MISSION PROLOGUE:   The unknown vessel has entered orbit, and the Prism team members still do not know if the vessel searching for them is hostile.  The Captain, Diplomatic Corps Officer, Logistics Officer and scientists move to Level 4 to begin evac of the research, equipment, and scientists.

Meanwhile, the members of the TRE team are ordered to their posts, and they scramble to get the transport inhibitors online so they can be activated.  Currently three Inhibitors are installed, Levels 1 through 3, but are not yet completely activated.  No inhibitors have been installed on Level 4 where currently the Captain, her team and the scientists are located.

Will the transport inhibitors be needed, and will the team get them activated before it's too late?  As the team struggles to evacuate the facility, it is clear the only reason this vessel is here is because someone called them here.  But who?  And why?

Star Trek: A Call To Duty Proudly Presents:
	PRISM SIGMA, Stardate 10603.06, "City of the Lost” – Part 6

Crew:
Commanding Officer: Lieutenant Commander Samantha Anne Sommers, played by Linda Baus
Executive Officer: Lieutenant Ian James Cerdan, played by Phil Yarbrough
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
Combat Engineer: Lieutenant JG Rodos Falor, played by Dave Sullivan
Assault Specialist: Ens. Quinnis, played by Brandon Lidie

Absent:
Intelligence Officer: Lieutenant JG Riccardo Polo, played by Enrico Toro

With Special Appearances By: 
	Jaron Thraik:  Played by Gilles Leger
	Joan Sanray:  Played by Julie Lucas
	Melcus Sanray:  Played by Christopher Dickinson
	Computer:  Played by Gilles Leger
	Lenia Oria:  Played by Gilles Leger

Managed by Gilles Leger 

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Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
$::Covering the airlock with her weapon, using the exographic scanner to look through the bulkheads to the terrain outside as well, waiting for targets to engage.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Standing outside of the door on level 4 waiting for the scientists to open it, wondering what exactly is contained within.::  Sanrays:  How much equipment should we expect to be moving?

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
@::Is on Level 4, and places the 4th Inhibitor in place, and activates it.::  
DCO/LO:  I am headed back up to the messhall where the scientists are.  
DCO:  You're in charge here.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@::Standing with the Diplomatic Corps Officer and the scientists.::

Assault Specialist Ensign Quinnis says:
$::Proceeding to the Executive Officer's coordinates.::

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#::Takes his seat in the pilot chair and uses the probes to start to scan the unknown vessel.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
%::On the roof, scanning the horizon with his sniper rifle, wishing the heater in his body armor was slightly more efficient.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@CO:  Understood, Commander.  I'll keep you up to date on moving the equipment. ::Nods to her.::

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Making his way down the corridors, to the Executive Officer's location.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
@*XO*:  Commander Sommers to Lieutenant Cerdan.  4th inhibitor is in place, and active.  I'm headed back to the messhall to stay with the scientists.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@::Nods at her Commanding Officer and follows the Diplomatic Corps Officer.::

Assault Specialist Ensign Quinnis says:
$CE: You think the Jem'Hadar have come?

ACTION:  Sensors detect transporter activity from the vessel in orbit.

Assault Specialist Ensign Quinnis says:
$::Hears tricorder.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
$*CO*:  Understood, level one just going active now.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
@::Gives a nod to the Logistics Officer and Diplomatic Corps Officer and makes a beeline for the scientists.  Notices her tricorder has picked up transport activity.::  
*ALL*:  Transport activity is detected from the vessel.  Defend this facility and the scientists at all costs.

Assault Specialist Ensign Quinnis says:
$*XO*:  Sir, sensors are reading transporter activity from the vessel in orbit.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$AS:  I'm not so sure.. what do you think?

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
$*CO*:  Roger that.

Assault Specialist Ensign Quinnis says:
$CE:  I'm hoping it is.  ::Grins.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Waits for a response from one of the scientists.::

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:  
$::Chuckles a bit.::  AS:  Hungry for action, eh?

Assault Specialist Ensign Quinnis says:
$CE:  Just a little.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
%::Watches in horror as the Intelligence Officer slips off the roof and falls unconscious to the ground.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@Self:  Great now why am I not surprised???  ::Pulls out her cut'luch and a tricorder as well and begins the scan for intruders.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
$*AS*:  Acknowledged.  Jules and I are on Level 1.  Meet us there.

