MISSION PROLOGUE:  The team have taken 2 runabouts (USS Kouchibouguac & USS Richelieu) and are about to cross into the Bajoran wormhole then into the Gamma Quadrant.  The Bopac IV Star System awaits them....

Star Trek: A Call To Duty Proudly Presents:
	PRISM SIGMA, Stardate 10602.06, "City of the Lost” – Part 2

Crew:
Commanding Officer: Lieutenant Commander Samantha Anne Sommers, played by Linda Baus
Executive Officer: Lieutenant Ian James Cerdan, played by Phil Yarbrough
Intelligence Officer: Lieutenant JG Riccardo Polo, played by Enrico Toro
Combat Engineer: Lieutenant JG Rodos Falor, played by Dave Sullivan
Assault Specialist: Ens. Quinnis, played by Brandon Lidie
Strategic Operations Officer: Lt. Alan Johnathon Vernius, played by Paul Conrad
Combat Medic: Ens. Gina Hembrook, played by Gina Hembrook
Diplomatic Corps Officer: Lieutenant Commander Ashley Yates, played by Cory Friess
Logistics Officer: Lieutenant J’Loni Shrilak Mo’Bri Randolph, played by Lynda Anderson
Combat Pilot: Lieutenant Mark Meadows, played by Mark Validzic
Mission Specialist: Lieutenant Karindar Fatema Jules, played by Julie Lucas

With Special Appearances By: 
	Jaron Thraik:  Played by Gilles Leger

Managed by Gilles Leger 

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Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Sitting at one of the aft consoles of the Runabout Kouchibouguac, her eyes focused on the screen before her.::

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
@::Flies the USS Kouchibouguac shadowing the other shuttle and offering cover from behind as a good wingman.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
@::Plops back into his seat.::  IO:  How long until we cross?

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Sitting at the engineering station of the Richelieu, monitoring the systems.::

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
@XO:  One minute to exit in wormhole, Sir.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@::Sits looking over her PADD and the equipment inventory.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
@::Sitting in one of the seats, working on a PADD crunching something, listening to a personal stereo playing a recording of the ship's band from the Dublin, the "Photon Torpedoes", playing old Celtic folk music.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$::Enters the flight deck of the USS R and makes his way over to the CO.::  CO: Captain, I'd like to discuss the tactical plan with you when you have a moment.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Re-reading the various reports sent by the SO as well as by the CM, they were both very detailed and thought out. She actually felt sort of safe with all of the precautions they were going to be taking.::

Combat Pilot_Meadows says:
$::Locks in the flight plan.::  CO:  Ready when you are.

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says:
@::Sitting on the runabout...waiting...not patiently though...Klingons are only patient when they have to be.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$::In her shuttle, Richelieu.::  CP:  See if you can run some scans of the area to see if there are any other ships in the area.  And take us into the wormhole.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@::Stops reading for a moment.::  DCO:  Ashley it is good to see you again.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$SO:  Aye, Lieutenant.  Let's hear what you have.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Doesn't recognize anyone else on board the runabout.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CO:  Did you get a chance to review my memo, Sir?

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@CM:  Ensign, would you mind if I took my supplies from you now? ::Turns toward her.::

Combat Pilot_Meadows says:
$::Starts to run scan of the surrounding area of the wormhole.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
@DCO:  Here you are, Commander.  ::Hands over the supplies.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Smiles slightly toward the LO.::  LO: That it is.  It has been a while for sure.

Combat Pilot_Meadows says:
$CO: No ships near the wormhole.  It’s all clear.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$SO:  I did.  I thought it was very thorough.  Our main objective will be to evacuate the scientists and research equipment and to secure the perimeter.  I'd like you to meet up with Lieutenant Cerdan when our shuttle docks.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@DCO: Yes, Ashley.  It has.

Combat Pilot_Meadows says:
$::Starts to make his approach to the wormhole.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
@::Turns back to the others.:: ALL: The gear packed and ready?

