USS Apache - "In the Shadows" - 10505.06

The Apache is on its way towards the Charybdis System, to rescue Dr. Reyon... wherever she may be on the planet surface, in whatever situation she may be in...

... In the meantime, the crew will be meeting shortly in the observation lounge to discuss their mission...

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Ryushi says:
::sitting in the Operations Lab at a console, trying to write a program that will take care of all this Ferengi Ad ware::

CEO_Solkar says:
::Monitoring engineering station on the bridge::

CMO_Powers says:
::in sickbay doing CMO type stuff::

CNS_Solaa says:
::sitting in her chair and reading a novel on her PADD::

ACTION: The USS Apache is at cruising speed, two hours away from Charybdis...

XO_Naegle says:
::in her chair on the bridge::

XO_Naegle says:
::gets up from her chair and walks to the turbolift:: TL: Observation Deck

XO_Naegle says:
*Senior  Staff*: Attention, Crew. I need all senior staff to meet in the observation lounge in 10 minutes.

MO_Turok says:
::Checking sickbay supplies at the CMO's orders...again::

ACTION: As the OPS prepares his program, a dancing Ferengi moves across his screen...

CEO_Solkar says:
::Makes a couple of changes to the engineering duty roster and gets up::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::sits back and jumps::

CMO_Powers says:
MO: Enough of that. We've been called to the observation lounge.

CNS_Solaa says:
::thinks, 'Should I go ahead and go now? We have two hours to kill...':::

XO_Naegle says:
::exits the turbolift and walks to the observation lounge, walks in and sits at a table, waiting for the rest of the crew::

CEO_Solkar says:
::Stretches a bit and heads for the TL:: TL: Observation Deck.

MO_Turok says:
CMO: Aye sir.

Dancing Ferengi says:
OPS: You've been a bad boy...

CNS_Solaa says:
::gets up and puts her novel in her chair:: Self: Why not... ::walks to the turbolift:: TL: Observation Lounge.

OPS_Ryushi says:
Ferengi: You are NOT qualified to make that statement.

CEO_Solkar says:
::Exits turbolift onto Observation deck::

CNS_Solaa says:
::looks back and sees Ryushi talking to his console:: Self: Hmm... might have to see him in my office soon...

CEO_Solkar says:
XO: Commander ::nods::

CMO_Powers says:
::leaves Dr. Karl in charge and heads for the TL::

XO_Naegle says:
::nods at the CEO:: CEO: Solkar, how are you?

MO_Turok says:
::Follows the CMO::

Dancing Ferengi says:
OPS: I'm VERY qualified... in MANY things.

CNS_Solaa says:
::gets off on the deck and walks towards the Lounge::

CEO_Solkar says:
XO: Quite well, how about yourself?

XO_Naegle says:
CEO: Doing well.

CTO_Running_Horse says:
::at her station on the bridge::

OPS_Ryushi says:
Ferengi: I do not believe that is an accurate assessment.  you are nothing but a projection of photons and light.

CMO_Powers says:
::waits for a TL:: MO: There's never one when you need one.

MO_Turok says:
CMO: Designed by engineers, for engineers.

OPS_Ryushi says:
::wipes his brow and takes a drink of coffee::

CTO_LT_Running_Horse says:
XO: Sir scans show no ships within range of us.

Dancing Ferengi says:
OPS: Once you go photonic, you can NEVER go back...

CMO_Powers says:
::enters a TL when it eventually arrives:: MO: Where are we going?

CNS_Solaa says:
::enters the conference lounge and takes a seat next to the XO::

XO_Naegle says:
CNS: Counselor, are you recovered from your ordeal?

CNS_Solaa says:
::nods:: XO: Yes, sir. It wasn't that bad anyway...

CEO_Solkar says:
::Figures it’s safe to take a seat and settles into one across from the window::

XO_Naegle says:
CNS: Good, I'm glad.

OPS_Ryushi says:
::realizing the hologram is in a restricted zone:: Ferengi: Leave this area immediately.  You are not authorized to view the contents of this screen.

MO_Turok says:
CMO: I don't know, I was following you...sir.

CMO_Powers says:
MO: It was the observation lounge wasn't it?  TL: Observation lounge.

