Transcript:  USS Quirinus
SD:  10011.06
Episode:  “Talking Dead Man”  pt II

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Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::sits in ready room, contemplating::

Host Dead_Man says:
@MacTavish: You are the one who will talk

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::walking down the hall to the TL, her hand bloody::

CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Brushing off his hands after cleaning his office, with a slight grin on his face::

CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::pulls her lab coat tighter around herself and wonders what is going on in sickbay::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  Dead Man:  Aye.  Do you know who it is thats started all this?

Host Dead_Man says:
ACTION: A very dry smell permeates the Ready Room.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Enters TL:: TL: sickbay

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::heads back to main engineering as the repair team arrives::

Host Dead_Man says:
@ MacTavish:  Yes.  We did.  Those like this one are alive.

Ltjg_Torok_Nural says:
@Peron: Who is MacTavish talking to?

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ Nural: I don't know...

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Exits on deck 4, and approaches SB::

Host Dead_Man says:
@ MacTavish: We want the ones like this one, to leave this place.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  Dead_Man:  Well, the more you can tell me about them the better.  Have they issued any demands?

CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Plops down on his couch, with "The Grey and the Dead" in hand, wondering once again who keeps on doing this, and wondering if Hannah planted something in the computer to keep on pulling ship maneuvers like that::

Ltjg_Torok_Nural says:
::continues to watch MacTavish standing next to the corpse::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks up, sniffing:: Computer: Has the atmosphere in ready room been altered?

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
::on Bridge reading away team telemetry::

Host Dead_Man says:
<C> Sulek: Negative...

CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::waits outside sickbay for a reply from the repair team::

Host Dead_Man says:
@ ACTION: The Wind howls around the Colony and Thunder rolls off in the distance.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Enters SB, finds it dark and empty::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Computer: Vary atmospheric refresh rate up 5 per cent.

Host Dead_Man says:
@ MacTavish: We want you to remove the infestation of the ones like this one.

Host Dead_Man says:
<C> Sulek: Confirmed

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::arrives in main engineering and looks over list of rescently called in repairs::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::looks up and around at the building storm::  Dead Man:  How many hostages are there?

Host Dead_Man says:
@ MacTavish: All of them.

CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::wonders why the XO walked right past her and sticks her head in sickbay:: XO: Uh.. something I can help you with?

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ :: looks over to Nural :: This is spooky... and frankly, I don't like it one bit.

Host Dead_Man says:
ACTION: A breeze picks up in Sulek's office... its warm, dry, and a bit gritty.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::looks around in surprise:: CMO: Oh Dr... Sorry I didn't see you.  What is wrong with SB?

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::frowns::  Dead Man:  have they issued any demands yet?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::crosses to ready room door::

Host Dead_Man says:
@ MacTavish: Those are our demands.  Remove the infestations like this one.

CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Tosses the PADD with "The Grey and the Dead" on it aside, and wonders how the away team is doing::

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ Nural: Simple enough, eh?

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
*Bridge* Everitt reporting. We are having a large amount of various ship-wide system failures.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::waits for door to open::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::sighs inwardly::  Dead Man:  take me to them

CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::still holding her coat closed:: XO: That seems to be the question of the hour.  The lights keep flickering on and off, there are strange whispers and voices, and then, the last time it went dark something brushed past me and now my uniform is in shreds.  For now, sickbay has been relocated to Cargo bay one.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Computer: over-ride and open ready room door.

Host Dead_Man says:
@ MacTavish: This one cannot.  It is a voice... one will guide you.

Ltjg_Torok_Nural says:
@Peron: Do you think this means the rest of the hostages are dead like that man out there?

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CMO: Something attacked you?  Has security been notified?

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::eh?::  Dead Man:  Very well

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ Nural: No, I don't think so. Not yet.

Host Dead_Man says:
@ ACTION: Suddenly rain pours from the sky as the dead body slumps against the pole its resting on, and lightning strikes the Shuttle frying its systems.

