Host Kris says:
When last we left the valiant crew of the U.S.S. Vesuvius, they were investigating the unusual particle emissions appearing to come from within the corona of the red giant known as 229 Athens on star charts of the system.

Host Kris says:
It seems that the initial two planets that orbited the red giant have been engulfed. Indeed it was only close scanning that revealed the emissions came from an emitter on the third planet's surface.

Host Kris says:
This planet is within the corona of the red giant. The planet appeared on star charts and was known as Pellan 3.

Host Kris says:
Scans on the emitting eye on the surface of this planet resulted in a particle beam, operating on a precise dilithium frequency that fused the ship's dilithium crystals, rendering them useless.

Host Kris says:
In fact, even the back-up crystals onboard were fused.  The main antimatter reactor cannot function without intact dilithium crystals, which cannot be replicated.  The impulse drive has also been damaged, and the ship is currently struggling at one-quart

Host Kris says:
-er impulse power.

Host Kris says:
The U.S.S. Vesuvius is being drawn irrevocably in toward the red giant star.  Approximately four hours remain until the ship begins to burn up inside the star's corona.

Host Kris says:
Time is running out...

Host Kris says:
<<<<<<<<<<RESUME MISSION>>>>>>>>>>

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: in sickbay reading the reports that are coming in from the teams about the ship ::

CTO_Kelson says:
::monitoring hull temperature rising::

OPS_Booker says:
:: sitting at Ops ::

SO_Lane says:
::looking very worried as she monitors science 2::

CEO_Lt_Mc_Duffy says:
::in engineering working on a theory for recrystilazition of the dilithium crystals::

XO_Lorenzo says:
::seated on the bridge...contemplating their situation::

CSO_Trelan says:
:: checks data at SCI I ::

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: also monitoring the bridge activity ::

Host CO_Alar says:
::in the big chair, bracing herself::

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: walks to sickbay ::  Aola:  lets get the hyronolyn ready in case we need it

OPS_Booker says:
:: start to go over the reports come in from the ship ::

CMO-LtRoyce says:
<Aola> :  yes ma'am

CEO_Lt_Mc_Duffy says:
::checks the database for any related items dealing with dilithium recrystalization or synthesizing them::

CIV_MacFarlane says:
::leaning on the tactical console rubbing the bridge of his nose, near the left eye socket looking more irritable than ever::

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: goes back to office to finish reading the reports and to closely monitor the bridge ::

CTO_Kelson says:
::monitoring shield status::

FCO-LtDoole says:
::leaves helm, walks to back of bridge:: Computer: Transfer Main Engineering to Bridge

XO_Lorenzo says:
CTO: How long do we have before we're drawn into the corona?

FCO-LtDoole says:
CEO: Come take a look at this.

CTO_Kelson says:
XO: less than 4 hours, sir.

Host CO_Alar says:
*McDuffy* We need to get closer to the planet. How long would it take to add metaphasic modulations to the ship's shields?

CEO_Lt_Mc_Duffy says:
*CO*: About ten minutes more.

CSO_Trelan says:
:: runs scans to try to decipher what the captain is thinking ::

SO_Lane says:
::looks over at the CSO and shrugs her shoulders::

OPS_Booker says:
:: looks at all the reports of the ships and start to see to the repair of the ship::

Host CO_Alar says:
McDuffy: Here's hoping this'll fly.

CEO_Lt_Mc_Duffy says:
Self: Blast!  Can't get........it.......ah there it goes.

XO_Lorenzo says:
CO: You want to get closer to the 'Eye' ?

Host CO_Alar says:
::thinks through her engineering training, knowing that they don't have a lot left to try::

CIV_MacFarlane says:
::taps in a sequence to bring up a rather inane function and mis types it, after the error message he tries again and again mistypes it, he slams his fist down on the console in frustration::

Host CO_Alar says:
Lorenzo: Trust me, Commander.

CEO_Lt_Mc_Duffy says:
*CO*: You got your metaphasic shields

FCO-LtDoole says:
::walks back to helm, leans over console, not bothering to sit back down:: ::sets control for planetary orbit to stabilize the ship's position

CTO_Kelson says:
::monitoring new shield changes::

XO_Lorenzo says:
CO: I do Ma'am.  ::grins::

FCO-LtDoole says:
::walks back to rear of bridge::

Host CO_Alar says:
Kelson: Bring the metaphasic shields on-line.

