Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Huron NCC 61245 SD 10302.08

Starring:
Pam Bruyere as CO Serena Sheridan
Jim Koeller as XO Ethan Knight
Eric Woo as CSO Eric Woo
Jackie Germann as CTO Michelle Peters 
Steve Weller as TO EcThelIon 
Arlene McIntyre as CMO Anita Santiago
Graham Smiley as MO Guriegn Harek
Trish Yarborough as CNS Randi McIntyre
Emily Dueckman as CEO Victoria Hansen
Jamie Osborn as SM 

Absent:
Chris Esterhuyse as FCO Dylan Roznine
Christopher Barnes as OPS Chris Barnes

Mission Summary
	The two teams have arrived on Meade, where they must now search for the weapons bunker somewhere in the heart of the woodland. However, on their way towards the bunker, both teams discover something truly odd – the presence of an extremely poisonous Mugato. The teams now have something else to worry about as their ground assault training progresses.

Host Jamie_O says:
On February 1st, 2003, NASA, the International Space Agency, and the world as a whole lost the Space Shuttle Columbia and it's crew.  As the people of west Texas watched in horror, our brave Astronauts met their fate. They did not see their deaths in vain, and it is we, as a Global community who shall continue their legacy.

Today, we honor the Crew of NASA Shuttle Mission STS-107, who will bravely join the crews of Challenger STS-51L as well as Apollo 1 in their quest for knowledge and Space Exploration

Their legacy will live on in their memories.

Host Jamie_O says:
<<<<<BEGIN Mission>>>>>

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%::sitting in the Detroit watching Meade get closer and wondering if they can succeed at this mission::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::In Rideau, scanning landing zone for a concealed landing point.::

CSO_Woo says:
%::sitting patiently at the co-pilot seat, reading notes from his padd while the runabout cruises towards Meade::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::watching the instruments as Icky takes the runabout in for a landing::

Host XO_Knight says:
@TO:  ETA?

CTO_Peters says:
%::Sitting at the helm of the Detroit::

CMO_Santiago says:
%::Sitting in the back of the Detroit::

MO_Harek says:
@::On Rideau, rummaging through his medical supplies to make sure nothing was forgotten

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: About five minutes, sir.  Scanning landing zone for a good parking spot now.

Host XO_Knight says:
@TO:  Understood.  All:  Now is a good time for everyone to check their supplies and get geared up.

MO_Harek says:
@XO: Already done, Sir

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%CTO: Found a landing site yet?

CSO_Woo says:
%::looks up from his padd and makes a slight adjustment to the warp field geometry and returns to his padd:: CTO: I'll start scanning the region for the landing coordinates. How much longer until we arrive, ensign?

Host XO_Knight says:
@TO:  Once you have a good landing zone, send the coordinates over to the Detroit.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  I am ready Sir ::checking her hidden weapons, then checks her med kit::

CTO_Peters says:
%::Is startled by the sudden talking:: CSO/CO: just started looking, 5 minutes away..4 now

Host XO_Knight says:
@CNS:  Keep an eye on our pilot when he is ready to land.  ::chuckles::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: Sir?  I thought we were landing separately to divide their attention.

MO_Harek says:
@CNS: You keep a med kit, often?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Why do you think I have only one eye on you Sir!  ::giggles::

Host XO_Knight says:
@TO:  We are....but I still want them to know our landing coordinates.

CTO_Peters says:
%::Begins scanning for a land spot::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: Understood.

CEO_Hansen says:
%::just sits quietly and waits as she doesn't speak much anyway::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@COM: CTO: Forwarding our landing point, Chief, meet you in the middle.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%::pulls out a padd and begins making some notes as she watches the crew ready themselves::

CSO_Woo says:
%CTO: I'm going to go and sort the supplies. Lt. Hansen, accompany me. ::stands up and moves towards the compartments in the rear::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@MO:  Yes Guri, since I am a medical doctor as well... never leave home without it!  ::smiling at him::

CTO_Peters says:
%COM: TO: sounds good, meet you there...and good luck

CEO_Hansen says:
%::pushes herself to her feet and heads to the back with the CSO::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Starts descent, utilizing scanners and minimizing lights.::

CTO_Peters says:
%::Finds a spot and also starts their descent::

Host XO_Knight says:
@TO:  Okay Ec'Thel'lon, you're going to be leading this mission.  You ready for it?

