USS Pharaoh
Stardate 10402.26

The valiant crew of the USS Pharaoh has been ordered to find a planet near the Breen border suitable for colonization.  Their initial scans showed 2 possibilities.   Enroute to the first planet, Morcadia, sensors detected a Breen ship 1 day away heading directly for them.

They were suddenly knocked from warp and found only a 2 meter long tube.  Bringing the tube on board, they were unable to open it nor did their scans penetrate it.

Arriving at the planet, they found a 1kilometer structure of the same unknown metal as the tube.  2 Away Teams have beamed down to investigate...

"In Space Nobody Can Hear You Scream" part 2

Host CO_Trelan says:
:: stands to exit the bridge :: FCO: Mr. M'Ton, you have the bridge. I'll be in my ready room. Let me know when the away team reports in.
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
::Waiting by the Captains ready room::
CMO_Sacul says:
:: in sickbay, getting up from her desk and heading towards the bridge ::
XO_McGrady says:
@::reads his tricorder, and leads his AT to the structure::
CEO_Davis says:
::rubbing his eyes in Main Engineering, beginning to feel the fatigue from the night shift kicking in::
XO_McGrady says:
@AT: Nice weather...
CMO_Sacul says:
:: runs into the CO on the way.....literally ::
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: moves down the hall toward his quarters/ready room ::
CMO_Sacul says:
CO: Sorry Captain.
FCO_M`Ton says:
::Takes the Center seat::
XO_McGrady says:
@::looks up, noticing two moons in relatively low orbit near the dawn horizon::
Host CO_Trelan says:
Outloud: Ooofff!
CEO_Davis says:
::wanders towards the right of the warp core, looking over the shoulders of the two engineers stationed at the consoles::
XO_McGrady says:
@AT: This certainly would be a fine home for Federation colonists.  ::picks up the pace a bit::
Host CO_Trelan says:
CMO: Oh...excuse me, Kyti! :: smiles ::
CMO_Sacul says:
CO:  My fault, I wasn't watching where I was going.
CEO_Davis says:
::folds hands behinds back, waiting patiently as their scans begin to yield results::
Host CO_Trelan says:
CMO: That's OK. :: grins :: Where are you off to?

ACTION: All scans from the ship and the surface are unable to penetrate the structure.

CMO_Sacul says:
CO:  I was just heading for the bridge.
XO_McGrady says:
@*CO* Captain, we've reached the structure.  Tricorders are still unable to penetrate the surface.
CEO_Davis says:
::continues to wander, this time to his left as he circles the warp core::
CMO_Sacul says:
CO:  Thought I'd see what you were up to?  :: chuckles ::
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: taps his combadge :: *XO* Understood. Proceed with caution. Contact Mr. M'Ton on the bridge every fifteen minutes until we know what that is down there.
CMO_Sacul says:
CO:  Well, I'll just go take a look on the bridge and then head back to sickbay.

ACTION: The bright silver of the structure seems to almost glow from the moonlight shining on it.

Host CO_Trelan says:
*FCO* Mr. M'Ton, Commander McGrady and the away team will be in contact with you every fifteen minutes. I have something important to see to. Keep me informed.
Host CO_Trelan says:
CMO: I'll come down as soon as I can. :: grins ::

FCO_M`Ton says:
*CO*: Yes sir.

ACTION: A hull breach is recorded in the Cargo Bay.

CEO_Davis says:
::sees the ladder in the back and climbs up to the upper level of Main Engineering::
XO_McGrady says:
@Self: Isn't that a sight to behold.
CMO_Sacul says:
:: nods at the CO and heads off ::
CEO_Davis says:
::slides right back down as he hears the alerts sound on the consoles on the lower deck; he bolts for the nearest console::
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: moves down the hall, noticing the CSO standing outside his quarters ::
Host CO_Trelan says:
CSO: Commander. Please, come in. :: leads the way in ::
FCO_M`Ton says:
::Asks for a report on the problem::
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
::Sees the CO:: CO: Captain. :: Enters the office::
FCO_M`Ton says:
*CO*: Bridge to CO.
Host CO_Trelan says:
CSO: How can I help you?
CEO_Davis says:
::sits down, immediately accessing the console to increase power to the structural integrity field in the area of the breach::
Host CO_Trelan says:
*FCO* Trelan here.
Host Naye says:
<TO_T'rget> FCO: Hull breach in the Cargo Bay Sir.
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
CO: I have some news that is dependent on how you look at it as to its worth, sir.
FCO_M`Ton says:
*CO*: Stand by please.
XO_McGrady says:
@::continues his seemingly futile investigation, sensors still unable to penetrate the structure::

ACTION: Klaxons stop as the Hull Breach disappears from internal sensors.

