Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Huron NCC 61245 SD 10212.07

Starring:
Pam Bruyere as CO Serena Sheridan
Jim Koeller as XO Ethan Knight
Eric Woo as CSO Eric Woo
Steve Weller as CTO Tio Ayidee 
Christopher Barnes as OPS Chris Barnes 
Chris Esterhuyse as FCO Dylan Roznine
Trish Yarborough as CNS Randi McIntyre
Emily Dueckman as CEO Victoria Hansen
Rogerio Pereira as CIV Drayan Vekh
Jamie Osborn as SM

On the Planet Ry'leth, buried deep underground is the Nameless one. The bearer of uncontrollable powers, the Nameless One sleeps, but his followers have come to start his awakening. If he is stirred, he will unleash powers that are unimaginable.... and unstoppable

Unaware in the heavens above, the silveresque Frigate, Huron Circles above. Looking for their lost comrades in arms, they search, looking for answers to their questions. As precious time passes by, each question's answer leads to another question.

Will the Huron's crew be able to find out the information they need in time to rescue their comrades AND stop the awakening of the Nameless one? Only time will tell.....

Skyfox Productions, in Association with ACTD Entertainment presents......The One of the Destruction, Part II

<<<<<RESUME Mission>>>>>

CSO_Woo says:
@::takes a first look around where they materialized, tricorder in hand and a phaser over his shoulder, running preliminary scans of the area::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Sir, I am detecting no minds active here.

CIV_Vekh says:
::manning the Tactical Station, decides to minimize the Frog game he's been playing while the computer run the sensor sweeps::

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::on the bridge standing next to the operations station:: OPS: Give me a status report on the away team please.

Host XO_Knight says:
@::on the SS Crow::  AT:  Okay, let's see what information we can gather here before heading down to the planet.

CTO_Ayidee says:
@::Materializing on Automated Freighter, Phaser Rifle at Shoulder.::

CEO_Hansen says:
@::materializes on the Crow and looks around::

Host XO_Knight says:
@CNS:  I'm not sensing anything either Randi.

CSO_Woo says:
@::walks over to one of the consoles and takes a look... see if he could access the computer...::

OPS_Barnes says:
COM: XO: USS Huron to Away Team, report in please.

CTO_Ayidee says:
<Angeltra>:  ::Looks at the Orion, wondering what he just closed.::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  I will run the CNS logs if I may?

CIV_Vekh says:
Angeltra: have you noticed the scratches on the Tactical board?

Host XO_Knight says:
@CNS:  Of course Randi.

CSO_Woo says:
@XO: Initial tricorder readings also show no life signs present.

CTO_Ayidee says:
@::Moves to a Computer Access Point, calling up ship Logs including its last cargo manifest.::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::nods at the XO and walks over to a console and pulls up the medical and counseling records::

Host XO_Knight says:
@CSO:  Understood.  Let's see if we can find anything of use.

CTO_Ayidee says:
<Angeltra>: CIV: Um, not that I'll admit to.  I've got no desire to run the gauntlet twice tomorrow.

CEO_Hansen says:
@::walks around, not wandering too far, just looking for anything that might be worth checking::

CTO_Ayidee says:
@XO: I'm trying to access the freighter's logs and see what they carried here.

CSO_Woo says:
@CTO: I'll help you go over the logs, Tio... ::sits down next to him on a stool::

CIV_Vekh says:
Angeltra: I see ... Mr. Ayidee seems very adamant on discipline doesn’t he?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::begins to read the records, and lets out a loud gasp::

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
CIV: Anything on your sensors that we should know about?

CSO_Woo says:
@::brings up some records, as well as sensor logs on an adjacent monitor::

CEO_Hansen says:
@::looks over::  CNS:  You okay?

CTO_Ayidee says:
@CSO: Kind of funny, if you think about it.  A Cait inside a "Crow".

Host XO_Knight says:
@::walks over to the CO's console and tries to bring up some information::

CSO_Woo says:
@::pauses for a second:: CTO: Ah! I see, I see, yes, kinda ironic ::grins::

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::walks over to tactical and stands behind Vekh::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@ALL:  Everyone, look at this!

CIV_Vekh says:
CO: Captain, I'm picking no activity on the surrounding space,  ships or probes. I'd like to divert the scans to the location on the surface where life signs were detected

CSO_Woo says:
@::spins around on his chair towards the CNS:: CNS: What's up?

CTO_Ayidee says:
<Angeltra>: CIV: Yes, but he's also got a strange sense of humor.

CEO_Hansen says:
@::walks over to where Randi is sitting and looks down at the console::

CTO_Ayidee says:
CNS: What is it?

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
CIV: Make it so Commander.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Sir, they have native costumes... ::continuing to read:: Large heaters...

Host XO_Knight says:
@*OPS*:  We've just gotten aboard here and we're beginning our investigation.  We'll keep an open communication with the Huron.

OPS_Barnes says:
*XO*: Thank you Commander. 

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::notices Vic reading over her shoulder::

CSO_Woo says:
@CNS: So... that just confirms that the life forms on the planet *are* engaged in a ritual of some sort, doesn't it?

Host XO_Knight says:
@::looks over at the CNS::

CIV_Vekh says:
CO: Immediately, sir ::goes on with reprogramming the search parameters::

CTO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: Native costumes?  To what world?

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: Captain, I have established a channel with the away team. They have safely arrived aboard the Crow and are beginning their investigation.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Sir, they have all sorts of ancient weapons... jagged swords, and really wicked looking knives ::reading again::

CEO_Hansen says:
@::sits down at the console beside Randi and looks down at it::

Host XO_Knight says:
@CNS:  Anything else that could be of use?

