Star Trek: A Call To Duty
SD 11209.06 - Mission 8 

Starring: 
Andrew James		as	Ship Manager (SM)
			
Rob Wright		as	[CO] 	Captain A'an Selzah
Aoibhe Ní 		as	[XO] 	Lt. Commander Kesh' Suder
Scott Knight		as	[CTO] 	Commander Ethan Michael McAllister
Gina Toye		as	[TO]	Ensign Shabella Koraz
Lilia Perfeito		as	[CSO] 	Arya Ix
CJ Short		as	[SO] 	Henry James Sumner
Einar Sigurðsson 	as	[CEO]	Lieutenant Anthony “Tony” Adalberto
Peter Keegan		as	[OPS]	Lieutenant, Junior Grade Jake McKnight
Neil Cole		as	[CMO]	Ensign Zefram DuPont

Absent: 
Scott Knight		as	[CTO] 	Commander Ethan Michael McAllister
Gina Toye		as	[TO]	Ensign Shabella Koraz
Lilia Perfeito		as	[CSO] 	Arya Ix

The Rest Is Silence, Part 2

Summary: The USS Kraken arrived at the Romulan planet Jevorim to see some traders trying to take over the planet. While a Romulan Warbird destroyed the threat in space, the threat on the ground is still very much alive. The head of government, K'Mal, issued a distress call claiming he was in grave danger.

The planets defence system, however, remains online and locked on to the Kraken - preventing them from beaming down and assisting.

<<<<<<<<<<Resume>>>>>>>>>>

CMO_Ens_DuPont says:
::Grabs a tricorder and a few things he might need and heads for the bridge::

SO_LtJG_Sumner says:
::runs another simulation of his sensor upgrades::

CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
COM: Warbird:  Romulan Warbird, this is the Federation Starship Kraken, We received a distress call from Head of State K'Mal and stand ready to assist you.

XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::bites her nail thoughtfully, keeping quiet for now::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
aCTO:  Keep that Warbird in view, I want to know if it so much as flinches.

CMO_Ens_DuPont says:
::Steps into the turbolift::TL: Bridge!

OPS_Ltjg_McKnight says:
::watching the viewscreen, waiting to see what the Romulan's have to say::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
OPS:  see what you can do about deciphering the chatter from the surface, the more we know about whats going on down there the better.

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::arrives on the Bridge:: All: What the hell is going on?

Host Andrew says:
<Romulans> COM: CO: Stand by Starfleet!

OPS_Ltjg_McKnight says:
CO: Aye sir, I'll get right on it ::begins to work getting a solid com channel from the surface::

XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::shifts in her seat, frowning as it squeaks::

SO_LtJG_Sumner says:
::spins slowly in his chair, watching the rest of the lab staff going about their business::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::Scowls at the main viewer.:: COM: Warbird: Complying....

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::sits down at his station and turns to face the Captain:: CO: Engineering standing by.

Host Andrew says:
ACTION: The warbird holds position.

CMO_Ens_DuPont says:
::Arrives on the bridge takes a few steps and pulls out a medical tricorder and begins scanning the CO::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::turns to the XO.:: XO: Once were cleared to make our approach, get our people on the ground ASAP, I'm going to find out what the hell happend to the Praetor.

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::Notices the CMO and looks at him like he's insane.:: CMO:  Problem?

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
All: Honestly though...what the hell happened?

CMO_Ens_DuPont says:
CO: I don't know Captain, perhaps you can tell me? ::frowns at the tricorder::

SO_LtJG_Sumner says:
::grabs a random tricorder and leaves the science bay, heading for a turbolift::

Host Andrew says:
ACTION: The planets defence system goes down.

OPS_Ltjg_McKnight says:
::leans towards the CEO:: CEO: Warbird turned up, blew up three freighters. Planets defence grid is locked onto us and we can't reach the surface.

XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::glances back at the CMO, trying not to look approvingly at his tactics:: CO: Yes, Captain. ::keeps her voice level, but still feels uneasy after their encounter on the holodeck::

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::gives McKnight a thumbs up and a nod::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
CEO: Romulans being Romulans.  Focus on our mission, we'll work out the details when we get the relief centre operational.

CMO_Ens_DuPont says:
CO: Sir perhaps a minute in your ready room?

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
CO: Aye Cap'n!

Host Andrew says:
<Romulans> COM: CO: Starfleet, proceed with your mission but stay clear of the intruders. They are our problem.

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::turns back to his station::

OPS_Ltjg_McKnight says:
CO: Sir....the planets defence grid is offline

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
CMO: Doctor, when your done helping Commander Suder and Chief Engineer Adalberto get the relief station operational, perhaps we'll discuss it. Right now I don’t have time to spare.

