U.S.S. Artemis – Stardate 9902.19

Host Cheryl says:
The USS Artemis is in the midst of an investigation in the Lyraka system, ascertaining its sutiablity as a mining site.  On Lyraka IV, one of the two planets deemed potentially suitable, an Away Team has discovered a deep underground cavern, containing very advanced technological equipment. Within that cavern, a holographic image was activated, with the message indicating it was expecting someone to return, and that the planet had been purged.  
There were also artifacts, similar to what might be found on Earth around the 1960's, were also found on the surface.  Meanwhile, scans located sentient life signs on the neighboring planet, Lyraka V.

A team, headed by the XO, has remained on Lyraka IV to try and glean whatever new information they can find.  The remaining crew proceeded to Lyraka V, with an AT, headed by the CO, dispatched to investigate there.  The lifeforms detected have a technological level similar to what was encountered on the surface of the previous planet,  but well below what was found in the caverns.

While exploring on Lyraka V, the AT, in disguise, has discovered some interesting things.....  the captain has discovered a source of ancient legends in the local bartender, and Vraylle has found a hidden room

Host Cheryl says:
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XOBryant says:
@::::Looks at the door and thinks about going to get some anti matter from the shuttle, that might take it down:::::

CEO_Ross says:
::On the Bridge, at the Center Chair::

FCO_Vrayl says:
$::turns to exit the room, still having trouble seeing::

CTOFenrir says:
::On the bridge of the Artemis at tactical::

CO_Tealk says:
::loks around, and when no one is looking:: *CEO* : Tealk to Artemis.. I need a location on Vraylle..

SO-McMer says:
CSO: MacMer here, we've found some symbols on some of the artifacts from Lyraka 4.  Could you arrange for the Away Team on Lyraka 5 to send back some images of the written language there for comparison?

CNS_Sodak says:
$::Finds CO::

CO_Tealk says:
<$>

CIV_Kayan says:
::sitting in a chair in the main lab, swinging her legs waiting for the computer to decipher the writing::

CEO_Ross says:
COM *CO*: Aye Sir, Standby

CSO_Joe says:
SO: All right
FCO_Vrayl says:
$::realizes that he can't see the exit::

EO_Peon says:
@::Dose a  Scan of the second cavern with his tricorder::

CEO_Ross says:
CTO:  Scan for Mr. Vyralle, set sensors for Vulcan physiology

CSO_Joe says:
*AT*:Captain, do you read?

CTOFenrir says:
CEO: Aye sir, scanning now.

XOBryant says:
@*EO*  What do you think about making an antimatter explosive and blowing the door?

CO_Tealk says:
::looks around:: *CSO* : I told you radio silence.. ::worried::

OPSRegnum says:
@::Taking some readings::

Arkon says:
$::wanders from behind bar to inn door and looks out at the street::

EO_Peon says:
@*XO*: It might work, But chances are an explosion like that will take the whole cavern down, sir

CSO_Joe says:
*CO*: Sorry sir, but we found some symbols on artifacts from Lykara IV, can you send up the symbols you see for comparison

FCO_Vrayl says:
$::again enters light meditation, trying to sense his surroundings::

CTOFenrir says:
CEO: I've got a fix on Vraylle's position sir

Mklanar says:
$::activates in front of Vraylle as he approaches and comes to a roughly humanoid form of imposing stature, bald head and enlarged cranium, and no ears, in front of the FCO:: Outloud: None shall pass .......

CIV_Kayan says:
::puts her chin in her hand, bored::

CO_Tealk says:
::frowns:: *CSO* : Lt. clear the line please.. ::Said on a strict voice::

Mklanar says:
$::eyes the FCO calmly::

CEO_Ross says:
CTP:  Very well Mr. Fenrir, downlink it to the CO's subdermal Comm link

EO_Peon says:
@*XO*: My tricorder has picked up an energy reading, sir

CNS_Sodak says:
$CO: Mr. Vraylle seemed fascinated by something.....after that I can sense nothing from him

XOBryant says:
@*EO* Any idea what kind of energy?

CTOFenrir says:
::Sends Vraylle's position to the CO::

FCO_Vrayl says:
$::blinks suddenly::

CSO_Joe says:
::turns off the comm system::

EO_Peon says:
@*XO*: Im trying to get a fix on were it is coming from, sir

Mklanar says:
$::steps forward looking Vrayll up and down::

FCO_Vrayl says:
$Mklanar: What is this place?

CO_Tealk says:
$::nods to the CNS:: CNS : Let's just hope he's ok. I need him alive to tell him a few things..

CO_Tealk says:
$*CEO* : Thanks.. Tealk out..

Mklanar says:
$::impassively stares at the FCO:: FCO: Interrogative?

CEO_Ross says:
CTO: Mr. Fenrir, see if you can send a message to Mr. Vyralle, by subdermal comm and advie, to remain at present location, CO enroute

FCO_Vrayl says:
$~~feels for Mklanar's presence...a hologram?~~

EO_Peon says:
@::Trys to see if his tricorder can determine the Exact location of the energy reading::

CO_Tealk says:
$CNS : Let's go..

FCO_Vrayl says:
$Mklanar: Correct.

Hren says:
$::notices unfamiliar faces wandering about, decides to keep an eye on them::   self: curious...

