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The QIb Chronicles
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CEO_Jelis says:
::under the nose of the Challenger checking on a data transmission conduit::
CMO_Kymar says:
@::opens his Med Kit and loads a Hypo of Tri-ox. If there were going to be down in his atmosphere for longer than an hour they might need it::
Host CO_Q`tor says:
::On the bridge, this time staying put in his chair::
Civ_Stelakh says:
@AXO:  ::Looks at her calmly::  Then it is your intent to continue digging, despite what has happened?
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@::waits around for the geologist to start digging down::
Ops_Andersen says:
::Leaning on the Ops console, intently watching for new information::
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@CIV: Yes.
CEO_Jelis says:
::closes the access panel::

ACTION: The geologist and anything and everything that came with him closes on the center of the circle, striding meaningfully ahead.

CEO_Jelis says:
::nods to the engineers checking on the cloak module::
Civ_Stelakh says:
@AXO:  As equipment and a geologist have arrived, Commander, it appears that it will be unnecessary to dig further without analysis.::
Civ_Stelakh says:
@::Turns and heads back into the circle.::
Host CO_Q`tor says:
OPS: As soon as the Challenger is ready for launch open the cargo bay doors
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@SO_Diggit: Set up your equipment in the center of the stones and get a reading as far down as the metal composites we're reading.
CEO_Jelis says:
::climbs on board and gets into the pilots seat::
CMO_Kymar says:
@::walks over to the AXO and injects her in the neck:; AXO: Tri-ox, if we are going to be down here more than a few hours it will help us to breathe more easily...::moving off he starts doling out the Tri-ox to the AT::
SO_Diggit says:
@AXO: Aye Ma'am.  ::starts to set up his equipment::
CEO_Jelis says:
*OPS* Challenger reporting all pre-launch checks complete. Requesting launch clearance.
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@::frowns at the Doctor::
Civ_Stelakh says:
@AXO:  ::Arches a brow.::  Perhaps it would be wise to prepare a geological survey of the area before we proceed?
Civ_Stelakh says:
*COM* QIb:  Stelakh to QIb.
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@CIV: You wanted a geologist to study before digging and he's gonna do just that.  Why are you still harping about it?
Host CO_Q`tor says:
::hears the request for clearance from the CEO and nods to OPS to proceed::
Ops_Andersen says:
*CEO*: Roger, opening space doors. ::presses the cargobay doors to open:: Challenger, operations, you are cleared for launch.
CEO_Jelis says:
*OPS* Confirming, and thanks. 
CMO_Kymar says:
@::finishes doling out the drugs and injects himself in the arm, putting the hypo back in his kit when he's finished::
Civ_Stelakh says:
@AXO:  You ordered a scan of the technology beneath the surface, Commander.  I suggested a full survey.  I did not harp, as you put it.  I merely made a logical suggestion.
SO_Diggit says:
@::sets up his equipment and begins scanning deep within the ground::
CEO_Jelis says:
::maneuvers the Challenger through the cargo bay doors carefully, making sure to take into account it's unfamiliar configuration::
CEO_Jelis says:
%::clears the cargo bay doors::
Civ_Stelakh says:
*QIb*  Stelakh to QIb, please respond.
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@CIV: You requested we study it first, the geologist is studying it and yet you continued in the same vain as if I had not just compromised and agreed to study it first?
Ops_Andersen says:
*CIV* Operations, go ahead.
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@CIV: Sounds like harping to me.
CEO_Jelis says:
%::ties the navigational computers into the QIb's long-range sensor output and plots a course to follow the beam's previous path::
Civ_Stelakh says:
*QIb*  Commander Q'tor, please, Mister Andersen.
SO_Diggit says:
@AXO: The machinery down below is... nonfunctional Ma'am, its... burnt up.
Ops_Andersen says:
Self: Right.. ::Looks over at Q'tor:: ACO: Sir, Mr. Stelakh is on the Comm.
CMO_Kymar says:
@::walks back over to the box and pulls out his medical tricorder, running a deep-penetration DNA scan::
Host CO_Q`tor says:
*CIV*: Yes Mister Stelakh?
