U.S.S. Pendragon
10210.26

Guest starring:
Gilles as EO_Thumbs.
Gabriel as MO_Stitches.

Guest SM:
The Master of Evil (Erryn)

Host Minister_Hane says:
MISSION SUMMARY: The agricultural settlement of Antara IV has requested assistance with the disappearance of two colonists. The crew is to contact Minister Hane, the manager of the colony. He suspects brellers, a carnivore indigenous to Antara IV, since they have a recent history of attacking colonists' livestock.

Host Minister_Hane says:
Brellers are the primary carnivore of Antara IV, and have no natural predator. They resemble a spiked armadillo five feet in length, with twin rows of incisors, sharp claws, and a blue fur-covered body.

Host Minister_Hane says:
The settlement on Antara IV was established SD 9804.10 as an agricultural outpost. It averages an output of 1.4 T metric tons of various grains each year. Antara IV is always in a "growing season", with a nearly circular orbit and no discernible seasons. 47% of the surface is water, and there are no ice caps.

Host Minister_Hane says:
The Pendragon has just entered the Antara system, and is quickly closing in on their destination.

Host Minister_Hane says:
<<<<<<<<Begin Mission "Altered Steaks">>>>>>>>

MO_Stitches says:
::In Sickbay... Checking the ceiling tiles::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::on bridge:: CO: Now entering Antara system.

CNS_Luchena says:
::on the bridge doing useless counsellor stuff::

Host CO_Zax says:
::nods::

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Hail the planet.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::on the bridge getting things ready for the AT::

SO_Toms says:
::standing at science 2, looking through recent data on the Antara IV colony::

TO_Choi says:
::Allocating weaponry for the AT, at TAC1::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::opens hailing frequencies:: CO:  Hailing frequencies open, Sir.

MO_Stitches says:
::climbs down off the ladder, eyeing the ceiling doubtfully for a moment... then turning back to the inventory::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
CO_Zax: Approaching Antara IV. Slow to Sub light Captain?

EO_Thumbs says:
::sits at the main status board in Engineering and yawns::

Host CO_Zax says:
::nods:: FCO: Yes. Establish geosyncrinous orbit when able, Ensign.

CNS_Luchena says:
::wonders if Kerina is enjoying her vacation::

MO_Stitches says:
::feels that usual indigestion that occurs whenever the ship drops from warp, and makes a quick run for the head::

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: The Pendragon enters stable orbit.

TO_Choi says:
::Thinks of the Boom Boom Room::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::tapping on console, drops ship from sub light, and brings ship into geosyncrinous orbit::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
CO_Zax: Now in orbit Captain.

Host CO_Zax says:
COMM:Hane: This is the USS Pendragon............

SO_Toms says:
::continues to look over the data, wonders what the planet is like::

MO_Stitches says:
::comes out from the facilities, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand, swaying unsteadily::

EO_Thumbs says:
::checks the status display and pushes a few buttons and yawns once again::

Host Minister_Hane says:
COM: Pendragon: Pendragon! Am I glad to see you!

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks surprised::

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: On screen.

TO_Choi says:
::Snaps out of it and goes over the memo regarding the situation on the planet::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::puts the comm on-screen::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::cocks an eyebrow and looks back at the CNS::

Host CO_Zax says:
COMM:Hane: Any news on your missing people, Minister?

EO_Thumbs says:
::wonders if this mission could be more boring and sighs::

Host Minister_Hane says:
DESCRIPTION: Minister Hane is a middle-aged man with a round face and a head full of graying hair.

CNS_Luchena says:
::grins at the FCO::

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks at the viewscreen::

Host Minister_Hane says:
COMM: Pendragon: Sadly, no. Not a sign of them.

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::tilts head with a cock-eyed smile, then turns back to helm monitoring orbit::

MO_Stitches says:
::has an extreme paranoia involving middle-aged men with round faces and a heads full of graying hair::

MO_Stitches says:
::but fortunately is not on the bridge::

CNS_Luchena says:
::twiddles his thumbs::

TO_Choi says:
::Cracks his fingers and then glances up to the viewer::

Host CO_Zax says:
COMM: Hane: How can we help?

Host Minister_Hane says:
COMM: Pendragon: I'm sending you the coordinates of my office. Maybe you can look around?

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::in curiosity, he looks over to OPS and whispers:: OPS: Got any juicy geological scans of the planet?

