Host Jules says:
When last we left the crew, they were sent for training on Benning.  4 of the 7 crew were taken hostage.  The Captain was thrown from one of the recovery vehicles and has vanished from sight,

Host Jules says:
The XO and CIV must now effect recovery of both their crewmates and the Vulcan Scientists.

Host Jules says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Resume Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host XO_Horn says:
::pulls her vehicle to a stop just under one click from where her crew is captive::

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::applies pressure to the brake and halts his vehicle next to the XO::

Host XO_Horn says:
::jumps out and scans the area:: CIV: Let's get them back.  Then we'll send a couple back for the Captain.  He would expect us to rescue the crew first.

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::nods and steps out of the vehicle, slinging his Compression Rifle off his shoulder and holding it ready:: XO: On foot from here, Commander?

Host XO_Horn says:
::checks the setting on her phaser and grabs the rifle from the passenger seat:: CIV: On foot.  I'm not seeing personnel outside that shield.

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  The FCO and CSO wake and find themselves in the middle of a tropical jungle.

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
XO: Got it. We can come back for the vehicles later once we have the crew, and on foot we stand less chance of being detected. ::looking in the direction of his imprisoned crew he begins to walk towards it::

FCO_MJDoole says:
CSO: ::looking around:: Well, isn't this a globberknock. Are you ok?

Host XO_Horn says:
CIV: Right, I don't want to risk even a dust trail any closer. ::starts toward the shields at a jog::

CSO_Stelakh says:
FCO:  I am not unwell.  ::Takes stock of his surroundings.::

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::continues to walk and hums a quiet tune his old tutor used to sing when he was concentrating:: XO: Do we have any plans for when we actually get there?

CSO_Stelakh says:
FCO:  I am unarmed, and without a tricorder.  I assume your equipment has also been taken?

Revugcam says:
::looks at his tricorder and smiles:: Self: They are close by.

FCO_MJDoole says:
::checks::

CSO_Stelakh says:
::Stands, and looks around, then slowly approaches a likely-looking sapling.::

CSO_Stelakh says:
::He hauls on the sapling, apparently attempting to uproot it.::

Host XO_Horn says:
CIV: The way your moving I'll be done before you get there.  Let's Go! ::increases her pace::

Host Jules says:
ACTION: The FCO suddenly walks into a snare and looks at the CSO from an upside down perspective

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::chuckles and jogs to catch up to the XO:: XO: Give me a chance, I’m not as young as I used to be.

FCO_MJDoole says:
CSO: Not entirely. ::undoes a secret compartment in my boot, and pulls out a compact phaser::

FCO_MJDoole says:
Self: Nice...Real nice.

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  The secret compartment is empty.

Host XO_Horn says:
CIV: Out of shape?  Perhaps you need to run my fitness routine when we get back to the ship.  No, never mind, you don't look like the 5 mile run and 20 minutes with a Bat'leth type of person. ::speeds up a little::

FCO_MJDoole says:
::using my long arm reach, I pull at the vine and turn myself upright, and take the loop from around my boot::

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::smirks and laughs inside, speeding up gradually to a sprint:: XO: I'll show you out of shape, race you!

Host XO_Horn says:
::increases her speed, keeping up with the CIV easily::

CSO_Stelakh says:
FCO:  Mr. Doole, that vine may be of some value.  ::Kneels down and begins feeling around the ground.

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  The CSO finds himself hanging next to the FCO.

CSO_Stelakh says:
FCO:  ::Looks at the FCO::  As may the one currently holding my ankle.

FCO_MJDoole says:
::shakes my head at CSO::

Host XO_Horn says:
::sees them coming close to the shield and slows down::

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
XO: How far are we from the base, Commander? ::speeds up a little, hoping that the long years as a Civilian hadn't affected his stamina::

FCO_MJDoole says:
::using intense arm  strength, hangs by one arm from my vine , reaches over and grabs the CSO::

CSO_Stelakh says:
::As did the FCO, he bends at the waist and grips the vine with his left hand.::

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::slows down with the XO, knowing that they are close and she isn't just getting tired:: XO: Call it a draw?

