Host JamesS says:
Pharaoh Mission Summary....
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After returning to Tenarus Alpha, the Pharaoh discovering that the orbital platform, as well as a major portion of the ground facilities, had been destroyed...
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One survivor was found and questioned by the CO prior to his slipping into darkness. It has been determined that the Sector Commander, Admiral Trelan, has been abducted by the barbaric Kzinti.
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Now, with engineers salvaging parts and patching up the Pharaoh, the away team has returned to the Pharaoh....
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"Gods And Monsters, Part 10
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CO_Sacul says:
:: paces her ready room ::
CSO_Stidd says:
:: Enroute to the bridge to find the captain now that the away team has returned::
XO_Revell-Francis says:
:: Sits in the Captain's Chair, nervously reading a PADD ::
CO_Sacul says:
:: picks up her cup of coffee and drains it ::
CSO_Stidd says:
:: Enters the bridge and sees the XO:: XO: Sir, is the captain around?
XO_Revell-Francis says:
:: Looks up :: CSO: In her ready room, Commander.  What've you found?
CO_Sacul says:
:: is very frustrated and throws her cup against the bulkhead and watches as it smashes ::
CSO_Stidd says:
XO: Call her out here, please.  You will both want to hear this.
Host CTO_Zahara says:
:: standing at tactical, looking up at the CSO's words ::
CNS_Rezoph says:
::sits in the counselor's chair after having boarded, trying to get updated on the goings on of this vessel ::
XO_Revell-Francis says:
:: Nods to the CSO :: *CO*: Captain, would you please join us on the bridge?
CO_Sacul says:
*XO*  Is there a problem Number One?
XO_Revell-Francis says:
*CO*: Commander Stidd has something to report. Would you prefer to hear it in your ready room?
CO_Sacul says:
*XO* That would be...preferable.
CSO_Stidd says:
::Nods to the XO and motions for him to take the lead into the RR ::
CO_Sacul says:
::walks over and picks up the bigger pieces of the cup ::
XO_Revell-Francis says:
*CO*: Very well, Sir.  ::Stands up and walks toward the doors, the PADD in hand ::
Host CTO_Zahara says:
:: returns his attention to his console ::
CSO_Stidd says:
::Follows the XO ::
CNS_Rezoph says:
::looks up and over at the 'area' she felt the intense emotion, a bit puzzled, then looks back down and comes to the references of 'The Kzinti', comprehension dawning about this crew ::
Host CTO_Zahara says:
*Engineering* Zahara to Engineering. I'm reading an energy disruption in the weapons relays. I need to have those fixed.
XO_Revell-Francis says:
::Taps the buzzer on the ready room door jamb and waits for a response ::
Host CTO_Zahara says:
<EO> *CTO* Aye, sir. I have a repair team on the way.
CO_Sacul says:
XO/CSO:  Come
Host CTO_Zahara says:
*EO* Well, make it snappy, Ensign. The Captain wants to get underway yesterday.
Host CTO_Zahara says:
<EO> *CTO* Understood. Engineering out.
XO_Revell-Francis says:
:: Waits for the door to open and makes an 'after you' gesture to the CSO ::
CSO_Stidd says:
::Enters the RR and stands where he can face both the CO and XO ::
CO_Sacul says:
:: recycles the broken pieces of the cup ::
CO_Sacul says:
XO/CSO:  Gentlemen, you have something for me?
Host CTO_Zahara says:
*TO* Zahara to Barber. I thought I said I wanted a team to secure the ground base?
Host CTO_Zahara says:
<Barber> *CTO* Sir... We sent a team down ten minutes ago.
XO_Revell-Francis says:
:: Walks in and gauges the expression on the CO's face, then turns to face both of the others in the room, waiting for the CSO to make his report ::
Host CTO_Zahara says:
*TO* Have they reported that they made it?
CNS_Rezoph says:
::continues reading the material while keeping one ear on the conversation from the tactical officer ::
CSO_Stidd says:
CO/XO: I wish I had more but the orb gives up very little.  It feels solid but registers as neither solid nor liquid.  No visible openings that I can find.  The only thing of interest is that the orb's energy readings are 2PI rads out of sync with the energy signature of the Kzinti weapon.
Host CTO_Zahara says:
<Barber> *CTO* No, Lieutenant.
CO_Sacul says:
::raises her eyebrow :: CSO:  Really?
Host CTO_Zahara says:
::sighs, wondering how Barber made it through training ::
Host CTO_Zahara says:
*Sec Team Alpha* Alpha Team Leader, this is Zahara. Report.
CNS_Rezoph says:
::looks up::  Self:  An entire team and they haven't been noticed?
CO_Sacul says:
CSO:  And how can that be of benefit to us Commander.
Host CTO_Zahara says:
CNS: That's my question, Counselor.
