USS Triton NCC 65817
Stardate 10410.21

Starring:
Scott McDaniel as Captain Vince, Commanding Officer.
Sheri Floyhar as Lieutenant Commander E’laina Anari, Operations Officer.
Richard Guerrera as Commander Alexandra Horn, Civilian Specialist.
 Cory Friess as Lieutenant Commander Ashley Lynn Yates, Chief Medical Officer.
Lynda Anderson as Lieutenant Commander T’Ponga Shemara, Chief Engineering Officer.
Mauro Goncalves as Ensign Lt JG Kalek, Chief Science Officer. 
Robert Ray as Lieutenant Commander Robert G Ray, Chief Tactical Officer.

Host SM_Pam says:
So Athena wants the Triton science officer for his mind? She claims that she can give him a wonderful and very long life in her world, and has offered it to Kalek, but our handsome science officer may have other ideas.

Host SM_Pam says:
The CEO was summoned home but now has returned to the Triton. Down on the surface, the away team is still trying to gain access to the alien power device as they prepare for the Triton’s plan to close the negative anomaly.

Host SM_Pam says:
A positive particle beam is being aimed at the nebula, that has returned as Athena dropped dampening forcefield around the science officer and as she transported the away team back to the listening post location.

Host SM_Pam says:
The nebula has begun to shrink but it may create more problems than the crew thinks. I think so too.

Host SM_Pam says:
Athena waits as the the team takes cover inside the listening post building. Aww, no one invited her inside. How mean!
Host SM_Pam (Actd.mid)

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTD is proud to present the USS Triton in......“Ruins Of Time”.....Chapter eight...”Into Oblivion”....Stardate 10410.21

Host SM_Pam says:
= /\ = /\ = /\ = /\= /\ = Resume = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ =

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: enters the bridge and moves down to main OPS ::   Duty OPS: Report.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
<Duty OPS> OPS: Particle beam is still being directed into the nebula, ma'am...and it's holding steady.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@:: walks back into the listening post. She looks around at the rest of the Away Team :: All: So what now?

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: nods ::   Duty OPS: Good   :: takes the chair as the duty OPS leaves it and signs in ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
OPS:  Welcome back.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@::in the listening post::  CIV: Excuse me, what do you have so far about the device, Commander?

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: smiles to her Captain ::   CO: Thank you, sir.

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@*CO*: We have taken cover inside the building. The CSO is with us.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@:: she stands in the post and looks around for Athena ::

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@CSO: To tell you the truth, not much. The CEO might tell you more. Why don’t you take a look at it and see what you can find out about it?

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@CMO:  We shall find a way to gain access to the device's algorithms.

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
@:: still covering the AT from harm as best he can ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*CIV*:  Okay, hang tight, and let me know if anything changes down there.

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
CSO: All we know is that the device seems to be linked to a negative charged nebula.

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
:: hands the CSO with a tricoder with all the information to date ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
:: not liking that she is not on the AT she coms the captain from the transporter room ::  *CO*: Sir permission to beam to planet and resume my work.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@:: nods simply to Kalek not wishing to speak with him at the moment. She looks towards Commander Horn and the device ::

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: As the nebula begins to shrink the winds on the planet begin to increase

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@*CO*: Understood sir.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: checks the lock on the away team ::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@CIV:  That is true, Commander.  For all we have seen, Athena is a personification of the device's codes.  :: picks up the tricorder and immediately calibrates it ::  CIV:  Thank you, Ma'am.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
:: paces in the transporter room ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*CEO*:  Granted, but it's a tricky time.  Be careful, and take cover.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: fingers fly over her console as she tries to get a stronger lock on the away team ::  CO: Sir, the lock on the away team is not very steady. I'm working to get a stronger lock on them.

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@ALL: I would like a defense perimeter set up. I don’t want that thing out there sneaking up on us.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@CIV/CMO:  I am now attempting to get access to the first level of protocols.  :: taps on the tricorder, alternating the many variables ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*CO*: Felt the emotions from the AT.  Understood sir.  Ready for beam out.

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
@*Triton* : hold the partical beam.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@:: nods towards Horn :: CIV: Where would you like me Commander?

