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The QIb Chronicles

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DloraH: says:
 :: on the bridge at main tactical ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
::steps onto the transporter pad and nods to the transporter chief to beam them down::
CEO_Jelis says:
::checking the readouts on his console::
CMO_Kymar says:
::stands on the transporter PADD, taking out his tricorder and setting it for ecological scanning::
Civ_Stelakh says:
::Steps over to the equipment locker and retrieves a phaser, and two tricorders.::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: waits impatiently on the PADD ::
Civ_Stelakh says:
::Makes his way up onto the transporter.::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
Transporter Chief: Energize.

ACTION: The away team, from now on using @ beams down to the surface.

CO_Q`tor says:
::pacing the bridge, and watching the view screen, feeling idgity::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::raises her tricoder and scans the area::
CMO_Kymar says:
@::scans the area around the stones for anything harmful to the AT::
Civ_Stelakh says:
@::Reaches for one of the two tricorders, and sets it for passive scans.  After replacing it in its holster, he opens the second, and begins analysis of the immediate area, looking for EM spikes.::
DloraH says:
:: watches the CO and feels on edge ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::walks over to the stones... passes between the stones to their middle::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: takes up the rear position keeping everyone in front of her ::
CEO_Jelis says:
CO: Worried, sir? Er. I mean.. concerned for the AT's welfare?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CMO: I'm getting traces of metal here... and DNA.... can you analyze the DNA?
Civ_Stelakh says:
@::Steps into the circle, just beyond the stones, turning around and kneeling at the base of the closest stone, scanning the soil around it.::
CO_Q`tor says:
CEO: Not so much worried about the AT, as just....I can't put my finger on it. Something just doesn't seem right.
CMO_Kymar says:
@::walking up to one of the stones he replaces his Tricorder in his belt and gets a specimen tube from his Med kit. Scraping off a tiny piece of the growing moss-type stuff he places it in the tube and puts it back, taking another sample the same way::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::modifies the scans of her tricorder to penetrate beneath the stones::
CO_Q`tor says:
CEO: Have you got those sensors tuned?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::gets a sample of the DNA she finds and attaches it to the tricoder for analysis::
CMO_Kymar says:
@CSO: DNA? Where are the scans coming from? ::takes out his Med Tricorder and flips it open::
Civ_Stelakh says:
@::Looks closely at the stone, reaching out to touch it in an attempt to feel any long-worn engravings.::
CEO_Jelis says:
CO: Working on it, sir.
CEO_Jelis says:
OPS: I could use a little more power on the lateral array to run the final test.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: watches the perimeter vigilantly ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::passes the tricoder with DNA analysis on it to the doctor::  CMO: Here you go.
DloraH says:
:: holds the lock on the AT and scans for anything on the planet ::
Ops_Andersen says:
::shuffles onto the bridge via the back entrance and creeps up to the ops console, logging on, being quiet so as not to make a scene of her being late::
CO_Q`tor says:
CEO: I want a definite answer. Are those stones natural, or more likely, were they placed there?
CMO_Kymar says:
@::faces his tricorder to Julia's and takes the scans from there, checking them out he walks towards the center of the circle:: CSO: They appear to be almost exact center of the circle...
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::kneels down and gently touches the ground beneath her.... studying it carefully for any signs of a door or a hatch::
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CSO:  Mister Lorenzo, are we certain that there has been no other survey team or extraterrestrial activity since it was first surveyed?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CMO: Aye  ::continues to hunt around the floor for clues::
CEO_Jelis says:
::runs an intensive scan of the stones::
CMO_Kymar says:
@::begins scanning the DNA itself, checking for the type and possibly species::
CO_Q`tor says:
FCO: Change our orbit to a geo-synchronous over the away teams position.

CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::pulls out a small shovel-like object from her utility belt and digs in the center of the stones for a bit::
FCO_MJDoole says:
CO: Adjusting course ::adjusts course::
Ops_Andersen says:
::checks over the comms console status, scrolling through the bands::
CMO_Kymar says:
@CSO: This DNA matches up to nothing in the database. I cant tell what it is, Commander
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::tries to get a sample of the metal she is detecting::
CEO_Jelis says:
CO: Nothing conclusive on the stones so far. Reading a temperature of about 2 degrees centigrade at the core, but otherwise they're just "there".
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: Marches around the perimeter with her tricorder, scanning for life signs, and keeping watch ::
Civ_Stelakh says:
@::Arches a brow at the lack of response from the CSO, then stands and directs his tricorder's FOV at the ground and makes slow sweeps.::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CMO: These stones were erected by someone... We'll keep looking.  ::pulls out her tricoder and scans for the area with the strongest EM readings::
CMO_Kymar says:
@::tries to get a reading on how deep the metal and DNA is::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CIV: I don't happen to be a Mister Stelakh; and as far as Starfleet is concerned yes.
CMO_Kymar says:
@::folding up his tricorder he places it back in his belt:: CSO: Whatever is here is about 1metre below us. We should be able to dig it out
CO_Q`tor says:
COMM: *CSO*: Commander Lorenzo, this is the Captain. Report.

ACTION: As the CSO continues to dig, something shiny slowly comes to be seen

CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::tosses her mini shovel to Kymar and grins:: CMO: Be my guest.
CMO_Kymar says:
@::shovels away the dirt surrounding the shiny object::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@*CO* Sir, we're detecting trace metals beneath the stone structure, the disturbance seems to be originating there. We are going to commence digging now.
Ops_Andersen says:
::As the CO Starts to talk, adjust the comms system to transmit differently.. and begins a recording of the conversation for later use::
CEO_Jelis says:
CO: Getting final readings now, sir. They're natural.
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CSO:  This may be a burial site, ::he says meaningfully.::
CO_Q`tor says:
*CSO*: Trace metals? What type of metals?

CEO_Jelis says:
CO: The only signs of artificial modification is that someone's carved them into those shapes.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CIV:And it maybe be garbage.

ACTION: The metal is slowly uncovered, yielding a perfect cube; 31.4cm by 31.4cm by 31.4 cm.

CMO_Kymar says:
@::clears away the dirt on top of the object and calls up to the CSO:: CSO: This is pretty...weird. And I got my Lab Coat dirty
DloraH says:
:: Raises an eyebrow at the clear violation of the OPS officer but says nothing ::
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CSO:  It is highly unlikely that this structure was constructed to be used as the municipal tip.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::kneels by the object and runs a tricoder on it::
CO_Q`tor says:
CEO: So they were put there. But when, and by who?
Civ_Stelakh says:
@::Watches the unearthing of the object with a look of mild disdain.::
CMO_Kymar says:
@::does the same, running his scans:: CSO: A perfect cube...
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: points her phaser at the object ::
Ops_Andersen says:
::Makes a new batch directory for the away mission transcripts::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CIV: Would you suggest we simply leave it alone?
CMO_Kymar says:
@CSO: Whatever this DNA is, it’s located inside the Cube. Permission to dig it up and beam it back onboard
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CMO: I'm reading that unrecognizable DNA as well.
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CSO:  I would suggest deeper scans, and an attempt to refrain from being as intrusive as possible.  If this is a burial site, and if there are inhabitants hidden somewhere beneath the surface, then we are likely to cause undue cultural and diplomatic damage.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: thinks the CMO is nuts ::
CEO_Jelis says:
OPS: I'm getting complaints from the engineers about Mr. Stelakh's shuttle. They'd like it moved away from their work area, can you get a crew on it?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@*CO* Sir, we've uncovered a cube, with unrecognizable DNA within it Sir.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CMO: I'd rather open it here than on the ship Doc.  ::grins::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: nods to the CIV, thinking they are gonna be mighty upset if this is a burial site and we disturbed it ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CIV: We ran scans already Stelakh.
CMO_Kymar says:
@::puts his tricorder away and slowly smiles:: CSO: Agreed
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CSO:  Further, given the fact that there is DNA within the cube, it is also a possibility that it was placed here, under as strong a magnetic field as the original inhabitants were able to construct, it is possible that we may release something which was placed here to keep it from being freed.
CO_Q`tor says:
OPS: That depression on the main continent that was detected just before the AT left...Can we confirm whether or not the stone was quarried from there?
Ops_Andersen says:
CEO: I'm afraid you should talk to him about it, Sir. I can move it, but he might get a bit mad.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@CSO: Ma'am, if it is un-recognizable, then we have no containment for it, we cannot beam it aboard the ship
CMO_Kymar says:
@CSO/CIV: Then how about we bore a hole into it and use a camera to see what’s inside?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CIV: I will give your last point some merit.  ::nods::  Doesn't mean I'm going to just stand back and.... merely scan it.
Ops_Andersen says:
CEO: It's private property really.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CTO: Agreed... I wouldn’t risk the ship.
Ops_Andersen says:
CO: Captain, I'm detecting a rise in ambient temperature around the away team's current location.
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CMO:  Doctor, it is entirely possible that boring a hole into the object may cause the precise eventuality I have just described.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::uses her tricoder again to see if it is hollow inside::
CEO_Jelis says:
OPS: Right now that private property is causing my work crews to do maintenance in front of the launch doors. Admittedly, he wasn’t to know that parking bay 12 was reserved for engineering, but I'd like to get it moved. I'll take the flak if he complains.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@CSO: Julia, I suggest before you open it you contain it .
CMO_Kymar says:
@::grins up at the Vulcan:: CIV: At least it wont be on the ship
CO_Q`tor says:
OPS: Can you find the cause?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: maintains a phaser on the cube ::
Ops_Andersen says:
CO: Sensors haven't found anything yet, I'll keep looking.
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CMO:  Not initially, to be certain.