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Her gaze shifts toward the wormhole as they head for it.  This was going to be good.::  CM: Thank you, Ensign. ::Smiles as she takes her supplies.::

Mission Specialist_Lieutenant_Jules says:
@::Nods and grunts.::  XO:  Aye, Sir.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$::Nods to the CP.::  CP:  Proceed on course to Bopac IV, please.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@XO: Yes, Sir.  I am ready.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
@::Gives the XO a thumbs-up.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Turns toward the XO.::  XO: Yes, Sir.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
@XO:  30 seconds now, Sir.  Get ready for the big show.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
@::Returns to working on her PADD.::

Combat Pilot_Meadows says:
$ALL:  Approaching the wormhole in 20 seconds.  Hope you guys brought your cameras.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Cracks a smile at the Combat Pilot's comment.. if only he had brought a camera indeed.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
@::Nods to the group.::  All:  Here we go.  I never liked the idea of this wormhole.  Might never come out the same.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CO:  Aye, Sir.  I've had a thought about a slight change to the plan.  From the briefing materials, it is imperative that the research and equipment not fall into enemy hands.  With this in mind, I propose a self destruct device be hidden in the building and detonated in the event we are forced to evacuate to the Runabouts before the T’Khut arrives.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Continues to monitor the status of the ship's systems as they approach the wormhole.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
@::Nods, then returns to her work.::

Combat Pilot_Meadows says:
$ALL:  Crossing over in 10...9...8...

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@ALL:  Hang on.  Here we go.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
@::Awaits anxiously to see the space phenomenon appear.::  ALL:  Almost there.

Combat Pilot_Meadows says:
$ALL: 3...2...1...

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$SO:  I would suggest placing a hidden self detonator directly on the equipment.  This way, if we are engaged, and the equipment falls into their hands, we can still self-destruct the material.  But I'm hoping it does not come to that.

Mission Specialist_Lieutenant_Jules says:
@::Doesn't know what all the fuss is about.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Her gaze remains on the wormhole.::

ACTION:  Both runabouts enter the wormhole..... the colors dancing all around the viewscreen seem to beckon the crews somewhere else.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::His eyes open wide with amazement as he watches the mysterious wormhole take them in.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$::Nods.::  CO:  I hope it doesn't either, Sir.  And I was thinking more along the lines of a fusion device that would obliterate all traces of the research facility.

Combat Pilot_Meadows says:
$::Looks out the porthole at the colors.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
@::Looks from the viewport to his crewmates.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$::Looks at the colors on the viewscreen.::  ALL:  Would you look at that!  It's beautiful!

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Watches as the mixture of blues and greens surround the Runabout.::  Self:  Amazing...

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@XO: The colors are beautiful.  Strange swirls, but beautiful none the less.

Combat Pilot_Meadows says:
$::Smiles for a second then leans back and frowns.::

ACTION:  Lieutenant Rodos and Lieutenant Commander Yates' stomachs do not take kindly to the colors and both feel nauseous.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
@::Continues working on her PADD, crunching numbers and diagrams, and working intently.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$::Though once he would have been impressed by the view of the wormhole, some things in the universe no longer held the appeal they once did.  He shook his head slightly as though there was a ringing in his ears and resumed his concentration on the CO.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$SO:  There is no reason to destroy the research facility once we have the equipment, research and scientists.  I just don't want to leave anything behind.  So our objective will be to secure the facility, equipment and scientists, and to detonate only if there is no other way.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
@ALL:  Is this the first time any of you have passed through?

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Holds his stomach and leans back, trying to take the pressure off his abdomen.::

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
@XO:  First time in this part of space, only saw it on vid so far.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Closes her eyes as her stomach begins to get a bit uncomfortable.::  XO: It is mine, Sir.

