MD:1
Time: 1647 Hours
Scene: Shuttle Bay 1
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Baer had been pacing the shuttle bay, waiting for the order to either launch or
beam down to the surface. He had all the gear they might need for either
situation packed and ready to go.

Finally, that word came in, the Captain gave the go ahead to beam down and
retrieve the final team on the surface.

"Acknowledged," replied Baer, "We'll be ready in two minutes."

Baer then tapped his Comm Badge, "Baer to Transporter Room One, we'll have 4 to
beam down in two minutes from Shuttle Bay One to the away teams location. Put
us as close as you can."

"Aye Sir," came the reply from Grilx, a bit of tension still obvious in her
tone.

Finally, after a minute and 20 seconds, the away team was ready, winter gear on,
Federation Gear this time, not the local stuff. Phasers set to stun, just in
case, and four new Pattern Enhancers ready and charged.

"Baer to Transporter Room One, we're ready." The XO looked at the other three
members as Grilx replied, he added, "Only fire if we are fired at, just get down
there, find the team, and get out." The other three nodded as they waited.

"Right on time," was the reply from Grilx, "Energizing now." With that, the
four in the shuttle bay shimmered out of existence and their atoms were sent to
the surface of the planet below, rematerializing in another shimmering effect.

Once fully materialized, Baer began looking around as Cadet Jansen pulled out
his Tricorder, facing a small outcropping he pointed and said, "That way Sir."

Baer turned, motioned to the others, adding, "Alright, lets move, be quick and
stay alert." Baer took the lead with Jansen next to him, the other two fell in
behind, scanning their surroundings as the cold began to sink in.

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Lt. Commander Walter Heinrich Baer
XO - USS CHEROKEE
(Played by Ed)


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