Qob: Tranquility 1/8/12

[Joe Manning 0]

Joe Manning -> BEGIN SIM

William Chocox -> ::is at the back of the away team::

rosetto -> ::sits on the QoB bridge alone in the dark::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::middle of team, near Byblos and Soora::

rosetto -> ^@

Joe Manning -> @::Standing in front of a large bank of terminals in the center of Verbistul's bridge, watching sensor images of the drones swarming around the target structure::

Ethan Neufeld -> Mod Drone> ::continuing to lead team down tunnel::

Kaara Soora -> ::behind Byblos::

Ethan Neufeld -> Mod Drone> ::^at a brisk pace::

Pher -> :: At front of team, long weapon in hand, solid slug in barrel, phaser off ::

rosetto -> @::taps his intercom::+Shane+Hey Big Guy! You still awake done there?

Joe Manning -> @::Sips from a flask of bourbon he newly refilled with a trip to the cargo hold::

Shane -> ::is heading towards the Verbistul bridge, tapping at diagnostic reports on his ODRI, growling to himself::

Byblos -> ::is a bit concerned being led by a drone...he has his the type 3 phaser rifle "low Ready"

Pher -> :: Continues on, not quite matching drone's pace ::

Ethan Neufeld -> ACTION: Junction in tunnel ahead.

Kaara Soora -> ::following silently, her pistol at the ready::

Shane -> ::stops at the airlock hatch on the Qob:: +Bridge+ Yeah, what do you want?

Shane -> @*

William Chocox -> ::has his phaser rifle at a ready position with finger on the power button::

Troy Parson -> ::takes a cigarette out of his pack, fishes in a pocket for a lighter, doesn't find one, and turns to the drone:: Got a light?

rosetto -> @+Shane+Just wondering who's left up here... You on QoB?

Pher -> Pher, Byblos... Use the junction as cover. Hold there.

Ethan Neufeld -> Mod Drone> ::brisky approaches tunnel junction and turns corner::

Pher -> (Alex, Byblos)

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::stops chewing bubblegum; slips around and moves up toward junction::

Pher -> Audrey, scan for life forms, please, actives enabled.

Byblos -> Copy, Lifeguard ::Byblos takes the right facing junction cover spot::

Pher -> :: Keeps going past junction ::

rosetto -> @::thinks announcing his break-thru may be premature at present::

Shane -> @::looks down the airlock tube, growls at his ODRI:: +Bridge+ I'm about ta leave.

Kaara Soora -> ::stops next to wall::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: In a large cavern up ahead, four lifesigns can be read. Three of them are somewhat faint

Ethan Neufeld -> Mod Drone> ::waits in junction::

Byblos -> Clear...go..Doc...

rosetto -> @+Shane+You heard from the Away Team?

STSF_Nickles -> (( ::waves:: ))

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::on left of junction::

Pher -> Audrey. Scan for power sources matching drones, please.

Byblos -> (Hi Chris)

William Chocox -> ::stops as the group stops::

Shane -> @::rolls his eyes:: +Bridge+ You're on the bridge, you tell me!

Kaara Soora -> ::glances at Byblos, but goes slowly, coming up behind Pher::

Pher -> :: Approaching the cavern opening? Intends to enter cavern, step to the side, then stop. ::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: Two drones can be detected with the lifeforms

rosetto -> @+Shane+No messages left here... Just thought you might have heard from the captain...

Byblos -> C'mon william...we got your flanks..cover the doc..and we will redeploy...

Troy Parson -> ::peering over Pher's shoulder at Audrey's display::

Pher -> Four humanoids three drones in the area.

Pher -> :: Shows Troy her display ::

STSF_Nickles -> @ :: in the Verbistul's Command center ::

William Chocox -> ::moves to cover the doc:: Gotcha.

Shane -> @::starts stomping down the connecting tube, his bionic whirring and hissing:: +Bridge+ I'm headin to the Verb bridge, if you're bored just come over here...

Pher -> :: Speaking a bit loudly :: Good evening. Sorry to intrude.

Ethan Neufeld -> Mod Drone> ::moves aside::

Byblos -> ::uses cheap COMM:: +Lifeguard+ I don't like having this junction behind the main lobby..need a rear guard or redeploy in the cave?

rosetto -> @::thinks to himself 'how rude' and then catches himself 'Shane'::

STSF_Nickles -> @ Rosetto, report have we heard anything from them yet?

Pher -> +Byblos+ Use Chocox to watch the drone.

Joe Manning -> Gabriel> ::Yells back to Pher:: Step out where we can see you

Ethan Neufeld -> Mod Drone> ::exits into cave::

Kaara Soora -> ::glances back at William, then checks her phaser::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::glances at Byblos::

rosetto -> @::taps on his com panel::+Verbistul+Chris! I have got nothing here... Nothing from the serface, that is...

Pher -> :: Moves out into cavern and to the side. Jestures for Troy to do same, jestures others to hold back ::

William Chocox -> ::to Kaara:: How you feeling?