CO_Tealk says:
$::trails off, leaving in the direction pointed by the CEO::

Mklanar says:
$::walks around him:: Slef: Bipedal locomotion .........

CNS_Sodak says:
$::Follows CO;;

CTOFenrir says:
CEO: Aye sir

Mklanar says:
<self>

CIV_Kayan says:
::hopes down and wanders around the room::

FCO_Vrayl says:
$Mklanar: Identify yourself.

SO-McMer says:
Kayan: I just got an idea. Rather than wait on the Away Team, why don't we monitor Lyraka 5's communication signals and see if there are any visual channels.  If so maybe something interesting will come up, including samples of their writing...

Mklanar says:
$::stops:: FCO: And vocal undulation ......

Tlea says:
$::bartering at a food stand::

FCO_Vrayl says:
$Mklanar~~identify yourself~~

CTOFenrir says:
*FCO* Vraylle, the CO is on route to your position, please stay where you are.

EO_Peon says:
*XO*:Its coming from the door way ,, And it is very unusual, sir

CIV_Kayan says:
SO:  I thought we were basically on a... what is that word?  Communication black out?

Mklanar says:
$::moves back to his original position:: FCO: None shall pass ........

XOBryant says:
@*EO* unusual how?

Hren says:
$::turns back from a public bulletin board and sees another person talking to one of the strangers::  self: interesting day so far...

CO_Tealk says:
$::Arrives outside the building::

SO-McMer says:
Kayan: We would be listening only, not transmitting.  Passive mode should be safe, and still in line with orders.

Arkon says:
$::Wonders if the stranger will be needing lodging::

FCO_Vrayl says:
$::pulls out concealed tricorder, begins scanning::

CO_Tealk says:
$::enters::

EO_Peon says:
*XO*:I cant tell sir

CNS_Sodak says:
$::Arrives shortly after CO::

Mklanar says:
#FCO: A particle synthesis and examination device .......

Mklanar says:
<$>

Arkon says:
$::cleans some tables, picks up some dishes and moves to rear of inn::

CTOFenrir says:
CEO: The Captain is nearing Vraylle's position sir.

CEO_Ross says:
CTO:  Mr. Fenrir, program a class 1 probe as a communication relay unit.  Program it to remain between Lyraka IV & V, I wish to have communications link with all AT's, advise when ready to launch!

CIV_Kayan says:
::shrugs her shoulders::  SO:  all right.  What about this translation bit?  Not that it is probably much ::sigh::

FCO_Vrayl says:
$*CTO*: Understood. There is something...interesting...here.

CO_Tealk says:
$::looks around the dimly lighted room, and looks at Vraylle.. Then the hologram:: FCO : Mr. Vraylle?.

FCO_Vrayl says:
$::scans the hologram directly::

Tlea says:
$::watches customer leave stand, a mutual price agreed on::

FCO_Vrayl says:
$::looks surprised to see the doorway:: CO: Sir?

Mklanar says:
$::follows Vraylles movements with fascination:: FCO: Methods of vocal communications .......

Mklanar says:
$FC)/CO: Hierarchy ..........

EO_Peon says:
@::Trys sending the energy pattern everywhere in the cavern, including toward the door::

CNS_Sodak says:
$CO: I don't sense any pain from him....He's uninjured

SO-McMer says:
Kayan: Thats just part of the fun.  Why don't you use that console over there, I'll use this one.  It'll take half the time if we both are checking.

CTOFenrir says:
CEO: Aye sir.  ::Starts making preparations for probe::

Hren says:
$::walks up to the food stand, picking up various pieces of fruit and trying to look interested::

Host Cheryl says:
ACTION:  On Lyraka IV, a rumbling is heard, and the doorway opens

CO_Tealk says:
::looks at Vraylle, intensely:: FCO : I have been comming you for a while now.. Why didn't you reply.. And what have you done here?

OPSRegnum says:
@::looks towards doorway::

CIV_Kayan says:
SO:  all right ::walks over to console::

CO_Tealk says:
<$>

XOBryant says:
@::::Pulls out his phaser and shines a light through the door:::

OPSRegnum says:
@::walks cautiously towards newly opened door::

EO_Peon says:
@::looks inside the door::

Mklanar says:
$CO/FCO: None shall pass .........

FCO_Vrayl says:
$::raises an eyebrow:: CO: Sir, I did receive any communications from you. As for what I have done, the entrance through which you just entered has been concealed to me for several minutes.

CSO_Joe says:
::wonders what the AT's are doing::

EO_Peon says:
@::Enters the newly opened door::

SO-McMer says:
Kayan: I can show you how to program this, if you're not familiar with our system yet.

CIV_Kayan says:
::begins tying the computer to the SF language database and inserts the writings::

OPSRegnum says:
@::follows the EO::

Host Cheryl says:
ACTION:  Peon sees a simple, ordinary, small area in the cavern

CIV_Kayan says:
SO:  That's OK, I got it.

CTOFenrir says:
CEO: Sir, the class one probe is ready for launch

CO_Tealk says:
$FCO : What do you ... ::turns back to the door:: ..mean?

CIV_Kayan says:
SO:  this is fairly simple and not so different from back home.