Host CO_Zax says:
COMM:Hane: We'll send a team down shortly.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::scans::

Host Minister_Hane says:
COMM: Pendragon: Thank you, captain. I'll be waiting.

MO_Stitches says:
::is suddenly unnerved at the feeling that someone just referred to him in a very general way as being 'fodder'::

SO_Toms says:
::mind wonders off to other thoughts::

TO_Choi says:
::Smirks at the mention of "Sending a team down"::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
FCO:  No not really.  It's geologically stable, Class M ... temperate ... it seems they don’t have seasons ... it's like this all year round.

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks towards the Captain curiously::

SO_Toms says:
::wonders what kind of music she likes::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::smiles:: OPS: Sounds like a nice vacation spot.....

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks around::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::looks back at the helm::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
FCO:  It does, doesn't it?

Host CO_Zax says:
CNS: Lt. Luchena, you'll lead the team.

CNS_Luchena says:
::nearly falls from his chair::  CO:  Me?!

Host CO_Zax says:
CNS: Yes, you. You are the most senior officer on duty.

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::looks over to the CNS in a tiny bit of shock:: ::smirks to self::

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  Who should I take?

TO_Choi says:
::Feels a bit squeamish, hoping he has some involvement in the AT::

Host CO_Zax says:
CNS: Take the MO, SO, and Lt. Choi.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Reading numerous animal and plant life.  Mostly smaller animals and plant life.

SO_Toms says:
::hears himself named, looks up::

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  Umm... okay.  OPS:  Could you get the away team organized.  ::smiles winningly at Jordan::

MO_Stitches says:
::shivers, like someone just signed his death warrant::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::grins at him:: CNS:  Already done.  You'll find everything you need waiting for you.

TO_Choi says:
::Stands and clears his throat::

CNS_Luchena says:
OPS:  Waiting for us where?

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: The gods watch patiently as the crew of the Pendragon moves with its normal blinding speed.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CNS:  I took the liberty of having my people deliver it to the Transporter Room.  You're as good as ready to go.

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::looks over to the Captain:: CO: Permission to accompany the Counselor?

CNS_Luchena says:
::nods at OPS::  *MO*:  Could you meet us in the transporter room for away team duty please.  Now.  And thank you.

Host CO_Zax says:
::examines her nails as she waits for her crew to get moving::

CNS_Luchena says:
::gets up::

Host CO_Zax says:
::raises a brow:: FCO: Permission denied.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::smiles and turns back to her console::

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: Zax thinks she actually sees her nails growing as she examines them.

MO_Stitches says:
*MO*.... ::realizes he was about to talk to himself... over the comm no less... *CNS* Ummm... Me sir?

CNS_Luchena says:
SO/TO:  Let's go guys.

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks at them again and frowns::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::swings back around with a look of, "Think I'll shut up"::

TO_Choi says:
CNS: On my way, Sir

SO_Toms says:
::follows the CNS::

TO_Choi says:
::Enters the TL::

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: Obviously it's her imagination, although they still look like they're growing.

CNS_Luchena says:
::enters the TL and waits::  *MO*:  Yeah.  That's what I said too.

MO_Stitches says:
*CNS* Ummm... Okay... Is there anything I should bring?

TO_Choi says:
CNS/SO: So, how are you two enjoying the Pendragon ?

CNS_Luchena says:
::orders the TL to whatever deck the transporter room is on::

Host CO_Zax says:
::shrugs and decides that she is once again losing her mind::

CNS_Luchena says:
*MO*:  I don't know.  How about a med kit?

CNS_Luchena says:
TO:  It's interesting to say the least.

EO_Thumbs says:
::looks down once again at the main status console and decides to head to the bridge::

EO_Thumbs says:
::exits Engineering and enters the turbolift::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::looks down at orbital scans::

MO_Stitches says:
*CNS* Oh!  Yes, I suppose that would be a good idea... Ummm... Anything else?

CNS_Luchena says:
::thinks for a minute::  TO:  Should we be armed?

CNS_Luchena says:
::heads out of the TL as the doors open::

SO_Toms says:
TO: Not to bad, sir. ::blatantly does not look at the CNS::

CNS_Luchena says:
*MO*:  All our equipment should be in the transporter room.  Get down there, okay?

TO_Choi says:
::Walks out::  CNS: Reading the report about this thing down there, I would suggest it

TO_Choi says:
::Enters Transporter Room 2::

CNS_Luchena says:
TO:  Right.  Good thinking.  ::grins at the TO::

MO_Stitches says:
*CNS* Okay sir.  I'll be there in a bit.