Mission Specialist_Lieutenant_Jules says:
@::Wishes this would hurry up....this many colors swirling around almost makes her feel nauseous.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$::Nods.::  CO:  I agree completely, but should we be forced to detonate, I believe the full measure of the fusion device is warranted.

Mission Specialist_Lieutenant_Jules says:
@ XO:  It is my first time as well.

Combat Pilot_Meadows says:
$::Starts to go over his console knowing that they will be exiting soon.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Begins to think of happy thoughts, attempting to relax so the feeling will go away.::

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
@::Looks fascinated at the lights swirling by, and being reflected by the shuttle's consoles.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
@XO:  Yes, Sir. First time.  ::Returns to her work.::

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Closes his eyes, hoping the sickly feeling in his stomach will go away on its own.::

Mission Specialist_Lieutenant_Jules says:
@::Leans back in her chair, not looking out the view port any longer.  Klingons do not get nauseous.::

ACTION:  Both runabouts exit the wormhole.... the colors still leaving a lasting impression on all who cross here.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@::Fascinated but does sense the uncomfortableness of the Intelligence Officer.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
@All:  I wonder if there's a tradition with this crossing....Ya know like crossing the equator on Earth.

Combat Pilot_Meadows says:
$CO: Okay we are through the wormhole scan region and plotting course.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$::Listens to the faint retching from the Combat Engineer with a slight smile.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$SO:  If there is no other way, Lieutenant, but primary objective would be to secure the equipment, not blow it up.  We are authorized to use all necessary force as deemed necessary, so again, if there is no other alternative, by all means use the fusion device.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Reopens her eyes.::  XO:  A tradition, Sir?

Combat Pilot_Meadows says:
$::Locates the planet and plots a course and scans the area.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$::Looks at the Combat Engineer.::  CE:  Are you okay?  Do you require assistance?

Mission Specialist_Lieutenant_Jules says:
@::Mumbles to herself.::  Self:  I wouldn't doubt it...humans and their stupid "ceremonies".

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CO: Aye, Sir. ::Stands and turns to leave but hesitates.:: ... Sir, have you exercised strategic and tactical command of any sort of infantry or special ops unit?

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
@DCO:  Yes, the old Earth navy had a tradition for first time sailors crossing the equator.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@::Goes back to PADD.::

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Feels the nausea beginning to subside.::  CO:  I'm alright, Ma'am... just my first time through the wormhole.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
@::Notices the Diplomatic Corps Officer's discomfort and reaches over and hyposprays her with an anti-emetic/intestinal sedative, then returns to her work.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Feels a burp begin to surface but holds it in.::  XO:  Really?  I was raised on Earth but never knew of that tradition.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
@::Follows the other shuttle toward the planet.::  XO:  May I suggest a thorough scan of the system, Sir?

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Smiles slightly.::  CM:  Thank you, Ensign.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
@DCO:  I don't recall what it was called.  ::Shifts his eyes to Hembrook and back to Yates.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$SO:  I've been trained in tactical defense, Lieutenant, if that is what you mean.  But it is not my area of expertise, which is why you will be coordinating your efforts with Lieutenant Cerdan.

Combat Pilot_Meadows says:
$CO: Course plot and laid in for Bopac IV.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
@::Smiles at the thought of what happened when he crossed the equator first time with his sailing ship.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
@IO:  Go active, all scans.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$CE:  Would you like me to get a hypo for the nausea?

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
@DCO:  Don't mention it, Commander.  ::Puts her PADD away after getting some unsatisfactory results.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@XO: It is difficult to recall all of them.  ::Smiles as she looks out into space.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CO:  Aye, aye, Sir.  With your leave, I intend to inspect our combat equipment.  ::Stands to attention and waits to be dismissed.::

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
@::Moves his hands fast on the console activating all navigational and lateral sensors.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@CM:  Sir, have you taken into count that I am a mix of several races and your hyposprays may have a different effect on me?

