Scorpius Missions
Episode 9901.16    The Cube Part 2

Host ACTION says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<CONTINUE MISSION>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

OPS_TJ says:
::standing at his console, drumming his fingers absentmindedly::

Host CO-Alex says:
::thinking about her dream last night, then is drawn back to the present situation::

CSOTsalea says:
::In shuttle bay waiting the arrival of everyone.  ::

CNS-Swift says:
::waving at the perky and annoying nurse::  Thanks for clearing me for duty!  ::sarcastic::

SO_Nes says:
::enters shuttlebay 3::

CEOTPaula says:
::arriving in shuttlebay::

XO_Jude says:
::Steps into runabout, comms bridge::  Bridge:  I want a transporter lock on the AT at all times,  I'm handing out pattern enhancers to all of them.

CTO_Selan says:
::Standing at Tactical station, slightly sweating::

CIV-Lecar says:
:: in shuttle bay waiting for AT::

FCO_Mille says:
::in runabout, running preflight checks::

CNS-Swift says:
::heading for turbolift::

CSOTsalea says:
::looks up at Shania::  SO:  you have everything ready?

TO_Calder says:
::In shuttle bay waits semi-patiently for the engineering person to come with the coil::

CTO_Selan says:
::Has never felt this nervous... or worried for the Away Team::

SO_Nes says:
::hands CSO padd:: CSO: Yes ma'am

Host CO-Alex says:
*XO*: Understood Jude::nods to OPS::

OPS_TJ says:
::wonders if he'll ever see the AT again::

XO_Jude says:
FCO:  Do you think you could keep a transporter lock on us as well?

CIV-Lecar says:
:: finishes up adjustments to Ki'Paq, then walks over to the runabout::

CNS-Swift says:
::in turbolift::   Bridge!   Finally!

OPS_TJ says:
::nods, and adjusts his controls::

TO_Calder says:
*CTO* Comm. test. You receiving, sir?

FCO_Mille says:
XO:  No problem, sir.

CSOTsalea says:
::takes it:: SO:  Thanks.  You have the science station.

CTO_Selan says:
*TO* Yes, Lt.

SO_Nes says:
::nods:: CSO: Good luck ma'am

CSOTsalea says:
::looks over the team and heads to the runabout::

CNS-Swift says:
::stepping onto bridge::

CTO_Selan says:
::Pauses for a moment:: *TO* Mr. Calder, I want you to report into me ever 4 minutes... or when anything happens.

Host CO-Alex says:
CTO: Anything on sensors Selan?

SO_Nes says:
::leaves shuttlebay, walks to TL::

CTO_Selan says:
::Looks down at sensors for a moment::

TO_Calder says:
::notes someone in yellowish coming in with a backback on, must be the coil::

TO_Calder says:
*CTO* Yes, sir.

OPS_TJ says:
::pours over the incoming readings::

CNS-Swift says:
::taking seat and punching up current status on armrest monitor::

CSOTsalea says:
FCO:  I believe we are ready.

XO_Jude says:
*Bridge*  Anything on the sensors regarding the planet or its 2 moons?

SO_Nes says:
::enters TL, <Bridge>::

FCO_Mille says:
CSO:  Thank you T.

CIV-Lecar says:
*holo-takor*: I need you ready at a moment’s notice in case this situation goes bad

CNS-Swift says:
::skipping over the flood of awaiting messages and back-up calendar::

FCO_Mille says:
*CO*:  We are ready for departure.

Host CO-Alex says:
CNS: Johanna, I will be in mental contact with the AT, I need your help with the bridge crew if I should miss them speaking to me.

CTO_Selan says:
::Waits for scans to be complete::

SO_Nes says:
::leaves TL, walks to science station::

CIV-Lecar says:
<Holo-takor>:*Lecaran*: Yes sir

Host CO-Alex says:
*FCO*: Permission to depart.

CNS-Swift says:
CO:  Yes Ma'am.

CTO_Selan says:
CO: Nothing on scanners at this moment, ma'am.

FCO_Mille says:
*CO*:  Thank you, see you when we get back.

CSOTsalea says:
::Takes seat awaiting take off::

OPS_TJ says:
::reroutes power to the comm. system and tactical systems::

Host CO-Alex says:
CNS: Any feeling about this mission I need to know about? And welcome back, I missed your guidance.

TO_Calder says:
::inspects the backback and its associated dart gun::self: very nice construction.  eng_person: Good.

TO_Calder says:
::gets into the runabout:: *CTO* We are nearly ready for departure.

FCO_Mille says:
::shuttlebay doors open and the runabout departs::

CNS-Swift says:
CO:  Thank you and no, I'm getting on top of things right now.   I've got a bad feeling about that planet though.

CTO_Selan says:
*TO* Understood... be careful Mr. Calder.

OPS_TJ says:
::analyzes his readings and logs them::

TO_Calder says:
*CTO* Yes, sir.

SO_Nes says:
::watches sensors::

Host CO-Alex says:
CTO: Have you scanned the planets?  Let's not get taken by surprise by those pirates again.

CTO_Selan says:
CO: Scanning now. ::Scans planets::

FCO_Mille says:
@CSO:  Is there a place I could safely land the runabout on the Borg cube?

Host CO-Alex says:
SO: Any life signs?

Host CO-Alex says:
SO: On the planets or on the Borg Cube?

XO_Jude says:
::Takes seat next to Jared::

CSOTsalea says:
FCO:  I would advise an area that still retains atmosphere

SO_Nes says:
CO: No ma'am, none.

XO_Jude says:
@FCO:  I second that.

FCO_Mille says:
@CSO:  Can you pinpoint one for me on sensors?

CNS-Swift says:
CO:  I'm monitoring those explosions coming from the Borg cube.  Do we know what exactly is exploding over there?

Host CO-Alex says:
SO: Continue scanning Shania.

