Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Six, Episode Fourty-six (Mission #260)
“When You Wish Upon A Star Part 9”
Stardate 10511.05

Starring: 
Matt Coe as Commanding Officer Commander James Andrews
Topper Loghry as First Officer Commander Q’tor, Helmsman
Pam Bruyere as Chief Engineering Officer Lieutenant Commander Holly Sparks 
Karriaunna Scotti as Actind Ship’s Manager, Chief Science Officer Commander Sierra Knight-Sky, SO Crystal, FCO Riddle
Steve Weller as Chief Tactical Officer  Lieutenant Commander Ec'Thel'Ion, Angeltra, 10100, 00101
Linda Baus as Operations Officer LieutenantJG Brandy Anne Daniels
Trish Yarborough as Ship’s Counselor Commander Randi McIntyre

Absent: 
Jim Koeller 
Chris Esterhuyse 

SUMMARY: The USS Huron is enroute to a promising-looking planet. Keeping one eye out for Hirogen vessels, they've been investigating an artifact they recently found that has a strange effect on the ship's power systems.
 
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CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::sitting in her chair, reviewing reports on patients::
 
Action: The ship is entering a double star system consisting of 13 planets.  The sixth planet in the system registers as a class M. Ships long range sensors are picking up a variety of complex life forms on the planet, but no evidence of technology.

