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USS Arondight - NCC 80477
Stardate 10601.29
Episode #131 "Survivors and More Questions"
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 continues to investigate the distress call from the outpost.  The CEO and EO are working on restoring power to the outpost while the CTO and his team have made it to the first emergency bunker.
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Meanwhile, the rest of the crew investigates the cause of the damage to the station and the destination of the departed shuttle.
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<<<<<<<<<< RESUME MISSION >>>>>>>>>>
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::makes necessary adjustment to keep the transport lock on the AT::
CO_K`Beth says:
::on bridge listening to the open comm from the away team and watching the bridge crew go about their business::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::on the Arondight at her station::
EO_Solek says:
@::assisting the CEO looking for a way to restore power::
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#:: standing outside the bunker door, looks around for a rock or pipe...anything to try beating on the door with to see if he gets a response ::
IO_Jakiel says:
::stands and moves to tactical to have sensors search for traces of transporter beams.  Has the computer augment the faint trail of the shuttle and rereads data on the lone escape shuttle. Notes all local traffic::
FCO_Kizlev says:
::on the bridge at the helm, issuing a command into the Starfleet Communications database for the emergency transponder code for the emergency ship that recently escaped the class B planet::
CEO_Madson says:
@::starts working on getting the emergency power operational::
IO_Jakiel says:
::continues to sense life on the planet, hoping the away team is able to rescue whomever is left::
XO_Kostandinos says:
OPS/CSO/IO: What's the makeup of the emergency bunkers? Can we transport through the material, or even communicate with the people inside?
IO_Jakiel says:
::is at least relieved to feel the people are having strong emotions even though they are still panicking and frightened, at least they are not all near death::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::looks at her scans::
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
XO: I am afraid not the whole out post seems to block our way.
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#:: sees nothing around and goes to find an emergency tool kit :: MO McCall: You stay here with his :: points to the other medic :: I will try and find a tool kit and see if we can make contact
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::scans the outpost for any other place to dock a shuttle. ::
FCO_Kizlev says:
CO: Captain, I have that transponder code of the escaped ship you wanted to retrieve. ::uploads to K'Beth's chair console::
MO_McCall says:
#CTO: Yes sir we will continue scanning to see if we can get more details.  If you hear screaming hurry back  :: worry can be heard in his voice ::
IO_Jakiel says:
CO:  Captain, I have cleaned up the trail that escape shuttle left and we have a clear course.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
XO: Ma'am there may be a possibility of increasing our scan. however it would require sending down another shuttle.
CO_K`Beth says:
FCO: Good work.  Do we know how long ago the shuttle left?
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#MO McCall: You bet  :: goes looking for the tool kit ::
IO_Jakiel says:
CO:  Permission to send a general query out asking if any vessels noted suspicious activity or ships around Huoh?
XO_Kostandinos says:
OPS: Can we send it down unmanned, or would someone need to pilot it?
EO_Solek says:
@::assists the CEO in trying to tap into emergency backup power::
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
XO; I believe we could send it down unmanned.
FCO_Kizlev says:
::attempts to calculate the departure time based on the data at hand::
CO_K`Beth says:
IO: Granted. ::thinks for a moment:: And make certain that you emphasis who we are and why.  Let's see if that doesn't shake up whomever did this.
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#*CO*: Captain the medics are scanning the bunker trying to get more information, I am trying to find a tool kit to see if I can set up some rudimentary communications
CO_K`Beth says:
*CTO*: Understood Lt.  Be careful, we still don't know who did this.
FCO_Kizlev says:
<emphasis=emphasize, CO's last>
MO_Makam:
#MO MCall : I do not like this, these readings are most unusual :: said with a thick Hindi accent ::
XO_Kostandinos says:
CO: If we send down an unmanned shuttle to the planet, we can increase the power of our sensor scans - with that we might be able to communicate with those inside the bunker.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Still probably a long shot though.
FCO_Kizlev says:
CO: I can approximate the departure time to roughly one week ago, ma'am.
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#*CO*: I always am captain, I have become accustomed to a couple of luxuries...living and breathing
IO_Jakiel says:
::smiles at the Captain's tactics and is proud of the Arondight's reputation:: CO: Will do so immediately!  ::Composes a very pointed query asking for information on any suspicious vessels and/or activity on the planet of Huoh and sends it in a wide arc with a firm note to send all information with haste as this is Federation business::
MO_McCall:
#MO Makam: I know I don't like it either, lets hope it is the bunker getting the way of the readings
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: The outpost is made of material that does not permit scans... being closer only slightly increases our chances of success.