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ :: jumps back, startled, as the systems overload on the shuttle ::

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
*Bridge* ...Its mostly minor systems, but at this rate it could cripple the ship.  Is there anything happening up there I should know about that could be causing this?

CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
XO: would you believe I didn't think of it?  and I don't know if attacked is the right word.  Right now a repair team is supposed to be fixing the problem.. I don't know if they can though.

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ Nural: This is bad. Let's get MacTavish before he runs off.

Ltjg_Torok_Nural says:
::moves away from the console::

Host Dead_Man says:
@ ACTION: A child approaches MacTavish, soaking wet, with a blank look on his face.  He takes MacTavish's hand and pulls him towards the Mine opening.

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
*CO*: Capt. FYI - Away team update - Lt. MacTavish seems to have established effective comunication with the corpse!

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ :: follows MacTavish :: Wait for us! The shuttle got hit by lightning!

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::takes the childs hand, trying to keep from slipping in the mud::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
<C> Computer.  Scan for intruders on the Q.

Host Dead_Man says:
ACTION:  The Breeze in the Ready Room progresses towards a full blown windstorm, that's blowing sand around.

Ltjg_Torok_Nural says:
::follows Peron out of the shuttle::

Host Dead_Man says:
<C> Thelsh:  No intruders detected.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Gokaar* Understood.  I seem to be locked in the ready room and there is a storm brewing.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Computer:  Lower refresh rate 20 perscent.

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
*CO*: Storm Sir?. I'll get an engineering team on it

Host Dead_Man says:
<C> Sulek: Confirmed.  ::No effect to the storm::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
*Bridge* We are experiencing strange events throughout the ship.  Go to yellow alert and continually scan the ship for any strange phenominom

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ :: keeps his phaser near his side as he continues on, following MacTavish and the child ::

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::decides intership communications must be out and heads to the bridge for an in-person report::

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
*Engineering*: Please have a repair team to the Captains ready room ASAP, there appears to be an atmospheric disturbance and the door will not open.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::feels a bit more human as he and the child cross under an awning to some lifts::

CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::motions to Thelsh's injury:: XO: Mind if I take a look?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Gokaar* A windstorm.  I shall be seeking refuge under my desk.  ::crawls under the desk::

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
Tac: Go to Yellow alert!

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CMO: Certainly... It is why I came by...  I was also involved in a strange event

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
*XO*: aye Sir

Host Child says:
@ ::Stands near the entrance to the mine, but goes no further.  He Stares at MacTavish then looks into the dark mine opening.

CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::raises an eyebrow but takes a look at the injury:: XO: Oh? What happened?

Ltjg_Torok_Nural says:
@::looks nervously around as he follows Peron::

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
<Tac>CSO: Aye Sir ::sounds Yellow Alert::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::shouting above the din of the storm::*Gokaar* Have all areas report any strange phenomena.  I cannot believe this is an isolated incident.

CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
XO: The cut doesn't look to be too deep.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::looks back at the pouring rain, wipes a bit of water from his face as he steps into the mine opening::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CMO: My window in my office seemed to explode.  But there was no decompression, and the window is intact.

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
*Gokaar* I beleive we have bigger problems.  Intership communications appear to be failing.  I'll take care of the captain.  Everitt Out.

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ :: catches up with MacTavish at last :: MacTavish: We're staying together. The shuttle's... :: trails off as he looks at the child ::

CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::astonished:: XO: Your window exploded but then it didnt?  Right.. sounds like something really strange is going on here.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::turns at OPS and the TO::  Peron:  You two can either wait here or head back up to the Quirinus.  But....under NO circumstances are you coming with me

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Gokaar* I am now in a full scale Vulcan-style windstorm.

Ltjg_Torok_Nural says:
@::enters mine opening and tried to shake some of the water out of his hair and uniform::

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
*Everitt*: Thank you Ens. I do Believe that the Capt. trapped in his ready room would constitute some Urgency!

