Qob: Tranquility 7/3/11

[Joe Manning 0]

Joe Manning -> BEGIN SIM

Ethan Neufeld -> ((Zap still got point?))

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ((yep))

Byblos -> btw...guilty as heck focusing only on the stinky guy

Pher -> :: Scanning for bots or snakes ::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::scanning the area while he walks::

Byblos -> (might be a bit slow catching up yall apologize)

Joe Manning -> @::Down in engineering, conversing with Shane::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::visually scanning to the left as he maintains an interval behind Zap and slightly to Zap's left::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ((who has @?))

Ethan Neufeld -> ((Apparently, they do.))

Joe Manning -> (( People on Qob. Of which there are very few to be concerned about right now :) ))

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::Ethan:: Clear so far. No sign of scanners or snakes.

William Chocox -> @::In engineering monitoring the structural support system of the Qob::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The scans eventually alert the local sensor grid, which sweeps over the team's position

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::stops in his tracks and turns off his tricorder:: We've been made, scanners picked us up.

Ethan Neufeld -> ::quietly:: Roger. ::passes word along to Chris and Pher:: Clear. No contacts.

Byblos -> Nickels>Blast.

Pher -> Have we anything worth investigating around?

Ethan Neufeld -> ::noting to himself that the area is strangely devoid of wildlife sounds or the annoying presence of insects::

Joe Manning -> @::Parts ways with Shane and makes his way over to William:: Mr. Chocox, how are the engines holding up under the strain of our little sublight jaunt?

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> ::becomes still, looks at Pher:: Only everything!

Ethan Neufeld -> ::pauses shortly after Zap and crouches to one knee::

Pher -> Can you get more specific than that?

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::crouches to and takes a defensive stanse::

Pher -> If there isn't anything specific we're looking for we could start back to be near the shuttle when the encounter starts.

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The sensor beams from the nearest cluster of towers simply continues sweeping over the team's location

Byblos -> Nickels>::takes a low position:: This dig is on tough dig to dig.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::checks his phaser to make sure it's power is off::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::Zap, quietly:: Gotta location, eyes on?

Pher -> Passive only, everyone. Don't think hostile thoughts, or anything.

Pher -> I sort of expect something to come take a look.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::Ethan:: I'm looking, they were probably alerted by our tricorders.

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> We're the first ones down here in so, so long...can't we look around a bit while they look for us?

William Chocox -> @::looks up at Joe:: They're doing fine, but there is some strain coming from them. Nothing that wouldn't be unexpected from a bird this old.

Byblos -> Nickles>Makes sense given how automated this world is. Hopefully just an eye in the sky no weapons.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::group:: I'd suggest we not make any power emmisions, not just comm.

Joe Manning -> @::Nods:: She'll hold together alright. You'd be surprised the kinda stuff this old bird's endured. ::Scratches the back of his neck:: Anyway, you're gonna be headed over to the raider ship with Shane, William. I'll want you to be battle ready as well as ready to make repairs.

Ethan Neufeld -> ::keeping eyes on AOR to Zap's left::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::looks at Ethan:: Looks like this is going to be a good old visual scan.

Ethan Neufeld -> ::minimally:: Yeah.

William Chocox -> @Ok. What will we be doing over there? Anything in particular?

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::perks up his ears and listens::

Joe Manning -> @Hopefully more repairing their ship than dodging phaser fire. You'll have Shane, Byblos, and a couple more arms with you for protection. They'll screw with you at their own peril and all that.

Byblos -> Nickles>Why cant they make binocs (not certain what the Trek term for them is) waterproof?

William Chocox -> @Very good. As long as the scary looking guys are in front of me I will be fine.

Joe Manning -> ACTION: Three objects approach speedily from the northwest horizon, apparently hovering a good ten feet off the ground

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> ::points at the object, whispers loudly:: Look!

Pher -> OK. Let's spread out a bit. Here they come.

Ethan Neufeld -> ::lowly:: Contacts. Northwest. 800 meters.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::sees the drones:: Oh fr'mirsa, we've got company. swings his bat'leth around and stands up.

Pher -> :: Weapon ready but not powered up ::

Byblos -> Nickels>No power peoples..

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> I'd love to get a close look at one of those...if it has any writing on it, it could help me in my efforts to make sense of their language.

