Host John A says:
******* Begin Pharaoh Mission ******** 
                     "Big Rock"

CO von Krieg says:
::in engineering near the top of the warp core, tricorder in hand::

OPS Stidd says:
::Sitting at Ops, running shakedown tests on the power flow regulators::

SO Salwa says:
::at the science console on the bridge::

FCO Qwynn says:
:: seated at flight control, monitoring systems checks ::

CO von Krieg says:
::motions to CPO Zimmerman a deck below:: CPO: The flow is still off .5%.

CO von Krieg says:
::snaps the tricorder shut and climbs down::

OPS Stidd says:
FCO: Prepare the engines for flight tests.

Host John A says:
<Zimmerman> CO: I'll check the flow compensators sir.

FCO Qwynn says:
OPS: Engineering reports ready, Commander.  Course laid in.

CO von Krieg says:
::nods to CPO::*OPS*: Mr. Stidd, we'll shake out the rest of the bugs in flight. Engage when ready.

OPS Stidd says:
FCO: Lets start off easy, warp 1.15 on my mark.

CO von Krieg says:
::steps back and admires the core::

OPS Stidd says:
*CO*: Aye sir, going to start at warp 1.15 and increase from there.

SO Salwa says:
::glances across the bridge::

FCO Qwynn says:
OPS: Aye, sir, ready on your mark.  :: readies systems and waits for the signal ::

OPS Stidd says:
FCO: Engage

FCO Qwynn says:
:: engages systems :: 

CO von Krieg says:
::walks to engineering console and a crewman makes way::

Host John A says:
ACTION: The Pharaoh leaps to warp with out a hitch and moves from the system

FCO Qwynn says:
OPS: Warp 1.15, sir.

CO von Krieg says:
::to self:: Excellent...matter reaction steady.. Temperatures within tolerances...excellent.

OPS Stidd says:
::Continues to observe the power readings with satisfaction:: FCO: Ok, take it to warp 2 when you are ready.

FCO Qwynn says:
:: monitors system readouts in front of her and prepares to increase speed ::

FCO Qwynn says:
OPS: Warp 2, Commander.  :: increases speed to Warp 2 ::

OPS Stidd says:
*CO*: Going to warp 2 sir

Host John A says:
<Zimm> CO: I've brought it to .3 %, I can't get it closer without flow restriction.

CO von Krieg says:
::checks the primary power couplings:: *OPS* Acknowledged.

SO Salwa says:
::starts checking some old records which had interested her earlier, whilst the computer runs it usual scans::

CO von Krieg says:
CPO: Chief, I know. We've never gotten over that limitation. We'd probably have to design the intakes.

OPS Stidd says:
FCO: increase to warp 4.  Engage

Host John A says:
<Zimm>: :: chuckles:: CO: Aye Sir.

CO von Krieg says:
::checks the matter/anti-matter balance::

FCO Qwynn says:
OPS: My systems appear within normal tolerances at Warp 2, Commander, increasing to Warp 4.

FCO Qwynn says:
:: doubles the speed of the Pharaoh ::

Host John A says:
ACTION: The Pharaoh acts as if it were new.

OPS Stidd says:
SO: Report on the science scanners.

CO von Krieg says:
::a pleasing hum fills the Pit as the engine responds::

SO Salwa says:
::snaps to attention and checks the scanners:: 

OPS Stidd says:
*CO* At warp 4, is everything alright down there Sir?

SO Salwa says:
OPS: Nothing unusual Sir. 

Host John A says:
<Station OPS> COM: Pharaoh: USS Pharaoh; Colonial Director Rogin is trying to contact you, should I pipe him through?

CO von Krieg says:
*OPS* Well within expectation, Commander.

OPS Stidd says:
SO: Very good

OPS Stidd says:
COM: Put it through station.

SO Salwa says:
::nods to OPS then looks back at her console::

OPS Stidd says:
*CO*: I have an incoming message from a Colonial Director Rogin.  You might want to come to the bridge sir.

CO von Krieg says:
CPO: Chief, you've done a good job here. I've got the best engineers in fleet. The deck is yours.:: moves to the tl::

Host Dir Rogin says:
<Station OPS> COM: Pharaoh: On it's way

Host Dir Rogin says:
COM: Pharaoh: A week ago, my son and several of his friends left for a spelunking trip on LR-121. They should have been back 2 days ago. Could you track them down for me? It's only a short journey.