Host CO_Trelan says:
CSO: Go ahead. :: takes his seat behind his desk ::
FCO_M`Ton says:
*CO*: We have a hull breach in the cargo bay sir.
Host Naye says:
<TO_T'rget> FCO: Sir, the breach is gone.  I'm reading everything normal.
Host CO_Trelan says:
*FCO* Get emergency repair teams on it, Ensign. I'll be back there shortly.
CEO_Davis says:
::frowns as the breached area now appears fine::
FCO_M`Ton says:
*CO*: It is gone now.
FCO_M`Ton says:
*CO*: Systems show no breach at all now.
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
CO: I am going to have to step down as your second officer, sir.  Medical reasons. :: Hands the CO a PADD::  The Vulcan version of Spinal Meningitis.
CEO_Davis says:
EO Jennings: Take two people and head to the Cargo Bay.  Check to see if there is a breach, then examine the internal sensors there if there isn't one.
CEO_Davis says:
<EO_Jennings> CEO: Aye sir! ::points to the nearest two crewmen, and the three leave Main Engineering::
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
CO: It is treatable so I should be able to function with my regular duties but I will tire more easily than before, sir.
FCO_M`Ton says:
TO: Lets run a diagnostic on those systems.
CEO_Davis says:
::exits Main Engineering and heads straight for the turbolift::  Turbolift: Bridge!
FCO_M`Ton says:
*CEO*: Bridge to engineering.
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: reads the PADD, then gives a nod :: CSO: I will take this under advisement. However, I'm afraid we need to return to the bridge. I'll get with the CMO on this. For now, I will accept this until I talk to her.
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
CO: Understood, sir.
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: stands :: CSO: Please join me. You are needed at Sciences.

XO_McGrady says:
@*FCO*  Commander McGrady reporting.  We have found a hatch on the structure surface, and will attempt an entry.
CEO_Davis says:
*FCO*: Davis here, go ahead.
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
::Follows the CO to the bridge and takes his station::
XO_McGrady says:
@::organizes the Away Team into a defensive posture while he attempts to open the hatch.::
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: exits out onto the bridge ::
FCO_M`Ton says:
*XO*: Acknowledged, lets keep this channel open as a precaution sir.
CEO_Davis says:
::exits the turbolift and makes his way out on to the Bridge as well::
XO_McGrady says:
@*FCO* Roger that.
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: hears the FCO's comment :: FCO: Report.
FCO_M`Ton says:
CO: The XO has found a hatch into the structure on the surface and is going to attempt entry.
XO_McGrady says:
@*FCO* I see a handprint.  Perhaps a key of some sort.  I'm preparing to place my hand on the imprint.
CMO_Sacul says:
:: walks back into sickbay ::
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: nods :: FCO: Very well.
FCO_M`Ton says:
CO: We are leaving the channel open as a precautionary measure.
XO_McGrady says:
@::spreads his fingers and places his hand gently on the imprint::
CEO_Davis says:
<EO_Jennings> *CEO*: Lieutenant Davis, we're not seeing anything in the Cargo Bay.  We're just about to examine the internal sensors.
Host CO_Trelan says:
FCO: Wise choice.
FCO_M`Ton says:
CO: I was about to have the CEO start a full round of diagnostics on sensor systems

ACTION: The hatch slides open a few centimeters then stops as if its jammed.

CEO_Davis says:
*EO Jennings*: Acknowledged.  Keep me informed.  Davis out.
XO_McGrady says:
@Self: blast!  ::motions for some AT members to assist in manually opening the door::
CEO_Davis says:
CO, FCO: Already on that.  There's a team in the area looking at the internal sensors now.
Host CO_Trelan says:
CEO: Excellent.

ACTION: The air escaping through the hatch has the stench of death.

XO_McGrady says:
@::attempts again to place his hand in the handprint as the AT tries to pull the door open::
Host CO_Trelan says:
FCO: Take your station. I want to be in a geosynchronise orbit over the away team's position.
XO_McGrady says:
@AT: Wow...don't breathe in too deep.
CEO_Davis says:
CO, FCO: I'm not sure what to make of this.  One second there was a breach on the computer, and I tried to boost power to the SIF.  Before I could do that, it was gone...
FCO_M`Ton says:
CO: Yes sir.

ACTION: The blast doors around engineering begin to close as the evacuation alert sounds.

