr_Darklighter says:
::takes his seat:: All: Ok I trust you know why I called this meeting?

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Nods somberly::

CEO_LtJG_Kice says:
:: looks at the ACO and nods::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
::Nods and looks around the table::

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
::nods with a dark look::

AXO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
:: Stares at his PADD, reliving the incident on the planet again ::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
ACO: Yes sir.

Nevesia says:
:: Leans back in his seat, letting the minutes pass by ::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::Gathers the shadows around him like a blanket, mentally preparing for a rescue mission::

Host ACO_LtCmdr_Darklighter says:
::pauses for a second then begins:: AXO: You would have the best idea of what these people are like, so I’ll ask you what are the chances of us sneaking in and just nabbing Lt Viren?

Nevesia says:
:: Mutters to himself about big shots, remembering when he too was important... like when he got the best grade at the science fair ::

CEO_LtJG_Kice says:
:: looks at ACO then at AXO waiting for his answer::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
ACO: Sir, if I may interrupt, would our best source of intelligence not be Lieutenant-Commander Lessing, or his contact?

AXO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
ACO: Frankly, Commander, not very good. We don't know precisely where Mr. Viren is, nor the conditions he is being kept in. If anything, we'd need someone on the inside to point us in the right direction.

CIV_LtJG_Viren says:
@::pokes his head into the corridor, and looks around, then walks out for a stroll::

Nevesia says:
*Lt. Viren* This is Nebjam Nevesia of the ruling council medical clinic. Respond.

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: A box just inside Viren's room chirps and issues a voice as he walks out.

CIV_LtJG_Viren says:
@::turns around and he hears a voice coming from his room::

Nevesia says:
*Lt. Viren* CHOSEN ONE KYPH, would you please respond. Some of us have work to do.

Host ACO_LtCmdr_Darklighter says:
::listens to the AXO and OPS:: OPS: You are correct about that ensign but finding Lt Viren is the only problem, it's the resistance we'd meet is what I’m worried about.

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::retreats back into the shadows, having said something::

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
::thinks for a moment:: AXO: Sir, if LtJG Viren was transported out, there should be a transporter console. So if we find the console, maybe we can find the coordinates of its last transport?

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
XO:  I agree with Lt. Commander Revell-Francis sir, without something to go on, we wouldn’t even know where to begin.  Lt. Commander Lessing seemed to know something was wrong, so maybe he is in a better position to know were to start?

CIV_LtJG_Viren says:
@::follows the noise and finds the box, and looks at it, not knowing how to work it:: Nevesia: Hello?

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
ACO: From what I saw, and from what Aleister said, any attempt to remove anyone from the Chosen Ones compound would meet heavy resistance.

Nevesia says:
*Lt. Viren* Hello. Good morning. Is everything to your liking sir? Good. Report to the medical clinic.

CEO_LtJG_Kice says:
:: looks around listening to everyone talk::

Host ACO_LtCmdr_Darklighter says:
::turns to the CTO: Just how heavy can this resistance be? Tactically how strong are they, in your view.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
CTO:  If we knew where it was and whether they used a technology we could tap into.  As it stands, we have no way of finding it without stumbling onto it.

CIV_LtJG_Viren says:
@ *Nevesia* I am on my way ::walks out and looks around. Self: Medical facility, I wonder where it is.

Nevesia says:
:: Sits back in his chair, glad there are such intelligent people in charge ::

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
FCO: Shouldn't the sensors have picked up the exact spot this energy build up occurred?

Nevesia says:
:: Begins to feed his various 'projects' he has on the go, noting down things waiting for the chosen one ::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
CTO:  If it were based on technology similar to our own, perhaps, but we were actively scanning the area and all we saw was a slight energy surge well before the disappearance.  For all we know, they could have been turning the lights on.

Host ACO_LtCmdr_Darklighter says:
::waits for the CTO's answer::

AXO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
ACO: In any case, I think we should touch base with Mr. Lessing on the surface, to see what he can tell us about Lt Viren's location and its tactical strength.

