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Having found a planet in the sector with evidence that the 13th Tribe may have passed through, Colonel Tigh prepares to investigate that evidence fully. Before he can do that, however, he sends down a team of Warriors to secure an area to prevent local wildlife from disturbing the science team that will eventually head down to the surface. With two minor exceptions, the mission is flawless. LOG: Brave New World! ================== DRAMATIS PERSONAE ================== Colonel Tigh - <Logger> XO, Battlestar Galactica
======================================================== The list people who participated in this log is extremely long. If I have forgotten to include any of you, please forgive me. ======================================================== Tigh says, "Ahem. Settle down." Tigh looks around the room, his eyes falling n each of you in turn before he speaks again." Mark enters from the east. Mark has arrived. Solais places her helmet on the chair next to her, and pulls out a notepad. Cooper moves to a seat in the back row and sits down, his attention on the Colonel. Mark slips in the back of the briefing room and leans against a wall to listen. Tigh says, "I'm sure that talk has filtered around the barracks about the low-level scan conducted on a planet within this sector. The talk is correct. Those of you assembled here have been selected to descend to the planets surface to secure an area of it for further use." Solais nods wisely, taking note on the what and the why. Tigh walks over towards the Starmap, and takes a laser-pointer from it's case on the frame. He activates it, and points it at a planet. "The planet in question is this one, designated System-Three." He keeps the pointer on the planet, and turns his head to the assembled pilots. "It is primarily a jungle planet and scanners indicate that it teems with animal life. Solais thinks 0 O (Pistol practice on moving targets? Sounds like the days I learned hunting skills with my brother) Cooper hmmmms softly as he listens closely to the Colonel. Denick thinks o 0 O (I hope they aren't dangerous, I still don't have the hang of my gun.) Solais nods, and listens intently. "The planet itself," Tigh continues, "is located at sector Coordinates 33,21." He gives you all a micron to record the data. Denick stores it into the memory of his digital locator. Denick casts a furtive glance in your direction Solais taps it into her portable datapad, for future references out there. Cooper pulls his notepad out and checks to make sure his info is correct. Tigh says, "Now. In addition to the teeming animal life, the last scans discovered a structure on the planet. A Pyramid. It is possible that our ancestors of the 13th tribe either established an outpost here, or settled here for a short time. However, before a historical staff can be sent down to examine the structure, it must be secured from any hostile predators which may inhabit the area." Solais 0 O (Or from any lifeforms still in the complex itself) Starbuck has arrived. At this point, the astrograph on the Starmap winks out and is then replaced by a view of the planet itself. Tape from a Viper's in-flight recording system. Solais looks at the map, thinking hummm. Starbuck comes hustling into the ready room, a slight jingling from a pouch at his belt disturbs the silence, and a sheepish look crosses his face as he sees all of the pilots already mustered. He attempts to slip into the back unnoticed... The scene scrolls by slowly, then stops as it reaches the necessary point. Barely visible in one corner is the structure. A red point of light from Tigh's pointer settles on it. "The structure is here. This is the only video we have of it, as the pyramid wasn't detected until this footage was reviewed. As near as can be pinpointed from the telemetry of the Vipers in-flight systems at this point, the pyramid is located in the vicinity of planetary grid coordinates 5, -5. Solais mutters something as Starbuck steps on her foot. Jolly grins and winks at Starbuck as he stands at the back leaning on the wall Gaheris enters from the east. Gaheris has arrived. Starbuck flashes Jolly a what-are-ya-gonna-do-when-you-draw-into-a-perfcet-pyramid look... Jolly grins and nods one of those pay-me-cut-for-giving-you-some-of-the-backing-money-later nods. Solais rubs foot, but grins as theres no damage. The pointer winks out, and turns to face the pilots again. A frown passes across his face as he spots a face not present earlier. "I see the mission leader has decided to join us." He pauses, fixing a certain Lieutenant with a piercing gaze that lasts for less than a micron. "You will descend to the surface in a shuttle." He waits for the groans and complaints to die down before continuing. "You will land as close to the structure as possible and secure an area of 2 clicks in all directions around the pyramid." Gaheris walks in and looks around, then leans against the bulkhead. Cooper rubs the