CO von Krieg says:
*OPS*: On my way.:: enters the TL::

CO von Krieg says:
::arrives on the Bridge and updates himself as to the situation::

FCO Qwynn says:
:: brings us LR-121 on her navigational screen and lays in a course in anticipation ::

SO Salwa says:
::retrieves the information about LR-121 and then looks around as the CO enters::

OPS Stidd says:
COM: Dir: I am Lt. Cmdr Stidd.  We will do our best sir.

Host Dir. Rogin says:
COM: Pharaoh: Do you read Pharaoh?

CO von Krieg says:
COM:Rogin, this is Captain von Krieg. Was the party equipped for such a mission?

Host Dir Rogin says:
COM: CO: Yes captain, They are experienced climbers. That's why I'm concerned... Def Sats also show meteor hits on the planet recently...

CO von Krieg says:
COM: Rogin: I understand. We will begin an investigation. Please send us the information on the party' s composition and equipment. Von Krieg out.

FCO Qwynn says:
~~~ Stidd: Warp 6 now, sir?   ~~~

SO Salwa says:
::nods as she looks at the data about LR-121::

OPS Stidd says:
SO: Miss. Salwa, report on the planetoid.

OPS Stidd says:
FCO: Max warp now would be prudent as life is possibly at stake.

CO von Krieg says:
FCO: Mr. Qwynn, get us to LR-121. Best speed, please.

FCO Qwynn says:
:: Maximum warp engaged ::

SO Salwa says:
OPS: Class M planet, atmosphere consisting mostly of Oxygen, Methane and Sulfur. Oh and the ground water is highly acidic. 

CO von Krieg says:
OPS: Mr. Stidd, please initiate a routine search of the local space lanes. They may be off planet and drifting.

Host Dir Rogin says:
ACTION: The Pharaoh leaps to the FCOs commands and eagerly runs to the planet

OPS Stidd says:
CO:Aye sir

FCO Qwynn says:
CO: Approximately one hour until we arrive, sir.

OPS Stidd says:
::Engages long range sensors and monitors for any low level signals that could be distress calls::

CO von Krieg says:
FCO: Thank you, Lt.

CO von Krieg says:
::moves over to Stidd:: OPS: Stidd, the away team is yours. Take Mr. Qwynn and Mr. Salwa.

OPS Stidd says:
SO :Miss. Salwa, begin monitoring sensors for any signs of debris from a crash of any kind. CO: aye sir.

Host Dir Rogin says:
ACTION: The Pharaoh draws to SRS Range

SO Salwa says:
::programming the computer to run several scans of the planet as they get closer to it::

CO von Krieg says:
*CPO* Chief, I want you on the transporters if we need to pull anyone of the planetoid.

OPS Stidd says:
::Drops the sensor scans to SRS::

Host Dir Rogin says:
<Zimm>: *CO* Aye sir, Finishing in the pit and I'm on my way.

SO Salwa says:
::checks the SRS:: OPS: There is a planetoid on a collision course with LR-121. 

CO von Krieg says:
::moves back to the Hard Chair and listens to the crew's reports::

FCO Qwynn says:
CO: We're approaching the system, sir.  No signs of any ships in this system.

OPS Stidd says:
ALL: Confirmed and it looks like it caused the meteor hits earlier.

CO von Krieg says:
FCO: Acknowledged. Prepare us for standard orbit around LR-121.

SO Salwa says:
::looks back to OPS:: OPS: Agreed. 

FCO Qwynn says:
CO:  Attempting to pinpoint any ships on the surface of LR-121.  Standard Orbit, sir.

CO von Krieg says:
SO: What is the composition of the planetoid? Does it have any enticing features for adventurers?

OPS Stidd says:
CO: Recommend that the planetoid be diverted from its current path sir or rescue efforts will be a mute point.

SO Salwa says:
::checks the SRS for any signs of life on the planet:: CO: the surface has a lot of caves due to its environment.

CO von Krieg says:
OPS: I agree, but what if the boys chose to explore the planetoid instead?

CO von Krieg says:
FCO: Any ships, Lt.?

OPS Stidd says:
CO: Either is a possibility but if we can alter its course we can check it before it leaves the system.

SO Salwa says:
CO: I think we should appreciate the size of the asteroid. 

FCO Qwynn says:
CO: I've located a ship, sir.  It is on LR-121.  Located near a crater.