CTO_Selan says:
CO: Captain, I am picking up nothing on the surface. ::Raises an eyebrow:: However, I am reading something BELOW the surface.

OPS_TJ says:
::keeps a careful eye on the AT's progress::

TO_Calder says:
@*CTO* We are looking for a place we can board the cube from, sir.

SO_Nes says:
CO: Yes ma'am

CTO_Selan says:
*TO* When you land... be sure to scout for any surviving Borg.

Host CO-Alex says:
CNS: As far as we know, just the systems, but what worries me is we don't know who or what attacked the Borg.

CTO_Selan says:
*TO* Or... whatever attacked them.

XO_Jude says:
@~~~~CO:  Any reports on those scans?~~~~

TO_Calder says:
@*CTO*Yes sir. Sir, what should we do if we find one?

Host CO-Alex says:
::looks at the gaping hole on her screen::

Host CO-Alex says:
~~~~Jude, nothing new!!!!

CNS-Swift says:
CO:  We're not even sure at this point if they WERE attacked.  This could be a ruse of theirs, although characteristically their approach has been more direct.

CTO_Selan says:
::Pauses for a moment, trying to think what to say: *TO* That is up to the Commander...

CTO_Selan says:
::Wishes he could order him to kill the Borg::

SO_Nes says:
CO: Ma'am, sensors show the explosions are random, like the systems are shorting out and causing the explosions

TO_Calder says:
@*CTO* Yes, sir.

Host CO-Alex says:
CNS: I agree, and that was discussed.  Hopefully there is not another one around, but we are scanning for any kind of ships.

XO_Jude says:
@::I attempt a betazoid scan of the cube and the planet and its moons,  seeking malevolent intent::

CNS-Swift says:
CO:  I see.  Sorry to cover old ground.  I've been..er...uh...held prisoner in Sickbay for the last couple of weeks.   ::frown::

Host CO-Alex says:
CNS: I would ask the same questions, nothing bad about going over the territory again.

SO_Nes says:
CO: There are also no other ships in the vicinity, however there is a lot of debris

FCO_Mille says:
@XO:  Do sensors show a safe landing place?

Host CO-Alex says:
SO: What kind of debris Shania?

CIV-Lecar says:
@::checks his backpack for his combat supplies. 20th century grenades, 1 type 1 phaser, 2 type 2, 1 phaser rifle::

TO_Calder says:
@CIV: This ought to interface with your phaser ::tosses the CIV one of the computers::

Host CO-Alex says:
OPS: Are you picking up any kind of communication signal from the Borg?

SO_Nes says:
CO: Scanning ma'am...

OPS_TJ says:
::checks his readings, and then rechecks::

CTO_Selan says:
::Wonders how the CTO of the Trentonian felt... Sarah's father... when the fleet of Starfleet and Klingon ships approached Wolf 359, and if it was anything like Selan is feeling right now::

Host CO-Alex says:
OPS: Don't they send out some kind of signal when they have been attacked?

XO_Jude says:
@FCO:  I'm checking, and I think I've found a spot,  but I'm also sensing a whole lot of pain aboard the cube.

OPS_TJ says:
::nods:: typically, yes, they send out a type of emergency beacon... an SOS if you will...

SO_Nes says:
CO: The debris is comprised of pieces of the Borg ship as well as some drones

FCO_Mille says:
@XO:  All I need is a little safety margin, and I can land.

CTO_Selan says:
CO: Captain... do you want me to scan for this beacon that you are talking about?

OPS_TJ says:
CO: there are currently no communication signals...

TO_Calder says:
@*CTO* Nothing new to report, sir. We are still attempting to locate a point to board the ship.

XO_Jude says:
@There, in the upper left quadrant,  there is a docking bay,  and there is still an atmosphere.

Host CO-Alex says:
~~~~Jude, can you detect any kind of mental signal perhaps from the Borg?~~~~

CTO_Selan says:
*TO* Good.

CNS-Swift says:
CO: An individual Borg will send out a signal to the collective if in distress.

CSOTsalea says:
::nods at the commander::

CIV-Lecar says:
:: senses the Borg collective in general, mentally::

SO_Nes says:
::keeps scanning::

CTO_Selan says:
::Glances at the Counselor:: CNS: Which would mean that another Cube or Sphere is on it's way...

Host CO-Alex says:
CNS: Doesn’t that apply to the collective as well?

Host CO-Alex says:
SO: Dead drones I hope?

CTO_Selan says:
::Pauses... mentally kicking himself for almost interrupting the Captain::

SO_Nes says:
CO: Yes ma'am

XO_Jude says:
@~~~~CO:  There is a whole lot of pain emanating from the cube.   Say, did I here that there was a life sign below the surface of the planet?  Maybe the Borg has met their match.~~~~

FCO_Mille says:
@XO:  I have located that position, and I will bring us in.

CNS-Swift says:
CO:  They are the same.  A call from one drone is just like a call from several.  The collective responds and performs retrieval.

CIV-Lecar says:
:: attached frequency modulator to all the phasers and to the Phe'larr::

Host CO-Alex says:
CNS: I don't like that at all.  SO/CTO: Use LRS and push them as far as they can go.

SO_Nes says:
CO: Correction ma'am, I can't be sure they're dead, they could be sleeping

CTO_Selan says:
CO: Aye ma'am.

CSOTsalea says:
::watches as the FCO takes them in::

XO_Jude says:
@FCO:  Let's make this quick,  if the Borg are in pain, they've probably called for help after their attack.   We could be in for some company soon.

CTO_Selan says:
OPS: Could you re-route some more power to both Tactical and Science LRS?

FCO_Mille says:
@XO:  Agreed.

CNS-Swift says:
CO:  Perhaps we could set up a jamming field.  It might give us more time before any other Borg retrieval teams arrive.

