Host The_Steve says:
LAST TIME ON PRISM ETA.....
Host The_Steve says:
THE TEAM HAS BEEN CAPTURED BY....PRISM ETA.  UNBEKNOWNST TO THE CREW, THEIR ORDERS TO INTERCEPT THE ROBOT AND RETURN IT TO FEDERATION SPACE WERE NOT ONLY IN ERROR, BUT FORGERIES.  NOW, ETA MUST STEAL THE ROBOT AS PLANNED, AND HELP FIND THE MOLE IN PRISM.....OR GO TO PRISON ON COUNTS OF TREASON.....
Host The_Steve says:
-@-@-@-@-  RESUME PRISM ETA -@-@-@-@-
XO_Sheridan says:
::in the shuttle anxiously rubbing her hands together::
STO_Lt_Friday says:
::in the shuttle, still going over the recent happenings in his mind::
CM_Lt_Foley says:
::sits in the shuttle with his eyes closed::
Host The_Steve says:
ACTION:  THE SHUTTLECRAFT GLIDES TOWARD THE SURFACE.....
IO_Ens_Jadahn says:
::working on the problem of driving out the mole::
XO_Sheridan says:
:;can see the surface from the window::
XO_Sheridan says:
::whispers to the IO:: IO: I hope you have some ideas on this .
CP_Weaver says:
::Waits patiently as the shuttle makes its way in for a landing::
IO_Ens_Jadahn says:
::whispering:: XO:  I'm working on it... I just need time to figure this one out.  And, a few more facts wouldn't hurt...
XO_Sheridan says:
::looks at the Captain brooding in the back of the shuttle::
XO_Sheridan says:
IO: I guess we'll have to wait for the Captain to give us more details.
STO_Lt_Friday says:
::looks around the shuttle at his group of fellow almost convicts, frowning slightly, then goes back to his thinking, waiting for the shuttle to land::
IO_Ens_Jadahn says:
XO:  Right.
CM_Lt_Foley says:
::thinks through the recent events and opens his eyes::
CP_Weaver says:
::Sits opposite the XO, wondering what exactly she and the IO are whispering about::
XO_Sheridan says:
::taps the CM on the shoulder:: CM: Doctor, I hope you're monitoring the crew's stress levels.
IO_Ens_Jadahn says:
::a little stressed::
CM_Lt_Foley says:
::nods:: XO: I am, trust me... they're all under the typical types of stress for this situation... fear, anxiety, tension... I've been watching...
XO_Sheridan says:
::smiles over at Weaver and nods::
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::brooding::
CP_Weaver says:
::Leans his head back against the bulkhead and sighs, waiting for some indication that we're going to move again soon::
CP_Weaver says:
::Manages to smile back at the XO briefly, then closes his eyes::
Host The_Steve says:
ACTION:  THE SHUTTLE SLIDES IN LOW OVER THE HORIZON AND GLIDES TO A STOP, SETTLING DOWN FROM THE SAME PLACE THEY PICKED EVERYONE UP
STO_Lt_Friday says:
::rests his head in his hands, leaning over in his chair, watching the floor of the shuttle::
IO_Ens_Jadahn says:
::decides that later, he will ask the opinions of the rest of the crew on the subject of "who's the mole?"::
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::looks around at the crew, then gets up:: All: Alright. Lets get this over with.  Move out
STO_Lt_Friday says:
::gets up as he feels the shuttle land, checks his phaser before heading out and walks over to the hatch::
XO_Sheridan says:
::feels the shuttle touch down:: All: Ok, you heard the Captain.
CM_Lt_Foley says:
::gets up and motions the XO to the side::
IO_Ens_Jadahn says:
::nods to XO/CO.....stands by the hatch::
CP_Weaver says:
::Knows his timing is usually this bad;  stands and sets his phaser to mid-level stun and waits for the rest of the crew to exit before following::
XO_Sheridan says:
::stands and heads for the hatch and stands near the CM::
STO_Lt_Friday says:
::opens the hatch and steps out, then waits for the rest of the team::
AS_Ltjg_Luk_Nimitz says:
::gets out of the shuttle, takes a look around searching for witnesses of the landing, seeing no one he joins the rest of the gruop::
XO_Sheridan says:
CM: Yes doctor?
