Host Jafo says:
Star Trek: Apache – Episode #21
Week # 1
Mission: "The Hero Khrysaros"

Host Jafo says:
After learning of the Apache's actions in the growing Talarian/Tzenkethi conflict, Starfleet Command ordered them away from Galen IV in the hopes that the Geneva could salvage something of the peace talks.

Host Jafo says:
The Apache was immediately dispatched to Dreon VII, which lies near the Rolor Nebula approximately 12 hours at cruise velocity from Deep Space 9, to deal with an unexplained outbreak of Parinisti measles. There the Apache delivered the needed vaccine and aided the local populace in overcoming the epidemic.

Host Jafo says:
As the Apache was finalizing its duties on Dreon, it was learned that the disease might have been accidentally spread to a nearby splinter colony named Trevan.  Lt JG Powers, Lt JG Marsland, Lt JG Terman, and Ensign Tana were ordered to take the runabout Styx and investigate if the disease had spread to the splinter colony.

Host Jafo says:
No sign of the measles was found on Trevan, and the quartet is under orders to rendezvous with the Apache en route to their next assignment.

Host Jafo says:
<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission Week 1 >>>>>>>>>>

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::on the bridge at tactical one::

CIV_Torsian says:
::on Deck 16 in his quarters reviewing material from the finalization of the Deck 16 tweaks and the latest evaluation of his team::

CMO_Naegle says:
::in Sickbay still thinking Jax needs a physical exam::

XO_Storal says:
::on the bridge in his chair going over the final reports of the Dreon mission::

CEO_Yeung says:
::on the bridge at engineering post::

EO_Tana says:
@::on the Styx at the Engineering console, trying to ignore the door::

MO_Powers says:
@::on the runabout checking the medkit::

Host CO_Linard says:
::in her Ready Room talking to her mother on a subspace channel::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: Sir, slaving science to the tactical station.

TO_Masterson says:
%::finishes off her work then proceeds to wait for the arrivals::

EO_Tana says:
@ ::watches that finicky engine::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::slaves science two to the tactical stations, and begins scanning for ion emissions::

CMO_Naegle says:
::decides to run down to Fort Apache and check on him::

XO_Storal says:
CTO: Acknowledged. ::hands the CTO a PADD:: CTO: You’re getting a new Tactical Officer, Commander.

CNS_Lux says:
::in counseling office, nodding her head at someone yammering about their dead hamster and how traumatic it is::

CMO_Naegle says:
::enters Turbolift:: TL: Fort Apache.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The Apache enters the Hainara system, which is made up of five planetoids, and numerous moons, which orbit a type V yellow dwarf. The second planet in the system is Betazed where the Tenth Fleet maintains an orbital facility.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::takes the PADD, quickly scanning the contents:: XO: Lieutenant Masterson, sir?

Host Jerlina_Linard says:
::leans her hand on her chin as she listens to her rant:: CO: ...And then of course Laura didn't want to have anything to do with it since it clashed with her outfit. ::rolls her eyes:: I seriously don't know how I put up with that girl sometimes. ::sighs::

CIV_Torsian says:
::watches the stars in his window and ponders:: *Denson*: Denson, get in here.

XO_Storal says:
CTO: That is  correct, we will be picking her up and our new fighter complement at Betazed.

EO_Tana says:
@ ::watches the sensor board, and then glances over at the other Trill:: MO: How much longer do we have?

CNS_Lux says:
MacPherson: And then your mother said...?

TO_Masterson says:
%::arrives where the Apache crew is supposed to be and waits there::

CEO_Yeung says:
::overhears K'hora:: CTO: Is that the same Masterson from a few months ago?

CMO_Naegle says:
::exits turbolift at Fort Apache and enters the bar::

Host CO_Linard says:
::tries her best to maintain a smile:: Jerlina: Well Mom, that's Laura for you...

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: Sir, we've entered the Hainara system. I have Betazed on sensors.

Lane_MacPherson says:
CNS: She said, ‘Mister Lane Es. MacPherson, what do you think you were doing?’  ::shudders::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
CEO: I believe so.

MO_Powers says:
@EO: Oh, about another three or four hours Ensign.

XO_Storal says:
*CO*: Excuse me, sir. We’ve arrived in the Hainara system.

SGT_Denson says:
::walks into the gunny's quarters:: CIV: What's up Gunny?

CIV_Torsian says:
Denson: Aren't we supposed to get the new fighters soon?

CNS_Lux says:
MacPherson: Uh huh ... I guess she didn't like you coming home with dirt all over your clothes after burying your hamster in the arboretum, eh?

CMO_Naegle says:
::walks up to the bar where she sees Jax serving drinks.

Lane_MacPherson says:
CNS: No, no, it wasn't a hamster.  It was a gerbil.

Host CO_Linard says:
::perks up hearing the XO's voice::*XO*: Hmm, what..? Oh err ... Yes, thank you Commander.

XO_Storal says:
::nods at the CTO:: CTO: Notify the facility that we will be docking shortly.

CEO_Yeung says:
::nods:: CTO: Hey, that's great. Good to have a familiar face re-join the crew.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: Aye sir.