Joe Manning -> ACTION: As they get closer, the objects appear to be metallic squids, with a variety of devices dangling below a central mass like tentacles

Ethan Neufeld -> ::looks for cover::

Ethan Neufeld -> ((Any large rocks, trees?))

Pher -> Oh, wonderful.

Joe Manning -> @::Nods:: Excellent. Come with me, then. ::Heads for the exit::

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> Especially if it says something simple, like "power" next to a switch...you know, something self-expanatory. ::hiding behind a tree that isn't quite as wide as he is::

Joe Manning -> (( Rocks would be reasonable this close to the fjord ))

Pher -> Never liked tentacles.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::looks at the drones:: ::low:: Ugly critters.

William Chocox -> @::gets up and follows::

Pher -> :: Finds cover ::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::takes cover behind a large rock, weapon readied, maintaining interval with Zap at about 15 meters::

Byblos -> Nickels>::in a crouched position :: I hope they dont bite.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::sees Ethan looking for cover and jumps behind the nearest rock::

Joe Manning -> @So, you never had a chance to get away from Tranquility, William? Guardians never gave you any assignments elsewhere?

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::snarls low, and readies his blade::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::has lead contact sighted in; weapon still off::

Byblos -> @The Nausicaan looks at Security NPCs Boris,Jared and Steve..giving them strict instructions on how important the Vesitbule team is.

Joe Manning -> ACTION: As the drones approach the team's location, they each raise one of their appendanges and begin swinging it around, emitting a tight sensor beam

Ethan Neufeld -> ::maintains cover::

Pher -> :: Doesn't react ::

Byblos -> Nickels>::remailns still not moving::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::ducks lower growling at the back of his throat::

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> ::ducks down lower, continuing to whisper:: Did you know that, according to the artifacts that we've recovered, the people of this planet use a language with meanings expressed at multiple levels of abstraction?

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The drones reach the spot where the sensor grid first swept over the team. They stop and spin around slowly in the air, scanning

Joe Manning -> ACTION: One of the sensor beams swings around to Rosetto's location

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> ::pulling himself down with one hand while simultaneously straining to get a better look at the drone::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::keeping a close eye on the drones::

William Chocox -> @With the amount of ships that needed maintenance and repairs there wasn't a need nor was there much time to leave. The only time I traveled was with Starfleet.

Joe Manning -> ACTION: One of the three drones moves away from the rest to move toward that location

Byblos -> Nickels>::head down but eyes up at the probes::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::maintaining his own cover and silence, hoping Rosetto will STFU::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::sees the drone approaching Sal:: ::growls low::

Joe Manning -> @Starfleet. Any experience of the sort that might help here? Dealing with pirates and whathaveyou? Or even your garden variety Romulans? ::Entering the neck of the ship::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::sights in the drone moving in on Rosetto; rifle still 'off'::

Byblos -> Nickels>easy...

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::wondering if his bat'leth will cut through the drone::

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> ::very, very nearly succumbs to the urge to take a peek at the drone, but pulls himself back a millimeter away from where his head would have stuck out::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: Another drone swings its sensor beam in Zaphod's direction and begins moving

Joe Manning -> Drone #1> ::Stops next to the rock that Rosetto is crouched beside::

Joe Manning -> Drone #1> ::Slowly waves its sensor tentacle about::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::still keeping prone and low, controlling his breathing::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::hears a drone approaching him, tries to become one with the rock::

Ethan Neufeld -> ((::grins::))

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The third drone swings its sensor tentacle in Nickles' direction and moves to investigate

Byblos -> Nickels>::remains like a rock on the outcroping doing the best he can to look..non interesting?::

William Chocox -> @Not much. Shortly after I graduated the war broke out and shortly after the war ended I found myself disagreeing with the direction the Federation was headed so I shipped out to Tranquility.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::bares his sharp fangs::

Joe Manning -> Drone #1> ::Moves slowly over the rock::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::notes that drones have split off after each member who's made a sound; makes extra effort to keep quiet::

Joe Manning -> @So ... it'd be safe to say that you're capable with a weapon ... but best not to rely on you for any real combat expertise? ::Glances back at him::

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> ::looks up as the drone comes over the rock::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::lowers his bat'leth to try to make it less inconspicuous::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> *conspicuous

