USS Scorpius - NCC 50666

Mission Summary:

A reception was given for the Scorpius crew to honor them for their bravery.  Members of the crew were presented with special commendations for their achievements and others promotions in recognition of their contribution to the ship and her crew.  Immediately following the reception, the crew was dismissed and given two months shore leave while the ship underwent installation of new systems.

"Code of Secrecy" - week 1

Host Susan says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO VanSickle says:
:: Sitting in the captain's chair, with the Scorpius in orbit of Trimbus II. ::

OPS Anari says:
:: In a turbolift enroute the bridge. ::

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Strides onto the bridge quickly and looks around to see who is there before logging onto his terminal. ::

CTO Nmbarri says:
:: Going over the specs for the new shields and other tactically advanced
systems. ::

CTO Nmbarri says:
:: Sees the CSO arrive. ::

OPS Anari says:
:: Exits the turbolift and goes to her station. ::

CTO Nmbarri says:
CSO: Commander, what do you think of these new advancements to the TAC systems?

FCO Vince says:
:: Putting us in orbit of Trimbus II. ::

SO Ris`Mor says:
:: Hiding in the stellar lab again…looking over a new spike in the tactical sensors background radiation. ::

OPS Anari says:
Inn:  Thanks Phillip.  I'll take it from here.

Host CO VanSickle says:
:: Notes CSO's arrival. ::   CSO: S'Toran, check sensors to see if the landing area still has that field around it.

Host XO Himura says:
:: On the bridge. ::

CSO Turnbull says:
CTO:  They could prove...most intriguing, Mister Nmbarri.  

OPS Anari says:
<Inn>:: Nods and turns the OPS station over to her. ::

CSO Turnbull says:
CO:  Aye, sir.   :: Logs into terminal and complies with orders. ::

FCO Vince says:
CO:  Standard orbit achieved Sir

Host Susan says:
ACTION: Sensors are picking up readings from the dampening field, indicating that the field is near collapse.

CTO Nmbarri says:
CSO: I must admit, I am a bit...eager to try them out.

OPS Anari says:
:: Checks the power grid to ensure the new systems have enough power available to them. ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
:: Checking chronometer. ::   FCO: We made great time, Vince.  We're here about a half hour ahead of schedule.

CSO Turnbull says:
XO:  Sir, I am prepared for Away Team duty should you need me.

Host XO Himura says:
CSO: Acknowledged.  I think that might be a good idea.

SO Ris`Mor says:
:: Cross checks the spike with an odd drop in solar radiation compiled by the science array for the same time period. ::

FCO Vince says:
:: Smiles. ::   CO:  I'll take that as a thank you, Sir

CSO Turnbull says:
CTO:  Indeed.  CO:  Sir, the field is still there, but sensors are showing it to be near collapse.

CTO Nmbarri says:
:: Turns to the CO. ::   CO: Sir, I respectfully request permission to join the away team.

OPS Anari says:
:: Prepares a beacon so that she can keep some sort of tag on the Away Team. ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
FCO: Of course.  Not even I can get us here that quickly on warp 7.

FCO Vince says:
:: Monitors NAV and lateral sensors for any other power signatures. ::

Host XO Himura says:
CO: Sir, I was planning to take the CIV, CTO, and CSO.

Host CO VanSickle says:
XO: Your call Himura-san.

CTO Nmbarri says:
:: Hears the XO state that she plans to for him to go along on the away team. ::

CSO Turnbull says:
OPS:  Might I suggest subcutaneous transponders?  It might make it easier to keep a lock on the Away Team.

OPS Anari says:
CSO:  That would be better, and the beacon may help to boost that signal as well.

FCO Vince says:
XO:  I hope there's enough of the body left to find, after two months of decomposition and exposure to wildlife

Host XO Himura says:
CSO: How near collapse is it?

CSO Turnbull says:
XO:  Checking...

Host XO Himura says:
FCO: That's a good point.  We're going to find out.

CTO Nmbarri says:
FCO: Vince, I am sure we can find...something of T`Ran.

OPS Anari says:
:: Checks on the transponders. ::

Host Susan says:
ACTION: Sensors detect energy readings near the polar cap of the planet.

FCO Vince says:
XO/CTO:  I hope it's enough

CSO Turnbull says:
CO/XO:  Energy readings near the polar region of the planet...

SO Ris`Mor says:
:: Messing with science array…notes something on the active sensors and looks over at the screen. ::   Self: hmmmmmrrrrr

Host CO VanSickle says:
CSO: Analysis?

Host XO Himura says:
FCO: That would be indeed be the preferable case.

CTO Nmbarri says:
CO: One other thing, Sir.  After the autopsy is done, I wish to claim the body, and dispose of it as I see fit.