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
ALlL: We have been interrupted in our mission.  Lets get to the android now.  Perhaps we can get this done with tonight
IO_Ens_Jadahn says:
CO: ::nods:: Right.
XO_Sheridan says:
:;hangs back as the crew exits the shuttle::
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Moves her hand forward in the classic symbology of "forward ho"::
CM_Lt_Foley says:
::talks quietly:: XO: With all the stress we're under now, attitional stresses from this operation may... hamper some of the team. If I see anyone who might be a liability, I'll inform you.
CP_Weaver says:
::Passes the XO, walking outside the hatch::
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::starts a quick march toward the dig site::
AS_Ltjg_Luk_Nimitz says:
CO&XO: We may have a problem sirs. We cut the fence, that could have been detected by now
XO_Sheridan says:
CM: Thank you doctor, let's hope that won't be necessary.
STO_Lt_Friday says:
::follows close behind the CO, watching for anyone coming to stop them::
CP_Weaver says:
::Looks toward the sky and wonders how much time they have until dawn::
CM_Lt_Foley says:
XO: I share that hope sir... ::nods and heads out, following the rest of the team::
AS_Ltjg_Luk_Nimitz says:
CO&XO: We have to move silently and quickly
IO_Ens_Jadahn says:
::looks to AS, nodding in agreement::
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
Nimitz: We will just have to see when we get there.... Besides, they wouldnt suspect us... the android is still there and we are obviously coming from another direction
XO_Sheridan says:
::moves out and catches up to the Captain:: CO: So, what's the plan?
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
XO: Wish I knew.
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
XO: Guess this is a play it by ear now.  If we have time we will attempt to get the objective tonight. if not, tomorrow.
XO_Sheridan says:
::continues to hurry along:: CO: Understood ma'am.
XO_Sheridan says:
CO: Up ahead...:;points to the site::
IO_Ens_Jadahn says:
::walks along the side of the group::
CP_Weaver says:
::Moves along at a staggered pace so as to stay near the back of the group::
STO_Lt_Friday says:
::arrives at the site and heads for the gate, looking back at Thelsh before continuing in::
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
:::Waves STO on::
STO_Lt_Friday says:
::ducks inside the fence and walks over to the android::
Host The_Steve says:
ACTION:  THE PLACE WHERE THE ROBOT WAS ONCE SEEN NO LONGER CONTAINS THE DROID....IN FACT, IT ISNT ANYWHERE TO BE SEEN
XO_Sheridan says:
::creeps up to the fence:: STO: Is it still there?
IO_Ens_Jadahn says:
::scans the area:: Self:  Hmmm... let's see here.....
STO_Lt_Friday says:
::looks down at where the android was last time, then hunches over:: XO: Nope, long gone.
STO_Lt_Friday says:
::pulls out tricorder, scanning for the android::
CP_Weaver says:
::Comes to a stop and turns around, cautiously watching behind him::
XO_Sheridan says:
CO: The android has been moved.
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Looks around:: All: Spread out.  FInd it.
Host Robot says:
@ ::Hovering somewhere else::
XO_Sheridan says:
CP: Mr. Weaver you're with me..the rest of you split up in teams of two.
AS_Ltjg_Luk_Nimitz says:
IO&STO: Do you have something in the tricorders?
Host Robot says:
@ ::In a search ... but for what? An Escape ..? No, for reason ... for existence ... to continue ... to change ... to make amends for prior mistakes::
IO_Ens_Jadahn says:
AS/CO/XO: My scans are showing that the android's power signature is about........5km to the West.....that is on the grounds of the military base.....
CP_Weaver says:
::Whips out his tricorder, then nods to the XO, rather surprised to have been chosen to accompany her::  XO:  Aye sir.
