Host Tim says:
Having completed the replacement of the dilithium crystals with some from this universe the Dublin continued its journey toward Nacandar.  Traveling about 12 light years the sensors report a comm signal from a very large nearby asteroid.  Signal is the same as the Airilian device found attached to the genetic engineering facility computers.

Host Tim says:
<<<Resume Mission; Debt of Honor>>>

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::on the bridge, sitting at his chair, wondering for a moment what the children are doing::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::in her chair at the helm:: CO: Sir, we are on course for the asteroid.

CEO_Ens_Kell says:
::in engineering monitoring the warp core since the installation of the new crystals::

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
::in the science station, scanning the asteroid::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
FCO:  Very well...  as soon as we're within SRS range, match speeds with it.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::at OPS now listening to the signal from the asteroid plus the Nacandarians plus the V'Rax and the fleet.  Realizes now why so many great OPS develop multiple personalities::

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::Returns to the bridge, after catching up on some sleep, relieving the tac officer on station.: :Any: I have Tactical.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CSO:  Mr. Wildstar, anything interesting from the asteroid so far?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CO: Aye sir. ::turns and gives him a little wink::

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::enters the bridge, and blinks to see the ensign from Stellar Cartography now sitting at Science station I::

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::Sits at the tactical station and checks the tactical systems and sensors status.::

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
CO: Nothing yet sir. Maybe Mister Kell can boost the sensors a little.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
::standing by her chair, glances at the captain, wondering when the pacing will start.  Listens for the new science officer's report and takes a few steps over to the science station::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CSO:  Have Ensign Clooney doing it for you.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::clears her throat a little, not expecting this change in the department, and goes over to Science II near to the CSO::

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
CO: Thank you Captain.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CO: Captain, we are within short range scanners now. Matching speed with the asteroid as ordered.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::Glances at the new guy at science, "Well hopefully he's one of the decent ones." then turns back to her readouts.::

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
::trying to match the Airilian signature with sensors::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::taps her console several times, making the adjustments::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::nods to the new CSO, smiles at his wife and looks at the XO::  XO:  Any problem with your chair, Commander?

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::nods to her new officer boss:: CSO: Greetings sir. I'm petty officer Sirta. ::hesitates with the surname:: Hy'Qiin. Please to meet you formally at last. ::takes her seat and logs in::

CEO_Ens_Kell says:
*CO*: Captain the new crystals are functioning well.  It appears that this part of space reflects the energy of dilithium, causing our crystals to crack and eventually shatter.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
CSO:  Ensign Wildstar?  Glad to have you aboard.  ::turns to the captain::  CO:  Not at all, just stretching my legs, sir.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
FCO:  Thank you.  ::glances at the CSO::  CSO:  Very well, Mr. Wildstar, we're within SRS range.  Let's see what that thing really is.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::tries to figure the signal out but can't find I reference:: CO: Sir....the signal is a odd...very unusual...we don't have anything like it in our database.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
*CEO*:  Not good news to hear, Mr. Kell.  Try to find a way to blockade or at least avoid this energy reflection.

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
CO: Sir, lots of electrical devices on asteroid... the whole thing is like a floating base.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::Listens to the conversations floating all around her.::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
XO:  Have the wing assuming a patrol formation while we scan the asteroid... just in case.

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
CO: No life signs, Captain.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
::thinks of something::  *CEO*: Ensign, once we get back in our space, do you think the new crystals will hold up there.  If not, do we enough dilithium crystals to put them back?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
OPS:  Try a cross reference with Nacandarian and V'Rax signals.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::leans over to Mia:: OPS: Did you hear that?

CEO_Ens_Kell says:
*CO*: It is no longer a problem sir.  These new crystals have a different resonance frequency and do not suffer the same effects.  But we must stop once we enter our own space and change back.  For these crystals will suffer the same damage in our space.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::studies the CSO a bit with her antennae, seeing that he's too busy to notice a crewman, and simply goes to work, bringing up the LRS control monitor::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CSO:  I see...  is there a place we can send an Away Team to investigate?  A room or something?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Aye sir. ::looks over at the FCO:: FCO: Hear what?

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::Her console beeps softly as another scan completes, she looks down and her eyes widen a bit before professionalism kick in.:: CO: Sir this thing is loaded with weaponry.....

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
CO: Analyzing....

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
CO:  Good idea sir.  OPS:  Mia, can you open a channel to the wings for me?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::opens a channel:: XO: Channel open, ma'am.