Pher -> :: Looks to see if Ethan or his companion are there ::

Troy Parson -> ::follows Pher into the cavern, looking over everything within::

Kaara Soora -> ::to William:: Have that same bad feeling. Which is odd, for me.

Byblos -> ::looks to Alex:: Okay....+ Willliam + William when everyone is in the lobby take six again watch the drone..

Pher -> (Quietly) See anything funky?

Joe Manning -> ACTION: A human man, a human woman, and an Andorian are in the cavern. Their skin appears oddly pale

William Chocox -> +Byblos+ Will do.

Shane -> @::stomping through the Verbistul decks, shouldering people aside who are unlucky enough to get out of his way::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::standing - if it can be called that - at rear of cave, held at gunpoint::

William Chocox -> Which bad feeling?

Kaara Soora -> It almost feels as if we're walking right into a trap.

Joe Manning -> ACTION: A familiar whirring noise can be heard coming down the tunnels behind Byblos and Alex

Pher -> :: Nods to Ethan ::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> Um, drones are coming...

Ethan Neufeld -> more^

Ethan Neufeld -> ::returns Pher's gaze, but not much else::

Joe Manning -> Gabriel> ::The human man, standing in front of the others:: I could scarcely believe my eyes. An Orion. A Nausicaan. A Vulcan. I believe we could start our own new Federation down here.

Byblos -> Forward we go.....+ Lifeguard+ sounds like more drones coming from the rear

Pher -> Quite a mix, aren't we?

William Chocox -> ::keeping an eye on the six:: You know I've been having that same feeling. Do you hear that?

Joe Manning -> Gabriel> ::His tone flat as his expression:: Who are you?

Pher -> If you could hold back the drones, it need not get exciting quite so quickly.

rosetto -> @::feelng useless on QoB... Heads for airlock and Verbistul::

Kaara Soora -> ::eyes up front:: Yes. More drones.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::gives Byblos a look::

Byblos -> + Lifeguard + Copy that...I'll start a convestation.

Pher -> Mercinaries. We're supposed to life guard idiot scientists. Ethan, there, is an idiot scientist.

Pher -> Sorry, Ethan, but...

Joe Manning -> Gabriel> ::Turns slightly to look back toward Ethan::

William Chocox -> Get ready in case the partying gets started.

Shane -> @::steps through the Verbistul bridge doors, spots Chris and Joe and heads for them::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::smiles faintly for Gabriel::

Pher -> I know nothing about you folk, and don't care to. Do you have any use for Ethan?

Byblos -> ::looks to Alex...::: Okay Alex, time for the big guy to play roadblock...maybe they might be surprised by my intellignece..

Kaara Soora -> ::whispers:: I've been ready.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::grins in agreement::

Joe Manning -> Gabriel> ::Looks back at Pher, fixing her with his milky-eyed gaze:: What do you know of this place?

William Chocox -> ::whispers back:: That is good.

rosetto -> @::steps lightly in the dark of QoB and arrives at the airlock::

STSF_Nickles -> @ ::sees Shane:: Do we have any further information on whats going on?

Joe Manning -> @::Glances over at Shane as his arm-whirring enters the control center::

Pher -> Good shielding. Primitive and mildly interesting modifications to the drones. You need a doctor. That's about it.

Byblos -> ::unsheathes Phaser Rifle No. 2...and blocks the tunnel with himself standing ...both rifles in a "ready Low" Position.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> Um, right... I'll take this direction.

Joe Manning -> Gabriel> Mercenaries you said you were? Why did you come to this place? ::Motions vaguely behind him:: Did this one pay you to shuttle and protect him?

Shane -> @::shake his head at Chris and Joe:: Nah, nothing.

Byblos -> Alex, If I drop...you got William's six and the rest...keep in touch with Pher..even though she may annoy it.

Kaara Soora -> ::w:: Been a while since I've seen the Nausicaan in action. Should be... fun.

Joe Manning -> @They're alright. For now. ::Takes another sip of his bourbon:: I'd know it if they were in trouble. Feel it in the gut.

TKAR -> hi just watching for some ideas

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> Hah, you ain't gonna drop. Think positive.

Joe Manning -> @Even though we can't see anything more than an army of drones at the moment.

William Chocox -> ((w)) It is. Better than watching a show.

Shane -> @::eyebrows Joe:: Whatever you say Cap'n...

Pher -> His supposed Boss leads an archeological expedition. We're supposed to ride shotgun on the archeologists. Ethan... has his own agenda. You likely know more about that than us. Wouldn't tell us nothing.

Byblos -> ::Byblos blocks the rear of the tunnel as he hears the drones approach..he is not certain what to expect, he did hear Pher talking to one, Pehraps he can talk on the Drones Level.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> We're gonna own this, Bibs.

Pher -> My captain, though, says we're supposed to get him up.

STSF_Nickles -> @ ::looks to Joe:: I guess that come from Years of Experience Cap?

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The drones can be seen rounding a bend in the tunnel ahead, triple file

rosetto -> @::wanders the Verbistul corridors looking for the control center::

Kaara Soora -> ::w:: Bibs?