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
ALL: Move out toward the base. Remember our cover.
CM_Lt_Foley says:
::hangs back as if he had just gotten there::
XO_Sheridan says:
CO: Ok, we'll head off in that direction. Let's go.
AS_Ltjg_Luk_Nimitz says:
::glances around, wondering if anyone wants to go with him::
Host The_Steve says:
ACTION:  A WIND BEGINS TO KICK UP DIRT AND DUST......THUNDER RUMBLES ON THE HORIZON
STO_Lt_Friday says:
::heading off towards the base at a fast walk, wanting to get done ASAP, but stops as the thunder booms a short distance away::
IO_Ens_Jadahn says:
::jolts head back in pain......wipes dust out of eyes::
XO_Sheridan says:
::pulls out her tricorder and maintains continuous scans::
Host Robot says:
@ ::Still searching, propelling itself along::
CP_Weaver says:
::Picks up his pace, staying in stride with the XO as they make toward the military base::
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::moves along at a brisk pace, trying to keep her hat in place... can't have the antennae show::
XO_Sheridan says:
::tries to keep the dust out of her eyes::
STO_Lt_Friday says:
::continues along towards the base::
IO_Ens_Jadahn says:
::thinks "A slight trail....err... nevermind, thanks to this blasted wind..."::
CM_Lt_Foley says:
::puts on goggles from his medical kit::
CP_Weaver says:
::Squints to keep the dust out of his eyes::
XO_Sheridan says:
CP: Picking up anything Mr. Weaver?
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
:;approaches the base, looks to Jadahn for directions to the robot::
IO_Ens_Jadahn says:
::sees CM:: CM:  Ya got a spare pair in that kit of yours?
AS_Ltjg_Luk_Nimitz says:
::starts walking towards the base::
CP_Weaver says:
XO:  Nothing specific.  Just the general signal in this direction.
IO_Ens_Jadahn says:
CO:  Just a minute.....
STO_Lt_Friday says:
::visually scanning the area constantly, for the android, or guards..::
XO_Sheridan says:
CP: There's the base. Keep an eye out for security guards.
CP_Weaver says:
::Swats at his hand as he feels a lone raindrop land on it::  Self:  Going to storm soon...  ::Feels the gust and closes his eyes as the dust swirls around::
Host Robot says:
@ ::Comes across a Therilayian shuttle, it's occupants do not wish to give it up, it utilizes it's tentacles to make them::
CM_Lt_Foley says:
::looks over at the IO:: IO: Maybe...::digs around and finds and extra pair, and plants them in the IO's hand:: These are surgical goggles, but they work just as well here...
XO_Sheridan says:
::her tricorder appears to go dead:: CP: Is your tricorder still operational?
IO_Ens_Jadahn says:
CO:  Aha...... got it.  The android seems to be located somewhere around the motorpool and vehicle hangars ::points in direction::
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
Self:: blast it.  why wont it stay still?  ::All:: Back to the motor pool.  Weaver, go get our truck and meet us on the way!
IO_Ens_Jadahn says:
CM:  Thanks Doc.  ::puts on goggles::
CP_Weaver says:
XO:  Yes sir.  ::Tunes his tricorder to be on the lookout for other biosignatures as well::  But the nature of this storm may cloud readings somewhat.
XO_Sheridan says:
::catches up with the CO:: CO: Captain, this storm is moving in fast.
AS_Ltjg_Luk_Nimitz says:
CM: You can heal and I can kill. Why don't we search together? ::grins::
CP_Weaver says:
::Head snaps up at the CO's command::  CO:  Yes sir!  ::Slips his tricorder away and sprints off in the direction of the truck::
Host The_Steve says:
ACTION:  THE TEAM HEARS SEVERAL SCREAMS AND SHOUTS OF SURPRISE FROM THE AIRFIELD
STO_Lt_Friday says:
::spins around in the direction of the screams, pulling his phaser and crouching instinctively::
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Looks toward the sounds of screaming:: XO: What are the chances that that is our missing robot?