OPS Anari says:
:: Sends a message to Ens. Aaron to obtain enough transponders for the Away Team.  ::

CSO Turnbull says:
CTO:  Lieutenant, maybe we get to try those things out sooner than we thought.

Host CO VanSickle says:
CTO: Of course, since you're family.

CSO Turnbull says:
CO:  Running analysis...

CTO Nmbarri says:
CO: Thank you, Sir.

Host XO Himura says:
:: Ears flicker at what gory things the CTO might do. ::

CSO Turnbull says:
OPS:  I have one already.  Its frequency is 102 KHz in the J-band.

FCO Vince says:
:: Scans the polar region as well, in case I recognize anything. ::

SO Ris`Mor says:
:: Grumbles and notes Turnbull's login…goes back to her previous research. ::   Self: Gravity took a dip too…   :: Pulls over a PADD and looks at the deflectors for that time stamp. ::

CSO Turnbull says:
CO:  Possibility of ion emissions, sir.  Nothing firmer, but I suspect it might be some kind of vessel.

OPS Anari says:
:: Nods. ::   CSO:  Thank you sir.  I will have Ens. Aaron meet the rest of the Away Team with theirs.

Host CO VanSickle says:
CSO: Hypothesis?

FCO Vince says:
CO:  That would be my guess, as well

CSO Turnbull says:
CO:  Readings are consistent with Breen cruisers.

Host XO Himura says:
CO: Well sir, are we going to wait for it to collapse or force our way through it?

CTO Nmbarri says:
:: Gets an eerie feeling at the thought of the Breen being there. ::

Host Susan says:
ACTION: The dampening field collapses momentarily.  When it reactivates, it appears to be more stable.

Host CO VanSickle says:
CSO: Crap!  CTO: Looks like we are going to use those new systems.

SO Ris`Mor says:
:: Brings up the x-ray radiation logs from the deflectors and filters the data…taps finger on the desk as the filter runs…watching a very interesting picture
forming. ::

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Has his excitement level contained...combat may be close...action...the prospect thrills him. ::

CTO Nmbarri says:
CO: Sir, these systems are ready to go, all we need is for you to give the word.

Host CO VanSickle says:
CTO: When the Away Team disembarks, I'll give the word.   XO: Gather your Away Team and prepare for launch.

CSO Turnbull says:
CO/XO:  Switching to active scans...   :: Full scan on polar area. ::

Host XO Himura says:
:: If they are talking about cloaking, we had better not be in anyone's sensor range. ::

SO Ris`Mor says:
Self: Well…would you look at that?   :: Stares at the image formed by an x-ray burst…the picture still filtering out. ::

Host XO Himura says:
CO: Aye.

Host XO Himura says:
CSO/CTO: Let's go.

Host Susan says:
ACTION: Active scans confirm the ion emissions of a cloaked ship.

FCO Vince says:
AT:  Good Luck!

CTO Nmbarri says:
XO: Aye, Sir.

Host CO VanSickle says:
CSO: Call Lt. Ris`Mor to the bridge.

Kryn says:
%:: On the surface working to keep the dampening field up. ::

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Taps communicator. ::   *SO*:  Lieutenant Ris`Mor, please replace me on the bridge.

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Stands and prepares to follow the XO. ::

CTO Nmbarri says:
:: Follows the XO. ::

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Logs out of his duty station and retrieves a science and a medical tricorder. ::

Host XO Himura says:
:: Heads for shuttlebay. ::   CTO/CSO: Either of you want to pilot?

CTO Nmbarri says:
XO: Ma'am, I am not the best pilot in the world, I suggest the CSO perhaps?

CSO Turnbull says:
XO:  Of course, commander.  I was FCO of the Apache.

SO Ris`Mor says:
:: Grumbles and heads to the bridge. ::

Host XO Himura says:
CSO: You've got the job.

Host CO VanSickle says:
TO Redshirt: Prepare to cloak.

OPS Anari says:
<Ens. Aaron>:: Awaits the Away Team in the shuttle bay with two subcutaneous transponders. ::

CSO Turnbull says:
XO:  Aye, sir.   :: Controls his eagerness with Vulcan mind discipline. ::

Host XO Himura says:
:: The CSO's level of energy unnerves her. ::

SO Ris`Mor says:
:: Reports to the bridge and takes the science station…notes the lack of one Klingon and huffs. ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
<TO Redshirt> CO: Aye, captain.

OPS Anari says:
:: Feels the excitement of the CSO.  Smiles to herself. ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
SO: Lieutenant, are we out of the sensor range of the possible vessels at the polar region?

CTO Nmbarri says:
XO: Ma'am, May I suggest we take phaser rifles with us?

Host XO Himura says:
CTO: Sure.

