Host Susan says:
Mission Summary:

With the Court Martial over, and Captain VanSickle being cleared of all charges except disobeying orders, the crew has returned to the ship and await their next set of orders.

Currently, the crew has assembled in the conference lounge and await the arrival of the Sector Commander.

USS Scorpius - NCC 50666
"Discoveries" - Chapter 1

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

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
:: In the conference lounge, drinking large prune juice, waiting for the SC to arrive ::

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Sitting at the conference table ::

CNS McDonald says:
:: Walks into the conference lounge and takes a seat not knowing what to expect from his new crewmates ::

OPS Anari says:
:: Sitting at the conference table looking at her wrist that is under the table ::

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
:: Enters the Conference Lounge and takes her seat ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
:: Arrives in conference lounge, brushing cat hair from his uniform ::

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
:: Sees the new CNS arrive, a wave of memories floods over him.  Turns and gives the CNS "the look" ::

CNS McDonald says:
:: Looks back :: 

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Raised eyebrow ::  ~~~ OPS: Everything is fine? ~~~~

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
:: As the CO walks past him, sneezes ::

OPS Anari says:
:: Smiles a little ::   ~~~ CSO: Everything's fine, S'Toran ~~~

Host SC T`sar says:
ACTION: A shuttle gains clearance and docks with the Scorpius.

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Feels his eyes start to sting and swell but says nothing ::

CNS McDonald says:
:: Shrugs and goes back to looking at the PADD in front of him :: 

FCO Vince says:
:: Enters the conference lounge, still adjusting his sash, looking like he hurried to get here ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
CTO: Geshunteit.

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
:: Sneezes a rather large Klingon sneeze again ::

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Thank you, Sir.

OPS Anari says:
:: Blushes a little at getting caught looking at her wrist ::

FCO Vince says:
:: Runs his hands through his hair and ties it up ::

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
:: Looks at the CTO ::   CTO:  You OK, Lt?

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Snorts a short laugh ::  ~~~ OPS:  I have no doubt. ~~~~   :: Feels his nose start to congest ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
CTO: You'd better see someone in sickbay about that cold.

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: I was fine, but all of a sudden, I can't help but...   :: Sneezes again :: …sneezing.

OPS Anari says:
:: Smiles as she sees the FCO enter ::

Host SC T`sar says:
ACTION:  A familiar yet unwelcome face makes her way from the shuttle to the conference lounge, arriving after everyone has assembled.

OPS Anari says:
~~~ CSO:  I just injured my wrist.  It's a little slow healing ~~~

FCO Vince says:
:: Obviously pauses to smile at OPS, then composes himself and takes a seat ::

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: I do not have a cold, sir.

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
CTO:  You'd better go see the Doctor...   :: Grins ::

Host SC T`sar says:
:: Enters the conference lounge and looks around ::   ALL:  Good, I see that everyone is here.

CSO Turnbull says:
~~~OPS:  Yes, I understand that.  Just...well, be careful in your...extracurricular activities.~~~~

CNS McDonald says:
:: Finishes typing what he's working on into the PADD and puts it down :: 

OPS Anari says:
::Grins a little ::   ~~~ CSO: I will, S'Toran ~~~

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: I feel better now, Ma'am.  But if it starts again, I will see the MO.

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
:: Nods ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
SC: Fancy seeing you here, Admiral.

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
:: Sees T'sar enter and wonders what she's doing here ::

CNS McDonald says:
:: Looks up at the new arrival into the conference lounge :: 

OPS Anari says:
:: Glances at the new CNS a moment ::

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Holds his face a mask of Vulcan inscrutability ::

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
:: Looks up at the arrival of the SC ::

CNS McDonald says:
:: Looks back to the OPS :: 

Host SC T`sar says:
:: Nods to the CO ::   CO: I do not doubt that this comes as a surprise to most of you.  However, Captain Turnbull has taken a leave of absence and I requested this assignment so that I could monitor what the Scorpius does during the time until her return.

OPS Anari says:
:: Smiles at the CNS ::

CNS McDonald says:
:: Nods his head softly :: 

FCO Vince says:
~~~OPS:  How's the wrist?~~~

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
:: Thinks to himself that the SC is here to keep an eye on the CO ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
SC: Babysitting, aren't we, admiral?

OPS Anari says:
:: Blushes a little ::  ~~~ FCO:  Still a little sore, but better. ~~~

FCO Vince says:
~~~OPS:  I love you, you know?~~~   :: Winks ::

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Wonders how far the CO is going to try to push his luck ::

Host SC T`sar says:
:: Hands a PADD to the CO ::   ALL:  I have also brought your current orders.  As you all may remember, there was an unexpected disturbance in the court room during the proceedings.