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Smiles.::  CO:  I think I'm fine.. it's subsiding.  I just needed to close my eyes.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$SO:  Dismissed, Lieutenant.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$CP:  Lieutenant Meadows, distance to Bopac IV?

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$::Braces to attention, then turns and leaves the flight deck.::

Mission Specialist_Lieutenant_Jules says:
@::Goes to the replicator.::  Computer:  Prune juice.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::She turns back to her console and continues her research on the colony as well as the scientists.::

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Gets back into an upright position in his seat and checks over the systems again.::

Combat Pilot_Meadows says:
$CO:  At max speed captain we should be there in 18 hours.

Mission Specialist_Lieutenant_Jules says:
@::Downs the prune juice and puts the glass back in the replicator to be recycled.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
@LO:  All of the meds were listed as safe for all your racial types, Lieutenant, so as long as you get along with yourself, I think the drugs will also. The doses are based on your body weight, not your race.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$Self:  Eighteen hours?  This is going to be a long trip.  ::Sighs.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@CM: Okay, that is understandable. Thank you.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$CP:  Aye, Lieutenant Meadows.  Keep an eye on long range sensors to make sure we don't have any unwanted company.

Mission Specialist_Lieutenant_Jules says:
@::Goes and flops back down in her seat.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
@::Nods.::

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
@XO:  It's going to be a long flight, Sir.  Permission to go on automatic and replicate some of my equipment.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@XO:  We really don't have much information to go by with regards to the scientists. I can't even ascertain how long they have been on the research facility, Sir.  ::Shakes her head a bit.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$CE:  Do you have all your equipment in order, Lieutenant?

Combat Pilot_Meadows says:
$CO: Roger that, Sir.  I recommend that everyone gets some sleep.  We have the time.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
@IO:  I'll watch the helm for a while go ahead.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
@XO:  Thank you, Sir.  And would you want me to find something more about the scientists?

Mission Specialist_Lieutenant_Jules says:
@::Plans on sleeping the last 7 hours of their trip to be fresh for when they get there.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$CP:  Good idea.  We'll rotate shifts so everyone is fresh when we arrive.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
@::Looks over to Yates.::  DCO:  I wish we knew more as well.  Just watch your step when we arrive.

ACTION: 18 uneventful hours have passed.... the team is impatient to arrive..... their ETA is now 15 minutes.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Steps on to the flight deck and takes a seat at the Engineering station, checking over the systems after logging in.::

Combat Pilot_Meadows says:
$CO: Approaching Bopac IV, ETA 15 minutes.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::In the back of the Runabout with a cup of tea in her hand.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@XO:  Not too happy about being cooped up so long in a runabout.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$::Returns to the flight deck after inspecting the combat equipment and catching some shut eye.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$CP:  Understood, run scans of the planet, and open a comm channel to Bopac IV to let them know we will be arriving shortly.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Takes a final sip of her tea and places it into the Replicator to be recycled.::  Self:  I doubt anyone will be able to relax now... ::Heads for the command area of the Runabout.::

ACTION: The system consists of 7 planets, asteroid belt between the 4th and 5th planets.  Star is class G3V. 

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$::Takes a seat at the pitiful tactical station on the USS Richelieu.::

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
@::Puts his Fairbarn Knife in the sheath and takes his place back at the helm.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
@::Gets into her CVS-3 amour, puts on her field pack with gear and equipment belt, locks and loads and checks over her TR-116, and sits on the back bench facing the ramp, ready to debus as soon as it opens.::

Combat Pilot_Meadows says:
$::Opens internal communications unit.::  ALL:  ETA 15 minutes double check your gear and get ready to move out.

Mission Specialist_Lieutenant_Jules says:
@::Wakes up from her nap and finds a blanket over her head to muffle her snoring and wonders who did it.::

ACTION:  Sensors show Bopac IV as a class L planet.  No life or structures on sensors at this time.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Moves to the station she has adopted for herself and takes a seat.::

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Heads off the flight deck and begins equipping himself.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@::Walks back to the front and retakes her seat and then gets up and goes back again to the back and puts her armor on and picks up her pack and bat'leth and comes back to her seat and sits.::

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
@::Checks again the sensors too see if there is a problem.::  XO:  No structures on the planet sir.