Assault Specialist Ensign Quinnis says:
$::Checks phaser rifle.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
@::Starts to run up the stairs to the messhall from the basement level.::

Assault Specialist Ensign Quinnis says:
$*XO*:  Rodos and I are on our way.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Watches the Logistics Officer as she scans with her Tricorder.::  LO: If you detect anything down here, let me know immediately.

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#::Uses the probes to start to scan the facility and the surrounding area.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
%*CO*:  Commander, Lieutenant  Polo has fallen off the roof, and is unconscious on the ground outside the facility.  I'm maintaining my position.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@::Then makes sure her bat’leth is slung the right way for fast deployment if needed.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
$::Continues to eyeball the inside and scan the outside.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
@*SO*:  Is  he .. can you tell if he's moving?  And agreed.  Maintain position.

Assault Specialist Ensign Quinnis says:
$::Checks his clan dagger making sure its reachable.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
$*CP*:  Meadows, can you read anything from our position?

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
%*CO*:  He appears unconscious.  Perhaps Ensign Hembrook can check the sensors in his body armor.

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says:
$::Looks around, weapon up and ready.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@Joan/Melcus Sanray:  Shall we get started?  ::Watches the two scientists.::

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#*XO*:  In progress of scanning the facility and surrounding area.  Stand by.

Assault Specialist Ensign Quinnis says:
$::Meets up with the Executive Officer.::  XO:  Ensign Quinnis reporting.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@DCO:  I still don't like the feelings coming from these two.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
$::Uses her tricorder and patches into the body armor sensors of the Intelligence Officer to check his vitals and injuries.::

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Stands next to the Assault Specialist, awaiting orders from the Executive Officer.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
@*CM*:  Ens. Hembrook?  Are you able to detect the sensors in Rico's body armor.  He fell off the roof.

Assault Specialist Ensign Quinnis says:
$XO:  Orders, Sir?

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
$*CO*:  Checking now, Commander.

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#*XO*:  I have detected 6 unknown beings in the basement of the building.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
$::Nods to Quinnis.::  AS:  Glad you made it.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Takes out her tricorder and begins to scan as well, for extra measure, and raises an eyebrow.::  *CO*:  Yates to Commander Sommers.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$::Runs up the stairs to the room where the scientists are, counting them all to make sure they are all still there.  Locks the one door cutting off access to the messhall from only one entrance.::

Melcus Sanray says:
@::Looks from the Diplomatic Corps Officer to his sister to the head scientist.::

Assault Specialist Ensign Quinnis says:
$::Cradles his rifle and begins to scan the perimeter.::

Joan Sanray says:
@::Taps her security code into the basement door.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*DCO*:  Sommers here, go ahead Commander.

ACTION: The door remains close.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@Sanrays:  Don't open that door.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Looks around, checking the corridors for movement.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@*CO*:  Commander, I've detected life signs behind the door at this level. What are your orders?

Joan Sanray says:
@Melcus:  My code isn't working.....That door should have opened.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
$::Taps his badge.::  *Cerdan to Sommers.*:  Are you detecting transport location?

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*DCO*:  What!??  What kind of life signs?

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
$*CO/XO*: The Intelligence Officer is unconscious with head trauma, but not life threatening. Recommend the Combat Pilot beam him aboard the command runabout and keep an eye on him.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*XO*:  DCO has detected life signs on Level 4 in the secure science lab.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@*CO*: Not sure sir checking with tricorders now.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
$::Hears Meadows reply to him and amends his communication.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@*CO*:  6  life signs, Commander.  We can only conclude they're attempting to take the equipment.

Joan Sanray says:
@DCO:  I can't very well open the blasted thing!!!  My security codes aren't working.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*XO*:  Ian, can you get a team down there to assist?  Keep someone guarding the entrance to the facility.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
$*CP*: Thanks Mark, let us know if we have any more visitors.

Joan Sanray says:
@Melcus Sanray:  All of our work!!!!!

Assault Specialist Ensign Quinnis says:
$XO:  Sir, there are no life signs other than the crew on this level.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Turns toward Joan Sanray.::  Joan Sanray:  Not working?  Is there any other way inside?

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
$*CO*:  Captain were adjusting our plan now, stand by.