CMO_Kymar says:
@CIV: Trust me, nothing bad will happen. It’s only a cube with some blood in it
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CMO: Can you find any markings on the cube? Any latches... opening mechanisms?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CMO: I'd rather not drill into it.

ACTION: The area around the AT starts to feel warm, as the temperature continues its rise
CMO_Kymar says:
@CIV: If you tell me you believe in ghosts and ghouls, I will personally call you "Illogical"
CO_Q`tor says:
COMM: *CSO*: Commander, we are detecting a rise in temerature at your location. Can you confirm?
Civ_Stelakh says:
@::Reaches down to his hip, where the second tricorder is emitting a small alert tone.::
CMO_Kymar says:
@::shrugs in his coat and nods to the CTO, running his hands over the cube to find any latches or bumps::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@*CO* Aye Sir.  It is getting hotter.
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CMO:  Doctor, perhaps you are not aware of the Vulcan Katra.
FCO_MJDoole says:
::keeping ship in geo-synchronous orbit with Away Team::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@All: Lets try and get it completely uncovered.  I want to see if we can move it away from the stone structure.
CMO_Kymar says:
@::still checking the cube:: CIV: No, Commander. I am not
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@CSO: All due respect, Ma'am but fiddling for an opening might be hazardous without a containment field.
Civ_Stelakh says:
@::Opens the tricorder and notes the rise in temperature, which is already obvious to the team, but makes a statement anyway.::
CO_Q`tor says:
*CSO*: Continue with your investigation Commander, but have your team ready for immediate transport back to the ship.

ACTION: An exceedingly bright beam suddenly shoots up from the ground, accompanied by a force that knocks the AT to the ground

CMO_Kymar says:
@::falls backwards as the beam of light shoots out of the cube::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@Self: ugh...

ACTION: On the way up from teh surface, the beam hits QIb, being right in its way, sending it spiraling

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: Hits the ground and pops back up, hitting her combadge:: *CO*: Sir, emergency beam out all hands!
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::stands up... pulling out her tricorder::
CMO_Kymar says:
@::backs away from the cube quickly::
CO_Q`tor says:
::not being very smart and staying in his chair, is thrown down to the deck::
Civ_Stelakh says:
@::Looks over toward the light, and picks up his tricorder, hitting the emergency transmit button so that it sends all relevant data to the QIb.::
CO_Q`tor says:
OPS: Red Alert!
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@Self: Dammit  ::walks closer to the cube... warily watching the beam shooting up at the ship::  *CO* Sir?!
CEO_Jelis says:
::flies out of his chair onto the floor::
Ops_Andersen says:
::Activates Red Alert:: CO: Aye, Sir.
CO_Q`tor says:
FCO: Evasive maneuvers!
Ops_Andersen says:
*Shipwide*: All hands, Red Alert.
CO_Q`tor says:
OPS: report, what was that?
Civ_Stelakh says:
@::Picks himself off the ground, moving away from the light while doing so.::
CEO_Jelis says:
::gropes around the floor for a handhold and eases himself back into his chair::
Dlorah says:
CO: Sir, CTO has called for emergency beam out.
Civ_Stelakh says:
@::Scans the light itself with the second tricorder, the other now laying useless on the ground after it's transmission burst.::

