U.S.S. Pendragon
10405.15

Guest Starring:
Joseph as TO_Bradley.
 John as MO_Bones. 
Jan as EO_Tribble.

Host CO_Rofax says:
SD 10405.15

The Pendragon finds itself in a rather precarious, yet familiar place... the Beta Quadrant.  Sensors have provided little data as to how we arrived here, yet the Shuttle crew reported similarities to their trip and return through the wormhole.

Host CO_Rofax says:
With some luck, the Vulcans detected our presence vanish from sensors and have alerted SFC.  Regardless, without a brush of luck, any attempts to contact SFC by ourselves will no doubt take some time.  I have no intentions of remaining here any longer than necessary, but the risk of returning home will be kept to a minimum.

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FCO_Ens_White says:
::muttering to himself as he makes his way to the bridge::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::arrives on the bridge::

CSO_Toms says:
::at SCI1 doing long-range scans or the region::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::strolls out from the RR and looks around the bridge::

MO_Bones says:
::walking to the Bridge::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::nods at the CO::  CO:  You wanted to speak to me about something Sir?

FCO_Ens_White says:
::enters the bridge glances around and walks to the helm::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::on the bridge at her station::

Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS:  Please...  ::motions to the RR::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::proceeds into the RR and stands::

MO_Bones says:
::enters the bridge and watches from the shadows::

Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS: You have the bridge.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.  ::moves to the center chair::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::follows the CNS in::

TO_Bradley says:
::at Tactical::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::composes himself::

Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS: Have you seen the report filed by Lt. Toms?

Host Cat says:
Action: The Pendragon is flying through the Beta Quadrant.

CSO_Toms says:
::funnels data through to the charting systems, making sure that it is all being recorded for later consumption and analyses::

FCO_Ens_White says:
::sits down at the helm, clears the panel and continues current course::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  No Sir. What is it regarding?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::thinks he'd better sit for this and does so::

Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS: Actions taken on SD 10402.10... the underground caverns....

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::tries to recall::  CO:  What exactly is he objecting to?

Host CO_Rofax says:
::moves to the replicator and orders two coffees... black::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::notices they are approaching a planetary system ... ::

Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS: He feels he was forced to take medical treatment that was unwanted and unwarranted.

CSO_Toms says:
OPS: Approaching planetary system. 7 Planets, 1 M class. No ships present.

MO_Bones says:
OPS:Where are we sir?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
MO:  Somewhere in the Beta quadrant.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::goes pale::  CO: At the time I believed it was in the best interests of the team.  In retrospect, I see that I was panicked and my judgment may have been poor.

FCO_Ens_White says:
::looks at his console and narrows his eyes than fiddles with something::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CSO:  Mr. Toms, please scan the system we are approaching for life forms. I'm detecting one Class M planet.

CSO_Toms says:
OPS: Aye. ::scans system for life forms::

Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS: I have reviewed the data, heard Lt. Toms' report, and interviewed crewman Murphy.  Your impression is that you panicked?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  I was frightened Sir.  I believed Toms was capable of jeopardizing the team, but I may have been over-reacting.

CSO_Toms says:
OPS: I am detecting several materials that will be helpful for our journey. Also, there are no life forms, but a lot of ruins.

Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS: Do you recall anything else about the mission?  Anything that Toms' specifically did to you?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  Did to me?  No Captain.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CSO:  Understood.  FCO: Take us into orbit of the planet with the ruins.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
*CO*:  Bridge to Captain.  Sorry to interrupt, Sir, but I think you might want to see this.

FCO_Ens_White says:
::Mutters something and slows the ship from warp than plots a course that will drop the ship into orbit of the indicated planet::

Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS: Do you recall him swinging a clenched fist in your direction?  Crewman Murphy stated Lt. Toms lashed out at you while on the bio-bed.  Do you recall this at all?  ::hears the Comm::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  No Sir.

CSO_Toms says:
::begins detail scan of the planet, looking for anything interesting, and a good place to set down an AT. Orders department to set about a through system survey::

Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS: Very well....  If there is anything else you wish to add, please do so.  Dismissed.

Host CO_Rofax says:
*OPS* Go ahead, Cmdr.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::remains seated::  CO: Sir, could I have a minute alone?

Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS: By all means.  ::exits to the bridge::

MO_Bones says:
::hovers around the conn::

FCO_Ens_White says:
::looks at his console and considers the planet::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
*CO*:  Sir, we are approaching a planetary system, one Class M.  Scans have detected material we may be able to use for our trip home but no life-signs.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::remembers::

CSO_Toms says:
::continues to review the incoming data::

FCO_Ens_White says:
::continues approaching the planet::

TO_Ens_Newind says:
::rushing to bridge, late::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
TO:  Glad to see you could make it, Mr. Newind.

Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS:  Very well.  Continue with bio-scans of the surface.    FCO: Mr. White, take us into high orbit on the dark side of the planet.

TO_Ens_Newind says:
OPS: Yea. Thanks.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::gets up and begins pacing::

TO_Ens_Newind says:
::stands at TAC 1::

FCO_Ens_White says:
CO: Yes sir.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::realizes how intrusive he was::

Host CO_Rofax says:
TO: Ensign, continuous scans for other vessels.  We do not want to be caught off guard.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::moves down to OPS and continues scanning::

TO_Ens_Newind says:
TO_Late: Thanks, you can go. CO: Yes, sir.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::paces a bit faster::

TO_Ens_Newind says:
<TO_Late> :: nods and walks off the bridge ::

TO_Ens_Newind says:
:: begins scans::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Sir, away teams?

FCO_Ens_White says:
::thinks about it.  Than changes his course and reverses the orbit so as to remain within the planet's umbria::

Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS: One moment....  ::waits for scans of the surface to come back::

CSO_Toms says:
CO: Scans reveal only non-sentient life sir.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::walks up to the view port and bangs his fist on it::

Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS: Notify the Shuttle bay.  We will be sending a team.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::notified the Shuttle bay:: CO: Already done, Sir.  ::grins at him::

Host CO_Rofax says:
TO: Ensign, I want you to lead the team down.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::exits the RR and takes his seat::

TO_Ens_Newind says:
CO: Yes, sir. Who is going with me?

FCO_Ens_White says:
::watches the orbit and shakes his head and quickly changes some numbers than thinks about the course::

Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS / FCO / CSO:  Accompany the TO to the surface.

Host CO_Rofax says:
TO: Once there establish a perimeter and secure the area.

CSO_Toms says:
CO: Sir, if I may, I would like to send a Science team down to one of the larger ruins to investigate their origins.

TO_Ens_Newind says:
Self: Gee.. this team looks rather familiar. CO: Yes, sir.

FCO_Ens_White says:
::changes some numbers and than edits the orbit to a little so that it can hold for a few hundred months::

FCO_Ens_White says:
CO: Sir.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::nods to the CO, gets up and heads for the TL::

CSO_Toms says:
::turns his console over to an SO and gets ready to leave.::

FCO_Ens_White says:
::locks down the helm stands and turns to go to the Turbo lift::

MO_Bones says:
CO: Need a doctor?

Host CO_Rofax says:
ALL: This is a fact finding mission.  Once there, the Science Department will coordinate efforts to locating supplies and the local life forms.

MO_Bones says:
CO: Shall I go to?

FCO_Ens_White says:
::takes the TL to the shuttle bay::

Host CO_Rofax says:
MO: Please do....

TO_Ens_Newind says:
:: calls back up a TO and leaves the bridge ::

MO_Bones says:
::goes to shuttle bay::

TO_Ens_Newind says:
TL: Armory

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
OPS:  Take care Jordan.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::smiles:: CNS: I will.

FCO_Ens_White says:
::enters the Shuttle bay and goes to the shuttle on the launch bay, starts pre-flight and than sits down::

CSO_Toms says:
::heads to the shuttle bay, gathering what he needs from his office on the way::

MO_Bones says:
::arrives in shuttle bay and enters with his med kit::

TO_Ens_Newind says:
:: steps off TL, grabs a bag and loads 3 rifles. Heads to shuttle bay ::

MO_Bones says:
::enters the shuttle::

CSO_Toms says:
::gets onto the shuttle and sits, buckling up::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::heads to the shuttle bay::

FCO_Ens_White says:
::preps the shuttle and glances at the away team::

MO_Bones says:
*TO*:Bring extra weaponry for me.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::tries to think of some way to make it right::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::arrives at the shuttle bay and enters the shuttle::

EO_Tribble says:
::on bridge, at engineering::

TO_Ens_Newind says:
MO: Yea.. I'm right here.