Host Robot says:
@ ::Ignores the Therilayians running away::
IO_Ens_Jadahn says:
::turns head in direction of airfield::  Self: What the...?
XO_Sheridan says:
::hears noise coming from the airfield:: CO: I think we may have just located it ma'am.
CM_Lt_Foley says:
::REB at AS:: AS: That method isn't what I had in mind Luk... try not to kill anyone if you can ::looks in the direction of the sound::
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
ALL: Double time!  Lets move it!
AS_Ltjg_Luk_Nimitz says:
CO: I think our robot has already been detected by the security guards. I think it's time for your acting of "important officer daughter"
CP_Weaver says:
::Is glad the wind is at his back as he runs for the truck, hoping he makes it before the downpour::
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::jogs in directions of screams::
Host Robot says:
@ ::Enters into the shuttle, utilizes tentacles to begin launch::
STO_Lt_Friday says:
CO: Aye sir! ::runs off towards the airfield, phaser still in hand::
IO_Ens_Jadahn says:
::hears command, runs fast to the airfield::
Host The_Steve says:
ACTION:  THE DISGUISED ETA ARRIVES IN TIME TO SEE THE SHUTTLE STREAK OFF INTO THE HEAVENS
XO_Sheridan says:
::begins running towards the field::
AS_Ltjg_Luk_Nimitz says:
CM: You know me, david. There's no fun without some corpses ::enjoying looking at the face of the doctor has put::
CM_Lt_Foley says:
::watches the shuttle take off:: Self: Wonderful...
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Loudyly:: By the hairy arse of the jungarian primate!!!
CP_Weaver says:
::Catapults himself into the driver's seat of the nearest hovertruck at the motorpool, and quickly lifts off toward the team's position::  CO:  The shuttle just lifted off!  We need to get back to our shuttle to intercept.
XO_Sheridan says:
::stops dead in her tracks:: Self: Well this is just great.
IO_Ens_Jadahn says:
::stops, catching breath...::  Self:  Awww crap......
STO_Lt_Friday says:
::slows down as the shuttle flies away. Turns around to face Thelsh:: CO: The thermopolyae could outrun that shuttle easy. I'd say it'd be a good time to head back.
CM_Lt_Foley says:
::REB at the AS again for addressing him in the familiar, but he decides to let it slide::
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Waves weaver toward the group:: Everybody on the truck.  Weaver. Back to the shuttle!
CM_Lt_Foley says:
::hops into the truck::
CP_Weaver says:
::Waits for everyone to pile in, anxiously waiting to shove the throttle forward again::
STO_Lt_Friday says:
::climbs in the truck, feeling pretty silly by now running full speed one way, full speed the other, then getting in a truck and speeding off the other way (Again)::
IO_Ens_Jadahn says:
:: climbs into back of truck::
AS_Ltjg_Luk_Nimitz says:
::watching the shuttle becoming a dot:: Self: Great ::runs to the truck and gets into it::
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CP: Floor it!
XO_Sheridan says:
::jumps into the rover::
CP_Weaver says:
::Yells::  Hang on in the back!  ::Throws the throttle forward to full and feels the truck lurch as it takes off::
IO_Ens_Jadahn says:
::knocked back by the jolt of the truck as it starts off::
XO_Sheridan says:
::hangs on for dear life::
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::clutching seat, quietly regreting the order to 'floor it'::
XO_Sheridan says:
CP: Easy Mr. Weaver, we want to arrive in one piece.
STO_Lt_Friday says:
::grins as he's thrown against the back of his seat, feeling like he's back home with their wonderful driving on the QIb::
Host Robot says:
@ ::En route to Meshiv 4, designated M Class::
CP_Weaver says:
::Eases back on the throttle somewhat, but leaves it near full::  CO:  Suggest we contact our shuttle, have them lay in an intercept course pending our arrival.