Host CO VanSickle says:
:: Takes PADD ::

OPS Anari says:
:: Can't help smiling ::  ~~~ FCO:  I know... ~~~

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
:: Nods ::   SC:  Do we have any further information as to who they were and what they wanted?

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Thinks ::  Self: How could I forget?  It was hard enough to concentrate without that...

Host SC T`sar says:
:: Maintains an expressionless posture ::   CO: No, Commander, I will not be remaining on board.

OPS Anari says:
:: Turns her attention to SC T'sar ::

OPS Anari says:
:: Sighs just a bit since she discovered them ::

Host SC T`sar says:
ALL: No, that is your assignment.  We know that they still have operatives on Earth.  You and your crew are to find them and establish communications.

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
SC:  A first contact mission, Ma'am?

OPS Anari says:
:: Gets a little nervous hearing that ::

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
SC: Excuse me, Ma'am, but how do we find someone that we don't know what they look like?

Host SC T`sar says:
ALL:  We were able to decipher the frequency of the cloaking field that they use, so you will have that in order to locate and disrupt it.

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Thinks ::  Self: Well, I love a challenge...

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
:: His question is answered ::

CNS McDonald says:
:: Picks his PADD back up and starts inputting more notes and observations :: 

CSO Turnbull says:
SC:  Pardon, Admiral.  When you say establish communications, are you suggesting this is a first contact scenario or a military snare?  Our procedures would be different.

Host SC T`sar says:
:: Nods ::   XO: Yes, of sorts.  It seems they are using one of the Federations techniques against us.  Something of a duck blind.  However, your Operations Officer was able to sense them as well as their curiosity which gave them away.

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
:: Nods ::

OPS Anari says:
:: Sinks in her seat a little at hearing SC T'sar ::

FCO Vince says:
:: Turns his attention more to the discussion ::

OPS Anari says:
~~~ FCO:  I wish I hadn't ~~~

Host SC T`sar says:
CSO:  You are to take a first contact attitude, but don't make the mistake of being completely unprepared.  We do not know what they have in mind for the Federation, or if they are simply here out of curiosity.

FCO Vince says:
~~~OPS:  Don't worry.  We can't change that now~~~

Host CO VanSickle says:
:: Hears the SC mention OPS and takes a quick look at her ::

OPS Anari says:
:: Keeps her attention on the SC ::

CSO Turnbull says:
SC:  With respect, Admiral, I am never "unprepared."  Thank you for clarifying.

FCO Vince says:
SC:  Admiral…

Host SC T`sar says:
ALL:  The information regarding their cloaking device is included in the data I gave your Captain.