EO_Peon says:
@::Sighs::

Hren says:
$::drums fingers loudly on the counter outside the food kiosk::  Tlea: so....what do you make of them?  ::nods at the strangers::

CEO_Ross says:
CTO: Very well, Standby.....

Mklanar says:
$::eyes the Captain and Flight Control Officer with curiosity::

FCO_Vrayl says:
$CO: I was reading some symbols on the exterior wall, the doorway opened, I stepped inside to look, at which point it closed.

XOBryant says:
@EO: I want you to play every message or signal that the Artemis has received from this system as we originally received it.

CEO_Ross says:
::keys in the chairs built in PADD, monitors its read outs::

CNS_Sodak says:
$::Looks at hologram::

SO-McMer says:
Kayan: Good! I know this ship is a big change from what you're used to.  Anything you need help with don't be afraid to ask!

Mklanar says:
$FCO: Of course it did ..........

Tlea says:
$Hren: Interesting, creatures.

CEO_Ross says:
CTO:  Mr. Fenrir, Launch Class 1 Probe

CO_Tealk says:
$FCO : Well.. ::thinks for a while:: Very well.. Let's just try and find out what this.. Thing is.. What do your scanners tell you?

CIV_Kayan says:
::sets computer to pick up any signal wave along the shorter band width::

CTOFenrir says:
::Launches probe:: CEO: Probe launched sir

FCO_Vrayl says:
$CO: Nothing yet.

Mklanar says:
$CO: Query .........

CIV_Kayan says:
::looks up briefly::  SO:  thanks

CEO_Ross says:
CTO:  Very well, advise when probe is in position and sending telemetry

CO_Tealk says:
$::turns to hologram:: Who.. What are you?

XOBryant says:
@OPS: any ideas Mr. Regnum?

FCO_Vrayl says:
$::thinks for a moment:: Mklanar: Query - what is this location?

Arkon says:
$::puts edible garbage aside for the local snornk farmer::

EO_Peon says:
@::Dose what the XO suggested::

SO-McMer says:
::Smiling in response to Kayan, looking down and smiling even more:: Hey, I got lucky already. I've found what looks to be the equivalent of a TV channel.

CIV_Kayan says:
::locks onto something::  SO:  I think I have one here too.

Mklanar says:
$::looks from the FCO to the CO blankly:: FCO/CO: Inhospitable ...........

Hren says:
$::relaxes against the counter and helps himself to a pastry from the stand::  Tlea: and the one who appeared out of nowhere?

SO-McMer says:
Kayan: Great.  Lets make sure to record these broadcasts for future study of their culture.

FCO_Vrayl says:
$::sighs a Vulcan sigh:: CO: Perhaps its matrix is damaged.

CO_Tealk says:
$::looks puxxled at the FCO, then at the CNS:: CNS : What do you think?

CIV_Kayan says:
::types in commands accessing linguistics with planets language::

CTOFenrir says:
CEO:  The probe is now in position sir.

Mklanar says:
$::looks at the FCO with a look of terror:: FCO: Perhaps your physiology is flawed.

SO-McMer says:
::Starting to hum an odd tune::

CO_Tealk says:
<puzzled>

Tlea says:
$Hren: You know where they're from? I'll put that on your tab for this year, too?

CNS_Sodak says:
$CO: I'm inclined to agree with the FCO

Mitth says:
$::leans against a wall within hearing range of Tlea and Hren, listening to the conversation::

CIV_Kayan says:
SO::  mmmm...  OK.  ::listens to the language and trying to interpret what she is seeing::

Host Syrina says:
$::enters the room, and pauses at the sight of strangers::

CEO_Ross says:
CTO: Very Well, advise XO Bryant that we have set up communications link with the ship

XOBryant says:
@::::Tries whistling Dixie.::::

FCO_Vrayl says:
$::looks indignant:: Mklanar: My physiology is functioning within accepted parameters.

Mklanar says:
$::takes a step back aghast and raises his hand ..... hostilely?::

SO-McMer says:
::Looking up at Kayan:: Oh, sorry, it was a catchy tune.  I think it was what use to be called a jingle.

Hren says:
$Tlea: I've not a clue who they are, and as for my tab, I'll never pay it off, so why not put this on it?  ::grins::

OPSRegnum says:
@::Scans pad::XO: Not yet sir

CO_Tealk says:
$::puts a hand on Mr. Vraylle's shoulder::

CO_Tealk says:
$FCO : Easy Mr. Vraylle..

CNS_Sodak says:
$CO: However it could be curious about us

CIV_Kayan says:
SO:  No problem  ::distracted::

Mklanar says:
$::looks at Tealk's hand:: CO: Comforting ........

CSO_Joe says:
::wonders when some action is going to happen::

FCO_Vrayl says:
$CO: Easy?

Host Syrina says:
$::steps forward, and  gestures to Mklanar::  It is all right.  I believe these are the promised ones, those that will return us to our home.

CO_Tealk says:
$FCO : Just an expression.. Mr. Sodak.. try and close the door somehow..

CTOFenrir says:
COMM: XO: Artemis to Bryant, we have set up a communication link between you and the ship

OPSRegnum says:
@::would sure like to pop that sucker open and see how it ticks::

Tlea says:
$Hren: Then I'll see that the gods are after you.