ACTION: As suddenly as it started, the beam stops, and the temperature plunges again

CEO_Jelis says:
~~~Julia: We're in trouble up here... something just hit us~~~
CMO_Kymar says:
@::walks over to the now silent cube, running his tricorder over it::
CEO_Jelis says:
::looks down his damage control readout::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
~~~Arlin: I know Arlin.  I'll try and figure out what's going on.~~~
Ops_Andersen says:
::Grapples with the console, grimacing, hopes it doesn't happen again.::
CO_Q`tor says:
CEO: Damage report.

CSO_Lorenzo says:
@*CO* Captain? Can you still read us?
FCO_MJDoole says:
::engaging evasive Sigma Delta::
CEO_Jelis says:
CO: We've lost power to parts of deck seven, and the starboard weapons are resetting. Awaiting more reports, sir. 
Civ_Stelakh says:
@::Steps away from the cube, while giving the CSO a pointed look.::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CTO: Is there any way you can construct a containment field for that beam?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@CSO: I recommend beaming out .
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CIV: You can save the 'I told you so'.
CO_Q`tor says:
CEO: Do we still have transporters?
CMO_Kymar says:
@::grins:: CTO: I didn’t think you were a coward, Commander...
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CTO: We're not leaving until we figure out what just happened.
CO_Q`tor says:
*CSO*: We read you Commander.
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CSO:  When one is correct, one does not need to say so after the fact, Commander.
CEO_Jelis says:
CO: I think so... aye, sir, transporters report online
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: knocks the doctor to the ground accidentally, thinking coward?::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@*CO* Sir, I'll need equipment beamed down to our position.
FCO_MJDoole says:
::engages evasive Tango Alpha::
CMO_Kymar says:
@::hits the ground lightly and rolls back to his feet:: CTO: Retreating? Running away from a box?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@CSO: I must disagree, Ma'am a phenomenon is not worth the lives of the crew ::
Civ_Stelakh says:
@::Reviews the scans of the beam.::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CTO: That's ENOUGH Commander. Stand down.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CTO: We're explorers... deal with it.  And think of a way to contain that cube.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@CSO: Is my protest noted, Ma'am?
CO_Q`tor says:
*CSO*: then I take it you were not affected by whatever that burst of energy was?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CTO: All protests are noted.
CMO_Kymar says:
@CSO: One of the containment field generators from Sickbay should be able to do it.