STO_Lt_Friday says:
::watches the shuttle out the window get closer and closer..::
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
STO: Friday. Contact the Thermop!  Telll them we are on  our way and to track that shuttle1
CP_Weaver says:
::Sees the shuttle growing closer and closer out the windshield and begins to slow the truck very gradually so that they don't stop as suddenly as they took off::
XO_Sheridan says:
CO: I think this android has a definite mission somehow.
STO_Lt_Friday says:
::nods to Thelsh:: COMM:Themop:This is PRISM Team Eta. A shuttle left the planet about 5 minutes ago. Track it on sensors and set in an intercept course for when we get back.
XO_Sheridan says:
CO: It appears to be highly efficient.
AS_Ltjg_Luk_Nimitz says:
XO: Perhaps it's going to finish its original mission
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::grins at Serena:: I know how much you appreciate 'efficency'.
Host The_Steve says:
<Therm>  STO:  We have it on sensors...it just warped from the system - it appears to be on course for the Meshiv system....
Host The_Steve says:
[COMM:STO:]
XO_Sheridan says:
CO: Why Captain, whatever do you mean?
STO_Lt_Friday says:
CO: Thermopolyae reports the android has left the system sir, headed for Meshiv.
CP_Weaver says:
::Slows the truck to a dead hover directly outside the shuttle hatch::  CO:  We've arrived sir.  ::Turns the truck off and throws his door open::
XO_Sheridan says:
AS: Perhaps.
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
:::waves Weaver to stop, gets ready to jump out of truck:: XO: Why I have no idea ::EG::
XO_Sheridan says:
All: Everyone out!
STO_Lt_Friday says:
::climbs out of truck and into the shuttle::
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Moves quickly to shuttle:: All: EVeryone aboard?
IO_Ens_Jadahn says:
::jumps from truck, and runs over to the shuttle::
CP_Weaver says:
::Slams the door and runs up the ramp into the shuttle::
CM_Lt_Foley says:
::rushes from the truck to the shuttle::
XO_Sheridan says:
All: Ok, let's get in the shuttle and chase that renegade android.
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CP: Take the conn.  Get us to the Thermo. fast as you can.
STO_Lt_Friday says:
::quickly takes a seat in the middle of the shuttle and downloads info on the Meshiv system into his padd:: CO: Sir, the Meshiv system is in Federation space. Nine planets, one M Class, no advanced society, but primitive evolution is beginning.
XO_Sheridan says:
::takes her seat beside the Captain::
AS_Ltjg_Luk_Nimitz says:
::takes a sit in the shuttle:: CO: Ready sir
CP_Weaver says:
::Already having slid into the helmsman's chair::  CO:  Aye aye Captain.  ::Lays in the course and lifts off::
XO_Sheridan says:
::feels the shuttle rise::
CP_Weaver says:
::Swings the shuttle in a low curve along the ground to bring the shuttle to bear and moves off at impulse for the Thermopylae::
STO_Lt_Friday says:
CO: Thermopolyae has couse laid in, awaiting our arrival sir.
XO_Sheridan says:
CP: ETA to the Themo?
AS_Ltjg_Luk_Nimitz says:
::wondering what would happened if the primitive lifeforms were transformed into superior ones::
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::sees the Themo in the distance, quickly getting bigger and bigger::
AS_Ltjg_Luk_Nimitz says:
::scanning for terilian ships that could be chasing them::
CM_Lt_Foley says:
::looks around then remembers:: IO: Oh, can I get those goggles back...
XO_Sheridan says:
CO: The Thermo is on screen.
IO_Ens_Jadahn says:
CM:  Yeah, sure thing.  ::takes goggles out of pocket and hands them to Lt. Foley::
CP_Weaver says:
::Fiddles with some instruments, trying to increase responsiveness on the old shuttle::  ::Turns around grinning::  CO:  I can have us in range in two minutes, maybe less.  ...No guarantee as to the quality of the ride, though...  ::Smiles and moves to full impulse::
CM_Lt_Foley says:
::takes the goggles back and places them into the kit with his own::
XO_Sheridan says:
CP: Mr. Weaver, smooth and easy please.