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
OPS: Very good Ensign. Please make sure you keep a lock on them as well.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::looks at Vic, then at the AT::

CTO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: And any passengers?

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: Aye captain.

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: I'll continue to monitor the channel as well.

CEO_Hansen says:
@::does a slight double take at the information on the console::  Self:  What the ...?

Host XO_Knight says:
@CTO:  Are there any signs of weapons' fire?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@ALL:  Sir, this is NOT good...

CEO_Hansen says:
@CNS:  I found the medical records.

CTO_Ayidee says:
@XO: None inside.  I'll access Damage control next.  ::Turns the Computer to Damage Control.::

Host XO_Knight says:
@::continues reviewing the information::  AT:  I'm finding the same information here as well.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@CEO:  Yes... Sir, this appears to be records of the civilization that used to be there!

FCO_Roznine says:
::taps in the final command on his console:: CO: Captain, I'm maintaining a continuous scan for any ships in the vicinity.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
CIV: Can you get any readings on the life forms on the planet. I mean are we dealing with more than one species of humanoid down there?

Host XO_Knight says:
@CNS:  Randi, make sure you transmit all that information over to the Huron.

CEO_Hansen says:
@CNS:  No no ... these are records of the Away Team members that were on the surface.

CSO_Woo says:
@::turns back around to continue running to the sensor logs and the ship's logs as CTO moves onto Damage control::

CTO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: Records of the civilization?  On an automated freighter?  ::Pauses.::  Is it more or less than what the team we're looking for had found?

CIV_Vekh says:
CO: I'm right on that, sir. I need to filter some of the data feedback, seems there's some interference from the planet's ionosphere

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
FCO: Thanks Roz, when the Nimitz arrives inform me immediately.

FCO_Roznine says:
::turns slightly to Chris:: OPS: Can you get a data link with the freighters?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@*OPS*:  We have some detailed information, sending to you now ::tapping the console to transmit the logs::

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: Aye, Captain.

CSO_Woo says:
@CTO: Perhaps this is our "smoking gun" that the archaeological dig had been disturbed by... "pirates"

OPS_Barnes says:
FCO: Aye sir,  one moment. ::taps a few buttons:: Done.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
CIV: Interference? Can you identify what kind?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  The medical data is for the AT on the surface sir, but the rest of this is for the civilization that was once here.

CEO_Hansen says:
@::taps on the console::  CNS:  Human anatomy.  Very detailed records ...

FCO_Roznine says:
::nods and sees the information coming in:: OPS: Thanks, I see Randi's doing my job for me. ::starts scanning the ships' information::

Host XO_Knight says:
@CTO:  The records have SF signatures.  They appear to be stolen from the AT.

OPS_Barnes says:
*CNS*: Ready to receive.... ::watches information download into ship's computers:: got it.

CTO_Ayidee says:
@CSO: Possible, but unlikely.  Pirate's would have better weapons, and wouldn't use automated ships.  I've changed my theory to something more...dangerous.  Religious fanatics taking hostages.

Host XO_Knight says:
@*CO*:  Captain, we've found some information that is of use to us.  We're transferring that data now.

CIV_Vekh says:
CO: Not at this time, sir. I'm trying to figure out if it's a natural phenomenon on this planet or anything else.

CTO_Ayidee says:
@XO: I'm going to request reinforcements from the Huron.  I think we're dealing with religious fanatics taking hostages, and I don't want to risk being overwhelmed.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
*XO*: Good work Ethan. Relay it to OPS please.

Host XO_Knight says:
@::nods::  CTO:  Agreed.

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: I have it Captain.

Host XO_Knight says:
@*CO*:  Understood.

CSO_Woo says:
@XO: Commander... something curious... ::continues looking on at the sensors:: ... the temperature of the planet is increasing... very slowly... and evenly. I'd imagine... that something besides the sun was causing it...

CTO_Ayidee says:
@*Angeltra*: Prepare Beta Team and send them over before we head to the surface.  Same equipment as we are carrying, plus stun grenades.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
OPS: Chris reroute that info to the CIV and my console please.

CEO_Hansen says:
@::taps on the console, looking for any other information::

FCO_Roznine says:
::lets the one scan of ship information run, and calls up the link-up to the next freighter::

CIV_Vekh says:
CO: I'm counting approx. 300 individuals down there, concentrated around a rather small area, like they were gathering in that spot for some reason. I'm picking up readings on various species down there.

Host XO_Knight says:
@CSO:  See if you can find out what might be causing the increase.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::walks back to her seat and brings up the screen::

OPS_Barnes says:
::reroutes the downloaded information:: CO: Done.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::continuing to read, then gasps again::  XO: Sir, I don't like this, it mentions something here about sacrificial robes for a ceremony...

CSO_Woo says:
XO: Why is the temperature increasing for no reason...

CTO_Ayidee says:
@CSO: Increasing?  At what rate?

Host XO_Knight says:
@CSO:  That's what I'd like you to find out Eric.

CTO_Ayidee says:
<Angeltra>:  ::Orders Beta Team to equip and head to TR 1.::

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
CIV: Thank you Commander.

Host XO_Knight says:
@CNS:  Sacrificial?  Do you think they used human sacrifices?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Unless they are dressing animals in human robes, I would assume so Sir ::smiling at him::

CSO_Woo says:
@CTO: Well... the increase itself has been very slow, as recorded by the ship's sensors... five degrees over several hours. But that's hugely significant, given the distance of the planet from its sun... and its evenness... sensors don't even record fluctuations...

