Synopsis:  The Sharikahr, with the help of a storm, has left the Synod temporarily behind and have been deposited upon the side of hill near an active volcano.  They are deep in a thick jungle. The ship is in no condition for another flight without some serious repairs which the CEO has begun.  The counselor has made contact with the lower levels of the ship had has begun getting that area into some semblance of orders.  Currently, along with the CTO, they are dealing with the minister… though the poor doctor is out cold in a turbolift somewhere.
Meanwhile, the CSO and OPS have gone on a short expedition.  They sit upon a hill 5 km away from a rundown house that has 4 humanoids… on a planet that is not listed to have any life.  And their captain?  Hmmm...

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CMO Lt Cartwright says:
::out cold on the bridge::

UFP MoD Varan says:
::climbs out of the turbolift shaft with the help of Lieutenants Arinoch and Rodos, kneeling beside Cartwright::

CNS Lt Rodos says:
::on the Bridge, helping the CTO with Minister Varan

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: On the hill. Measures the distance:: OPS: We have less then a half an hour.  Are you up to a marathon?  ::motions to the vegetation.::

CTO LtJG Arinoch says:
::follows close behind the minister, making sure he can actually go on mostly on his own::

CNS Lt Rodos says:
::clears debris of a chair at one of the consoles for the Minister::

OPS Lt Ki says:
CSO:  I am if you are ma'am.

CTO LtJG Arinoch says:
::makes his way to stand next to Milly, using his current position to attempt a survey of their new landing spot::

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: With a nod, hunched over, makes it down the other side of the hill and as soon as her feet hit ground, begins to run.::

UFP MoD Varan says:
::doubled over, crows his fingers and presses them against the side of Cartwright’s face, briefly closing his eyes before looking up at Arinoch and Rodos:: CTO/CNS: You can wake him up. He is not seriously damaged.

OPS Lt Ki says:
::draws his phaser and follows::

UFP MoD Varan says:
::pushes himself to his feet slowly::

XO LtCmdr Rodos says:
@::in the runabout, trying to re-establish comms with the ship::

CNS Lt Rodos says:
MoD: Thank you. If you'd care to have a seat Minister I'll deal with him.

UFP MoD Varan says:
::glances at the seat and then at the flickering viewscreen:: CNS: No.

CTO LtJG Arinoch says:
::just nods as the counselor seems to have that under control, and finds a relatively functional 
console with which to try to reestablish comms with the runabout::

Scenery: Not far from the base of the mountain, the jungle density increases.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Pauses and looks up a the tree.:: OPS: Have you ever had the desire to swing from tree to tree?

OPS Lt Ki says:
::looks up::  CSO:  Umm... no.  But you go ahead.

CNS Lt Rodos says:
MoD: It's up to you. ::kneels down next to the doctor and lightly slaps his cheeks to wake him::

ACTION: The shuttle makes contact with the ship, though it is very disjointed.

CMO Lt Cartwright says:
::winces and opens his eyes looking extremely anger at the barbaric method of waking him::

XO LtCmdr Rodos says:
@*Sharikahr*: Come in Sharikahr... do you read? This is the runabout...

UFP MoD Varan says:
::keeping himself upright by will alone, but manages to move slowly about the bridge:: CTO: Where are we?

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: A touch of humor enters her eyes:: OPS: Trust me, if this was like the area I was in before, it will take far less time.  ::Moves to the base of a tree and after a minor adjustment of her equipment, begins to climb::

CNS Lt Rodos says:
CMO: Sorry we are out of stimulants up here.

CMO Lt Cartwright says:
CNS: I have ammonia in my bag!

OPS Lt Ki says:
::looks up at the CSO in disbelief::  CSO:  I'll meet you there.

CNS Lt Rodos says:
::just rolls her eyes::

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
OPS: If you see anything on the way that is edible, don't forget to note it.

CTO LtJG Arinoch says:
::smiles as the static filled image comes to view:: MoD: Your guess is about as good as mine, minister. What I can tell you, though, is the synod have decided to join us.

CMO Lt Cartwright says:
::shakes his head:: CNS: How is the Minister?

