Host SM_Pam says:
The Triton has retrieved the map of coordinates where the jewels that make up a power orb lie. Now the crew must begin a hunt for each of the jewels and return them to Starfleet Command along with the orb, which is still missing.

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A new officer has joined the crew in the person of Lt. Mrlr, a very interesting Caitian civilian. She obtained the map on Juhraya at the cost of one of Makus' men. Her method of execution has left Makus and his friends wondering who could do this.

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Commander Anari has been able to decipher the map enough to know that the starting  point for their search is Vulcan. Can this be as simple as one might think?

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The Triton is still several days away from Vulcan, but already the crew is speculating on where the first jewel might be. OOoooo I can't wait to find out myself.

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ACTD is proud to present the USS Triton in "Scavenger Hunt"....Chapter six....."Too Hot to Handle" ...Stardate 10502.17

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CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Sitting at her desk in Sickbay with her eyes focused on her computer as she reads up on Vulcan::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: At the science console cross-referencing the map to the Starfleet star charts ::

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
::heading towards the bridge from her quarters::

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
:: sitting in the CO's chair on the bridge ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
::Wonders of the family friend Storek is still living on Vulcan::

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
XO: might I have a word with you?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
Self: I never knew. ::She sighs a bit as she reads up on Vulcan's vast deserts and harsh climate::

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CTO: Yes commander, what is it?

OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Working the controls of OPS and navigation.  Makes a slight course correction::

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
::sees the TL open at the end of the corridor and calls out for whomever is in it to hold the door.  Sprints down the corridor past a few startled crewmen and skids to a halt in the TL, grinning at the yeoman who held it open. :: Yeoman: Thanks

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
XO: In private if, you don't mind?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
Self: Active volcanoes, ancient ruins, your average baron planet. They must have built up a great deal. ::She continues to read::

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CTO: Very well, in my ready room :: gets up and heads for his ready room.

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*XO*: Sir I understand of your not wanting me for the AT.  You are correct in not allowing me to go.  I would be considered an outcast.

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
OPS: You have the bridge commander

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
:: follows the XO::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
XO: Aye, sir

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
::steps off the TL onto the bridge and stands there for a few moments just watching everything closely::

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*OPS*: How is your power holding????

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: Moves down to the command chair and takes the XO's seat ::

OPS_Sanchez says:
CEO: Power is within acceptable parameters

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She gets up from her desk and walks over to her Replicator:: Computer: One ice water, filed under Yates 2. ::The glass appears and she takes it back to her desk::

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
::walks in and sits on the edge of his desk and waits for the CTO to enter :: CTO: Now commander what is on your mind?

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*OPS*: If you get any slight flux I want to know about it immediately.

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
XO: I would l would like to know how well you know our new CIV?

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
*CEO*: Your experience will serve the ship better if you remain on board.

OPS_Sanchez says:
CEO: Don't get your hair in a tizzy.  If I can't fix it, you'll be the first to know

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*XO*: Understood sir and thank you.

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CTO: Very well.  The lieutenant and I served aboard the USS Sharikahr...she is a being of honor

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
::walks over and looks over the shoulder of a crewman running diagnostics then saunters around checking over the entire bridge::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
::Nods at the CIV::   CIV: Are your quarters acceptable?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She takes a sip of her water and lays it on her desk. She walks out of her office into main Sickbay:: Barns: Nurse, I would like you help if you are not busy at the moment.

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: All eyes on the bridge turn towards the new CIV for some reason

Nurse Barns says:
::Smiles and walks over to the CMO:: CMO: Yes, Doctor?

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: Senses the bridge crew and looks about ::  All: Don't you have duties to attend to?

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
XO: Understood. I asked because the bridge consoles just haven to break down?  Or is this something we should go to Yellow alert for?

