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The QIb Chronicles
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CEO_Jelis says:
% ::sitting at the controls of the challenger::
CMO_Kymar says:
@::kneels down by the box, checking his tricorder once and re-arranging his belt::
Civ_Stelakh says:
::Turns away from the science station::
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  Per your orders, Commander, I will return to the surface.
CEO_Jelis says:
% ::feels a degree of success, for no reason obviously linked to his present task::

ACTION: The box remains resolutely box-like, in spite of everyone just looking at it

CO_Q`tor says:
::sitting in his chair on the bridge:: CIV: Very well...and remember Mr. Stelakh, you have 30 minutes.
Civ_Stelakh says:
::Makes his way to alleged TR2 and prepares to beam down.::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: walks the perimeter::
CMO_Kymar says:
@::picks up the cutting torch left by the CSO and waddles closer, turning it on::
CEO_Jelis says:
% ::shuts down the scanner systems and sets a course back to the QIb::
CMO_Kymar says:
@::turns the box towards him and methodically begins to cut away the top::
CEO_Jelis says:
% ::feels the symbiot wiggling around in his gut nervously, for no apparent reason::
Civ_Stelakh says:
*Diggit*:  Stelakh to Diggit.  I am assuming command of the surface mission, per Commander Q'Tor's orders.  Return the area to as near its original condition as possible.  You have twelve minutes.  I will return to the surface momentarily.
SO_Diggit says:
@::blinks, and wonders how to fill in a 100m ole, excavated by phaser drills, in 12 minutes::
Civ_Stelakh says:
::Steps onto the transporter pad and nods curtly to the operator.::  Energize.
CMO_Kymar says:
@::finishes cutting the second side of the cube and is half-way through the third::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: Debates whether to call in elite rogue ::
CO_Q`tor says:
::looks at the chronometer to see when the 30 minutes will be up::

ACTION: Stelakh is transported to the surface, beside a still mystified Diggit.

Civ_Stelakh says:
@Diggit:  You have your orders, Mister Diggit.  I suggest you begin.  You now have eleven minutes and twenty-one seconds.
CMO_Kymar says:
@::turns the box one last time and cuts through the remaining metals, turning to Stelakh:: CIV: Cutting has finished...
SO_Diggit says:
@CIV: Sir, with all due respect, there is no way to do the task ordered.  Most of the soil simply isn't here anymore.  It is as close to pristine as we can get it.
Civ_Stelakh says:
@::Steps over to the geological sensors and begins recalibrating them, then begins a topological survey of the area.
CEO_Jelis says:
*OPS* Challenger requesting docking clearance. Please acknowledge.
OPS_Urgle says:
*CEO* All clear to dock, prepare for docking computer uplink.
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CMO:  Who ordered the opening of that object, Doctor?
CEO_Jelis says:
% *OPS* Preparing... initiating docking sequence now, Challenger out.
Civ_Stelakh says:
@Diggit: Then kindly oblige me by providing sub-surface geological survey, Mister Diggit.
CMO_Kymar says:
@CIV: Captain Q'tor… ::shrugs and turns back to the box, lifting off the top to find...a vial::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: trains a phaser on the box ::
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CMO:  Contents, Doctor?
CMO_Kymar says:
@::lifting it out he peers at it, showing it to Stelakh:: CIV: Checking now
SO_Diggit says:
@::nods:: CIV: Aye, sir. ::moves over to the geological equipment, and starts working it::
CMO_Kymar says:
@::pulls his tricorder out and runs it over the vial, reading off the results of the scan:: CIV: Its the DNA...double stranded just like my previous scans showed
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CMO:  Doctor, kindly contact the QIb and have them prepare medical emergency quarantine procedures in Sickbay's isolation unit.
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CMO:  You will then have yourself and the vial transported directly into isolation.
CEO_Jelis says:
%::lets the computer maneuver the Challenger through the bay doors::
CMO_Kymar says:
@::stands and smiles at the CIV:: CIV: I know the drill...::taps his comm badge::

ACTION: Qib continues her uneventful orbit, as Challenger docks, with nothing going wrong, nothing at all.

