USS Challenger 12.22.2013

[STSF Jami 0]

Cmdr Rinax -> BRIEFING: Challenger is in syncronis orbit around the planet hovering over where the away team landed with a shuttle to inspect a Romulan scout ship. The scout was badly damaged as so far, has not been able to run.

Cmdr Rinax -> A terrible dust storm kicked up, momentarily, to which Cmdr Rinax was missing after the dust settled. Our shuttle is unable to start, and transporting through the dust that remained in atmosphere does not permit transport from the planet.

Cmdr Rinax -> AT Crew now believes that it was not a natural occurance. They AT has just begin to make plans, and MCapt Granger has taken command of the AT.

Cmdr Rinax -> Any questions?

Cmdr Rinax -> BEGIN SIM

Cmdr Rinax -> BEGIN SIM

Cmdr Rinax -> BEGIN SIM

Dvokr chim Hok -> :: On the bridge at the comm console :

Hunter Matheson -> ::on the perimeter with the rest of Delta:::

Cassie Granger -> (@ for AT?)

Cmdr Rinax -> (Yes please)

H.G. Reed -> :: Running sensor scans at the Nav station. ::

Hunter Matheson -> @ ::tosses an @ up:::

EddieFreeman -> @ ::peering at emergency supplies and making an inventory::

Cassie Granger -> @ ::checking the area::to all:: Where's Lt Randall?

Dyan Sylvanis -> @ ::Back on top of our shuttle, with a panel popped open.::

Cassie Granger -> @ ::steps out of the shuttle, checking:::

Cassie Granger -> @ Anyone seen Randall? ::eyes around:::

Cmdr Rinax -> ACTION: DUST REMAINS IN THE ATMOSPHERE, SOME OF WHICH NOW EXTENDS PAST THE GRAVITATIONAL PULL AND STARTS AFFECTING SENSORS ON CHALLENGER TO A POINT WHERE THEY HAVE ONLY OCCASIONAL LOCATION OF THE AWAY TEAM.

Cassie Granger -> @ +Randall+ Granger to Randall. Come in.

H.G. Reed -> :: Scanning trying to determine the whereabouts of the missing crew member. ::

Dyan Sylvanis -> @ ::Hears Cass below. Pokes her head over the side, looking down at her.:: Last I recall, he was in the scout ship, Ma'am.

Cassie Granger -> @ ::looks toward the scout:::

EddieFreeman -> @ ::turning from his inventorying, getting up and peeking out of the shuttle::

Cassie Granger -> @ ::Eddie:: Commander, get a crew and see if Lt Randall's okay. Either he's unresponsive or our comms are down.

EddieFreeman -> @ Right. ::grabbing a rifle, and looking around:: Anyone wanna come with me?

Dyan Sylvanis -> @ ::Goes back to the panel, grabbing a tool from a kit she managed to get up here. Begins to carefully clean out the intake.::

Cassie Granger -> @ ::looks up:: I'll go. Lt Sylvanis is working on the intake for the shuttle so we can get off this rock.

Cmdr Rinax -> (WB HG... someone get the duct tape... holiday version)

H.G. Reed -> :: Motions to Hok. :: I am having issues locating Cmdr. Rinax.

EddieFreeman -> @ Sounds good. ::checking rifle:: I'm ready when you are.

Cmdr Rinax -> ACTION: IT STARTS GETTING LATE ON THE PLANET AND THE LIGHT CLEARLY WILL BE LEAVING THEM SOON. THERE IS JUNGLE ALL AROUND. PAST THE JUNGLE FROM THEIR POSITION, SOME HIGHER PITCHED STONE AREAS LY BEYOND THE TREES.

Cassie Granger -> @ ::grabs a kit and moves with Eddie:: You're the engineer. Lead on.

Cassie Granger -> @ +Kal+ Get Moa over here. Put Tasha in his place.

EddieFreeman -> @ ::grabs a duffel and heads out for the scout ship::

Hunter Matheson -> @ +Granger+ She's on her way.