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
::smiles at the OPS and ignores the looks from the others.  Leans on a console slightly to talk to her:: OPS: Actually Commander, I was going to ask if I could be upgraded to a family suite....preferably one with three bedrooms.  My kittlings will be joining us on Vulcan.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
Barns: I would like you to replicate some Neodextraline Solution and place it in vials. I want enough to sustain life for a week, for about five crewmembers.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CIV: I was unaware you had youngin's

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CIV: I'd be happy to accommodate that request.  It may take a few days...is that alright?

Nurse Barns says:
CMO: I will do so now, Doctor. ::She nods and heads for the Replicator::

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
::chuckles:: OPS: Most don't...even seeing us together.  They are a set of human twins who sort of adopted myself...well it was mutual actually.  And that will be fine...the children won't be here until we reach Vulcan.

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
:: continues to search for any thing possible that can explain the teeth marks::

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CTO: Well do not forget that the first console failure happened in route to our meeting while the captain was still on board.  Although your concern may be valid.  You have my permission to take the ship to yellow alert.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She walks over to the 'medical storage area' and begins to read some of the names on the vials::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
::Nods::  CIV: Interesting!  I'm sure you're a great mom!  I'd like to know more about that later, if you have some time.

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
::grins:: OPS: You would be amazed at how much time I can make to talk about the twins.

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: There is suddenly a lot of activity in main engineering as a crewman finds some unusual droppings in one of the Jefferies tube vents

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
XO: Understood. Thank you sir.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She takes a few vials of Norep and a few Terakine and then exits the area. She walks over to the medical kit that is being prepared and places them in their respected places::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CIV: I can understand that.  I used to make time to talk to anyone who asked how Vince and I got hooked up....

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CTO: If there is nothing else, return to your station...dismissed

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: Face falls just a bit, but she recovered it quickly ::

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
*CEO*: Lieutenant have you found the cause of the console failures?

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
:: returns to his station::

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
OPS: Commander, I heard about your mate...I am sorry about that.  Although I didn't know the Captain, I would love to hear about him whenever you have the time. ::smiles at the turnaround of the words::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She looks over the med kit contents and nods to herself:: Barns: Once you have added the solution this med kit is complete. ::She smiles towards her::

EO_Jason says:
 *CEO*: Sir we have found some type of droppings in the Jefferies tube.

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
:: walks out of the ready room onto the bridge :: OPS: Thank you commander you may return to your duties.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: Is choked up a bit, as a tear appears in her eyes. ::   CIV: Perhaps later...when the wound is not so fresh

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
::Looks at the XO and stands.  Glances at the CIV ::   XO: Of course, sir

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*EO*: You found what????  Droppings??? Bring me a sample.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: Moves back up to the science console ::

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
Self: Droppings?????  No not possible.

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
OPS: ::quietly:: Of course, Commander.  I understand.

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
::turns to the large Klingon:: XO: Commander, is there a spare secure console I can use while on the bridge?

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
All: YELLOW ALERT! All tactical officers on duty.

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*XO*: Sir one of my teams found some type of droppings in the tube.  I am having it brought here for analysis.  I hope it is not voles.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She walks over to a medical console, inputs a few items, and walks towards Sickbay's exit:: Jones: Lieutenant, you have Sickbay. ::Smiles a bit and heads out towards a Turbo Lift::

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CIV: As you know any of the consoles can be made secure lieutenant, can this wait till after your shift as flight control is over?

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: Hears the CTO ::  CTO: Why are we going to yellow alert, Commander?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She reaches the Turbo Lift and enters it:: Computer: Bridge. ::She waits as it moves::

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
OPS: until this matter with the consoles is over

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: Rolls her eyes ::   Computer: Stand down yellow alert.    CTO: Commander, that is a waste of resources

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
XO: Aye sir.  ::heads over to flight and relieves the Duty_FCO.  Sits down and runs over the controls briefly before settling down to making sure that the auto-navigation doesn't fly them into a moon::

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
OPS I have the XO's permission

OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Un-slaves the Navigation console to the CIV::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::The Turbo Lift reaches the Bridge and the doors open. She walks out and looks around for a moment before she heads for the vacant seat in the command ring::

