Host AGM_Darlene says:
Prelude:  The crew of the Erie has been assigned to three separate away teams, which will be dispatched via shuttles to three specific epicenters.  They are to take scans and determine if these eruptions are artificially created.  Time is running out.

Note: Away Teams are using symbols even when still on the Erie in order to better keep track of who is on what team.

Host AGM_Darlene says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Resume Kootenai Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Sets the final load of equipment down, walks out of the shuttle::  CTO: Everything ready, Commander?

CTO_Marek says:
@::In the shuttlebay, making the last minute checks to his gear:: CSO: ::Nods::  Everything is ready, Commander.

OPS_Kerst says:
$ALL: All right, does everyone have their equipment and team assignments?

CNS_Alana says:
%::Standing in the shuttlebay next to MO::

SO_Taliza says:
$::Boards his assigned shuttle::

FCO_Stricker says:
$OPS: Yes, Sir, I do!

MO_Sovok says:
%::Nods to OPS::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
::Standing on the Bridge, pacing the deck in front of the command chair::

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Helps load the equipment into the shuttle:: MO/CNS: Are we ready? ::Motions the security team and engineer Ko`Tar into the shuttle::

CNS_Alana says:
%::Nods to MO and smiles::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@CTO: Please get the remainder of the crew assigned to our shuttle onboard and prepare for departure, you will assist me in piloting the shuttle.

MO_Sovok says:
%CEO: Yes, Sir, all ready.

OPS_Kerst says:
$FCO: Good, you'll fly the shuttle.

CNS_Alana says:
%CEO: Ready as we can get.

CTO_Marek says:
$CSO: Right away, Sir. 

CEO_Corjet says:
%<EO Ko`Tar> ::Heads into the shuttle and takes the Engineering Station::

CEO_Corjet says:
%MO/CNS: Okay, let’s get in.

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: Ready to go, Sir.

FCO_Stricker says:
$::Nods at OPS:: OPS: Thank you, Commander.

MO_Sovok says:
%::Walks up the ramp into the shuttle and looks behind his shoulder for the CNS::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
*OPS* Commander Kerst, please make sure all shuttles are properly equipped for the assignment.

CEO_Corjet says:
%MO: Take the controls.  ::Turns to the CNS::

CTO_Marek says:
@Bailey: Get those security officers aboard.  You are in charge of them, Ensign. 

OPS_Kerst says:
$SO: I'll want continuous sensor sweeps of our area as we launch.

OPS_Kerst says:
$*CO* Aye, Sir.

MO_Sovok says:
%::Nods and walks over to the Flight Control console and sits down::

CTO_Marek says:
@<Bailey> CTO: Aye, Sir. ::Mumbles::

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: You can count on me, Sir.

CEO_Corjet says:
%CNS: Please take the science station.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Boards his shuttle and begins pre-flight sequence, activates the power systems and prepares to bring the impulse engines online::

OPS_Kerst says:
$CEO: Did the transporter enhancers get placed on the shuttles already?

CTO_Marek says:
@::Boards the shuttle and begins the preliminary launching sequences::

CEO_Corjet says:
%OPS: Aye.

CNS_Alana says:
%::Walks into the shuttle and steps up to the science station::

MO_Sovok says:
%::Begins sequences and refreshes his memory from when he was an FCO on the Europa::

CEO_Corjet says:
%OPS: Ready to depart?

OPS_Kerst says:
$*CO* All shuttles have been equipment and will be ready to launch as we finish boarding.

OPS_Kerst says:
$CEO/CSO: Lets roll!

SO_Taliza says:
$::Takes the science console on his shuttle::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
*OPS* Very well.  All shuttles are to check in with me when ready.

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Heads into the shuttle:: MO: Power up?

CNS_Alana says:
%::Activating the science station::

OPS_Kerst says:
$::Boards the shuttle and tries to squeeze in::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Raises eyebrow at OPS's comment::  CTO: Please seal the hatch, Commander.

MO_Sovok says:
%CEO: Were halfway there.

CEO_Corjet says:
%CNS: Monitor the planet and our descent to the surface.  Keep a close eye on the planet though.

OPS_Kerst says:
$CSO/CEO: Okay, do a final check-in with the CO before launching and good hunting.

CEO_Corjet says:
%MO: Good.

CTO_Marek says:
@::Taps on the console:: CSO: It's done, Commander, preflight sequence complete.

CEO_Corjet says:
@*OPS* Aye, good hunting!

CEO_Corjet says:
%*CO* We're ready to depart, Sir.

MO_Sovok says:
%CEO: Okay Commander, All set.

Host CO_Mitchell says:
*CEO* Acknowledged, Commander, stand by.

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: Science station all set.

OPS_Kerst says:
$FCO: Are we ready to go?

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Nods:: MO: Good.

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: All systems in the green, Sir. 

FCO_Stricker says:
$::Walks into the shuttle and sits at the conn::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@*CO* Sir, preflight for shuttle Yanzing completed.  We are ready to launch.

CEO_Corjet says:
%CNS: How does everything look so far? ::Turns to Ko`Tar who nods to him, and turns back::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
*CSO* Acknowledged, Commander, stand by.

FCO_Stricker says:
$OPS: Yes, Sir, I'm just getting the conn online, Sir!

CTO_Marek says:
@::Runs a last diagnostic on the tactical system::

CNS_Alana says:
%CEO: All systems are good, Sir.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Turns to make sure everyone is in their seats and restrained::

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Taps on his console:: CNS: Good.

OPS_Kerst says:
$FCO: Good.

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Taps his transporter armband:: MO/CNS: Do you two have your transporter armbands on?