back of his neck, "Are we to enter the complex Colonel?" Gaheris o O (Frack I'm late.) Solais steadfastly ignores Gaheris's looks. Gaheris shrugs and listens to what's going on. Tigh shakes his head in answer to the question. "Negative. we don't know what condition the pyramid is in, and I don't want it collapsing with you in it." He reactivates the points, and drags it across the image on the starmap. "Four clicks to the southwest of the structure is a large water source. I want that secured as well." Cooper frown slightly and nods as he continues to listen. Starbuck frowns, "Uh...water source Colonel? We..uh...Planning on staying a while?" Tigh looks over to Starbuck. "Despite the excellent job the fleets water reclaimers perform, we lose water on a daily basis. This source could be used to replenish our own supplies." He lets it go with that. Jupiter walks in, and takes a seat. Solais just sits, and takes notes, "Sir, I'm guessing you want the 2 clicks in each direction cleared around the water as well, right?" "If I may continue?" Tigh looks at Starbuck as if he's asking permission. But before the Lieutenant can answer, he continues. "That is correct. Your shuttle is prepped and ready. It contains the expected amount of pre-fabricated security fencing. Those of you not familiar with it can get instruction en-route from Sergeant Jolly. It is designed to keep dangerous animals out of the area, but anything really determined can get through. Don't dawdle setting it up." Tigh says, "You will all be issued commlinks for the mission. Keep them tuned to Comm-channel Kappa and keep in touch. If anything goes wrong down there, I want to be informed immediately. Galactica will be monitoring your broadcasts." Solais nods again. Starbuck shifts his weight to the other foot and nods at the Colonels instructions... Jupiter nods, writing down notes idly. Gaheris nods only partially listening. Solais finishes off the current instructions, and thinks, will have to get to Sgt. Jolly about that fencing. Tigh says, "Starbuck, Jolly, Kendrick, Cooper, Solais Denick. You have all been inoculated for the mission, and the medtechs have certified you physically sound to head down there, so If any of you have any questions before heading down, ask them now." Kendrick shakes his head, "No questions, sir." Cooper scratches his chin lightly, "What's the RoE if we meet hostiles?" Gaheris frowns. Starbuck raises his hand, "Uh sir...We have a medic assigned to this little trip? And an engineer?" Denick drawls, "No, we're all so skilled, we can handle anything... Gaheris o O (What the frack did I do wrong?) Jupiter frowns. "Overconfidence kills. Has someone forgotten that?" Jupiter says that, a note of reproach aimed at Denick in his voice. Solais shakes head, "No questions, Sir, just hope we have a good shuttle pilot." Jupiter o O (Mental note: shove Denick through Hades next time he comes to the target range.....) Gaheris glances over at Solais and walks out. Solais starts gathering her gear together. Tigh shakes his head to Starbuck. "Negative, Lieutenant. At this time there are no Medtechs or Engineers. AS far as the Rules of Engagement go...." A pause. nearly a full centon goes by before he continues, ensuring he has everyone's attention. "If you encounter any Cylon forces on the planet you are to evacuate immediately, taking steps to avoid a firefight. Do not initiate contact and do not fire unless fired upon. If you encounter hostile natives, then evacuate immediately. Do not fire unless fired upon." Cooper nods to the Colonel, "Roger that sir." Tigh says, "Does everyone understand the Rules of Engagement for this mission?" Denick nods. Solais says, "Yes Sir." Starbuck eyes widen as he mouths, 'Cylons'....'Natives' He casts a quick glance over to Jolly... Jupiter nods, even though he can't go. Tigh says, "Are there any further questions?" Denick says, "What if we encounter hostile contacts en-route to the planet?" Jolly shakes his had. Denick says, "Will there be any escort for the shuttle?" Tigh says, "If you encounter hostiles en-route to the planet, begin evasive maneuvers. Pilots will be launched to extricate you." Starbuck face droops a bit, "Field rations sir?" It's a plaintive question hoping for a negative... Jolly suddenly clicks on and looks mournful as well .... o O (Oh FRAK ... I forgot about that) Solais realizes Starbuck is stalling again. Tigh says, "Negative on the escort. There are no signs of hostile activity in the sector, and tylium reserves are dropping faster than we'd like." Tigh says, "If you are down there long enough to eat, then yes. Field Rations. I don't expect it to be an option though. Get that fence erected, then get back up here after flushing out anything that looks dangerous from the secured area." Tigh says, "If there are no further questions, get to the shuttle bay on alpha deck." Denick nods, and heads off. Tigh says, "Lt. Starbuck, you are in charge." Jolly grins "OK .. lets get this done fast ... a chap can