OPS Lt Ki says:
::reorients himself and heads into the jungle, using his phaser to cut a path::

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Reaching for the nearest branch, she begins to make her way through the top of the trees.::

CTO LtJG Arinoch says:
::turns back to the console:: *XO*: We read you, Falor. Barely.

CNS Lt Rodos says:
CMO: Looks like he he's going to drop any second. He wouldn't even take a seat when I offered.

XO LtCmdr Rodos says:
@*CTO*: Arinoch? All I'm getting is static.. I can barely hear you. What's your current status?

CMO Lt Cartwright says:
CNS: What happened to me?

UFP MoD Varan says:
::folds his hands behind him, standing distinguishably, oblivious to the fact that his robes are soiled and torn:: CTO: They haven't joined us only here.

CTO LtJG Arinoch says:
::just nods, not answering the minister as yet:: *XO*: Alive. Anything more would be putting it far too nicely.

Action: OPS slowly makes his way further into the undergrowth of the jungle.  The sounds of the jungle are soon the predominant sounds to him.

CNS Lt Rodos says:
CMO: I assume you were trying to bring the minister here. I don't know why. When we re-landed the ship I think you must have been knocked out.

UFP MoD Varan says:
::looks at Arinoch:: CTO: Where is Commander Rodos and this runabout?

OPS Lt Ki says:
::wipes sweat from his eyes as he continues onward::

CMO Lt Cartwright says:
::closes his eyes a moment, trying to remember::

CTO LtJG Arinoch says:
MoD: In orbit, where they're about to become very useful to us.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
::About a kilometer in, takes a slight break.  Swinging from trees used muscles she did not normally use.::

UFP MoD Varan says:
::narrows his tired and bloodshot eyes:: CTO: What do you mean?

CNS Lt Rodos says:
::stands and helps the CMO up::

ACTION: Not too far off Ki hears laughter.

OPS Lt Ki says:
::stops and listens::

CTO LtJG Arinoch says:
MoD: Meaning they're carrying out their orders. Lieutenant Rodos will answer any questions specific to that. You know it's out of my authority.

CMO Lt Cartwright says:
::opens his eyes and gets up:: CNS: Why were we moving the ship anyway.

CNS Lt Rodos says:
CMO: To get away from the Synod.

OPS Lt Ki says:
::adjust his heading towards the sounds and continues on through the jungle::

CMO Lt Cartwright says:
CNS: What's a Synod?

CTO LtJG Arinoch says:
::turns back to the console:: *XO*: How functional are your sensors in this mess, commander?

UFP MoD Varan says:
::holds Arinoch's gaze and steps forward to take his place at the communications station, hitting the transmit button:: *XO*: Commander Rodos, this is Minister Varan. What are your orders?

Scenery: OPS comes to a clearing were two paths can be seen leading from it, in two different directions.

CNS Lt Rodos says:
::bristles slightly at Varan's slight before answering the CMO:: CMO: They are an alien race. The Amenti mentioned them. They were the ones who attacked us in orbit.

CTO LtJG Arinoch says:
::just shoots the minister a less than appealing look:: MoD: Minister Varan. Please sit down somewhere and stop interfering in our attempts to keep us from being killed.

OPS Lt Ki says:
::activates his tricorder and scans in the direction of each path::

ACTION: A small ball comes rolling down one of the paths to settle in the clearing.

UFP MoD Varan says:
::doesn't bother looking at Arinoch:: CTO: That is precisely what I'm doing. ::hits the transmit again:: *XO* Commander, return to the surface with the runabout immediately.

CTO LtJG Arinoch says:
::just smirks while the minister isn't looking at him, having a feeling it's going to result in one minister being told to go right to hell::

CNS Lt Rodos says:
CTO: I'd really welcome some suggestions right now for how we could prepare this ship for an assault.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Taking to the trees for the next two kilometers, she comes to a clearing where there are no vines or trees close enough to swing to.  Begins to climb down.::

OPS Lt Ki says:
::frowns and compares the tricorders current readings with its last ones::

OPS Lt Ki says:
::nods and continues in the direction of the biosigns::

CMO Lt Cartwright says:
::Looks at the Minister quizzically::

UFP MoD Varan says:
::listens to the soft hiss of the comm line for a few moments before hitting the transmit button again:: *XO* Commander Rodos, acknowledge receipt of that order.

