MISSION PROLOGUE: The Cardassians.  Recently, a quiet sector.  Following the Dominion War, the Federation stepped in with humanitarian aide.  Since then, they have accepted it - but foul play is afoot.  Several former Obsidian Order operatives are developing biogenic weapons - biological weapons capable of destroying life on a genetic scale.  There is perhaps two, maybe three days left before the weapon is complete and able to be launched.  Under the guise of medical personnel, a team has been assembled - PRISM's codename for them is "Rho."  Their runabout is due to leave the SS Nirobi in a few moments, ready to deliver "medical supplies."  What will the team find planetside?

Star Trek: A Call To Duty Proudly Presents:
	PRISM RHO, Stardate 10508.23, "Flint And Steel Part 1: A Warm Welcome"

Crew:
Commanding Officer: Commander Q’tor, played by Topper Loghry
Executive Officer: Lieutenant Commander Ashlynn Kostandinos, played by Erin Cody
Combat Pilot: Ensign Tanon Salan, played by Jeremy Castro
Intelligence Officer: Lieutenant Christian Mades, played by Brian Fredrickson
Assault Specialist: Ensign Donavin Arinoch, played by James Homuth
Combat Engineer: Lieutenant Mark Arca, played by Mark Validzic
Diplomatic Corps Officer: Lieutenant JG Kurtis Burton, played by Bryce Miller

Managed by Christopher Dickinson

<<<<<Begin Mission>>>>>

CE_Lt_Arca says:
::carries his equipment on aboard and stores it::
CP_Ens_Salan says:
::sits quietly at Flight awaiting orders to leave the Nirobi.::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::straps himself into the runabout::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::then takes a seat behind the pilot chair
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::enters the runabout, nods to those already present and takes her seat::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::moves into the runabout just behind Ashlynn and takes a seat beside her... have to get into the role, you know::
DCO_Burton says:
::Readjusts himself in his seat::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CP: Launch as soon as everyone is aboard and secured
CP_Ens_Salan says:
CO: Yes Sir!
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CP: And be gentle.
IO_LT_Mades says:
::sitting towards the back of the runabout, going over a PADD of information from the EMH program::
CP_Ens_Salan says:
CO: Of course Commander, I know this is nothing close to my usual Defiant Class ship.
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::settles back in his seat, waiting for things to just hurry up and get started::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::just wants to get going::
CP_Ens_Salan says:
All: Everyone accounted for?
DCO_Burton says:
IO: I hope the pilot is good. ::Smiling::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::looks around::
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::looks around:: CP: I believe so, Ensign
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CP: Launch when ready
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::smirks slightly:: CP: I'm about as here as I'm getting. Just make sure I get to the surface in as many pieces as I left in.
IO_LT_Mades says:
::looks up:: DCO: Yeah, I've been studying too hard to go down in a ball of flames before we get there.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
IO: Do you have any information on where we are to start looking?
CP_Ens_Salan says:
::Undocks from the Nirobi and engages engines at full thrust::

ACTION: The shuttle glides out of the Nirobi's shuttlebay and sets course to the planet's surface.  Their heading is a coastal city, due east from their current position.

IO_LT_Mades says:
CO: So far we don't have much of a lead.  I thought our best bet might be to try and located Yeret.  As a former starship commander, she may be known in the area.
CP_Ens_Salan says:
::begins to hum as he flies the runabout::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::grabs the arm rests::  CP: Ensign I realize that time is critical in this mission, but I do not wish to become one with this seat.
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::smiles and remember his hot shot piloting days::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::turns his attention to a spare console and taps into the sensors... just making sure they stay relatively unnoticed by things that could hurt::
CP_Ens_Salan says:
CO: Is that an order to slow down Sir?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CP: No... just let's not accelerate so quickly when launching from another ship.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
XO:  Do we know of this Yeret's last known location?
CP_Ens_Salan says:
CO: Understood Sir. I was just trying to get a feel for her in case we had to leave in a hurry.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CP: She feels fine.
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
CO:  According to the information we got, she is the one who is developing the delivery system for the weapon...  but it said she could be doing it from light-years away from here.
CP_Ens_Salan says:
CO: It is definitely one of the finer runabouts I've had the privilege to fly.

ACTION: The runabout enters the planet's atmosphere with only a few minor shakes.  Nothing serious.

AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
CO/XO: With a little luck and perhaps a small miracle we'll find one of the others. They may know where she is. Narrowing our search pattern to something besides light-years would be good, and all.
CP_Ens_Salan says:
::begins to hum again::
DCO_Burton says:
::Sits quietly listening to the conversation::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::braces slightly as the ship shudders:: Self: Hello atmosphere.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
XO: What is the name of this city that were are going to?
CP_Ens_Salan says:
AS: Please keep your lunch where it is.
CE_Lt_Arca says:
Self: Wonder if that crash doctor course is going to work
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::looks at her notes:: CO:  Someplace called Po Vok'Ra - its in a coastal area.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
IO: Do we have any information that would lead us to believe that any of our targets would be in the vicinity of this Po Vok'Ra?
IO_LT_Mades says:
::as they begin to approach the city, he checks to make sure he has all of his equipment... the med kit with secret compartment filled with special tools of the trade that he thought might be useful, a medical tricorder suped up with extra computational power and special algorithms that might be needed..::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
CP: My lunch isn't what you should be worried about. Not being seen on landing... that's your major problem.
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::smirks faintly:: CP: Besides, takes more than a bumpy ride to rattle me. ::the image of his former OPS officer being shot whilst on the bridge comes to mind::
CP_Ens_Salan says:
AS: I guess it's a bad time to tell you, I've been on shore leave for a month so I'm a bit rusty.
IO_LT_Mades says:
CO: Yes, sir.  The information I received from SFI contained histories on the involved parties.  I noted that all of them have been known to live in or around this area.  Seemed like a good place to start.

ACTION: The runabout's sensors detect weapons fire - a surface to air missile of some kind.  Heading for the runabout.

CP_Ens_Salan says:
::reacts to the sensors with evasive maneuvers::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::cringes:: CP: Well un-rust yourself. Fast... we've got surface to air fire.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::again grabs the hand rests tight:: Self: quy'vatlh!
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::eyes widen:: AS: Energy weapons or missiles?
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::hangs onto the console::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
XO: Definitely a missile.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
AS: Lock phasers and fire!
IO_LT_Mades says:
::checks a console and tries to pinpoint where the weapon originated::

ACTION: The missile impacts the craft before the shields can go up or it can be shot down, directly into the right nacelle.  The nacelle explodes, and all flight systems are affected.  The runabout has only a small amount of maneuvering power left.

DCO_Burton says:
::Tightens his protective straps as a precaution::
IO_LT_Mades says:
::gets tossed around as the ship rocks::
CP_Ens_Salan says:
All: Hang on tight we're going in hot.
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::hangs on tight as the ship shakes. Then pulls up a damage report::
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::grabs the edge of her seat as the runabout rocks::  CE: Damage report.
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::is nearly thrown from his seat, but manages to secure himself in time:: CO: Love to oblige but it just hit us. The lovely array of sparks... was us getting plastered.
IO_LT_Mades says:
::gets a triangulation and downloads the coordinates to his tricorder, in the event they want to go pay a visit later::
CP_Ens_Salan says:
::works hard at Flight to keep the Munson level::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
XO: Navigation system are losing power. Lost a nacelle
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::scans for a clearing or... something... they can use to land... or crash::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
XO: Transferring all power to the engines and the SID.
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::work fast on his console::
CP_Ens_Salan says:
CO: Sir I'm losing the Munson.
DCO_Burton says:
IO: Not a good start. ::Prepares for an impact landing::
CP_Ens_Salan says:
::angles the Munson towards the forest::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::gets out of his seat and opens a panel on the floor::
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::nods to the CE to indicate she understood::
IO_LT_Mades says:
::downloads all the information he can on the weapons fire, worried that he isn't going to be able to get more if the ship becomes a giant ball of fire::
IO_LT_Mades says:
DCO: Maybe this means things can only get better?  ::trying to sound hopeful and failing miserably::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::works on getting more power to the engines and he moves odn lines and isolinear chips::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
All: This is gonna hurt...
CP_Ens_Salan says:
CO: I'm aiming for the forest sir, the trees will break some of the crash.
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
CP: Time to impact?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CP: How much of us will be broken?
CP_Ens_Salan says:
XO: Several seconds Commander.

ACTION: The runabout hits the forest top, and the sound of tree branches striking the hull can be heard.  The runabout gets spun around by a particularly large branch before striking the ground.  The skid mark begins to form as momentum carries the runabout further into the trees... before impacting one on the left side.  The crew is shaken, but serious injuries were avoided thanks to seatbelts.

CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Looks around to see what injuries have been sustained::
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::impact hits just as the CP speaks to her - thinks "that answered my question"::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
ALL: Is everyone alright?
CP_Ens_Salan says:
::Looks back at the CO as the ship halts:: CO: Not enough broken for us to be hurt bad.
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::hangs on as best he can, very thankful for safety equipment:: CP: Please tell me that wasn't your best landing.
IO_LT_Mades says:
::wryly:: All: Is there a doctor in the house?
CP_Ens_Salan says:
AS: Not my personal best, but under the circumstances, it will do.
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::gets of the floor:: CO: I have better days but I'm good to go
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CE: Damage report.
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::unhooks her seatbelt and stands, still a bit shaky::
DCO_Burton says:
IO: Just barely.
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::seats back down and press a few command on his console::
CP_Ens_Salan says:
::unbuckles his seatbelt and rubs his abdomen::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
CO: One minute sir
IO_LT_Mades says:
::releases his seatbelt and gets out of his seat, walking over towards the CO::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
AS: Assuming we have sensors can you tell if there is anyone nearby?
DCO_Burton says:
::Begins checking the crew for any injuries::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
CO: Engines are offline and communications are down. We still have power and the computer is functional.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CE: Would it be a safe bet to say that this is not going to be our ride home?
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::runs a quick check, and just shakes his head:: XO: Sensors are operational. And so far, we're alone. How long that lasts is anyone's guess.
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::nods to the AS:: AS/IO:  Did you get any useful information on the missile that hit us - like where on the planet's surface it may have come from?
IO_LT_Mades says:
::turns towards the XO:: XI: Actually, yes.  I've got a location.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
AS: You're with me.  If someone is on their way, then lets have a welcoming party ready for them.
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
IO: Where?
CP_Ens_Salan says:
::holds his stomach::
IO_LT_Mades says:
XO: I looked over the logs while we were.. well crashing.  There is a small structure here in the woods.  Maybe the size of a house or a large hut.  Anyways, there are some very strange energy readings emanating from it.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
XO: Commander, have the team gather their equipment and let's get ready to move out.
CE_Lt_Arca says:
CO: Well sir I could fix her all up in about 12 hours or so but we lost a nacelle so warp is out of the question.
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
CO: Are you hearing this?  Apparently we've managed to make enemies already...
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
CO: ::nods, and stands up:: If someone's on their way we probably don't want them getting their hands on... what's left of this. I suggest locking what we can down.
DCO_Burton says:
ALL: Anyone feel the need for any serious medical attention?
CP_Ens_Salan says:
::stands up gingerly and moves to get his gear::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Nods to the AS:: XO: See to it Commander.
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
CO: What can't be locked down should be destroyed. It's likely of no use to us now anyway.
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
CO:  Aye, sir.  All:  Gather up anything that might still be useful to us, and let's get moving.
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::grabs his two medkits, tricorder and phaser::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CE: We may have to come back to it Lieutenant.  I'm not leaving you here alone for 12 hours, and I'm going to need everyone else.
CE_Lt_Arca says:
CO: Understood sir
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Opens the hatch and steps out, phaser at the ready::
IO_LT_Mades says:
::gathers his equipment and toys, ready to go::
CP_Ens_Salan says:
DCO: I think you should check my ribs sir.
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::grabs his equipment... what he can of it, and a phaser rifle, before he follows the CO::
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::takes her own supplies after seeing to it that everyone has gathered what they can, and secured what they cannot take, and follows the rest of them out of the runabout::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::crouches down in the undergrowth looking over the area, listening, and sniffing::
CP_Ens_Salan says:
::breaths laboriously as he moves out::
IO_LT_Mades says:
::uses his tricorder to generate a map through the woods.. a lot easier for him then scanning for those energy signatures::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
IO: What direction is that structure?
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::takes up a position just opposite the CO, modified tricorder in one hand and phaser rifle over the opposite shoulder::
IO_LT_Mades says:
::walks right over next to the CO, standing straight up and sticking out amidst the wood foliage as compared to his CO crouched down in the ground cover.  He points::  CO: That way
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::looks around at the forest:: Self: Great way to start a mission
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::hearing the CP's breathing:: CP: Are you alright?
CP_Ens_Salan says:
CO: I think I may have a broken rib.
DCO_Burton says:
CP: Let me have a look at that.
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::adjusts his tricorder to keep a constant scan for lifesigns... doesn't quite trust the runabout's sensors after that crash::
CP_Ens_Salan says:
::sits down, then lays on the ground::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