Cassie Granger -> @::blink:: +Kal+ Send Moa. Tasha stays here.

Hunter Matheson -> @ ::distracted:: +Granger+ Roger and wil do.

Dvokr chim Hok -> :: Sitting at his station ::

Dyan Sylvanis -> @ ::Was too busy working on the intake to notice the sun was going down.::

H.G. Reed -> :: Taps her fingers against the console in frustration. ::

Cassie Granger -> @ ::coming up to the scout ship::to Eddie:: Looks shut up tight.

EddieFreeman -> @ Yeah. ::begins circling the ship, looking for a point of entry:: Randall! You home?

Cassie Granger -> @ ::a hand on the hull, brushing the dust off::

Hunter Matheson -> @ Moa> ::jogging toward the shuttle, spots Dyan on the dome::

Cmdr Rinax -> ACTION: TEMPERATURE BEGINS TO DROP - QUICKLY. THERE IS A LIGHT BREEZE KICKING UP THOUGH NOT A DUST STORM. SUN IS NEARLY TOUCHING THE HORIZON.

Hunter Matheson -> @ Moa> ::stops:: Lieutenant?

Dvokr chim Hok -> Reed?

H.G. Reed -> :: Runs another scan. ::

H.G. Reed -> Hok?

EddieFreeman -> @ Looks like it maybe came down a bit hard... ::clambering up on top, looking for an emergency entrace::

Hunter Matheson -> @ Moa> ::checking the area for others::

Dvokr chim Hok -> Is there a problem over there?

Cassie Granger -> @ ::following:: Think the dust might have done something to the mechanisms?

Dyan Sylvanis -> @ ::Gets a little chill and shivers. Looks down at Moa, realizing it's harder to see him.:: Oh wow, didn't realize it was getting so late. One sec. ::Puts the panel back over the intake and locks up the tools.::

EddieFreeman -> @ It could have. Dust and machines don't mix, in general, unless you really space out the tolerances... ::lifting out the emergency exit:: Okay, I've got an entrance.

H.G. Reed -> I cannot find Cmdr Rinax.

Hunter Matheson -> @ Moa> ::the tall, massive Maori warrior stands waiting to assist her when she descends:::

Dvokr chim Hok -> Her transponder?

Dyan Sylvanis -> @ ::Lowers the toolkit down for Moa to grab. Then once ready, she lowers herself down.::

H.G. Reed -> Yes, it is missing.

Hunter Matheson -> @ Moa> ::takes the kit, stands to assist her::

Cassie Granger -> @ ::standing aside for Eddie:::

EddieFreeman -> @ ::drops duffel in, before lowering self into hole:: Randall! Johnny, you alive in here?

Cmdr Rinax -> ACTION: USS CHALLENGER NO LONGER CAN LOCATE THE AWAY TEAM. SENSORS TO LOCATE ANYTHING ON THE PLANET ARE NOT WORKING. THERE IS STILL A SHIPPING LANE WITH MINIMAL TRAFFIC FLOWING BY LONG RANGE SENSORS, BUT THAT'S EVEN BECOMMING HARD TO FOLLOW.

Cassie Granger -> @ ::following SOP, remains outside but close enough to hear:::

Dyan Sylvanis -> @ ::Gets down with Moa's help.:: Thanks. ::Looks around.:: The Captain and Chief still out at the scout ship?

EddieFreeman -> @ ::Calling out so Granger can hear:: I'm in the vessel, but I do not see any sign of anyone. I am moving towards the engineering compartment, which should be slightly aft.

H.G. Reed -> And now my sensors are not registering anything.

Hunter Matheson -> @ Moa> Yes, ma'am. I'm to stay with you, ma'am. Assist if needed.

Dyan Sylvanis -> @ ::Nods.:: Appreciated, but I can't do anything else witht he sun going down. Best get ready to bunk for the night. ::Shivers.:: It's already getting chilly.

EddieFreeman -> @ ::stepping aft to open the engineering compartment - fishes a flashlight from the duffel and shines the light in::

Dvokr chim Hok -> What?