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*CTO*:  What's happening Commander?

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: looks back to the CO for a moment ::

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
@*CO*: The winds are starting to increase.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
OPS:  I don't like how this is looking, but I can't put my finger on why.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@:: tries to identify a chain of unknown characters, attempting to translate them ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*CO*: What is happening on the planet?

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CO: I know.  Do you want me to transport the CEO?

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@CTO: I would like you take point.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*CTO*:  It's Athena's resistance.  

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: looks back at her console not satisfied with the lock on the away team ::

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@CMO: Get with the CTO. He would know the best place for you.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*CEO*:  The winds have increased.

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
@CIV: As always.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: thinks ::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@:: listens to the comm, thinks that Athena is only a projection, keeps working on the device ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: stands up ::  *CEO*:  Stand by Shemara.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*CO*: Not good sir.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
OPS:  Deactivate the particle beam.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@CIV: Of course. :: she takes up a position near Lt Cmdr Ray and stands there as she looks towards the device ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*CO*: Remember the last time the winds picked up and who did we lose?????

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: nods and cuts the particle beam ::

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@*CO*: I have ordered a perimeter setup while the CSO works on the protocol codes on the device. I will keep the comm link open from now on so you can hear what is happening.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*CEO*:  It's the result of our particle beam, I think, being resisted.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*CO*: A good possibility sir.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
OPS:  Now, how's the lock looking?

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: As the particle beam is cut the winds decrease and the nebula begins to expand

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: this is gonna be tricky timing ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CO: It's not looking any better.

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@:: stands between the CTO and the CSO ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
OPS:  Do you think you can beam anyone up yet?

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*CO*: Sir ..............Permission to come to bridge???

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*CEO*:  Granted.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CO: I wouldn't trust the transporter lock, sir.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
:: races out of the transporter room and into a waiting turbo lift :: Computer: Bridge express.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@:: she looks around as she watches Kalek work :: Self: Wonderful.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
OPS:  Very well.  Resume the particle beam.

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@CSO: With the field down, would it be possible to beam the device out of here?

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@ALL:  Hhhmmm... the device's main code is extremely well guarded behind several security protocols.  I am attempting to bypass the three first layers.  :: taps on tricorder's console, changing the wave's amplitude ::

Host Athena says:
@:: calls to the away team :: All: You see, you can not stop the cloud from returning.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: fingers punch a few buttons and the particle beam is reactivated ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*CIV*:  We can't beam you out yet, but we can't allow the nebula to grow either.  You'll have to sit tight until we can stop it.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*CTO*:  Just take cover from the winds.

Host Athena says:
ACTION: Again the nebula shrinks and the winds increase on Pollux IV

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
@AT: I'll try to cover you guys as best I can from the wind.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
:: bounces out of the TL and hurries towards her console ::  Computer: Open Bridge engineering station Voice ID Shemara Alpha Gamma 715 Pi.

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@*CO*: Understood. We will be down here waiting for you.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
<Computer> CEO: Engineering station open Voice ID recognized.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
OPS:  Hopefully, while they're still down there, they can figure more out about the device.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: nods ::   ~~~ CO: I hope so, my love ~~~

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
CEO:  Glad you're back, and still on board.  I might need you here.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
Computer: Patch into the CSO's tricorder and download the findings from the last scan he made and patch it through.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@CIV:  Unfortunately, it is not possible, Commander.  It is heavily grounded.  Any attempt to disconnect it could cause the device to ruin its systems.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CO: Thank you sir. I am glad to be home once again.  :: bows ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CO: I come to serve.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@CIV:  We can try, but I suggest we keep it where it is, Ma'am.

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@CSO: I am willing to damage it if it means that we get out of here safe.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@:: nods ::  CIV:  Very well.  I am now sending the device's coordinates to Triton.  :: taps a few buttons ::

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
@AT: Just do your best.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*CSO*: Kalek what areas are you looking for the backdoor of the device?

