Host AGM_Darlene says:
Prelude:
LtCmdr. Kerst's shuttle is now melted in a lava pit, Commander Pavielion's shuttle is missing a warp nacelle and Commander Corjet's shuttle is operational at 70% with transporters still offline.  LtJG. Cal suffered a dislocated shoulder but it has since been realigned by one of the security officers.

Host AGM_Darlene says:
All three shuttle teams are in environmental suits and are preparing to transverse the lava flows towards the base of the volcanoes following the unknown energy wave to it's source deep within.  Time is running short and the eruptions are becoming more frequent and longer in duration.

Host AGM_Darlene says:
Captain Mitchell remains on the Erie supervising the loading of the Rylian mining equipment and trying to identify the unknown wave pattern.

No signs of the B'tryn have been detected.

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

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Sets a tricorder communication relay link from the shuttle to the ship.  Walks back to the others on the shuttle:: ALL: Set tricorder link with everyone including the shuttle.  I have the shuttle set to uplink to the ship.  On top of that we're going to keep a channel open to everyone. ::Makes one last check of his heavy EVA suit::

CIV_Danforth says:
%::Standing ready at the door of the shuttle with the EVA suit on::  CEO: You know, Chief, it's making me nervous that we haven't found the B'tryn.

CNS_Alana says:
%::Testing the weight of the EVA suit.

CEO_Corjet says:
%COM: Erie: CO?  I've established a tricorder link from our link down here to the shuttle and up to the ship.  Just wanted to let you know, Sir.

CTO_Marek says:
@::Checks the EVA suit controls:: CSO: We are ready, Sir. ::Tries to ignore the missing warp nacelle... in a certain way, he feels guilty for that::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
::Sitting at the Science station on the Bridge waiting for results of the transpectral analysis from the computer::  COM: CEO: Acknowledged, Commander, keep me informed.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@All: All right, has all the gear been loaded up?

CNS_Alana says:
%::Testing her ability to handle her tricorder and a phaser rifle::

CIV_Danforth says:
%::Examines the phaser at his side just to be sure that it's functional::

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Yes, Sir, waiting for your command, Sir

MO_Sovok says:
%::Walks around outside his shuttle and observes the minor damage inflicted::

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Sees that his equipment is fully operational:: COM: Erie: Aye, we're about to head out of the shuttle now.  ::Looks to the others::

SO_Taliza says:
$::Feels sharp pain from shoulder::

CIV_Danforth says:
%CNS: Are you all right, Ensign?

CEO_Corjet says:
% ALL: Are we ready? ::Looks to the Security Team and to EO Ko`Tar::

CTO_Marek says:
@::Opens his tricorder and takes a quick tactical scan of the nearby area::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@All: Okay, let's get moving.  Stay close and keep your tricorder linked and please, don't walk into any hot lava.

MO_Sovok says:
%CEO: Aye, Sir.

Host CO_Mitchell says:
COM: CEO: Acknowledged.

TO_Corjet says:
$::Senses someone in pain::  SO: Are you all right?

CIV_Danforth says:
%CEO: Ready, Chief.

SO_Taliza says:
$TO: I'm just peachy.

CNS_Alana says:
%::Looks over at CIV:: CIV: Yes I think I got a handle on everything.

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: We won't, Sir. ::To the rest of the team:: Okay, let's go! 

CEO_Corjet says:
%CIV: You have point.

CIV_Danforth says:
%CNS: If you run into any trouble, just remember to find the Chief or me.  Everything is going to be fine.

CEO_Corjet says:
%CNS: Please take the rear with one of the tactical officers.

Host AGM_Darlene says:
$ACTION: A rumbling sound is heard coming from the ground beneath their feet as another eruption explodes atop the volcano.

TO_Corjet says:
$::Rolls her eyes slightly:: SO: Don't bother lying to me, I'm a full Betazoid.  Now what's wrong?

CEO_Corjet says:
%ALL: We know our jobs.  Let's get moving.

CIV_Danforth says:
%CEO: Yes, Sir.  ::Moves to the front::

CNS_Alana says:
%::Nods to CEO::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Begins walking towards the base of the volcano with his team, avoiding as many lava flows as possible, tries to not cringe at his bruise::

SO_Taliza says:
$TO: You try wearing 15 kilos of EVA suit with a dislocated shoulder and torn muscles.

TO_Corjet says:
$::Jumps slightly at the sound::

CIV_Danforth says:
%::Proceeds forward, keeping an eye out for the B'tryn::

CNS_Alana says:
%::Watches as the rest of the team begins to leave the shuttle and takes up a position toward the back of the team::

SO_Taliza says:
$TO: Sounds like the volcano is acting up.  We have to get out of here.