Host CO_Mitchell says:
*OPS* Awaiting your status, Commander.

FCO_Stricker says:
$::Smiles and nods at the OPS. Taps console to get the conn online::

OPS_Kerst says:
$*CO* Shuttle Rhone ready to depart, Sir.

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: You sure this thing is safe?  ::Points to the band on his left arm::

CTO_Marek says:
@::Gives a glance at his phaser rifle:: CSO: Hope we don't have to use them.

Host CO_Mitchell says:
*OPS* Acknowledged, Commander, stand by, please.

MO_Sovok says:
%::Looks around the console and is pretty sure he has it down again::

OPS_Kerst says:
$SO: Mostly.

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: Mostly???

CNS_Alana says:
:%::Removes hands from the console and tightens armband:: CEO: Armband is secure.

CEO_Corjet says:
%EO: Ko`Tar? Keep an eye on all the shuttle’s systems. ::Laughs a bit:: As if I had to tell you.

SO_Taliza says:
$::Says a prayer to the Prophets::

CEO_Corjet says:
%CNS: Good. ::Turns to the MO::

MO_Sovok says:
%::Looks up at Randy::

OPS_Kerst says:
$SO: It tells the shuttle to beam you onboard.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@CTO: Commander, the security officers, yourself and Bailey will all be issued the standard phasers as well as a phaser rifle.  The EO and myself will carry a standard phaser as well as a science kit.  Any other equipment is at the user's discretion.

Host CO_Mitchell says:
*All Shuttlecraft* You all know your assignment.  Stay alert for any B'tryn in the area.  The terrain will be very hot and humid.  Keep an open COM between the shuttles and to the Erie.  Report in at 15-minute intervals.  Good luck.  Opening shuttlebay doors, prepare for departure.

CNS_Alana says:
%::Begins checking monitors and opening up data channels::

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Takes a quick look at the Security Officers and nods as they have their transporter armbands on.  Then turns back to the MO::

OPS_Kerst says:
$All: Strap in and hang on tight.

MO_Sovok says:
%CEO: Yes, Sir?

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: I suggest establishing a permanent link in our tricorders. That could be useful in an emergency case.

CEO_Corjet says:
%MO: Your transporter armband?

OPS_Kerst says:
$FCO: You're on.  Just don't crash into the other shuttles as we leave.

Host CO_Mitchell says:
::Nods to the Relief OPS to open the shuttlebay doors::

OPS_Kerst says:
$SO: Be on alert with those sensors. Assume we're going into a hot LZ.

Host AGM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The shuttlebay doors open.

CEO_Corjet says:
%*CO* Aye, Sir, be on alert for the B’tryn and keep channel open.  Ready for departure.

MO_Sovok says:
%CEO: Oh, right.  ::Searches his pockets and pulls out the armband strapping it on:: Sorry, Commander.

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: I'd say it's hot with seismic activity.

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Powering impulse engines, Sir.

FCO_Stricker says:
$OPS: If I don't you give me two cases of Romulan ale.  I'll even give you two to one odds, Sir!

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Smiles with a nod:: MO: That’s okay, proceed when ready, Mr. Sovok.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@CTO: Whatever measures we need to take we will, once down on the surface.  ::Notices the doors to the shuttlebay opening::  Prepare to launch.

CNS_Alana says:
%::Looks over at the MO::

MO_Sovok says:
%CEO: Aye, Sir.  ::Lifts the shuttle gently off of the deck and floats it out the doors::

CTO_Marek says:
@::Transfers secondary flight controls to his console:: CSO: Ready, Sir. 

OPS_Kerst says:
$FCO: If you do the CO will have both our hides and we won't be able to enjoy anything for a long, long time.

CNS_Alana says:
%::Whispers:: MO: Are you alright, you seem a little distracted?

FCO_Stricker says:
$OPS: Yes, Sir!  ::Smiles:: OPS: When shall I take her out, Sir?

MO_Sovok says:
%::Whispers:: CNS: I'm fine, I just haven't flown in quite a long time is all.

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Taps away at his console:: MO: Good flying so far.  ::Sighs:: But be prepared.  Remember our landing in the Erie?  Keep on your toes, Ensign.

OPS_Kerst says:
$SO: Yes, but on top of that there may be some un-friendly’s who will not be happy with us dropping by.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@CTO: Go ahead Commander.  COM: OPS/CEO: Good luck, gentlemen, let's get this down there and get everyone back safely.

MO_Sovok says:
%CEO: Understood.

OPS_Kerst says:
$FCO: GO!

CEO_Corjet says:
%<EO Ko`Tar> ::Taps at the controls, keeping the shuttle’s systems stabilized::

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: I'll keep our sensors peeled.

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Destination coordinates were loaded, engines working at peak efficiency.  Initiating launch sequences now.  ::Taps helm console::

CEO_Corjet says:
%COM: CSO: Aye, Commander, good luck to you too, Pavielion.

FCO_Stricker says:
$OPS: Yes, Sir! ::Takes the shuttle out::

Host AGM_Darlene says:
ACTION: All three shuttles depart the shuttlebay smoothly and proceed to their assigned coordinates.

OPS_Kerst says:
$FCO: ETA?

SO_Taliza says:
$::Begins active sensor sweeps of the route and the landing area::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Monitors the sensors, power distribution and engineering as the CTO pilots::

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Tells the security teams to be prepared for anything and they smile and nod as they are::

CEO_Corjet says:
%CNS: Anything on sensors yet?

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Changing to full impulse...now.

Host AGM_Selan says:
@ ACTION: The shuttle continues on its assigned course, gliding over the landscape below.

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Taps at his console, verifying the shuttles status::

FCO_Stricker says:
$OPS: ETA in 20 minutes, Sir!