CO von Krieg says:
FCO: Very good. SO: Time until impact?

FCO Qwynn says:
:: Checks for life signs on the planet starting in the area of the ship ::

SO Salwa says:
CO: I think I have found some life signs. I shall check, time till impact.

OPS Stidd says:
::Scans for possible tractor beam usage on the planetoid to alter its course::

CO von Krieg says:
OPS: Commander, I don't believe that we can’t vaporize a rock of that size. If we blast it, the planet will be pelted with meteors and impede our mission.

SO Salwa says:
::looks at the sensor readings:: CO: Approximately two hours before impact.

OPS Stidd says:
CO: We cant use the tractor beam as the planetoid is too large a mass.

CO von Krieg says:
::frowns:: All: We have two hours then. OPS: Commander, you have your orders. Be ready to deal with casualties.

SO Salwa says:
OPS: is there any way to transport the people on board, once I can confirm if these are their life signs?

Host CPO Zimmerman says:
ACTION: Meteors pelt the planet, ripped from the outer belt by the rogue asteroid

OPS Stidd says:
ALL: Aye sir, Salwa and Qwynn, your with me.:: Gets up to go to TR1::

FCO Qwynn says:
:: signals for her relief to take over at flight control as she leaves for the away mission ::

CO von Krieg says:
AT: Good luck.

SO Salwa says:
CO: It is raining meteors down there, I am not sure that the team will survive it.

SO Salwa says:
::follows OPS:: 

FCO Qwynn says:
:: goes to TR-1 ::

CO von Krieg says:
TAC Officer: Tactical, take out as many of the larger chunks as you can.

FCO Qwynn says:
:: upon arriving in the Transporter Room, she ensures that she has the proper equipment ::

CO von Krieg says:
TAC: I want space dust. Nothing less.

CO von Krieg says:
<TAC> CO: Aye sir, targeting now.

Host CPO Zimmerman says:
ACTION: The guns of the Pharaoh light the night sky and reduce incoming rocks to the size of marbles

OPS Stidd says:
Salwa: The caves read too deep to transport in without a pattern enhancers so we will beam in as far as we can then go the rest of the way on foot.  Bring a med. kit and some pattern enhancers for emergency beam-out.

SO Salwa says:
::gives OPS the approximate location of the Life signs:: OPS: Yes sir ::wonders of and returns with a med-kit::

FCO Qwynn says:
:: listens to Stidd, and nods her head in agreement, then helps Salwa with the pattern enhancers ::

SO Salwa says:
::smiles:: FCO: Thank you.

FCO Qwynn says:
SO: You're welcome.  :: smiles ::

FCO Qwynn says:
OPS: We're ready, Commander.

CO von Krieg says:
::monitors the incoming reports and plans::

OPS Stidd says:
FCO: Good, lets go then.:: Steps up on the pad and awaits transport::

FCO Qwynn says:
:: steps onto the transporter ::

SO Salwa says:
::waits on the pad looking over at the equipment:: 

Host CPO Zimmerman says:
ACTION: the AT beams to the mouth of a cave , the acrid air burns their noses

SO Salwa says:
::looks around and winces::

FCO Qwynn says:
:: notices the difference in the air and switches to shallow breathing, then grabs some equipment and is ready to head out ::

OPS Stidd says:
::Stands for a few seconds to get used to the acrid air then proceeds down the mouth of the cave monitoring his tricorder for lifesigns::

SO Salwa says:
::takes out her tricorder and follows into the cave::

OPS Stidd says:
Salwa: Is this your first away mission?

FCO Qwynn says:
:: follows the gentlemen with the tricorders, carrying equipment, but using her telepathic and empathic senses to help try to locate the cavers ::

SO Salwa says:
::nods nervously at OPS:: OPS: However I have been in caves like these before. ::scanning the cave walls::

OPS Stidd says:
Salwa: If you take short breaths and breathe through your nose it will not bother you as much, but we still are limited to about 1 hour down here so lets work fast.

SO Salwa says:
::smiles and nods at OPS:: 

SO Salwa says:
::glancing back at Qwynn::