EddieFreeman -> Lieutenant Randall?

Dvokr chim Hok -> :: gets out from his station and over to Reed's ::

Cassie Granger -> @ ::shouts to Eddie:: Roger that. I'm at the entrance so we don't lose you, too.

Cmdr Rinax -> ACTION: IT IS DARK NOW. WITHOUT LIGHT OUTSIDE, YOU CANNOT SEE THE HAND IN FRONT OF YOUR FACE.

H.G. Reed -> The sensors are unable to register anything.

Hunter Matheson -> @ Moa> ::flicks on his light:: Best get inside, Lieutenant. Not sure what we'll find out here.

Cmdr Rinax -> ((Mr Randall may not be able to sim with us this evening and may be just watching. If he joins us later, we'll keep him with the team. Please continue on the issues at hand... darkness))

Cassie Granger -> @ (Understood)

EddieFreeman -> ::scanning the floor with the light...and -- :: Granger, I got 'em! ::moving towards him - kneeling to make a few passes with the tricorder::

Dyan Sylvanis -> @ Right. ::Grabs the kit and gets inside the shuttle.::

Hunter Matheson -> @ Moa> ::sees her in, notes Dr. Hansen there as well:: Stay put, ma'am. I'm going for Cpt Granger and Cdr Freeman.

Hunter Matheson -> @ ::on perimeter watch, standard 4-hour shift:::

Cassie Granger -> @ ::Eddie:: It's pitch dark, temperature approaching minus 5C. Need some help down there?

EddieFreeman -> @ Yeah - he's alive but he's unconscious. I might need help toting him out.

Cmdr Rinax -> ACTION: THE JUNGLE BEGINS TO COME ALIVE AS THE DARKNESS SETS IN - NOTHING NOTABLE YET, BUT CLEARLY, IT'S NOT BARREN.

Hunter Matheson -> @ GSgt Momoa> Cptn Granger!

Dyan Sylvanis -> @ ::Breaks out the emergency blankets from a compartment. Takes one and wraps it around her shoulders.::

Cassie Granger -> @ ::looks over:: Gunny! Get in there and assist Cdr Freeman with Randall.

Dvokr chim Hok -> :: Next to Reed : You mean the team's life signs are gone or no other readings? ::

Cassie Granger -> @ ::stands aside::

John Randall -> ::was overcome by the particles in the dust storm earlier; is unconscious in the engineering compartment::

Dvokr chim Hok -> (Reed's life signs...and life are gone)

Hunter Matheson -> @ Moa> ::handing her his kit, he slips into the scout ship:: Commander, location?

John Randall -> ((first time I've been able to type in the sim))

Cmdr Rinax -> ((wELCOME BACK jOHN!)

John Randall -> ((thanks))

EddieFreeman -> @ ::to Moa:: Aft, in the engine compartment.

Hunter Matheson -> @ Moa> ::moves aft:::

Cmdr Rinax -> ACTION: THE DOCTOR TREATS RANDALL FROM THE DUST SYNDROME, AND BRINGS HIM BACK TO CONSCIOUSNESS.

Hunter Matheson -> @ Moa> ::approaching Freeman:: Status?

Cassie Granger -> @ ::begins to shiver, not prepared for cold since it was a jungle planet:::

EddieFreeman -> @ Unconscious, but alive.

Cmdr Rinax -> ACTION: KAL (HUNTER) STARTS TO HEAR SOMETHING MOVING CLOSER - IN FACT, SOMETHINGS!

Hunter Matheson -> @ Moa> ::nod:: I got him, sir. ::hefts to remove him from the scout ship:::

Dyan Sylvanis -> @ +Cass+ Captain, temperatures are rapidly dropping. Recomend you all return asap.

EddieFreeman -> @ ::standing, moving forward to open the door from the inside::

Hunter Matheson -> @ +Team+ Contact. ::low voice:: Multiple unknown on approach. 100 meters.

Cassie Granger -> @ +Dyan+ Coming.