FCO-LtDoole says:
CEO: I could use your help over here.

CSO_Trelan says:
:: recalibrates sensors to scan through high temperatures ::

CTO_Kelson says:
::taps console::

Host CO_Alar says:
Doole: Get ready to take us closer to the center of the corona.

CEO_Lt_Mc_Duffy says:
*FCO*: I will be there in a minute.

Host Kris says:
ACTION: Metaphasic shielding is running well.

CTO_Kelson says:
CO: Shields on-line, Ma'am.

SO_Lane says:
CSO: Got any other suggestions sir?

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: walks into sickbay ::  Aola:  coordinate with the our teams to make sure every team has enough hyronolin, I've a feeling we may be needing it

CMO-LtRoyce says:
<Aola>:  yes ma'am

CEO_Lt_Mc_Duffy says:
::exits engineering and goes to the TL::

Host CO_Alar says:
Doole: Take us in, nice and slow.

CSO_Trelan says:
SO: Just keep an eye on that structure. Inform me of any buildup. I don't want another surprise.

CEO_Lt_Mc_Duffy says:
::enters the TL:: Bridge

FCO-LtDoole says:
::moves ship in::

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: goes to medical supplies to began assisting with preparing the hyronolin ::

XO_Lorenzo says:
::wonders what the Captain is planning::

SO_Lane says:
CSO: Aye sir, keeping the structure on sensors.

CIV_MacFarlane says:
::leaves the bridge and heads to sickbay::

CTO_Kelson says:
::watching hull temperature slowly declining::

CEO_Lt_Mc_Duffy says:
::exits the TL and walks out on to the bridge::  FCO: You hollered??

Host CO_Alar says:
Ops: Keep scanning...we'll have to see what we can see.

CTO_Kelson says:
CO: Ma'am...metaphasic shields are allowing the hull temperature to return to safe levels.

OPS_Booker says:
CO: yes ma'am

OPS_Booker says:
:: start to scanning::

CEO_Lt_Mc_Duffy says:
::walks to the engineering console:: Voice Activation Duffy Theta 9 Alpha 1

FCO-LtDoole says:
::calls her over to helm:: CEO: Look at these engines emissions.

SO_Lane says:
::tries to enhance the sensors::

CEO_Lt_Mc_Duffy says:
::walks over to the FCO and looks at the engine emissions::

Host CO_Alar says:
::breathes a sigh of relief::

XO_Lorenzo says:
CO: That will buy us some time.

CEO_Lt_Mc_Duffy says:
FCO: Your question being what?

SO_Lane says:
::is getting a clearer sensor display now::

FCO-LtDoole says:
CEO: What do you think?

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: medical teams are returning to sickbay with their reports ::

CTO_Kelson says:
::scanning for signs of danger from the "eye"::

Host CO_Alar says:
Ops/Science: Anything on scanners?

OPS_Booker says:
:: running scanning::

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: advises all returning med teams to stand by on alert ::

CSO_Trelan says:
CO: Getting a clear scan now, captain.

XO_Lorenzo says:
CTO: Any change in the 'Eye's status?

OPS_Booker says:
CO: one minute ma'am!

CEO_Lt_Mc_Duffy says:
FCO: You are reading interference from the red giant.  ::taps some controls and the interference clears up::

Host CO_Alar says:
::taps her fingertips together calmly::

CTO_Kelson says:
XO: Checking, Sir...

CEO_Lt_Mc_Duffy says:
FCO:  There you go.

FCO-LtDoole says:
CEO: Thanks

CEO_Lt_Mc_Duffy says:
FCO: Any time lad

FCO-LtDoole says:
::wonders why it read as engine emissions::

CSO_Trelan says:
CO: Captain, picking up large concentrations of life readings beneath the surface.

CSO_Trelan says:
CO: They seem to be in some sort of cavern.

CTO_Kelson says:
XO: No change in the "eye's" status but I am getting energy readings from below the surface.