CSO_Knight-Sky says:
:: In the shuttle bay, going over the shuttle she would be using for futher testing of the artifact on the planet.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::On Bridge.::  Angeltra: You'll have the Bridge.  If anything shows up, let me know as soon as you let the Captain know.  The Bynar's are going with Commander Knight Sky, the puppies, the rest of Alpha Team, and Gamma Team are going to join the surface teams.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: at her station on the bridge running over the away team duty rotation for engineering ::
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::At her station trying to listen in for any communications.::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::sits in his Ready Room, trying to find anything in the JAG database about hologram rights::
FCO_Riddle says:
:: Taking the shuttle out of warp as they enter the system::  XO:  Sir, ETA to the 6th planet is ten minutes.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
*CO*:  Captain, if you have the time, I can go over my reports with you now.
10100/00101 says:
::Checking shuttle Tactical and Computer systems for artifact investigation action.::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CEO:  I'll need some engineers for the away team, unless you would like to join me yourself.
FCO_Riddle says:
:: Takes the ship to half impulse.::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::sets down his coffee mug:: *CNS*: Please, come on in.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
XO: Understood Commander, I'll see who is available.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  I am going to see the Captain.  Stay out of trouble on the planet! ::grinning at him::  I won't be there to help you.
CSO_Knight-Sky says:
:: Double checks with Dylan that he and Braeden were fine.  It would be the first time there had been any real separation between them; she could not help worry.::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::getting up, she goes to the RR door and rings the chimes::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CTO: A security detail of two should suffice.  I know who to call should we need reinforcements.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS: I will do my best.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CNS: It's open!
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::going through the door, she goes to the chair next to the Captain::  CO:  What would you like to see first Sir?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Two sir?  I'd rather have a few more in place.  No idea what's down there, and no idea how far the Away Team will be spread out.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: walks over to the tactical console and leans on it briefly :: CTO: Are you going down Icky?
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::rubs his sore eyes:: CNS: Whichever isn't from the JAG's office. Coffee?
SO_Crystal says:
 XO:  Looks like the planet is very similar to earth in being mostly a water planet.  Temperature is variable.  There appears to be high concentrations of oxygen, but that is about it.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CTO: I would rather not appear too hostile to who or what ever is down there.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  No thank you Sir, I don't drink coffee, but fruit juice would be nice.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: I had planned on it, I think that my skills would better serve down there.
SO_Crystal says:
 *CSO*:  Sending you the general information and a logical place to land and do your tests.  We should be there in about five minutes.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
OPS: You and Mister Knoxfrel will be joining me. Contact sickbay and have a medic join us in transporter room 1.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: All right, but to be honest, Security and Engineers and Operations all dress alike.  How about 3, myself and the Anticans?  I'd like their noses available if we decide to search for food stuffs down there.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::nods and stands:: CNS: Noted. ::walks over the replicator:: Computer: Fruit juice. Five degrees.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: Well Martin is scheduled for engineering but he's been under the weather for the past day or so, I wonder....
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Nods to the XO.::  XO:  Aye, Sir.  Will do right away.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
:: Nods to the CTO:: CTO: Very well.
CSO_Knight-Sky says:
*SO*:  It is coming through now... thanks.  Gather as much sensor data as you can with the time we have here... which we don't know about yet.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
*Sickbay*:  Bridge to sickbay, Commander Q'tor has requested a medic join the Away Team in Transporter Room 1.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::takes the glass and returns to his desk, handing his Counselor the drink::
SO_Crystal says:
*CSO*:  I am on it... this should be fun.  Don't forget to bring me back as many plant samples as you can.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  I have checked on medical as you requested.  It seems all is in order and everyone is ready in case an emergency arises.
CSO_Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks up as the Binars join her.::  *SO*:  We will do our best.  Sky out.
Sickbay says:
*OPS*:  Yes, Lt. Daniels.  We'll have Doctor Harris meet you there.  Sickbay out.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::takes the juice and takes a sip::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra: OK, you heard the Commander.  Have Alpha and Gamma on hot standby near Transporter Rooms 2 and 3.  And tell the chief's to make sure that they don't use the time playing Go Fish again.  Have 'em take a look at the maintenance schedules on the Type III's while they wait.
FCO_Riddle says:
XO:  ETA five minutes.  Taking the ship to one quarter impulse.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CEO: Perhaps you could join us Commander?
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CNS: Well, that's good. The problem is.. we have no one in charge. Harris has been filling in for the time being, but he isn't a chief.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO:  Sir, sickbay is sending Doctor Harris to meet us in the transport room.  Awaiting your orders to head to the transporter room.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
FCO: Understood. Establish orbit as soon you’re able.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: If we're going to be there in five minutes, I better see what we're going into.  ::Scans the planet for a quick analysis of the inhabitants.::
CSO_Knight-Sky says:
:: Welcomes the Binars and watches as they do their own quick check of the systems.  A smile touches her eyes as she finishes adding the last detail.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: listens to Icky and then turns to the XO :: XO: I think I will Commander. It will give me a chance to stretch my legs. :: smiles ::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Yes Sir, but he is very capable.  I will be happy to help if there is a need for it.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
*CSO*: Q'tor to Commander Knight-Sky
CSO_Knight-Sky says:
*XO*:  Yes sir?
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::nods:: CNS: It's certainly a thought. The only doctor there right now that I can count on to make an excellent chief of medicine.. doesn't exactly have quarters.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Who did you have in mind Sir?
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
*CSO*: I know I don't have to say it, but I will anyway.  Be careful Commander, and stay alert.  Any signs of trouble and you get back to the ship immediately.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: calls Ensign Barks to the bridge to replace her ::
SO_Crystal says:
XO:  I am picking up a couple of communities on the planet, but still no evidence of technology.  They seem to be located on a couple of the islands near the planets equator.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CNS: The EMH. He's always available and he's the best Starfleet doctor in the quadrant.. but he has no rank.
CSO_Knight-Sky says:
*XO*:  I can promise you that sir... I have a very good reason not to let my curiosity get the best of me.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CTO/OPS/CEO: Alright people lets move out.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
*CSO*: Qapla'
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Turns over her station to her replacement and folllows the XO.::  XO:  Yes, Sir.
FCO_Riddle says:
XO:  We approaching the planet.  Taking the ship to standard orbit.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::looks at the CO wondering where that idea came from::  CO:  EMH's are good, however, I prefer a personal touch myself.  I think most of the crew would agree with me.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Aye Sir.  I take it we'll be trying to avoid the settlements?  No technology doesn't rule out simple projectile weapons after all.
CSO_Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks at the Binars::  Well gentlemen, I hope you are ready.  :: Takes a seat at the comm and prepares lift off procedures.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: heads off to join the team ::
 
ACTION:  The ship slips into standard orbit around the planet.

CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CNS: And therein lies the problem. I'm certain Commander Sparks could modify the program for long-term use and I could field commission him, citing 'dire circumstances'.. but there was always that nagging issue of what the crew--not to mention the medical staff--would think.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CTO: By all means
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CEO:  Hello Holly.  You ready for some excitement?  ::Smiles.::
 
Scenery:  The planet looks like a large blue marble with occasional swirls of color.  There are 3 major continents and a chain of islands along the equator.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Sir, at this point, I would leave it as is.  If we wind up here for a few months, then that might be a viable alternative.
SO_Crystal says:
<SO Cyrstal> :: Informs Sky they are in orbit.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: smiles at her friend :: OPS: Well any chance to stretch my legs on a solid surface is excitement enough for me.
CSO_Knight-Sky says:
*OPS*:  We are ready for departure as soon as you let us out.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
*CO* Q'tor to Captain Andrews
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::nods:: *XO*: Andrews here.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
*CO*: Sir the the ship is in orbit and away team is assembled and ready for departure.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
*XO*: Best of luck. Keep an open comm line.
OPS_Conner says:
::Lowers the shields and opens the doors to the shuttle bay.::  CSO:  Lowering shields, ma'am, and opening doors.  You are cleared for departure.
CSO_Knight-Sky says:
*OPS*:  Thank you.  :: Lifts the ship from its cradle and takes it through the doors as soon as they are wide enough to fly through.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Grabs and checks a Type III Phaser before stepping on the Transporter Pad.::  CEO/ OPS: Solid ground isn't what we need.  The thought that we can get some fresh supplies and keep our stores up without needing to ration replicators is all the excitement I need.  Well, all from the trip down anyway.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
*CO* Aye sir.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Goes to the TL and heads for Transporter room 1::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Here are the reports on the crew to date ::passing the PADD over to him::  I was concerned about the children, however, they are taking this as a fun time, being in another sector, so to speak.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CNS: I'll have to have Holly look into it from the technical side of things. In the mean time, I may have to take you up on your offer of helping out where the need arises. ::smirks::
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CTO:  Shall I take a phaser, Commander?  Do you think we will need it?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: giggles at Icky and steps onto the padd after checking her equipment ::
 
ACTION:  The shuttle slips through the atmosphere with no trouble and after a brief survey of the area, brings it down near a clear lake on an island that showed no signs of higher complex life forms.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS: It's the "better safe than sorry", but I think a Type II will be plenty.  If we need more firepower, I'd expect we'll be beamed out before it becomes an issue.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Captain, I would not have made the offer, if I didn't mean it.  I was in medical before I was a counselor. ::grinning back at him::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::looks at the PADD:: CNS: Well, that's a good thing. I'll have to talk to the schoolteachers about making the best educational use of our predicament.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: pats her waist :: CTO/OPS: Never leave home without one.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Picks up a type II phaser and tricorder and heads to the transport padd, right after Doctor Harris has stepped onto the padd with a medical kit.::  CTO:  Understood.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::smiles:: CNS: I hope you can handle double duty--if it comes to it.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Sir, I would like to make a suggestion.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS: Plus they can be a good tool.  If you need to sterilize something, boil something, even start a controlled fire, there's few tools better.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CNS: By all means.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CTO:  Sorry, this is my first away mission.  I wasn't sure what the procedures were, and just wanted to be sure.  ::Blushing a little.::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
:: Enters the transporter room and steps up on the pad waiting for the others:: Transporter tech: Find us a nice secluded area that looks promising.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  If the island below is safe, it would do everyone a world of good to go down.  Like Holly, just to have earth under your feet for a while would be nice, especially for the children.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS: Not a problem.
Bee: And no, that is NOT permission to see how burnable the local plants are.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::thinks:: CNS: That's a really good idea.. take a weekend, sort of mull over what's just happened. And particularly for the children, like you say.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  I think it would be a great moral booster.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Smiles at the CTO realizing how disappointed Bee will be.::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CNS: Hell, I could use one myself.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
Transporter tech: Energize
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  I wouldn't mind the fresh air myself Captain.  Let's hope it will work out.
CSO_Knight-Sky says:
% :: Puts the shuttle on standby.::  10100 & 100101:  Alright gentlemen.  This is pretty straight forward.  After you have looked the area over, I would like you to gather some clippings of various species for me.  Use gloves, touch nothing.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::nods:: CNS: Agreed. Hopefully we're out of harm's way.
 