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::grabs a plasma torch along with his standard engineering kit and hurries to the ready room::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Computer:  Identify change in atmospheric conditions in ready room.

Host Child says:
<C> Sulek: No abnormal atmospheric conditions registered.

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ MacTavish: We're not going to wait here or leave, letting you get led into a potential trap.

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
::Crosses to Ready room door and attempts to open it::

CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::grabs a portable regenerator from just inside sickbay's doors:: XO: Here... just give me a second...    There.  Good as new.  Small scar though.  I could fix that later if you want.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  Peron:  I dont care if I'm walking into the mouth of Hell itself,  you are not coming with me

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CMO: I agree.   Thanks.  Thats ok, don't care about the scar.  Where have you located SB, now?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::arches his eyebrow:: *Gokaar*  Try to over-ride door from your side.

CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
XO: Cargo Bay one.  ::shrugs:: Just for now.

Host Child says:
ACTION: Raythan's office door opens, and seconds later he's flying through it.

CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
Wha--- OOOOF! ::Crash::

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
*CO*: Aye sir - we could always phaser the door away if it comes to it. ::accesses door controls and attempts overide::

CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Rubs his head:: OK ... hrhm.

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::arrives on the bridge and sees Gokaar already working on the engineering problem::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@ ::turns and walks back into the darkness, his eyes adjusting quickly::

Host Child says:
ACTION: The air is so full of sand, that sand drifts are appearing around the Ready Room, and the Captain is having trouble breathing without inhaling sand.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CMO: Ok.  Well if you have no patients, come to the bridge. We seem to have some form of invasion of the Q.  I may need you up there to help identify what it is.

Ltjg_Torok_Nural says:
@MacTavish: Sir, I insist that you remain in contact with us the entire time...   ::watches him walk into the mine::

CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::nods:: XO: Fine, I'll come up with you.  My medics will let me know if they need me.

Ltjg_Torok_Nural says:
@Peron:We should report back to the Q.

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ :: stands angrily :: *Quirinus* Lt. MacTavish has entered a mine on his own, refusing to let us come with him. Orders?

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
Gokaar: Any luck?

CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Decides to head to the bridge to find out who is behind this, turns and moves to the turbolift, enters:: TL: Deck One.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::mumbles something about straight-laced Starfleeters as he finds a barely illuminated panel activating a lift::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::rips a small portion of his tunic off to cover his mouth and nose:: *Gokaar*:  Emergency beam out.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CMO: Alright.  Lets go get to the bottom of this. ::moves toward TL::

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
Everitt: Not as yet ens. Please take over

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
*CO*: aye sir stand by

CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::follows the determined Cmdr towards the TL:: XO: Right.  Um.. are we having fun yet? ::innocent::

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
TR1: emergency beam out - beam the Captain from his ready room to the bridge

Host Child says:
@ ::Slumps into a deep sleep as MacTavish enters the cave::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::hears the creaking of metal as the lift comes to a stop::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<TR1>*Gokaar* Unable to get a lock.

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::studies the panel:: Gokaar: we don't have time for this... 

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::sharp look at the CMO:: Morgan:  I would say not.  ::enters TL::

CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::shrugs:: XO: Just asking.  You thought so during the last emergency.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::watches the lift doors open, a single, naked bulb illuminating the rough metal interior::

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
Comm: AT: Lt. Peron. Lt. Mactavish is aware of the situation, attempt to deploy relays without being detected!

CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Exits the TL onto the bridge:: ALL: I was just thrown, and I mean THROWN ::Gestures to the bruise forming on the side of his head:: out of my office, can someone explain what is going on?

Host Goo says:
@ INSIDE MINE:  As MacTavish leaves the lift.. he see's the colonists strung up on the walls of the mine, all unconscious, but alive.  They are strung up with vines that look like they are made of stone.