Host XO_Knight says:
@*CO*:  Captain, you getting all of this?  This is getting stranger by the minute.

CTO_Ayidee says:
@Self: This keeps getting worse.  XO: If that is the case, we should move quickly, before they can carry out their ghastly plans.

CEO_Hansen says:
@::listens quietly to the conversations around her, not having found anything else in the console::

CSO_Woo says:
@::tries to run a deep scan of the planet's surface and the identified and opened chasms::

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
*XO*: Receiving it Commander. Can you make any sense of it?

Host XO_Knight says:
@CTO:  Agreed.  Let's finish up what we can here and get down to the planet.

CTO_Ayidee says:
@CSO: Yes, for a planetary mass to increase by five degrees would take enormous amounts of energy.

FCO_Roznine says:
::sees something coming up from the first scan:: Self: Interesting. ::looks up and turns to get the Captain's attention.

CIV_Vekh says:
::keeps searching and following up the conversation between the Captain and the Away Team::

CTO_Ayidee says:
<Beta Team>  ::Arrives at TR 1 and Beams over.::

Host XO_Knight says:
@*CO*:  Unfortunately, nothing makes sense yet.  We're going to finish up here and head down to the planet....where I hope we can find out even more.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::sees Roz looking her way::FCO: Need something Roz?

CTO_Ayidee says:
@<Beta Team>  ::Materializes.::

Host XO_Knight says:
@CSO:  Find anything on what could be causing the increase?

CTO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: In those records, any word on what these "pilgrims" are looking for here?  Certainly not a vacation spot.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Sir, I think we are going to find the rest of our answers on the planet... there is nothing else here, do you agree Vic?

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
*XO*: Understood Ethan. Just be careful down there. If this information is correct, you could meet with some trouble.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@CTO:  Nothing on that kind Sir...

CEO_Hansen says:
@::nods::  CNS:  I haven't found anything more.

Host XO_Knight says:
@*CO*:  Acknowledged.  I hope trouble doesn't find us.

CSO_Woo says:
@XO: I... am at a total loss for words, Commander... I simply don't see how this sort of temperature increase could occur... however, if we want answers, we *will* have to go to the surface. The inhibitors are still causing much interference in the scans.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@CEO:  I don't understand religious mania Vic, can you explain it to me?

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: Security Team Beta has beamed over safely, Captain.

CTO_Ayidee says:
@::Quickly briefs Beta Team.::

CEO_Hansen says:
@CNS:  What exactly do you want to know, Randi?

Host XO_Knight says:
@CSO:  Understood.  AT:  Let's head down to the planet.

CSO_Woo says:
@XO: but we have to be wary... the temperature of a frozen planet, frozen for millennia... is heating up. Something's going on down there.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
OPS: Understood Chris, make sure they are monitored as well.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@CEO:  Why would people kill or maim for a God?

Host XO_Knight says:
@*OPS*:  Ready to beam down.

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: Captain, according to the logs I've scanned so far, the ships were hired by the passengers.

Host XO_Knight says:
@::nods::  CSO:  We will take all precautions.

CEO_Hansen says:
@CNS:  Well ... peoples often believe, or believed, that without proof of their willingness to die, their gods would become unhappy and unleash their wrath.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
FCO: These are private freighters then?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@CEO:  Not logical to me... I would let them have the planet and move elsewhere!  ::grinning::

CIV_Vekh says:
FCO: Can you backtrack their origin, Lieutenant? Perhaps learning where they all came from would shed some light on the reason they being here

OPS_Barnes says:
*XO*: Acknowledged, Cdr, energizing now, standby.

CSO_Woo says:
@::overhears the CNS' question:: CNS: It's really not that uncommon. Holy wars and the like have occurred in many religions within the Federation.

FCO_Roznine says:
::nods:: CO: Aye, Captain, as far as I can tell for now.

CEO_Hansen says:
@CNS:  It varies from culture to culture.  ::shrugs::

CTO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: As far as I'm concerned, they can have the planet.  It's the Archeological Team we're here for.

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: Beaming the away team down to the surface now, Captain

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::nods to OPS::

FCO_Roznine says:
CIV: Certainly, Commander, I'm still tracing their flight details of the trip.

OPS_Barnes says:
::moves fingers up the triple bars and back down again in a quick motion::

Host Jamie_O says:
@ACTION: as the Away Team beams down, distant chanting can be heard

Host XO_Knight says:
@::dematerializes and rematerializes on the planet::

CSO_Woo says:
@::rematerializes on the planet...:: All: What is that??

CIV_Vekh says:
::nods at the FCO and returns to his monitoring::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::materializes on the planet, gathering her wits about her, she hears chanting::

CTO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: When they took hostages, they became our...::Dematerializes and rematerializes.:: problem.

CEO_Hansen says:
@::rematerializes on the planet and looks around, listening to the chanting::

Host XO_Knight says:
@CSO:  You heard it too?

CSO_Woo says:
@::activates his tricorder:: All: Life signs... in the direction of that noise...

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: Captain, I hear some strange chanting coming from the comm. signal...

CTO_Ayidee says:
@::Crouches, Rifle aimed in direction of Chants.  Waves Security forward slowly.::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Sir, this is what I heard on the Huron... ::moving her phaser in a 180-degree turn::

CEO_Hansen says:
@All:  If they're sacrificing people, I advise staying quiet in case we end up the ones needing to be rescued ...

