Host Bafii says:
USS Arondight - NCC 80477
Stardate 10601.15
Episode #129 "The Fun Begins"
Starring
CO K'Beth  Beth
XO Kostandinos  Erin
OPS Ko'Bil  Rich
CTO Grey-Feather  Ted
TO Kizlev  Delon
CEO Madson  Reuben
EO Solek  Dave
CSO Tarrez-Hunter  Char
IO Jakiel  Theresa

PROLOGUE: The Arondight has spent the past 4 days racing towards a distress signal.  They have just arrived within sensor range of the planet, 15 minutes out at full impulse.
Host Bafii says:
There has been no communication from the outpost yet, with the exception of the continuing distress signal.
Host Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< RESUME MISSION >>>>>>>>>>
IO_Jakiel says:
::sits at science, monitoring the scans, turns in her seat to look at the viewscreen::
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::continues to monitor the signal from the outpost while trying to hail them::
XO_Kostandinos says:
::on the bridge:: ALL: Status report.
EO_Solek says:
::in engineering, going about his business::
CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: on the bridge at his station running scans :: XO: Tactical shows a clear scope ma'am
CEO_Madson says:
::pacing around in engineering, monitoring the systems, keeping a lookout for loose pets::
CO_K`Beth says:
IO: Any life signs on the outpost?
XO_Kostandinos says:
::nods and smiles:: CTO: Thank you.  OPS: Any luck trying to hail the outpost?
EO_Solek says:
::notices the CEO pacing and raises an eyebrow:: CEO: Is there a problem, sir?
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
XO: None so far Ma'am. I am still trying though.
XO_Kostandinos says:
::nods again to OPS::
IO_Jakiel says:
::double checks the scans, but is sure of her answer:: CO: No Ma'am.  None that I see yet, but monitoring closely.  I will inform you immediately if there are.
CO_K`Beth says:
CTO: Scan the area for any sign that any ships were here recently...or any residue of weapons fire.
CEO_Madson says:
EO: Ah, not really.  I get anxious when I don't have much to do, although, don't get me wrong.  I don't want things too interesting.  ::laughs a bit, then realizing the humor might be lost on the Vulcan::
FCO_Kizlev says:
XO: We're on approach vector to the planet. Calculating orbital trajectory for arrival.
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Arondight is 5 minutes from orbit
CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Yes ma'am, I will put me best man on it :: smiles as he begins the scans ::
XO_Kostandinos says:
FCO: Good - let me know when we've reached standard orbit.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::Makes another check of the power system to make sure there are no more problems::
EO_Solek says:
::looks at the CEO, not quite sure what he means:: CEO: I see. ::nods respectfully at him and turns around to return to his monitoring::
FCO_Kizlev says:
XO: Aye, commander. ::thinks to self: let's hope I still remember how::
CEO_Madson says:
::clears his throat a bit:: EO: You see, I don't like being inactive.  So, when I starting pacing and whatnot, we have a description of that on Earth, "ants in your pants".  I pace around as if I had some ants in my pants, a bit of a nervous habit I guess.
CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Are we within visual range of the outpost?
CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Captain no signs of weapons fire but sensors show various ship readings over the past few weeks.  Should I take us to yellow alert ma'am?
CO_K`Beth says:
CTO: Aye Lt.  And keep an active scan out for any approaching vessels.
EO_Solek says:
CEO: I understand.. since you are not being occupied by your duties, you are wandering around engineering without a distinct purpose?
IO_Jakiel says:
::continues monitoring the Class B planet::
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
CO: Yes we are Captain I will put it up on the screen now.:: puts the planet on the viewscreen::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::arrives onto the bridge and relieves her SO::
CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Yes ma'am :: presses the controls for yellow alert and continues to scan for approaching ships ::
FCO_Kizlev says:
XO: We're entering standard orbit now, commander.
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CO_K`Beth says:
CTO: Can you identify what type ships were here?
XO_Kostandinos says:
FCO: Thank you, Lt.
CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: I can try Captain  :: begins running scans against Federation database ::
CEO_Madson says:
::laughs a bit at the Vulcan's dry description:: EO: Yes, exactly.  Do your, or you, ever get any "ants in your pants"?