CNS_Alana says:
%::Checking the sensors::

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: May I ask you something, Sir?

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: The route is clear, so far.

MO_Sovok says:
%::Concentrates on his flight and opens up the impulse drive as he gets more comfortable::

Host AGM_Selan says:
$ ACTION: Like the @ team, they are moving toward their assigned coordinates. Things are all running smoothly.

CNS_Alana says:
%CEO: Nothing yet, Sir.

OPS_Kerst says:
$SO: As we get closer see if you can spot anything umm…artificial in or near the target site.

Host AGM_Darlene says:
%ACTION: The shuttlecraft is running smooth and everything is a "go".

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Turns to Ko`Tar:: EO: Do what you can for that plasma inducer, it looks like it might want to go out of alignment.

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: Yes, Sir.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@CTO: Do not go above a quarter impulse please, Commander.  ::Monitors the sensors as the site gets closer::

CEO_Corjet says:
%CNS: Okay, let’s hope it stays that way.

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: I'm on active sensors right now.

Host CO_Mitchell says:
::Monitors the shuttles on the viewscreen as they proceed to their assignments::

OPS_Kerst says:
$SO: Anything?

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Aye, Sir, reducing speed to one-quarter impulse. 

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: All clear at the moment.

CEO_Corjet says:
%<EO Ko`Tar> ::Nods as he stabilizes the plasma inducer:: CEO: Inducer stabilized. ::Smiles with satisfaction::

CTO_Marek says:
@::Suddenly he remembers the first time he piloted the Cutlass::

OPS_Kerst says:
$FCO: Let’s do a pass right over the target to get a good look at it then we'll swing around.

CEO_Corjet says:
%COM: CSO/OPS: How is everyone proceeding? ::Looks out the portal::

CNS_Alana says:
%::Sweeping the flight area with sensors:: CEO: The area is all clear for now.

OPS_Kerst says:
$COM: CSO/CEO/CO: All clear so far.

FCO_Stricker says:
$OPS: Yes, Sir, setting course for the pass.  ::Lays in course::

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Smiles and turns to the CNS:: CNS: Okay, start monitoring the geological activity near our landing site.

Host CO_Mitchell says:
COM: OPS: Acknowledged.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@CTO: Before we leave the shuttle we will set it to automatically transport us back upon our command or after the time period of six hours has expired in case we run into trouble and are unable to contact the shuttle.

SO_Taliza says:
$::Monitors sensors as they continue on active sweeps::

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Good idea, Sir. 

CEO_Corjet says:
%COM: CSO/OPS/CO: Everything seems to be going good here to, nothing to report so far.

Host CO_Mitchell says:
COM: CEO: Acknowledged.

Host AGM_Darlene says:
%ACTION: The Corjet team is approaching the target area.

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: ETA is 1.4 minutes.

OPS_Kerst says:
$SO: How is the seismic activity at our landing zone looking?

CNS_Alana says:
%::Tracking the terrain::

MO_Sovok says:
%::Slows the shuttle slightly and looks around::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Checks sensors for any type of defense grid around the site, if one even exists::

Host AGM_Selan says:
@ and $ ACTION: Both teams are approaching the target areas.

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Ko`Tar> ::Looks over at the secondary console.  Leans over to it and taps away at it::

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: Checking.

CEO_Corjet says:
% ::Brings up the tactical display on his console:: CNS: Any possible hostiles in the area?

Host AGM_Darlene says:
ACTION: ALL away teams can see the lava flows as they approach.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Sets the computer for auto-transport and begins to scan the region and attempts to penetrate the planet's surface and scan for any caverns::

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: I'm reading very hot lava near the landing zone, Sir.

OPS_Kerst says:
$SO: Any safe place to set down?

CTO_Marek says:
@Self: Magnificent view.  ::Watches the lava flows::

CNS_Alana says:
%CEO: There are concentrated areas of lava flow in the area.  Suggest moving to another area.

CEO_Corjet says:
%<Security Team C> ::Watches out the portal and check their equipment once more::

CEO_Corjet says:
%CNS: We can't do that.  ::Sighs::

CTO_Marek says:
@::Thinks: Feels like home, the old Vulcan planet::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Looks up at the lava flows::  CTO: For the safety of the shuttle leave it in a hover ten meters above the planet to make certain lava does not engulf it.

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: I don't know where, Sir.  The seismic activity is extreme and the lava is flowing freely.

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Looks to the MO:: MO: Find a safe place to land please.

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Working on that, Sir. 

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: Molten magma has broken through the planet's crust in many areas.

Host AGM_Darlene says:
%ACTION: The volcano suddenly erupts in a burst of lava and flames, shooting straight up, high into the air like a forth of July fireworks display.

CNS_Alana says:
%CEO: Well, we cannot land in the lava pools.

MO_Sovok says:
%CEO: Aye, Sir.  ::Starts to look around and finds what looks to be a semi-level surface to land on.  Slows the shuttle and begins to bring her down::

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: Sir, I advise against landing inside of 5 km of the volcano.

CTO_Marek says:
@::Reviewing power consumption figures::

CNS_Alana says:
%CEO: The volcano just erupted on the surface.

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Laughs a bit:: CNS: Your right there but can you help with a landing zone?  I mean there seems to be some valleys and hill like areas.  ::Taps away at his console entering in his log::

OPS_Kerst says:
$SO: Well, we can't leave the shuttle hovering, keep looking.  But keep an eye out for anything that might indicate this is not natural.

Host AGM_Selan says:
$ ACTION: A small volcano, which has been obviously forming recently continues to spray molten rock into the air.  The shuttle is out of its blast range for now.