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::ignites the plasma torch, and shouting...:: Sulek: Captain, please stand back from the door.  This won't take much longer.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
TL: Bridge

CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Looks over at the EO with a plasma torch:: My goodness, what's going on?

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
*tr1*: Acknowledged - Keep trying

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Everitt*  I am currently under my desk which seems to be drifing in with sand.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::looks around and whispers in a mixture of surprise and awe::  Mary, Jesus and Joesph

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
*CO*: sir we are unable to get a lock on you!

Ltjg_Torok_Nural says:
@::Looks at Peron as he is unable to contact the ship, so he taps his comm badge in order to try to contach the Q::  *Comm*: USS Quirinus: The is the away team on the surface, are you receiving us?

Host Goo says:
ACTION: As quickly as it starts.. the Ready Room is free from sand, and there is no wind, and the door opens.  With the Captain underneath his desk.

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ :: grumbles :: Nural: Relays? I wouldn't be surprised if we found him nailed to a wall tomorrow.

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
Everitt: I think you can turn off the torch now ens!

CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Looks over at the open doorway, and rubs his head:: Ow. ::Decides to leave the bruise alone::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he looks around perplexed and then realizes he still has the rag or uniform held over his nose and mouth::

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
CO: Sir, how are you?

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::stands surprised::  CO: hello sir, I'd like say that I was of help... but it just opened

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::pulls out his tricorder and approaches the nearest hostage, scanning::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Enters Bridge, looks around:: CSO: Gokaar, report.

CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::follows behind XO, taking a quick look around the bridge::

Ltjg_Torok_Nural says:
@Peron: Maybe there is still some equipment left on the shuttle that we can use to boost our signal.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::exiting ready room and seeing Everitt with torch:: Everitt: I do not believe that will be necessary.  Gokaar:  I am unscathed and a bit perplexed.

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
Thelsh: Ma'am - We have lost contact with the AT due to the storm and Captain Sulek has been trapped in his ready room

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::frowns, but sighs internally...alive....begins walking down the shaft::

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
CO: of course sir

CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::notices the CNS rubbing his head and heads towards him:: CNS: You alright? ::watches a bump rise on his head::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Sees the Capt exit the RR:: CO: Capt?

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ Nural: Yeah, let's check what we have.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Gokaar:  Have there been any other reports of seeming unexplainable events on the Q?

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::Stands with the CSO, CMO and the XO:: Thelsh: I have a report as well.  I would of submitted it the usual way, but thats part of the problem.

CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::clutches the coat a little closer and wishes she'd stopped for a fresh uniform::

Host Goo says:
@ VIEW:  As MacTavish proceeds into the shaft... he will pass the few children that live in the colony standing and just staring at him as he proceeds further in.

CNS_LtJg_Raythan has left the conversation.

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
CO: There seem to some coming in now sir

Ltjg_Torok_Nural says:
@::checks tricorder readings:: Peron: We are still receiving data from MacTavish, but...  it is breaking up.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::looks around at the various officers that have strange occurances to report:: CO: Yep.  There has been many stange things today

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::vaguely wonders if the tricorder out would constitute as he walks deeper into the shaft::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
< ::vaugely wonders if the tricorder out would constitute an insult...::>

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::waits patiently::

CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::nods at the XO's comment, but remains otherwise silent::

Ltjg_Torok_Nural says:
@Peron: Maybe one of us should go to the shuttle and the other set us the relays.

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
Thelsh: do you have a minute, sir?

Host Goo says:
@ VIEW:  MacTavish eventually comes upon a dead woman proped up against some mining equipment

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Thelsh:  and yet the computer, in my case detected no change.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@ ::deactivates the tricorder, sliding it into his vest as he finds the woman::

Ltjg_Torok_Nural says:
<edit> us=up

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: I konw of at least 2 other incidents.  THe computer didnt acknowledge mine either.  What is it Ens?

