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USS Scorpius, NCC-05666

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Vacation...Vacation...Vacation...

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Episode 3

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The Scorpius arrived at Wrigley's Pleasure Planet for a little shore leave

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Many on the crew had begun enjoying the time off

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Suddenly, a series of explosions began to rock the power plant, completely destroying it and several nearby buildings

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The Administration building is also completely destroyed; lost is the planet administrator

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The nearest Federation ship is 3-days out.  The crew now goes back to work to assist the planet below...

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=/\=  =/\=  =/\=  =/\=  Begin Mission  =/\=  =/\=  =/\=  =/\=

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::In Sickbay, completing surgery::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::on the bridge going over reports::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::sits on the biobed in sickbay, waiting to be released from duty::

CIV_Horn says:
::With the CO on the planet::

Host Sheri says:
<E'Laina>:: Moves to Cargo Bay 2 and is told to report to the children's ward to assist there ::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<M_Johnson> CTO: How's the breathing Lt?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::searching the ruins for an area to set base of operations::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Anything new to report, Ensign?

CSO_Jakiel says:
::At Sci 1 reading over the data.::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  Another strong explosion is felt under the ruins of the power planet

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Johnson: Much better. ::takes a deep breath and holds it for 5 seconds, then releases it::

TO_Gunner says:
::prepares to go to the planet surface to begin investigating::

CIV_Horn says:
@CO: Sir, the ship should be able to scan for a suitable building for us to use as our Operations' base.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@CIV: Right.  *XO*: VanSickle to Horn.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CO*:  Horn here, Captain.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<M_Johnson> CTO: I'll let the Doctor know. ::moves away::

CSO_Jakiel says:
XO:  No.  Nothing new to report...wait...another explosion...located under the same power plant.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::exits the surgical bay and scrubs for the next patient::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::waits, slightly impatiently, to be released::

CSO_Jakiel says:
XO:  Explosion is strong.

TO_Gunner says:
::transports to the planet surface::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@*XO*: AQilla, could you have the sensors try to find a sound building for Russ and I to set up a base of operations for the disaster relief?

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  Several loose debris from the Administration Building falls

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::dodges the debris::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CO*:  Captain, we're getting reports of another explosion.  I'd recommend getting away from there.  We'll see what we can do about finding you a stable building for use.

TO_Gunner says:
@::Materializes on the surface, just as debris begins to fall.  finds cover under a tree until it passes::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  The explosion sends a shock wave that is felt for many kilometers

CIV_Horn says:
@::dodges debris:: CO: Captain, we gotta be careful.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Scan for a stable building.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@*XO*: Beam us away from here.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<M_Johnson> CMO: The CTO is breathing much better now Ma'am.

Host Sheri says:
<Inn>:  XO: Ma'am.  Repair teams are at the ready.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Johnson: I'll check on him.  Thank Matt.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods to OPS:: OPS:  Beam the Captain and CIV away from the administration center.  Get them out of harms way.

CSO_Jakiel says:
XO:  Another shock wave to report...medium at 4.3 on the Richter scale...similar to the last one.

Host Sheri says:
<Inn>: Fingers fly over the console as transporters are activated

TO_Gunner says:
@::Looks around for the CO, can't find him::

CIV_Horn says:
@CO: I suggest that until we get things stable with the explosions, you return to the ship.  Your safety is important.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  The CO and CIV is transported to a clearing near the demolished Administration building

TO_Gunner says:
@*CO* Gunner to CO VanSickle, I am on the surface looking for you.  Can you tell me where you are?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods to the CSO:: *CO*:  Captain, that last blast caused a shockwave that registered 4.3 on the Richter scale.  Recommend you and Cmdr Horn beam back to the ship until such time as the situation stabilizes.