MO_Sovok says:
%::Hovers slightly:: CEO: Is this good, Sir? ::Motions towards the ground::

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: A new, smaller volcano just formed.  We're out of its blast range at the moment.

CEO_Corjet says:
%CNS: What do you think? ::Taps at his console and checks it himself::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@COM: Erie: CO: Sir, we are approaching the landing areas, however heavy seismic activity and lava flows make it dangerous to land the shuttle.  I am going to leave our shuttle in a hover just above the planet's surface for protection for lava flows.

CNS_Alana says:
%MO: Perhaps you could land us in a valley, where the lava is not flowing through.

SO_Taliza says:
$::Checks for anything artificial that may cause these events, or anything man-made at all::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
COM: CSO: Acknowledged.

CEO_Corjet says:
%COM: Erie: This is Corjet.  We've just had a volcanic eruption in our area.

MO_Sovok says:
%::Laughs slightly and brings the shuttle up a couple hundred feet::

CNS_Alana says:
%CEO: there seems to be some valleys that are not affected.

Host CO_Mitchell says:
COM: CEO: Confirmed, Commander.  We can see it from here.

OPS_Kerst says:
$FCO: Do a couple of circuits around the volcano so we can get some good scans of it.

CTO_Marek says:
@::Console beeps:: CSO: We have arrived at the destination coordinates. Initiating descent procedures to 10.5 meters above ground position.

Host AGM_Darlene says:
ACTION: ALL the shuttle's sensors begin beeping an alert.  There is an unknown energy signature originating from somewhere inside the volcanoes.

MO_Sovok says:
%CEO: Sir There’s something on sensors.

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: Sir!  Detecting an unknown energy signature from inside the volcano.

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Double checks:: CNS: I'd prefer a hill top area.  Cause the valleys... ::Turns to the MO::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Checks their assigned area, locates an isolated spot that is elevated and has low seismic activity, points to it on his screen::  CTO: Please bring us to a hover here, Commander.

CNS_Alana says:
::Looking at console light up as it begins to beep profusely::

OPS_Kerst says:
$SO: Where?!

MO_Sovok says:
%::Taps on his console:: CEO: I'm not sure what it is but it’s coming from inside the volcano.

SO_Taliza says:
$::Focuses sensors::

CEO_Corjet says:
% CNS: The valleys had lava flow in them once.  They're more likely to have it again.  ::Turns to the CNS:: Status?

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Finishes speaking with the CTO and hears an alert sound, checks sensors and discovers an energy signature inside the volcano::

FCO_Stricker says:
$OPS: Aye!  ::Lays in the course::

CTO_Marek says:
@Self: What? CSO: Strange energy signatures detected, Sir.  It comes from the inside of the volcano.

Host AGM_Darlene says:
%ACTION: The MO and CNS can see a strange wave like pattern on their sensor monitors.

CEO_Corjet says:
%<EO Ko`Tar> ::Looks over at the others and quickly turns back to his duties::

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: Inside the volcano in the area, Sir.  I don't know what or how but it's there.

CNS_Alana says:
%CEO: There is a signal that seems to be coming from inside the volcano but how can that be?

MO_Sovok says:
%CEO: I don't understand this, Sir.  It's almost as if it's sonic or something.  Some sort of wave pattern.  ::Taps the console::

CEO_Corjet says:
%COM: CSO/OPS: We have something here.  There's a signal coming from inside the volcano we're at.

MO_Sovok says:
%CEO: Could it be a carrier wave?

OPS_Kerst says:
$SO: Scan for a structure or a complex near that energy source.  Is there an area near it we can beam into?

Host AGM_Darlene says:
$ and @ ACTION: The other two shuttles see the same wave pattern on their monitors.

CNS_Alana says:
%::CEO: I’m getting a strange pattern on my sensors.  I can't explain it, yet.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@COM: Erie: CO: Sir, we are detecting an energy signature within the volcano in our area, no explanations as of now.  We are investigating further.

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: The bearing of that signature is at 78, Mark 5.  Definitely inside the volcano.

CEO_Corjet says:
%CNS/MO: We thought that this was a possibility.  It seems to be that these volcanoes were man made.  ::Sighs::

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Reconfiguring sensors, attempting to identify the energy signature. ::Taps in his console::

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: Checking for a structure.

MO_Sovok says:
%CEO: Man made?  Wow!

Host CO_Mitchell says:
COM: CSO: Please send me the signal patterns so we can try to identify it.  Our sensors are not detecting it.

CNS_Alana says:
%::Conferring with MO::

CEO_Corjet says:
%COM: Erie: CO: We have a signal of some type, trying to isolate it now.  It’s coming from within the volcano.

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Can you identify it, Sir? 

OPS_Kerst says:
$::Links shuttles sensors with Erie's so the Erie can analyze the readings::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
COM: CEO: Acknowledged.  Commander Pavielion is transmitting the wave pattern to me now.

MO_Sovok says:
%::Looks around for a landing site and lets the CNS deal with the Scientifics of this::

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Nods:: MO: Yes.  ::Taps at his console::

CNS_Alana says:
%CEO: Well that might explain why they suddenly erupt when we approach.  Maybe someone is trying to keep us away on purpose.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Records a segment of data, a wave like pattern and transmits it to the Erie::  COM: Erie: CO: Done, Sir, it seems to be a wave pattern of some sort, very unusual.

CEO_Corjet says:
%COM: CSO/OPS: We have a signal of some type, trying to isolate it now.  It’s coming from within the volcano.

