Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Huron NCC 61245 SD 10309.13

Starring: 
Jim Koeller as CO Ethan Knight 
Eric Woo as XO Eric Woo
Chris Esterhuyse as FCO Dylan Roznine
Christopher Barnes as OPS Chris Barnes
Pam Bruyere as EO Holly Ivy Sparks
Steve Weller as CTO EcThelIon
Trish Yarborough as CNS Randi McIntyre
Daniel Nunan as CIV Dem*Rual Wyte
Eduardo Oneto as CSO Charles On
Jamie Osborn as SM

Absent:
Emily Dueckman as CEO Victoria Hansen
Cana Marks as TO Jordan Maverick Rain
Graham Smiley as CMO Guriegn Harek

Mission Summary
The away team drive off in the opposite direction to the winds that blew the gum wrapper their way… chances are, the science team is located there, wherever ‘there’ is. However, things quickly take a turn for the worse when Rover II explodes, having run over a landmine. OPS is banged up a little bit, but the TO and CEO are unconscious; all three are beamed aboard the Huron. It is no longer safe to drive the rover; Rover I is sent back to the Huron, and the remaining members of the  AT continue by foot towards a mysterious forcefield. Meanwhile, back on the Huron, mysterious radiation sources have been identified, distinctly moving about. This same radiation is identified on the planet. Is it a cloaked vessel of some sort?

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

CIV_Dem`Rual says:
::Scanning for the area for signals of intruding ships::

Host CO_Knight says:
::in his RR, sitting behind his desk and taking a sip of his coffee::

Host XO_Woo says:
@::stands in the middle of the desert, holding the piece of gum wrapper in his hands:: All: We're on the right track. Anything else on tricorders at this point? ::takes a closer look at the gum wrapper::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Standing, bent low to the ground looking at the wrapper.  Stands up and listens about for any signs of life besides the Away Teams.::  All: I wonder where it came from?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::waiting to see what the CTO is going to do::

OPS_Barnes says:
@::continues to pilot Rover II on an intercept course with Rover I:: *XO*: Commander, we're coming on your position now.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@CTO:  Well, it either came from the scientific team or the ones responsible for their disappearance.

FCO_Roznine says:
::walks onto the bridge, and heads down to his console::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: Tricorder isn't showing much, and I can't hear or see any signs of life besides ourselves.  Did it possibly get blown by the wind to this point?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::turns her head as if sensing something::

Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO:... ::sighs:: That is a possibility. ::notices the CNS:: CNS: What's wrong, lieutenant?

Host CO_Knight says:
::finishes up what he is doing, gets up and heads out of his RR and onto the bridge::

FCO_Roznine says:
::excuses Lt. Marsters and slides into the chair, automatically checking the ship's orbit::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::looks around for the Captain and sighs when he seems to be gone::

Host XO_Woo says:
@*OPS* Acknowledged, Chris.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Sir ::holding her hand up for him to wait a minute::

Host CO_Knight says:
EO:  Yes Holly, is there something you need?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Sir, I am sensing people in a deep sleep, but I cannot tell where it is coming from.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::smiles as he suddenly appears::CO: Captain! Oh I was wondering if you had something you needed doing until Lt. Hansen reports for duty.

FCO_Roznine says:
::monitors the away team from his console since Chris is with them::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: If this thing was blown here, we could have the Huron scan the weather patterns to determine what direction it came from.  It's not exact, but should act almost like a crude compass.

Host CO_Knight says:
EO:  Nothing in particular at this time Holly.  But it's nice to see you here on the bridge.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::continues to try and pick up where the people are::

Host XO_Woo says:
@CNS: Good work, Randi.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CO: Thank you sir. I do enjoy watching the senior staff at work.

FCO_Roznine says:
::glances over his shoulder::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Sir I concur with the CTO, perhaps the wind patterns will give us a clue as to their whereabouts.

Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: That's a good idea. *Huron* Woo to the Huron.

Host CO_Knight says:
EO:  You're welcome up here anytime, you do know that?