CNS_Lux says:
MacPherson: Oh, my apologies. ::forces a smile:: And then what happened? ::takes a few notes about hamsters and gerbils::

EO_Tana says:
@::nods and goes back to checking the power flow to make sure the Styx isn't suffering from the lower number of batteries:: MO: Feels longer coming back. Always does. ::mumbles something to himself and avoids the open window forward viewport::

Host Jerlina_Linard says:
::tries to interrupt her mother as she continues on:: CO: So anyway ... we had the party just as it was and then... ::looks at Kathleen:: …who was that?

SGT_Denson says:
CIV: Aye sir, in fact the system we're entering now has an orbital facility, which we can get them from.

CMO_Naegle says:
Jax: Hello Jax, how are you doing?

MO_Powers says:
@EO: It feels long both ways.

XO_Storal says:
V'Taran: Take us in Mister V'Taran.

Lane_MacPherson says:
CNS: Yes, so anyways … I then told her about how Mister Fluffy… ::sniffles:: …passed away, and, and… ::blows his nose into the hanky he has::

Host Jaxlt_Burta says:
::looks up at the CMO:: CMO: Doctor Naegle ... what brings you down here. You don't generally visit very often.

CIV_Torsian says:
Denson: Interesting, have you come up with any new information about the Ferengi Merchant? ::gets up and watches the stars from his window::

EO_Tana says:
@::frowns and expands the flow graph to fill the screen:: MO: True. ::smiles a bit and traces the line with a fingertip:: Maybe we shouldn't have given up those batteries. ::reflexively looks back into the rest of the ship::

Host CO_Linard says:
Mom: That was Ky ... err, my first officer. ::said quickly, catching herself:: Listen, I really have to go ... we're nearing Betazed now, so I'll hear all about it in person okay?

SGT_Denson says:
CIV: Let me get back to you on that gunny, I'm not finished.

CMO_Naegle says:
Jax: I know.  I came to see you, actually.

MO_Powers says:
@EO: Have we got a problem?

CIV_Torsian says:
Denson: Get to it Sergeant, dismissed. ::goes to his desk and takes a look through some PADD's::

CNS_Lux says:
::forces another comforting smile, and since she has so much practice, it actually looks real:: MacPherson: It's okay.  Mister Fluffy was your best friend ... after Miss Smarty-Pants, your gold fish.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As Tana expands the graph to examine the power flow in the runabout, the flow suddenly spikes and a shower of sparks explodes outwards at him. From every corner of the runabout Styx an arc of lightning passes out into space as the lights and panels inside go dim.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
COM: Orbital Facility: Orbital Facility, this is the USS Apache. We are on approach for docking. Please respond.

Host CO_Linard says:
::waves to the screen as her mother banters on:: Mom: By mom! I have to be going … yes, yes … I’ll see you then too. ::quickly hits the close screen button::

SGT_Denson says:
CIV: Aye sir. ::turns and leaves the room::

Host Jaxlt_Burta says:
::warily:: CMO: And what is it I can do for you, Doctor? ::begins to make her favorite drink::

EO_Tana says:
@ MO: I don't... ::ducks away as a spark burns his cheek:: Down!

Lane_MacPherson says:
CNS: Yes, well … that’s why I think I don’t like Mother’s Day, because of that incident. And now my mom wants me to talk to her! I can’t, I’m still… ::hmph’s::

CIV_Torsian says:
::walks out of his quarters and into a nearby Turbolift:: TL: Deck One, Bridge.

MO_Powers says:
@EO: What the... ::dives to the floor::

Host CO_Linard says:
::sighs and gets up from her desk to head out onto the bridge::

CNS_Lux says:
MacPherson: I see.  What can your mother do to make it up to you?

Lane_MacPherson says:
::silent for a while:: CNS: I don't know.

EO_Tana says:
@::blinks brown eyes and looks around the darkened ship:: MO: This isn't good. ::sits up on his knees::

MO_Powers says:
@EO: What caused that? ::John looks up at Tana and then dodges a spark::

Host CO_Linard says:
::enters the bridge and sits down in her chair a little heavier than normal ... lets out a long breath and then begins rubbing her forehead:: XO: What's our status commander?

CIV_Torsian says:
::steps off the turbolift and enters the bridge and nods to the XO and CO:: XO/CO: Sirs.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: Sir, the facility is suggesting we orbit the planet rather than dock.

CNS_Lux says:
MacPherson: Think.  ::smiles forcefully again::  Obviously, someone wronged you, and you feel ill towards them.  What can they do to make things better?

XO_Storal says:
CO: Sir  ... I just told you, is everything okay?

Host CO_Linard says:
::looks up at him:: XO: I'm sorry … oh yes, yes … we’re nearing Betazed, right?

MO_Powers says:
@EO: Just let me treat that quickly. ::John treats Tana's burn::

XO_Storal says:
CTO: Acknowledged. V'Taran: Belay orders for docking. Take us into standard orbit of Betazed.

Lane_MacPherson says:
CNS: I ... I suppose she could get me an ice cream or something.  She never lets me eat ice cream.

FCO_V`Taran says:
XO: Aye sir, entering standard orbit.

Host CO_Linard says:
::shakes her head:: XO: I'm sorry Commander, I just finished talking with my mother.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::checks short-range sensors for other anti-matter signatures::

XO_Storal says:
CO: Bad news?