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
CO/XO: Sir, we need to reestablish contact with the AT

Host Dead_Woman says:
@ ::Her head jerks and stares at MacTavish as he nears::  MacTavish:  Will you remove them?

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::looks at the Colonists, then back at the woman::  What have they done?

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CSO: What is interfering with the comm?

Host Dead_Woman says:
ACTION: A Lightning blast from the Storm above the colony hits the Quirinus, sending an electrical surge through the ship as it acts like a tractor beam.

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
XO: a storm Ma'am

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Everitt:  See if you can boost signal to AT

Host Dead_Woman says:
@ MacTavish: They disturbed us.

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
Thelsh: The ship is falling apart.  We're receiving ship-wide system failures.  All without explanation.... yet.  However, it all started around when we arrived in orbit and the AT beamed down.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Stumbles as the Q is caught::

CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::nearly falls and grabs onto a console:;

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
Thelsh: I strongly suggest we move out of here... I don't know how much longer before something major happens and lives are at stake.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Stumbles to one knee:: Helm: Reverse thrust.

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
CO: Aye, sir

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::nearly strikes her head, again... which she doesnt care to repeat from her PRISM mission::

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::moves over to Engineering station 1 and accesses yet another problem::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tactical:  Shields full.  COMM:  Red alert.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  Woman:  I'm sure something can be arranged.  Perhaps you can release 1 or 2 hostages into my care while I see what I can do - as a sign of good faith?

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
::Crosses to Sci1 and attempts to effect a warp bubble::

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ :: glances over to Nural :: Let's get to work.

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
<Tac> CO: Aye sir ::initiates red alert

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
:moves over to her chair::

Host Dead_Woman says:
@ MacTavish: Remove them all.  Or they will die... ::As she says that, all the colonists begin seizuring in their restraints, life signs becoming very erratic::

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
<Tac>::shields to max::

Ltjg_Torok_Nural says:
@Peron: OK...  Wait a minute... MacTavish has stopped transmitting data!

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Gokaar:  We need to know the source of these disturbances and cut it off.

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
CO: Aye sir! Scanning ::scans the source ::

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ Nural: Hmm... I somehow doubt he's in trouble at this point. Probably interference. But let's get some relays up and try to get a clear signal.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  Woman: I will need time to arrange their transport

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::notices the decreasing orbit:: CO: sir, we're losing our orbit... and I can't stop it.  We have 45 minutes till atmospheric entry.

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
::Boosts deflector output to max - removing all traces of matter from infront of the Quirinus::

Host Dead_Woman says:
@  MacTavish: You have one hour.  ::The dead woman slumps against the equipment unmoving::

Ltjg_Torok_Nural says:
@Peron: Alright, Do you want me to start setting up the relays?

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::mumbles to himself... "nothing major yet"::

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ Nural: Sure, I'll help.

Ltjg_Torok_Nural says:
@::Pulls the relays from his pack and hands some to Peron, then starts to set one up at the entrance of the mine::

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ :: grabs a couple of relays and begins to set them up ::

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
CO: Your orders, sir?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Gokaar:  Suggestions.  Could it be some sort of mind trick since the computer cannot read it. ::thinking:: Computer: Trace ship's rate of descent.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Everitt: Transfer non essential power to shields and engines.

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
CO: I don't believe so sir - we do appear to be descending

Host Dead_Woman says:
<C> Sulek: 45 Minutes to atmospheric contact.

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
CO: I already took that liberty when trying to free us from our descent

Ltjg_Torok_Nural says:
@::after setting up the first relay, starts heading deeper into the mine, using the tricorder to detect what is ahead::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Everitt:  I know.  I just wanted to see if the computer was reading this event.

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::suddenly leaves the bridge and heads to the TL::

Host Dead_Woman says:
@ ACTION: A very loud wail heads toward Nural and literally blasts him out of the mine.