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Directs computer to scan and locate the most stable building out far enough from the perimeter of any shock wave disturbance::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@CIV: Your concern is noted.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::enters the main bay:: CTO: Feeling better?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@Self: Those Horns think much alike.  *XO*: Acknowledged.  Two to beam up.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CMO: Much better, my dear.  But, before you even ask, I intend to rely very heavily on TO Gunner to do most of the work.  But, I feel that I need to be there to coordinate things.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Beam them up.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@*Gunner*: We're on our way back to the ship.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
@<Helene> ::works with Sopok to separate the wounded from the deceased::

Host Sheri says:
<Inn>: XO: Aye ma'am

TO_Gunner says:
@*CO* Not a bad idea.  I believe I shall do the same thing and touch base with CTO Garta-Nmbarri before beginning any investigations.

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ACTION:  The CO and CIV are transported back to the ship

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CTO: I agree.  I just wanted to make certain you could breathe deeply enough on your own to keep you from passing out on the bridge.  You are released.

TO_Gunner says:
@*Scorpius* One to beam up.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::gets off transporter pad and exits to the corridor, heading to a TL::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CMO: Thanks, dear.  I promise to take it easy....for now.

CSO_Jakiel says:
XO:  Found a very structurally safe building...rated as a bomb shelter...has a basement...local library.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  TO Gunner is transported back to the Scorpius

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
@<Sopok> ::Works getting the slightly injured transported to a medical facility in the south::

CSO_Jakiel says:
XO:  It should have plenty of computers if the power is online.  And a great source of info.

TO_Gunner says:
::materializes on the ship::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Good.  Let the Captain know.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::exits TL onto bridge::

TO_Gunner says:
Computer: Location of CTO Garta-Nmbarri?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::hears last comment:: XO: Let the captain know what?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  We have found you a base of operations on the surface.  The local library.

CSO_Jakiel says:
CO:  The library is very safe.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CTO: You better, I know where you live. ::grins::

CSO_Jakiel says:
CO:  Rated as a bomb shelter.

TO_Gunner says:
<Computer> TO: CTO Garta-Nmbarri is just leaving sickbay, entering TL and going to the main bridge.

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Turns to see the captain on bridge::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::smiles back at the CMO: CMO: And live is one thing that I intend to do for a long time yet!

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: How structurally sound is the main level?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  It also has computer facilities and power.  It seems perfect.

CIV_Horn says:
::walks across the bridge to his seat::

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ACTION:  Another strong explosion occurs from under the power plant

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::leaves sickbay, enters a TL and orders it to the main bridge::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::turns to see her husband ... relieved he is OK::

CSO_Jakiel says:
CO:  Block construction.  A-1 rating.  Probably the safest place around.

TO_Gunner says:
::exits the transporter room, enters a TL and goes to the bridge::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
@<Houlihan> ::controls the more gravely wounded being transported to the ship::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::arrives on the bridge and goes to his tactical station::

CSO_Jakiel says:
CO:  The main floor is unknown, but the basement is very strong.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::goes back to surgery::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::sees the CTO:: CTO:  How are you feeling, Lt?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: A lot better than I did a short time ago, Ma'am.

CSO_Jakiel says:
CO:  Another explosion, sir...same location...under the power plant.  Need to find the reason.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::receives reports from the triage areas::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO/XO: That's not good enough for me.  I don't want to be stuck in a basement all day long!

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  Another shock wave is felt around the affected area.  People are screaming and beginning to panic planet side

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Captain, no other structure down there is structurally sound.  It's that or nothing.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::turns to the CSO:: CSO: I will run some scans from my console to see if I can find anything out of place under or around the remains of the power station.

TO_Gunner says:
::arrives on the bridge and goes to report in to the CTO::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Sir, what about evacuating the affected area.  Get people out of that area?

TO_Gunner says:
CTO: Sir, I went to the planet, but things are very unstable there.  No chance of starting an onsite investigation at this time.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  People begin looting for food, water, appliances...

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Sees fourth shock wave on scans::  CO:  Sir, yet another shock wave.  Is the area completely evacuated, because it is very unstable.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO: Have the security teams on the surface start the evacs.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::turns to the CTO:: CTO:  Oversee the evacuation, Lt.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  More civilians are injured from the last few explosions

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: T'Lok, could you send a team to the library to inspect the main level structure?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
TO: Ok, Ensign.  Man tac station 2 and take readings of the power plant area.  I want to know of any discrepancies that you find.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Aye, Ma'am

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Will do, Sir.