XO_Lorenzo says:
::wondering what kind of beings could withstand such tremendous heat::

OPS_Booker says:
CO: but we can not establish communications ma'am

Host CO_Alar says:
::stands:: Science: Can we send an away team?

CSO_Trelan says:
CO: Scans show a clear path. Beaming is possible. Trying to check for life support.

FCO-LtDoole says:
::snaps fingers:: CEO: Of course, why didn't think of it sooner?

SO_Lane says:
:;nods to the CSO:: CSO: Just enough power sir.

CSO_Trelan says:
CO: Showing a breathable atmosphere. But I don't recommend sending more than a few people.

CEO_Lt_Mc_Duffy says:
CO: Sir excuse me but you can not beam through the metaphasic shielding.

CTO_Kelson says:
CO: I suggest a small away team...easier for me to work with the metaphasic shielding.  Of course, I will have a constant lock on the away team.

XO_Lorenzo says:
::looks over at the Captain::  CO: Do you think they control the 'Eye' Ma'am?

FCO-LtDoole says:
::just out loud:: That's the answer!

Host CO_Alar says:
Lorenzo: There's only one way to find out.

OPS_Booker says:
CO: we can beam out one time ma'am!

CEO_Lt_Mc_Duffy says:
::looks up from her console::  FCO: What's the answer?

Host CO_Alar says:
CEO: Get on a way to beam through the shielding.

FCO-LtDoole says:
::spins around:: CEO: The shuttlecraft

SO_Lane says:
CO: Captain, perhaps a shuttle would be the safer way to get through the metaphasic shielding.

CEO_Lt_Mc_Duffy says:
CO: Aye sir.

CEO_Lt_Mc_Duffy says:
FCO: Shuttle craft??

XO_Lorenzo says:
CSO: Get some environmental suits for the team.

CTO_Kelson says:
CEO: I'll be able to get the team down there if the timing is right, Duffy.

CSO_Trelan says:
XO: Aye. :: cross the bridge to the storage closet ::

CEO_Lt_Mc_Duffy says:
FCO: Wait a minute.  Are you thinking what I think you are thinking??

CSO_Trelan says:
:: stops :: XO: How many are going, sir?

Host CO_Alar says:
::walks over to the CEO and FCO:: CEO/FCO: All right, let's get a shuttle ready, then.

CEO_Lt_Mc_Duffy says:
FCO: A shuttle with metaphasic shielding?

FCO-LtDoole says:
CEO: The shuttlecrafts that have warp capability run on the same dilithium as the ship. So, we just replaces the ship's fused dilithium with that, and voila

OPS_Booker says:
:: start looking for more power ::

Host CO_Alar says:
::watches the situation, and smiles a little at the confusion::

FCO-LtDoole says:
CEO: we fix the ship's warp engines

XO_Lorenzo says:
CSO: We'll have a member from SCI, Med, and Tac.

CTO_Kelson says:
::wondering if anyone heard his suggestion::

CEO_Lt_Mc_Duffy says:
FCO:  I have already checked that out and the energy particle has destroyed all the dilithium on the ship including the shuttles.

FCO-LtDoole says:
CEO: And you're right, a shuttlecraft with metaphasic shielding will handle the entire away team at once.

CSO_Trelan says:
XO: Yes sir. :: continues ::

XO_Lorenzo says:
CSO: And of course, yours truly.

CSO_Trelan says:
:: smiles :: XO: Of course.

Host CO_Alar says:
::takes her seat again::

CSO_Trelan says:
XO: Shall I take them to the transporter room? Or are we going to try to beam from here?

CSO_Trelan says:
XO: Or are we going by shuttle?

CTO_Kelson says:
CO: Ma'am, I can get the team down there by beaming during the resetting of the shield harmonics each cycle.

XO_Lorenzo says:
CO: Will there be any communications once we're down there?

OPS_Booker says:
:: start to look at all for the shuttle::

FCO-LtDoole says:
CEO: Well, lets get the Magma ready, it's a Class 7 shuttle with the personnel capability of 8.

Host Kris says:
<<<edit Lorenzo speaking to OPS>>>

FCO-LtDoole says:
CEO: You ready?