Host XO Himura says:
:: Arrives at shuttlebay. ::

FCO Vince says:
:: Prepares to break from orbit. ::

CTO Nmbarri says:
XO: I will get what we need, then meet you in the shuttle bay.

Host XO Himura says:
CTO: Right.

OPS Anari says:
<Ens. Aaron> XO:  Sir, please place allow me to inject this subcutaneous transponder on your arm.

FCO Vince says:
:: Begins preparing some combat maneuvers. ::

CSO Turnbull says:
CTO:  I have already armed myself, Lieutenant.  I would like my hands free if possible for scanning.  

SO Ris`Mor says:
:: Looks down at her console. ::   CO: No…we need to back off more into the equator…the high levels of solar radiation would shields us more…but we would have to be farther south along the planet to be out of range

Host XO Himura says:
Aaron:  Eh?  Okay.  :: Follows the instruction. ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
FCO: Once the shuttle leaves the bay, take us to an equatorial orbit.

OPS Anari says:
<Ens. Aaron>:  XO:  Thank you ma'am.

CTO Nmbarri says:
:: Hurries to the weapons locker and grabs 6 phaser rifles, then heads back to the shuttle bay. ::

Host XO Himura says:
CSO: Once the CTO gets back and you finish startup procedures on the shuttle, notify the bridge.

FCO Vince says:
CO:  Understood.  If you need me to break orbit at any time, I'm ready for that too

Host Susan says:
ACTION: Ens. Redshirt activates the cloak and it snaps into existence causing entertainment and redundant systems to go offline.

CTO Nmbarri says:
:: Arrives at the shuttle bay and enters the shuttle, handing a phaser rifle to all on the away team. ::

CSO Turnbull says:
XO:  Aye, sir.  Beginning preflight checklist...   :: Begins flipping switches and starting up the shuttle. ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
*XO*: Himura-san, you have clearance to depart at your discretion.

Host XO Himura says:
CSO: Never mind what I just said.  *CO*: Acknowledged, thank you sir.

OPS Anari says:
<Ens. Aaron>:  CTO:  Sir, please allow me to place this subcutaneous transponder on you.

Host XO Himura says:
:: Settles into the co-pilot seat. ::

Host Susan says:
ACTION: Lieutenant Commander Horn joins the rest of the away team on the shuttle.

CTO Nmbarri says:
Aaron: As you wish.

SO Ris`Mor says:
CO: We are cloaked.

OPS Anari says:
<Ens Aaron>:: Takes the hypo and shoots the CTO in the arm. ::

CSO Turnbull says:
XO:  Acknowledged.  We are ready for departure on your orders, Commander.

OPS Anari says:
<Ens. Aaron>:: Leaves the shuttle bay and returns to his duties. ::

CSO Turnbull says:
CIV:  Welcome aboard, Commander.  

Host CO VanSickle says:
SO: What?   TO Redshirt: I wanted you to wait until the shuttle leaves the bay!

CTO Nmbarri says:
:: Hands the CIV a phaser rifle. ::   CIV: Sir, I know how much you enjoy using these.   :: Smiles a bit. ::

CIV Russ Horn says:
CTO: Thank you T'Lok.

OPS Anari says:
:: Launches the beacon so the transponder signals can be boosted, and hopes she can maintain communications with the Away Team. ::

Host XO Himura says:
CTO: All aboard for Trimbus II.

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Waiting for the order to depart. ::

Host XO Himura says:
CSO: Let's go.

Host CO VanSickle says:
All: No matter.  FCO: My previous directive still stands.  After the shuttle exits, head to the equator.

OPS Anari says:
:: Taps several buttons activating the beacon. ::

CTO Nmbarri says:
XO: We are all here, ready and armed to the gills.

CMO Garta says:
:: Closes her console and leaves her office. ::

FCO Vince says:
:: Nods to the CO. ::

CSO Turnbull says:
XO:  Aye sir.  Departing...   :: Lifts the shuttle off with thrusters smoothly and  spins it as he thrusters toward the opening bay doors. ::   *OPS*:  We are disembarking.  See you on the flip side.

CTO Nmbarri says:
:: Taps his combadge before he leaves. ::   *CMO* Jeni, meet me for coffee when we are done here?

SO Ris`Mor says:
:: Looks at the CO and sighs. ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
OPS: Keep an eye on the systems.  I'm not sure how these things work yet.

OPS Anari says:
*CSO* Good hunting, sir.

CIV Russ Horn says:
:: Checks to make sure he has his laser sword and his repelling gear. ::

OPS Anari says:
CO:  Aye sir

Host XO Himura says:
:: Avoids the temptation to collapse from stress and watches the pretty lights on the panel. ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
SO: If possible, keep a solid lock on the Away Team and the shuttle.