CNS_Luchena says:
::enters the transporter room and gathers some equipment::

CNS_Luchena says:
*MO*:  Hurry up.

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: The CO's chair creaks and pops loudly.

CNS_Luchena says:
::takes a handphaser with distaste and holsters it::

CNS_Luchena says:
::grabs a tricorder, not that he knows much about working them::

TO_Choi says:
::Slides his Tricorder into its holster, and picks up a heavy Phaser Rifle::

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks at her chair and raises a brow::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::hears the creak and pop and turns::

MO_Stitches says:
::suddenly finds himself walking into the transporter room, fully equipped and ready to go::

EO_Thumbs says:
::waits patiently for the turbolift to arrive to the bridge::

TO_Choi says:
::Hands the SO a hand phaser::

CNS_Luchena says:
::standing on the transporter pad::

SO_Toms says:
::grabs the phaser and holsters it:: Self: I’ve been here before, and I don’t like it.

EO_Thumbs says:
::exits on the bridge and looks around::

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: OPS reads a brief burst of sensor noise in the forward array.

Host CO_Zax says:
::stands up and looks at her chair::

Host CO_Zax says:
::notices the EO::

TO_Choi says:
::Paces, waiting for the MO::

Host CO_Zax says:
EO: Can you look at my chair, please?

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::looks over at the OPS console hearing the brief sensor activity alert::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Captain, I just read a brief burst of sensor noise in the forward away.  Trying to determine cause now.  ::fingers flying across her console::

MO_Stitches says:
::steps onto the transporter pad... then apologizes to the Counselor and finds an empty pad to stand on::

CNS_Luchena says:
TO:  You'll have to handle tactical issues.  I don't have a clue.

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Keep me posted.

CNS_Luchena says:
*OPS*:  We're ready to roll.

MO_Stitches says:
::thinks to himself "We are all doomed"::

SO_Toms says:
::steps onto pad::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::nods:: CO:   The away team report ready to beam down.

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Proceed.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::Beams the AT down to the surface::

EO_Thumbs says:
::nods to the Captain:: CO: Of course Captain... ::dives to the floor and admires her ankles while he adjusts the chair::

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: The AT dissolves into nothingness.

Host CO_Zax says:
@::eyes him for a second and shakes her head::

Host Minister_Hane says:
::watches the Starfleet officers materialize in his office, and stands to greet them::

EO_Thumbs says:
@ ::thinks the Captain has gorgeous ankles and thighs and continues to adjust the chair::

CNS_Luchena says:
::approaches the dignitary::  Minister:  Hi there.

MO_Stitches says:
::pats himself down to make sure he is all there::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@CO:  Captain, that sensor noise looked like background radiation.  It appears to be coming from the remnants of a supernova.

Host Minister_Hane says:
::surprised at the informality, but extends a hand:: CNS: Glad you could come to help.

SO_Toms says:
::looks around the room, noting the decor::

Host CO_Zax says:
@OPS: See what you can make of it.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@CO:  Aye, Sir.

CNS_Luchena says:
::shakes the Minister's hand vigorously::  Minister:  Where should we start?

Host Minister_Hane says:
DESCRIPTION: Minister Hane is obviously a country bloke at heart, and the decor enforces that image.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::scans the supernova remnant, trying to get any information she can::

Host Minister_Hane says:
CNS: Well now, I suppose that's up to you. I figure you'd want to scan for the brellers or something.

CNS_Luchena says:
Minister:  Where did the colonists disappear from?

TO_Choi says:
@::Jogs to catch up with the rest of the teach, after prepping his rifle::

Host Minister_Hane says:
CNS: Well, Bill...he was in the south fields the last time we saw him.

EO_Thumbs says:
@::sighs rather loudly as he finishes his job and takes one last look at the Captain's legs:: CO: All fixed Ma'am

Host Minister_Hane says:
CNS: Jonah...we don't know.

Host CO_Zax says:
@::wonders if the EO is done::

CNS_Luchena says:
Minister:  Okay.  Maybe we should start in the south fields then?

Host CO_Zax says:
@::smiles:: EO: Thank you.

Host CO_Zax says:
@::sits::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::continues scanning::

TO_Choi says:
Self: South Fields it is..

