Host ACTDDon says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>

B_Skyler says:
::At CONN of USS Comanche NCC-61701::

Beta_Ross says:
:: sits eagerly at station brushing up on giving commands and reviewing compound layout::

A_Valar says:
::on Bridge at Security/Tactical station checking weapons inventory and making notations on a PADD::

A_Grift says:
::at OPS on bridge::

Beta_MSea says:
::in sickbay, acquiring equipment to the away mission::

A_VnSckl says:
::talking with Rachmaninoff, going over details of mission::

Beta_Ross says:
:: Notes how close we are getting to the outpost::

A_Wells says:
:; on bridge::

A_Valar says:
::watches LR Sensors::

A_Valar says:
Sky: ETA to the outpost?

B_Skyler says:
::keeping a keen eye on Nav sensors::

Beta_Ross says:
EO: so what's you plan?

A_Wells says:
:: takes big chair till the captain returns from his RR:

A_VnSckl says:
Ross: We'll be trying to secure the outpost.

A_Grift says:
all: 10 minute ETA

Host Beta_JSea says:
::in RR::

Beta_Ross says:
Eric: or destroy it if we can't retake it

B_Skyler says:
::nods at Grift::

A_Valar says:
OPS: Thank you.

A_VnSckl says:
Ross: Oh, we'll retake it all right.

A_Valar says:
::glares at the FCO::

Beta_Ross says:
Beta Team: Did everyone get my briefing?

Beta_MSea says:
::tells Holly to bring her gear to the shuttle bay while she touches base with the bridge in person::

Host Beta_JSea says:
::walks onto bridge:: XO: report number one

B_Skyler says:
CSO: yes, I did.

Beta_MSea says:
::enters TL:; TL: Bridge, and step on it.

Beta_Ross says:
Beta Team: everyone clear on how it's going to work or have questions?

A_Wells says:
Co:  We have ETA in 10 minutes and shuttles are ready. :: stands to face him::

A_VnSckl says:
::goes over to Valar::

A_Grift says:
::looks at Captain::

A_VnSckl says:
Valar: I'll be counting on you to get this mission off without a hitch.

Beta_MSea says:
:;exits the TL and reports to the CSO:: Ross: all set to go

A_Valar says:
Eric: Okay.

B_Skyler says:
CO: Sir, if it's all the same to you, permission to relinquish post to check the shuttles for final launch prep.

Beta_Ross says:
Dr.: excellent got the medkit?

A_Valar says:
XO: Permission to proceed to the shuttle bay and do the weapons check::

Host Beta_JSea says:
FCO: stay at your post please

Beta_MSea says:
::nods:: Ross: yes, of course ::smiles::

B_Skyler says:
CO: aye sir

A_Wells says:
Valar:  permission granted.

Host Beta_JSea says:
XO: thank you

Beta_Ross says:
Dr: Did you make any progress in the ketracell white inhibitor?

A_Valar says:
::turns over the tactical station to Bailey and then enters the TL::  Shuttle bay two.

Beta_MSea says:
::looks over at the Captain while talking to the CSO and smiles::

A_Wells says:
Co:  Your welcome Captain

Host Beta_JSea says:
Dr: welcome Megan

A_Grift says:
*VanSickle* OPS to VanSickle

Beta_Ross says:
Dr: Did you hear me?

Beta_MSea says:
Ross: Not much, I do however have an inhibitor that might work

A_Valar says:
::exits TL and walks a short distance to shuttle bay 2 and enters::

Host Beta_JSea says:
FCO: steady as she goes

A_VnSckl says:
*Grift* Go ahead, Doug.

Beta_Ross says:
Dr: excellent!

Beta_MSea says:
Captain: good morning

A_Grift says:
*VanSickle* do you want me to give the shuttle a quick once over before launch?

Beta_Ross says:
:: gets shaky and pass outs just joking::

Host Beta_JSea says:
::all business::

A_Valar says:
::walks over to check the explosive packs and phasers that she had the security team set out for the mission::

Beta_MSea says:
CSO: Are you all right? ::concerned::

A_Wells says:
CMO:  sleep well Dr.?

A_VnSckl says:
*Grift* That'd be best. I don't want any surprises with the equipment.

Host Beta_JSea says:
FCO: time to outpost?

B_Skyler says:
::gently leads Comanche on towards her destination::

A_Valar says:
Lewis: Where's the parachutes?

Beta_Ross says:
DR: just a little nervous first time I really dictated command of anyone

B_Skyler says:
CO: 1 minute, sir

Beta_MSea says:
Wells: of course, I slept like a baby ::smiles::

Beta_MSea says:
CSO: understood

A_VnSckl says:
Grift: Shall we?

Host Beta_JSea says:
::mental smile::

A_Grift says:
CO: permission to be dismissed to check the shuttle sir

A_Valar says:
<Lewis> Lt.: on their way from the cargo bay.

A_Wells says:
<w> Dr.:   I bet you did.

Beta_Ross says:
CO: shall we make our way to the shuttle?

B_Skyler says:
::pages DeSoto to the Bridge::

Host Beta_JSea says:
OPS: please remain at your post

A_VnSckl says:
CO/XO: Permission to also inspect shuttle?

Beta_MSea says:
::senses John's joy at her statement::

A_Grift says:
CO: aye, sir

Beta_MSea says:
::giggles and smiles at Robin::

Host Beta_JSea says:
All: remain at your posts till we achieve orbit

A_Valar says:
Lewis:  Tell them to get the parachutes here on the double!  We're almost ready to shove off!