Dyan Sylvanis -> @ ::Stays by the shuttle hatch, since it's wide open at the moment. Keeps an eye out, pistol at the ready.::

Hunter Matheson -> @ Moa> ::out of the emergency door with Randall, quickly moving toward the shuttle::

EddieFreeman -> @ ::follows Moa and Randall:: +Granger+ That's everyone.

Cassie Granger -> @ ::follows::: Marine band has multiple unknown on approach. Make it fast.

EddieFreeman -> @ ::unslings rifle and begins moving quickly towards shuttle::

Hunter Matheson -> @ +Shuttle Occupants+ Close and seal the hatch. Multiple on approach. Purpose unknown.

Dvokr chim Hok -> :: Working on the sensors ::

Dyan Sylvanis -> @ +Kal+ the team is almost back. I can see them now.

Hunter Matheson -> @ Souter> Eyes on. Following.

Hunter Matheson -> @ +Delta+ Report.

EddieFreeman -> @ ::looking around for marine team's unknown contacts::

Hunter Matheson -> @ Daniels> ::sniper perch:: +Contact. ROA unclear.

Cmdr Rinax -> ACTION: SUDDENLY THE DARKNESS IS FILLED WITH A FLURRY OF ACTIVITY. THEY PUSH AND HIT KAL AROUND QUICKLY AND ANYONE ELSE THAT IS OUTSIDE THE SHUTTLE AND SCOUT. THEY BEAT ANY OUTSIDERS WITH THEIR FISTS, KNOCKING WEAPONS OUT OF THE MARINE'S HANDS.

EddieFreeman -> @ +Granger+ I hear fighting!

Dyan Sylvanis -> @ ::Calls out from the shuttle hatch.:: Inside now!

Cmdr Rinax -> ACTION: EVENTUALLY, THE TEAM OUTSIDE OF EITHER CRAFT CAN TELL WITH THE FLURRY OF ACTIVITY AND QUICK GLIMPSES OF LIGHT, THAT THEY ARE MONKEYS... RATHER LARGE AND VERY QUICK/STRONG MONKEYS THAT ARE ATTACKING.

Cassie Granger -> @ +Eddie+ Stay in the shuttle.

Dyan Sylvanis -> @ ::Has her pistol drawn and set to stun. Waiting for the others to get inside so she can seal the hatch.::

EddieFreeman -> @ ::moves to the entrance, getting in quickly as possible::

Cmdr Rinax -> ACTION: MONKEYS JUMPING EVERYWHERE NOW, BEATING ON EVERYTHING, EVERYONE. SOME OF THE MONKEYS MAKE IT INSIDE EACH SHIP, AND WHATEVER THEY CAN TEAR APART, THEY DO.

Cmdr Rinax -> Capt Ja'Lale> ::addresses the bridge crew:: We'll need to get these sensors working. We cannot be blind on this. What seems to be the problem, anyone?

Hunter Matheson -> (So is Delta dead?)

Dyan Sylvanis -> @ ::Manages to chase out the one from the shuttle before sealing the hatch.::

Cmdr Rinax -> ((Not dead, monkeys have just attacked as they would anything that invades their area... but just are doing what they know, hit stuff... it's not a controlled attack.))

Cmdr Rinax -> ((Delta has bruises of course))

Cmdr Rinax -> ((So who is left outside after Dyan was able to close oen shuttle?))

Cassie Granger -> @ ::was outside and is apparently pretty well battered, torn apart by the monkey's teeth, and barely alive:::

Dyan Sylvanis -> @ ::Curses at the mess that was left behind, noticing that most of the emergency blankets she had set out were now torn.::

Hunter Matheson -> @ Moa> ::inside the shuttle trying to raise Delta:::

EddieFreeman -> @ ::looking around, trying to get a head count::

Cmdr Rinax -> ACTION: MONKEYS TRASH THE ROMULAN SCOUT, ANYTHING THEIR HANDS COULD TEAR UP, THEY TORE UP. THEY ALSO CONTINUE TO JUMP ON THE SHUTTLE, NOT NECESSARILY INTERESTED IN ANY BODIES THAT STILL REMAIN, SEEM MORE DRAWN TO THE METAL SHIPS AND MATERIAL ITEMS THAN PEOPLE.