CSO_Lorenzo says:
@*CO* Effected, but not deterred Sir.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@CSO: Thank you. :: Moves away and goes back to walking the perimeter ::
CEO_Jelis says:
::dispatches teams to deck seven with portable generators::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::nods at Kymar:: *CO* We'll need a containment field generator from sickbay Sir.
Ops_Andersen says:
CO: For the record, sir, temperature around the away team has returned to normal.
CO_Q`tor says:
*CSO*: Effected how Commander? Is everyone alright?
CO_Q`tor says:
OPS: have you figured out what that was yet?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@*CO* We were knocked to the ground Sir... that is all.  We are fine..
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: thinks endangering the crew is always a bad thing ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CMO: Run some scans on each away member... make my words true.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
CIV: What can you tell me about that beam?
Ops_Andersen says:
CO: I'm sorry, I haven't got much on that, but I do have a trajectory reading on that 'beam', Sir.
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CSO:  ::Offers his tricorder to the CSO::  I believe that transporting this object to the QIb at this juncture is premature, Commander.
CO_Q`tor says:
*CSO*: very well. What type of equipment do you require?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CIV: Agreed.  I'd like to move it from its position on the planet though.
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CSO:  As you can see, it was a powerful burst of energy, and I am dubious as to the ability of a containment field to hold for any length of time.
CMO_Kymar says:
@::nods to the CSO and gets out his med tricorder, taking out the hand-scanner he begins to scan each of the AT members including himself::
CO_Q`tor says:
OPS: And?
Ops_Andersen says:
CO: It's vector will take the beam directly through a star system approximately 2 light years from here.
FCO_MJDoole says:
:;returns ship to geosync  orbit but slightly to the side of the AT::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@*CO*: A containment generator Sir.
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CSO:  It may also be some form of power source, with these stones and the ground that was above it acting as magnetic containment.
CEO_Jelis says:
~~~Julia: Are you okay?~~~

CO_Q`tor says:
OPS: A communications beam?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: continues to walk the perimeter phaser locked on the cube ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CIV: A defensive weapon then?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
~~~Arlin: Aye Arlin, we are fine.~~~
Ops_Andersen says:
CO: Can't tell, all I can say is that if it was, it probably has great efficacy.
CO_Q`tor says:
*CSO*: Understood Commander. One containment generator on it's way.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::walks back over to the cube::
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CSO:  Possibly.  Or a beacon.  In any event, it was obviously placed here for a purpose.  I believe our goal should be to ascertain that purpose.
CEO_Jelis says:
~~~Julia: I'm glad you're okay. Oh, and the others too, of course~~~
CO_Q`tor says:
OPS: Arrange for a containment generator to be sent to the ATs location.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CIV:Do you still wish we'd merely kept our distance and scanned it from afar?
DloraH says:
:: tracks the apiture and direction of the beam and projects where it would go if the ship was not in the way ::
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CSO:  Certainly, Commander.  Further scans, as well as a more detailed analysis of the area, may have allowed us to avoid this chain of events.
Ops_Andersen says:
::nods to the CO and starts looking through the cargo manifest for a containment generator::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: agrees silently with the CIV ::
Ops_Andersen says:
::Finds one in Storage locker 4 of storage level two and arranges for it to be moved to a cargo transporter::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::shakes her head::  CIV: And you may have spent a year doing just that.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: thinks curiosity BAH ::
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CSO:  Then we will have spent a year, Commander.  It is entirely possible that we have just released a beacon that will call to hostile forces.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::lightly touches the cube where the beam shot out::
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CSO:  Hostile forces, I might add, about which we know nothing.
CMO_Kymar says:
@::folds his Med Tricorder up and places it back in his belt after finishing his scans:: CSO: Everyone is fine, Commander. Nothing unusual

CO_Q`tor says:
*CSO*: Commander, that beam that hit us is apparently headed to a star system 2 light years from hear. I need to know just what it is, and does it pose a threat?
Ops_Andersen says:
CO: A containment generator is beaming down now.
CEO_Jelis says:
::gets a message from deck 13 that waste recycling was knocked out by the beam, and is under repair::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CIV: I know the threats, and the risks Stelakh.  Now that your opinion has been noted, how about helping me learn more about it?  ::raises an eyebrow in question::
CO_Q`tor says:
OPS: understood.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: thinks the CIV is right, perhaps he should be leading ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@*CO* Aye Sir.
CO_Q`tor says:
OPS: Stand down from Red alert.
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CSO:  Learning more about it is my paramount concern, Commander.

ACTION: The containment generator arrives at the AT, still down there so long after the call for emergency beam-out :-)

Civ_Stelakh says:
@::Retrieves his tricorder and turns its FOV on the cube, initiating deep scans while compensating for the EM field.::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::glares at Tigs.... wishing she'd brought along a more helpful security detail::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: wonders why Julia is glaring at her when she is doing her job perfectly, continues to march the perimeter and scan for danger shaking her head ::
CMO_Kymar says:
