Summary - To the Xherivhan, Crossroads and now Zeta Coyvan. Six hours have passed and the Quirinus has navigated through the rippling energy fields that separate the Zeta Coyvan Star System from the rest of the Xherivhan stellar cluster. Pink and purple bands of light stream past the viewscreen as the Quirinus continues en route to the system.

A binary star system, Zeta Coyvan plays home to twelve planets, with over one hundred small moons. Zeta Coyvan VII, the only Class-M world in the area is believed to be the home of the former Xherivhan Empire...and the original home of the Executioner.

Zeta Coyvan III is the Quirinus' goal this time. The Chelapha, an insectoid species driven by a desire to colonize new homes, has taken up shop. They have maintained radio silence, and have yet to respond to any hails. No ships have been detected in orbit.

All is quiet on the western front...

=/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Quirinus Mission - "The Xherivhan Wars - Chelapha Revisited"=/\=

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::on bridge:: CSO: Scans?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::on the bridge, a little tense::
FCO_Ens_Thursson says:
:: at the helm ::
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
::sitting in his quarters, watching a playback of one of several sessions with Viera::
SO_Ens_Whome says:
::is at the science station on the bridge::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
FCO: Standard orbital approach.  OPS: Continue hails.
FCO_Ens_Thursson says:
CO: Aye, sir. We're about 5 minutes out.
CJ-Tala says:
<Viera> MO: Where it all began. Please. Remember. Don't let me forget. You have to remember not to forget. She's counting on you...please.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
XO: I don't like this Captain. They're not to be trusted.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
FCO: Understood.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: Our dealings with them have been straight forward.  They show up and attack.
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
<MO_Ens_Selara> ::makes her rounds through sickbay, pauses for just a moment next to the only occupied bed, and checks the current readings::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Long range scans detect no Chelapha vessels. A subspace anomaly on the near edge of the system may be masking them, however. We will need to get closer before I can be certain.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Monitoring shield status - holding at alert levels, weapons on standby ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: Life signs on the planet?
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
::sighs, shaking his head:: Computer: Pause playback.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::stands at the back in front of the MSD, watching the entire bridge from there, dividing his attention between the orders flying around, and a console close by with some data on the Chelapha::

ACTION - Jervase's console beeps with an incoming message.

CMO_LtJG_Alexander says:
::Hovering over the Tzani in sickbay, she runs some scans verifying he is alright for now.::
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
::stares at the image for a moment or two, then keys in his authorization to accept the message::
FCO_Ens_Thursson says:
:: keeps the ship on a course for Zeta Coyvan III with the goal of orbiting the planet ::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: No life signs detected.

ACTION - A letter from Salina Viera shows up on Michael's screen. Most of it is incoherent ramblings, but one sentence strikes a chord, "Xherivhan dialect is the source of all language in the Xherivhan. Speak Lilithine, and you speak Xherivhan."

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks at Pangborn:: XO: No ships, no life signs on planet.  Could they have abandoned their colony?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: Any trace of them anywhere?

ACTION - The Quirinus passes through the subspace instabilities and onto the edge of the Zeta Coyvan system. The holographic display is covered in a purple haze. Sensors confirm high levels of hydrogen gas in the region. A holographic overlay identifies the locations of the twelve planets.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Doubtful our reconnaissance was that off. But possibly. Or possibly some masking technology.
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
::his lips curve upwards just slightly into the faintest hints of a smile, gives the frozen image of a once successful Starfleet captain a slight wink:: image: I knew there was something you could tell me.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: None whatsoever, sir. They have either departed, or found a way to cloak themselves from our sensors.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: If they've been running raids and the Noori have been more or less quartered off in Crossroads sector, they could have moved on.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> :: Opens an eye as he feels someone standing over him ::  CMO: Yes?
FCO_Ens_Thursson says:
:: drops out of warp as the ship gets to the edge of the Zeta Coyvan system and proceeds towards the third planet at impulse ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CIV: Check the records sent by the Noori. When was the last reported raid?
CMO_LtJG_Alexander says:
Trogdo: You're in sickbay.. I'm just running a few scans... how are you feeling?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> :: Glances around ::  CMO: Alive.  You are not the same person from before... or Mister Bill.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: I think we had developed a scattering technique to counter the Chelapha. I'm sure it's still in the ships database.

