Brett:
 Summary: The crew of the Del coasts toward the Orion miner’s base, hoping to remain undetected and sneak in.  Evidence points to the base as the location of the kidnapped starlet, Linea San Matine… but the Delphyne crew does not know for sure.

Brett:
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CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::fingers fly as she works on modulating the impulse drive emitters to the proper frequency to get them through the soft barrier of the Orion base's shuttle bay::

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 ::Donnie's hands runs across the control panel, only engaging the thrusters as needed to stay on course::

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 ::looks over at Syrna:: CSO: So how’s that plan on getting us into their base going

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 CNS: I think there is a high probability that this will get us through the barrier undetected.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 :: Watches the CNS and CSO at their respective consoles, looking for any sign that they've been spotted. ::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 CNS: Now we can only hope that random chance favors us with no pirates looking out a window and witnessing our approach.

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 ::looks at her a little worried:: CSO: High probability, random chance.  We're not playing poker.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::said with the typical dead pan of a Vulcan:: CNS: Life, like poker is full of uncertainty.

Brett:
 Action: The shuttlecraft approaches the energy barrier.   The crew holds its collective breath, and the shuttle slips through into the artificial atmosphere of the pressure dome.

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 ::double checks to make sure all out side lights are off::

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 CO: Sir, we are passing though the barrier now

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::as the CNS begins his landing approach, whips out her tricorder to scan the shuttlebay for lifesigns::

Brett:
 INFO: Inside, there are four other small vessels on the landing area.  No one appears to be present.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CNS: Very good, commander. Find us a suitable location to hide this rig.

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 ::nods to the captain and slows the shuttles  approach waiting on the CSO to provide him with the info from his scan::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CTO: Lieutenant, I want you to remain on the shuttle for now. I'll be counting on you to rescue us if things go wrong.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 CNS: I detect no lifesigns in the shuttle bay.

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 ::nods to the CSO, and lands the shuttle out of sight::

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 ::does a mental scan to see if he can detect anyone who might have seen the shuttle or other thoughts/emotions that might tell him they have been discovered::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::does a scan to confirm the atmosphere outside the shuttle is breathable::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CNS/CSO: Have we been detected yet?

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 CO: Sir, I am not detecting any mental activity that might suggest we have been discovered

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 CO: Not that I can determine.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 CO: Sir, there is a breathable atmosphere outside. Shall we proceed?

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 ::picks up his gear and prepares to leave the shuttle::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::stands up and holsters her phaser, but keeps her tricorder in hand::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CNS/CSO: Very good. Let's proceed as if we haven't been spotted. The CTO will remain here with 2 guards, we'll leave with Ensign Erikson and sneak in.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::reaches for a medkit and hands it to the counselor:: CNS: Just in case.

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 ::nods to Syrna:: CSO: Thanks, but lets hope we don't need this

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 All:  Ensign Erikson takes point, I'll follow, CSO and CNS bring up the rear.

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 ::nods to the Captain::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 CNS: Agreed. ::nods as she hears the CO:: CO: Yes sir.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 TO_Erikson: Lead the way, ensign.

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 ::keeps making mental scans to see if he can detect anyone close to the group::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 <TO_Erikson>: CO: Aye, sir.  ::exits shuttle, scanning the area for traps and heading for the main building. ::

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 ::doesn't detect anyone up close, but starts to get a headache so he stops for now::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::activates her tricorder again, to scan for lifeforms::

Brett:
 INFO: The small party makes its way across the eerie landscape of an open to space "parking lot", the thin energy field above them their only barrier against the vacuum of space.

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 ::opens up his tricorder to scan for lifesigns and lets his head rest::

Brett:
 INFO: The tricorder has some difficulty penetrating the security field below the surface of the asteroid, but there are definitely life signs below.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::continues to follow to the main building, sticking close to the captain::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CSO: Can you determine the best method to enter their complex without being seen?

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 CO: The one we have available to us is right there. It seems to be our only choice given the lack of atmosphere elsewhere.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::goes to the door and looks at the entry keys::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CSO: I see… well, let's try to slip in without ringing the chime.  :: smiles ::

Brett:
 INFO: The door is locked with a fairly standard electronic code lock.  A keypad beside the door glows faintly.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::does a spectral scan analysis of the key pad to determine which keys have been pressed the most::

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 ::watches as Syrna works on the pad::  CSO:  How’s your lock picking skills

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 CO/CNS: I can determine that six of these keys are pressed more often… however I cannot determine the order in which they are pressed.

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 CSO:  Can you connect with the panel using the tricordor and have its computer go though a series of codes until the lock opens. It shouldn't take it to long to figure out with only six numbers

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CSO: Can't you tell by the amount of dirt and perspiration? The first key should have the most and the last key, the least?

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 CO: That gives the keypad lock a high degree of difficulty to determine. Let me see if I can connect the tricorder to run through the available codes and see if it can determine which one will open the door.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::tries to determine the first number in the sequence with the tricorder, then the second and so forth until the sequence of numbers is complete::

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 ::decides to speak up:: CO: Sir, being a former medical officer, there are more factors in how cells and dirt is transferred then which button is pressed first. One person could be oilier then another, and so. I don't believe that is the best way of opening the door. That would be like trying to figure out who died first by the biggest spot of blood next to them

Brett:
 Action: The tricorder cracks the entrance code fairly quickly and the lock clicks open.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 CO/CNS: It is done.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CNS: Understood. I was just hoping to avoid any alarms that might get triggered by too many wrong guesses…  :: pauses as the door opens :: 

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CSO: Very good.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 TO: Lead the way, ensign.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 <TO_Erikson>: CO: Aye, sir.  ::opens the door enough to see inside ::

Brett:
 Action: The TO peers inside and sees two men in dark jumpsuits lounging beside a turbolift door.  One looks up as the door opens…

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 CO: There are lifesigns below… oh and apparently in the lift. ::pulls out her phase and prepares to fire::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 <TO_Erikson>:  :: Fires his phaser at the guards ::

Brett:
 Action: The TO's shot collapses one guard into his chair against the wall.  THe other Orion leaps to his feet, simultaneously reaching for his own weapon and an alarm panel on the wall…

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 <TO_Erikson>:  ::curses softly as he fires on the other pirate ::

Brett:
 Action: The second guard is struck down before his hand can reach the panel, and he falls on his face below the alarm.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 <TO_Erikson>:  CO:  Minor situation averted, cap'n.

Brett:
 INFO: With the guards incapacitated, the way to the elevator is open.  What lies below… remains unknown.

Brett:
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