CEO_Ens_Kell says:
*XO*: Of course commander as I just told the captain the crystals will have to be changed again.  The dilithium crystals I removed are in satisfactory shape to put back in save 1, and I do have some replacements

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
CO: ::searching in the asteroid::  The asteroid seems to be fully automated.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
OPS: What the new science officer said......that there could be a base of some kind on that asteroid.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::Pushes a few more keys, putting the power of the Dublin on analyzing the systems.::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
XO:  Stay tuned with Mr. Kell regarding this crystal matter, please.  ::stands and looks at the Science stations::

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
::looking for a room for an away team::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::perks up a bit:: FCO: Really?  I didn't hear that...but then again I'm listening to about 50 conversations right now. ::points to her earpiece and grins::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
::breathes a sigh of relief for his answer::  *CEO*:  Thank you Mr. Kell, that is reassuring to hear.  Do remind us when we get into our own space.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
CO:  Yes sir, I will.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::heads to the Science stations and looks at both Science Officers::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::smiles:: OPS: But you're soooo good at it Mia.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
CO: Planetary defense phasers, possible torpedoes and the like...this is definitely not a place we want shooting at us.

CEO_Ens_Kell says:
*XO*: Of course commander, always a pleasure to speak with you...Kell out

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
::heads to Captain::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
::speaks to the wing commanders to get in the formation Captain MacLeod has ordered::

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::hums a catchy little jazz tune she picked up from the mess hall earlier, her antennae wiggling to the rhythm of it, as she looks over the lateral sensor data::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CTO:  Find any blind point in between the asteroid's defensive systems and send the coordinates to Helm.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CTO:  If there is such point.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
CO: Understood Sir, I'll do my best.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::Her entire being focuses on the console in front of her as she works with the computer to find a path.::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CSO:  Can we send an Away Team to investigate it?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::grins at the FCO and turns towards the CO:: CO: Sir...I've sort of isolated the destination of the signal.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
::raises an eyebrow at Kell's pleasantries. Looks over Wildstar's shoulder at the data::

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::Is stumped as Booby traps are detected, cursing silently she tries to scan for all of them.:: CO: Sir traps, trying to peg...

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Sir...it is being aimed outside of this universe....sort of in what's called 'super subspace'.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::Turns back to the console once again.::

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
::looks back at XO:: XO: Yes, Sir?

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::is about ready to give the ok to the CSO for an investigation, but notices the XO distracting him, as if the poor Ensign wasn't a nervous wreck as it is::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::turns his head, almost giving him a crick::  OPS:  Super subspace?  ::frowns::

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::Checks also for an unidentified energy signatures.::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
CSO:  Nothing, just taking a look at the data for myself.  Good work, Ensign.  ::smiles::

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
XO: Thanks sir.

CEO_Ens_Kell says:
::goes into his office and activates his display console monitoring the warp core ::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::shrugs:: I can't give you any destination beyond that.  I can't lock onto the signal in there.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
OPS:  Very well...  ::looks back at the CSO::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
::chuckles::  CSO:  Ma'am might be more suitable as an address for me.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::chuckles at the XO's correction of address, but then clears her throat and gets back into her work::

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
::checking for a better position::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
CTO/CO:  Booby traps again, like the medical facility had.  I wonder if it's manned by the same people.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CO: Captain, the asteroid is maintaining a constant speed, and we are still matching it.

CEO_Ens_Kell says:
::instructs one of the engineers to change the intermix ratio, compensating for the new crystals to keep core temperature normal ::

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
CO: Looks like it’s also automated, not sure what might set them off.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
XO:  Probably it was.  I just want to send an Away Team... if that's possible.  We should get more information from there.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
CO: Can't detect what might set them off, if we sent a team it would need to be very cautious.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
FCO:  Good...  but stay sharp.  Those defense systems may come online at any moment.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::decides to help the CSO in his bind:: CO: Sir, I detect trace M-class atmospheric elements within the asteroid. Albeit, the air might be incredibly stale.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CO: As long as we don't take any aggressive action, right?

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
CO: Captain. All the electronics devices match the one found in the genetic facility.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
CO:  We will have to go heavily armed I'm afraid if it is possible.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CSO/SO:  Good, that was all I wanted to hear.  ::returns to his chair::

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
CO: There is one spot. .::Shows on a readout on the console.:: Where electronic activity seems highest.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
CO:  We were lucky not to trip any booby traps last time.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
OPS:  Can we beam over an Away Team?

