Host Klord (Actd.mid)
Host Klord says:
Prologue: The Hayden continues to dodge asteroids and take reading on the rogue planet while on the surface the XO and her AT is in a large group of box seats above the starting line of the race track. Numerous screens are available for viewing the race from any angle at any point on the track
Host Klord says:
<<<Resume mission>>>
CTO_Kordus says:
@::pulls the SO aside:: SO: You have a job to do
SO_Marr says:
::nods:: CTO: Of course, sir.
SO_Marr says:
@
Dvari_Laris says:
@::in the paddock looking over her entry in the race one final time::
Host CSO_Lys says:
@ ::standing next to his horse at the starting line, talking softly to it::
Tull_Amung says:
@::Looks up at the screen showing the horses lining up::
CMO_Bishop says:
@::seats herself in the stands, looking down at the large arena, clutching her medikit handy::
Dvari_Laris says:
@CSO: That's it, talk to her gently. See she like you. ::smiles and rubs Talan's arm::
CTO_Kordus says:
@::continues:: SO: She ::eyes D'Vari:: wants you, and you're going to use that to your advantage.  Look interested, stroke her ego, make it look like you're just so interested in how she gets such fine horses to run such amazing races...  in the meantime, be on the lookout for anything "funny".
Tull_Amung says:
@::Sees Dvari Laris on the screen showing the paddock and snorts::
CEO_Jax says:
@::sits in the box, wondering just what attending this race is doing to save the planet::
Host CSO_Lys says:
@ Dvari:  She's a wonderful animal.  I even think she likes you.  ::smiles::
Tull_Amung says:
@Self: As though the nag she has could run down hill with the wind pushing.
SO_Marr says:
@::nods silently:: CTO: Sir, do you have anything 'funny' in particular I should watch for?
CTO_Kordus says:
@::hands him a small device:: SO: This is a smaller version of a tricorder that will fit in your pocket and unobtrusively take all sorts of nifty readings, and send them back to a larger unit, which I have.  All you have to do is look pretty.  Understand?
Dvari_Laris says:
@::hits Talan on the arm::CSO: Oh you kidder!
Tull_Amung says:
@::mutters:: Self: Now why are all those off worlders standing around her?
SO_Marr says:
@CTO: Yes, sir. I understand. ::makes his way slowly over to Dvari::
CTO_Kordus says:
@SO: See if she mentions anything that could in any way lead you to believe that she's tampering with the horses' genetic makeup....
Tull_Amung says:
@::Moves from screen to look over balcony at the paddock::
Host CSO_Lys says:
@ ::winces a little, this woman packs a punch::  Dvari:  Well, you must be good to her.
XO_Skye says:
@::Pushes her way up into the box to see if she can find the others.::
Dvari_Laris says:
@CSO: Well good luck, I'll be watching from the box.
CTO_Kordus says:
@::sits among the other crew members, pulling out her receiving device and getting it ready::
SO_Marr says:
@CTO: Yes, sir. I will return later. ::begins making his way down to the paddock::
CMO_Bishop says:
@::sees the XO making her way up the stands and waves at her:: XO: Over here Sam!
Tull_Amung says:
@Self: No doubt she's trying to find a way to earn even more money.
Host CSO_Lys says:
@ ::nods to Dvari as she leaves and rubs his arm a bit::
Tull_Amung says:
@Self: Wonder if I should go down there and see just what she's up to.
XO_Skye says:
@::Sees the others together.:: CMO: Jerlia.  Feel like a little bit of Deja vous?
Dvari_Laris says:
@::makes her way to the box and takes her seat, noting that Tull Amung is there as well, and nods to him::
CMO_Bishop says:
@::shakes her head:: XO: Don't remind, me... I keep telling myself that horses can't catch fire....
Host Klord says:
Action: a blast of trumpets sound indicating that the riders are to mount up and take their places at the starting line
CTO_Kordus says:
@::wonders if sending him off to blatantly make advances on some woman... dismisses the thought as soon as it occurs, since the ends always justify the means anyhow::
Tull_Amung says:
@::Nods curtly to Dvari and smiles pretending he means it.::
SO_Marr says:
@::misses Dvari as she leaves the paddock and follows her back up to the boxes::
Tull_Amung says:
@::Saunders toward Dvari::
XO_Skye says:
@CMO: No, they can't....I still don't feel comfortable with it.  I'd rather it be me out there.  Just a second, Jerlia.  I'll be right back.
SO_Marr says:
@::points to the seat next to Dvari:: Dvari: Mind if I sit here?
XO_Skye says:
@::Heads to the CTO and motions to the SO to join them.::
CMO_Bishop says:
@::nods at the XO, feeling a little relief that she's not the only one not liking this::
Dvari_Laris says:
@::looks over the crowd and thinks what a good turnout::
Host CSO_Lys says:
@ ::hears the trumpets::  Horse: Well, I guess that's the cue.   ::easily mounts the horse and walks her over to the starting line::
CTO_Kordus says:
@::her eyes glued to the race, but her ears intent on picking up every word that Marr and Dvari exchange in the box....  thinks this is perfect::
Tull_Amung says:
@::Leans over slightly as if in conspiracy:: Dvari: Learn anything new from our "guests"? ::nods toward the officers::
SO_Marr says:
@::doesn't catch the XO's glance as he's busy trying to sit next to Dvari::
Dvari_Laris says:
@SO: Back there please. This area is reserved for the council only.
CTO_Kordus says:
@XO: Sir ::nods::
XO_Skye says:
@CTO: How goes the investigation?