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
OPS: Chanting? Can you reply that portion of the transmission?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::nods at Vic agreeing with her::

Host XO_Knight says:
@CSO:  Eric, I want you and Victoria to head that way.  The Tio, Randi and I will head this way.

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: Replaying on main audio now. ::presses a few buttons and the chanting sound can be heard over the ship's speakers::

FCO_Roznine says:
::scans the three ships' logs again:: CO/CIV: Interesting bit of information... the ships are registered in various parts of the Federation.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::nods at the XO showing she heard his orders, moving out in front with the security teams, since Tio seems to have the rear covered::

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
All: Anyone recognize that chant?

CIV_Vekh says:
OPS/CO: I'd suggest we also run it through LCARS database to try and find a match

CSO_Woo says:
@::looks in the direction of THAT way:: XO: Sure thing, boss... Vic ::smiles; but raises his tricorder as well as his phaser::

CTO_Ayidee says:
@::Assigns Beta Team  3 to each group.::

FCO_Roznine says:
::listens to the chanting on the bridge speakers::

CIV_Vekh says:
::listens for a while:: CO: Not me sir, however I don't get a good feeling about it

CEO_Hansen says:
@::nods and draws her own phaser, just in case::

Host XO_Knight says:
@CSO/CEO:  Report any important findings to me immediately.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
FCO: Sounds like a lot of random cultures meeting.

CEO_Hansen says:
@XO:  Aye, sir.

CIV_Vekh says:
FCO/CO: Or they are purposefully trying to hide where they came from for any reason

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: Me neither. Sounds "old". Getting back to what I was saying. The one ship is registered on Risa, one on Betazed and the last one on Pacifica.

Host XO_Knight says:
@::begins to walk in the opposite direction of the CSO/CEO, moving his tricorder from side to side::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::Randi begins moving closer to the chanting, words unintelligible to her::

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
CIV: Commander, I'd like a security team to beam to the planet. Handle that will you?

CTO_Ayidee says:
@::Walks just ahead of XO, swaying Phaser from side to side.::

CEO_Hansen says:
@::walks quietly, listening for anything closer than the chanters::

CSO_Woo says:
@::scans the caves a bit to try and determine pathways... and detects something:: CEO: What fascinating structures...

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::stops to examine some kind of machine, frozen in the ice::  XO:  Sir, look at this.

CEO_Hansen says:
@CSO:  Find something interesting?

CSO_Woo says:
@CEO: Er, keep your phaser up. My reaction time won't be fast enough while I'm using the tricorder...

CIV_Vekh says:
CO: Yes, sir ::taps on the console some orders:: Angeltra: please take over. ::heads to the turbolift::

Host XO_Knight says:
@::listens intently, trying to understand the chanting::  CTO/CNS:  You making any sense out of that?  ::looks at what Randi is pointing to::

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
OPS: Inform Commander Knight that I'm sending him some extra help and beam them down as soon as Commander Vekh is ready.

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: Aye Captain.

CEO_Hansen says:
@::still hasn't lowered her gaze::  CSO:  Oh I am ...

OPS_Barnes says:
XO: Huron to Commander Knight. Prepare to receive additional personnel.

CSO_Woo says:
@::keeps walking forward:: CEO: I'm detecting some sort of machinery close-by... they don’t' seem to be active, but they bear residual energy signatures... ::tries to locate them::

CIV_Vekh says:
::taps his badge:: *Security Team Delta*: report to TR#3 in 5 minutes for away team duty

Host XO_Knight says:
@*OPS*  Who are you sending down now Chris?

CTO_Ayidee says:
<Angeltra>: CO/ CIV: Gamma Team in on standby, ready to go down within minutes.

FCO_Roznine says:
::does a quick orbital correction:: CO: And now we wait?

OPS_Barnes says:
*XO*: Additional security officers, sir.

CSO_Woo says:
@CEO: I wonder what they're saying... or doing... ::listens to the chanting::

CEO_Hansen says:
@CSO:  I'm thinking I'd rather not know.

CIV_Vekh says:
::reaches the transporter room and discuss the destinations with the Transporter Chief::

Host XO_Knight says:
@*OPS*:  Understood.  Beam half of them to our point, and the other half to Cmdr. Woo's position.

CSO_Woo says:
@::moves around a corner... and cuts himself slightly on his right arm:: Self: Gah! ::feels around... his sleeve is damaged slightly... superficial bleeding::

OPS_Barnes says:
*XO*: Aye sir. 

Host XO_Knight says:
@CNS:  Any way of uncovering it further?

OPS_Barnes says:
*CIV*: Barnes to Cdr Vekh.

CEO_Hansen says:
@::looks over at him::  CSO:  What happened?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Not unless you want to let everyone ahead know we are here!

FCO_Roznine says:
::relaxes slightly in his chair and concentrates:: ~~~CNS: Everything still good down there?~~~ ::hopes his range is good enough to reach the surface::

CIV_Vekh says:
::as the team reports in, Drayan have them assemble on the pads:: *OPS*: Vekh here. Go ahead Barnes.

CSO_Woo says:
@CEO: I'm so stupid... I cut myself... oh well... if I die from an infection here, you'll know why... let's keep moving...

Host XO_Knight says:
@::grins::  CNS:  No, I guess not.  Let's move forward.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
FCO: Got an ETA on the Nimitz yet Roz?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::waits for them to pass her, since Tio is leading now::

Host XO_Knight says:
@::senses something::  *CSO*:  You okay Eric?

