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*'''''Stardate 239808.28 to 239811.18'''''
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* '''Lady Grey'''
* '''Lady in Grey''': Temporary Guardian of the underground Sanctuary.
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* '''Build a field hospital'''
* '''Build a field hospital'''
** Lieutenant Commanders [[Jo Marshall]] and [[Ayiana Sevo]], Lieutenant [[Piravao sh’Qynallahr]] and Lieutenant (JG) [[Loxley]].
** Lieutenant Commanders [[Jo Marshall]] and [[Ayiana Sevo]], Lieutenant [[Piravao sh’Qynallahr]] and Lieutenant (JG) [[Loxley]]


* '''Investigate the unearthed ruins'''
* '''Investigate the unearthed ruins'''
** Rear Admiral [[Quinn Reynolds]], Lieutenants [[Alieth]] and [[Corliss Fortune]].
** Rear Admiral [[Quinn Reynolds]], Lieutenants [[Alieth]] and [[Corliss Fortune]]


Deployed to the surface of the planet, the teams were ready for anything. Poised, prepared, and possessed by a sense of urgency given their tasks at hand. A dig into the archaeological mystery led by [[Quinn Reynolds]] established the outbreak of sickness on the colony, with those working on the excavation site as Patient Zeros. Taking necessary precautions in their assessments, the three officers comprising the Admiral, [[Corliss Fortune]], and the newly appointed science chief [[Alieth]], heading into the ruins to make their assessments.  
Deployed to the surface of the planet, the teams were ready for anything. Poised, prepared, and possessed by a sense of urgency given their tasks at hand. A dig into the archaeological mystery led by [[Quinn Reynolds]] established the outbreak of sickness on the colony, with those working on the excavation site as Patient Zeros. Taking necessary precautions in their assessments, the three officers comprising the Admiral, [[Corliss Fortune]], and the newly appointed science chief [[Alieth]], heading into the ruins to make their assessments.  
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Off in the woods, [[Lena Josett]] and [[Orson Marshall]] escaped the Gorkon on the trail of a smuggling ring supposedly using the Sensor Dead Zone of Darime IV as a cover for their illegal operations. The two biked toward the valley of N’amiu’s Garden, stashed their mode of transport, and continued down into the garden on foot, wary of the possibility smugglers watched them from all corners.  
Off in the woods, [[Lena Josett]] and [[Orson Marshall]] escaped the Gorkon on the trail of a smuggling ring supposedly using the Sensor Dead Zone of Darime IV as a cover for their illegal operations. The two biked toward the valley of N’amiu’s Garden, stashed their mode of transport, and continued down into the garden on foot, wary of the possibility smugglers watched them from all corners.  


''Meanwhile, under the colony in an unknown location...'' Cadet Ryan Issacs stirred from his impromptu slumber, head pounding like a good night at the San Francisco bars had been had, only a little darker than the campus dorm rooms. Across from him, he recognised his fellow Starfleet Cadets of Ressan, Gilbert, and Ico. Taking stock of their situation, Issacs found his engineering kit, flicked on the lights, and realised the four of them were stood in a forgotten city deep beneath the surface of the colony above.
''Meanwhile, under the colony in an unknown location...'' Cadet Ryan Isaacs stirred from his impromptu slumber, head pounding like a good night at the San Francisco bars had been had, only a little darker than the campus dorm rooms. Across from him, he recognised his fellow Starfleet Cadets of Ressan, Gilbert, and Ico. Taking stock of their situation, Isaacs found his engineering kit, flicked on the lights, and realised the four of them were stood in a forgotten city deep beneath the surface of the colony above.