Host Klord says:
Action: the horses are prancing and pawing the ground as if eager to be off as they move towards the starting line
Tull_Amung says:
@::Sits to Dvari's left::
CEO_Jax says:
@::leans down to the CMO::  CMO: Excuse me doctor, perhaps you could enlighten me.  I don't quite understand our reason for being her, nor do I see how this is furthering either our investigation, or aiding in the avertment of the crisis at hand.
CTO_Kordus says:
@::winces as she hears her comment to him:: XO: Not as good as I thought it was going to...
Dvari_Laris says:
@Tull: They have no clue about horseflesh. ::smiles::
CSO_Lys says:
@ ::he feels the horses eagerness and excitement::
Tull_Amung says:
@Dvari: Hardly surprising my dear.
Host XO_Skye says:
<w>@CTO: What's going on?
SO_Marr says:
@::looks a bit disappointed but grins at her devotion to the rules and has a seat close to her::
CSO_Lys says:
@ Horse:  Well, I hope you know where we are going.  I've only a faint idea.
CMO_Bishop says:
@::sighs:: CEO: Neither do I, but I'm getting the feeling that it very well might give us a few clues as to what's going on.
CTO_Kordus says:
@XO: Ensign Marr is attempting to get close enough to Dvari to learn something about what she's doing to her horses, but for some reason she doesn't seem quite as "interested" in him as she did 12 hours ago....
Tull_Amung says:
@Dvari: The normal side bet Dvari?
Host XO_Skye says:
@CTO: Why don't you check some of the horses stalls.  Might turn up something.
Dvari_Laris says:
@Tull: Let's double it, I'm feeling very lucky today.
CMO_Bishop says:
@CEO: You think that we could umm.... head somewhere else and....::grins evilly::... snoop?
CSO_Lys says:
@ ::the horse seems to respond to Talan, stamping its hooves in a confident gesture::
CTO_Kordus says:
@XO: Hopefully he can rekindle her interest....  sure
Tull_Amung says:
@::Turns to look at Dvari with a wicked grin:: Dvari: Certainly.
Host XO_Skye says:
@CTO: I hope he can.  Tell him to show a little cleavage.  ::Chuckles.::
CEO_Jax says:
@::shrugs::  CMO: Very well, I suppose I shall simply take the opportunity to witness yet another alien cultural event...it is rather intriguing...all the popularity that is gained by betting on which one horse out of twenty will be able to go around in a circle first...rather...simple, I'd say.
CEO_Jax says:
<@>
Host Klord says:
Action: the horse to the CSO's right bites at the CSOP and his horse as they near the gate
CTO_Kordus says:
@::gets up and leaves, figuring she can hear everything they say to each other with her end of his tricorder anyways::
Tull_Amung says:
@::holds hand in the air and snaps fingers for an attendant::
CSO_Lys says:
@ Horse:  A friend of yours?  ::the horse snorts::
CEO_Jax says:
@CMO: Where else would we go?  I don't believe I have seen anything that might lead us to further clues, at least not on our journey here.
SO_Marr says:
@::sits stoically, making sure to catch any eye contact Dvari might make::
Tull_Amung says:
@::Looks over the vegetable food tray:: Dvari: Would you like any thing?
Dvari_Laris says:
@::sees the horse next to hers attacking her horse::Tull: Is that your beast next to mine?
Dvari_Laris says:
@::waves the food tray away::
Host XO_Skye says:
@::Heads back over to the CMO who's now chatting with the CEO.::
Tull_Amung says:
@::Turns to look at the horses; then back at Dvari:: Dvari: Hardly my dear.. Mine has manners.
CMO_Bishop says:
@::looks around:: CEO: I thought we could find a few horses that aren't in the race and see if we can get some blood and tissue samples... you know... while everyone is busy.
Host Klord says:
Action: a hush of anticipation settles over the crowd as the horses settle in... with a loud clanging of bells the gate flies open and..... they're off!
Tull_Amung says:
@::Takes a fist full of tameg stalks and a small red munt::
CSO_Lys says:
@ ::holds on as the horse leaps forward in an effort to out paces the others::
Tull_Amung says:
@::Munches loudly on the pale green stalks::
CSO_Lys says:
@ Horse: Hmmm, Dvari never did tell me your name.  How about I just call you  ::thinks about something he read once::  Shadowfax, yes, that will do.
Host XO_Skye says:
@::Comes up behind the CEO and CMO.:: CMO/CEO: Any news?
SO_Marr says:
@::speaks up for Dvari's horses: Tull: Her horses are quite nice... Definitely the nicest I've ever tried to steal.
CTO_Kordus says:
@::enters the stall area unnoticed and starts looking around for anything...  medical waste products, scientists that shouldn't be there, any small hint of wrongdoing::
CEO_Jax says:
@CMO: Hardly my area of expertise, though I do not enjoy entertaining the idea of you endeavoring such a task on your own.  And to be honest, I have seen similar events such as this in other cultures...once you've seen one thing go around in a circle, it's really all the same.
Host Klord says:
Action: Tull's rider slashes the CSO viciously with his crop
Dvari_Laris says:
@::looks at the screen as the horses leave the gate::Tull: Look, she's out in front from the gate.
Tull_Amung says:
@::sniffs the munt and takes a very small bite::
CMO_Bishop says:
@::nods:: CEO: Exactly. It was never my cup of tea either.... ::smiles at Sam:: XO: We were just thinking of taking a little....stroll...
CEO_Jax says:
@CMO: Consequentially, are you aware that there is an earth sport involving...some form of vehicular transport, whereby they go around in a circle 500 times, before a winner is determined?  It amazes me at what can interest different species.