CEO_Jelis says:
% ::feels a shiver go up his spine::

Civ_Stelakh says:
@CTO:  Recommendations?
CMO_Kymar says:
@COM: QIb: *Sickbay*: Dr. Jones, prepare the isolation unit for me. Beam me straight there when it’s done...
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@: CIV: Level 10 containment, bio hazard, environmental.
Dr._Jones says:
*CMO*: Aye, Doctor. On it now ::snaps his fingers and sends two medics away to prepare everything::
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CMO:  Medical Emergency, Doctor, with biohazard contingencies.
CO_Q`tor says:
::feeling impatient checks the chronometer again:: Self: 15 minutes
Civ_Stelakh says:
@SO:  How long until your surveys are complete, Mister Diggit?
CMO_Kymar says:
@CIV: Jones knows what we got down here, he'll make sure every possible quarantine procedure is used
SO_Diggit says:
@CIV: Working on it, sir.  We have comprehensive surveys to 50m, reading nothing untoward.
Civ_Stelakh says:
@SO:  Fourteen minutes.
CEO_Jelis says:
% ::shuts down the Challenger's systems as he finally gets it into position in the bay::
Dr._Jones says:
*CMO*: Doctor, everything up here is complete. Beaming you into isolation now...
CMO_Kymar says:
@::nods and closes his med kit, standing by for transport::

ACTION: Kymar is beamed up into the isolation ward, which amazingly has been prepared as ordered.

Civ_Stelakh says:
@CTO:  Commander Ravenprowler, have you anything further you wish to complete on the surface?
SO_Diggit says:
@::turns, and picks up a PADD, before turning back to the geological equipment for a moment::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: shakes her head and thinks we still should have waited for the diggers ::
SO_Diggit says:
@CIV: Sir.  Subsurface geological surveys are complete.  I have the information here for you ::extends the oversized PADD towards the CIV::
Civ_Stelakh says:
@::Takes the padd and scans through the data.::
CEO_Jelis says:
::climbs out of the Challenger and makes his way across the bay::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: continues to provide cover for the team ::
CEO_Jelis says:
::nods to the engineering crew arriving to do the post-docking checks::
SO_Diggit says:
@::looks around, wondering if anyone's considered colonising the planet::
CEO_Jelis says:
::enters a TL:: TL: Bridge
CO_Q`tor says:
OPS: Senior staff are to report to my ready room as soon as they all return. ::goes off into the ready room to read what reports have come in::
Civ_Stelakh says:
@::Puts the padd with the rest of the equipment.::
Civ_Stelakh says:
@All:  We have two minutes to beam-out.  Please gather equipment and prepare to return to the ship.
SO_Diggit says:
@::moves back to the geological equipment, and starts flat-packing it back up for transport::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: glances around brooding making sure everyone is in front  of her before the beam out ::
CEO_Jelis says:
::exits the TL as it arrives on the bridge::
SO_Diggit says:
@::looks over at the dark-looking CTO:: CTO: Cheer up, sir.  It might never happen.
CEO_Jelis says:
::relieves Ensign Vallenti at the engineering console::
OPS_Urgle says:
CEO: The Captain wants all senior staff to report to his ready room sir.
CEO_Jelis says:
::nods to OPS, and calls Vallenti back to man the console::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: glowers darkly at the SO, while maintaining position ::
SO_Diggit says:
@::finishes preparations:: CIV: Ready, sir.
SO_Diggit says:
@::looks at the gaping hole they're leaving, and wonders if anyone will ever wonder why it's there::
Civ_Stelakh says:
@COM: *QIb*:  Away team ready for beam out.
CEO_Jelis says:
::heads to the ready room door, and bleeps the bloopy doorbell thing::

ACTION: The away team is transported back to the QIb, transporter room 2.

CO_Q`tor says:
::hearing the bloopy doorbell thing bleep:: CEO: Enter!
Civ_Stelakh says:
SO:  Mister Diggit, kindly begin detailed analysis of the topographic and sub-surface surveys immediately.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: steps from the pad, powering down her phaser and sliding it back into her boot ::
CEO_Jelis says:
::enters, having heard the bellowing Klingon thing yell::
SO_Diggit says:
::nods, as he steps down from the pad:: CIV: Aye, sir.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: marches directly out headed for the bridge ::
Civ_Stelakh says:
::Steps off the pad and heads for the door, heading for the bridge.::
SO_Diggit says:
::heads out of the door, an turns away from everyone else, heading for the science labs::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: enters the bridge, walking with determination to the CO's RR and rings the chime ::
CO_Q`tor says:
CEO: Have a seat Commander. The others should be arriving shortly.
CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Enter
Civ_Stelakh says:
::Upon returning to the bridge, he heads for the Ready Room, arching a brow at the Klingon, but peacefully waiting to enter.::
CEO_Jelis says:
::takes a seat a couple of chairs to the CO's left::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: Enters coming to attention :: CO: CTO Ravenprowler, reporting as ordered, sir!
CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Sit down Commander.
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: Come in, come in!
Civ_Stelakh says:
::Steps into the ready room.::

ACTION: As everyone meets in the ready room, QIb continues her obit, unperturbed.