Joe Manning -> Drone #1> ::Its tentacle slowly passes onto ... and over Rosetto's location, without stopping::

Joe Manning -> Drone #2> ::Moving around Zaphod's location, scanning::

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> ::looking at the drone for any markings, while simultaneously trying not to have a heart attack::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::closes his eyes and tries to be as quiet as possible::

Joe Manning -> Drone #3> ::Stops a few meters away from Nickles' position and points its tentacle in his direction, waving it around slowly::

Byblos -> @Byblos>::continues instructions to NPCs Boris, Jared and Steve to be..diplomatic ...the best a Nausicaan can say::

Joe Manning -> Drone #1> ::Pointing tentacle more or less in Rosetto's direction, but not seeming to pick the scientist up. There is a small panel on one side of the central mass, but nothing else remarkable on the surface::

Byblos -> Nickels>::mentally telling the drone to go away::

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> ::moves one finger by a tiny amount to see if the drone reacts at all to movement::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::channels old training, still keeping quiet, low and generally immobile::

Joe Manning -> Drone #1> ::Continues waving the tentacle, not reacting in any visible way to the movement::

William Chocox -> @I can hold my own with a weapon. Had to use some during the war, but yes my combat skill are lacking when compared to some.

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> ::starts, very slowly and quietly, to stand up::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: All three drones apparently lose interest, moving away from the team members to reorganize at the site that the team was detected

William Chocox -> @Especially when compared to Shane or Byblos.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::looks over at Sal, thinking he is nuts, readies his bat'leth::

Pher -> Let's definitely avoid powering up or active scan. (quietly)

Byblos -> @Byblos>::mentions Holestrum and suggests playing cool..unless he does make a move in that case priortize defense of the Vesitbule crew...and evac.::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::smiles at Pher and whispers:: Good idea. I think that is what alerted them.

Ethan Neufeld -> ::relieved that Rosetto's trick didn't cause more trouble; observes the drones and remains silent::

Joe Manning -> @::Arrives at Pher's quarters with William and raises his ODRI entering the access code::

Pher -> Let's take a break and rest a bit.

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> ::stands in place for a moment, looking at the drones::

Ethan Neufeld -> ((How far away are the drones from us?))

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The drones begin moving toward the edge of the cliff, their sensor tentacles pointed at the ground

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::slides onto the ground and thanks the mirad of gods in the galaxy::

Joe Manning -> (( They're moving from the spot that the sensor grid picked you up ))

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> Hey, everyone, I have an idea.

Ethan Neufeld -> ::sees the drones moving off; wonders if they can detect the team's tracks::

Pher -> Hmm... Not so dumb. Hope they can't work well through the water.

Byblos -> Nickles>How on earth Maxwell is going to get the digs started, We've got to shut down this defense system somehow.

Joe Manning -> @::Glances back at William:: Pher's quarters ... though I won't be surprised if you haven't been inside before?

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> They seem to react to sound, but can't identify *us*...

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::to team:: I don't think they can visually see us. It looks like they can hear us and see power signatures.

Ethan Neufeld -> ::glances at Rosetto as he talks::

Joe Manning -> (( Don't forget those wonderful goofy hats you're all wearing ;) ))

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ((forgot about that lol))

William Chocox -> @Haven't needed to.

Joe Manning -> @'Needed?' ::Shrugs and leads him inside::

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> If I had to guess...I'd say these ugly radiation hats are doing something to their scans.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::adjust his U.F.O. hat, thinking maybe it was it::

Byblos -> @::Byblos threatens collecting more heads of the security guards if they mess up..then laughs throwing the NPCs Security team off..wondering if the tall Nausicaan has lost it::

Joe Manning -> @Generally Pher is the one who does the needing. The gentlemen are in it for enjoyment. ::Moves over to the weapons locker::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::grins at Sal:: It could very well be. I know I look like Kreskin in this thing.

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The drones stop at the edge of the cliff, where they scan over

William Chocox -> @::follows:: I haven't had much interaction with our security chief. Only to talk about what weapons I had and that's not really a turn on for me.

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> ::quickly:: Sorry, everyone, if what I'm about to do doesn't work....

Ethan Neufeld -> ::finally talks, lowly, eyes in the direction the drones left:: Doesn't mean they won't eventually put things together. We shouldn't linger.