FCO_Ens_White says:
::glances at CSO than at OPS, nods at both of them than continues pre-flighting the shuttle::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
FCO:  Get clearance as soon as we're ready to go.

TO_Ens_Newind says:
::in shuttle::

CSO_Toms says:
::looks to the other SOs on the shuttle and hands out assignments to them for when they get down to the surface and Tac is satisfied.::

MO_Bones says:
::takes his weaponry and buckles up::

TO_Ens_Newind says:
:: wonders if he'll need to shoot something. Daydreams about hunting ::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO: I'd resign Sir, but we are all stuck with each other out here.

EO_Tribble says:
::comms shuttle bay to make sure everything is fine for the shuttle, from an engineering standpoint::

FCO_Ens_White says:
COM:Pendragon: Away Team to Bridge. Ready to launch. Awaiting clearance.

Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS: Based on what exactly?  I have reviewed the data and find no cause to support the Lt's claim.  You were the senior medical officer available and I ordered you to stabilize him.  If the blame lies anywhere, it is with myself.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::shakes his head::

EO_Tribble says:
::notices slight power fluctuations in the warp core::

Host CO_Rofax says:
<OPS_Uponatime>  FCO: You are cleared for launch.  ::pushes buttons and stuff::

Host Cat says:
Action: The shuttle doors open as the shuttle prepares for launch.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  That's not true Sir.

FCO_Ens_White says:
::sees the doors open and doesn't toggle the remote opener but ignites thrusters and eases the shuttle out of the bay::

EO_Tribble says:
::comms an engineer officer to instruct him to visit the warp core area and see what's the problem::

Host Cat says:
Action: The shuttle launches flawlessly.

EO_Tribble says:
::maintains shuttle on scanners::

Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS: Mikal, please explain how.  Edward was far from rational and I should probably never have brought him along.... the dark... the climate... it all was a recipe for disaster.

FCO_Ens_White says:
::smiles to himself than starts up the impulse engines and plots a course to the planet's atmosphere.::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  He insisted that we trust him.  And out of respect we gave him the benefit of the doubt.

Host CO_Rofax says:
<OPS_Uponatime>  ::tracks the shuttle and records their efforts::

EO_Tribble says:
<EO Goldsmith> :: examines the warp core::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CSO:  Full sensor scans ... check atmospheric conditions and weather information.

MO_Bones says:
@::runs Air checks::

FCO_Ens_White says:
@::Glances around::TO: ETA is three minutes.

CSO_Toms says:
::nods to the OPS, and performs the scans necessary::

TO_Ens_Newind says:
@::looks at FCO:: FCO: Ok. Don't kill us.

Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS: He ran off and fell into a hole in the ground.  He was unstable and possibly injured.  Should we have left him to sort it out there?

EO_Tribble says:
::Goldsmith runs diagnostic on warp core::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  I violated his trust, Sir.  He needs something to come of this that will restore his sense of self-determination.

CSO_Toms says:
@OPS: We're all good. Atmosphere is clear, gravity slightly below Earth standard. And its not raining either. ::smiles::

FCO_Ens_White says:
@::fires breaking thrusters and prepares to land the Shuttle::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@FCO:  Take us down.

EO_Tribble says:
<Goldsmith> EO_Tribble: I can't find anything wrong.  I'll have to perform a more detailed diagnostic.  Permission to shut down the warp core?

Host Cat says:
Action: The shuttle lands in a large field a few meters from the remains of what appears to have once been a large city.

Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS: I will consider the evidence and make a final ruling within the next 72 hours.  I will forward my report to SFC once completed.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::chuckles::  CO:  I wonder how long it will take to get there from here?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::activates his console::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::exits the shuttle and looks around::

FCO_Ens_White says:
@::nods to Jordan and settles the shuttle::ALL: we are down.

Host Cat says:
Action: The city is seemingly in perfect condition. The buildings, while old and now crumbling from weather and atmospheric conditions, were seemingly left untouched by whatever caused the inhabitants to leave the planet.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::moves to the OPS console::

CSO_Toms says:
@::unbuckles from his seat and has another chat with his teams before prepping to leave the shuttle::

TO_Ens_Newind says:
@::looks at his hands and sees that they are ghost-like white::

MO_Bones says:
@::exits out into the open::

Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS: At best I can strip you of your rank.  Most likely without cause.  I would suggest you meet with him and discuss the matter.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  The shuttle has landed.