John Randall -> @::was delivered to the shuttle, treated by the doctor, and given a sedative; now asleep at the rear of the shuttle::

EddieFreeman -> @ ::to anyone:: Did anyone get left out there?

Dyan Sylvanis -> @ ::Checks her pistol, looking to Moa and Eddie. Frowns at the sounds of pounding on top of the shuttle.:: Yes. We need to get them.

Hunter Matheson -> @ Moa> ::Eddie:: Aye, sir. Cptn Granger and the rest of Delta is out there. Hopefully most of Delta is secure, but I can't raise them.

EddieFreeman -> @ ::swearing, moves to bridge console:: Hold on, lemme try something...

Cmdr Rinax -> ACTION: ONE HUGE MONKEY IS SEEN FROM THE FRONT VIEW PORT, MASSIVE JOWELS AND HUGE INSCISORS, ALL THE MONKEYS BACK OFF WHEN HE SHOWS UP, DISSAPEARING INTO THE DARKNESS, HE WALKS ACROSS THE TOP OF THE SHUTTLE, PRODDING AT IT, HITTING A FEW PLACES CAUSING A LITTLE DAMAGE, THEN DISSAPEARS INTO THE DARKNESS ALSO.

Hunter Matheson -> @ Moa> ::Holds up a hand to Dyan:: Due respect, ma'am. Stay inside.

Hunter Matheson -> @ Moa> ::Eddie:: Let me know if I can help.

Cassie Granger -> @ ::on top of the scout, bleeding out:::

EddieFreeman -> @ ::attempts to send a current through the hull, something normally reserved for countering interference - enough to shock any remaining monkeys without killing them::

Cmdr Rinax -> @ DR HANSON, WHO WAS OUTSIDE, FINDS GRANGER AND BEGINS WORKING ON HER AS BEST SHE CAN WITHOUT HER MEDICAL BAG AND IN ROUGH SHAPE TOO.

Dyan Sylvanis -> @ Listen... ::Pauses.:: I think they have calmed down.

Cmdr Rinax -> Capt Ja'Lale> Mr Hok, what is your diagnoses on these sensors?

EddieFreeman -> @ ::kills the current after a second, and listens:: Yeah. Might even have backed off before I did that - sure didn't hear any complaining when I did it. We need to go find the others. They could have been mauled.

Cmdr Rinax -> ((Mauled! I was trying to come up with that word the whole time! Thank you... hate when that happens. LOL))

Dyan Sylvanis -> ((lol))

Dvokr chim Hok -> I have no explaination at the moment Captain... working on it.

Dyan Sylvanis -> @ ::Looks to the others, making sure they are ready before she opens the hatch.::

Cmdr Rinax -> Capt Ja'Lale> Well, Mr Hok, I want you to personally investigate this... and get me some answers. I don't want us blind. Understood?

EddieFreeman -> @ ::readies self, setting rifle for a moderate stun::

Dvokr chim Hok -> Aye.

Cmdr Rinax -> Capt Ja'Lale> ::goes into his read room:: And you have the CON.

Cmdr Rinax -> PAUSE SIM

Cmdr Rinax -> PAUSE SIM

Cmdr Rinax -> PAUSE SIM

Hunter Matheson -> @ Moa> ::Eddie:: Sir, I'd set to heavy stun. Primates don't go down easily. And whatever you do, stay away from their teeth.

Dyan Sylvanis -> ::paused::

Cmdr Rinax -> I'll include that Kal.

Cmdr Rinax -> Really good sim. I hope I don't throw action at you too fast... I get really excited! ::grins::

Dyan Sylvanis -> heh

Cmdr Rinax -> Any questions, comments or other statements?

Cmdr Rinax -> Ok then... I wish everyone happy everything! We'll see you all in two weeks when the Captain will return. Please enjoy .... and see you safe and sound next year! Sim Dismissed!