Pendragon Mission
10103.31 

SPECIAL GUEST STARS:

Jan and almost the entire Einstein crew still alive	Jan (the Versatile) Woody
Pendaya/Dantom/Cmd Tomas			Karri (Multiple Personalities) Scotti
Zhiz							Jyg lo
OPS Chamberlain					Sam the Pong Man

Host Pendaya says:
Synopsis: The Einstein continues to silently orbit the geological find of the world Origist, waiting for its crew to return.  Three separate AT's have gone down to the planet.  Each has entered the mining shaft.  Each has followed through into a cavern with an unknown opaque crystalline floor with three tunnels branching off from it.

Host Pendaya says:
There are footprints going into all three tunnels.

Host Pendaya says:
Approaching the Pendragon is a shuttle sent by Admiral Harlan… no one knows why…

Host Pendaya says:
The first AT goes down one and suddenly finds themselves in the hands of the Braje which appear to be a highly militaristic race.  The second team loosing contact with the first, follow, only they take another tunnel and find themselves with the Eron, a race that believes that making people see things their way will keep the peace

Host Pendaya says:
The third AT arrives on the planet to find no life forms.  They follow the steps of those before and enter the tunnel leading to the Eron.

Host Pendaya says:
Each team, in the hands of a race that seems to control the galaxy, find themselves asleep, either induced or from exhaustion.  As they found themselves asleep, they revisited their previous R&R in hopes this current situation was the dream.

Host Pendaya says:
As they awake, the CEO finds himself with the XO, CTO, TO and the rest of the tactical team, while our CSO awakes feeling better, but alone…

Host Pendaya says:
<<<<<<<<<<<World's Within>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::wakes up::

Host XO_Zax says:
%::is dreaming::

Cmdr_Bafii says:
& :: gathering his things, preparing to arrive on the Pendragon ::

CSO_Gunther says:
@::peeks around groggily, realizing with a slow start that his companions are gone::

CEO_Smith says:
%::is stirring around::

OPS_Chamberlain says:
::Sitting in the Command Chair with a PADD::

FCO_Rofax says:
::seated at the Pendragon helm, tracking the approaching transport::

TO_Jeff says:
%::wakes up and shakes head::

Cmdr_Bafii says:
& Computer: ETA to the USS Pendragon?

OPS_Chamberlain says:
FCO: Report!

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::notices the CEO, TO and XO nearby::

Zhiz says:
% ::walks calmly past the guards and chimes the door to the room holding the team::

Host XO_Zax says:
%::opens her eyes slowly as she begins to awaken::

CEO_Smith says:
%::wonders what happened::

Host XO_Zax says:
%::sits up suddenly::

CSO_Gunther says:
@::tries to ignore the spinning walls around him::

CEO_Smith says:
%::opens eyes:: ALL: Everyone all right?

FCO_Rofax says:
OPS: Transport approaching, ETA 10 minutes, sir.

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::wonders how the TO and CEO got here, but is too groggy to ask::

Cmdr_Bafii says:
& <Shuttle Computer>  USS Pendragon in 10 minutes

Host XO_Zax says:
%::looks at the CTO::

Zhiz says:
% ::chimes again::

Host XO_Zax says:
%CTO: Where are we, LT?

TO_Jeff says:
%::hears the noise and sits up::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%XO:  I have no idea, Sir.

Cmdr_Bafii says:
& :: hails the Pen :: COM:Pendragon: This is the shuttle Tolkien, ETA 10 minutes.  Request permission to dock at that time.

Host XO_Zax says:
%::looks around the room::

OPS_Chamberlain says:
FCO: Understood.

FCO_Rofax says:
OPS: All contact with the Away Teams has been lost, sir.

CEO_Smith says:
%::Hears a chime:: SELF: Where is that chime coming from.

CTO_Kyrron says:
%CEO:  How did you get here?

Host XO_Zax says:
%<CMO>::wakes up::

Zhiz says:
% ::breaks protocol and opens the door, stepping in quietly::

TO_Jeff says:
%::looks at Zhiz::

Host Pendaya says:
@::Slowly opens the door, trying to balance a tray::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::sees the stranger and narrows her eyes::

CEO_Smith says:
%CTO: Not sure, sir. The last thing I remember is being in the library.

CSO_Gunther says:
@::sits up slowly, leaning against the wall, and noticing that before they left, they apparently bandaged him properly::

Cmdr_Bafii says:
& :: waits for the Pen to answer, and looks around the small shuttle ::

FCO_Rofax says:
::begins continuous active and passive scans of the surface::

Zhiz says:
% ::smiles:: All: Hello...

Host XO_Zax says:
<CMO>::looks around curses under his breath and reaches for his book once again, pausing only to glance at the title "Genetics for Dummies, Volume 45321"::

OPS_Chamberlain says:
FCO: I'll take that Comm. ::Punches a few keys:: COMM: Tolkien: Understood.

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::does not smile in return::

Host Pendaya says:
@::Just manages to enter without spilling the water.  With her shoulder, clicks on the ancient light switch::

TO_Jeff says:
%::says nothing::

Host XO_Zax says:
%::glances frowningly at the CMO and begins to survey the room for an escape route::

Cmdr_Bafii says:
& :: gets the response and wonders if that means they are cleared to dock ::

Zhiz says:
% All: Is there anyone in charge here? How might I ease your burden?

OPS_Chamberlain says:
::Reads the latest Intel report from Starfleet::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%XO:  Sir.  ::points at Zhiz::

Host Pendaya says:
@::Looks at the stranger she has been caring for, awake and freezes as if a diona caught in light::

CSO_Gunther says:
@::takes a steadying breath and pulls out his tricorder::

FCO_Rofax says:
::transmits clearance authorization to the transport::

Host XO_Zax says:
%::frowns and nods::

Host Pendaya says:
@::Looks with wide eyes at the CSO::

OPS_Chamberlain says:
FCO: Scan the surface for the AT.

Zhiz says:
% ::notices the look:: XO: Are you their... ::finds the word:: leader?

Host XO_Zax says:
%:looks at Zhiz and raises a brow::

FCO_Rofax says:
OPS: Aye sir.  ::begins new series of surface scans::

CSO_Gunther says:
@::sees Pendaya and realizes with a second start that he's been moved, and quickly puts away the tricorder::

CSO_Gunther says:
@Pendaya: Where's Merced?

CTO_Kyrron says:
%<TO T'rget>::wakes up feeling a little queasy::

Host Pendaya says:
@::Shyly:: CSO: How do you feel?  ::slowly comes further into the room with the tray and puts it down near him::

Host XO_Zax says:
%::nods:: Zhiz: I am Katia Zax. You are?