Host CO-Alex says:
::wishes she could tell the CTO to shoot them::

SO_Nes says:
::tries to extend LRS::

CTO_Selan says:
::Begins Long-Range Scans... searching for any more Borg ships... hoping there are none::

Host CO-Alex says:
CNS: But wouldn't that alert them just as fast?

FCO_Mille says:
::brings the runabout safely in and lands::

TO_Calder says:
@eng-person: You got down how that contraption works? I would prefer to find out which set of research regarding the effects on organic life is correct.

CSOTsalea says:
@::checks scans as they approach::

OPS_TJ says:
CO: I suggest setting up a jamming field around the Borg cube... we could disrupt any incoming, or outgoing signals from the Borg cube... they would be disconnected from the collective....

Host CO-Alex says:
OPS: Can you use a dampening field on all communications?

CTO_Selan says:
::Waits for OPS to finish::

OPS_TJ says:
::nods::

CIV-Lecar says:
@:: senses many telepathic beings, all Borg, none conscious::

TO_Calder says:
@<eng-person>TO: Yes, sir. Point, shoot, pulse the energy, disconnect. It is simple, sir.

OPS_TJ says:
CO: I believe so....

CNS-Swift says:
If I received a call for help I'd come fast.  If I received a signal that something was amiss...say...like being jammed, I wouldn't come with all urgency.

CTO_Selan says:
OPS, CO: Wait, Ma'am, sir, we don't know how long this Cube has been here... if it already sent out a signal... another Borg ship... or more could be on their way.

XO_Jude says:
@~~~~CO:  We've landed,  I wonder,  could we try to mentally contact whatever is under the planet?   Let it/them know that we're enemies of the Borg?~~~~

SO_Nes says:
CO: Should I scan the drones to see which are dead and which are sleeping ma'am?

OPS_TJ says:
CTO/CO: It's worth a try, what've we got to lose?

Host CO-Alex says:
SO: Yes please.

CTO_Selan says:
::Thinks to himself... our lives and the ship::

SO_Nes says:
::scans drones::

CTO_Selan says:
::But that hasn't stopped him before::

TO_Calder says:
@*CTO* We have arrived, sir. Not much to report.

Host CO-Alex says:
~~~~Jude, make no contact.  We don't know who is down there, it may be the Borg.

CTO_Selan says:
*TO* Understood... remember... scout the area for any surviving drones.

CSOTsalea says:
XO:  the area we are arriving near reads low energy and life form

TO_Calder says:
*CTO* Yes, sir.

OPS_TJ says:
CO: orders regarding the signal jamming?

Host CO-Alex says:
COM:FCO: Jared, stay with the runabout.  I have a bad feeling about this.

XO_Jude says:
@AT:  Well, except for Jared,  I think it's time to disembark

Host CO-Alex says:
OPS: Do it TJ.

FCO_Mille says:
@CO:  Yes ma'am.

CSOTsalea says:
@XO:  agreed

TO_Calder says:
@Sec-teamA1: Form a perimeter, and stay alert for _anything_

FCO_Mille says:
@XO:  Remember I will also have a constant lock on all of you.

CIV-Lecar says:
@XO:yes sir

OPS_TJ says:
::nods and makes the necessary adjustments to his console, nodding absent mindedly at the Captain::

Host CO-Alex says:
::fidgets, wondering where another ship will be coming from::

OPS_TJ says:
::readjusts the deflector output array::

CSOTsalea says:
@::Heads into the exterior of the ship, scanning::

Host CO-Alex says:
CTO: Weapons are hot correct?

OPS_TJ says:
::pauses::

CIV-Lecar says:
@TO: yes sir

CTO_Selan says:
CO: Yes Captain... ::Adds, not realizing he did, with a very human tone:: And ready to fire...

SO_Nes says:
CO: So far the drones that I've scanned have all been inactive.

FCO_Mille says:
@XO:  I will also keep an open channel.

TO_Calder says:
@*CTO* We have formed a standard escort perimeter, triangle. Lots of dead Borg, sir.

CTO_Selan says:
CO: Captain, so far... there have been no ships on LRS>

OPS_TJ says:
CO: Umm, Captain, I was just thinking, if we jam the signals from the Borg ship, we will lose all contact with the AT...::sighs::

CEOTPaula says:
@::looks around from something resembling a computer terminal::

CNS-Swift says:
CO: I recommend that we set up a containment field in our transporter room in case we have to handle an emergency beamout of the crew.  It could be that the Borg systems have been contaminated with something from the planet.

CTO_Selan says:
*TO* Good.

CSOTsalea says:
@XO:  I would advise seeing if possible to fine a live drone to discover what occurred here while we download information

TO_Calder says:
CIV: Join Sec-TeamA2, at the moment we want semi-tight escort.

CIV-Lecar says:
@::scanning with his Phe'larr, notices many dead Borg::

Host CO-Alex says:
CNS: Excellent idea.  Make it so.

CNS-Swift says:
::nodding::

CSOTsalea says:
@::looks around for and communication access node::

CEOTPaula says:
@::tries to interface a tricorder with the Borg computer systems::

Host ACTION says:
<<<<<<<<<<The Borg ship controls are damaged....sparking......all drones are either lying on the floor or in their regeneration machines>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO-Alex says:
OPS: I am in mental contact with T and the XO. do what is necessary.

CIV-Lecar says:
@CSO: didn't the doctor say we should bring back some Borg, alive or dead?

TO_Calder says:
eng-person: You are with me. Stay close, but don't fire unless I give the order. We don't want to destroy any of the computer systems that may be useful.

OPS_TJ says:
::nods, about to protest, and taps the final button::

CIV-Lecar says:
@TO: yes

CSOTsalea says:
CIV:  if possible

CNS-Swift says:
*Engineering*  We need a containment field set up in Transporter Room One.

SO_Nes says:
::keeps scanning::

CEOTPaula says:
<Johnson> *CNS*: Yes ma'am, right away.

Host CO-Alex says:
SO: Where is the approx. location of the AT?

OPS_TJ says:
::adjusts his controls, to maintain the jamming::

TO_Calder says:
*CTO* Sir, A1 is providing a wide cover, A2 is staying close. I believe it will give us optimum coverage in an attack.

CSOTsalea says:
@::finds a live access node and walks over to it::

FCO_Mille says:
@CO:  I am maintaining a constant lock on the AT also.  So if anything happens to the ships systems, we will have a back up.

CIV-Lecar says:
@:: manages to interface Phe'larr with a Borg access nodule, but cannot access any information::

CNS-Swift says:
OPS:  Engineering will set up a containment field in Transporter Room One in case you have to affect an emergency beamout.

CTO_Selan says:
*TO* Good planning Lieutenant. You'll make fine Tactical Officer yet.

TO_Calder says:
*CTO* Yes, sir.

OPS_TJ says:
::nods:: CNS: Good idea, and a wise precaution

Host CO-Alex says:
COM: Jared: What is happening down there?

CSOTsalea says:
@::looks for ways to access it::

CNS-Swift says:
OPS:  ::grim smile::  I hate viruses.

XO_Jude says:
@*OPS*:   activate the EMH,  I'm going to send you the coordinates for a portion of a drone,  I want you to get the CO's OK,  then beam it aboard, into containment.  Use your expertise to extract nano-probes and alter them, and then replicate them, in order to create a means for us to resist assimilation... should that be necessary.

FCO_Mille says:
@*CO*:  So far, nothing but dead drones, and some small explosions.

OPS_TJ says:
::thinks, you're not the only one CNS. Along with spiders, snakes....::

Host ACTION says:
<<<<<<<<<<All nodules are damaged .......nothing current can be extrapolated>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

OPS_TJ says:
::nods::

CTO_Selan says:
::Checks the planet scans again, as they continue to scan... trying to figure out what’s under the surface that sensors are slightly picking up::

OPS_TJ says:
CO: Captain, permission to beam a Borg into a contamination free environment....

CIV-Lecar says:
@:: with A2 keeping close guard::

Host CO-Alex says:
~~~~Jude, we have a jamming effect around the cube, only mental communication will work.  Tell Jared.

