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[STSF Jami 0]

[sTSF_Jami] Commanding Officer (CO) - STSF Jorlis

[sTSF_Jami] Stage Hand/ Gofer / Fill-in - STSF Jami

[sTSF_Jami] Tactical Officer (TAC) - Cdt Kestra

[sTSF_Jami] Helm/Operations Officer (HOPS) - Vatric

[sTSF_Jami] Chief Engineer (CENG) - Cdt Montague

[sTSF_Jami] Chief Security Officer (CSEC) - Cdt Rath Tinner

[sTSF_Jami] That is your crew, Captain. May the gods shine on them.

[sTSF_Jorlis] Thank you Jami. Stand by for the briefing...

[sTSF_Jorlis] -=/\=- STSF ACADEMY: MISSION BRIEFING FOR 5-3-05 -=/\=-

[sTSF_Jorlis] The Runabout Styx was forced to crash land on the icy planet Goth VI. The crew must survive until rescue arrives.

[sTSF_Jorlis] -=/\=- BEGIN SIM -=/\=-

[Vatric] <HOPS>::slumped over the Ops console slowly returning to consciousness::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO> ::Watches the lights and consoles inside the runabout flicker then fade completely::

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC>::getting up from the floor::

[sTSF_Jami] @<XO> ::;aboard the Janus, hopeful that the Runabout will return in a timely manner:::

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: wakes up, looks at the engineering console::

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC>::unconscious near door::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO> ::Looks around, unstraps himself and gets up::

[Vatric] <HOPS>::begins to shiver, teeth chattering::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO> ::Walks over to the door and helps TAC and CSEC up:: Am I the only one who remained conscious. Are you two alright?

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: attempts to reinitialize engineering console::

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC><CO>I'm good cap

[Vatric] <HOPS>::seeing his breath:: My it's cold in here!

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC><CO> just a bit shaken up. No injuries here. ::locates TAC console::

[cdt_Montague] <CENG><HOPS> I am trying to reengage environmental control

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO> ::Nods:: <CENG> It looks like we lost power.

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC>::looking at console:: <CO> Tactical is down completely

[cdt_Montague] <CENG><CO>:: nods:: we lost main power three of the battery backup systems are still online, but engines are completely fried.

[Vatric] <HOPS><CENG> I think our first priority is the communications array.

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: engineering console lights up::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO> ::Sighs:: <HOPS> I managed to launch the distress beacon on the way down. Whether someone picks it up is anyone's guess.

[cdt_Montague] <CENG><HOPS> I'll do what I can, but I can't make any guarantees.

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> ::tries to clear some of the random shuttle parts::

[Vatric] <HOPS><CO> Thank goodness ::smiles keeping morale high::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO> ::Shivers:: It's starting to get cold in here.

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::coughs:::pulling herself out from beneath stores that dislodged in the "landing"::::

[Vatric] <HOPS>::gets up and strides to the aft storage lockers::

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: attempts to reinitialize temperature control::

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::checking herself over:::seems to be ok:::

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC><CO>cap' how long do you think befor a rescue

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC><AENG> are you all right?

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: tappity, tap, tap::

[sTSF_Jorlis] ACTION: Montague's console sends out some sparks and powers down again

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC>::looks for storage locker::

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::looks up::: <Kestra> I think so. Everything moves.

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><CSEC> ::Shrug:: Depends on how close the nearest friendly ship is.

[Vatric] <HOPS>::eyes the replicator in passing and heads for the emergency survival gear, opens the locker and gets some blankets::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><CSEC> And if a hostile ship is closer, we're really done for.

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> ::pulls out tricorder and attempts to scan AENG::

[cdt_Montague] <CENG><CO> Sir, I do not believe that we will be able to restore communications or sensors. The engineering station has just fritzed.

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::brushing herself off::approaches Montague:: <CENG> Looks like a mess, eh, Chief?

[Vatric] <HOPS>::piles the blankets on the nearest couch and offers them to the others::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><CENG> ::Glances at the station and frowns:: That's not good. Well, you can still repair systems without the console to aid you, right?