Dancing Ferengi says:
OPS: What are you going to do, sue me? ... Torture me? ::winks and jiggles::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::eyes the Ferengi narrowly:: Computer: Computer, INTRUDER ALERT, deck 3, Operations Lab.  ::grins as the alarms go off::

CMO_Powers says:
::exits the TL and enters the observation lounge. Takes a look around the room and sits down next to the CNS::

XO_Naegle says:
CMO: Dr. Powers, nice of you to join us.

OPS_Ryushi says:
::quickly straightens his face::

ACTION: As the alert goes off, the operations lab undergoes a complete lockdown... and there is silence from the console.

CMO_Powers says:
XO: I was waiting for a TL.

MO_Turok says:
::Follows the CMO in and takes a seat::

XO_Naegle says:
*OPS*: Lieutenant Ryushi, report to the observation lounge on the double.

OPS_Ryushi says:
*XO*: Bleh... Oh... Yes, ma'am.  ::gets up and heads for the door, expecting it to open::

XO_Naegle says:
::looks around the room:: All: While we're waiting for the Operations Officer to get here, I'll go ahead and start this meeting.

CTO_Running_Horse says:
*XO*: Sir the operations lab has just gone to a full lockdown.

ACTION: The Operations Lab door fails to open...

CTO_Running_Horse says:
*XO*: Sir the OPS is locked inside the lab.

XO_Naegle says:
::hands out PADDs with the mission orders on them:: All: These are our orders.  We are headed for Charybdis III because an automated distress signal was heard.

CTO_Running_Horse says:
*XO*: Do you still want me to come to the observation lounge?

CEO_Solkar says:
XO: We should just beam him here.

CEO_Solkar says:
::Looks over the PADD::

XO_Naegle says:
*CTO*: Why is he locked in the lab, Ensign?

MO_Turok says:
::Examines the information on the PADD:

OPS_Ryushi says:
::runs smack into the door:: Self: Oof... oh.. ::goes back to the seat:: Coffee... ::holding his head:: Computer: Computer, deactivate lockdown, silence alarm.  Authorization Ryushi-Alpha-One.

CMO_Powers says:
::Takes a look at the PADD::

CTO_Running_Horse says:
*XO*: The lab just went to full lockdown.  Reason unknown.

ACTION: The lockdown is shut down, as the door kindly pops open with a pleasant DING

Dancing Ferengi says:
OPS: Oh, now that was rude! Oh - where did you go?

OPS_Ryushi says:
::looks up irritably at the source of the DING and exits the room, shaking his head::

Dancing Ferengi says:
OPS: Don't go! Stay with- ::the doors slide closed::

XO_Naegle says:
::takes a deep breath and continues:: All: This distress signal is believed to have come from an archaeologist named Dr. Pohla Reyon.  She was doing some research in that sector for some time.

OPS_Ryushi says:
::enters the TL and takes a big sip of coffee:: TL: Observation Lounge.

XO_Naegle says:
All: The only catch to this whole thing is that Charybdis III is home to a pre-warp civilization.  So locating and extricating Dr. Reyon is to be done with the utmost care, so as not to contaminate the culture.

OPS_Ryushi says:
::arrives in the Lounge, hair messed up, face oily, and coffee in hand.  comes to a halt outside the TL at attention:: XO: My apologies, Commander.

CMO_Powers says:
XO: I assume that just beaming her out will not be possible... that would be too easy.

XO_Naegle says:
::looks up as the OPS joins them:: OPS: Nice of you to join us.

CEO_Solkar says:
XO: Will we be undergoing a species make-over for this mission?

XO_Naegle says:
CEO: The species has prominent neck ridges and bristles along the sides of their limbs.  We might need slight cosmetic adjustments, yes.

MO_Turok says:
XO: Couldn't we just scan for a location on her and use a transport retrieval?

OPS_Ryushi says:
::blinks stupidly:: XO: I was... preoccupied with a problem in the Operations Department.  There will be no need to repeat the mission briefing, I received and read it when it was sent last night.  Permission to join the briefing, ma'am?

CTO_Running_Horse says:
Computer: Transport one directly to the observation lounge.

CTO_Running_Horse says:
::waits for the computer to comply::

XO_Naegle says:
MO: We don't want to risk a primitive radio transmitter picking up our scan, Doctor.  Although that would be more desirable.