ACTION - The Quirinus drops out of warp and glides peacefully into the purple clouds surrounding the dual stars of Zeta Coyvan.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: Any signs of structures on the planet?
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
::turns his attention to thin air:: Computer: Computer, access my information on the Ko'ra virus. File... ::pauses a moment to think:: file theta 6 3 9. Isolate and display genetic markers identified as possible linguistic information.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::nods, and runs through the records:: CO: Searching. It seems to me that it's completely out of character for a people so foolishly bold, to hide because we are here, or to leave their valuable and strategic home base... Ah. 3 weeks ago, according to the records. And even then the Noori suspected an attack originating here.
CMO_LtJG_Alexander says:
Trogdo: No... I'm doctor Alexander...  ::Looking over her medical tricorder.::
CJ-Tala says:
<Computer> MO: Processing.
SO_Ens_Whome says:
CSO: Sir, I'm picking up a weak EM field in the atmosphere of Zeta Coyvan VII
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
<MO_Ens_Selara> ::stands on the other side of Trogdo's biobed, opposite the CMO::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CIV: Then they could have pulled out.  The question is why would a species driven to colonize leave so suddenly.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: after several seconds :: CO: Sir... the Chelapha city ship has landed on the planet's surface. However, it is completely powered down, and there are no life signs aboard.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> CMO: I have... information.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: Exactly. Which leads me to suspect that, all things being equal, they haven't left.
CJ-Tala says:
<Computer> MO: Negative. No match available.
CMO_LtJG_Alexander says:
Trogdo: I see... well normally I would say you should rest... can it wait?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> CMO: It has waited.  Did you see the station?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CIV: The Zeta Coyvan has been less than kind to any who have visited it.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: Scan for the signature EM field that we've seen now on two of the planets.
CMO_LtJG_Alexander says:
Trogdo: Well.. I don't get out much...
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Aye, sir.

ACTION - The Quirinus moves towards Zeta Coyvan III. The sensors update the holographic display of the planet. The class H world is barren except for a few pieces of hardy vegetation.

MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
Computer: Expand search criteria. Include the away team's scans of Zeta Coyvan VII. Cross-reference with the regional linguistics database, specific language Lilithine.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> CMO: Then you did not see.  The station is barely held together... much like the sector.
CJ-Tala says:
<Computer> MO: No such database exists. Please restate query.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: The EM field signature is not present here, Captain.
CMO_LtJG_Alexander says:
Trogdo: It is unfortunately so... I take it you have some information about this?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CIV: I too believe that with the ship on the planet that the Chelapha have paid the ultimate price for their colony.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> CMO: I told you I had information.  I know things... :: taps his head ::
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
::shakes his head:: Self: No such database my left eye. ::enters a command into his console to attempt a manual connection to the database worked on by Lieutenant Summers before her departure::
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: I wonder if they might be underground, captain...? CSO: Are there any indications that sensors might be blocked by deposits underground to the colony?

ACTION - The computer attempts to access records compiled by Ensign Hixxan with the computer software designed by Lieutenant Summers. The computer makes a positive connection and begins cross-referencing.

CMO_LtJG_Alexander says:
::Starting to think this man is not all there.:: Trogdo: Well we are entering the Zeta Coyvan system... know anything helpful about that?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: Assemble an AT.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Yes, sir. Any number of mineral formations or metallic deposits could conceivably be masking an underground installation. We could try a seismic survey, but that would require an away team.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO/CTO/CIV: You're with me
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
XO: Aye, Commander.  :: Turns over control of his station and follows the first officer ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO: Issue appropriate weapons
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns over Science One to SO Whome :: XO: Aye, sir.
CMO_LtJG_Alexander says:
::As she's running her scans something sets off the sensors, she doubles back over the spot and finds the location.:: Self aloud: What is this...
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: follows Pangborn into the turbolift ::
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::clears his records searches on his console and heads towards the turbolift with the XO et al::
SO_Ens_Whome says:
::takes over the science one, hands moving over the console::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
XO: Standard away team gear, Commander?  Or "shoot it if it moves because this is one creepy place" gear?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
SO: Establish direct feed with Commander Kraight.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::exits to the TL:: CTO: Uh...the second one ::smiles:: TL: Transporter room one.
CJ-Tala says:
<Computer> MO: No positive match found. Submit new query.
CMO_LtJG_Alexander says:
Trogdo: Did you know you have some kind of computer chip under your skin?
SO_Ens_Whome says:
CO: Yes Sir ::taps the console, establishing a joint connection with the CSO::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> :: repeats himself :: CMO: I have information.  I know things.
CMO_LtJG_Alexander says:
Trogdo: Riiiight.  ::Runs a scan determining it's a memory chip::  can I set up a wireless link to your chip and see what's on it?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::exits the turbolift and moves toward the transporter room::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> CMO: I know what is on it already.  I need to tell someone.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
XO: I hope that is a joke. ::enters the transporter room and begins to collect his gear::