Host CO_Knight says:
::nods to Dylan to answer the COM::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CO: I'll be at the engineering station should you need anything sir. ::smiles and heads to engineering station one::

CIV_Dem`Rual says:
::keeps an eye on the AT, does another check on the shields and weaponry::

FCO_Roznine says:
*XO: Huron here, sir.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Holds up a finger, feeling for the wind direction, impatient for the direction.::

Host XO_Woo says:
@*FCO* Based on where the away team is at the moment, can you analyze the weather patterns and see where the winds are traveling?

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
:: doing some SRS scan on the planet Argenta 5 ::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::looks over the readings on the console and logs herself into the terminal::

FCO_Roznine says:
*XO*: We'll get on it right away, sir. We should have an answer shortly.

Host CO_Knight says:
CSO:  Did you get that?  Are you able to analyze the weather pattern?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::continues to sense the minds at rest... both are detected::  XO:  Sir, I am sensing both Vulcan and human minds.

OPS_Barnes says:
@CNS: That means they're still here--and alive.

Host XO_Woo says:
@CNS: But you don't know where they are? ::grumbles:: If they are close enough that you can detect them, why are tricorders not detecting anything?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@OPS:  Alive yes, but how much alive I can't tell.

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
CO: Captain, the weather pattern has big changes in the day and night

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::runs a level 4 diagnostic since things are nice and slow this shift::

OPS_Barnes says:
@CNS: At least it's some bit of good news...

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@CNS: At least that would explain the wrapper.  Candy isn't high on a Vulcan's menu preferences.

Host CO_Knight says:
CSO:  And can you determine which way the winds are traveling?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Sir, I can sense our crew on the ship, a planet is not a problem, but I can't necessarily tell you where they are specifically.

FCO_Roznine says:
::glances to his right where Holly is sitting at the engineering console and smiles in greeting:: EO: Hello, Holly.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@CTO:  That is right Sir, I don't believe that Vulcans chew gum.

Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: Is there something that may be interfering with our tricorder readings?

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
CO: I can do so, but the winds changes constantly

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::looks up and smiles at Roz::FCO: Hello there. ::looks back down::

Host CO_Knight says:
CSO:  Please relay all that information to Cmdr. Woo down on the planet.

FCO_Roznine says:
::grins and turns his attention back to his console, checking the lock on the away team again and pulls up escape vectors from orbit::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: Something with all the mineral deposits.  In this case, the silver lining of rich resources has a cloud of poor sensor resolution.

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
CO: Since the Away Team landed at the east, the winds will come from the west-northwest

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@All: It's quiet, though.  Really quiet.  Along with the bright sun reflecting off the sand and the lack of Tricorder range, and I feel so isolated it's not even funny.

Host XO_Woo says:
@::raises an eyebrow:: CTO: Indeed.

Host CO_Knight says:
CSO:  Understood.  Cmdr. Woo is looking for that information.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Sir, I would think if you are going to hide people, underground would be where I would put them.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::glances up again to the blank view screen wishing they could see what is happening on the planet below::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Just a guess though...

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
CO: I am also detecting in the subsurface signatures that are rich in Latinum as well as Dilithium deposits

Host XO_Woo says:
@AT: Let's get back to our rovers so we can depart when the Huron can tell us what we need to know.

Host XO_Woo says:
@CNS: If that's the case... then we are in for a very long search unless we can find some way to counteract this interference.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@CNS: Why hide them, I wonder?  Are they hiding from raiders or are raiders hiding them from us?

Host CO_Knight says:
CSO:  Understood.

CIV_Dem`Rual says:
::Does a long-range scan on the other planets, to get strategies in case they are attacked::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@CTO:  Good question, but I would think they would know it was a federation ship here...

CNS-McIntyre says:
@CTO:  Why would they hide from us?

Host CO_Knight says:
CIV:  Mr. Wyte, anything unusual out there at all?

Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: Question is, why are they all in deep slumber?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@CNS: But they disappeared long before we arrived, and if we can't see them, they may not be able to see us.

CIV_Dem`Rual says:
CO: Not at the moment, sir.

Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: for a moment.....just a moment, the picture on the View screen distorts, just a bit.......

Host CO_Knight says:
CIV:  I'll take that as a good sign.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
Computer: Time to completion of engineering level 4 diagnostic. ::looks intently at the console::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@CTO: True... but if I where hiding, I think I would have some way of telling who was on the planet.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: I don't know, but I'd like to find out.