Cmdr_Bafii says:
& :: prepares the shuttle for final approach ::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::wishes she had a pointy rock or something to defend the XO with::

Host Pendaya says:
@CSO:  I don't know.  They only brought you here.  You were unwell.

CSO_Gunther says:
@::shoves himself a bit toward the corner:: Pendaya: I'll be better after you tell me where Merced is.

CNS_Vander says:
::Sitting still, hands over his stomach, the shuttle ride not agreeing with him::

Host XO_Zax says:
::motions for the CTO to remain at alert::

Jan says:
%::talking with other scientists, extolling the virtues of this world::

Zhiz says:
% ::smiles once more and approaches:: XO: Delighted to meet you, Katia Zax. I am Helper Zhiz. I bring food for your morning sustenance. ::offers tray::

CSO_Gunther says:
@Pendaya: Unwell? Yes, stabbings do that.

OPS_Chamberlain says:
*Shuttlebay Chief*: Please escort Admiral Harlan's guest to the bridge.

Cmdr_Bafii says:
& COMM: Pendragon: Shuttle Tolkien on final approach for main shuttle bay.

FCO_Rofax says:
OPS: Sir, transport shuttle is on final approach.  ::eyes sensors::

OPS_Chamberlain says:
<Shuttlebay Chief>: OPS: Aye.

TO_Jeff says:
%::backs off a little::

Host XO_Zax says:
%::looks at the tray and back at Zhiz::

Jan says:
%::other scientists respond how great it is to live here::

Host Pendaya says:
@::scuttles in the opposite direction of the scientist::  CSO:  I don’t know....honest.  ::Nods to his shoulder:: it was infected...

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::wonders what those funny motions the XO was making mean.  Looks toward the TO and shrugs::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%Zhiz:  Can we go now?

Host XO_Zax says:
%Zhiz: Um...thank you. ::takes the tray and hands it to the CTO::

CSO_Gunther says:
@::tries to put on a friendlier demeanor:: Pendaya: How long have I been in here?

Zhiz says:
% XO: Do not worry, it is perfectly safe for your biosystems. We made sure of that.  ::lets her have it::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::takes the tray and sets it down out of the way::

CEO_Smith says:
%::tries to read Zhiz::

OPS_Chamberlain says:
FCO: Understood.  Keep the ship on a steady course then plot a search pattern course to locate the AT.

Host XO_Zax says:
%Zhiz: Where are we?

Zhiz says:
%CTO: That is not my decision. But you have reasons you would want to leave here?

Cmdr_Bafii says:
& :: switches shuttle controls to automatic, and watches as it sets itself down in the Pendragon shuttle bay ::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::looks at the XO, eyebrows raised::

Host Pendaya says:
@CSO:  3 days...

Zhiz says:
% XO: You are in the Main Education Center.

Host XO_Zax says:
%::intercepts the look thoughtfully::

CSO_Gunther says:
@::is too tired to react with surprise:: Pendaya: And where is "here"?

Jan says:
%<Dr. Greshom> Jan:  I do not agree.  You are being brainwashed.

Host XO_Zax says:
%Zhiz: Are we prisoners?

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::whispers::  TO:  Do you think we could take that guy?

FCO_Rofax says:
OPS: Aye sir.  ::triangulates a course with transport coordinates, last know positions, and estimated current destinations::

Host Pendaya says:
@::Comes closer and lowers her voice to a bare whisper::  CSO:  The old sanctuary.

Cmdr_Bafii says:
:: steps off the shuttle and into the Pen's main hanger :: Self: Guess this is it, my new home.  

OPS_Chamberlain says:
<Shuttlebay Chief>: Bafii: Welcome to the Pendragon, sir. I am to escort you to the bridge.

Zhiz says:
% ::thinks for a moment:: XO: You are to be educated. As the others will be.

Jan says:
%<Dr. Morris> Greshom: Remember those of us who were put to rest

CNS_Vander says:
::Gratefully steps off the shuttle, his motions quick and agitated, he takes a long breath upon reaching level ground::

CSO_Gunther says:
@::takes a sip of the water:: Pendaya: Sanctuary?

TO_Jeff says:
%::whispers back:: CTO: Without any weapons and just waking up and feeling woozy ?

Cmdr_Bafii says:
SC: Thank you, please - lead the way.

CTO_Kyrron says:
%TO:  Yeah.  Sounds like fun, doesn't it.

Host XO_Zax says:
%Zhiz: We have been educated on our own worlds. Where is Trelan?

Jan says:
%Morris: They are only asleep.  It's so beautiful here.

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::steps nearer the XO and Zhiz::

CEO_Smith says:
%SELF: Educated, on what?

TO_Jeff says:
%CTO:  I... don't think I could

Zhiz says:
% ::does a sort of shrug:: XO: I do not know to whom you refer. Is he one of the others? Those that preceded you?

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::nods at the TO::

OPS_Chamberlain says:
<Shuttlebay Chief>: Bafii: This way please ::Walks out of Shuttlebay to the TL:: TL: Main Bridge.
Jan says:
%<Morris> Greshom: I think we should try to wake them up and leave.

Host Pendaya says:
@CSO:  Yes.  It is said this was the first home of our ancestors when they came to this world.  It was abandoned and forgotten as time went on.

FCO_Rofax says:
OPS: Transport has docked, sir.  Initiating search pattern.

Host XO_Zax says:
%::tries again::

Host XO_Zax says:
%Zhiz: Who is in charge here?

Cmdr_Bafii says:
:: following the SC, arrives on the bridge :: 

CSO_Gunther says:
@Pendaya: Is there more to it than just this room?

OPS_Chamberlain says:
FCO: Understood. ::looks up::

FCO_Rofax says:
::stands at Bafii's arrival::

Cmdr_Bafii says:
OPS: Commander Bafii, requesting permission to come aboard.

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::moves nearer the door trying to look like she's not up to anything::

Host Pendaya says:
@CSO:  Yes... many interconnected rooms.  We were here for a long time, though most of it had collapsed, we have been rebuilding it.

Zhiz says:
% XO: Educator Benevolence is not here. He is primary here.  ::looks at the others:: CTO: May I assist you with something?

Host XO_Zax says:
%::aware of the CTO's movements::

CNS_Vander says:
::Looks around the shuttlebay a bit confused, still a bit woozy from the trip::

CSO_Gunther says:
@::decides that getting some bearings might help clear his head:: Pendaya: Can you show me the rest of it?

TO_Jeff says:
%::scoots to a corner::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%Zhiz:  Just curious what's outside these walls.  ::moves slightly closer to the door::

Host XO_Zax says:
%::Are we free to look around the center?

OPS_Chamberlain says:
::Stands and walks to the Commander, nodding to the Shuttlebay chief:: Bafii: Commander Permission granted

Host Pendaya says:
@::Looks at him::  CSO:  Are you... strong enough?