XO_McGrady says:
@CPO Itami:  Itami, see if you cant get a tricorder reading within this hatch.
Host CO_Trelan says:
CEO: Possible explanation?
XO_McGrady says:
@<Itami> XO: Aye sir.  ::focuses his tricorder within the crack in the door and sees if he can't get a reading::
CEO_Davis says:
::hears another blue alert on the engineering console on the Bridge::
FCO_M`Ton says:
::Takes his seat and brings the ship into geosynchronise::
CEO_Davis says:
CO: What the..?  Evacuation alert in Main Engineering right now...
CEO_Davis says:
*engineering: Davis to Main Engineering, report!
XO_McGrady says:
@<Itami> XO: I am reading evidence of organic matter, but no life signs.
Host CO_Trelan says:
CEO: What!?
XO_McGrady says:
@Itami: Radiation?  Any signs of danger?
Host CO_Trelan says:
CEO: Internal scans! Check visual if you have to!
CEO_Davis says:
<EO_Smith> *CEO*: No worries here.  The doors have closed for some reason, but other than the inconvenience there's nothing wrong.

ACTION: The hatch slides open under the pressure applied by the Away Team.

CEO_Davis says:
::looks at Trelan, figuring he overheard the comm from Main Engineering::

ACTION: The alert stops and the blast doors open again.

Host CO_Trelan says:
CEO: I want answers, Chief.
XO_McGrady says:
@<Itami> XO: Negative.  We should be safe going in.
CEO_Davis says:
<EO_Jennings> *CEO*: We just ran a level four diagnostic on the internal sensors.  There's not even a sign of malfunction at all.
XO_McGrady says:
@AT: Allright.  We're going in.  Follow my lead.
CEO_Davis says:
::frowns, wondering if Trelan would accept something just made up off the top of his head::
XO_McGrady says:
@*FCO* We have opened the hatch on the structure and are preparing to enter.
CEO_Davis says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::turns and exits the Bridge immediately, heading for the turbolift again::
XO_McGrady says:
@::makes his way into the structure, shining a flashlight before him::
Host CO_Trelan says:
CSO: Stidd, scan for anomalous readings anywhere in our current vicinity.
FCO_M`Ton says:
*XO*: Proceed with caution.
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
CO: Aye, sir.  ::begins the scans on full sweep::
CEO_Davis says:
*EO Jennings*: Run a Level 1 diagnostic.  If you need to disable a subsystem or two, do it.
CEO_Davis says:
::enters turbolift:: Turbolift: Main Engineering, lower level.
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: returns to his command chair ::
CEO_Davis says:
*EO_Smith*: I'm on my way.

ACTION: As the Away Team enters the structure, they see a large deck stretched out for 30 meters with several hatches around the room.

CEO_Davis says:
::exits the turbolift and heads for Main Engineering, a bit of a kick in his step as he hurries::
XO_McGrady says:
@::pauses briefly at the sight, then scans the hatches for the heaviest reading of organic matter, and heads toward that hatch::
CEO_Davis says:
::enters Main Engineering:: EO_Smith: Report.
XO_McGrady says:
@:: attempts to find another handprint, or other means of opening the hatch::

ACTION: Each of the additional hatches have a indention like the first.

CEO_Davis says:
EO_Smith: The doors definitely closed - we all saw them.  But I just double checked the internal sensor logs.  The computer definitely didn't detect anything that should have caused the doors to close.
XO_McGrady says:
@Itami: See if you can't find some sort of power supply.
XO_McGrady says:
@<Itami> XO: I'm on it, sir.
CEO_Davis says:
::nods to Smith::
XO_McGrady says:
@::places his hand on the handprint on the hatch door::
CEO_Davis says:
*CO*: Davis to Trelan..

CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
CO: I am detecting no unusual readings at this time, Sir.  Tightening the scans up a notch.
Host CO_Trelan says:
*CEO* Trelan here. Go ahead, Chief.

ACTION: The door opens, creaking from the time unused.

Host CO_Trelan says:
:: nods to the CSO ::
XO_McGrady says:
@::shines his light beyond the open hatch, slowly walking in::
CEO_Davis says:
*CO*: At the moment, we're not seeing any reasons for the phantom hull breach, or for the doors closing in Main Engineering.  I'm going to have Level 1 diagnostics conducted on the internal sensor systems in these areas, but as far as we can tell nothing is happening really.

ACTION: The Away Team is met with the unmistakable smell of multiple dead bodies.

ACTION: The XO grows dizzy from the smell.

XO_McGrady says:
@Self: My God!  ::covers his mouth::  Dead bodies everywhere!
Host CO_Trelan says:
*CEO* Understood. Let me know the results.

