MISSION PROLOGUE: The crew of the U.S.S. Aventura have found themselves allies. Lost within an alien realm, caught between two warring empire, PRISM Pi continues to search for their escaped fugitive, Daryina Xia. Their prey has hijacked a Starfleet vessel with the assistance of Green Star, escaped through a dimensional rift, and even betrayed her ship.  Now, she is reportedly en route to the Mizani System aboard the Alliance Star Vessel Krios. Now, the Aventura and their Resistance Allies make their way to Mizani in search of Xia...their prey is almost within their grasp, and this hellish assignment is close to it's conclusion...

A Call To Duty Proudly Presents:
	PRISM PI,  Stardate 10502.08, "Hellborn Scion, Part 8: Spying, Planning, Preparing... and Ready To Go"

Crew:
Commanding Officer: Lieutenant Commander Aliester Lessing, played by Dylan Moss
Executive Officer: Lieutenant Commander Baranephelion Ilianor, played by Eric Woo
Combat Pilot: Lieutenant Commander Dylan Roznine, played by Chris Esterhuyse
Intelligence Officer: Lieutenant James Andrews,  played by Matt Coe
Strategic Operations Officer: Lieutenant Commander Gary Jackson, played by Tim Schols
Assault Specialist: Lieutenant Kizlev, played by Delon Eubena
Combat Medic: Commander Ray Durron, played by Jack Farfri
Diplomatic Corps Officer: Commander Alexandra Gomes, played by Lilia Perfeito

With Special Appearances By:
	Lieutenant Commander Marla Enki, played by Christopher Dickinson
	Captain Terupi, played by Christopher Dickinson
	Idun Crewman (Woman), played by Christopher Gibson

Managed by Christopher Dickinson and Christopher Gibson

=/\==/\=BEGIN PRISM Pi Mission=/\==/\=

CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::fingers hovering over the helm console::
CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Sitting in his chair on the bridge::
LtCmdr_Marla_Enki says:
::Maintaining a quiet presence in the fore corner of the Bridge::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::at her console reviewing all data gathered::
CM_Durron says:
::standing in the sickbay whistling to himself again::
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Sitting at his bridge station, reviewing the sensor data::
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::on the bridge, reading reports as the ship is heading towards the Mizani system... he sighs quietly::
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
::returns to his console, examining subspace for any communications related to Xia::
CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
XO: Report.
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::at his what is starting to become usual console on the bridge, still a little surprised how well the CP handled that Bolian on the resistance ship::

ACTION - On the viewscreen of the Aventura the crew can see a full diagram of the Mizani system, provided by Terupi and his resistance database. The system is surrounded by the purple gases of hydrogen, and holds only three planets...

CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CO: Schematic on screen.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO: Commander, I would like to open a dialogue with the Resistance, if you have no objections. Perhaps there are sill precious details we could use

ACTION - The whole system rotates around an old, cool burning star...three planets, Classes G, O and J...nothing of significance...

XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
CO: Um... we're still heading towards Mizani, sir, no change in status... Now, sir, are we sure it's a good idea to fly in full force to the base like this?
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::gazes momentarily at the tactical data on screen:: SO: So many different options for approach, wouldn't you agree?
CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
DCO: I have no objections.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::nods at the CO::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::taps a few buttons on her console accessing the Aventura's com system::
CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CP: Signal the resistance ships.  Pause outside the heliopause of the system and give me a detailed scan of that base on the Class-O planet.
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::As he hears the DCO, and since he was getting tired of reading sensor logs for hours on end, he gets up and walks over to the DCO's station, to see whether she can get some more info::

ACTION - The U.S.S. Aventura travels through normal space towards the Mizani System, flanked by a series of fighters provided by the resistance, seven in total.

DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
COM: Resistance Lead Vessel: This is Commander Gomes of the USS Aventura. Please respond
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
::takes a sip of his raktajino, waiting for something--anything--to happen::
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CO: Aye, sir. 45 minutes ‘til we reach the system. ::signals the ships their orders::
Captain_Terupi says:
COM: DCO: Commander, this is Terupi.
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::watches the SO walk over to Gomes, and shrugs, not caring that he was ignored::

ACTION - The seven vessels respond without hesitation and keep formation with the Aventura as they make their way to the edge of the system...

CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::calls up the scans on the main viewer:: CO: Base location on screen.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
COM: Terupi: Hello Captain. Before we reach the system, I was wondering if I could ask you a few more questions
Captain_Terupi says:
COM: DCO: Ask.
CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Studies the enhances scans of the base::  All: Do we have enough details to go down here and get Xia out?
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
AS: What sort of defense mechanisms can you detect surrounding the base?

ACTION - A zoomed in image of the Alliance planet can be seen. The complex appears to be located under-water, built into a series of islands in the southern hemisphere of the planet. Three capital ships orbit high above the atmosphere.

DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
COM: Terupi: What can you tell me about the system? Does it have any strategic importance?
CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
IO: I Believe that was our assigned mission.  Can we do it?
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
XO: Nothing except for defensive shields. I don't think they expect to be attacked, or so it would appear.
Captain_Terupi says:
COM: DCO: It's the largest facility within the region, also rumored to be the largest genetic testing facility for sectors around.
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
CO: The complex appears to be rather extensive... Xia could be anywhere inside the facility, or on any of the ships in orbit.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::raises an eyebrow:: Self: Interesting
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
COM: Terupi: I see, does the alliance usually use genetic engineering to make weapons?
Captain_Terupi says:
COM: DCO: They make people, my dear.  The best attributes from each species...
CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
DCO: Would you mind asking the resistance if they have some information on a more precise location of Xia?
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::mumbles:: Self: What I'd give for a cloaking device in this situation.
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::checks the scans some more::

ACTION - Down within sickbay, the three hostages from the Idun begin to stir...

DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::::controls herself not to respond to the "my dear::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO: Yes Commander
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
AS/XO: The charts we took from the Idun indicate this to be one of the Alliance's heavily-defended bases. Not as well-defended as I expected, but still reported to be able to defend itself. I recommend approaching with extreme caution.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
COM: Terupi: I suppose people do make the best weapons. Do you have any hints as to where we may start looking for Xia?
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::frowns:: IO: I am concerned that they... appear to be this way on purpose... perhaps to lull us into a false sense of security?
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
IO: What do think? Strike hard n' fast or stick to the 'shadows?'

ACTION - As the ship gets closer to the Mizani Sector, the advanced scanners built for the subspace travel activate and begin taking extensive scans of the complex. Holographic emitters in front of the Captain's chair activate and provide a 3-dimensional diagram of the complex. Hmmm, gotta love fancy toys.

IO_Lt_Andrews says:
XO: I doubt they expected us to steal their star charts.
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
AS: I'd recommend sticking to the shadows. Appearing in full force would likely provoke everything this base is capable of throwing at us.
Captain_Terupi says:
COM: DCO: Her activities are rather varied and spread out.  We have difficulty keeping up with her.  If she's on this base, though... likely she won't be getting her own hands messy with the heavily shielded genetic lab areas.
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::finishes up his inventory and glances around the empty sickbay than walks to the door and exits the room heading for the stasis pods across the hall::
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::nods:: IO: Agreed. XO: I'll start devising some methods in reducing our sensor visibility. Maybe we could use those hydrogen gas clouds to our advantage as well.
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
IO: That is true. So.. either their capabilities are truly weaker than what we envisioned them to be... or they realized... somehow... that the maps were made available to us. Which is more likely?
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::glances over his shoulder at the holographic display, then watches the screen again::

ACTION - As Durron enters the room, he notices that the female prisoner has woken up, and is running her hands along the inside of the pod...

DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO: Captain Terupi doesn't have much information on her location but he suggests she would stay away from the genetic laboratories
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::checks the vital signs of the prisoners and has the computer apply more sedative::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
COM: Terupi: Now I have a personal question ... if I may?
CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
DCO: Thank you Commander.
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
AS: Can we back flush hydrogen through our Bussard collectors? We may be able to bring the gas with us.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::doesn't wait for the answer:: COM: Terupi: were you created here too?
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::watches the woman and drops his right hand to the phaser on his belt but waits for the sedative to take effect::
CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Looks at the holographic display:: Self: Interesting.
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::arches an eyebrow:: IO: Oh? And utilize the gas in what way, might I ask?
Captain_Terupi says:
COM: DCO: I am... uncertain of my origins.
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
XO: I'd expect that they're somehow cloaking their full capabilities. That way the resistance, upon arrival, would think the base is poorly-defended, start an attack and get summarily slaughtered because they weren't prepared.

ACTION - The sedative fills the stasis pod, and she looks around at him. "You risk a great deal to save the Enki girl..."

CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::listen to the conversations on the bridge::
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Listening to the conversation on the comm system, and the various things discussed on the bridge::
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
IO: See if you can find out.
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
AS: If we vent the gas forward as we move, it should keep a gas cloud around us. It may be able to mask our approach.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
COM: Terupi: I understand and I want you to know our Federation does not promote genetic tempering. We believe in keeping the natural diversity present in all species
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
XO: I'll see if I can crack their systems and determine what they really have. ::turns in his chair and starts trying to break into the base's computer network::
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
CO: Captain... some of us do not believe that there is more to the base than meets the eye, it seems too... quiet, too undefended...
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
IO: Hm, it might work, that is if they don't notice a relatively stable formation of gas moving in an unusual manner.
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::looks at the woman and cancels the sedative in her pod only and opens it than applys a hypo full of stimulant.::
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
AS: First thing I thought of.
CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
XO: Looking at the scans, I would tend to agree with you.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
COM: Terupi: There is something else we are curious of.  How did the resistance come to be?

ACTION - The woman almost passes into the deep oblivion of sleep before the stimulant hits her system and her eyes flicker open.

CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
Idun Crewwoman: What did you just say?
Captain_Terupi says:
COM: DCO: As with any resistance movement, eventually the slaves grow weary of their overlords.  Those who escape sought their freedom, and what miserable existence that could be called "their lives"
Host Woman says:
CM: You risk everything in order to save the Enki girl...why?
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::draws his phaser and sets it on low stun outside the woman's view:: Woman: What Enki girl?
Host Woman says:
CM: The one that you have been sent to recover... that she does not want you to find...
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
COM: Terupi: And all slaves eventually overthrow their masters. Thank you for your time Captain Terupi. And I hope getting you rid of Xia will help
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::levels his eyes back at his console, thinking of ways to ionize the hydrogen, perhaps creating a destabilizing effect if needed::
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
XO: Hmmm.. their systems are encrypted, much to no one's surprise. This might take a while.
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::thinks:: Woman: She who, Xia?
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
IO: Encryption, eh? Let me take a look at that. I've broken into my share of codes before. Perhaps I can help.
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
IO: Keep at it.
Host Woman says:
::In her half drugged up state, the woman nods once::

ACTION - Lieutenant Andrews gains access to the Alliance computer system through a communications relay, but the system is vast and complex...and will take a great deal of time to sort through...

DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::looks up at Jackson, suddenly realizing he got closer. She speaks outside the opened com:: SO: This gives us a bit more insight into what is going on
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::thinks some more trying to straiten this out:: Woman: Who is this Enki girl?
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
SO: Did you hear any of my conversation?
CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
IO: Any process, Mr. Andrews.
Host Woman says:
CM: The child they stole...
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::smiles and tries to sound nice:: Woman: where did they steal her from?
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods:: DCO: Indeed.. Not much new, other than that, for some, this could be a homecoming..
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
CO: I'm in! It'll be a while before I can find the information though; the system's pretty foreign.
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::Watches the scans some more::
CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
IO: Thank, keep trying.
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::taps into the IO's system and looks over his work, amazed at his efficiency:: Self: Never mind... ::goes back to devising approach methods::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
SO: Actually I think it brings a whole new perspective into the way this Alliance works. I doubt there are many "original" individuals here
Host Woman says:
::She shakes her head, still in a very groggy state:: CM: I do not know...a blade...they took her from somewhere, snatched her away. Xia said she could not be found.
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::keeps smiling his hand gently resting on the woman's sholder:: Woman: We're doing good, now tell me what Xia said about, anything you can remember.
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods:: DCO: True... Why have the normal way to create a next generation, when you have ways taking less time and effort.. Ingenious, but dangerous..
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::levels his antennae at this discovery:: Self: Fascinating. XO: Sir, I've a possible means of bypassing their shields.
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::looks up:: AS: Go ahead.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
SO: And have you imagined their armies? You would have the perfect soldier for each task. Vulcan brains and Klingon muscles as needed
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
SO: I wonder what we will find down there
Host Woman says:
CM: I don't remember...you know...::She looks up, almost suddenly:: I really am glad Xia left us...maybe now Starfleet and Haydes will leave us alone.
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods:: DCO: Me too... It seems that every minute, our plans have to change slightly...
CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
XO: It's getting close to crunch time, we need to take a decision on what to do quite soon.
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::smiles:: Woman: I'm sure they will, we're home free...I just have to know what Xia said about Marla.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
SO: But we are reaching the no turning back point ::shifts her attention to the CO and XO talking for a bit::
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
Self: Interesting.. so how is this place defended..?
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
XO: Think of it as gaps in the shield grid, similar to the vulnerabilities of say....the old duotronic deflector arrays Starfleet used to employ.
Host Woman says:
CM: "No matter what...I can't let them find her..."
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
CO: Sir.. they just have a few phaser emplacements. I might be able to shut them down before we get there, then we can just zip in, grab Xia and run.
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods and sighs:: DCO: All we can do now, is hope and pray our mission goes well for a change...
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
::starts looking for power distribution mechanisms within the system::
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CO: Approaching the heliopause, Sir.
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
CO: Agreed. It appears that Kizlev has come across some method to bypass their shields... listen up. ::turns to the AS:: AS: You think we can bypass through these gaps?
CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CP: Acknowledged.  Full stop.
CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Listens to what the AS has to say::
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::tapping the controls and the ship stops::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
SO: I am afraid I don't pray Commander. Though often I wish I did ...::changes subject:: SO: I still don't know how we go about finding Xia in the complex
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
XO: I've beamed through trickier situations against Dominion outposts before. I'm sure a small team can slip through if the timing is good.
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::smiles at the woman:: Woman: Thank you.  ::applies the sedative again than closes the pod once she is asleep::

ACTION - At Lt. Commander Roznine's command the modified Defiant Class vessel slows to a full stop - flanked by the seven resistance ships. They hang in space...waiting for their time to strike...

ACTION - The woman's eyes seem to get heavy, and as Ray Durron moves, the sedatives in the woman's system take over and she slips back into her dream-like state...

CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
*IO* Andrews, Are you busy?
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
*CM*: A little, Commander. What's on your mind?
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Turns some of his attention to the rest of the bridge:: DCO: Me neither.. I'm not a specialist in the sciences.. Though I guess that, if we could get scans, and get life-form readings, we could take a guess where she is...
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::sets the hand phaser in his hand to heavy stun than turns from the pod his face grim::*IO* Ok, can you send that information you got from the Idun down to the sickbay console?
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::walks into the sickbay::
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::waits patiently as the XO seems to ponder the risk involved with such an insertion::
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
*CM*: Sure, sure. Just give me a moment; I'll send the whole database down. ::works a console quickly to send Durron the requested information::
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
CO: Well, we can certainly beam through whenever we like. I suppose the trick is, where to beam to.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
SO: It all depends on the shielding they use
CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
All: Ok everyone, crunch time.  I need to know what you think about how we should do this.
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
*CO*: I assume that you are going to send away teams to the base, sir?  I need to lead one of the teams.
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::brings up the information and sets the computer to search for references to Marla or Enki::
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
XO: Okay, here's the bad news. I probably can't shut down their weapons, or their power. There's a possibility, but it's remote. However, I do have a general location of each phaser emplacement.
CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
*CM*: That is a definite possibility, Commander.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO: I would suggest beaming in at several different locations to cover as much area as possible