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Scans deeper under the surface of the power plant.  Searches specifically for any fuel sources underground::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Well transport those affected to unaffected areas of the planet where they can be looked after.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
TO: Belay that order, Ens.  I want you to assemble two teams and go back to the surface.  You take one team to the library and check out the soundness of the structure.  send the other team to begin evacuating people to the southern hemisphere.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO: Do we know where the triage team is on the planet?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  See if you can isolate a cause for these explosions and hypothesize a way to stop them.  I'll entertain any ideas you may have.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  An unstable part of the Administration building falls, trapping and injuring more people

TO_Gunner says:
CTO: Right away, Sir. 

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  I'm not sure of their exact location, Sir.

TO_Gunner says:
::leaves the bridge, on his way calls for all available tactical and security personnel to meet in transporter room 1::

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Scans for buildup of gases or magma pockets::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
*CMO*: Bridge to sickbay, where is your triage team at this point?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO/XO: I have sent TO Gunner back to the planet with two teams.  One will check the library, the other will begin evacuations to the southern hemisphere.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: Do we know what the power plants use for fuel?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Good.  I'd also like you to work with the CSO to determine some kind of action we can take to stop the explosions.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::gives a thumbs up to CTO::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CO* I believe they are near the boardwalk where we left them Sir.

CSO_Jakiel says:
XO:  I'm scanning for underground fuel sources and volcanic activity, but it looks like that's not the right direction.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Very good idea, Ma'am.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
@<Helene> ::hears cries for help and moves to a newly damaged section::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  What about traces of explosives?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: What about non-native sources?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CSO: How about sabotage?  Could we be looking at some grand terrorist attack here?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  My thoughts exactly.  CIV:  What do you think?

CSO_Jakiel says:
CO:  I've theorized sabotage, but that's difficult to ascertain without a detailed inspection.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
@<Sopok> ::sees new casualties being pulled from a building and moves up to help Helene::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO/CIV: Would we be able to raise one of the southern hemisphere administrators?

TO_Gunner says:
@::arrives on the planet surface and sets out to work.  Sends one team to begin evacuations, leads the other team towards the library to begin inspecting the building::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  We tried earlier, Sir.  We couldn't get through ... some kind of interference ...

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Rioting begins between looters

CSO_Jakiel says:
CO:  Sir, scans report using a small amount of matter/antimatter, but mostly electric power integrated with gas, solar and coal all in the same power plant.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO: Interference?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::turns to OPS:: OPS:  Lt Inn, report on attempts at communication, please.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: Gas, solar AND coal?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Pretty primitive ...

CIV_Horn says:
CO: Let's send an Away Team down to see if we can find the source of the interference.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Sir, with that mix of fuel, these explosions can last until all of them are exhausted.

CSO_Jakiel says:
CO:  Scanning for manmade materials common to explosives.  That may be difficult to pinpoint as a source of sabotage compared to normal use, though.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO: And it seems to be very unstable mix.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Perhaps ... ::thinking::

Host Sheri says:
<Inn>: XO: I can reach a minor administration office.  They have no idea what happened, and are ill prepared for this disaster, ma'am

TO_Gunner says:
@<evac team>: Attempts to quell the riots and round people up to be evacuated to the south::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
Inn:  Ask them if they can cope with refugees.  We'll render what aid to them we can.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::begins to have those already treated transported to the southern hemisphere medical facilities to make room for more injured on the ship::

CSO_Jakiel says:
CO:  Yessir, a bit odd mixture.  Anything they could get their hands on.  For a beautiful planet, using coal is unexpected.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Signal your team to go to the power plant to try to shut down its operations.

Host Sheri says:
<Inn>: XO: Aye, ma'am   :: Begins communications with the minor administration office ::

TO_Gunner says:
@<Inspection team>: Arrives at the library and begins to inspect the building::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::looks at the CO, astonished::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Security is met with resistance from several looters

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  This planet has been around for centuries.  Surely if this were some kind of accident, it would have happened at lot earlier than this.