CSOTsalea says:
@::looks in frustration at the nodes::  XO:  commander these are all damaged.  We will need to go further into the ship.

XO_Jude says:
@CSO:   Go, but go carefully!

SO_Nes says:
CO: They are not too far from the docked runabout

FCO_Mille says:
@*XO*:  I have lost communication with the Scorpius.

Host CO-Alex says:
OPS: A drone? Class one containment field.  Any I want 4 security personnel to guard it.

CSOTsalea says:
@XO: Aye.  ::heads further from the landing site::

OPS_TJ says:
::nods:: I'll alert security immediately

XO_Jude says:
::Hears CO's thoughts, and attempts to send his message to her again, mentally::

CEOTPaula says:
@::having met with no success as yet, follows T in search of more intact nodes::

CSOTsalea says:
@::looks around for a viable node::

Host CO-Alex says:
SO: Are they on the move?

CTO_Selan says:
CO: I'll assign security.

OPS_TJ says:
CTO: permission to command a security team... I will be beaming a Borg into containment..

CSOTsalea says:
@::scans  on optimal as well as eyes searching::

Host CO-Alex says:
~~~~Jude be careful, this may be a trail of bread crumbs to lure you further into the ship~~~~

CTO_Selan says:
OPS: Go ahead.

CTO_Selan says:
OPS: Do you want me to have them meet you there?

OPS_TJ says:
::makes the adjustments to his console, and initiates the transport into a forcefield::

OPS_TJ says:
CTO: thanks

CIV-Lecar says:
@:: heading up the group, keeping guard just infront of the XO::

TO_Calder says:
SecTeamA1: The passages will start to tighten up, close formation.

SO_Nes says:
CO: They are in roughly the same position, and don't seem to be moving too far as yet

CTO_Selan says:
OPS: Where are you beaming the Borg Drone to? ::Feels nervous::

OPS_TJ says:
CTO: SB, why?

CTO_Selan says:
::Doesn't like the idea of a Borg on the ship::

CTO_Selan says:
OPS: Just asking so I would know where to send the Security team.

XO_Jude says:
@~~~~CO:   Understood,   has that drone been beamed into medical yet?~~~~

OPS_TJ says:
::nods::

Host CO-Alex says:
~~~~Jared?~~~~

FCO_Mille says:
@::tries different frequencies:: COM:  Scorpius, can you hear me?

OPS_TJ says:
::heads to the TL, and to the SB::

TO_Calder says:
@CIV: Keep a sharp eye out. We need all the eyes we can get.

Host CO-Alex says:
~~~~Jude, it is beaming now, we need to link with Jared~~~~

CSOTsalea says:
@::checking for life forms of any type::

CIV-Lecar says:
@TO: of course sir , as always

OPS_TJ says:
::enters the SB, and opens up an equipment locker::

TO_Calder says:
@CIV: Good.

Host CO-Alex says:
CNS: I need you to take over here while I am in communication with the AT.

CEOTPaula says:
@::looks around between scans...not the best of lighting in here::

CNS-Swift says:
CO:  Aye.

CIV-Lecar says:
@:: tries his phe'larr on another node::

CSOTsalea says:
@::tries to ascertain what made the damage::

OPS_TJ says:
::draws out a phaser, and another phaser, and another phaser, then decides to put one back::

CTO_Selan says:
::Taps comm.:: *Security* Security teams B1, C4, and C5, assemble at Sickbay... Mr. T.J. will be there.

TO_Calder says:
::continues to watch, with rifle ready::

XO_Jude says:
@~~~~FCO:  You need to hear my thoughts,  and Trishes.~~~~

CTO_Selan says:
<B1, C4, C5> *CTO* On our way.

CIV-Lecar says:
@::hits the flashlight attachment to his Phe'larr::

OPS_TJ says:
::walks over to the containment field::

FCO_Mille says:
@tries a few different channels:: COM:  Scorpius, this is Comdr. Miller, are you receiving?

OPS_TJ says:
::cracks his knuckles, and examines the medical operations console::

Host CO-Alex says:
~~~~Jared, can you sense me?~~~~

SO_Nes says:
::watches positions of AT members on sensors::

OPS_TJ says:
::presses a series of buttons and examines the readouts::

Host CO-Alex says:
:;sees a picture of Jared in her mind::

CTO_Selan says:
<Sec. Teams> ::Arrive. B1, and C5 move into Sickbay, while C4 stands outside::

FCO_Mille says:
@~~~~XO:  I can hear you now~~~~

XO_Jude says:
@CSO:Any luck figuring out who did this to the cube?