CIV_Danforth says:
%::Continues to use hand signals to communicate with the team::

MO_Sovok says:
%::Looks at the CNS and falls in line in front of her::

TO_Corjet says:
$::Nods::  Lets go and after that I want something done about your arm.

Host AGM_Darlene says:
%ACTION: The ground beneath them begins to shake as another eruption begins.

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Do you have any hypothesis about that energy signature, Sir?

CMO_Tae says:
@::Moves along with the rest of the team, looking around at her surroundings::

MO_Sovok says:
%::Looks around and balances himself::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Looks around at the rest of the team, making sure all their gear is secure and nobody is too overloaded::

CNS_Alana says:
%::Feeling the ground shake, digs in a little deeper stance::

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Spreads his legs apart to keep his footing:: Self: Oh my.

CTO_Marek says:
@CMO: Watch your step, Doctor. 

SO_Taliza says:
$TO: Your security officers already did something to my arm.  What, I don't know.

CIV_Danforth says:
%::Thinks to himself, darn it, we've got to get to that energy source fast::

Host AGM_Darlene says:
@ACTION: A loud "crack" is heard as a large section of the dried lava breaks away and flows down with the molten rock.

CIV_Danforth says:
%::Motions for double time::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Looks over to the CTO::  CTO: I was not able to complete my scans, I would guess either an electromagnetic or dampening field of some sort, though I could be wrong.

CTO_Marek says:
@::Hears the crack inside the dried lava:: All: Be careful!

CMO_Tae says:
@CTO:  I will.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Looks up:: All: Everyone run to the right, now!  ::Rushes to get out of the way::

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Scans the area for a possible entrance into the volcano:: ALL: Anything on an entrance into the volcano leading to the source of the signal?  ::Double times it with his team::

CMO_Tae says:
@::Moves to the right to get out of the way::

MO_Sovok says:
%::Follows the CEO::

TO_Corjet says:
$::Sighs slightly as the continue to move away from the volcano::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Cringes and slows at the stabbing pain in his stomach::

CNS_Alana says:
%::Moves quickly with the team::

CMO_Tae says:
@::Looks over at the CSO::  CSO: Are you okay?

Host AGM_Darlene says:
@ACTION: The path ahead of the team is getting narrower, however there is still enough room to pass if they go in single file.

OPS_Kerst says:
$TO/SO: Report, how are we doing?

CEO_Corjet says:
% MO: Keep an eye out on our perimeter please. ::Smiles as they continue on their way::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Hears the CMO::  CMO: Just a bruise from the crash, it should be fine.

MO_Sovok says:
%CEO: Understood.

CNS_Alana says:
%::Decides to test the sound in her EVA suit:: MO: Can you hear me?

TO_Corjet says:
$OPS: Sir, we are alive.

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: Volcanic eruption is about to commence.  We must move.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Slows after they get out of the way of the major flow, but notices that they are cramped together::  CTO: You take point then Bailey then the security personnel then the CMO and I'll hold up the rear.

MO_Sovok says:
%CNS: Yes, I can hear you.

CNS_Alana says:
%::Looking around front and side of the team::

CIV_Danforth says:
%CNS: Counselor, please limit talking to only essential communications.

CTO_Marek says:
@Bailey/Security team: Okay, gentlemen, you heard Commander Pavielion.  Single file, now! ::Moves to the front::

CIV_Danforth says:
%::Continues to look at the tricorder and follow the trail::

CNS_Alana says:
%::MO: Great, just thought I'd test this thing, I did not do it before, I hear you loud and clear.

OPS_Kerst says:
$SO: Any sign of cover anywhere?

CMO_Tae says:
@CSO: Let me know if the pain gets worse.  It may be more than just a bruise.

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: There's a cave over there, Sir. ::Points southeast::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@CMO: I will.  ::Lies and tries not to hold the bruise::

CIV_Danforth says:
%::Looks hard and attempts to boost the tricorders range and depth of scanning::

CEO_Corjet says:
%ALL: Status report. ::Still looking at his tricorder, using his peripheral vision to keep in step with the team::

CTO_Marek says:
@::Continues with his scans::

OPS_Kerst says:
$TO: Take Richardson and take point.  We're heading for that cave.

CNS_Alana says:
%::CIV: Acknowledged.

CMO_Tae says:
@::Frowns slightly and falls into position::  CSO: And don't try lying.  If you'll check the personnel files, you'll note that I'm Betazoid.

CIV_Danforth says:
%CEO: Nothing new on scanners, Sir.  Attempting to boost the tricorders sensor readings.

CNS_Alana says:
%:CEO: All clear in the area, no motion detected.

OPS_Kerst says:
$SO: What cave was that again?  I don't see anything.