Host Minister_Hane says:
CNS: That'd be fine. You'll..uh...understand if I prefer not to go there myself? Here's the coordinates, though... ::hands him a PADD::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
@ ::scans nearby space to get the location of the supernova::

CNS_Luchena says:
::takes the PADD after eyeing the Minister suspiciously::  Minister:  Thanks a lot.

MO_Stitches says:
::thinks the Minister might be the only sane person present right now...::

CNS_Luchena says:
::hands the PADD to the TO::  TO:  Lead the way.

EO_Thumbs says:
@ :;hopes the chair squeaks so he can go down again::

SO_Toms says:
::wonders at the way the minister is acting::

Host Minister_Hane says:
::smiles and nods::

TO_Choi says:
CNS: Aye Sir ::Takes the PADD and begins walking in that direction::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::checks to ensure she has a solid transporter lock on the AT::

SO_Toms says:
::follows the TO::

CNS_Luchena says:
::follows the TO::  MO:  Can you tell if something has recently eaten somebody by scanning it?

MO_Stitches says:
::trips over his shoelaces... then, as he picks himself up from the ground realizes he doesn't HAVE shoelaces::

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: The AT arrives at the south fields.

Host Minister_Hane says:
DESCRIPTION: The field is almost flat, but with very gently rolling hills that disappear into the horizon. A mix of weeds and grasses both alive and digested are here, eaten short for a distance.

Host Minister_Hane says:
DESCRIPTION: There are hundreds of cobs in the field, all of which seem content to munch away,  oblivious to recent events and the distinct farm-like scent they have created.

TO_Choi says:
::Whips out his Tricorder and begins scanning::

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks at the livestock curiously::

SO_Toms says:
::begins scanning::

TO_Choi says:
CNS: Hmm... Nothing out of the ordinary

MO_Stitches says:
CNS:  Ummm... I suppose that 'might' be possible... It all depends upon their body chemistry... Ummm... Wait... You said to see if someone had eaten someone?

CNS_Luchena says:
MO: Right.

TO_Choi says:
::Looks down::

TO_Choi says:
CNS: Except for all these.. foot prints..

CNS_Luchena says:
TO:  Any sign of those furry blue killers we were warned about?

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks down at the footprints::

MO_Stitches says:
CNS:  ::a bit anxious::  Ummm... What are we doing here again?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::hits a few buttons on her console to look busy::

CNS_Luchena says:
MO:  Trying to figure out what happened to a couple of colonists.

TO_Choi says:
CNS: I think, I can retrace the colonist's steps.. to the point of disappearance..

CNS_Luchena says:
TO:  Lead the way again.

MO_Stitches says:
::thinks for a moment:: CNS: You think they have been eaten?

CNS_Luchena says:
SO:  Have you found anything interesting?

EO_Thumbs says:
@ ::mumbles:: CO: Is there anything else that was reported broken Captain ?

CNS_Luchena says:
MO:  The theory is one of the planet's predators got them.

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: The TO finds where the colonist's tracks end.

TO_Choi says:
CNS: Oh, and no.. no sign of the Brellers Sir.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::jumps as she receives another burst of static:: CO: Captain, more static.  I'm getting more information.  It appears to be a natural occurrence.

CNS_Luchena says:
TO:  Good.

SO_Toms says:
CNS: No sir, there is nothing here that seems of any significance to the problem. ::shrugs::

TO_Choi says:
::Walks the prints until they end::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
@ ::looks back at helm and ties into the OPS scans to get a location

CNS_Luchena says:
::follows the TO::

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: The rest of the crew just sees a muddy swatch of footprints and tracks, but the TO clearly sees where the trail ends.

Host CO_Zax says:
@::shakes her head:: EO: Perhaps you can take the science console for a while?

TO_Choi says:
ALL: It ends.... Here

CNS_Luchena says:
SO:  Let the ship know what's going on so far, not that much is going on, but it's good to stay in touch.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@CO:  It doesn't seem to be interfering with existing transporter locks, Sir.

CNS_Luchena says:
TO:  It does?  ::looks around::

Host CO_Zax says:
@OPS: Keep an eye on it.

EO_Thumbs says:
@::smiles:: CO: My pleasure Captain ::hobbles over to the Science Station::

MO_Stitches says:
::glances anxiously at the surrounding foliage, staying very carefully near the Counselor... glad for once that medical doesn't wear red shirts::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::is already doing that but answers anyway:: CO:  Aye, Sir.

SO_Toms says:
CNS: Aye sir.

TO_Choi says:
CNS: It's as if... the person lifted right off the ground.. no sign of struggle..