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
::looking at the pad with attention:: CO: There is a main spot. It is maybe the center of the activity.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
CSO:  So it is like the medical facility...

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
CO/XO: Yes Ma’am, I can have a team of my best people and myself standing by.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::giggles::  XO:  Aye..  assemble an Away Team.  You're leading it.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: We can transport over, sir.

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
CO: The readings show there is no problem taking the ship to a closer position.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::Passes route to helm.::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
CO:  Thank you so much sir.  ::smiles wryly at the captain for the honor::  I'll group them together immediately.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CSO:  Good... perhaps the Away Team can disable some defensive systems for us... and for them.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CSO:  Send the coordinates to Ensign Clooney.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
XO: Ma’am I volunteer.

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
::hope so, nodding the head::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::sees the coordinates coming in from tactical and nods to herself::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
FCO:  Take us within transporter range, Cassie.

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
::sending coordinates::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
OPS/FCO/CSO/CTO: Each of you...call in replacements and ready for the transport to the asteroid.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Sir....I think the signal is pointed towards Federation universe....I'll be able to tell more once we get down there.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::Taps a few keys releasing a prepared message to McCann about the status and to gather a team, and to send a replacement for the bridge.::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
OPS:  That's what I expect from you, Ensign.  ::winks::

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
SO: You have the science.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
CTO:  Harker, we'll need extra tactical with us too.  One for each of the chief officers going down.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::nods to the XO:: Aye, ma'am. ::calls Cali to the bridge to take over helm::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::calls Moondoggie over:: XO: Aye ma'am. ::orders her stuff to be sent to the transporter room::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
AT:  Good luck!  ::takes a seat::

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
::going to the transport room with the others::

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
XO: Yes Ma’am. ::Checks to make sure her message was received. A minute later a tac officer arrives to take station. She leaves to meet her security team in the Transporter room. All are wearing full security armor and equipment.::

SO_PO_Sirta says:
CSO: Yes, sir. ::smiles:: Good luck to you.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
CO:  Thank you.  Hopefully we won't need it.  AT:  Meet down at Transporter One.  ::heads for the turbolift::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: AS THE TRANSPORT BEAM LOCKS ONTO THE INSERTION POINT ON ASTEROID SHIELDS COME UP AND TACTICAL SEES MANY WEAPONS GOING HOT

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::pauses as she walks by her husband and whispers:: CO: You're staying here, so you get to cook tonight. ::grins and walks to the lift::

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
*McCann*: Remember full gear, and scan everything! I don't want so much as a light switch touched before checking it.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
FCO:  I knew you'd say something like that. ::giggles::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
*CEO*: Kell?  Are you busy at the moment?  If you can get away from engineering, meet the away team in Transporter Room One.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
<Ensign_Kilgore>CO: They're shields are up! Weapons going hot!

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::waits in the turbolift for the others::

SO_PO_Sirta says:
OPS: Kill the transporters beam! A shield grid has just gone active over there!

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::smiles as the lift doors close:: Computer: Transporter room one.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
<Kilgore>*Harker*: Their shields are up, weapons going hot.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::hears Kilgore::  Self:  Darn it!  Duty FCO:  Take us out of their weapons range!

CEO_Ens_Kell says:
*XO*: Of course commander, I will have LaBoy cover in my absence. on my way :: instructs EO Laboy to relieve him in engineering and heads for the transporter room ::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
<Moondoggie>All: Whoa.....::stops the transporter lock on the insertion point:: Did I do that?

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::Curses to herself.::*Kilgore*: It must of been dormant, see if you can find anything else hiding there .::he acknowledges and closes the comm channel.::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: AS THE TRANSPORT BEAM IS SHUT OFF THE WEAPONS TARGETING SHUTS DOWN BUT SHIELDS STAY UP.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
FCO/OPS:  I don't think this might be as easy as going through the medical facility.  ::feels more nervous this time.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
*AT*:  Seems we'll have to find another way to get in... Their shields are up.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
<Rien> CO: Sir, we can get within 50,000 km of the asteroid. Shall I?

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::Is in turbolift.::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::grins:: XO: Piece of cake, Commander.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::nods::  Rien:  Do it.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
*CO*:  They are?  ::looks at Cassie::  FCO: Any chance we could fly in?

SO_PO_Sirta says:
CO: At least we're no longer being targeted, sir. Seems that place is restricted access.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
<Kilgore>::scans the asteroid again hoping to find more about its systems and how to shut them down.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
<Rien>:: smiles:: CO: Yes sir. ::moves the Dublin in closer::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
SO:  That's great news...