OPS_Barnes says:
*CIV*: Sir, I am relaying the coordinates of two beam down points to the TR. Commander Knight wants you to beam half of the team to one point and half to the other.

FCO_Roznine says:
::blinks slightly:: CO: Not yet, Captain. I have nothing on sensors so far. Want me to contact them and confirm?

CSO_Woo says:
@*XO* Hehe... yes, commander, I'm fine... I just cut myself slightly, thanks for asking...

CEO_Hansen says:
@::shrugs::  CSO:  It happens.  Let me know if you think you've been infected with something.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@~~~FCO:  Everything is well so far... I will keep my mind open to you Roz.~~~

CTO_Ayidee says:
@XO: Perhaps letting them know we are here is a good idea.  A show of force may cause them to surrender and return our people.

Host XO_Knight says:
@*CO*:  Captain, any word from the Nimitz yet?

FCO_Roznine says:
~~~CNS: Just checking. ::gives a mental grin:: And the commander is also ok?~~~

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
FCO: I doubt they are within communications range yet Roz, but go ahead and give them a shout.

CEO_Hansen says:
@::goes back to looking around and listening::

CIV_Vekh says:
::besides the transporter chief, checks the coordinates sent down from the Bridge:: *OPS*: Acknowledge Barnes. We are ready, energize at your discretion ::takes position on the pad, adjusting the phaser rifle he picked up::

Host XO_Knight says:
@*CSO*  Be careful out there Eric.  I don't need anything happening to you or anyone else.

FCO_Roznine says:
::smiles slightly:: CO: Aye, Captain.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Sir, I do not like to disagree, but at this point, I think we need to remain a hidden, until we can assess the danger.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
*XO*:Nothing yet Commander. Any signs of the missing archeologists?

Host XO_Knight says:
@*CO*:  Same thing here Captain....no signs.

OPS_Barnes says:
CO/*CIV*/*XO*: Energizing Team One now. ::moves hands up and down the triple bars::

Host CSO_Woo says:
@CEO: gee, thanks, I'll tell you when I think I'm dying ::sticks his tongue out at her playfully, as they continue moving down the pathway...:: CEO: The path's widening - Oh my God... ::looks up::

FCO_Roznine says:
::taps in a sequence and tries to hail the Nimitz::

CIV_Vekh says:
::watches as half the officers dematerialize::

Host Jamie_O says:
@ACTION: the CSO and CEO come across a large circular clearing

Host XO_Knight says:
@CTO/CNS:  Right now, I don't want them to know we're coming.  Not until we get some more information anyway.

CEO_Hansen says:
@CSO:  What?  ::follows his gaze to what he's looking at::

Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: the Second team dematerializes

OPS_Barnes says:
CO/*CIV*/*CSO*: Energizing Team Two now. ::beams down the other half of the team::

FCO_Roznine says:
COM: Nimitz: Huron to Nimitz. ::waits to see if the range is too large::

CTO_Ayidee says:
@XO: Aye, but I'm not sure how much we can gather without contact.

Host CSO_Woo says:
@::hurries forward into the clearing and looks up at a structure of some sort... in the middle of the room:: CEO: Wow...

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::nods again to OPS::

FCO_Roznine says:
::waits a few more moments just to be sure::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@CTO:  Tio ::tapping her temple::  You forget about my mind.

CEO_Hansen says:
@::blinks and looks at the clearing::  CSO:  Um ... alright then ... ah ... hmm ...  ::follows him forwards, though a little more cautiously::

Host CSO_Woo says:
@::turns around as he detects a transporter signature behind him, and relaxes when he sees that they're reinforcements::

CIV_Vekh says:
@::materializes with the rest of the security detail close to the CSO's position::

OPS_Barnes says:
*XO/CSO/CIV*: Huron to away team... please verify safe delivery of security teams.

Host XO_Knight says:
@*OPS*:  Security team safely arrived.

Host CSO_Woo says:
@CIV: Commander... come, come, take a look at this... ::points at the huge construction in the middle of the room:: CEO: What do you make of it?

CTO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: No, but we have learned little so far.  And I'm worried about the "sacrificial robes" you spoke of.

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: Captain, the Nimitz is not yet in range as you said. I'll keep a weather eye out for them nonetheless. I'll set up a repeating hail for them to contact us as soon as they enter communications range.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
FCO: Anything from the Nimitz?

CIV_Vekh says:
@::taps his badge:: *OPS*: Team Two here. We arrived as well

Host CSO_Woo says:
@*OPS* Security team's safely arrived, thank you.

Host XO_Knight says:
@CTO:  Well Tio, let's just see what kind of answers we can find out.

OPS_Barnes says:
*AT*: Acknowledged.

CTO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: Time may not be on our side.

CIV_Vekh says:
@::taking the CSO's lead, he approaches the edge of the clearing and takes a look at it::

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: Both security teams safely beamed down Captain.

CTO_Ayidee says:
@::Nods.::  XO: Aye sir.

Host CSO_Woo says:
@::activates his tricorder to try and scan inside the... THING::

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
FCO: Excellent

CEO_Hansen says:
@::looks the construction over and shrugs a bit::  CSO:  No idea.  A monument of some sort?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Sir, I think we should try and sneak into the ceremony...

Host XO_Knight says:
@*CSO*:  Has your reinforcements gotten there yet?

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
OPS: Thank goodness.

CIV_Vekh says:
CSO: I'd agree with Lt. Hansen. Looks like an alter of sorts ::takes tricorder out and scans the structure for life signs::

Host XO_Knight says:
@CNS:  I think we should try to observe first what they are doing....that is, before acting on anything.

Host CSO_Woo says:
@*XO* Aye, sir, and we've reported back to the ship - oh, good heavens...

Host XO_Knight says:
@*CSO*:  What is it Eric?

Host CSO_Woo says:
@*XO* Sir! I think I've found the life signs...

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Yes Sir, but we may have to enter, since we don't understand what they are saying.

CEO_Hansen says:
@::blinks::  CSO:  You have?

Host CSO_Woo says:
@CEO/CIV: ... They're all in there... ::points at the structure::

Host XO_Knight says:
@CNS:  I understand Randi.  We just need to take this one step at a time.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::reads the report again that Ethan sent from the Crow::