Host CO_Mitchell says:
::Moves to the Science console and sits down, preparing to analyze the energy patterns::

OPS_Kerst says:
$COM: CSO/CEO: We have it here too.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@CTO: I do not believe so, Commander, though we will find out soon enough.  ::Scans again for any protected caverns for them to transport down into::

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: There is too much interference.  The shuttle's sensors can't penetrate the surface or the lava.  We’ll have to detect it on foot.  However, I don't recommend it.

FCO_Stricker says:
$OPS: Routine passes made, Sir!

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Turns to the CNS:: CNS: Do all you can but isolate that signal.  Try to find its exact origin and try to find out who might have made it, what's its purpose is.  ::Sighs::  I hope we can do it all from here. ::Turns to the MO::

OPS_Kerst says:
$FCO: Try to fly directly over that energy source but be careful of an eruption.

CEO_Corjet says:
%MO: Holding pattern.

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: The lava's flowing everywhere and they're registering 2000 Kelvin.

MO_Sovok says:
%CEO: Aye, Sir.

FCO_Stricker says:
::Nods at the OPS and fly the shuttle over the energy source::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
::Studies the strange pattern on the science monitor and runs it though the ship's database::

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Shuttle is in position, Sir. I will set an automatic shield system coordinated with the emergency transportation sequence. That would be enough to keep the ship in one piece.

CEO_Corjet says:
%CSO/OPS: Looks like our theory is correct but we still have to isolate the signal.  Trying to do it from the shuttle.

CNS_Alana says:
%CEO: Actually the lava flow is everywhere.  Penetrating the lava to isolate the signal is difficult but I will keep trying.

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Pauses and turns to the MO again:: MO: I want you to keep an eye out for anything coming our way.  Just make sure we're not interrupted or at least try to give us some warning.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@CTO: Acknowledged, once we find a safe area to beam down we will do so, until then continue to monitor our area, record and analyze anything out of the ordinary.

Host AGM_Darlene says:
ACTION: ALL Shuttles:  The energy signature is interrupting all systems.

CEO_Corjet says:
%CNS: How about a probe?

MO_Sovok says:
%CEO: Understood, Sir.

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Aye, Sir. 

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: Sir, that energy signature is starting to disrupt our systems.

MO_Sovok says:
%CEO: I'm having trouble controlling the shuttle, Sir.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Notices systems begin to flicker and the lights on the console go off and on::

CEO_Corjet says:
%<EO Ko`Tar>  CEO: That signal is interrupting the shuttle’s systems!

CTO_Marek says:
@::Alarm launches in his console:: CSO: I think we have a problem.

OPS_Kerst says:
$SO: Can you block it?

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Nods:: MO: Do what you can.  I'll get Ko`Tar to do what he can.

Host AGM_Selan says:
@ and $ ACTION: Navigational systems begin to go haywire.

SO_Taliza says:
$::Tries to block the signal from disruption::

CNS_Alana says:
%CNS: A probe might work if we could project it directly into the top of the volcano but still it might be destroyed.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Gets rocked in his chair, accesses engineering and tries to compensate but cannot isolate the problem or block the signal::

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: The signature is interfering our systems. Trying to compensate.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@CTO: Land us now before we lose control and crash!

OPS_Kerst says:
$FCO: Lock phaser onto the source of that signal!

MO_Sovok says:
%CEO: I don't know how much longer I can hold her in the sky, Sir.  ::Struggles with the controls::

CTO_Marek says:
@::Taps the helm console like crazy:: @CSO: Right away!

Host AGM_Darlene says:
%ACTION: The transporter systems suddenly go offline.

Host AGM_Selan says:
@ ACTION: The shuttle seems to think that it has been suddenly moved 1,000 kilometers upward and tries to reposition closer to it's original position, actually rushing the shuttle toward the ground.

OPS_Kerst says:
$FCO: And keep her in the air!

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Looks to everyone in back::  All: Hold on and brace for a rough landing!

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: 1.5 seconds. Initiating now!

FCO_Stricker says:
$OPS: All phaser banks are locked and ready.  Yes, Sir, I will keep her in the air!

Host AGM_Darlene says:
%ACTION: The MO begins to loose navigational control.

CEO_Corjet says:
%<EO Ko`Tar> ::Sighs as he taps away at his console:: CEO: Can't do much more here, Sir.

MO_Sovok says:
%::Taps madly on the console trying to regain control as they fall::

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Here we go!

OPS_Kerst says:
$SO: Progress?

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: I don't think we can blast through whatever that thing is.  We'll have to land this thing 5 km away from the volcanoes.

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Taps on his console:: MO: Let's land this thing!  ::Sends him the location::

Host AGM_Selan says:
@ ACTION: The shuttle finds a "dried" spot of lava and crashes; its left nacelle is ripped off in the process.

OPS_Kerst says:
$FCO: Find a safe spot and put us down before we crash into that lava!

CEO_Corjet says:
%CNS: Try it but you only have a few seconds.

MO_Sovok says:
%CEO: I've lost all control of the shuttle.  Attempting to reroute navigational control.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Gets a hard "bump" as they slam into the ground, hears a loud screeching as parts of the shuttle seem to be torn off.  Is violently rocked in his restraints::

CNS_Alana says:
%CEO: I cannot find a way to isolate that signal.  Maybe we can better do it when we land.

FCO_Stricker says:
::Finds a spot where he can land the shuttle:: OPS: Aye, aye, Sir, I found us a good spot, Sir!  Taking us down.

Host AGM_Selan says:
$ ACTION: The navigational array is going haywire but the SO's attempts to block the disruptive signal seem to work for a little while allowing the computer to temporarily understand it's current position.

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Taps away at his console, trying to assist EO Ko`Tar with keeping the shuttle’s systems online:: EO: Assist with rerouting!

