STAR TREK : A CALL TO DUTY

Arcadia Station
SB – 101
SD 10805.12

Starring:

Einar Sigurðsson	as	[CO] Commander Jonathan Rome
		Station Commander

Christina Doane	as	[XO] Commander Paige Juliet Harker
		Executive Officer

Kyle Wilson	as	[FCO] Lieutenant Ryushi
		Chief of Vehicular Operations

Gina Hembrook	as	[CTO] Lieutenant Brianna Murphy
		Chief of Tactical & Security Operations

Absent:

Julie Leger	as	[CEO] Lieutenant Commander Karri L. Spanner
		Chief of Engineering & Head of station reconstruction

Directed by
           ............ Nicholas Moline, SM

Previously on Arcadia: The Crew was off to investigate a spatial anomaly in their newly repaired support ship

When they got there, they found signs of technology within the anomaly, they were scanned, and then moments later there was a flash of green light and a voice which said "Though under earth, and throneless now I be, Yet while I lived all earth was under me."

When the light faded, they found themselves not on the bridge of their ship, but instead on an enormous bridge surrounded by mountains.

A woman wearing green rode up to them on horseback alongside a man (or at least we assume it was a man) in a suit of armor, the woman told them that they could find shelter in the nearby castle of Harfang, home of the Gentle Giants
 
Oh, and our XO has turned greenish grey and now has slimy webbed fingers and toes (should I have mentioned that earlier?) No matter, I'm sure it's perfectly normal
 
What adventures await the crew in this strange land?

-=/\=--=/\=--=/\=--=/\=- Begin Mission: "Under me" - Part II -=/\=--=/\=--=/\=--=/\=-

CO Cmdr Rome
::sees the castle::
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
CO: Speakin' just fer mesself Sir, I'd say we avoid any giant, gentle or otherwise, on general principles.
 
INFO: They are on a hilltop in a blizzard, atop the hill lies the castle Harfang
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::puts his hand up to shelter his eyes:: CTO: Usually I would agree...but we need shelter.
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
CO: I'm inclined to agree, gentle or no in my culture they do not have a good reputation...
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
CO: I'll give ye that one Sir.
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
CO: Couldn't we just sneak in, if they're huge they may not see us?
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::looks at his number one and tries not to smile at her predicament::
 
FCO Lt Ryushi:
CO: Is it just me, sir, or do we seem to always end up in this sort of predicament? Removed from our ship against our will... on a strange, unforgiving planet... ::sigh::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
FCO: Your powers of observation never cease to amaze me Mr Ryushi...::shakes his head::
 
FCO Lt Ryushi:
::raises an eyebrow and follows the CO::
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
XO: I'm not sure that'd be wise. After all, they're unlikely to take kindly to trespassers as opposed to visitors.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
All: Come on, we're heading in. Me and Murphy will take the lead, Paige you and Ryushi wait with the rest a few meters back.
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
CO: Sir I should go ahead and you should stay back....
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::looks at her and sighs:: XO: Alright, this time.
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::hides her surprise and steps forward with the CTO.::
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
XO: I'm not so sure that'd be good in yer condition, Commander. They might mistake ye fer a giant frog and think yer the entree tonight. ::chuckles::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::smiles at the comment::
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
CTO: Funny, funny, you're a laugh riot you know that?
 
CO Cmdr Rome
FCO: So Mr. Ryushi...any evidence so far of a holomatrix?
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
XO: I do me best...
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::Rolls eyes and continues to walk forward.::
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
::Walks forward to knock on the door with her stick so the sound carries better::
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
CO: You don't have to encourage her you know..::she mutters loudly.::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::smiles at his XO and keeps a few steps back with the FCO, behind a bush::
 
ACTION: The snow blows wildly in their faces
 
CO Cmdr Rome
FCO: It sure feels real...::puts his arms around his chest, trying to stay warm::
 
FCO Lt Ryushi:
::looks stupidly at the CO:: CO: As the human saying goes, Commander... your guess is as good as mine.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
FCO: I believe I asked you to look into the fact Lieutenant.
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::marches forward, her head slightly bowed against the wind as she stops by the door.:: CTO: You've got the stick...
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::motions to the door.::
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
::Knocks on the door with her stick::
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
XO: I'll admit it will be nice to get outta this bloody gale.
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::Nods at the CTO. As she blinks furiously against the snow in her eyes.::
 