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks around for prints other than the colonist and the cow thingies::

CNS_Luchena says:
MO:  Any sign of the colonist's DNA?

SO_Toms says:
COMM:Pendragon: Away team to Pendragon.

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
@ CO: Currently scanning location of the sensor blips Captain... Just for reference....

Host CO_Zax says:
@::nods:: FCO: Good.

CNS_Luchena says:
TO:  What the heck...

MO_Stitches says:
::nervously fiddles with the tricorder::  CNS: Ummm... I don't think... Errr... No.

TO_Choi says:
::Tries to think:: ALL: Now what... The tracks just disappear..

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks up but sees nothing much::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@FCO:  I've got it too ... first one fore, second to port.  Can't determine a distance, though.

@EO_Thumbs says:
::sits at the Science console and scans the planet pretending he knows exactly what he is doing::

CNS_Luchena says:
MO:  So they probably weren't torn to shreds by a predator at this spot?

TO_Choi says:
::Shakes his head::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
@ OPS: Yeah..... CO: Perhaps we could launch a probe captain?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@COMM: SO:  This is the Pendragon, go ahead, Ensign.

TO_Choi says:
ALL: Anyone getting anything on scans ?

CNS_Luchena says:
::scans with his tricorder::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
@ CO: A couple of them actually....

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@CO:  Sir, the AT is reporting in.

MO_Stitches says:
CNS:  Ummm... I guess not... I mean, if we assume that the predator would have left pieces behind...

Host CO_Zax says:
@FCO: Launch a probe at what exactly?

MO_Stitches says:
CNS: But I suppose they could have been... ::eyes dawning in barely masked terror:: swallowed whole...

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks at the MO and decides to not let his thoughts go there::

TO_Choi says:
::Takes out his Tricorder and scans for dead human flesh::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
@ CO: Hopefully that is what the probes would uncover Captain.

SO_Toms says:
COMM: OPS: Just reporting in to tell you that we currently having a look around the site that the colonists were last seen. Will keep you updated

CNS_Luchena says:
TO:  Maybe we should split up and do a thorough search?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@COMM:SO:  Acknowledged.

SO_Toms says:
::thinks for a moment:: CNS: Ah, sir. I have a thought.

TO_Choi says:
CNS: Your call, you are in charge Sir

CNS_Luchena says:
SO:  What's your thought?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@CO:  Sir, the AT has just reported they are investigating the area where the colonists were last seen.  Nothing else to report at this time.  They will keep us updated.

MO_Stitches says:
::hopes sincerely that he gets to go with the team leader, since in studies of away teams where the team leader lived, those who stayed with the team leader had a better chance of living then those who didn't... But then there was that study of ATs where the team leader died...::

SO_Toms says:
CNS: Well, on the way here I was doing some research on this planet, and it seems very strange to me that there are none of these brellers anywhere near the herds... its very strange

CNS_Luchena says:
::thinks about that for a moment::

TO_Choi says:
::Ponders::

Host CO_Zax says:
@FCO: I think there may be other options.

Host CO_Zax says:
@OPS: Understood.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::digs into the records to see if there is a record of any phenomenon of this type reported in this system::

CNS_Luchena says:
*Minister*:  Are you there?

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
@::while waiting on a decision from the Captain, looks over to OPS:: OPS: Perhaps a scanner re-alignment to get a better reading?

Host CO_Zax says:
@::eyes the EO to see if he's sleeping::

Host Minister_Hane says:
*CNS*: Yes, counselor. Found anything? ::sounds hopeful::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@FCO:  Not a bad idea.  I'm checking records to see if anything like this has been reported in this system.

CNS_Luchena says:
*Minister*:  We've found nothing.  What makes you think the brellers might have got them?

Host Minister_Hane says:
*CNS*: Well, they've been acting strangely.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@FCO:  There seem to be records of similar phenomenon all over this quadrant, but each one is slightly different.

EO_Thumbs says:
@::pokes the science console and monitors the away team::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
@ ::looks back to console:: OPS/CO: Re-aligning scanners and focusing on the phenomena....

TO_Choi says:
::Wonders where these Breller things are::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@FCO:  I'll feed the info to your station.

CNS_Luchena says:
*Minister*:  Strangely like how?

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
@OPS_Pettigrove: Aye.....

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::sends all the data she's gathered to the FCO's station::

Host Minister_Hane says:
*CNS*: There's the way they tore up that cob, for one thing....