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::Speaks from the shadows again, a voice from the darkness:: ACO: The defenses I saw around the genetic engineering facility were more than token, but not a match for us.  I did get the feeling that they had more than they were showing though.

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
ACO: I'm not entirely sure sir, but from what I’ve seen from them on the surface, I wouldn't exactly say that they're the type of race to go for a big army, but then again, they're into genetic engineering, so for all we know, they could be five times our physical strength.

Nevesia says:
:: Animals are so much more interesting than sentients, mainly because he's in control of them ::

CIV_LtJG_Viren says:
@::sees a sign for a medical facility, and prepares to enter:: Self: If I go in they might discover my identity, if I don't it will arouse suspicion. ::takes a deep breathe and walks in::

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
ACO: Truth is, I haven't got much to base any theory on. All I can say is that we got a well trained security staff, and we should be able to get him out once we find where the CIV is.

Host ACO_LtCmdr_Darklighter says:
::takes in the CTO's and OPS answers and nods to them both:: AXO: Agreed, commander Lessing can get us the information we need but I don't want to blow his cover.

Nevesia says:
@ :: Sees Viren enter the smallish room, but doesn't move ::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
ACO:  Sir, according to our sensor logs, the energy emissions were emanating in the area of the theater itself, apparently disrupting our scans.  Maybe another scan in that area now will bear something?

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
::nods::

CIV_LtJG_Viren says:
@All: Kyph reporting as ordered!

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
ACO: Let's assume they haven't found out he's an alien. What repercussions would abducting one of their number have?

AXO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
:: Somehow isn't surprised that the CMO would suggest such a thing ::

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
CMO: Depends whether they find out or not. if they do, we could have a serious situation. if they don't notice us, there's no problem

Host ACO_LtCmdr_Darklighter says:
CMO: We can't just sit here and wait for them to discover he isn't one of their own and then move.

Nevesia says:
Animals, but Viren can hear: "Ordered"... ordered indeed.. who does he think he is.

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
ACO: In my opinion, it would be disastrous - A religious slight - that’s what Aleister's information suggested anyway.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
CTO: there'd still be the matter of a missing "chosen one" people just don't disappear in a puff of smoke.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
ACO: And there's also the matter of the Prime Directive to think about, Captain.

CIV_LtJG_Viren says:
@::looks around, waiting for someone to great him::

CEO_LtJG_Kice says:
::thinks:: ACO: What if we could get access to their libraries and find out where they send the "chosen", there should be some kind of records on it?

Host ACO_LtCmdr_Darklighter says:
::rolls his eyes and thinks "I was waiting for someone to mention the prime directive"::

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
CMO: We could make it look like an accident, make him drown or something.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
CTO: We'd need a corpse for that.

Nevesia says:
@ CIV: Well, have a seat then!

Host ACO_LtCmdr_Darklighter says:
CNS: Lt Viren is one of ours, if we take him back I don't see how that effecting the prime directive.

Nevesia says:
@CIV: Don't just stand around making the place look untidy.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
ACO: It would if they thought we were abducting one of their own, sir.

CIV_LtJG_Viren says:
@::sits down looking around for a quick escape plan, in case anything goes wrong::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
ACO:  I Agree.  The Prime Directive would be in even more jeopardy if we do nothing.

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
CMO: Couldn't you find a substitute?

Nevesia says:
@CIV: That's the problem with you people. Such control freaks that when you get into an unknown situation you have to pretend to be subservient and then win the upper hand.

Nevesia says:
@:: Shakes his head ::

Nevesia says:
@Animals: Typical.... typical.

Host ACO_LtCmdr_Darklighter says:
::hears the CEO's comment:: CEO: That’s a good idea keep it in mind, ::turns to the CNS:: CNS: That’s why we haven't gone after him yet.

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
ACO: The counselor has a point, we're supposed to be on a covert mission, so breaking our cover would a breach of orders...  Although we would only be breaking the Prime Directive if we managed to severely alter their society....

Nevesia says:
@:: Moves from stoking one of the beings very quickly into standing ::

CEO_LtJG_Kice says:
::nods at the ACO::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
CTO: Raid their morgue and steal a corpse and make it look like CIV...