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@CIV:  Sent, Ma'am.  You may order the transporter beam now.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@:: she looks around for Athena :: CIV: Commander, I would like to question Athena if it is ok with you. She may have some answers regarding the nebula or the wind.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
:: waiting for his reply ::

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@*CO*: We can beam the device off this planet upon your order. The CSO has sent the co-ordinates to the ship.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@:: listens to the comm, taps his comm badge :: *CEO*:  I am attempting to bypass the first three layers of the security protocol.  The codes are well written, Commander.  I am sending you  the information I have gathered so far.  :: sends the information to the CEO ::

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
@*CO* I would suggest we keep it in a confinement field.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@:: narrows his eyes a bit, allowing the thin pelicule of his eye to protect it ::

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@CMO: That would be a negative. I don't want us to be separated or be vulnerable.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*Engineering*: Ens. Spanner, be ready for incoming equipment and have it in a level 10 containment field.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*CTO*:  I'd agree.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
:: begins to read the information from the CSO"s tricorder ::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@:: keeps scanning the device, somehow, he thinks it is not going to work ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*CIV*:  Is the device clear to transport now?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@CIV: I would invite her in here Commander. I do not believe she poses a threat at the moment. :: pauses :: CIV: Since we will be leaving soon however I do not see the point. :: smiles a bit ::

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@:: looks at the CSO:: CSO: Ready for transport?

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@:: hears the CO's voice, takes a few steps back ::  CIV:  Positive, Ma'am.  It is clear.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*CIV*: Make sure that you have the anti-grav units that I brought down in place before you beam that to engineering.

Host Athena says:
:: continues to stand there and wait for Kalek to come back outside ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
CEO:  Where do you want to put it?  Cargo bay 1?

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@*CO*: Ready for transport.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: looks at the CO ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*CO*: No right in the middle of engineering.  Ens. Spanner is standing by with the level 10 forcefield.

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@CMO: That would be a negative.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
OPS:  Do you have the coordinates?

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CO: Sir...the transporter lock is not stable.  I would advise against beaming ANYTHING up.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
OPS:  As I suspected.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*CIV*:  We can't transport anything right now.

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
@AT: Shuttlecraft.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@:: she sighs a bit and waits. She takes out her tricorder and looks over the readings ::

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@*CO*: Can't we transport it into space?

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@:: registers the attempt of a transporter lock, but notices it as fluctuated ::  CIV:  Seems it is not going to work, Commander.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CO: Then I see no option but to go there.  OPS: How are your transporter locks?

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CO: Sir, I can't guarantee the lock.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: checks his console for atmospheric conditions ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*CIV*: That is inadvisable at this time.  We still don't know what this thing is and how it is linked up to the computers.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CEO: They are not stable.  I would advise against any transporter use.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
CEO:  I doubt we can land a shuttlecraft with that nebula and those winds.... too many unknown variables.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@CMO:  Ashley, now that you have spoken, perhaps Athena can assist me on gaining access to the device.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
OPS: That is an unfortunate circumstance.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CO: A shuttle craft in this case is not an option.

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@*CEO*: Understood.

Host Athena says:
ACTION: The ground begins to rumble now as the winds reach almost hurricane velocity

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@CSO: She is currently outside of the post. The permission of Commander Horn is needed for me to invite her in.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@CIV/CMO:  As you know, she is very interested in sharing her thoughts and.... feelings with me.  Perhaps I can convince her to help me by "understanding" her better.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CO: Is there a possibility that in all this confusion we missed a tiny thing?

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
@:: tries to cover himself, as well as the away team from the winds ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: looks at the CEO ::  CEO: If that is true...then it was missed down there.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@:: feels the ground rumbling ::  ALL:  We are reaching a harmful situation here.

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@:: thinks about CSO's idea ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
CEO:  I'm all ears if you have something.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@:: keeps working on the device, no matter what ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CO/OPS: Is it possible that Athena is the one responsible for all of this?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@:: she steadies herself the best she can :: CIV: I would suggest having the Captain cease this beam. We will not be able to survive these conditions if they increase.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CEO: I believe the Captain and I have already come to that conclusion.

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@CMO: Good idea.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
CEO:  I thought she was the result? 