A_VnSckl says:
CO: Aye sir.

Beta_Ross says:
CO: understood sir

Beta_MSea says:
::walks down to her chair and takes a seat::

A_VnSckl says:
::returns to engineering console::

A_Grift says:
::reroutes power to shields::

Host Beta_JSea says:
::loves to hear her giggle::

A_Valar says:
::glances at the shuttle bay doors just as the security team brings in the parachutes::

A_Wells says:
EO:  permission granted

Host Beta_JSea says:
CTAC: Yellow alert

Beta_Ross says:
:: feels very uneasy::

A_VnSckl says:
XO: Thank you, ma'am.

B_Skyler says:
CO: arriving at designated co-ords in 5...4...3...2..1. Reporting destination sir

A_VnSckl says:
::goes to shuttle bay::

Beta_MSea says:
~~~ Sends a small amount of encouraging thoughts to the CSO ~~~

A_Grift says:
::scanning for ships::

A_Valar says:
<Bailey> CO: Aye Sir!  ::brings ship to yellow alert and raises shields::

Host Beta_JSea says:
All: two shuttles

Beta_Ross says:
~~~ Thanks the doctor for here encouragement ~~~~~

A_Grift says:
CO: I'm not detecting any other ships in the area

Beta_Ross says:
:: looks over the scans of the planet::

Host Beta_JSea says:
All: each unit will be deployed as paratroopers

A_Valar says:
*XO*: The equipment is here in shuttle bay 2 and I'm having it loaded onto the shuttle now.

B_Skyler says:
CO: we have arrived, sir

Beta_Ross says:
:: stomach clenches :: Uh Parachuting?

Beta_MSea says:
::tries to remember which cord to pull on the parachute::

Host Beta_JSea says:
FCO: geosynchronous orbit

A_VnSckl says:
::arrives at the shuttle bay, sees Valar, gives her a nod then goes in to look at shuttles::

A_Wells says:
*Valar:  understood Valar

B_Skyler says:
CO: aye sir ::aligns Comanche up to outpost on a geo-sync pattern::

A_Grift says:
*Ens Jones*: Ensign Jones report to the bridge

A_Wells says:
::mumbles::  at least it isn't cave climbing again.

A_Valar says:
Lewis: Make sure they're careful with those backpacks full of explosives!

Beta_Ross says:
Valar: are the phaser rifles already on each shuttle?

Host Beta_JSea says:
*All senior Officers Report to Combat Shuttles*

B_Skyler says:
<DeSoto>FCO: reporting as ordered.

A_Valar says:
Ross:  Yes.

Beta_MSea says:
::stands::

Beta_MSea says:
:;takes a deep breath::

A_Wells says:
:: nods to Co and then heads for TL and holds it for the rest::

A_Valar says:
*XO* All shuttles are loaded and ready.

A_VnSckl says:
::does one more once over on shuttle engine systems::

Beta_Ross says:
:: follows rest of beta team into turbolift and goes to shuttlebay::

A_Grift says:
::walks to TL::

Host Beta_JSea says:
*Gamma Shift* has the bridge

B_Skyler says:
DeSoto: very well, she's all yours. ::walks over to TL::

Beta_MSea says:
::enters the shuttle bay:: *Holly* take care of Sickbay until my return

A_VnSckl says:
*Alpha Team* I'm already here. Looking over the engines.

Beta_Ross says:
:: Tries to go over objectives in mind::

A_Valar says:
::enters the Shuttle and sits down at the tactical station and begins checking the phasers and shields::

A_VnSckl says:
Valar: Engines check out.

Host Beta_JSea says:
::enters TL::

A_Grift says:
TL: Shuttlebay 2

Beta_Ross says:
:: arrives at the shuttlebay and sits in the command chair::

A_Valar says:
Eric: Weapons and shields are at maximum and ready.

B_Skyler says:
::enters SB2 and circle checks shuttle Triton::

A_Wells says:
:; arrives at shuttle bay::

Host Beta_JSea says:
::enters SB::

Beta_MSea says:
::stands outside the shuttle bay, bends over to grab her gear::

Beta_Ross says:
Sky: report pre launch status.

A_VnSckl says:
Valar: Looks like this one's ready to kick butt.

Host Beta_JSea says:
::helps Megan with her gear::

A_Grift says:
:: arrives at shuttle bay, walks over to VanSickle::

B_Skyler says:
::grabs gear:: CSO: standby 1.

Beta_MSea says:
::smiles:: John: that's cheating

A_Valar says:
::opens up locker and checks for medkit’s::

A_Grift says:
VanSickle: Ready?