OPS_Kerst says:
$ALL: Brace yourselves!

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: ::Feels the shuttle hitting the ground:: Ready, Sir.

CNS_Alana says:
::Preparing to launch a probe::

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Nods:: CNS: Aye!

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: May I suggest heading 233 Mark 8 to coordinates 332 mark 82?  That's the safest spot near the volcanoes.

CTO_Marek says:
@::Takes a breath feeling relieved::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Sits for a moment and collects himself::  All: Is everyone all right?

Host AGM_Darlene says:
%ACTION: The MO tries frantically to land the shuttle safely, however the loss of navigational control is keeping him from making a smooth landing.

OPS_Kerst says:
$FCO: You heard the man.

MO_Sovok says:
%CEO: It's not working, Sir! ::Watches the ground rapidly approach::

Host AGM_Selan says:
$ ACTION: However, the disruption has caused the port EPS relay to lose its stability.  Now the shuttle is in danger of blowing apart.

CNS_Alana says:
%CEO: Probe is launched and I am tracking it.

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Starts a scan for any openings that could lead into the volcano:: CNS: Okay.

Host AGM_Darlene says:
%ACTION: The shuttle begins to waver, back and forth.

FCO_Stricker says:
$OPS: That I did, Sir!  Setting course heading 233 mark 8 to 332 mark 82.

CTO_Marek says:
@<Security team member>: CSO: Yes, Sir.  ::Mumbles something about the CTO's flying skills::

FCO_Stricker says:
$SO: Thank you very much for the headings.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@COM: Erie: CO: Sir, we have crash-landed on the surface. The shuttle is a complete wreck and not flight capable.  We are preparing to disembark and explore our area.

SO_Taliza says:
$FCO: Anytime, Stricker.

OPS_Kerst says:
$::Tries to compensate for the EPS relays that blew::

FCO_Stricker says:
$::Smiles at the SO::

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: I think we should try to isolate and identify the signature before we leave the shuttle, Sir.

CNS_Alana says:
%::Holding onto the console as the shuttle rocks back and forth::

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Sighs:: MO/CNS: Do what you can.

Host CO_Mitchell says:
COM: CSO: Acknowledged.  Notify the other shuttles so they can give you a lift back when ready.

OPS_Kerst says:
$COM CO: We're going down!

CEO_Corjet says:
%COM: Erie: CO: We're going do for a closer look.  ::Can't help but to sound a bit panicked::

MO_Sovok says:
%CEO: We’re gonna hit!

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Picks up something the security officers said, glares at them:: Security Officers: Problem?  If so I will be more than happy to field it!

SO_Taliza says:
$::Prepares for landing::

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Shouts:: ALL: Brace for impact! ::Grabs on::

CTO_Marek says:
@<Security officer> ::Blushes:: CSO: No problem, Sir!

Host CO_Mitchell says:
COM: OPS: Commander Pavielion's shuttle has crashed landed, however there were no injuries.  He is preparing to disembark the shuttle now.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@COM: Erie: CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Turns::  All: Everyone get their gear and disembark.

CNS_Alana says:
%::Grabbing harder to console::

OPS_Kerst says:
$ALL: Brace for landing!

SO_Taliza says:
$::Braces::

Host AGM_Selan says:
$ ACTION: The EPS relay blows.  A fire erupts in the main cabin.

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Turns to the others:: Security Team C: Get ready!

SO_Taliza says:
$::Sees the fire and grabs the extinguisher::

Host AGM_Darlene says:
%ACTION: The shuttle bounces off the dried lava and flies back up into the air again.

OPS_Kerst says:
$FCO: Get us down now!

OPS_Kerst says:
$SO: Hit the fire suppressors!

FCO_Stricker says:
$OPS: Yes, Sir!  ::Takes the shuttle down::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Collects his gear, walks over to the storage area and puts an EVA suit on, motions for everyone to do the same::

MO_Sovok says:
%::Sits in his chair and tries one last time to regain control as they smash into the ground and bounce back up.  Hits his head on his console and looks around, trying once again::

SO_Taliza says:
$::Sprays CO2 foam at the fire::

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Shakes in his chair, almost falling off then regains his seat:: ALL: Gee!  Here we go again!

MO_Sovok says:
%::Feels something on his forehead, but ignores it and continues to try and regain control::

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Engine power is down.  Setting the programmed routines up.  Waiting for your command, Sir.  ::Grabs his tricorder and rifle::

CNS_Alana says:
%::Bouncing around in the shuttle like a basketball::

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Turns back to the EO and sees him lying on the floor, trying to get back up::

Host AGM_Darlene says:
%ACTION: The shuttle hovers a minute then suddenly plunges back towards the ground.

MO_Sovok says:
%::Looks back at the CNS for a second and hopes she’s okay.  Looks back at his console as they approach the ground again::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Waits as everyone gets their EVA suits on::  COM: OPS/CEO: Our shuttle has crash-landed on the surface and is not capable of flight.  When finished we will require a pickup.

SO_Taliza says:
$::Extinguishes the fire::

OPS_Kerst says:
$::Waits for the bump::

CEO_Corjet says:
%<EO Ko`Tar> ::Rolls around and grabs onto his seat.  Pulls himself back into it, then starts to float as the shuttle starts back down:: ALL: Oh no!

Host AGM_Selan says:
$ ACTION: The fire is put out just as the shuttle slams into a rocky outgrowth.  The SO is flung violently into a bulkhead as he is out of his seat.

CNS_Alana says:
%CEO: The probe has been disrupted and all contact with it is lost.  I cannot get it back, Sir.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Nods::  CTO: Get your EVA suit on please, Commander.