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: Moving in, lights dim.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%::watches Eric and Victoria head to the back and nods to herself::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::groans hearing the XO's statement::

CSO_Woo says:
%::steps into the storage area and starts pulling out the gear:: CEO: Here, take these ::hands her the lantern and tricorder:: Ready for the games, Victoria? ::grins::

MO_Harek says:
@CNS: Medical Doctor as well as a CNS, impressive!

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: Can't honestly answer until we see what's ahead.  I'm as prepared as I can be.

CMO_Santiago says:
%::Moves up to the front of the cabin and takes a seat beside the Capt.::

Host XO_Knight says:
@CNS:  Now now Randi, he is very capable of leading a tactical mission.  Let's give him a chance.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@MO:  Not really, just got lucky ::not wanting to tell him what other degrees she has::

CEO_Hansen says:
%::takes the equipment handed to her::  CSO:  I guess so.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@CNS: If you can spare a suspicious eye, you might want to scan the complex and see what we're up against.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%CMO: Something on your mind doctor?

CSO_Woo says:
%::feels the runabout pitch forward slightly:: CTO: Have we begun our descent, ensign? ::straps on a holster and phaser::

CMO_Santiago says:
%CO:  Not really, just checking to see if you are up for our weekly poker game.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Yes Sir ::pats her weapons again::  I am sure he is.

Host XO_Knight says:
@::shakes his head and laughs::

MO_Harek says:
@ ::confused CNS: Lucky?

CTO_Peters says:
%CSO: yes sir we have

CNS-McIntyre says:
@TO:  Complex?  And what direction would that be?

CSO_Woo says:
%::chuckles:: CEO: You don't seem too eager. ::picks up the equipment and proceeds to take it back to the main compartment:: CEO: Have you done much ground training?

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%CMO: Wouldn't miss it Anita. ::smiles:: I think you owe me a rematch.

CMO_Santiago says:
%::chuckles:: CO:  Meee!?  You still owe me from when you and Cmdr Knight stiffed me out of a game on the SB.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Raises eyebrows.::  CNS: The complex we are assaulting, the one with all the weapons in it.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::hears the brush and tree branches scrape the runabout and cringes::

CEO_Hansen says:
%CSO:  Not that much.  It never really interested me.

CTO_Peters says:
%::Shakes a little from being nervous:: Self: I can do this..

Host XO_Knight says:
@MO:  So doctor, I haven't had a chance to look at your record.  Will this be your first tactical mission?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@TO:  Oh that one!  ::trying her best not to laugh::

MO_Harek says:
@XO: Ground force, yes! ::feels a little inexperienced::

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%CMO: Hey, I was kidnapped remember!

CSO_Woo says:
%::steps into the main compartment:: CTO: Make sure you land the runabout a good distance away from the Rideau, and well-hidden from view. ::proceeds to hand a phaser and tricorder to everyone::

CMO_Santiago says:
%CO:  Yeah right...  Is that what you call partying these days.  ::Grins::

Host XO_Knight says:
@MO:  Well hopefully Ec'Thel'lon will get us all out of here alive.  ::grins and looks over at the TO::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: Bringing her down in the clearing.  Once we land, the nets should hide us in the trees.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%::sits back and just smiles::

CTO_Peters says:
%CSO: I know  sir, almost there

Host XO_Knight says:
@TO:  Understood.  Nice work!

CEO_Hansen says:
%::holsters a phaser and checks her tricorder before closing it::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Set's the Rideau down.::

MO_Harek says:
@XO: I have the utmost faith in everyone here ::lying a little::

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%::takes the phaser and tucks it in her belt::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@MO:  Good idea... ::hearing his very loud thought::

Host XO_Knight says:
@MO:  Hmmm, I'm not sensing your faith in us.  Don't worry, after this mission you will have that faith.

CSO_Woo says:
%::watches the sensors:: Self: Darn it... they've beat us to it. CTO: They're down.

CTO_Peters says:
%::Brings the Detroit down with only  a few bumps:: CSO: so are we

CNS-McIntyre says:
@~~~XO:  I have faith, I am just razzing Icky... he needs to get a sense of humor!~~~

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%CTO: Well you ready to lead us Miccy?

MO_Harek says:
@XO: I guess I should not over exaggerate to a Betazoid

CSO_Woo says:
%::grins:: CTO: So we are. Well, this is your show. Does everyone have all his or her equipment?

Host XO_Knight says:
@~~~CNS:  I understand that.....you just have to give him time.  After all, he hasn't gotten to know us all yet.~~~

CTO_Peters says:
%CO:Noo...maybe..of course..