Host Beta_JSea says:
*All Officers enter Shuttles*

A_Wells says:
:: grabs gear:; Ross:  you have the command on this one :: finds seat and  crosses arms::

Host Beta_JSea says:
~~~ grin ~~~

A_Valar says:
Eric: We have medkit’s in the locker in case we need them.

B_Skyler says:
::takes CONN of Shuttle Triton:: CSO: all systems ready.

A_VnSckl says:
Grift: Everything here is ready to go. Are you ready to go?

Beta_MSea says:
::enters shuttle and stows gear, sits next to the Captain::

Beta_Ross says:
:: grins::

Host Beta_JSea says:
::enters Beta Shuttle::

A_Grift says:
VanSickle: Yes, sir. Who’s piloting?

Beta_Ross says:
Sky:: prepare for launch, make sure phasers and gear is deployed

A_VnSckl says:
Valar: I know they're in trusting hands, with you being former CMO of the Q.

Host Beta_JSea says:
*All team leaders have command now*

A_Grift says:
::Walks into shuttle::

Beta_MSea says:
:;secures restraints::

Beta_Ross says:
:: oh god::

A_VnSckl says:
Grift: Be my guest. You have the helm.

B_Skyler says:
::secures harnesses::

Host Beta_JSea says:
::straps in::

B_Skyler says:
CSO: on your mark.

A_Grift says:
VanSickle: aye sir

Beta_Ross says:
Beta Team: everyone ready?

Host Beta_JSea says:
Ross: ready

Beta_MSea says:
Ross: as ready as I ever will be

A_VnSckl says:
*Wells* Commander, your shuttle is over here.

A_Grift says:
:: sits down in the pilot seat:: thinks- its been a while

Beta_Ross says:
Sky: take us out then and may we have the best of luck!

B_Skyler says:
*Tower* Tower, this is Triton requesting permission to depart, over.

A_Grift says:
::runs though pre-flight checklist

A_Valar says:
Eric: Who's driving?

A_Wells says:
:: secures harness, whistles at VanSickle::  what are you waiting for ensign?

A_VnSckl says:
Valar: Doug is.

A_VnSckl says:
Alpha Team: Everyone secure?

A_Grift says:
all: all aboard?

B_Skyler says:
::gently pilots Triton off the Pad and into the vastness of space::

Beta_Ross says:
:: watches as the clear the shuttlebay::

Beta_MSea says:
::holds Johns hand as they take off::

A_VnSckl says:
Grift: Take her out, one-half impulse.

A_Valar says:
Eric: I guess it's pointless now to ask him if he has a license to drive?

Host Beta_JSea says:
::holds her hand::

Beta_MSea says:
:;soft and warm, strong, she turns it over and traces his life line::

A_Grift says:
Valar: I was CFCO on Arcadia before I was posted here

A_Valar says:
::looks at Grift and smiles:: Ok.  Let's go

A_VnSckl says:
Grift: Engage.

A_Grift says:
::powers up engines::

B_Skyler says:
::barrel rolls Triton to give the Captain a most magnificent view of his ship::

Host Beta_JSea says:
::lifeline bound with hers::

Beta_Ross says:
Beta Team: ok everyone, get ready for the jump when sky is ready

A_Grift says:
:: guides shuttle ever so carefully out of the shuttlebay::

Beta_MSea says:
::looks out the shuttle window at the Comanche::

A_VnSckl says:
::looks checks over science tricorder::

Host Beta_JSea says:
Ross: ready on your mark

Beta_Ross says:
Sky: status

A_Grift says:
:: swings around the port nacelle and heads towards the planet::

A_Valar says:
::gets up from her Tac station and starts handing out parachutes::

A_Grift says:
Valar: any life signs?

A_VnSckl says:
Grift: Set course to these coordinates. ::inputs into computer to south of outpost::

B_Skyler says:
Ross: we are clear of the ship sir, proceeding at 1/2 impulse power

Beta_MSea says:
::checks gear once more::

A_Grift says:
VanSickle: aye sir

Beta_Ross says:
:: check his own gear and almost throws up::

A_Wells says:
:: watches the crew::

A_Valar says:
Eric: take care of the Tac station for a second

A_VnSckl says:
Valar: Acknowledged.

Beta_Ross says:
Sky: let us know when we are clear to jump

A_VnSckl says:
::goes to Tac::

A_Grift says:
VanSickle: scan the site for any lifesigns

A_Valar says:
::hands the XO a parachute::

A_Valar says:
::hands Eric a parachute::

A_VnSckl says:
Grift: I give the orders here.

Host Beta_JSea says:
::checks his gear::

A_VnSckl says:
Valar: Thanks.

A_VnSckl says:
::puts it on::

B_Skyler says:
CSO: whenever you’re ready, we are within range now

A_Valar says:
::sets a parachute on the floor next to Grift::

A_Grift says:
VanSickle: sorry, I a little anxious

A_Valar says:
::puts on her parachute::

A_Wells says:
::accepts  the parachute, and puts it on::

A_VnSckl says:
::scans planet for lifesigns::

A_Valar says:
Eric: Okay, I have Tac now

A_Grift says:
::engages autopilot to coordinates::

Beta_Ross says:
Beta Team: ok I want the captain out first then sky then the doctor and I will jump last

A_VnSckl says:
Grift: Once we're above the coordinates, go to half-standard orbit.

Host Beta_JSea says:
Ross: acknowledged

Beta_MSea says:
:nods::

Beta_Ross says:
Sky: please set the autopilot

B_Skyler says:
$::places Triton on Auto pilot::

A_Grift says:
::reaches down and grabs chute::

A_Grift says:
Van: aye sir

Beta_Ross says:
Beta team: ok get ready ....now!

B_Skyler says:
$::puts on gear and walks to the rear of the shuttle, grabs a phaser rifle: Lock and Load

A_Grift says:
::slips on chute::

Beta_MSea says:
::takes chute and places it on::

A_Valar says:
Eric: Please get up from my chair.

Host Beta_JSea says:
::jumps::

A_VnSckl says:
::gets up:: Valar: Sorry.

A_Valar says:
::sits down at Tac station::

Beta_Ross says:
:: waits for everyone else to jump::

B_Skyler says:
::jumps::

A_VnSckl says:
Grift: We near our coordinates?

Beta_MSea says:
::stands, attaching her gear and says a small prayer for thier safety::

A_Valar says:
Grift: How long before we reach the coordinates?

Beta_MSea says:
::jumps::

B_Skyler says:
::has Phaser rifle at the ready::

A_Grift says:
Van: we are at half-standard orbit.... Now, sir

Beta_Ross says:
:: finally and surely jumps::

A_VnSckl says:
Grift: Thank you.

A_VnSckl says:
Alpha Team: Prepare to disembark.

A_Valar says:
Alpha Team: Please get your weapons before you jump.

Beta_Ross says:
:: watches as shuttle speeds away... feels nauseous::

Beta_Ross says:
AHHHHHH

Beta_MSea says:
~~ Exhilarating! ~~~

A_Grift says:
::sets autopilot::

B_Skyler says:
~~ Ross, what a RUSH ~~

A_Valar says:
::stands and slings her phaser rifle and grabs a backpack full of explosives::

Host Beta_JSea says:
~~~ First real jump? ~~