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: flashes a phaser like glance at the CO before dragging her chair near the door, sitting on the edge of the chair ::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: thinks Klingons do not sit, feels very uncomforable ::
CO_Q`tor says:
CEO: Sensors, and the probe detected nothing at all?
CEO_Jelis says:
CO: Just the expected readings for that area of space, but nothing unusual.
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: Mr. Stelakh, your opinion as to what all of this is, or was?
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  With respect, Commander, I believe that the sensors of the QIb may be of greater assistance, were we to follow the course of the beam.
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: I have considered that. As far as what is on the surface however, any opinions?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: folds her arms ::
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  Again, sir, I believe it was a beacon, although please be mindful that the hypothesis is largely unsupported by facts, as there are few to rely upon.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: creeps to her feet and stands regally near the door ::

CO_Q`tor says:
CEO: Mr. Jelis, based on the trajectory of the beam, and the sensor readings from the QIb and the Challenger, do you think you could hazard a guess as to the intended destination of that beam?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: starts formulating tactical plans in her head, plot time and distance to the nearest starbase on her tricorder ::
CEO_Jelis says:
CO: It appeared to be heading towards a nearby system. ::picks up a remote control and flips on the screen on the wall, displaying a star chart::
CEO_Jelis says:
Computer: Computer, using available data, please extrapolate the beam's course on the star chart.

ACTION: A yellow line stretches out from QIb's current location, and terminates in a star system approx 2 light years distant

CEO_Jelis says:
Self: ugh. ::presses a button to change the line to green::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: takes note of the star-chart and starts looking for other ships in the sector ::

ACTION: The line obediently changes, despite having to go from a very nice cheery yellow to a horrible lurid green.

CO_Q`tor says:
CEO: And you could find no readings out of the ordinary from that direction, even with the probe?
CEO_Jelis says:
CO: Nothing unusual so far, but I've set the probe to continue transmitting directly to the QIb.
CO_Q`tor says:
ALL: I do not pretend to be a scientist, or a historian, but from what little I have been able to learn, and from the reports that I have read so far, I don't think any of this, other than the stones themselves were ever meant to be found.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: nods in agreement with the CO ::
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  If the stones were, in fact, meant to be found, then the logical conclusion must be that the beacon was meant to be followed, Commander.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: thinks FINALLY someone who makes sense in all of this no wonder he is the CO, now to kill him off and steal his position ::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: suppresses the Klingon in her and smiles sweetly at the CO ::
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: The stone arrangement is extremely old, correct?
FCO_MJDoole says:
::walks in to the Ready Room to find out what's going on, leaves helm to Duty FCO::
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  Presumably, Commander.
CEO_Jelis says:
::nods to the FCO as he enters::
FCO_MJDoole says:
::nods back at CEO::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: doesn't look up from her plans ::
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: I remember many of you comparing this arrangement to ::pauses to remember the word:: Stonehenge? on Earth.
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  While I have not personally been to the site, it does appear so, Commander.
CEO_Jelis says:
::wonders idly why the people of Earth have so many weird names for things::
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: Is it possible that an advanced civilization placed these stone in this arrangement as a marker of sorts, and the equipment underground was some sort of communications system?
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: You did say that the beam was a carrier beam of some sort.
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  It is certainly within the realm of possibility, Commander.  However, there are a great many possibilities when dealing with the unknown.
FCO_MJDoole says:
CO: If I remember my Earth History, Stonehenge was built in what would have been your  "Ancient Greece" by unknown sources at an unknown time?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: thinks she needs to leave and get to work on the QIb's defenses ::
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  Affirmative. An empty subspace carrier wave, without content.
CO_Q`tor says:
::thinks for a few minutes::
CO_Q`tor says:
::reaches a decision:: FCO: Lieutenant, set a course to the beams apparent destination, maximum warp.
CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Make sure the cloak is engaged.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: Nods to the CO before taking her leave ::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: moves directly to tactical and raises the cloak::
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: We will see what we can find out Mr. Stelakh. Then we will return to Star Fleet with our findings.
FCO_MJDoole says:
::walks out to helm::
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  Your orders, Commander?
FCO_MJDoole says:
::Sets course for beams apparent destination, Warp 9.7 and engages::
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: We will go to the star system that the carrier wave went to and see what is there, if anything.