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Looks around after the ship lands.::  XO/ MO: We'll be fine.  No bosses to get in our way.  ::Glances at CNS, keeping straight faced.::  Well, just one boss.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@~~~XO:  What's to know?  We are super people!~~~ ::turning she grins impishly at Ethan::

Host XO_Knight says:
@::chuckles::  MO:  I guess you should.

CTO_Peters says:
%CSO: was everything handed out? phasers and lights?

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%::grabs her small equipment bag and tosses it over her shoulder::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@MO:  You are so lucky to have 2 Betazoids with you on this mission Guri!  ::grinning at him::

CSO_Woo says:
%::looks around at everyone:: CTO: Yes, everyone is fully equipped.

Host XO_Knight says:
@::begins to laugh at the TO's statement::  CNS:  I do believe he DOES have a sense of humor!

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Grabs Phaser rifle.::  All: Ready?  Keep your lights off until emergencies, and restrain from active scans.

CEO_Hansen says:
%::stands quietly and waits::

MO_Harek says:
@::trying to get used to being called Guri::

CTO_Peters says:
%CSO: there were ready ::Picks up her things and gets ready::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Yes, it would appear that he does ::reaching over and clapping Icky on the back::  Well said Icky!

CTO_Peters says:
%CO: you are staying here ma'am?

Host XO_Knight says:
@::stands up and grabs his weapons and his tricorder::  TO:  Lead the way.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@CNS: Icky?

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%CTO: No, I'll be accompanying the team to observe.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO: Sir, if you don't mind, I will take our 6.

CSO_Woo says:
%::walks over to the exit and opens the runabout door:: CTO: Ready to go?

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Moves towards the door, peering out at it opens, listening intently.::

CTO_Peters says:
%CO: Oh! I thought you were observing from here...well then.. let's go  CSO: yes sir!

Host XO_Knight says:
@CNS:  Negative Randi.  This is Ec'Thel'lon's mission to lead.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Waves the group out, grabbing the netting on the way.::

CSO_Woo says:
%CTO: ::grins:: That's the spirit, ensign.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Sir, that will be a little hard, for him to lead and take the rear as well...

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@ ::Whispered.::  All: Lets get the net open and in place, then start the search.

Host XO_Knight says:
@CNS:  Right you are Randi.  ::smiles::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::wait for everyone to exit, covering their rear::

MO_Harek says:
@::follows everyone out::

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%::moves to the door of the runabout::CTO: Clear to exit?

Host XO_Knight says:
@::cautiously steps out and looks around::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::grabs one end of the net, waiting for the others to help::

Host XO_Knight says:
@::after checking out the area, walks over and grabs another end of the net::

CTO_Peters says:
%::Moves out of the shuttle and looks around:: CO: I believe so ma'am

MO_Harek says:
@::grabs the net::

CTO_Peters says:
%::Walks around the shuttle looking around::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Lifts net and pulls it over the top.::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Sir, since I am the shortest and you are the tallest, why don't you go to the other side and catch the net?

CSO_Woo says:
%::steps out of the shuttle and takes in a deep breath of fresh air:: CTO: Let's install the camouflage net.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%::decides to assist with the netting::

Host XO_Knight says:
@CNS:  I don't think it will matter much as long as we each grab an end.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%::grabs an end and walks to the front of the runabout and hauls it over the nose::

Host XO_Knight says:
@Bee:  Once we are ready to go, you will stay here and guard the Rideau.

CEO_Hansen says:
%::puts her tricorder away to help with the netting::

CSO_Woo says:
%::grabs the other end and tosses it over to the other side:: CO: There's no need to exert yourself, captain, we can handle this. ::grins::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@<Bee> ::Nods.::  XO: Of course.

CTO_Peters says:
%::Moves back to where there others work:: CSO: looks clear, almost done here?

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%CSO: Don't worry about me Commander. Let's just get a move on.

Host XO_Knight says:
@::finishes up with the netting::  All:  All secure?

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: We should have thought of a diversion.  Lights or not, I'm sure they could see us coming.

CSO_Woo says:
%CTO: Affirmative, ensign. Let's move out now. ::scans the area around them with his eyes::

MO_Harek says:
@::secures the netting:: XO: Yes, Sir

Host XO_Knight says:
@TO:  You should have thought of that earlier.  How would you like to proceed.

CEO_Hansen says:
%::looks around and waits to see where they go::

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%CTO: Well Ensign, what's the plan?

CSO_Woo says:
%::smiles:: CTO: What should we do first?