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
XO: I don't see a problem with that Ma'am.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
All:  Very well, let's try to find another way in.  Suggestions?

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
<Kilgore>::Timidly.:: CO: Sir perhaps shuttlecraft?

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE DUBLIN IS SCANNED AND ASTEROID SHIELD DROPS

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
<Kilgore>::Looks confused at his console.:: CO: Sir shields have dropped...

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
::shakes her head at Mia's optimism::  OPS:  Mia, this time, no touching until I or the commander okays it?  I like you in one piece and out of sickbay.  ::smiles wryly at her::

SO_PO_Sirta says:
CO: We're being scanned now...

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
FCO:  I'll ask the Captain.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
Self:  What now?...

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::Arrives in transporter room 1, getting updated by Kilgore.::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
Kilgore:  Perhaps shuttlecraft is not a bad idea after all.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
*CO*:  Captain, our FCO is confident we can fly in.  How does that sound?

SO_PO_Sirta says:
ALL: I guess the computers there think we're friendly now?

CEO_Ens_Kell says:
:: arrives in the transporter room with the rest of the AT::

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
<Kilgore>::Wonders to self if they can talk to the computer on the asteroid, wonders if he dares mention that idea.::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::A little exasperated:: XO: Um...I didn't touch anything last time either. :;sighs and mumbles:: Destroy one lousy mummy and you are branded for life....sheesh.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
*XO*:  Report to shuttle bay One.  Good luck again, and keep me posted.  ::sighs::

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
<Kilgore>Any: Maybe we can contact their computer, it seems fairly advanced...

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
<Rien>CO: Sir, we are at the new coordinates, just above where the asteroid's shield was.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::A full security team arrives lead by McCann.::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
SO:  Why would they drop shields after scanning us?  We have weapons and shields online...  what could be the possible reason?

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
::loading some special mats programs in the tricorder::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
AT:  Change of plans people.  Everybody back in the turbolift. We're going to the shuttle bay::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::calls ahead for a shuttle to be readied::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
Rien:  Maintain geosynchronous orbit.  ::smiles::

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::Turns to her team.:: XO: You heard her people, move out.

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
::going back to science station::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
<Rien> CO: Aye Captain, geosynchronous orbit.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::As a group the team turns around and heads for the shuttle bay.::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
::orders the lift to the shuttle bay deck as everyone returns into the little room::

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::shakes her head in total confusion:: CO: I don't know, sir. Maybe we should....return the gesture and do the same?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::ponders very hard about the SO's suggestion::

CEO_Ens_Kell says:
::follows the rest of the away team; is reminded of a saying he heard at the academy...something about a wild goose chase ::

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
<Kilgore>::Keeps his eyes on the console as he runs continual scans.::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::leans against the back wall of the turbolift and absentmindedly hums a little tune as they ride up and down and all around::

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::Leans over to the XO.::XO:I got a bad feeling about this. ::She whispers.::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::looks at Mia and smiles:: OPS: Catchy tune Mia. What is it?

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
::the turbolift doors open and they pile out again, heading into the shuttle bay::  AT:  Everyone check your weapons and gear.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
SO:  I won't give it the opportunity...  however....

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
<Moondoggie>::hears his console beep and sees that the database finally has analyzed the comm signal:: *OPS*: Um...ma'am...looks like we got a winner on that comm signal.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
CO: Perhaps the facility there is more than just automated, but governed by an advanced artificial intelligence system. ::shrugs:: A wild theory at best, sir.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
Kilgore:  Stand down weapons.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
::whispers back::  CTO:  So do I, so keep tabs on each of the away team members closely.  No wandering this time for any of us!

CEO_Ens_Kell says:
::checks his phaser, tricorder, and engineering kit ::

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
::going with other to shuttle bay 1::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::looks up:: FCO: Huh?  Oh...it's and old song from Earth called 'It's a long way to Tipperary"....one of the fleet OPS played it for us.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
<Kilgore>CO: Aye Sir. ::Nervously takes the weapons offline and standing down.:: CO: Weapons offline.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
XO: Yes Ma’am.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
*Moondoggie*: Tell the CO.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
OPS: I like it. You'll have to teach it to the children next time you see them.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
To all away team: No one goes anywhere alone. At least one other person and not to an area we've not checked. All guard posts 10 minute check ins.::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
::enters the shuttle and heads up to the front of it:: AT:  Let's get this over with, call out as soon as you're seated and ready.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::nods at Paige:: CTO: Got it.

