Host CO_West says:
Captain's Log: Stardate 10208.31:: Going into the mines is the next step in this mission.  I hope that these energy reading are something significant.  However, I am quite interested in what these symbols on the mines arch mean, I do not want to be surprised by something we should not have to deal with.  the rest of the crew will go into the mines and gather information as directed::

Host Biishe says:
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Host CO_West says:
XO: You can go ahead with the rest of the crew.  CSO: you are with me.

XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::in the mine shining his flashlight on the wall::

FCO_Ens_Keown says:
::sitting at the shuttle's helm, his feet up on the Operation manager's seat.  Checking up on the AT from time to time.::

Host CO_West says:
::walks back to the shuttle::

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Standing behind the Commander::

CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
::observing the away team as he moves along, wondering what this mine will hold for them::

XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
CO: Aye Captain... ::looks at the rest of the Away Team and motions for them to continue further into the cave::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Checks the mine wall:: XO: Aye, Commander.

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Follows the XO, wondering what that energy signature means::

Host CO_West says:
::Motions for CSO to join her in the shuttle::

Host Biishe says:
<CSO> ::Looks back with a sigh, but agrees and turns around to return to follow the captain, her mind working through the possibilities of the encryption.::

XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
AT: Keep an eye out for anything unusual...  ::runs his hand against the wall, feeling for anything else::

CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
::moving along with his tricorder he watches the entrance as he quietly walks in, sensing a bit ahead with his thoughts, trying to get some sort of warning if something is abnormal in anyway::   XO: Aye, Commander...

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
XO: Aye Sir

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Scans the cave with his tricorder::

Host Biishe says:
Scenery:  The walls of the Mine, once past the arch are unusually smooth.  The path runs a bit steeply downward.  The ground glistens with moisture.

Host CO_West says:
:: passing by the smaller shuttle, and enters the larger shuttle, she notices FCO sitting with his feet up on the console::

FCO_Ens_Keown says:
::yawns.::

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
XO: These walls are unusually smooth, I wonder how they cut this mine out.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Feels the texture of the archway::

XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
Self: Strange...it’s so smooth.  ::his shoes start making noises from the moisture on the ground::

Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  The alien creature hops through the doorway of the shuttle.  Its whiskers move back in forth in exploration as it makes it way toward one of the lockers.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
XO: I speculate a laser welder.

XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
OPS: I was just thinking that Ensign, I can't think of a reason to make a mine so smooth

Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  One of the XO's feet slips out from under him on the slippery ground.  He falls, sliding down the slope, quicker and quicker.

CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
::walks past the XO and nods at the CEO's comment::  XO: Must be man-made...

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
CEO, XO: Must be a very advanced Laser welder... We could not make solid rock walls this smooth. ::Deep-scans wall::

CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
::sees the XO fall and blinks::  Self: Oh darn it..   XO: Look out !

XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::feels the ground rush past him...he tries to grab anything that would make him stop:: Self: Ahh...

Host CO_West says:
::Clears her throat rather loudly as she notices FCO just lounging around::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Runs to the edge, reaching to the XO::

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Walks quickly after the XO, trying not lose his footing::

FCO_Ens_Keown says:
::turns and looks at the captain.  Eyes open wide, takes his feet off the OPS' seat and sits straight.::  CO:  Ma'am.

Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  As he falls, the XO's speed picks up on the smooth, wet, cool floor.

CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
::increases his pace as well, going after the XO::  All: I suggest we get a move on here...  ::keeping his medical tricorder locked on the XO's biosignature he heads downwards::

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
CMO: I agree.  We don't really now what is down here.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
CMO: Let's move. Phasers on stun.  ::Heads out.::

XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::drags his feet and hands on the floor, trying to slow himself down::

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Sets phaser to stun::

Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  The creature snuffles at the locker, trying to figure out how to get in.

Host CO_West says:
::Nods as FCO straightens up his act:: FCO: Ens.  I will be researching this data I have compiled from the mine entrance, with the help of CSO, I wish not to be disturbed... oh by the way I have an assignment for you while you wait...

CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
::nods::  CEO: Aye, aye...  I have my tricorder set on the Commander's biosignature... we should be able to track him..

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Upholsters his Phaser:: CMO: How far is he down there?

Host Biishe says:
Scenery:  As the floor starts to level out and he slows,  the XO can feel the temperature difference changing to one moderately more comfortable.

Host CO_West says:
::Walking to the OPS station and starting to down load information from tricorder to computer::

FCO_Ens_Keown says:
::watches as the Captain starts working.::  CO:  And what is it I can do for you?

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Taps COM Badge: *XO*: Lessing to Anderson.  Can you hear me Sir?

XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
Self: This is a long fall...  ::continues to try to make himself stop::

CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
::tries to move as fast as possible on the mine's surface::  CEO: no exact readings possible, Sir.. but it's deep...  ::sights softly::

Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  The XO comes to an abrupt stop as he spins against one of the walls.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
OPS: Contact the Captain and tell her we are going in.  We'll need the Shuttle for Transporter Evac.