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> ::whistles at the drones::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::reaches into his pack and drinks a water packet::

Pher -> Talk about it fir...

Byblos -> Nickels>::looks to Rosetto::

Joe Manning -> @She's an Orion, William. ::Taps his ODRI again, disengaging the lock::

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> Be right back, saving the shuttle.

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The drones swing the sensor beams back around the team

Pher -> :: Decides it wouldn't be appropriate to shoot him at this point... ::

Joe Manning -> *around to

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::throws himself to the ground and hisses::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::looks at Rosetto, shocked; retakes cover though he didn't move to far away::

Ethan Neufeld -> too^

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> ::starts walking up to the first drone very, very quietly, figuring it can't "see" him::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: One of the drones moves away from the cliffside while the other two resume scanning over

William Chocox -> @But she wasn't blasting away with the pheremones either.

Byblos -> Nickels> in the open not expecting Rosetto's actions...just stands like a tree..

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::growles low at Sal::

Joe Manning -> @::Grins:: You've never watched one of her dances in the cargo hold. You really oughta try to mingle with the crew more, William. Most of them aren't like Shane.

Joe Manning -> Drone> ::Moves slowly back toward Sal and the others, sweeping its sensor tentacle around::

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> ::ever-so-quietly heads for the access panel that he noticed on the drone earlier::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::frowning, eyes back on his sights and the drone::

Joe Manning -> Drone> ::Sensor tentacle suddely fixes on the ground beneath Sal::

Byblos -> Nickels>::can only mentallly curse being caught in the open when Rosetto got the drones attention::

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> ::stops dead::

Joe Manning -> Drone> ::Another one of the tentacles swings around::

William Chocox -> @That's good. I would really hate working here if they all were.

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> ::holding his breath::

William Chocox -> ((Hey Nickles!))

Joe Manning -> (( You can give up the Nickles role now, Byblos ;) ))

Ethan Neufeld -> ::sees the drone's tentacle fix on the ground and Sal stop; wonders if the drone recognized Sal's 'out-of-place' shadow::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::peeks around the rock to see Sal::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ((Hey Chris))

Joe Manning -> Drone> ::The tentacle fires an energy beam at the ground::

Pher -> :: Hold fire... ::

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> ::fights back the urge to run away from the beam at his feet::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::jaw tightens; holds fire::

STSF_Nickles -> ((Sorry all Couldnt be helped.>>

Joe Manning -> @::Pulls a phaser out of the locker and hands it to William:: I think this is yours?

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::sees the beam and pulls out his phaser, finger on tthe power button::

Joe Manning -> Drone> ::Fires several shots at the ground between Sal's feet, scorching the ground and sending up wisps of smoke::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::debates whether or not he should power up his weapon::

William Chocox -> @::grabs the phaser and looks it over:: Looks like it. There's the mark on the bottom that I put on it.

Joe Manning -> Drone> ::The sensor tentacle sweeps back and forth at Sal's location::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::runs a claw around the power button, growliing low in his throat::

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> ::desperately trying to fight the urge to cough from the smoke::

STSF_Nickles -> ::stands still watching the centries , hoping not to cause furthr attention::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::wonders what would happen if Sal laid down::

Joe Manning -> Drone> ::The sensor tentacles follows the progress of the smoke::

Byblos -> @Byblos>So in conclusion....everyone lives...everyone...::looking at the guards:: lives...hah!

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> ::looks at the tentacle, watches how it moves::

Joe Manning -> Drone> ::The weapon tentacle suddenly rises to Sal's chest region::

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> Uh oh. ::runs::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::jaw tightens more... realizes Sal might be made if the drone figures out his shape from the smoke::

Joe Manning -> Drone> ::Fires::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The other two drones move away from the cliff edge

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::stands up and powers up his phaser, pointing it at the drone::

Joe Manning -> Drone> ::Follows, scanning the ground where Sal runs as it takes shots::

STSF_Nickles -> ::Very slowly turns his head seeing Sal and the weapon pointing at Sal::

Pher -> Move to shadows, everyone.

Ethan Neufeld -> ::sees Zap stand::

Pher -> :: Follows her own advice ::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::Chris:: Fire sir?

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> ::zig-zagging towards heavier cover:: I guess it's smarter than I thought!