CO_K`Beth says:
XO/CSO: It may be a long shot but anything will help.  Set it up..
IO_Jakiel says:
::glances at Kizlev, glad they can make some headway on that shuttle.  Keeps a sharp eye on the ship traffic in the area for anything unusual::
CO_K`Beth says:
FCO: Would the occupants have enough supplies to last that long?
XO_Kostandinos says:
OPS/CSO: Would using the additional shuttle enable us to get a transporter lock on the bunker inhabitants, the way we're using the first Arondight shuttle to keep a lock on the Away Team?
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
CSO: It might be possible to send down another shuttle and tie the sensors through it.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods to the CO and starts to ready the shuttle::
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#<MO McCall>*CO*: Captain ma'am this is McCall again.  The life sign readings are weak, I am hoping it is due to whatever they made this bunker out of.  But I would think we should make haste in getting inside
FCO_Kizlev says:
::runs an inventory check through the system on the shuttle matching the transponder code::
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
XO: I am afraid that I can't make any guarantees on that.
Host Bafii says:
@ACTION: The engineering team is able to restart the emergency generators... lighting throughout and outside the outpost comes to life.  The main computer and all other systems remain offline.
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#:: still looking for a tool kit is about to resort to using the butt of his rifle, hopes that is doesn’t go off if he does ::
IO_Jakiel says:
::scans for any other ion trails by Romulan, Breen, Ferengi, Orion ships that are visible around Huoh in the last two weeks::
CO_K`Beth says:
::looks around at the bridge crew frantically trying to find some way in:: *MO*: ::dryly:: We'll do our best to hurry along, Doctor.
CEO_Madson says:
@EO: Well, that's a start.
IO_Jakiel says:
::scans for residues of phaser or photon activity in the area of Huoh::
EO_Solek says:
@::nods:: CEO: Indeed.
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#<MO McCall>*CO*: Thank you ma'am it would be most appreciated, we do however have lights here now
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::gets the notification that the shuttle is ready::  CO/XO: Ma'ams the shuttle is ready.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::starts setting up the remote link to the shuttle::
XO_Kostandinos says:
CSO: Good work.  OPS: Guarantees or no, it's worth a shot.
CEO_Madson says:
@::starts walking towards the transporter room:: EO: Alright, lets try and get the transporters up and running.
CO_K`Beth says:
::motions for the CSO to hold for a moment:: *CEO*: Do you have life support back on within the compound?
IO_Jakiel says:
::shakes her head at all the negative results coming in from her scans, feeling frustrated once again::  CO/XO:  Captain, no weapon or known hostile ship ion trails found within the area of Huoh in the last two weeks.
FCO_Kizlev says:
CO: Captain, I can't say based on the information I have here from Starfleet, but even if the shuttle's occupants stretched their rations, they may have run out of provisions by this time.
EO_Solek says:
@::follows the CEO to the transporter room::
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
XO: The remote link to the shuttle is ready and all we can do is hope.
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#:: makes his way back to the bunker, a lot easier with lights to do so, still sweeping the area with his rifle as he goes :: Himself: Last thing we need is some angry cockroaches coming out cause we turned the lights on.
CO_K`Beth says:
FCO: Would they be out of range of the fighters?
CEO_Madson says:
@*CTO*: The life support sir?  I thought the Captain wanted the transporters up next?
Host Bafii says:
#ACTION: When the lights come on there is a small spike in the lifesign readings, as if people were waking up or becoming active.
IO_Jakiel says:
CO/XO:  Have the away team scanned for residue of weapon's fire within the compound?  The specific type, if there was any, might give us a hint to whether or not there was murder committed and by whom.
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#*CEO*: Get us something to breath first, be a lot easier to do our jobs without wearing these monkey suits
FCO_Kizlev says:
CO: After a week at impulse, they would be well out of range for the fighters, yes. But not for a runabout or warp capable shuttle.
CEO_Madson says:
@*CTO*:Yes sir.  My mistake.
MO_McCall says:
# :: as the CTO walks up :: CTO: Sir the life sign readings have increase since the power is back, a good sign.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
XO: The shuttle is ready to launch whenever you are ready.
CEO_Madson says:
@::does an about face and heads in the direction of the environmental systems:: EO: Change of plan.