IO_Jakiel says:
::looks over at Sykora and nods her head::  CSO: Ma'am.  Good to see you.  Shall I leave the monitoring to you now?
FCO_Kizlev says:
::nods, thought more to himself, glad the Akira class has responsive impulse engines that are newbie-friendly::
CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: The computer is processing the data, it will take time though.
CO_K`Beth says:
::looks at the viewscreen:: OPS: Magnify it to the highest magnification.  Let's see if we can see what happened from here.
CO_K`Beth says:
CTO: Understood.
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Arondight enters orbit of Huoh.  On the viewscreen, the outpost structure habitat can be seen clearly.  The external lights are dark.  Other than that, there are no visible signs of damage.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
IO: Thank you, Anything I need to be aware of... besides the fact that using these sensors on the trip here didn't do much for us.
CO_K`Beth says:
XO: When was the last time anyone heard from the colonists?
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
CO: Aye Captain. :: brings it too full magnification::
FCO_Kizlev says:
::gazes at the viewscreen after making sure the ship's orbit stabilizes::
IO_Jakiel says:
CSO:  The planet is a Class B.  Besides the habitat there is nothing of significance noted yet.  And there are...unfortunately...no life signs.
EO_Solek says:
CEO: Usually if I am not occupied by my work, I try to expand on my knowledge or develop new concepts for things that I am interested in.
CO_K`Beth says:
::ses that Sy is back at her post:: CSO: Are there any power readings at all coming from the planet?
XO_Kostandinos says:
::stands up from her chair, examining the image of the planet:: CO: Two weeks ago, Captain
IO_Jakiel says:
::stands and moves away slightly from the science console, placing her hands behind her back and watching the viewscreen, listening closely::
CO_K`Beth says:
IO: Can you scan for bodies within the complex?
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::looks at her her boards::  CO: There doesn't appear to be
CEO_Madson says:
EO: I see, sometimes I daydream, I guess a form of developing new concepts.
FCO_Kizlev says:
::looks over his shoulder towards Rhianna, his antennae, however, pointing in the direction of the viewscreen::
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::checks to see if he can get a transporter lock on any bodies on the outpost::
EO_Solek says:
CEO: In that case, perhaps you could... ::thinks about the word for a moment:: ...daydream. It may prove to be more productive than walking around aimlessly.
IO_Jakiel says:
CO:  Yes ma'am.  ::turns and returns to her seat and scans for any traces of DNA, but is aggravated to see the scans forbid that::  CO:  Captain, I checked the material of the compound structure...that composite will not permit scanning.  An away team may be the only way to find out more information.
XO_Kostandinos says:
IO: I wouldn't lose all hope yet - the atmosphere in the area makes the sensor readings very suspect.  Just because we can't find lifesigns down there yet, doesn't necessarily mean they aren't there ::smiles::
CEO_Madson says:
::laughs a bit:: EO: Oddly enough, walking around aimlessly and daydreaming can occur hand-in-hand.  But I assume Vulcans never daydream?
CO_K`Beth says:
::sits thinking for a moment:: CSO: Is there any atmosphere or gravity in the compound?
EO_Solek says:
CEO: You mentioned that daydreaming is similar to developing new concepts.. if this is true, then I suppose I do daydream.
IO_Jakiel says:
::catches Kizlev's look and glances at the viewscreen, wondering...wondering if he's thinking of piloting a shuttle.  Gives him a questioning look::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::checks the sensor read out of the compound::
FCO_Kizlev says:
CO: Captain, we could mount a sensor pod to one of the runabouts and gather more information by that method.
IO_Jakiel says:
XO:  Correct Commander.  The blocking of our scans still leaves hope, thus my suggestion to actually visit the habitat structure to find out.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Ma'am our sensors are not able to scan the interior of the compound.  I recommend caution here.
CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Can we transport into the compound?
IO_Jakiel says:
::closes her eyes and tries to sense any emotions, hoping for at least a 'glimmer' of feeling::
CO_K`Beth says:
::hears the CSO:: OPS: Or at least near enough to enter it through an emergency hatch?