Byblos -> @Let's go guys...Shane probably has the engineers prepped on that old Federation ship.

Joe Manning -> @::Nods at William:: You'll be taking that over to the raider ship. And as soon as we get back, you'll return it to Pher, understood?

STSF_Nickles -> No firing will only draw their attention more.

Ethan Neufeld -> ::wants to point out if they fire, they'll give any other drones every reason to come down on their position::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::keeps quiet::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> Aye sir ::powers down his phaser but keeps his finger on the button::

Joe Manning -> Drone> ::Continues chasing Sal, firing shots in his general direction, but apparently firing blindly::

STSF_Nickles -> :: moves as the drones move away into a shadow near the cliff::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::maintains his cover and concealment, shadows minimized::

William Chocox -> @Yes sir.

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> ::suddenly swerves and hides behind a rock::

Joe Manning -> Drone> ::Swings up and over the rock and scans Sal's position::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::sees Sal make it to the rock, ducks behind his own::

Byblos -> @ All right....I swear there is a guardian on board that ship...someone shoot me...

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> ::lunges for the access panel as the drone gets close::

STSF_Nickles -> :: whispers to Pher:: If he stays still they should leave him alone correct??

Joe Manning -> @::Nods and closes the locker:: Alright, get everything you need ready. Shane'll take you over to the Verbistul for transfer to the shuttle

Pher -> Hope so.

Byblos -> @On stun...before I try to take his/her head off or an arm....Bad habit I must confess.

Pher -> They also seem to sense shadows better than the person. Strange sensors.

STSF_Nickles -> Now to just get HIM the message

William Chocox -> @Will do sir. ::walks out of the quarters and heads to engineering::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::peeks and sees Sal lung at the drone, growls:: He's gonna get his fool self killed.

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The other drones patrol the area near the team, scanning around

Ethan Neufeld -> ::doesn't think using shadows and smoke is all that strange::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::grips his phaser tighter, claw on the power button::

STSF_Nickles -> Zaphod tell him to remain still

Joe Manning -> Drone> ::Spins around, scanning in the direction that Sal's hand touched the panel::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::maintains his prone, covered position::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::Sal:: Sal, stay still. Lay low.

Byblos -> @NPC Boris>Execuse me, you want us to shoot you. We see a Guardian on board that ship? <Byblos>I might compromise the mission if I see one of those..so yes Stun me and say it was a misfire.

Joe Manning -> Drone #2> ::Scans in Nickles' direction::

Byblos -> (grrr I hate missing those brackets )

STSF_Nickles -> :: gets lower to the ground and shuts up::

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> ::ducks away from the panel, not wanting to be smoke-scanned again::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::wishes the others would STFU before they all get a stupid prize::

Byblos -> @Three Vestibule NPCs truely think the Nausicaan is insane.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::bites his lip, motioning for Sal to stay low::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: Drone 1 continues scanning near Sal and the source of Zaphod's voice. Drone 2 moves toward Nickles and scans near him. Drone 3 patrols

Ethan Neufeld -> ::is tempted to put Rosetto out of commission temporarily, if he could just get to him; doesn't move from cover::

Pher -> :: Figures talking is a bad idea ::

STSF_Nickles -> :: backs up under a shadow under a cliff hang::

Joe Manning -> @::Arrives on the Bridge to take the flight station and dock with Verbistul::

Byblos -> @ Yes I tend to get a bit agitated when I see one. But the odds of a Guardian on board that vessel are pretty slim. As I have been told we are so off the beaten path the Guardians don't pay visits

STSF_Nickles -> :;slowly:

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> ::inching away from the drone::

Joe Manning -> @::And to write a log::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: After a few seconds, the two hunter drones stop scanning near the team, and start moving around scanning the area

William Chocox -> @::arrives in engineering grabs a toolkit and heads toward the docking tube::

Byblos -> @NPC Jared>What about the other pirate vessel...errr protecton vessel. What if she starts to fire on the Constellation.