SO_Taliza says:
$::Slams into the bulkhead, wind knocked out of him::

OPS_Kerst says:
$::Waits for the shuttle to stop moving before checking the SO::

CEO_Corjet says:
%COM: CSO/OPS: We're about to crash land too.  ::Sounds a bit panicked:: I'll get back to you!  ::Grabs on for his life onto his chair::

MO_Sovok says:
%::Abandons the helm and walks back to check on the CNS:: CNS: Are you okay? ::Feels something drip past his eye and ignores it again::

CNS_Alana says:
%::Falling to floor and jumping up immediately grabbing her chair::

Host AGM_Darlene says:
%The MO pulls the shuttle up just in time and lands it with a "Thud" but without much damage to the hull.

OPS_Kerst says:
$FCO: Inform the others as to our status.

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Aye, Sir. ::He never felt comfortable with those suits but the EVA suits saved his life more than once::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@CTO: Sounds like the other teams are not having a smooth ride either.

OPS_Kerst says:
$EO1: Give me a systems check.

FCO_Stricker says:
$OPS: Yes, Sir, I'm opening up hailing frequencies.

MO_Sovok says:
%::Falls back down and jumps back up, looking around the shuttle as its stopped moving::

Host AGM_Selan says:
$ ACTION: The shuttle begins to slide off the rocky out growth toward a nearby lava flow.

OPS_Kerst says:
$Ensign Ross: Start breaking out the EVA suits.

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Looks at the MO and CNS then turns back to the EO:: EO: Ko`Tar?  ::Sees him laid out upon the chair::

SO_Taliza says:
$All: OWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: In three words, Sir, this is weird.

CNS_Alana says:
%::Looks over at MO then at CEO::

CTO_Marek says:
@::Monitors the other shuttle’s status::

OPS_Kerst says:
$FCO: Mr. Striker, we're sliding!

FCO_Stricker says:
COM: CO: Captain Mitchell, this is Lieutenant Stricker, do you read, over?

Host CO_Mitchell says:
::Stares curiously at the pattern on her monitor:: Computer: Computer: Run a transpectral analysis on the wave pattern.

CEO_Corjet says:
%<EO Ko`Tar> ::Grumbles and moans:: CEO: Fine.  ::Grunts:: Ouch.  ::Gets up and sits down:: That was fun.  ::Turns to the others::  Can we do that again?

Host CO_Mitchell says:
<Computer> ::Beeps and begins the analysis::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Leans to the right to pick up a science kit and cringes.  Feels a pain shoot through his body.  Feels the area on his stomach and feels what seems to be a large bruise, most likely due to the violent landing::

MO_Sovok says:
%::Waves a hand in front of the CNS and puts a hand on her shoulder:: CNS:  Are you okay?

Host CO_Mitchell says:
COM: FCO: Affirmative, Lieutenant, I read you.  ::Turns in her seat::

CNS_Alana says:
%::CEO/MO: Is everyone alright?  Looks like we made it in one piece.

CEO_Corjet says:
%EO: Not on your life, if I have anything to say about it.

CTO_Marek says:
@::Sees the CSO’s face:: CSO: Are you alright, Sir?

CEO_Corjet says:
%CNS: You might want to take a look at the EO.  ::Points back at him::  But I'm fine.

FCO_Stricker says:
COM: CO: Sir, we are reporting that we have crash-landed, over!

MO_Sovok says:
%::Pushes back the hair away from his face and doesn't notice the blood on his fingers, looks around:: All: I'm fine.

CNS_Alana says:
%::Notices a little blood trickle down MO's forehead::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Looks up at the CTO, pants for a moment::  CTO: I will be.  Please open the hatch once everyone is ready.  ::Walks over and gets a med kit, quickly gives himself and hypo for the pain and then collects his gear::

CEO_Corjet says:
%MO: Good, where are we? ::Taps on his console::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
COM: FCO: Acknowledged.  Have you any injuries aboard?

MO_Sovok says:
%::Doesn't feel anything on his forehead:: CEO: I honestly have no idea.

Host AGM_Selan says:
$ ACTION: A horrible screeching is heard as the shuttle continues to slide toward the lava flow.

OPS_Kerst says:
$ALL: Prepare to abandon ship!  Grab your gear and an EVA suit and get out, now!

FCO_Stricker says:
COM: CO: The SO is hurt, Sir!

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: ::Raises an eyebrow:: Aye, Sir.  Bailey: Get ready to leave the shuttle. 

CNS_Alana says:
%MO: You may want to treat that cut before we leave the shuttle.

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Starts a shuttle wide systems check.  Can't help but to laugh:: MO: Understood.  Can you see if you can locate where we are in relation to where we were suppose to be?

Host CO_Mitchell says:
COM: FCO: Can he be treated?

CTO_Marek says:
@::Taps on the wall panel and opens the hatch once the CSO is ready:: Opening now, Sir.

OPS_Kerst says:
$SO: Can you move?

Host AGM_Selan says:
@ ACTION: Surprisingly, this shuttle seems to have faired well despite its crash.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Notices everyone has their EVA suits on.  Walks over to the main hatch::

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: Barely, Sir.  I'll need help into my suit.

MO_Sovok says:
%CSN: What cut?

CNS_Alana says:
%::Stands and goes to Ko'Tar and shakes him as he lies across the chair::

OPS_Kerst says:
$SO: First things first, grab it and get out.  Security officer Betts will help you put it on out there.

FCO_Stricker says:
COM: CO: Right now, Sir our priority is focusing toward the crash. We are sliding into a lava pit.  Not to divert from the SO but we got a big problem

Host AGM_Darlene says:
%ACTION: The shuttle has suffered only minor damage due to the quick reflexes of the MO landing the shuttle safely on a solid piece of dried lava.  All systems are functioning at 70% except the transporters, which are dead.