Host XO_Skye says:
@::Overhearing a bit.:: CMO/CEO: Jerlia, why don't you join Kordus.  She's doing the same thing.....
CSO_Lys says:
@ Ouch!  ::looks over his shoulder at Tull's rider::  Sheesh, got any manners?  ::pushes Shadowfax on to get away from him::
Tull_Amung says:
@::Furrows his brows as his rider acts ungentlemanly::
Host XO_Skye says:
@::Considers carefully knowing fully well what she's getting into....then realizes it's what's best.::  CEO: You think you could give me hand.
SO_Marr says:
@::leans forward to Tull's ear:: Tull: What's the matter with your rider? Feeling a bit inadequate?
CMO_Bishop says:
@::nods:: CEO: There you go, Jax. A good excuse to find our CTO.
Dvari_Laris says:
@::hits Tull on the head::Tull: Foul! Your rider is attacking mine!
Tull_Amung says:
@Dvari: I really must apologize for my rider today... ::stops and turns toward the SO wondering who he is::
CSO_Lys says:
@ Shadowfax:  So, when does this get tough my friend?
Tull_Amung says:
@SO: Really sir... please stay out side the counsel boxes.
CEO_Jax says:
@CMO: Lead the way Doctor.
Dvari_Laris says:
@::turns to Marr::SO: Do you mind? We're trying to concentrate on a race here.
Host Klord says:
Action: the horse near a long steep slope
Tull_Amung says:
@::Nods in agreement with Dvari and ignores the SO::
CSO_Lys says:
@ ::watching the course unfold in front of them, Talan points Shadowfax towards what looks to be the best way up the incline::
Tull_Amung says:
@::watches the screen intently::
CMO_Bishop says:
@::gets up and starts down to the stables with the CEO behind her::
CEO_Jax says:
@XO: What is it that you require Commander.
CEO_Jax says:
@CMO: I'll be with you shortly...I believe....
CTO_Kordus says:
@::can hear the SO getting stonewalled and thinks "what's up? 12 hours ago this woman wanted to jump his bones.... do these people go out of phase or something?"::
CSO_Lys says:
@ ::checks behind him to see where Tull's rider is::
Host XO_Skye says:
@CEO: She'll be safe with the CTO.....We need to finish figuring out how to save a planet.....
SO_Marr says:
@::leans back in his seat, trying to figure out a new way to get involved::
Tull_Amung says:
@::finishes the tameg stalks loudly::
CMO_Bishop says:
::looks back and nods. Slipping off through the crowds, wondering if the CTO is in the stands::
Tull_Amung says:
@::takes another small bite of munt::
Tull_Amung says:
@::lips pucker::
Host Klord says:
Action: the CSO is overtaken by several horses as the start the descent. One rider takes a tumble as his horse falls and the sickening sound of bones breaking is heard along with the horses piercing screams
CEO_Jax says:
@XO: Very well, although I do not see how it can be solved from here.  It comes down to an issue either dealt with by the Hayden, solving our problem...or dealt with through diplomacy...and it has been my experience that diplomatic issues of this magnitude take years, not weeks to solve.
Tull_Amung says:
@::Jerks forward toward the screen as the horse bunch up::
CSO_Lys says:
@ ::cringes at the sound::  Horse:  Okay, easy now... easy.  Getting to the end of this would be a good idea.
Dvari_Laris says:
@::twists the corner of her jacket excitedly::Tull: You see, there, Talan is still aboard. What a rider he is!
Tull_Amung says:
@Dvari: Got him sober for the day did you?
CTO_Kordus says:
@::searching the stalls.... didn't know animals made this much mess, they don't keep too many of them in prisons::
Host XO_Skye says:
@CEO: This way.......::Starts heading out of the stands.:: The Hayden may carry out the plan, but the CO wants us to help devise it.
FCO_Knight says:
::Keeps his eyes on the flight sensors and the veiwscreen, hoping no more of those dark matter asteroids pop up::
CEO_Jax says:
@XO: I fail to see how that can be accomplished planetside...however I am open to any possibilities.
CMO_Bishop says:
@::casually walks around the back of the stands and saunters up to the stables, looking around for a familiar gold uniform::
CSO_Lys says:
@ ::feels confidence from Shadowfax, its a comforting feeling::
CEO_Jax says:
@::follows the XO::
Dvari_Laris says:
@::glares at Tull::Tull: He's not one of my people. He's one of those Starfleet types, but at least he can ride.
Host CO_Cutter says:
FCO:  The CNS has finished her calculations and loaded them into the computer.  How are you coming?
Host Klord says:
Action the horses pound their way down the beach sand and water kicking up from their hooves
CTO_Kordus says:
@::can still hear what's going on in the box, and is thinking that this is getting them nowhere::
Tull_Amung says:
@Dvari: You let an off worlder ride?!!!
CSO_Lys says:
@ Shadowfax:  Now this is more like it.  We can make up some time here, just don't tire yourself too...  ::sputters as he is hit with wet sand from Tull's rider::
Host XO_Skye says:
@::Takes the CEO back to the room she was given for the night.  She walks over to her bed and pulls out a padd from under her mattress and then heads to the small table so there.:: CEO: Have a look at this.  These are the readings I was coming up with last night during that brilliant meteor shower.  Maybe if we can analyze these.
Host XO_Skye says:
@CEO: come up with a plan.....
Dvari_Laris says:
@::gets a message through her ear piece::Tull: It seems there's someone snooping around the stables.
FCO_Knight says:
CO: I think I can use them. However, Since we're short handed, and I can't do ever'thin', you'll have t' man the Tactical station. If that's not too much of a problem, sir.