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#MO McCall: It is a sign, a good sign is 'free beer'  :: grins and walks over and hits the door of the bunker with the butt of his rifle to see if anybody knocks back ::
FCO_Kizlev says:
::turns to the XO:: XO: Request permission to assume control of the shuttle.
IO_Jakiel says:
::does another search to retrieve the pictures of the scientists themselves and the people who run the construction company::
XO_Kostandinos says:
IO: If they have, we haven't gotten that information yet.  *CTO* Lt., have you scanned for residue from weapons fire in the outpost?
EO_Solek says:
@CEO: What do you think happened here, sir?
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::listens as reports come in::
XO_Kostandinos says:
FCO/OPS: We haven't launched it yet... ::looks at K'Beth for permission::
CO_K`Beth says:
CSO/XO: Hold on the shuttle for a moment.  If they can get life support up outside of the emergency bunker then they can evacuate from there.
IO_Jakiel says:
::looks to see to whom the scientists were reporting back to::
FCO_Kizlev says:
::glances at the CSO, then the IO, and back to the helm::
CEO_Madson says:
@EO: You know I'm not sure.  ::starts opening up some panels and pulling out damaged components and tries rig it the best he can:: We'll find out soon enough I think.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::hears the CO's comment and sends a message down the the shuttle bay to stand by::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods to the CO::.
CO_K`Beth says:
IO: As soon as we get the survivors out then we'll have the CTO and CEO take accurate scans.
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#*XO*: The only weapons fire I have run across was in engineering and we found the poor soul that was doing the shooting
EO_Solek says:
@::follows the CEOs lead and begins taking damaged parts out of the panels, and replacing them as best he can::
IO_Jakiel says:
::nods at the Captain with so many speaking to her::
Host Bafii says:
@ACTION: There is considerable damage in this, as the rest of the engineering section.  Most of the damage seems to have been caused with various hand tools, with only occasional phaser blasts mainly in the main engineering area.
FCO_Kizlev says:
::sighs quietly to himself, not used to being stuck on the bridge during situations like this::
XO_Kostandinos says:
*CTO*: Okay...  if you find any more, let Lt. Jakiel know; we may be able to determine who did this to the outpost by analyzing weapons residue.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::checks the transporter lock on the AT again and reroutes some power through different relays to make sure of the lock not failing::
IO_Jakiel says:
::waits impatiently for any communiques from other ships answering her query.  Shifts her posture at tactical and hopes there is a clue with that escape shuttle::
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#*XO*: Once the life support is at pressure we can open this bunker, might have all the answers we need in there
CEO_Madson says:
@::points around the room:: EO: See if you can find some replacement parts for the most badly damaged components here.
EO_Solek says:
@CEO: Aye sir.
XO_Kostandinos says:
*CTO* Let's hope so.
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#:: hits the hatch a couple more times with the butt of his rifle then waits for a response, hopes this isn’t deafening the CO over the open comm ::
EO_Solek says:
@::looks around for an equipment locker::
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#ACTION: There is a weak ping from the other side of the bunker door.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::hopes that they get those people to safety::
FCO_Kizlev says:
::tries to think about Project Redwolf from his Academy days...the very concept that pushed him into having pilot's credentials in the first place::
IO_Jakiel says:
::Kizlev's rotating antennae catch her eye and she becomes curious to see what Kizlev's piloting skills would be like in a shuttle::
CO_K`Beth says:
::leans forward and tilts her head as she listens to the open comm:: All: Was that an answer to the CTO's banging?
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#:: Looks at the two medics waiting to get inside the bunker :: MOs: Did you that?
FCO_Kizlev says:
::glances up and listens to the sounds on the comm::
EO_Solek says:
@::finds an equipment locker and opens it, searching for some spare parts::
XO_Kostandinos says:
::listens:: CO: Sounds like it...
MO_McCall and MO_Makam say:
#::both nod yes ::
IO_Jakiel says:
::pushes her hair back behind one pointed ear as if to listen better to the answer to the Captain's question::
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#*CO*: We think so captain if definitely sounded like an answer to us
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
CO: It may be captain I can see if get it in clearer. :: makes some adjustment to the COM system::
EO_Solek says:
@CEO: I found some replacement parts here, sir.
IO_Jakiel says:
::continues to watch scans and read another report coming in from a group of the scientists::
CO_K`Beth says:
*CTO*: Bang again.  At least if they know we are out there then that will give them hope.
CEO_Madson says:
@::takes some parts and replaces some of the components:: EO: Thank you.  ::tries to get the system running off of the emergency power::
CO_K`Beth says:
*CEO*: What's your ETA on getting life support back up?