Combat Pilot_Meadows says:
$::Switches to impulse engines and starts his approach to the system.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@LO:  Did you get any sleep?  ::Makes sure she has all of her gear.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$COM:  Kouchibouguac :  XO:  Lieutenant Cerdan, when we arrive at Bopac IV, we will be breaking into our assigned units.  You will be in charge of the tactical defense.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
@::Returns to the front of the ship.::  All:  Okay folks.  Time to party.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@DCO:  Sleep, Ashley, does not happen easily for me any more.  I got some, but not much.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@LO:  Well, at least you had some.  ::Turns to the readings on her console.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@XO:  Understood, Sir, but party?

Mission Specialist_Lieutenant_Jules says:
@ ::Thinks it is a good day to die and brushes her fingers across her bat'leth.::

Combat Pilot_Meadows says:
$::Leans back and grabs his bag and stores it under his left console.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@DCO: My thoughts these days are clouded.  I do miss you very much.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
@XO: Hoo-yah, Sir.  Cocked, locked, ready to rock.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
@COM: Shuttle Richelieu:  CO:  We are setting both ships down then Captain?

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
@XO:  I cannot read the base on sensors, Sir.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Smiles slightly at the Combat Medic's remark.::

Mission Specialist_Lieutenant_Jules says:
@::Wonders what a Doctor is doing cocked, locked and ready to rock....should she be ready to help the injured?::

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Finishes with suiting himself up and heads back to the flight deck.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Makes sure that she has everything where she wants it.::

Combat Pilot_Meadows says:
$::Looks back at Rodos who just enter the flight deck.::  CE:  Ready, Chief?

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$COM:  Shuttle Kouchibouguac:  XO:  Our shuttle will remain in orbit, Lieutenant.  We will beam down once you have landed your shuttle.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CO:  Sir, perhaps we should COMM the research station before assuming it's blown away?

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Nods at the Combat Pilot ... first time anyone has really spoken to him since the mission began.::  CP:  As ready as I'll ever be.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
@::Worried about the sensors scan.  Gives more power to lateral sensors trying to locate the station.::

Combat Pilot_Meadows says:
$::Sees the chief a little nervous.::  CE: Just focus on your duty and just make sure that the dampening field is as strong as you can make it.  Jem'Hadar transporters are much better then ours.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Stands up and secures herself with the required equipment on her person.::  Self:  I feel like I'm going to war...

Combat Pilot_Meadows says:
$CE:  I'll keep them off your back till you guys are ready.  Just don’t take too long.  ::Turns back to his console.::

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Smiles.::  CP:  Thanks for the tip.  I'll do my best.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$::Nods to the SO.::  CP:  Open a comm to the station, Lieutenant.  I have a recognition code which will identify us.

Combat Pilot_Meadows says:
$::Smiles at the Combat Engineer’s comment.::  CE:  I'm sure you will

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Retakes her seat and waits.::

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
@XO:  Ready to enter orbit at your command.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Moves her hands along her controls so she can monitor their sensors at least.::

Combat Pilot_Meadows says:
$::Taps on his console.::  CO:  Channel open.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CP:  Lieutenant, when we've beamed down, please begin deployment of the Aerospace Early Warning Sensor array.  I've modified the Class IV probes already, and the deployment plan is in the computer.

ACTION: As the Kouchibouguac approaches the coordinates of the research station.... at 100 km distance, sensors detect just protruding the side of a rock face the research station they have been looking for.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$COM:  Bopac IV:  This is Commander Sommers of the Starfleet Operations Unit, requesting permission to land at your facility.  I am entering my recognition code to identify ourselves.  ::Enters a code and transmits it to the facility.::

Combat Pilot_Meadows says:
$SO:  Not a problem Lieutenant.  How many probes are we talking about?