CSO Turnbull says:
*OPS*:  Shuttle out…Moving to communications silence.   :: Grins wolfishly. ::

CMO Garta says:
*CTO*: We may have to postpone a few hours if you bring me what had better be down there, but sure.

FCO Vince says:
:: Adjusts our orbit to an equatorial orbit. ::

SO Ris`Mor says:
:: Looks at the CO and wonders why she is doing the OPS’ job. ::   CO: aye sir...

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Pilots the shuttle out of the bay and kicks it into a rapid decent trajectory smoothly so as to minimize orbital exposure to hostiles. ::

OPS Anari says:
:: Sends the SO the information from the beacon. ::

OPS Anari says:
:: Checks the power grid again, making sure the new systems has the power they need. ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
FCO: Move the ship.

FCO Vince says:
:: Adjusts our orbit to an equatorial orbit. ::

SO Ris`Mor says:
:: Logs up the probe data…wonders why they launched a probe from a cloaked ship letting the universe know they were there…. ::

CTO Nmbarri says:
@:: Is a bit fidgety. ::

CSO Turnbull says:
@ALL:  We are on rapid descent.  Regulations state that you should all wear at least passive restraints as we enter the atmosphere.

Host CO VanSickle says:
:: Goes to science station. ::   SO: Tiem, I wanted you to handle the sensor locks because I need E'Laina to keep her attention on ships systems with this new cloak engaged.

Host Susan says:
ACTION: The other orbiting ship decloaks and reveals itself to have once been a Breen scout ship.

Host XO Himura says:
@:: Obediently activates passive restraint. ::

SO Ris`Mor says:
CO: The sensor echo just became a Breen ship…   :: Looks at the CO. ::

CIV Russ Horn says:
@CTO: T'Lok, you aren’t gonna have any problems with this are you?

CSO Turnbull says:
@Self:  Dammit...   ALL:  Hostiles off the Starboard beam...readying evasives...crew secure yourselves!

Host CO VanSickle says:
SO: What's it doing?

Host Salaigh says:
%*Kryn* Captain, we've lost contact with the Federation ship... it just disappeared.

CMO Garta says:
:: Finds sickbay ready and waiting. ::

CTO Nmbarri says:
@CIV: No, Sir.  I want this over and done with, to bring some closure to that chapter of my life.  But I am also a bit on edge because someone else is at the controls of the new TAC systems!

Host Salaigh says:
%*Kryn* Captain, You should note, you have a Federation ship on route to the surface.

SO Ris`Mor says:
OPS: Any idea what weapons fire will do to the stability of the cloak?

CSO Turnbull says:
@:: Fingers fly across controls, increases velocity to get out of range quickly. ::   ALL:  Does this bird have ANYTHING for defense?

CIV Russ Horn says:
@CSO: I would make that rapid descent a little faster if I were you.

CIV Russ Horn says:
@CSO: We have shields on this thing.

OPS Anari says:
:: Monitors power to the systems. ::   SO:  I am unaware that we can fire while under cloak.  I have no idea what may happen.  We could burn something out.

FCO Vince says:
SO:  Most likely, disable the cloak, or worse

Host XO Himura says:
@:: Thinks she should have said something earlier. ::

CSO Turnbull says:
@ALL:  Everyone hang on, this could get bumpy.   :: Throws the shuttle into a steep dive toward the planet. ::   Deflectors at maximum...

Kryn says:
%*Salaigh*: What do you mean disappeared?  Find it!

SO Ris`Mor says:
OPS: Then how do we defend the shuttle? The Breen ship has changed course.

CIV Russ Horn says:
@XO: Commander, I would suggest we prepare for a surface attack, they may have seen us.

Host CO VanSickle says:
:: Hears SO. ::   SO: Going toward the shuttle?

OPS Anari says:
SO:  We could place ourselves between them and act as a shield while under cloak

CTO Nmbarri says:
@CIV: Sir, that is why I brought the phaser rifles with us, for a little extra fire power.

Host Salaigh says:
%*Kryn* Aye, Sir, we're on it.   :: Mutters to himself about not telling the Captain about the loss of their own cloaking ability. ::  

Host XO Himura says:
@CIV: Prepare how?  We have phaser rifles.

OPS Anari says:
SO:  The new shields should give us the protection we need to safeguard the shuttle.

CIV Russ Horn says:
@:: Pats his laser sword. ::   CTO: That’s why I have this as well.

FCO Vince says:
OPS:  Ingenious, our cloak may mask the shuttle from them as well!

Host CO VanSickle says:
OPS: Good idea.  FCO: Plot an intercept course and keep us between the Breen and the shuttle.