CEO_Corjet says:
%CIV: What about using multiplexing scanning?  We already have our tricorders linked.  ::Thinks it might work::

CIV_Danforth says:
%CEO: I've tried, Sir, but.....

CEO_Corjet says:
%CNS: Aye.  ::Stumbles, but regains his balance::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@All: Keep in line and don't wander.  Let me know if your tricorder picks anything up or if you see anything.  ::Tries not to glare at the CMO::

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: Wha...? ::Squints:: Must have been a mirage.

CIV_Danforth says:
%::Begins to fiddle with the tricorder::

CEO_Corjet says:
%CIV: But? ::Looks to him::

CIV_Danforth says:
%CEO: Yes, Sir, I've got 20% boost to scanning depth and range.

CEO_Corjet says:
%COM: Erie: Captain?  Is there a way for you to assist us in finding a way into the volcano?

TO_Corjet says:
$::Sighs to herself::  OPS: What do you think we should do, Sir?

CIV_Danforth says:
%CEO: Just modified the multiplexing bandwidth by .5% and it worked.

Host CO_Mitchell says:
COM: CEO: Negative, Commander.  There is too much interference from the energy wave.  Sensors are useless at this range.

Host AGM_Darlene says:
%ACTION: The CEO's team comes to an area where there is a very narrow path.

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Right, Sir. ::Checks the external temperature indicator on his EVA suit:: Self: Good.

CEO_Corjet says:
%COM: Erie: CO: Understood, Sir.

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Smiles with a slight grin:: CIV: Good work so far.

CIV_Danforth says:
%::Signals for a stop::  CEO: Sir, what do you make of this?

OPS_Kerst says:
ALL: Okay, everybody listen up!  Tasha and Richardson take point and find us a route towards that volcano.  Esteban and Stricker take the rear, Cal try using your tricorder.  Let’s move out!

CMO_Tae says:
@::Looks around as she walks::

CIV_Danforth says:
%CEO: I'm getting nothing out of the tricorder.

TO_Corjet says:
$::Nods:: OPS: Yes, Sir.

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: Aye, Sir.  ::Opens and activates tricorder::

CNS_Alana says:
%::Looks again at tricorder and points it toward the lava::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Does not like the path they are walking, if any more lava breaks they could get trapped::

CIV_Danforth says:
%CEO: Could it be a B'tryn trap?

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Looks to the CIV, and then to his tricorder as he brings up the CIV's tricorder data:: CIV: Odd, could be.

TO_Corjet says:
$::Motions to Richardson and heads out::

CEO_Corjet says:
%ALL: Alert!

Host AGM_Darlene says:
$ACTION: The volcano erupts again.  Large chunks of burning rock come raining down on the Away Team.

MO_Sovok says:
%::Looks around and glances at the CEO::

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Nothing to report so far, Sir.  The lava temperature is the normal for this kind of incandescent material.

CIV_Danforth says:
%ALL: Remember the buddy system everyone.  Let's go.

OPS_Kerst says:
$TO: And stay within visual. I don't want to loose you.

SO_Taliza says:
$::Ducks the rocks::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@COM: Erie: CO: Sir, we are currently traveling up toward the volcano, though we have been confined to a very narrow path due to unexpected lava flows.

CNS_Alana says:
%::Reconfiguring the tricorder sensors toward lava flow::

CEO_Corjet says:
%CIV: Aye.

Host CO_Mitchell says:
COM: CSO: Acknowledged. 

CIV_Danforth says:
%::Begins moving out::

OPS_Kerst says:
$::Tries to duck the falling rocks::

TO_Corjet says:
$::Shields her head and tries to pull Richardson out of the way::

CNS_Alana says:
%:: Moves closer toward CIV::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Looks down and takes his tricorder out, opens it and tries to get a reading on the signature::  CTO: Just keep us headed for the energy signature.

CIV_Danforth says:
%CNS: How are you doing, Counselor?

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Right, Sir. ::Raises an eyebrow and continues walking::

Host AGM_Darlene says:
@ACTION: Another large chunk of lava breaks away next to the path of the Away team.

CNS_Alana says:
%CIV: Fine, just wondering about this lava, but nothing I guess.

CIV_Danforth says:
%CNS: Tell me, Counselor, is there something wrong?

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Looks sideways and watches more dried lava break away and flow down. Does not like what he sees::

OPS_Kerst says:
$SO: Do you have a fix on that energy source?

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Brings up his tricorder readings and checks the link with the shuttle and ship.  Smiles and continues to scan::

CTO_Marek says:
@All: Careful, everybody! 

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: Scanning.

CNS_Alana says:
%CIV: I was wondering if this is what real lava is consistent of or is it all man made like the volcano and designed to make us think it will harm us.

