USS LUNA MISSION
Stardate 10104.01

Host Shann says:
<<<<<<<<Begin mission summary for USS Luna Episode 3 - 10104.01>>>>>>>>>>>

As we left our heroes they had just came out of warp into a   ambush of Rogue Jem Hadar battle ships all weapons full power. The USS Luna had no shields, and weapons were all off line ...................

Heee............... April Fools!

Ok the real one............

The USS Luna has been assigned to rescue some missing archeologists in the wilderness near the Benning outpost.  There is a field that is disruption transporters near where the scientists disappeared.  The Luna is to locate and rescue the scientists. We pick up 3 days later just coming into Orbit over the planet.  There are no other ships in the area.

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XO_Merced says:
::reading mission brief, taps badge::  *CMO* Doctor, we are preparing to send down two Search and Rescue teams.  I would like you to assign some personnel to each.  More specifically, I would like you to head up the second team.  Commander Jokeg will be leading team one.

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
:: in her office in Sickbay, polishing her bat'leth::

CSO_Monroe says:
::Looks around the bridge as he watches the sensors::

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
*XO*: Aye Sir, Ravenprowler out.

XO_Merced says:
CSO: How comes the alternate plans for transport to the surface?

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
:: gets up and braids her hair tucking it down the back of her uniform, she heads out of her office with her bat'leth in hand::

CSO_Monroe says:
XO: Just shuttles so far, The CEO and myself are testing a theory on the transporters.

XO_Merced says:
TO: Ensign.  I would like you to do your best to keep a sensor lock on each member of the away teams while they are on the surface.

TO-Duvas says:
XO_Merced: Aye sir.

XO_Merced says:
CSO: Would pattern enhancers do any good?

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
All: Trauma team one is with AT one, and trauma team two is with me, get your gear and report to the shuttle bays.

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
:: picks up her med kit and tricorder, slings her bat'leth over her shoulder and heads out of sickbay to the TL::

CSO_Monroe says:
XO: We are testing the pattern enhancers but I believe the field is too strong for the Transporters.

XO_Merced says:
TO: Actually, ensign.  Join Team two if you could.  Doctor Tigs is leading it.

TO-Duvas says:
XO_Merced: Aye. ::Reroutes sensors to OPS station::

XO_Merced says:
CSO:  What is the upper level of the field effect?

TO_Expendable says:
::takes Tac as Duvas leaves::

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
:: exits the TL and enters shuttle bay one, waiting for the rest of her team to show up.::

TO-Duvas says:
::Enters the TL::

TO-Duvas says:
Computer: Shuttle bay 1.

CSO_Monroe says:
XO: Upper level, sir?

XO_Merced says:
*CMO* Doctor.  I am sending you Ensign Duvas to join your team.  Take care on the surface.

XO_Merced says:
CSO: Yes, upper level.  At what distance from the planet does the field effect stop?

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
*XO*: Aye, Sir.  Understood.  Ravenprowler out.

TO-Duvas says:
::Exits the TL and stops at weapons locker and grabs a phaser rifle and enters the Shuttle bay::

CSO_Monroe says:
XO: About 50,000 kilometers from orbit.

XO_Merced says:
::ponders this::  CSO: What if we placed a class 6 probe in orbit right at the terminator and used it as an amplification relay for our transporter signal?

TO-Duvas says:
::Awaits the CMO in shuttle 2. Begins pre-flight take off:: *CMO*: Sir I'm in the shuttle begins pre-flight.

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
:: enters the shuttle and sits at navigation, motions the trauma team into the shuttle and seats them in the back.:

CSO_Monroe says:
XO: Possibly... But I have scanned the Field and I think it is too strong for the transporters so far, But I will start the simulations...

TO-Duvas says:
CMO_Ravenprowler: Pre-Flight done and we are ready.

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
*XO*: We are ready to depart, Sir.

XO_Merced says:
::nods:: CSO: Check with the CEO too.  He may have other ideas.

CSO_Monroe says:
XO: Aye, sir.

TO-Duvas says:
COM; *Luna*: Shuttle 2 ready for departure.

XO_Merced says:
OPS: Give the shuttle launch clearance.

OPS_Lard says:
COMM: Shuttle 2: Shuttle Imbrium, you have clearance to launch.  Good Luck.

TO-Duvas says:
Com: *Luna*: Aye. Launching now. ::Powers up impulse engines to 1/8 power::

XO_Merced says:
*CMO* You have clearance.  Be safe.

CEO_Keorn says:
::exits TL onto the Bridge::

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
*XO*: Aye, Sir, I have bat'leth in hand, Sir. :: grins to herself :: Ravenprowler out.

CEO_Keorn says:
::Moves to ENG 1 and activates station::

XO_Merced says:
::shakes head at the CMO::

OPS_Lard says:
::tracks the shuttle as it follows the plotted course to the planet surface::

Host CO_Lu says:
::walks out of the purple haze of the captains ready room::

Host CO_Lu says:
XO: Commander Merced report?