ACTION - The doors to the turbolift shut and as they do the normal humming sounds and the beep of consoles falls quiet. The bridge becomes dead silent. Consoles freeze and stop responding to commands. Even the hum of the engines can't be heard.

CMO_LtJG_Alexander says:
::Stops herself short from rolling her eyes.:: Trogdo: You can tell me hun... I’m listening..
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::enters the transporter room and steps up on the pad:: CTO: It's not.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Grabs weapons from a waiting armoury officer and hands them out ::  CIV/XO: Modified compression rifles.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::takes his weapon::
CMO_LtJG_Alexander says:
::As she says "listening" the whole ship goes dead, engines and all.  She looks around curiously.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: accepts a satchel of seismic sensors from a junior SO and steps up on the transporter pad next to Pangborn ::
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
XO: Not being a fan of anything that moves in this sector particularly much, I am not quite so reckless with my weaponry. ::grabs a compression rifle and initiates the weapon, quickly configuring it for his use::

ACTION - The holographic display on the viewscreen ripples and a shiny piece of metal flies out from it. The metal twirls over Thurrson’s head and falls by his feet with a slight 'clink' sound of metal against metal.

SO_Ens_Whome says:
::taps the console before her and nothing happens::
FCO_Ens_Thursson says:
:: looks at his dead console :: Self: what :: tries pushing buttons ::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: checks that he has a phaser on his equipment belt ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CO*: I'll keep an open comm. Transporter Chief: Energize.
FCO_Ens_Thursson says:
:: ducks :: All: Gah.
CJ-Tala says:
<Transporter Chief> XO: Aye sir...good luck.

ACTION - The transporters energize and the away team is sent down. As the blue swirling lights of the transporters fade the team find themselves in total darkness.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::watches with something akin to amazement.  The "clink" is the only sound::
SO_Ens_Whome says:
::looks up at the others on the bridge, just as confused:: all: what's going on?
CJ-Tala says:
<OPS> SO: Something very, very bad I ought to guess.
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
::sighs irritated:: Computer: Alright, computer, see if you can play a little nicer with this one. Access all available information on the language identified as 'Xherivhan'. Run a comparative analysis. Commonalities only. Target language is Lilithine.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
SO: Grab a tricorder.  See if you can get an internal scan.
CJ-Tala says:
<Computer> MO: Processing.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::crosses to the TL doors::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@:: Switches on his rifle's beacon ::
CMO_LtJG_Alexander says:
::Clears throat.::  Trogdo: Really, I'm dying to know...  ::Hand on hip, waiting.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: turns on his wrist light, and begins a tricorder scan of the area ::
SO_Ens_Whome says:
::glances at OPS:: OPS: Probably ::alert to whatever is happening::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::activates the light on his tricorder::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> CMO: I would like to speak with Bill.  He would be interested.  If I must... I will speak with your Captain.  Is Bill well?
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
@::activates a light, and starts making a visual survey of their surroundings...::
SO_Ens_Whome says:
::Grabs a tricorder and activates it:: CO: Yes sir
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::presses his communicator badge when the doors fail to open:: Open Channel: to any persons not on the bridge, do you read?

ACTION - The light on Powers' rifle activates and the brick-red brown of the dusty surface can be seen. There are no stars or moon visible in the night sky. Darkness surrounds them. A few grey and off-green plants can be seen...mostly dry shrubs...

MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
<MO_Ens_Selara> ::speaks up after a moment:: Trogdo: Commander Powers will find out about it if you can tell us. You have my word.
FCO_Ens_Thursson says:
:: taps his dead console and sighs, all the while keeping a watchful eye out for more shrapnel aimed at his head ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CTO/CSO/CIV: Can't say much for our surroundings
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
@CTO: Not the most hospitable colony site, is it.

ACTION - The metal near Thursson shimmers in the dim bridge light.

SO_Ens_Whome says:
::reads her tricorder and rechecks the readings:: CO: sir, I'm picking up a temporal field around the bridge. 
FCO_Ens_Thursson says:
All: This piece of metal is shimmering... :: kicks it away, so someone can get a good reading of it without him having to touch it ::
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
::gets up and orders a coffee from his replicator as he waits for the computer's report::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
FCO: See if you can get off the bridge using Jeffries tube access.  Find out if this phenomenon is happening any where else or is isolated to bridge.  If not send someone to take over controls from bridge controls in Engineering.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: plants a sensor post in the ground at his feet ::  XO: No life signs detected. We'll need to place these posts in a hexagonal pattern, at least 300 meters apart. I can do it myself, but it would go faster if you gentlemen assisted.

ACTION - The metal slides across the deck plating over towards Sulek's feet. He immediately recognizes it as the shape of a laurel leaf.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CSO: Sure, I'll help. ::takes one of the posts::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
SO: Can you determine source?
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
::sits back down at his desk, and takes a thoughtful pull from the mug::
FCO_Ens_Thursson says:
CO: Aye, sir. :: heads over to a Jefferies tube access hatch and climbs in and starts heading for deck 2 ::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CTO: Commander?

ACTION - The computer in Jervase's quarters beeps. It has identified over 50,000 phrases and terms in one of a dozen Lilithine languages that can be traced back to inferred Xherivhan terms.

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> :: sighs in his multiple frequency voice ::  Selara: I doubt that this information would truly interest you.  Oral historians who are not interested in the subject material sometimes... change or omit something that might have originally been important.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@CSO: Commander?
SO_Ens_Whome says:
::glances at her tricorder:: CO: no sir, but it seems localized here
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@:: holds out a sensor post :: CTO: If you would?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@CSO: When a creepy crawly bites you because I was not providing sufficient security, do not blame me.  :: shifts his rifle and takes the post ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks down at the leaf and picks it up:: FCO: It's the Lilithine sign of wisdom and immortality.  Odd...
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
<MO_Ens_Selara> ::smiles slightly:: Trogdo: Easy solution, Ambassador. ::looks away momentarily:: Computer: Computer, begin recording. Medical authorization Selara beta 1 7 5 2 8.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
@::walks to where the CSO is and grabs one, leaving the last with the CSO::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
SO: Scan this.

ACTION - A young woman's voice echoes throughout the bridge - possibly over the intercomm. "Very good memory, Captain."

CMO_LtJG_Alexander says:
::Pats his shoulder:: Trogdo: Well now that's lovely dear... anyway it's time for your lunch.  ::Puts a white tray supported near the side of the bed.::  Replicated lima beans and spam...
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: grins ::  CTO: I eat creepy crawlies, sir. My ancestors were arboreal lizards.  :: begins walking away ::
FCO_Ens_Thursson says:
:: gets to the deck 2 access and tries opening it, when it fails he tries the manual release, when that fails he heads back up to the bridge :: CO: I can't get to deck 2, sir. The hatch is sealed, it wouldn't open manually, either.
SO_Ens_Whome says:
::walks to where the CO is standing and runs her tricorder over the leaf:: CO: What is it sir?
SO_Ens_Whome says:
::stopping at the sound of the voice::
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
@CSO: You can place the last two yourself? ::looks out into the dark::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Voice: And you have taken us out of time for what purpose?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CIV: No problem.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::moves the correct distance away and places his post in the ground::

ACTION - Tannis hears the sound of something moving through the sand off in the west...