DCO: Fix him up as well as you are able.  We are going to need to move fast.
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
IO:  You mentioned strange energy readings...  can you be any more specific about them?:: said from her position low to the ground - not difficult for someone so small anyways::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
All: The good news, the sensors weren't lying to us. The bad? I still have no idea how long it'll stay that way.
CE_Lt_Arca says:
IO: How far is this structure?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
XO:  Recommendations Commander.  Do we investigate the source of that missile, or head into the city.  And just so you know I'm already leaning towards looking for the missile sight.
DCO_Burton says:
CO: Aye sir. ::Begins to work on the CP::
IO_LT_Mades says:
XO: Well, not really.  I just mean that they didn't look like anything I had seen before.  Granted, energy readings are quite my thing.  Here, take a look.  ::hands her his tricorder with the recorded information::
IO_LT_Mades says:
::turns to the CE while the XO looks over the info:: CE: I'd say maybe a 15 or 20 minute hike.  ::shrugs:: Not that far
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
CO: I'm in agreement... let's see who it is that we've managed to anger so quickly.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
DCO:  How long until Ensign Salan is able to move out?
CE_Lt_Arca says:
IO: Good hopefully it’s not where the missile came from
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::looks at the energy readings the IO handed her::  IO:  It looks to me like it's low-band radiation around a wider area... the structure may be included in that, but something that small shouldn't be emitting an energy signature of its own.
IO_LT_Mades says:
CE: Um, don't hope to hard.. 
IO_LT_Mades says:
CE: It was pretty close
DCO_Burton says:
CO: Momentarily sir.
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
CO/IO:  Whatever it is, it's worth some looking into.
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::double checks the power setting on the phaser rifle... paranoia is not an intel officer's friend when you're supposed to be -not- seen::
IO_LT_Mades says:
::nods to the XO as he takes back his tricorder, some of what she said a bit foreign to him::
DCO_Burton says:
CP: How's that feeling now?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
ALL:  Everyone get ready to move out.  I want you to spread out but not so much that you can't keep the rest of the team in sight.  Stay alert.
CP_Ens_Salan says:
DCO: It's better Sir.
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::cracks a smile:: All: First one to move out of my sight buys dinner if we make it out of this.
DCO_Burton says:
CP: Let me know if it gives you any trouble.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
AS: Ensign, you'll take point, I'll follow you.
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::slings his gear over his shoulder and takes out his tricorder and phaser::
DCO_Burton says:
CO: The CP's all set sir.
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::nods, and makes ready to leave::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
XO: Commander, you bring up the rear.
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::moves out away from the group::
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::nods:: CO: Aye, sir ::falls back a bit to where she can keep the rest of them in sight, and looks behind her occasionally to make sure they are not being followed::
CP_Ens_Salan says:
::gets back up and grabs his gear::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::shifts his rifle to a position that would make it quickly accessible, then one eye on the tricorder and one on their path::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
ALL: If everyone is ready then let’s move out.
IO_LT_Mades says:
::falls in right next to the XO:: XO: So this your first time to Cardassia?
CE_Lt_Arca says:
CO: Aye sir
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Begins following in the AS tracks::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
IO: It is. And you?
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::heads out at a fairly brisk pace::
CP_Ens_Salan says:
::moves out with the others::
DCO_Burton says:
::Takes up his position in the line::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::starts to hike with the group as he looks down once in a while at his tricorder::
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::smiles, and looks around as she speaks:: IO:  Yes, actually... for all the places I've lived in, this has never been one of them.  You?
IO_LT_Mades says:
::looks up a the CO saying something to him from up ahead, he just shakes his head as he can't hear him::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::casts a brief look at the others, making sure he's not losing anyone::
IO_LT_Mades says:
XO: Nah.  There were rumors once of my school's soccer team doing kind of a goodwill, exchange sort of thing.  But for some reason it didn't quite work out.  Go figure.  ::smiles::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::treading quietly through the woods as if he's on a hunt with an occasional look to make sure no one has fallen behind::
CP_Ens_Salan says:
Self: It's so hot here.
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::moving through the trees feeling a bit edgy::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::still watches the tricorder and their course as he keeps the same pace, thanking the gods for his rather lengthy workouts::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Very alert and feeling rather excited::
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::brushes back a few strands of hair that the breeze blew into her face:: IO: Its not bad here, all things considered... not as warm as where I come from, but the scenery's more interesting. ::eyes darting around the forest looking for any visitors or other surprises::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::unzips the neck part of his blue uniform shirt::
DCO_Burton says:
::Does a cursory scan of the teams vitals for anything out of the ordinary::

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