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Having lost his wife and two children to the relocation program, Grin- mar looked down at a photo, the only thing besides himself that had survived. Now, incensed with anger at the prospect of [[Starfleet]] arriving here at the high command's request, Grin-mar shouted into the air, "They dare come here! We will crush them!" | Having lost his wife and two children to the relocation program, Grin- mar looked down at a photo, the only thing besides himself that had survived. Now, incensed with anger at the prospect of [[Starfleet]] arriving here at the high command's request, Grin-mar shouted into the air, "They dare come here! We will crush them!" | ||
In another part of Pelham IV, in the Hall of the Protectorate, within the Prime Minister's (PM) private chambers, word had returned from the [[ | In another part of Pelham IV, in the Hall of the Protectorate, within the Prime Minister's (PM) private chambers, word had returned from the [[ma:United Federation of Planets|United Federation of Planets]] that a star ship had been dispatched to aid in their predicament. PM Algon now had the task of convincing the rebels that the Starfleet vessel would be there to assist, not attack. | ||
In an effort to keep things from escalating further, Algon offered Grin-Mar the chance to evacuate his wounded. Grin-Mar was suspicious. "They know perfectly well that our planet builds most of the best Bio-neutral gel packs in the galaxy." After sparring back and forth, it was agreed that a meeting on board the Starfleet vessel was amenable. Algon was pleased. The first step had been taken. | In an effort to keep things from escalating further, Algon offered Grin-Mar the chance to evacuate his wounded. Grin-Mar was suspicious. "They know perfectly well that our planet builds most of the best Bio-neutral gel packs in the galaxy." After sparring back and forth, it was agreed that a meeting on board the Starfleet vessel was amenable. Algon was pleased. The first step had been taken. | ||
Captain Hurne received information on the structure where the injured were being held on Pelham IV. He instructed Ensigns Bennit (Orion) and Dominus (Vulcan) to study it. | Captain Hurne received information on the structure where the injured were being held on Pelham IV. He instructed Ensigns Bennit (Orion) and Dominus ([[Vulcan]]) to study it. | ||
Across the courtyard from the Hall of the Protectorate, Delaq watched and listened to the exchange between Algon and Alack. Delaq would assassinate both party leaders and a civil war would surely break out causing enough trouble and time loss for the General's virus to contaminate the Starfleet crew and kill them. | Across the courtyard from the Hall of the Protectorate, Delaq watched and listened to the exchange between Algon and Alack. Delaq would assassinate both party leaders and a civil war would surely break out causing enough trouble and time loss for the General's virus to contaminate the Starfleet crew and kill them. | ||
Back on the Victory, Captain Hurne continued his briefing. "I have just spoken to both parties on the surface of Pelham IV. It is agreed to allow us to aid those held up in the structure. To that end I will form two teams. Commander Phoenix [[Terran|(human)]] I want you to head up the medical team. Of course you will have the CMO. Also Lt. Thomas (human) and Beta [[Soong | Back on the Victory, Captain Hurne continued his briefing. "I have just spoken to both parties on the surface of Pelham IV. It is agreed to allow us to aid those held up in the structure. To that end I will form two teams. Commander Phoenix [[Terran|(human)]] I want you to head up the medical team. Of course you will have the CMO. Also Lt. Thomas (human) and Beta [[ma:Soong-type android|(android)]]. The latest numbers I have that need your skills doctor is 36 both stretcher and walking wounded. Adjust your need accordingly." | ||
"Commander Parker (human) will command the science team with Misters Bennit and Dominus. The structure is as new to us as it is to the locals. It has become uncovered by an explosion during this brief round of hostilities." | "Commander Parker (human) will command the science team with Misters Bennit and Dominus. The structure is as new to us as it is to the locals. It has become uncovered by an explosion during this brief round of hostilities." | ||
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On the ship, Capt. Hurne was surprised when a little boy stepped forward. He had not been informed that Lt.(jg) Rocket had been changed into a child. (see previous mission.) | On the ship, Capt. Hurne was surprised when a little boy stepped forward. He had not been informed that Lt.(jg) Rocket had been changed into a child. (see previous mission.) | ||
Team Phoenix's security was returning fire. Cmdr. Phoenix called for an emergency evacuation. Before she got an answer, she had to evade an incoming projectile. Rolling to the left, she hit a rock and damaged her [[Combadge|communicator]]. Out of contact with the Victory, Phoenix shouted, "Retreat to sector 013!!! Retreat!!! NOW!!! Then... a bright flash, a roar followed by an explosion... then silence. The flash and power of the explosions made Robin fall to the ground. There was no way she could escape now, she had to ride out this wave of grenades and hope for the best. | Team Phoenix's security was returning fire. Cmdr. Phoenix called for an emergency evacuation. Before she got an answer, she had to evade an incoming projectile. Rolling to the left, she hit a rock and damaged her [[ma:Combadge|communicator]]. Out of contact with the Victory, Phoenix shouted, "Retreat to sector 013!!! Retreat!!! NOW!!! Then... a bright flash, a roar followed by an explosion... then silence. The flash and power of the explosions made Robin fall to the ground. There was no way she could escape now, she had to ride out this wave of grenades and hope for the best. | ||