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@ACTION: The life support systems come online
CEO_Madson says:
@*CO*: How does now work for you?
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#:: Hits the hatch again :: *CO*: Aye ma'am
CO_K`Beth says:
::chuckles::*CEO*: I'd say that is just perfect.  Well done.
FCO_Kizlev says:
::feels an urge to manually pilot the shuttle, wanting to do more than just sit in one place and listen to other people doing what he's normally used to doing::
IO_Jakiel says:
::reads with irony the scientist's description about unstable tectonic activity on Class B planets::
CO_K`Beth says:
CSO/XO: Stand down the remote shuttle.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: AYe ma'am.
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#*CEO*: How soon before life support is breathable in here?
XO_Kostandinos says:
::nods::
Host Bafii says:
#ACTION: There are a few more weak pings
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::has the prep work that was done to the shuttle's sensors undone::
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::sends down the message to the shuttle bay to stand down::
FCO_Kizlev says:
::his antennae droop down upon hearing the order to cancel the remote shuttle idea::
IO_Jakiel says:
::sighs in relief that the life support has up and running on the outpost::
CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: As soon as the away team can start manuever the survivors into the shuttle...tie our transporters into the shuttles transporters and start transporting everyone directly into sickbay.
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#*CO*: Well somebody wants us to know they are still in there captain
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Shall I notify sickbay to let them know they may soon be receive patients?
CEO_Madson says:
@*CTO*: Uh, not sure, just take off your mask every five minutes.  ::chuckles a bit::  Just kidding really, give me a sec and I'll let you know.
CO_K`Beth says:
*CTO*: As soon as you can get the medics in there and find out what the hell happened down there.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
CO: I have already done that Captain that was how we were able to keep the transporter lock on the AT.
EO_Solek says:
@::raises an eyebrow at the CEOs remark::
CO_K`Beth says:
CSO:Aye Commander.
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#*CO*: Yes captain we are waiting for life support to pressurize the area
IO_Jakiel says:
::'catches' Kizlev disappointment and sees his drooping antennae.  Decides to suggest later, when there is time, to have him give a demonstration of his skills::
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#*CEO*: What till we get back to the ship :: chuckles ::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods and contacts sickbay::
CEO_Madson says:
@::grabs all the replacements parts from the locker and walks towards the transporter room:: EO: Grab some more parts and lets get going.
FCO_Kizlev says:
::sighs quietly again, thinking a nice long combat session in the holodeck will be his only panacea to get over his growing frustration at being unable to take much action beyond the helm::
EO_Solek says:
@::grabs as many components as he can and follows the CEO::
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
*CTO*: Lt do you have the pattern enhancer with you?
CEO_Madson says:
@*CTO*:  According to my scans, I believe the air is breathable, but the oxygen will be at normal levels in about thirty minutes.
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#*OPS*: Everyone on my team is wearing an enhancer on their  EVA suit
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
*CTO* : So you do not have any others to set up?
CO_K`Beth says:
*CTO*: See if the emergency doors will open now.  We need to get those people out of there.
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#*CEO*: That’s good enough for me, try and see if you can hurry the levels on a bit for the sake of any survivors
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#*CO*: Aye ma'am, taking my helmet off now to get a look at the locking mechanism
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#*OPS*: Would you like me people to stand in a triangles pattern?  Will that suffice :: said as he looks at the locking mechanism to the bunker ::
Host Bafii says:
#ACTION: The air is thin and stale, but breathable as the CTO disengages the bunker door.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
*CTO* If you have enough people to do that it would help then you wouldn't have to take the survivors clear back to the shuttle.
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#*CO*: The bunker door is disengaging, the air smells like a wet targ but you can breathe it
CEO_Madson says:
@::lays all the parts on the floor by the transporters and gets started on repairing the transporters::
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#*OPS*: We have enough people in both locations to do it
IO_Jakiel says:
::hopes the people in the bunker knows how they got in their circumstances.  Waits expectantly::
IO_Jakiel says:
::watches the tactical scans::
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
*CTO* : Good then let me know when you are ready to transport survivors.
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#:: holds his rifle at the ready as the door disengages to protect himself and the medics :: *OPS*: I will give you a shout then
CO_K`Beth says:
::leans forward listening intently to the open comm, waiting to hear anything from the survivors and the AT::
XO_Kostandinos says:
::anxious to hear the condition of the survivors as the door disengages::
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::stands by waiting for the CTO word::
EO_Solek says:
@::lays parts down as well and walks over to the transporter console:: CEO: Even the console is dead, sir.. perhaps I should begin working on the controls while you work on the transporters themselves.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Ma'am our sensor readings did not improve with the door opening.