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
SO: An ancient symbol.  I saw it once before.
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
::has a look at the report on his console, and lifts an eyebrow:: Computer: Isolate the identified language subset. Probability of translation?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: walks to the first coordinates as shown on the tricorder, and plants a post... a few minutes later, the second is in place ::
SO_Ens_Whome says:
:: continues to scan the object:: CO: Where? Tell me about it.
CJ-Tala says:
<Voice> CO: Twice before, actually. How easily you forget. Time is a fleeting thing, and we so rarely get to talk anymore...
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ *COM* All: I'm going to the centre of the hexagon to plant the charge. I suggest we rendezvous back at the first post.
CJ-Tala says:
<Computer> MO: Processing. Probability of accurate translation, 68%.
SO_Ens_Whome says:
::glances around at the sound of the voice again, then back at the CO, her eyes questioning::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@*CSO*: Be right there.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@:: Plants his post in the appropriate spot and then glances towards the rest of the team ::
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
@::as he walks to place the post, marked by his tricorder, he hears scraping, some sort of noise... planting the post, he heads back to where the others started, and, getting the XO's attention...:: XO: Commander... ::he gestures towards the direction of the sound:: We're not alone.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Voice: Then we have met before.  I apologize for my memory lapse.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::looks over to where Tannis is::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
SO: The Lilithine said it was a sign of wisdom and immortality dating back to the founders.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::scans the area::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: with the help of his phaser, buries the charge about a meter deep, then walks back to their starting point ::
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
Self: In the gods we trust. And... their messengers, I suppose. ::gets up, and starts for the door:: *Bridge*: Jervase to the bridge. Captain, I have relatively solid proof the answers to all of this are on Xherivhan VII.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CIV: I'm trying to see what it is now....
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
SO: It was left at the site of the attacks on Crossroads in an attempt to blame the Lilithine as terrorists.

ACTION - The holographic wall ripples once more and a tall young woman in a blue Starfleet uniform steps out. Her skin looks almost black, a very royal blue. The ridge down the front of her face betrays her true heritage however. "I brought you here so that we could talk..."

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@:: Keeps the light down towards his feet, but aims in the general direction of the probably location of the noise ::
SO_Ens_Whome says:
CO: I see, may I take a closer look at it? ::wanting to hold it and look at it closer:: 
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::handing it to Whome:: SO: Of course as he eyes their new arrival, but I think you may be more interested in our guest.

ACTION - Powers catches sight of something rushing off into the distance. Dust is disturbed into the air. He thinks he sees four, maybe six legs.

CMO_LtJG_Alexander says:
Trogdo: Hmm, I really think you should eat... I know sickbay meals aren't the best but... just think of the starving children on Cardassia who would love a replicated meal...
SO_Ens_Whome says:
::stopping at the sight of the woman appearing, turning the tricorder in her direction:: CO: You can say that again Sir ::Forgetting the leaf for the moment::
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
::steps out of his quarters, and calls a turbolift:: TL: Bridge.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> CMO: On where?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: arrives at the first post, waits for the rest of the team to join him ::
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
@::with his rifle at the ready, he looks all about... more than a little distraught that he doesn't really know what they're looking for, or what the Chelapha look like...::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Voice: Mariva Hixxan...
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@All: There is something out there.
CMO_LtJG_Alexander says:
Trogdo: Nevermind... just eat your lima beans...
CJ-Tala says:
<Hixxan> CO: Captain Sulek. It's been too long...::She glances around and notices Thursson:: I see you go rid of that troublesome Ahkileez...
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> :: Looks curious :: CMO: Something you wish not to discuss?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hixxan: He has left us, true.

ACTION - The away teams scans pick up two life-forms, Chelapha. Tannis' catches sight of one briefly. They are dog-sized with red exo-skeletons...almost ant-like in appearance.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hixxan: Our FCO Ensign Thursson and SO Whome.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@All: It's the Chelapha.
SO_Ens_Whome says:
::nods her head towards Hixxan, but remains quiet::
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
@::his eyes flick towards a creature in the distance...:: XO: Fantastic.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: Former Counselor Mariva Hixxan.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@XO: Good, then we don't have to hold our fire?
CMO_LtJG_Alexander says:
Trogdo: Well I'll tell you if you tell me what you need to tell the captain...
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
::feels the lift come to a stop... on the wrong deck, lifts a brow again:: Computer: Computer, bridge.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hixxan: You needed to talk to us?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CTO/CSO/CIV: Don't fire unless fired upon.
CJ-Tala says:
<Hixxan> CO: Shame. I would have liked to see him die. ::She nods to Erik and Whome:: CO: Yes, I do. I assume that the oh so glorious Aeon sent you to this backwater hell once more?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: pulls out his tricorder and begins scanning ::  XO: Two of them, sir. 