Grin-Mar reported to Lt. Alack that the base in sector 025 had been breached by 100 troops from unknown origin. It was certain that Starfleet was not involved but that they were governmental. A counter offensive would be launched. Alack and his team came upon Team Phoenix but in the attempt to assist, he fell and was inadvertently beamed onto the Victory. He was taken to [[Sickbay|sickbay]] immediately. | Grin-Mar reported to Lt. Alack that the base in sector 025 had been breached by 100 troops from unknown origin. It was certain that Starfleet was not involved but that they were governmental. A counter offensive would be launched. Alack and his team came upon Team Phoenix but in the attempt to assist, he fell and was inadvertently beamed onto the Victory. He was taken to [[Sickbay|sickbay]] immediately. | ||
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Beta had determined that there were definitely two forces in this battle and neither were going to win this without heavy losses. Lt. Thomas was also beamed onto the Victory leaving his security team on the surface. Ordered back to the ship by Lt. Beta, Lt. Blair protested and then did as ordered. | Beta had determined that there were definitely two forces in this battle and neither were going to win this without heavy losses. Lt. Thomas was also beamed onto the Victory leaving his security team on the surface. Ordered back to the ship by Lt. Beta, Lt. Blair protested and then did as ordered. | ||
Team Parker crested the rise of a hill and the structure could be seen before them. It's structure was of stone and seemed ancient compared to the reports of the building of the area. A pyramid of sorts, still partially buried, lay before them. Ensign Dominus scanned for multi-spectral and [[Tachyon | Team Parker crested the rise of a hill and the structure could be seen before them. It's structure was of stone and seemed ancient compared to the reports of the building of the area. A pyramid of sorts, still partially buried, lay before them. Ensign Dominus scanned for multi-spectral and [[ma:Tachyon|tachyon particles]], suspecting the planet's government could have advanced technology and be using some sort of cloaking device. Unlikely, but not to be ruled out as a possibility. | ||
Team Phoenix, having lost all communication with the Victory, was now being held hostage quite loosely by Delaq. Questioning Robin, Delaq said, "That is not all I need to know. How big is the ship you arrived in and what offensive and defensive capabilities does it have? How many crew?" When Phoenix prepared to leave, Delaq swung his sword around and cut Beta's arm off at the elbow. After a short struggle, Delaq was subdued, his [[Phased Cloak|phase cloak]] disabled. | Team Phoenix, having lost all communication with the Victory, was now being held hostage quite loosely by Delaq. Questioning Robin, Delaq said, "That is not all I need to know. How big is the ship you arrived in and what offensive and defensive capabilities does it have? How many crew?" When Phoenix prepared to leave, Delaq swung his sword around and cut Beta's arm off at the elbow. After a short struggle, Delaq was subdued, his [[Phased Cloak|phase cloak]] disabled. | ||
Dominus suggested that Team Parker not enter the pyramid. He reported that there was faint signal picked up by his [[Tricorder|tricorder]]. The signal was determined to be coming from the far side of the bunker and was not moving. "It could be some sort of stationary defense mechanism. I suggest caution." A standard security sweep was ordered. | Dominus suggested that Team Parker not enter the pyramid. He reported that there was faint signal picked up by his [[ma:Tricorder|tricorder]]. The signal was determined to be coming from the far side of the bunker and was not moving. "It could be some sort of stationary defense mechanism. I suggest caution." A standard security sweep was ordered. | ||
Mr. Rocket, a man in a small boy's body was released from sickbay, having woke up from his coma. He reported for duty on the bridge. | Mr. Rocket, a man in a small boy's body was released from sickbay, having woke up from his coma. He reported for duty on the bridge. | ||
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Team Phoenix approached a bunker, wounded scattered around. Dr. Harden set up shelter in the lee of the building and requested permission to check inside. Permitted, she found the room empty but there had been a massive firefight here. Small and large holes in the walls confirmed whoever had fired weapons in here were using some sort of projectile weapon technology. | Team Phoenix approached a bunker, wounded scattered around. Dr. Harden set up shelter in the lee of the building and requested permission to check inside. Permitted, she found the room empty but there had been a massive firefight here. Small and large holes in the walls confirmed whoever had fired weapons in here were using some sort of projectile weapon technology. | ||
The USS Victory was trying to contact the teams on the surface without success. A [[Dampening | The USS Victory was trying to contact the teams on the surface without success. A [[ma:Dampening field|dampening field]] prevented communication. | ||
Captain Hurne managed to negotiate a ceasefire between the warring factions, a powering down of the dampening field and a meeting on the Victory with the PM and General when the Victory teams had completed their missions. | Captain Hurne managed to negotiate a ceasefire between the warring factions, a powering down of the dampening field and a meeting on the Victory with the PM and General when the Victory teams had completed their missions. | ||