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* '''Investigate the leads discovered and find Sylan'''
* '''Investigate the leads discovered and find Sylan'''
** Lieutenant Commander [[Samira Neathler]], Lieutenant [[Cory Stoyer]] and Ensign [[Tahna Meru]]
** Lieutenant Commander [[Samira Neathler]], Lieutenant [[Cory Stoyer]], Lieutenant [[Lephi]] and Ensign [[Tahna Meru]]


* '''Find the missing cadets'''
* '''Find the missing cadets'''
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* '''Discover who is sabotaging the field hospital'''
* '''Discover who is sabotaging the field hospital'''
** Lieutenant Commanders [[Jo Marshall]] and [[Ayiana Sevo]], Lieutenant [[Piravao sh’Qynallahr]] and Lieutenant (JG) [[Loxley]].
** Lieutenant Commanders [[Jo Marshall]] and [[Ayiana Sevo]], Lieutenant [[Piravao sh’Qynallahr]] and Lieutenant (JG) [[Loxley]]


* '''Locate the control room for the underground systems'''
* '''Locate the control room for the underground systems'''
** Rear Admiral [[Quinn Reynolds]], Lieutenants [[Alieth]] and [[Corliss Fortune]].
** Rear Admiral [[Quinn Reynolds]], Lieutenants [[Alieth]] and [[Corliss Fortune]]
 
 


[[Quinn Reynolds|Reynolds]], [[Corliss Fortune|Fortune]] and [[Alieth]] explored the Pelian archaeology site identified as the source of the outbreak. After working their way through some of the buildings, they discovered a secret passage leading underground. Their decision to investigate it became a forced one after coming under attack from what seemed to be Romulans, pushed underground by the collapse of the building. At the base of the stairs, they discovered a room containing three statues/structures, and their investigation led to Reynolds becoming trapped in some kind of force field, nature unknown.
[[Quinn Reynolds|Reynolds]], [[Corliss Fortune|Fortune]] and [[Alieth]] explored the Pelian archaeology site identified as the source of the outbreak. After working their way through some of the buildings, they discovered a secret passage leading underground. Their decision to investigate it became a forced one after coming under attack from what seemed to be Romulans, pushed underground by the collapse of the building. At the base of the stairs, they discovered a room containing three statues/structures, and their investigation led to Reynolds becoming trapped in some kind of force field, nature unknown.
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Returning to the [[Federation Security|FedSec HQ]], the team carried out research and discovered the murder “weapon”, a poison derived from a local mushroom the Pelians had tried to eradicate from the planet. The leads pointed them toward several meeting places of [[The Pelian Brief (Gorkon)#Notable Characters|Sylan]] and Bisul—but while en route, the team’s public transport suffered a bombing attack. After being joined by [[Lephi]] and gathering their wits, the team headed toward a favourite restaurant of the adulterous couple. There was no sign of Sylan there, and the team contacted [[The Pelian Brief (Gorkon)#Notable Characters|Agent Lynas]] who asked them to meet him in a house on Sallu’um Street. Their journey briefly interrupted by threatening figures, they arrived at their location to discover an unconscious and bound [[The Pelian Brief (Gorkon)#Notable Characters|Agent Lynas]]—and shortly thereafter, two more people, one of whom seems to be Bisul...  
Returning to the [[Federation Security|FedSec HQ]], the team carried out research and discovered the murder “weapon”, a poison derived from a local mushroom the Pelians had tried to eradicate from the planet. The leads pointed them toward several meeting places of [[The Pelian Brief (Gorkon)#Notable Characters|Sylan]] and Bisul—but while en route, the team’s public transport suffered a bombing attack. After being joined by [[Lephi]] and gathering their wits, the team headed toward a favourite restaurant of the adulterous couple. There was no sign of Sylan there, and the team contacted [[The Pelian Brief (Gorkon)#Notable Characters|Agent Lynas]] who asked them to meet him in a house on Sallu’um Street. Their journey briefly interrupted by threatening figures, they arrived at their location to discover an unconscious and bound [[The Pelian Brief (Gorkon)#Notable Characters|Agent Lynas]]—and shortly thereafter, two more people, one of whom seems to be Bisul...  