A_VnSckl says:
::goes to acquire weapons::

A_Grift says:
:: walks to back of shuttle and grabs a pack and a phase rifle::

Beta_Ross says:
~~~ Yes first even attempted jump ~~~~

B_Skyler says:
::remembers this from the Academy::

Beta_MSea says:
~~~ No, not the first, but its been a long time ~~~

A_Wells says:
:: attaches phaser to belt and readies self::

A_Grift says:
Walks to Tac and scans for lifesigns::

A_VnSckl says:
::secures tricorder::

A_Valar says:
Grift: grab a medkit from the locker please.

B_Skyler says:
~~ John, 100th Jump ~~

Beta_MSea says:
::slices through the atmosphere, pulls chute::

A_Wells says:
:: looks to Eric for what he wants to do next::

Beta_Ross says:
:: angles chute to bring him down very slowly::

B_Skyler says:
::deploys Chute::

A_VnSckl says:
Valar: Weapons all distributed?

A_Valar says:
Eric: Aye

B_Skyler says:
~~ Ack, pardon me Captain, mental slip. noted for future reference, Sir! ~~

A_Valar says:
Grift: Did you get the medkit?

A_VnSckl says:
::walks over to hatch:: Alpha team: Here we go.

Host Beta_JSea says:
:: soft lands ::

A_Grift says:
Valar: aye in my pack

Beta_Ross says:
:; comes to slow and sharp landing::