EO_Tana says:
@ ::keeps his eyes half-lidded out of instinct and fear of sparks as he stands and lets Powers work:: MO: Do you have to be so close? ::looks at the close proximity::

CIV_Torsian says:
::stands behind the XO and CO watching the viewscreen intently at attention::

Host CO_Linard says:
::smiles:: XO: No, no ... nothing like that, just too much news.

XO_Storal says:
::chuckles:: CO:I see.

CNS_Lux says:
MacPherson: Well, there you go.  And of course, I don't think she understands why Mister Fluffy was important to you.  And how when Miss Scratchy, the cat, ate Miss Smarty-pants ... and why you would be upset about all that.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The Apache enters standard orbit around Betazed...

MO_Powers says:
@::finishes up on Tana and starts scanning the runabout::

XO_Storal says:
::notices the CIV out of the corner of his eye:: CIV: Mister Torsian what can I do you for?

CEO_Yeung says:
::looks at the planet on the viewscreen:: Self: Beautiful planet...

Host CO_Linard says:
CTO: Have you heard from the away team Mister Cha`Dak? Have they reached Betazed yet?

CIV_Torsian says:
XO: Sir, excuse me for interrupting sir.  I have noticed we have entered the system that the Tenth Fleet boasts an Orbital Facility.

EO_Tana says:
@ ::relaxes when Powers steps away and walks backwards into the ship, standing on one of the flight couches:: MO: Try not to touch anything. ::grabs onto a grip and swings out, looking up at the warp core, blinking through the smoke to look at the readouts::

Lane_MacPherson says:
::nods::  CNS: Yes, I’ll do that. Thank you, Counselor.

XO_Storal says:
CIV: That is correct, Lieutenant.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
CO: They are not expected for several hours, sir.

Host CO_Linard says:
::nods:: CTO: Very well...

CNS_Lux says:
::nods:: MacPherson: Sure, of course… ::grins, relieved to see him leave:: Anytime.  ::watches the 12-year old boy leave::

TO_Masterson says:
%::checks her orders while waiting for the Apache crew::

XO_Storal says:
CO: That gives you some time to get a full briefing on the situation from Betazed security.

CIV_Torsian says:
XO: Sir, if I may be so bold, my team has been on board nearing a month, and we cannot perform our regular training without the fighters I was granted permission to bring aboard.  This orbital facility should have what we need.

MO_Powers says:
@EO: I know what I am doing. I was EO before this. ::touches something and gets a slight electric shock::

Host CO_Linard says:
::nods:: XO: Yes... ::near whisper:: ...and a good excuse to stay away from Mom for a while.

CIV_Torsian says:
::continues to stand at attention looking at the viewscreen::

Lane_MacPherson says:
::runs up to the CNS and gives her a big hug and then scuttles off to the waiting room, where his mother is::

EO_Tana says:
@ MO: Then you know these things leave a static charge. ::sounds a bit admonishing and eliminates that from his voice:: Sorry.

CNS_Lux says:
::hears him start talking to his mom as they leave the counseling office::

XO_Storal says:
::chuckles:: CO: Go on, I can mind the store.

EO_Tana says:
@::steps down and looks up at the all-greens, thanking whoever needs thanking for this kind of providence::

XO_Storal says:
CIV: Very well, contact the facility.

CNS_Lux says:
::sighs and turns to Joyce, one of her assistance::  Joyce: You know that boy has a problem distinguishing between what's real and what's not.  All his pets are holographic images.  I will recommend to his parents that he should stop visiting the holodeck for a while. Or, if he has to, to give him something a little less … I don’t know … something.

MO_Powers says:
@::laughs to himself and sucks his finger::

CIV_Torsian says:
XO: Sir, thank you sir. If it's possible, could we pilot the shuttles ourselves, once we get them allocated from the facility.

TO_Masterson says:
%::finishes looking over orders and finishes up all her last minute reports then waits some more::

CNS_Romano says:
::laughs::  CNS: Forgive me, Counselor.  That was one of the funniest sessions I've ever sat through.  I could barely keep my face straight.

CNS_Lux says:
::wink:: Joyce: It's all part of the job.  I took acting lessons in order to pull that off.

EO_Tana says:
@::walks back into the cockpit:: MO: We've still got power. The ship seems to be intact. ::looks at the darkened consoles:: We're just ... flummoxed. ::sighs:: Are you serious about the engineering experience?

MO_Powers says:
@::checks on the others and then returns to see what he can do::

XO_Storal says:
CTO: Very well, contact the facility and beam your people over there and fly the fighters back. We aren’t going to be here for very long.

MO_Powers says:
@EO: Yes, I was EO of the Apache just before you. I've also been CIV advisor and MO before.

XO_Storal says:
CIV: See if you can contact the runabout and get a status on their situation.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: Aye sir.

CIV_Torsian says:
CIV: Sir, thank you sir. 

EO_Tana says:
@ MO: Uh ... okay. If the other lieutenants are okay, we need to see why the ship's running but doesn't look it.

CNS_Lux says:
::looks at the chronometer::  Joyce: Looks like you have an appointment in a few minutes.

Host CO_Linard says:
::stands and heads for the turbolift:: XO: Very well Commander, you have the bridge ... contact Betazed security and tell them I'm beaming down.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
COM: USS Styx: Runabout Styx, this is the USS Apache. Please respond.