CNS_Alana says:
%:MO: Believe it or not you are injured.

CEO_Corjet says:
%<EO Ko`Tar> ::Smiles at the CNS:: CNS: Just a few bruises, I'll be fine.

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: My arm!

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Sir, let me take the point.

OPS_Kerst says:
$FCO: Lets go, Mr. Striker, I don't need a deep fried FCO right now.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Opens his tricorder and begins routine scans of the area looking for a way they can explore the volcano or the lower parts of the planet.  Glances at the shuttle and does not think it was as bad as he thought, except for the obvious missing nacelle::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
COM: FCO: Grab what you can and abandon ship!  ::Grumbles because the crew thinks they can stay inside the shuttle while it slips into the lava::

CEO_Corjet says:
%ALL: Looks like everything is good considering what happened.  All systems at 70%.  ::Taps on his console::

MO_Sovok says:
%CNS: I never noticed.  ::Walks over to the flight control console and checks the navigation equipment:: CEO: Sir, we’re pretty much in one piece except for transporters.

CNS_Alana says:
%::Goes back to her console and checks sensor systems::

OPS_Kerst says:
$Security Officer Betts: Help the SO.

OPS_Kerst says:
<Security Officer Betts>  ::Helps the SO out of the shuttle and then into an EVA suit::

CEO_Corjet says:
%COM: CSO/OPS: Sirs?  We've landed and we're still operational.  We'll be going out to try to find the source of the signals.

FCO_Stricker says:
$COM: CO: Yes, Sir, closing communications! Over and out!

FCO_Stricker says:
$OPS: I'm a coming, Sir! ::Exits the shuttle::

CEO_Corjet says:
%COM: Erie: CO:  We've landed and we're still operational at 70%.  We'll be going out to try to find the source of the signals.

CTO_Marek says:
@Bailey: Split the security crew, pattern Epsilon 2, eyes wide open and phasers set to stun.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@CTO: Have the crew collect all the gear inside.  It appears the armbands have been damaged so we will need the transporter enhancers.

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Nods with a smile:: MO: Thanks to your good flying, Ensign. ::Makes a mental note::

CNS_Alana says:
%::Sets up tricorders for all to retrieve::

SO_Taliza says:
$::Lies on the rough surface of dried lava, writhing in pain::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
COM: CEO: Acknowledged, Commander.  The other two shuttles are no longer flight worthy.  You will need to fly by and pick up the crew when you have completed your assignment.

CEO_Corjet says:
%ALL: Let’s get our EVA suits on, heavy ones.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@COM: CEO/OPS: Is anyone's shuttle still flight worthy?

MO_Sovok says:
%::Smiles:: CEO: No problem, Sir.  I guess I'm not as out of practice as I thought.

OPS_Kerst says:
$FCO: There are times when reporting to the CO is good and there are times when it isn't.  This was a time when it wasn't.  So next time you're in a shuttle sliding toward a lava pit, a simple distress call will be fine.

CEO_Corjet says:
%COM: Erie: CO: Aye, Sir.  Talking with them now.

FCO_Stricker says:
$SO: How are you?

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Aye, Sir. ::Nods to one security officer:: PO Gonzalez: Come with me, and help me with that.  ::Points::

SO_Taliza says:
$FCO: OWWWWWWWWWWWWW!

OPS_Kerst says:
$ALL: Everything okay other than the SO?

CEO_Corjet says:
%COM: CSO: We're flight worthy.  We'll come pick you up when were done here or when you request it.

CNS_Alana says:
%::Checking side arms::

OPS_Kerst says:
$::Wishes they had a doctor with them right now::

MO_Sovok says:
%::Walks over to the CNS and hands her a med kit:: CNS: Would you care to help me?

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Laughs a bit.  Then nods with a relieved smile:: MO: Good work.

FCO_Stricker says:
$OPS: Sir I completely understand and wont happen again just figured the CO would like a voiced report but I do understand as I said. My apologies, Sir!

CSO_Pavielion says:
@COM: CEO: Acknowledged.  ::Contacts the Erie::  COM: Erie: CO: Sir, we have landed and most of our gear is intact, however the shuttle is not.  We are proceeding to explore the area and will contact you if anything turns up.

CNS_Alana says:
%::Putting down the phasers, she takes the med kit, opens it and gently attends to MO Sovok’s wound::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
COM: CSO: Acknowledged, Commander.

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Checks the command codes for the shuttle and then locks it out.  Then nods to Security Team C to get their suits on and get ready for departure::

CTO_Marek says:
@::The CTO and the PO grab the enhancers out of the shuttle:: PO: Bailey can handle two of these, give these two to him.

MO_Sovok says:
%::Smiles:: CNS: Thank you.

OPS_Kerst says:
$SO: We'll have to field-set that arm and by the way, I'm an OPS officer not a Doctor, so you've been warned.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Once all the gear has been collected::  All: Let's get going.  Nothing is turning up here.  We will survey the area and hopefully something of use will turn up.

CEO_Corjet says:
%<EO Ko`Tar> ::Assists Commander Corjet with his heavy EVA Suit::

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: Just as long as the pain's gone!

CNS_Alana says:
%::Looking into Sovok's eyes and smiling:: MO: No problem.  Glad you got us here in one piece.

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Everything's ready, Sir.  Should I turn the shuttle to automatic status now?

MO_Sovok says:
%::Smiles back:: CNS: I was a little nervous, but I tried.  ::Grins::

Host AGM_Darlene says:
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