FCO Lt Ryushi:
CO: Yes... however, our ability to.. "look into" such things is somewhat limited, would you not agree? The only way I will be able to determine the existence of a holomatrix is if something were to disrupt it.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
FCO: Exactly, lieutenant. Let us put our minds to it, yes?
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::smiles::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
FCO: Come on. ::jogs towards the door::
 
FCO Lt Ryushi:
::runs toward the XO::

Giant:
::opens the door:: All: What's this, who are you lot?
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::stays back with the FCO, watching the XO and CTO as the doors open::
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
Giant: The Lady in the green outfit said we could seek some shelter here. We are strangers to these lands.
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::Thinks to self, "We're going to regret this."::
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::Nods::Mr. Giant: Yes exactly so.
 
Giant:
CTO: Did she now, XO: And what sort of froggy are you?
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::stays a few meters back:: FCO: What do you think?
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
Giant: She did, we met her on the road coming here.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
FCO: Come on..::walks closer towards the doors::
 
Giant:
CTO: Strange, I wouldn't have expected you to have blue faces...
 
FCO Lt Ryushi:
::wrinkling his nose slightly:: CO: I think he smells. ::follows the CO::
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
Mr. Giant: Green apparently.
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
Giant: Well, tis a bit chilly out here, eh? We aren't really dressed fer winter, aye?
 
Giant:
::roars with laughter at the XO's joke:: CTO: Well in that case, come in and get warm!
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
Giant: Thankee very much Sir.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::comes up behind Paige, just watching::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
XO: Keep an eye out. ::whispering as they step inside::
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::Waves FCO and CO forward...whispers::CO: no immediate doom sir...
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
::Steps inside cautiously, looking around at the interior::
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::nods at CO's words as she steps inside..::
 
FCO Lt Ryushi:
::follows the CO inside::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
Mr. Giant: We are most grateful. ::tries not to stare at the immense size::
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::Looks around alertly.::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::whispers:: FCO: Try and see if you can disrupt the holomatrix if that's the case, there must be something we can do without tools.
 
Giant:
All: Now, something to warm you up a bit... but how to give you drinks, our cups will be far too large...
 
Giant:
All: I know, a thimble, still be a bit big for ya, but it should do the trick ::fetches some thimbles and fills them with powerful ale.
 
FCO Lt Ryushi:
CO: You're not much of one for holoprogramming, are you?
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::Whispers to all::All: Keep your wits about you, careful of what they give...
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
Giant: Thanks kindly Sir. Tis thirsty work walking the roads. ::sips on the ale carefully::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
FCO: I've done my share of holoprogramming with Starfleet systems, how ever if this is a simulation, disabling it without tools...or using holographic tools should not be easy.
 
INFO: The ale is just about the strongest alcohol the CTO's ever tasted.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::takes the ale:: Giant: Thank you.
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
Outloud: Whew! Now THIS is a bloody pint!
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::looks at Murphy::
 
FCO Lt Ryushi:
CO: In order to disrupt it, we either need to use a piece of technology, or /access/ their technology.
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
CO: Mind yerself Boss, it's got a kick to it.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::smells his cup and decides to leave it be:: FCO: Agreed.
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::Takes a sip and when she can breathe again says to CTO.::CTO:Very smooth..::in a hoarse voice.::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::puts the cup down:: Giant: Excuse me, but who rules these lands?
 
FCO Lt Ryushi:
CO: On the plus side, sir... or perhaps, not on the plus side... I believe I can confirm /something/ for you.
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::leaves it be not wanting to get drunk.::
 
INFO: The alcohol goes straight to the Marsh wiggle's head, slurring her speech
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::Decides sitting down is a good idea.::
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::Well tripping down, but she'll tell you she meant to do that thank you very much.::
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
::Has a look around as she sips the ale slowly::
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::sits down hard on the urge to start singing pub tunes..::
 
Giant:
CO: Why our king of course, and you should meet him as soon as you are ready.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
Giant: I would like that very much
 
FCO Lt Ryushi:
CO: It's not a hologram. At least, the giant isn't. The rest... I don't know. But that giant is as real as you and I.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::lowers his voice:: FCO: How can you be certain?
 