CTO_Peters says:
%::Puts the rifle over her shoulder:: CO/CSO: we can start by heading toward the complex, then we will meet up with the other team.  we didn't really have much to go on

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%::looks towards the bushes in front of the clearing:: Self: This looks like fun.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Nods in answer.:: All: Let's move, indications are that it's down river.  I have point, Commander Knight next, Doctor Harek third, and Lieutenant McIntyre takes the drag.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%::makes another notation on the padd::

Host XO_Knight says:
@TO:  Acknowledged.  ::motions with his hand::  All:  Let's move out!

Host CNS-McIntyre says:
@TO:  Whatever you say Sir! ::saluting;:

CSO_Woo says:
%::nods, as he makes some adjustments to his rifle:: CTO: Sounds like a plan, ensign. Lead the way. I'll take the rear. Captain, Lieutenant, Doctor. ::invites them to stay in the middle::

MO_Harek says:
@::readjusts his medkit over his:: TO: Aye, Sir

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Starts moving down towards the river.::

CTO_Peters says:
%::Sees the CO take notes and bites her bottom lip::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@MO:  If trouble comes Guri, please get out of my way, I was in security before I became ship's counselor.

CTO_Peters says:
%All: lets go ::Leads the way into the bush::

MO_Harek says:
@CNS:Security, the list continues

Host XO_Knight says:
@::walks along cautiously, stopping to turn completely around from time to time, and checking his tricorder::

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%::whispers to Eric::CSO: I'll take the rear.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Wonders if there are any animals in these woods.::

CEO_Hansen says:
%::falls into step behind the CTO, listening for sounds other than their footsteps::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@MO:  Yeah well, I was an Assistant FCO before that! ::chuckles::  I will tell you my tale when we get back to the ship, if you are still interested!

CSO_Woo says:
%::starts to move forward, moving cautiously, his tricorder up and his rifle on the ready:: CO: Are you sure, captain? Are you not merely observing today? ::smiles::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Turns back, signaling silence from the group.::

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%::holds up her padd::CSO: See, just making a few notes. ::smiles::

Host XO_Knight says:
@MO:  Careful doc, she can talk your ear off!

CTO_Peters says:
%CEO/CSO: keep your eyes open for the base.. ::Whispers::

CSO_Woo says:
%::grins:: CO: I see, sir. ::moves ahead of her::

CEO_Hansen says:
%::nods silently and keeps listening::

MO_Harek says:
@CNS: I'm sure your tale will be quite interesting

CSO_Woo says:
%::whispers:: CEO: I can't see anything at all... except for shrubbery and primitive lifeforms...

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::glancing down at her tricorder, she detects indigenous life signs::  XO:  Normal life signs for this planet.

CTO_Peters says:
%::Uses her tricorder in one hand scanning, and holds phaser in the other::

MO_Harek says:
@::takes out medical tricorder and begins scanning::

CEO_Hansen says:
%::whispers::  CSO:  I'm thinking that I'll hear something before I'll see it.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@MO:  Well, so far, no one has ever said I was boring...

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%::just for curiosity’s sake, takes out her tricorder and scans the area::

CSO_Woo says:
%CEO: Do you have the other team on your tricorder?

Host XO_Knight says:
@::whispers::  CNS:  Understood Randi.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@~~~XO: Nothing behind us either Sir.  I don't like this... too quiet.~~~

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Follows river, about 3 meters from waters edge, keeping low.  Feels exposed.::

Host XO_Knight says:
@~~~CNS:  Yes, but I'm not sensing anything.  Are you?~~~

CEO_Hansen says:
%::glances down at her tricorder::  CSO:  No.  Not right now at least.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%:;pushes her way through the brush and trees following the others::

CTO_Peters says:
%::Looks over her shoulder and checking on everyone behind her:: Self: this base has to be around here somewhere..

MO_Harek says:
@::monitors surrounding officers:: Self: Very interesting

CNS-McIntyre says:
@~~~XO:  No Sir, and that is what is bothering me... we should.~~~

Host XO_Knight says:
@::turns and looks behind him and whispers::  MO:  How you doing back there?

CTO_Peters says:
%::Whispers:: CSO/CEO: anything on your tricorders?

CSO_Woo says:
%Self: I wish someone would have invented a silent chainsaw or something... ::fusses with the loose branches:: CTO: Anything yet, ensign?

Host XO_Knight says:
@~~~CNS:  Perhaps you are right....but perhaps there just isn't anything to pick up on.~~~

MO_Harek says:
@XO: Good, a little nervous, Sir

Host XO_Knight says:
@MO:  Not to worry...just stick close by me.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::giggles:: MO:  Definitely, stick close to the XO, he loves to attract falling icicles!