Byblos -> Alex...get the Doc in a cover spot...quickly!

Pher -> We also know our big guns out range the planetary defenses.

Joe Manning -> Gabriel> Oh I see. ... you have no idea who Ethan is? Who he works for? ::Smirks:: Whyever did you come down here for him?

Ethan Neufeld -> ::glances at Gabriel::

Kaara Soora -> Don't be overprotective, Byblos.

Troy Parson -> ::listening in to Pher and Gabriel::

Pher -> The captain said to. Our captain might not be the brightest bulb in the world, but he does his job.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::waves at Soora:: You heard the big guy; he wants ta save ya.

rosetto -> @::finds control center and enters quietly::

William Chocox -> ((w)) I'm guessing Bibs is her nickname for him. I personally call him Big Ugly.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> Not that there ain't much cover in here...

Shane -> @::looks down the array of sensor consoles as he speaks:: I'm nearly finished gettin the old bird's main computer core back to a workin state. I've been able to recover and repair most of our essential data sectors. But everything will still extremely unstable...

William Chocox -> ::looking back:: There isn't much cover anywhere.

Pher -> Sentimental thing about not leaving people stranded.

Kaara Soora -> ::Alex:: I have my back against the wall, and William beside me. If nothing else, I can shoot, believe it or not. Try to move me, and see it for yourself.

Joe Manning -> Gabriel> And where is your Captain? So sentimental, he does not come down here himself? How many others are in ships orbitting this planet?

Byblos -> ::The Nausicaan is over 2 meters tall...he tries his best to look bigger to cover the rear...he doesn't have a view forward, placing his trust in Pher::

Pher -> Three, last I counted, if you don't count shuttles.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::screws up face:: Suit yer self. I got better things to do. ::refocuses::

Joe Manning -> @::Glances over at Shane:: What about the warp drive? Will we be able to jump reliably?

rosetto -> ::frowns at Shane's comment::I could really use that data analysis... Do you have any idea when we'll be stable enough for that?

William Chocox -> Also I may be just an engineer, but my Federation and Guardian training had required marksmanship courses.

rosetto -> ^@

Byblos -> Okay, I have talked to Guardians, Pirates, whores and Joes...what are these robots going to say.....

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The drones stop about fifteen yards from Byblos

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::glances at William:: Meh, Guardians.

Pher -> If you guys are local, I think I can steer the archeologists away from this area. You guys have been a nuiscance.

Byblos -> Hey guys....::to Drones approaching Rear of group:: Everything under control at the moment...negotiations under way. Just keeping things safe.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::to Byblos:: Ask 'em if they like pizza.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::not taking this seriously enough::

Kaara Soora -> ::looks at William:: The Academy has very rigorous standards.

rosetto -> @Any word from our team?

Ethan Neufeld -> ::shifts weight::

Byblos -> ::Byblos hears Alex and wonders what the heck did she smoke before this mission..Pher is not going to be happy::

Shane -> @ ::glances back at Rosseto, then back to Joe:: Aye, we should be stable enough now for both. But there's no telling when she might give out again.

Joe Manning -> Gabriel> ::Looks at Troy, then down the tunnel they entered from::

Byblos -> + Lifeguard + Drones have ceased movement 15 or so yards from our six.

Joe Manning -> Gabriel> For some reason I find your story hard to believe.

Pher -> +Byblos+ Check.

William Chocox -> Starfleet? Yes. Guardians? Any Joe Schmuck can join and it's not hard to pass.

Pher -> Doesn't seem prudent to make up a new one at this point.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::gives William another look:: That's plakta.

Joe Manning -> @::Shakes head in Sal's direction:: They're underground and under heavy shielding. Can't see them or talk to them. But William is laying those beacons, so they can get in touch in an emergency.

Pher -> We could hurt each other if you like. That seems unwise.

rosetto -> @::to Manning::I have some preliminary results that you may find interesting, sir... Results from the data collected on our first expedition...

Kaara Soora -> ::W:: should have been more specific. Vulcan Science Academy. Not particularly Starfleet.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::evidently didn't pass Guardian selections::

Byblos -> ::Byblos regrets not having Shane present right now, he would be a better road block even if the Nausicaan had two large rifles slung under each hand "ready low" ::

Joe Manning -> Gabriel> I wonder if you'd be more willing to tell me the truth if you knew of the things Ethan has been hiding from you.

William Chocox -> ::pack is lighter due to the beacons being placed::

William Chocox -> ((w)) In that case sure.

Pher -> Maybe. Mighty curious about that.

Ethan Neufeld -> ::levels gaze at Pher::

Joe Manning -> Gabriel> ::Turns to look at Ethan again::

Joe Manning -> Gabriel> Are you familiar with the Rainmakers? ::Looks back at Pher::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::quiet exhale::

Pher -> I"ve heard of them. Haven't particularly wanted to get familiar with them.

William Chocox -> ((In the name of all that is good and holy those guys again?))