SO Ris`Mor says:
CO: Not yet…but it's a definite indicator their attention has shifted…I'm picking up heavy scan beams pointed in that direction…it's a good chance they saw us cloak or believe that shuttle was really the ship

CIV Russ Horn says:
@XO: The area is very heavily foliaged; if we get signs of them landing we can use that to our advantage.

Host CO VanSickle says:
TO Redshirt: Shields up.

FCO Vince says:
CO:  Aye Captain!   :: Immediately breaks orbit and moves us between the two ships. ::

CSO Turnbull says:
@:: Kicks the thrusters so the ship jumps to port 500 meters. ::   ALL:  Entering atmosphere...hang on!

SO Ris`Mor says:
CO: Sir…the Scorpius isn't designed for atmospheric entry

OPS Anari says:
:: Continues to monitor power levels to the new systems. ::

Kryn says:
%*Salaigh*: Find the Federation ship but don't give yourself away.   :: Kicks the consol he's working at. ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
SO: We're not going to enter the atmosphere.

Host XO Himura says:
@CIV: All right, but let's not fire on sight, since we're probably outnumbered.

Host Salaigh says:
ACTION: The shuttle drops of the Breen sensors once the Scorpius is between the two other vessels.

SO Ris`Mor says:
:: Shrugs and goes back to watching the sensors. ::

OPS Anari says:
:: Notices a small drop in power and sends a message to all departments to log off the system. ::

CIV Russ Horn says:
@XO: That would be the best idea until we have assessed the situation.

FCO Vince says:
:: Watching his distance carefully while piloting under cloak to avoid any collisions. ::

Host XO Himura says:
@CIV: What would?

Host Salaigh says:
%*Kryn* Captain, the shuttle has disappeared as well!  The Federation ships must be using some kind of cloaking device, but nothing is showing on sensors, not even their ion trail, it’s as if they were ghosts!

SO Ris`Mor says:
:: Concentrates on the Breen ship…notes a lose of neutrino radiation and an ion leak…scratches ear. ::

CSO Turnbull says:
@:: Feels the ship begin to vibrate. ::   ALL:  We're on a pretty steep angle of entry.  Buckle in with hard restraints and shock webs, people.   :: Begins to level but not slow the descent. ::

CIV Russ Horn says:
@XO: Not firing right off.

CTO Nmbarri says:
@:: Looks at the CIV and thinks to himself "as if the CIV would go trigger
happy". ::

Host XO Himura says:
@:: Activates those things. ::

Host XO Himura says:
@CIV: Yes, I think so too.

Host CO VanSickle says:
FCO: Mirror the Breen's movements.  I want a containment area between them and the shuttle using our ship.

OPS Anari says:
:: Sees the power restored to the new systems as various departments sign off. ::

FCO Vince says:
CO:  Captain, We won't be able to shield the shuttle once they are deep into the atmosphere, just so you know

Host CO VanSickle says:
OPS: How's the cloak doing?

SO Ris`Mor says:
CO: Sir I have something interesting to note about our friend out there...

OPS Anari says:
CO:  The cloak is holding steady, sir.

CMO Garta says:
:: Leaves sickbay and heads to the bridge via turbolift. ::

Kryn says:
%*Salaigh*: Cloaking device!? Don't be absurd. The Federation can't cloak. Find the ships. Both of them and do it fast!

Host CO VanSickle says:
FCO: I know, Vince.  I don't want them to detect the shuttle.   SO: What is it?

FCO Vince says:
CO:  Unless, of course, the Breen stay far outside the atmosphere

Host CO VanSickle says:
FCO: We'll have a surprise for them if they try to get below us.

FCO Vince says:
:: Maintains position directly between the two ships. ::

OPS Anari says:
:: Wonders if they can use the beacon to divert the Breen ship away from the planet. ::

CSO Turnbull says:
@:: Levels descent and brings the ship to 50 meters above treetop level looking for an opening. ::   XO:  Searching for landing areas.   :: Scans all around for good terrain. ::

CMO Garta says:
:: Exits the turbolift onto the bridge, stands quietly by the door. ::

OPS Anari says:
SO: Can we use the beacon to perhaps send a false signal to the Breen ship that shows there are several Federation ships enroute?

CIV Russ Horn says:
@CSO: This is where we landed last time.   :: Points to an area. ::

Host Salaigh says:
%*Kryn* We're working on it…   :: Mumbles, "through the smoke". ::   but there is nothing on sensors.  I think we may have picked up a sensor ghost before.

Host CO VanSickle says:
SO: What about the Breen?

OPS Anari says:
SO:  An echo perhaps?

SO Ris`Mor says:
CO: It's leaking ion radiation and I'm not picking up any neutrino’s being generated

CSO Turnbull says:
@CIV:  Acknowledged.   :: Adrenaline rush. ::   I've got it in sight.   :: Alters course rapidly for the indicated area. ::

FCO Vince says:
:: Continuing to shield the shuttle. ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
SO: Translation?