FCO_Ens_White says:
@::remains in the shuttle, shutting down than preparing for a quick return to the Pendragon::

Host Cat says:
Action: There are remains of roads leading into the city, now cracked and dulled by time.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@Self:  I wonder what happened to them ...  ::grabs a tricorder::

EO_Tribble says:
Goldsmith: Try a level three diagnostic.  I don't want to shut down the core right now, unless we find something really odd.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::thinks for a minute::  CO:  Whatever you decide, Captain.

CSO_Toms says:
@::exits the shuttle at the head of his teams and looks for the TO, to find out if he can send the teams on their way::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
COMM: OPS:  Report?

TO_Ens_Newind says:
@:: walks out of the shuttle, holding breath ::

Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS: My gut instinct tells me all was done that had to be.  For the time.... I think it can be tabled until a later time.

MO_Bones says:
@::scans::

EO_Tribble says:
COMM Goldsmith: Aye.   I'll let you know what I find.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@COMM: CNS:  Looks like an abandoned city, Mikal.  We're heading for it now.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  I'll talk to him Sir.  If he'll listen.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
COMM: OPS:  I'm keeping a comm line open.

Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS: I can always order him....  ::laughs slightly::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@CSO:  Looks like this place was abandoned long ago ..

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks back at the CO::  CO:  My actions towards him were counter therapeutic, Sir.  I hope we take this opportunity to rectify it.

EO_Tribble says:
<Goldsmith> COMM: Tribble:  I'm finding small cracks and fissures in the core.   It could be caused by the trip through the wormhole.   I'll try to repair it without shutting it down.

CSO_Toms says:
@OPS: So it would appear ma'am. Lets get on our way. I want to have a closer look.

FCO_Ens_White says:
@::glances at the rest of the team out of the shuttle's view ports, picks up a tricorder and walks out of the shuttle, than follows the rest of the team looking around himself thinking about the city::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::grins at him:: CSO:  I must admit, I'm curious also.  ::motions to the TO to secure the area::

TO_Ens_Newind says:
@::looks around, doesn't see anything that could eat them for dinner::

Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS: I will consider the matter and time permitting  ::grins::  we will discuss this in an appropriate manner.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::shakes his head sadly::

TO_Ens_Newind says:
@:: moves away and checks every corner, every alley, every building, every.. ::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@COMM: CNS:  We're heading for the city now.  So far all is secure.

EO_Tribble says:
CO: I recommend that we check out one of the other shuttles to see if its propulsion system was damaged by the wormhole, because maybe the shuttle being used by the AT has been damaged.   Just trying to be careful, Sir.

MO_Bones says:
@::looks around::

FCO_Ens_White says:
@::silently looks at the rest of the team than waits for someone to do something::

CSO_Toms says:
@::beings towards the city, the rest of the science team spread out loosely behind him, each scanning carefully for what they need::

TO_Ens_Newind says:
@::scratches head::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::turns his attention back to monitoring the AT::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@CSO:  It's all yours ... ::moves away to let the science teams work::

Host CO_Rofax says:
EO: You found something?  I thought the shuttles had been cleared.  ::pauses for a moment::  No, let's run a diagnostic.  We need to be sure we can function.

TO_Ens_Newind says:
@CSO: All clear.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  Captain.  There's a ship at the edge of our sensor range.  There's not enough data coming through to identify it.

MO_Bones says:
@ALL: Lets rock like it's 1999.

EO_Tribble says:
CO: Sir, our warp core has cracks from the wormhole.  It's possible our shuttles were affected, too.

CSO_Toms says:
@::nods to the TO, then turns to the SCI teams. Quickly issues final orders and then the teams disperse, heading towards different points around the ruins to find the materials they are after::

TO_Ens_Newind says:
@::looks at MO with a odd look::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
COMM:  OPS:  We may have company up here.  Standby.

EO_Tribble says:
::orders several engineers to run diagnostics on the shuttles and report back::

Host Cat says:
Action: The tricorders begin to record the various kinds of flora and fauna that is native to the planet. All seem healthy and nothing points to a reason for the desertion of the city.