FCO_Rofax says:
::returns to seat, resuming search pattern::  Bafii: Welcome aboard, Cmdr.

CEO_Smith says:
%Zhiz: What are we supposed to be educated on?

Cmdr_Bafii says:
OPS: Thank you.  Where is the Captain, I have my orders to deliver?

CSO_Gunther says:
@Pendaya: Good question. ::using the wall as bracing, inches himself upward::

Zhiz says:
% ::turns away and leaves the CTO to inspect the door::  XO: I believe you were offered a tour already?

Host Pendaya says:
@::watches him carefully::  CSO:  We are tired of being led by these people who think only of themselves.  And those like you ::Points the uniform::  Has given us hope that there is a future for us.

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::pokes her head out the door::

OPS_Chamberlain says:
Bafii: The Captain is on the Planet and we are trying to locate him at this time.  the XO is also on the planet, as you can see we are the only ones on the bridge.

TO_Jeff says:
%::gets up and makes a run to the door::

CSO_Gunther says:
@::stops in mid-shimmy:: Pendaya: "Those like me"? There's more like me here? Take me to them!

Cmdr_Bafii says:
:: intrigued :: OPS: Perhaps if you bring me up to speed, I could be of some assistance.

Zhiz says:
% <Guards> ::look at CTO, brandishing staffs::

Host XO_Zax says:
%Zhiz: Perhaps now is a better time?

CEO_Smith says:
%::walks over to the CTO:: CTO: Is there anything I can do to help, sir?

Host Pendaya says:
@::Looks sadly at him:: CSO: We were not able to get all of them.  Most were tortured to death before we discovered them.  ::Leads him out of the room::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::smiles innocently at the guards::  Guards:  Hi guys.

TO_Jeff says:
%::not seeing correctly runs into the wall instead of out of the door::

Zhiz says:
% XO: That is not my decision I'm afraid. ::looks sorrowful:: But if you would grant me a small request I wish to understand you more. Are you like those others? The ones that preceded you?

CTO_Kyrron says:
%CEO:  We have to get out of here somehow.

CNS_Vander says:
::Bites his lip nervously, afraid he must have missed something::

CSO_Gunther says:
@::carefully follows, nodding:: Pendaya: How many are left?

CTO_Kyrron says:
%takes a step out into the hallway::

Host XO_Zax says:
%::looks surprised::

Host XO_Zax says:
%Zhiz: Others? What others?

Host Pendaya says:
@CSO:  We are not sure how many there were before... we think there were about 30.  ::Looks away in shame::  There are only five left.  One has said nothing to us.  One... his legs... he will never walk again.  The other three are healed though and have been working on a plan to get back.

CEO_Smith says:
%::wonders what the CTO is doing::

OPS_Chamberlain says:
Bafii: We first found the Einstein in orbit here and then we were forced to send an away team to the surface and now that away team is missing, so we send another one to the surface and lost contact with that team also.

Zhiz says:
% <Guards> ::say something guttural as their staffs start to hum and glow while they glare at the interlopers::

FCO_Rofax says:
::continues surface scans, focusing on cellular degradation patterns::

CSO_Gunther says:
@Pendaya: And are we going to them now?

TO_Jeff says:
%::tries to sneak out the door::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::notices the humming and glowing staffs::  Guards:  Hey.  Those are cool.

Zhiz says:
% XO: You did not know? Those that seek knowledge.

CEO_Smith says:
%::walks over to the XO::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::steps fully outside the door and looks around::

Cmdr_Bafii says:
OPS: Any ideas on the interference?

Host Pendaya says:
@::nods and leads him through many winding corridors quietly::

TO_Jeff says:
%::runs into the hall walk::

CSO_Gunther says:
@::follows, a little more steady with each step::

Host XO_Zax says:
%:: Pretends to understand him:: Zhiz: Like them in what way?

Zhiz says:
% <Guards> ::make no attempt to move, only that their staffs glow and hum louder:: CTO/TO: Back. Now.

Jan says:
%<Greshom> Jan:  We have lost so many.  Can't you think of them?

TO_Jeff says:
%::feeling some pain trips in to Zhiz::

Host Pendaya says:
@::Looks under her eyelashes at him::

Zhiz says:
% ::tries to find the words as he paces in concentration:: XO: They are... disorde ::gets bumped::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::backs into the room, still grinning like an idiot at the guards::

OPS_Chamberlain says:
Bafii: No idea, but we have used a search pattern and trying to pinpoint the shuttles.

Jan says:
%Greshom: But think of all the wonderful research and experimentation we have done here.

Host XO_Zax says:
%Zhiz: Disor.....?

CNS_Vander says:
::Looks around a bit, his finger to his lips wandering the shuttlebay aimlessly, his stomach settling from the shuttlecraft ride::

CSO_Gunther says:
@::wonders what's with the creepy eyelashes thing::

Zhiz says:
% ::moves:: TO: I apologize. ::looks back to Katia::

Cmdr_Bafii says:
OPS: Good plan.  Perhaps we should review the sensor logs at the moment contact was lost and see if we can find anything :: trying to help out without totally taking over ::

TO_Jeff says:
%Zhiz: It's ok... I just.... don't feel too good

Zhiz says:
% XO: Those others... they are, I was going to say, very disorderly. Their thinking.. discordant and wide... very... liberated.
Jan says:
%<Urmal> Morris:  We are in a dream world.  None of this real.  You have been brainwashed, but I can see clearly.

Host XO_Zax says:
%::is getting increasingly disturbed::

Host Pendaya says:
@::About five minutes later, comes to some large double doors and opens one of the wide onto a large chamber with a large round table.  There are various men and woman around it, including four in SF uniforms::

Host XO_Zax says:
%Zhiz: Where are these others now?

CSO_Gunther says:
@::blinks at the uniforms::

Zhiz says:
% XO: They are in another facility. Restrained within quarters as you are. ::looks worriedly at TO::  Is this person ill?

Jan says:
%::takes out scanner and begins to measure latest experiment::

OPS_Chamberlain says:
Bafii: All right, I believe Ensign Komanov has those. ::Walking over to Science I:: Komanov: Pull up the sensor logs from the past sensor runs.

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::looks at the TO, wondering if he's faking it::

Host Pendaya says:
@::As everyone turns to look at her, she shyly steps aside for the CSO to go on::  All:  I have brought him.

OPS_Chamberlain says:
<Komanov>:OPS: Aye. ::Pulls up the sensor logs::

CSO_Gunther says:
@::nods to her:: Pendaya: Thank you. ::walks forward toward the table::

TO_Jeff says:
%Self: Ok this is... the wall??

Host Pendaya says:
@::Goes to stand behind a very large man with multiple scars across his face::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%TO:  Maybe you should put your head between your knees for a while?

Host XO_Zax says:
%Zhiz: Were they dressed as we are?