CNS_Sodak says:
$Syrina: Promised ones?

Mklanar says:
$::looks at Syrina:: Syrina:: None shall pass ........

FCO_Vrayl says:
$::raises an eyebrow::

XOBryant says:
@COMM *Artemis* Thanks you Mr Fenrir.

CO_Tealk says:
$Syrina : Hello..

CEO_Ross says:
CTO: Good work Mr. Fenrir!

Hren says:
$Tlea: don't bother, I'm not on good terms with them either...::grins mischievously::

XOBryant says:
@OPS: Mr Regnum go back to the original chamber and see if you can find something that looks like a transporter control.

SO-McMer says:
The Air: YES! ::Quickly punching several buttons:: Kaylan: Kaylan, would look at this, doesn’t it look a bit like one of the symbols on that toaster artifact?

OPSRegnum says:
@XO: Aye sir ::walks back to the original chamber and tries to decipher the panels

OPSRegnum says:
::

CSO_Joe says:
CEO: Do you have any orders, sir?

CO_Tealk says:
$FCO : Another hologram?

CIV_Kayan says:
::hears the computer chime and looks at it::

Tlea says:
$Mitth: How goes your work?

FCO_Vrayl says:
$Syrina: What are the "promised ones"?

Host Syrina says:
$::smiles::  Mklanar:  It is all right.  The coming of these ones were foretold.

CNS_Sodak says:
$CO: No, I sense emotions from her

CEO_Ross says:
CSO: As a matter of fact Mr. Teasley, we will be doing a orbital correction maneuver in 15 minutes, please take the helm for a short time

Mitth says:
$::looks up, a little startled at being addressed::  Tlea:  Oh...fine.

CSO_Joe says:
CEO: Aye sir

CSO_Joe says:
::takes the helm::

CO_Tealk says:
$::fascinated:: Syrina : Do you know him? ::points at hologram.

CIV_Kayan says:
::reads what is written there::  SO:  hmmm...  I think I have found a linguistic key.  According to this, it appears to be some legend of an evacuation.

Host Syrina says:
$::looks at the strangers::  You have come to return my people to their homeland.

XOBryant says:
@*OPS* any luck Lt. Regnum?

Tlea says:
$Hren: I'll let the gods deal with you on their own. Mitth: Good to hear. Anything new at home?

Mklanar says:
$::looks at the AT:: Syrina: Confidance ........

SO-McMer says:
Kayan: As in they left on an Arc of the Gods, or they departed under their own power?

Mitth says:
$Tlea: Nothing of interest, same as usual.

CO_Tealk says:
$Syrina : You mean.. Lyraka 4?

OPSRegnum says:
@*XO* Not yet sir.  I'm having a little trouble translating

EO_Peon says:
@::Scans the newly discovered cavern::

EO_Peon says:
@::From head to toe::

CIV_Kayan says:
SO:  hold on... I am still reading.  The translator is having some problems with some of the words.

Host Syrina says:
$::smiles again::   If that is how you name it, yes.

Hren says:
$::smiles at Tlea's comment::

FCO_Vrayl says:
$::puts tricorder away::

SO-McMer says:
::Switching to the same feed as Kayan has on::

Mklanar says:
$::reaches out a hand levitating the tricorder out of Vraylles holster and through the air to his hand.  Flips it open activating it::

CO_Tealk says:
$Syrina : You mean.. You where transported here somehow? What happened there? Who brought you?

XOBryant says:
@::::Examines the walls of the cavern for any kind of controls or switches:::::

Arkon says:
$::Ponders on the stranger's interest in our old legends::

CO_Tealk says:
$::eager to find out what happened, can't contain curiosity..::

Mklanar says:
$::examines the device intensely ..... Touching one panel then the other on the tricorder to see what it does::

Host Syrina says:
$Tealk:  The Overseers brought us here, when our world was endangered.

OPSRegnum says:
@::Continues to look for a Transporter console::

EO_Peon says:
@::Sits down on the floor of the cavern and pull's out a thermos::

CO_Tealk says:
$FCO : Looks like we had the right idea coming here..

Hren says:
$::decides that he has grown tired of the food stand, heads for the Inn to try to find out who the strangers are::

CNS_Sodak says:
$Syrina: Who are the overseers?

CEO_Ross says:
CSO:  Mr. Teasley, we will need to bring the Impulse engines back on-line for this correction, once the computer advises the optimal time has arrived, you have standing orders to bring the impulse engines on-line, once powered, increase the ships altitude to 25,000 perigees, then disengage the impulse engines and take them off-line

CO_Tealk says:
$::whispers::CNS : What do you say.. Is she telling the truth?

FCO_Vrayl says:
$::nods in agreement::

Mklanar says:
$::electrically charges one of his hands ... somehow .... and sends a surge through the tricorder ..... it explodes and he drops the parts to the ground::

EO_Peon says:
@::Pours out a liquid substance and drinks it::

CO_Tealk says:
$::flinches at the explosion::

CNS_Sodak says:
$CO: Yes she is telling the truth...

OPSRegnum says:
@*XO* Sir, I can't find anything in the way of a transporter console in here

Mklanar says:
$::turns back to the CO and sees the flinch:: Concern ...........