ACTION:  The AT beams down to a large clearing within a forest... a large forest.  The flora dwarfs them with its gigantic proportions.

OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
@::Pulls out her scanner and starts to scan the area.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@All: Wow, now I know how an ant feels.  ::Motions to Scoo and Bee to spread out and make a perimeter sweep.::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
@::Looks around at their surroundings::
CSO_Knight-Sky says:
% :: Opening the doors for a quick look around pauses her eyes opening wide.::  Whoa....
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@ :: moves a few steps and begins her tricorder readings ::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  I am a vegetable eater myself, and with Knox along, we may find new veggies!
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
@All: This is interesting
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
@::listens to the sounds around him and sniffs the air::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Moves around the edge of the clearing, listening for any sounds that indicate large life forms moving about.  Notices Scoo and Bee sniffing the air for other signs.::
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
@XO:  I'm not detecting any villages, Sir. Lots of animal and plant life though.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@ :: searches for rock outcrops and scans for signs of minerals ::
CSO_Knight-Sky says:
% 10100 & 100101:  Crystal is going to kill to come down here. :: Looks at them as they join her.::  Well, be careful and do your best.  I think to get good samples, you should start with the small... that is of course assuming you can find anything small.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::smiles:: CNS: Myself, I like a good steak, but I've never been able to turn down a well-made salad. We'll need to look into alternative sources of protein, because I don't think we particularly have room to raise our own meat.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@ :: sets her tricorder for Trilithium readings and walks closer to the rocks ::
Doctor Harris says:
@:: Starts to categorize the plant and animal life.::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
@OPS: Okay, lets see what is around that we could use. Energy, minerals, end edibles are our priorities.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CNS: I think I worry too much.
 
ACTION:  The wind ruffles the surrounding tree followed by a loud highpitched growl.  A flock of brightly colored birds, easier as large as the tallest member of the AT takes flight.

OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
@::Nods to the XO, and starts walking toward a clearing.  Hears the sound of a growl up above in the treetops, placing her hand on her phaser, trying not to make any sudden movements.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Finishes the perimeter sweep and returns to the XO.::  XO: Sir, these plants are huge.  Am I being paranoid wondering if fauna mat...uh, I guess it does.  ::Turns towards the growl and raises rifle.::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
@::Pulls his meq'leth and drops to one knee looking in the direction that the growl came from::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Thinking ahead Captain is commendable... but worry at this time ::nods her head:: is not productive.  I have faith we will find what we need.
 
ACTION:  The CEO stumbles over a rock covered in soil.

OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
@::Is startled by the birds that take off.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@Scoo/ Bee: Maximum Stun, if whatever growled think's we're food, let's set it straight.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@XO: Commander, I'm picking up... :: trips over a rock and falls to one knee ::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CEO: Are you alright Commander?
Doctor_Harris says:
@::Heads over to help the CEO up.::  CEO:  You all right?
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CNS: Yeah, the specifics of how we get fed.. and how we keep the engines going.. not my problem. We're all Starfleet officers here. I know the crew can do it.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@XO: I'm fine sir. :: stands and brushes herself off ::
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
@::Whispers.::  XO:   I think there's something out here.  It doesn't sound friendly either.
 