die on those rations Starbuck." Solais says, "And remember, don't touch the berries down there, we don't know what is poisonous down there." Solais looks around, and heads off to the shuttle ready area. Solais heads to the turbotrac in order to take the express route to the area Tigh gathers his supplies, and heads to the bridge. Gaheris walks in and looks around for someone. Cooper stands up slowly. Kendrick stands up and walks toward the door. Jolly pats Starbuck on the back "You coming Starbuck .. I need someone to sulk about the food with." [After the Trek to the Bridge] Chail stands and snaps to attention. Sterling calls out "Colonel on the bridge." Tigh says, "At ease Corporal. The Commander is present." Chail resumes his station. Tigh looks to Chail, "Corporal, radio check over channel Kappa. I want to be sure everyone is listening." To Sterling, "Radio check, Channel Zeta. Let me know the instant the team is in the shuttle and prepared to launch. Sterling nods. "Yessir." Chail says, "Yes, sir." Tigh steps up to the Command deck, and settles into his station. Standing there, he clips his own commlink on, in case it becomes necessary. [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "All warriors tuned to station kappa report in." [RADIO:Kappa] A female voice says, "This is Corporal Solais reporting in." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "This is corporal Denick reporting in over." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "This is Ensign Kendrick reporting in. Over." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Received warriors." Tigh waits, having heard 4 responses. "There should be two more warriors on Kappa." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Jolly to CC clear and ready to go" [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Bridge to preparing patrol team, where is the last member of you team." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Kendrick to bridge: I have no idea." Tigh says, "Corporal, get a location on all those warriors. Find out how close to the shuttle they are." [RADIO:Kappa] A female voice says, "Solais: Lt. Starbuck hasn't arrived yet." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Bridge to pre-patrol, acknowledged were trying to contact them now." Sterling runs a few encryption algorithms through an encoding engine. Skills roll by Sterling: MODERATE : COMPUTERS Tigh gathers his breath, then looks around the bridge. "Gentlemen, very shortly a shuttle full of Warriors will be launching, and heading towards a planet in this sector, where they will land and secure an area for further operations. [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Colonel Jolly here I believe there may be a problem with Starbuck. Shall we pass on command and continue over?" Sterling swears at a FLTSATCOM receiver and recodes an encryption sequence. Skills roll by Sterling: MODERATE : COMPUTERS Tigh says, "Corporal, inform the patrol that Sgt. Starbuck is feeling ill, and that Ensign Kendrick is now in charge of the mission." Chail says, "Yes sir." Sterling looks back up towards the raised command portion. "Colonel? I'm having a few problems with the FLTSATCOM encoding protocol. Might I get some help from you?" [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Bridge to pre-patrol, Lt. Starbuck is feeling ill, Ensign Kendrick will now be in charge of the mission." Skills roll by Sterling: MODERATE : COMPUTERS Tigh nods, and turns from his station, heading to the encryption area with Sterling. "What seems to be the problem, Ensign?" [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Ken to Bridge: Roger that. Over." Chail says, "All warriors present and accounted for." Sterling says, "Either I'm doing something wrong or it's broken. Won't decrypt a test message." Skills roll by Chail: MODERATE : COMPUTERS Tigh frowns, and adjusts a few dials. "Send the test again." Skills roll by Tigh: MODERATE : COMPUTERS Sterling punches in a few more letters. Sterling then glances over a nearby station. "Oh...you've got it? Very well...send that code to the shuttle computers." [RADIO:Zeta] A male voice says, "Core Control performing voice and datalink synchronization procedures for Zeta frequency. Shuttle #1221, please respond. Over." [RADIO:Omega] A male voice says, "Shuttle 1221 to CC: Requesting permission to launch for landing mission. Over." Tigh returns to the command deck, wondering how many more things will decide NOW is the time to go wrong. [RADIO:Omega] A male voice says, "Stand by to switch primary transmission frequencies to Zeta for the duration of this mission, 1221. Over." [RADIO:Omega] A male voice says, "Core to 1221 performing voice and datalink synchronization procedure for Omega frequency. Shuttle 1221 confirm synchronization." [RADIO:Omega] A male voice says, "Shuttle to CC: Synchronization confirmed. Over." Tigh says, "Ensign, Give the shuttle permission to launch and make straight for the planet." Sterling nods. "Yessir." [RADIO:Omega] A