[[The Pelian Brief (Gorkon)#Notable Characters|Agent Lynas]], [[Jona ch'Ranni]], [[Serren Tan]] and [[Mallora Vossti]] descended below the surface to search for a group of missing Starfleet cadets. After encountering some radiation readings and potential evidence of the cadet’s passage, they got into a spot of bother. First, they narrowly avoided being crushed in a rockfall, then they were attacked by unknown assailants and forced to retreat by diving through a body of water. Their route took them into the same city as the lost cadets, and the trio began to explore the first building they encountered.
[[Jona ch'Ranni]], [[Serren Tan]] and [[Mallora Vossti]] descended below the surface to search for a group of missing Starfleet cadets. After encountering some radiation readings and potential evidence of the cadets' passage, they got into a spot of bother. First, they narrowly avoided being crushed in a rockfall, then they were attacked by unknown assailants and forced to retreat by diving through a body of water. Their route took them into the same city as the lost cadets, and the trio began to explore the first building they encountered.
   
   
Inside, they discovered an inactive computer terminal, and a PADD which activated a holographic projection inside and summoned drones to circle the building outside. The projection turned aggressive and attacked, and while Tan and ch’Ranni tried to fend it off, Vossti deduced the meaning of the symbols on the PADD to pacify it. The team decided to capture one of the drones, using a modified phaser to fire and deactivate it. It was then they were contacted by the cadets, who had seen their drone-napping operation, and using the modified phaser to create an explosive diversion, the team welcomed them into the building. After freeing Tan, who had become trapped by the wall, Ico used her implanted knowledge to create a distraction and the Starfleet officers raced back toward the same way they came in.
Inside, they discovered an inactive computer terminal, and a PADD which activated a holographic projection inside and summoned drones to circle the building outside. The projection turned aggressive and attacked, and while Tan and ch’Ranni tried to fend it off, Vossti deduced the meaning of the symbols on the PADD to pacify it. The team decided to capture one of the drones, using a modified phaser to fire and deactivate it. It was then they were contacted by the cadets, who had seen their drone-napping operation, and using the modified phaser to create an explosive diversion, the team welcomed them into the building. After freeing Tan, who had become trapped by the wall, Ico used her implanted knowledge to create a distraction and the Starfleet officers raced back toward the same way they came in.
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* '''Identify and arrest the murderer'''
* '''Identify and arrest the murderer'''
** Lieutenant Commander [[Samira Neathler]], Lieutenant [[Cory Stoyer]]. Lieutenant [[Lephi]] and Ensign [[Tahna Meru]]
** Lieutenant Commander [[Samira Neathler]], Lieutenant [[Cory Stoyer]], Lieutenant [[Lephi]] and Ensign [[Tahna Meru]]


* '''Get the surviving cadets back to the Gorkon.'''
* '''Get the surviving cadets back to the Gorkon.'''
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* '''Capture the saboteur/“Doctor Frankenstein”, and make the hospital safe'''
* '''Capture the saboteur/“Doctor Frankenstein”, and make the hospital safe'''
** Lieutenant Commanders [[Jo Marshall]] and [[Ayiana Sevo]], Lieutenant [[Piravao sh’Qynallahr]] and Lieutenant (JG) [[Loxley]].
** Lieutenant Commanders [[Jo Marshall]] and [[Ayiana Sevo]], Lieutenant [[Piravao sh’Qynallahr]] and Lieutenant (JG) [[Loxley]]


* '''Locate the source/cure for the Pelian disease in the underground facility'''
* '''Locate the source/cure for the Pelian disease in the underground facility'''
** Rear Admiral [[Quinn Reynolds]], Lieutenants [[Alieth]] and [[Corliss Fortune]].
** Rear Admiral [[Quinn Reynolds]], Lieutenants [[Alieth]] and [[Corliss Fortune]]