@::walks over to the generator and sets it up around the Cube, activating a level 10 field around it::
CO_Q`tor says:
OPS: Focus long range sensors in the direction that that beam went. I want to know everything that you can find out about what is in that direction...or what may be coming from that direction.
Ops_Andersen says:
::Notices the Comm system receive a few private messages and ensures the computer files them to the right inboxes::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: thinks good finally a containment field ::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CMO: Can we move it?
Ops_Andersen says:
::frowns at a foul up:: CEO: The computer is having a few problems organizing mail... I can do it myself but do you think it could be to do with the Deck 7 problems?
CMO_Kymar says:
@CSO: The cube is light, it is possible. But I don’t recommend it until we learn more about it
CEO_Jelis says:
OPS: Mid-Computer core is among the affected systems. Emergency generators will be on any second.
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CSO:  Commander, I would suggest we call for geological survey scanners from the ship.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CMO: I'd like to find out what is beneath it.
Ops_Andersen says:
CEO: Good, I'm an operations manager, not a mailman.
Ops_Andersen says:
::Smiles a nice little smile::
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CSO:  I am reading a small amount of complex equipment approximately one hundred metres beneath the surface.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CIV: Request them.
CO_Q`tor says:
::goes and sits in his chair rubbing his elbow::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@::  moves in a bit closer now that the containment field is in place, stands down her phaser, won't work through a field anyway::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CTO: Let me know the moment you detect the temperature rising again.
CMO_Kymar says:
@CSO: Very well...::deactivating the field he walks to the cube and picks it up gently, moving it further away in the open before going back for the generator::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@CSO: Aye, Commander.
Civ_Stelakh says:
@*OPS*:  Stelakh to Operations Manager.  Please respond.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: continues to monitor temperature ::
CEO_Jelis says:
OPS: Heh... okay, damage control team reports generators powered up and Core fully functional again
Ops_Andersen says:
*CIV*: Operator. How may I direct your call? ::smiles::
Ops_Andersen says:
::Nods and smiles to the CEO in thanks for making her life easier::
Civ_Stelakh says:
@*OPS*:  Please prepare and beam down geological survey equipment capable of penetrating to a depth of at least two hundred metres, as well as two tricorders, to our location.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::picks up the shovel and starts to dig again::
CMO_Kymar says:
@::sets up the generator again around the cube and stands back::
Ops_Andersen says:
*CIV*: Would you also like a specialist geologist to go with the generators, Mr Stelakh?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: moves off and picks up her station at the perimeter walking slowly in a continuous circle ::
Civ_Stelakh says:
@*OPS*:  If there is a specialist available, I am certain it would be of innumerable benefit.
Civ_Stelakh says:
@::Looks over at the CSO::
Ops_Andersen says:
*CIV*: They should be with you shortly.
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CSO:  May I speak with you, Commander?
Ops_Andersen says:
::Contacts the Science Department Coordination Room on deck 9 and asks the duty manager to dig out the equipment and a geologist::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CIV: Yes.
Civ_Stelakh says:
@::Steps away from the away team and waits for the CSO to join him.::
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::follows him to hear what he has to say::
CO_Q`tor says:
CEO/OPS: Any info yet on just what that beam was?
CEO_Jelis says:
::gets the call that waste recycling is back online, and gives a huge sigh of relief::
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CSO:  Commander, I believe we should await the arrival of equipment and personnel before we begin digging again.  The first attempt at unearthing objects from this site has not proven to be entirely prudent.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: keeps a watchful eye on Julia and the Vulcan ::
CEO_Jelis says:
CO: All I have is that it was some kind of beam converting energy to direct force, in order to affect us the way it did. There wasn’t any cutting action, just a physical push.
Ops_Andersen says:
::is glad the science department is quick and watches the transport cycle initiate in TR3:: *CIV*: QIb to Mr. Stelakh, the equipment and Lt. Greenfield are in transit::
Civ_Stelakh says:
*OPS*  Thank you.  Stelakh out.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CIV: That beam was directed at a star system, in which case it may have been a beacon.  I would like to know as soon as possible if we're going to get company.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: thinks how logical the Vulcan is ::
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CSO:  Permission to speak candidly.
CO_Q`tor says:
CEO: Commander what is the status of the Challenger?
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CIV: Havent you been doing that all along?
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CSO:  No, Commander, I have not.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@CIV: Very well, lets hear it.
CO_Q`tor says:
CEO: Commander?
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CSO:  I believe that your haste in this situation has placed the away team and the ship at considerable risk, Commander.  There are times for speed and there are times for study.  This is a situation which requires study and analysis.  Further disturbance of this area may further anger any hostile entities which may or may not have been alerted to our presence by the release of that beam.
Ops_Andersen says:
CO: Long range Sensors indicate that 'beam-thing' has reached the system it was headed for and dissipated. It was going a little bit less than federation subspace comms.
CSO_Lorenzo says:
@::sighs::  CIV: We'll wait for the results of the scans.  However, we're going down to find out the purpose of this thing.

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