Host Beta_JSea says:
~~~ no worries ~~~

B_Skyler says:
::comes down a little harder than he would have liked::

A_Valar says:
Eric: We're ready

Beta_MSea says:
::tugs at the cords to slow her landing::

A_Grift says:
All: no lifesigns at our landing coordinates

A_VnSckl says:
::opens hatch::

A_Valar says:
Eric: I'll go first

A_VnSckl says:
Valar: You first, then Doug, Cmdr. Wells, then me.

Host Beta_JSea says:
::opens knife and cuts chute, hiding it::

B_Skyler says:
All: should try doing that behind a boat.

A_VnSckl says:
Valar: GO!

Beta_Ross says:
::: pulls up the chute and quickly checks gear and team:: Ok I want tricorder sweeps of the area

Beta_MSea says:
::lands::

A_Valar says:
::steps to the hatch and jumps::

A_VnSckl says:
Grift: GO!

A_Wells says:
:: nods to gift::

A_Grift says:
::jumps::

A_VnSckl says:
Wells: GO!

Host Beta_JSea says:
::draws phaser::

A_Wells says:
:: jumps::

Beta_MSea says:
:;gathers up the billowing chute::

Beta_Ross says:
Sky: take point with the captain

B_Skyler says:
::stows chute and readies phaser::

A_VnSckl says:
::follows Wells out hatch, chute deploys::

A_Valar says:
::pulls the cord and the chute opens::

B_Skyler says:
CSO: aye Sir. CO: sir, whenever you're ready

Host Beta_JSea says:
Ross: I am Independent, I will operate in the Back::

A_Grift says:
::pulls cord, shoot opens::

Beta_MSea says:
::ditches chute and checks gear, phaser ready, medkit in one piece::

A_VnSckl says:
::taps communicator::

Beta_Ross says:
:: pulls out tricorder and quickly locates the compound

A_Wells says:
:; waits till she is at appropriate height and deploys chute::

Beta_Ross says:
CO: Understood

Beta_MSea says:
::crouches next to Ross::

A_Valar says:
::pulls on the cords to control the decent::

Host Beta_JSea says:
FCO: your point

A_VnSckl says:
*Alpha Team* Be careful where we land. There's a grove of trees at 330.

B_Skyler says:
::crouches and takes point::

A_Grift says:
:: uses flare cords to slow decent::

A_Valar says:
*Eric* Aye

Beta_Ross says:
ALL: The Compound is on a heading of 335.34 in this direction ::points;; Lets go, stay alert

Beta_MSea says:
:nods::

Host Beta_JSea says:
::behind Megan::

B_Skyler says:
::nods and proceeds:

Beta_Ross says:
:: readies phaser::

A_Valar says:
::lands and runs to straighten out the chute::

A_Grift says:
:: lands softly, and pulls the chute release::

A_VnSckl says:
::slowly the planet's surface comes to feet::

B_Skyler says:
::checks infrared field glasses::

A_VnSckl says:
::lands and rolls::

Beta_MSea says:
::follows Sky and Ross with John bringing up the rear::

A_Valar says:
::gathers up the chute and hides it in some bushes nearby::

Beta_Ross says:
Sky: see anything?

A_VnSckl says:
::gathers up chute and secures it in pack::

A_Valar says:
::readies phaser rifle::

A_VnSckl says:
Valar: Report.

Beta_Ross says:
Sky: is tricorder picking up anything also?

A_Grift says:
::readies rifle, checks power::

A_Wells says:
:: digs out a place and puts  the cute in it an buries it::

A_VnSckl says:
::takes out tricorder::

Beta_Ross says:
:: continues slowly but carefully walking::

Beta_MSea says:
:;tricorder out, muted, scanning the local area for lifesigns::

A_Valar says:
::takes out tricorder::

Host Beta_JSea says:
::narrow eyes::

A_Grift says:
::gathers up chute and places in under a big bush::

Beta_Ross says:
Dr.: detect any lifesigns?

A_VnSckl says:
Grift/Wells: You two OK?

A_Grift says:
Van: aye, sir

B_Skyler says:
ALL: Stop!  ::rolls over and fires:: nevermind, just a wolf.  Proceed.

Host ACTDDon says:
ACTION: The Beta team picks up 11 lifeforms, in and around the Outpost..

A_Valar says:
::low voice:: Eric: I am picking up lifesigns bearing 245, mark 7.

Beta_MSea says:
Ross: 11 lifeforms in and about the outpost

A_Wells says:
EO:  yes I'm fine .  a little bruised  but fine ::smiles::

B_Skyler says:
CSO: sir, I have 11 lifesigns, CMO: do you concur?

Beta_Ross says:
:: hides behind a bushy tree::

A_VnSckl says:
Valar: Identify?

Beta_MSea says:
Sky: acknowledged

A_Grift says:
::walks over to Valar::

A_VnSckl says:
::looks at own tricorder::

Host Beta_JSea says:
::hides::

A_Valar says:
::whispers:: Jem Hadar.

B_Skyler says:
::crawls a little closer::

A_Grift says:
::looks at Valar::

A_VnSckl says:
::puts finger to lips, points to brushes::

Beta_Ross says:
Beta Team: ok this is going to have to be the hard way i want sky in front with me and doctor bring up the rear...any easy way in?

B_Skyler says:
CSO: mixed Cardassian and Jem'Hadar.

A_Valar says:
Eric: Shall we proceed?

Beta_MSea says:
Ross: <w> Cardassian and Jem'Hadar lifesigns

A_VnSckl says:
Valar: Over there. ::points::

B_Skyler says:
CSO: over the top!

Host Beta_JSea says:
::proceeding::

A_Wells says:
:: takes cover::

A_Valar says:
::takes point and walks in the direction that Eric pointed to::

Beta_Ross says:
Dr & Sky: understood

Beta_MSea says:
::turns around and finds John is gone::

A_Grift says:
::crouches and runs over to the bushes::

Beta_MSea says:
Ross: your in command, you decide

A_VnSckl says:
Alpha team: ::whisper:: Stay silent. Use hand signals.

Beta_Ross says:
All: lets go then...Dr. John has his own orders

A_Wells says:
:: signs ok to EO::

Beta_MSea says:
::knows this::

Host Beta_JSea says:
::rejoins group::

Beta_Ross says:
:: sorry::

B_Skyler says:
::proceeds::

Beta_MSea says:
::hears noise behind her::

A_VnSckl says:
::motions to proceed, but also signals to stay low::

Beta_MSea says:
::turns:: phew

A_Grift says:
:: follows VanSickle::

B_Skyler says:
CSO: sir, I have two guards at the entrance.

Host Beta_JSea says:
~~~ Not to worry ~~~

Beta_MSea says:
:;phaser out::  ~~ smile ~~

Beta_Ross says:
Sky: can we use a photon grenade to distract them then take them by surprise?

A_VnSckl says:
::has phaser in one hand, tricorder in the other::

Beta_MSea says:
Ross: what setting on the phaser?

B_Skyler says:
CSO: better yet, can we use a photon grenade to do the job?

A_Valar says:
::continues to walk in the direction of the readings::

A_Grift says:
::looks around, cautiously::

Beta_Ross says:
Sky: proceed ....Dr. heavy stun

A_Valar says:
::motions for the Alpha team to follow::

Beta_MSea says:
::nods and makes the adjustment::

Beta_MSea says:
:;follows::

A_VnSckl says:
::follows Valar::

Beta_Ross says:
:: thinks again...:: Dr> : to kill then again

B_Skyler says:
CSO: understood::pulls pin and throws ALL: take cover

Beta_Ross says:
DOWN!

B_Skyler says:
::hides under a bush::

A_Grift says:
::follows Valar:: watches the rear::

Beta_MSea says:
::raises eyebrow:: ::dives for cover::

Host Beta_JSea says:
::setting on kill::

A_Wells says:
::follows::

B_Skyler says:
::sets to Kill::

A_Valar says:
::Alpha team walks a short distance through the trees and then Valar signals for them to stop::

Beta_MSea says:
::reluctant, but sets to kill::

A_VnSckl says:
::looks at tricorder, monitors readings::

A_VnSckl says:
::stops::

A_Wells says:
::stops::

A_VnSckl says:
::creeps up to Valar::

A_Grift says:
::stops, continues to glance rearward::

A_VnSckl says:
::looks to her::

Beta_Ross says:
Beta Team: be ready........now lets go keep me advised as to where the device reading are coming from!