Host AGM_Darlene says:
ACTION: All the tricorders on all three teams begin beeping very rapidly.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Feels the pain in his stomach turn into a cramp.  Tries hard to fight it but develops a small limp.  Hopes being in back no one notices and looks down at his beeping tricorder::

CNS_Alana says:
%CIV: It could be possible it is not what we think, right?

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: I'm getting a strong reading!

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Listens in and then scans the lava.  Then looks at his tricorder::

CIV_Danforth says:
%CNS: Hold that thought, Counselor. CEO: Sir, we've got a strong signal.

OPS_Kerst says:
$SO: What kind of reading?

TO_Corjet says:
$OPS: Something strange is going on.

Host AGM_Darlene says:
%ACTION: The CEO's tricorder reads the lava as being quite real.

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: Looks like our energy source.  Getting a bearing.

CIV_Danforth says:
%CNS: And to answer your question, yes, I always think it can be a trap.  Good thinking.

CTO_Marek says:
@::Apparently his tricorder experiences some kind of failure:: Self: What?

CEO_Corjet says:
%CIV: I do to.

CNS_Alana says:
%::Keeps hearing the strong tricorder beeping:

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Examines the screens and runs an energy level scan of the area::

CTO_Marek says:
@::Checks:: Self: It’s not a failure so what is this?

SO_Taliza says:
$::Pans tricorder back and forth::

CNS_Alana says:
%CEO: How shall we proceed?  I sense that something else is a lie, but I cannot tell what.

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Sir, some strange readings are detected. Still trying to identify the origin.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@All: Is anyone getting anything, what are your tricorders saying?  ::Continues to read his and scan the area around them::

CIV_Danforth says:
%::Continues to move closer to the source of the beeping::

CEO_Corjet says:
%CNS: The lava and everything else seems to be very real.  ::Continues scanning for a possible entrance into the volcano::

CTO_Marek says:
@::Taps on the tricorder buttons::

CMO_Tae says:
@::Looks down at her tricorder and then back up at her surroundings::

Host AGM_Darlene says:
ACTION: All three teams home in on an entrance just up ahead.  The entrance is in the ground, not a cave.  It is shielded from the lava flows by a large dried lava wall.  The molten lava flows around the wall.

CEO_Corjet says:
%CNS: A lie?  Please explain?

MO_Sovok says:
%::Looks at the CNS::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Hears noise from up ahead, looks forward and sees a large black wall::  All: Head over there, but avoid the lava around it.

TO_Corjet says:
$OPS: Sir? Are you reading that too?

CNS_Alana says:
%CEO: I sense uneasiness about the truth of this situation.

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: It's dead ahead.  The tricorder is also picking up an entrance on the surface protected by a dried lava wall.  However, we have to get through the lava to get to the wall.

CIV_Danforth says:
%ALL: Get ready everyone. ::Fires at the lava wall::

OPS_Kerst says:
$TO: Can you see an entrance of some kind up there?

CEO_Corjet says:
%CNS: Okay, can you give me any more information? ::Turns to the CIV::

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: It seems to be some sort of entrance.  ::Jumps to avoid the lava::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Walks near the flowing lava but stops and examines the area for anything of help::

CNS_Alana says:
%::Stands back as CIV fires::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@All: Suggestions to get across?

TO_Corjet says:
$::Looks around a bit::  OPS: I'm reading one, but I can only see a wall of dried lava, no entrance.

Host AGM_Darlene says:
%ACTION: The phaser fire from the CIV opens a hole in the wall, allowing lava to flow over the entrance to an underground tunnel.

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Errr... a coordinated phaser fire to blow the lava wall?

SO_Taliza says:
$TO: The entrance is beyond that wall.

CIV_Danforth says:
%::Sighs:: CEO: Well, I guess that didn’t work.

CNS_Alana says:
%CEO: It seems like there is a something hindering me from sensing anything else, like this lava wall is hiding something.

OPS_Kerst says:
$::Looks around::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@CTO: That would most likely destroy the wall and allow lava into whatever is down there.

TO_Corjet says:
$::Nods::  SO: I know that, I just can't see it with my own eyes.

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Can't help but to laugh:: CIV: You have point and I have every confidence in you.

OPS_Kerst says:
$TO/SO: Can we use our phasers to cut a channel diverting the lava from that entrance?

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: Aye, Sir.  ::Fires phaser at the molten lava::

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Maybe, if we fire in the correct zone, the debris may block the lava, giving us time to reach whatever is behind that wall...