[[The Pelian Brief (Gorkon)#Notable Characters|Agent Lynas]] took Lieutenant Commander [[Samira Neathler]], Lieutenant [[Cory Stoyer]]. Lieutenant [[Lephi]] and Ensign [[Tahna Meru]] to the local FedSec headquarters, where Tahna used their labs to analyze the samples taken from Bisul's residence. She learned that Bisul was poisoned by a powder made from the Gorak mushroom, an invasive species that was believed to be eradicated because it was highly poisonous to Pelians (but, notably, had medicinal properties for Vulcanoids). The team (minus Lynas), boarded a bus to follow leads on bookstores and restaurants Sylan and Bisul frequented together, but their bus was bombed and the scroll they found in the grotto was stolen. Lieutenant [[Lephi]] found them in the aftermath of the explosion, and they regrouped at The Burrow, a restaurant Sylan was known to frequent. They learned that Agent Lynas was also caught in an explosion, and agreed to meet him at his house, but when they arrived they found themselves caught in a trap with Lynas, set by a Pelian masquerading as Bisul and a Lady in Gray. Neathler, Stoyer, and Lephi engaged them in a shootout, scaring their attackers away, though Neathler fell injured by a mysterious weapon. They follow the fake Bisul outside, where he had raised a crowd of onlookers, back to the real Bisul's house. There were six life signs inside, and after throwing a phaser set to overload into the room and a brief struggle, they subdued the fake Bisul and others present. Fake Bisul was not working with them, however, he was attempting to poison the six gathered religious and political figures so he could consolidate power, just as he'd poisoned the real Bisul. With the murderer caught, they turn the investigation over to FedSec and local authorities.
[[The Pelian Brief (Gorkon)#Notable Characters|Agent Lynas]] took Lieutenant Commander [[Samira Neathler]], Lieutenant [[Cory Stoyer]], Lieutenant [[Lephi]] and Ensign [[Tahna Meru]] to the local FedSec headquarters, where Tahna used their labs to analyze the samples taken from Bisul's residence. She learned that Bisul was poisoned by a powder made from the Gorak mushroom, an invasive species that was believed to be eradicated because it was highly poisonous to Pelians (but, notably, had medicinal properties for Vulcanoids). The team (minus Lynas), boarded a bus to follow leads on bookstores and restaurants Sylan and Bisul frequented together, but their bus was bombed and the scroll they found in the grotto was stolen. Lieutenant [[Lephi]] found them in the aftermath of the explosion, and they regrouped at The Burrow, a restaurant Sylan was known to frequent. They learned that Agent Lynas was also caught in an explosion, and agreed to meet him at his house, but when they arrived they found themselves caught in a trap with Lynas, set by a Pelian masquerading as Bisul and a Lady in Gray. Neathler, Stoyer, and Lephi engaged them in a shootout, scaring their attackers away, though Neathler sustained an injury from a mysterious weapon. They followed the fake Bisul outside, where he had raised a crowd of onlookers, back to the real Bisul's house. There were six life signs inside, and after throwing a phaser set to overload into the room and a brief struggle, they subdued the fake Bisul and others present. Fake Bisul was not working with them, however, he was attempting to poison the six gathered religious and political figures so he could consolidate power, just as he'd poisoned the real Bisul. With the murderer caught, they turn the investigation over to FedSec and local authorities.


In the Pelian/Romulan hospital area, the team of [[Jo Marshall]], [[Ayiana Sevo]], [[Piravao sh’Qynallahr]], [[Loxley]] followed the saboteur's trail to the ruined hospital, where they discovered evidence of illegal surgeries. While investigating, they were attacked by Valran, who took [[Ayiana Sevo]] hostage. After a knife fight in which [[Loxley]] was severely wounded. He needed an urgent blood transfusion which [[Ayiana Sevo]] suggested be done from the Valran quack. [[Jo Marshall]] however, pointed out the unethical nature of this solution and it was she who donated blood to the Vulcan, despite the incompatibilities and future problems this could cause.  
In the Pelian/Romulan hospital area, the team of Lieutenant Commander [[Jo Marshall]], Lieutenant Commander [[Ayiana Sevo]], Lieutenant [[Piravao sh’Qynallahr]], and Lieutenant (JG) [[Loxley]] followed the saboteur's trail to the ruined hospital, where they discovered evidence of illegal surgeries. While investigating, they were attacked by Valran, who took [[Ayiana Sevo]] hostage. A knife fight ensued and [[Loxley]] sustained a severe injury. He needed an urgent blood transfusion which [[Ayiana Sevo]] suggested be done from the Valran quack. [[Jo Marshall]] however, pointed out the unethical nature of this solution and it was she who donated blood to the Vulcan, despite the incompatibilities and future problems this could cause.  