Joan Sanray says:
@DCO:  No, one way in, one way out.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
%*CO/XO*:  Sir, I can watch the entrance from the roof, if the TRE needs to take care of things in the basement.

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#*XO*:  Roger that, continuing scans.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
$::Uses her exographic scanner to scan down to level 4 and search for the targets, and once she locates the aliens, activates her rifle and starts to engage them.::

ACTION: Transporter activity is detected once again.  From the surface to the ship. 6 life forms still remain in the basement.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@::Is getting heated cause she knows she can open just about any door there is::

Melcus Sanray says:
@::Begins to get worried::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@*CO:* Commander, the scientists codes are not working on the door at this time. They're doing something in there and we need to stop them fast.

Assault Specialist Ensign Quinnis says:
$XO:  More transporter action, Sir.  This time it's surface to ship.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*SO*:  Make it so.  

Assault Specialist Ensign Quinnis says:
$::Keeps checking his tricorder.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*DCO*:  Blow the door.

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#*XO*:  Sir, I have more activity but this time something beamed up to the ship.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Raises an eyebrow at the transporter activity.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
$SO*:  Acknowledged, Combat Medic is just inside on level one if you need backup.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@CO*:  Aye, Sir.  ::Looks toward the Logistics Officer.::  LO:  Lieutenant, prepare to fire at the door on my mark.

ACTION: The Combat Medic's scanner is being blocked by the transport inhibitors.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
%*CO*:  Roger that, Sir.  ::Continues scanning for targets.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
$::Waves a hand for his team to head to the basement level.::

Assault Specialist Ensign Quinnis says:
$::Looks over to Combat Engineer.::  CE:  Well, why are you just standing there?

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*DCO*:  Ashley, I want you to blow that door to the basement.  I don't care how you do it.  Just get it open, and find out who's in there!

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@Joan/Melcus Sanray:  Now would be a good time to let us know what we are dealing with in the lab.  Does anyone wish to share?  ::Takes her rifle and aims at the door.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@DCO:  Ashley let’s see if I can get this door open.  ::Pulls out her phaser rifle and sets it at maximum and waits for the Diplomatic Corps Officer’s go ahead.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@LO:  Fire.  ::Fires on the door, hoping it would do something.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
$::Disassembles the now useless TR-116 and puts it in her pack.  Pulls out her C-14 and loads the grenade launcher full and charges the disruptor.::

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says:
$::Heads for the basement with the Executive Officer and his team.::

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Tricorder in hand.::  AS:  I can't seem to get any clear readings about the transports.

Assault Specialist Ensign Quinnis says:
$CE:  Me either.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Follows the team, keeping an eye down adjacent corridors.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*XO*:  I believe Ensign Hembrook may have some interesting weaponry to help you get into the basement lab.

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#::Goes over the last transport signal to see if he could detect what was beamed to the ship.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
$::Motions to Quinnis before the COM is finished.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
$*CP*:  Lock onto the Intelligence Officer's signal please and beam him to your runabout Lieutenant.  He's down and unconscious.  I don't want to leave him out in the cold like that.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@Joan/Melcus Sanray:  Now is not the time to hold anything back.  Your experiment may be completely lost if you don't tell me what it is.

ACTION: The phaser fire begins to melt and burn the door.... the smoke and smell begins to fill the air.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
$*CO*:  Have Combat Medic hold her position.  I need someone on level one.

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#::Moves over to the transporter pad and locks onto the Intelligence Officer.::

Joan Sanray says:
@::Looks at her brother.::

Melcus Sanray says:
@::Again quiet, looking to the others.::

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#::Then starts to beam him aboard.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*CM*:  Ensign Hembrook, can you cover Level 1 Entrance, please?  Make sure no one enters.

Assault Specialist Ensign Quinnis says:
$::Moves into a defense position by a doorway.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
$*XO*:  Holding position, Sir.  I got the Strategic Officer's six.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@*CO*:  Commander, if you have access to controls, I need ventilation systems working on this level!

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*XO*:  She's got it covered, Ian.

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#*CM*:  Transport in progress

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
$*CO*:  I'm on it, Commander.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
%*CO*:  Sir, if we can force the ship to raise its shields, it would stop their transports.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*CP*:  Do what you can for him, Mark.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Coughs a bit from the smoke but continues her fire.::  Joan/Melcus Sanray: Please, this is important!