CO_Tealk says:
$Syrina : And why are you saying we are here to bring you bcak?

CSO_Joe says:
CEO: Aye sir, awaiting the computer

CIV_Kayan says:
SO:  I can not make out from this story what exactly happened, but it does not sound like they came on their own abilities.

Host Syrina says:
$Tealk:  Our leaders wished not to leave our world, but the Overseers thought it was for our good.  They opened portals between the worlds, and wiped the memories of my people clear of the events.

CO_Tealk says:
$::listens::

FCO_Vrayl says:
$::fascinated::

CNS_Sodak says:
$Syrina: THen how come you remember what happened?

XOBryant says:
@EO:lets try playing the hologram and see if that does anything.

Host Syrina says:
$Tealk and Vraylle:  Only I was allowed to remember, so that I could tend the hologram.

CIV_Kayan says:
::goes back to the glyph found on IV::

Hren says:
$::approaches the door to the Inn and feels a bit of anxiety about going in::

OPSRegnum says:
@::Walks back into the room with the Transporter Pad::XO: Sir, I have noted that there is little in the way of controls on any of these rooms

CNS_Sodak says:
<$>

EO_Peon says:
@XO:Yes sir

Host Syrina says:
$Tealk:  And to guide my people into the transition back to the home.  And it is time for the doorway to be opened.

EO_Peon says:
@::Gose to the first cavern::

CO_Tealk says:
$Syrina : Opened? How?

OPSRegnum says:
@XO: It is possible that the species that lived here used an alternate method to run these things then consoles.

Mklanar says:
$::looks at Syrina:: Syrina/CO: None shall pass ....... ::electrically charges his hands and takes a step back::

XOBryant says:
@OPS like what?

SO-McMer says:
::Nods to Kayan.  Switches back to original channel, reviews data recorded and sees further matches to artifact symbols:: Kayan: Their broadcast here has now shown several of the symbols from the artifacts.  I think we have a definite connection here.

CNS_Sodak says:
$CO: Her story is definately filling in the missing pieces to this puzzle

CEO_Ross says:
<Computer> Lyraka V terminator approaching, optimal insertion in 30 seconds........

CO_Tealk says:
$Syrina : And he doens't look to happy about that prospect.. ::looks at hologram::

OPSRegnum says:
@XO: No clue, just making an observation

Host Syrina says:
$::smiles again::  It is a tricky business to open the portal.  It requires a sacrifice, one that comes willingly

Hren says:
$::tentatively steps through the door, sees Arkon and heads for the one familiar face in the crowd::

Arkon says:
$::hears someone come in and goes to front of the inn:: Hren: and how are you this fine day?

CO_Tealk says:
$CNS : Sure is..

Mklanar says:
$::looks at the CO:: CO: Appeasement ..........

EO_Peon says:
@::Uses some of his equipment to repair the holograms holo grid::

EO_Peon says:
@::Trys to see if it will work better now:::

EO_Peon says:
@::Turns it on::

CO_Tealk says:
$::frowns:: Syrina : Sacrifice?

Hren says:
$Arkon:  up to the same old tricks...who're they?  ::gestures to the strangers::

SO-McMer says:
*CSO*: Sir, we have passively monitored Lyraka 5's comm channels, and have found some video - TV like - channels.  We have found matches to symbols from the artifacts on Lyraka 4.

CIV_Kayan says:
SO:  OK, so we have verified that these two cultures are basically the same.  There are indications that they were brought here.

Host Syrina says:
$Tealk:  Yes, a sacrifice, but one that is not coerced.  I will activate our part of the portal now.....

CSO_Joe says:
*SO*: Hold on Lt.

Mklanar says:
$::glances at Syrina disapprovingly::

Host Syrina says:
$:::speaks a word to Mklanar, softly::

Arkon says:
$Hren: ::grins:: customers, from the north they said

SO-McMer says:
Kayan: Now its for the guys with the extra pips to decide what to do!

CO_Tealk says:
$Syrina : Do you mean something needs to be activated on the other planet?

Mklanar says:
$::stands straight and tall ...... slowly begins to dissolve into a whirlpool of light and radiance ..... slightly blinds those in the room .... as it becomes a swirling maelstrom of activity::

CIV_Kayan says:
SO:  Oh come, there must be other things we can peruse.

Hren says:
$Arkon:  exactly how far north did they say?  ::laughs a bit::

Arkon says:
$Hren: No, nor did I ask, you know that's not our way.

CO_Tealk says:
$::protects his eyes with his hand::

CNS_Sodak says:
$::Shields eyes::

FCO_Vrayl says:
$::shuts eyes::

Mklanar says:
$::its voice ........ Voices .... Resounds off the walls of the cavern:: ALL: The Portal Aragor ...... It has begun.

Host Syrina says:
ACTION:  There is a sudden swirling portal, very unstable,, appearing both in the cavern room on IV and in the dark room on V....  It is very unstable

SO-McMer says:
Kayan: I think we can continue to monitor the comm signals.  You never know what we may come across.

OPSRegnum says:
@XO: Sir!!!!

Host Syrina says:
ACTION:  On IV, there's another activity; the hologram encountered before appears......

EO_Peon says:
@::Runs to the cavern::

CO_Tealk says:
*CEO* : Tealk to Artemis: It looks like we found the pieces of the puzzle..