CSO_Lys says:
@ ::wipes off his face:: Shadowfax:  You know, that guy is getting on my nerves.  What do you say, give him a little of his own?  ::smiles::
SO_Marr says:
@::leans over and whispers into his pocket:: CTO: I'm not having a great deal of luck here...
Tull_Amung says:
@::Turns to look at Dvari:: Dvari: Some one?  A spy for one of the other council members?
CMO_Bishop says:
@::walks across the small paddock to the barn entrance and heads in:: CTO: Commander Kordus?
FCO_Knight says:
::Uploads the CNS' scans and overlaps them with his calculations::
Host CO_Cutter says:
FCO:   ::shrugs::  It's guns...  Lorelai does it and Ashlynn did it... how hard can it be?
CEO_Jax says:
@XO: You don't require much do you...  ::mutters something about miracle workers and begins pouring over the data::
CTO_Kordus says:
@SO: Then just listen, try and pick up on anything they say... just stay out of sight.  If they think they've gotten rid of you, they’ll talk more freely
CSO_Lys says:
@ ::starts to overtake Tull's rider slowly::
Tull_Amung says:
@::Forgets what is in left hand and pops the munt into his mouth::
Host Klord says:
Action: the lead horse start up a sharp incline and another falls roiling over the rider as it tumbles.
Tull_Amung says:
@::Eyes water and cross::
SO_Marr says:
@::still whispering into his pocket:: CTO: It seems they think someone is sneaking around the stables...
CTO_Kordus says:
@::looks up as her name is called:: CMO: Shh!!  Don't try and draw every single person's attention to the fact that we're in here....
CMO_Bishop says:
::hears a couple of clip-clops as a large black horse peeks it's head out of a stall door, nickering softly::
Dvari_Laris says:
@::listens to the voice on the other end::Tull: No, it's one of our visitors, a woman.
FCO_Knight says:
CO: They require a bit o' finesse, Captain. I used to do that too, I remember.
Tull_Amung says:
@::Chokes on the munt::
CSO_Lys says:
@ ::his first instinct is to stop and help the rider.. but he pushes on::
Host CO_Cutter says:
::moves to the weapons console and frowns as he realizes it's been a few years since he stood there::
Tull_Amung says:
@::Nods at Dvari and spits out the munt::
Host CO_Cutter says:
FCO:  ::sighs::  I was trying for humor Othello...  never mind.
Tull_Amung says:
@Dvari: What ever could they be looking for?
CTO_Kordus says:
@CMO: They may already know that we're here as it is, we have to be quiet.  What is it that you have in mind?
CMO_Bishop says:
@::does a double take and cringes slightly, lowering her voice:: CTO: Sorry... I thought I'd come and lend a hand.
CSO_Lys says:
@ Shadowfax: Keep it up, you are doing great
Tull_Amung says:
@::Wipes the tears from his eyes::
CTO_Kordus says:
<flip CMO/CTO lines>
Dvari_Laris says:
@Tull: I don't know, perhaps our breeding secrets.
CTO_Kordus says:
@SO: Acknowledged, thanks for the heads up.... keep listening
Host CO_Cutter says:
FCO:  Let me know when you're ready to proceed Mr. Knight.
Tull_Amung says:
@Dvari: Shall we send our security guards there?
CTO_Kordus says:
@CMO: What is it that you have in mind?
CMO_Bishop says:
::smiles:: CTO: You know, blood, tissue samples....
CSO_Lys says:
@ ::sees that Tull's rider is still ahead, just not quite as far as before::  Shadowfax:  We'll get him...
CMO_Bishop says:
::nods to the floor:: CTO: Even a sample of manure would tell us a great deal....
CTO_Kordus says:
@::her eyebrows raise as Tull's words come over her open comm link with the SO:: CMO:First we need a disguise...
Dvari_Laris says:
@::whispers::Tull: Or the other thing, you know the genetic manipulation proof.
FCO_Knight says:
CO: According to what I have, you need a phaser blast at full power for at least 38 seconds at the target. Too short or too long and we'll not get this deep enough, or too large.
Tull_Amung says:
@::Eyes narrow as he turns to look at the SO::
FCO_Knight says:
CO: Ready, sir?
Host CO_Cutter says:
FCO:  Yep....  put us in position and give me a mark.
CEO_Jax says:
@XO: You know Commander, it has occurred to me, that while we are searching for a scientific answer to this problem, and while I do not put much faith in the diplomatic solution...our investigation into the genetic manipulations, could prove to be a severe deterrent to any diplomatic overtures...especially considering we are doing such an investigation covertly.
CSO_Lys says:
@ ::seeing the first jump he doesn't think they are serious::  Shadowfax:  You can jump that?  ::the horse snorts, as if it were nothing::
Dvari_Laris says:
@Tull: Let's send a few men down there, quietly.
CEO_Jax says:
@XO: Should it be discovered...we will undoubtedly have a large hurdle regarding diplomatic relations.
CTO_Kordus says:
@CMO: We may have company in a very short while....  ::sees some stable hand clothing hanging up:: CMO: Put this on, then we'll start collecting stuff
FCO_Knight says:
::Aligns the Hayden with the longitude and latitude of the target coordinates and initiates a synchronous orbit::
Tull_Amung says:
@Dvari: And just what were you discussing with them before the race?
CMO_Bishop says:
@::nods:: CTO: Got it....::yanks on the clothing quickly::
Host XO_Skye says:
@CEO: Well.....We save the planet first.....Hope we aren't found out and then deal with the genetic manipulations.