OPS Anari says:
~~~ FCO:  I know... ~~~   :: Takes a deep breath ::

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
:: Thinks this mission is going to be interesting ::

Host SC T`sar says:
:: Nods ::   CSO: No disrespect intended, or taken Commander.

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Raises eyebrow at the chance to see THAT data ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
:: Accesses the PADD and skims it quickly ::

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
:: Looks at the CSO and thinks that he is being a bit, umm, confident ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
SC: Admiral, do we know where these people come from?

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Wonders how a personal cloak could have aided him in the many missions he undertook ::

FCO Vince says:
SC:  Has Starfleet identified the presence of how they got here?  Do they have cloaked ships in orbit?

Host SC T`sar says:
CO:  I trust you and your crew will be able to use this information to discover where these beings are, our closest estimate are the mountain areas of the Eastern seaboard.

Host CO VanSickle says:
SC: Appalachia?

OPS Anari says:
:: Sits quietly and listens ::

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Accesses his PADD and reads the data at speeds faster than the human eye can follow ::

Host SC T`sar says:
FCO: We don't believe so, we believe they are an advanced scouting party.  Perhaps left here by another ship.  We did detect an unusual energy signature entering and leaving the area, however the trace failed.

OPS Anari says:
:: Wonders if the CNS' quarters are to his satisfaction and makes a note to ask him ::

Host SC T`sar says:
CO: We believe so.

FCO Vince says:
SC:  So they don't have a way to leave, yet

OPS Anari says:
:: Wonders if that energy signature is part of the information given the Commander ::

Host SC T`sar says:
FCO:  No, I suspect that they may have a timed assignment, as no outgoing transmissions have been detected.

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Begins to mentally design a device to emit a field that will disrupt the cloaking device ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
All: Looks like we'll be having some interesting terrestrial mission, folks.

Host SC T`sar says:
:: Turns to the CO ::   CO: That is all I have, the rest is up to you and your crew to discover and report back to Starfleet Command.

Host CO VanSickle says:
SC: Thank you, admiral.

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: I will program the information into the Scorpius sensors, that way we can scan the entire planet.

CNS McDonald says:
:: Makes a note to ask the commander to allow initial psych evaluations at the earliest convenience. ::

Host SC T`sar says:
:: Nods and then takes her leave ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
All: OK, OK, folks, quiet down.

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
:: Gets up ::

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
:: Sits back down ::

CSO Turnbull says:
CO:  Captain, I have a plan for a rudimentary device that I would like to test.

Host CO VanSickle says:
All: Let's see what we can do with this information...

Host CO VanSickle says:
All: Here are your assignments...

Host CO VanSickle says:
CSO: First, tell me about this device.

CSO Turnbull says:
CO:  It's fairly straightforward, Captain.  It's the same principle as a radio jammer.  But I'm uncertain of the range of effectiveness if it works.  We may well have to be within a few meters or closer.

Host CO VanSickle says:
CSO: You'll need to know their broadcast frequency.  CSO/OPS: You two work together in finding their broadcast frequency.

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
CSO:  And once it's configured to the cloaking frequency it should be quite effective.

OPS Anari says:
CSO/CO:  We can place a probe in orbit and bounce the signal from there to increase the range

Host CO VanSickle says:
OPS: Good idea.  Get something set up and ready to go.

OPS Anari says:
:: Nods ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
CTO: You said you had an idea?

CSO Turnbull says:
CO:  Aye, Captain.   OPS:  I like that idea.  But then what do we do?

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Yes, simply to program the ships sensors to search the entire planet for the cloaking frequency.

OPS Anari says:
:: Smiles ::  ~~~ CSO:  We'll figure something out ~~~

Host CO VanSickle says:
:: Hands the CTO the PADD ::   CTO: Here's the information on the alien cloaks.  Do what you can and alert myself, Cmdr. Horn or Cmdr. Turnbull if you find anything.

Host SC T`sar says:
ACTION:  A transmission is received from Starfleet Command reporting a sighting of these cloaked individuals near an area known as Chimney Rock in the Appalachian mountains.

CSO Turnbull says:
OPS:  Wait...wait...   :: Snaps fingers ::   I have it.  Broadcast frequency would allow us to locate them without their knowledge and we could beam them into, say the brig or cargo bay two, before they had a chance to slip away.

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

OPS Anari says:
<Inn>:  *CO*  Commander, incoming transmission received from SFC reporting a sighting of individuals near an area known as Chimney Rock in the Appalachian mountains

Host CO VanSickle says:
:: Overhears CSO ::   CSO: That might be another good idea.
CTO: Coordinate with Cmdr. Turnbull on that idea too.

FCO Vince says:
All:  I believe configuring several probes to form a net around the planet will work for both ideas

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
CSO:  Do we want to antagonize them by kidnapping one or two of them?

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
CSO: I would prefer the brig, Sir. Ask questions first, then decide where they should be placed.

OPS Anari says:
:: Nods at the CSO ::

CSO Turnbull says:
CTO:  Sound tactical theory Lieutenant.  OPS:  Ready?  

Host CO VanSickle says:
OPS: What do you think of Lt. Cmdr. Vince's suggestion?

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: With all due respect, Ma'am, they didn’t seem to mind crashing the court martial, which in itself seems to me to break some sort of law.

OPS Anari says:
CSO:  In a moment, sir

CNS McDonald says:
:: Raises hand to speak up ::

OPS Anari says:
CO:  It will increase our advantage

CSO Turnbull says:
XO:  Well, no, sir, but they ARE the ones skulking around.  To what purpose?

Host CO VanSickle says:
XO: Since they've intruded on our territory, commander, we have the right.

CNS McDonald says:
ALL: I've spent many a summer in that area of the Appalachian mountains and am very familiar with some hiding areas

OPS Anari says:
CSO:  It could be as if SFC set up an observation post somewhere to observe the progress of a society...

CSO Turnbull says:
CO:  Agreed, sir.  They have in fact violated several interstellar laws, though perhaps inadvertently.

Host CO VanSickle says:
CNS: Lt. McDonald, am I correct?

FCO Vince says:
CO:  Covering a planet is a lot for one ship.  I remembered how Starfleet used several ships to track Romulan Warbirds

FCO Vince says:
CO:  That's why I figured multiple probes would increase effectiveness

CNS McDonald says:
CO: Yes sir…

CSO Turnbull says:
OPS:  A possibility, but to what purpose?  Starfleet and the Federation don't make it a habit to hide our agenda or our desire to explore.

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
FCO: But this isn’t just some ship, Vince. This is the Scorpius.
:: Said with pride ::

OPS Anari says:
<INN> :: Repeats the incoming transmission to OPS ::

OPS Anari says:
CSO:  We hide when we don't wish to make contact, sir.

FCO Vince says:
:: Smiles to the CTO's comment ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
CNS: Welcome aboard, lieutenant.  It seems your experience will be helpful when we have to search out the aliens on foot.

Host CO VanSickle says:
All: Quiet down for a moment, please.

OPS Anari says:
CO:  Commander, I have just received a report from Lt. Inn that a sighting has been made in the Appalachian mountains

CNS McDonald says:
:: Nods ::   CO: Yes sir. I'll start setting up a search pattern from the family cabin. 

CSO Turnbull says:
OPS:  On societies that we wish to observe in an undisturbed setting, I see your point.  But we're not exactly pre-warp or non-technological.

Host CO VanSickle says:
OPS: Where at?

OPS Anari says:
CO: Lt. Inn just stated in the Appalachian mountains.    :: Taps her combadge ::   *Inn*  Did they pinpoint a location?

CSO Turnbull says:
CNS:  You were on the Vesuvius, were you not?  I thought I recognized you.  Welcome aboard, lieutenant!

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
:: Listens with interest ::

CNS McDonald says:
CSO: Yes I was sir…just wearing a different hat there.

Host SC T`sar says:
ACTION: Another transmission is received reporting a sighting in the region.

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Nods ::   CNS:  So I understand.

FCO Vince says:
~~~OPS:  Sounds like we're not having any trouble tracking them.  It's almost too easy~~~