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
CEO: From the way their "chosen ones" are picked, I don't know if anyone down there knows anything about them.

Nevesia says:
@:: Approaches the CIV head on, but just as he's about to bump into him, stops suddenly, rotating 360 around him ::

CIV_LtJG_Viren says:
@Nevesia: You people? Control freaks? You don't know anything about me

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: Nevesia places a tray of archaic instruments on the bed next to Viren. This exam looks to be more ritualistic than he had thought.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
OPS: The Prime Directive specifically states non-interference with other worlds.  If we abduct one of their own, even if it is Lt Viren in disguise, the law becomes very complicated.

Host ACO_LtCmdr_Darklighter says:
ALL: I think Lt Kice is on the right track, we need more information about the "chosen ones" before we make a move.

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::Looks at the CMO and raises an eyebrow.  Thinks: I like the way this man thinks::

CEO_LtJG_Kice says:
::nods:: CTO: True.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Nods::

AXO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
ACO: The Kindleeners have a technologically-advanced society. They are already familiar with other species and warp technology. It would not be a severe breach of the Prime Directive to go in and extract Lt Viren.

CIV_LtJG_Viren says:
@::looks over at the tray of instrument, and gets a little nervous, wondering what Nevesia is up to::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
CTO: What we could do instead of a drowning would be fire. An unidentifiable corpse is always a good alternative.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
ACO:  We could try to pass it off as a benevolent observation mission gone bad.

Nevesia says:
@CIV: Oh, it only takes one to know them all. You're a chosen one, aren't you?

Nevesia says:
:: Stops suddenly, back where he started, after rotating around all of him ::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
ACO: I definitely agree with you there.

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
::likes the idea nods at CMO:: CMO: If we could pull it off, I think that wouldn't be a bad idea.

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
FCO: How would you like to learn an alien species is observing you?

CIV_LtJG_Viren says:
@Nevesia: I wouldn't be here if I wasn't

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
CTO: We'd have to do it when they least expect it.

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
FCO: I don't think we're having a good chance of talking our way out of this one.

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
ACO: Sir, what do you think about the accident plot?

Nevesia says:
@CIV: Indeed. You forget about the hundreds of Kindleeners that work here to help the ruling council in their day to day affairs of course. After all, they aren't important, not even worth counting!

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
ACO: Sir, with all due respect, I think we are wasting time debating diplomatic niceties.  We don’t even have the idea of a plan yet, and we've been here for almost 45 minutes!

Nevesia says:
@:: Moves back to the animals and mutters :: Not even worth counting.... :: Strokes ::

Nevesia says:
@CIV: Remove your garments.

CIV_LtJG_Viren says:
@Nevesia: I never sad or implied anything like that, it sound like you, who believe you and the other aren't important

Host ACO_LtCmdr_Darklighter says:
All: So I can either so in guns blazing, try and switch Lt Viren with a corpse or knock on the front door and ask for him back? ::takes in a deep breath::

Nevesia says:
@ CIV: REMOVE YOUR GARMENTS.

AXO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
ACO: Commander, we need more information before we can make a move. I can go with one or two other officers and get more information from LtCmdr Lessing on the surface.

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
ACO: Or at least send a small team down to try and find him, then decide what is necessary.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
ACO:  Sir, I think we need to go to the surface, get a closer look at the amphitheater.  There's obviously something under there.

Nevesia says:
@CIV: Your witty repertoire is not required by ceremony, nor by my own personal needs.

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
ACO: We could go in under cover, and keep the guns for if the cover's blown. If we're lucky, and we do it in the night, they wouldn’t know about it till we're out of the sector.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
::strokes the beard he grew over his last shore leave::

CIV_LtJG_Viren says:
@::slips off his clothing, hoping this disguise passes as real::

Host Morgalice says:
@::enters the room as Nevesia raises his voice:: Nevesia: Now, now. Don't talk like that to the Chosen Ones.