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@SO_Diggit: Can you get readings on exactly what that beam was from the equipment below?
Civ_Stelakh says:
*CO* Request permission to return to the QIb, Commander.  I wish to begin further analysis of the beam, and a tricorder is limited as to its abilities.
SO_Diggit says:
@AXO: Not from here, ma'am... all I'm reading is some form of electrical equipment... and a great deal of charring.
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@::glares at the Civilian... and wonders why he didn't request it from her....::
Host CO_Q`tor says:
*CIV*: Very well.
Host CO_Q`tor says:
OPS: Transport Mr. Stelakh up at his signal.
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@SO_Diggit: Very well.
CMO_Kymar says:
@::rummages through the medical equipment that was beamed down and pulls out a Detronal Scanner, moving it over to the box he sets it to scan and feed the information to his Tricorder::
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@*CO* Sir, the equipment below has been burned up and is non-operational... Request permission to commence digging to study it and its purpose further.
Civ_Stelakh says:
*OPS*:  Stelakh to Operations Manager.  One to beam up.
Host CO_Q`tor says:
*AXO*: Permission granted Commander.
CMO_Kymar says:
@::reads off the results and heads back to the AXO:: AXO: Commander, whatever this DNA is there isn't enough to be a body of any type. The strands are about the same length as that of humanoids, however. This is all my limited scans could pick up...
Host CO_Q`tor says:
OPS: Anything on long range sensors?
Ops_Andersen says:
*CIV* Stand by, Mr. Stelakh. ::notifies the Transporter Chief in Transporter Room one of Stelakh's coordinates and tells them to energize.. which they do::
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@*CO* Aye Captain, thank you.
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@CMO: We're going to start digging up the machinery, perhaps it will reveal something.  We'll hold off on prying that box open just yet.

ACTION: CIV materializes, to the chagrin of everyone who's tramped below decks for years, in transporter room one, behind the bridge.

Civ_Stelakh says:
::Materialises in alleged Transporter Room One, steps off the pad, and makes his way onto the Bridge.::
CMO_Kymar says:
@::sighs and nods:: AXO: Would you like my help digging, or is the Geo-team going to do it all?
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@CMO: They seem capable of handling it.
CMO_Kymar says:
@::nods and folds his tricorder up, slipping it back into his belt::
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@SO_Diggit: Commence drilling.
CNS-Shirley says:
::is standing on the bridge watching::
Civ_Stelakh says:
::Flips open his tricorder and uploads the information to the ship's computer.::
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@SO_Diggit: I want to be down there as soon as possible.
Host CO_Q`tor says:
*CEO*: Commander Jelis, have you spotted anything yet?
CEO_Jelis says:
 % ::travelling at maximum cruising speed, is soon at the edge of the QIb's long range sensors::
CEO_Jelis says:
% Computer: Thrusters to station-keeping
SO_Diggit says:
@AXO: Aye, sir ::begins digging::
CEO_Jelis says:
%::adjusts the Challenger's own long-range sensors in the direction the beam was heading in::
Civ_Stelakh says:
::At the science station, he begins analysis of the beam, including EM field strength, trajectory, intensity, as well as tying in the translation circuits in an attempt to find communications in the beam.::
Host CO_Q`tor says:
::starts feeling idgity again and begins wandering the bridge::
Civ_Stelakh says:
::Meanwhile, he also directs a select set of sensors at the away team's position and begins high-intensity scans.::
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@CMO: Get the atmospheric reading of the cavern below, I don’t want any surprises bursting out at us.
CNS-Shirley says:
::looks at the CO, and just watches him::
CMO_Kymar says:
@::nods and slips his Tricorder out again, setting it to scan the cavern below and looking for any life-signs::
Civ_Stelakh says:
::Begins analysis of the beam's wavelengths.::
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@::goes over to read the consoles on the geological equipment::
CEO_Jelis says:
%*CO* Sir, I'm getting a reading from out here. The beam just heads to a star system, heading 312 mark 7. There’s no trace of the beam any more.
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@SO_Diggit: How long before we penetrate 100meters?