OPS Anari says:
:: Nods ::  ~~~ FCO: Let's hope ~~~

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
CO:  Sir, maybe it's time to test Cmdr Turnbull's device.

OPS Anari says:
<INN> *OPS*: First sighting at Chimney Rock, this second at Linville Falls...

FCO Vince says:
~~~OPS:  The fact that it seems so easy is what disturbs me~~~

Host CO VanSickle says:
All: Can we all quiet down so we can get everything together?

OPS Anari says:
CO: Sir, First sighting at Chimney Rock, and a second at Linville Falls

OPS Anari says:
~~~ FCO:  Do you think it's a trap? ~~~

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Uses the pad to send the specs to the replicator and manufacture a prototype of the device ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
OPS: Chimney Rock and Linville Falls?  CNS: How far are those locations from that cabin?

FCO Vince says:
~~~OPS:  I have no idea~~~

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Crosses to the replicator and retrieves the device ::   XO:  Here is the prototype, commander.

CNS McDonald says:
CO: Chimney Rock is where my family’s cabin is…the other one is about a 3 hour hike north

OPS Anari says:
~~~ FCO:  I didn't detect any hostilities from them ~~~

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
:: Takes the device ::

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Sir, if you will excuse me, I will set up the sensors with the frequency information.

Host CO VanSickle says:
All: Crew, here's the plan!

FCO Vince says:
:: Looks at the OPS and shrugs ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
CTO: Grab a portable scanning center ready to go and load it into a shuttle.

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Aye Sir.

OPS Anari says:
~~~ CSO: Perhaps WE'RE not pre-warp, but in THEIR eyes we could be ~~~

Host CO VanSickle says:
All: We're going to set up a base at McDonald's cabin.

CSO Turnbull says:
CTO:  I can re-modulate and use a programming subroutine to simulate the device's action through the sensors.   :: Begins tapping keys on the PADD ::

CNS McDonald says:
ALL: I will say this, if you don’t like roughing it DONT come

FCO Vince says:
:: Looks at the CNS and grins ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
FCO: Prepare two shuttles for launch.

OPS Anari says:
~~~ FCO: Too bad there are no Targs on Earth... ~~~

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
:: Waits to find out who will be assigned to the Away Teams ::

CSO Turnbull says:
~~~OPS:  A possibility.  One which we should determine.  But since they came to us, it's not a real first contact situation.  It may be the worst breach of defenses ever.  We have to account for all possibilities.~~~

FCO Vince says:
~~~OPS:  There are other things to hunt~~~

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

OPS Anari says:
:: Grins as she hears both the FCO and the CSO ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
XO: AQilla, you assign the senior staff into those two shuttles.