STSF_Nickles -> (( WB Pher))

Byblos -> @The Boss...has said that is an unlikely event.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::motions to Ethan, points to a small rock, then at a larger one 20 meters away, makes a throwing motion, winks::

STSF_Nickles -> ::waits for them to clear before moving back out::

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> ::slight sigh of relief::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::continues to control breathing, using cover and concealmeant to his best advantage::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: Finally giving up, the drones move back in the direction of the cliff edge

Ethan Neufeld -> ::frowns at Zap and shakes his head in disagreement::

Pher -> :: Keeps half an eye out, but moves as little as possible ::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::thinks it would give the drones more reason to stick around::

Byblos -> @NPC Jared> Sorry man, just dont like being on a ship lit up to be blown to pieces.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::nods at Ethan, peeks to see the drones move away, puts his head back on his concealment::

Byblos -> @ It won't happen. The Boss is on top of things.

Joe Manning -> @::Completes the docking maneuver and opens a shipwide comm:: +Com+ I want engineering, medical, and the full security detail on that ship. The shuttle is waiting for you in Verbistul's shuttle bay; Shane can show you the way.

Ethan Neufeld -> ::relieved that the drones are moving away again, but not eager to leave cover/concealment just yet::

Byblos -> @NPC Boris>He's not our BOSS...Captain Maxwell is.

Ethan Neufeld -> ((concealment^; for earlier))

Pher -> :: Still not sure if they will pick up the shuttle, or if they can do anything about it. ::

Joe Manning -> @::Looks over at the sensor station:: Troy, I want you to lead the team over there.

STSF_Nickles -> :: looks over to Pher ad moves See anything for your post::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The hovering drones drop over the edge of the cliff and disappear from view

Troy Parson -> @Can do, sir. ::sips coffee::

William Chocox -> @::Arrives at docking door::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::watches the drones, worried about their means of escape::

Byblos -> @::Looks at NPC Boris:: My Boss is your Boss so long as you have that gun...now let's get to the tube!

Pher -> (quietly) Might have to walk home.

STSF_Nickles -> ::listens for the slight hum of the drones not hearing it::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::carefully begins to break cover after the drones disappear over the cliff and regroup with the others::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::grins at Pher::

Troy Parson -> @::takes a small toy dog and a can of tunafish from a cabinet under the sciense station and heads for the airlock::

Joe Manning -> @Shane> ::Moves up the neck toward the airlock, the sound of his arm heralding his approach:: Chekov, you got everything you need?

STSF_Nickles -> Lets hope not

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> ::heads over to the others:: Drat.

Ethan Neufeld -> ::quietly:: Or at least find another way down. Zap, did you see another way into the fjord before you turned off your tricorder?

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::stans and walks over to Ethan, quietly:: I wonder what their range of hearing is.

STSF_Nickles -> Is everyone okay?

William Chocox -> @::looks over at Shane:: Yes sir.

Byblos -> @::Byblos and three NPC security guards arrive at docking tube....Byblos gestures them forward and they comply eager to get away from the "crazy" Nausicaan.::

Pher -> OK.

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> Each drone's got an access panel on it, and they can't scan us through our protection, but actually getting to the panel is harder than it looks.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> Scares Sh'rresless. But ok.

Joe Manning -> @Shane> Good. Keep up. I'm not waiting around for the others. ::Hits the airlock panel with his fleshy fist::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::Chris:: Yes. ::Zap:: I'd guess close to humanoid range; they didn't hear us before they detected your scan.

Byblos -> @ +Joe+ Byblos to Boss..

Joe Manning -> @+Byblos+ What it is, my Nausicaan friend?

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> I saw the panel when they first came to look at me...figured if I could keep them from going off the cliff long enough to get at their wiring, I could keep them away from teh shuttle.

Ethan Neufeld -> ::glances at Sal, but doesn't say anything::

Joe Manning -> (( Last lines ))

Byblos -> @I understand this correctly...you will be on Qob by yourself?

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> ::sighs:: Guess they win round one. Interesting technology, though...

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> ::Ethan:: Good, I didn't see another way down. Exept for a path a few hundred meters away. We could make it down.

Troy Parson -> Rosetto> ::perks up a bit at the thought of eventually getting to study such a machine::

William Chocox -> @::to Security NPC's:: He's not as crazy as he seems. He's more.

Joe Manning -> @+Byblos+ Don't worry so much, Byblos. Focus on keeping your team secured. I'll have some more Verbistul personnel brought over.

STSF_Nickles -> We need to be more careful if we are to get back to the shuttle

Joe Manning -> PAUSE SIM