CSO_Jakiel says:
CO:  I'll try to pull up specifics of the routing and integration of the different fuel sources to see if that could have been a trigger.  Leakage from one to the other.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Sir, with all due respect, how do you intend for anyone to get into the remains of the plant, shut down what’s left, and come out alive?

CIV_Horn says:
CO: With the extra need for security, an extra team sent down to the power plant may be quicker.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Sir, there are still explosions going on.  Our teams would be in severe danger ...

CSO_Jakiel says:
CO:  But sir, I would caution nearing the power plant is extremely dangerous.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Sir ... what if once the place is evacuated we take out the source from here.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
All: The planet would be in more severe danger if the thing was still running.  Find a way to shut it down and see if other plants can help with the power grid.

CIV_Horn says:
CO: What about a portable force field to block off the power plant?

TO_Gunner says:
@::finds that there is upper structural damage, the main floor is marginal, at best.  But the basement is structurally sound::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  Fire is still seen among the downed buildings

CSO_Jakiel says:
XO:  That's true, but if maintenance became lax or funds were low...

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  That would protect the rest of the planet and contain the damage to this section ::points to a particular section::

CIV_Horn says:
XO: We would have to get pretty close to set it up, but it's still safer outside than inside that plant.

CSO_Jakiel says:
CO:  Sir, there is not power to the surrounding area.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  Agreed.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::looks at him:: CIV:  You and I go down to set it up?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: Can we beam down the force field generators and activate them manually?

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  The fires are beginning to rage out of control...

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
@<Helene/Sopok> ::begin pulling victims out of the new wreckage::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Sir, I doubt the transporters could be that precise given the circumstances. We'd have to go down there.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: What about using our phasers?  If we can get the surrounding areas evacuated, we can simply wipe the entire plant off the face of the planet.

CIV_Horn says:
CO: We can activate them manually yes, but not remotely.  Someone has to go down there.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  That was my idea, T'Lok.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO/CIV: Out of the question.  The two of you are too highly ranked to risk both of yourselves, especially with three kids.

CSO_Jakiel says:
CTO:  That could cause a massive explosion, though!

CSO_Jakiel says:
CTO:  The shock waves alone could flatten huge areas!

CIV_Horn says:
CIV: Then one of us.  This needs to be done quickly before more people die down there.  Risk is part of the job Sir.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CSO: I don't believe it would.  If we set out phasers on maximum, it would just obliterate the entire area.

CSO_Jakiel says:
CO:  I strongly recommend against that.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: I don't want to destroy that facility, especially if it would cause greater quakes.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  As it is part of mine.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  But two of us could get is set up far more quickly than one could.  That would lessen the risk to us.

CSO_Jakiel says:
CO:  That area also contains the reason why the explosions are happening.

TO_Gunner says:
@*CO* Sir, I have inspected the library.  The upper levels aren’t in good shape, but the basement seems to be strong and sound.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Another explosion is felt from below the power planet debris

CIV_Horn says:
XO: Two things.  One, the Second officer is more expendable than the CO or XO.  Two, I believe you are still on maternity leave.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO/CIV: One of you will go down with an engineering team.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::reads that the explosions are coming from UNDER the plant::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CSO: Did you notice where these explosions are originating?

CIV_Horn says:
CO: That will be me Sir.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  Actually I'm not.

TO_Gunner says:
@<Evac team>: Begins to quell the riots, and slowly begins evacuating people::

CSO_Jakiel says:
CO:  Fifth explosion...causing another shock wave...only 3.1 this time.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: Russ, her maternity leave was rescinded when this emergency started.  However, you would be most likely candidate to do this job.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Logical it should be me.  I am the Engineer

CSO_Jakiel says:
CTO:  Computer is still triangulating.  Seems to shift somewhat.  Hard to pin down.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO: AQilla, you're not quite 100% over the birth yet.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  Debris from several standing structures fall yet again on the people below...while another bldg falls completely

CIV_Horn says:
XO: You are needed here AQilla.  Besides, the security issue is in my training and setting up these force fields could be considered Strategic Operations.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CSO: But, they all seem to be coming from UNDER the plant, and radiating upwards and outwards.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO: He has a point, ya know.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Another consideration.  I am also stronger than Russ ... logically I should be able to tolerate more than he could.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
@<Helene> ::dives away from falling debris::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: She has a point, ya know.