Host XO_Woo says:
@*CSO* Have you discovered anything yet, ensign?

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
*XO*: Since you landed at the east, the winds will come from the west-northwest

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  I wish I could be more help, but I can't find them.

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Dylan, everything okay with the view screen?

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
*XO*: I am also detecting in the subsurface signatures that are rich in Latinum as well as Dilithium deposits

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
<Computer>EO: Level 4 diagnostic will be completed in ten standard minutes.

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: Checking now, sir. ::runs a quick diagnostic::

Host XO_Woo says:
@CNS: Not to worry, Randi. ::smiles:: AT: Then, WNW is where we'll be heading. Let's go, people. ::hops on Rover I::

OPS_Barnes says:
@::mounts R2 and activates the engines:: XO: Following you, sir.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: Scanners and sensors aren't my specialty, but there are other ways to detect things than normal scans.  Fossil hunters use echolocation to detect possible fossils below ground, right?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::gets into the drivers seat:: ALL:  Everyone fasten their seat belts!

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Climbs between the cockpit and the cannon, manned by Sec.::

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: Nothing to show a reason yet, but I'll cross check with system radiation that could interfere with the signal.

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
*XO*: Be careful also, I had detected traces of tachyon and gamma radiation. You may need the EVA Suits after all

Host CO_Knight says:
EO:  You need Holly to check anything?

Host XO_Woo says:
@::holds onto something... after fastening his seatbelt:: *CSO* EVA suits?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::looks at the direction indicator and takes off in that direction, sand flying everywhere::

Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: Did your team pack those in the back?

OPS_Barnes says:
@::pilots R2 in the wake of R1::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
:;turns to look at the Captain:: FCO: No sir. Running a level 4 now. That should pinpoint any potential problems.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: Not dedicated equipment for that, I don't think we even have those on board, but we could simulate something similar fairly easy I think.

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
*XO*: For protection of the radiation, but I detected that where you are you won't need them

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: Only if I don't get a reason from the system scans... which are coming up now. ::reads for a moment::

Host XO_Woo says:
@*CSO* Understood, lieutenant.

Host XO_Woo says:
@AT: We're driving blind right now - keep monitoring your tricorders.

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
Computer: Scan the traces of the tachyon and gamma radiation and tell me where are they coming form?

Host Jamie_O says:
<Computer> CSO: Tachyon Radiation and Gamma Radiation search shows two sources

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Continues sweeping Tricorder about, looking for any signs of life or artificial constructions.::

Host CO_Knight says:
::gets up from his chair and walks up behind Dylan::  FCO:  Anything unusual?

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: Captain, Lt. On's scans detected tachyon and gamma radiation, which seems to have an effect on the viewscreen.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::looks over at the CSO and listens::

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
CO: There is also a similar radiation 200,000 Km from us

CIV_Dem`Rual says:
::Scans the star, and everything around it.::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Sir... I am not able to focus as strongly when I am driving, but I could swear their thoughts are getting stronger.

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
Computer: Where are the sources of the radiation?

Host XO_Woo says:
@::clutches to his seatbelt:: CNS: That's alright, focus on your driving as much as you need to. But it is a good sign.

Host Jamie_O says:
<Computer> CSO: approximately 200,000 KM from USS Huron at bearing 235.4

Host CO_Knight says:
CSO:  Any way of keeping the radiation from affecting us or the AT?

FCO_Roznine says:
::looks over at On and then up at the Captain.:: CO: Shall I put it on screen and have a look to see if we can get anything visually?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CO: Captain, let me try and get a filter on that. I may be able to block some of the inference so you can get a better picture.

Host Jamie_O says:
<Computer> CSO: On planet Argenta, near the city of Aprom

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: If we set up the Tricorders right, we could transmit a sound wave through the ground.  Then all we have to do is look for areas with poor audio transmission, which would indicate an open space, or at least a different subsurface material.

Host CO_Knight says:
::nods down at Dylan::  EO:  If you can do that, great.

FCO_Roznine says:
::taps a few commands and displays the area in question on the main viewscreen::

Host Jamie_O says:
@ACTION: suddenly, the surface tricorders go nuts, as Rover 2 crashes and explodes for no apparent reason, throwing the OPS Manager

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
AOPS: Lt. Barnes, be prepared to switch to manual for a few moments while I reconfigure for the filter.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Turns and looks towards the explosion.::  CNS: Stop!  Team 2 is in trouble!