CNS-Shirley says:
::walks over to the CO::  CO:  Sir, Is there anything I can do to help you  calm down some?
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  Commander, recommend we launch a probe in an attempt to extend our sensor range along the trajectory of the beam.::
Civ_Stelakh says:
::Reads the results of analysis as it comes across.::
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  Commander, I have something.
Host CO_Q`tor says:
*CEO*: Stay alert Commander for anything that may approach from that direction.
Host CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: Some answers Mr. Stelakh?
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  Not precisely, Commander.  It appears to be a subspace transmission.
CMO_Kymar says:
@AXO: It’s just a cavern, Commander. Nothing special. Burnt out equipment. The atmosphere is like up here, only less oxygen-rich. The Tri-ox should counter-effect that, though. It’s just a cave underground
Host CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: So the beam was some sort of communication?
CEO_Jelis says:
*CO* Holding position and continuing to scan, sir.
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  So it would appear.  However, there is no apparent message within the beam, and I am unable to find any indication of a language.
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  It appears to have been a simple carrier beam.
Host CO_Q`tor says:
CNS: No thank you Lieutenant. Unless you can tell me what that box is.
SO_Diggit says:
@AXO: Working on it, sir.  The phaser drills are penetrating efficiently, we're down to about 40m now... it's primarily just a long way ::looks down into the smallish hole being borne in front of him::
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@CMO: Good, then we can send down a team.  There must be a way to learn what the cube's purpose is.
CMO_Kymar says:
@::folds his tricorder up and slips it back into his belt, pulling out his Phaser Pistol and checking the SIMMs beacon is attached:: AXO: Permission to be on the team that goes down? ::smiles like a kid again::
Host CO_Q`tor says:
::taking Mr. Stelakh's suggestion:: *CEO*: Launch a probe in the direction the beam took.
Host CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: So it sent a communications carrier beam, with no communication.
Host CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: To what end?
CEO_Jelis says:
*CO* Aye, sir. Programming a probe for a trajectory following the beam.
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  I am uncertain, Commander.  I am continuing analysis.  However, it may have been a simple beacon.
CEO_Jelis says:
%::prepares one of the Challenger's probes to follow the beam's path and send live data back to the QIb::
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@CMO: Granted Doctor.
Host CO_Q`tor says:
*AXO*: Commander, anything on that box yet?
CMO_Kymar says:
@::nods and switches the Beacon on, checking the beam is working properly::
CEO_Jelis says:
% ::launches the probe::
CNS-Shirley says:
CO:  I don't know...  but I am still trying::
CEO_Jelis says:
*CO* Probe data will be transferred directly to the QIb's computers, sir.
Host CO_Q`tor says:
CNS: Lieutenant, you're not sensing anybody other than the away team?
Host CO_Q`tor says:
*CEO*: Very good Commander
SO_Fixit says:
@::looks up:: AXO: Sir?
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@*CO* Negative Sir.  We're monitoring it, nothing detected inside except a strand of DNA.  We're hoping the equipment down below will reveal exactly why the cube was buried.  I can, open the box for you Sir.. but I would like to know what we were getting ourselves into first.
CNS-Shirley says:
CO: no one in it ..... just sensing the away team
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@SO_Diggit: How are we doing? Are we almost there?
Host CO_Q`tor says:
*AXO*: understood Commander.
Civ_Stelakh says:
::Waits for the data feed from the probe to start coming across.::
SO_Diggit says:
@AXO: We're through, sir.  Room to get down, ideally properly anchored up here
Host CO_Q`tor says:
::nods to the CNS and continues pacing around the bridge::
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@CMO: Get yourself strapped up.  You're going down.
CMO_Kymar says:
@::holsters his phaser pistol, switching off the beacon and turns to Diggit:: SO: You heard the lady, anchor me up
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@::gets a gas mask and holds it out to Kymar::  CMO: Use it anyway.
CEO_Jelis says:
% ::frowns::
CEO_Jelis says:
% Self: No, actually this is quite exciting. Being out here in command of a small ship again. I don't see how it could be boring at all. You haven't lived until you've piloted a small vessel into space.