MO_McCall and MO_Makam say:
:: wait impatiently for the door to open so they can tend to the people inside ::
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# ACTION: The door opens and inside the bunker the CTO finds 40 or so people... most are sitting or laying on the deck.  They look rough around the edges, but most of them look up when the door opens.
CTO_Grey-feather says:
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CEO_Madson says:
@EO: Sounds like a really good idea.  Lets get to it.
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#:: motions for the medics to start scanning :: All: You people alright, who is the worst off?
CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: It was worth a hope and a try, Commander.
EO_Solek says:
@::opens up a panel under the console and begins sorting through the mess::
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#*CO*: Captain we have about 40 or so people here, the medics are entering to render aid
CO_K`Beth says:
XO: Commander, once we start getting people up here, I want you to start interviewing them and find out what happened.
CO_K`Beth says:
XO: Also find out who their leader is....I'll want to speak to him.
XO_Kostandinos says:
::nods:: CO: Aye, Captain.  ::is very interested in those answers herself::
CO_K`Beth says:
*CTO*: What sort of shape are they in?
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::hears the amount of people in the bunker:: CO: Captain should is have Sick bay set up a triage in one of the cargo bay to help handle that many people?
MO_Makam says:
#*CO*: Captain we have done a rapid assessment, there are 42 people in this container, 8 dead and the rest are in great need of food and water :: said in heavy Hindi accent ::
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
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EO_Solek says:
@CEO: There's no power coming into these systems at all. Perhaps we should check the power relays that come into here?
CO_K`Beth says:
::nods to OPS:: OPS: Make the arrangements, Lt and notify sickbay.  Plus set up a makeshift morgue for the dead.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
CO: Aye Captain. :: contacts Sickbay and has them set up a triage and morgue in cargo bay 1::
CO_K`Beth says:
*MO*: Let's start transporting them up here as quickly as possible.  We're setting up a triage right now.
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#*OPS*: How many are you transporting at one time?
CEO_Madson says:
@EO: Ok, yeah...do that.  I'll give you hand, see if we can't find this quick as possible.  I'll start at the last place we know the power is getting through.
MO_Makam says:
#*CO*: Yes madam I concur, we have several ready for transport already :: Hindi accent ::
FCO_Kizlev says:
::continues listening to all the hubub on the comm, unsure of his feelings about the discovery of the survivors::
CO_K`Beth says:
IO: As soon as anyone can be spared from the away team, instruct them in what scans you want.  We'll also have them transport the dead up here for an autopsy.
CO_K`Beth says:
FCO: Lt, plot a course to follow that shuttle.  As soon as everyone is back on the ship we're going after them, maximum warp.
IO_Jakiel says:
CO:  Yes, ma'am.  Type of injury could also give a clue.
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#*CO*: Captain how many are to sent up at a time?  I am unsure from here with all this interference for the habitat
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::slams his fist on the console:: *CTO* : Lt I am afraid that I cannot transport from your location you are going to have to get them to the shuttle for me to transport.
CEO_Madson says:
@::reading his tricorder walking up the hall looking for the start of good power conduits::
IO_Jakiel says:
*CEO/CTO*: As soon as you have time, if someone could scan inside the outpost for weapon's fire and type of we could use that information.
CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: Commander, work with the XO on the interviews.  We need answers as soon as possible.
FCO_Kizlev says:
CO: Understood, captain. ::inputs the coordinates from sensors::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Aye ma'am.
XO_Kostandinos says:
::nods to the CSO, anxious for the survivors to start coming onboard so they can get started::
CO_K`Beth says:
*CTO*: You heard Lt Ko'Bil....you'll have to bring them to the shuttle.
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#*IO/CEO*: We will get to it as soon as we get these people out of here.
IO_Jakiel says:
::turns to look at Ko'Bil, surprised at his outburst, but smiles wryly, knowing her own frustration levels have been there before::
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::very upset that the fact that the pattern enhancers would not help ::
EO_Solek says:
@::follows the CEO, trying to find the faulty power relay::
CTO_Grey-feather says:
#*CO*: Aye ma'am we will get them ready to travel the medics are giving water to the worst ones and patching up what they can
CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Lt...you did the best you can.  We have survivors and they are safe now.
Host Bafii says:
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