Host CTO_Zahara says:
ACTION: The com is filled with static
Host CTO_Zahara says:
*STA* Alpha Leader, respond.
Host CTO_Zahara says:
:: taps at his console ::
CNS_Rezoph says:
CTO:  Sorry to take the words out of your mouth, Sir.  Why don't you suggest a scan?  Or wait....
Host CTO_Zahara says:
CNS: If you wouldn't mind, Counselor, can you please check the sensors on the Science console. Look for any bio readings on the surface.
CNS_Rezoph says:
::moves over to Science and scans for bio readings::  CTO:  Already ahead of you, Sir.
CSO_Stidd says:
:: Notes the surprise on the captains face:: CO: Yes ma'am.  They are exact opposites of one another.  As far as that benefiting us, I have calculated that we need to be approximately 80,000 Km from the weapon to be any good at neutralizing the energy.
CNS_Rezoph says:
CTO:  I should have those momentarily...
CO_Sacul says:
CSO:  Thats alot closer than I'd like to get.
CNS_Rezoph says:
::narrows her eyes and turns around abruptly:: CTO:  Sir, no signs of the crew.  There should have been human signatures and there aren't.  But there are two felinoid readings.
CSO_Stidd says:
CO: If the orb were bigger it would be more effective at a greater range.
Host CTO_Zahara says:
CNS: What?
Host CTO_Zahara says:
:: moves to the Science console ::
XO_Revell-Francis says:
:: Listens carefully, without any real expression on his face ::
CNS_Rezoph says:
CTO:  I don't see how that is possible.  I'll start a diagnostic on the system, but I don't believe it's malfunctioning.
CO_Sacul says:
:: paces, avoiding the broken pieces of cup on the floor ::
Host CTO_Zahara says:
:: taps at the console ::
CNS_Rezoph says:
CTO: Shall we warn them?
Host CTO_Zahara says:
:: slaps his combadge :: *STB* Bravo Team! Code One scramble! Get to the transporters, now!
Host CTO_Zahara says:
*CO* Zahara to Sacul!
CO_Sacul says:
*CTO*  Sacul here, go ahead Chief.
Host CTO_Zahara says:
:: runs for the doors, heading off the bridge ::
CNS_Rezoph says:
::turns back to the console and begins an underlying diagnostic.  Reinitiates the scan again to double check::
Host CTO_Zahara says:
*CO* Captain, we have two bogies, I repeat, two bogies! On the surface in the hangar bay!
CO_Sacul says:
*CTO*  WHAT!!
CO_Sacul says:
:: heads for the door to the bridge ::
CSO_Stidd says:
:: Follows the CO to the bridge::
Host CTO_Zahara says:
*CO* I'm on my way to the transporter room. I have a team ready to beam down. We've lost contact with Alpha team.
XO_Revell-Francis says:
:: Is startled into action by the report and follows the CO out onto the bridge, to his station ::
CO_Sacul says:
*CTO*  Acknowledged.  I'll have back up there shortly.
CNS_Rezoph says:
::ignores the heightened emotions and continues.  Readouts finish with duplicate results::
CO_Sacul says:
XO/CSO:  Get that orb and head to the transporter room.
Host CTO_Zahara says:
:: enters the transporter room ::
CSO_Stidd says:
CO: Aye sir.
XO_Revell-Francis says:
:: Taps a few keys on his console to check things out :: CO: Right away.
CSO_Stidd says:
Heads to the lab to get the orb and then to the TR::
CO_Sacul says:
:: turns and heads out behind them :: CNS:  You have the bridge.
Host CTO_Zahara says:
TC: Beam us directly to the hangar bay. :: hops on the pad :: STB: All weapons set on maximum stun. I want prisoners.
XO_Revell-Francis says:
:: Follows the CSO into the turbolift, his pulse speeding up ::
CNS_Rezoph says:
CO:  Ma'am.  ::turns to look at the captain in surprise::  Yes, sir!
CO_Sacul says:
XO:  I thought the security teams cleared the base.
XO_Revell-Francis says:
CO: They could've been cloaked.
Host CTO_Zahara says:
ACTION: A moment later, the Security team materializes on the surface, the stench of fresh blood filling their nostrils
CNS_Rezoph says:
::immediately moves away from Science to take the Captain's chair, hoping she can get acquainted with this ship real fast::
Host CTO_Zahara says:
@STB: Lights, full on!
Host CTO_Zahara says:
ACTION: The hangar bay lights up immensely at the several beams of light ::
CO_Sacul says:
XO:  Maybe, but, I intend to have a word or two with the CTO.
Host CTO_Zahara says:
@<STB Leader> Hanger left, clear!
CO_Sacul says:
XO:  Oh, and when we get back, have someone clean my ready room.
Host CTO_Zahara says:
@<STB Member> Right, clear!