Host AGM_Darlene says:
$ACTION: The phaser fire from the SO hits the lava wall obviously missing his attended target, allowing the molten lava to flow over the entrance to the tunnel.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@CTO: It would take a massive amount of dried lava.  I do not believe that wall has enough to stop the flowing lava.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@All: Do NOT fire at the wall!  ::Looks around for anything to help::

TO_Corjet says:
$OPS: Well, it appears it doesn't matter, Sir.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@COM: Erie: CO: Sir, we have found an entrance, but we are blocked by a small river of flowing lava.

CIV_Danforth says:
%CEO: I'm thinking we can fire at the lava with sustained fire and cause it to cauterize and flow AROUND the entrance so we can get in.

CNS_Alana says:
%::CIV: Wait!  Don't go any further.

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Can we use a transportation beam, Sir? ::Looks at the enhancers::

TO_Corjet says:
$::Sighs at the sight of the entrance covered and feels stuck::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@CTO: We do not have access to a transport, just enhancers.

CEO_Corjet says:
%CIV: Good thinking.  I think that just might work.

Host CO_Mitchell says:
COM: CSO: Acknowledged.  You must, I repeat MUST find a way to access the entrance.

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: We can program the shuttle computer to do so from here, Sir.

OPS_Kerst says:
$TO/SO: If we fire our phasers there.  ::Points off to the right:: I think that will divert the flow away from the entrance. And don't miss this time!

CSO_Pavielion says:
@COM: Erie: CO: Acknowledged, we will report back when we find a way.

TO_Corjet says:
$OPS: Yes, Sir.  ::Fires and has accurate aim::

OPS_Kerst says:
$::Aims phaser rifle and fires::

CTO_Marek says:
@::Waits for the CSO's answer::

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: I didn't miss.  I hit my target.  I don't know how it hit that wall.  ::Fires at the LAVA FLOW::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@CTO: We can try, though I am not sure if the transporters have enough power to transport us across.  They may have been too badly damaged.

CEO_Corjet says:
%ALL: Does anyone have a better idea cause I don't.

Host AGM_Darlene says:
$ACTION: The combined phaser fire knock a large chunk of dried lava loose and it flows directly into the hole in the wall, blocking the lava flow from the entrance.

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Well, Sir, we could give it a try.  I volunteer, Sir.

CIV_Danforth says:
%Begins to fire at the lava in such a way to create a blockage away from the entrance::

CNS_Alana says:
%::Takes aim at lava wall and opens sustained fire::

OPS_Kerst says:
$ALL: Okay, wait for the lava to recede then go!

CSO_Pavielion says:
@CTO: Go ahead.

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Adds his phaser fire with that of the rest of the team::

OPS_Kerst says:
$::Waits for the lava to flow past the entrance giving them access to it::

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Right away, Sir. @Bailey/Security team: Get those enhancers over here.  Put them around me. 

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Adjusts his phaser fire for better efficiency::

Host AGM_Darlene says:
%ACTION: The CIV's idea fails.

CTO_Marek says:
@::Sets a link with the shuttle with his tricorder:: Self: Let's see.

TO_Corjet says:
$All: Well there's a step in the right direction.  OPS: If we fire much further away from the wall, we may be able to direct the flow of the lava elsewhere without affecting the wall.

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Sighs:: ALL: Hold fire! It doesn't seem to be working.

CNS_Alana says:
%CIV: Looks like this is not working.  ::Holds fire::

CIV_Danforth says:
%CEO: Hmm...what if we fire at some dried lava and have it block the flow of lava?

CSO_Pavielion says:
@CTO: If this does not work we will try dislodging the dried lava farther up the volcano and hope it will create a bridge or block the lava from this area.

SO_Taliza says:
$TO: Like if we fire at the flow about 150m up stream?

CIV_Danforth says:
%CEO: I hear that sometimes works.

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Stops firing:: CIV: YES!  Gee, should have thought of that before.  ::Tunes his phaser:: Ready?

TO_Corjet says:
$SO: Now you're reading thoughts.

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Transporter systems are okay, Sir.  Proceeding to start transport sequence once the enhancers are in position.

CIV_Danforth says:
%CEO: Ready.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@CTO: Go ahead when ready.

Host AGM_Darlene says:
$ACTION: There is a very narrow path of lava that is beginning to harden which leads to the entrance of the tunnel.  A VERY narrow path.

CNS_Alana says:
%::Turns toward dried lava rock::

CTO_Marek says:
@<Bailey> ::Shakes his big head:: Self: These Vulcans and their crazy ideas.

SO_Taliza says:
$TO: Not really, just got that idea in my head.

CEO_Corjet says:
%CIV: You’re the point man, Danforth.  We'll follow your lead.

CNS_Alana says:
%::Fires rifle at dried rock and pieces fall into the path of the lava flow::

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Ko`Tar> ::Watches them and follows their every move::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Is not sure if the shuttle's transporter was too badly damaged or not::

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Sir, transport signal in 3, 2, 1...now!  ::Begins to dematerialize::

TO_Corjet says:
$ALL: Hold your fire!