OPS Stidd says:
::Raises an eyebrow as he steps off down the cave:: Self: The human need to smile all the time.

FCO Qwynn says:
OPS: I'm sensing their presence, Stidd.  They are straight in front of us.  I can't tell how far in front

SO Salwa says:
OPS: I have some strange readings.

OPS Stidd says:
FCO: Are they alive still?

OPS Stidd says:
SO: What are the readings?

FCO Qwynn says:
Stidd: Yes, 5 of them.

CO von Krieg says:
::plays the waiting game and waits for the AT to report::

Host Willis Rogin says:
ACTION: The Tunnel runs into the planet until it widens slowly into a cavern

SO Salwa says:
OPS: A life form, but I do not think it is the party we are looking for. ::Shows OPS::

FCO Qwynn says:
*CO* Captain.  Can you hear me?

FCO Qwynn says:
:: hears the SO and stops to look at his tricorder ::

CO von Krieg says:
*FCO*: Affirmative, Lt. Have you made contact?

OPS Stidd says:
::Taps his comm badge:: *CO*: We have located them and are approaching their location sir, but we are picking up a strange life form reading as well.  Will proceed with caution.

OPS Stidd says:
ALL: Phasers set to stun and be careful.

FCO Qwynn says:
*CO* I can sense the presence of the 5 cavers, sir, but we're also picking up a life form in addition to those 5 and are unsure of it's origin.  We are proceeding with caution.

CO von Krieg says:
::wrinkles brow:: *OPS* Hhhmmm. We may make a discovery here. Proceed with caution.

SO Salwa says:
OPS: Definitely not the party, it appears to be a strange fungus. 

FCO Qwynn says:
:: giggles ::

OPS Stidd says:
SO: Understood.  Keep monitoring it and let me know if it moves or where it is.

CO von Krieg says:
::checks the tactical report, the meteor demolition is going well::

SO Salwa says:
::just checks the tricorder readings as they continue::

FCO Qwynn says:
:: trailing behind the two officers, smiling a wide grin, and slowing her pace ::

Host Willis Rogin says:
<TAC> CO: Phasers are over heating sir...

CO von Krieg says:
*OPS* Commander, you are nearing impact minus one hour.

OPS Stidd says:
::Starts to smile then shakes it off:: SO: Give me a scan of the air we are breathing.

Host Willis Rogin says:
ACTION: the life forms ahead of the AT move forward

OPS Stidd says:
*CO*: Understood sir.

CO von Krieg says:
::curses to self:: TAC: Cycle the system, son. Alternate strips.

Host Willis Rogin says:
<TAC> CO: Aye sir

SO Salwa says:
::checks the tricorder as it beeps obediently::

Host Willis Rogin says:
ACTION: A form appears ahead of the AT staring at the wall of the tunnel

FCO Qwynn says:
:: talking to herself... no distress... ::

OPS Stidd says:
ALL: They seem to be coming towards us so be on the lookout.

Host Willis Rogin says:
Self: WOW!?

FCO Qwynn says:
:: drops a pattern enhancer, and bends down to pick it up ::

Host Willis Rogin says:
:: touches the colored patterns in the wall::

SO Salwa says:
OPS: The same as it was on the ship. ::Monitoring the air for anything unusual, or possible spores from the fungus:: Self: Ack, I almost didn't see them.

OPS Stidd says:
Willis: I am Lt. Cmdr. Stidd of the USS Pharaoh.  Who are you?

Host Willis Rogin says:
OPS: Hey man! what's up, Welcome to Rogins planet!

SO Salwa says:
::carefully collects a sample of the fungus to examine later::

Host Willis Rogin says:
:: runs deeper into the caves:: AT: Later freaks! Come on in!

CO von Krieg says:
*OPS*: Commander, what is your status?

OPS Stidd says:
Willis: Stop, I am looking for a Mr. Rogin.  Is he with you?

OPS Stidd says:
*CO*: Contact made but something in the air is affecting everyone.  I will try to get them out if possible.

Host Willis Rogin says:
:: yells behind him:: OPS: You found me, hanger ears! now what?!

OPS Stidd says:
::Snickers a tiny bit and catches himself:: Willis: You and your friends are in danger here.  You need to come with me now.

Host Willis Rogin says:
******** Pause Mission ********