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
OPS: Perhaps commander but it is my order.  Until we find the cause of these failures we will be a yellow alert, a precautionary measure

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
::smiles at Sanchez:: Sanchez: Thank you.  ::looks him up and down for a moment and then smiles again before turning back to her console::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: Turns to the XO ::  XO: Sir, yellow alert isn't necessary at this time.  It brings the crew to a tension that will become a disappointment if nothing more ensues

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
XO: Commander, Sickbay reports ready for our journey once we reach Vulcan. ::She takes a seat to the left of the Klingon::

OPS_Sanchez says:
 :: Smiles back at the CIV and sighs to himself ::

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::EO Jason comes in and presents her the sample::  Self: What the blazes is this????

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
XO: Not to mention, it is a waste of resources

OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Tries not to stare at the lovely Caitian next to him ::

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CMO: Thank you commander

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She crosses her legs and looks around the Bridge for a moment. She seems to have missed something::

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
::sits back as she quickly realizes that while at warp there wasn't much for her to do.  Studies the other officers in the meantime::

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
OPS: It may be a waste of resources, but they are mine to waste.  I will take the chance of heightening crew tension if it means there is any possibility it could protect this vessel and crew, understood?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She raises an eyebrow and looks towards K'Vas and then E'Laina::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
XO: As you wish, sir.  It was rather unexpected.   :: Turns back to her console and continues with her work ::

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
::her ears flick back and forth between K'Vas and E'Laina as they speak::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
~~~OPS: I take it I missed something...~~~ ::She looks towards the view screen:: CIV: Lieutenant, if I may ask, what is our ETA to Vulcan? ::Has not checked for a long while::

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: Operations picks up a faint signal at 2 light years distance

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::just thinks of something::  Self: Hold on a sec wasn't there a problem with the transporter after the CIV came onboard??????

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
~~~ CMO: It's alright...just a misunderstanding ~~~

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
CMO: 3 days, Commander

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*Transporter Chief*: Didn't you have a malfunction after the CIV was brought onboard?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
CIV: Thank you, Lieutenant. ::She smiles a bit:: ~~~OPS: Ah yes, those can be rather fun. How are you holding up?~~~

O’Hare says:
 CEO: There was one...I'm still checking the system

OPS_Sanchez says:
XO: Sir, I'm picking up a Federation buoy...faint signal...2 light years out

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
Sanchez: Put is on speaker

Nurse Barns says:
 ::Walks over to the med kit and adds the solutions:: *CMO*: Sickbay to Doctor Yates.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
~~~ CMO: As well as can be expected... ~~~   ::Tone is sad::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She taps her COM badge:: *Barns*: Go ahead, Janice. ~~~OPS: You just need some time...~~~

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*O'Hare*: Take a look around the area for any type of droppings like in rats or fleas or basically another thing that comes to mind.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
XO: Aye sir...    :: Places it on speaker...but it's too weak to come through ::

Nurse Barns says:
 *CMO*: Doctor, the med kit is now officially complete.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
~~~ CMO: Yes, I do... ~~~

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: The buoy keeps repeating two words.......it appears to be damaged.

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
OPS: Can you boost the signal from our end?

O’Hare says:
 *CEO*: I've not seen anything like that around the area...but I'll look again

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
*Barns*: Thank you, Janice. Superb work as always. ::She listens to for the communication::

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*O'Hare*: Yes chief please do and let me know what you find.  We just may have an infestation of some type of rodent or insect or something on that order.

OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Fingers flying over his console as he tries to boost the gain ::   XO: Doing what I can sir...but it's too weak.  There are two words that are being repeated...

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
XO: Vulcan and fire.

O’Hare says:
*CEO*: You'll be the first to know

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Looks curiously towards Operations wondering if more can be discovered::

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
OPS: If we got closer to the buoy would it be possible for you to download its data.