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
CO: Sir - we may not have the power to pull away - but we may be able to deflect a little

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  :;looks back at the sound::

Ltjg_Torok_Nural says:
@::flies out of the mine, trying to control his fall::

Host Dead_Woman says:
@ ACTION: Nural lands in a large mucky puddle.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Gokaar: Explain.  ::watches as Everitt leaves and wonders where he is going::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::looks back at the woman::  Woman:  I will need some time to set up the extraction of the colonists

Host Dead_Woman says:
@ ::The woman doesn't respond::

Ltjg_Torok_Nural says:
@::stands up slowly, covered in mud::

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::arrives in Blade Lounge... again abondoned in the current crisis, and takes a seat::

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
CO: if we apply thrusters etc. in a direction at right angles to our course we should be able to curve our flightpath

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
CO: if we can do so sufficiently we will be able to "Skip accross the atmosphere like a pebble on a pond

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Gokaar: Transfer data to helm and activate.

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
CO: Aye Sir ::transfers data::

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ :: runs over to Nural ::

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ You alright?

Ltjg_Torok_Nural says:
@Peron: I'm heading back to the shuttle, I don't think we are welcomed in there.

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
Helm: apply the data and engage full impulse and thrusters

Ltjg_Torok_Nural says:
@Peron: OK, but a little slimy.

Host Dead_Woman says:
<Helm> Gokaar:  Aye.

Host Dead_Woman says:
<Helm> Gokaar:  Nothing is happening sir.

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ Nural: Don't give up yet. Let's at least think of a way to help MacTavish somehow...

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
Helm: Give it a little time

CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::edges towards the CNS::

Ltjg_Torok_Nural says:
@Peron: Yeah, your right.  ::tried to wipe the mud off his tricorder before he opens it to try to read MacTavish's signature::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::as the lift doors close as the lift ascends, mumbles::  So much for negotiations

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm:  Try moving us at right angles to the tractor-like beam.

Host Dead_Woman says:
<Helm> Sulek: I'm trying sir.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Raythan:  Find Everitt. He was to transfer additional power and then he left.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::the lift stops, and the roar of rain can be heard, walks out toward the storm::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Computer: Locate EO Everitt.

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
CO: Sir, if the source of this tractor is the storm - we may be able to disrupt it with a low yeild torpedo - Air burst - However I am Concerned about its effect on the AT

Ltjg_Torok_Nural says:
@::detect MacTavish coming out of the mine:: Peron:Here he comes.

CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
CO: Eh, aye sir. ::Tries not to rub the pained side of his head::

Host Dead_Woman says:
<C> Sulek: Everitt is in Nero's Lounge.

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ :: turns around and watches the entrance ::

CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::watches the CNS, a little concerned::

CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
CO: I'll head down there now, sir.

CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Enters the TL:: TL: Deck ... well, whatever deck Nero's is on.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::walks out at looks at Nural, who is muddy and soaked, then back to Peron::  Peron:  any word from the Quirinus?

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
Computer: what is our angle of deflection from the previous direction?

Host Dead_Woman says:
<C> Gokaar: Negative.

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::stands up and approaches the large windows, and stares out to the jewel of a planet::

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
C: Negative deflection?

Host Dead_Woman says:
<C> Gokaar: Negative change in descent path.

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ MacTavish: We lost contact.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  OPS:  And you said the shuttle was toasty, eh?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Gokaar: What about a low ionic burst from the main deflector?

Ltjg_Torok_Nural says:
@::very aware he is comvered in mud::

Host Dead_Woman says:
ACTION: Everitt sees several children in the reflection in the glass of the window staring at him, but when he turns they will be gone.

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
CO: Its not working sir

CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Exits onto Nero's deck, and heads for Nero's::

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::snaps around, seeing no one::

Ltjg_Torok_Nural says:
@MacTavish: What's the plan?