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC><CO>we got what, about 5 days of rations

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::looks back at a few jammed access panels::then to Jorlis:::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><CENG> We've got to get the environmentals back up. We aren't going to be able to handle the cold in here very long.

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC>::notes the blankets, flashes smile at HOPS::

[cdt_Montague] <CENG><AENG> Yes <CO> of course, but it may take some time.

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><CENG> We'll depend on what time we have.

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><CSEC> ::Nods:: The usual emergency rations, yes. But without power, we might not be able to last that long.

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: opens up panel and begins checking isolinear circuitry::

[Vatric] <HOPS><CO> We can always heat ourselves with power from the phasers if need be.

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> :::seems disoriented, wondering where to start:::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><HOPS> ::Grabs one of the thermal blankets::

[cdt_Montague] <CENG><AENG> can you check on the battery backups?

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> <CENG> Aye, Chief. :::turns towards some of the aft compartments:::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><HOPS> Hmm. <CENG> Maybe, if you need some extra power, you could use the phasers' power cells.

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC><CO>good point <HOPS>that would leave us defenceless

[Vatric] <HOPS><CSEC> The hand held phasers that is.

[cdt_Montague] <CENG><AENG> equipment is reading a computer circuits in environmental control systems, but we have no power flowing to them.<CO> discharging phasers into runabout's power sells would take too long.

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><CSEC><HOPS> It would also be a quick solution. I'd rather use the phaser power if it could jump start our own systems.

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> :::enters the engineering access corridor, still hearing Montague:::

[Vatric] <HOPS>::looks out the cockpit windows and opens a tricorder to scan the exterior::

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> <CO> The hand held phasers wouldn't last us more than a couple of days, at best

[cdt_Montague] <CENG><CO> before the crash batteries were at full charge though, we were running on generator power.

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::opening the backup battery compartment:::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><CENG> Maybe the power conduits are the problem then.

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC><HOPS>that's what i was talking about

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> +CENG+ Batteries seem to be intact. Connections are fried, sir.

[cdt_Montague] <CENG><CO> it's probably just a small problem with the connections

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::digging around:::

[Vatric] <HOPS>I suggest we save one phaser for the replicator.

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> ::shivers, grabs a blanket::

[sTSF_Jorlis] ACTION: Vatric's tricorder picks up what appears to be lifesign readings in the distance

[cdt_Montague] <CENG><AENG> I will be right there, let me just make sure that everything is functional at this end.

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC><HOPS> and at Lest one for self defence

[Vatric] <HOPS><CO> Captain I'm reading life signs.

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: finishes work at the panel, and picks up engineering kit, moves to aft section::

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> ::approaches CENG:: can I be of help, sir?

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO> ::Wraps his own blanket around his shoulders, looks at HOPS::

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::checking the lockers for replacement parts::: <w> darn.

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC><HOPS>life signs, out there::motions out the widow::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO> ::Walks over to the viewport:: <HOPS> Can you determine how many and how close?

[Vatric] <HOPS>::recalibrates his tricorder to extend its directional bio scanner::

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::stands, pretty disgusted:: <CENG> Well, sir . . . whoever needed supplies last time must have cannibalized the runabout. ::holds up one extra battery connection and points to the mostly empty locker:::

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> ::hand reaches toward phaser::

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: checks connections::<AENG> you are right, they are fried. Perhaps we could use some cables from other consoles to hook up the remaining batteries.

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><CSEC> ::Sighs:: We might need the phasers after all.

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::nods:: Good idea, Sir.

[cdt_Montague] <CENG><AENG> nice work! Hook up battery number three.

[Vatric] <HOPS><CO> One moment... yes there we are. Two life signs approximately 500 meters heading due South.

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC><HOPS>just two?

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><HOPS> Due south... and... ::Nods to the viewport:: Which way is that?

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::quickly replaces the cable to battery number three::

[Vatric] <HOPS>::tries to get his bearings, points toward the starboard window:: Thataway sir.

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: walks to fried engineering console, opens up panel under it::

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC><CO>some of us should check it out

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::exits to check the other consoles for parts that can be used:::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><HOPS> Hmm. So they either haven't noticed us or don't have any interest in us.