CEO_Lt_Mc_Duffy says:
FCO: Doole you don't need me down there.  You are a smart person and you can handle it.  I got to find a way to save our butts.

SO_Lane says:
::whispers to the CSO:: Sir, may I suggest having the doctor implant transponders since communication will be limited?

FCO-LtDoole says:
::leaves bridge, goes to Turbolift:: Computer: Shuttlebay 2

CSO_Trelan says:
:: looks to SO :: SO: Good idea. I'll recommend it to the XO and the doctor.

CEO_Lt_Mc_Duffy says:
CO: I have faith in that boy sir.

XO_Lorenzo says:
*CREW* CSO, CTO, CMO and FCO, meet me in shuttle bay 1.

FCO-LtDoole says:
::arrives Shuttlebay 2::

Host CO_Alar says:
::staying on the bridge and waiting for reports::

CMO-LtRoyce says:
*XO*:  acknowledge

XO_Lorenzo says:
::stands and nods to the Captain... then makes her way to shuttle bay 1::

CSO_Trelan says:
:: enters turbolift with the XO :: XO: Recommend we have transponders implanted for security and safety reasons.

CMO-LtRoyce says:
Aola:  you have sickbay

CTO_Kelson says:
*XO*Acknowledged

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: goes to office to get med kit ::

OPS_Booker says:
:: run scan::

SO_Lane says:
::heads over to science one to monitor the AT::

CTO_Kelson says:
::turns tac over to officer and heads for shuttle bay 1::

CTO_Kelson says:
::enters shuttle bay 1::

FCO-LtDoole says:
::quickly gets the metaphasic shielding on the Magma::

XO_Lorenzo says:
::makes her way to shuttle bay 1 and towards the magma::

CTO_Kelson says:
::enters shuttle and takes place at tactical::

CTO_Kelson says:
::helps doole with shielding::

CEO_Lt_Mc_Duffy says:
CO: I am going to have to shutdown non essential systems in order to maintain impulse output.

XO_Lorenzo says:
FCO: Let the CTO handle the ships, get the shuttle ready for departure.

CMO-LtRoyce says:
::looks over med kit for anything that might be missing ::

Host CO_Alar says:
CEO: Make it so.

XO_Lorenzo says:
CSO: Have Royce prepare them and administer them on the way down.

CTO_Kelson says:
::finishes setting up metaphasic shielding for shuttle::

CSO_Trelan says:
:: taps commbadge :: *CMO* Doctor, please bring a supply of micro transponders with you.

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: walks out of office ::

CEO_Lt_Mc_Duffy says:
CO: Aye sir.

CMO-LtRoyce says:
*SCO*:  acknowledged

XO_Lorenzo says:
::waits for the team to arrive::

CEO_Lt_Mc_Duffy says:
::begins to shut down non essential systems::

OPS_Booker says:
:: run scan::

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: walks to med supply and gets a handful of micro transponders ::

CSO_Trelan says:
:: stands with the XO ::

FCO-LtDoole
 ::enters Magma, fires up impulse engines, readying for departure:: 

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: leaves sickbay for turbolift ::

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: enters turbolift :: computer:  shuttle bay 2

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: exits  turbolift and heads towards shuttle bay 2 ::

Host CO_Alar says:
::just kickin' it on the bridge, contemplating taking the ship to grey mode::

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: enters shuttle bay 2, has loaded the micro transponders in hypo ::

CTO_Kelson says:
XO: Shields ready, Sir.

CEO_Lt_Mc_Duffy 
::continues to shutdown systems::

OPS_Booker says:
:: looks at the bridge::

XO_Lorenzo says:
CTO: Once we reach the caverns we'll be searching for the life forms, they may or may not be hostile.

FCO-LtDoole says:
XO: We all ready? There's a cool crag that I'll be going through that will take us to the underground cavern, I'll set it down inside the cavern.

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: enters the shuttle ::

SO_Lane says:
*FCO*: Sending ordinates where you can access the underground caverns. You should be receiving them now.

CTO_Kelson says:
XO: You know me, Sir...I'll be ready. ::smiles::

CEO_Lt_Mc_Duffy says:
CO: I recommend Grey mode sir.