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
CO: I've got the deflectors at max  - let me try a few modulations

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::rubs his face... then grabs a chair, and takes a seat at the window::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@ Nural:  We have 1 hour to get the colonists off the planet, or the will be killed

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
::modulates the deflector - attempts ionic burst diring the pattern::

CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Arrives in Nero's, looks around for the EO::

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::hearing the doors open, he doesn't turn around::

CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Sees him sitting off to the side, walks over:: EO: Hey, the Captain is looking for you ... are you all right?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Gokaar:  Try direct burst into the storm's center.

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ MacTavish: Can't they just walk up here?

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
CO: Aye sir ::directs Ion burst at the storms center::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  Peron:  If we provide a visible means of getting the colonists offworld, then those who have taken them hostage will release them.

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ MacTavish: Ah, there's the catch.

Ltjg_Torok_Nural says:
@MacTavish: Can we beam them off by using pattern enhancers?

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::slowly turns around and looks into the eyes of the El-Aurian for the first time::  CNS: I'm sorry sir.  Are the intership communications still down?

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ Nural: My thoughts exactly.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  Nural:  Unknown, they would have to be some powerful enhancers....the lift goes down about 150m into the mine

Host CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
EO: I don't think so. But from what I've been seeing, we can't exactly trust the ship's systems right now ...

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::looks at the two pips on his collar:: CNS: I suppose I'll be reported for this too... what are my orders then sir?

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  Peron/Nural:  this isnt so much a hostage negotiation, I think.....I think the Colonists have stumbled onto something that doesnt want them here.  Something very powerful:;

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
::Adjusts the deflectors to emmit a graviton pulse::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Gokaar:  Is there any element, energy force, or other item that we have that will cause the storm to disappate?

Ltjg_Torok_Nural says:
@MacTavish: What are our other options?

CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Concerned:: EO: Reported for what?

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  Nural:  shuttles....

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
CO: I'm trying a graviton puls at the moment sir

Ltjg_Torok_Nural says:
@MavTavish: Shuttles?

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  Nural:  well...they cant walk out of here.

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
CO: If this is atmospheric based the nav deflector will dissipate the material as we get closer, in theory!

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Gokaar:  Can we seed the storm with something using a torpedo?

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::points to the flashing lights:: CNS: I'm supposed to be on duty sir.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  Nural:  whomever took the colonists hostage obviously feel they have a legitimate gripe, and given they've killed two already, I would say they are pretty seriously pissed

Ltjg_Torok_Nural says:
@MacTavish: Are you suggesting we carry them all out?

CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Nods:: EO: I see ... why did you come down here in the first place? Is everything all right?

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  Nural:  I'm suggesting we better get them out or they are all dead

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
CO: You mean like using silver Iodide to cause rain sir - possibly - I'll have a torp modified

OPS_Lt_Peron says:
@ Nural/MacTavish: It'll take too long to take them manually. We need to do something about this interference, and fast.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Gokaar: Yes but we need the reverse effect.

Ltjg_Torok_Nural says:
@MavTavish: Are you aware that we have lost contact with the Q?

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::pauses, trying not to give an sign::  CNS: I... I don't know sir.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  Peron:  well, unless you can alter the state of matter, slow down time, or get the Q on the horn, I dont see how you can do that

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ops:  Status of communication with the AT.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@ Nural:  Look, I'm telling you what they told me.  They have a serious beef and they want them off world in...::looks at tricorder:: 50 minutes

EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::rubs his single pip and fresh collar:: CNS: perhaps I shouldn't be here ::gesturing at the bulkheads:: at all

CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Gestures for the EO to sit as he does so:: EO: Why do you think that?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
AT: Sulek to AT.

Ltjg_Torok_Nural says:
@MacTavish: We could start carrying them out and try to set up transporter relays as we go.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<**>

CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
::emmits a tractor beam at the lightning beam::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  Nural:  We got the relays ready?  ::slips his beret down a little further on his head::

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