OPS_TJ says:
::sees the security teams enter SB::

CIV-Lecar says:
@:: withdraws one type 1 phaser from his backpack and places it in his shoe::

CTO_Selan says:
<Sec. Team> OPS: Orders sir?

FCO_Mille says:
@~~~~CO:  I am sensing you now, Captain~~~~

CSOTsalea says:
@CEO:  T'Paula, there readings that created this damage appear to be beyond our technology

Host CO-Alex says:
~~~~Jared, tell T to scan the destruction and see if there is any kind of energy signature on the weapons used.

OPS_TJ says:
::nods to the security teams, and has them secure the perimeter, and place a forcefield over the entrance to SB, and any access points on the same deck::

XO_Jude says:
@~~~~FCO:   can runabout sensors pick up any clues as to what did this to the cube.~~~~

CIV-Lecar says:
@:: still up in front, falls back, yet still on guard::

CEOTPaula says:
@CSO: Yes...

CSOTsalea says:
@XO:  Commander only that it appears to be beyond our current technology

FCO_Mille says:
@~~~~CO:  I will try, but I can only do that with Jude~~~~

CTO_Selan says:
<Sec. Team> ::Secure perimeter, and place a forcefield around Sickbay, and all access points to deck::

TO_Calder says:
@TeamA1: rotate the formation, keep your eyes sharp.

OPS_TJ says:
::motions for one of the security personnel to accompany him::

CIV-Lecar says:
@CEO: Is there anything I can do ma'am?

CSOTsalea says:
@::heads further in looking at all the damage::

CTO_Selan says:
<Sec.> ::One man moves over with OPS::

TO_Calder says:
<A2-1>::follows OPS::

CEOTPaula says:
@CIV: Nothing that you are not already doing, I believe.

CSOTsalea says:
@CEO:  Anything give you any ideas?

FCO_Mille says:
@~~~~XO:  Can you scan the destruction to find out any signatures that were used?~~~~

OPS_TJ says:
::draws a hypo, and sits it on one of the trays with a tricorder::

CSOTsalea says:
@::sees a room open and walks into it scanning::

CEOTPaula says:
@CSO: No ma'am.

CEOTPaula says:
@::follows T::

XO_Jude says:
@CSO:  CO wants a scan for energy signatures that may have caused the damage.

CTO_Selan says:
<Sec.> ::Holds type 3A phaser rifle, ready to use it::

CIV-Lecar says:
@::heads back up towards the front of the AT::

OPS_TJ says:
::flips open his tricorder and scans the Borg::

CNS-Swift says:
SO:  There were earlier life sign readings detected below the planet's surface.  Anything more specific?

CSOTsalea says:
@::looks around::  ALL:  this looks like a procreation room

CTO_Selan says:
::Looks up at CNS, and then at SO, prepared to continue to his scans of below the planet surface::

OPS_TJ says:
::frowns at the readings and punches a button::

FCO_Mille says:
@~~~~XO:  I'm getting a bad feeling about this, how much longer do you need?~~~~

Host CO-Alex says:
~~~~T, what is going on?~~~~

SO_Nes says:
CNS: No, however there are large energy readings

TO_Calder says:
@TeamA2: stay tight, and keep moving.

CSOTsalea says:
@~~~~Captain, we appear to be in a creation room.  It is full of humanoids that are half converted...and dead~~~~

OPS_TJ says:
::accesses the medical database, and quickly scans the beginner lessons on: The Anatomy of The Borg::

CNS-Swift says:
SO:  See if you can determine the atmospheric temperature and environmental conditions below the planet's surface in any cave formations or geologic pockets that may exist.

Host CO-Alex says:
~~~~T, can you shut down that equipment?~~~~

CEOTPaula says:
@::looks around and continues to take a variety of scans for later, more thorough analysis::

CSOTsalea says:
@::walks over to discover what killed them::

CTO_Selan says:
::Also picks up energy readings below surface::

OPS_TJ says:
::begins his work::

SO_Nes says:
::scans planet:::

CSOTsalea says:
@~~~~Captain, I am not sure that is neccesary~~~~

CIV-Lecar says:
@::reaches over and touches the face of one particularly beautiful humanoid. Think to self: Borg are pure evil::

SO_Nes says:
CNS: The energy is undetermined, it's beyond Federation technology

Host CO-Alex says:
~~~~T, for the AT's safety, it is necessary~~~~

CNS-Swift says:
CTO:  See if you can determine any sort of pattern to those energy readings below the planet's surface.  Do they fluctuate?  Do they fit with any known patterns or signals?

CEOTPaula says:
@::never seen this many dead people in one place::

TO_Calder says:
@TeamA2: Stay close to the senior officers.

CSOTsalea says:
@CEO:  T'Paula see if you can find a live node in here

CTO_Selan says:
CNS: Doing so now. ::Quirks his mouth slightly, in a an un-Vulcan manner, and scans beneath surface::

CNS-Swift says:
SO:  All right.  See if you can find any caverns or geologic pockets beneath the planet's surface.

