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Stardates: 238202.12 - 238205.02 | Stardates: 238202.12 - 238205.02 | ||
History: The inhabitants of Pelham IV are a race of humanoid beings. Around 2260, a war broke out between 3 of the 5 continents. The two that did not take part in this war where Avalon and Horestus; they worked together to protect each other. Eventually the 3 other continents were depleted of weapons and almost used "super" weapons. Avalon and Horestus managed to convince them not to do this and it was stopped. As time passed the continents were united and warp drive was invented. All benefited. | History: The inhabitants of Pelham IV are a race of [[Humanoid|humanoid]] beings. Around 2260, a war broke out between 3 of the 5 continents. The two that did not take part in this war where Avalon and Horestus; they worked together to protect each other. Eventually the 3 other continents were depleted of weapons and almost used "super" weapons. Avalon and Horestus managed to convince them not to do this and it was stopped. As time passed the continents were united and warp drive was invented. All benefited. | ||
In recent months there has been a political group of rebels from Avalon who believe that it was wrong to help the other continents after they had a war with each other. So far they have been very hard to deal with. It is believed that with help they can be negotiated with. Starfleet has been asked to `show a presence' in the area. However, it is now believed by some of the inhabitants that because of Starfleet's involvement, the problem has escalated. | In recent months there has been a political group of rebels from Avalon who believe that it was wrong to help the other continents after they had a war with each other. So far they have been very hard to deal with. It is believed that with help they can be negotiated with. Starfleet has been asked to `show a presence' in the area. However, it is now believed by some of the inhabitants that because of Starfleet's involvement, the problem has escalated. | ||
The story: Captain Jordan Hurne (human) proceeded with the briefing. "We are en route to Pelham IV. It is on the verge of civil war. Our mission is to show a Starfleet presence. I have been informed that there are wounded. This is from a minor skirmish. The Government will not allow the rebels to remove the wounded. We are to act as a go between; a neutral party. Your skills will be needed in this mission, doctor. The rebels are held up in a complex whose creator or use is unknown. That is one for the sciences." | The story: Captain Jordan Hurne [[Terran|(human)]] proceeded with the briefing. "We are en route to Pelham IV. It is on the verge of civil war. Our mission is to show a [[Starfleet]] presence. I have been informed that there are wounded. This is from a minor skirmish. The Government will not allow the rebels to remove the wounded. We are to act as a go between; a neutral party. Your skills will be needed in this mission, doctor. The rebels are held up in a complex whose creator or use is unknown. That is one for the sciences." | ||
Although their mission was one of mercy, they would once again enter a possible war zone. And almost nothing would go the way it was planned. | Although their mission was one of mercy, they would once again enter a possible war zone. And almost nothing would go the way it was planned. | ||
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On Pelham IV, in or near the Rebel base, General Grin-mar of the third rebel platoon stood in his bunker watching. He turned to look at Lieutenant Alack sitting in front of a communications monitor. Usually they would pick up travail nonsense, or just static. But something sparked the General's attention. | On Pelham IV, in or near the Rebel base, General Grin-mar of the third rebel platoon stood in his bunker watching. He turned to look at Lieutenant Alack sitting in front of a communications monitor. Usually they would pick up travail nonsense, or just static. But something sparked the General's attention. | ||
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 | 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 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 another part of Pelham IV, in the Hall of the Protectorate, within the Prime Minister's (PM) private chambers, word had returned from the [[The Federation|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. | ||
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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 (human) I want you to head up the medical team. Of course you will have the CMO. Also Lt. Thomas (human) and Beta (android). The latest numbers I have that need your skills doctor is 36 both stretcher and walking wounded. Adjust your need accordingly." | 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 Androin|(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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In the briefing room of the Victory, Abe Bennit was promoted to Lt. (jg). | In the briefing room of the Victory, Abe Bennit was promoted to Lt. (jg). | ||
Team Parker beamed down to the surface and materialized 50m north of the newly exposed structure. Science scanned the area, security set up a perimeter; there were no hostiles visible. Cmdr. Parker reported this to the Victory. | Team Parker [[Transporter|beamed]] down to the surface and materialized 50m north of the newly exposed structure. Science scanned the area, security set up a perimeter; there were no hostiles visible. Cmdr. Parker reported this to the Victory. | ||
Team Phoenix materialized near the Rebel base where the wounded were being housed. After assuring the Victory they would report in every ten minutes, they moved out. | Team Phoenix materialized near the Rebel base where the wounded were being housed. After assuring the Victory they would report in every ten minutes, they moved out. | ||