CMO_Kymar says:
@::takes it and straps it on over his head, nodding to the AXO and letting the harness be strapped onto him::
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@::stares near the geological equipment reading what ever is down below::
SO_Diggit says:
@CMO: Aye, sir ::hands the CMO an abseiling belt from the geological tray, and a belay::
CNS-Shirley says:
::walks around the bridge and just watches everyone on the bridge::
CEO_Jelis says:
% ::continues watching the unimpressive data stream coming back from the probe::
Civ_Stelakh says:
::Turns back to his scans.::
CMO_Kymar says:
@::straps himself in, hooking himself up to a rope and stepping over to the hole, looking down::
CEO_Jelis says:
% ::hopes someone back on the ship can make more of it than he can::
SO_Diggit says:
@::ensures the rope is properly anchored topside::
CMO_Kymar says:
@::sits down, dropping his feet into the hole and slowly lowering himself in::
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@SO_Ibiot: Follow him down when he gets to the bottom.  I don't want him down there alone.
CMO_Kymar says:
@::grumbles as his lab coat gets even dirtier and wishes he had left it topside. Slowly lowering himself further down the hole::
CEO_Jelis says:
% ::feeds the probe data into a report to go back to Starfleet to add to their mapping database... no sense in wasting the opportunity::
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@CMO: How are you doing Doctor?
CMO_Kymar says:
@::yells up the hole:: AXO: Just brilliant!
Host CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: Mr. Stelakh, I realize you Vulcans don't like doing so, but if you HAD to guess about what this thing is, then what would that guess be?
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  Commander, the probe is returning data.  For the moment, it has found one star system.
SO_Ibiot says:
@AXO: Aye, sir. ::wonders what the difference would have been in his career prospects if he' gone for that job with Mendip Outdoor Persuits instead of Starfleet::
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  I would hypothesise, Commander, that it is a beacon.  However, there is little information with which to form this hypothesis, and believe it premature.
CMO_Kymar says:
@::gradually eases himself down through the end of the hole, lowering himself to the ground easily::
CNS-Shirley says:
::walks around on the bridge and just watching everyone and trying to see if I can sense anything on the away team or what::
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@CMO: What are you getting Doctor?  ::nods to SO_Ibiot to follow the doctor down::
Host CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: One star system. Anything that might indicate an inhabited planet?
CMO_Kymar says:
@::pulls out his phaser pistol and switches the beacon on, bathing the place in light. With the other hand he pulls out his tricorder and starts scanning the burnt out equipment::
SO_Ibiot says:
@::anchors himself, and starts going down the hole as well, following the CMO::
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  The probe has yet to investigate the system further.  At present, it is following the trajectory of the beam.
CMO_Kymar says:
@::yelling up the hole again:: AXO: Everything down here is burnt out! There doesn't seem to be anything identifiable down here! ::walks around he shines his beacon everywhere, checking for something he can access::
Host CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: The source of the beam. Was it actually that box?
CEO_Jelis says:
% ::frowns again::
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@CMO: It couldn't have all been burnt up.  Does it look like it had compartments?  Containment generators?  Anything that would give us a clue?
CEO_Jelis says:
% Self: I told you before, I'm not going to talk about that to you.
CMO_Kymar says:
@AXO: Scanning now! ::sets his tricorder to look for something to interface with::
CNS-Shirley says:
::looks around but just shakes head just trying to see if I sense anything::
CMO_Kymar says:
@::lookup the hole he starts yelling again:: AXO: It appears that this used to be a Subspace Generator, once
CEO_Jelis says:
% Self: I did not. No. No! That's not what happened, just shut up will you!!!!
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@CMO: Anything to suggest it was also containing the cube?
CEO_Jelis says:
% ::blushes furiously::
Host CO_Q`tor says:
CNS: Lieutenant, it is becoming clear that there is no one else around. What is the mood of the crew?
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@CMO: Survey the area around the crispy equipment... we'll have the lot beamed up here, but I want you to make sure nothing is left behind.
CMO_Kymar says:
@:;reads off his tricorder and blinks:: AXO: The subspace Generator looks like it burned out when that beam was fired! And...there appears to be a cloaking device attached to the back of it...