CSO_Gunther says:
@::heads for the commander:: Cmdr: Commander? I'm Lieutenant Gunther from the U.S.S. Pendragon.

TO_Jeff says:
%::finds a corner and rests his head on the bumpy wall::

Zhiz says:
% ::notes the other is being cared for and relaxes a little:: XO: No, they were dressed similarly, but not in those.. aggregated colors.

Host Dantom says:
@<Cmd Tomas> ::Stands::  CSO:  Welcome.  Good to see you are looking better.

CSO_Gunther says:
@Cmdr: Thank you. May I ask your name?

Jan says:
%:: Greshom and Morris think again about plotting to leave, but how?::

CEO_Smith says:
%Zhiz: Were they more my color?

Cmdr_Bafii says:
OPS/Komanov: Lets check all frequencies, perhaps we can see some activity a normal scan report would miss.

Host XO_Zax says:
%::looks at the CTO and raises a brow::

Zhiz says:
%CEO:  No, they were not. They called themselves... scientists?

Host Dantom says:
@<Cmd Tomas> CSO:  I am Commander Tomas.  I am... was... ::shrugs::  The CEO of the Einstein.

CTO_Kyrron says:
%Thinks to self:  scientists?

OPS_Chamberlain says:
<Komanov>: Bafii: Aye, sir. ::Starts frequency deviations::

CSO_Gunther says:
@Tomas: Pleased to meet you. I understand you have some sort of plan?

Host XO_Zax says:
%Zhiz: Can we meet the scientists?

CNS_Vander says:
COM: Computer, Ensign Netter Vander reporting for duty, please direct me to the Bridge for duty.

CTO_Kyrron says:
%Zhiz:  Please.  ::grins like an idiot::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%TO:  How are you feeling now?

Cmdr_Bafii says:
:: lets them work, walks about the bridge and comes up behind the FCO ::  

Zhiz says:
% XO: That is not my decision. ::shakes head gravely:: I do not understand why Educator Benevolence has restrained them, as they seek knowledge. But then I do not always understand all decisions by the Educators.

TO_Jeff says:
%::almost falling asleep:: CTO: A bit better

Jan says:
%<Aldrin> Armstrong: I have something odd here.  Take a look at this reading. ::shows scanner to Armstrong::

FCO_Rofax says:
::feels the Cmdr's presence, but continues with scans of the surface, pretending Bafii is further away::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%TO:  Rest while you can.

CEO_Smith says:
%Zhiz: Could you ask for permission?

Host XO_Zax says:
%::walks over to the CTO::

Host Cmd_Tomas says:
@CSO:  It is not much of a plan really.  We are simply trying to get home.  We have basically one chance if what these people tell me.  And I really hate to take it.  But we need to get back.  Your counselor took his tricorder to check things out.  He thinks he might have the correct pattern stored on his tricorder.

Jan says:
%<Armstrong> Aldrin:  Lifesigns?  Very faint.  Possibly......

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::looks questioningly at Zax::

Host XO_Zax says:
%CTO: How is he?

Cmdr_Bafii says:
:: seeing the FCO's shoulders tense, moves on ::

Host XO_Zax says:
%::motions for Zhiz to step forward.

TO_Jeff says:
%::gets up and walks over to Zhiz:: Zhiz: Umm ... is there a care faci.... ::pukes all over Zhiz:: Self: oops

FCO_Rofax says:
Self: Odd, why is there a new Cmdr aboard?

CTO_Kyrron says:
%XO:  There's your answer.

Host XO_Zax says:
%Zhiz: He is ill.

Jan says:
%::Aldrin pulls out a tricorder for better readings::

CSO_Gunther says:
@Tomas: Pardon me, but the correct pattern for what, exactly?

Zhiz says:
% CEO: ::frowns:: They will not give it. The Educator has decided and nothing I say or do will change tha... ::gets puked on but doesn’t' react::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::guides the TO towards a place to sit::

Cmdr_Bafii says:
:: finds an unused Mission Ops station, and reviews the current situation ::

Host XO_Zax says:
%Zhiz: We need those scientists to care for him.

TO_Jeff says:
%CTO: Thanks

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::realizes the XO is sneakier than she thought::

Jan says:
%<Aldrin> Armstrong: They seem to be coming from that direction. :: points::

Zhiz says:
% XO: That is not my decision, Katia Zax. Many things are not my decision. I wish that you could see those scientists as well.

Host Cmd_Tomas says:
@CSO:  A key... it is in their history about a crystal floor... like the one we saw before coming through the tunnels.  Unfortunately, all of our equipment was taken and our memories... :;shrugs::  We were not paying much attention.

Host XO_Zax says:
%::gives up suddenly::

FCO_Rofax says:
::begins rummaging through transporter logs and surface scans, trying to pinpoint the AT's::

Host XO_Zax says:
%::nods at the CTO::

TO_Jeff says:
%::sits and almost pukes again::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::rushes Zhiz::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::grabs him by the arm and attempts to force Zhiz to the ground::

Cmdr_Bafii says:
:: having an idea :: OPS: Is anyone currently aboard telepathic or empathic?  Perhaps they could sense the presence of the away team?

Host XO_Zax says:
%::with the CEO's help disarms the guards and knocks them out::

CSO_Gunther says:
@Tomas: A key? What sort of key? The floor is a fullerine crystal compound of incredible density, but there's not irregular pattern to it.

Jan says:
%::Morris, Gershom, and Armstrong begin following Aldrin, in the direction of the lifesigns::

FCO_Rofax says:
OPS: Sir, I have located the shuttle.  ::transmits coordinates to command console::

TO_Jeff says:
%::gets up:: Self: Good thing I had that puke mix still

Zhiz says:
% ::falls from the pain:: CTO: What are you doing? Why do you hurt me?

CTO_Kyrron says:
%Zhiz:  No intention to harm you.  We need to leave.  Now.

OPS_Chamberlain says:
FCO: Good. ::Walks over to the Command Console::

FCO_Rofax says:
OPS: However, no lifeforms detected, sir.

Host Cmd_Tomas says:
@CSO:  Not to our eyes was there a pattern.  ::gets up rolling up an old map and hands it to the head of this group.  Then heads for the door.::  We are hoping though the tricorder could 'see' what we could not.

TO_Jeff says:
%CTO: I'm fine ::walks off::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%TO:  Grab those staffs the guards dropped.

Host XO_Zax says:
%::looks at Zhiz:: Zhiz: You have a choice. Help us or we kill you. I'm sorry, but you've left us no options.

TO_Jeff says:
%CTO: Yes, Sir

CSO_Gunther says:
@::pulls out his own secreted tricorder:: Tomas: Just tell me what settings I need.