CSO Turnbull says:
CTO:  Access the scanning subroutine under filename decloaker-one.

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
:: Leaves the lounge and goes to the bridge.  Once there, inputs the frequency information into the sensors, then leaves to get a portable scanning center ready for the away mission ::

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
:: Nods ::   CO:  Will you be going, Sir?

Host CO VanSickle says:
XO: Yes, commander.  I'm going to coordinate everything from the cabin.

Host CO VanSickle says:
CNS: With your help, of course, McDonald.

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
:: Assigns one shuttle to Cmdr Turnbull and one to herself ::

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Rises again from the table ::   XO:  I can accomplish more from the main science console, with your permission.

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
CSO:  Cmdr I was going to assign you to one of the shuttles.

FCO Vince says:
CO:  May I remind the CO of General Order 15, even if he doesn't care?

CSO Turnbull says:
XO:  It will take only a moment.

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
:: Nods ::   CSO:  Permission granted, Cmdr.

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
:: Gathers the gear that will be needed, then heads for the shuttle bay ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
OPS/CSO: Once we've established locations on the planet, you each will take a team to search the area for the aliens.  You are to establish communications if at all possible.

CSO Turnbull says:
XO:  I would be glad of taking the shuttle commander.  I just want to set up a relay comm link for instant computer access if I need it.

OPS Anari says:
:: Nods ::

CSO Turnbull says:
CO:  Aye, Captain.

CNS McDonald says:
CO: Does this mean I'll just be providing the lodgings...   :: Giggles :: 

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
:: Sets up the portable scanning center, and also programs some tricorders with the cloak frequency ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
CTO: Program all tricorders with the information on the cloaks, so we can snuff them out.

Host CO VanSickle says:
CNS: You are going to help me with coordination in the cabin.

CNS McDonald says:
CO: Aye sir…

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
:: Returns to the lounge once all the gear is in the shuttle bay and ready to go ::

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Exits the conference lounge to the science console on the bridge and sets up a secure remote access and sets up a fractal encrypted password, then reports back to the XO ::

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Sir, I have the portable scanning center in the shuttle bay, ready to go.  I also programmed a tricorder for each crew member that will be going along.

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
CSO:  Set, Commander?

CSO Turnbull says:
XO:  Finished, Sir.  How do you want us to arm for the away teams?

Host SC T`sar says:
ACTION:  Another transmission confirms the sighting in Chimney Rock at an area knows as the "Eye of the Needle"

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
CSO:  Take all necessary precautions.

Host CO VanSickle says:
All: We all ready for our first terrestrial away mission?

OPS Anari says:
<Inn> *OPS* Lt, another sighting in Chimney Rock at an area known as the "Eye of the Needle"

CSO Turnbull says:
XO:  Understood.  Team breakdown?

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Don't forget the marshmallows.

FCO Vince says:
:: Thinking how it's funny being on an away mission on Earth ::

OPS Anari says:
*Inn*  Received     CO:  Sir, another sighting in Chimney Rock at an area known as the "Eye of the Needle"

CNS McDonald says:
CO: That’s in the area my cabin is in.. 

CNS McDonald says:
:: Thinks to self :: 

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
CO:  Ready Sir.  Do you have any preferences for team breakdowns, Sir?

Host CO VanSickle says:
XO: Exec's privilege.

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
:: Nods ::

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Waits for the assignments from the XO ::

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
CSO:  You will take LtCmdrs Vince and Horn with you.  I will take Lt's Anari and Garta-Nmbarri.  Also assign security for both teams.

Host CO VanSickle says:
XO: I will then join S'Toran's shuttle.  McDonald will go with you.

CSO Turnbull says:
XO:  Aye, sir.  FCO/CIV:  You heard the Exec, gentlemen.  Saddle up.  Full security measures.   XO:  With your permission, sir, we'll be on our way.

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
CO:  Understood.  I recommend Dr Garta-Nmbarri join you in the cabin.

CSO Turnbull says:
CO:  Glad of the company, Captain.

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
CSO:  Permission granted.

Host CO VanSickle says:
XO: Yes, and when your husband is freed up, he'll join you.