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks over at the away team and gulps::  *Minister*:  The attack was unusual?

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
@ ::looks over the incoming data::

SO_Toms says:
CNS: Are they sure the brellers attacked the cob??

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@CO/FCO:  Reading another burst ... aft this time.

Host Minister_Hane says:
*CNS*: Well yeah...brellers normally just eat them.

CNS_Luchena says:
SO:  I don't think so.

Host Minister_Hane says:
*CNS*: Is that important?

SO_Toms says:
CNS: Might be worth asking

CNS_Luchena says:
*Minister*:  How do you know it was brellers?  Was there a witness?

Host Minister_Hane says:
*CNS*: Not really, but I don't know of anything else that could tear something up this bad.

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
@ OPS: I have an idea... How about a remitting tachyon pulse.....

CNS_Luchena says:
*Minister*:  Do you still have the ... ummmm.... remains?

Host Minister_Hane says:
*CNS*: Yep, got one in cold storage. I'll have the boys unlock it for ya.

CNS_Luchena says:
*Minister*:  Thanks.  We'll be right there.  ::motions for the away team to follow him to where ever they are going::

TO_Choi says:
::Picks up his gear and follows::

MO_Stitches says:
::follows... glad that the Counselor seems to know where he is going::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
@ ::looks over to OPS:: OPS: Think it'll work?

SO_Toms says:
::follows::

CNS_Luchena says:
MO:  I hope you’re not squeamish.  ::grins::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::thinks:: FCO:  Might work.  It's a long shot though

CNS_Luchena says:
::trudging along through the field watching where he steps::

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: The AT arrives at the freezers fairly soon, where the dead cob has been pulled out onto a table for them.

TO_Choi says:
CNS: Lovely huh ?

CNS_Luchena says:
TO:  Ick.  ::covers his mouth and nose::

Host Minister_Hane says:
DESCRIPTION: The cob available in cold storage has been neatly sliced from chin to groin. Blood drained from every centimeter of cut surface, flooding the open body cavity with whatever did not spill onto the ground. The raw, fetid odor of decay and partially digested food floats up, causing the observers to gag between choking gasps of cold air.

SO_Toms says:
::looks at the beast.. rather remains with interest::

CNS_Luchena says:
MO:  Get at it, will ya?

Host Minister_Hane says:
DESCRIPTION: Various internal organs have been poked, prodded, cut, smashed, or removed. One of the five stomachs is missing, as is several feet of intestine, and the liver. The abused arrangement of body parts is still settling, as evidenced by the occasional gurgling noises the carcass still makes.

MO_Stitches says:
::gasps, covering his mouth, running for the nearest toilet... then, realizing that he has absolutely no idea where the toilet is, grabs the nearest thing and vomits in it::

TO_Choi says:
::Shakes his head in disgust::

CNS_Luchena says:
MO:  Ewwww...   SO:  Scan that thing.

MO_Stitches says:
::lets go of his newly christened vomit bag looking apologetically at the SO::  SO: Sorry about your kit...

SO_Toms says:
CNS: Aye sir ::pulls out tricorder... scans the thing::

TO_Choi says:
ALL: What could have done this.. besides the Brellers anyway..

CNS_Luchena says:
::tries not to laugh::

CNS_Luchena says:
COMM:  Pendragon:  Are there any other large life forms here besides the colonists, their livestock and the brellers?

MO_Stitches says:
::wipes his mouth with the back of his hand, pulling his tricorder out, trying to focus on it, and not the dead body he is scanning::

CTO_Rofax says:
@::emerges from his office and figures it's time to head for the bridge::

TO_Choi says:
::Whips over to the MO::

TO_Choi says:
MO: Can't have our Medical Officer getting sick, can we ?

SO_Toms says:
::looks at MO, shakes head:: CNS: Ah, sir, looks like I might need a new kit sent down... could you arrange that?? :: continues scanning::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@COMM:CNS:  Our scans detected nothing like that.  Also, according to the database, there is no record of anything else large.

CNS_Luchena says:
::is puzzled and seriously doubting the Captain's wisdom in putting him in charge of this::

MO_Stitches says:
CNS:  Ummm... there are no traces of metal or foreign objects in the tissue.  But the lack of cauterization makes it hard to believe that this was done by an energy weapon.

CNS_Luchena says:
MO:  Any signs of DNA from another life form in the wounds?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@FCO:  Any luck with that tachyon pulse, Ensign?