A_Valar says:
::motions for Eric to move up and points to the outpost in the distance::

Host Beta_JSea says:
::silent walk::

Beta_MSea says:
::gains her feet and follows quietly::

A_VnSckl says:
::sees outpost, motions for Grift and Wells to come up::

B_Skyler says:
::checks tricorder::

Beta_Ross says:
:: Rushes forward toward compound::

A_Grift says:
::creeps up to Eric::

A_VnSckl says:
::listens::

A_Valar says:
::proceeds towards the outpost::

A_VnSckl says:
::follows::

B_Skyler says:
::overtakes Ross:: CSO: sir!

Beta_Ross says:
All: be alert! Yes Sky?

A_Grift says:
::follows Valar, continues to watch the flank::

A_Wells says:
:: follows::

B_Skyler says:
CSO: protocol, sir, you back

Beta_MSea says:
::scans area::

A_VnSckl says:
::finds secure area and motions everyone to stop and gather::

Beta_Ross says:
Sky: thanks for reminding me

A_Valar says:
::stops::

A_Grift says:
::creeps up to Eric::

Beta_Ross says:
:: takes up back position::

B_Skyler says:
::nods at the CSO::

A_Grift says:
::looks at VanSickle for instructions::

A_VnSckl says:
Alpha Team: ::whisper:: OK. Options?

A_Valar says:
::looks at Eric:: What?

A_Valar says:
Eric: Options?  We have to get to the outpost and find a way into the compound.

A_VnSckl says:
Valar: Any guards?

Host ACTDDon says:
ACTION: Four more JH's exit the building as the grenades go off, the two guards are knocked unconscious

A_Grift says:
Alpha:<w> do we have any unconventional ways to enter the compound?

A_Valar says:
Eric: I expect there will be plenty of guards.  We have to move now.

A_VnSckl says:
::hears an explosion::

Beta_Ross says:
:: looks at tricorder readings and notices the devices signature::

Beta_Ross says:
Down

Beta_MSea says:
::dives again::

A_Wells says:
::shakes head::

A_VnSckl says:
All: Was that Beta Team?

Host Beta_JSea says:
::dives::

B_Skyler says:
::Down:: CSO: company sir. Straight on.

A_VnSckl says:
::looks at tricorder::

A_Valar says:
Eric: I don't know but we have to move NOW!

Beta_MSea says:
:;sputters as leaves enter her mouth::

A_Wells says:
<w> EO: it better be.....

A_VnSckl says:
Valar;  Agreed. Let's go.

Host Beta_JSea says:
::phaser at ready waiting to fire::

Host ACTDDon says:
ACTION: The Four JH's take up a defensive stand, firing at anything that moves

A_VnSckl says:
Team: Phasers on heavy stun.

A_Valar says:
::sighs, and proceeds to the outpost::

Beta_MSea says:
::very still::

Beta_Ross says:
Beta Team: ok now’s our chance be ready in all directions sky you take the ones in the front, the doc and me the ones in the rear

B_Skyler says:
::very still::

A_Wells says:
::sets her phaser to stun::

A_Grift says:
::sets rifle::

A_Valar says:
::looks at Eric:: Stun???????

B_Skyler says:
::looks at CSO:: ready?

Host Beta_JSea says:
::attaches scope to phaser rifle::

Beta_MSea says:
::nods. Phaser in hand::

A_VnSckl says:
Valar; You're right. Set to kill.

A_Wells says:
:: set's to kill::

A_Valar says:
::mumbles:: That's better!

Beta_Ross says:
OK Now:: follows team and fires phaser at rear guard after the front two are killed by sky::

A_Grift says:
::nods in agreement, sets rifle to kill::

Beta_MSea says:
~~ I love you, be careful ~~~

B_Skyler says:
::remembers the Xenon bulb in his pack:: CSO: shall we distract them first, sir?

A_VnSckl says:
::looks at Valar for a second::

Host Beta_JSea says:
~~~ I love more ~~~

B_Skyler says:
::fires at anything that moves::

Beta_MSea says:
::rushes after Ross, phaser ready to fire::

A_VnSckl says:
::motions for Valar and Grift to take the left, Wells to come with me to the right::

Beta_Ross says:
By all means doctor fire

Host Beta_JSea says:
::fires rifle to provide cover for Beta team::

A_Wells says:
:: nods to Eric::

A_Valar says:
::arrives at a big clump of bushes just outside the fence of the outpost and hides::

Beta_MSea says:
::waits for a target first::

A_Grift says:
::rolls off to the left::

Beta_MSea says:
:;fires::

Host ACTDDon says:
ACTION: Scans pick up 2 Cardassian solders coming out of the rear of the building, attempting to outflank the Beta team

A_VnSckl says:
::looks over to Valar and Doug::

A_Grift says:
::runs up behind Valar::

Host Beta_JSea says:
::full auto::

B_Skyler says:
::ducks and covers::

A_Grift says:
Valar: <w> this is the real thing

B_Skyler says:
::readies photon grenades::

Beta_Ross says:
Captain: can you handle the two Cardassian’s?

Beta_MSea says:
:;goes down on one knee and aims and fires at one Cardassian::

Host Beta_JSea says:
::throws two photon grenades at flank:: Ross: I'll try

B_Skyler says:
::takes the other Cardassian::

A_VnSckl says:
::motions to Valar to use grenade at back entry::

Beta_Ross says:
:: fires at front of building wondering where the automatic defenses are?::

A_Grift says:
::hands Valar a photon grenade::

Beta_MSea says:
:;wounds the Cardassian, he won't be walking without a slight limp for a while::

A_Valar says:
Grift: Thanks.

Beta_MSea says:
::nor procreating::

A_VnSckl says:
::motions 1, 2, 3::

Host Beta_JSea says:
~~~ grin ~~~ ::changes phaser clip::

Beta_MSea says:
::fires::

A_Valar says:
::see's a guard, stands and fires::

A_VnSckl says:
Team: Fire!