ACTION: The laughter sounds closer and now he can hear someone running towards him.

CMO Lt Cartwright says:
MoD: With all due respect sir, you are in no condition to give any orders until I've cleared you as my patient.

OPS Lt Ki says:
::freezes::

UFP MoD Varan says:
::glances at Cartwright:: CMO: Restrain yourself, Doctor. I did my term of service in the fleet long before you were born. I am no longer in uniform nor subject to your medical authority.

CMO Lt Cartwright says:
MoD: Then you are in no position of authority to override orders given to the XO.

CTO LtJG Arinoch says:
MoD: Nor subject to give orders without the express authorization of a member of the command staff. I received none, so please have a seat.

Host Vidia says:
:: Running as fast as she can, giggling as she calls back to her brother:: Drost: La nasta, colanda toll.  She casta mondia.

OPS Lt Ki says:
::realizes he should take cover and does so::

CNS Lt Rodos says:
::speak up calmly:: MoD: the XO and CIV were sent in the runabout with the ship's children as a precaution. They were also ordered to do some reconnaissance on the enemy troops.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: At the edge of the clearing, finds it rather odd in this dense forest.  Considers a moment, hearing nothing and at her best speed, makes it across the clearing to the other side.::

CNS Lt Rodos says:
MoD: I am currently in command while the CO is off the Bridge.

UFP MoD Varan says:
::turns away from the console and calmly faces them all:: CTO/CNS: You are misinformed.

Host Vidia says:
:: Grabs the ball just before her brother and heads toward the center of the field.  There, she tosses it to her teammate.::

OPS Lt Ki says:
::watches::

CNS Lt Rodos says:
MoD: How so?

UFP MoD Varan says:
General Order 5 
In cases of extreme emergency, Federation special representatives are empowered to assume emergency powers to deal with a condition or circumstance that is deemed hazardous to the welfare of Federation citizenry.

UFP MoD Varan says:
Within the scope of these emergency powers, duly authorized civilian personnel may assume temporary command of Starfleet vessels and/or personnel to deal with the emergency. Starfleet personnel must submit to their authority for the duration of the crisis.

ACTION: A game proceeds, as the ball is tossed back and forth in various patterns.

CNS Lt Rodos says:
MoD: Then we are under your authority. What are your orders?

OPS Lt Ki says:
::pockets his phaser and tricorder and steps out of the bushes::

UFP MoD Varan says:
::fixes his gaze on Rodos:: CNS: The rest of them can continue with their duties. You will convince your mate to comply with my order or end his career in Starfleet today.

CTO LtJG Arinoch says:
::resists the urge to just haul off and drift the minister one, *just* barely:: MoD: Respectfully... ::somehow avoids drowning it in sarcasm:: the runabout is useless to us on the surface, sir. The fact that the Synod are unaware of the runabout is to our advantage.

Host Vidia says:
:: About to toss the ball to her team mate, she freezes as she sees the stranger.  Her golden eyes widen.::

CNS Lt Rodos says:
MoD: I'm sure he will be glad to comply as soon as he is aware you are in command.

XO LtCmdr Rodos says:
@::taps a few buttons on the console, trying to establish stable comms with the ship::

CMO Lt Cartwright says:
::leaves the bridge for sickbay::

OPS Lt Ki says:
::raises his hands to show he is unarmed.  Smiles in what he hopes is an agreeable manner::

OPS Lt Ki says:
::notices the light fur of her body and the mane around her neck::

CNS Lt Rodos says:
::goes over to the COM:: *XO*: Falor, the MoD has assumed command as per General Order 5. Please comply with his order immediately.