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@*CO* Captain, the equipment was definitely a subspace generator.  It was a communications beacon.  I'd like the burned up equipment transported to the surface.
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  So it would appear, commander.
CEO_Jelis says:
% ::focuses his attention on the Challenger's controls, fuming::
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@CMO: Can you tell me what it was cloaking?
CNS-Shirley says:
CO:   The mood is all good.....  with slight perturbation. But that is alright, and all are focused on their task
CMO_Kymar says:
@AXO: It was attached to the Subspace Generator, so I would assume it was that. Although why is still a mystery...
Host CO_Q`tor says:
*AXO*: very well Commander.
Host CO_Q`tor says:
CNS: So what you are telling me is that I'm the only one feeling ... idgity.
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@CMO: It was to warn who ever that message went out to that we were here.  Without us knowing we would trigger the warning.
Ops_Andersen says:
::fidgets in her seat::
CNS-Shirley says:
CO:  Yes Sir...   ::makes a mental note to have a talk with the CO when time permits::
Host CO_Q`tor says:
CIV/OPS/CNS: Does anyone see any reason why the box should not be opened?
CMO_Kymar says:
@::keeps on looking around, trying to find something his tricorder can interface with:: AXO: I see...that still doesn't explain why there was a warning in the first place. Unless that DNA holds something vital to whatever race created this generator?
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  Aside from the obvious, Commander?
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@CMO: Immediately after the equipment is transported up here for further study I want you to head back up here.  You can find out if there are any traces of DNA from the people that constructed the generator.
Host CO_Q`tor says:
::feeling frustrated:: CIV: The obvious what Mr. Stelakh?
CNS-Shirley says:
CO: I do not see why not because I don't sense anything or anyone around ....   But I would still be cautious though when you open it Sir.
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  If it was a beacon, then who ever it was a beacon for has been summoned.  Opening the box may be a precursor to attack.
CMO_Kymar says:
@AXO: Aye Commander. ::shines his beacon around still, his phaser hand not trembling in the slightest as the light shone on everything in the cavern::
CEO_Jelis says:
% :: sighs and quietly returns to examining the scan data in case he missed something::
Host CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: At this point Mr. Stelakh, I would prefer an open attack to this not knowing.
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@::starts to ponder the cloaking device::  Self: They knew that someone would come along eventually.  There must be something of value or something of a threat.  ::looks over at the cube again::
CMO_Kymar says:
@AXO: Commander, perhaps that DNA contains more than we are looking for. Perhaps there is a...message...coded into it? Something they didn't want anyone touching
Host CO_Q`tor says:
*AXO*: Commander Lorenzo, I am authorizing you to open the box at your discretion
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@CMO: I tend to agree Doctor.  If it was something dangerous there would have been a clear attempt to impart some sign of danger.  Instead, it was hidden...
CEO_Jelis says:
% ::shudders as a shiver runs up his spine::
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@*CO* Aye Captain.
Host CO_Q`tor says:
*CEO*: Still no sign of anything Commander?
CEO_Jelis says:
% Self: You felt it too? Yes.. it was like someone just walked over my grave.
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@CMO: We've just received permission to open the box.  Be a sport and come out of that hole in case I need you.
CMO_Kymar says:
@::nods and walks over to the rope, clipping himself back on he starts to rapidly climb his way up the hole::
CEO_Jelis says:
*CO* Still nothing, sir. 
Host CO_Q`tor says:
*CEO*: Very well
SO_Ibiot says:
@::moves out of CMO's way as he begins his rapid climb, sighs, and prepares his own, wishing he spent a little more time in the gym::
CEO_Jelis says:
%*CO* I'm hoping someone back there can make something out of the data I'm sending. 
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@::walks back to the cube and kneels down beside it.... with a bi-polar torch in her hand::
SO_Diggit says:
@::looks with interest at the AXO::
CEO_Jelis says:
% ::shivers again::
CEO_Jelis says:
% Self: Yes... yes, I felt it again too.
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@::making sure the containment field is still activated around the cube she starts to open it up::
AXO_Lorenzo says:
@Self: Stelakh would have a heart attack if he could see me now.

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