B_Skyler says:
::looks up at the tree::

Beta_MSea says:
::dives behind a log::

A_Grift says:
::stands and fires at nearest target::

A_VnSckl says:
::fires phaser::

A_Wells says:
:: Fires at Eric’s order::

Host Beta_JSea says:
::rolls to the side::

Beta_Ross says:
::ducks to miss phaser fire::

Beta_MSea says:
::looks over the log and fires::

A_Valar says:
::tosses photon grenade at the fence and blows a hole in it::

A_VnSckl says:
::ducks to cover::

B_Skyler says:
::grabs a grappling hook and throws it over a branch and proceeds to climb::

Host ACTDDon says:
ACTION: 15 more Jem'Hadar Materialize around the building

A_Valar says:
::continues to fire phaser rifle at the guard::

B_Skyler says:
CSO: cover me.

Beta_MSea says:
::cusses::

A_VnSckl says:
Team: Fire at will.

A_Wells says:
:: stays undercover::

Beta_MSea says:
::fires at will::

Beta_Ross says:
:: stands up and quickly targets a Jem’Hadar, which dies when he hits him::

A_Grift says:
:: fires, a lot::

A_Wells says:
::continues to fire::

A_Valar says:
::grabs a handful of photon grenades and begins tossing them at the guards::

Host Beta_JSea says:
::tosses 3 grenades in front::

A_VnSckl says:
::fires and hits JH::

B_Skyler says:
::takes cover in a tree branch, firing at anything that moves::

A_Valar says:
::continues to fire phaser rifle::

Beta_Ross says:
Beta team: Damn, fall back to the clearing!

Beta_MSea says:
::targets and fires::

A_Grift says:
::ducks behind bush, changes power pack::

Beta_Ross says:
:: fires as he falls back::

B_Skyler says:
::changes phaser clip::

Host Beta_JSea says:
::circles around to Megan’s position::

A_VnSckl says:
Alpha Team: Keep firing.

B_Skyler says:
::jumps out of tree and rolls away::

Beta_MSea says:
::wiggles backwards towards the trees::

Host ACTDDon says:
ACTION: 10 more Jem'Hadar appear and surround the Alpha team and close in..

Host Beta_JSea says:
::falling back::

B_Skyler says:
::falling back::

A_Grift says:
::stands and continues to fire at Jem'Hadar’s::

Beta_MSea says:
::enters the trees and crouches::

A_VnSckl says:
Alpha Team: They're surrounding us.

A_Wells says:
EO:  we doing any damage? ....

Beta_Ross says:
Beta Team: suggestions anyone?

Host Beta_JSea says:
::hides under tree line::

A_Valar says:
::fires at the guards surrounding the team::

A_VnSckl says:
Wells: It seems just the opposite.

A_VnSckl says:
::fires at another JH::

Beta_Ross says:
:: maintains defense against Jem’Hadar

A_Wells says:
Aloud::  we got trouble....

A_Grift says:
::continues to fire::

Beta_MSea says:
::hears firing close by:: Ross: that must be Alpha

A_VnSckl says:
Valar: Can we get close to the compound?

B_Skyler says:
CSO: let's play defense for a while.

Beta_Ross says:
DR; must be! Hope they are having more success then we are

B_Skyler says:
::takes up a defensive stance::

Host Beta_JSea says:
Ross: scans indicate Alpha is surrounded

A_VnSckl says:
::picks up grenade and throws at JH::

A_Valar says:
::continues to fires at the guards:: Eric: We are close!  We're just outside the fence line!

Beta_MSea says:
Ross: we need to join forces with Alpha

B_Skyler says:
CMO: agreed

Beta_Ross says:
Beta Team: lets go help out alpha team! Hurry

A_Grift says:
::continues to fire at Jem’Hadar::

B_Skyler says:
::looks over at CSO::

Beta_MSea says:
::nods::

A_Valar says:
::tosses a few photon grenades at the guards::

A_VnSckl says:
::taps communicator:: *Ross* Alpha Team to Beta Team. We're near the south entrance, but we're surrounded.

B_Skyler says:
::nods::

Beta_MSea says:
::changes power pack and sets to kill::

Host ACTDDon says:
ACTION: The JH's that were closing in on the Alpha team stop moving, their weapons go silent

A_VnSckl says:
::continues to rapid fire::

Host Beta_JSea says:
::double time to Alpha's position::

B_Skyler says:
Ross: let's be light footed

Beta_MSea says:
::runs::

Beta_Ross says:
*Eric:* Understood!

A_Grift says:
::continues to fire at motionless Jem'Hadar

A_VnSckl says:
Alpha: Hold your fire!

B_Skyler says:
::leads the way running::

A_Grift says:
::stops firing::

Beta_MSea says:
::silence.......;:

Beta_Ross says:
:: Notices silence from ahead;:

A_Valar says:
::tosses a few more photon grenades at the guards::  Here...catch!