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CP:  Quality aint the goal this trip.  Quantity or the lack thereof  is the key.  Fast as you can Mister.
AS_Ltjg_Luk_Nimitz says:
CO: We have some ships coming after us sir. Therilian police
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Grins at Serena:: XO:  Stomach not up to the ride?
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
AS: Will we make it to the Themo first?
XO_Sheridan says:
::whispers to the Captain:: CO: Are you sure about him ma'am? ::nods at Weaver:: Umm, I'm fine ma'am.
CP_Weaver says:
::Smiling::  Self:  This is too much...  ::Preprograms some evasive maneuvers just in case they will need to outrun the police vehicles::
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
AS: Is there anyway to disable their ships?
XO_Sheridan says:
:;notices the Terillian ships closing:: CP: You can pick it up now...
AS_Ltjg_Luk_Nimitz says:
CO: At current speed we will be safe in the Themo by the time the get to us
AS_Ltjg_Luk_Nimitz says:
CO: After we are there we only have to warp out of here
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
AS: Good.  Mr Friday,  Have the Thermo ready to raise shields the moment we cross the shuttle bay doors.
IO_Ens_Jadahn says:
CO: When we get to the Themo, do you want me at a tactical or science station?
STO_Lt_Friday says:
::sitting, waiting for their arrival, thinking to self it's been a pretty long two minute ride:: CO: Aye sir. ::notifies the Thermo of their plans::
CP_Weaver says:
CO:  Going as fast as we can;  approximately thirty seconds sir. Recommend going hard into dock, we'll be cutting it close if we slow in the approach.  ::Casts a sideways glance at the XO, grinning, before turning back to his station::
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CP: Do it.  ::Grins at XO::
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
Jadhan:  We will observe the Thermo crew for now.  I want you to run any data scans you got of the robot.  Find out where and why its going.
CP_Weaver says:
::Smiles in spite of himself::  CO:  Yes, sir.  ::Slows marginally, aligning himself on the plane with the docking bay::  All:  Brace yourselfs, we're going in.
XO_Sheridan says:
::looks at Thelsh and wonders why she's grinning::
XO_Sheridan says:
::grabs the seat because she knows that Weaver is going to make it a bumpy landing just to annoy her::
CP_Weaver says:
::Watches out the viewer, already in range to see the net come up at the back of the bay, the moves forward to dock::  All:  Five seconds to impact.  ::Starts slowing the shuttle on the approach::
IO_Ens_Jadahn says:
::braces himself::
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::watches the shuttlebay swoop toward them with amazing speed::
CP_Weaver says:
::Grabs onto his console, ordering full stop to the engines as the shuttle bottom collides with the docking bay floor::
Host The_Steve says:
ACTION:  THE SHUTTLE SWEEPS INTO THE BAY, BOUNCING OFF THE ROOF, SLAMMING THE WHOLE SHUTTLE DOWN INTO NET, WHERE IT SCREECHES TO A HALT - THE CREW, THOSE NOT STRAPPED IN, ARE TOSSED AROUND
CO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::is tossed all around::
STO_Lt_Friday says:
::holds on to the bottom of his seat until their completely stopped, the gets up:: *Bridge*: Shields up. Engage couse for Meshiv, warp 8.
CM_Lt_Foley says:
::is also tossed around::
IO_Ens_Jadahn says:
::is shaken hard.....thrown to the floor::
XO_Sheridan says:
::is tossed from her seat and lands on top of the doctor::
Host The_Steve says:
ACTION:  AND AS SOON AS THE SHUTTLE STOPS MOVING, THE THERMOPALAYE LEAPS TO WARP
CM_Lt_Foley says:
::bangs head, slips unconscious::
AS_Ltjg_Luk_Nimitz says:
::flies over the Tac console of the shuttle:: Self: Doh!
STO_Lt_Friday says:
::is used to bumpy rides so automatically straps himself in every time he gets in a shuttle. Isn't jolted around to much::
Host The_Steve says:
-@-@-@-@-  END EPISODE -@-@-@-@-

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