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Lt.Cmdr. Phoenix felt the shot swoosh inches past her left ear and hit a tree behind her. There was no way of knowing who had just attacked the medical team or how many they were. Cmdr. Phoenix shouted to the invisible attackers, "We are from the Federation starship USS Victory... we are a medical team, here to assist as a neutral aid for your wounded." There was no response to her announcement. | Lt.Cmdr. Phoenix felt the shot swoosh inches past her left ear and hit a tree behind her. There was no way of knowing who had just attacked the medical team or how many they were. Cmdr. Phoenix shouted to the invisible attackers, "We are from the Federation starship USS Victory... we are a medical team, here to assist as a neutral aid for your wounded." There was no response to her announcement. | ||
Four men ran out of the trees like crazed people firing shots rapidly. After them ran four more, firing. They disappeared briefly and reappeared, then a volley of photon grenades were fired. | Four men ran out of the trees like crazed people firing shots rapidly. After them ran four more, firing. They disappeared briefly and reappeared, then a volley of [[Photon Grenade|photon grenades]] were fired. | ||
Science Team Parker continued to move toward the building. Solan suddenly got an odd feeling. Unnerved, he casually glanced over his shoulder. Nothing. For a second there, he was sure they were about to be attacked. | Science Team Parker continued to move toward the building. Solan suddenly got an odd feeling. Unnerved, he casually glanced over his shoulder. Nothing. For a second there, he was sure they were about to be attacked. | ||
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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 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 [[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 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. | ||
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 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 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 Particle|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 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. 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 [[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 field prevented communication. | The USS Victory was trying to contact the teams on the surface without success. A [[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. | ||
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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 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. | 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 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. | ||
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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, 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 [[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?!" | ||
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Solan immediately flung up his hands, but his instincts were too strong, he had already drawn his stun baton. Dominus immediately took over the diplomatic duties from Solan, inquiring about the friends they were searching for. | Solan immediately flung up his hands, but his instincts were too strong, he had already drawn his stun baton. Dominus immediately took over the diplomatic duties from Solan, inquiring about the friends they were searching for. | ||
Captain Hurne, greeted the prisoners from the brig in his ready room. Speaking firmly, he told them, "I know you have both been privy to the broadcast that was sent planet wide. Things on Pelham are about to undergo a change. For better or worse at this time I can not say. But if you don't start talking, you will remain in this ships brig. Until this is all over." They talked. | Captain Hurne, greeted the prisoners from the brig in his [[Ready Room|ready room]]. Speaking firmly, he told them, "I know you have both been privy to the broadcast that was sent planet wide. Things on Pelham are about to undergo a change. For better or worse at this time I can not say. But if you don't start talking, you will remain in this ships brig. Until this is all over." They talked. | ||
Lt. Rocket, on Commander Parker's small team, discovered what looked like one of the sensors used by a tricorder similar to Starfleet. On the other team, Mr. Solan was able to get the general location of | Lt. Rocket, on Commander Parker's small team, discovered what looked like one of the sensors used by a tricorder similar to Starfleet. On the other team, Mr. Solan was able to get the general location of | ||
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Lt. Thomas quickly ran to the communications terminal. Sending a general broadcast on Starfleet's emergency channel he requested Immediate Emergency Beam Out. Reaching relative safety behind some rocks, the explosion rocked the ground. Soon, the emergency beam out was activated. | Lt. Thomas quickly ran to the communications terminal. Sending a general broadcast on Starfleet's emergency channel he requested Immediate Emergency Beam Out. Reaching relative safety behind some rocks, the explosion rocked the ground. Soon, the emergency beam out was activated. | ||
Having made contact with the ship and informed that Team Phoenix was found and on board, Team Parker was beamed back to the Victory. | Having made contact with the ship and informed that Team Phoenix was found and on board, Team Parker was [[Transporter|beamed]] back to the Victory. | ||
Assembled in the meeting room were Dr. Maji, General Grin, Lt. Alack, Cmdr. Parker and Captain Hurne. "I propose that you, the scientists, form an interim government. With the other intellects to re-establish the status quo. The General and his troops will fall under your direction. Starfleet will be sending a monitoring team. They will not be here to interfere with the internal affairs of this fledgling world. It will be here to guide and advise. Your destiny is yours to evolve." | Assembled in the meeting room were Dr. Maji, General Grin, Lt. Alack, Cmdr. Parker and Captain Hurne. "I propose that you, the scientists, form an interim government. With the other intellects to re-establish the status quo. The General and his troops will fall under your direction. Starfleet will be sending a monitoring team. They will not be here to interfere with the internal affairs of this fledgling world. It will be here to guide and advise. Your destiny is yours to evolve." | ||