CNS_Romano says:
::nods:: CNS: Yes, Miss Howlingwolf … she’s been having nightmares. It’s nothing big, probably just an over active imagination.

CIV_Torsian says:
::stands at attention behind the XO awaiting dismissal::

CEO_Yeung says:
::stands up and joins the captain at the turbolift::

MO_Powers says:
@EO: I've just checked on them and they are fine. Any idea what's wrong?

XO_Storal says:
CIV: Double time, Lieutenant. ::motions him to the turbolift:: Dismissed.

Host CO_Linard says:
*CEO/CNS*: Meet me in the transporter room, Counselor ... we're heading down to the surface.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: Sir, there is no response from the runabout.

CEO_Yeung says:
CO: Right with you, Captain.

XO_Storal says:
CO: Aye sir.

CIV_Torsian says:
XO: Aye sir! :: runs over to the turbolift and jumps in with the CO and CEO::

CNS_Lux says:
::grins, thinking about her own nightmare experiences::  Joyce: Yeah... ::taps her combadge after hearing the CO's call:: *CO*: Aye Captain, be right there.

EO_Tana says:
@::shakes his head:: MO: Not yet ... can you head back and check the communication systems? You should probably check the buffer too, to see if the auto-distress was sent.  I'm going to see if I can reboot the consoles. We probably fried an isolinear bank.

XO_Storal says:
CTO: Are they overdue?

CNS_Lux says:
Joyce: Enjoy. ::looks as the Science Officer enters the Counseling Office::

CEO_Yeung says:
*EO_Belron*: Vik, you're in charge of engineering until Ensign Tana comes back.

Host CO_Linard says:
::looks to the CEO and grins and nods::

CIV_Torsian says:
::nods to the CO and CEO:: CO/CEO: Sirs. TL: Deck 16.

EO_Belron says:
*CEO*: Aye, aye, boss. Have nice trip.

CNS_Lux says:
::exits and heads towards the turbolift::  TL: Transporter Room 2.

MO_Powers says:
@EO: Okay… ::heads back to the communication station::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: No, not to my knowledge Commander.

XO_Storal says:
COM: Betazed Security: This is the USS Apache, we have achieved standard orbit and our captain is beaming down to your location.

CEO_Yeung says:
::enters the turbolift and holds it open for the Captain::

EO_Tana says:
@::shrugs up his sleeves and crouches down, opening the inspection hatches with his left hand::

Host CO_Linard says:
::stands in the turbolift with the CEO and CIV:: TL: Transporter Room 2

CNS_Lux says:
::checks::  TL: Deck 4.  ::waits as it ascends to deck 4, and steps off the deck, and walks down the corridor towards the transporter room::

XO_Storal says:
CTO: They probably just got delayed, keep an eye out for them on sensors.

Host Betazed Council says:
COM: Apache: Understood Apache, a representative of the second house will be meeting you in Medara, at the agreed upon beam down coordinates.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: Aye sir.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::orders the computer to alert him as soon as the runabout enters long-range sensors::

XO_Storal says:
COM: Betazed Council: Acknowledged, Apache out.

TO_Masterson says:
%::stands waiting still::

MO_Powers says:
@::checks the communications system and sees it is not working, tries to fix it::

Host CO_Linard says:
CEO: Are you into archeology, Mister Yeung?

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: Sir, should I order a security detail for the away team?

XO_Storal says:
*CO*: A representative will be meeting you at the transport site, Captain.

CNS_Lux says:
::steps into the Transporter Room and waits for the others, nods acknowledging the Transposter Chief there::

CIV_Torsian says:
::stands straight and quiet, eyes front, his hands tucked behind his back::

MO_Powers says:
@EO: The communications system is completely fried. There is no way to find out if the auto distress was sent.

CEO_Yeung says:
::shrugs:: CO: Not really, though I do like mythology. The tale of Khrysaros is very interesting.

CNS_Lux says:
::picks up a PADD that the TRChief held:: TRChief: Thanks for holding on to this!  ::scrolls through it:: I almost forgot!

XO_Storal says:
CTO: Yes have them meet the team in Transporter Room 2.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::nods to the XO, then taps his combadge::

Host CO_Linard says:
CEO: Yes, well some of my people would argue that it's a tale...

MO_Powers says:
@EO: How does it look up there?

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
*TO_Seti / SEC_Gren'lor*: Security detail 1, report to Transporter Room 2.

SEC_Gren’lor says:
*CTO*: Aye sir.

Host CO_Linard says:
::exits the turbolift and heads for the transporter room:: *XO*: Understood... ::looks back at the CIV and nods:: CIV: Sergeant...

CEO_Yeung says:
CO: Well, if we find the Staff it'll be a lot closer to fact. ::smiles::

CIV_Torsian says:
::stands at attention:: CO: Captain.

CNS_Lux says:
::reads about the Staff of Khrysaros and the relics:: TRChief_Owen: Looks interesting enough, eh? Oh, and happy anniversary by the way … I make it a point to know everyone’s birthday and anniversary. What is it now, five years? Congratulations.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As Captain Linard and her entourage arrive in the transporter room they come face to face with Jaxlt Burta and Doctor Naegle.