Joe Manning -> Gabriel> Oh but it seems you already have. Ethan is one of them. ::Waves an arm back toward Ethan::

Shane -> (They're kinda like roaches...)

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::keeping an eye on drones; impatient for them to do something::

rosetto -> @As I had suspected, the Zoalus were a highly inelligent race. I expect the drones are as well... They may even have picked up some English by now...

Pher -> :: glances at Ethan. ::

Joe Manning -> Gabriel> ::Watching Pher's reaction closely::

Byblos -> Right guys....we are just here to talk...no worries. ::to the Drones facing him::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::kept eyes levelled on Pher::

Pher -> :: Tries not to react much, but thinks Ethan is a different sort of scum. ::

Ethan Neufeld -> leveled^

Kaara Soora -> ::w:: Also, not bad at hand to hand.

STSF_Nickles -> @ I hate the waiting game

Pher -> OK. Any way I can double check on that?

rosetto -> @Ditto, Chris...

Shane -> @ ::to Chris:: No joke.

William Chocox -> ((w)) I'm not that good at hand-to-hand though if I was better I might not be here now.

Ethan Neufeld -> It takes a Rainmaker to know one, Pher.

Joe Manning -> Gabriel> ::Smiles::

Kaara Soora -> ::glances at William:: What do you mean?

Pher -> Ah... Then I wouldn't know.

Joe Manning -> Gabriel> And it seems you haven't the faintest clue about any of this. You're all literally stumbling in the dark.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::listening in to Will and Soora, smirking::

Pher -> We did bring flashlights, but essentially, yes.

Troy Parson -> ::still listening in, watching Gabriel closely::

William Chocox -> ((w)) I was kidnapped by our dear captain right before we came here. Decided to leave the Guardians and join up.

Ethan Neufeld -> Should let them go, Gabriel.

rosetto -> @::to anyone who's listening...::Still, I feel that their mission has been altered in some way... The drones don't seem to be behaving as they should...

Byblos -> ::Byblos contemplates the good old days...with Many Nausicaans backing him up at this moment armed to the teeth with odd weaponry. Just as some sort of mental reassurance ::

Joe Manning -> Gabriel> The drones that were following you here, for instance. They are under our control.

Joe Manning -> Gabriel> ::Glances back at Ethan::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::shifts gaze to Gabriel::

Pher -> :: Shrugs :: I knew you had your share of them.

Ethan Neufeld -> Never know when a mercenary ship owing us a favor will come in handy.

Kaara Soora -> ::w:; Interesting. Not sure I follow your thought process, however, if you ever would like training, you only need to ask.

Joe Manning -> Gabriel> So it's quite impossible for you to return to your Captain and tell him of the things you have seen and heard. But as Ethan suggests, you may still be useful to us alive.

Ethan Neufeld -> ::jaw tightens::

Pher -> Make an offer. I have wondered what your supply situation is like.

Joe Manning -> Gabriel> An offer? ::Smiles widely::

Joe Manning -> Gabriel> My offer is this. ::Motions toward the pit of black oily liquid against one side of the cave:: Take a dip. All of you.

Byblos -> + Lifeguard + Byblos everything is like paused. The Drones remain at our six...not moving.

Joe Manning -> Gabriel> Or die.

Ethan Neufeld -> ::firmly:: Don't do it.

William Chocox -> ((w)) If I was better at hand-to-hand I might have been able to resist and not be here, not that I'm complaining, and if we get out of this alive then yes I would like training.

Kaara Soora -> ::w:: If I have anything to say about it, we will.

rosetto -> @Gosh, I don't like this::feeling in gut churning::

Troy Parson -> ::chimes in:: Well, I, for one, am not terribly keen on the whole "dying" thing. ::looks at the pool of liquid::

Joe Manning -> Gabriel> ::His skin begins to turn translucent, revealing blackened veins underneath::

William Chocox -> ((w)) That is oddly reassuring.

Pher -> Hmm... Nice blood you have there.

Byblos -> ::unable to hear the dialogue completely.....to much echo sounding in the tunnel he faces the drones with::

Kaara Soora -> ::glances at William and almost smiles::

Pher -> :: Looks for anyone holding something like a control box ::

rosetto -> @::walks over to the sensor panel to see what he can see::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::appears to have suddenly changed sides:: Pher, they're parasites. Dying's the least of your concerns.

Joe Manning -> @::Stroking his chin and watching the sensor display of the surface:: Chris. I want you to take Shane and Sal back Qob and prepare to disconnect from Verbistul.

William Chocox -> ::smirks::

Ethan Neufeld -> It'd be a mercy.

Shane -> @::glances up at Joe:: Got a plan, Cap'n?

rosetto -> @::looks at Manning and then at Nickles::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The Andorian has his weapon trained on Ethan and the woman is standing off to the side with a weapon

Ethan Neufeld -> ::glances at the Andorian::

Joe Manning -> @I got intentions. Whether they turn into anything resemblin a plan remains to be seen.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::completely aloof to what's going on inside the cave; has taken to making faces at the drones::

rosetto -> @And what about you, sir?