Tull_Amung says:
@::Waves hand:: Dvari: That would be good.
Host Klord says:
action: the horses take the jump of 15 meters seemingly effortlessly
SO_Marr says:
@::catches Tull's glance only to smile and flex his chest a bit in return::
CTO_Kordus says:
@::throws it on over her uniform:: CMO: Now, I didn't see any horses around but there is plenty of this "manure".....
FCO_Knight says:
CO: ::Wipes some sweat from his brow:: All ri't... Mark!
Dvari_Laris says:
@Tull: They wanted to meet with the entire council, about some rogue comet that is going to hit us they say.
CTO_Kordus says:
@::wrinkles her nose::
Tull_Amung says:
@::Glances up at screen to see his horse clear the jump::
Host CO_Cutter says:
::on the FCO's mark, activates the phasers on full for exactly 38 seconds::
FCO_Knight says:
Self: No worries...
Tull_Amung says:
@Dvari: Oh.. that.. ::snorts::
CSO_Lys says:
@ ::hangs on as they sail in the air.  For a moment they are weightless, Talan unsure if they will land safely or not.  The feeling is exhilarating, the adrenaline pumping.  Then they land he finds himself almost disappointed that they had to::
Tull_Amung says:
@Dvari: As I recall our people assured us it would miss us.
Host CO_Cutter says:
FCO:  Oh, quit sweating Othello, I was a TO and a CTO also.  Phasers have fired.
CMO_Bishop says:
@::nods back at the big black horse behind them:: CTO: What about him?
FCO_Knight says:
::Monitors the phaser blast and measures. Keeps the Hayden as steady as possible as not to ruin the Captain's delicate phaser surgery::
CEO_Jax says:
@XO: Commander, the only thing I can discern from this data is that the planet, is attracting nearly every asteroid in its path, and turning them into comets that are following in its wake...Should we destroy the planet successfully, there is still the issue of the multiple dozen asteroids that are on the same trajectory.  I do not believe they will all burn up before impacting.
Dvari_Laris says:
@::sees Talan sailing  over the jump and smiles::Self: Go, boy, go.
CMO_Bishop says:
::opens the stall door carefully and heads inside with her medikit:: CTO: I'm going to take a few quick samples.... can't be too careful
Tull_Amung says:
@Dvari: Not a bad rider.. for an off worlder.
CTO_Kordus says:
@::is glad her modified tricorder is recording everything that the SO is "listening to", since she can't concentrate on it right at this second:: CMO: Looks good to me...
CSO_Lys says:
@ ::looks around for Tull's rider, sees him another few paces closer::
Host XO_Skye says:
@CEO: Well can we come up with some sort of photonic net to catch them in?
FCO_Knight says:
::Looks about the Bridge:: CO: Me cousin's 'ere?
Dvari_Laris says:
@Tull: He's doing fine, you jealous old fool.
Tull_Amung says:
@::Concentrates on the screen trying to wish his horse into the lead::
CTO_Kordus says:
@::grabs a tool from the medkit and scoops up some of the manure pile, thinking it could be a lot worse:: CMO: I've got some of this for you too... you can thank me later ::smirks::
CMO_Bishop says:
@::looks at the massive stallion as he pricks up his ears in greeting:: Horse: Hello there fella.... want something to eat? ::pulls out a few of her crackers hiding in her medikit and feeds them to the horse::
CSO_Lys says:
@ ::seeing the next jump coming up, Talan feels his pulse quicken in anticipation.  He leans into Shadowfax as the horse picks up speed::
CMO_Bishop says:
::grins at the CTO:: CTO: Thanks.
Tull_Amung says:
@::out of side of mouth:: Dvari: And just what did you promise him if he happens to win?
CMO_Bishop says:
@::nods at the kit:: CTO: You DO know you could have worn gloves.... ::smirks::
Host CO_Cutter says:
FCO:  Scan the area Othello....  how'd we do?
CEO_Jax says:
@::looks at the Commander puzzled::  XO: A Photonic net....::thinks deeply for a moment::
CTO_Kordus says:
@::looks around, agitated:: CMO: We should hurry up, I don't know how much time we have, or how many people these clothing will fool
CMO_Bishop says:
@::uses the hypo to extract a blood sample as the horse fidgets slightly:: Horse: Shh.... easy big guy... just a second....
Host Klord says:
Action: the lead horse doesn't make the jump and tumbles into the ravine. The CSO feels the rear hoof of his horse slip on the edge as it lands
FCO_Knight says:
CO:oy! Nice shootin', Cap'n. Y' sure you're not an Aussie in disguise?
CMO_Bishop says:
@::logs the blood sample with her tricorder and closes up her kit again:: CTO: Got it, Commander. Let's get back to the race before we're discovered.
Dvari_Laris says:
@::notices that her earpiece is picking up something from another channel::
Host CO_Cutter says:
FCO:  ::rolls his eyes::  Thanks... I think?  Did we break through?
Tull_Amung says:
@::almost jumps out of seat as Dvari's horse almost slips::
CSO_Lys says:
@ Wow...  Shadowfax: Now that was a little close there my friend.  No holding back next time.  ::pats his horse::
CEO_Jax says:
@XO: Doubtful...we might be able to selectively tractor the asteroids that are known to impact onto a different course.  However I do not believe we can construct a solution that will blanket the problem.
CTO_Kordus says:
@::stops to wash her hands and nods, suddenly hearing some crackling over her tricorder::
Dvari_Laris says:
@Tull: Something is going on......behind us.
Tull_Amung says:
@::Turns to look behind them:: Dvari: What?