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$::Sighs wishing she could be there to help her fallen comrade.::

ACTION:  More transport activity is detected... yet the 6 life forms remain in the basement.

Joan Sanray says:
@DCO:  Do you think they've taken the Child.....the experiments?

ACTION:  The door finally melts away to clear a path inside the room.

Assault Specialist Ensign Quinnis says:
$XO:  More transporter activity, Sir.

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#*XO*:   Sir, I'm picking up more transport activity.  ::Looking at the console from a distance.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@*CO*:  Sir, if I didn't know any better, I suggest we check the cargo bays to see what is missing.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
%*CO*:  Or better yet, we can beam aboard their vessel since their shields are down, Sir.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*CP*:  Take the shuttle up and fire on that vessel.  Try to draw their attention to get them to raise shields.

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#::Moves the Intelligence Officer in a chair and pulls out a med kit.::

ACTION: Smoke fills the room.... visibility is almost null

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
$*TEAM*:  Perhaps someone can scan their transporter beams and tweak the bloody inhibitors to stop them?  Just a thought.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Turns toward Joan Sanray.::  Joan:  A child?  You are experimenting on a child?  ::Looks toward the Logistics Officer.:: 

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*CP*:  Stay safe, Mark.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@LO:  Lieutenant, we need to stop whatever is in there.  ::Taps her Combadge.:: 

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says:  
$::Spreads out with Rodos and Jules as Quinnis gets the door open to head down a stairwell to the basement.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@*XO*:  Lieutenant, we have melted the door away. How far are you?

Assault Specialist Ensign Quinnis says: 
$::Holds his position by the doorway hoping for some action.::

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#::Start to scan him, then pauses.::

Joan Sanray says:
@DCO:   No, not a child.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says: 
$::Follows the Executive Officer's lead.::

Joan Sanray says:
@::Looks at her brother .::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
$*CP*:  Where are you reading the transport?  ::Whispers::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*LO*:  Problem is we don't have an inventory of what was in cargo bays to determine what is missing.  Maintain your position.

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#*CO*:  Acknowledged.  ::Starts firing up the Richelieu systems.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@*CO*:  Commander, can you please attempt to have the ventilation systems on this level activated?   We can..  ::coughs:: ..hardly see here.

Melcus Sanray says:
@::Frowns - she almost gave too much away.::

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says: 
$::Waits for the go ahead from the Executive Officer. ::

Assault Specialist Ensign Quinnis says: 
$XO:  Would you like me to clear a path, Sir?

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@Joan :Sanray:  Then what?  Please, I need to know now.

ACTION:  Weapons fire emanates from the smoke and enters the door area.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@*CO*:  Understood, Sir, will hold position.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*DCO*:  Heading to a computer now.  ::With the assistance of a scientist activates the ventilation system on Level 4.::

Joan Sanray says:
@DCO:  All our experiments are like our own children, it's what we call them.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*CM*:  Any activity at the front door, Ensign Hembrook?

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
$*CO*:  Negative Commander, apparently they’re taking the direct route today.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
%::Realizes his recommendation may have sent the Combat Pilot to die.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@Joan Sanray:  I understand.  What were you working on?  I need to know why it was so important.  ::Would charge through but can hardly see.::

ACTION: The runabout comes to life; all systems powering up to full power.

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#::Starts the impulse drive and starts his trip up to the unknown vessel.::  Computer:  Red Alert!

ACTION: Weapons fire continues to emanate from the smoke at the team.

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#*CO*:  Starting approach on target.

Joan Sanray says:
@::Shakes her head, almost in tears.::  DCO:  I....I...it's, well.....

Assault Specialist Ensign Quinnis says: 
$XO:  Sir, I'm reading weapons fire in the basement.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@~~~LO: We need to stop whatever is in there.~~~  ::Moves Joan and Melcus out of the way and returns fire.::

ACTION: Joan is hit by a disruptor type beam and vanishes into nothingness.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says:   
$::Holds aim on the door entering the stairwell and motions the Assault Specialist through.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@::Drops and reaches out with mind to see if she can locate the individual,::

Joan Sanray says:
@::Screams and then vanishes.::

Assault Specialist Ensign Quinnis says:  
$::Nods and follows through.::

Melcus Sanray says:
@Out Loud:  Joan!  MY SISTER!

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@Melcus Sanray:  Stay there!!!!!!!!