ACTION - One of the ant-like creatures rush towards Tannis' position, churning up dust as it runs across the sand.

SO_Ens_Whome says:
::listens to the CO and Hixxan talk, the whole while running scans and remaining alert::
CJ-Tala says:
<Computer> MO: Unable to comply. Please restate request.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CSO: The universal translator had a rough time with them in the past. Lets' see if we can understand each other.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hixxan: Qui has asked us to try and negotiate with the Chelapha, yes.
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
Computer: Clarify.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
@Self: So it was a joke after all. ::keeps his phaser rifle pointed in the direction of one of the creatures::
CJ-Tala says:
<Computer> MO: Bridge security protocols initiated.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::levels his rifle:: All: Then again.....
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hixxan: I do not recall, however, Bolians having the ability to cause Temporal displacement.  Is it a new ability?
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
@::watches as one of the creatures begin to rush him... he watches, to see how close it might get... but the dust is beginning to grow::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ XO: Yes, sir.  :: boosts the gain on his commbadge ::  Chelapha #1: Do not attack. We mean you no harm.
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
Computer: Medical override. Authorization Jervase alpha 1 7 5 3 6.
CJ-Tala says:
<Hixxan> CO: Call it a gift. ::She gives a warm smile and steps away from the holographic display, towards Erik::
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
@::positions himself, pointing the phaser right towards the creature rushing him, so there can be no mistake as to his intentions on the part of the Chelapha...::
CJ-Tala says:
<Computer> MO: Authorization unrecognized.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Trogdo> CMO: I know what happened to Crossroads... to the sector.  The attacks, the betrayals... the death.
SO_Ens_Whome says:
::keeps an eye on their guest::

ACTION - The Chelapha doesn't break its stride and instead increases its speed...

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hixxan: After your disappearance, what happened to you?
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
Self: Great. A computer with bloody amnesia. ::sighs:: Computer: Fine. Shuttlebay. And if you tell me that's not recognised we're seriously going to have words.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@All: Prepare to fire
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::shoulders his weapon::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ XO: Perhaps a short phaser burst into the ground just ahead of it, sir?  :: readies his own phaser ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CSO: Go ahead
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
FCO: Please step away from the Counselor, she has a bit of a reputation.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@:: repeats his earlier warning to the Chelapha ::
CJ-Tala says:
<Hixxan> CO: I took a little time to, find myself, I suppose you could say. ::She runs her hands along the back of the conn display as she moves around the bridge:: Reputation? Captain, I'm hurt.

ACTION - The lift begins to move away from the bridge without objection.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: fires his phaser into the ground, a meter ahead of the oncoming creature ::
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
@CSO: If you hit the thing, we won't be leaving this planet alive, remember.

ACTION - The phase blast strikes in front of the Chelapha and it halts in place...

MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
::steps out of the lift on the appropriate deck, and heads for the bay::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hixxan: Your feelings are the least of our concerns given your attack on Azhure.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: takes a step forward ::   Chelapha #1: Do not attack. We mean you no harm. We wish to speak with your leaders.
FCO_Ens_Thursson says:
:: steps back towards the back of the bridge, watching what's going on with the captain ::
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
::steps into the nearest shuttle, and recalls his academy flight training as he starts to perform his pre-flight checks::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hixxan: I ask again, why do you wish to speak to us?
CJ-Tala says:
<Hixxan> CO: She's a tough woman, after all she has survived this long. ::She grins once more and her skin seems to shift colours slightly from a dark royal blue to something closer to teal - a trick of the light perhaps?:: CO: Just you, Captain.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: holds up his phaser, then slowly holsters it ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hixxan: Then allow the others to clear the bridge.  I will stay.
MO_LtJG_Jervase says:
::the checks completed with no problems, he occupies a seat:: Computer: Initiate emergency launch sequence.

ACTION - The six-legged Chelapha looks towards Kraight with solid black eyes. Without any sort of warning the exo-skeleton on its back opens to expose wings and it they begin to flap. The creature lets out an ear splitting screech and then leaps at Captain Tannis...

CJ-Tala says:
<Hixxan> CO: They stay...after all, the more the merrier - isn't that what the Terran's say?

=/\==/\=END Mission=/\==/\=