Cmdr_Bafii says:
:: runs a check of the crew manifest for strong telepaths, first name he sees is Ensign Netter Vander - CNS ::

TO_Jeff says:
%::heads out and grabs 4 staffs::

OPS_Chamberlain says:
Bafii: I believe our FCO is.

Zhiz says:
::struggles:: CTO: That is not my decision... ::whispers:: But I can help.

CNS_Vander says:
::The computer leads him to the bridge::

Host XO_Zax says:
%::looks at Zhiz::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::sticks her knee in Zhiz's back::  Zhiz:  Help how?

TO_Jeff says:
%::runs back to the CTO and hands her a staff and then runs off to give the XO and CEO a staff::

Host Cmd_Tomas says:
@::Smiles at the young man::  CSO:  It is tuned to a crystal sample they have.  We gave it to your CNS.  Lets go see how he is coming along.

Cmdr_Bafii says:
OPS: Seems the Counselor who just came aboard is also, and fairly strong.

FCO_Rofax says:
OPS/Bafii: Indeed I am sir.  I now have an area to start with at least.

CEO_Smith says:
%::takes staff:: TO: Thank you.

Jan says:
%:: Jan and the other 5 scientists ignore Aldrin and his group and continue doing their research::

Host Cmd_Tomas says:
@::Nods to his officers of which take one who sits there quietly, doing nothing.::

Zhiz says:
% ::groans::  CTO: I have friends..

CSO_Gunther says:
@::nods and follows::

Cmdr_Bafii says:
FCO: Perhaps between yourself and the CNS, you can get something from the away team.

CTO_Kyrron says:
%Zhiz:  And your friends can do what for us?

TO_Jeff says:
%::plays with his staff and fires through the wall:: self: oops

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::chuckles at TO Jeff::

Zhiz says:
% ::finding it hard to breathe:: CTO: They can help... ::coughs:: They do not think the others, nor you, should be restrained.

Host XO_Zax says:
%::frowns at the TO::

FCO_Rofax says:
Cmdr: One would hope, Cmdr.  ::begins focusing on the landing area of the shuttle and its occupants::

Host XO_Zax says:
%::Zhiz: Can you get us out of here?

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::looks up at the XO::  XO:  Should we trust him?

Host Cmd_Tomas says:
@::Heads down the tunnel and speaks just above a whisper::  CSO:  It took them many years to 'steal' the power to operate the 'transport'.  It will take them many years to recharge it.

TO_Jeff says:
%::hears some guards running in the distance:: All: I think we have some company

CNS_Vander says:
::Makes his way slowly to the bridge, taking a moment to familiarize himself with his surroundings:

Host XO_Zax says:
%::looks back and shakes her head:: CTO: Do we have a choice?

Cmdr_Bafii says:
OPS: From the scans I've seen, if we find them, transporters will be useless from this distance.  We may have to hope they can get to their original shuttles, or send down another.

CTO_Kyrron says:
%TO:  I hope you've figured out how to use these things.

CSO_Gunther says:
@::grins:: Tomas: There's always a way to speed up that sort of thing.

CEO_Smith says:
%XO: ::whispers:: I believe he can be trusted, sir.

FCO_Rofax says:
~~~~ ::begins searching for the CEO:: ~~~~

Zhiz says:
% ::coughs a wet cough, being suffocated::

Host Cmd_Tomas says:
@::Turns down a tunnel that dead ends and walks right up to an old picture, falling apart::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::eases up a bit waiting for the XO's decision::

Host XO_Zax says:
%CTO: Let him go. But keep him under guard.

OPS_Chamberlain says:
Bafii: Sir, maybe the best way is to send another away team down with the CNS and scan the planet that way.

TO_Jeff says:
%::plays some more:: CTO: Umm almost

Host XO_Zax says:
%Zhiz: Get us out of here. Now.

Host Cmd_Tomas says:
@::Checking to see his men are behind him, touches various key points on the painting.  A wall slides aside::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::lets Zhiz go but keeps her staff aimed at him::

TO_Jeff says:
%::finds a button:: Self: Oohh CTO: I got it now... ::explains to CTO::

Jan says:
%::readings on the tricorder begin to fluctuate::

Cmdr_Bafii says:
OPS: Perhaps

CSO_Gunther says:
@::notes the touch points carefully::

Zhiz says:
% ::struggles to his feet:: CTO: Thank you for letting me go. ::coughs::

Host XO_Zax says:
%::waits for Zhiz to lead the way::

Jan says:
%::scientists with the tricorder get frustrated, don't know where to go.::

Host Cmd_Tomas says:
@::Steps through to see an unimpressive cavern with a small console.  Beside it lies the CNS unconscious::  What the...

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::listens carefully to the TO and nods::

FCO_Rofax says:
OPS: Telepathic efforts have failed so far, sir.  I was unsuccessful in contacting the CEO.

Cmdr_Bafii says:
OPS: Risky though, already having lost a few teams  :: considers ::

Zhiz says:
% All: They are in another wing. I will have to call my friends to distract their guards.

CEO_Smith says:
%::Follows the XO::

CSO_Gunther says:
@::runs up to check on Merced::

Host Cmd_Tomas says:
@CSO:  Is he all right?

CSO_Gunther says:
@Tomas: Unconscious. I'm not a doctor...I can't tell you why or how.

CTO_Kyrron says:
%Zhiz:  Do it.  ::looks at him menacingly::

Host XO_Zax says:
%::nods and waits::

OPS_Chamberlain says:
FCO: Do you believe you get a better reading on the planet?

Zhiz says:
% ::picks out a small device and talks into it in a guttural language before replacing the device in his pocket:: They will be ready. We must go now, and  hurry. Move silent. ::heads for the door::

Host Cmd_Tomas says:
@::frowns and picks up the tricorder lying near by:: CSO:  Neither do I... but... I we need to get out of here soon.  They are hunting for us and I don't want them to hurt those that have helped us::

Host Cmd_Tomas says:
@::Points to the crystal in a strange transparent box::  CSO:  There's the crystal.

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::follows Zhiz keeping her weapon on him::

TO_Jeff says:
%::opens the door and walks out

Host XO_Zax says:
%::motions for the CTO to follow Zhiz and falls in step behind her::

FCO_Rofax says:
OPS: I would only presume it would.  However, would that be the best course of action considering our loses so far, sir.

CEO_Smith says:
%::follows the XO::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::whispers::  TO:  Stay sharp.

CSO_Gunther says:
@::grabs the box and runs his own scan::

Cmdr_Bafii says:
:: watches the crew interact ::

TO_Jeff says:
%::thinks:: self: We might need an extra ::uses his telekinesis to hold another staff::

Zhiz says:
% :: leads them down the hall into another wing. Walking close to the wall::

TO_Jeff says:
%CTO: Yes, Sir

Host Cmd_Tomas says:
::Walks around the room and dusts off various engraved symbols, barely readable::

OPS_Chamberlain says:
FCO: But the risks are in the cards.

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::follows Zhiz closely::

FCO_Rofax says:
OPS: Understood sir.  Shall I prepare to depart?

Zhiz says:
% ::spots the guards sprawled on the floor and two of his friends up ahead by the door as he looks behind him:: All: Hurry!

Jan says:
%::Gershom shrugs and wanders back to Jan, begins helping her::

Host XO_Zax says:
%::as she walks, surveys the area::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::hurries::

CSO_Gunther says:
@::sees nothing unusual in the crystalline pattern, but continues looking anyway::

TO_Jeff says:
%::hurries::

CEO_Smith says:
%::follows closely behind::

OPS_Chamberlain says:
Bafii: Would you care to lead the AT, sir?

Jan says:
%::Morris decides he's tired and lies down, falling asleep with a big smile::

Host Cmd_Tomas says:
@CSO: Anything?  ::Lifts hand to his ears::  Ouch... what is that pitch?

CSO_Gunther says:
@Tomas: Pitch?

Zhiz says:
% ::runs up to the door:: All: Can you retrieve the others, in there?

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::tries to open the door::

Host Cmd_Tomas says:
@::Looks at the floor as various symbols begin to glow::  CSO:  I guess that is my answer.  Can you match them?

FCO_Rofax says:
::stands and is ready to leave for surface::

Jan says:
%:: Aldrin and Armstrong keep searching for the direction of the lifesigns::

CNS_Vander says:
::Finally makes his way to the bridge, following the computer's lead::

CSO_Gunther says:
@::scans the symbols::

Host XO_Zax says:
%::looks at the CTO::

Zhiz says:
% ::slips past the CTO and keys the door open:: All: Hurry. Retrieve your friends.

TO_Jeff says:
~~~~ ::searches for the CSO:: ~~~~