Host AGM_Darlene says:
$ACTION: Small pieces of dried lava begin to pile up against the wall, partially blocking the flow of lava from the entrance.

CIV_Danforth says:
%ALL: Fire.

OPS_Kerst says:
$ALL: Okay, looks like there's a path forming.  Get ready to cross.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Glares at Bailey::  Bailey: No negative remarks please or we will be having a personnel review.

Host AGM_Darlene says:
@ACTION: The CTO's plan is working.

CEO_Corjet says:
%ALL: You heard the man. ::Fires::

CIV_Danforth says:
%::Fires his weapon::

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: Aye, Sir.

CNS_Alana says:
%::Looks at a security officer and nods for him to fire also::

CTO_Marek says:
@::Begins to materialize in the other side of the wall::

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Effectively fires his phaser, directing EO Ko`Tar to fire also::

OPS_Kerst says:
$TO: See if you can get a few more chunks in place with some more of that accurate phaser fire of yours.

CEO_Corjet says:
%CIV: Should that do it?

Host AGM_Darlene says:
%ACTION: There is enough dried lava flowing into the hole in the wall to effectively block the lava flow from the entrance.

CIV_Danforth says:
%::Watches as the lava flow is blocked:: CEO: Yep, let's go.

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Sir, transportation complete. I'm sending the transportation sequence commands to your tricorder, Sir.

CNS_Alana says:
%::Breaks off phaser fire::

TO_Corjet says:
$::Smiles:: OPS: It is my job.  ::Takes her phaser rifle and uses that to try and get some of the bigger chunks off::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Feels himself begin to slowly dematerialize and get beamed across the lava gap::

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Stops firing and pulls out his tricorder and scans the rate of lava flow:: ALL: Yes!  Let’s get moving.

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: I recommend transporting only one person at time. It would be safer, Sir.

Host AGM_Darlene says:
@ACTION: All team members are now within the lava wall.  The entrance to the tunnel is right under their feet.  It is a heavy metal door.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Looks around and sees his entire team across the lava flow::  COM: Erie: CO: Sir, we are across the lava, we are about to enter the tunnel.

CNS_Alana says:
%::Begins to step lively across the rocks::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Scans the door with tricorder::

CIV_Danforth says:
%::Gets across and enters slowly, waiting for the others::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
COM: CSO: Acknowledged.

OPS_Kerst says:
$ALL: Okay, now everyone across, hurry!

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: The path looks like it's about to clear.

CEO_Corjet says:
%COM: Erie: Captain?  We've found an entrance and are proceeding, Sir.

CTO_Marek says:
@::Scans the tunnel:: CSO: It's clear, Sir.  ::Moves ahead slowly::

TO_Corjet says:
$::Stops:: OPS: We should go now in case our path dies.

Host CO_Mitchell says:
COM: CEO: Acknowledged.

SO_Taliza says:
$::Limps across the path to the wall::

OPS_Kerst says:
$::Heads across to entrance:: ALL: GO! GO! GO!

CSO_Pavielion says:
@CTO: We need to get this door open.

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Follows the CIV::

TO_Corjet says:
$::Puts her arm around the SO and helps him across the path::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@All: Get a hold on the door and pull on the count of three.

SO_Taliza says:
$::Helped across by TO::

CIV_Danforth says:
%CEO: The signal is very strong.  I'm going forward. 

Host AGM_Darlene says:
ACTION: A large heavy metal door marks all of the entrances.

CTO_Marek says:
@:: Transports the enhancers to their position:: Bailey: Take care of them, again, Ensign.

OPS_Kerst says:
$::Waits for everyone around the door::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Moves to a side of the door and gets a good grasp::  All: Is everyone ready?

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Working on that, Sir. ::Examines the door::

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Nods as he sees the strong signal:: COM: Erie: Captain?  Are you picking up all this on the tricorder link?

CNS_Alana says:
%::Moves quickly into the entrance and looks up at a huge metal door blocking the way::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@CTO: Grab a side along with your team.  We need to pull this door up.

Host CO_Mitchell says:
COM: CEO: Yes, Commander but the signal is very weak.

OPS_Kerst says:
$Richardson: Help me with this door. TO: Cover the entrance, just in case.

CIV_Danforth says:
%::Tries to open the metal door after scanning it and looking for traps::

CNS_Alana says:
%CIV: See, I told you there was something blocking the way just like I felt earlier.

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Aye, Sir.  ::Nods to the security officers::

TO_Corjet says:
$::Looks at the door::  OPS: I wouldn't suggest we try firing at it until we have no choice.  Just some friendly advise.