ACTION: Sensors read no life support on the bridge.

CEO_Davis says:
*CO*: Aye sir.  Engineering out.
CEO_Davis says:
EO_Smith: Go through the internal sensor logs from Main Engineering.  Track back to the time index where the doors dropped and find out what triggered the automated systems.  I'll look at the doors myself.
XO_McGrady says:
@*FCO* Request immediate beamdown of four oxygen masks to my location.
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: looks over to his right panel where a small light beeps ::
XO_McGrady says:
@::vomits on the ground before him::
FCO_M`Ton says:
CO: The XO is requesting oxygen masks.

CEO_Davis says:
::heads over to the access panel beneath one set of emergency doors and rips it right off, then pulls a tricorder out and begins scanning the insides::
XO_McGrady says:
@*FCO* We need those masks double-time!  ::vomits again::
CTO_Llynisika says:
@::Motions for Noseitall and Sven to flank her as they move into the compound::
Host CO_Trelan says:
FCO: Make it so.
FCO_M`Ton says:
*XO*: Standby for equipment.
CTO_Llynisika says:
@::Holds her hand up, stopping as they near, scans with the tricorder, the other two also scan::

ACTION: The CTO's team reads several small debris areas outside the structure.

XO_McGrady says:
@*FCO* Standing by.
CEO_Davis says:
::shakes head, not seeing anything wrong with the systems; he pulls the isolinear tray out and looks at it as well::
FCO_M`Ton says:
::Has the masks beamed down to the XO's site.::
XO_McGrady says:
@::distributes the masks to his AT, then places his on::
XO_McGrady says:
@::approaches one of the bodies, scanning for a cause of death::
CTO_Llynisika says:
@<Noseitall> CTO/Sven: You reading this?  ::in a low voice looks at them::
XO_McGrady says:
@Itami: Chief, see if you can't get a reading on how old these bodies are.
XO_McGrady says:
@<Itami> Scans for cause, and time, of death::
CEO_Davis says:
::pulls out the override chip, wondering if a system accidentally triggered an override of the door's systems and caused them to close prematurely (or without reason at all, for that matter)::
CEO_Davis says:
<EO_Jennings> *CEO*: Jennings to Davis.  Our Level 1 diagnostic is complete.  There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with the internal sensors in the Cargo Bay.

CEO_Davis says:
::pops the chip back in and sighs, for once wishing he was on an away team::
CTO_Llynisika says:
@::nods and sees that the materials do match but they've been burned so that the edges appear melted::
CEO_Davis says:
*EO_Jennings*: Very well, Ensign.  Report back to Main Engineering, but keep the results of your diagnostic and pass them on to Ensign Smith.
XO_McGrady says:
@<Itami> XO:  Hard to tell...cellular deterioration is roughly 200 years...cause of death...indeterminate.
CEO_Davis says:
<EO_Jennings> *CEO*: Aye, sir.
XO_McGrady says:
@XO: Very well.  Record a tissue sample, and upload it to the CSO for analysis.

ACTION: Sensors on the ship return to normal.

CEO_Davis says:
::turns around and looks at Smith:  EO_Smith: Anything?
XO_McGrady says:
@<Itami> ::nods::  *CSO* I'm sending you data on dead organic matter from a deceased lifeform for analysis.  Doesn't match any known lifeform according to tricorders.
CEO_Davis says:
<EO_Smith> CEO: No, sir.  According to the internal sensors, the doors did close and then open.  However, there's no explanation - nothing that could have set them off.
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: overhears the XO, leans back in his seat ::
XO_McGrady says:
@<Itami> XO: The remains are definitely mummified. This tomb has been sealed for a long time since our arrival.
XO_McGrady says:
@::scans for any signs of a computer::
CEO_Davis says:
EO_Smith: Strange.  ::sits down at the console next to Smith::
CTO_Llynisika says:
::taps her badge:: *XO*: Llynisika to McGrady
XO_McGrady says:
@*CTO* McGrady here.

CEO_Davis says:
::tries to trace where the request came from by tracking the EPS flows; if the doors moved up and down, something must have triggered a request for power to do this::
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
*Itami*: Understood and I will run the full battery of tests on it.
CTO_Llynisika says:
@*XO*: Sir, we've come across some materials matching the object, but they are damaged.

ACTION: The CTO's team read similar materials 1/2 kilometer away from the structure.