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::drags Zhiz into the room with them::

Cmdr_Bafii says:
OPS: I'll take care of it then.   FCO: Shall we. ::heads towards the TL.::

Host XO_Zax says:
%::Remains outside the door::

Host XO_Zax says:
%::watches with the CMO as the others enter::

FCO_Rofax says:
Bafii: Aye sir.  ::follows::

CEO_Smith says:
%XO: Shall I remain outside as well, sir?

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::looks around::

Cmdr_Bafii says:
*CNS* Please join me in the main shuttle bay 

Cmdr_Bafii says:
:: enters TL and heads to the shuttle bay ::

Host XO_Zax says:
%::shakes her head:: CEO: Assist the CTO.

Zhiz says:
% ::spots the scientists:: CTO: Are they your kind?

CSO_Gunther says:
@::looks back and forth at the glowing symbols and the painting they just passed::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::looks at the scientists::

CNS_Vander says:
::Raises an eyebrow and nods a bit startled:: CMDR: Y-Yes, Sir....Ensign Vander reporting for duty...Is something the matter?

CNS_Vander says:
::Follows Cmdr curiously::

CEO_Smith says:
%XO: Aye, sir ::follows in behind the CTO::

Host XO_Zax says:
%CTO: Anything, LT?

Cmdr_Bafii says:
CNS: Ah, you are here.  We are going to enter the planets atmosphere in hopes of making a telepathic connection with the missing crew.  Up for the challenge?

FCO_Rofax says:
::does quick self pat down, checking for his little carving knife::

OPS_Chamberlain says:
::Sits back in the command chair arm resting on the armrest and wonders if he'll be the one telling Admiral Harlan that the Whole Pendragon Crew is missing::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%XO:  There are some people in here.  I'm just trying to identify them.

Cmdr_Bafii says:
:: arrives at the shuttle bay and heads straight for the Tolkein ::

CNS_Vander says:
CMDR: Missing Crew? ::Obviously surprised by his warm welcome:: I....If I can be of assistance...yes of course, Sir...

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::sees the Starfleet uniforms::  Scientists:  Follow me, please.

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::ushers them all out the door::

Host XO_Zax says:
%::waits impatiently::

CSO_Gunther says:
@SELF: Hmmm.... ::suddenly crouches and starts touching the symbols with his hand::

CNS_Vander says:
::Follows quickly wondering if this is some sort of training exercise::

FCO_Rofax says:
::enters Tolkein after Bafii and waits to see if the Cmdr takes the helm::

Zhiz says:
% <Scientists> ::shuffle out slowly::

Host Cmd_Tomas says:
@::Watches as the door closes behind them, with a grateful wave to their helpers.  Then motions for his people to pick up the CNS::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%Zhiz:  Thanks.  Now how do we get out of here?

Host XO_Zax says:
%::grins at the scientists and motions for the CTO to get them out of here::

Cmdr_Bafii says:
FCO: Please prep for departure.

Cmdr_Bafii says:
CNS: Yes, apparently we have quite a few crewmembers missing on the planet.

FCO_Rofax says:
Bafii: Aye, sir.  ::sits at helm and initiates flight sequence::

Zhiz says:
% ::tries to fix his robe from being dragged:: CTO: I was told you came in thru the Shimmer Chamber.

Host Cmd_Tomas says:
@::Watches the CSO, then smiles as each symbol he touches lights up with a steady ethereal glow, not unlike the crystal floor::

Cmdr_Bafii says:
:: takes a seat next to the FCO ::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%Zhiz:  How do we get back there?

CNS_Vander says:
::Nods and seats himself, not too thrilled at another shuttlecraft ride to play havoc on his stomach:: CMDR: I see...

FCO_Rofax says:
::continues with launch procedure, computer humming along with the keystrokes::

Cmdr_Bafii says:
*OPS* We are ready to depart.

Host XO_Zax says:
%::is anxious to leave::

Zhiz says:
% CTO: That is on the lower level. We must hurry. The new shift of guards will be arriving soon. ::heads down another corridor::

Host Cmd_Tomas says:
ACTION:  A high pitch begins to resonate through the room.  Dirt slips down the walls revealing a crystalline room similar to the one the AT had left before.  A tunnel of darkness appears at the opposite end::

CEO_Smith says:
%::thinking he can't wait to get to familiar territory::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%TO:  Bring up the rear, please.  ::follows Zhiz::

OPS_Chamberlain says:
COMM: Bafii: I am sending you the coordinates we recovered. Good Luck.. Opening Bay doors ::Open Shuttlebay doors::

Cmdr_Bafii says:
FCO: Once we have clearance, take us out.  Set up a spiral search pattern around the last known coordinates.  I only want to get as deep into the atmosphere as we have to.

CEO_Smith says:
%::follows in line::

Zhiz says:
% ::heads down the dark staircase and down to an ornate hall with a glow at the end:: All: This way.