FCO_MJDoole says:
::helps the CSO turn right-side up::

CSO_Stelakh says:
FCO:  Thank you, Mr. Doole.  However, I believe I am capable of extricating myself from this snare.

Revugcam says:
:;walks up next to the hanging FCO and CSO::  FCO/CSO: Pitiful... pitiful.

Host XO_Horn says:
CIV: Call it "I'll see you in the holodeck" when this is over. ::pulls out her tricorder::

CSO_Stelakh says:
Revugcam:  ::Turns his eyes on the stranger.::  If you are not here to assist us, then state your purpose.

FCO_MJDoole says:
::helps CSO to the ground, then lowers myself down::

Revugcam says:
CSO: To hinder your progress... why?

CSO_Stelakh says:
Revugcam:  Elaborate.

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::laughs quietly:: XO: You have yourself a deal, Commander ::wonders what he got himself into and remembers to book some holodeck time to get back into shape::

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  Once the FCO and CSO have dropped to the ground, they find that they can go no further than 3 feet in any direction.

Revugcam says:
::shakes head:: CSO: I love Vulcan's need for details. My purpose is to hinder your progress. To stop you from moving forward

Host XO_Horn says:
::scans the shield completely::

CSO_Stelakh says:
Revugcam:  That is not an elaboration.  State the reason for your goal.

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
XO: Can you find any way to get in, or should I keep shooting until it fails? :;smiles and strokes his compression rifle::

FCO_MJDoole says:
Revugcam: ::standing to full 9 1/2 feet tall:: Somehow I don't think you will be hindering us.

Host XO_Horn says:
CIV: We've got a weakness about 40 meters down.

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::nods:: XO: No need for the rifle then. Lead on, Commander!

Revugcam says:
FCO: I and my force field shall...  and my traps served their purpose to get you in the force field.

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  The XO's scan reveals a variation in the shields density.

Host XO_Horn says:
CIV: The rifle isn't for breaking in, it's for whoever is inside that took our crew.

Host XO_Horn says:
::moves quickly to the opening::

CSO_Stelakh says:
::Surreptitiously takes the surroundings in a bit more closely, attempting to find a field generator.::

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::smiles and the XO and follows to the weakness:: XO: I like the way you think, Its very rare to find a Starfleet officer who doesn’t try to make peace with every damn thing in the Universe.

FCO_MJDoole says:
Revugcam: never underestimate a Starfleet Officer

Host XO_Horn says:
::flashes back to another rescue that she barely lived through:: Self: Gotta do this quickly.

CSO_Stelakh says:
Revugcam:  Why do you wish to detain us?

CSO_Stelakh says:
::Simply folds his legs under himself and sits down.::

Host XO_Horn says:
::stops:: CIV: Here, there's a variation in density.

Revugcam says:
::shakes his head::  FCO: I do not   CSO: 'Cause I can ::grins::

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::stops and looks around:: XO: Lets get this over with then...

CSO_Stelakh says:
Revugcam:  Illogical.  There has been some effort to bring us here.  To waste resources "because I can" is highly unlikely.

Host XO_Horn says:
CIV: I'm a Commander not a Diplomat.  Besides we can just consider this...aggressive negotiations. ::grins::

FCO_MJDoole says:
:: without notice from anyone, mentally searches for the source of the force field::

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::laughs loudly:: XO: I like that...::hoists his phaser rifle::...my kind of negotiations

Host XO_Horn says:
::checks for the frequency to disrupt the shield and finds it::

Host XO_Horn says:
::sets her phaser:: CIV: Ready?

CSO_Stelakh says:
::Reaches out and taps the force field.::

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::nods:: XO: ready

Host XO_Horn says:
CIV: Fire. ::fires a burst at the shield's weakened area::

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  The CSO finds himself on the ground from the shock.

FCO_MJDoole says:
Self: Oh, Fluff - n - Stuff

CSO_Stelakh says:
::Picks himself up and nods satisfactorily::

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  XO and CIV break through the outside shield.

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::steps through the hole in the shield, Compression Rifle help in front of him::

Revugcam says:
::shakes head:: CSO/FCO: Your purpose is to find the captured personnel... my purpose is to stop you.

Host XO_Horn says:
::stops firing and runs through the opening looking all directions::

CSO_Stelakh says:
Revugcam:  And who wishes us to remain here, aside from you?