Host Athena says:
ACTION: Something seems to touch Kalek as he works on the device

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@*CO*: Winds down here are getting unbearable sir.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
ALL: I mean is she the one that calls the nebula?  And the winds?  If she is why are we concentrating on the nebula instead of her?

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@*CO*: I would advise to stopping the beam.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: hammers his hands on his armrest ::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@ALL:  Somehow, the beam is interfering with Athena's performance.  She looks unbalanced, as I can see.  While the negative nebula is diminished by the particle beam, the winds are getting stronger here.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
ALL: Is there a chance that if we use the particle beam on Athena herself, it might be the tiny thing we are looking for???

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CEO: Because we believe they are one in the same.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: gets up and exits the bridge ::  OPS:  You have the bridge, Commander.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@:: feels something touching his arm ::  Self:  Hhhhmmm...  interesting.

Host Athena says:
@*All*: Please stop what you are doing and come out. I grow lonely here.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: nods at the CO ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@CSO: Is it possible that she somehow balances out this planet.. or that this device does?

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: rises and takes the center chair ::
Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*CIV*:  If you can hold on just a few more minutes, I'll get you outta there.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: goes to the shuttlebay ::

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@*CO*: Understood.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
ALL: I have no quarrels about that but if there is a slight possibility shouldn't we look for it?

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@CMO:  That I cannot tell, Ashley.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
~~~ CO: I know what you are planning.  ~~~

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
@AT: You’re saying she just wants attention, and is throwing some sort of a tantrum because she's not?

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: enters the shuttlebay, and has the chief prepare the strongest shuttle ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
~~~ CO: Your place is on the bridge. ~~~~

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*CO*: Captain please don't! there are to many variables to deal with let me do it instead.  I am expendable but you are not.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@:: looks towards Ray:: CTO: I do not believe that Commander. She is not in control of what is happening, at least I do not believe so.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
:: looks at Anari ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: realizes he is ignoring her ::   *CO*: Anari to Captain Vince.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
~~~OPS:  I thought you would, but I don't know anyone who has a better chance of getting a shuttle down there and getting them out of there, but we can't stop the beam.~~~

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@ALL:  Perhaps.... we should tell the Triton to cease the beam momentarily, and observe Athena's reaction.

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@:: hears the CMO and CTO talking ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
OPS: Can you keep the shuttle bay doors closed till I get to him???

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@CTO/CMO: I agree.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
~~~ CO: Then let me go.  I can maneuver a shuttle as well as you. ~~~

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CEO: Stay at your post, commander.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: laughs out loud ::~~~OPS:  Forgive me Sweetheart, but I disagree.~~~

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@ALL: Is there a way we might exploit her current situation from down here?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@CSO: That may be a possibility lieutenant. :: makes sure she does not say his name... she is still mad at him after all ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
~~~ CO: Captain...if I have to quote regulations I will.~~~

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
:: hangs head and lets out a sigh ::

Host Athena says:
@:: doesn't like being ignored and moves closer to the building :: *CSO*: Kalek, I desire your presence here.
Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*Bridge*:  I know your objections, and I'll note them.  Please carry out my orders, and I'll be back in time for lunch.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@CMO:  It seems to be the opposite.  She has lost control over everything.  She's been under attack, and is canalizing her energies to protect herself.... losing control over the planet's conditions.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
OPS: I will obey your orders and return to my station but with reluctance.

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@ALL: Has Athena entered this building at all? This time or last time you all were on the planet?

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: grabs two security guards in the shuttlebay to get in ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CEO: You will obey my orders or be relieved of duty, Commander.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@:: looks outside, spots Athena ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: boards the shuttle and powers it up ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@CSO: Has it been determined if she is a part of this device?

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@CMO:  It looks like, Ashley.  Do you remember when we have asked her about her status?  She has answered she was working in peak efficiency.
Host Athena says:
ACTION: The shuttle glides out of the bay easily

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: launches and descends toward the planet ::

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
@AT: What if we destroyed the dice itself and continue the beam until it shrinks completely?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@:: nods :: CSO: Which would suggest she is this device and basically the "goddess" of this planet.

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@:: looks around to each member of the away team waiting for an answer ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
*CO*: Sir... Starfleet General Orders #15: No flag officer shall beam (or transport by any means) into a hazardous area without armed escort.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
OPS: I know I must obey your orders however, we also need to have the Captain here and safe.  :: nods to Anari in salute ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: sees the lights on the OPS console light up ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@CIV: Not that I am aware of.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@CIV:  We do not know, Commander.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CEO: You don't have to quote regs to me, Commander.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*OPS*:  Taken care of.  Thank you.  Don't worry.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: pounds the CO's arm rest ::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@CTO:  I strongly recommend we don't do it, Commander.  We do not know what would happen next.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@CTO: I agree with the lieutenant on this one.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
~~~ CO: I don't agree with this...as my Captain.  As my husband I understand...but you are wrong.~~~