OPS Anari says:
:: Looks at the power grid again and sees the new systems are holding steady. ::

SO Ris`Mor says:
CO: They may not have an active cloak any more

CIV Russ Horn says:
@CSO: It’s not very far to the cliff that T'Ran went over from there.

Host CO VanSickle says:
SO: Ah, so they can't hide easily anymore.

Host Salaigh says:
ACTION: The Breen ship resumes its cloak however radiation emissions are still showing on sensors.

CSO Turnbull says:
@:: Sees the spot and lines up for a "hot" landing. ::   ALL:  Landing in 30 seconds...29...28...

CIV Russ Horn says:
@XO: So who are we gonna send down the cliff?

OPS Anari says:
:: Senses the heightened tensions of the Away Team. ::

Host XO Himura says:
@CIV: Let's scan first.  We have DNA samples, yes?

CTO Nmbarri says:
@XO: May I request that whoever goes, I be allowed to go with?

Host CO VanSickle says:
OPS: Can you feel anything going on out there?

SO Ris`Mor says:
CO: They just cloaked but I have a lock on a radiation stream…neutrinos rotating at 56.8Deca standards off natural background radiation…they might as well not be

CIV Russ Horn says:
@XO: Yes we do.

Kryn says:
%*Salaigh*: I can track the shuttle. You find that starship!

FCO Vince says:
CO:  Captain, right now we're sandwiched between the Breen and the outer atmosphere by a range of less than 1000 kilometers on either side

OPS Anari says:
CO:  Only a heightened sense of tension from the Away Team sir.

Host XO Himura says:
@CIV: Well, once we finish landing we can concentrate on locating the remains.

CSO Turnbull says:
@:: Brings the ship to landing speed. ::   ALL:  Stand by…I'm going to use the foliage to hide us from aerial view if I can.   :: Propels the ship into a stand of trees and sets it down gently. ::

CIV Russ Horn says:
@CSO: Will transporters work inside this field?

FCO Vince says:
CO:  If we are forced to enter the atmosphere, they'll see us

CTO Nmbarri says:
@XO: Umm, ma'am, T`Ran is my identical twin, therefore My DNA is HIS DNA

Host XO Himura says:
@CSO: That was smooth.

CMO Garta says:
:: Pulls the tricorder from her jacket pocket and quietly scans the bridge crew. ::

Host Salaigh says:
%*Kryn*: You have the shuttle?  What's going on?   :: Scrambles to get the crew double checking sensors. ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
FCO: If the Breen tries to enter the atmosphere, or make any funny movements of the sort, we'll take 'em out.

OPS Anari says:
SO:  So...do you think we can use the beacon to send a false sensor reading to the Breen ship?  An echo perhaps that would tell the Breen there are some Federation ships enroute the planet?

Host XO Himura says:
@:: Folds her ears back briefly at the CTO. ::

OPS Anari says:
:: Notices the CMO and smiles at her. ::

CSO Turnbull says:
@CIV:  Unknown.  But I question the wisdom of it.  The Breen are sure to detect and zero in on any transport.

Host Salaigh says:
%:: Moves the Kor'ri into a higher orbit in search of the Federation ship. ::

FCO Vince says:
:: Enthusiastically. ::   CO:  Yes Sir!

Host XO Himura says:
@CSO: How conspicuous will it be to use the shuttle's sensors to scan for T'Ran?

OPS Anari says:
:: Checks on the power level again to the new systems; feels the enthusiasm of the FCO. ::

CIV Russ Horn says:
@CSO: I would rather beam to the spot than have to climb down, it’s a long way to the bottom.

CSO Turnbull says:
@:: Lands the shuttle smoothly. ::   XO:  Sir, it's possible they will come looking for us.  I suggest we disembark quickly and quietly.

CMO Garta says:
:: Smiles back at OPS then continues checking her scans. ::

Host XO Himura says:
@CSO: That will limit us to tricorders.

CSO Turnbull says:
@XO:  It might be more prudent to use a combination of my science and medical tricorders.  That would be far less detectable.

CIV Russ Horn says:
@XO: I know where he went over.

FCO Vince says:
CO:  I have an amusing idea about the Breen, if you're interested.

Host XO Himura says:
@CSO: Very well, let's go.

Host CO VanSickle says:
FCO: Let's have it.

OPS Anari says:
:: Takes a deep breath, lets it out slowly to calm the tension that is building with her as she feels the tension level rise throughout the ship. ::

CIV Russ Horn says:
@XO: That is, me and T'Lok both know where he went over at.

CSO Turnbull says:
@CIV:  Hey, what's life sans challenge?  In using the transporter, you may deprive us of our ride home.