OPS_Sanchez says:
XO: Should be able to, sir

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::begins to think::  Self: Ok so now I have more to work with.  What if, cause of the transporter malfunction when we brought the CIV onboard, what if something came aboard with her?????

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*CSO*: You got a minute?

SO_Gold says:
:: steps onto the bridge and hurries to the science console :: *CEO*: The chief is off duty ma'am. This is junior science officer Gold.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She looks towards the side console:: XO/OPS: Vulcan may be considered the planet of fire due to its climate. However, it does not make sense that a buoy would warn someone of this.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
*CEO*: What do you need Lieutenant?

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CMO: You may be correct doctor

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CIV: Mrlr change heading to intercept the buoy hold speed at warp 6

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
OPS: Does the buoy have any type of signature, which may identify it to be from the Federation?

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
::taps her claws delicately over the console:: XO: Aye sir, changing course to intercept.  ETA approx 1.8 days.

OPS_Sanchez says:
XO: It's a Federation signal that is being emitted from the buoy, sir

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
OPS: Aside from the two words no other data is retrievable at this time?

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CMO: Unless there are tectonic pressures causing some sort of volcanic eruption

OPS_Sanchez says:
 XO: No sir

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*SO*: Can you tell me from what planet the CIV was brought up from???

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
OPS: I hope that is not the case E'Laina... ::She looks a bit concerned::

SO_Gold says:
*CEO*: Checking.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
CMO: I hope not too.  A good friend of the family lives there

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
~~~OPS: If Kalek is there...~~~ ::She begins to look through some information on her console::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
SO Gold: Thanks for handling that

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
~~~ CMO: If Kalek is there, he'll be alright ~~~

SO_Gold says:
:: looks over at OPS who is manning main science :: OPS: You can handle it if you wish. I don't mind.

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
::studies the controls and realizes that theoretically it might be possible to do a barrel roll in space at warp 6. ::

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
SO: No, please continue.  I need to continue to decipher this map

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: Turns back to her work ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She says nothing, just looks over the information on her console with regards to Vulcan::

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
*CEO*: do a double check on the consoles, especially the bridge and transporters.

O’Hare says:
:: Checking under the console, looking at the wiring and chips there. Doesn't notice anything unusual ::

SO_Gold says:
:: checks the data records :: *CEO*: She came from Juhraya and before that.... :: looks up :: from the Sharikahr.

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
::looks at the gravity controls and then chuckles as she pictures what would happen if she turned that off AND did a barrel roll::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Sighs a bit and looks towards the view screen. One day was to long::

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
*CEO*: Have you made any progress on the console failures?

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: Another day has passed and now the Triton is approaching the buoy's coordinates

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CTO: Commander scan the area of the buoys, make sure they are not bait for a trap.

OPS_Sanchez says:
 :: Beings preparing for the data transfer ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Walks onto the Bridge after being informed that they were nearing the coordinates::

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
:: scans the area::

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CIV: Bring us within range for the data transfer.

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
XO: Considerable damage.. and phaser fire

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
::back at flight:: XO: Aye sir. ::slows to impulse and nudges the ship towards the bouy::

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
XO: several warp trails

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CTO: Source, are they Federation?

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
XO: some are federation mostly

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She takes her seat next to the XO and looks towards the view screen as she listens to all of the reports::

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CTO: Mostly?  Most of the signatures are Federation or signatures are mostly Federation technology? Which is it?

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
XO: Federation signals.

OPS-LtCmdr-Anari says:
:: Closes her eyes a moment and rests from looking at the data on the star charts ::

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
OPS: Begin the transfer when ready.

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CTO: Continue scanning the area while the download commences.

XO_LtCmdr_K`Vas says:
CIV: Hold position.

OPS_Sanchez says:
 XO: Aye sir!   :: Begins the download ::

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
XO: already on it.

CIV_Lt_Mrlr says:
XO: Aye sir

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: As the Triton prepares to download the buoy's data, it suddenly and violently explodes

Host SM_Pam says:
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