XO_McGrady says:
@*CTO* We've entered this structure, and its a catacomb.  Continue your investigation.  See what you can't discern.
CTO_Llynisika says:
<Sven> @CTO: Ma`am, I'm picking up some more.  About 1/2 kilometer away from us
CEO_Davis says:
::finds the request, but sees that the system or function that precipitated the request is just blank on the report::
CTO_Llynisika says:
@*XO*: Aye sir.  Sir, Sven is picking up some more about 1/2 kilometer form here
XO_McGrady says:
@AT: OK...lets check another room.
XO_McGrady says:
@::heads out of that room, and attempts opening another hatch::
CEO_Davis says:
::sighs again, waiting for the answer to appear on the wall, ceiling, or even in his own head::
CEO_Davis says:
EO_Smith: Keep at it.  I'll be back.

ACTION: Another hatch opens for the XO's team.

ACTION: The ceiling over the CEO's head begins to shake violently.

XO_McGrady says:
@::enters the second hatch, using this flashlight and tricorder to investigate::
CEO_Davis says:
::looks up, at first very scared, but as he recovers his wits he pulls out his tricorder and scans the ceiling, even to the point where he's standing on the console to do it::
CTO_Llynisika says:
@::Motions for Noseitall and Sven to move closer to the other reading::

ACTION: The next room reveals a large ladder going down.  Tricorders can't read what's at the bottom.

ACTION: The shaking suddenly stops.

CEO_Davis says:
::jumps down from the console and looks at the ceiling::
CEO_Davis says:
EO_Smith: You know, at the Academy way back when, they never talked about "shaking ceilings" or things like this.
XO_McGrady says:
@::Sees the latter:: Itami: I'm going in.  Stay here with the AT until I clear the area...if something happens, your in command of this adventure.
XO_McGrady says:
@<Itami> ::nods::

ACTION: The CTO's group finds a large cave with skeletal remains.

XO_McGrady says:
@::descends the ladder::
CEO_Davis says:
EO_Smith: Had they told me then that the ceiling would shake, doors would close without reason, and upholstery would bite you, I wouldn't be here now.
CEO_Davis says:
EO_Smith: I'll be back.  ::exits Main Engineering::
CTO_Llynisika says:
@:: Moves over to the rest of her team.  sees a large cave, scans it and moves into it.  bones::
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
CO: Captain, it seems we have more questions than answers here.  I have nothing to add to the AT's report on the bodies below.
XO_McGrady says:
@::reaches the bottom of the latter, and checks his tricorder::
CEO_Davis says:
::enters turbolift:: Turbolift: Bridge.
Host CO_Trelan says:
CSO: Forward the tissue sample to sickbay.
CTO_Llynisika says:
@*XO*: Sir, We've found a cave with remains, skeletal
CEO_Davis says:
::enters the Bridge::

XO_McGrady says:
@*CTO* Understood...continue your investigation.
Host CO_Trelan says:
CSO: Also see if we have a clear view for transport. We have communications, so we should. If so, transport one of the bodies to sickbay.
XO_McGrady says:
@::advances slowly, using his flashlight and tricorder::
CTO_Llynisika says:
@*XO* Aye sir
Host CO_Trelan says:
*CMO* Trelan to Sickbay.
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::Forwards the sample to sickbay::
CMO_Sacul says:
*CO*  Go ahead Captain.
CTO_Llynisika says:
<Noseitall> @CTO: Ma`am they're humanoid
CTO_Llynisika says:
@Noseitall: You sure?
CEO_Davis says:
CO: No luck on what's causing these occurrences on the ship.  If there is a cause, it doesn't appear to be within the ship's own systems..
CTO_Llynisika says:
<Noseitall> @CTO: Yes.
Host CO_Trelan says:
*CMO* I'm having a body transported to sickbay. I want an autopsy done. I expect a report as soon as possible.
XO_McGrady says:
@<Itami> ::gives the CSO a lock on a body::
CMO_Sacul says:
*CO*  Aye Sir.  I've just received what appears to be a tissue sample of some sort.
Host CO_Trelan says:
:: nods to the CEO ::

ACTION: A body is transported to sickbay.

CMO_Sacul says:
*CO*  As soon as I know anything, I'll let you know.

ACTION: CSO discovers a low hum one on of the upper frequencies.

Host CO_Trelan says:
*CMO* Yes, doctor. Please have that analyzed as well.
Host CO_Trelan says:
*CMO* Thank you. Trelan out.
CMO_Sacul says:
Computer: Medical seal on sickbay and do not circulate air form sickbay to the rest of the ship.
CSO_Cmdr_Stidd says:
CO: I have something here, I think.

ACTION: The tube in the Cargo Bay begins to glow.