Kaara Soora -> ::scoots a little along the wall, slowly, towards Pher and Troy::

Byblos -> Just be cool..Just be cool...::sweat rolls down Byblos cheek as the standoff continues::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: Aside from the black pool, another tunnel entrance behind the group is all that's visible. The lights all run in that direction

Pher -> :: Levels her weapon at Gabriel, fires the solid slug round at him, sets phaser to wide stun :: Weapons free!

Ethan Neufeld -> ::drops::

Joe Manning -> Gabriel> Retr-- ::Hit with the slug and drops::

Pher -> :: Sprays the Andorian ::

Joe Manning -> Andorian> ::Starts to pull back but is dropped by the stun beam::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::low crawls to gear::

Byblos -> ::Drops to one knee and fires both phasers simultaneously at the Drones in front::

Pher -> :: Swings to hit the woman ::

Shane -> @::grunts, then turns to go, bumping a Verb esign out of the way:: Lets go Rosetto

Joe Manning -> Woman> ::Runs through the tunnel entrance behind the group::

William Chocox -> ::turns phaser on and fires right past Byblos ear::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The first row of drones crashes back into the second

rosetto -> @::follows Shane, shaking his head::

Pher -> :: Goes to narrow beam and shoots again at the woman ::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::mouth agape::

Joe Manning -> @::Looks toward Sal's back:: Going to keep an eye out. I'll be in touch.

Troy Parson -> ::ducks out of the way of the firefight::

Kaara Soora -> ::turns and fires at the drones as well::

Byblos -> ::rechecks rifles for max setting and lets loose several more phaser pulses at the drones blocking their six::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::recovers weapons; turns about::

Joe Manning -> Woman> ::Disappears around a bend in the tunnel before Pher can hit her::

rosetto -> @::looks back::She'll be ready for you, sir!

William Chocox -> ((brb))

Pher -> :: Goes back to wide beam and hits Gabrial again ::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The drones continue taking fire, not responding or acting in any way

Shane -> @::exits the Verbistul, entering the Qob airlock and stomping for the bridge::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::joins in the free-for-all::

Joe Manning -> Gabriel> ::Falls unconscious::

rosetto -> @::calls ahead to Shane::What do you think he's thining?

Kaara Soora -> ::pauses in firing, looking back, eyes searching for Ethan::

William Chocox -> ((back))

Pher -> Troy, see if you can get Ethan over here ::

Byblos -> + Lifeguard + Drones takiing hits ...but not firing back...at our six

Ethan Neufeld -> ::climbs to feet::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The black liquid in the pit begins to surge

Troy Parson -> ::nods, heads for Ethan::

Pher -> + Byblos+ FInish them. I think I took out the guy with the controls first.

Ethan Neufeld -> ::sees pool, cringes::

Pher -> +Byblos+ Don't count on it lasting!

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The drones tumbling over in the front ranks begin sliding forward as the back ranks spring into motion

rosetto -> @::stumbles onto QoB Bridge... arriving faster than he left::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: Tendril arms start whipping forward toward Byblos

Pher -> +Byblos+ Target modified drones first!

Kaara Soora -> ::keeps her gun at the ready, heads after Troy::

William Chocox -> ::continues firing:: What's it take to take one of these down?

Byblos -> ::considers using a Phaser Power cell jerry rigged grenade..but then thinks of the cave and is not certain about the stability::

rosetto -> @::taps feveourly at his console preparing QoB for departure::

rosetto -> ^Feverishly

Byblos -> + Lifeguard + Okay they are pissed...::static:: moving in with arms or something.,,

Pher -> :: Sets phaser for single taget overkill. Carful aim at the stationary Gabriel. Tries to finish him. ::

Shane -> @::tapping away at the sensor station on the Qob bridge, checking sensors:: I've got no idea. Long as we're shootin somethin.

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The drone tendrils whip toward Byblos when he speaks

Ethan Neufeld -> ::sees Troy nearing, digs a timer out of his gear:: Pher, I've got this room wired.

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The drones begin firing laser beams in his direction

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> Bibs! ::jumps in the way::

Shane -> @::turns to the weapons station:: ...I'm fine with it.

William Chocox -> ::shoots at nearest drone::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::takes a direct hit::

Troy Parson -> ::reaches Ethan:: C'mon then!

Ethan Neufeld -> ::nods; follows Troy::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: More tendrils whip toward William when he shoots and they begin opening fire

Byblos -> ::switches to rapid fire but not before Alex goes down:: Alex!!

rosetto -> @Where the heck is Nickles?

Byblos -> ::retreats::

Pher -> :: Turns to take cover at the entrance to the cave. Sees if the drones can be targeted ::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::lets out an unholy sound in agony::

William Chocox -> ::runs after Byblos::

Kaara Soora -> ::pauses, ears perk, turns back towards tunnel::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: Most of the tendrils train on Alex and begin firing on her prone body

rosetto -> @::continues to prep the engines::

Pher -> :: If she can take a shot without hitting friendlies, does ::

Shane -> ((I'm gonna make an assumption...))