XO_Kostandinos says:
::looks to K'Beth at the IO's mention of an away team - personally, Ashlynn agrees but waits to see what the CO's reaction is to it::
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
CO: Captain maybe we can try and transport a probe in.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::knows what is going through the CO's mind and wonders how the new XO will address the matter::
FCO_Kizlev says:
::returns his gaze back to Rhianna, wondering if she's 'searching' him again::
CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Try that immediately.
CO_K`Beth says:
XO: Contact engineering and see if they can do anything about the power remotely.
IO_Jakiel says:
::her eyes open abruptly at the chaotic 'findings':: CO/XO:  Commanders, they are alive...but...confused, afraid...  ::squints, trying to 'concentrate'::  ...sad...sorrowful.  They are in a state of panic!
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::prepares the probe for the OPS::  OPS: I will have it for you in a moment.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
CO:Aye Captain.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
CSO: Just let me know when you are ready.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::hears the IO and opens her empathic mind as well::
CO_K`Beth says:
::turns towards the IO:: IO: Where are you 'sensing' this from?
FCO_Kizlev says:
::blinks at Rhianna, setting his antennae at her with the suddenness of her report::
IO_Jakiel says:
CO:  The planet...I presume the habitat.  ::continues 'searching'::
XO_Kostandinos says:
CO: Aye.  *CEO*: Mr. Madson, we're in range of the distressed outpost, and they appear to be without power.  Is there anything you can do from up here to restore their systems, or would it require working from the planet itself?
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::wonders what is taking the CSO so long to prep her probe::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods in agreement to the IO and shakes her head to get rid of it so to concentrate::
CO_K`Beth says:
IO: Try and isolate exactly where you are 'sensing' that from.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::hears the beep from her SO::  OPS: It is ready now.
IO_Jakiel says:
~~~CEO:  Scott, do you feel them, too?~~~
FCO_Kizlev says:
::turns back to the viewscreen and thinks to self: "she seems more focused on work since we returned from Betazed....that is good."::
CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: continues to scan the area for contacts ::
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
CSO: Roger :: transports the probe to the Outpost:; CO: Captain the probe has been transported to the outpost.
CO_K`Beth says:
FCO: Have one of your pilots get a shuttle ready.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::looks to see what the probe sends back::
CEO_Madson says:
~~~IO: I feel something, but it isn't within my realm of perception, so I'm not sure.~~~
IO_Jakiel says:
CO:  Captain, it is very hard to directionalize.  If I were to be able to move closer to the habitat and the emotions became stronger then I could verify it.  I have not tried telepathic readings as that is not permitted without permission.  ::on the Federation side, she adds mentally::
CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Put the data from the probe up on the viewscreen.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
CO: Aye Captain on screen now.
CEO_Madson says:
::looks over some sensor scans for any sort of place to link up to there power supply:: *XO*: Give me a sec on that.
FCO_Kizlev says:
::looks up and back towards the captain, a little surprised she heard him:: CO: Aye, captain.
XO_Kostandinos says:
*CEO*: Thanks - let me know when you've got something.
IO_Jakiel says:
CO:  On a Class B planet...surely the people would have to be in the habitat...unless there are caves...  ::scans particularly that, but keeps her psionic mind on the people below::
XO_Kostandinos says:
::looks to see what, if anything, they got from the probe::
CO_K`Beth says:
CTO: There are also emergency shelters on most non-class M planets.  Look in the database and find out if this outpost had them and where they are located.
CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Yes ma'am scanning now :: scans database as ordered ::
CEO_Madson says:
EO: See if you can't get any readings on a place to setup a power transfer from the ship to the outpost.
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The probe is transported down, however a signal is never received by the Arondight... the probe is MIA
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Surface scans show that planets atmosphere to be complete inhospitable to humanoid life.  Additionally, there are no structures on the planet other than the habitat.
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Plans for the structure are located in the main computer.  There are various emergency shelters within the complex.  Also, the power system is completely internal and can only be affected from within the habitat.
FCO_Kizlev says:
::calls up the flight deck and orders takeoff preparation for the type-6 shuttle Nenya::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Ma'am, we are receiving no signal from the probe... something down there must be interfering.  Any party that transports down there may not be able to transport back.
CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO:  There are no additional structures I am sorry to say ma'am
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
CO: Captain Looks like the probe won't be of much help.
XO_Kostandinos says:
::sees that the probe has returned no signal:: CO: Captain, I think at this point an away team in a shuttle is the best option to find the surviving colonists, if there still are any.
EO_Solek says:
::continues about his work as the CEO is occupied::
CO_K`Beth says:
::gets up and paces for a few moments:: CTO: Take a security team plus a medical team down to the outpost in a shuttle.  Take the CEO and an engineering crew also.  Your top priority is to contact the colonists and establish transport capabilities.
FCO_Kizlev says:
XO: Flight deck reports the Nenya is ready for departure, commander.
IO_Jakiel says:
::tries to focus on one person to 'isolate' certain emotions and 'see' if all are panicking.  'Looks' for the 'strongest' person, hoping it might be the leader::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO/XO: There are people down there... I may not have the strength of the IO's ability but I can sense something down there.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::raises an eyebrow at the CO::  Self: Mmmmm
CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Understood captain.  :: orders the duty TO to take his station and has a security team set to meet him in the shuttle bay:: On my way captain  :: heads for the turbolift ::
XO_Kostandinos says:
::looks at the CO questioningly::
IO_Jakiel says:
::tries to 'find' if any of the scientists might be telepathic::
CO_K`Beth says:
::turns to the XO:: XO: Before you say anything, Commander...I want minimal exposure to the outpost until we establish what happened.
FCO_Kizlev says:
::watches the CTO leave, feeling awkward not being on the security detail this time::
CTO_Grey-feather says:
*CEO*: Bring a two man team with you and meet me in the shuttle bay for away team duty.
IO_Jakiel says:
CTO:  Sir, I do have medical training if you need it.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::waits to see who the CTO want on the AT so he can notify them::
XO_Kostandinos says:
::nods, still not comfortable with the choice but knowing it won't get her anywhere at the moment::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: I might suggest taking down some transporter enhancers... as back up.  They may not help but....
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::shrugs as if to say "it couldn't hurt"::
CTO_Grey-feather says:
IO: Thanks for the offer but a med team will do fine  :: watches as the turbolift doors close and starts ::
CO_K`Beth says:
::nods:: CSO: That is why the engineering team is going.
CEO_Madson says:
EO: Your with me.  ::grabs a mobile repair kit, a tricorder and a phaser::  I suggest bringing the same.  ::makes his way to the shuttle bay::
CTO_Grey-feather says:
*Sickbay*: I need  a two person team for an away team please have them meet me immediately in the shuttle bay.
IO_Jakiel says:
::nods to the big tactical officer and checks her scans again, too::
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::makes sure the AT has everything they need on the shuttle before they leave::
EO_Solek says:
::nods at the CEO and grabs a few things from the equipment locker before following him to the shuttlebay::
CO_K`Beth says:
FCO: Have the other shuttles standing by in case we have to do a manual extraction.
CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: has the computer prep the away gear in the replication station, EVA suits, phaser and phaser rifles, med kits, and pattern enhancers ::
FCO_Kizlev says:
IO: You look disappointed, Rhianna. ::tries to sound like a friend sympathizing the urge to go on another adventure::
IO_Jakiel says:
FCO:  I am worried for the people...it is hard to sit still knowing their pain and fear.
CO_K`Beth says:
XO: In the meantime....let's see what we can do from this end to getting our sensors to penetrate into the compound.
FCO_Kizlev says:
CO: Understood, captain. I'll also place the runabouts on standby in case we need medevacs for the scientists.
IO_Jakiel says:
::looks at Sykora, knowing she feels it too::
CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: enters the shuttle bay and begins to get the equipment ready for himself that the team ::
CEO_Madson says:
::arrives in sickbay and nods silently to the CTO::
XO_Kostandinos says:
CO: We could try diverting more power to them, or setting a rotating frequency in hopes that one might be able to get through the interference...
IO_Jakiel says:
::wishes she could 'tell' the people there is help coming::
CO_K`Beth says:
IO: Lt, find out what this research outpost was researching and if that could have anything to do with this situation.
CO_K`Beth says:
XO: Work with OPS and the CSO on that.