Host CO_Linard says:
::smiles:: CIV: As you were...

TO_Masterson says:
%::stands with hands behind her back waiting::

EO_Tana says:
@::looks askance at the warped and melted bank of isolinear chips:: MO: Same story here. ::sighs:: I hope the backup isolinear chips aren't fried too or we'll be swimming home. ::stands again and heads aft too::

CIV_Torsian says:
::nods as the turbolift doors close and resume to Deck 16::

CNS_Lux says:
TRChief: Oh look, here they are … and Doctor Naegle?

Host Jenia_Prue says:
%::walks up to Masterson:: TO: You are waiting for the delegation from the Apache?

Host CO_Linard says:
::looks up as she  nears Jax and smiles at the doctor:: Jax/CMO: Jax ... Doctor Naegle...

MO_Powers says:
@::gets out of the way::

TO_Masterson says:
% Prue: Correct.

CIV_Torsian says:
::steps off the turbolift and heads to the meeting area:: *Marines*: All Marines, get in here on the double!

Host CO_Linard says:
Jax/CMO: Is everything okay?

CEO_Yeung says:
::nods in greeting to the others in the transporter room::

SGT_Denson says:
::falls into a line and stands at attention with the other Marines awaiting instructions::

CNS_Lux says:
::excuses herself, and goes over to the CO and CEO's side::

Host Jaxlt_Burta says:
CO: Captain, I understand you are beaming down to Betazed ... I would request your permission to join you. ::pauses:: CO: As you are aware, I have some experience on the planet. It could be of use to you.

EO_Tana says:
@::glances at the pips on Power's collar and then turns, facing him again:: MO: What are your orders, Lieutenant?

CIV_Torsian says:
All Marines: We're getting our fighters, finally.  You'll be paired off with your wingmen and beamed to the Orbital Facility to bring back our Kaneda class fighters, I'm sure you're all familiar with them.

Host CO_Linard says:
::smiles warmly:: Jax: Yes of course, Jax ... I have a little experience there too myself.  But I could certainly use all the help I can get.  :winks and nods at the TR Chief as she steps up on the pad::

MO_Powers says:
@EO: Carry on as you see fit. You can tell me what to do until we solve the problem.

CIV_Torsian says:
All Marines: Once at the facility, proceed immediately to bring the fighters to the Apache's shuttlebay and dock them there.  No fancy stuff guys, we need to hustle.  We'll have time for training later.

CEO_Yeung says:
::follows the Captain onto the pad::

CPL_Burn says:
CIV: Sir, does the shuttlebay have the capacity?

Host Jenia_Prue says:
%::smiles at her:: TO: Then allow me to introduce myself ... I am Jenia Prue, representative of the Second House of Betazed.

CNS_Lux says:
::steps up to the pad, taking the spot behind the others::  Self: This is going to be interesting...

Host Jaxlt_Burta says:
::steps up onto the transporter pad gingerly::

CIV_Torsian says:
CIV: I'm sure it does, but I'll double check.  Get in your flight suits and report back here in 20 minutes.  Dismissed.

EO_Tana says:
@::hides the inward sigh at having to make decisions again:: MO: Yes sir, I need to look through the isolinear chips we have left. If you could head forward and pull out the damaged chips that'd save half our time.

Host CO_Linard says:
::looks at everyone to see that they are ready:: TRChief: Energize.

MO_Powers says:
@EO: are you going to check the back up chips?

PFC_Guller says:
::shuffles out and into his quarters to change quickly before being deployed::

TO_Masterson says:
% Prue: Hello, I am Tactical Officer K'arana Masterson.

CIV_Torsian says:
*XO*: Sir, Does the Apache shuttlebay have the capacity to carry the Kaneda fighters?

Host TRChief_Owen says:
::smiles and nods at the Captain and her group:: CO: You got it, Captain… ::activates the transporter and beams the group down to the specified coordinates::

SEC_Gren’lor says:
%::materializes with the rest of the Away Team::

CIV_Torsian says:
::goes to his quarters and logs into his computer console preparing to open up communications to the Orbital Facility::

XO_Storal says:
*CIV*:Yes, we have a section cleared in the lower deck of shuttlebay 2.

CNS_Lux says:
%::rematerializes on the planet after a few seconds and takes a quick look around::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The Away Team dematerializes from the Apache, only to rematerialize in front of Masterson and Prue on Betazed.

CEO_Yeung says:
%::materializes on the planet::

MO_Powers says:
@EO: Okay. ::goes forward and starts pulling out the old chips::

CIV_Torsian says:
*XO*: Acknowledged, Torsian out.

TO_Masterson says:
%::looks at the Apache crew::

CNS_Lux says:
::looks at the Klingon and the Betazoid woman in front of them::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::notes something on sensors:: XO: Sir, I’m picking up a highly degraded artificial quantum singularity signature on short-range sensors.

CIV_Torsian says:
COM: Orbital Facility: This is Gunnery Sergeant Lieutenant Fred Torsian of the USS Apache, I am requesting allocation of three Kaneda class fighters.

Host CO_Linard says:
%::shimmers into existence on her homeworld and for a moment takes a deep breath ... relishing the fact that she is, once again, home::

EO_Tana says:
@::opens the runabouts small cargo shelves and starts pulling out cases of isolinear chips::

XO_Storal says:
CTO: Where at Commander? Can you identify it?