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@ALL: Lets work on the assumption that she is protecting herself to what the Triton is doing, and is loosing control. What if we fire our phasers at her at the same time? A double attack.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
::comes in full impulse, angling the shuttle for the safest entry through the atmosphere ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: sets shields to full ::

Host Athena says:
@ :: waves her hand and the door to the listening post opens slowly ::

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@All: If she is unable to enter this building, then we should be safe in here.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@CIV: If we destroyed her I believe the planet would follow.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
Duty OPS: Keep as strong a lock on the CO as possible.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@ALL:  The door is opening.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
<Duty OPS> OPS: Aye ma'am.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: flying toward the AT's position ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: begins to tap her fingers ::

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@CMO: What makes you say that?

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@ALL:  I agree.  Somehow, it is all linked.  The device, Athena, the nebula and the planet itself.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
OPS: Anari I am not trying to quote the regulations at all.  I know that duty comes before personal safety.  I also know this if anything does happen to him it will upset you greatly, and I will be there as a crewmember and as a friend.  :: walks back to her station ::

Host Athena says:
ACTION: The atmospheric winds begin to hit the shuttle hard, tossing it from side to side along with the Captain and guards

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CEO: Commander, I don't need conversation at the moment.  I suggest you man your station.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: attempting to compensate for the inertial dampeners ::

Host Athena says:
@:: motions to the team inside :: *All*: Come out please.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: keeps her senses opened to her husband ::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@CIV:  Athena seems to be a projection of the combination of the alien device and the Federation's.  She has replied to me like a computer would when I asked her about her status.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@CIV: My inference would be that Athena is a part of this device. It seems that this device some how controls some parts of this planet, like this weather. If it was destroyed it may go out of whack, so to speak.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
~~~OPS:  It's an interesting ride, but I can handle it.~~~

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: feeling very VERY good right now ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
~~~ CO: I know you can, my love...but I still disagree with your decision.~~~

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*CO*: May I suggest that you increase power to the SIF of the shuttle?

Host Athena says:
ACTION: The shuttle is rocked so violently that it loses inertial dampeners

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*CEO*:  Thank..... Whoa!

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@ALL: Okay, then we go to plan "B", as soon as I think of one.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: senses her husbands emotions and reactions ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: fingers tap harder on the armrest ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
OPS: His inertial dampeners are offline.

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
@:: still feeling the winds and grounds shaking ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@:: looks towards Kalek :: CSO: There is no way to disable the device?

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
Duty OPS: Do you have his bio sign?

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
OPS: I will try to re-establish them remotely.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: hangs onto his chair ::  SEC1:  Get those Inertial dampeners back online!

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
<Duty OPS> OPS: Aye ma'am.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@:: raises eyebrow ::  CIV:  Commander, we should ask the Triton to cease firing against the nebula.  At least we could see its reaction.

Host Athena says:
ACTION: System after system begin to shut down and the ground is coming up quickly

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@CSO: Can you crack the codes on the device?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@CSO: If it is shut down properly it may not affect the planet in a devastating way.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CEO: Do what you need to in order to ensure his safety, T'Ponga?

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
:: hands fly over her console ::  *CO*: Sir trying to re initalize your ID.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@CMO/CIV:  I wasn't able to identify its power source, at least, not yet.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: using thrusters, tries to turn the shuttle and ride the winds like a wave ::

Host Athena says:
@*CSO*: Will you not talk to me now?