Host Shann says:
ACTION: THE SHUTTLE LEAVES THE SHIP

CSO_Monroe says:
::Walks to the CEO:: CEO: Sir, here is my ideas to use the transporters.  The XO has suggested we use a Class 6 Probe to the end of the Ionization...

XO_Merced says:
::stands from the command seat and turns to the CO:: CO:  Team two, lead by the CMO, is away, heading toward the surface.  The CSO and CEO are still working on a manner to transport through the interference, and Team One, lead by the CTO is already on the surface.

TO-Duvas says:
&CMO: We are on course for the landing zone. We are in the pipe 5 by 5.

CEO_Keorn says:
CSO: The AT is going to the surface via shuttle right?

CSO_Monroe says:
CEO: Yes, sir

CEO_Keorn says:
CSO: My first thinking is to try pattern enhancers.

CEO_Keorn says:
CSO: then we can make a better assessment of the situation.

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
&TO: very good Ensign.

Host Shann says:
ACTION:  THE FIELD IS HOLDING STEADY UP TO 3 DAYS JOURNY FROM WHERE THE SCIENTISTS WHERE LAST HEARD FROM

Host CO_Lu says:
::sits in his chair:: Mutters: Fog of war be damned.

CSO_Monroe says:
CEO: I have scanned the ionization; the field is too strong even for Pattern Enhancers

XO_Merced says:
::sitting down next to the CO::  CO: Sir?

TO-Duvas says:
&::Runs scans of the field to look for any weakness::

Host CO_Lu says:
OPS: Can we maintain communications contact with both insertion teams?

OPS_Lard says:
CO: So far there does not seem to be any issues with either team.

Host Shann says:
ACTION: No weaknesses in the field, but communications are possible

OPS_Lard says:
CO:  Sorry.  I mean yes sir.

CEO_Keorn says:
CSO: I haven’t been able to find a reference to anything in the database that resembles this type of localized ionization, have you

TO-Duvas says:
&CMO: No weakness in the field. Suggest we try a tachyon scan before we land?

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
&TO: Aye, proceed.

TO-Duvas says:
&::Initiates a tachyon scan of the field to try and scan it::

CSO_Monroe says:
CEO: No I have not, sir. But I think we can use the XO's idea.

CEO_Keorn says:
CSO: A class 6 probe may help with sensors but I am not sure how it will help with transporting, the phase buffer can't accept the sensor's inputs

Host CO_Lu says:
XO: Maybe if we can use setup signal enhancers down on the planet it might help but we need to find the source of that dampening field.

TO-Duvas says:
&CMO: It seems this field covers the whole mountain. Not sure how big it is.

XO_Merced says:
::listening, and turns to the officers::  CSO,CEO: What about using the shuttle's emergency transporters as a receiver, or sender, as the case maybe?

CEO_Keorn says:
CSO: Have we tried to scan for a pattern in the field?

Host CO_Lu says:
::looks out the viewscreen::

CSO_Monroe says:
CEO: I believe if we modified a shuttle pod they have an individual pattern buffer.  That might work.  Plus a shuttle pod is smaller...

Host Shann says:
ACTION:  There are no ships in the area, just calm blue and green planet below

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
&TO: Ensign, put us down near the last known position of the archeologists, and notify Commander Keorn that we are inbound.

CEO_Keorn says:
XO: We could tie the transporters together to get a more solid lock, but it would only be a single point trip.  Also we could only handle 2-3 people at once

XO_Merced says:
CEO:  Still, that is more quickly than we can ferry them via shuttle.

CEO_Keorn says:
XO: Yes sir it would

CEO_Keorn says:
:: Whispers :: CSO: you can drop the sir when you talk to me it makes me look around for who you are talking to

FCO-LtDoole says:
::with schematic manual in lap reading, plots the best escape route for the Luna, should it be necessary::

Host Shann says:
ACTION: THE SHUTTLE SETTLES DOWN IN A CLEARING 1 FULL DAY JOURNY FROM LAST KNOW LOATION, IT IS STARTING TO SNOW

TO-Duvas says:
&CMO: Aye. Prepare for landing now.

CSO_Monroe says:
CEO: Aye.

CEO_Keorn says:
XO: I suggest that we send out a class 2 probe with full sensor package to go into the field before the AT

TO-Duvas says:
&CMO: It’s snowing outside. Suggest winter gear for all.

XO_Merced says:
::nods::  CO:  That sounds like the best idea so far sir.

Host CO_Lu says:
CSO: Is there a way to pinpoint the source of the dampening field by stressing it out?

FCO-LtDoole says:
:: sets the console configuration to his liking::

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
&:: dons a parka and snow pants, slings her bat'leth over her shoulder and opens the outer door of the shuttle motioning the trauma team to follow.::

Host Shann says:
ACTION:  THE WEATHER IS 0 DEGREE'S CELCIUS WITH 10 MPH WIND EVERGREEN TREES ALL AROUND, ALL YOU CAN HEAR IS THE SNOW FALLING

TO-Duvas says:
&::Opens a nearby locker and grabs winter gear::

Host CO_Lu says:
::looks at Lt. Doole, remembers the last incident...::

CEO_Keorn says:
::Begins scanning the field for patterns in the density or types of ionization::

CSO_Monroe says:
CO: I think with the deflector dish firing, I believe we can find a weak spot.