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#::Plots course into orbit and scans for the vessel.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
%::Hears the scream on the comm.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says: 
@::Kneels down and tries to get into the door, firing.::  
*CO*:  Commander, one of the scientists was just killed!  Where is the TRE?

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:  
$Thinks to Self:  We need to get down there before anyone gets hurt.

ACTION: The Diplomatic Corps Officer's weapon is hit by a shot and explodes in her hands.

Assault Specialist Ensign Quinnis says: 
$::Cradles rifle and visually scans the area of the stairwell.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@~~~DCO:  I sense a faint presence.  Locating it.~~~

ACTION: The Diplomatic Corps Officer flies back, her arm on fire.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Flies back into a wall, screaming in pain as she rolls around trying to stop the fire.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@::Rushes over to Ashley and helps put the fires out on her arm.::

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#::Reaches orbit and starts his approach to the unknown vessel at 3/4 impulse.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@DCO:  There are 6 of them down here.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*XO*:  Ian, I need you to get your team to the basement.  They're coming under attack down there.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*DCO*:  I'm sending the Executive Officer and his team.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
%::Hears as his carefully laid plan is falling apart at the seams.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@::Sees a shadow go across the range of vision and she turns with it and fires at it.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says: 
$*DCO*:  Try to hold out, Commander!

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#Self:  Move quickly and continuously.  Try to stay close and get their weapons offline.

Assault Specialist Ensign Quinnis says: 
$::Motions to Executive Officer signaling the all clear.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@*CO*:  Sir, I will hold the place till help can arrive.  ::Sees another shadow and fires at it.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@LO:  Keep them at bay, Lieutenant. The team should get here soon.  ::Watching the last of the fire on her arms begin to go out.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@Melcus Sanray:  Stay there and don't move.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*CM*:  Get to the other runabout and take it up and try to draw that vessel's fire to get them to raise their shields.  *SO*:  Can you cover the front entrance.  I'm sending the Combat Medic up in the other shuttle.

ACTION:  The Executive Officer and the TRE members reach the basement and join the Diplomatic Corps Officer, Logistics Officer and Scientists.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@::Sees two more shadows and fires both of them wide angle.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says: 
%*CO*:  Roger that, Sir.  Things are going badly in the basement though.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@Self:  Let’s see, that is four.  Where are the other two?

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#::Sees the unknown vessel through the window and he just stares at it.::

ACTION: Weapons fire hits a stray computer next to the AS, exploding..... the Assault Specialist is thrown back into a wall... and falls to the floor unconscious.

Assault Specialist Ensign Quinnis says: 
@::Turns back around and slams head into bulkhead.  Falls down and is unconscious.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Grabs her holstered phaser in her burnt hand.::  Melcus Sanray:  Stay to... the side.  ::Trying to overcome the pain.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
$*CO*:  You got door codes Commander, or do I just open the doors the loud way?

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*SO*:  I need someone covering the front door, and I have to cover the scientists in the messhall.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
%*CO*:  We may need a medic, Sir.  People are going down.

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#::Snaps back and starts to move the runabout back into weapons range.::

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says: 
@::Runs over to the Assault Specialist, his weapon trained on the open door in case more weapons fire comes through.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@Melcus Sanray:  Now tell me, what is in that room?  I want an answer, and I want it now.  ::Looks at him sternly.::

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#Computer:  Scan the vessel for any weakness.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$::Heads to a computer and releases the front door.:: *CM*:  You should be good to go, Ensign.  Good luck.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@Melcus Sanray:  I thought I told you to stay put!!!!!  Get down!!!!  ::Sees the fifth shadow and fires.::

ACTION: Transport activity is once again detected.... this time the 6 life forms in the basement no longer register.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says: 
@::Looks at his tricorder, baffled.::  XO:  I'm not reading any alien life forms in the basement anymore.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
$*CO*:  On my way Sir, and roger that.  You too.  ::Sprints for the other runabout.::

ACTION: The silence lets everyone know that the weapons fire has stopped.

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#::Starts to fire on the unknown vessel.::

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says: 
@::Looks over at the Executive Officer.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Shivers in pain, she takes out the Hypospray given by the Combat Medic and injects herself with the pain killer.::  ~~~LO:  Where are they?~~~

ACTION: The weapons fire of the runabout explodes on the hull of the vessel.... barely scratching it.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#::Enters the runabout and fires it up.::

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#::Tries to target the weapons array and fire photons and phasers at it.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says:  
@::Covers his team and moves to Quinnis and checks him.::  
MS:  Secure the room.