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
CEO: Aye Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::quickly jumping to his feet:: Outloud: That was interesting...::dusts off his uniform and tries to get his surroundings::

Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  The creature paws the cabinet, the sound of its nails on the metal rather annoying.

XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
Outloud: Need to get one of those on the Nighthawk

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
*CO*: Captain, the XO slid down into the mine.  We are following him and may be needing the shuttle transporter for evacuation.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Continues the trek down:: CMO: Estimate, 100 feet, 200 feet?

Host CO_West says:
FCO: I don't believe you have had a chance to check any of the shuttles since you have been on the Nighthawk except this one, spend some time checking out the systems and make sure there are no needed repairs, but also check to see if you would recommend any  improvements.  Have I thanked you for piloting this experimental shuttle for us yet?

FCO_Ens_Keown says:
::Jumps to his feet, grabbing his phaser.::

Host CO_West says:
::hearing the comm::  OPS: Acknowledged!

Host CO_West says:
FCO: make sure the transporter is online and keep a lock on the crew

CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
::nods::  CEO: That would be about right... ::moves downward, keeping his balance as he shines ahead with his hand lights::

XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::turns his flashlight on and looks around::

FCO_Ens_Keown says:
::motions for the captain to be quiet.::

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Follows the CEO and the CMO, still scanning the walls::

Host Biishe says:
Scenery:  The XO has stopped at an entryway of sorts.  It looks like a chamber with four walls and no exit.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Walks down a bit faster::

Host CO_West says:
::Turns quietly , more in the direction of the creature::

XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::looks around:: Outloud: Seems the only way out of here is the way I came  ::feels the walls again:: There must be another way out

Host CO_West says:
::eying the small creature in the shuttle but decides not to bother it since it seems harmless::

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
*CO*: Do you have a location of the XO relative to us, Ma'am?

FCO_Ens_Keown says:
::moves to the back of the cockpit, opens the door to the aft compartment.::

Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  The XO's hand slips through a darkened space toward the back.  A slight tingling can be felt along his arm.

XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::pulls his hand back quickly:: Self: What the??  ::slowly puts it back and feels around for anything::

Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  The creature, slightly startled, then hops into the cabinet and begins to chew on one of the ration units.

CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
::scanning the vicinity ahead of them he looks at the CEO and OPS, wondering if they're still ok with things as he looks ahead again::

FCO_Ens_Keown says:
::steps into the aft compartment, looks around and notices the small animal.::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Thinks about the Grav Belt settings::

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
CMO: How far are we from the XO, Doctor?

Host CO_West says:
::Hears the comm from OPS::  *OPS*:  One moment!

CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
::glances at OPS::  OPS: One moment... ::tries to pinpoint the exact position while triangulating it with their current trajectory::

XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::through the crack it seems like an open space with some kind of air-conditioner, he pulls his hand back and looks for his phaser::

FCO_Ens_Keown says:
::sighs and moves closer to the cabinet.::

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
*CO*: Yes Ma'am

Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  At a slight tilt in incline on the path, the CEO, CMO and OPS misstep and find themselves sliding down the incline to where the XO stands.  ::wonders if the XO will jump out of the way::

FCO_Ens_Keown says:
CO:  It's some sort of animal...  looks like a rodent of some sort.

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::mutters about Starfleet issue boots and their suitability for exploring damp, dark mines and tries to slow down::

XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::looks up just in time to see the 3 men fall on top of him::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Slips:: All: Hang On!

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Falls close to the XO:: XO: Hiya Commander. Um.. did we drop in at the wrong time sir?

CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
::hits the floor and feels his body slide along the path downward::  Self: You got to be kidding me...  All: Protect yourself in the slide... if you can..

Host CO_West says:
FCO: sensors show XO has fallen about 1/4 mile from the crew, try to get a lock on his position and beam him out if you can.

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
XO: Excuse our manner of entry Sir.  But now we are here.  Anything interesting?

XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::at the bottom of the pile::  CEO/CMO/OPS: Hello Gentlemen...if you would kindly get off me!  ::smiles as everyone gets off::

Host CO_West says:
*OPS*: XO has fallen about 1/4 mile from you I have instructed FCO to try and beam him out of the mine.

CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
::almost collides with the CEO and OPS as he comes to a halt::  XO: Sorry, Commander... ::gets up and offers him a hand::

FCO_Ens_Keown says:
::keeping an eye on the small creature, walks to the transporter.::  CO:  Sensors now show the whole away team is back together, should I beam them out?

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
XO: Sorry.. ::Gets off the XO and retrieves his Phaser::

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
*CO*: Ma'am if you look again, you will discover that we are currently climbing off him.  Please hold on that beam-out for a minute or two.

XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::takes the doctors hand:: CMO: Thanks Doc...  ::dusts himself off again:: CEO: Chief...stick your hand in here!  You feel that?  ::points to the crack in the wall::

Host CO_West says:
FCO: Hold that for a moment, it seems that he has been reached.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Pokes his hand into the hole:: XO: he he. Sorry.  It feels cool.

CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
::dusts off his uniform as he takes a good look around::  CEO/OPS/XO: Everyone ok...?

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Scans interesting aperture::

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
CMO: Except for a bruise or two, I think I am fine.