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@CIV:  Negative Commander.  I am still trying to bypass the security protocols.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@CSO: Possibly the planet?

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
SEC2:  Route power to the SIF.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@CMO:  That is a possibility.  However, I could not detect any energy pattern being transferred to this area.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
OPS: I am trying to get his inertial dampeners back online and his SIF.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@:: hears Athena calling him again ::

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@CMO: Get as close as possible without endangering yourself and see if Athena is willing to talk to you. Distract her.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*CO*: Sir rewire the thrusters and the aux generators into the SIF and then the ID.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: trying to keep her breathing steady ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
SEC1 and 2:  Do as she says.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@:: nods to Commander Horn :: CIV: Understood. :: she walks out of the post towards Athena :: Athena: So.. can I ask you a barbed question?

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: too busy trying to regain the shuttles attitude ::

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@CTO: Keep her covered at all times.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*CO*: You will have to bypass the safeties in order for me to re-initalize from here remotely.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CEO: He's too busy to do any rewiring, Commander.

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@:: moves closer to the CSO and sees if she can help in anyway ::

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
@*Triton*: What’s is the status of the nebula? Is it gone yet?

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@:: nods in agreement to Horn's decision, and scans for any other way to get in ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
ShuttleComp:  Disengage Safties, authorization Vince 93 Zeta Bravo.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: stands and begins to pace the command area ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*SEC1*:  Once you have that done let me know and I will try to take control remotely and help you stabilize.

Host Athena says:
ACTION: The shuttle is now only two minutes from the planet's surface

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@:: raises eyes at the Federation's device across the room ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
~~~OPS:  My two security guards will do it.~~~

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
Self: Hurry boys hurry time is running out.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
~~~ CO: Good...I'm glad you took them. ~~~

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
:: has hands poised over the control panel ready ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
Secs:  Hurry, we got two minutes before we're squashed!

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
Duty OPS: Keep that lock on them.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@ALL:  Does anyone else have a tricorder?

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: wishing these things had manual controls ::

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
@CIV: I am.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@:: she walks closer to Athena:: Athena: Well may I?

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
<Duty OPS>  :: nervous, but has the lock on the Captain ::

Host Athena says:
@CMO: May you?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@Athena: Ask you a barbed question?

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: sits back in the BIG chair trying not to fidget.  Crosses her legs and bounces her free foot ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
Self:  C'mon!

Host Athena says:
@CMO: You may ask.

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@CSO: Anything I can do?

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: gets another idea ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@Athena: Why is it that you are causing these winds?

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*CO*: Sir?

Host Athena says:
ACTION: The shuttle's consoles blink

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
@:: rifle ready to fire if necessary ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
*CEO*:  Try it now!

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
OPS: I am going to initalize the remote controls now.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@CIV:  I was thinking... we haven't had success by accessing the alien device.  But since they are linked, we could try accessing by the Federation device.  :: motions to the device across the room ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CEO: Fine...

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
:: hands fly and finally she is beginning to get control of the shuttle as it responds slowly ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*CO*: Feel anything???

Host Athena says:
@CMO: I do not cause the great winds. You have created them.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@Athena: How have we created these "great winds"?

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
:: hands are guiding the shuttle and its remote functions as the SIF and ID is beginning to respond ::

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@CSO: It is worth a try.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: checking for the AT's location, and tries to steer that way ::
CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@:: walks towards the Federation device ::  CIV:  Commander, please try to gain manual access to the device systems.  I'll monitor it through tricorder readings.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
OPS: I am getting response but it is not much.  I am going to attempt to keep the shuttle’s nose in the air.