CSO_Jakiel says:
CTO:  Yes, this I know.  I'm trying everything I can think of!

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CSO: Wouldn’t that suggest that the explosions are caused by something outside of the plant itself?

CIV_Horn says:
CO: Sir, she is more valuable to our children.  She has...equipment that Samuel needs that I am unable to provide.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO: He has the best point of all.  You're staying aboard.

CSO_Jakiel says:
CO:  Whoever goes needs to wear protective clothing.  Temperatures are extremely high due to the fires.

CIV_Horn says:
CO: Thank you Sir. ::moves to the turbolift:: *Engineering* I'll meet your team in TR1.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  Ok, ok. you win.  But if you die I'll kill you ...

CIV_Horn says:
::grins:: XO: Agreed!

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::chuckles at the irony of the statement::

TO_Gunner says:
@::begins to move people into the library basement, especially the ones that need medical help::

CIV_Horn says:
::enters the TL, ordering it to the transporter room::

CSO_Jakiel says:
CTO:  Not necessarily.  The extreme heat, the leakage of and resultant seepage into the ground of materials could be causing problems with scans.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  You'd better keep a close eye on him ...

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
@<Sopok> Helene: Are you okay?

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
@<Helene> Sopok: Yeah, come on.  Let's get these people to safety.

Host Sheri says:
<Inn>:: Smiles ::   XO: Aye, aye...ma'am...    :: Gives CIV a little smirk ::

CSO_Jakiel says:
CO:  Sir, begging your pardon, but I need to repeat the warning on the high temps at the power plants and the hazardous leakages.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::hides a quick grin::

CIV_Horn says:
*Engineering* Don't forget your environmental suits boys.  It's gonna be quite a trip.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CSO: But, we need to go back to the original readings from the first explosion.  If that first one came from under the plant as well, when there was no fire, then it could be evidence of sabotage.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
*Sopok/Helene*: Scorpius to medical triage team.  What is your status?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  How soon do you figure before we can get down there to start an investigation?

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
@<Sopok> *CO* Busy Sir.  These new explosions have given us dozens more injuries.  The team is safe and all accounted for.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Black smoke is seen rising from where the power plant stood as fires continue to rage out of control there

Host CO_VanSickle says:
*Helene*: Nurse Helene?

CIV_Horn says:
*CSO* Can you scan deep enough to check for a tunnel system or caves?

CSO_Jakiel says:
XO:  As soon as the explosions stop, the temperatures lower.  Otherwise, it will knock them off their feet or fry them.  And that will happen when we find out why.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
@<Helene> *CO* Helene here. ::pulls a small child from the debris and begins working on her::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  What would happen if we drilled into the surface to release the pressure?

TO_Gunner says:
@<Evac team leader> *CTO* Sir, we have begun evacuating people to the southern hemisphere. It's going slowly though.  Many are still upset, and small riots are still not uncommon.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
*Helene*: What is the level of injured you all have encountered?

CSO_Jakiel says:
*CIV*:  Yessir, tried that, too.  No tunnels, caves or cavities.

CIV_Horn says:
*CSO* Thanks. ::enters TR1::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
@<Helene> *CO* Everything from scratches to people crushed to death Sir.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: Didn't the Enterprise-D alleviate seismic pressure on one planet by drilling holes through its crust?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*ETL* Very good, just keep those people going.  They can riot all they want, once they are out of danger.  But somehow, I believe that once they are safe, they won’t want to riot any longer.

CSO_Jakiel says:
XO:  Would not do a bit of good.  There is no tectonic pressure.  That is not the cause.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
*Helene*: When things quiet down enough, could you report to me in my ready room?