CIV-Lecar says:
@XO: Do you think these superior energy signatures we are reading could be Dominion??

OPS_TJ says:
::wipes the sweat from his forehead and begins the procedure::

CSOTsalea says:
@::scans the bodies::

CEOTPaula says:
@CSO: Yes ma'am.  ::looking for any live nodes::

OPS_TJ says:
::peers at his brightly lit console::

CTO_Selan says:
CNS: There is no atmosphere on the planet... it looks like it was ripped off. However, there is atmosphere below the surface.

Host CO-Alex says:
~~~~Jude, any success in finding an active computer terminal?~~~~

SO_Nes says:
CNS: Yes ma'am, scans show that the planet is uninhabitable, the atmosphere was ripped off the planet...

CNS-Swift says:
::notices Selan's quirk and mentally catalogues it::

OPS_TJ says:
::thinks, if only this forcefield wasn't here... I can't properly do this...::

XO_Jude says:
@Civ:  I don't think so,  we know enough about their technology to recognize their energy signatures, even with long distance scans.

CNS-Swift says:
Selan:  Interesting.  Please determine atmospheric conditions below the planet's surface.

OPS_TJ says:
::taps a couple of buttons on the console::

SO_Nes says:
CNS: The energy readings the CSO got from the Borg ship match those on the planet

CTO_Selan says:
::Frowns at readings:; CNS, CO: Hold on. The energy readings coming from below the surface match the same readings that Lt. T'salea was picking up from the Cube.

TO_Calder says:
@eng-person: make sure you keep an eye on your power readings, and don't use too much with each shot.

OPS_TJ says:
::examines the Borgs sub-atomic readings::

CIV-Lecar says:
@XO: But it could be a new design. Or it could be somebody totally new

TO_Calder says:
@<eng-person>TO: Sir, with all due respect, I do know how to operate a power cell.

OPS_TJ says:
::extracts a sample of nano probes, and scans them::

XO_Jude says:
@CEO:   Any luck with our orders to learn more about slip-stream warp drive?

CSOTsalea says:
@XO:  Commander it would appear that these half drones were suffocated

CNS-Swift says:
Selan:  Can you confirm that there is an atmosphere below the planet's surface in some sort of geologic pocket or cavern?

TO_Calder says:
@eng-person: I did not say that you didn't. I just made it as a reminder.

CTO_Selan says:
CNS: Attempting so. ::Scans below surface again::

XO_Jude says:
@Suffocated?   How could that be?

CSOTsalea says:
@::begins to look around for what might have cause it::

OPS_TJ says:
::places the nano probes into a sealed container::

Host CO-Alex says:
::hears the conversation going on between Jude and T::

CSOTsalea says:
@XO: It looks like the atmosphere was removed

OPS_TJ says:
::thinks, this will never work... it's a near impossibility::

FCO_Mille says:
@~~~~CO:  Is anything being picked up on sensors down on the planet?~~~~

CEOTPaula says:
@XO: There are some live nodes ... but they are not providing useful information.

CSOTsalea says:
@CEO:  T'Paula how are things coming with you?

CIV-Lecar says:
@XO: Since you are the medical presence on the AT, I request permission to with draw nano-probes for later observation

CNS-Swift says:
SO:  I want some theories from you on what could possibly strip a planet of its atmosphere.

SO_Nes says:
CNS: My sensors show there is a cave below the surface where the readings are coming from

OPS_TJ says:
::accesses the console in front of him and enters a complex equation::

CEOTPaula says:
@CSO: I am still working on these nodes, but I have no results yet.

CTO_Selan says:
::Pauses for a moment, and then looks at the destroyed Borg cube on the screen::

XO_Jude says:
@CIV:  I've already had a portion of a drone beamed to the ship for that purpose.   But it's good thinking.

Host CO-Alex says:
~~~~Jude, there is no atmosphere, it has been removed, but they are detecting a cavern or cave of some kind with atmosphere, but don't know what kind yet~~~~

CSOTsalea says:
@CEO:  Are they accessible at all?

CNS-Swift says:
SO:  Aha!  Please determine the environmental conditions of that cave. 

TO_Calder says:
@::is starting to feel very nervous seeing this many dead Borg::

CNS-Swift says:
::pacing back and forth with hands behind back::

CTO_Selan says:
::Looks at the Counselor for a moment or two as she paces back and forth::

CEOTPaula says:
@CSO: Accessible, yes, but not cooperative, ma'am.

CNS-Swift says:
Selan?  Thoughts?  Let's have them please.

SO_Nes says:
::begins theorizing, analyses scans::

CIV-Lecar says:
@XO: sir I have a theory, that the nano-probes in full Borg and partial Borg are actually completely different designs, if you would rather you could take the sample, I just would really like to see if my theory is true

CTO_Selan says:
::Raises his eyebrow even higher:: CNS: Thoughts on what Counselor?

OPS_TJ says:
::extracts an amount of the nano probes into a hypospray, and holds it up at the light to examine it::

CSOTsalea says:
@::walks over to CEO::

CTO_Selan says:
CNS: On the caves?

CTO_Selan says:
CNS: Or the Cube?

CNS-Swift says:
Selan:  Yes.  And what could possible strip a planet of its atmosphere.