CO Cmdr Rome
FCO: A lifeform that big could never have evolved on a M-class planet with standard gravity..
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
CO: Right we should explore the place...::she hiccups..::
 
FCO Lt Ryushi:
::whispering to the CO, he taps the side of his head:: CO: Then perhaps this is not his home world. But he is real.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::nods:: FCO: Alright, thank you. Try and sense anything from the others we run into..
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::puts his hand on Paige's shoulder:: XO: I think you should lay off the moonshine Commander...that goes for you too Lt. ::looks at the CTO::
 
FCO Lt Ryushi:
CO: Indeed...
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
FCO: Sure an' ye be jokin' mate. On Earth we had dinosaurs as big as this lot once, they grew there just fine.
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
CO: I'm fine Sir...::tries to stand and sits back down.:: In juss'a minute...
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
CO: Aye Sir. ::puts her thimble aside::
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::Shakes her head trying to clear it, "was just a sip" she mutters. "Shouldn't of been like this.."::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
CTO: Lets leave that to the scientists...now let's see this King of theirs.
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
CO: Right Sir, I'm with ye.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
CTO: And take care of Commander Harker, I think her altered state might not take well to alcoholic beverages.
 
Giant:
::walks over to a doorway and whispers to someone outside:: All: The King is ready for you all
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
CO: Apparently Sir.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
XO: Paige...just take it easy, let me do the talking for now. ::smiles at his friend hoping she'll snap out of it::
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
CTO: Now you tell me..
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
CO:Righto Skipper.
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::Manages to stand up, swaying slightly.::
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
XO: Lean on me, I'll make sure ye only walk in half circles.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::steps forward towards the chamber doors::
 
SCENE: the team enters a massive great hall, in which a Giant King and Queen sit on enormous thrones
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::Grins and walks near the CTO, humming an old gaelic tune.::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::feels a bit of vertigo come over him, just his mind dealing with the immense size of these beings::
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
XO: Ye Gods. Can ye imagine having to swab these decks? ::looks around the huge room::
 
Giant King:
::the king sits in his throne looking as if new play things have entered his sight::
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
CTO: Yes and I now have a greater respect for mice....
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::steps forward and bows to the King and Queen, then looks over at his crew with a look that would shut a Klingon up::
 
FCO Lt Ryushi:
::walks with the group into the room and raises an eyebrow at the size of it:: CO: It reminds me of standing on the floor of the Spacedock facility...
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::Shuts up and tries not to sway in place....too much...::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::decides its best to wait for the King to speak first::
 
Giant King:
CO: Welcome to my hall, you look cold perhaps you would like to roast near the fire ...
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::Eyebrow raises at word 'roast'::
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::but she keeps silent.::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
King: Thank you your highness. But we are feeling much better, I fear the fire is too massive for us to get much closer.
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
::Listens and keeps an eye on things::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
King: My name is Jonathan Rome, we are travelers and explorers from far away.
 
Giant King:
CO: Oh .. ::Looks unfortunate::
 
XO Cmdr Harker:
::Keeps silent, half remembered stories of giants flittering through her head as she tries to sober up. "Should of thought about the change" she thought to herself as she regrets taking that sip.::
 
Giant King:
ALL: From where to you hail from?
 
CO Cmdr Rome
King: I have some questions as to how we got here, your highness...me and my friends are from a country quite far from here...a province called Arcadia. However something brought us here in the blink of an eye.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
King: Against our will...do you know who might have the power to do such a feat?
 
Giant King:
::looks at his wife who appears just as puzzled:: CO: Ar .... Ar .. ca ... d ia ? What is Ar ...
 
CTO Lt Murphy:
::Keeps quiet and lets the diplomats and command folks chat, keeping her eyes and ears open::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
King: A place a long way from your lands, your highness. A small place, not surprising you have not heard of it. ::smiles::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
King: How ever, we would very much want to return there.
 
Giant King:
::pops a grin:: CO: Small yes yes that would make sense to me ...

-=/\=--=/\=--=/\=--=/\=- Pause mission: "Under me" – Part II -=/\=--=/\=--=/\=--=/\=-

Star Trek: A Call To Duty – Arcadia Station, SB-101
    
    Original Air Date: 12th May 2008
    Executive Producer: Nick Moline
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