Host Athena says:
ACTION: The shuttle is now thirty seconds to impact

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*CO*: I have some response but not much,  I will try to keep the nose of the shuttle in the air to minimize the impact.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: gets another idea ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
~~~OPS:  Okay, Honey, shut off the beam now.~~~

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@:: begins tapping buttons trying to gain access ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
Duty OPS: Deactivate the particle beam.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
Sec1:  Try to locate the AT, then beam them aboard when ready.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
OPS: Good idea.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@:: she looks towards Athena :: Self: Such a great program she is.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: raises her eyebrow at the CEO's comment ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
OPS: With out the particle beam we just might get out of this.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
::  sighs ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
OPS: If she is to busy with the AT then she might not be able to maintain focus on what she is doing.

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@CSO: Shout if you notice anything.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: using thrusters to keep the shuttle level and moving forward ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
OPS: And the captain will be able to do what ever he has in mind.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@::raises eyebrow::  CIV:  Shout, Commander?  I do not see the relevance of raising my voice tone.  I am here, next to you.  :: keeps tapping on the tricorder's console ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CEO: I'm aware of this, Commander.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
OPS: Anari, I am only trying to help.

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@:: shakes head at the CSO's last comment ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
:: hands continue flying over her console ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
<Duty OPS> OPS: Particle beam deactivated.

Host Athena says:
ACTION: Suddenly the shuttle seems to glide to the surface as the beam is closed down again

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CEO: I'm aware of this, Commander...however, if I need advise, I'll ask for it.

Host Athena says:
@:: shakes her fist in the air :: Self: Nooooooo! You can't cheat me!

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@:: scans the link between the Federation and the alien devices ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@:: looks towards Athena:: Athena: So it is YOU! :: she glares at her and takes a step back ::

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
@AT: Time to go.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
:: a little hurt by Anari's words but understands her reasons ::

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@:: continues to take manual control ::

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@CIV:  Interesting... I am detecting fluctuations in the link.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
<Sec1>CO:  I still can't get a lock Sir.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
OPS: My apologies Lt. Cmdr.  :: bows in acknowledgement ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: senses the CEO's emotions but shrugs it off and thinks to self ::  Self: She'll learn when she has command one day.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@CTO:  What has happened out there, Commander, if I may ask?  :: keeps eye on tricorder readings ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
Secs:  Shoot, looks like we'll have to do this the old fashion way.

Host Athena says:
@:; glares at the CMO :: CMO: Why do you try and harm me?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@Athena: We do not wish to harm you. I assure you we only wish to find out what is happening here. If you would tell us then we may not have to.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: tries to get the shuttle as close to the AT as possible ::

Host Athena says:
ACTION: The device inside the building begins to hum

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@:: turns his head as the device begins to hum ::

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@:: continues to push buttons :: CSO: How about this?

Host Athena says:
@CMO: Then why do you not allow me to speak to Kalek?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@Athena: Because you took him from us once before. :: pauses :: Athena: What you need to say to him you can to me.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@CIV:  This does not appear to have any relation to our work here, Ma'am.  Nevertheless, the energy levels are diminishing.

Host Athena says:
@CMO: You speak for him?

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
:: continues her work silently ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@Athena: For now.. yes.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@CIV:  Something has happened... and perhaps Athena has the answer.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@CTO:  Commander Ray?  What is happening out there?

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@:: keeps his tricorder registering the device's status, walks towards the door and peeks outside ::

Host Athena says:
ACTION: The nebula is now the size it was before the particle beam was first turned on

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
@CSO: The CMO is talking to Athena, trying to get information, and stall at the same time. keep working.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
OPS: Do you read any change of the nebula’s status??  Is it still negative?

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
Duty OPS: Report.

Host Athena says:
@ :: sighs :: CMO: I do not believe you but I do not wish to harm him. I am sorry.

CSO_LtJG_Kalek says:
@CTO:  Very well, sir.  :: resumes his work ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
:: realizes there's no way to transport the AT from where they are.  Grabs a phaser ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
<Duty OPS> OPS: The nebula has returned.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
Duty OPS: What of the shuttle?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@Athena: You have no reason to not believe me Athena. It is your right but there is no reason to. I have done nothing to show otherwise.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
<Duty OPS> :: checks the shuttle's status ::   OPS: The shuttle has landed.

CIV_Cmdr_Horn says:
@:: continues to work ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
Duty OPS: Reactivate the particle beam.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
<Duty OPS> OPS: Aye ma'am  :: reestablishes the beam ::

Host Athena says:
ACTION: The ground rumbles one last time

Host Athena says:
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