CNS McDonald says:
:: Looks confused ::  Self: Okay which shuttle am I in?

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Nods to the FCO and CIV :: FCO/CIV: Then let's go hunting...  :: Grins ferally ::

FCO Vince says:
:: Grins back ::

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Leads his team to stores to armor up ::

FCO Vince says:
:: Stands ::

OPS Anari says:
CO:  A moment, please, sir?

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
CNS: Follow the big Klingon and you wont get lost.

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
CNS:  You're with me, Counselor.  CTO/OPS/CNS:  You ready?

OPS Anari says:
XO:  In a moment, ma'am

CNS McDonald says:
:: Stands up and heads for the door ::   XO: Yea ma'am I'm ready.

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Ready, ma'am.

CSO Turnbull says:
CO:  Will you be drawing weapons, Captain?  Or a sidearm only?

FCO Vince says:
:: Exits, then pauses ::

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
CTO/CNS:  Then report to the shuttlebay.  Lt Anari and I will be joining you shortly.

Host CO VanSickle says:
CSO: I'll just need a type II.

Host CO VanSickle says:
OPS: What you need?

OPS Anari says:
CO:  A private moment with you, sir.

CNS McDonald says:
XO: Aye ma'am…   CTO: You lead the way I'm still new here.

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
:: Leaves for the shuttle bay, stopping for phaser’s along the way ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
OPS: Ready room.

FCO Vince says:
*Jorgansen*:  Frank, prepare two of the larger shuttles for launch.  We'll be landing them on the surface, in a mountainous region.

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
CNS: Come along, Counselor, we don’t want you getting lost on your first mission with us.

OPS Anari says:
:: Nods ::   CO:  Thank you, sir.

Host CO VanSickle says:
:: Exits conference room and walks across to the Ready Room ::

CNS McDonald says:
:: Follows the CTO ::

OPS Anari says:
:: Stands and follows the CO to the Ready Room ::

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
:: Gets up and follows the others to the shuttle bay ::

FCO Vince says:
:: Takes a PADD from his pocket, rearranging the Flight control duty roster ::

CSO Turnbull says:
CO:  Understood.   :: Taps communicator ::   *Quarter Master*: Turnbull to
Riley, draw for a heavy landing party and officer's sidearm’s.  Team of six times two.  We're on our way.  Turnbull out.

Host CO VanSickle says:
OPS: What's on your mind?

FCO Vince says:
<Jorgansen>*FCO*:  Will do, Commander.  They'll be ready in a couple of minutes

OPS Anari says:
:: Enters the Ready Room and stands before the CO's desk ::    CO:  Permission to speak freely, sir?

Host SC T`sar says:
<Quarter Master> *CSO* Aye sir, the supplies will be ready upon your arrival.

Host CO VanSickle says:
:: Leans against the desk ::   OPS: Sure.

OPS Anari says:
CO:  About...um...about my request for transfer, sir...I'd like to rescind that.

CSO Turnbull says:
TEAM:  Let's move out, gentlemen.  CO:  We'll meet you in the main shuttle bay, sir.  ::spins and exits to the turbolift::

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
:: Arrives in the shuttle bay, makes sure the equipment is stored accordingly, then goes and takes a seat ::

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
:: Arrives in the shuttlebay ::   CTO:  You want to drive?

Host CO VanSickle says:
OPS: Anything that helped you change your mind?

FCO Vince says:
:: Continues walking while uploading the revised duty roster and making sure it's posted ::

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Sure, I haven’t had the pleasure in a while.

Host SC T`sar says:
<Quarter Master> :: Assembles the supplies and has his team load the shuttles before the away teams arrive ::

OPS Anari says:
:: Looks down a moment... ::  CO:  Someone very special to me, sir

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
:: Gets up and takes the pilot seat ::

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
CTO:  Then be my guest.   :: Enters the shuttle ::

CNS McDonald says:
:: Sits down beside the CTO ::

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Rides the turbolift in silence with the FCO and CIV thinking they make a great team ::

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
:: Finds an available seat and sits ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
OPS: Is he half-Klingon?

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
:: Goes over the pre flight check list ::

OPS Anari says:
:: Raises her left eyebrow ::    CO:  Are you sure you're not empathic?

Host CO VanSickle says:
OPS: No, just observational.

FCO Vince says:
CSO:  The teams seem a little lopsided, rank wise, don't you think?

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
:: Turns to the CNS ::   CNS: Is there a place near your cabin where we can land safely?