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
:;enters the shuttle::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
<Moondoggie>::grins and turns to the CO while also keeping the channel open:: CO/*OPS*: The computer has analyzed the comm signal.  Seems it is the same information the Nacandarians first gave Starfleet when their ship was discovered.

CEO_Ens_Kell says:
XO: Will there be a restriction on phaser settings commander or is it our own discretion? :: grins a smarmy grin and takes a seat across from OPS::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::enters the shuttle and heads for the helm:: All: Ok folks, take a seat. Beginning power up.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::Gives a nod to the FCO.::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
<Moondoggie>CO/*OPS*: Looks like maybe someone was getting some coaching...eh?

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::takes a seat near the door along with the security team.::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
::takes a deep breath at Kell's question::  CTO:  Harker?  What do you recommend for a phaser setting?

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
All: I recommend max stun until...if we see something lethal.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::catches herself at the last minute to change her sentence.::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
Moondoggie:  Hmmm...  as we were suspecting..  someone else acting in the backstage.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::taps the shuttle controls:: *Bridge*: Shuttle Gryphon requesting clearance for launch.

CEO_Ens_Kell says:
:: looking somewhat disappointed :: CTO: Understood Lieutenant.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
All:  Supposedly this asteroid is devoid of life, so theoretically we will not need to use weapons.  Everyone ready?

SO_PO_Sirta says:
CO: If there is intelligence at work on that rock, what say we try to hail them perhaps? ::shrugs some more:: Another wild guess. ::frowns::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
*Gryphon*:  You are clear, Gryphon.  Good hunting.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::winks at Rien::

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
XO: Ready Ma’am. ::thinks to self, 'Supposedly devoid of life...'::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
FCO:  Cassie, go ahead.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
*Bridge*: Thanks. See you soon......I hope.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::thinks she's getting a tad bit too bold for just being a petty officer::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
<Rien>::smiles at the Captain knowing he's thinking about Cassie::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
SO:  Not now... I don't want the 'base' to change its status.  Nevertheless, go ahead and prepare to initiate contact if needed.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::nods:: CO: Aye, captain. ::taps into the comm array:: Hailing frequencies on standby.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
XO: Here we go Tessa. ::taps the controls and moves the Gryphon across the bay and through the force field::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
SO:  Good.  ::begins feeling some anxiety, looking at the view screen and seeing the Gryphon flying towards the asteroid::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
@CTO:  I want you to keep an eye on weapons status as we fly in.  That system might be automated and I don't trust it's on again off again status with shields and weapons.

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
@::scanning the landing position::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@::moves out from the Dublin slowly:: XO: We're clear.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
@XO: Understood. ::moves to a chair with a console moving a security officer out of it.::

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
@::Runs scans using the shuttles sensors on weapons and shields of the asteroid.::

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::blinks at the view screen, not having known Norway ships get such state-of-the-art shuttles like a type 11::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: AS THE SHUTTLE GRYPHON EASES PAST THE FORMER SHIELD LOCATION IT IS SCANNED

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
@XO: We are being scanned. ::Pushes a few buttons.::

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
@XO: We are being scanned.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
Moondoggie:  Keep transporter lock on to the Away Team all the time.  At any sign of attack, beam them back.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
@FCO:  I really don't feel good about this visit...keep a careful eye out for the shield status.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@::calls back to the CSO:: CSO: What kind of scans?

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
<Kilgore.>::Maintains vigilance on the bridge, continually scanning and receiving reports from security patrols.::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
<Moondoggie>:CO: Um...sir...if I try and lock onto them the asteroid will come back to life.  It was our transporters that did that in the first place.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@::smiles at Tessa:: XO: Of course I will Commander. Don't worry.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::raises a brow::  Moondoggie:  Thanks for letting me know.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
Moondoggie:  Find a way to bring them back if needed.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
@CSO:  Wildstar...last time we went into the medical facility we found some very interesting sites.  I want you to be ready to record all you can. Vids and mechanical scans.  We may want to get samples, depending on what we find.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::hears Moondoggie:: CO: I will try to formulate an alternative if possible, sir. ::wishes she had some ideas already::

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
@XO: Yes, ma’am.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
<Moondoggie>::thinks to himself how the heck could he do that.  Aside from crossing his arms and blinking hard....there wasn't anything else to really try besides a shuttle and the transporters.  Keeps that to himself:: CO: Aye sir.  I'll have another shuttle standing by in case of rescue.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
@OPS:  Mia, you know what to do.  Airilian signatures are here too.  See if you can trace any communications into and out of this place.  And any data you can get to download will of course be a boon.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@All: We should be there in three minutes or so barring any trouble. ::looks over at Tessa and winks::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
@XO: Aye ma'am.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::sits back in her chair trying to imagine some more goofy theories, kind of wishing she were still enjoying the simple life down in deflector control with Kincaid and the others::