TO-Duvas says:
&CMO: Shall I take point?

XO_Merced says:
::turns back to the CEO:: CEO:  Go ahead with the probe.

FCO-LtDoole says:
:: looks back at the Captain smiling, knowing what the Captain is thinking::

CEO_Keorn says:
CO: I would suggest against using the deflector right away, we need more time to evaluate the results of our scans

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
&TO: Aye, I will bring up the rear, keep your tricorder scanning Ensign, and eyes open.:

CEO_Keorn says:
XO: Aye sir.  ::Launches probe and monitors progress::

TO-Duvas says:
&::Moves to the front of the group with his phaser and tricorder and heads towards the last known position of the archeologists::

Host CO_Lu says:
CSO: What about a low yield torpedo volley, would that stress the field enough to shut it down?

TO-Duvas says:
&CMO: Aye.

Host CO_Lu says:
CEO: Make it so Mister Keorn.

FCO-LtDoole says:
::sets up the "Doole It Out" evasive maneuver, just in case it becomes necessary to use::

Host CO_Lu says:
::brings up the ships tactical systems on his side console::

XO_Merced says:
CO:  Would a torpedo have any effect at all on an ionized distortion field?

CSO_Monroe says:
CO: I'll make the preparations but I believe it can be done.

CEO_Keorn says:
CO: If the field is natural in nature it may intensify it, but if it artificial it may go either way

Host Shann says:
ACTION: THE PROBE STREAKS INTO THE SKY.  THE AWAY TEAM CAN SEE THE FLASH OF LIGHT IN THE SKY

TO-Duvas says:
&::Points to the streak he has just seen::

CSO_Monroe says:
CO: I Think if the Torpedo was filled with a certain gas it can be detected easier.

Host CO_Lu says:
CEO: Well then, we just have to see if that field is natural or artificial.

CEO_Keorn says:
::Begins running simulations for overcoming ionization field and for neutralizing it::

TO-Duvas says:
&::trudges through knee deep snow::

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
&Luna: Dr. Ravenprowler here, we are headed out in the direction of the archeologist, we are a day out.

Host CO_Lu says:
CSO: Mister Monroe, how long would it take for you to rig such a torpedo?

OPS_Lard says:
CO:  Sir, the away team is reporting in.  They are heading toward the last known coordinates of the archeologists.

CSO_Monroe says:
CO:  One hour.  An hour and a half the most, sir.

Host CO_Lu says:
CSO: Get your teams on it.

FCO-LtDoole says:
CEO: If it becomes necessary to use the "Doole it Out" evasive maneuver, I'll need the engines to be able to jump to Warp in small intervals in a set of 4

OPS_Lard says:
COMM: CMO: Acknowledged.  We will continue to track you from here.  Keep us apprised of your situation.

CSO_Monroe says:
CO: Aye.

Host Shann says:
ACTION: THE WIND PICKS UP AND THE SNOW IS REALLY SWIRLING AROUDN MAKEING IT HARD TO SEE 5 FEET INFRONT OF YOU

CSO_Monroe says:
::Goes to SCI I And starts the scans and computations::

Host CO_Lu says:
FCO: Doole, 4 short consecutive warp jumps?

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
&Luna: Aye, Weather is bad here:

CEO_Keorn says:
FCO: They should be able to handle it at low warp jumps, remember this is still our shakedown cruse

Host CO_Lu says:
::gives the FCO a stern face::

CEO_Keorn says:
CO: I have been unable to find a pattern to the field but have been able to tell it is not natural

Host CO_Lu says:
CEO: well then, if it’s artificial we might be able to take it down with some force.

CEO_Keorn says:
CO: From what I have been able to detect the gas that needs to be used is nurieon gas.

FCO-LtDoole says:
Yes. 4 consecutive warp jumps and it will only need to be at warp 1. ::looks at CO, raises eyebrow over stern look from the CO:: CO: Question?

Host CO_Lu says:
CEO: However, I would like to try and locate the generators.

Host CO_Lu says:
CEO: Lets get those torpedoes ready then.

CEO_Keorn says:
CO: If we knew how it was being generated then yes, but we may just give fuel to the field and make it worse by using our weapons

XO_Merced says:
CSO:  Will the gas prevent in any way our sensors readings that might lead us to the source of this field?

Host Shann says:
ACTION: THE SUN IS GOING DOWN AND SO IS THE TEMPERATURE

CEO_Keorn says:
CSO: The Nurieon Gas will highlight the areas of intensity and should show us where the generators are

OPS_Lard says:
XO:  Sir.  The sun is going down on the surface.  Do we want to recover the teams?

FCO-LtDoole says:
CO: You had a question about what I said to the CEO, yes?

CSO_Monroe says:
CEO: Aye. ::Prepares a torpedo::

XO_Merced says:
OPS:  Put me through to Team two.

Host Shann says:
ACTION:  In the distance the AT hears a blood-chilling howl.................

Host Shann says:
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