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Remotely tries to adjust their link with the shuttle and from the shuttle to the ship.  Sighs::  COM: Erie: Captain, I just adjusted the link.  That's about as good as it's going to get, Sir.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@All: All right, one, two, three pull!  ::Pulls up on the heavy door and tries to lodge it open::

TO_Corjet says:
$::Starts covering the entrance::

OPS_Kerst says:
$TO: I think it pulls.  ::Motions to Richardson::  We're going to try it now, be ready.

Host CO_Mitchell says:
COM: CEO: Acknowledged.  I will see what the computer can do with it.

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Turns to the CNS:: CNS: Anything behind us, Counselor?

OPS_Kerst says:
$::With Richardson helping, they try to pull open the door::

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Now!  ::Pulls the door:: 

CNS_Alana says:
%::Pointing tricorder toward door and adjusting scanners::

SO_Taliza says:
$::Looks at the door:: OPS: That door might weigh a metric ton.

CEO_Corjet says:
%COM: Erie: Aye, Captain. ::Returns his tricorder to his belt::

TO_Corjet says:
$::Nods and waits::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@<Security Teams/Engineer> ::Pull with all their might on the door::

CNS_Alana says:
%:CEO: No, Sir, just the rocks.

CIV_Danforth says:
%CNS: It appears you were right, Ensign.  This door doesn't seem to respond.  Any ideas?

Host AGM_Darlene says:
$ACTION: One of the security officers who was straggling behind falls into the lava flow while trying to cross over to the entrance behind the rest of the team.

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Giggles a bit:: CNS: And the lava flow?

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: We need to pull even more hard, Sir!

Host AGM_Darlene says:
$<Security Officer Betts> ::Out loud:: AGHHHH!!!!  ::Falls into the lava flow and bursts into flames as he travels down stream with the molten rock::

TO_Corjet says:
$::Hears a short scream in her mind and turns just in time to see a security officer fall in to the lava::  ALL: NO!!!!!!!!  ::Starts back towards the path but knows it's useless so she stops::

CEO_Corjet says:
%<EO Ko`Tar> ::Walks up to the door and scans it visually and with his tricorder::

CNS_Alana says:
%:CEO: It continues to flow outward and down the mountain but it is not blocking our way if we need to leave that way.

CIV_Danforth says:
%ALL: Let's yank on the door everyone!  Get it open!

OPS_Kerst says:
$::Stops pulling on door and looks around:: ALL Who was that!?

Host AGM_Darlene says:
@ACTION: The door opens revealing stairs leading down.

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: That was Betts.

OPS_Kerst says:
$ALL: NO!

CEO_Corjet says:
%CNS: That’s good.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Feels a great heave as the door comes loose and pops up, lodges it open and looks down, scans with tricorder for any life signs::

CNS_Alana says:
%::Looks up as the door begins to open slowly::

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Moves over to assist with opening the door::

OPS_Kerst says:
$ALL: Who ever is behind this will pay dearly now. I want this door open now!

CTO_Marek says:
@::Sees the stairs:: @CSO: Seems empty, Sir.

Host AGM_Darlene says:
@ACTION: The CSO's tricorder shows the energy wave is stronger as he scans the entrance.

CEO_Corjet says:
%CIV: One, two and pull or one two and pull?

OPS_Kerst says:
$::Goes back to pulling on door::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@All: Turn your lights on.  ::Looks at CTO::  CTO: Take point, have your teams spread out but stay close.

CIV_Danforth says:
%CEO: Umm....the second one.

TO_Corjet says:
$::Turns around like a robot, trying to block out Bett’s last thoughts and feelings::

Host AGM_Darlene says:
$ACTION: The door begins to open.

CIV_Danforth says:
%ALL: Ready?  One...two....

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Notices tricorder beep and the energy signature waves cause several spikes on his tricorder.

CIV_Danforth says:
%ALL: PULL!!!!!

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Aye, Sir! ::Turns on his light:: Security Team: Phasers ready, gentlemen!

SO_Taliza says:
$::Sees the door open::

CNS_Alana says:
%::Takes a hold of the door and pulls::

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Heaves hard with all his might::

OPS_Kerst says:
$::Opens the door then looks into entrance::

OPS_Kerst says:
$SO: Readings?

Host AGM_Darlene says:
%ACTION: The door begins to open.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Pulls out his phaser and holds his tricorder in the other hand::  All: Walk slowly down the stairs.

TO_Corjet says:
$::Leads with her phaser first::

SO_Taliza says:
$::Checks tricorder::

CTO_Marek says:
@::Scans the area with his tricorder as he moves ahead::

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Pulls with all his might, grunting:: ALL: It's opening!