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
@XO: Ma’am, recommend we (the security team) go first once we've checked the room, the rest of the AT will follow. Alright?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::smiles::  Moondoggie:  No, you won't.  You'll find a way to beam them back.  A shuttle will take too long.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@::looks for a good landing site as they near the surface::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: AS THE SHUTTLE GETS TO 1,000 METERS ABOVE THE ASTEROID ITS SHIELD IS ACTIVATED

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
@::Scans using shuttle tactical scanners, the ground below.::

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
@::trying to find what kind of scans the asteroid used::

SO_PO_Sirta says:
Self: Oh no... CO: The asteroid's shields have gone active again, captain.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
@ CTO:  Right. AT:  Everyone must have one security with them at all times.  Security will go in ahead, scan the area and doors and give each of you the okay before heading in.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
@::Thinks to self, "well this wasn't entirely unexpected.::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
<Moondoggie> ::sighs and scrunches down in his seat as he starts to analyze the data:: CO: Aye sir.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::takes a deep breath::  Kilgore:  In case we need to get into battle......  ::narrows eyes for a moment::...  fire in order to draw the asteroid's attention to us.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
<Kilgore>CO: Their shields have gone active again Sir, shuttle is a 1,000 KM off planet.::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
<Rien> CO: Confirming that Captain. Their shields have just popped on.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
<Kilgore>CO: Yes Sir. I will need to bring weapons online in order to do so. ::He looks worried but determined.::

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::wants to throw her hands in the air, totally stupefied on what to do in case the AT needs help, and sighs, her antennae curling over in defeat::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
All:  Let me see if I got that straight... they're inside the asteroid's shielding?

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
@XO: Ma’am, I don't believe the asteroid will do us any harm.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
<Moondoggie> Self: Great and now I've got to transport through their shields.  Did I ever mention how much I hate asteroids? ::mumbles further as he works::

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
<Kilgore>CO: Yes Sir appears to be so.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::wonders if his duty officers are taking medications::  Kilgore:  Aye...

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
@XO: at least, by now.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::nods with a heavy frown on her face:: CO: Aye, sir, they are....

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@XO: I see a good spot to set us down. Initiating landing thrusters now.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
@::looks at the science officer and smiles::  CSO:  You just keep believing that okay?

CEO_Ens_Kell says:
@CSO: It is not the asteroid you have to worry about, it is the pacification devices left by the previous occupants

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
SO:  What is the Gryphon's status?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
<Moondoggie> CO: Whoa....a whole new set of comm signals just went out.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
<Kilgore>CO: Just confirming Sir, you were worried before regarding our weapons....bringing them online...::He sends orders and the phasers and torpedoes come online.:: CO: Weapons Standing By.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
@XO: Ma’am, the shield has reactived above us...about a 1,000 KM

SO_PO_Sirta says:
CO: Before the shields went up, Gryphon's status was normal, now, it's difficult to tell, sir.

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
@CEO: They scanned us twice and didn't fired us.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@::sets the Gryphon down as gently as landing on a fluffy pillow....albeit a very large one::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
@::gets the news from Moondoggie:: All: Uh oh....seems like the comm signal changed when the shields went up. ::gets up and squiches over to a console pushing her way in between burly sec guys:: Excuse me...coming through. ::sits down and looks at it::

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
@::Checks the shuttles readouts, looking intently at the results.::

CEO_Ens_Kell says:
@CSO: Perhaps because the Dublin is emitting the same energy frequencies as their ships since the installation of the new power crystals

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::stands::  Kilgore:  Weapons down, Kilgore!  Bring them online when and if we need them.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel_OMallory says:
@CTO:  That...is not a good development.  *CO*: Captain, we are about to land.  Have you been notified the asteroid's shields are back up?

SO_PO_Sirta says:
Kilgore/CO: If only I knew the shield nutation frequency of that asteroid, I could track them easier...

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
@CEO: That is very good possibility.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
*XO*:  Aye Tessa...  but no harm taken, proceed with mission.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
<Kilgore>::Understood, confused he offlines the weapons.:: CO: Weapons Cold Sir.::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@All: We've landed.

Host Tim says:
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