CTO_Rofax says:
@::gets sidetracked and stops in the lounge to freshen his coffee::

MO_Stitches says:
::turns to the Counselor::  CNS: I can't believe that this was done by any wild animal.  There are just too many things wrong with this.

MO_Stitches says:
CNS: No foreign DNA such as would come from saliva, or animal hair.

TO_Choi says:
CNS: What do you make of it, Mikal ?

CNS_Luchena says:
TO:  It's a mystery to me, Ed.

MO_Stitches says:
CNS: And even more odd... The brain is missing... though I can't say how.

CNS_Luchena says:
::comes closer to the animal trying very hard not to gag::  MO:  It's skull is intact?

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
@ ::tapping away on console:: OPS: I'm going to need you to transfer some power to the sensor array....

MO_Stitches says:
::thinks about the missing brain, and slips his gaze to the 'body', and runs off again, looking for a more appropriate vomit receptacle::

CTO_Rofax says:
@::exits the lounge and enters the nearest TL::  CPU: Bridge.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@FCO:  You got it.  ::transfers the necessary power::

CNS_Luchena says:
::watches the MO dash off::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
@ ::reinitializes scans::

TO_Choi says:
::Observes the pits of the thing's chest, finding no heart at all::

CNS_Luchena says:
TO/SO:  Any suggestions on what happened here?

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
@OPS_Pettigrove: Scanning the three known areas....

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::reads another burst:: FCO:  Got another one, starboard this time.

SO_Toms says:
::thinks:: CNS: Some kind of ritualistic killing?? A cult or something maybe??

CTO_Rofax says:
@::exits onto the bridge and pauses to observe the proceedings::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@FCO:  Fire the tachyons at the latest event.

EO_Thumbs says:
@ ::stares at the Captain's legs and sighs::

TO_Choi says:
CNS: Looks more like a man made blade that did this..

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
@ ::keys in the latest burst:: OPS: Stand By... ::fires tachyon::

MO_Stitches says:
::comes back, wiping his mouth once again:: CNS: Sorry...  One last thing... The cob was very much awake, alive and conscious while this happened.

Host Minister_Hane says:
*CNS*: Counselor? Umm...you might want to head out to that south field again.

CNS_Luchena says:
*Minister*:  Why?

Host Minister_Hane says:
*CNS*: Another cob just turned up.

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
@ ::watches readouts on console::

TO_Choi says:
::Hears the Ministers message, raising his Rifle::

Host CO_Zax says:
@::crosses her legs and stares at the screen::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::waits for the results::

CNS_Luchena says:
::sighs::  TO/MO/SO:  Okay.  Let's go.  ::heads off a trot with his phaser drawn::

SO_Toms says:
::fidgets a little. Follows after the CNS::

Host CO_Zax says:
@::thinks the EO may need to be neutered::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
@ ::watching:: OPS: Still nothing....

TO_Choi says:
::Heads off, a bit of a run in his step::

MO_Stitches says:
::tries to keep up with the Counselor, having trouble due to his stomach::

CNS_Luchena says:
::hopes he doesn't trip and accidentally shoot himself::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@FCO:  Well, it was a long shot.

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: The AT arrives in the field.

Host CO_Zax says:
@All: Report, please.

Host Minister_Hane says:
<FARMER1> AT: Over here!

MO_Stitches says:
::is glad this is a small planet, with everything so close to each other, since walking is a bore::

CNS_Luchena says:
::runs toward the farmer::

EO_Thumbs says:
@ ::returns his attention to the sensor readings:: CO: Away Team signals read clear Captain...

TO_Choi says:
::Hears the Farmer and runs in his direction::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@CO:  Captain, so far we have read four static bursts, one fore, one to port, one aft and one to starboard

SO_Toms says:
::pulls out tricorder and starts scanning surroundings::

Host CO_Zax says:
@EO: Understood.

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
@ ::still scanning:: OPS: Give it a minute..... There's a lot of space to cover... ::taps in a new scanning pattern::

TO_Choi says:
::Stumbles in, almost tripping::

MO_Stitches says:
::follows, not really eager to see another 'body'::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@CO:  Ens DeRidder is scanning the area with a tachyon burst to see if we can get more information.

TO_Choi says:
Farmer: What have you found ?

CTO_Rofax says:
@ CO: All is quiet on my end, Captain.  Departmental Reports will be on your desk at 0800 tomorrow morning.  They are under final review.