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
@XO:  Approaching the station now, Sir.  I can see it.  It's well hidden.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
@IO:  Looks like that's it.  ::Gestures to sensor reading.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$::Waits for a response.::  CP:  Are they receiving, Lieutenant.?

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Watches the sensors as the Kouchibouguac descends.::

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Looks out a viewport at the planet, wondering if there's anyone really down there.::

CP_Lt_Meadows says:
$::Looks at his console.::  CO:  If they are listening they should be hearing us 5 by 5, Sir.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CP:  Twelve deployed in a low orbit; 5 deployed in geosynchronous; and 4 in polar orbits.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@XO:  Yes, Sir.  It is well hidden.  I can see it as well.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@All:  At least they'll know we are here...  Self:...hopefully.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
@COM:  Richelieu: CO:  Confirm order to approach the research station.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$COM: Bopac IV:  I repeat, this is Commander Sommers of the Starfleet Special Operations Unit.  Please respond.  We are requesting permission to land.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$COM:  Shuttle Kouchibouguac :  XO:  Waiting on confirmation from the facility, Ian.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
@LO:  Lieutenant Randolph, anything on long range in this sector?

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
@XO: Sir, I may circle above while we wait.

ACTION: A grey haired middle-aged human appears on the COM screen.

Host Jaron_Thraik says:
COM: Richelieu: CO: Identify yourselves!

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@XO: Checking now, Sir.  ::Begins her scans.::

CP_Lt_Meadows says:
$Self:  Friendly fellow we have there.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
@IO:  Yes, but keep your eyes open.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$COM: Jaron:  I am Commander Sommers, from Starfleet Special Operations.  I am transmitting my recognition code to you to identify ourselves.  ::Transmits her recognition code.::

Host Jaron_Thraik says:
COM: Richelieu: CO:  So I see.... the code is valid.  Why are you here?

Mission Specialist_Lieutenant_Jules says:
@::Hates waiting.::

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Watches the Captain, patiently waiting.::

CP_Lt_Meadows says:
$CO: Sir, recommend we get moving and explain later.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Looks around the Runabout at the team assembled, hoping it wouldn't take to long for them to get confirmation to land.  They had already waited over 18 hours.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@XO:  Sir, scans are clear for now.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
@::Sees the look on Jules face as they await final approach orders.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$COM: Jaron:  We are here by request from SF Special Forces to secure and prepare for transport your scientists, research equipment and data.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
@LO: Keep a check on them just to be safe,

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
@::Waiting patiently by the door, weapon ready, looking totally at ease, but watching everything.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@XO:  Understood sir.  I will keep continuous scans.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$::Grimaces.::  CO:  Sir, this is an uncoded channel.  I recommend we keep sensitive material off the COMM.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
@::Starts circling the runabout above the station waiting for permission to land.::

Mission Specialist_Lieutenant_Jules says:
@::Notices the XO looking at her.::  XO:  What????.........Sir.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@::Hands move smoothly over her panel.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$::Nods to the SO.::

Host Jaron_Thraik says:
::Frowns.::  COM:  Richelieu:  CO:  Secure.............??????????  Transport ????   Where ??  Why???    Oh... for.....  Khest!!!!   Get your butts down here before you compromise this facility.  I want whoever cut your orders nuts in a vice and lots of explanations.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
@::Shakes his head and just smiles.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
@::Shrugs.::

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Leans back in his chair, shaking his head.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$COM: Jaron:  And you will have it, Sir, as soon as we confirm your identity as well.  We are preparing to land.  I will meet with you when we arrive.  Sommers out!  ::Looks to the CP and orders him to cut the comm channel.::

CP_Lt_Meadows says:
$::Cuts the signal.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$SO:  Lt. Vernius, what do you make of that communication?  Do you believe there is any reason to believe we are walking into a trap?