IO_Jakiel says:
CO:  Yes ma'am.  ::starts a search algorithm for any files or instances of the research group by name first, then by research topic and waits::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Captain it might help if the away team sends me a close up of the structure with the shuttle's sensors.
FCO_Kizlev says:
XO: Ma'am, I would suggest one of the fighter squadrons fly low over the habitat and combine their onboard sensors to get a closer look at the structures.
CTO_Grey-feather says:
CEO: Get your gear and have your people ready, we leave as soon as the med team is prepped
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::sees what information he can find on the Outpost::
XO_Kostandinos says:
::goes over to near where the OPS and CSO's consoles are:: OPS: Try and get all the available power you can to the sensors.  CSO: See if a rotating frequency might find one that can penetrate the atmosphere.
CO_K`Beth says:
::nods in agreement with the CSO and hits her communit:: *CTO*: Lt...keep an open commlink back to the ship and have the shuttle sensors send back data on a continuous feed.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
XO: have already done that Ma'am.
XO_Kostandinos says:
FCO: Go ahead and send them out - every little bit helps.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods to the XO and starts to rotate the frequencies at which the sensors use::
XO_Kostandinos says:
OPS: Good, let's hope it works.
CTO_Grey-feather says:
*CO*: Aye captain.  And if you hear any screaming on the way down please ignore it.
EO_Solek says:
::standing in the shuttlebay with the CEO, awaiting further orders::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
COXO: When they open the hatch we might also can use the shuttle as a relay for the sensors.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::double checks the transport and communications locks on the AT::
CEO_Madson says:
::motions at the EO to follow as he brings his gear on the shuttle and starts prepping it::
CTO_Grey-feather says:
EO: Get the rest of the equipment stowed on the runabout while the medteam preps
IO_Jakiel says:
CO:  Ma'am, the Huoh scientists were studying their sun and its effects on the planet they were inhabiting temporarily.  This system is somewhat reminiscent of the Terran solar system, but more advanced, which it seems might give clues to what may happen in the future to the other, well known, system.  Still searching...
CO_K`Beth says:
*CTO*: You can launch anytime, Lt.  Get down there as soon as possible.
FCO_Kizlev says:
::nods to the XO and calls up the TIC, then the flight deck:: *TIC*: Have Gram squadron prep for search and rescue protocol. Launch them as soon as possible.
EO_Solek says:
::nods:: CEO: Aye sir. ::begins loading engineering equipment on to the shuttle::
XO_Kostandinos says:
CSO: Good thinking.
CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: begins power up as the med team final got there :: *CO*: Lifting off now captain, the medical team just got on board.  They need to be issued compasses it looks like  :: pilots the runabout out of the shuttle bay ::
FCO_Kizlev says:
*CTO*: Lt., Nenya is cleared for departure. Good luck out there.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: Rotating the sensors are not helping.  It isn't an atmospheric interference... it is the structure itself.
CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Put the outpost back on the viewscreen please. ::waits to see the shuttle dock with the outpost::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
IO: Is there anything in the Databank that would account for this interference?
XO_Kostandinos says:
::sighs::  CSO: Then we may have to wait until they open the hatch and possibly send information back through the shuttle, like you said.
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The shuttle and the fighters begin to launch almost at the same time
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
CO: Aye Captain ::puts the outpost on the screen::
CTO_Grey-feather says:
*FCO*: Understood , but who is Nenya?  Did I leave someone behind :: laughs ::
IO_Jakiel says:
::reads quickly over two more studies found before reporting::  CO: They are also using the planet's proximity to study as closely as possible the solar flare activity...there is very complete information about the nearest planet outward from their planet...
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::checks the information from Starfleet on the outpost and sees nothing that would have caused any problems::
FCO_Kizlev says:
::grins at the CTO's joke, a humor and style that reminds him of a certain Caitian he used to know::
CO_K`Beth says:
IO: Could a solar flare have caused the damage to the outpost?
IO_Jakiel says:
CSO:  The interference is caused by the composite material in the habitats structure itself.  The radiation and solar winds are tremendous at their distance from the sun, so I would conclude that is the reason for the material being used.