CIV_Horn says:
*CO* We may need to use our phasers to cut beneath the surface if pressure builds up.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  My thought was if there were trapped gasses down there it would give them an avenue of escape.  It might stop the explosions.  Only an idea, though.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Another set of explosions occur under the power planet increasing the fires and the thick black smoke which rises from the debris

CSO_Jakiel says:
CO:  Sorry, sir, repeating again:  Tectonic pressure is not the issue.  I am leaning towards incompetence or sabotage.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
@<Helene> *CO* If you are injured Sir.  There are several doctors and nurses still onboard the ship.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  I'm not talking about tectonic stresses, Ensign.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: but, ma'am, our phasers could end up causing any trapped gas to explode.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
*Helene* It's nothing medical, nurse.  I just want to talk.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
@<Helene> ::feels another explosion::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  I know ... that's the only flaw in my plan ...

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Reading another explosion under the plant, Sir.

CSO_Jakiel says:
CO:  Reporting the sixth explosion...again under the power plant.  Temperatures rising further.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
@<Helene> *CO* Now isn't the time for personal issues Sir.  We have over 3,000 victims to deal with.  It's gonna be awhile. ::hears a woman scream::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO/CSO:  Think ... we do we use to reduce temperatures in these situations ...

Host CO_VanSickle says:
*CIV*: Are you ready to do the plan?

CIV_Horn says:
::gets onto the transporter pad with the Engineering team, all dressed in environmental suits::

CIV_Horn says:
*CO* Aye Sir.  Ready to transport now.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
*CIV*: You're cleared for transport.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CIV*:  Be careful Russ. We're getting reports of rising temperatures and more explosions.

CSO_Jakiel says:
XO:  By tectonic, I don't mean natural causes.  There is no pressure from gases either.  I recommend against drilling...could cause further problems...very nasty ones.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Theoretically, if the force field plan works, it should cut off the oxygen supply to the fire, which would allow it to burn itself out rather quickly.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
@<Sopok> ::pulls a woman from the collapsing building::

CIV_Horn says:
*XO* You know me!

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Agreed.

CIV_Horn says:
*XO* Always rushing in where Angels fear to tread.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CIV*:  Yes I do!  Don't take any unnecessary risks.  That's an order from both your Commander and your wife.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::exits surgery to find another 10 patients in line::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::looks at XO:: XO: Ooh.  Pulling rank twice on him.

Host Sheri says:
<Inn>: XO: I have a strong lock on him ma'am.  No need to worry.

CIV_Horn says:
*XO* I'll be double careful.  I love you AQilla.  

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::grins:: CO:  I thought it sounded good.

CIV_Horn says:
Transporter Chief: Energize.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
*CIV*: And that goes double for me, commander.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  The CIV transports to the surface

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::looks at the CO:: CO:  You're his wife, sir?

CIV_Horn says:
*CO* You love me double Sir?  Why Eric, I didn't know you cared.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::looks at XO, then puts head in his hands, embarrassed::

CIV_Horn says:
::grabs a phaser and some equipment and moves toward the power plant::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
*CIV*: I didn't mean it that way.  I meant the be careful part.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::chuckles to herself then turns her mind back to the situation at hand::

CSO_Jakiel says:
Self:  That's a really bad idea going down there.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Curtis> *CMO* Ma'am, we have several children who are injured.  We are moving them to Cargo Bay 1.  It's becoming a child's ward.

CSO_Jakiel says:
CO:  Are they taking the force field generators?

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*Curtis* Acknowledged.  Good job.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The CIV can't get close enough due to the extremely high heat from the fires

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: Yes.

CSO_Jakiel says:
CO: The ship's generators I mean?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CSO: I just hope those generators will be strong enough to create a field around that entire area.

CIV_Horn says:
::orders the engineering team to group around the plant, as close as they can get with the heat::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO/CSO:  Ok, recommendations on what we should do if and when the field is in place?

CSO_Jakiel says:
CO:  From my readings and calculations, ALL generators are needed to barely begin to supply enough power for medical and civilian stations.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: There are not enough generators to surround the demolished power plant

CSO_Jakiel says:
CTO:  I have my doubts about that.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Another explosion occurs from under the power plant, knocking the engineering teams and the CIV off their feet

CIV_Horn says:
*CO*: The heat is pretty high.  I don't have enough generators to surround the plant at this distance.  We need 6 more beamed down.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: If these generators can't create a field around the entire plant, then we might have to use the original idea of using out phasers.