CEO_Hansen says:
@::walks around the structure, looking for a door of some sort::

Host XO_Knight says:
@*CSO*:  Elaborate Eric.

CIV_Vekh says:
@::upon hearing the CSO, signals for the security guards to move about and secure the perimeter:: CSO: The archeologists Commander? Are they alone here?

FCO_Roznine says:
::reconfigures some of the sensor pallets to extend the ship's sensor range::

Host CSO_Woo says:
@*XO* We've come across a clearing of some sort... a structure... and I've detected life signs within...

CTO_Ayidee says:
@::Tries to sniff the air, but the air is too cold.::  All: I don't like this place at all.  Tricorders have almost no range, can't smell a thing without freezing my nostrils.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@CTO:  Remind me to knit you a nose mitten Tio!

Host XO_Knight says:
@*CSO*:  Any way they could be our missing archeologists?

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::stands and walks about the command level of the bridge beginning to get a strange feeling in her head about the planet::

Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: the CSO’s team comes across a large elaborate archway with ice carvings

CIV_Vekh says:
@::sides with the CEO as she investigates the structure, providing cover:: CEO: watch out for traps, lieutenant ::scans the area with his riffle::

CIV_Vekh says:
@CSO: Mr. Woo, come over here ::signals:: Take a look at these carvings

FCO_Roznine says:
::glances over his shoulder:: CO: Creepies, Captain?

Host XO_Knight says:
@::chuckles::  CTO/CNS:  Perhaps there's some warmth coming from the ritual.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
FCO: Creepies Roz, big creepies.

Host CSO_Woo says:
@*XO* No... EVERYONE's inside, according to the tricorder... Oh my god - they're probably using them for the sacrifices!

CEO_Hansen says:
@CIV:  Oh that's just so comforting ...  ::moves towards the structure and squints a bit, looking for any cracks that could be an opening::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Sir, if I am not wrong, there is an entrance up ahead ::pointing to the light barely detectable::

FCO_Roznine says:
::nods:: CO: I understand. ::taps his console to scan for the Nimitz again:: Scanning for the Nimitz again, Captain.

Host XO_Knight says:
@*CSO*:  Get to them quickly....but be careful!

Host CSO_Woo says:
@CIV: What is it, commander? ::hurries over to the carvings:: CIV: We must take action quickly... both the survey team and the pirates are inside...

Host XO_Knight says:
@CNS:  Lead the way Randi.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::pats Roz on the shoulder:: FCO: Keep it up.

Host CSO_Woo says:
@*XO* Aye, sir... All: We're heading in after we take a look at these carvings... prepare yourselves.

CIV_Vekh says:
@::signals for the security officers to come over the archway:: CSO: Do you have any plan, commander? Can we determine if they are all in a single place?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::nods at the XO, and begins walking towards the light, stopping at the entrance, her jaw drops open, seeing many people::

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
OPS: Any further word from the away team?

CTO_Ayidee says:
@XO: In that case, I'd rather be cold.  ::Moves to the Front of the security team, set up in a wedge in front of the group.::

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: Not yet, Captain.

FCO_Roznine says:
::smiles:: CO: The Nimitz just entered sensor range, Captain... they are just on the other side of Vulcan.

Host XO_Knight says:
@::almost walks right into Randi as she stops dead in her tracks::  CNS:  Randi, what is.....Oh, never mind.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::seems to relax a bit::FCO: About time.

CEO_Hansen says:
@::ponders a moment, not really wanting to touch the structure to find an opening::

Host CSO_Woo says:
@CIV: It is a huge building, commander - they are spread out somewhat. This will be difficult.

CTO_Ayidee says:
@::Looks over the crowd, looking for weapons among the crowd.::

FCO_Roznine says:
::nods furiously:: CO: Aye, Captain. Shall I contact them and get a confirmed ETA?

Host XO_Knight says:
@::looks over at Tio::  CTO:  They armed?

CIV_Vekh says:
@CSO: Indeed ::sighs, looking from side to side down the corridors leading from their position while trying to come up with something::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::whispers::  XO:  Sir, there is the sacrificial altar ::pointing to the raised dais::

Host CSO_Woo says:
@::peers through the archway at the crowds inside::

Host XO_Knight says:
@::looks to where Randi is pointing::  CNS:  I can't get a clear shot of what's there.

CTO_Ayidee says:
@XO: More than I would like.  Too many.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
OPS: Do we still have all our people on the sensors?

CIV_Vekh says:
@CSO: I think we should attempt to take off the transporter inhibitors. I don't think getting into a fight with this crowd would do us any good

Host Jamie_O says:
@ACTION: There is a Unified Stomp, and a newer, louder chant as a Federation Officer is bound, and lead by the neck up to the altar

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  I don't like those blood red robes... ::sees everyone with one on::  Sir, we have to have one or we will stick out like a sore thumb!

CTO_Ayidee says:
@XO: We should...oh no.

Host CSO_Woo says:
@CIV: I'm unable to determine if they have any weapons - but I agree... the ship should be able to easily distinguish between the surveyors and the pilgrims - oh, my god! Look at that! ::points forward::

Host XO_Knight says:
@CTO:  Any ideas?

Host CSO_Woo says:
@*XO* Commander! What's your location?

Host XO_Knight says:
@CNS:  Suggestions on how to get some?

CEO_Hansen says:
@::stands slightly behind the CSO and CIV, biting her lip slightly at the scene::

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: Aye Captain, but Commander Woo's team is approaching a transport inhibitor field; I will lose lock if they step inside it.

CTO_Ayidee says:
@ ::Aims rifle at being leading the officer.::  XO: No good ones, but I can take out the guy at the alter.

CIV_Vekh says:
@::takes a glance where the CSO is pointing:: Self: Damn ::checks his rifle in case he needs it::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  I am in tune with Roz's mind, they can replicate us some, or we just go barging in and hope we save that man!

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
OPS: Try and warn his team.

Host XO_Knight says:
@::quietly::  *CSO*:  We are at some sort of ritual.....we're trying to determine what is going on.