ACTION: QIb breaks her eventless orbit, and streaks into maximum warp, invisible behind her cloak
CO_Q`tor says:
ALL: Dismissed
CEO_Jelis says:
::rises, and heads back onto the bridge::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: sends off a message to SFH heading, plan, and destination ::
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  I meant, sir, is there a particular station you wish me to take.
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: Science Mr. Stelakh
Civ_Stelakh says:
::Nods, and makes his way back onto the bridge, taking up the science station.::

ACTION: Time warp: However long it is, which I can't remember off-hand, to travel 2 light years at 9.7 passes, ok, I'll take on trust that it is indeed approx 17 minutes, and QIb is now approaching the star system

Civ_Stelakh says:
Nobody In Particluar:  Scanning.
CEO_Jelis says:
::takes the enginering station again:
CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Sensors at maximum.
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  I am reading no message traffic, Commander.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  :: scans ::.
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: Any signs of civilization? Past or present?
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  I am continuing scans, sir.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO : Sir, no ships, no stations, Sir, beginning tachyon sweep.
MO_Deoxy says:
*CO* Bridge, this is sickbay.  Sirs, analysis of the DSDNA we recovered indicates humanoid tendencies.  It is very similar specifically to Human, Betazoid, and Vulcan DNA, although more likely similar by chance than ancestrally.
Civ_Stelakh says:
::Arches a brow.::
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  I am reading an extensive array of structures on the surface, centered on a stone circle.
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  There are no life signs.
CO_Q`tor says:
::hears the MO's report:: *MO*: So that's all it is? Just humanoid DNA?
MO_Deoxy says:
*CO* Aye sir.
MO_Deoxy says:
*CO* A single strand of it.
FCO_MJDoole says:
::Brings QIb out of warp to full impulse as we enter the system::

MO_Deoxy says:
*CO* Well, a double strand, a single sequence
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: thinks that is impossible scans would have shown that on a standard tricorder ::
FCO_MJDoole says:
CO: Entering unknown star system at beams coordinates, now.
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: A dead civilization?
CO_Q`tor says:
FCO: Standard orbit around the planet with those structures.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: scans the surface for weapons and or defenses ::
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  Or evacuated.
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  I am reading weak energy signatures from the circle.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO : Long unused ground to orbit cannons on the surface, no active weapons or defenses.
FCO_MJDoole says:
CO: Standard Orbit, aye.
FCO_MJDoole says:
::enters standard orbit::
CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Commander, you are a medical doctor, explain to me in simple terms what this double strand single sequence DNA is.

ACTION: QIb successfully enters a standard orbit

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO : Sir suggest we steer clear of the known trajectory of the last beam.
CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Agreed Commander. FCO: Make sure we are never directly over the stone circle.
FCO_MJDoole says:
CO: Suggest we remain cloaked, until we find out more about this system, particularly this region
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO : Sir a double strand suggests two sets of chromosomes, in other words a union of two to make one.
FCO_MJDoole says:
::sets course so that the QIb remains 500km off the port side of the circle
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  Commander, the power signature has vanished.
CO_Q`tor says:
::nods in understanding::CTO: How would that be significant?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: trains the lateral sensor array on the circle, monitoring for temperature changes and or energy transfer ::
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: Is it possible that that stone circle was the "receiver" for the carrier beam?
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  Commander, I am reading technological equipment beneath the circle.

Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  As before, approximately one hundred metres below the surface.
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: Is it possible to transport directly to the equipment?
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO: Scanning.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: thinks the CO is not gonna transport alone and scrambles Elite Rogue to the TR ::
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  The equipment is in a cavern, Commander.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: scans the caverns for weapons and or defenses ::
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  Provided the transporters are able to penetrate to the cavern, which should present no difficulty.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO : Sir no defenses or weapons in the caverns, Sir.
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: Mr. Stelakh, take Commanders Ravenprowler and Jelis with you. Transport into that cavern and see what you can find out.
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  Aye, sir.
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: See what close up scans can find out. Look for any types of records.
Civ_Stelakh says:
::Heads for the lift.::
FCO_MJDoole says:
::outloud:: I've got a bad feeling about this.
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  I shall endeavour to be thorough, Commander.  ::He says, with a touch of reproach.::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: folds her arms glaring at the CO with a fully armed unflinching stare and marches off  to the lift ::
Civ_Stelakh says:
CTO/CEO:  Transporter room two.
FCO_MJDoole says:
::reaches out with mind to see if I can find out more::
CEO_Jelis says:
::rises and heads off to follow the CIV::
Civ_Stelakh says:
::Enters TR2 and steps over to the equipment locker, retrieving two tricorders, a standard hand phaser, and a phaser rifle.::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: stands on the pad waiting ::
Civ_Stelakh says:
CTO/CEO:  ::Steps up onto the pad.::  Phasers on heavy stun.
CEO_Jelis says:
::grabs another phaser and follows onto the pad::

ACTION: The duty chief transports the team down to the cavern.