ACTION:  Empty beds and missing equipment is all that is left in the basement.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says: 
@XO:  He's still alive, just unconscious.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Feels the pain go away but notes that it is only temporary.::  Melcus:  I won't ask you again.  What was in that room?  ::Notes the Executive Officer’s team has arrived.::

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says: 
@XO:  Aye, Sir.

Melcus Sanray says:
@::Angry::   DCO:  Now there's nothing here!  You brought them here, didn't you?  Our work, ruined by your incompetence!

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#::Tries to get the runabout as close to the vessels hull as possible.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@Melcus Sanray:  Your work is ruined because you didn't trust us in the first place.  If you want to save what was in here I need an answer, and I need it now.  If you would like your sister's death to be in vain and nothing to come of this, then don't, perhaps more innocent lives will be lost.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says: 
$*XO*:  Report Ian.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says:  
@::Gestures to Rodos.::  CE:  See if you can get Hembrook down here to look after him.

ACTION: The vessel ignores the runabout like someone ignores a mosquito.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#::Activates shields, weapons, and drives.  Stands the runabout on its tail and heads for orbit at best possible speed to intercept the vessel.::

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#::Scans the vessel for any Starfleet equipment or the scientists as he continues to fire.::

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says: 
@ XO:  Sir, the room is clear.

Jaron Thraik says:
@::Continues to cower at the door.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says:  
@*CO*:  We have a casualty.  Still assessing the situation.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says: 
@::Taps his combadge.::  *CM*:  Rodos to Hembrook.  Ensign Quinnis requires medical attention.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#*CE*:  The Captain has me playing Combat Pilot right not Lieutenant, ... tell him to take two hyposprays and call me in the morning.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@XO:  Lieutenant, I would like your permission to go to the Messhall and address my wounds, with Mister Sanray and the Director.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*CE*:  I intercepted the comm, Lieutenant Rodos.  Ensign Hembrook is in the shuttle.  I will assist.  I have medical background.  I need someone to come up here to guard the other scientists.  Can you send someone.

ACTION: The vessel breaks orbit.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says: 
@::Looks at the Executive Officer, asking permission to guard the scientists with his expression.::

ACTION: The vessel begins to cloak..... the cloak is recognized by the runabouts computer.... Romulan.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says:  
@::Looks over to Yates and the Director.::  DCO:  Good idea go ahead.

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#::Fires at the vessel as it cloaks.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#::Starts to attack the vessel as she comes into range, throwing everything she has at it.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says:  
@::Slings his rifle over his shoulder moves closer to Rodos.::  CE:  GO ahead.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@Melcus:  I'm waiting.  ::Stares at him, her face now as hard as a rock.::

ACTION:  The Combat Medic's runabout fires.... at nothing... the vessel is not where it was.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says: 
@*CO*:  I'm on my way to guard the scientists.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*CE*:  Aye, Lieutenant.  ::Frowns, and grabs a medical kit from a wall.::

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says: 
@::Makes his way to the messhall, keeping his eyes peeled for movement in the corridors.::

Melcus Sanray says:
@DCO:  Does it matter now?  It's all gone.... maybe you should be, too.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#*CO*:  Commander, you ain't going to want to hear this, but the big ugly bird just used a Romulan cloak and flew the coop.

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#Computer:  Start scanning for Tachyon particles.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@Melcus Sanray:  It matters.  We need to know what the aliens have stolen.  They could harm more innocent lives, and I know you don't want that.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*CM*:   Aye, Ensign.  See if you can get a trail to trace them.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@DCO:  What in the world were we firing at???

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Arrives in the messhall and approaches the Captain, nodding at her.::

Computer says: 
#CP:  Tachyon particles detected.... direction 146 mark 30, exiting the solar system.

Melcus Sanray says:
@DCO:  Why don't you go ask the Director?

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$::Sees the Combat Engineer coming toward the messhall, and gives him a nod.::  CE:  I don't think you'll have any problems with them.  I need to get to the basement to treat the people down below.  Let me know if there's anything you need.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@LO:  I don't know, Lieutenant.  I honestly don't know.  ::Continues to stare at the scientists.:: Melcus Sanray:  Why can't you tell me?