CTO_Peters says:
%::Shakes her head at the CSO:: CSO: why are you not in the rear?

CSO_Woo says:
%CTO: I am picking up some disturbance several hundred meters ahead of us. It could be a dampening field of some sort.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%::catches up with Victoria and stops her for a moment::CEO: Let me see your readings please.

Host XO_Knight says:
@~~~CNS:  Funny! ~~~  ::grins::

CEO_Hansen says:
%::looks over at the Captain and stops, handing her her tricorder::

CSO_Woo says:
%::glares at the CTO:: CTO: It was the captain's wish to take the rear.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@All: Dead spot on the Tricorders.  Good guess that's what we're looking for.  ::Raises rifle to shoulder, although they are still a way off.::

CTO_Peters says:
%::Stops and looks over the reading:: CSO: could be from the base?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@~~~XO:  I thought so Sir !~~~ ::giggling mentally::

Host XO_Knight says:
@::stops in his tracks and goes for his rifle::

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%CEO: Thanks Lt. ::checks the readings and hands her back her tricorder::

CSO_Woo says:
%CTO: Well, something is definitely interfering with our sensors. Assuming that this planet is beyond primitive, we should assume that that's where the base is located.

CTO_Peters says:
%::Whispers::CSO: what was the glare for? I just asked a question sir..

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::turns her tricorder around to pick up the readings that Icky is getting::  XO:  Confirmed Sir...

CEO_Hansen says:
%::takes her tricorder back and nods::  CO:  You're welcome.

Host Jamie_O says:
@ACTION: the TO detects a Mugato ahead, 1.5 KM

CNS-McIntyre says:
@TO:  We have nothing behind us Sir...

CSO_Woo says:
%CTO: I apologize, ensign. The glare was uncalled for. I am simply... anxious.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Stops.::  All: But we have something ahead...something that shouldn't be there.

Host XO_Knight says:
@::looks at the TO:  What is it Ec'Thel'lon?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@TO:  You said a mouthful Icky... wrong part of the galaxy for this!

MO_Harek says:
@::stops::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Shrugs.::  XO: It appears to be a Mugato.  Maybe that's why it's so quiet, scared everything away.

CTO_Peters says:
%CSO:...and I’m nervous...join the club ::Smiles:: lets head towards the disturbance, how far was it?

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%CSO: Eric, what kind of lifesign readings are you getting?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::reaches down and pulls her knife out and slips it into her waistband::

Host XO_Knight says:
@TO:  How do you want to handle this?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@MO:  If that thing attacks, do not hesitate to shoot it...

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: Or else it's a false reading, designed to throw us off.  We continue on, giving it a wide area.  Shouldn't be too much of a delay, and it'll be a lot quieter.

CSO_Woo says:
%::frowns:: CO: How strange. According to the tricorder, there is a... Mugato in the vicinity.

Host XO_Knight says:
@CNS:  Oh, and Randi, I don't want you going off playing hero.  Got it?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@MO:  You do have an antidote for his poison I hope?

CTO_Peters says:
%::Hears the CSO:: CSO: what is that?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Who me Sir?  No way... that thing would have me for breakfast!

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%::makes another notation as she continues to scan ahead of them:: CSO: A Mugato? There should not be any of those creatures here.

Host XO_Knight says:
@TO:  Lead on.

MO_Harek says:
@CNS: Antidote, that is something I don't have, but maybe there is a root somewhere here. All: Just don't get bit

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@CNS: It won't come to that.  They shouldn't attack 4 large creatures, and if they do...  ::Pats rifle.::

Host XO_Knight says:
@CNS:  With your size, it would be more of a snack.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::sticks out her tongue at the XO then blushes, realizing what she just did::  XO:  Sorry sir!

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Moves forward, keeping 50 M wide of the Mugato.::

Host CSO_Woo says:
%CTO: Mugato - it's a creature that, well, is basically a cross between a rhinoceros and... a diamondback gorilla. Extremely poisonous. And no, captain, there should not be a Mugato here, though certain it's a creature that's been transplanted around the galaxy quite often throughout history, it seems.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%::looks around for Anita::All: Ok where is Dr. Santiago? She'll want to know about this Mugato.

Host CSO_Woo says:
%All: We should be extremely careful. The Mugato's venom is extremely poisonous.