CIV_Kayan says:
::mumbles:: great.

XOBryant says:
@OPS: I see it Lt.

Arkon says:
$::puts a glass of water on counter in front of Hren::

OPSRegnum says:
@::Walks toward the portal to get a close look::

EO_Peon says:
@::Sees the ops::

CEO_Ross says:
*CO*: Aye Sir, orders?

SO-McMer says:
Kayan: We still don't know why it appears as if they have stagnated for 4 centuries.

EO_Peon says:
@::Looks at the hologram::

Hren says:
$::shield eyes a bit::  Arkon:  you can't blame me for being curious, we don't get strangers around here often...  thanks...::takes  sip of water::

Mklanar says:
$::the bright light slowly fades though it does occasionally spike back up::

CO_Tealk says:
*CEO* : How is the other At doing?

CO_Tealk says:
<$>

XOBryant says:
@ EO: I want you to stay here Mr Regnum, your with me, Keep your com open Lt. Peon

Host Syrina says:
ACTION:  The hologram in the cavern on IV speaks.

CIV_Kayan says:
SO:  well, if they were waiting for something to happen before doing anything else....  You know what I mean?

Arkon says:
$::nods:: Hren: true enough.  I did notice that they seemed quite curious about us.

CO_Tealk says:
$Syrina : What now?

CEO_Ross says:
*CO*: We have not heard from them except when we advised them of the comm link

XOBryant says:
;:::::walks towards the portal as he listens to the hologram:::::

CO_Tealk says:
*CEO* : CAn i talk to them?

CO_Tealk says:
<$>

Host Syrina says:
@<Hologram>  AT:  The portal can be stabilized; one must be willing to enter it first.

CEO_Ross says:
*CO* : Aye Sir, you can contact them directly!

CO_Tealk says:
*XO* : Number one.. Can you hear me?

OPSRegnum says:
@Hologram: What will happen to that person?

Hren says:
$Arkon:  well, it's a nice place you have here, they probably just wanted to find out if it was worth the rent...::laughs::

EO_Peon says:
@XO: the portal is not stabilized, sir!

XOBryant says:
@*CO* yes sir

OPSRegnum says:
@Hologram: Never mind, I know

CO_Tealk says:
$*XO* : Anything happening on your side?

OPSRegnum says:
@XO: You wanted to solve this mystery, I see only one way

Arkon says:
$::eyebrow rise:: Hren: as though you should be concerned about payment.

OPSRegnum says:
@::runs toward the portal before someone can stop him and jumps in::

XOBryant says:
@*CO* I am standing here about to step into a portal sir

EO_Peon says:
@:Stares at the XO::

CO_Tealk says:
$Syrina : What do you mean by sacrifice.. *XO* : Don't let anyone take the portal..

OPSRegnum says:
@::vanishes without a trace::

Host Syrina says:
ACTION:  On both planets, the portals stabilize

XOBryant says:
:::Runs into the portal as he tries to grab the ops officer::::

Hren says:
$::flippant smile::  Arkon:  what is money compared to friendship anyway?  

CO_Tealk says:
$::grasps her with both hands:: Syrina : What happened?

Host Syrina says:
$::Pulls away from the captain::  It is done.  The sacrifice was made.

CO_Tealk says:
$::looks fearful:: *XO* : Report..

Host Syrina says:
$::looks at Vraylle and Tealk::  I knew that you heralded the coming of our return.

Arkon says:
$Hren: humf, some would say that your friendship is costly  ::grins::

SO-McMer says:
::Looks at Kayan, shrugs:: CSO: Sir, we are still standing by.  Do you have any orders?

EO_Peon says:
Comm*Artemis:We have a very big situation here!!

EO_Peon says:
<*>

EO_Peon says:
<@>

XOBryant says:
::::steps all the way through the portal:::

CEO_Ross says:
*COM*: EO: Status Report

Host Syrina says:
ACTION:  Bryant appears on V.

Hren says:
$Arkon: my friend, I am touched that you consider my friendship worthwhile..  ::stands and claps the bartender on the shoulder, then sensing he has overstayed his welcome gets up and head for the door, glass of water in hand::

CO_Tealk says:
$::surprised:: XO : Number one? What are you doing here? What happened?

EO_Peon says:
@Comm*Artemis*: We’ve just lost the OPS_Regnum.

CSO_Joe says:
*SO*: Continue with what you're doing

XOBryant says:
$::::Pulls his phaser and gets ready to kill something with tears in his eyes:::::: CO: sir the ops officer ran into the portal before I could stop him!

EO_Peon says:
@::Bends his head down::

CEO_Ross says:
COMM *EO*: XO's status?

Host Syrina says:
$Tealk, Vraylle:  This is a good thing.  I will lead our people home, and get them established there.

Arkon says:
$::watches Hren walk toward the door:: Hren: Hren, the glass?

CO_Tealk says:
$::Tealk turns dead serious and silent:: Syrina : You had no right..

CNS_Sodak says:
$::Bows head::

CIV_Kayan says:
::looks at SO as she hears the CSO's response::

EO_Peon says:
Comm*Artemis*:He should have reached the other side.

Host Syrina says:
$Tealk:  The sacrifice was willingly made.