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::tries to home in on the singularity::

CNS_Lux says:
%::has never been to Betazed but it looks very much like earth ... maybe a little more humid::

Host CO_Linard says:
%TO: K'arana ... it's good to see you again, Lieutenant. ::shakes her hand::

Host Jenia_Prue says:
%::steps forward, her eyes locking on Jax ... before moving to each of them:: All: Allow me to introduce myself ... I am Jenia Prue, daughter of the Second House of Betazed, holder of the Chalice of Man'ure, keeper of the fountain of Weytar, and heir to the Staff of Khrysaros.

Host SB_OPS says:
COM: Gunny: Request approved, Lieutenant. See shuttlebay control for your fighters.

TO_Masterson says:
%::shakes her hand:: CO: You as well.

CNS_Lux says:
%Prue: Are you the assistant that was helping the Doctor as well?

Host CO_Linard says:
%::looks to Prue and nods:: Prue: Captain Linard of the USS Apache ... it's an honor. ::extends her hand::

CIV_Torsian says:
COM: SB OPS: Acknowledged Operations, Torsian out.

EO_Tana says:
@::pulls the tricorder off his hip and scans the first case, chip by chip:: Self: One down ... darn it. All ionized. ::closes the case and puts it aside::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: Coordinates at 180 by 45, mark 6. It appears to also be in orbit.

Host Jenia_Prue says:
%::smiles softly at the hand but does not take it:: CO/CNS: I was also Doctor Fyue's assistant ... and will serve as your guide in this quest.

Host CO_Linard says:
%::looks at Prue and Jax as they lock eyes ... wishes she could sense more, but can feel something very strong between them::

CNS_Lux says:
%Self: I guess that answers that...

XO_Storal says:
CTO: Can you identify what’s causing it?

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: Standby, sir...

XO_Storal says:
CTO: Do a full spectrum scan.

MO_Powers says:
@::pulls out the last damaged chip:: EO: How does it look back there?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As Tana and Powers work on their problem, they begin to feel a slight shudder begin to move through the runabout. It slowly increases to a shimmy, and then a full-fledged shake.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::begins a full spectrum scan:: XO: Aye sir.

EO_Tana says:
@::smiles as he scans an intact case of isolinear chips:: MO: Thank the Great B... ::looks up:: MO: What's that?

Host CO_Linard says:
%::awkwardly retracts her hand:: Prue: Yes, of course ... I'm very sorry to hear about Doctor Fyue.  Let me assure you we will do all we can to find the staff.

CIV_Torsian says:
COM: Shuttlebay Control: Shuttle Bay Control, this is Gunnery Sergeant Lieutenant Fred Torsian of the USS Apache, I'm sending over 6 men to retrieve 3 Kaneda class fighters.

CPL_Burn says:
*CIV*: We're ready to go, Gunny.

MO_Powers says:
@::falls to the floor:: EO: I have no idea. We'd better hurry up and fix the ship.

SEC_Gren’lor says:
%::stand patiently out of the way, alert to any possible threat to the Away Team::

CIV_Torsian says:
::taps his combadge:: *Burn*: Acknowledged Corporal, report to Transporter room 1 for immediate departure.

Host Jenia_Prue says:
%::bows slightly:: CO: I'm sure you will, Captain ... it's why we requested you for this assignment. You are as much a Betazoid as any of us ... you've just been away a little while longer. ::all said with a very warm impish smile::

CPL_Burn says:
*CIV*: Aye gunny, we'll be back in a bit.

EO_Tana says:
@::falls twice as he moves forward to the cockpit, holding on to the transporter pad for support:: MO: Agreed, sir! ::drops the case and it pops open, scattering chips everywhere:: Frill!

Host CO_Linard says:
%::smirks:: Prue: Too long... ::looks around and smiles contentedly:: ...but it's always good to be home.

CNS_Lux says:
%::has never met the TO before:: TO: Lieutenant Lux, Ship’s Counselor, otherwise know and the shrink on the Apache. ::smiles warmly:: TO: Are you … the new Tactical Officer we’re waiting for?

MO_Powers says:
@::staggers back to help with the scattered chips::

Host CO_Linard says:
%::turns to Jax and Commander Yeung:: Prue: Allow me to introduce Commander Yeung ... my Second Officer and Chief Engineer.

TO_Masterson says:
%CNS: Yes … I am.

XO_Storal says:
::starts running singularities in his head:: CTO: An artificial quantum singularity … isn’t that what Warbird’s use for their power source?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As Tana and Powers make their way to the front of the runabout, they find that without the auto navigation to keep them on course, the Styx has slowly shifted from its plotted course while they worked on the systems. It is now deeply imbedded in the gravitational field of a planetoid that is quickly growing larger on the viewscreen.

PFC_Guller says:
::takes the turbolift up to the Transporter Room and awaits clearance from the Orbital Facility to beam over::

Host Jenia_Prue says:
%::steps forward and kisses Yeung gently on the cheek:: CEO: A pleasure, Commander Yeung.

Host CO_Linard says:
%Prue: And this is Jax ... our resident Brikar. ::motions to the tall hulky Brikar::

CNS_Lux says:
%TO: Have you been able to find more about ... about this Staff and it's quest?  We only know what was in the orders and, well, you've been here longer.