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> <CSEC> volunteering to check out the situation, sir

[Vatric] <HOPS><CO> It looks like blizzard conditions out there sir, I doubt they can see us whatever or whoever they are.

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: environmental systems control chips light up::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO> Hmm. ::Looks around at the others:: What do you think they are? Natives, or animal life forms?

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO> Either way, it sure would be tough to survive this planet.

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> It's hard to imagine any advanced life surviving on this planet

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: removes two unnecessary EPS cables::<CO> we have temperature control and life support back online,sir.

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC><TAC>ok but some of us should stay behind <CO>could of crashed like us

[Vatric] <HOPS>::hands the tricorder off to Kestra and walks back to the replicator::

[Vatric] <HOPS><ALL> Would anyone like something hot to drink?

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><CENG> ::Glances over:: Life support is up? Excellent, that was quick. Maybe we can get engines up in nice time.

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> ::reviews scans, nods to CSEC::

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::continues to cannibalize various consoles, careful to leave the important parts so they can leave at some point::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><CSEC> That would be quite a coincidence. <HOPS> Any metal or energy readings?

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: holds up two EPS cables::<AENG> these will do nicely to replace the other battery connectors.

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><HOPS> Mr. Vatric... I doubt the replicator is working, nor is it much of a priority right now.

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> :::pulls her head out from under a panel::: Aye, Chief.

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC><CO>probly Romulans knowing our luck

[Vatric] <HOPS><CO> I've got to do something out this shiverring... Oh there we are I can feel the heat already... Ahhh! I'm sorry you were saying Captain?

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> :::gathering the parts she has found, she collects the parts from Montague and moves aft:::

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> ::continues scanning with tricorder::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO> ::Sighs:: <CSEC><TAC> There happens to be three EVA suits in one of the pods...

[Vatric] <HOPS><CENG> Wow that was fast. ::Smiles::

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: open the floor panel in order to inspect impulse engines control, whistles::

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC><CO> Understood ::moves towards pods::

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::hears the whistle and looks over:::

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC>::grabs a phaser rifle out of the storeage locker::<CO>so you, me and Kestra

[cdt_Montague] <CENG><CO> it is going to take quite a bit of work to repair the impulse engines, I estimates at least four hours of repairs.

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><CSEC> Maybe, whatever or whoever they are, they could provide us with help. Worth a look.

[Vatric] <HOPS><TAC> ::interrupts Kestra for a moment:: Did you read anything metallic or energized?

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC>::pulls out EVA suit, hands one to CO and one to CSEC::

[cdt_Montague] ::whistle of amazement::

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> :::hooks up the remaining batteries:::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO> ::Grabs the suit::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><HOPS> Mr. Vatric, stay here and help out the engineers with the repairs.

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC><TAC>thank Kestra::grabs suit and puts it on::

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC><HOPS> I didn't read any energy signatures, but it's hard to tell ... something is definitely limiting the range of our scans.

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO> ::Slips into his suit::

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC><HOPS> It may just be interference from the weather conditions

[Vatric] <HOPS><CO> Aye sir. ::retrieves his tricorder from Kestra:: Ok thanks I will continue analysis.

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC>::gears up::

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: takes out tricorder, runs it's over Leyden cluster::

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC><TAC>damping field?

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><TAC> Do you have your own tricorder? May want to grab one, we'll want to keep an eye out.

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC><CSEC> probably not ::retrieves own tricorder from where she left it::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO> ::Puts the helmet on and seals it::

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> <CO><CSEC> ready when you are.

[Vatric] <HOPS><CENG> So Chief what can I do for you?

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC>::puts the helmet of the suit::<CO>ready when you are cap

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><CSEC> Let's head out, take the point, Mr. Tinner.

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::tracking and checking each conduit, terminal, chip, etc::

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC><CO>aye sir::haeds out rifle at the ready::

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: tricorder detects deviations in micro fusion intermix loop::<AENG> how are you doing with the remaining batteries?