Host XO Himura says:
@CIV: Then let's start there.

OPS Anari says:
:: Prepares an echo that can be sent to the beacon as a distraction for the
Breen. ::

Host Salaigh says:
ACTION: The shuttles sensors pick up 4 life forms within 2 kilometers of the shuttle and near the canyon where T'Ran fell to his death.

Kryn says:
%*Salaigh*: I have the shuttle. It's coming in to land about 2 kilometers from me. Have you got the starship yet? What is it doing? What is your status?
:: Kicks his consol again. ::

FCO Vince says:
CO:  If our tractor beams still work under cloak, wouldn't they be surprised by an outward tractor pulse knocking them away by something they can't see

CIV Russ Horn says:
@XO: Whenever you are ready.

Host CO VanSickle says:
FCO: Interesting...   OPS: Can we do it?

CSO Turnbull says:
@XO:  Aye, sir.  Sensors are detecting 4 life forms within 2 km of T'Ran's assumed location.

Host XO Himura says:
@CSO: Do you think they've detected us?

OPS Anari says:
:: Ponders a moment... ::  CO:  Frankly sir, I'm not sure.  We weren't given much information when the new systems were added.  We can try it and see what happens.

FCO Vince says:
CO:  Unless, of course, you'd simply prefer to blow them out of the sky.  Either way works for me.   :: Smiles. ::

CIV Russ Horn says:
@XO/CSO: I don’t like this.

CTO Nmbarri says:
@XO: I suggest we move quickly and get this done with.

OPS Anari says:
CO: I also have prepared an echo that can be sent via the beacon...

OPS Anari says:
CO:  A diversion if you will.

CSO Turnbull says:
@:: Grabs mountain climbers rigging. ::   XO:  Unknown, but I would assume so if they are in communication with the orbiting Breen vessel.

CIV Russ Horn says:
@XO: I agree with T'Lok.

Host CO VanSickle says:
FCO: We'll try it this way first.   OPS: Do a five second burst of a tractor beam on repel.  See if it gets their attention.

Host XO Himura says:
@CSO: Then there's no point in avoiding the area.

CIV Russ Horn says:
@:: Grabs his pack and puts it on. ::   All: I am ready.

OPS Anari says:
CO:  Aye sir.   :: Punches the necessary buttons. ::

CMO Garta says:
:: Hopes they don't give themselves away. ::

Host XO Himura says:
@all: Maybe we can find a route that ends up below the cliff.

Host CO VanSickle says:
OPS: If that doesn't deter them, then we'll try the false echoes.

CTO Nmbarri says:
@All: If they know we are here, then I suggest the quickest thing to do would be to beam the body out, and then get us out of here quickly also.

FCO Vince says:
OPS:  Are the Breen in tractor range yet?

OPS Anari says:
CO:  Repulse beam is ready, sir.

Kryn says:
%:: Monitors the Away Teams movements. ::

Host Salaigh says:
%*Kryn* Negative on the Starship, sensors must be offline again, I'm not detecting it or that shuttle.  Repairs to the cloak are completed; we'll start on the sensors.   :: Grumbles about the CO's impatience. ::

Host XO Himura says:
@CSO: Or that.  Let's scan for it.

Host CO VanSickle says:
OPS: Go.

CSO Turnbull says:
@XO:  Logical.  I volunteer to be the first down the wall to secure a line for the rest of you.  CTO:  Can we assume the body is there?  I see nothing on sensors.  I'll check again.

OPS Anari says:
FCO:  Yes they are

FCO Vince says:
:: Watches the screens closely. ::

OPS Anari says:
:: Punches the button and sends the repulse beam. ::

Host Salaigh says:
ACTION: Shuttle sensors do not detect T'Ran's body.

CTO Nmbarri says:
@CSO: That body should be there, it was a long drop; we all saw him go over the edge. Even a Klingon couldn’t withstand that kind of fall.

Host XO Himura says:
@CSO: Maybe the Breen took him.

CIV Russ Horn says:
@CSO: He has been "dead" for some time.

CSO Turnbull says:
@:: Scans with his tricorders for DNA similar to T'Lok's. ::

CMO Garta says:
:: Walks across the bridge slowly, staying out of everyone's way. ::

Host Salaigh says:
ACTION: The beam strikes the Breen ship knocking it from its orbit as their crew scramble to keep the ship stable.

Host XO Himura says:
@CTO: If he got to a good medical facility shortly after the fall, there's no telling.

FCO Vince says:
Bridge:  Yes!

Host CO VanSickle says:
OPS: Can you sense what their reaction was?

OPS Anari says:
:: Fingers fly over her console as she diverts power from all secondary systems to maintain the power needed for the cloak. ::

Host Salaigh says:
%*Kryn*: Something strange is going on here!  We were just knocked out of orbit and still nothing on sensors!