CEO_Ross says:
COM*CO: Sir, Mr. Peon advises that Mr. Regnum has been a casualty, do you have Mr. Bryant?

XOBryant says:
$::::Notices the look on the CO’s face and starts walking towards the alien with the intention of making her pay the price:::::

Hren says:
$::shouts back to Arkon::  Arkon: put it on my tab!  ::breaks out laughing::

Host Syrina says:
$Tealk:  I did nothing to cause it to happen.  The events were foretold.

CO_Tealk says:
$::gets angry:: Syrina : It doesn't matter.. I just lost a member of my crew...

CO_Tealk says:
$Syrina  : Nothing justifies that.. Nothing..

XOBryant says:
$Syrina: did they foretell what I am going to do to  you!

Host Syrina says:
$Tealk:  I understand.

CO_Tealk says:
$Syrina : You are on your own now.. ::turns to AT:: Let's go..

FCO_Vrayl says:
$CO: Sir...I feel I must remind you...of the Prime Directive.

EO_Peon says:
@::Pulls out his phaser::

CO_Tealk says:
$*Artemis* : 4 to beam up..

CNS_Sodak says:
$XO: It won't bring Regnim back sir

Arkon says:
$::shakes head::

SO-McMer says:
::Reviewing the telecasts from the planet and noticing a sudden change to the programing::

CEO_Ross says:
CTO:  Beam the At up immediatley from Lyraka V

Host Syrina says:
$::looks at Bryant::  I am the only one who can lead them home.  If you injure me, the sacrifice would be in vain.

XOBryant says:
$Syrina: what right did you have to do that to him?

CO_Tealk says:
$::Stops his XO:: XO : we can't do anything more Cody..

CO_Tealk says:
$XO : Mr. Bryant.. That's an order..

CO_Tealk says:
$*CEO* : What's taking so long Mr. Ross.. ::sorrow fills his eyes::

XOBryant says:
$:::Tries to break free of the captain:::: CO: sir She killed him for her own purposes!

EO_Peon says:
@::Destroys the hologram and all of its systems::

Host Syrina says:
$XO:  As I said, I did nothing.  He acted of free will.

CTOFenrir says:
::Beams the Away Team up::

FCO_Vrayl says:
$::places his hand on XO's shoulder...::

CIV_Kayan says:
::notes a change of programming from the story she had been watching::

CTOFenrir  (TRANSP~1.WAV)

XOBryant says:
$Syrina: yeah because he didn't know that it would kill him!

CO_Tealk says:
$XO : Mr. Bryant. I know how you feel.. But we are SF officers.. We cannot do any more harm..  we have broken the Prime directive once now.. I will not allow it to happen again..

Host Syrina says:
$::looks at the AT::  You don't understand.  But you have our gratitude for opening the portal.

CEO_Ross says:
::CO's team materializes on the transporter pad::

XOBryant says:
$CO: he was under my command and she KILLED HIM!  It wasn't a sacrifice it was MURDER

CO_Tealk says:
$Syrina : You will not see us again.. ::de-materializes::

Host Syrina says:
$::exits the room, headed toward the town square::

XOBryant says:
::::Shakes out of the CO's grip and heads for the door with tears in his eyes.:::::

EO_Peon says:
@::Says to himself I will destroy that portal, By god it will::

CO_Tealk says:
::goes immediately to the bridge::

CEO_Ross says:
*CO*: Sir, shall I have Mr. Peon secure the AT location there?

CO_Tealk says:
*CEO* : Mr Ross.. Lets get our second At back. as soon as possible..

EO_Peon says:
::Scans the portal with his tricorder trying to find its Weakness::

FCO_Vrayl says:
::ponders the emotional outbursts he has witnessed::

EO_Peon says:
<@>

CEO_Ross says:
*CO*:  Aye Sir!

CO_Tealk says:
*CEO* : No, Get Mr. Peon out of there.. Have him pack up his stuff and leave on the shuttle.. Right now..

SO-McMer says:
Kayan: Look, there appears to be some public announcement coming over the comm. bands.  All of the bands!

Host Syrina says:
$::appears on television and addressing the people::

CEO_Ross says:
COM * EO*:  Secure your area Mr. peon, return to the shuttle and rendezvous with the Artemis

CNS_Sodak says:
::heads for quarters::

Arkon says:
$ ::looks up, surprised::

CIV_Kayan says:
SO: So I notice.  I wonder what has occurred?

CO_Tealk says:
$EO : Lt. Peon.. DO not do anything else.. Pack your stuff and leave the planet. Immediately..

Tlea says:
$::turns on portable TV::

SO-McMer says:
Kayan: Are you still running that translation?

CIV_Kayan says:
SO:  yes, I am.

Hren says:
$::looks in the window of an electronics shop and sees the broadcast::

EO_Peon says:
@::Gose To the shuttle::

CIV_Kayan says:
SO:  and all this is being recorded.

EO_Peon says:
@::Starts to pack up::

XOBryant says:
:::::Goes into his quarters and grabs a padd and throws it against the wall as hard as he can::::

Mitth says:
$::walks nearer to Tlea for a better view of the TV::

CO_Tealk says:
::can't get the sorrow off his face, but tries to hide it::

Tlea says:
$::turns the TV so Mitth can see too::

FCO_Vrayl says:
$::enters bridge::

Host Syrina says:
$My friends and neighbors:  The legends of our people, about those who would come from the stars, have been fulfilled.  The doorway has been activated, as the stories passed down through generations have told.