male voice says, "Shuttle to CC: Changing over to Zeta. Over" [RADIO:Zeta] A male voice says, "Shuttle 1221 to CC: Changeover complete. Over." Tigh nods approvingly. "Get that shuttle in the air, ensign." [RADIO:Zeta] A male voice says, "Shuttle 1221, you are cleared for launch at this point in time. Core Systems Control transferring control to transport craft. Launch when ready. You are cleared for straight flight to the planet. Over." [RADIO:Zeta] A male voice says, "Shuttle to Core: Roger that. Launching. over." Chail says, "I just started" Wulfe walks onto the bridge, fumarillo in his frowning mouth. It takes Tigh a moment, but he does smell something out of place. He turns. Notices Wulfe. "Lieutenant. You are on the bridge. Extinguish all smoking materials." [RADIO:Zeta] A male voice says, "Shuttle to CC: We've cleared the fleet and are en-route. Over." [RADIO:Zeta] A male voice says, "Core Control acknowledges, 1221. Over." Wulfe nods slowly, "Yes, sir." he says to Tigh, putting out his fumarillo and popping it into a tunic pocket. He takes a look around and then slowly walks onto the bridge. Chail says, "Sir, they shuttle has just passed out of Galactica's radar range." Tigh nods to Chail. "The waiting game begins, Gentlemen. This is no time to relax. We have warriors out there who depend on us to be alert. I want all eyes on Scanners. If anything unusual appears, inform me immediately. I don't care how trivial it is. [RADIO:Zeta] A male voice says, "Shuttle to CC: We are in orbit of the planet and are requesting permission to land. Over." Tigh nods to Sterling. "Get them on the deck, Ensign." Sterling says, "Yessir." [RADIO:Zeta] A male voice says, "1221, you are cleared to land. Core Control has confirmed deconfliction of your flight path. Over." Tigh says, "corporal, perform another comm check on Kappa. I want to be sure they're still receiving us."" [RADIO:Zeta] A male voice says, "Shuttle: Roger that Core. Landing. Over." Chail says, "yes sir." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Bridge to all warriors tuned to this frequency report in." Tigh turns to Wulfe. "Now we find out if the Fleet Academy is as efficient as the Colonial Academy at training warriors." [RADIO:Kappa] A female voice says, "Corporal Solais reporting in." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "This is Corporal Denick reporting." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Sgt. Jolly reporting - We have landed on the Surface over." [RADIO:Zeta] A male voice says, "Shuttle to CC: We've landed and are departing the shuttle. Over." Chail says, "They report they've landed on the surface sir." Chail says, "They're departing the shuttle." Tigh nods. "Confirm Sign off on Zeta. Corporal, relay instructions to sign back onto Zeta as soon as they re-enter the shuttle." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Kendrick to CC: We're leaving the shuttle to begin securing the designated areas. Over." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Jolly here - heading to secure water to the SE" [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Bridge to landing party, confirming sign off on kappa channel, you will now communicate to the bridge on Zeta channel." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Kendrick to CC: Umm...the commlinks cannot hit frequency Zeta. Over." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Core Control is aware of the discrepancy in the last transmission. Transpose your orders and continue. Over." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Jolly to CC: We have located the Water Spring and are beginning to set up security perimeter over." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Core Control acknowledges. Over." Skills roll by Sterling: EASY : COMPUTERS Skills roll by Chail: MODERATE : COMPUTERS [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Kendrick to CC: My team has found the pyramid and has begun setting up the perimeter. Over." Anton slowly walks on to the bridge and looks around. Tigh nods to Chail. "Find out if there have been any signs of large predators down there." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Bridge to landing party, report if you find any indications of large predators on the planet's surface." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Kendrick to CC: Roger that. Over." Wulfe looks over at Anton and nods to him respectfully, before returning his attention to the goings on on the bridge. [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Kendrick to Jolly: Give me a report. Over." Being busy coordinating with the Ground mission, Tigh has not yet had a chance to notice the Councilor's presence. Anton nods back at Wulfe. Anton stands back out of the way as he watches the area. Tigh looks over towards Sterling. "Scanner readings, Ensign?" Sterling leans back. "Nothing. Absolutely nothing." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Jolly to Kendrick: I got some movement here .... Give me a moment. Over." Chail says, "Sir, one of the warriors reports movement in the jungle, he should clarify in a moment." Wulfe listens with interest, unconsciously reaching for his fumarillo before stopping himself. Tigh nods somberly. "Thank the Lords for that stroke of fortune. How is the FLTSATCOM holding?" Eye to Chail. "Understood. Keep me informed, especially if it sounds like anything going wrong." Skills roll by Sterling: VERY_EASY : COMPUTERS Skills roll by Tigh: MODERATE : COMPUTERS Anton walks over to the command station and looks at the screens. Tigh focuses on maintaining the comm encryption. His hands dance over his console, and he turns, nearly bumping into Anton as he does so. [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Bridge to landing party, be more specific as regarding "movement" in the jungle." Tigh says, "Sire Anton." He nods. "Forgive me. I didn't see you."" Anton smiles and steps to the side, "Forgive me for getting in the way dear boy, I just wanted to know how they were doing down there." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "This is corporal Denick to bridge there was some avian activity but I didn't notice anything else." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Acknowledged landing party." Chail says, "sir it was merely some avian activity in the area." Wulfe raises an eyebrow. "Heck, maybe we can get some fresh food down there." he says to nobody in particular. [RADIO:Kappa] A female voice says, "This is Corporal Solais have located a boar." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Kendrick to CC: We have contact with a boar. It is just watching us. Over." Tigh takes a deep breath. "We had a rough start. The encryption computer is having difficulty maintaining itself at the moment. Everything is gong smoothly at the moment." Sterling looks up. "Sir...a boar is observing the landing party. Orders?" [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Don't make any sudden movements guys...." Anton smiles at Wulfe, "Think you right, sounds like food a plenty." Tigh says, "Find out if the boar is inside or outside the security fence. If it is outside, have them slowly withdraw. If it is inside, order them to remain still until further notice." Sterling nods. "Yessir." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Core Control requests clarification of porcine position. Over." Lupo says, "Wants going on?" [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Kendrick to CC: The boar just left and is heading towards the waterhole. Over." Tigh begins mentally assessing the situation. "Order the party to slowly withdraw. Do not attract the boars attention, allow it to drink freely." Chail says, "Sounds like they have enter territory which belongs to the boar." Sterling turns towards the colonel. "Sir, boar has withdrawn." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Denick to Kendrick The porcine is heading in our direction sir?" [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Ken to Den: That's correct. Over." Anton moves to the back rail of the command station to stay out of the way. [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Thank you for informing us we'll keep a look out." Lupo listens to the radio, "What to do?" Tigh lets out a shallow breath. Once again, the luck of Kobol is with them. "Inform the party at the water hole to adjust the fencing to allow a place for the local wildlife to access the water." Tigh smiles, as much as he seem capable of performing that reassuring act. "No need to be entirely greedy." Anton chuckles, "That is a good idea colonel. Lupo turns to Tigh, "BTW, What planet is this?" Tigh turns to Lupo. "It doesn't have a name. We've Identified it on our charts and Gamma-Three. [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Bridge to landing party, readjust the fencing to allow a place for the local wildlife to access the water." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "This is corporal Denick to core control and Kendrick we've encountered the boar it is acting territorial.." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Jolly to CC: Roger that .. good idea! over." Tigh responds to Anton's observance. "I'm not going to risk an angry boar charging one of my warriors over something so simple as water." Wulfe grunts to himself as he listens to the radio transmissions, although he keeps his comments to himself. He frowns. [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Kendrick to Denick Don't make any sudden movements. Over." Anton nods slowly, "Very wise, but you do have a medtech down there don't you?" [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Denick: Would climbing a tree be a sudden movement sir?" Lupo smiles, "I think so." Sterling looks upward, slightly confused. "Colonel, what are the ROE for ignorant life?" [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Ken to den: Yes it would. Stay still Over." Tigh says, "The Warriors are under strict orders not to engage anything unless ordered by Core Command." Sterling nods. "Yessir." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Den: Roger that..." Anton folds his arms and waits for a response, as he looks over the data on the screens. [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Ken to Den: Report your situation. Over." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Den: The boar is charging over I'm about go go up the tree." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Ken to Den: I'm on my way. Report your position from the water hole. Over." Tigh mutters 'Felgar' under his breath. "Get someone there to assist him. If necessary, shoot the Boar." Wulfe says quietly. "Frack - why doesn't he shoot the thing." he shakes his head to himself. Sterling says, "Yessir." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Den: It's charging Jolly I'm 15 meters from the waterhole but he's near it *a laser is heard being shot*" Sterling says, "Sir, are they clear to fire?" Tigh says, "They are. The boar charged." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Away team, you are clear to fire. Repeat, you are clear to fire. Over." [RADIO:Kappa] A female voice says, "Sol to Ken: The Fence is powered up Need any help over there?" [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Kendrick to CC: The situation has been taken care of. We stunned the boar. Over." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Core Control thanks you. Any casualties? Over." Tigh says, "Issue an order to remove the stunned boar outside the fence." Sterling says, "Yessir." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Kendrick to CC: No casualties. Over." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Core Control requests removal of the creature beyond landing field perimeter. Over." Anton moves over and touches a button on a console, watches the outcome and writes something on his notepad. [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Ken to Sol: You and Cooper are to report to the watering hole and assist setting up the perimeter fence. Over." [RADIO:Kappa] A female voice says, "Sol to Ken: Affirmative over." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Coop: I still think we should at least have a look inside that structure." Tigh says, "Send my congratulation so the party for dealing with the situation with killing the boar." Tigh shakes his head. "Negative. They're orders are to stay out of the building." Sterling nods. "Yessir. Will do." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Ken to Cooper: Negative do not enter the structure. Over." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Coop: Yeah...roger that." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Core Control would like to pass on the Colonel's commendation for your handling of the situation using non-lethal force, but would like to reiterate the standing orders. Do not enter the structure under any circumstance. Over." Tigh looks across the bridge again. "Scanner Report." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Kendrick to Core: We copy that. Over." Tigh says, "Sterling, Scanner report." Sterling stares at the flickering green scope and then turns back to the colonel. "Nothing, sir. Not a bloody thing." Mark glances around the bridge as he steps into the area, "Colonel, Any word from the ground team?" Anton glances at Mark and then back at the screens. First a computer on the fritz, then a stubborn animal that didn't realize it was outclassed. Tigh looks to Mark, wondering what other little problem could drop up. "So far the most dangerous thing they've encountered has been a territorial Boar." Mark frowns, "Probably the one I had picked for dinner." He glances towards the consoles, "Anyone hurt?" [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "This is corporal Denick to CC Jolly has spotted a snake of some kind..." Wulfe is quiet watching and listening to what is going on, a small frown on his face as he does so. Sterling glances up towards the colonel. "Sir, new biological. Some sort of snake. Orders?" Tigh shakes his head. "The Situation is under control." He looks to Anton. "Apparently, the Fleet Academy is training warriors as well as the Colonial Academy did in it's day." Mark raises an eyebrow at the snake comment, "Snakes.. hmmm. That could get messy." Tigh says, "Stay clear of the snake. There's not a snake-bite-kit within 10 light-yahrens of that shuttle." Sterling nods. "Yessir. Sending now." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "You are unequivocally ordered to break off from observation of the snake. Core Control sends." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Denick: Roger that CC easier said then done over." Anton shakes his head slowly, "I suggest you get a medtech to at least be in the medical shuttle prepped and ready to go down Colonel."" Mark arches an eyebrow and looks at Anton, "there isn't a medic with them?" Anton looks at Mark and shakes his head slowly, "It would seem that way Lt." Tigh steps away from the Command deck, and moves towards Mnemosyne. "Lieutenant, the encryption computer has been experiencing problems. Please keep an eye on it to ensure that we keep in touch with the party." Mark frowns. "This could get really messy." Mnemosyne nods... Lupo looks at the screens Tigh moves away from Mnemosyne after issuing her order. He moves to Lupo's console. "Scanner readings, Corporal?" Skills roll by Mnemosyne: MODERATE : COMPUTERS Tigh turns to Anton. "Once the warriors have secured the area around the Pyramid, I will be sending down an engineering team to ensure that the structure is safe. If it is, then I will be sending a science team down to examine it for clues to the 13th Tribe." Sterling says, "Colonel, scanners are still clear." Tigh nods to Sterling. "Find out why we haven't heard from the party in some time." Sterling nods. "Yessir." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Core Control requests an immediate update and clarification upon the delay in prior reporting. Over." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Kendrick to CC: The fences are in place. I'm gonna make one final check to make sure they are secure. Over." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Core Control acknowledges. Over." Anton chuckles, "That is sound reasoning Colonel, but you have yet to mention medtechs, but that is something we will discuss at another time in private." [RADIO:Kappa] A male voice says, "Kendrick to CC: Both fences are secured. We're heading back to the shuttle. Over." Tigh says, "Not to worry, Sire. The Medtechs will get a chance as well." Anton nods slowly, "And I'll have to speak to Adama about a little visit there myself if it is safe." Ultimately, Tigh know this will not satisfied Anton's twisted desire to point out a perceived error to him. The man may be a saint, but he's quite a shrewd manipulator as well. Tigh begins to breathe easier as the landing party report it is returning to the shuttle. [RADIO:Zeta] A male voice says, "Shuttle to CC: Mission complete. We're returning home. Over." [RADIO:Zeta] A male voice says, "Core Control acknowledges, 1221. Over." Tigh says, "Scanners are clear. The fence is secured. Ensign, guide the shuttle home." Sterling nods. "Yessir." Anton smiles over at the Colonel, "Good job Colonel." [RADIO:Zeta] A male voice says, "Shuttle to CC: We are en-route back. Over." Wulfe stifles a yawn, looks around and then quietly heads off the bridge. [RADIO:Zeta] A male voice says, "Core Control acknowledges. We show no unidentified contacts on screen. Over." Tigh nods to the Sire. "I am glad you approve, Sire." [RADIO:Zeta] A male voice says, "Shuttle to CC: We are approaching the fleet. Requesting permission to enter the fleet and land on Alpha Deck. Over." Anton grins. [RADIO:Zeta] A male voice says, "Core Control acknowledges. You are cleared for re-entry to the fleet on course 180. MARSA is in effect. Over." Anton o O (Till I get you alone my boy.) Tigh nods. "They are cleared to enter the fleet and cleared for landing on alpha deck. Give a stern reminder to follow decontamination procedures, and issue orders for all participating warriors to schedule appointments with the Medical staff to be certain they didn't contract anything too virulent for decon. Sterling nods. "Yessir. Will do." [RADIO:Zeta] A male voice says, "Shuttle to CC: Roger that. Coming in for a southern approach." Anton smiles, "I will leave you to your reports now Colonel." [RADIO:Zeta] A male voice says, "Core Control advises returning personnel to extensively execute decontamination procedures upon return and schedule thorough examinations via Life Center personnel, as per the colonel's orders. You are cleared for landing on Alpha Deck at this point in time. Welcome home. Over." Tigh says, "Of course, Sire. Would you like copies as well?" [RADIO:Zeta] A male voice says, "Shuttle to CC: Roger that. Over." Sterling looks up at the pair. o O (Uh oh...this would be an interesting little scrap.) Anton nods, "That would be very good of you Colonel." [RADIO:Zeta] A male voice says, "Shuttle to CC: We are on the deck. Shuttle out." Sterling calls out, "Sir, shuttle is down and secure. Anton nods to the Colonel and slowly makes his way down the command bridge steps and heads towards the door. Tigh says, "The Shuttle is down. Good job everyone. Someone get an engineer up here to look at the FLTATCOM." Sterling nods. "Yessir. Will do." [SHIP ADDRESS] You hear a male voice say, "A representative of engineering to the bridge." Sterling stands up from the Bridge Station he is manning Tigh looks to Sterling. "I'll be in my quarters preparing for debefing. Call me if I am needed." Storn walks onto the bridge, his sneakers squeaking a bit as he walks over the clean metal tiles. He kind of tries to hide in the crowd. ========================================================
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