CIV_Horn says:
::hits the ground with a thud:: Self: Great!

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO: I agree, T'Lok.  Determine a firing pattern and keep it on standby.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
*CIV*: Stand by.  We'll get it done.  Inn: Get that done.

CSO_Jakiel says:
CO:  Save the explosion sir.  I HIGHLY recommend getting away from the area!

Host Sheri says:
<Inn>: CO: We are out of generators, sir

Host CO_VanSickle says:
*CIV*: Russ, get everyone out of there.  We're going to have to blow that sucker.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CSO: Ensign, I could use your assistance here.  If we use phasers, what would you consider the best possible firing pattern?

CSO_Jakiel says:
CTO:  Won't the phasers ignite any fuel sources still left?  Again, a gigantic explosion.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*TO*:  Scorpius to Gunner.  We may have to blow the plant.  Status of the evacuation?

CSO_Jakiel says:
CO:  Sir, I recommend against that!

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CSO: The hopes are that the phasers, set on maximum, will simply be so hot that it burns out any remaining gas, as well as the plant itself.

TO_Gunner says:
@*XO* Nearly done. Ma'am.  5 to 10 minutes is all we need.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
Inn: Beam everyone, and I mean everyone, off the planet.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*TO*:  Acknowledged.

CIV_Horn says:
*CO* I recommend against that sir.  That may take out the whole continent!

CSO_Jakiel says:
CTO:  I disagree...again...strongly!

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Then we need options, Ensign!

CIV_Horn says:
@::orders his men away::

Host Sheri says:
<Inn>: CO: Sir, the Scorpius doesn't have the resources, nor the room to beam EVERYONE off the planet!

Host CO_VanSickle says:
Inn: Well, at least the northern hemisphere.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CSO: I know you do, ensign.  This isn't an idea that I am totally comfortable with either.  But times are becoming desperate.

Host Sheri says:
<Inn>: CO: Sir, we cannot accommodate the entire northern hemisphere

CSO_Jakiel says:
XO:  I'm sorry...I'm trying to get more data to provide options.  I can only tell you at this point what will not work.

CSO_Jakiel says:
Self:  And where will we put everyone?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: Jakiel, if you have any bright ideas, you'd better give them, otherwise, I'm going to order Garta-Nmbarri to fire the phasers.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::softens her tone a bit:: CSO:  I don't like the idea either, Ensign.  But we may have no choice.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
Inn: Beam them to the south, then.

CSO_Jakiel says:
CTO:  But it could cause many more deaths and destruction.  Far worse than what is occurring now.

CIV_Horn says:
*CO* Tricorder readings here are showing some elements that could cause more havoc if you blow this thing.

Host Sheri says:
<Inn>: CO:  That will take approximately...   :: Does fast calculations ::   ...guesstimate time of 5 hours to complete.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: If we leave that alone, that thing will set off more earthquakes than what a phaser would cause.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
*CIV*: What kind of elements?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::suddenly thinks of the most obvious answer:: CO:  Sir!  How much fire suppressant do we have?

CIV_Horn says:
@*CO* What about beaming in some fire retardant Sir?  Surely with our replicators and ship stores we can do something.

CSO_Jakiel says:
CO:  Sir, I don't have "any bright ideas".  It will NOT set off more earthquakes.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Too bad we can’t pull that darn thing off the planet and into open space.

CIV_Horn says:
@*CO* Unclear, but I believe they are volatile.

CSO_Jakiel says:
CO:  Those aren't earthquakes, they are only shock waves and the fires will burn themselves out.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Looks at the XO:: XO: Perhaps modified torpedoes filled with suppressant might work better?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
Inn: What's our stock of fire retardants?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  My thoughts exactly, Lt.

CSO_Jakiel says:
CO:  The shock waves are lessening.

Host Sheri says:
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