FCO Vince says:
:: Laughs heartily. ::

CSO Turnbull says:
@CIV:  With respect commander, that is a dangerous assumption.
ALL:  Scanning for DNA match to T'Lok...

OPS Anari says:
CO:  They are surprised, sir...and confused.

CTO Nmbarri says:
@XO: Ma'am, with a fall like that, he would have had to have gotten to a good God, since that is what it would have taken to heal him.

FCO Vince says:
:: Recomposes to prepare to move the ship quickly if necessary. ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
OPS: Good.

CIV Russ Horn says:
@CSO: I was being sarcastic.

CMO Garta says:
:: Watches the Captain closely. ::

Host Salaigh says:
ACTION: Scans are negative; however they do detect 4 Orion’s approaching the shuttle.

CSO Turnbull says:
@CIV:  Ah.  Humor can be a difficult concept.   :: Face deadpan. ::

FCO Vince says:
:: Whispers. ::   OPS: That was great!   :: Smiling big!. ::

Host XO Himura says:
@:: Wishes the CTO had some slight respect for her intelligence. ::

Kryn says:
%*Salaigh*: Knocked out of orbit!? By what?   :: Grumbles about Salaigh's incompetence. ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
:: Notices CMO. ::   CMO: Doctor, anything I can help you?

CTO Nmbarri says:
@:: Sees the look in the eyes of the XO. ::   XO: Ma'am, I didn’t mean any disrespect.

OPS Anari says:
:: Whispers back to the FCO. ::   FCO:  Thanks.   :: Smiles back. ::   Let's hope it keeps them off-balance.

CSO Turnbull says:
@XO:  We have four Orion’s incoming towards the shuttle.   I suggest we surprise them.

CIV Russ Horn says:
@:: Points at the sensors. ::   XO: This doesn’t look good.

Host XO Himura says:
@CTO: See that you don't, because you're stuck with me.

CMO Garta says:
CO: No Sir, just checking the stress level on the bridge.  Since I've received a number of reports lately, I figured I'd come check it out for myself.

CTO Nmbarri says:
@XO: I am sorry, ma'am.  I am a bit on edge over all of this.

Host Salaigh says:
%*Kryn* If I knew, I would tell you   :: Disables communications. ::

OPS Anari says:
:: Shuts down all non-essential power as she sees more systems go off line. ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
CMO: Stress levels?

CSO Turnbull says:
@ALL:  Scans confirm that there is no body here where there should be one.
XO:  Permission to "greet"  our welcoming wagon.

Host XO Himura says:
@CSO: Well, these aren't ideal conditions for a search, I don't know if there's any point in a confrontation.

FCO Vince says:
:: Watching what the other ship is doing, while still keeping between them and the shuttle. ::

CIV Russ Horn says:
@XO: I would highly suggest a surprise for them.

OPS Anari says:
:: Takes another deep breath to control herself while feeling the tension from around the ship, from the Breen ship, and from the Away Team. ::

Host Salaigh says:
%:: Brings sensors back online, unable to detect the Federation ship, but notes that the dampening field is offline again. ::

CTO Nmbarri says:
@:: Becomes concerned at the notion that T`Ran's body isn’t there.  He needs to know that T`Ran is dead. ::

Kryn says:
%*Salaigh*: Don't be so incomp...Salaigh?

CSO Turnbull says:
@XO:  As you see fit, sir.  But we had better bug out while we still can if that's your intention.  Otherwise, I request permission to leave the shuttle and "greet" our visitors.

CMO Garta says:
CO: Arguments among the crew, etc.  Perhaps, when the Away Team is back from the surface, we could talk more in detail in private.  I have some ideas that may help the ship overall.

Host XO Himura says:
@all: Well, since we can't actually find the Scorpius, I guess we have no choice.

Host Salaigh says:
ACTION: Kryn's comm system is dead.

Host CO VanSickle says:
CMO: Agreed.

CTO Nmbarri says:
@All: He has to be there, and he has to be dead! Do you all here me, he has to be DEAD!

FCO Vince says:
:: Gratified in the fact that his idea worked beautifully. ::

OPS Anari says:
:: Prepares the echo program and has it ready at a moments notice. ::

CIV Russ Horn says:
@CTO: We will settle this T'Lok.

Host XO Himura says:
@CTO: Calm down, Commander!

CTO Nmbarri says:
@:: Becomes quite agitated. ::

CSO Turnbull says:
@CTO:  At ease, Lieutenant.  We’ll sort it out…but not now.

OPS Anari says:
:: Feels the agitation of the CTO and is concerned. ::

CIV Russ Horn says:
@:: Takes off his pack and checks his phaser and laser sword. ::

Host Salaigh says:
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