CNS_Rezoph says:
*CO*:  Captain, could I be updated every ten minutes....we have lost one team already.
XO_Revell-Francis says:
:: Nods to the CO and hits a key on the TL panel to close the door and start moving ::
Host CTO_Zahara says:
@*CO* Zahara to Sacul. Beam in sight clear.
CO_Sacul says:
*CNS*  Of course Counselor.  Lock onto the teams and the CSO, XO and myself.
CNS_Rezoph says:
AOPS:  Keep a transporter lock on this away team at all times!  I do not want them...'lost'.
CO_Sacul says:
@*CTO*  On our way Mister Zahara.
CNS_Rezoph says:
*CO*:  Yes ma'am. Already done.
Host CTO_Zahara says:
@STB: Circle!
CO_Sacul says:
*CNS*  Good work Mister Rezoph
CNS_Rezoph says:
::Moves back over to Science to track the two feliniod signatures::
Host CTO_Zahara says:
ACTION: The security team creates a circle around the area where the next team will beam in
CO_Sacul says:
:: arrives at the transporter room ::
CO_Sacul says:
:: enters and stepps up on the PADD waiting for the XO and CSO ::
XO_Revell-Francis says:
:: Picks up a tricorder and phaser, and hands one to the CO as well before stepping onto the transporter pad ::
CSO_Stidd says:
:: Enters the TR with the orb in hand and a phaser and med kit on his side::
CNS_Rezoph says:
*CO*:  Captain...  ::checks the scan results again for distance::  those felines are approximately fifteen yards from your security team.  I can't get a clear reading I'm afraid.
CO_Sacul says:
:: takes the phaser :: *CNS*  Acknowledged.  TR Chief:  Energize.
Host CTO_Zahara says:
<TC> Touches the controls ::
CNS_Rezoph says:
::stands up and walks a few paces away to watch the view screen of the surface::
Host CTO_Zahara says:
ACTION: The CO, XO, and CSO materialize in the hangar
CO_Sacul says:
@:: materializes and crouches in a defensive posture ::
CSO_Stidd says:
@:: Materializes and ducks behind some debris before pulling out the tricorder to take a reading::
XO_Revell-Francis says:
@:: materializes and pulls out his tricorder, as a matter of habit ::
Host CTO_Zahara says:
@STB: Search pattern Zeta. Move!
CO_Sacul says:
@CTO:  Those creatures are within 15 yards of us.
Host CTO_Zahara says:
@:: nods to the CO ::
Host CTO_Zahara says:
@STB: Watch yourselves, boys and girls... they could be anywhere....
XO_Revell-Francis says:
@:: Leans back against a half-broken pillar, looking through the scan data on his tricorder ::
CNS_Rezoph says:
ACTO:  Keep an eye on long range and short range....I would assume the cats have friends somewhere out there from what I’m reading.
Host CTO_Zahara says:
ACTION: A sudden. low growl can be heard coming from the storage containers
CO_Sacul says:
@:: flips open her tricorder, but keeps an eye on her surroundings ::
CO_Sacul says:
@:: turns towards the growl ::
Host CTO_Zahara says:
@:: snaps head around ::
CSO_Stidd says:
@:: Hears the growl and focuses his attention in the area it came from::
CNS_Rezoph says:
::turns back to Science to check all the bio signs and their locations::  AOPS:  You have that lock maintained?
Host CTO_Zahara says:
@:: catches one of the members eyes, holding a finger to his lips and nodding ::
XO_Revell-Francis says:
@:: Sees the lifesign on his tricorder and moves it around, trying to locate it more precisely ::
CNS_Rezoph says:
<AOPS Turner> CNS: Yes ma'am.  Locked and ready at your word.
Host CTO_Zahara says:
@<Vex> :: nods, moving slowly, weapon at the ready ::
Host CTO_Zahara says:
ACTION: Without warning, a massive figure covered in fur pounces on Vex. Fountains of red cover the containers nearby
CO_Sacul says:
@:: aims and fires at the center of the fur ::
CNS_Rezoph says:
::highly regrets all she can see on the view screen is floating debris, not an encouraging scene::
XO_Revell-Francis says:
@:: Pulls out his phaser and fires at the mass of fur ::
Host CTO_Zahara says:
ACTION: There's a loud, feral roar as a large head turns in the CO's direction ::
CO_Sacul says:
@:: fires again ::
CSO_Stidd says:
@::Ignores the melee off to the side focusing on any other "elements" around::
Host CTO_Zahara says:
ACTION: A loud howl echoes as the beast goes down
CO_Sacul says:
@:: nods at the CTO to restrain the unconscious beast ::
Host CTO_Zahara says:
@*CTO* Lieu.... :: gargling sound ::
Host CTO_Zahara says:
@*Toast* Ensign Toast! Respond!