CMO_Bishop says:
@::gives the horse another cracker:: Horse: Here you go big guy. Thanks for the sample...::pats his neck and heads out of the stall to join the CTO::
FCO_Knight says:
CO: I've set the detonator on the prime torpedo. We're deep enough and wide enough. All y' have t' do is fire that baby into tha' hole. Fire at will. The timer'll do the rest.
Dvari_Laris says:
@Tull: That Marr fellow. Care to have security check him out?
Host XO_Skye says:
@CEO: Can we tractor that many at the same time?
Host CO_Cutter says:
::nods and fires the torpedo::  FCO:  Torpedo away... get us clear Othello.
CTO_Kordus says:
@::holds a finger up to her lips as the CMO approaches, and motions with her head that they should get out of there... fast::
CMO_Bishop says:
@CTO: All fin.....::hushes::
Tull_Amung says:
@::glares at the SO sitting so close to them:: Dvari: Certainly.
CSO_Lys says:
@ Shadowfax:  Okay, let's just make it over this hill and they its all or nothing my friend.  ::points the horse to route that looks okay::
CMO_Bishop says:
@::nods in agreement and heads off with the CTO::
FCO_Knight says:
::Taps the controls to move the Hayden away as the torpedo careens to its target::
Tull_Amung says:
@::Waves hand to get security's attention::
CSO_Lys says:
@ ::the horse lets loose what could almost be classified as a laugh as they start down the hill::
SO_Marr says:
@::stands up quietly and begins slowly making his way up the stairs...::
FCO_Knight says:
CO: Detonation in 3..2..1..
Tull_Amung says:
@::Points at the SO:: Dvari: That one?
CEO_Jax says:
@XO: No, but perhaps we will have enough time to accomplish the task one by one.  ::shrugs::  To be honest Commander, I'm grasping at straws.  Without the Hayden's computer to simulate possibilities I can only go on my past experience.  And any incident I've had with an object of this mass and velocity accelerating towards another...well it hasn't ended nicely for either.
Host Klord says:
action: another horse takes a sickening tumble down the hill and the CSO finds himself neck and neck with Tull's rider as they thunder down the beach towards the grandstands
CTO_Kordus says:
@::rids herself of the disguise and walks as quickly as she can without running back to the box::
Dvari_Laris says:
@<Security>CTO/CMO: What are you doing here?
Tull_Amung says:
@::Gestures to security to get the SO but hears the crowd and turns back to watch the horses::
Host XO_Skye says:
@CEO: Would it even be possible for us to either shoot them down, or to force some of them together so they explode?
CSO_Lys says:
@ ::turns to Tull's rider and smiles::  Shadowfax:  This is it...  caution to the wind.
FCO_Knight says:
::Keeps Hayden moving, but remains in range to monitor the results::
Dvari_Laris says:
@:;stands as her horse takes the next turn and cheers::
Tull_Amung says:
@Security> ::grabs SO's arm:: SO: One moment please.
Host Klord says:
Action: the CTO and CMO suddenly find themselves surrounded my a dozen security guards with  pistols drawn
CTO_Kordus says:
@::in a flash, changes her expression to one of fear and confusion:: SEC: Oh, my gosh, officer I am so terribly sorry.... we were looking for a better view of the race and got horribly turned around.  Could you please tell us how to get back to the box?
CMO_Bishop says:
@::walks along with the CTO looking as casual as possible:: Security: Just stretching our legs. Those stands are pretty cramped you know.
CEO_Jax says:
@XO: Perhaps.  The physics of such collisions and explosions however has far too many variables for me to calculate the outcome on my own.  There are far too many unknowns.
CSO_Lys says:
@ ::feels Shadowfax dig deep, her legs pushing hard towards the finish::
SO_Marr says:
@::whips around to face Security, breathing heavily and ready to brawl::
Tull_Amung says:
@<Security> ::backs up a step and calls for two more guards::
Host Klord says:
<sec> We'll show you the way all right. You are under arrest!
Host XO_Skye says:
@::Hands the CEO her padd.::  CEO: Use the padd.....it's as effective as a computer.
FCO_Knight says:
CO: I'm reading a change in the planet's course and velocity. It's veerin' off, slowly, but surely.
Tull_Amung says:
@::Entranced by the race::
Dvari_Laris says:
@<Security>:CTO/CMO: You were in a restricted area. Come with us, the council will want to question you.
CSO_Lys says:
@ ::can see the finish, still neck and neck with Tull's horse::
CMO_Bishop says:
::looks around:: Security: On what grounds?
Tull_Amung says:
@<Security>::Three guards now surround the SO::
Host CO_Cutter says:
::has a sudden desire to cheer::  FCO:  Othello... can you tell if it's enough to avoid any inhabited planets?
CMO_Bishop says:
Security: We got lost, it's that simple... ::smiles at a particularly handsome guard::... you believe me don't you??
Host Klord says:
action: as the torpedo hits the planet a rush of Magma is ejected into space and the planet shifts its course marginally
CTO_Kordus says:
@::looking like she's drumming her fingers on her leg, is really pushing a few buttons on the device in her pocket, sending everything that the SO picked up in conversation to her computer aboard the Hayden, just in case::
Tull_Amung says:
@<Security>SO: This way please. ::leads him toward the council boxes::
CSO_Lys says:
@ ::enjoys the feeling of the wind rushing past, the rhythm of the hooves, the smell of the air... well not so much the last, there are lots of horses around and not the best litter policies::
Tull_Amung says:
@::holds breath as the horses near the finish line::
Host Klord says:
Action: the stone faces guards ignore the CTO and CMO's flirting and lead them off to the local jail
SO_Marr says:
@::inhales deeply, flexes his chest a few times, and begins to follow slowly halfway down the stairs, he 'accidentally' falls and drops the recording device down one of the stadium drains::
Tull_Amung says:
@<Security> ::assists the SO to his feet::
FCO_Knight says:
CO: Too early t' tell yet but it looks like we're getting where we want it. I'd feel more comfortable if it moves off a few more degrees.