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: scoffs at the CIV and pulls her bat'leth ::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: drops into a fighting stance and takes point ::
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CTO:  ::Materialises in the cavern and arches a brow.::  You have received a direct order, Commander.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CIV: You do not give me ORDERS, you are a Civilian.
Civ_Stelakh says:
@::Takes out a tricorder and begins scanning.::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: marches off in search of the equipment ::
CEO_Jelis says:
@ ::looks around the cavern, setting his phaser to stun::
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CTO:  Given command of this away team by the highest-ranking officer of the vessel.  Your actions and attitude are noted.
FCO_MJDoole says:
CO: I am not sensing anything. No lifeforms of any kind, except for the Away Team.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@CIV : Command yes, but I am still ranking security here and phasers can be scanned for ::
Civ_Stelakh says:
@::Begins scanning for the equipment, which he moves toward slowly.::
FCO_MJDoole says:
CO: and I don't like it.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: scans and moves on ::
CO_Q`tor says:
FCO: I think we've come across the remains of a long gone civilization Lieutenant.
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CTO:  As can life signs, metals, fabrics, and, in fact, our tricorders own electromagnetic signatures and scanning beams.  This discourse is ended.  We will proceed with the mission in hand.
FCO_MJDoole says:
CO: Don't bet on it.
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CEO:  Mister Jelis?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@CIV: A weapon is a threat none of the others are.  We want to pose no threat.
CEO_Jelis says:
@ ::flips open his own tricorder:: CIV: Yes?
Civ_Stelakh says:
@*CO*:  Stelakh to Commander Q'Tor.  I have found what appears to be a subspace receiver, equipped with a cloaking device.
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CEO:  Readings, Engineer?

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: heads for some equipment near by watchful and scanning for temperature changes::
CEO_Jelis says:
@ CIV: Subspace receiver... from that way ::points to a corner of the cavern::
CO_Q`tor says:
*CIV*: Why would it need a cloaking device?
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CEO:  You are the Engineer, Mister Jelis.  Please begin analysis of the equipment, with attention to the possible origin of the cloaking device.
CO_Q`tor says:
*CIV*: Can you find a communications log, or any other sort of records?
CEO_Jelis says:
@ CIV: Appears to be down at the moment, only trace radiation from a previous activation
Civ_Stelakh says:
@*CO*:  The obvious answer would be that those who placed it here do not wish it to be found.  Mister Jelis is beginning his analysis of the receiver.
FCO_MJDoole says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CO: A cloaking device?
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: Do tricorders give any indication as to age?
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: pulls her phaser to cover Jelis and establishes a perimeter ::
Civ_Stelakh says:
@::Scans for decay rates of the trace radiation in an attempt to ascertain the age of same.::
CEO_Jelis says:
@ ::starts trying to identify if the components meet any standard he's aware of::
Civ_Stelakh says:
@*CO* Scanning.
SO_Scannit says:
::looks up from science 2:: CO: Sir, reading sudden instability in the planet's core
CO_Q`tor says:
FCO: hence my theory that the equipment itself was never meant to be found.

ACTION: The ground underneath the AT shakes, a few rocks falling from the cavern

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: monitore temperature changes, and energy readings, while walking the perimeter finding defensible sites ::
CEO_Jelis says:
@ ::almost falls over another box::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@:: stands firm and closes the perimeter ::

CEO_Jelis says:
@ CIV: I've got something else over here.... 
SO_Scannit says:
CO: Massive increase in volcanic activity across the planet's surface sir, I'm not sure what's happening here.
CO_Q`tor says:
SO: What sort of instability?
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CEO:  What is it, Mister Jelis?
CEO_Jelis says:
@ CIV: I'm not sure what it is, there’s no power at all... but there’s a burned-in reading of "four point six" on the screen
SO_Scannit says:
CO: Seismic.  Magma is ascending, the whole thing looks like it's coming apart
CO_Q`tor says:
*CIV*: Mr. Stelakh, what is happening down there?