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Smiles for a second, wondering what kind of a fight the creature could give.::

Host XO_Knight says:
@CNS:  Not to worry Randi, let's just get focused.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@~~~XO:  Why are you having so much fun?  This is a very suspicious situation!~~~

Host XO_Knight says:
@TO:  Uh Ec'Thel'lon, don't even think about it!  ::grins::

CEO_Hansen says:
%::mutters::  Self:  Great ... went from shooting games to a poisonous horned-monkey-thing.

CTO_Peters says:
%::Puts away her phaser and takes the rifle off her shoulder:: CSO: how close are we going to get to it?

Host XO_Knight says:
@~~~CNS:  Of course it is Randi.~~~

Host CSO_Woo says:
%CTO: We are approximately 5.5 kilometers away from the Mugato. But that's too close, if you ask me.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@~~~XO:  Then why do I have the feeling you know what is going to happen?~~~

MO_Harek says:
@::scans for an antidote, just in case::

CTO_Peters says:
%:CSO: will this course take us close to away from it?

Host XO_Knight says:
@::smiles to himself::  ~~~CNS:  Beats me.  I'm as much in the dark as you are.~~~

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%CSO: Eric, you know that where there is one Mugato there probably is another. ::grins::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::harrumph::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::turns the tricorder to scan behind them, still not trusting that something or someone will not try and sneak up behind them::

Host CSO_Woo says:
%CTO: Actually, our paths cross. CO: That's what I'm worried about. One's bad enough. CTO: Obviously, we did not account for this Mugato - and in this case, our mission changes. I think we should increase the power of our phasers until at least we move past the Mugato. Just in case.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%::mutters under her breath about Anita wandering off without telling anyone::

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Looking ahead, wondering what's on the other side of the field.::

CTO_Peters says:
%CSO: agree, but maybe we should take a detour around.

Host XO_Knight says:
@TO:  Does it look like we are clear?

Host CSO_Woo says:
%CTO: If you believe it is wise and if we can afford the time, ensign. Your call.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@MO:  Watch your feet... you are making too much noise... that thing has good hearing.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%::pushes through another grouping of shrubs::

CTO_Peters says:
%CSO: That's my call...but we need to pick up the pass to make up time

MO_Harek says:
@::looks at feet:: CNS: Sorry

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: So far it doesn't seem to be coming closer.  I don't think it would attack such a large group...although I can't be absolutely certain.

Host XO_Knight says:
@TO:  I don't want to take any chances.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@MO:  You need to come to the Holodeck with Baby and I, we can teach you how to be quiet. ::chuckling::

Host CSO_Woo says:
%CTO: Very well, ensign. We'll take an alternate route. ::starts scanning on his tricorder::

MO_Harek says:
@CNS: Baby?

Host Jamie_O says:
@ACTION: the Mugato appears to be in a protective posture

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%CTO: Well Ensign, are we moving on or not?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@MO:  Yes Baby, my ocelot.

Host XO_Knight says:
@TO:  Continue forward?

TO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Nods, still moving forward.::  XO: I think he's guarding something.  Are those things trainable?

CTO_Peters says:
%CO: we are, different route though, hope you don't mind picking up the pass back there

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Sir, that creature is being... what Icky said.

Host XO_Knight says:
@TO:  If it is trainable, it would be the first I heard of anything like that.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%CTO: I can keep up just fine Ensign. Move out.

MO_Harek says:
@CNS: Ocelot, Interesting pet

Host XO_Knight says:
@All:  Can we detect anything it might be protecting?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@MO:  Yes she is... our former TO taught her how to track.

Host CSO_Woo says:
%::worried they're not making progress fast enough:: CTO: We must pick up speed, in such case. ::turns around::

MO_Harek says:
@CNS: How big is she?

CTO_Peters says:
%All: all right, lets get going...::Heads up at a quick pace::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::turns her mind to the creature::  XO:  I sense hunger from it, perhaps he/she is eating?

MO_Harek says:
@::tries to scan around the Mugato::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@MO:  She weighs 35 pounds.  She loves the Holodeck program created for us.

Host XO_Knight says:
@CNS/MO:  Enough with the small talk you two.  We all need to be focused on the Mugato right now.

CEO_Hansen says:
%::moves along with the rest of the team, going back to listening and looking around::

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
%::breaks into an easy jog::

MO_Harek says:
@XO: Sorry, Sir

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

Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Huron
Season Four, Episode Fourteen (Mission #141)
“Watch Your Step… Part I”

Original Air Date: 10302.08
Executive Producer Jamie Osborn