FCO_MJDoole says:
Revugcam: Who sent you?

Revugcam says:
FCO/CSO: Sorry... it's a surprise  ::grins::

Host XO_Horn says:
CIV: Well, isn't this interesting.

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::keeps his eyes open, alert and ready for any dangers in this jungle:: XO: Different...

CSO_Stelakh says:
Revugcam:  You realize that others will be coming, do you not?

Revugcam says:
::nods:: CSO: Good

CSO_Stelakh says:
::Slips off his boots.::

Host XO_Horn says:
::opens her mind, searching for Doole::

FCO_MJDoole says:
::slightly senses the XO and unnoticeably grins::

CSO_Stelakh says:
::Uses the toe of his boot to dig into the ground at the edge of the force field's inner surface.::

Host XO_Horn says:
::finds Doole's presence:: CIV: Our FCO is alive and he's ticked.  We'd better get to him before that behemoth kills someone.

Revugcam says:
::looks down to his tricorder as it bleeps::  FCO/CSO: I must be going now... please keep in touch

Revugcam says:
::walks into the jungle::

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::chuckles:: XO: Behemoth? Well, I'll just search for a rampaging humanoid, the bent trees should show us a way ::rolls his eyes and keeps walking forward::

CSO_Stelakh says:
::Watches the stranger depart, and continues digging with the toe of his boot.  Then, he arches a brow.::

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::checks left and right as he walks, always keeping his compression rifle ready to fire::

CSO_Stelakh says:
FCO:  Are you able to establish telepathic contact?

Host XO_Horn says:
CIV: Yeah, all 3 meters of him.

FCO_MJDoole says:
CSO: Yes. A weak one but yes.

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  As Revugcam disappears into the jungle, the force field around the FCO and CSO drops.

CSO_Stelakh says:
FCO:  Do not move.

Host XO_Horn says:
::moves toward where she sensed the FCO::

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::memorizing the crew roster he looks surprised for a second before becoming alert once more:: XO: Three meters? Strange for a Betazoid, is he some kind of genetic mutation?

FCO_MJDoole says:
CSO: Hmm. I was just going to say that to you

Host XO_Horn says:
CIV: I have no clue.  But between his height and his ocular implants, he's pretty tough to beat.

Host XO_Horn says:
::checks her tricorder again::

CSO_Stelakh says:
FCO:  He received readings from his tricorder just before he departed.  It may be that he has detected a scouting party, and has gone to accost them.

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::puts it out of his mind and concentrates on his surroundings, ready to fire his rifle:: XO: I'll have to meet this curious giant...anything on scans?

CSO_Stelakh says:
::Looks up::

CSO_Stelakh says:
FCO: I must stand on your shoulders.  ::Points up, indicating the vines above.::

Host XO_Horn says:
CIV: Another 20 meters.  Keep an eye out.

FCO_MJDoole says:
CSO: Hang on. :lifts CSO to my shoulders::

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::nods and keeps looking around, alert for any danger::

CSO_Stelakh says:
::Gets onto the FCO's shoulders, then reaches up and grabs a vine, which he uses to pull himself up into the trees.::

CSO_Stelakh says:
FCO:  Are you able to follow?

Host XO_Horn says:
::moves through the area carefully and sees a face through the vines above:: Self: What on...?

Host XO_Horn says:
::recognizes Stelakh and continues moving toward him::

CSO_Stelakh says:
::Looks around from his perch in the trees above.::

CSO_Stelakh says:
XO:  Commander, do not move.

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::looks to where the XO is staring and points his compression rifle towards the face in shock:: XO: Do you know that face?

FCO_MJDoole says:
CSO: Of course. ::squats down real low, and springs straight up, launching myself onto the nearest lowest branch::

CSO_Stelakh says:
XO:  We will come to you.  There are snare traps in the underbrush.

Host XO_Horn says:
::calls out:: CSO: So help me Stelakh, if I ask what you are doing and you say 'just hanging around' I'll shoot you myself!

Host XO_Horn says:
CIV: This is too easy.  I don't like it.