OPS_Barnes says:
*CSO*: Huron to Commander Woo.

CTO_Ayidee says:
@XO: Can they beam us out yet?

Host CSO_Woo says:
@*XO* Do you *see* that?

Host CSO_Woo says:
@*OPS* Woo here... ::activates his tricorder to scan for inhibitors::

FCO_Roznine says:
::glances at the Captain to double check if he has to call the Nimitz::

CEO_Hansen says:
@::diverts her eyes from the scene, glancing up:: Self:  What ...?

Host XO_Knight says:
@CTO/CNS:  Is it possible to just have that person beamed out of there?

CTO_Ayidee says:
@Security: Prepare Stun grenades.  Aim for the area in front of the alter, then fire for effect to scatter the crowd.  Hold on the Commander's order.

OPS_Barnes says:
*CSO*: Sir, the area in front of you is protected by transport inhibitors... I am detecting 5 beacons.... I will lose signal lock on your team if you enter the field.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Sir not with the inhibitors in place.

CEO_Hansen says:
@CSO/CIV:  Look up ...  ::points at a huge star chart with red dots on it::

CIV_Vekh says:
@::checks his tricorder:: CSO/CEO: there's at least 5 transporter inhibitors among the crowd ::takes aim at one of them as he speak::

Host CSO_Woo says:
@*OPS* Thank you, ensign - is the other team affected by the inhibitor field as well?

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::walks past the helm and taps Roz on the shoulder as if to tell him to try again.

CTO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: Can you locate them?  Maybe we can do more with our Phasers than just scatter the crowd.

Host XO_Knight says:
@CNS:  See what you can do about getting us those robes.

Host CSO_Woo says:
@::places his hand on the CIV's rifle:: Wait!

CIV_Vekh says:
@::curses:: CSO/CEO: too many people around for me to take them off from here

CEO_Hansen says:
@CIV:  If you take out one of them then you'll get their attention.  Wait until we can take all of them out at once.

CIV_Vekh says:
@CSO/CEO: Yes

CNS-McIntyre says:
@~~~FCO:  Roz, we need blood red robes quickly, for 10 of us, they are floor length and cover down to the fingers.... NOW Roz~~~

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: Captain, I have lost signal lock on the XO's team... they are in an inhibitor's field.

Host CSO_Woo says:
@CIV: We mustn't be hasty... if we openly fire at those rashly... if there's another option... we could cause more harm... hey! Take a look at that! ::looks up at the ceiling::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Having Roz replicate us some now Sir, I gave him the description.  And locate who Tio?

OPS_Barnes says:
*CSO*: Yes sir, apparently they are. Please standby.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
OPS: As soon as those inhibitors are off, I want everyone beamed back to the ship, understood?

CTO_Ayidee says:
@CNS: The inhibitors.

FCO_Roznine says:
::smiles to himself, its almost as if he and the Captain know what the other is thinking at times:: CO: Captain, Randi says they need blood red robes for the 10 of them. Floor length and sleeves covering the fingers.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
OPS: Lost them?

Host CSO_Woo says:
@*OPS* Ensign... I've found something very strange on the ceiling of the inner chamber...

CIV_Vekh says:
@CSO: I didn't meant to fire without authorization, Cmdr. I was just checking our options ::looks the direction Woo's pointing::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@CTO:  Sir, from the readings on my tricorder ::she hands it to him:: they are in these positions.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
FCO: Take care of that please, but hurry, I have a bad feeling about this.

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: I still have them on sensors; but I can't beam them out from their current position.

Host XO_Knight says:
@::looks around::  CNS:  Where are those robes?!

Host CSO_Woo says:
@::scans the ceiling and quickly runs a search through the database for anything that corresponded to the... starchart?::

OPS_Barnes says:
*CSO*: What is it, sir?

CEO_Hansen says:
@::looks around, not wanting anyone to sneak up on them::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::chuckles::  XO:  Sir, we have to give him time... he won't let us down.

FCO_Roznine says:
::hears Chris:: ~~~CNS: Randi, you're  in a transport inhibited area, you'll have to move out of it.~~~ ::starts tapping the specs into the replicators database as he talks::

CTO_Ayidee says:
@XO: We can take them out easily, but not without casualties among the crowd.  Suggest firing high and letting them run away first.

CIV_Vekh says:
@::looks at the pilgrims:: CSO/CEO: got an idea here

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Sir, Roz says we need to move out of the doorway, the inhibitors are blocking his beaming the robes down, want me to get them?

Host CSO_Woo says:
@*OPS* There are four dots on the ceiling that are highlighted... red... assuming it's a starchart... they correspond to Mithara... Hais... Ry'Leth... and... :;gulps:: Earth...

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::really wants to go down there and see for herself what is going on::

CEO_Hansen says:
@::looks over at Vekh, waiting to hear his idea::

FCO_Roznine says:
::completes the robes according to the visual Randi gave him:: CO: Ready to bean down the robes, Captain.

Host XO_Knight says:
@CTO:  Position your security crew at each one of the inhibitor points.  Tell them not to fire until told to do so.

Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: the Officer is brought up to the altar, more cheering and chanting ensues.  he is strapped down

Host CSO_Woo says:
@CIV: Please, commander.

Host XO_Knight says:
@::looks over and nods at Randi::

CIV_Vekh says:
@CSO/CEO: look at their robes, we could try and take some of them out silently and dress the robes

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
FCO: Do it.

CIV_Vekh says:
@CSO/CEO: this way we could get close to the inhibitors without calling attention upon us

CTO_Ayidee says:
@::Moves security into position.::  XO: We need to hurry, sir.

Host CSO_Woo says:
@CIV: ::thinks for a second:: Let's do it.

FCO_Roznine says:
::taps in the command and the robes are transported down to the location nearest the XO's team::

OPS_Barnes says:
*CSO*: Set your tricorder to uplink mode, sir. I can cross-reference it with the ship's computers.

CEO_Hansen says:
@::glances over as the crowd cheers and then turns away::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::moves out of the doorway and sees the robes appear at their last location::

FCO_Roznine says:
~~~CNS: Done, you should have them.~~~ CO: Transport complete.

Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: Nerve inhibitors are placed on the officer.  as he is rotated for the congregation, two gold and one black pip can be seen

Host CSO_Woo says:
@*OPS* Please, ensign, do so.

Host XO_Knight says:
@CTO:  Once we have the robes on, give your team the go-ahead to take out the inhibitors.  The distraction should give us the time to get to their "sacrifice".

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::runs to grab the robes and rushes back to the AT::  XO:  Sir, here they are ::handing them to everyone::

CTO_Ayidee says:
@::Targets the being about to do the sacrifice.::  XO: Aye sir.

Host CSO_Woo says:
@*XO* Sir, if you look up at the ceiling... at the starchart...

CIV_Vekh says:
@CSO/CEO: Lets go ::signals to the SEC guys to hold their ground as he descends into the chamber floor level as silently as possible::

Host Jamie_O says:
@ACTION: the CNS sees the image of a winged figure.  He has no name. But his powers are widely known.

Host Jamie_O says:
@ACTION: as she realizes what is about to occur, she freezes over with fear

Host XO_Knight says:
@::quickly puts the robe on::  *CSO*:  Eric, we've got to get to their sacrifice.  We'll be taking out the inhibitors to distract them.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
OPS: Has Commander Knight sent any further data back?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::grabs her head::  ~~~XO:  Sir, we can't let them kill that officer, I just picked up from someone that his blood will start the heaters on this planet and start the thaw, releasing the Nameless ONE~~~

CTO_Ayidee says:
@Sec: First shot high to scatter the crowd, wait 3 seconds, and then take out the inhibitor.  Don't miss.  ::Set Phaser to Max stun and don's robe.::

Host CSO_Woo says:
@*XO* Aye, sir... we're going in as well, to try and obtain some robes... but... the ceiling, sir! The starchart...  Sol is on it!

Host XO_Knight says:
@CTO:  Give the word now Tio.  Let's get going.

OPS_Barnes says:
::receives the image, and runs it through LCARS:: CO/*CSO*: Captain, Commander Woo has found some image on the ceiling of the structure that his team is in now... I have verified it with the computer; it is a star chart with the positions of  Mithara, Hais, Ry'Leth, and Earth marked on it.

FCO_Roznine says:
::feels like jumping up and pacing the bridge, then remember he still has to call the Nimitz:: COM: Huron to Nimitz. Can you give us a estimated ETA of your arrival?

CIV_Vekh says:
@::sneaks behind a pilgrim in the last rows, somewhat apart from the others, grabbing him/her tightly and shutting his mouth::

OPS_Barnes says:
CO:  Not yet;  I am still monitoring though.

CTO_Ayidee says:
@Sec: Fire!  ::Fires at the sacrificer.::

Host XO_Knight says:
@::looks up that the ceiling before heading in::

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
OPS: What can that mean?

CIV_Vekh says:
@::drags the unconscious robbed figure around the corner::

CTO_Ayidee says:
@<Sec>  ::Fires above inhibitor, waits 3 seconds as the crowd scatters, then fires at the inhibitor itself.::

Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: as the Inhibitor Explodes, the congregation turns on the CTO's position.......

Host CSO_Woo says:
@*CO* Captain... how on Earth can Sol be specified on a starchart out here on Ry'Leth?? This is crazy...

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: I don't know Captain...

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::hears a sharp thought from Randi and cringes::

Host Jamie_O says:
<<<<<PAUSE Mission>>>>>

Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Huron
Season Three, Episode Forty-Eight (Mission #135)
“The One Of The Destruction, Part II”

Original Air Date: 10212.07
Executive Producer Jamie Osborn