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> ::follows CSEC's lead, rechecks phaser settings::

[Vatric] <HOPS>::returns the tricorder to the Helm console left open and on, designating a loud chirp if any changes are noted::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO> ::Follows CSEC out the exit hatch::

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> :::making mental notes on the damage:::pokes her head out::: <CENG> Hooked up, Sir.

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO> ::Closes the hatch behind him::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><TAC> Can you get a fix on those lifesigns?

[cdt_Montague] <CENG><AENG> perfect, could you take a look at our of warp engines, we may have some use for them to signal nearby ships.

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> ::tries to brace herself against icy gusts of wind:: <CO> They appear to be coming from our left, readings are still pretty weak

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> :::stands::: <CENG> Aye, Chief. Will do.

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::Moves to interior engine access:::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><CSEC> ::Motions to the left:: Mr. Tinner

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC><TAC> can you get any idea on distance

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: checks cracked subspace driver coil::

[Vatric] <HOPS>::quickly takes a sample of the planet's atmosphere and shuts the door::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><CSEC><TAC> Keep your weapons fixed on stun.

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> :::sniffsniff:::

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: looks up at sound the door closing::

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC>::heads to the left::<CO>yes sir

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> ::continues scans:: <CSEC> I'd estimate at least 70 meters

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC><CO> aye sir.

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: looks down and begins gamma welding coil with phaser::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO> ::Follows CSEC, notes the wind is at their backs in this direction, thanks the Irish::

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::pulls her tricorder, checking for leaks:::

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC><TAC>that close?

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><TAC> 70? They were 500 and heading away before... they may have gotten wind of our presence.

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::following her nose as well:::

[Cdt_Kestra] <<oops sorry I meant 700>>

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><CSEC><TAC> Let's stay alert.

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC><CO>aways

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: scans repaired Coil with tricorder::

[sTSF_Jorlis] << 70 works fine >>

[Vatric] <HOPS><CENG> Chief is there anything I can help you with. So far it looks like this planetoid is L class so we shouldn't have too much problem.

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC>::notes change in reading:: <ALL> The signs have shifted, I believe they are coming towards us.

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO> ::Has trouble seeing ahead as snow whips ahead of them::

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC>::readys rifle::

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> ::tenses, irritated by lack of visibility::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><TAC> Be nice if we could get a better lock. This is one nasty planet.

[cdt_Montague] <CENG><HOPS> actually, you could help by going to the Hell console and starting up the primary impulse fusion driver coil assembly.

[cdt_Montague]*helm

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC><CO>could be worse, could be demon class

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> <CO><CSEC> ::gestures to nearby ridge:: it appears they are coming from that direction

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::tracing a coil:::reaches for repair kit::: <<gotta love that dictation program, Monty>>

[Vatric] <HOPS><CENG>::dashes to the Helm station and brings the primary impulse reactor online::

[sTSF_Jorlis] << Hell console, demon class, definitely a Styx mission >>

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> <heh>

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: monitors assembly, everything looks good::

[Vatric] << :P >>

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::checks her work:::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO> ::Blinks ahead:: <CSEC><TAC> Hmm, I assume we'll see them as they come over the ridge... or as we do.

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::moves on down the line:::

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC>::raises rifle in direction of the ridge::

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::sniffsniff:::

[cdt_Montague] < for $200, I had better like this program LOL>>

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> ::tries to concentrate scan:: <CO><CSEC> I'm reading at least four distinct lifesigns

[Vatric] <HOPS><CENG>Ok Chief engines are coming to full power.

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><CSEC> If it turns out to be wildlife... we kill it. Who knows how long we're down here.

[Vatric] <HOPS>::ensures that the Runabout remains motionless::

[cdt_Montague] <CENG><HOPS> throttle her down, she is not producing as much energy as she should be, it may lead to a problem down the road.

[sTSF_Jorlis] ACTION: The lifesigns get closer, but the team sees nothing

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> ::one hand hovers near phaser for reassurance::

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC><TAC>where'd the other two come from<CO>umm fozen deer

[Vatric] <HOPS>::tapping LCARS interface, command functions sporadically rejected::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><CSEC> We could heat it with the phasers.