Host XO_Woo says:
@::spins his head around as he hears a loud explosion::

OPS_Barnes says:
<AOPS>EO: Yes sir.

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
CO: Captain, the first radiation source as I say before is 200,000 Km from us at bearing 235.4, Maybe we can talk to engineering to protect ourselves with our shields

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::stomps on the brakes, sending Rover I into a spin::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Stands when the vehicle slows, then jumps off towards the other Rover.::  Sec: Cover me!

Host XO_Woo says:
@::jumps out as the Rover stops, and runs to the other rover::

Host CO_Knight says:
CSO:  Understood.  ::turns and looks at Holly::  EO:  Is that possible?

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
*XO*: The other source of the radiation down there is near the city of Aprom

OPS_Barnes says:
@All: Argh! ::goes flying, and lands unceremoniously in a heap::

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: Area in question on screen, sir.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::drives Rover I slowly over to Rover II then jumps out as well::

Host XO_Woo says:
@*CO* We've had a serious accident. Rover II is destroyed - cause unknown, sir.

Host CO_Knight says:
*XO*:  Is everyone okay?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::pushes the others aside, and begins to check them for injuries::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CO: Captain, the shields will offer us protection for the time being.

Host CO_Knight says:
EO:  Acknowledged Holly.  Please have a back-up plan ready to go in case that fails.

Host XO_Woo says:
@*CO* The CEO and TO are unconscious, Chris is a little banged up though but conscious.

CIV_Dem`Rual says:
::Looks down at his console and notices one of the Rovers is missing::

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CO: I'll work on it sir.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@*CO*:  Captain, we need immediate beam out of OPS, the TO, and CEO.

OPS_Barnes says:
@::shakes off the soreness and stands up, searching for other crewmates:: *CO*: Not necessary sir. I'll be okay.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Sir, OPS needs to go as well.  Let the doctor check him out, he can always return.

Host CO_Knight says:
*XO/CNS*:  Understood.  Transporting three.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
:;hopes the filter on the view screen works well enough::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Scans the area around Rover 2, detecting explosives.::  XO: Sir, this wasn't an accident.  ::Moves to scan around, looking for more mines.::

Host CO_Knight says:
CIV:  Mr. Wyte, please transport those three individuals directly to sickbay.

FCO_Roznine says:
::listens to the report on the Rover explosion and sigh softly to hear Victoria and the new TO are alright::

OPS_Barnes says:
@::grumbles about overprotective science branch officers, and kneels by CEO/TO for beamout::

Host XO_Woo says:
@CNS: I agree. OPS: Please, return to the Huron.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::watches as the transporter grabs the team::

CIV_Dem`Rual says:
::Transports the Ops, CEO, and TO to sickbay:: CO:Aye, sir.

Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: What do you mean?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@:: now that the team is taken care of, she turns to listen to the CTO and XO::

OPS_Barnes says:
::materializes in sickbay::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: They hit a mine, hidden in the sand.  There are more ahead...and some sort of forcefield.

Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: Mines?!? Who would...

FCO_Roznine says:
::looks down at his console as it beeps:: CO: Captain! The radiation blob just moved. I had the sensors keep track of it to stay in the center of the viewscreen, and its definitely moved.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::Randi flips open her tricorder and picks up the readings as well::

OPS_Barnes says:
AMO: Doc, take care of these two, I'm okay ::winces as he stands up::

Host XO_Woo says:
@*CO* Captain, the CTO has made a very... serious discovery. He's detected mines all around us, and a forcefield some distance away.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CSO: Lt. radiation levels the same?

OPS_Barnes says:
*CO*: We're here, Captain.

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Moved?  CSO:  Can you pinpoint the reason why?

Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: Where's... the closest active mine?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: I don't know, barbaric weapons with no discrimination.  Now that we know they are here, we should be able to detect and avoid them, but not at speed in the Rover.  It's about 500 Meters that way, near the forcefield.

Host CO_Knight says:
*XO*:  Is there any way to detect those mines so as not to hit any of them?