Byblos -> + Lifeguard + Alex is down...I am going to be over run hear....I can detonate a power cell if need be...but we may get caved in!

Pher -> :: Makes hitting those on Alex a priority ::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::sets digital timer and lodges it in some of the Comp-U on the wall::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The oily substance surges above the level of the cave floor and begins oozing toward Troy

Ethan Neufeld -> ::sees substance oozing out of pool:: Let's go.

rosetto -> ((AFK?))

Ethan Neufeld -> ::moves toward exit::

Pher -> +Byblos+ Try not to block my shots, but do as you can.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::has emotionally lost it; combat ineffective::

Shane -> @::glances at the sensors:: He's onboard now. I'm heading to the engine room.

Pher -> :: Taking careful aimed shots ::

William Chocox -> ::hears the sound:: Damnit! ::starts to run back::

Troy Parson -> ::turns to Ethan:: Be right with you.

Byblos -> ::The Nausicaan just fires away at those closest to Alex at max power....seemingly sparks fly on impact,,,he drops to the ground as he hears Pher 's com ::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::pauses for Troy::

rosetto -> @Aye!::pauses::+Manning+Captain, we're ready here, sir... Waiting n your orders...

Joe Manning -> ACTION: As Alex's voice tapers off, the drones fix their tendrils on the source of Pher's weapon fire. They have trouble moving forward as fallen drones are piled up around them

Troy Parson -> ::takes a test tube and a glove out of a pocket and attemps to grab the tip of the extending oily substance::

Kaara Soora -> ::takes a deep breath and turns back to fire on drones, moving towards cover::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::Troy:: Already got some. Let's move.

Pher -> :: Continues slow careful aimed shots ::

Joe Manning -> @+Sal+ Prepare for docking arm release ...

Troy Parson -> Right then. ::throws the test tube into the liquid and heads after Ethan::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: A tendril extends from the black substance and lunges toward Troy

Ethan Neufeld -> ::fires at tendril::

rosetto -> @+Manning+Aye, sir...::initiates process::

Byblos -> ::Byblos is forced....back..he trades a weapon for a free Arm attempting to reel in Alex's body ::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The drones begin firing in the direction of Pher's discharging weapon

Shane -> @::grumbling to himself as he enters the engine room hatch:: "bout time we're moving. Jykin tired of this system...

Pher -> :: Tries to use cover as best she can. ::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::brings up six behind Troy::

Kaara Soora -> ::Byblos:: Get her back a little more, then I'll grab her.

Troy Parson -> ::running from the tendril:: Oh my.

William Chocox -> Anyone have something heavier to use against these?

Ethan Neufeld -> ::covering fire::

rosetto -> ACTION:Alarms start blaring "AIRLOCK SEALING"

Joe Manning -> @ACTION: Verbistul releases its docking arm

Pher -> +Byblos+ Get up one of the cross corridors!

Shane -> @+Bridge+ Engines are green, shields at 100%. We're good to go.

rosetto -> @+Shane+Now if I only knew where we're going...

Pher -> :: Loads launcher with slug round, Takes a shot ::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::whimpering as Byblos pulls her in::

Kaara Soora -> ::comes up a little, towards Byblos and Alex::

STSF_Nickles -> ::makes his way to the Qob as requested::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The drones' tendrils follow the slug as it slams into their front ranks

Pher -> :: Checks for effect ::

Joe Manning -> @+Sal+ I want you to fix Qob's guns on the target site, Sal.

Byblos -> + Lifeguard + Kinda...blocked by dead robots....and the ones on top are firing down ....Permission to use a power cell grenade to blow the bastards back...

Ethan Neufeld -> ::rejoins Pher and team::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: A couple of the drones fire on the slug, but the mass continues hovering forward

Pher -> We have an old fashioned frontal assault.

rosetto -> ::sees Chris enter bridge and hears Manning's command::+Manning+Aye, sir...

Byblos -> ::pulls all his might to get Alex...back:: Arrrrghhhhhhhhh!!!!

rosetto -> @::targets landing site::

STSF_Nickles -> Do it Sal Fix those guns on target.

Ethan Neufeld -> ::opens fire on drones; phaser carbine, max setting::

Kaara Soora -> ::comes up beside Byblos, pulling Alex back:: I've got her.

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The drones fire back toward Ethan as he opens fire

rosetto -> @Got a bead on the site, Chris... Just say when...

Pher -> :: Switches back to phaser on heavy kill ::

Byblos -> Jykin' cyber bastards... Get her back Doctor......I'll cover you...

Ethan Neufeld -> ::pulls cover at corner::

Shane -> ((Hey, Qob bridge guys, the weapons are currently hard wired to the captians targeting periscope...))

Pher -> I've got smoke if you want a brief break, and frag but they look too well built. Short on ideas.

Kaara Soora -> ::pulls Alex back towards entrance, and behind cover::

Joe Manning -> @::Looks at one of the Verbistul crew, shaking his head:: Activate the relays ...