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><CSEC> The readings may have been confused by the interference.

[Vatric] <HOPS><CENG> reducing to 20% flow

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC><CO>ya but still tastes better in the oven

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO> ::Reaches the top of the ridge::

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> :::enters the main cabin::: <CENG> Excuse me, Chief. ::gestures aft:: There's a smell back there that I can't find the source of. Smells like kerosene - but on a runabout?

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: begins checking impulse engines components::<HOPS> thanks.

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> <CSEC><CO> They're straight ahead, almost on top of us. I still can't see anything.

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC><TAC>bugs?

[cdt_Montague] <CENG><AENG> kerosene? Did you have the try quarter analyze it?

[cdt_Montague] *tricorder

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> No, sir. Will do.

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> ::shruges:: <CSEC> Maybe, but I'd feel a lot better if I could see what I was walking into.

[sTSF_Jorlis] ACTION: The lifesigns reach the team... but they still see nothing

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> :::goes back and uses the tricorder to analyze the smell:::

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: sniffed the air, smells nothing::

[Vatric] <HOPS>::scans the deuterium storage tanks for microfractures and leakage::

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC><TAC>hope it's not bugs, I hate bugs

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC><CSEC><CO> ::looks at tricorder, confused:: They should be right here.

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> ::looks around for answers::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO> ::Looks around:: Where?

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC> Jem'Hadar?

[Vatric] <HOPS>::removes the primary EPS flow regulator panel and examines the hardware::

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: rearranges impulse engine isolinear chips to improve power production and thrust generation::

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> We're right on the readings ::shows tricorder readings to CO::

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> ::shivers::

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: computer beeps, signaling optimal configuration::

[Vatric] <HOPS>::follows the entire length of the power conduit with his tricorder to the extreme aft of the Runabout::

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::sniffsniff:::scans with the tricorder:::

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> :::checks the readings:::

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::frowns:::

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: sniffed the air, detects the faint odor of kerosene described by AENG::

[Vatric] <HOPS><CENG> Chief it seems the crash disconnected the Port impulse driver.

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC>::swings the rifle around the area::

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> :::scans again, just to make sure:::

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC><CSEC><CO> There's nothing out here.

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::moves closer to the source:::turns to scan behind her:::

[cdt_Montague] <CENG> ::looks up::<AENG> can it be reintegrated?

[Vatric] <HOPS><CENG> The power is leaking off into the hull breech

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::moving in on the source:::turns off the tricorder and reaches into a locker:::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><CSEC><TAC> Looks that way, but...

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC><CO> Orders, sir?

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><TAC> Maybe it's some kind of blip?

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC><TAC>like i said could be jemmies

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: goes to helm console and completely deactivates impulse engines::

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::just as she touches something, the locker bursts into flames, a flash fire much like kerosene:::

[Vatric] <HOPS>::applies a supermagnetic vice to the connect points finishing repairs and returning to the Helm::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><CSEC><TAC> Let's head back to the runabout, we may be wasting our time out here.

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: grabs extinguisher, runs To

[cdt_Montague] aft::

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::unfortunately, burning her hands and face:::;

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC><CO>aye sir::takes up the rear of the groupe

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> ::nods and turns to leave, continuing scans of area::

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::too surprised to shout or scream, only trying to get away and put the fire out:::

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: extinguishes fire::

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::the fire is small, thankfully:::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO> ::Follows back to the runabout, glancing around::

[Vatric] <HOPS><CENG> There was a crack in the port impulse power manifold, but I jury rigged something. I'll take the Helm. I think your AENG needs medical attention.

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC><CO> ::studies tricorder:: The readings haven't changed, sir.

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><TAC> Theories? Could something else appear as a lifesign reading? Weather phenomenon or something?

[cdt_Montague] <CENG><AENG> are you alright?:: runs medical tricorder over him::

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::steps back, her mouth open, looking at her charred hands and arms:::

[Vatric] <HOPS>+CO+ Captain the Assistant Engineer has just been badly burned in a fire, but the fire is out.