Host CO_West says:
::Watching the small creature reach for the console ::

FCO_Ens_Keown says:
CO:  Aye.  ::turns his attention back at the creature.  Moves closer to it.::

XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::smiles at the lieutenant:: CEO: Right...there must be some thing in there!  ::turns to all three men:: CEO/OPS/CMO: I want to make that hole bigger...take out your phasers

Host CO_West says:
::Computer beeps, indicating the first signs of recognition of symbols::

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
Everyone: The energy signature we have been picking up comes from the other side of that aperture.

Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  The creature hearing a scuff of boots, stops eating through the container and looks up at the FCO, its whiskers moving quickly back and forth.

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Removes phaser from holster, stows tricorder, waits for orders to fire::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::grabs his phaser:: XO: Wide setting, sir should open it up.

XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::nods at the CEO:: AT: Very well...lets try not to hit whatever is making that energy signature  ::brings up his phaser and fires::

XO_Cmdr_Anderson (Phasrif.wav)

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Sets to a wide setting, and fires::

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Fires, also on wide setting::

CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
::fires as well on wide setting::

FCO_Ens_Keown says:
::bends down, holsters his phaser.  Remains motionless for a few seconds, then suddenly snaps into motion, attempting to grab the creature.::

Host Biishe says:
ACTION: As the energy from the phaser strikes the area, a light flaring is seen as that energy is dispersed.

OPS_Ens_Lessing  (HandPhaser.wav)

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
XO: Who goes first?

Host CO_West says:
::reads the information, which looks like dates, with messages underneath them , the first recognizable word is " Welcome"::

Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  The creature hops, landing on the FCO's head, flattening him with its greater weight as it then hops over to one of the chairs and sits there, staring at the FCO::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Walks up to the wall and sticks his hand though it::

FCO_Ens_Keown says:
::gets back into his crouch and turns back to the creature.::

XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
OPS: You have the honors Ensign...

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Stands back::

Host CO_West says:
::Reading further, almost to the end of the passage is the word "Warning" with more bolder words indicated::

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
XO: Thank you Sir... I Think ::Walks around the corner and through the door, into the other room::

CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
::standing slightly back he observes OPS as wonders if this is such a good idea::

XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::walks behind the Ensign as he enters the room::

FCO_Ens_Keown says:
::his eyes narrow, then jumps at the creature, trying to grab it again.::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::walks behind the XO and enters the room::

Host CO_West says:
::Instructs the computer to keep working on deciphering symbols::

Host Biishe says:
Scenery:  As they walk through the shielding, a slight tingling passes their bodies.  Any unwanted travelers have vanished from them.  The path way continues in further.  But it is straight, with a light at the end.

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Pauses to scan the area::

Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  The creature jumps again, landing on the FCO's head to flatten him as it makes its way to the other side of chairs.

Host CO_West says:
::Hears, more noise coming from the aft compartment where the FCO and the creature are::  *FCO*: is everything all right in there?

XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::continues walking towards the light at the end...but keeps his hand on his phaser::

FCO_Ens_Keown says:
::knocks his head into the chair as the creature flattens him again.  Stand back up, massaging his jaw.::

CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
::follows the CEO as the last one of the away team, guarding the officers ahead of him, scanning the surroundings::

FCO_Ens_Keown says:
*CO*:  The animal is still there, I can't seem to catch the damned thing.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Continues the walk:: XO: interesting.  Like the light end of the tunnel should be the answer.

Host Biishe says:
Scenery:  As the team comes to the edge of the walkway, they see below them a vast city, kilometers wide and deep, filling the cavern.  It is gently lit by the glow of phosphorous rocks.  There is absolute silence.  To the left of them is the stairways going down.

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
All: I am picking up a very large energy source in that direction. ::Points toward the light at the end of the tunnel::

XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
CEO: Maybe Chief...or perhaps just more questions?

Host CO_West says:
*XO*: I have little information for you about the message of the symbols, have you anything yet?

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Looks at the City in amazement:: XO: Wow!

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Looks around the cavern:: Self: Intriguing.  XO: Sir that energy signature is definitely coming from somewhere in here.

Host CO_West says:
*FCO* If it is not doing anything harmful to the stations, leave it alone, after all it is curious about why we have invaded it's space.

Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  The captain’s message does not get through.

CMO_Ens_Bluestine says:
::blinks::  All: Unbelievable...

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Checks his tricorder::  XO: Sir, we have lost communications with the Shuttle.

XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::looks at the city below them:: Self: Holy phosphorous rocks batman!   ::thinks where did that come from::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
CMO: Scan for life signs

Host CO_West says:
*XO*: Come in!

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
Self: How beautiful this is.

FCO_Ens_Keown says:
*CO*:  It could get dangerous...  ::thinks of something.  Makes his way to a computer panel, accesses the internal sensors, scans the creature to identify it.::

Host CO_West says:
*FCO*: We have apparently lost communications with the AT, lock out all the stations back there, and get up here, on the double.

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
XO: Also, the systems in here are still functioning at basic levels

XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
CEO/OPS:  Scan that...everything!!

Host CO_West says:
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