Dominus reported to Team Parker that there were multi-spectral scans from some form of localized energy field within the pyramid, it has an unknown purpose but in terms could power a small settlement for centuries. "There is evidence of usage but this seems to have been a long time ago. The multi- spectral scans have proved most useful and there is a wealth of information that can be gained examining the pyramid." | Dominus reported to Team Parker that there were multi-spectral scans from some form of localized energy field within the pyramid, it has an unknown purpose but in terms could power a small settlement for centuries. "There is evidence of usage but this seems to have been a long time ago. The multi-spectral scans have proved most useful and there is a wealth of information that can be gained examining the pyramid." | ||
Within the bunker, an orb exploded and communications were opened once more with the Victory. Little did Team Phoenix know it was the result of communications between Captain Hurne and prime minister Algon. | Within the bunker, an orb exploded and communications were opened once more with the Victory. Little did Team Phoenix know it was the result of communications between Captain Hurne and prime minister Algon. | ||
Cmdr. Parker agreed that site-to-site transport would preserve the structure and get them inside at the same time. After finding a compartment within the pyramid large enough to hold them, the team was beamed inside in total darkness. Megan switched on her wrist light, the others following suit. The air was musky and stale. A hum could be heard from somewhere in the distance down a long corridor. Solan set out the [[Pattern | Cmdr. Parker agreed that site-to-site transport would preserve the structure and get them inside at the same time. After finding a compartment within the pyramid large enough to hold them, the team was beamed inside in total darkness. Megan switched on her wrist light, the others following suit. The air was musky and stale. A hum could be heard from somewhere in the distance down a long corridor. Solan set out the [[ma:Pattern enhancer|pattern enhancers]] that would assist in beaming back out of the building. Dominus reported the general direction of the energy source and the team moved ahead. | ||
Team Phoenix had set up a base camp and gotten a bit of rest. Lt. Beta and Lt. Thomas were paired off and Robin and Julia started a standard Alpha pattern, searching the surrounding area. | Team Phoenix had set up a base camp and gotten a bit of rest. Lt. Beta and Lt. Thomas were paired off and Robin and Julia started a standard Alpha pattern, searching the surrounding area. | ||
On reconnaissance, | On reconnaissance, Julia and Robin were suddenly taken hostage. Misunderstanding that they were a medical team sent to help, the kidnappers insisted that they were liars. "We were told about your arrival. You intend to take over our planet and make us your slaves!" Ordered to assist with their wounded, the women complied. That's what they were here for to begin with. | ||
Meanwhile, Kael was cut off mid sentence when he turned to find Beta gone. He had been replaced by a group of 4 men, each holding guns at the ready. Blindfolded and tied up his comm badge, tricorder and phaser rifle were removed. Also ordered to assist with the wounded | Meanwhile, Kael was cut off mid sentence when he turned to find Beta gone. He had been replaced by a group of 4 men, each holding guns at the ready. Blindfolded and tied up his comm badge, tricorder and phaser rifle were removed. Also ordered to assist with the wounded - in a different location - Kael tried to explain that he was not a doctor. | ||
According to Solan's readings, Team Parker was approaching the very center of the pyramid, directly below the point. They entered a chamber, one larger than the one they'd beamed into. The walls and floors were as bare and clean as the tunnels they'd been in. Solan stepped forward. Suddenly, as his foot hit the floor, colored lights went shooting out from the point of contact. They only lasted for a second before he jumped away and they vanished when his foot left the floor. | According to Solan's readings, Team Parker was approaching the very center of the pyramid, directly below the point. They entered a chamber, one larger than the one they'd beamed into. The walls and floors were as bare and clean as the tunnels they'd been in. Solan stepped forward. Suddenly, as his foot hit the floor, colored lights went shooting out from the point of contact. They only lasted for a second before he jumped away and they vanished when his foot left the floor. | ||
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A figure appeared where Solan had stood in the pyramid. It was a | A figure appeared where Solan had stood in the pyramid. It was a | ||
Pelham figure, not garbed as "It's a [[Hologram|hologram]], Cmdr. Parker said, "but how, this pyramid is over a thousand years old?!" Slowly the hologram began to talk describing the purpose for the pyramid. | Pelham figure, not garbed as "It's a [[ma:Hologram|hologram]], Cmdr. Parker said, "but how, this pyramid is over a thousand years old?!" Slowly the hologram began to talk describing the purpose for the pyramid. | ||
In an underground encampment, a red skinned man slammed his armored fist on the heavy wooden table in front of him, making all the models of hover-tanks and jets standing on it shake. He shouted, "Assassinations, conspiracies, dampening fields when do I get results?!" | In an underground encampment, a red skinned man slammed his armored fist on the heavy wooden table in front of him, making all the models of hover-tanks and jets standing on it shake. He shouted, "Assassinations, conspiracies, dampening fields when do I get results?!" | ||