CSO_Stelakh says:
::Grasps a vine and kicks off a tree, swinging in the direction of the XO and CIV.::

FCO_MJDoole says:
~~~~XO: Don't move.~~~~

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::blinks and shakes his head, keeping his rifle ready and looking around:: XO: Agreed, I'll scout out the area...::steps into the underbrush and begins to stalk quietly through the jungle in search of any traps::

FCO_MJDoole says:
::follows CSO, leaping from tree to tree::

Host XO_Horn says:
~~~FCO: Nice to know you are okay.  Have you seen the others?~~~

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  a tree falls on the XO.

CSO_Stelakh says:
::Hangs from the vine with his left hand, and looks down at the XO.::

FCO_MJDoole says:
::feels telepathic link get stronger as the CSO and I near the XO::

FCO_MJDoole says:
~~~~No. I haven't. Are you ok?~~~~

Host XO_Horn says:
::falls to the ground, trapped::

CSO_Stelakh says:
FCO:  A tree has fallen on the commander.

Host XO_Horn says:
~~~FCO: Don't know yet.  Just move this thing.~~~

FCO_MJDoole says:
::drops to the ground next to the XO::

CSO_Stelakh says:
::Drops to the ground next to the tree and looks about quickly for a tricorder which may have fallen from the XO's hand.::

FCO_MJDoole says:
:;grabs the tree, picks it up off the XO, and launches it through the jungle like a missile::

FCO_MJDoole says:
::kneels down and picks up the XO in my arms::

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::completes his short circuit of the immediate area and comes back to find the XO on the floor as a huge tree flies a few meters to his right, hurled by something large and ugly in the middle of the clearing:: FCO: Be careful where you throw these things!

Host XO_Horn says:
::gasps in pain as she's picked up:: FCO: Careful.

CSO_Stelakh says:
XO:  Tricorder, Commander?

Revugcam says:
ACTION: A loud scream from a wild animal can be heard where the tree fell

FCO_MJDoole says:
~~~~Shhh. Sarah. I have you. Your safe now.~~~~

Host XO_Horn says:
::opens her hand with the tricorder::

CSO_Stelakh says:
::Takes the tricorder and runs it over the XO.::

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::looks around as he stands next to the CSO and the FCO with the Commander in his arms:: All: So...why is this place so quiet?

CSO_Stelakh says:
All:  Three broken ribs.  There will of course be bruising.

CSO_Stelakh says:
All:  Concussion, minor.

Host XO_Horn says:
CIV: We have to find the others then go after the Captain.

CSO_Stelakh says:
XO:  With due respect, Commander, you are in no condition to continue.  Further sorties into the jungle may exacerbate your injuries.

Host XO_Horn says:
~~~FCO: Dlorah and the CNS are still out there.  The Captain fell into a sand trap.~~~

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
XO: Not in your condition you're not, go with the FCO for the Captain. The CSO and I can handle the captured scientists

CSO_Stelakh says:
CIV:  Are you armed?

Host XO_Horn says:
CSO: Let me finish.

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  The forest floor drops from beneath the entire crews feet.

Host XO_Horn says:
::thinks "Oh God, please no more."::

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::about to tap his compression rifle his feet suddenly fall from beneath him as the ground give way::

FCO_MJDoole says:
::curls into a tight ball, protecting the XO::

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  The crew find themselves sliding down a long slide.

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::keeps a hold of his compression rifle as he slides down a long slide-type-thing::

Host XO_Horn says:
::tries to grab her ribs to protect them from the vibrations::

CSO_Stelakh says:
::As his feet are bare, he places them firmly against the slide, and flings his hands against it as well, in an attempt to gain enough friction and traction to stop his slide.::

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  After what seems like a long time.  Everyone falls to the floor, looking up at 6 booted feet.

Range_Master says:
::shakes head::

Host XO_Horn says:
::hits the floor seeing the boots in front of her:: Self: It's a good day to die.

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::rolls to his right and gets to his feet, rifle in front od him and pointed to the closest person:: All: Who are you?

Range_Master says:
All: That's it?   That's the best you can all muster?

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::points his rifle to the Range Master:: RM: What is this?

Host RAdm_Suvok_Serok says:
:: raises her eyebrow :: All:  I have seen worse, but I can not remember when.