OPS Anari says:
:: Blushes ::   CO:  Yes, sir...he is half-Klingon.

CNS McDonald says:
CTO: There is a small pasture out the back of the cabin where we keep the horses.

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Exits the turbolift with the FCO and CIV ::   FCO:  Not my call, Commander.  That's above my pay grade.  But since you mentioned it...Yes.

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
CTO:  Once Lt Anari arrives launch the shuttle, Lt.

Host CO VanSickle says:
OPS: Tell Vince, "Good job."

FCO Vince says:
CSO:  No big deal, I suppose

CSO Turnbull says:
FCO:  Then again, the Captain is with us.   :: Shrug ::

OPS Anari says:
:: Smiles ::   CO:  I take that as you will rescind my request?

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
:: Thinks to himself how wonderful it will be to land in a field of horse manure ::

Host SC T`sar says:
ACTION:  The shuttles receive clearance for launch and the bay doors are opened.

Host CO VanSickle says:
OPS: With pleasure.

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Will do, Ma'am.

OPS Anari says:
CO:  Thank you, sir.  Now, I think we have shuttles awaiting us

FCO Vince says:
Computer:  Lock onto my second Dak'tagh in my quarters and transport it to the shuttlebay

Host CO VanSickle says:
OPS: Yes, we most definitely do.  You're dismissed.

OPS Anari says:
:: Nods and turns exiting the CO's Ready Room enroute the shuttle bay ::

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
:: Fires up the shuttles engines so its ready to launch when OPS gets there ::

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
:: Waits patiently ::

OPS Anari says:
:: Enters turbolift ::  Computer:  Shuttle bay

CSO Turnbull says:
FCO:  You flying or me?

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Begins to put on his body armor ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
:: Follows her out the door and heads to the turbolift to ride to the shuttle bay ::

OPS Anari says:
:: Exits turbolift and runs to the shuttle bay ::   XO:  I'm sorry for the delay, ma'am.

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Straps spring-loaded knives to his forearms and rolls down his sleeves ::

OPS Anari says:
:: Breathing quickly ::

FCO Vince says:
CSO:  It's up to you, unless the CO has a preference

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
OPS:  No problem, Lt.   :: Smiles ::   CTO:  Launch when ready, Lt.

FCO Vince says:
CSO:  I'd expect to, though

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
All: Everyone strapped in?

Host CO VanSickle says:
:: Enters close behind OPS ::

OPS Anari says:
:: Enters shuttle and finds a seat ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
:: Enters CSO's shuttle and straps in ::

CSO Turnbull says:
FCO:  You take it unless the Captain has other ideas.   :: Straps on his phaser
rifle ::

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
:: Pushes a few buttons, and the shuttle lifts up and launches ::

CNS McDonald says:
:: Nods to the CTO :: 

Host CO VanSickle says:
FCO: Take her out when ready.

OPS Anari says:
:: Straps herself in and settles down ::

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
:: Straps herself in ::

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Straps on secreted miniature phaser in hard-to-get location ::

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
:: Joking ::   XO/OPS/CNS: This is your captain speaking, we will be landing in a few minutes, please make sure your trays are in the upright position and your seat belts are fastened.

CSO Turnbull says:
CO:  Sir, your sidearm.   :: Hands the CO his type II phaser ::

OPS Anari says:
~~~ FCO:  Good news...I'm staying. The CO rescinded my transfer request ~~~

Host CO VanSickle says:
:: Takes it and straps it to his side ::

OPS Anari says:
:: Giggles ::

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
:: Doesn't understand the reference ::

FCO Vince says:
~~~OPS:  I can't tell you how much that pleases me~~~

CNS McDonald says:
:: Chuckles to the CTO ::   CTO: Ooh a funny man, huh…

OPS Anari says:
~~~ FCO: I thought it would...and he told me to tell you "Good Job" ~~~

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Ma'am, there is a phaser case by your seat, please get out a phaser for each of us.

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
:: Gets out the phaser’s and passes one to each team member ::

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
:: Looks at the CNS ::   CNS: Klingons aren’t funny.

OPS Anari says:
:: Gingerly stretches her left wrist then takes the phaser ::

FCO Vince says:
:: Laughing in his mind ::

CNS McDonald says:
:: Straps on the phaser, shifts in his seat uncomfortably ::

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
CNS:  I have not had the opportunity to welcome you onboard yet.

OPS Anari says:
~~~ FCO:  That's NOT funny! ~~~   :: Giggles a little too as she telepathically speaks with the FCO ::

CNS McDonald says:
XO: I don’t think so. Lt Lennier McDonald.