EO_Tana says:
@::decides it's not so bad on his hands and knees, scrabbling to catch the rolling chips:: MO: Why is there a horizon in the window, sir?

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::looks at the XO in surprise, before checking with sensors:: XO: It has the same power signature...

CIV_Torsian says:
COM: Shuttlebay Control: Shuttle Bay Control, I know you're busy, please respond.

CEO_Yeung says:
%::blinks in surprise and blushes a bit:: Prue: A p-pleasure to meet you...

MO_Powers says:
@EO: Oh dear, that's not good.

CNS_Lux says:
%::waits for the introduction rounds::

Host Jenia_Prue says:
%::bows deeply towards Jax:: CO: I am, of course, familiar with Jaxlt Burta ... his service to the Second House is ... beyond repayment. ::avoids direct eye contact with Jax::

XO_Storal says:
CTO: Notify the facility that we have a possible Warbird in the vicinity.

Host CO_Linard says:
%Prue: And this is our Counselor, Lieutenant Ligeia Lux.. ::motions toward the CNS::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: Aye sir. 

TO_Masterson says:
% CNS: You know more than I do probably.

MO_Powers says:
@EO: Work on the chips, I'm going to try and get us a soft landing.

CNS_Lux says:
%::bows slightly::  Prue: An honor to greet you, ma'am.

EO_Tana says:
@::struggles to his feet, arms full of chips as he feels the ship listing more:: MO: Aye sir. ::kneels down in front of the helm and starts inserting the chips in that console first::

Host Jaxlt_Burta says:
%::returns the bow with a distinct amount of awkwardness::

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
COM: Orbital Facility: Orbital Facility, this is the USS Apache. We have a possible Warbird in the vicinity, possibly cloaked. We will advise of any further activity.

MO_Powers says:
@::tries to slow the runabouts decent::

Host CO_Linard says:
%Prue: I see... ::looks at Jax and then to Prue::

CEO_Yeung says:
%::sees Masterson and extends his hand to her:: TO: Good to see you again, Lieutenant. Welcome back to the Apache.

XO_Storal says:
::paces the bridge:: *CIV*: Be advised that we have a possible Warbird in the vicinity. Notify your marines and standby.

TO_Masterson says:
%::takes her hand:: CEO: You as well.

XO_Storal says:
CTO: Do you have any suggestions, Mister Cha`Dak?

Host Jenia_Prue says:
%::rises and slips her hand into Jax's:: CO: I'm sure you'll be wanting to get a look at the map?

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: Perhaps we could try hailing them?

CIV_Torsian says:
::raises an eyebrow and stands up from his seat:: *XO*: Acknowledged sir, my team is on its way to pick up the fighters. ::runs out the door and into a turbolift:: TL: Transporter Room One.

EO_Tana says:
@::frowns as the chips don't light up:: MO: This isn't right, they're still not getting power, sir. ::digs his fingernails under an access plate in front of the console and pulls it up, looking at the half-melted ODN lines::

Host CO_Linard says:
%Prue: So where are we to begin our search?

XO_Storal says:
CTO: Double-check the readings to make sure.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: It is a highly degraded signature, sir. Could it possibly be read as something else?

Shuttlebay_OPS says:
COM: Gunny: We read you Lieutenant your fighters are ready for immediate deployment, awaiting your arrival.  SBC out.

MO_Powers says:
@EO: That's not good, I guess we will be in for a rough landing then.

CNS_Lux says:
%::raises her eyebrows at the gesture from Prue to Jax::

CIV_Torsian says:
*Guller*: Guller, report back to Deck 16, I'm taking your position as Pilot.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The Styx continues down ... down ... down ... through the atmosphere. Powers is able to level off the ship considerably, but a runabout still glides like a brick pig in space. It hurtles towards the ground.

Host CO_Linard says:
%Prue: Yes, absolutely. I have already seen the copy that Starfleet sent me.

EO_Tana says:
@::sees images of the Styx doing a swan dive into the side of a mountain:: MO: Right … rough, sir. ::lips whiten as they tighten and he struggles to rewire the console::

PFC_Geller says:
*CIV*: Aww, but Gunny!

MO_Powers says:
@EO: Brace yourself.

XO_Storal says:
CTO: She could be damaged, and just have enough power to have the cloak up. Send a tachyon burst in the area. We can check that way.

Host Jenia_Prue says:
%::perks up, if that's possible:: CO: Oh, and have you been able to determine what it is a map of? ::leads them towards a nearby building::

MO_Powers says:
@::holds onto the console and tries to miss the mountain::

CIV_Torsian says:
::runs out of the turbolift and into the Transporter Room:: Guller: No buts, get out of that flight suit, I need it.  Transporter Chief: Beam us directly into the Shuttlebay, which houses our fighters.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::tries to get a clearer reading of the singularity, and orders the computer to emit a tachyon pulse in the area of the singularity::

TO_Masterson says:
%::follows Prue::

CEO_Yeung says:
%::follows Prue with the rest of the Away Team::

PFC_Guller says:
::does as the gunny orders and takes off his flight suit handing it to him:: CIV: What for, sir?