Host CO_Rofax says:
::looks to the CNS and then the EO::  EO: How long to repairs can be completed?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@COMM: CNS: Understood.

TO_Ens_Newind says:
@::notes crumbling buildings::

MO_Bones says:
@CSO:Nothing to learn here it seems.

Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS: Stay on it.

CSO_Toms says:
@OPS: I’ve left us with the task of investigating the city in depth, and possible cause for the apparent mass evacuation of its inhabitants. Shall we?? :: motions onward::

EO_Tribble says:
CO: We're working on it.   We'll try to effect repairs without shutting down the core, but that will take longer.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::nods and continues watching the sensor readings::

Host CO_Rofax says:
FCO: Keep us hidden as long as possible.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::moves off:: CSO:  Lead the way.  ::continues scanning as she moves off with the CSO::

Host Cat says:
Action: As the team enters the city, they see that it must have once been a bustling metropolis, a city of beauty and color.

TO_Ens_Newind says:
@::follows CSO::

MO_Bones says:
@::looks in disinterest while following::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::compares the sketchy readings against the database::

CSO_Toms says:
@MO: Never be so sure Dr. There is always something to learn from the past. You just have to figure out what it is it’s trying to teach you. ::Moves off with OPS, scanning, and looking at the buildings::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@CSO:  This must have been an amazing place once ...

Host CO_Rofax says:
EO: Noting the scanners, we may not have the option of shutting it down.

Host Cat says:
Action: There are beautiful crystals embedded in the walls, in the streets, all over the place. The crystals twinkle like prismatic diamonds in the sunlight.

EO_Tribble says:
FCO Spurlock: We may want to avoid any sudden moves until we get the cracks sealed up.

FCO_Ens_White says:
@::mutters something, pulls out his tricorder and scans the surrounding area::

MO_Bones says:
@::hums some Lynard Skynard::

FCO_Ens_White says:
<FCO_Black> CO: Hidden from who sir?

EO_Tribble says:
CO: Understood.  We are trying to seal the cracks.  My concern, too, is that the AT shuttle's core may have been effected.

CSO_Toms says:
@Self: Wow, so pretty.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  It's a Dominion Cruiser, Captain!  ::looks alarmed::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@::scans the crystals::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::runs a tactical scan::

MO_Bones says:
@::scans for anything::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
COMM:  OPS:  We've got a Dominion Cruiser incoming.

Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS: Dominion?  Here?  Time to intercept?

CSO_Toms says:
@OPS: What could make you want to leave a place like this???

FCO_Ens_White says:
<FCO_Black>::looks at the sensors and his mouth makes a little 'O' than he tries to find somewhere to hide::

Host Cat says:
Action: The scans reveal that the crystals glow with energy but what kind remains unknown.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  We're outgunned Captain.  We have to move before they detect us.

EO_Tribble says:
:: engineering team reports that the shuttles' cores seem to be fine.  Tribble relays the report to the CO::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@CSO:  I have no idea ...

MO_Bones says:
@CSO:Maybe some enemy drove them out.

Host CO_Rofax says:
FCO_Black:  The approaching vessel.  ALL:  Scan for anything that may provide cover.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@CSO:  Look at this .. I'm getting energy readings from these crystals ...

CSO_Toms says:
@::gets a report in that one of the teams has found some interesting materials. Tells them to recover them back to the shuttle::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  What about the AT?

FCO_Ens_White says:
@::looks at the crystals::

CSO_Toms says:
@MO: But surely there would be more damage then that if they had been invaded?

FCO_Ens_White says:
<FCO_Black>CO: we could try and hide near one of the gas giants sir.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@CSO:  The tricorder can't identify the energy signature ...

TO_Ens_Newind says:
@::hugs rifles::

EO_Tribble says:
::team repairing cracks in warp core reports that half have been sealed::

CSO_Toms says:
@OPS: Lets get a sample. We can review them better on the ship, and if the resources on this planet are as good as they seem, we might spend some time here.

Host Cat says:
Action: The team approaches a central square. Around the square are the remains of what looks like important buildings....and abandoned vehicles of all shapes and sizes.

Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS: Alert them to shut down the shuttle's power systems.  Make the transporter room ready for emergency beam out.

