USS Apache Mission Transcript 10611.24

SM…………………….…………………………………………..Rich
CO Rr`Vellan……………………………………………. Kytra
TO Sekhmanek………………………………………… John
CIV Matthews……………………………………………..Bill

NPC

FCO Evird………………………………………………………Rich

Host Rich says:
Prologue: the Apache has succeeded in destroying the Dreadnaught and is now returning back to surveying the System.
Host Rich says:
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TO_Sekhmanek says:
::Stands at the Tactical console, keeping track of sensor readouts.::
CIV_Matthews says:
::the turbo lift doors swish open to reveal Matthews, and he walks slowly out on to the Bridge and heads for the Science station::
Host CO_Rr`Vellan says:
::takes a sip of her tea::
CIV_Matthews says:
::sits down at the chair in front of the station and requests the current status of the ship's sensors::
TO_Sekhmanek says:
::Looks over at the new face entering the bridge.::
CIV_Matthews says:
::observes no discrepancies in the default readings; he next initiates a level 5 diagnostic on all sensor systems, hoping for a slightly more honest look::
CIV_Matthews says:
::accesses the current sensor readings to make sure the array is registering data and reporting it to the computer::
CIV_Matthews says:
::instantly, data begins to appear::  CO: Captain, the sensors are detecting seven different planets in this system.
CIV_Matthews says:
::gives the console a second look, hoping for more specific data::  CO: Two of the seven are Class M.
Host CO_Rr`Vellan says:
CIV: Let's start our survey at the planet nearest the Apache and work our way out.
CIV_Matthews says:
::nods, and moves away from the Science console towards the center of the Bridge::  FCO: Set course 112 mark 3 - we aren't too far away.
Host FCO_Evird says:
CIV: Aye Sir :: sets the course:: Ready when you are.
CIV_Matthews says:
::nods again, even though there really isn't anyone looking at him::  FCO: Engage at appropriate speed.
CIV_Matthews says:
::places right arm on the console in front of him and leans just a little; as he does, he notices the red on the sleeve of his uniform, which subtly replaced the golden mark that had been a part of his uniforms for years::
Host FCO_Evird says:
::looks around wondering where Odain is and wonders why he get to pull the double shift:: CIV: Roger engaging now.
Host  Rich says:
Action: The Apache moves out towards the water planet.
Host FCO_Evird says:
CIV: ETA is 5 minutes sir.
CIV_Matthews says:
FCO: Roger that.
CIV_Matthews says:
::moves towards the Captain::
TO_Sekhmanek says:
::Watches over the readings on his console, idly listening to the happenings on the bridge.::
CIV_Matthews says:
::circles in from of Sekhmanek's station as he rounds the Bridge::
CIV_Matthews says:
TO: Anything to note?
TO_Sekhmanek says:
CIV: Nothing special so far, sir.
CIV_Matthews says:
::reaches the seat next to Rr'Vellan, but turns and faces Sekhmanek; he hasn't run into the tactical officer before, which isn't unusual given the amount of time Matthews generally spent in Main Engineering::
Host CO_Rr`Vellan says:
::sighs softly and slowly twitches her tail::
CIV_Matthews says:
::drops down in the seat where the ship's executive officer would normally be situated::   CO:  Seems quiet - and I can't argue with that.
Host CO_Rr`Vellan says:
CIV: As long as it's not too quiet.
CIV_Matthews says:
::offers a wry smile in return::  CO: Is there such a thing?  I'm not sure..
Host FCO_Evird says:
CO: Captain, We have reached the planet. Putting the ship into orbit now. :: places the ship in a fairly high orbit::
CIV_Matthews says:
::faces the console towards him and reconfigures it for current sensor readings::
Host CO_Rr`Vellan says:
CIV: let's make sure we get good sensor readouts. I'd hate to have to make a do-over.
CIV_Matthews says:
CO: Aye ma'am.  ::combs over the outgoing sensor array requests and makes sure the Apache is covering the bases and then some::
CIV_Matthews says:
::frowns as he goes over the readings, maybe disappointed that there isn't something more of interest::  CO: Mostly water down there, it seems.  We're still looking down into the core, but preliminary readings indicate carbon, gold, and heavy concentrations of iron.
CIV_Matthews says:
FCO: Bring us into a low orbit.
CIV_Matthews says:
::turns::  CO:  There's a very small landmass in the southern hemisphere - I think we should take a closer look.
Host CO_Rr`Vellan says:
CIV: Strange...how would planet like that form?
CIV_Matthews says:
::shrugs::  CO: I was never a scientist, ma'am.  There is evidence of life in the water, and the atmosphere is capable of supporting life above the water line as well.