[sTSF_Jorlis] ACTION: The lifesign readings follow the team

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO> ::Frowns at the comm:: +HOPS+ We're on our way back now

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: takes out the emergency medical kit, begins applying analgesic cream to AENG's burns::

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> I . . . I . . . :::gasps:::

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC><CO><CSEC> ::stops in her tracks:: I'm getting a change sir, the readings are following us.

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO> ::Picks up the pace:: Sounds like there's been a problem aboard the runabout.

[Vatric] <HOPS>+CO+ Acknowledged.

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> ::turns around abruptly::

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC><TAC><CO>could be energy beings

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><TAC> ::Blinks, glances over his shoulder::

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> :::grits teeth trying not to scream from the pain:::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><TAC> C'mon, we've got to head back.

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> ::follows CO::

[Vatric] <HOPS><CENG> ::opens a med kit and places it in from the Montague::

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: detects lowered heart rate, indicating shock is immenent::

[Vatric] *in front of

[cdt_Montague] <CENG><AENG> call down, it's going to be all right.

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO> ::Follows their trail back to the runabout, opens the entry hatch::

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> :::vaguely aware of Montague helping her:::frozen in place from panic:::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><TAC><CSEC> Stay here, keep a lookout.

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: takes out hypospray with hydrocordrazine, injects AENG::

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> ::enters runabout, sees the injured AENG::

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::sinks to the deck, leaning against the bulkhead:::

[cdt_Montague] <CENG><AENG> there, that should relieve most of the pain and help you with your burns.

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO> ::Boards the runabout and moves over to the engineers:: <HOPS> Report, what happened?

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> ::heads outside::

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::nods;:: Th . . thanks, Chief.

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC><CO>aye sir<TAC>great you get stuck wiyh watching the ship

[cdt_Montague] <CENG><TAC> could you take care of the AENG?

[Vatric] <HOPS><CO> Apparently there was a leak detected and it caught fire.

[cdt_Montague] <CENG><TAC> I need to go and find the cause of the fire.

[sTSF_Jorlis] ACTION: The lifesigns are now around the runabout

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> Don't know . . . how it happened. Locker 3.

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC>::could swear he haers movment

[Vatric] <HOPS>::the open tricorder chirps with an alarming loudness::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><HOPS> ::Frowns, looks at AENG:: Looks like she came it out of it fairly well.

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: moves to deuterium storage area, runs try quarter over tank.

[Vatric] <HOPS><CO> Captain the life forms are surrounding the Runabout!

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::pretty badly burned, but thanks to modern medicine will be ok:::

[sTSF_Jorlis] ACTION: The snow around the runabout begins to shift and swirl

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><HOPS> ::Shrugs:: I don't think they're lifeforms. Just bogus readings. <AENG> How are you feeling, Jami?

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC>::points rifle at the nearest swirl::

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> ::tries to make the AENG more comfortable::

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> :::looks up:: I'll be ok, Captain. Just . . . won't be using my hands for a while.

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: detects leak, seals it with a spare hull patch in kit::

[Vatric] <HOPS>::grabs a phaser from under the Helm console and watches the windows:: <CO> Funny I can't see anything but swirling snow. ::peers up further out the window::

[sTSF_Jorlis] ACTION: A long furry tentacle pokes its way out of the snow in front of Tinner

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> <AENG> What happened here?

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><AENG> ::Nods::

[cdt_Montague] <CENG><CO> the league has been patched up, Captain.

[cdt_Montague] *leak

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC>::fires at tentacle::<CO> sir you should com look at this

[sTSF_Jorlis] ACTION: A low, but loud groan emerges from the ground

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO> ::Looks toward the hatch, raises brow::

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::eyes wide, hearing the groan:::

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> ::looks down at the ground, alarmed. Pulls out phaser and moves towards hatch::

[Vatric] <HOPS>::stands by the door, phaser set to level 8::

[sTSF_Jorlis] ACTION: Another tentacle pops out and quickly wraps around Tinner's waist

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC>oh kriff::readys rifle again

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC>::fires::

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: moves toward warp core::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><CENG> What about engines? ::Heads toward the hatch::

[Vatric] <HOPS>::loses balance slighty and increases the phaser setting to level 12::

[Cdt_Rath_Tinner] <CSEC>HELP

[sTSF_Jorlis] ACTION: The tentacle pulls Tinner beneath the snow

[cdt_Montague] <CENG><CO> we have enough impulse capability to escape the atmosphere, but warp power is unavailable.