ACTION: The ground shakes again, causing more rocks to fall, some on the equipment, and around the AT

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
@*CO*: Suggest, bio-skeletal locks on the AT.
FCO_MJDoole says:
CO: Agreed.
Civ_Stelakh says:
@CEO:  Please elaborate.
CO_Q`tor says:
OPS: get them out of there on the double.
CEO_Jelis says:
@ ::shakes dust from his hair::
CO_Q`tor says:
FCO: Prepare to break orbit as soon as the AT is back on board.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: scans the transceiver ::
CEO_Jelis says:
@ CIV: I'm not certain, without taking it apart... and I doubt if we have the time to do that down here
Civ_Stelakh says:
@*CO*  Stelakh to Q'Tor.  Emergency beamout.
OPS_Urgle says:
CO: Aye, sir ::locks onto the away tea, an transports them into transporter room 2::
FCO_MJDoole says:
CO: Acknowleged
 SO_Scannit says:
CO: Sir, I think the planet's about to explode!
CEO_Jelis says:
@ CIV: But I can ..... ::is cut off by the transporter beam::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
::shakes the dust from her hair and moves off ::
CO_Q`tor says:
FCO: get us to a safe distance Lieutenant.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: heads for the bridge ::

ACTION: As the away team is beamed out, the cavern collapses, burying everything there

CEO_Jelis says:
::rematerialises in TR2::

CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: tosses her braid over her shoulder and enters the bridge ::
CEO_Jelis says:
CIV: .... always bring it back with us....er.. actually, I can't.
Civ_Stelakh says:
::Rematerialises in TR2 and steps off the pad, heading for the bridge.::
FCO_MJDoole says:
::breaks orbit to 5000km off starboard from present position::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: walks over to the CO and tosses him her tricorder with the scans on it ::
CEO_Jelis says:
::sighs, and follows the others::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: Qapla'.
CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Findings?

ACTION: QIb gracefully breaks orbit, and begins to pull away, as the planet descends into internal seismological anarchy

Civ_Stelakh says:
::Heads straight to the science station and begins intensive scans of the planet as it tears itself apart.::
FCO_MJDoole says:
::smiles at CTO::
SO_Scannit says:
::relinquishes to the CIV::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: heads for her station and scans for any seismic activity that might harm the ship ::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: There for your perusal.
CEO_Jelis says:
::heads to the engineering station and grumbles at the symbiot wiggling in his gut::
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  Commander, the core is preparing to explode, within one minute.  Suggest we move away.
FCO_MJDoole says:
CO: Don't wanna say "I told you so", but I knew that something wasn't right about that place
Civ_Stelakh says:
::Concentrates his scans on the core.::
CO_Q`tor says:
FCO: get us out of here Lieutenant
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: glances at her dirty fingernails and smiles ::
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: Were you able to find out anything at all?
CEO_Jelis says:
::sits bolt upright at the words "core" and "explode", and takes a few seconds to realize he meant the planet::
CEO_Jelis says:
::Breathes a sigh of relief::

Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  Little, Commander.  The readings of our tricorders may be of some use.  However, what scans we were able to obtain will be cursory at best.
FCO_MJDoole says:
CO: Gone sir. ::engages full impulse to 50000km then enages warp 1::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO : Sir, suggest we decloak and raise shields.

ACTION: As QIb streaks away, the whole planet explodes behind them, blowing whatever remnants there were of civilisation to nothing more than space dust.

CO_Q`tor says:
CTO: Do it
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: raises shields ::
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: puts the explosion on screen and watches ::
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: Since any traces of civilization, along with the EM disturbances are now gone from Rhendus VII, would you say that we can recommend it for colonization?
FCO_MJDoole says:
::increases speed to warp 7::

ACTION: The screen shows a very pretty debris field, glowing hot

Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  It is difficult to say, Commander.  I would suggest further analysis of this disaster prior to any such suggestion.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: is mesmerized by the beauty of the exploding planet ::
CO_Q`tor says:
FCO: Set a course for the nearest Starbase. Let's go home.
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
:: thinks now if I could have blown it up that would have been all the better ::
Civ_Stelakh says:
CO:  If this explosion was caused by some alien technology designed to keep the equipment in that cavern undiscovered, then the same may happen on Rhendus Seven.
FCO_MJDoole says:
CO: Starbase 359 engaged
CTO_Ravenprowler says:
CO: You have scans of the entire area Sir.
CO_Q`tor says:
CIV: Noted.

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