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: Yes, moved. ::looks over at Lt. On for an answer::

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
EO: Hold On, Ensign I am calculating...

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::nods her head in agreement with the CTO::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Raises rifle and fires at approximate location of mine.::

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
EO: Yes, they are the same

CNS-McIntyre says:
@~~~CO:  Sir, I think we or someone is expected.~~~

Host XO_Woo says:
@*CO* We believe so, but not at the Rover's speed.

Host CO_Knight says:
~~~CNS:  You think they were expecting us?~~~

OPS_Barnes says:
<AMO>OPS: Let me have a look at you too, Lieutenant. ::runs a medical scan on the reluctant officer, as a few nurses get the CEO and TO on the biobeds:: Hmm... some minor burns and bruises... nothing a good dermal regenerator can't take care of. Sit please ::indicates an open biobed::

Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: Do you believe we should ditch the rover, then?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@~~~CO:  Why mine if you are not expecting someone else to show up?~~~

Host CO_Knight says:
CIV:  Mr. Wyte, is there any way you can detect those mines and destroy them from here?

Host Jamie_O says:
@ACTION: the mine explodes

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  I can follow you Sir... that way we still have transportation.  I don't like the idea of leaving this here.

Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: Nice aim.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: To be honest, I'd say we've arrived at a location we should investigate anyway.  Forcefields don't just appear out of thin air.

OPS_Barnes says:
AMO: Make it quick , Doc, I have a team down there to get back to. ::sits down::

OPS_Barnes says:
<AMO>::starts running a dermal regenerator over OPS's wounds::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@CTO:  I agree, and why mine if you are not expecting someone else?

CIV_Dem`Rual says:
CO: I could sir but the AT is in the way.

OPS_Barnes says:
::feels the wounds being repaired:: AMO: Will they be okay? ::nods his head at the CEO and TO::

Host XO_Woo says:
@CNS: We can send the rover back to the Huron. But let us head for the forcefield.

Host CO_Knight says:
::nods to the CIV::  CIV:  Understood.  Looks like that option is out of the question.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: Hitting a mine doesn't take much aim.  ::Switches to Type II.::  I can fire ahead as we walk, just to make sure we don't miss a mine.  I'll use the hand Phaser to save the Rifles batteries.

OPS_Barnes says:
<AMO>OPS: They received minor concussions, but they'll be back in action soon. ::finishes with the treatment:: All set, Lt.!

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CO: Radiation levels are stable sir, shields preventing penetration.

Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: Good. Then let's get a move on. ::looks behind at Randi:: Let's go.

FCO_Roznine says:
::looks at his readings:: CO: Sir, the radiation source has moved away from us a bit.

Host CO_Knight says:
*XO*:  Eric, we tried to see if we could detonate the mines from up here, but that is not possible without putting you in danger.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  On foot, or follow with the Rover Sir?

OPS_Barnes says:
AMO: Thanks. I'll be heading to the bridge then. ::leaves sickbay and heads for the TL:: Computer: Bridge. ::the TL begins to slide upward::

Host CO_Knight says:
::nods at Holly::  FCO:  Coordinate that with Lt. On.

Host XO_Woo says:
@CNS: I'm reluctant to take the rover with us. I'd say we beam it back to the Huron.

FCO_Roznine says:
::nods at the Captain's words:: CSO: Lt. Anything on your boards as to why they radiation source moved away?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: Should we get some more backup?  We lost half our team from that first mine.   Hey, this is strange.  Behind the forcefield, I'm getting some radiation.  Funny though, it's familiar, like a Cloak side effect...sort of.

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
FCO: Let me see...

OPS_Barnes says:
::arrives back on the bridge, still a bit sore:: CO: Chief Hansen and Ens. Rain are being treated in sickbay, and will be back on duty soon, sir. May I ask sir what exactly happened down there? ::takes his station::

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
Computer: Why the radiation source has move away?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
:;hears Roz::FCO: Lt. do you have a speed on that radiation?

Host CO_Knight says:
OPS:  You doing okay Chris?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: Detonating the mines from orbit may destroy what we're looking for.  Hand Phaser can be used with some caution, Ship Mounted ones are much harder to aim.

Host CO_Knight says:
OPS:  Looks like the team ran into a minefield.  Unfortunately, you set one of them off.

FCO_Roznine says:
EO: Not as yet, Ensign. We should have one in a moment.

Host XO_Woo says:
@AT: Very well. Carry on, then.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Starts firing, setting the blasts about 20 Meters in front of the team.::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::is NOT happy leaving the Rover behind::

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: I'm okay sir.... In fact I believe I could have carried on my duties down on the planet... ::eyes shift to a look of concern:: Have they run into any others, sir? Are they alright?

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