CEO_Jax says:
@XO: Only when it's linked with the Hayden's systems, ma'am.  And they're too far away at the moment to get an uplink.  I'm afraid I just don't have the resources to give you a solution.  Even if I could simulate the outcomes, when dealing with a problem such as this, simulations are not all that reliable.  It boils down more to trying something and seeing if it works...and if it doesn't, hoping you have enough time to try something else.  Geophysical collisions are even more complicated than stellar collisions...there's no manual on how to avert them...and most end in tragedy, of some magnitude or the other.

Host Klord says:
Action: Tull's rider is now slashing the CSO as much as he is his own horse..
SO_Marr says:
@::nods at Security and continues::
Dvari_Laris says:
@::watches the screen::Tull: Here they come.
CTO_Kordus says:
@::hopes whatever they got in conversation is enough to expose the genetic tests, just in case the samples get "confiscated"::
CSO_Lys says:
@ ::grabs for the crop::
Tull_Amung says:
@Dvari: Ssssh.. ;;waves his hand for silence::
Tull_Amung says:
@::Whole body is tensed::
Host XO_Skye says:
@::Nods:: CEO: Well.....I'll contact the Captain and see what he says.
Tull_Amung says:
@<security> ::holds SO near the council boxes waiting; knows better than to interrupt at this point::
CMO_Bishop says:
@::watches the bars close in front of her:: Security guard: Hey! What about my phone call! I get at least one!
Dvari_Laris says:
@::moves forward anxiously waiting to see her horse cross the line::
Host CO_Cutter says:
FCO:  Keep monitoring it.  Let me know as soon as you're confident it's in a safe arc
Host Klord says:
Action: Tull’s rider jerks the crop as the CSO grabs it pulling him out of his saddle. The hooves are nearly hitting his head as he clings to the horses side
FCO_Knight says:
CO: The planet's beginnin' t' accel'rate 6.5 meters per second. It might just make the angle we were going' for before we lose the magma 'eruption.
SO_Marr says:
@::stands silently looking at Tull:: Self: I bet I could pull his arms out of their sockets...
Tull_Amung says:
@::Smiles deeply at the actions of his rider::
CSO_Lys says:
@ Self:  Oops - bad idea.   ::tries to right himself::
CMO_Bishop says:
@::smacks the bars:: Self/CTO: Dammit!
Host XO_Skye says:
@*CO*: What's your status?  Do you have a way to blow up the planet?
CTO_Kordus says:
@::waits until she's sure the guards are gone, then her eyes dart around the cell, searching for anything that might resemble a bug...  finds a few in various spaces, crushes them after motioning for the CMO to do the same::
Dvari_Laris says:
@::leans over to Tull::Tull: If I lose, you will pay dearly. Oh and have that Marr searched.
Tull_Amung says:
@::Is bouncing in rhythm of the pounding hooves::
FCO_Knight says:
CO: Planet's now at a 13 degree change in its original vector and increasing'.
Host CO_Cutter says:
*XO*  We may have been able to change it's direction Sam... stand by.
CMO_Bishop says:
@::nods and looks around::
Host XO_Skye says:
@*CO*:Standing by.
Tull_Amung says:
@::Turns to security:: Security: Search him. ::turns back to the screen::
CSO_Lys says:
@ ::pulls himself back up to right::
Host CO_Cutter says:
FCO:  It looks like the magma's done....  what are the results?
CMO_Bishop says:
@::pulls a cracker from her lab coat pocket and munches on it::
Tull_Amung says:
@<Security> ::begins a very detailed search of the SO::
CMO_Bishop says:
@::whispers very low:: CTO: SO now what?
SO_Marr says:
@::stands quietly, arms and chest tense, almost daring Security to do a complete search::
Tull_Amung says:
@::The two other security guards watch the SO intently as the search is conducted::
CTO_Kordus says:
@::wishing they were telepathic:: CMO: We wait...  they'll figure out we're gone and realize something's up.  Give me your tricorder.
FCO_Knight says:
CO: Its veered 15 degrees off of original vector. She's got enough momentum t' keep it movin away from the other inhabited planets.
CSO_Lys says:
@ ::seeing they lost some ground, he chastises himself, leaning back into Shadowfax::  Shadowfax:  If you have held anything back, now is the time.
Host CO_Cutter says:
FCO:  Well done Othello!
CMO_Bishop says:
@::reaches into her pocket and pulls out her medical tricorder:: CTO: What do you need this for?
Host CO_Cutter says:
*XO*  Sam...  it looks like we were able to nudge the planet far enough that it will miss you.
Dvari_Laris says:
@::tries to see where her horse and rider are on the course::
Host XO_Skye says:
@*CO*: What about the asteroids around it?
Host Klord says:
Action: the horses are neck and neck as they swing into the grandstands for the last lap around the track
CTO_Kordus says:
@::looks at her very pointedly, aware of the guards:: CMO:: To play video games to pass the time, what else?  ::Grinning::
FCO_Knight says:
CO: However, since we didn't give it the means t' stop it'll keep on goin' that way until it ends up in the gravity of somethin' bigger.