CEO_LtJG_Kice says:
::listens to everyone’s ideas::

Host ACO_LtCmdr_Darklighter says:
::nods:: All: It is very apparent that we need more information.

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
::nods::

Nevesia says:
@Morgalice: I speak only the truth, your eminence.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
ACO:  Closer, on site scans might break through the disruption field.

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
All: could we use the tricorders for that? or are they not powerful enough?

Nevesia says:
@Morgalice: The presence of garments upon him upon your arrival is all to do with his oppositional nature; he ignored my requests.... eminence.

Host ACO_LtCmdr_Darklighter says:
::turns to Lt Kice :: CEO: See if you can access their libraries and dig up as much information of the chosen ones as you can ::turns to the AXO:: AXO: Commander, form a team, you going back to the surface.

Host Morgalice says:
@Nevesia: You are supposed to be above petty jealousies. You know you cannot be on the council if you serve the Order. ::pauses:: Have you completed the examination?

CEO_LtJG_Kice says:
ACO: Yes, sir.

AXO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
:: Nods :: ACO: Understood, Commander.

CIV_LtJG_Viren says:
@Nevesia: Oppositional Nature? Liar!

CEO_LtJG_Kice says:
:: starts writing on her PADD trying to think of ways to find the info. she needs::

Host Morgalice says:
@Nevesia/CIV: SILENCE!

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
CEO: I would suggest that you try contact Aleister once you’re on the surface, he might be able to assist you with finding the information you need.

CIV_LtJG_Viren says:
@::bows head:: Morgalice: I apologize

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
::is glad they have finally reached a consensus on which action to take::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
Self: Wonder if Lessing could help us get our hands on a corpse for me to mutilate. Should we need one...

CEO_LtJG_Kice says:
::nods:: OPS: Good idea

Host Morgalice says:
@Nevesia: Conduct your examination, I have to administer the Liquid before the rest of the ceremonies can be performed.

Nevesia says:
Morgalice: See how he.... never mind. No, I have not yet completed the examination... the chosen one who is known as Kyph has been delayed.

Nevesia says:
@Morgalice: As you command, eminence.

Nevesia says:
@ CIV: Remove your garments.

Host Morgalice says:
@::leans against the wall, waiting for the examination to be done::

CIV_LtJG_Viren says:
@Nevesia: Blind now, are we?

AXO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
:: Considers who to choose for the next away mission. The team should be small, seeing what happened the last time ::

Nevesia says:
@:: Leans in close ::

Nevesia says:
@CIV: You could be, so very easily, by the slightest mishap... then you wouldn't be so chosen...

Nevesia says:
@:: Grabs one of the archaic instruments ::

Nevesia says:
@CIV: Lift up your arms.

CIV_LtJG_Viren says:
@::lifts up his arms::

AXO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
OPS: Mr. Whittiker, you seem to know LtCmdr Lessing well enough.

Nevesia says:
@:: Chants ::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
AXO: You could say that. ::He smiles, hinting at a great deal of information, probably best not discussed here::

Nevesia says:
@:: begins prodding him all over, but very randomly with the instrument ::

Host Morgalice says:
@::hums along to Nevesia's chant, remembering when he was an acolyte performing that ritual::

Nevesia says:
@:: Steps back to the table, setting the incense alight ::

Nevesia says:
@:: Increasing his chanting as his prods take more force ::

CIV_LtJG_Viren says:
@::tries to act like he knows what is going on::

Nevesia says:
@:: His chanting speeds up and he begins prodding more, now only on Viren's face ::

AXO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
OPS: Fair enough, I think that will make him a bit more forthcoming with the information we need about Mr. Viren's location, wouldn't you say?

CIV_LtJG_Viren says:
@::feels the urge to sneeze, concentrates, and holds it in with all his might::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
AXO: he would be forthcoming anyway.

Nevesia says:
@:: Suddenly stops opening his eyes widely ::

Nevesia says:
@All: Marugandia Nabloes Sumagditna

Nevesia says:
@:: Bows his head ::

Nevesia says:
@Morgalice: You may administer the liquid, eminence. He is indeed ready to become a chosen one.