FCO: That seems very unusual doesn't it? I mean radiation doesn't just move.::stares at Roz for a moment::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::checks her weapons and grabs a phaser rifle as well::  ALL:  Ready when y'all are, I have the rear CTO.

Host Jamie_O says:
@ACTION: Mines begin to erupt as the CTO fires subsequent shots

Host XO_Woo says:
@*Huron* Can you lock onto the Rover and beam it back to the Huron?

Host CO_Knight says:
OPS:  The others appear to be fine.  They are moving forward as we speak.  I believe they are detonating the mines as they go along.

FCO_Roznine says:
::nods thoughtfully:: EO: I agree... there is something familiar about that kind of radiation...

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO/ CNS: At least we know one thing.  We aren't going to surprise whoever set these mines.

Host CO_Knight says:
*XO*:  Acknowledged Eric.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@CTO:  One mine on your left, 300 meters.

OPS_Barnes says:
CO/*XO*: I'll get on it, Commander. Please, watch yourselves.... 

CNS-McIntyre says:
@CTO:  I think that is why they were put here CTO, early warning system.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@CNS: I'm not worried about clearing the field, just clearing a path.

OPS_Barnes says:
::pulls up transporter controls and locks on to Rover 1 and what remains of Rover 2, and beams them back into their bays::

Host XO_Woo says:
@CNS/CTO: How far are we from the force field?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@CTO: Sir, not to contradict you, but if we need to run for any reason, I would feel safer knowing I didn't have to look for them on the way out.

FCO_Roznine says:
::frowns a moment:: CSO: Lt., do we have a way to detect forms of cloaking? Specifically Klingon and Romulan devices?

Host XO_Woo says:
@CNS/CTO: If we destroy every mine... it won't be a very inconspicuous entrance, will it? We should destroy only the ones that are necessary.

Host CO_Knight says:
::hears two words that make him turn his thoughts directly to Dylan::  FCO:  Klingon and Romulan?  What have you detected?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  Sir at this point, we are hardly inconspicuous.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
::tries to figure out a way to disable those mines on the surface without making them explode::

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: That radiation that moved around. It's acting like something that's controlled - I'm just covering all options.

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
FCO: I can deploy a tachyon web in order to detect a cloaking ship :: taps his console and turn on an tachyon web to the radiation source::

Host XO_Woo says:
@CNS: A troubling notion. ::monitors his tricorder, seeking the distance to the forcefield::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: About 300, maybe 350 more meters.  CNS: I'd rather have the extra shots available so we don't have to run.  Wait a second.  What about the idea I had before about using sound waves to search for underground structures?  We were trained to be able to use that to create seismic disturbances.  We should be able to blast the field clear with that.

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO:  Sorry Dylan, but anytime you mention a Klingon or Romulan, I'm gonna get a bit worried.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@CTO:  Sounds good to me.

Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: Is there any danger to us?

FCO_Roznine says:
::smiles at Ethan:: CO: Understood, sir. That's exactly why I'm covering those options. We are close to both those borders.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: No more than blasting them like this.  I'll clear an area around us, to make sure we don't get stuck in a blast first.

Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: ... very well. We'll try it.

Host CO_Knight says:
OPS:  Sorry you had to end your AT duties so early.

Host XO_Woo says:
@*CO* We're going to try to... disable the mines from the surface, using seismic disturbances.

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: I wish it had been on better circumstances, sir. 

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Blasts a 20 Meter Radius around the team, then sets up to create the seismic disturbance.::  XO: I'll start with a low level, and increase it until they start to go off.

Host CO_Knight says:
*XO*:  I want you to make sure you are very careful Eric.  I don't want to lose any member of this crew.

Host CO_Knight says:
OPS:  Well hey, at least you got to ride in one of the Rovers.

FCO_Roznine says:
::checks the transporter lock on the team:: CO: Transporter lock secure, just in case, sir.

Host XO_Woo says:
@*CO* We already have the surrounding area cleared, for the most part. There should be very little to no risk to the AT.

Host CO_Knight says:
::looks down at Dylan and smiles::  FCO:  Good job.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@~~~FCO:  We are having a little discussion down here about how to disable mines...::chuckles mentally::~~~

Host CO_Knight says:
*XO*:  Understood.

FCO_Roznine says:
::grins:: CO: Thanks, sir. ~~~CNS: And your conclusion?~~~

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@AT: Ready?  This may be loud.

Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: Proceed...

OPS_Barnes says:
::laughs a bit at CO's last comment::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@~~~FCO:  Hey, I am just the "little woman" down here!~~~

FCO_Roznine says:
::looks over at Chris:: OPS: How do they go, those Rovers?

CNS-McIntyre says:
@CTO:  Sir, wait a minute.

FCO_Roznine says:
~~~CNS: You? "Little woman"? ::makes a rude noise::~~~

