*** Briefing Room Transporter bay Three *** Rangi had run to the turbolift which, fortunately, had arrived within seconds. Once inside she requested transporter room three and ordered uninterrupted passage, thus ensuring that she would not be disturbed in her communication to the Bridge. She told Shane that she requested an AMO and a science officer to accompany her as well the ODA team under Major Walshs leadership. He, standing in his Ready Room in responce to her plea for a private channel, had queried the selection of an AMO in favour of the new CMO W/O Ra'nar and she, knowing the link to be secure, had explained she was not happy to take him on this awayteam. She reminded Shane about Ra'nars reaction at a the senior officers meeting and explained that there had been a second outburst in Sickbay. She told him of the conversation she and Ra'nar had had and said that bearing all three factors in mind, she considered it best that he stay in control of sickbay and not run the risk,however remote the chance, of coming face to face with a Jem'Hadar in his present state of mind. There had been a short pause while Shane had thought this over but he replied that he agreed with her decision. Now she stood in the small briefing room with Major Walsh,Lieutenant Cortez, Lieutenant Terek Weranis and the new AMO Ensign Nejor Okrin. " Right..." she said, glancing at each in turn."....First problem...There are transport inhibitors active preventing us from scaning the complex and beaming directly to it, so the nearest we can get is about a kilometer away.But, once there, we need to get inside and have a good look around. We have no idea who or what may be waiting for us... Major, we'll make two teams. I need three of your men to accompany Terek Nejor and me.I hope to find some databases..archives...something to tell us what's been happening here.But anything of note must be reported back to the ship.So...if we're all ready?......" *** Sidos * One Kilometre from the Complex *** It was nearing dusk and raindrops pattered now and then inthe blustery wind. Rangi, as did they all, looked around to get her bearings.Scanners were activated and weapons made ready. The complex could be seen from where they were, a group of half a dozen long, low buildings set inside a perimeter fence.Most of the surrounding land had been cleared, though trees such as those behind them, were quite numerous further from the site. Rangi raised her head and sniffed the air, seeing grey clouds scudding across the darkening sky. {It smells like the sea} she thought. Walsh was organising his team and ordered three men to join hers.He looked around at her, seeming almost impatient to begin. Rangi tapped her combadge. +Taps+ Summers to Chimera..Transport complete..we're heading to our objective. + *** End Log *** Commander Rangi Summers XO USS Chimera-A