CSO_Trelan says:
:: straps himself in ::

FCO-LtDoole says:
*SO*: Coordinates received and set

Host CO_Alar says:
McDuffy: You read my mind.

XO_Lorenzo says:
CSO: This will be quite an amazing species..  ::smiles::

FCO-LtDoole says:
::straps in::

XO_Lorenzo says:
FCO: Take us out.

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: straps into seat, hypo herself with the micro transponder ::

Host Kris says:
ACTION: The U.S.S. Magma departs the shuttlebay, heading for the planet.

Host CO_Alar says:
McDuffy: Go for it.

CSO_Trelan says:
XO: One for the science books, sir. Should make one heck of a paper...

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: readies hypo for next person ::

CSO_Trelan says:
:: tilts head for the CMO to administer the transponder ::

CTO_Kelson says:
::keeping eye on shields::

SO_Lane says:
::adjusts the wave frequency to lock on to the transponders::

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: reaches towards CSO and administers hypo ::

FCO-LtDoole says:
::guides to shuttle easily through the crag::

XO_Lorenzo says:
::walks over to the CMO::

CTO_Kelson says:
@CMO: Got one for me, doc?

CMO-LtRoyce says:
@:: administers hypo to XO ::

CEO_Lt_Mc_Duffy says:
Self: Hello what’s this?

OPS_Booker says:
CO: shuttle bay door open ma'am

CMO-LtRoyce says:
@:: administers hypo to CTO::

XO_Lorenzo says:
@CSO: Lets get the sensors working on those underground caverns.

CSO_Trelan says:
@:: prepares tricorder for extensive scanning and transmitting back to the ship ::

CMO-LtRoyce says:
@:: reaches forward to administer the hypo to FCO::

CEO_Lt_Mc_Duffy says:
:: checks again and corrects a momentary power flux::

CSO_Trelan says:
@XO: Aye. :: works on the shuttles scanners ::

FCO-LtDoole says:
@CMO: What's that for?

XO_Lorenzo says:
CTO: Get a lock on the location of the beings.

CTO_Kelson says:
@CMO: You give the best shots, doc.  ::settles into routine::

SO_Lane says:
CO: Captain, I have all the AT on my scanners. The transponders are working efficiently.

CTO_Kelson says:
@XO: Aye, Sir.

CMO-LtRoyce says:
@:: smiles at CTO::  FCO: communication and security for the Away Team

CTO_Kelson says:
::locks in on location of civilization::

CTO_Kelson says:
<@>

CSO_Trelan says:
@XO: Scans show a small flat area suitable for landing...about 25 yards from the cavern.

FCO-LtDoole says:
@CMO: You know best, Doc.

Host CO_Alar says:
Lane: Let's keep them that way, shall we?

CTO_Kelson says:
@FCO: Coordinates sent to your console, MJ.

SO_Lane says:
::smiles:: CO: Will do my best ma'am.

OPS_Booker says:
:: run scan::

CEO_Lt_Mc_Duffy says:
CO: Power situation is deteriorating sir.  I recommend that you evacuate all non essential personnel to the saucer section so I can transfer the power to the impulse drive.

XO_Lorenzo says:
@FCO: Stay in the shuttle, in case we need to depart in a hurry.

CMO-LtRoyce says:
:: checks suit to make sure everything is working ::

CMO-LtRoyce says:
@

FCO-LtDoole says:
@::opens back door for the others::

CSO_Trelan says:
@ :: seals helmet and prepares to depart ::

Host CO_Alar says:
McDuffy: The problem is that we don't have enough power to get us anywhere, regardless of who we move.

XO_Lorenzo says:
@ CREW: The rest of you, check your suits and lets go.

CMO-LtRoyce says:
@releases belt and moves to exit the shuttle ::

Host Kris says:
<<<<<<<<<PAUSE MISSION>>>>>>>>>>

CTO_Kelson says:
@::takes point and leads team out of shuttle::

Host Kris says:
<<<<<<<<<PAUSE MISSION>>>>>>>>>>

Host Kris says:
<<<<<<<<<PAUSE MISSION>>>>>>>>>>