A_Wells says:
:: holds fire::

A_Grift says:
VanSickle: could be a trap

Host Beta_JSea says:
::silence::

Beta_MSea says:
Ross: hold up

B_Skyler says:
::notices the silence ahead::

Beta_Ross says:
Hold up everyone

B_Skyler says:
::skids to a stop::

A_VnSckl says:
*Ross* Alpha to Beta, it seems the JH have stopped their attack.

Beta_MSea says:
::gathers around Ross::

Host Beta_JSea says:
::rear guard::

Beta_MSea says:
::listens::

A_Valar says:
::looks at the remaining guards, standing there::

B_Skyler says:
::point guard::

A_Grift says:
VanSickle: there could be more on the way

Beta_Ross says:
*Eric*: Are you sure?

Host Beta_JSea says:
::silent::

Beta_MSea says:
::does a silent scan of the immediate area::

A_VnSckl says:
*Ross* They're just standing still. Something must be up.

A_VnSckl says:
::checks own tricorder::

Host ACTDDon says:
ACTION: The JH's retreat back to the safety of the building for some unknown reason

Beta_Ross says:
Beta team: scans detecting anything?

A_Grift says:
::looks at Valar:: Valar: what’s going on?

A_Valar says:
Eric: What are we waiting for?  Let's go while the getting's good!

A_VnSckl says:
*Ross* We're going in. The JH have fallen back.

B_Skyler says:
CSO: scans detecting retreating Jem Hadar soldiers,

Beta_MSea says:
Ross: they are retreating to the fortification

A_Valar says:
::begins to walk towards the hole in the fence::

Beta_Ross says:
*Eric* Hold up lets join forces

A_VnSckl says:
*Ross* Agreed.

A_Grift says:
:::follows behind Valar::

A_VnSckl says:
Valar: Hold up.

A_Valar says:
::stops, sighs::

Beta_MSea says:
::thinks "united we stand, divided we fall::

Host ACTDDon says:
ACTION: All the JH's enter the building, locking all doors behind them

A_Wells says:
::stays with Eric::

A_VnSckl says:
Valar: Keep a phaser trained on the building. We'll wait for Beta.

Host Beta_JSea says:
::slow advance::

Host Beta_JSea says:
~~~ how are you holding up? ~~~

Beta_Ross says:
Beta Team: OK ....now what anyone feel free to make suggestion’s....wait they might be using the compounds defenses?

A_Valar says:
Eric: Aye.

Beta_MSea says:
~~~ Mental smile ~~~

B_Skyler says:
CSO: possible

A_Grift says:
Valar: I wish we knew more about the "device"

A_VnSckl says:
*Ross* You see what we're seeing?

B_Skyler says:
::continues to walk::

Beta_Ross says:
:: makes way to Eric and taps him on shoulder::

Beta_Ross says:
Eric: yes

A_VnSckl says:
::jumps::

Beta_MSea says:
::all business::

B_Skyler says:
::stops beside Valar and nods to Ross::

A_Wells says:
:: turns and notices Ross::

Host Beta_JSea says:
::ditto::

A_Valar says:
::looks at Grift:: Grift: That's Eric's project.  We have to get inside the building first.

Beta_MSea says:
:;joins the group::

A_VnSckl says:
Ross: It seems the JH have locked up the joint.

Host Beta_JSea says:
::links with Alpha Team::

Host ACTDDon says:
ACTION: Small devices Materialize all around the compound..

Beta_MSea says:
All: any injuries?

B_Skyler says:
All: take cover!

Beta_Ross says:
All: is it possible t......:: ducks down ::

A_Grift says:
all: mines!

Beta_MSea says:
:;backs off::

A_Wells says:
:: walks to the captain and nods::

A_VnSckl says:
All: MINES !!!!

A_VnSckl says:
All: Retreat.

B_Skyler says:
::backs off::

A_Valar says:
::sees some small devices materialize around the building::

Host Beta_JSea says:
::backs away::

A_Wells says:
:: heads for cover::

Beta_MSea says:
::turns to run back into the trees::

A_Grift says:
::grabs Valar by  the arm and runs to cover

Beta_Ross says:
ALL: can we disable them with the tricorder?

A_Valar says:
Eric: I'm gonna go check it out.  Grift: Let go of my arm.

A_Grift says:
Valar: sorry

A_VnSckl says:
Valar: You come back here. THAT'S AN ORDER.

A_Grift says:
::lets go:: *blush*

A_Valar says:
::stops::

B_Skyler says:
::chuckles::

Host Beta_JSea says:
::falls back::

A_Valar says:
::looks at Eric::

A_Wells says:
:: covers back point::

Beta_MSea says:
::crouches next to a tree, phaser ready::

Beta_Ross says:
:: scans the devices himself:: I think I can use the tricorder to disable the mines

A_VnSckl says:
::goes to Valar:: Valar: Those are mines.

A_Grift says:
VanSickle: orders sir?

B_Skyler says:
::lays in some brush, phaser at point::

A_VnSckl says:
Grift: Join the rest.

Host Beta_JSea says:
::rear guard, proud of his wife::

A_Valar says:
Eric: I know they're mines.  I wanted to see what kind of mines.

Beta_Ross says:
:: so much for his first command::

A_VnSckl says:
Valar: Come on. We can study them back there.

A_Valar says:
::walks back to the group with Eric, frustrated::

Host ACTDDon says:
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