ACTION:  Stumbling over the rock dislodges it to reveal a diamond the size of a fist.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Sir, since I am NOT an engineer, what exactly do we need for fuel?  What is needed for the replicators?
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::sighs:: CNS: I guess I just have to keep reminding myself, that if I say jump, I know the response is going to be 'how high?'
Doctor_Harris says:
@Self:  Whoa!  Would you look at that?  CEO: What do you think Commander?  Can you use that for anything?  ::Grins.::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
@::trying very hard not to smile:: OPS: Once again your talent for understatement shows itself Lieutenant.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@XO: Sir, readings show the area is mostly granite,with some crystal formations. :: looks down at the rock she tripped over and picks it up ::
 
ACTION:  A large sabercat feline dashes into the clearing chasing what appears to be a cuddly bear.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@Scoo: Can you smell anything?  Oh, I'll take that as a yes!  ::Moves to keep between the cat and the Away Team, Phaser held ready and aimed at it.::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CNS: Let's see.. fuel.. dueterium. Heavy water, easy to get. We can even use the ramscoops to pick up small amounts while we're at sublight speeds.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@XO: Commander, look at this. :: shows him the rock ::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
@::swings around to see the feline chasing it's prey::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@:: scans it :: XO: It's a diamond, a huge one.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@AT: Easy, it's found other food, let's not let it decide we're a better option.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  What exactly is dueterium composed of?
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CNS: Replicators.. need biomatter. The reclamators are efficient, but they need to be restocked every once in a while.. and they're both a pretty big energy drain.
 
ACTION: Both animals pause as if in mid-flight, turn to look at the small hairless life forms and then return back to their flight, but not before both had displayed dagger length teeth.

XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
@::Looks back around to the CEO and down at the large shiny she is holding::
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
@CTO:  I'm with you on that one.  I make a terrible meal.  Did you see them look at us?  ::Shivers a bit.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@:: smiles :: XO: Sir, we might want to examine this back on the ship. :: grins ::
CSO_Knight-Sky says:
% :: With everything set up takes a breath and sits down before the electron scope to continuing her studies.::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CNS: Ahhh, deuterium's a hydrogen ion with an extra neutron. Not exactly common in interstellar space, but there's usually enough of it in surface water that we should be able to take what we need as we go to planets.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@OPS: We look small and easy, like finger food at a party I'd guess.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
@CEO: Agreed.  Are there signs of any other crystalline features?
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
@XO/CEO:  Do you think there's more where that came from?
 
Scenery:  Silence descends for a moment... until a large cry can be heard from the skies.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@XO: Checking sir. :: stows the diamond in her pack ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Looks up, again raising Phaser while searching for the source of the noise.::
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
@::Looks up to see where the noise is coming from.::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
@::Looks upwards for the source of the cry::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CNS: The antideuterium's the problem; it's pretty hard to synthesize... but again, this isn't even my problem. All I should have to say is, 'Roz, Daniels, Sparks, make sure our flight path and the ramscoops keep us in matter and antimatter', and trust that they'll do it.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@ :: looks up and then down to her tricorder scans ::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  So Captain, what is it you are worrying about?  It seems we can find whatever we need. ::smiling at him, hoping he gets the point::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@CEO/ XO: Can we rig up some kind of sonic generator?  Maybe we can drive away the life forms by making it a bit uncomfortable for them?
 
ACTION:  A creature easily the size of two shuttles flies over the area, one of the colorful birds dangling in its mouth as it heads for the cliffs not far away.

XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
@OPS: Are you picking up anything small on this planet?
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
@XO:  I'm not picking up anything small at all.  Those *were* the small one's.
 
ACTION:  What appears to be an ant, the size of a dog, comes out of the forest.

XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
@CTO:We would have no idea what frequency to set it to.  We may end up drawing more of them.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
@::Readies her phaser in case the ant turns their way.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@ :: catches up to the XO:: XO: Commander, there's evidence that this whole area was once covered by water, limestone and marble formations. Diamonds are all over the place, but nothing we can use, well except maybe the coal.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::thinks, then smiles:: CNS: Nothing. ::chuckles:: I know we aren't going to run out of resources. I guess I'm just paranoid that I'll completely forget to take this kind of stuff into account.
 
ACTION:  Clicking is heard as it approaches the away team, its eyes on OPS.

OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
@Self:  Don't even think of it Mr. Bug, or you will be Bug on a stick for dinner.  ::Aims her phaser.::
CSO_Knight-Sky says:
% :: With the first scan, nothing happens.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Fires a short burst 5 meters in front of the insectoid creature.::  Creature: That's not food...
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@ :: looks at the CTO: CTO: Sure we can, but do we want to?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  That is what you have the crew for, to remind you of those "little" things.  ::trying to hide her smile::
 
ACTION:  The creature continues towards OPS, its clicking becoming louder as if calling others.

OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
@::Raises her phaser and increases the phaser setting, and fires on the creature.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@ :: backs up and walks behind a rock and has an idea ::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
@CEO: Okay... what about food supplies.  It appears that there is plenty of that around.
CSO_Knight-Sky says:
% :: Upon the second scan, still nothing happens.  Nor does the third or forth. She sits back with a frown.::  Hmmm...
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@CEO/ OPS: I think so, survival training showed us how to rig one up to keep pests away from base camps.  These are pests, just very large ones!  ::Resets Phaser to explosive and again fires in the creatures path.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@ :: sets her tricorder to the highest frequency pitch ::
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
@XO:  Um .. speaking of food?  ::Starts to run over where the XO is.::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::chuckles:: CNS: Yeah, that's true. You can't really get into Starfleet if you can't keep an eye on your resources. ::sighs and laughs quietly at himself::
 
ACTION:  The giant ant collapses in a heap.  But the sounds of drumming feet can be heard approaching the area.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@XO: Let's see if this noise stops it.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
@Self:  Oh, that does not sound .. good.  
@ALL:  Does anyone else get the impression we should find another place to be?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: I think we may want to reconsider this landing site's usefulness.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  As you have stated Captain, your crew know their jobs... let them do it.
CSO_Knight-Sky says:
% :: Decides to start from the beginning, with the original one and go through the sequence.::
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
@::Jumps up on a large rock surveying the area.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@All: Seems we're the crumbs at this picnic. I suggest we run......fast!
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::nods:: CNS: As long as you keep reminding me to. ::smiles::
 
ACTION:  A large mass of black bodies can be seen heading for the AT.

XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
@::Finally pulls his phaser:: CTO: I think I would agree.  ::Taps his commbadge:: *COMM: Huron:  Q'tor to Huron, beam us up!
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
@::Hears the CEO, hops off the rock heading to the others for beam-up.::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Have no fear of that Captain... I will, however, I doubt I will need to.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@ :: Stands still waiting ::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::looks up:: Self: Oh, for crying out loud. *TR1*: Andrews to Transporter Room One, get the Away team back now!
 
ACTION:  A very fast ant makes its way over to the CEO a second after they AT vanishes from the area.

CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CNS: I hope you're right.. sometimes my mind doesn't always like letting go of things.
CSO_Knight-Sky says:
% :: Notes the lights dim as she starts with the first glyph::
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Feels herself rematerialize in the transporter room.::  ALL:  That .. was interesting.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  I think we need to see why the XO needed to beam up.  The CSO is down there with only the binars for help.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
All: Everyone safe I hope?  Remind me next time to push harder for large teams if and when we return to the surface.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: materializes back on the transporter padd :: OPS: This is your idea of excitement?
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::eyes go wide:: CNS: Oh bloody hell, you're right.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::As soon as they re-materialize back on the ship:: CEO:  Scan the planet for other crystalline structures that may prove more useful than diamonds.
CSO_Knight-Sky says:
% :: With each scan, it appears as if the glyphs are activating are starting something, at the same time, the shuttle appears to loose power for longer and longer periods of time.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: steps off and waits for the others ::
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Has a pale look on her face.::  CEO:  No, I don't think so.  Not the kind of excitement I was looking for.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::stands and indicates the door:: CNS: Shall we?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
XO: Of course sir.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CTO:  ::Smiling:: Looked like a great place to go hunting.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::nods and preceeds the Captain out of the RR::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Are we going to try again?  ::Laughs.::  I suppose so, with the proper preparation this time.
 
ACTION:  The Binars look up at the sound of a cry to see a very large bird circling the area as if hunting.

OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CTO:  Shall I have the Doctor prepare a good dose of Raid?
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::follows the CNS to the Bridge:: Angeltra: Mister Angeltra, report, why did we just have to beam back the Away team?
10100 says:
%00101: That is...   
00101 says:
     %10100: Quite large.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CTO: Agreed.  As to whether we try again, lets see what some detailed scans show us.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: walks to Icky :: CTO: Commander, I suppose I should give this to you....security and all. :: hands him her pack with the diamond inside ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
OPS: No, I'm thinking a more active approach.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CTO:  And that is?
Angeltra says:
CO: Sir, apparently the life forms on the planet are rather large and, well, aggressive hunters.
 
ACTION:  Sun gleams off the top of the shuttle catching the bird's eye.  It alters its course.

CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
Angeltra: ....I see.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
*CSO*: Huron to Knight-Sky, what's your status?
CSO_Knight-Sky says:
% :: Sits back as the shuttle appears dead of power, but the artifact appears to be glowing.  However, she has 5 more glyphs to go.::
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CTO:  That seemed pretty active to me down there.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Takes the pack.::  CEO: OK, but not sure what to do with it off hand.  Or not sure what I can do with it.
OPS: We find a way to make them uncomfortable.  If they are uncomfortable, they will likely not approach the source of discomfort.
CSO_Knight-Sky says:
% :: Looks up and taps her commbadge.::  *CO*:  Well... the shuttle appears to be out of power.  The artifact is now glowing a myrad of colors.  Really quite esthetically pleasing.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: moves away smiling and heads for the door :: All: I'm heading for the bridge to get those scans.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CTO:  Well insects and rodents usually don't like certain pitches.  Perhaps we can modify our phasers to emit a sonic frequency to drive them away.
 
ACTION:  The large bird makes a strafing run at the shuttle, its claws open wide.

CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
*CSO*: Interesting. No unwelcome visitors then?
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Prepare a larger security contingent just in case we do go back.  I'll be reporting to the Captain.
10100/00101 says:
%::Draw Phasers and prepares to fire at the bird thing.::  *Angeltra*: We may have a problem!
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Will do, they're already ready.
CSO_Knight-Sky says:
*CO* No sir... just lots of very large pl... :: Stops and looks up as she suddenly hears the sound of nails along metal followed by the shuttle lifting into the air.::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::hears the noise over the comm:: *CSO*: Sky, come in!
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::heads out to return to the bridge to make his report to the Captain::
Angeltra says:
*10100/00101*: What is it?  What's going on?  ::Scans the area the Bynars are in.::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Captain, she isn't injured... not yet anyway.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
~~~CSO: Sierra, what is going on?~~~
 
ACTION:  The CSO is thrown backwards, hitting her head on a console.  The artifact goes flying under a chair.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Follows the XO, making note to see how many additional bodies I can scrounge up.::
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Takes a TL back to the bridge, reporting back to her station.::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CNS: Yet? *CSO*: Commander Sky, respond!
 
ACTION: Neither the captain nor counselor receives a reply.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: arrives on the bridge and moves to the science console :: SO: We need more complete scans for any sign of crystalline structures and send them to my console please.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Back at her station now, trying to get a transport lock on the CSO.::
Angeltra says:
CO: Can't get a clean shot on whatever grabbed the shuttle, maybe we can just beam the shuttle itself back up?
CSO_Knight-Sky says:
<SO Crystal> CEO:  Yes ma'am.  Any in particular?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
<Edit CTO to follow XO>
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Captain, I think she is unconscious.  I am not getting anything mentally from her.  I suggest you beam her up here now.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
Angeltra: Get her back. Beam her straight to Sickbay. We'll get the shuttle later.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
SO: Run the complete series. I don't know what we have down there.
 
ACTION:  The shuttle is taken higher and higher into the mountains toward a large cave.

CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::nods to the CNS::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Permission to go to sickbay.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CNS: Granted.
SO_Crystal says:
CEO:  Yes ma'am.
Angeltra says:
CO: Aye Sir.  ::Locks on Transporter to beam CSO and Bynar's to Sickbay.::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Enters the bridge to see everyone in a bit of a snit::
CSO_Knight-Sky says:
% :: groggily sits up, her first thought the artifact.::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::since she is standing, she turns for the TL and enters, calling out sickbay to the computer::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Arrives on Bridge.::  Angeltra: What's going on?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: walks back to her station and talks things over with her associate ::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CO: Captain?
CSO_Knight-Sky says:
% :: Seeing the artifact, reaches for it.::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::sees Q'tor:: XO: Trouble with the locals. Something just grabbed the shuttle and Commander Knight-Sky with it.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::exits the TL and runs down the corridor to sickbay::
Angeltra says:
CTO: Something attacked the other team, got the Bynar's so excited they actually spoke together for a change.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CO: Shall I have a rescue team assembled?

ACTION:  As her fingers grasp around the artifact, a tingling grabs her and deposits the CSO in sickbay.  At the same moment, the shuttle vanishes off of sensors.
 
ACTION:  The Bynars find themselves in sickbay.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::seeing a nurse, she asked where the CSO is, and she points to the biobed::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
XO: We just beamed her back.. we'll have to get the shuttle later, once it stops moving.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CSO:  Sierra, where are you injured ::noticing a bruise beginning to appear on her forehead::
CSO_Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks slightly dazed.::  CNS:  Ummm... I... :: frowns::  what happened?
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO:  CSO and the bynars have been beamed to sickbay, Sir.
Angeltra says:
CO/ CTO: Uh, the shuttles gone from sensors!
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CO: From what we have seen on the planet that may be awhile sir.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CSO:  I have no idea what happened to you, I was hoping you would tell me.  Let me get your forehead cleaned up.  :reaching for a swab::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: waits for the scans of the planet ::
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Wonders if the bird ate the shuttle.::
SO_Crystal says:
CEO:  Ma'am, I am not sure if this is what you want, but where Commander Sky was?  That whole mountain appears to be filled with crystaline structures.  But there are many areas that are showing up... 'empty' on my scans.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra: What, if it destroyed the shuttle already?
CSO_Knight-Sky says:
:: Winces slightly at the gentle touch.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
SO: Empty?
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
Angeltra: Please tell me you're kidding.. try to establish the most likely direction, we'll have to go down there to find it.
Angeltra says:
CTO: Not sure, sir, but it just disappeared from sensors.
SO_Crystal says:
CEO:  Yes ma'am.  :: Steps aside to show the area filled with blank places.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::reaches for the dermal regenerator and passes it several times over the bruised area::  CSO:  You are still going to be tender.  I suggest an ice pack.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
SO: Empty as though something or someone has removed them?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Looks like we may need to have a look down there again anyway, giants or no.
CSO_Knight-Sky says:
CNS:  Thanks...  I can already feel a major headache coming on.  :: sighs and reaches to touch the area only to discover she has the artifact.::  Odd... I don't remember grabbing this.
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