CEOTPaula says:
@::lets T see what she's been working on::

CTO_Selan says:
::Pauses for a moment, contemplating what could strip a planet of it's atmosphere::

CSOTsalea says:
@::tries her hand at accessing the node::

SO_Nes says:
CNS: Certain weapons have been known to remove an atmosphere

CNS-Swift says:
Selan:  Actually, I'm more interested in that  ::pointing at planet on viewscreen::  than I am in that  ::pointing at cube::

TO_Calder says:
@::feels _very_ uncomfortable without communications::

Host CO-Alex says:
~~~~Jared, any signs of activity down there other than our AT?~~~~

XO_Jude says:
@Civ:   I don't agree,  and I would rather that you do what you can to access the Borg systems.

CTO_Selan says:
CNS: There are many possibilities. 

OPS_TJ says:
::taps his badge:: *CO*: Captain, Wilkens here. I think I have a good sample of nano-probes... there's just one problem....

CTO_Selan says:
CNS: A smaller black hole that is not large enough to absorb a planet... could possibly absorb it's atmosphere and whatever's on it.

SO_Nes says:
CNS: The environmental conditions of the cave are acceptable

CIV-Lecar says:
@XO: Sir , I think I may be able to access information regarding Transwarp drive from this node. Would you like to come here and assist?

CSOTsalea says:
@XO:  Commander we are not getting anything further here.  Perhaps the caves you have been discussing might be an option.

CNS-Swift says:
SO:  Have the Borg ever been known to strip planets of resources or alter conditions?

FCO_Mille says:
@~~~~CO:  Most of my sensors are being distorted, so it is hard to tell.~~~~

CTO_Selan says:
CNS: Like what SO Nes said... some weapons can strip planets of their atmosphere.

CNS-Swift says:
SO and CTO:  It's been my experience that the Borg are interested in one thing only.  Assimilating life forms.

TO_Calder says:
@::begins to wonder how bad this mission can get....no communications and a creature entity or technology that can kill a ship full of Borg::

CTO_Selan says:
CNS: Correct. Perhaps this is a new way of assimilating the enemy... by taking away their atmosphere so there is no resistance.

CNS-Swift says:
I want to know why the Borg came here, to this planet.  What is so attractive about an uninhabitable planet?  Where are the people they should be here to assimilate?

OPS_TJ says:
::taps his badge again, and re-comms the Captain::

CEOTPaula says:
@CSO: These Borg systems are drastically different from any I've encountered.

Host CO-Alex says:
::listens to CNS::

XO_Jude says:
@CSO:  Well, this is your mission remember,  but I would think that the CEO could assist the Civ in gathering data RE transwarp.

CNS-Swift says:
Selan:  Perhaps.  Although, it seems they'd lose a lot of people in the process.

Host CO-Alex says:
*OPS*: What is the problem?

CIV-Lecar says:
@XO: Sir, I may have found information regarding the Transwarp drive, please come here

OPS_TJ says:
::sighs inwardly:: *CO*: I have no way of testing them. This is an entirely experimental procedure on my part, and this is unreliable technology, considering our own technological advances, compared to that of the Borg...

SO_Nes says:
CNS: The Borg are only after one thing: technology, to that end is how much/little they strip planets of resources

CNS-Swift says:
I think the answer is in that cave. 

OPS_TJ says:
*CO*: And I don't believe there's any way to mass replicate them... this one sample is all I have...

CTO_Selan says:
::Pauses for a moment:: CNS: Here is a theory. Perhaps this Borg Cube came here. But could not find many inhabitants. They removed the planets atmosphere to assimilate them. But, whatever is causing that energy signature inside the planet decided to come out and "play" so to speak. Destroying the cube, and it's inhabitants.

CIV-Lecar says:
@:: regrets that didn't notice the XO comment to the CSO::

Host CO-Alex says:
*OPS*: Understood, put a containment field around them until medical or science can get a reading.

TO_Calder says:
@::begins to wonder how nervous a person can get::

OPS_TJ says:
::nods:: *CO:* Understood

OPS_TJ says:
::snaps the hypospray into a shielded container, and activates a force field::

Host CO-Alex says:
SO: So that means there is air in there to breath?

CSOTsalea says:
@::opens an access line::

CIV-Lecar says:
@XO: Sir it's not so much that I need assistance, but more that the CEO will probably be interested in this

CNS-Swift says:
Selan: Interesting theory.  But, the Borg wouldn't have stopped here in the first place unless it was interesting enough, i.e. enough potential new Borg candidates to make things interesting.  

OPS_TJ says:
::motions to the security personnel to keep the hypospray secure, at all costs::

TO_Calder says:
@TeamA1,2: Look alert! We are on a Borg cube! A cube that something completely decimated. And that something could be around still.

CNS-Swift says:
SO:  Can you determine how long the planet has been without an atmosphere?

FCO_Mille says:
@::begins getting a bit anxious::

CTO_Selan says:
CNS: Either that... or they knew more about that energy signature than we did.

CSOTsalea says:
@CEO:  I think we have it now.

SO_Nes says:
CNS: Yes, though oxygen masks should be taken as a precaution

CTO_Selan says:
CNS: Enough to view it as a great addition to the Collective.

OPS_TJ says:
::exits SB, and throws his lab smock over his shoulder::

CNS-Swift says:
Selan:  There's a scary thought.

CEOTPaula says:
@::leaves To to the node and joins Lecaran::

CTO_Selan says:
CNS: If I may... the Borg are "scary."

OPS_TJ says:
::enters the TL, and requests the bridge::

CNS-Swift says:
::glancing over at the Captain to see if she's still out::

Host CO-Alex says:
~~~~T, any progress on accessing their data banks?~~~~

CIV-Lecar says:
@:: downloads a lot of information into his Phe'larr, although the information has been damaged by the attack and cannot be read::

CNS-Swift says:
::sigh::

CSOTsalea says:
@~~~~Captain accessing now.  You should be receiving the info~~~~

OPS_TJ says:
::thinks, if only I had the resources that the Borg did... I might have better luck with the nano probe::

CSOTsalea says:
@~~~~Please have Nes on it right away~~~~

SO_Nes says:
CNS: Certain 'natural' disasters have been known to remove a planet's atmosphere

Host CO-Alex says:
SO: T is accessing a data bank now, be prepared to accept data in the computer set up for that. Do NOT route through the ships computers.

CNS-Swift says:
CTO:  Please develop a plan for a small insertion team to go down and investigate the cave under the planet's surface.  You will present it to the Captain when she can listen to it.