CTO_Grey-feather says:
@:: pushes the impulse engines up and begins his approach to the outpost ::
IO_Jakiel says:
CO:  Anything is possible, ma'am, but I would think there would have been exhaustive studies on just such a danger.
XO_Kostandinos says:
::thinks:: FCO: In that case...  the fighters will be of little use, since they're not actually going to land or be in contact with the structure.  Better to call them back, and not have anyone else out there that doesn't need to be.
FCO_Kizlev says:
CO: The Nenya and Gram Squadron are away, captain. The Gram CAG are initiating their first flyby of the habitat now and are sending sensor information via the uplink.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods::  IO: That makes sense.
EO_Solek says:
@::sitting on the shuttle thinking to himself::
IO_Jakiel says:
CO:  However, I will set the computer to search for 'Solar Flare Activity' in concurrence with Huoh.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: I don't think we will be getting through it with our sensors
CTO_Grey-feather says:
@CEO/EO: Gentlemen your primary duty is to make sure we have air to breath and power once we touch down...understood?
CEO_Madson says:
@CTO: Yes sir.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
XO: Ma'am from what I see here there is nothing that was being done at the Outpost that would cause any problems. Most of the it is just sampling the atmosphere along with some core samples. and a few other random experiments.
Host Bafii says:
@ ACTION: The shuttle approaches the docking port without incident.
XO_Kostandinos says:
CSO: Do you think they'll be able to maintain communications through the structure either, once they're inside the outpost?
CO_K`Beth says:
::nods:: FCO/XO: Exactly...call back the fighters.  We don't need for them to take any chances with the solar winds.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: I doubt it
IO_Jakiel says:
::worries for her cousin, Scott, now wondering about the possibility of a flare up on the shuttle and the Arondight::
XO_Kostandinos says:
::frowns, not liking being in the dark::
CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: throttles back and puts the shuttle into the docking port and begins to power down as the others break out the EVA suits :: *CO*: We are on the deck captain and preparing to make entry
FCO_Kizlev says:
::recalls Gram squad as ordered:: CO: Understood. Bringing the fighters home.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: But if they use the shuttle as a relay than maybe....
CO_K`Beth says:
::sees the XO's frown and leans over.  Quietly so no one else can hear:: XO: You never get used to the waiting.  No matter how long I've been at this...I still can't get used to it.
CO_K`Beth says:
*CTO*: Understood, Lt.  Keep your commlink open and a running commentary...we want to hear what is going on down there.
IO_Jakiel says:
::pores over some new studies found, but just reads the same tedious scientific data...nothing exciting from the scientists language::
XO_Kostandinos says:
::to herself:: This is how Jason must have felt...  ::feels a chill go up her spine at the memory and turns back to the CO: No, it doesn't seem like something that is going to grow on me ::smiles::
XO_Kostandinos says:
CSO: Let's hope so, I don't want to be up here guessing whether or not they're still okay.
CTO_Grey-feather says:
@:: puts on his EVA suit and readies his weapons.  Motions for the security to be ready :: *CO*: Open from this point on.  EO: Open the door if you would my Solek
CO_K`Beth says:
::leans back and watches the viewscreen with the shuttle docking to the outpost and silently drums her fingers on her armrest.::
IO_Jakiel says:
::rubs her temple as the stress of 'listening' to the distraught people is worrisome::
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::routes some more power to the COM system to help matain the COMs::
EO_Solek says:
@::in his EVA suit:: CTO: Aye sir. ::hits the button for the hatch::
EO_Solek says:
@::peers out curiously through the hatch as it opens::
FCO_Kizlev says:
::finds himself grumbling quietly to himself for some reason, then realizes it's because this may be the first time he was not chosen for an away team assignment since the day he received his Starfleet commission::
CTO_Grey-feather says:
@:: moves forward:: Awayteam: Weapons ready people, lets find out what happened here
Host Bafii says:
@ ACTION: As the EO keys the control pad, there is a small short.  The entire shuttle blink out for a moment until a console near the CTO's head blows, knocking him hard enough for stars and pain, but nothing else.
CO_K`Beth says:
::hears the hatch open through the open command mutters to herself just loud enough for teh XO to hear:: Self: And now the fun begins.
Host Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< PAUSE MISSION >>>>>>>>>>