CSO_Stelakh says:
Ranger_Master:  ::Stands and quickly approaches the new stranger.::  I assure you, it is not.

VAdm_Silek says:
::looks to his wife:: Serok: I may have ::his eyes smiling::

Host RAdm_Suvok_Serok says:
CIV:  You will find that your weapons do not work here.

Host XO_Horn says:
::pulls herself up, phaser in hand:: Range Master: I demand to see proof that this is your training right now.  I also expect to see the rest of my crew here immediately before I spend life in prison for murder.

Range_Master says:
All: This is what I would call a failure.

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::turns it around and holds it as a bat:: RAdm: Yeah? We will see...

Host XO_Horn says:
Range Master: This is what I would call, not knowing how to properly deal with a Klingon ship!

Range_Master says:
::raises both eyebrows:: XO: Demand ?   Demand Commander?

CSO_Stelakh says:
Range_Master:  With due respect, perhaps more caution would have been indicated, were it not obvious that this scenario was part of a traning exercise.

Host RAdm_Suvok_Serok says:
CSO:  IF it were that obvious, how did you manage to end up here?

Host XO_Horn says:
Range Master: Yes, demand.  That thing on the surface said their capture wasn't training.  If it lied, I want proof.  Otherwise you will be considered hostile.

VAdm_Silek says:
All: The Range Master is and always been authorized to do what is necessary to make Starfleet Officers better... has he succeeded?

FCO_MJDoole says:
::leans towards the Range Master, and growls::

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
Silek: No, he has succeeded in making us Angry.

Host RAdm_Suvok_Serok says:
FCO:  I suggest you step back and relax Mister Doole.

CSO_Stelakh says:
Serok:  Admiral, is it not logical to, as it were, play along with the scenario to its obvious conclusion, so that it may end sooner, once one has decided what the scenario is?

Range_Master says:
::nods::   CIV: Then I succeeded   ::grins evilly:: Silek/Serok: Just like I have done to you both.

VAdm_Silek says:
::nods::

FCO_MJDoole says:
Range Master: If someone had gotten seriously injured, I would hold YOU responsible.

Host XO_Horn says:
VAdm: Admiral, if you are truly an Admiral, I am injured, my Captain is lost, and a version of that person apparently lied to me on the surface.  I want proof of the safety of my crew.  Any officer would expect the same.

Host RAdm_Suvok_Serok says:
RM:  As always Sir, it has been enlightening.

Range_Master says:
All: Many injuries have been and will happen at Benning.

Host XO_Horn says:
RM: But until I see my Captain and crew safe, all are considered hostile and this training is considered incomplete.

Host RAdm_Suvok_Serok says:
ACTION:  The interior fades to the familiar yellow and black hologrid. The entire crew is standing there with the 2 Admirals and the Range Master.

Host XO_Horn says:
RM: You would expect no less from a true executive officer.

FCO_MJDoole says:
RM: I have been here many times. Injuries do not happen like they did today.

Range_Master says:
::shakes head and pushes a button::

Host RAdm_Suvok_Serok says:
ACTION:  The holodeck opens to revel the missing crew.

Host XO_Horn says:
::walks carefully over and scans the missing crew to make certain they are who they appear to be::

Host XO_Horn says:
Crew: It's over.

Host XO_Horn says:
RM: I'm assuming you will give us time to shower before debrief?

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
::mutters quietly to himself about snotty Admirals::

Host XO_Horn says:
::feels herself calming down knowing that the CO and other Command Staff are okay::

Range_Master says:
XO:  Absolutely not.  Clean yourselves on your own time.

FCO_MJDoole says:
~~~::creating a telepathic link between the XO and myself to calm down::~~~

Host XO_Horn says:
RM: You will leave me injured and you call yourself a Starfleet Officer?

Range_Master says:
XO: No.. I call myself a trainer....  not a weak Starfleet Officer... you will be stronger after this... or you will be dead.

Host XO_Horn says:
RM: Or retired. ::turns to walk out::

CIV_Ens_Edrehn says:
RM: or YOU will be dead...::wishes he still had that holographic rifle to beat the Range Master with::

Host RAdm_Suvok_Serok says:
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