CNS_Lux says:
%::follows Prue::  CO: I don't know ... but can we get a map of this area?  And match it to the map we got?  It'll be easier to figure out...

EO_Tana says:
@::cutting his fingers on the edges, but ignores the blood as he gets the last line in place and the chips light up:: MO: I'll brace later, sir. ::jams the restart button and stands up quickly:: You should have control of the navigational thrusters now, sir. I'm heading aft to restart the impulse engines! ::doesn’t wait for a reply and runs aft::

TROper_Nozoretennaj says:
CIV: Yes Lieutenant, receiving coordinates now.  We have a green light on transport.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The Styx slams into the ground ... bounces ... slams down again ... skips ... and slams down a third time trailing parts and panels over 100 kilometers behind it. It skids horribly to a stop, half buried under a pile of silt. It’s skid is finally halted when it strikes the adobe wall of an abandoned building. There is no movement inside or outside the Styx.

Host CO_Linard says:
%Prue: Well from what Starfleet informed me, it was the map denoting the location of the staff...

XO_Storal says:
COM:CO: Apache to Captain Linard. Sir, we have detected what might be a cloaked Warbird in the area. We are confirming the readings.

EO_Tana says:
@::feels the ground disappear under his feet before he slams back into the rear bulkhead::

Host CO_Linard says:
%::nods:: CNS: Yes, that's true.

CIV_Torsian says:
Guller: There are reports of Romulan Warbirds in the vicinity, I can't risk the whole team.  You must stay back and feed us information from the Apache.  Stay on Deck 16 and keep in constant contact, be our eyes and ears.

Host Jafo says:
%::smiles as she leads them into the building:: CO: Well yes, Captain ... but we have yet to determine where the map leads us. It could be a map of a lake ... or perhaps a continent. It could even be a galaxy.

CIV_Torsian says:
::begins to put on the flight suit as he steps on the transporter pads with the rest of the team:: Transporter Chief: Energize.

PFC_Guller says:
::stands straight and proud:: CIV: Yes sir! I'll do my best gunny! I won't disappoint you!

Host CO_Linard says:
%COM: XO: Understood Commander. ::looks to Prue:: Prue: It looks as if company is coming ... we should do what we can to get underway.

CNS_Lux says:
%::clears her throat:: Prue: Would it be possible to obtain a map of Betazed landscape?  The star fleet computers do not contain such details.

XO_Storal says:
CTO: Anything Commander?

EO_Tana says:
@::feels drunk as he slides to the floor, spotting dirt pouring over the window in front before blacking out::

Host CO_Linard says:
% Prue: I brought it along with me, so we could compare it to the original... ::hands her a data PADD::

Host Jenia_Prue says:
%CNS: Of course, Counselor... ::goes to a computer terminal and downloads the information:: CNS: Though I doubt you will find anything ... Doctor Fyue was never able to determine that the map indicated a place on this planet.

MO_Powers says:
@::falls off his chair and hits his head on the bulkhead::

CIV_Torsian says:
#::dematerializes with the rest of his flight squad off of the Apache and in the Shuttle Bay of the Orbital Facility:: Denson: You and Carver take my port wing.  Burn: You and Johnson take my starboard.  All Marines: Mackerby and I will be in the lead.  Move! Move! Move!

XO_Storal says:
CTO: If that doesn’t yield anything, a cloak should emit tetryon emissions. Check for those.

TO_Masterson says:
%::stands listening::

CNS_Lux says:
%::downloads the info into her PADD::  Prue: We can compare this to other maps that we hope to attain ... and cross-reference.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: Sir, the singularity hasn't changed, and tachyon emissions yielded nothing. 

CIV_Torsian says:
#::boards the lead fighter and begins the preflight sequence:: Mackerby: You ready?

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::orders science to emit a tetryon burst in the area of the singularity::

PFC_Mackerby says:
#CIV: Never more sir, never more. ::checks all systems and munitions::

Host CO_Linard says:
%::looks at the console as Prue begins comparing maps::

CIV_Torsian says:
#*Kaneda Fighters*: Team, prepare for departure.

Host Jenia_Prue says:
%::works with the CNS and CO to compare the various maps to the original found in Doctor Fyue's belongings::

Shuttlebay_OPS says:
*CIV*: You and your team are clear for take off when ready.  Make it quick, Lieutenant … we’ve got work to do.

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: We could safely assume that whatever caused the singularity is there no longer, sir.

XO_Storal says:
::scratches his goatee and paces:: CTO: Has it degraded too much to trace the course of the vessel?

CEO_Yeung says:
%::studies the maps on the console carefully::

CIV_Torsian says:
#::finishes his pre-flight sequence and gives the thumbs up to Mackerby:: PFC: Let's do this. Engaging thrusters.

PFC_Mackerby says:
#::returns the thumbs up and hangs on::

CNS_Lux says:
%::stares at the map that the Doctor found and tries to figure out what it can represent::  Prue: These triangles ... have Doctor. Fyue figured out what they mean?  ::tilts her head::  Mountain ranges, maybe?

CTO_Cha`Dak says:
::tries to get a reading of any ion emissions leading away from the singularity::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: On some distant world, in some distant place ... Kavli Tana and John Powers begin to wake up with splitting headaches.

Host Jafo says:
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