CMO_Powers says:
XO: So what? We have to search the whole planet from the ground?

XO_Naegle says:
::nods:: OPS: Permission granted.  You can catch up by reading the PADD. ::tosses one to him.

CEO_Solkar says:
XO: Why don't we disguise our scan with a signal they are already bouncing back to the surface?

OPS_Ryushi says:
::lets the PADD hit him in the head before bending over to pick it up::

ACTION: The transporter kicks in, and the CTO is beamed into the observation lounge, inches away from the XO's seat.

OPS_Ryushi says:
::jumps as the transporter materializes on the other side of the room::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::sits in a seat across the table::

XO_Naegle says:
CEO: If you can make that happen, be my guest.  But I want an away team as the first order.  ::looks around suddenly as the CTO materializes:: CTO: You're late, Ensign.

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: If I make a suggestion, sir?

XO_Naegle says:
CNS: Go ahead.

CTO_Running_Horse says:
XO: My apologies sir I was dealing with a situation in the lab.

CTO_Running_Horse says:
::hurries and sits::

XO_Naegle says:
::nods:: CTO: Just don't let it happen again.  When I say 10 minutes, I mean 10 minutes.

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: We should send two teams. The first team would beam down, mingle with the locals, and report on conditions of the inhabitants. The second team would beam down and try and locate our lost doctor. The first team can cover their backs if any questions should arise/

ACTION: On the monitor behind the XO, the Dancing Ferengi appears, sticking her tongue out... and other things... at the OPS...

OPS_Ryushi says:
::jumps up, staring at a point just above the XO's head::

CNS_Solaa says:
::looks to the console behind the XO and raises her eyebrow:: Self: What the hell is that??

CEO_Solkar says:
XO: Do we have any last known coordinates or an approximation of where the position of the distress signal was sent?

CMO_Powers says:
XO/CNS: What chance does an away team have of finding one person on a whole planet? It would be hard enough if we even knew what city she was in.

XO_Naegle says:
CNS: That's actually a good idea . . . ::notices the OPS jump up and looks around:: OPS: What in the world is going on, Lieutenant?

OPS_Ryushi says:
XO: Ah, hmm... Nothing, sir.  ::ignores the Ferengi, finally coming to his senses::  XO: Sir, did the listening post pick up exactly where on the planet the distress call was sent from?

XO_Naegle says:
CEO: Yes, we have a general area on the planet.

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: Also, I would like permission to lead the first away team.

Dancing Ferengi says:
::quickly hides away for a second...::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CNS/XO: I will lead the second, with permission.

XO_Naegle says:
CNS: Granted, and Dr. Powers shall lead the second.

OPS_Ryushi says:
XO: ::nods::

XO_Naegle says:
OPS: You may be on Dr. Powers' team if you'd like.

CEO_Solkar says:
XO: I will arrange to send scans along indigenous broadcasts and concentrate in that region sir.

CMO_Powers says:
XO: It's an impossible task, sir.

XO_Naegle says:
CEO: Very good.

OPS_Ryushi says:
XO: ::eyeing the CMO with relative distaste:: May I choose a different team, Commander?

CEO_Solkar says:
XO: What race is the doctor?

XO_Naegle says:
CMO: Impossible?  Why do you say that? You don't have to search the entire planet, just one general area.

CMO_Powers says:
XO: That's if she stayed in one area. How big is the area?

XO_Naegle says:
OPS: Get over it, Ryushi, you're on Powers' team.

OPS_Ryushi says:
XO: Yes, ma'am.

XO_Naegle says:
CEO: Trill, unjoined.

CEO_Solkar says:
::makes his notes on the PADD::

XO_Naegle says:
CMO: Small enough for a team to cover it on foot, Doctor.  You don't doubt your abilities, do you?

CNS_Solaa says:
::ears perk up as she hears the word 'Trill' and 'unjoined'::

CMO_Powers says:
XO: I couldn't find beer in a brewery.

CNS_Solaa says:
CMO: Oh, c'mon. Doctor. It's just a simple recon mission. I'm sure you can handle it.. ::smirks::

XO_Naegle says:
CNS: Sure you don't want to go on the extraction team, Counselor?