CIV_Dem`Rual says:
CO:Sir, we could transport the mines into space then ignite them with the phasers.

Host CO_Knight says:
CIV:  So that is possible?

OPS_Barnes says:
FCO: I swear, it's like piloting a shuttle on a zero Z-axis... very smooth; and quite fun. ::smiles::

CNS-McIntyre says:
@CTO/XO:  Isn't there another way perhaps we haven't thought of?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@CNS: Sure, what's up?

Host XO_Woo says:
@CNS: Any thoughts?

CIV_Dem`Rual says:
CO: Well, It might depend how deep the mines are buried.

Host CO_Knight says:
*XO*:  Hang on before you detonate those mines.

Host XO_Woo says:
@*CO* Aye, sir.

FCO_Roznine says:
::looks impressed, then turns slightly:: CO: Captain... can we go riding around in the Rovers sometime soon? The comparison to shuttles have me intrigued.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Disconnects the Audio generator, just in case.::

Host CO_Knight says:
CSO:  Can you detect how deep those mines are buried?

CIV_Dem`Rual says:
CO:If they are only a few meters deep, then we could do it.

FCO_Roznine says:
::keeps an eye on the moving radiation source::

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
CO: Let me check ::taps his console and tries to find out more on how deep those mines are buried::

CSO_Ltjg_On says:
CO: The mines are buried about 3 to 5 feet deep

Host CO_Knight says:
::looks over at Wyte::  CIV:  Is that shallow enough?

CIV_Dem`Rual says:
CO: With the model of our transporters, I should think so.

EO_Ens_Sparks says:
CO: Excuse me sir, but don't you think someone would figure that a ship might come up with the idea of transporting the mines into space?

Host XO_Woo says:
@::looks about the desert, and sees something strange in the distance:: CNS: Do you see that?

Host CO_Knight says:
OPS/CIV:  Okay, I want you two to work very close on this.  Chris, when you have transported those mines out into space, give Mr. Wyte word to detonate them.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@XO:  See what Sir, I wasn't turned in your direction?

CIV_Dem`Rual says:
CO: Aye, sir.

OPS_Barnes says:
CO: Recommend we raise shields immediately after transport to prevent damage to the ship, sir.

Host XO_Woo says:
@::raises an eye-brow; points at the visual distortions:: CNS: How strange...

Host CO_Knight says:
EO:  That's a possibility.  But I just want my AT safe from these mines.

CNS-McIntyre says:
@::Randi stares in the direction of the forcefield::  XO:  You mean that distortion?

Host XO_Woo says:
@CNS: Indeed.

Host CO_Knight says:
OPS:  Acknowledged.  CIV:  Raise shields upon completion of transport.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO/ CNS: I'd bet my book collection that's not a mirage.  There's radiation behind the field, and it's familiar.

Host XO_Woo says:
@CTO: What kind of radiation?

Host Jamie_O says:
<<<<<<PAUSE Mission>>>>>>
Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Huron
Season Four, Episode Forty (Mission #167)
"Scientific Pursuits, Part IV"
Original Air Date: 10309.013
Executive Producer Jamie Osborn