Host Morgalice says:
@::nods in approval at Nevesia:: Nevesia: Very well done. I thank you. ::moves closer to Viren::

AXO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
OPS: Very well, then. Unless you have any serious objections I should like you to accompany Lt Kice and me to the surface to gather any data we can.

Host Morgalice says:
@CIV: Your arm, please. ::holds out a syringe::

CIV_LtJG_Viren says:
@::holds out his arm:: self: I hope this doesn’t hurt

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
AXO: No objections at all.  It'll be good to get back into action.

Nevesia says:
@:: Steps into the background, staring intently at the two ::

CEO_LtJG_Kice says:
:: looks around the table listening to the AXO and OPS::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
CEO, AXO: Shall we?

Host Morgalice says:
@::murmurs a quick prayer and slowly injects Viren with the Liquid::

CEO_LtJG_Kice says:
::nods at OPS::

Host Morgalice says:
ACTION: The liquid burns its way into Viren's veins... unpleasant, but not enough to give away he's not one of them.

AXO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
:: Looks at the ACO for permission to leave the room ::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
AXO: After you.

CIV_LtJG_Viren says:
@::scrunches his face as a burning sensation runs through his body::

CIV_LtJG_Viren says:
@Self: I hope they, didn't see that

CEO_LtJG_Kice says:
:: stands up ready to follow the AXO and OPS::

Host ACO_LtCmdr_Darklighter says:
::raises from his seat:: All: Dismissed.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Stands and waits for the room to begin filing out::

Host Morgalice says:
@::finishes up and stands back:: Nevesia: Take him back to his cell. We will continue the ceremonies shortly.

AXO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
:: Stands up :: ACO: We should return shortly, Commander, with the whole team intact, this time.

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
:;Without waiting for the XO or the CEO, walks to the closest transporter room::

Host ACO_LtCmdr_Darklighter says:
::nods to the AXO::

Nevesia says:
@Morgalice: I understand, eminence.

CEO_LtJG_Kice says:
:: sees OPS has left and starts to leave for the transporter room::

Nevesia says:
@CIV: Follow me. NOW.

Nevesia says:
:: Leads him out of the doorway ::

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
::makes to rise from his seat, then realises he hasn't received orders:: AXO/ACO: Sir, do I go with the AT?

AXO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
:: Acknowledges and heads out of the lounge beside the CEO ::

CIV_LtJG_Viren says:
@::gets up and follows, the irritable Nevesia::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::Arrives in the transporter room, miraculously in his disguise::

CIV_LtJG_Viren says:
@::looks at his arm, realizing that could have killed him::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Heads out of the Summit Room onto the bridge and takes the helm::

Host ACO_LtCmdr_Darklighter says:
::shakes his head:: CTO: Not this time, Ens I have another job for you.

CEO_LtJG_Kice says:
:: sees AXO come up beside her and head to the TL::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
::Leaves the Summit Lounge for sickbay::

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
::curious:: ACO: What would you have me do Sir?

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: A short time later, the AT is in the transporter room - those that need to look like Kindleener does so.

Host ACO_LtCmdr_Darklighter says:
CTO: Should all else fail, I’ll need an assault team ready and a plan of attack prepared, should we have no other option.

CEO_LtJG_Kice says:
:: looks at her reflection on the TR wall examining her costume::

AXO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
:: Checks his equipment and steps up onto the transporter pad and waits for the remainder of the team ::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Sits at the helm and waits for events to unfold::

CEO_LtJG_Kice says:
:: steps up on to the pad and prepares to beam down::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
::Takes a seat at his desk::

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
ACO: Aye sir. I'll have an assault team and plan delivered to you ASAP.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
Self: think I'll get a great dane and call him Caligula.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
::sat back in her chair::

CTO_Ens_Wiggins says:
::leaves the lounge, makes for tac1, his head filled with tactical schemes::

AXO_LtCmdr_Revell-Francis says:
:: Checks everyone :: Transporter Chief: 3 to beam down. Energize.

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: The AT disappears in a swirl of blue sparkles.

Host SM-Lyon says:
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