XO_Naegle says:
CMO: I have confidence in you, Doctor.

ACTION: The Dancing Ferengi Female takes a peek out, looking for the OPS...

CEO_Solkar says:
XO: Does Charybdis III have any moons?

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: Sir, I will lead any team that you need me to. But I'm sure that Dr. Powers is capable. If he is not, I'll gladly take over.

XO_Naegle says:
CEO: Just one.

XO_Naegle says:
CNS: I was joking.  I thought the fact that the archaeologist was an unjoined Trill had peaked your interest and you'd want to meet her.

CEO_Solkar says:
XO: Do they have settlements there or anything else that could see us?

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: I'll meet her soon enough when we get her back. ::smiles::

XO_Naegle says:
CEO: No settlements on the moon, Solkar.

CEO_Solkar says:
XO: Good, we should be able to skirt along behind the moon and do our scans while peeking past it.

XO_Naegle says:
CEO: Very good.  Any more questions?

OPS_Ryushi says:
XO: When do we leave?  ::hoping for sleep first::

XO_Naegle says:
OPS: In about an hour, Lieutenant.

CMO_Powers says:
XO: Who's in my team?

OPS_Ryushi says:
::face falls:: XO: Aye, sir.

XO_Naegle says:
CMO/CNS: You can pick who you want on your teams.  You know the crew's strengths and what we need to do.

CNS_Solaa says:
::stands up:: All: Okay... hmmm

CMO_Powers says:
XO: I'll have OPS,CTO,MO,and the CEO.

CNS_Solaa says:
CMO: Then that leaves no one for me!

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: You might want to assign the teams, sir....

CMO_Powers says:
CNS: You can have the dancing Ferengi

Dancing Ferengi says:
::waves::

CNS_Solaa says:
CMO: Gee thanks... ::gives a shifty look to Ferengi::

CMO_Powers says:
CNS: You're welcome.

CMO_Powers says:
OPS/CTO/MO/CEO: We'd better get ready if we want to win.

CNS_Solaa says:
CMO: WIN?!

XO_Naegle says:
CMO/CNS: All right, all right.  Here's how it's going to go.  CMO's team will consist of him, the CTO and OPS

CNS_Solaa says:
CMO: This is NOT a CONTEST!

OPS_Ryushi says:
::walks over and stands next to the CNS:: CNS: Lieutenant, I shall be joining you.

XO_Naegle says:
CNS: You will get the MO and the CEO

CMO_Powers says:
CNS: That's not a winning attitude love.

XO_Naegle says:
All: Are you listening?????

OPS_Ryushi says:
XO: I do not believe so, sir.

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: Yes. I heard you, sir.

CEO_Solkar says:
XO: Aye

CMO_Powers says:
XO: Aye sir. I get the CTO and captain boring.

CNS_Solaa says:
OPS: You have been assigned to his team, Ryushi... ::smiles sweetly::

XO_Naegle says:
All: All right, you heard which teams you are assigned to.  Now let's get ready.  You've got less than an hour.

CEO_Solkar says:
All: We all better get to sick bay for surgery.

OPS_Ryushi says:
::walks sullenly over toward the Doctor::

CNS_Solaa says:
CMO: I suggest you get your best surgical artists to make us up to be some natives.

CMO_Powers says:
OPS/CTO: Here's the plan... we'll have a look through a few of the pubs and then tell them we couldn't find her.

CMO_Powers says:
CNS: My team will get the best, you can have Dr. Karl 'The Butcher'.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CMO:  Doctor, I do not believe that is the responsible course of action.

CMO_Powers says:
OPS: You can look then. The CTO and I will check if she's in the pubs.

XO_Naegle says:
::stands up and begins to walk out of the lounge:: All: Dismissed.  Recon team to sickbay.

CEO_Solkar says:
:: Gets up and starts to head for sickbay::

ACTION: One hour to Charybdis III.

CNS_Solaa says:
::takes the CMO's arm:: CMO: I thought you'd do surgery on me, dear... ::smirks:: Mine's the first team to go...

CMO_Powers says:
CNS: If you so wish, love. I'll make you pretty enough to look at but ugly enough to not get hit on.

CNS_Solaa says:
::laughs:: CMO: Whatever works I guess...

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