FCO_Ens_White says:
@::continues to look at the crystals, than spots the vehicles and looks very interested::

CSO_Toms says:
@::looks puzzled at the scene before him, and wonders why. Yet again::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@CSO:  Agreed.  ::removes a sample of the crystal for study later, places it in a sample container and stows it away::

MO_Bones says:
@CSO:You would be surprised at what biological and chemical warfare can do to people. Energy Weapons are not the only way to kill.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
COMM:  OPS:  Shut down the shuttle's power and prepare for emergency transport.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@COMM: CNS: What's going on?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::relays the information to the transporter room::

Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS: If they can find a structure to hide their bio-sings, they can remain.  However, we need to get moving.

EO_Tribble says:
::sends engineer to TR to help with securing transporters for emergency beam out::

FCO_Ens_White says:
<FCO_Black>CO: I have a good hiding spot sir.  Large moon near the third planet. Ready to head that way now sir.

Host CO_Rofax says:
FCO_Black: Move us to the edge of transporter range.  Set a course for the nearest gas giant.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
COMM:  OPS:  We're leaving orbit to evade a Dominion Cruiser.  Is there someplace for you to hide down there?

CSO_Toms says:
@MO: That is true, but to kill a whole planet would take time, and would lead to a breakdown in infrastructure that would generally lead to more damage then this. ::scans the age of the nearest vehicle::

TO_Ens_Newind says:
@::looks at the important-looking buildings. Gets the feeling it is too quiet::

FCO_Ens_White says:
@::looks at the vehicles::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::checks the sensors again::  CO:  We have to go Captain.  Now.

Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS: Advise them we will be back for them.

Host CO_Rofax says:
FCO_Black: Now...

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
COMM:  OPS:  Take cover.  Pendragon out.

Host Cat says:
Action: The scan reveals that the car is approximately twenty years old. Standard years.

CSO_Toms says:
@OPS: Maybe that energy signature could hide us.

FCO_Ens_White says:
<FCO_Black>::plots a course to the moon of the third planet::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@CSO:  Prepare for emergency beam out.  *FCO*:  Shut down the shuttle's power systems.

EO_Tribble says:
::calls up the off-duty shift of engineers to get them working on the core cracks, too::

MO_Bones says:
@CSO:And there is just stealing the population in one day.

FCO_Ens_White says:
<FCO_Black>CO: aye.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
@CSO:  Good idea.  Get our people under cover.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::tries to convince himself the AT is safer where they are::

Host Cat says:
Action: On closer inspection, the FCO notices that each car has its own crystal as well. A crystal that may have been used to power the vehicle.

FCO_Ens_White says:
<FCO_Black>::engages the course and prepares to set the ship down::

FCO_Ens_White says:
@::touches one of the crystals::

MO_Bones says:
@::inspects the car and tries to power it::

TO_Ens_Newind says:
@::gets a sick feeling inside::

CSO_Toms says:
@::Shakes head at the MO, then begins scanning the age of as many things near by to get an average age for the abandon things::

Host Cat says:
Action: White feels the crystal warm slightly.....but nothing happens.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  This is not going well Captain.  ::clutches his armrests tightly::

EO_Tribble says:
<Goldsmith> COMM: Tribble: Something is causing the cracks to spread.  We can't seem to be able to seal the remainder of them.   As fast as we do, another spreads.

FCO_Ens_White says:
@::looks at the vehicle's forward section, than sits in the right side and looks around::

CSO_Toms says:
@::orders all away teams into buildings with the odd crystals in their walls and then moves with OPS::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::frowns for the first time in the Beta Quadrant... somehow knows it won't be the last::

MO_Bones says:
@::tries to start the vehicle::

EO_Tribble says:
CO: Sir, I don't know if Pendragon can withstand a landing.

Host CO_Rofax says:
FCO_Black:  Low orbit only.... do not land.

FCO_Ens_White says:
<FCO_Black>::eases the ship as close as he can to the moon without landing::

FCO_Ens_White says:
<FCO_Black> CO:...ah...ok. yes sir.

CSO_Toms says:
@::wonders at the apparent new-ness of the abandon buildings::

FCO_Ens_White says:
<FCO_Black>::enters a low orbit::

Host Cat says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<pause mission>>>>>>>>>>>