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#*CO*:  Roger that, Sir, working on it...  ::Starts using tachyon beams and scanners looking for any trace of the ship, including warp signatures, subspace disturbances, and plasma emissions from impulse drives.::

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#::Plots course to intercept them.::

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$CO:  Aye, Ma'am.  I'll be here.

Melcus Sanray says:
@DCO:  Because I'm not dealing with you anymore.  ::Begins to walk away.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@LO:  Lieutenant, keep an eye on Melcus and have him sent to the Messhall.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@DCO:  Will do, Sir.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@Melcus Sanray:  Hold on, Mister.  Wait for me.  Now you are going to have to deal with me and I hate the Romulans more than you could ever know.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@Jaron Thraik:  Director, would you please tell me what was in that room?  It is of utmost importance.  ::Looking down at her arms, they would have to wait a bit longer.::

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#*CM*:  I think I have found the vessel you may want to get the rest of the team as I track them.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
@::Runs off to the basement taking 2 steps down at a time.  Arrives at the basement and overhears Melcus Sanray's conversation with the DCO.::  Melcus Sanray:  Excuse me, but you have no choice but to deal with us.  This facility has been compromised.  Someone from your team intercepted a message and brought these people here.  And why?  I have men down!  I have casualties.  I want to know what it is you were working on.  And I want to know now.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says:  
@:Moves closer to Jules.::  MS:  You okay?  Any injuries?

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#*CO*:  They are warping out of the system Commander, do we follow?

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says: 
@XO:  I am fine, Sir.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says:  
@:Turns just as Sam steps into the room.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
%::Continues his lonely vigil on the roof.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Listens to the Captain, glad that she was there because she was tempted to do the same thing.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#*CP*:  I was thinking the same thing... you track and I'll scoop up our folks and follow, and treat any casualties.  Beam the Intelligence Officer over before you take off.

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#Computer:  Create an anti-proton beam.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Stands guard in the messhall, keeping a close eye on the scientists.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
@Melcus Sanray:  If you do not tell me what I want to know, I will have my computer experts tear these computers apart until they find out.

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#::Engages warp engines and follows the warp trail.::

Melcus Sanray says:
@CO:  Your men down are your incompetence.  If you try to break into my computers, I will have you arrested and held as enemies of the state.  You will speak to the Director from now on.

ACTION:  Sensors detect 2 vessels, Jem'Hadar warships on LRS.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@CO:  You don't have to rip their computers apart.  Just let me do my mind meld and I will get what ever you want.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
@*CM*:  Return to base, Ensign.  I am picking up Jem'Hadar warships on sensors.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Turns to Melcus and then the Captain.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#::Beams the Intelligence Officer to her ship before the Combat Pilot takes off to warp.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
@::Moves to the Captain with a grim expression.::  CO: Quinnis is injured.  ::Nods in his direction.::

Jaron Thraik says:
@::Continues to cower at the door.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@::Hears the Captain mention Jem'Hadar.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#*CO*:  On my way, Commander.  Do you want the Combat Pilot to keep tracking the first ship?

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Kneels down next to the Director.::  Jaron Thraik:  Director, I understand that this is not an ideal situation, but if you help me, we can make sure that you are safe.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
@Melcus Sanray:  Someone on this team alerted them to our presence here.  I *will* get to the bottom of it, and I have been given full authority to use whatever means is necessary.  Do I make myself clear!  ::Does not wait for an answer, but heads to Quinnis to check on him.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@Self:  Another blood oath I can take care of right here as well.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@Jaron Thraik:  The more information you give us, the better we can defend this facility and the scientists.  Could you please help us obtain this goal?

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#::Starts for the surface.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@::Glares at Melcus a menacing look.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says:  
@:Waves his free hand to Jules as the communication ends.::

Melcus Sanray says:
@::The Logistics Officer is staring at his back as he reaches the stairs.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@::Follows him just a few steps behind him.::

Jaron Thraik says:
@::Continues to cower at the door shivering.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says: 
@XO:  Ian, sensors are picking up Jem'Hadar warships.  We need to get the scientists and whatever is left to safety.  ::Runs a medical tricorder over Quinnis, diagnosing and treating his injuries.::  ALL:  He'll live.  We need to get the team to safety.