CNS_Luchena says:
::approaches the farmer panting::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
@ ::rolls eyes:: OPS: This is ridiculous... ::continues:: CO: Captain, Permission to alter geosincrynos <spelling> orbit to get a clearer scan....

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@FCO:  This is strange ..... are you reading what I'm reading.  I'm getting no sensor echoes from the burst at all.

MO_Stitches says:
::comes upon the 'body', and turns to leave yet another steaming pile of vomit, idly wondering between heaves just how far his meager breakfast is going to stretch::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
@ CO: a 180-degree turn would be appropriate.....

Host CO_Zax says:
@FCO: Go ahead.

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
@::looks back over at OPS:: OPS: Huh? You serious?

Host CO_Zax says:
@CTO: Any other ships in the system?

CNS_Luchena says:
SO:  You want to scan that?  ::shakes his head at the MO::

MO_Stitches says:
::turns back to the body, carefully avoiding looking directly at it, running scans with his tricorder again::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@FCO:  Very serious.  It's almost as if the burst was absorbed by something.

CNS_Luchena says:
::turns away and doesn't look at it::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
::looks back at scans, then swings the ship around 180 degrees towards the scanning field::

CTO_Rofax says:
@ CO: None that we have detected thus far.  I will check again, Captain.  ::begins scanning::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::shakes her head::

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
@ CO: The tachyons are being absorbed Captain.....

SO_Toms says:
CNS: There are no kinds of disturbances or anything that might suggest the cob was brought here. As for the carcass, give me a moment

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::scans for anything that could absorb tachyons::

CNS_Luchena says:
::wonders if it has a brain::

CTO_Rofax says:
@ CO: Results confirmed Captain.  No other ships in the system.  All is quiet.

MO_Stitches says:
CNS:  Same type of death.  It was very alive and conscious.  Different wound marks, but still the lack of any traces of 'what' did it.  ::turns to look at the Counselor:: And again the brain is missing, but I cannot say how.

CNS_Luchena says:
*Minister*:  Whatever is attacking your animals is taking their brains.  Any idea why or how?

TO_Choi says:
CNS: No signs of tracks at all.. as if it was placed here..

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks completely bamboozled::

Host Minister_Hane says:
ACTION: As the last set of eyes briefly turn away from the scene....the CNS gets a nauseous feeling.

Host Minister_Hane says:
*CNS*: Brains?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@*CIV*:  Bridge to Lynch.  Sir, if I might ask, what is your area of expertise?

Host Minister_Hane says:
*CNS*: That's news to me.

CNS_Luchena says:
::resists the urge to throw up::

SO_Toms says:
CNS: I agree with the MO. It seems to be almost the same as the one in the freezer, except it isn’t in the freezer

FCO_Ens_DeRidder says:
@ CO: I STRONGLY suggest a probe at this point.... ::looks over at OPS:: We are out of ideas here....

CNS_Luchena says:
*Minister*:  Any weird cults among the colonists or anything?

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks for somewhere to sit down as he is feeling a bit sick::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@CO:  I agree.  I can't get anything from here

CTO_Rofax says:
@ ::taps out several sub-routines and diagnostics for the Secondary Tactical panel::

TO_Choi says:
CNS: You ok, Mikal ?

Host Minister_Hane says:
*CNS*: Cults? Here?

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks around::

CNS_Luchena says:
TO:  Where is the MO?

TO_Choi says:
CNS: Ermm...

EO_Thumbs says:
@::hopes he can sit and stare at the Captain's legs for ever::

TO_Choi says:
MO: Ensign Stitches? ??

SO_Toms says:
::looks for the MO:: Self: What?? Where'd he go??

TO_Choi says:
::Dashes around for a moment, hollering::

CNS_Luchena says:
COMM:  Pendragon:  One of the away team has disappeared.

TO_Choi says:
CNS: It seems.. he's just gone..

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@COMM:CNS:  Who?  ::scans for the AT's biosigns::

TO_Choi says:
SO: Any sign of him ?

CNS_Luchena says:
::sitting on the ground looking pale::  Comm:  OPS:  MO Stitches.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::reads another burst of static which co-incides with the MO's disappearance::

TO_Choi says:
::Turns to Mikal::

Host CO_Zax says:
@::nods and allows the probes to be sent::

CTO_Rofax says:
@ ::hears the Comm and turns Tactical scanners to searching for the missing Doc::

TO_Choi says:
CNS: You don't look to good Bro'..

Host Minister_Hane says:
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