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CO:  Sir, while that is certainly a possibility, I think our friend just didn't get the memo.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Keeps her eyes on her console, hating the waiting.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$COM:  Kouchibouguac:  XO:  Lieutenant Cerdan, you have permission to land.  We will regroup on the planet's surface.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$SO:  Make sure the equipment is secured.  We will beam down with the equipment.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CO:  All equipment is ready to beam down in the transporter room, Sir.

ACTION: Landing near the facility goes smoothly and uneventfully. 

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
XO: Shuttle landed, Sir.

CP_Lt_Meadows says:
$::Lines up the runabout to cover the other and gets ready for transport.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
::Ready to exit as soon as the door opens.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
::Smiles as they are finally on the ground.::

CP_Lt_Meadows says:
$CO:  We are in position, Sir.  Ready to transport.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
::Stands up from the aft console, waiting for the order to enter the facility.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
::Shuts down her console and gets her gear and proceeds to the door and waits.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
::Looks at his group one more time.::  ALL:  We ready, Gang?

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
XO:  Give the word, Sir.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
::Waits for the order to get out of the shuttle after having shut it down.::  XO:  Ready

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
XO:  All ready, Sir.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
XO: Ready when you are, Sir.

CP_Lt_Meadows says:
$SO:  Let's get the gear on the pad and get this stuff down there.

Mission Specialist_Lieutenant_Jules says:
 XO:  Klingons were born ready, Sir.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$::Nods to the CP and then to the SO, and heads to the transport pad.:: 

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Follows the Captain to the transporter pad.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
ALL:  Secure an immediate perimeter around the Runabout.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$::Stands on the transporter pad with the Captain, Combat Engineer, and all the equipment.:: CO:  Ready here, Sir.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says:  
*CO*:  We are down Captain, Securing a transport area for you now.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*XO*:  Ian, be careful.  I had an awkward communication with the planet's operations manager.

CP_Lt_Meadows says:
$::Starts to transport the equipment.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$CP:  Ready, Lieutenant.  Beam us down.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
XO:  Understood, Sir.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
::Stands ready.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
::Opens the hatch, jogs out to the nearest cover, weapon ready, and starts scanning the area with her exographic scanner, looking for targets.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
::Moves swiftly outside and scans the immediate area.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
IO: You first, Randolph and Jules will take the left flank. Hembrook and I will take right.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
::Nods in response to the XO, and she moves toward the exit and then finally steps out.::

Mission Specialist_Lieutenant_Jules says:
::Wonders what the Doctor is scanning for.::

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
::Exits the shuttle and scans the area with one eye on the surroundings and another on the tricorder.::

Mission Specialist_Lieutenant_Jules says:
 XO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Takes up her position.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
XO: Clear!

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
XO:  I am clear here, but I have faint life signs as we landed.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
::Motions for the group to go, and follows them out and takes his place.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
::Follows the XO and with her tricorder out scanning as they move.::

Mission Specialist_Lieutenant_Jules says:
::Takes her position with the Logistics Officer on the left.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
LO:  Understood.  Hold your position.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
::Takes the position assigned and crouches giving a look at the others.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
::Looks around the area, nothing out of the ordinary seems to be present.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
::Continues to scan the area for threats.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
::Nods to the XO.  Stops in her tracks.::

CP_Lt_Meadows says:
$Self:  Now let’s not try to get blown out of the sky.  ::Moves back to his seat and gets to work.::

ACTION: The Richelieu personnel transport to the planet's surface.... this transporter beam contrary to others the team have heard is silent.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:  
$::Dematerializes from the USS Richelieu, and finds himself standing on the planet, near the grounded runabout.  Sighs.::  CE:  Looks like they forgot to camouflage the Runabout, would you care to help me quickly, Lieutenant?

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
SO:  Sure. I'm on it.

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