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says: 
@::Nods at the Executive Officer.::

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#::Tries to get a working anti-proton beam working.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
@::Looks to Jaron Thraik.::  Director:  I need you to get your people together.  I do not believe this is over yet.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@CO:  Sir, Melcus is heading for the stairs and I am right behind him.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#::Lands on the pad outside the base and shuts the ship down again.::  *CO*:  Runabout 2 is back on the ground, Commander.  Orders?

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
%*CO*:  Shall I stand down, Sir?  I might be able to help.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@CO:  Commander, is there any anti-anxiety medication that we can use to calm down the Director?  If he keeps this up he could go into shock...

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says: 
@O:  Yes, Sir.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
@LO:  Detain him, and if you have to stun him.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says:  
@:Puts a hand on Sam's arm and then lets go without a word.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@::Doesn't wait to hear the end of what the Captain said.::

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Continues to look around, the scientists seeming to be bored.::

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#Self:  Smart devils.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
@SO:  Aye, Lieutenant.  I think we're going to need all the help we can get down here.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@::Grabs Melcus from behind in the Vulcan nerve pinch and his body goes limp.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says:  
@::Looks about the room at the group.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
%*CO*:  Roger that, Sir.  I'll be there shortly.  ::Packs up his sniper rifle, and re-enters the building.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@Jaron Thraik:  Director, if you come with me we can get you out of here.  ::Tries to help him up.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@*CO*:  Got him, Sir.  Vulcan nerve pinch.

Combat Pilot Meadows says: 
#::Turns the ship back toward the planet and goes back to get the crew.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says:  
@MS:  Where is the best place to make a stand?

Combat Pilot Meadows says:
#*CO*:  I have some bad news, Sir.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
@*CM*:  Report to Level 4, Ensign.  I've managed to take care of Quinnis, but I need you to check out the other team members.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@::Drags Melcus's limp body over to the CO and lays him on the floor.::

Host Lenia Oria says:
@::Sees Thraik.::  CO:  What have you done to him?  ::Runs to him.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Looks at Lenia as she comes over.::  Lenia:  We need to get him to the Messhall, so he can calm down.  ::Winces in pain as she pulls him up.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@::Senses the presence and wheels around with her cut'luch in her hand.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
@Lenia:  We are bringing in a medic.  ::Heads over to the Director, and begins to scan him with a tricorder.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#*CO*:  On my way, Sir, as soon as I do a quick treatment to the Intelligence Officer to make sure he's stable.  ::Does a quick scan and injects him with the appropriate medications for a head injury.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says:  
@::Raises an eyebrow as Oria runs through.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$::Proceeds to the basement at double time.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
@*CM*:  Aye, Ensign.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@DCO:  You know this person???

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#::Makes the Intelligence Officer secure and comfortable on the runabout, leaves a vital signs monitor on him, and then starts for level 4 at double time::

Host Lenia Oria says:
@::Stands up and finds the first person she sees and hits the Strategic Officer as hard as she can in the jaw.::  All:  You bastards!

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Sighs and paces back and forth.::

ACTION: The Strategic Officer staggers back... shaking the effects of the hit in the chin.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@::Her eyes widen at the woman who just hit the Strategic Officer.::

Host Lenia Oria says:
@All:  You've destroyed everything here.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@DCO:  You want me to stun her?

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
@::Hears the commotion.::  Self:  Oh sh*t!  ::Holds her phaser out set to stun, and points it in Lenia's direction.  
Lenia:  That's enough!  Stand down or I will shoot you myself.

Host Lenia Oria says:
@::Hands drop to her sides.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
@ ~~~LO: If she tries anything on Commander Sommers, then, yes, stun her.~~~

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@~~~DCO:  Will do, Ashley.~~~

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
@Lenia:  If I see you move from that spot, I guarantee you, you will need assistance to walk out of this place.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
@Lenia:  You really shouldn't have done that.  ::Rubs his chin.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@::Eyes fixed on Lenia.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
@SO:  Lieutenant, we have to maintain order here.  ::Sees his eyes glaring.::

Host Lenia Oria says:
@::Takes a deep breath and crouches next to Thraik.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
@Lenia:  Be warned, I have my orders and believe me I will shoot if you move towards the Captain.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
@CO:  I'm fine, Sir.  Don't worry about me.  I don't take revenge for such things.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
@::Nods to him.::

Host Lenia Oria says:
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