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
All: Ok, making final approach.  When we land and disembark, watch where you step please.

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Can see that Vince is in a good mood, and draws a few "logical conclusions" of his own as he smiles slightly ::

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
CMS: Cmdr AQilla Horn.  Pleased to meet you.

FCO Vince says:
:: After entering the SB, checks the roster posting, grabs his dagger, a phaser, and a tricorder ::

FCO Vince says:
:: Does walk-around of the shuttle ::

FCO Vince says:
:: Enters his assigned shuttle and initiates pre-launch check ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
FCO: C'mon, Vince.  The other shuttle has left already.

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
:: Brings the shuttle down gently in the pasture, shuts down the engines, and opens the doors ::

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Straps in ::  FCO:  Hi-yo silver, Away!   :: Grins ::

CNS McDonald says:
ALL: Watch out. The horses don’t really like strangers. They may take a run at you.

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
All: Ok folks, here we are.  CNS, since this is your land, you may lead the way.

FCO Vince says:
CO:  Okay.  Heck with the pre-launch check.  I'll wing it.

CNS McDonald says:
CTO: Very well. The Cabin is just over that ridge starts walking towards the
cabin ::

Host SC T`sar says:
ACTION:  T'Lok steps off the shuttle into a clump of poison oak.

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Raises eyebrow at FCO's comment and grins thinly ::

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
:: Walks towards the Cabin with the CNS ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
:: Mumbles under breath ::   Self: We'd be in North Carolina by this time if I were driving.

FCO Vince says:
CO/CSO:  Everyone strapped in?

CSO Turnbull says:
ALL:  Are we there yet?   :: Chuckles ::

OPS Anari says:
:: Walks around following the XO and CNS ::

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
Self: @)(&%)(#!!!!!

FCO Vince says:
:: Takes off ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
:: Chuckles at CSO ::

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
:: Turns ::   CTO:  Lt?

CNS McDonald says:
:: Points to structure at the bottom of the ridge ::   ALL: There she is.

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Nothing, Ma'am.  Please watch where you walk, there seems to be a lot of poison oak around here.

CSO Turnbull says:
CO:  Sorry sir.  Occupational hazard.   :: Innocent face ::

CNS McDonald says:
:: Looks at the 2 story structure in front of them. ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
CSO: Don't worry.  I feel the same.

FCO Vince says:
:: Enters the atmosphere ::

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
CTO:  Understood.  Are you OK?

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
:: Walks towards the cabin ::

OPS Anari says:
CTO:  Can I help?

FCO Vince says:
CSO:  Where are we landing, again?

CSO Turnbull says:
:: Conspiratorially ::   CO: Are we absolutely certain that's a good thing?

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: I feel fine, but it may take a bit of time for the affects to be felt, if I am allergic to it at all.

CNS McDonald says:
:: Sees a Arabian come galloping at them at full speed ::

Host CO VanSickle says:
:: Gives CSO a wink and a chuckle ::

CNS McDonald says:
:: Smiles :: 

OPS Anari says:
CTO: I can take that from you...sir    :: Shyly ::

CNS McDonald says:
:: Turns to the horse and grabs its mane swinging up onto its back ::   XO: The honor would be mine. 

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
OPS: You really want poison oak?

OPS Anari says:
:: Smiles ::  CTO:  I'd only have it for a short time

FCO Vince says:
:: Engages landing gear ::

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
CNS:  Be careful, Lt.

CSO Turnbull says:
FCO:  First one to bag a bogie gets free ale in the lounge.  Fair?

CTO Garta-Nmbarri says:
OPS: Then by all means, you may have it.

OPS Anari says:
:: Thinks her dog Jake would LOVE it here ::

CNS McDonald says:
XO: I've ridden Shadow here all my life…

FCO Vince says:
:: Sets us down on the opposite side of the cabin from the other shuttle ::

OPS Anari says:
:: Removes her gloves and moves her hands over the infected area of the CTO ::

FCO Vince says:
CSO:  Bag a what?

FCO Vince says:
:: Powers down ::

Host XO AQilla Horn says:
CNS:  Can we concentrate on the mission?

CSO Turnbull says:
FCO:  Bogie.  Bad Guy.  

Host CO VanSickle says:
CSO: You know, S'Toran, let's take Vince on a snipe hunt when we have a moment.

Host SC T`sar says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Pause Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>