ACTION - The database runs several checks. Almost every single one of Xia's personal logs aboard the Idun make reference to "Marla." However all of the logs except for one are heavily encrypted...

LtCmdr_Marla_Enki says:
CO: Drop in out of warp, concentrated attack on the top side of the base, and a warp out?  At least to destroy the defenses until we can get in.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO :I would try to disguise our transporter beams but I doubt that will work. In any event ideally we would sneak in and find her
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::looks at the mess of logs and picks the most recent and sets the computer to decrypting it and looks for other information including the word 'Enki'::
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Turns to the CO, and, after the DCO speaks:: CO: I agree with that.. multiple beam-in sites... the times will have tricorders and scan, and hope to find something to indicate Xia's presence..
CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
DCO: The other option is a HALO jump, if we can sneak a shuttle in...
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
CO: Another possibility is a diversionary tactic by igniting one of the gas clouds, and then approach on a flanking vector at low power. When we get close enough, we power up and move in while they're investigating the cloud.
CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
AS: That, in conjunction with a HALO jump, possibly on the other side of the planet, would give us more of an element of surprise.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO: That could work, but I would still use multiple sites is possible. So if they catch one team, others may find their way to Xia
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
CO: It wouldn't be my first jump, sir. ::grins:: Actually, perhaps my 20th... Self: Or is this my 21st...hmm...
CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
DCO: I agree.
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Walks to his own console and taps some buttons, pulling up the data from the scans:: CO: Looking at these scans, I'd recommend using multiple teams, with different acces points..
CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
All: any other ideas?
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
::listens in, to all the different opinions::

ACTION - The computer continues to struggle with the logs from the Idun, however the data is heavily encrypted. One log blinks as it's encryption is broken.

CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
XO: Anything from you, Commander?
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::brings up the decrypted log and begins playback::
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
::prepares an automated command to attempt a power shutdown of the base, halfway expecting and hoping he'll be asked to fly one of the shuttles::
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
CO: I'm reluctant to send multiple teams down at different access points. It seems, to me, that it would be better to keep one small, localized team, operating together, to minimize contact.
CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
XO: A Compromise.  Two teams?
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
XO: That's assuming they don't detect that one team

ACTION - The log plays: "Personal Log. We have set course for the Elorrena System in hopes of returning home. I have made preparations to rendezvous with the A.S.V. Krios. Once aboard I will be taken to see my mother and we can continue with the tests. With any luck Enki's genetic coding will allow more successful tests in the Scion Program..."

AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
CO: Captain, I believe the XO is correct. One team should suffice for the mission.
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
CO: It is your decision, sir.
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CO: Shall I get the shuttle ready?
CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CP: Yes, Commander.
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Shakes head:: AS: We'd have to pick a place to enter... And to be honest, multiple entry locations is better, if they are busy at one place, guards will go there, and attention will go down to the other access points..
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::taps a control on the console:: CO: Permission to go to the flight deck.
CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
All: OK, here's how it is going to work.  There will be two teams.  Commanders Durron and Gomes will be on one, with Lt Kizlev.  The other will consist of Commanders Enki and Jackson, with Lt Andrews.
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::pulls out a PADD and begins taking notes of what he knows: 'girl taken prisoner. Xia doesn't want to find'; and what he doesn't: 'Genetic coding? Scion program?'::
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::sits up straighter in his chair, giving Jackson a distant look in his purple eyes:: SO: I've done this before. We just need to gather intelligence before insertion.
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::clenches his fist trying to figure this out::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::nods to the CO::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CM*: Gomes to Durron
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
*DCO*: Go ahead.
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::glances at the DCO, hoping she can handle a phaser well enough::
CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
All: The First Shuttle will be flown by Commander Roznine.  You will proceed to the Class-O planet and create a diversion, then dropping the team headed by Commander Durron, for a HALO jump.
IO_Lt_Andrews says:
::taps his console, configuring the program to activate by voice command:: CO: In that case, Captain, if you'd like to attempt to shut down power to base, simply tell the computer to "initiate base power down". With any luck, that's what'll happen. ::grins::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CM*: You've been drafted for an assault team on the base. Prepare to report to the shuttlebay
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Shakes head:: AS: I'd still be more comfortable with more teams.. We don't need to have it from force here, we need to take advantage of our stealth.. Smaller teams will do that, as long as radio silence is maintained..
CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
All: I will pilot the second shuttle, with the other team.  That team will drop 2 minutes after we detect the diversion.
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
*DCO*: Ok.  Who's on my team. ::sets the computer to decrypt the rest of the logs::
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
CO: Oh, come now, captain, don't be silly.
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::having left the bridge minutes before, climbs down the ladder and makes his way to the flight deck::
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::keeps his lips shut, not wanting to argue with the SO's logic at this critical juncture of the mission::
CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
All: We will converge on the base, and locate and remove Xia.  As fast as possible, with as few casualties as possible, on either side.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CM*: Me and Lt Kizlev. Commander Rozine will fly us to the drop spot
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
CO: Allow me to pilot the ship, you belong on the Aventura. Need I remind you that I am a pilot, and you should not be put in that sort of situation.
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Turns to the CO:: CO: Sir, I'd like to emphasize the extreme importance of radio silence...
CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
XO: You will take control of the Aventura, and support us in any way necessary.
CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
SO: Acknowledged.
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::taps his foot::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CO: Acknowledged Commander
CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
XO: I am many things.  Silly is not one of them.
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::enters the flight bay and starts prepping two shuttles for flight::
CO_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
XO: I am also a pilot, and a good one.  But I need you on the Aventura.
XO_LtCmdr_Ilianor says:
CO: Foolhardy? Too brave for your own good? ::smiles:: I'll take care of the Aventura.
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
AS: Any extra recommendations?
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Frowns:: Self: Acknowledged, that's it? ::Taps a few buttons to look at the map and marks two entry positions:: AS: What do you say.. enter here and here?
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
::goes over to the SO's console:: SO: Yes, those appear to be service junctions. I doubt little more than maintenance personnel would be stationed there.
CP_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::gets into the shuttle and runs through the preflight::
SO_LtCmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods:: AS: Yeah.. But still, you never know... We just have to work out exactly what equipment to take...
CM_Cmdr_Durron says:
::sends a signal to the shuttlebay to move three sets of heavy body armor and a full selection of weapons to his shuttle than starts for the shuttlebay::
AS_Lt_Kizlev says:
DCO: The second we make landfall, stay low, move fast, keep your phaser hot and set to kill. That's about it. ::shows a grim smile::
DCO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
Self: Set to kill? I'll think about it ...

ACTION - Twenty minutes pass, and preparations are made. The team known only as "PRISM Pi" work feverishly on the flight deck of the U.S.S. Aventura, preparing themselves. Lieutenant Andrews provides specs of the station while Lieutenant Kizlev and Commander Jackson consult on entry strategies. The two pilots Roznine and Lessing prepare themselves for the flight ahead, and Commander Durron assists the only female on the team, Commander Gomes as she suits up for the high altitude drop to the planet. At the same time, Lt. Commander Baranephelion Ilianor prepares to take command of the Aventura and lead her into battle. Time will be of the essence if they are to capture Xia and bring this to a close...

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