UFP MoD Varan says:
::gestures to the working comm unit:: CNS: Then see to it he is made aware. ::shifts his attention abruptly to Arinoch:: CTO: You are making choices in a vacuum, compelled to argue with me without for one moment questioning why I feel the need to take temporary command of this ship.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Having arrived at the other side and climbed up the nearest tree, she returns to making her way across the jungle.  A glance at her chronometer telling her she was running out of time.::

ACTION: The others surround the youngest and face the stranger.  One opens his fist, showing long claws.

OPS Lt Ki says:
::keeps his hands in the air.  Speaks quietly about what a lovely planet they have, realizing they probably don't understand a word he is saying::

CTO LtJG Arinoch says:
::locks eyes with the minister:: MoD: And you sir are removing our best option for at least tracking the synod's movements, and at most preventing them from eventually finding the Sharikahr.

CNS Lt Rodos says:
MoD: Sir, the com is sketchy at best. I will keep sending until I'm sure he has received it.

Host Vidia says:
:: Not understanding a word being said, shrinks back against the others.  The eldest steps forward threateningly.::

XO LtCmdr Rodos says:
@*CNS*: The Minister what?
OPS Lt Ki says:
::holds his ground maintaining a non threatening posture::

CNS Lt Rodos says:
*XO*: The Minister assumed command. He has ordered you and the runabout back to the ship.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
*CNS*: Counselor, is the captain available?  Getting through this jungle is taking far longer then his half hour.

UFP MoD Varan says:
::done with the argument:: CTO: See about the defense of this ship, Lieutenant.

CNS Lt Rodos says:
*CSO*: He is not available. You should know that Minister Varan has asuumed command under General Order 5

CTO LtJG Arinoch says:
::just gives him a look that plainly says 'what the hell do you think I was just doing?', and goes to see how far the CEO has managed to get with the shield grid, or something resembling one::

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
*CNS*: Under what grounds?

UFP MoD Varan says:
:;looks around:: Out loud: Why is this ship so undermanned? Where is the rest of the senior staff. Are they dead?

CNS Lt Rodos says:
MoD: The CSO and OPS are on ground reconnaissance

ACTION: After a moment, the group turns as a team, no sounds heard by Ki and they vanish back down the path they had been traveling.

CNS Lt Rodos says:
MoD: The XO and CIV are in the Runabout and the CMO has resumed his duties in Sick Bay

OPS Lt Ki says:
::watches them retreat then taps his COM badge::  *CSO*:  I think I found them.

UFP MoD Varan says:
::listens to the background chatter:: CNS: I trust the runabout is returning to this ship as we speak.

CNS Lt Rodos says:
MoD: And I believe the CO and CEO are in Engineering.

CNS Lt Rodos says:
MoD: I will confirm that sir.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Quietly waiting for the counselor’s response, wondering how Ki is doing.::

CNS Lt Rodos says:
CSO: He has decided that General Order 5 is necessary and he invoked it. That is all.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
*CNS*: There must be a reason.  It is not quite as simple as that... at least I did not believe so.

CNS Lt Rodos says:
*XO*: Are you on your way back?

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
*OPS*: Found whom?

OPS Lt Ki says:
*CSO*:  The life forms.  Unknown species.  Clearly sentient.  They look a bit feline.

CNS Lt Rodos says:
MoD: Sir if I may ask, why are you invoking General Order 5

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
::Quietly:: *OPS*: Remain out of sight... the last thing we need know is dealing with the PD.  I wonder if that means there is a village near by... ::looks around concerned::  and how far the Synod are.

UFP MoD Varan says:
::looks away from the flickering viewscreen:: CNS: Because it is plain that your priorities are wrong.

OPS Lt Ki says:
::thinks it a bit late for that::  *CSO*:  What are my orders, Ma'am?

CNS Lt Rodos says:
MoD: What made you decide that?

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
*OPS*: We need to check in with the captain.  Unfortunately, our 30 minutes is up unless he grants us more time...

UFP MoD Varan says:
::unfolds his arms and waves them across the bridge:: CNS: Look around you. You are aboard a crashed ship. I was told there were Synod on the surface here whom you seem to think you are safe from. You have sent out our only active mode of transportation with civilians aboard and no clear plan of action.

Host NightWind says:
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