With two of the crew badly injured and a third unable to act freely after the donation, the group headed for the exit, where they met up with Rear Admiral [[Quinn Reynolds]]'s group.
With two of the crew badly injured and a third unable to act freely after the donation, the group headed for the exit, where they met up with Rear Admiral [[Quinn Reynolds]]' group.


Meanwhile, exploring the underground ruins, Rear Admiral [[Quinn Reynolds]], Lieutenants [[Alieth]] and [[Corliss Fortune]] discovered several pods containing strange liquids, with samples of the virus affecting the [[Pelian]] inside. In one of the stasis spheres they discovered the missing [[The Pelian Brief (Gorkon)#Notable Characters|Sylan]], still alive, but who had undergone several genetic modifications, such as the duplication of several organs. With her body under stress due to these procedures, but sedated and stable, the group decided to leave the Pelian there, along with [[Alieth]]'s combadge, to be rescued later, once they had secured a way out of the ruins.  
Meanwhile, exploring the underground ruins, Rear Admiral [[Quinn Reynolds]], Lieutenants [[Alieth]] and [[Corliss Fortune]] discovered several pods containing strange liquids, with samples of the virus affecting the [[Pelian]] inside. In one of the stasis spheres they discovered the missing [[The Pelian Brief (Gorkon)#Notable Characters|Sylan]], still alive, but who had undergone several genetic modifications, such as the duplication of several organs. With her body under stress due to these procedures, but sedated and stable, the group decided to leave the Pelian there, along with [[Alieth]]'s combadge, to be rescued later, once they had secured a way out of the ruins.  
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They advanced carefully, finding more spheres from one of which they were able to extract a base of the disease afflicting the natives in a tempered form, which could be used to create a cure and a vaccine. With this data well in hand, the group set out on their way in search of a way out, with the proper precautions to be taken given that there were signs that they were not alone in those ruins, or at least that someone had been there shortly before them.  
They advanced carefully, finding more spheres from one of which they were able to extract a base of the disease afflicting the natives in a tempered form, which could be used to create a cure and a vaccine. With this data well in hand, the group set out on their way in search of a way out, with the proper precautions to be taken given that there were signs that they were not alone in those ruins, or at least that someone had been there shortly before them.  


Eventually, they found a cave-in in one of the more distant sections of the science complex which, ascending, led them to the hospital where their comrades were located. The two teams quickly caught up, and set to work on a cure for the Pelian disease.  
Eventually, they found a cave-in in one of the more distant sections of the science complex which, ascending, led them to the hospital where their comrades were located. The two teams quickly caught up and set to work on a cure for the Pelian disease.
 
Finally, in the underground ruins, Lieutenant Commander [[Jona ch'Ranni]], Lieutenant (JG) [[Serren Tan]] and Ensign [[Mallora Vossti]] were located by [[Ico Ena]] and Ryan Isaacs. They quickly informed them of the murderous drones and the death of their comrades.


Not long after, a group of drones began to encircle the building, trapping them inside, while the caretaker inside the house became hostile. Using the knowledge they had acquired through the implant that something or someone had inserted into them before waking up in the ruins, the cadets managed to disable the guardian, while [[Serren Tan]] devised a plan by detonating a phaser to distract the drones, allowing the entire group to leave the building.


After a hasty journey through the ruins, the group soon reached the entrance the Gorkon crew had used and crossed the inverted lake to escape, with Ensign [[Mallora Vossti]] nearly drowning in the process, thus requiring [[Ico Ena]] to save her.
Drenched and exhausted, with whatever had been stuffed into them advancing faster, the two cadets needed to be sedated, with the Bajoran even having a cardiac arrest for a few minutes, in which she believed (or had) an experience with the Prophets. Shortly afterwards, with the storm that had been tempering communications dissipating, the [[USS Gorkon]] was able to contact them, beaming them aboard and rescuing them at last. 


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