Tull_Amung says:
@::security looks over some personal items found on the SO and shrugs putting them back::
SO_Marr says:
@::nods at Security::
FCO_Knight says:
CO: Who knows where that thing'll end up.
Host CO_Cutter says:
*XO*  It appears that they are staying in orbit around the planet...  you should be clear.   What is your status?
CSO_Lys says:
@ Shadowfax:  Good... good.  You can do this, it isn't much longer now.
Host CO_Cutter says:
FCO:  Contact SFC.  Let them know our status and my recommendation that they track this planet and determine where it is heading.
Host XO_Skye says:
@*CO*: Well, my job is now done.  About an hour ago, the CTO, SO and CMO didn't have much on the genetics.....I'll check in with them to see how things are going.
Host Klord says:
Action: Shoulder to shoulder they race to the finish line. Suddenly the CSO's horse stumbles and goes down
Tull_Amung says:
@::completing search:: Tull: Sir... nothing unusual.
Host CO_Cutter says:
*XO*  Good Sam...  bring you team together and all of you concentrate on the genetics questions.
CSO_Lys says:
@ ::as the horse goes down, Talan rolls away as to not get trapped underneath::
Tull_Amung says:
@::Nods at the guard's comment and jumps up and down as Dvari's horse stumbles::
CTO_Kordus says:
@::pushes a few buttons, sending the information the CMO gathered back to her computer for safekeeping... there was no way she was about to let putting her hands in manure go to waste:: ALL: Yes! New high score!
CMO_Bishop says:
@::smirks, admiring the CTO's cleverness:: CTO: Oh set it on two players will you? I want to play this one too!
Host XO_Skye says:
@*CO*: Understood.
FCO_Knight says:
CO: aye. ::Patches into SFC and updates the sit rep as ordered. Starts to wonder where a wandering planet ends up::
Host XO_Skye says:
@CEO: You heard the man...Let's go find the CTO, CMO, and SO.
Dvari_Laris says:
@::stares in horror at her downed horse::Tull: It's all your fault!
CTO_Kordus says:
@::hands it back to the CMO, after having actually loaded a video game onto it:: CMO: Your turn...
Tull_Amung says:
@Dvari: This one has nothing unusual on him.. ::stops as Dvari screeches at him::
CSO_Lys says:
@ ::comes to an abrupt stop and hears a distinct sound that turns his stomach.  The pain hasn't hit yet but he knows it is coming::
Tull_Amung says:
@Dvari: What you get for using an off worlder to ride.
CMO_Bishop says:
@::Blinks for a moment then smiles:: CTO: Hey, you saved my game... thanks...
CMO_Bishop says:
@::begins to play::
Host CO_Cutter says:
FCO:  Please put us in standard orbit around the planet...  let's see what our AT is doing.
CTO_Kordus says:
@CMO::Any time...  ::looks at the guards:: I have a feeling we might be here for a while
CEO_Jax says:
@XO: I'm sure they have managed to get into all sorts of trouble.
Dvari_Laris says:
@::shouts loudly::Tull: Your rider cheated! You will pay for this deception!
Host XO_Skye says:
@CEO: Wouldn't surprise me, but there's nothing you or I could have done to stop it if they have.
CSO_Lys says:
@::takes in a breath and his vision clouds with pain.  He settles and tries to see what happened to Shadowfax::
CMO_Bishop says:
@::nods:: CTO: Nah, they've got nothing on us..... we're innocent. I mean, can you honestly arrest someone for getting lost? I mean really....::eyes the guards out of the corner of her eye::
Tull_Amung says:
@Dvari: Hardly cheated my dear.  If you're going to play with the big boys....
CTO_Kordus says:
@CMO: Apparently, the rules are different here....
FCO_Knight says:
CO: That thing's definitely goin' away. All of the gravimetric disturbances have returned to nominal around the planet. ::engages a course to the planet with the AT upon it::
Tull_Amung says:
@Dvari: Now what do you want to do with him? ::nods at the SO::
CMO_Bishop says:
@::hmphs:: CTO: It's alright. Once they deem us missing, things will get straightened out.
Dvari_Laris says:
@Tull: Oh throw him in the jail with the others for now. :;heads out of the stands::
CTO_Kordus says:
@::she lost contact with Marr some time ago, a splash, crackle and then nothing, and she hopes that meant he got rid of the recording device... ::
FCO_Knight says:
::Orders Hayden into a standard orbit as they come in range::
CSO_Lys says:
@ ::sees Shadowfax in as much pain as his own and his heart jumps.. he wants to ease her pain::
Host XO_Skye says:
@::Heads out of her quarters tucking her padd into her waste band at the small of her back.::
SO_Marr says:
@::stands fast, refusing to go to jail unless they stun him into oblivion::
Host XO_Skye says:
@*CTO*: Commander.....What is your status?
Tull_Amung says:
@::nods to the security to take SO to jail and then looks for the vendor with the tameg stalks::
CTO_Kordus says:
<edit Eric to Marr>
CSO_Lys says:
@ ::tries to start crawling towards Shadowfax::
CTO_Kordus says:
@*XO* You don't want to know....
Dvari_Laris says:
@::rushes over to the CSO::CSO: What happened? You cost me a lot by losing.
CMO_Bishop says:
@:;can't help but feel worried herself. Carefully stored the information she's gathered from the blood sample, deep in the memory of the tricorder, under a high security code::
Host Klord says:
Action: the CSO passes out from the pain
CMO_Bishop says:
@::grins:: CTO: Yes! I got him! New score!
Host XO_Skye says:
@*CTO*: Actually I do.....Where are you?
Host Klord says:
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