CIV-Lecar says:
@CEO: I have a lot of information downloaded. I will set my Phe'larr to work reconstructing it, and while we wait I will continue to look for more inf.

CSOTsalea says:
@::walks back over to the bodies::

CTO_Selan says:
CNS: Aye, ma'am

CEOTPaula says:
@CIV: Very well.

SO_Nes says:
CNS: The planet's atmosphere was 'removed' about 30 days ago

XO_Jude says:
@CSO:  Are you sensing the CO's thoughts regarding the planet?   maybe would should be heading back to the ship.  The CEO and the Civ should be wrapping up their download.  and I'm ready to get out of this place.

CSOTsalea says:
@::takes a closer look at them::

CNS-Swift says:
CTO:  Thank you.

Host CO-Alex says:
SO: Did you hear me?

CIV-Lecar says:
@:: sets the Phe'larr to begin reconstruction::

CSOTsalea says:
@XO:  commander.  I do not recognize this species do you?

CNS-Swift says:
SO:  Good work.  

CNS-Swift says:
Captain: Are you with us?

OPS_TJ says:
::exits the TL, and heads over to his console::

CTO_Selan says:
::Glances at the Captain::

SO_Nes says:
CO: Yes ma'am

XO_Jude says:
@XO:  It looks every unfamiliar, could they have come from the planet?

TO_Calder says:
@::is certain that it is tooo quiet here::

Host CO-Alex says:
CNS: Yes, we need the information that T is sending downloaded to the extra computer.

SO_Nes says:
::gets padd ready for CSO's info::

CSOTsalea says:
@XO:  It is possible.  I think we are done here.  Perhaps the planet will provide us with more infor.

CNS-Swift says:
CO:  Scans have determined that the planet's atmosphere was removed 30 days ago and that there is a cavern with a habitable atmosphere below.  Selan is developing a proposal for an AT to investigate that cavern.

OPS_TJ says:
::sits at his console, and accesses his systems output display::

Host CO-Alex says:
~~~~Jude, get back to the S, you have done all you can do at this time~~~~

CTO_Selan says:
::Thinks of AT plan::

SO_Nes says:
CNS/CO: Data shows that that was the same time the Borg ship was damaged

XO_Jude says:
@CSO:  Let's round up the team and get back to the ship.

CSOTsalea says:
@:nods her head::

CNS-Swift says:
SO:  Excellent work.  ::smile::

CSOTsalea says:
@All:  return to the shuttle please

XO_Jude says:
~~~~CO:   I think we should try to  make mental contact with the planet~~~~

Host CO-Alex says:
CNS: Excellent, get the idea.  I would like for you to be on that team Swift.

CEOTPaula says:
@CSO: Yes ma'am.  ::heads back for the runabout::

TO_Calder says:
@TeamA1,2: Team A1, you have rearguard, A2 screen the front. MOVE!

CIV-Lecar says:
@:: hears the recall order and downloads as much as possible before leaving::

CNS-Swift says:
CO:  I'd like that too Ma'am.

SO_Nes says:
::downloads CSO's info to padd::

CSOTsalea says:
@::swiftly heads to the runabout::

CTO_Selan says:
::Looks at SO:: SO, CNS, CO: Perhaps my theory has some backup after all.

CIV-Lecar says:
@:: heads up to the front::

Host CO-Alex says:
CTO: Good thinking CTO.

CTO_Selan says:
CO: Thank you, ma'am

CSOTsalea says:
@::arrives at the runabout and climbs in...waiting for others::

XO_Jude says:
::The team sprints back to the runabout and boards quickly::

Host CO-Alex says:
SO: You have performed beyond my expectations::grins::

CIV-Lecar says:
@*CO*: I have downloaded quite a bit of info from the Borg Databanks, but it is encrypted. I am working on decrypting it

FCO_Mille says:
@CSO:  Any success T?

CNS-Swift says:
::quick smile at Selan::

SO_Nes says:
CO: Thankyou ma'am

CSOTsalea says:
@FCO:  we were able to make connection with a node and download information

CIV-Lecar says:
@::  gets in the runabout::

CTO_Selan says:
::Makes a smile back at the CNS::

CSOTsalea says:
@FCO:  We also seem to have discovered a new species

FCO_Mille says:
@CSO:  New?

Host CO-Alex says:
~~~~Jared, get back here now please~~~~

TO_Calder says:
@TeamA1,2: Pull back into the runabout for departure.

CTO_Selan says:
::In the back of his mind... he wonders why he is acting more and more human::

CSOTsalea says:
@FCO:  It is not one I recognize

CNS-Swift says:
::mentally cataloging that smile::

FCO_Mille says:
@All:  Is everyone present and accounted for?

Host CO-Alex says:
CNS: Thank you for your help.

CSOTsalea says:
@FCO: yes

CEOTPaula says:
@FCO: I believe so.

CNS-Swift says:
CO:  Yes Ma'am.

FCO_Mille says:
@~~~~CO:  Departing now, ma'am.~~~~

Host CO-Alex says:
~~~~It's about time::smiles::~~~~

FCO_Mille says:
@::engages engines and departs::

CTO_Selan says:
::Makes an inside sigh of relief as the AT leaves the Cube... grateful that noone was hurt or killed::

SO_Nes says:
::stretches muscles::

Host CO-Alex says:
~~~~Jude, T, Jared, welcome home~~~~

TO_Calder says:
*CTO* Sir, Communications are restored. We are coming in now, sir.

FCO_Mille says:
::brings the runabout back safely into the shuttlebay::

XO_Jude says:
~~~~Happy to be here, maam.~~~~

CTO_Selan says:
*TO* Thank god... ::Stops his human thoughts in a somewhat shock... wondering what's happening to him::

CNS-Swift says:
::sitting back down in chair and punching up SO's data on the planet's cave::

CSOTsalea says:
~~~~Thank you Captain~~~~

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