Troy Parson -> ::reaching where the others have taken cover:: Well, this is fun.

Ethan Neufeld -> ::Pher:: Control room's back that way. ::indicates direction woman ran::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The drones fix their weapons fire on the direction of Pher's voice

Shane -> @+Bridge+ What the jykin qoh are you guys targetin?!

rosetto -> ((okay... hmm... I guess Sal knew this and is sitting in the captain's chair))

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::whimpering still::

William Chocox -> ::moves to more cover and fires::

Pher -> :: Ducks ::

Troy Parson -> ::takes a flashlight out of a pocket and shines it at a drone for a split second before ducking back behind cover::

STSF_Nickles -> Hold for Joes command.

Pher -> OK. Think I should go for the last life form?

rosetto -> @+Shane+Just following orders... Remember what those are?

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The drones immediately fire in the direction of the light

Kaara Soora -> ::whispers to Alex:: We're steady now. ::does a quick scan, not liking the look of it::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The black substance continues to ooze over the cave floor, closing in on Pher and company

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::starts to cry a little louder::

Pher -> The other thing we might try is these fancy relay beam out boxes.

Shane -> @::grumbles to himself and cuts the commlink, turning back to his main console::

Kaara Soora -> ::holsters gun and pulls off pack, glancing back at ooze:: I despise this place.

Ethan Neufeld -> ::on beam out boxes:: Why didn't you mention those before?

Joe Manning -> +Com+ Manning to anyone beneath the surface of Zoalus. Does anyone copy?

Pher -> :: Glances back, tries to see if there is a reasonable chance of winning. ::

Pher -> Dumb.

Byblos -> oH JYKKE mE! fIRE IN THE hole eVERYONE dOWN....!!!!! ::bYBLOS CHUCKS THREE PHASER POWER CELLS ...I E D 's into the Drone's front.......he ducks as the blast comes? ::

Kaara Soora -> ::pulls out a sedative, for the pain, and injects it into Alex quickly::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::sees ooze nearing:: Sooner rather than later is better.

Troy Parson -> ::thinks for a second, takes out tuning fork, and sounds it as loud as he can without breaking cover::

Pher -> +William+ See if you can get those boxes of yours working!

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::sedated::

Pher -> What is the goo?

Joe Manning -> @+Sal+ Qob, that drone army is swarming into the target structure. Open fire on it.

Ethan Neufeld -> Motoroils. Keep clear.

Ethan Neufeld -> Explain more later.

William Chocox -> +Pher+ Will do! ::presses power switch for relays::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The phaser cells explode, knocking the drones back considerably, but also loosening rock considerably

Pher -> :: Pops out. Takes a few more shots. ::

rosetto -> @+Manning+Firing!::starts firing phasers::

STSF_Nickles -> Sal NOW!! FIre

Joe Manning -> (( ::Whispers:: Disruptors ))

Ethan Neufeld -> ::winces at explosion in small space::

Shane -> (lol)

Ethan Neufeld -> ::ears rining::

Kaara Soora -> ::starts patching up Alex quickly but efficiently::

Pher -> +Byblos+ Nice move with the packs, but don't repeat. Want to keep the beam out lane clear.

Ethan Neufeld -> ringing^

rosetto -> ((yeah, what HE said))

Joe Manning -> @+Com+ Anyone beneath Zoalus? Does anyone read?

Ethan Neufeld -> ::taking shots from cover as he can::

William Chocox -> +Pher+ I hit the switch should be working!

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The tunnel begins collapsing

rosetto -> @::Fires again::

William Chocox -> ::takes some more shots::

Troy Parson -> Erm...not good! ::points at the falling ceiling::

Byblos -> ::gets back up:: Die you Guardian Pe'TaQs ::stands and opens fire with both rifles again..trying to advance.....then is stopped....by collapsing rock:: Oh Jyke' me!!! Cave in!!!!!

STSF_Nickles -> Are we getting any signs from them? Any way of knowing where they are?

Pher -> :: looks back... decides an explosive round to splash the black goo around is likely a bad idea ::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::looks up:: Good if it breaches the local EM interference.

Kaara Soora -> ::Takes the gum from Alex's mouth so she doesn't choke::

Joe Manning -> @+Com+ Pher? Anyone on the away team?

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::gumless!::

rosetto -> @You could check my sensor panel over there, but as Joe said, they're shielded...

William Chocox -> +Pher+ The relays won't work with tons of rock blocking the way!

Pher -> +Joe+ Joe? Rainmakes. Life is ugly down here. Beam out via realay would be nice.

rosetto -> @::to Chris::Should I continue to Fire?

Byblos -> + Lifeguard + Lots of smoke...clouds...bolts...I think the tunnel may of collapsed I dont have an ODRI to verify!!!!

Joe Manning -> @::Barely hears Pher's voice coming through::

Joe Manning -> @+Pher+ Give me numbers and lock-on coordinates.

STSF_Nickles -> NO Hold for a moment

Pher -> Audrey. Analye tunnel integrity.