FCO_Rofax says:
&  ::punches the thrusters and quickly exits the Pen, can here the sound of a stomach churning in the background::

CSO_Gunther says:
@::stand up, scanning madly::

Host XO_Zax says:
%::follows the CTO::

TO_Jeff says:
%::follows the scientists::

FCO_Rofax says:
& Bafii: Aye sir.  ::begins plotting course::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::looks back to make sure everyone is coming, then follows Zhiz down the stairs::

Host Cmd_Tomas says:
@CSO:  Well, are you ready to leave... for what, I don't know.  But out of here.

OPS_Chamberlain says:
::Watches the Shuttle leave::Self:Did I do the right thing?

Host XO_Zax says:
%::wishes she knew where the rest of the crew was::

CNS_Vander says:
@::Tries to steady himself as the shuttle takes off::

Zhiz says:
% ::approaches the light and digs in his robes for something::

CSO_Gunther says:
@::nods::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%CEO:  Who else came down on your team?

Cmdr_Bafii says:
& CNS: Let me know the moment you get anything - anything at all.  

Host XO_Zax says:
%::watches Zhiz carefully::

CEO_Smith says:
%CTO: The CO, sir.

FCO_Rofax says:
& ::begins search pattern, scraping the upper atmosphere::

Host XO_Zax says:
%::stops short::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%CEO:  The Captain!  ::looks at Zax::

Host XO_Zax says:
%CEO: The captain?

Cmdr_Bafii says:
& FCO: That goes for you too once you have the course properly set

Host Cmd_Tomas says:
@::Heads for the dark tunnel.  As he does, the room begins to flicker, the tunnel to start to vanish::

OPS_Chamberlain says:
<Komanov> OPS: Sir, You did all right. ::Walks up to Chamberlain and hands him a PADD::

CEO_Smith says:
%XO: Yes sir, along with a security team.

CTO_Kyrron says:
%XO:  Permission to go back and find the Captain, Sir!

FCO_Rofax says:
& Bafii: Aye sir

CSO_Gunther says:
@::watches the flicking, vanishing things::

Host Cmd_Tomas says:
@CSO:  Not enough power... hustle it.

Host XO_Zax says:
%::<W>Self: Damn!

Zhiz says:
% ::retrieves a key:: XO: This is precious... from my mother. ::pulls out a standard SF tricorder and scans the crystal to get the key::

Zhiz says:
%CTO: No! You must go now!

TO_Jeff says:
%XO: Can I go with her?

CNS_Vander says:
& ::Nods to the CMDR and closes his eyes, trying his best to pick up any emotions or thought, trying his best to not think about the shuttle ride and it's effect on him::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::looks at Zax::

Host Cmd_Tomas says:
@::Enters the tunnel. As he does so, everything goes black.  All light and sound vanishes::

FCO_Rofax says:
& ::taps the keys, locking in autopilot, computer happily chirping along::

Cmdr_Bafii says:
& :: not being telepathic, starts extensive scans of the area ::

Host XO_Zax says:
%CTO: Negative. We need to get the scientists to safety...then we'll find the captain. Understood?

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::nods but isn't happy about it::

FCO_Rofax says:
&  ~~~~ ::begins searching again for AT's:: ~~~~

CNS_Vander says:
& CMDR: I'm...trying....Sir....::Calmly but with a tinge of urgency::

Zhiz says:
% ::spots the pattern and starts to transmit, allowing the crystals to resonate and glow more:: All: it is time...

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::watches, fascinated::

Host Cmd_Tomas says:
ACTION:  Soon the group find themselves back in the crystal room.  The tunnel behind them collapsing, sending dust everywhere.

Host XO_Zax says:
%::isn't happy either::

OPS_Chamberlain says:
::Takes the PADD, looks at it. Notices it’s the Latest Intel Report from the Admiral Miller::

Cmdr_Bafii says:
& :: smiles reassuringly at the CNS ::  CNS: I know you are, just keep at it.

TO_Jeff says:
%::feels somebody searching him::

Host XO_Zax says:
%::looks around the room::

FCO_Rofax says:
& ::resists the urge to relieve the queasy CNS of his lunch::

Zhiz says:
%::starts to get caught up in the energy:: All: Into the Shimmer. Go. You will be home. ::smiles wide but weakly:: Go.

CNS_Vander says:
&::Nods and continues:: ~~~Is there anyone down there?~~~

Host XO_Zax says:
%::gathering her wits about her, turns instinctively to Zhiz and smiles::

CTO_Kyrron says:
%Zhiz:  Thank you.  ::steps into the shimmer::

Host Cmd_Tomas says:
ACTION:  As Zhiz finds the correct pattern, the team finds a tunnel opening up in darkness, lights flickering dimly behind ancient walls.

Host XO_Zax says:
%Zhiz: Thank you.

TO_Jeff says:
% ~~~~ Contact: Hello, I'm TO Jeff. You are? ~~~~

CEO_Smith says:
%::senses a presences:: ~~~~Yes~~~~

Host XO_Zax says:
%::follows the CTO into the tunnel::

TO_Jeff says:
%XO: I have contact with....

Zhiz says:
% ::maintains the weak smile:: All: You are welcome... ::hears the angry shouts coming down the corridor and starts to slide to the floor, clutching the crystal close to him::

Host XO_Zax says:
%::sighs as she realizes they have condemned him::

CSO_Gunther says:
@::blinks::

Host Cmd_Tomas says:
ACTION:  As the XO's team walks down the tunnel, all goes dark and silent.  Those at the end can hear yelling before they enter.

CNS_Vander says:
& CMDR: Tactical...Officer...Jeff.....~~~TO: Where are your coordinates?~~~

CTO_Kyrron says:
%::continues walking wondering where the heck they are now::

Zhiz says:
% ::coughs and wheezes, smiling as he sees the glows of staffs behind him::

Host XO_Zax says:
%::blinks her eyes rapidly and keeps walking::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::looks around::

Host XO_Zax says:
@::looks straight ahead::

CEO_Smith says:
@::continues walking::

CSO_Gunther says:
@::thinks he sees somebody::

Host Cmd_Tomas says:
ACTION:  As the last of the team goes through, Captain Vn'dor grabs Zhiz, then sets off a bomb.

TO_Jeff says:
@ ~~~~ Contact: A tunnel ~~~~

FCO_Rofax says:
& Bafii: Cmdr, I am not detecting anyone.  I am disengaging the autopilot sir.

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::looks back to make sure everyone is following::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::hears an explosion::

Cmdr_Bafii says:
& COMM: Pen: We may have a contact... investigating

CNS_Vander says:
&CMDR: They are in...a tunnel. ~~~TO: Where can we find you?~~

TO_Jeff says:
@ ~~~~ FCO: Are you there ? ~~~~

OPS_Chamberlain says:
COMM: Bafii: Aye.