Host CTO_Zahara says:
@XO: Commander, can you see him?
XO_Revell-Francis says:
@:: Looks around and checks his tricorder :: CTO: Negative, Chief.
CO_Sacul says:
@:: looks around ::
Host CTO_Zahara says:
@Self: Son of a.....
CO_Sacul says:
@CTO:  Get that one restrained.  Then we'll find the other one.
CNS_Rezoph says:
::notes the waning life signs on the one feline and dishearteningly reads the lack of one bio signature and wonders whether or not to disrupt the silence on communications::
Host CTO_Zahara says:
ACTION: The sounds, or lack there of, are deafening....
CSO_Stidd says:
@CO: I believe I can move around that way :: Points to a large pile of debris to the west:: and get a better look towards the general area of the readings.
CO_Sacul says:
@CSO:  No one gets out of eyesight of the others.
CO_Sacul says:
@All:  Is that clear?
CSO_Stidd says:
@CO: Understood.
Host CTO_Zahara says:
@<STB> :: in unison :: CO: Understood.
XO_Revell-Francis says:
@CO: Understood.
CSO_Stidd says:
@:: Remains where he is until the others are ready::
Host CTO_Zahara says:
@<Free> :: walks slowly behind Johns, heading toward the corridor ::
CO_Sacul says:
@CTO:  Have that...thing beamed to the brig.
CNS_Rezoph says:
::the ten minutes expires and she decides to check.  Speaks quietly::  *CO*:  Captain?  Do you need more security down there?  I'm keeping tabs on the life signs and...
Host CTO_Zahara says:
@<Johns> :: shines his light into the barren corridor, noticing the trail of coagulated liquid ::
Host CTO_Zahara says:
@CO: With pleasure.
Host CTO_Zahara says:
@*CNS* Zahara to Pharaoh. Lock onto the position five meters from my position. Beam it directly to the brig. Level ten protocols enforced.
CO_Sacul says:
@:; almost whispering ::  *CNS*:  No Counsleor, I don't want anyone else down here at the moment.  I'll let you know.  We have lost at least one man, and one of the creatures is unconscious.
CO_Sacul says:
@*CNS*  Keep checking in at 10 minute intervals.
CNS_Rezoph says:
*CO*:  Yes ma'am.  ::taps her combadge again to answer tactical as she moves to operations::  *CTO*: Yessir, pinpointed the feline and beaming it....now.  He should be in the brig.  Should I send medical to check on it?
CSO_Stidd says:
@:: The stench of the blood is almost unbearable to the Vulcan as he looks around the bay for more felines::
Host CTO_Zahara says:
@*CNS* Negative. Let him stew.
XO_Revell-Francis says:
@:: Stands up from cover cautiously - tricorder in one hand and phaser in the other - to get a better scan radius ::
CO_Sacul says:
@:: looks around :: All:  Are we ready to move out?
Host CTO_Zahara says:
ACTION: A sharp, burning feeling can be felt in Stidd's side, and a shattering roar of anger
CNS_Rezoph says:
::frowns at tactical's attitude and the infringement on the rights of the prisoner, but holds her peace::  *CTO*:  Yessir.  I'll have the deceased crew member beamed to sickbay too
CSO_Stidd says:
@All: I'm hit.
CO_Sacul says:
@:: snaps her head around ::
Host CTO_Zahara says:
@<Kzinti> ALL: You... I shall kill you myself!
CSO_Stidd says:
@::Rotates and tries to get a better angle on his attacker::
CO_Sacul says:
@:: aims at the feline :: CSO:  Stidd, drop!
XO_Revell-Francis says:
@:: Turns sharply towards the roar and waits for an opening to fire ::
Host CTO_Zahara says:
@<Kzinti> Throws the CSO aside and jumps ::
CNS_Rezoph says:
::locates the last known position of the dead crewmember and locks on::  *Sickbay*:  Incoming...officer from the away team.  ::hesitates::  Status: deceased.  ::beams him to medical::
CO_Sacul says:
@:: fires at the cat ::
XO_Revell-Francis says:
@:: Levels his phaser and fires ::
Host CTO_Zahara says:
@<Kzinti> :: hits the CO with the back of his hand, throwing her back ::
CSO_Stidd says:
@::Falls to the side landing hard on the already hurt ribs and is unable to move for the pain::
Host CTO_Zahara says:
@<Kzinti> :: bellows as he turns to the XO ::
CO_Sacul says:
@:: falls to the floor and scrambles backward :: XO:  Hit him again!
CO_Sacul says:
@All:  Shoot him!!!!
XO_Revell-Francis says:
@:: Fires again, trying not to panic ::
CSO_Stidd says:
@:: Barely audible:: CTO: Protect the orb.
Host CTO_Zahara says:
ACTION: The bay becomes a light show of phaser fire
Host CTO_Zahara says:
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