William Chocox -> +Pher+ Or if they do it will be barely.

Pher -> Audrey, Send joe numbers and lock on coordinates.

rosetto -> @::ceases firing::

Pher -> Audrey, also send tunnel integrity data.

Joe Manning -> ACTION: More rocks continue falling ... blocking off the drones at least

Shane -> @::monitoring power flow and readouts, having to do a lot more maintenence with the core on the frits::

Kaara Soora -> ::rolls Alex onto her side that's least hurt, just in case, not sure what else to do here. Not much else TO do.::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::ceases firing as drones are blocked::

Pher -> Audrey, if it helps, route comm through the relays.

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The black substance continues sliding toward the team members, as they begin to shimmer away

Byblos -> ::looks at the mass of rock and debris and the decrease of incoming fire and fears he may of just got them all killed:: +Lifeguard+ I think our way out...is ...blocked.

Kaara Soora -> ::puts pack back on, and pulls phaser back out::

Pher -> :: Likes that shimmer sound ::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::shimmers::

Troy Parson -> ::shimmers::

Byblos -> ::shimmres::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The team members materialize in Capricorn's transporter room

William Chocox -> ((Let's show those Twilight freaks how really people shimmer.))

Pher -> :: Selects Willie Pete grenade :::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::sags as he rematerializes::

Pher -> :: Decides not to blow away the transporter operator ::

Kaara Soora -> ((::laughs at William::))

Ethan Neufeld -> ::half falls, half sits on the floor::

Ethan Neufeld -> Doc...

Joe Manning -> @+Chris+ Looks like we got 'em Qob ...

Byblos -> ::Byblos falls backwards as he remats onthe Transporter Padd:: Oof.

William Chocox -> ::Crouches on floor::

rosetto -> @::smiles widely::

Pher -> OK. That didn't go so well... :: Clears the pad ::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::pulls out sample vial filled with goo; holds it out to Soora as he passes out::

Joe Manning -> @+Chris+ Though if they managed to get Ethan, I'll quit drinkin for a month.

Troy Parson -> Huh. ::takes out still-unsmoked cigarette and lights it on the red-hot weapon of one of the other team members::

Kaara Soora -> ::takes Vial:: Alright.

STSF_Nickles -> +Joe+ This is one time I hope to not see you with a Drink Cap.

Kaara Soora -> ::investigates it::

Byblos -> ::Byblos looks up at Troy observing what he is doing with the end of his phaser rifle:: And I thought...I was insane.....

STSF_Nickles -> +Joe+ want us to transport them all over here?

Kaara Soora -> ::shrugs:: Alex needs more than field dressings.

Pher -> +Joe+ Rainmakers. If it is all the same to you, we might want to level that entire neighborhood.

rosetto -> @::moves to his console::I see all of them, including Ethan there, on Capricorn...

Joe Manning -> ACTION: It may be worth noting at this point that Ethan's wounds are filled with the same black substance that was oozing toward the team members

Shane -> @::walks back through the Qob bridge doors, listening in with a cold cup of joe::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::wounds which are beginning to bleed again::

Kaara Soora -> ((That is worth noting))

Joe Manning -> @::Narrows his eyes::

Joe Manning -> @+Chris+ They're safe ...

Byblos -> ::rolls over and recalls Alex:: Alex? ::across the transporter Pad::

Kaara Soora -> ::comes to Ethan, pocketing vial::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::sedated::

William Chocox -> ::looks at Ethan:: Hey doc? I may be just an engineer, but that doesn't look right.

Joe Manning -> @+Chris+ Continue firing on the surface. I want a barrage covering a twenty block radius

Kaara Soora -> ::Byblos:: She's fine for now.

Ethan Neufeld -> ::(magic edit) appears like he's on the verge of passing out::

Byblos -> ::coughs:: Sorry Pher...did not mean to take the tunnel out...just the Drones...

Kaara Soora -> Its not right. ::holsters gun again, doing a quick scan::

rosetto -> @::To Nickles::You wanna take over?::points to the captain's chair::

STSF_Nickles -> Sal Fire!! incluse a 20 block radus

Pher -> OK... :: Doesn't like Ethan's black goo, but thinks this is Karra's problem. ::

STSF_Nickles -> Keep Firing

Ethan Neufeld -> (That detonator in the cave should go off about now...)

Kaara Soora -> ::whispers:: Stay with me. ::takes off pack::

rosetto -> @::returns to chair himself and fires away::

Pher -> I won't complain, Byblos. Next time, remind me to set up a covert 'I am about to open fire' signal.

Joe Manning -> ACTION: By this point, the large hovercraft has again emerged from the center of the port city and drones have again begun fighting drones. Qob's disruptor fire is joined, however, by a massive subterranean explosion.

Shane -> @::glances at Sal in the captains chair, grumbles to himself:: Gonna have to fix that...

Byblos -> What the heck? ::approaches Alex via crawling:: Okay more comunication work....

Pher -> This is one of those missions that I'm happy on a decent ending. Style points don't count.

Joe Manning -> PAUSE SIM