CIV_Danforth says:
%ALL: HARDER!!!!  We're doing it!!!

CSO_Pavielion says:
@COM: Erie: CO: Sir, we are inside the tunnel and are proceeding down a staircase, the energy signature is much stronger now, I will try sending the data to you.  ::Attempts to set a link up with the Erie and transmit the data::

Host AGM_Darlene says:
ACTION: All the tunnels are lined with some unknown metal alloy.  The stairs are made of the same alloy.  It's dark and very hot in the tunnels.

OPS_Kerst says:
$TO/Richardson:  You two take point.

Host CO_Mitchell says:
COM: CSO: Your transmission is breaking up.  Please repeat!

OPS_Kerst says:
$FCO/Estaban: You two take the rear.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@All: Keep your eyes open for any life signs.

CNS_Alana says:
%::CEO: It feels so stuffy in here, like an old closet to my mind.

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Struggles, still grunting with extreme effort:: Self: Ahhhh!!!!!

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: Some strange metal composes the stairs and walls of this tunnel.

OPS_Kerst says:
$SO/EO: You're with me.  Cal, find me that energy source.

CIV_Danforth says:
%::Sees the tunnel and notices the weird alloy:: CEO: Sir?  Want me to take point again?

TO_Corjet says:
$::Feels her face flush at the heat and nods to OPS:: OPS: Yes, Sir.  ::Motions to Richardson and starts down the stairs::

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: Sir, this is weird.  ::Scans the walls:: 

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: Aye, Sir.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Tries to patch his signal through his tricorder for a gain::  COM: Erie: CO: We are in the tunnel, no life signs.  I am sending the data to you.  ::Tries sending again::

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: They walls and stairs are made with an unknown type of metal alloy. Fascinating!  ::Raises an eyebrow::

OPS_Kerst says:
$SO: They'd need something that could withstand the heat and stresses down here.

Host AGM_Darlene says:
@ACTION: The data stream is disrupted by the energy wave and communications are full of static.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@CTO: Yes, this is unusual.

CNS_Alana says:
%CIV: Checking tricorder for life signs, it is negative.

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Smiles with a grin:: CIV: Yes, please, you seem to be very good at it.

Host CO_Mitchell says:
COM: CSO: Mitchell to Pavielion, please respond.  ::Motions to the relief OPS to boost the gain on the COM::

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: The metal is the cause of the interference, Sir. I'm afraid we won't be able to compensate for it.

SO_Taliza says:
$::Scans for signs of the energy source::

OPS_Kerst says:
$TO: Keep on your toes and consider anyone you meet as hostile until proven otherwise.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Sighs:: All: I cannot contact the Erie or send data.  ::Tries to contact the other teams::  COM: OPS/CEO: can anyone respond?  What is your progress?

CIV_Danforth says:
%CEO: Thanks, Sir.  ::Moves slowly through the small opening into the tunnel beyond::

CEO_Corjet says:
%::Turns to the CNS:: CNS: Good, keep scanning for them.  I'll check out the materials of the area.  ::Starts scanning the walls, the floors::

CSO_Pavielion says:
@::Sets tricorder to resend his message to the Captain every few minutes::

TO_Corjet says:
$OPS: Yes, Sir.  ::Is glad she's Betazoid and hopes that will make it easier to tell::

Host AGM_Darlene says:
@CTION: All communication attempts fail due to interference from the metal alloy in the walls.

OPS_Kerst says:
$::Follows the TO, phaser rifle ready::

TO_Corjet says:
$::Starts forward::

CEO_Corjet says:
%COM: Erie: Captain?  Can you read us?

OPS_Kerst says:
$SO: How's those readings?

CIV_Danforth says:
%CEO: Sir, the alloy is blocking communications.  We'd better get in and out fast.

SO_Taliza says:
$OPS: Still scanning.

TO_Corjet says:
$::Proceeds with all possible caution as she leads the way::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
COM: CEO: Commander?  Your COM is breaking up.  Please respond!

CEO_Corjet says:
%CIV: Aye.

CTO_Marek says:
@CSO: So far, no life signs detected in a 50-meter area around us, Sir.

CIV_Danforth says:
%CEO: I wonder how we were able to pick up a signal if we can't communicate?

CEO_Corjet says:
%ALL: Let’s take a breather here for a few minutes.

CSO_Pavielion says:
@All: Okay, it looks like we are on our own people.  Stay sharp and pay attention to everything.  We cannot contact anyone else right now, most likely due to this unknown metal.

CIV_Danforth says:
%CEO: Sounds like a good idea, Chief.  ::Sits down against the wall, but still alert::

CNS_Alana says:
%::Stopping before she descends the stairway::

Host AGM_Darlene says:
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