Host CO_Rr`Vellan says:
CIV: Hmm
CIV_Matthews says:
TO: See if you can find anything on the landmass...I'm not seeing anything.
Host FCO_Evird says:
CIV: Roger bringing us into a lower orbit:: Brings the ship into the lowest possible orbit ::
TO_Sekhmanek says:
CIV: Aye.
TO_Sekhmanek says:
::Checks over sensor read-outs from the land mass.::
CIV_Matthews says:
::gets up and heads up to Sekhmanek's console, which is more elaborate than the small one next to the XO's chair::
CIV_Matthews says:
::stands next to the tactical officer and looks over his shoulder, his seldom-nurtured curiosity starting to mount a little::
TO_Sekhmanek says:
::Looks up at the CIV momentarily, nods, then looks back at the console readouts.:: CIV: I'm picking up nothing more than various species of plant-life.
CIV_Matthews says:
::nods::  TO: Guess we couldn't really expect anything more given the lack of...well.....land...
TO_Sekhmanek says:
::Chuckles lightly.:: CIV: Anything is possible, sir.
CIV_Matthews says:
::wanders back towards the Mission Operations consoles, where officers with blue tunics are carefully scrutinizing the surface::
Host Rich says:
Action: Sensor pick up what seems to be an explosion under the water about 20 k from the land mass.
Host CO_Rr`Vellan says:
::takes another sip of her tea::
CIV_Matthews says:
::hears a blue alert sound from the tactical console and turns around immediately, shooting a look at Sekhmanek::
TO_Sekhmanek says:
CIV/CO: The sensors have picked up an explosion under water about twenty kilometers from the landmass.
CIV_Matthews says:
Self:  Hmph..  ::approaches tactical again::
Host CO_Rr`Vellan says:
TO: What might have caused that? I thought there was no intelligent life
CIV_Matthews says:
CO, TO: Perhaps it was a magma displacement, or some other form of seismic activity.
TO_Sekhmanek says:
CO: I'm not sure yet. The explosion has caused a tidal wave, which is headed for the landmass.
TO_Sekhmanek says:
CIV: That's possible, but would that cause such a huge explosion?
CIV_Matthews says:
::shrugs, wondering why he's the apparent science wiz today::
TO_Sekhmanek says:
::Examines the sensor read-outs.:: CIV/CO: Sensors indicate it was due to volcanic activity on the seabed.
Host Rich says:
Action: The Tidal wave washes over the landmass wiping out most of the plant life on it.
Host CO_Rr`Vellan says:
TO: Hmmm..
TO_Sekhmanek says:
CO/CIV: The tidal wave has over swept the landmass and destroyed most of the plant life.
Host CO_Rr`Vellan says:
TO/CIV: Any chance that this is a normal occurrence?
CIV_Matthews says:
::looks at the tactical officer, not having the foggiest really::
TO_Sekhmanek says:
CO: I'd imagine it could be if the volcano is large enough. Did you want us to investigate into it further?
Host CO_Rr`Vellan says:
TO: Starfleet wants a thorough survey, so we'd best give it to them.
TO_Sekhmanek says:
::Nods.:: CO: Aye, ma'am. ::Studies the sensor read-outs more closely.::
CIV_Matthews says:
::walks over to Mission Operations and instructs the officer there to also look into the anomaly underneath the water::
TO_Sekhmanek says:
CO/CIV: It seems that there has been similar previous activity within a fifty-mile radius of the area.
Host CO_Rr`Vellan says:
TO: Hmmm.
CIV_Matthews says:
CO, TO: Volcanic activity often occurs a regular interval.
TO_Sekhmanek says:
::Looks over at the CIV and CO.::
CIV_Matthews says:
::works at the station, trying to determine what exactly is causing the activity - be it natural cause or unnatural::
CIV_Matthews says:
::nods as the sensor readouts become a little more definitive following analysis::
CIV_Matthews says:
CO: The core itself is apparently molten, which could explain the iron concentration.
Host Rich says:
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