[Vatric] <HOPS>::watches Tinner from the port hole::<CO> Sir! Tinner has been taken under.

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> <CENG> But . . . what about Tinner?

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><CENG> We can get off the planet? <HOPS> Get us ready to life off. ::Looks out the hatch, seeing nothing where Tinner once was::

[cdt_Montague] <CENG><AENG> he is going to be all right, just get some rest.

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> <CO> Sir? Permission to go after Tinner

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO> ::Blinks and looks at the snow:: <TAC> How?

[sTSF_Jami] <AENG> ::moves to a console, hoping she can be of some worth at least monitoring:::

[Vatric] <HOPS>::runs back to the Helm, slams himself down into his seat, buckles himself in and initiates the Impulse control system::

[Vatric] <HOPS><CO> We'll have enough juice to lift off in 20 seconds sir.

[cdt_Montague] <CENG> :: monitors impulse engines systems::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO> ::Keeps himself behind the hatch threshold::

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> ::checks herself from going outside::

[cdt_Montague] <CENG><CO> once we are out of the atmosphere, I have a plan to signal a nearby starship.

[Vatric] <HOPS><CO> Captain, engines to 40 % and climbing!

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><TAC> Any idea?

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> <CO> I want to go after whatever is out there.

[cdt_Montague] <CENG>:: adjust settings for faster ramp up of impulse engines::

[Vatric] <HOPS>::listens to the whirring of the engines coming into full plasma saturation::

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><TAC> We need a plan of action. Tinner's time may be running out. Do you still have the lifesign reading?

[Vatric] <HOPS><CENG> Aye sir, shunting power to the auxiliary flow regulator::

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC> <CO> It's still surrounding the ship. If we could distract it or lure it's attention somehow ...

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO> ::Frowns, steps off the runabout and starts digging through the snow::

[Cdt_Kestra] <TAC><CO> Using our phasers may go faster

[sTSF_Jorlis] <CO><TAC> We could kill him just as easily... but it may be called for

[sTSF_Jorlis] -=/\=- PAUSE SIM -=/\=-

[sTSF_Jorlis] Alright, crew, at attention

[sTSF_Jorlis] We never would've gotten ourselves into this mess had the runabout not failed on us...

[sTSF_Jorlis] Someone has to be held accountable for this

[sTSF_Jami] ::nodnodnod:::

[sTSF_Jorlis] When in doubt, blame the chief engineer. Mr. Montague, front and center.

[cdt_Montague] :: steps forward::

[sTSF_Jorlis] Are you prepared to pay Jami's medical bill and Tinner's funeral expenses?

[sTSF_Jami] ::::quickly puts fakey makeup back on:::

[sTSF_Jami] ::slaps on the latex burns:::

[cdt_Montague] I think I can get into the 401k for this...

[sTSF_Jami] ::which are all crooked and make her look . . . strange:::

[sTSF_Jorlis] The well, the alternative is hard labor.

[sTSF_Jorlis] Jami?

[sTSF_Jami] ::nods;:: Hard labor it is, Sir. ::Makes a note:::

[sTSF_Jami] ::looks up::: Oh..you mean...

[sTSF_Jami] :::redfaced grin::Hands him the box:::

[sTSF_Jorlis] We'll need to stamp that on him.

[sTSF_Jami] ::Nodnod:::

[sTSF_Jorlis] ::Pulls out a rusty pip::

[sTSF_Jorlis] Mr. Montague, I hereby sentence you to being an Ensign.

[sTSF_Jami] :::red ink:::pretty heart 'n' roses stamp:::

[sTSF_Jami] ::STAMP:::

[sTSF_Jorlis] ::Stabs him with the pip:: May you work for us until you break down.