FCO_Rofax says:
& ::returns to manual control and eases the shuttle's path, trying to calm the CNS::

TO_Jeff says:
~~~~ Contact: I don't remember ~~~~

Host XO_Zax says:
@::at the last second glances back and sees the captain disappear in the rubble::

Jan says:
%::scientists go with Zax::

Cmdr_Bafii says:
& FCO: Have the CNS guide you to their location - let see if we can play taxi today.

OPS_Chamberlain says:
::Sits up in the Command Chair as good news is relayed::

Host Cmd_Tomas says:
ACTION:  As the AT passes through, light returns to them along with a rumble of warning.

FCO_Rofax says:
& Bafii: Cmdr, I am detecting lifeforms on the surface.

Host XO_Zax says:
@::bites back a scream::

TO_Jeff says:
@::luckily still carrying staff VIA telekinesis

Cmdr_Bafii says:
& FCO: Our missing crewmen?

CEO_Smith says:
@::is left speechless::

CNS_Vander says:
&::Shakes his head in frustration:: They are near a tunnel, no coordinates...~~~TO: Is there any signal you can create to have the shuttle pick up your location?~~~

FCO_Rofax says:
& Bafii: The numbers don't quite match up sir, but I believe so.

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::looks around.  Thinks she sees someone but isn't quite sure::

Host XO_Zax says:
@::hearing the ominous rumbling, urges everyone quickly forward::

CEO_Smith says:
@::follows the XO::

CEO_Smith says:
@~~~~Anyone there?~~~~

Host Karriaunna says:
@Action:  Dust sifts down upon everyone...

Host XO_Zax says:
@::is glad the dust in the tunnel is masking the tears rolling down her face::

CSO_Gunther says:
@::continues following what looks like his fellow crew::

Cmdr_Bafii says:
& FCO: Lets go get them then.

Jan says:
@::as scientists follow XO, brainwashing begins to lose its effect::

FCO_Rofax says:
& Bafii: Aye sir.  ::begins gradual descent, as not to upset the CNS::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::squints into the dust and thinks she sees Gunther::  XO:  Sir?  ::points to the back of the line::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  As they step through the hole in the wall, all behind them collapses.

CNS_Vander says:
&CMDR: I'm asking if they can create any type of signal that we can pick up on...

Host XO_Zax says:
@::looks at Gunther::

Cmdr_Bafii says:
& CNS: Good job, let them know we are on our way.

OPS_Chamberlain says:
<Komanov>: OPS: Here you are, sir. ::Hands him an encrypted PADD::

Host XO_Zax says:
@CSO: Are you okay, LT?

Cmdr_Bafii says:
& CNS: We have them on sensors now

CTO_Kyrron says:
@All:  Everyone intact?

Host XO_Zax says:
@CSO: Where is Merced?

CSO_Gunther says:
@CTO: Tria? Is that you? XO: Commander?

OPS_Chamberlain says:
Komanov: Thank you ::Looks at it, decodes the PADD.::

Host XO_Zax says:
@::feels very old right now::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::waves at Gunther::  All:  This way.  ::heads toward the tunnel exit::

FCO_Rofax says:
& ::begins rapidly closing the distance to AT::

CSO_Gunther says:
@::nods and waves the scientists, carrying Merced, forward::

Jan says:
%::some of the scientists who were brainwashed begin to think about their lost companions, never to be seen again::

Host XO_Zax says:
@::slowly follows the crew::

Cmdr_Bafii says:
& COMM: Pen: We have found most of the crew, we are on our way to pick them up.  More information to follow.

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::sees daylight just ahead::

OPS_Chamberlain says:
Self: Oh my...

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::emerges into the daylight::

Cmdr_Bafii says:
& :: stands and heads to the rear door, ready to open it.  Grabs a phaser on his way incase of trouble ::

CNS_Vander says:
&CEO: ~~~We our on our way...~~~

Host XO_Zax says:
@::surreptitiously scrubs a hand across her face and straightens her shoulders::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::sees the base camp nearby::

CEO_Smith says:
@~~~~CNS: Good to hear~~~~

Host XO_Zax says:
@::emerges into the daylight::

FCO_Rofax says:
& ::slows descent and prepares shuttle to hover at 30 meters above AT's location::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The tunnel collapses fully in, the earth trembling beneath all their feet.  Everyone made it out. Everyone made it back from the Pendragon... but one...

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::looks at Zax::

CEO_Smith says:
@XO: Sir, a shuttle is on the way to pick us up.

OPS_Chamberlain says:
::Hits the Comm button on the Command Chair::COMM: AT: Can you read me?!?

Jan says:
@::Aldrin shows relief at getting out.  Armstrong is helping his formerly brainwashed compatriots come to terms with their reawakening.::

Host XO_Zax says:
@:turns back and watches the tunnel collapse::

Cmdr_Bafii says:
& FCO: Get us on the ground, I want to pick these people up and get out of here.

CNS_Vander says:
&~~~CEO: Is everyone all right? Are there any injuries?~~~

Host XO_Zax says:
@::sinks slowly to her knees::

OPS_Chamberlain says:
::Puts the Padd in his pant pocket::

FCO_Rofax says:
& ::initiates landing sequence and eases shuttle to the ground::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::looks around hoping no one was injured::

CEO_Smith says:
@XO: Sir, they want to know our status.

Jan says:
@:: goes to XO to help her::

FCO_Rofax says:
& Bafii: Aye Cmdr, landing sequence initiated.

Host XO_Zax says:
@::bows her head silently as she prays to both her God's and Phail's::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::watches Zax::

Cmdr_Bafii says:
& :: as soon as the shuttle touches the ground, Bafii opens the rear door and starts directing the crew in ::

Host XO_Zax says:
@::looks at the CTO::

CEO_Smith says:
@~~~~CNS: We have one that didn't quite make it.~~~~

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::slowly herds everyone toward the shuttle::

CNS_Vander says:
&CMDR: There is one casualty, Sir...

Jan says:
@::scientists began acting like scientists again, helping the team::

Host XO_Zax says:
@CTO: I'm afraid the Captain has died saving the crew, LT. May his spirit fly free among the stars.

CEO_Smith says:
@::Gets in the shuttle, looking back at what was once a tunnel::

Cmdr_Bafii says:
&AT: Anyone want a ride home?  :: smiles until he see their faces and wonders just who they lost today ::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  Dust slowly covers the deserted encampment of the Einstein crew obscuring the ancient tragedy that occurred on this world... and never quite ended itself.

Host XO_Zax says:
@::stand up slowly and walks to the shuttle, dreading the next few minutes as she has to speak to Carrie.

FCO_Rofax says:
&  ::waits for all to board and takes off with SF personnel, headed for home::

Host Karriaunna says:
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