EO_Peon says:
@::Gose back to the cavern and sets a antimatter explosive::

CEO_Ross says:
CSO:  Mr. Teasley, we are leaving orbit, set a course to rendezvous with Mr. Peon's shuttle

EO_Peon says:
@::Gose to the shuttle and takes off::

Arkon says:
$::wonders about the stranger he met::

CSO_Joe says:
CEO: Aye sir ::sets course::

CEO_Ross says:
*Main Engineering*: Duty engineer, upon clearing Lyraka V, power up the warp core normal output

CO_Tealk says:
::arrives at the bridge:: CEO : He have just lost a crew member, Mr. Ross.

EO_Peon says:
@::Two minutes and counting::

CEO_Ross says:
[Duty}

Arkon says:
$::thinks, from the stars?::

Host Syrina says:
$My people:  I will lead you to the portal.  Join me now.

CO_Tealk says:
::turns to the OPS console:: OPS : Mr. Regnum, contact.. ::realizes what he's done..::

CEO_Ross says:
CO:  Yes Sir, we are aware, he will be missed!

Host Syrina says:
$::ends transmission, and goes to the town square, where her people are gathering::

CTOFenrir says:
::Turns to the Captain::

Arkon says:
$::mind flooded with questions::

Tlea says:
$::looks at Mitth:: Mitth: Could this be true?

XOBryant says:
::::Tries to calm down but can't and storms out of his quarters heading for the bridge:::::

Mitth says:
$::shrugs::

FCO_Vrayl says:
::watches captain::

EO_Peon says:
@::One minute and counting::

CEO_Ross says:
CO:  Sir, I'm sure your log will reflect that Mr. Regnum died in the line of Duty?

Arkon says:
$::moves out of inn to town square with others::

Hren says:
$::thinks, why not?...my bar tab won't be waiting on the other side::

Mitth says:
$Tlea: I'll believe it when I see it.

EO_Peon says:
@::Thirty seconds and counting::

Tlea says:
$Mitth: As will I.

CSO_Joe says:
::feels bad about the loss of Mr. Regnum::

EO_Peon says:
@::NOW!

Arkon says:
$::turns to Hren:: Hren: think we'll be back?

XOBryant says:
::::Steps on to the Turbolift::::: TL: Bridge

Host Syrina says:
$::arrives with her people at the portal, and begins motioning them through::

EO_Peon says:
@::Grins::

CO_Tealk says:
::turns to him.. unsure of what to say:: CEO : We will see, John.. We will see..

Tlea says:
$::follows the crowds::

Arkon says:
$Syrina: Will we ever return?

CTOFenrir says:
CO: How in the world did this happen?

Hren says:
$Arkon: who knows?  But this sounds like it could be fun...::smiles::

XOBryant says:
::::Steps off the turbolift and glares at the Captain::: CO: Can I speak to you sir?

Host Syrina says:
$::smiles at Arkon::  The portal is opened; we can pass freely between the worlds.

CO_Tealk says:
CTO : He activated the portals.. Somehow..

Arkon says:
$Syrina: thank you.

CO_Tealk says:
::nods to his XO:: CEO : You have the bridge.. ::motions ofr his RR::

Host Syrina says:
ACTION:  The first of the natives appear on Lyraka IV, exiting from the portal

CEO_Ross says:
CO: Aye Sir!

Arkon says:
$::steps through portal::

CTOFenrir says:
::Stares at the empty Ops station::

CIV_Kayan says:
SO:  well, that looks about it.  It would appear to answer some of our questions.

Hren says:
$::overhears Syrina and sags a bit, knowing he shouldn't have expected to get away from his tab::

XOBryant says:
::::Stalks after the XO the tears still in his eyes::::

CO_Tealk says:
::the door closes behind the two men::

Host Syrina says:
ACTION:  Peon's bomb explodes, and the portal explodes, disappearing in an array of fiery sparks, killing those who have not cleared it

XOBryant says:
CO: sir I cannot believe that you let them murder him!  :::through clenched teeth::::

CEO_Ross says:
*Computer*: This is Lt. Ross, Record Lt. Victor Regnum, Operations Officer deceased, remove all command codes from ships systems

SO-McMer says:
Kayan: Many questions still remain.  I wonder why this all happened...  But the why is usually the last to be answered.

Hren says:
$::watches the portal explode and immediately heads to the Inn wondering just what Arkon has been hiding behind the bar all these years::

CEO_Ross says:
<Computer>: Acknowledged

Arkon says:
@::blown clear of portal opening on strange new planet::

CIV_Kayan says:
SO: yea, but at least we know the why.  And perhaps why they have gone no further.

CO_Tealk says:
XO : Mr Bryant.. Need i remind you of the prime directive? We cannot interfere.. Victor... ::he sits on the chair:: did enough..

CTOFenrir says:
CEO: I've detected an antimatter explosion on Lyraka 4 sir....

CIV_Kayan says:
<why =how>

XOBryant says:
:::Hears the com and smiles::::

Host Syrina says:
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