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
aFCO:  Take us into orbit.

CMO_Ens_DuPont says:
CO: I'm afraid I have to insist Captain!

SO_LtJG_Sumner says:
::steps onto the bridge, watching the goings on::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
XO:  Alright, let's get our people on the ground and get this show under way.  Doctor Dupont, Lieutenant Adalberto, you need to get your people set up and prepped ASAP.  Commander Suder will be in charge per your orders and will remain on surface to head up security.

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::looks as the Turbolifts open and sees an unfamiliar face::

XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::smirks to herself at the CO, wondering how far the CMO will take this before he backs down::

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::stands up:: CO: My people are standing by with the equipment, sir.

SO_LtJG_Sumner says:
::glances to the CEO with a nod, standing out of the way::

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
XO: I know you're in command down there and all ma'am....but I'd appreciate if you would stay a few feet away from our equipment at all times. ::grins::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::Give the Doctor a "Let it go." stare and moves to the CSO's position.:: SO:  Lets get a scan of the relief area, I'd like to avoid a hornets nest.

Host Andrew says:
ACTION: The XO's chair breaks.

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::looks at the XO sprawled on the floor and thinks that's where the gel pack blew::

SO_LtJG_Sumner says:
::moves to the science console, initiating a narrow scan of the transport site before glancing over to the XO, and stopping dead in his tracks::

XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::feels the chair go beneath her a little bit, the bridge resounding with a dull crack:: Self: What th-

XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::tumbles forward::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
CMO:  Don't worry doctor, I'm not gonna break before you get back, and these people need you a lot more.

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::walks over to the Turbolift:: All: coming?

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
COM: Romulan Warbird:  Understood, please keep us informed.

SO_LtJG_Sumner says:
::Sighs softly and finishes inputting the scan parameters::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
XO/CMO/CEO: Off with you then, and be careful.  ::looks at Suder with the last line.::

XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::picks herself up, dusts herself off:: CEO: We need to have a chat when we get back. CEO/CMO: Ready to go? :: tries to look cool, despite the prat fall she'd just endured::

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::steps inside the Turbolift:: XO: Oh, we really do.

Host Andrew says:
<Romulans> COM: CO: ::laughing hysterically at the XO, then they cut the comm::

CMO_Ens_DuPont says:
CO: They may be so Captain, however you are my immediate responsibility and unless you want me to make a scene?

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
TL: Transporter room.

CMO_Ens_DuPont says:
::Leaves the rest unsaid::

OPS_Ltjg_McKnight says:
::standing up straight trying not to laugh, his body jerks a few times::

XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::scowls as she leaves the bridge, studiously not limping::

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
::checks his inner pocket for his hyperspanner::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::Hardens his voice without raising it.:: CMO: Doctor, I'm not going to get into this, feel free to make a formal protest when this mission is complete, until then, get off my bridge and get to the mission!

Host Andrew says:
ACTION: The crew finally get down to the surface...

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
@::materializes on the planet's surface, his hands resting over his phaser::

SO_LtJG_Sumner says:
::sits at the science station and sighs:: Self: It never ends.

XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
@::materialises, same scowl frozen on her face, looks around, scanning with her tricorder::

Host Andrew says:
SCENE: The area the crew beam down to is an urban area. Surrounded by skyscrapers, there is rubbish on the floor and a few windows are smashed.

XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
@AT: Nice place...

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
@XO: Remind me to book my next leave here.

Host Andrew says:
@ SCENE: In the distance, weapons fire can be heard.

CMO_Ens_DuPont says:
::takes a step closer and lowers his voice:: CO: Captain don't you think we need you actually optimally especially since we are dealing with Romulans. I only need 10 seconds ::holds up a hypospray::

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
@::motions for his team to get the gear and prepare to move on ahead::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
OPS/SO:  Are we getting anything on whats happend at the Praetors office?

XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
@::clears her throat, desperately trying to recover some of her lost... "mystique"::

OPS_Ltjg_McKnight says:
::scans and monitors the comm chatter planet side:: CO: I'm tapping into any comm signal I can find

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
@::checks his tricorder:: XO: This way ma'am.

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::Taps his combadge. :: Transporter Room 1:  Beam the doctor to the surface with the rest of the relief team.  NOW.

Host Andrew says:
ACTION: The CMO dematerializes.

SO_LtJG_Sumner says:
CO: It looks like there's a sizeable skirmish near the main administrative building. Hard to tell who's who.

Host Andrew says:
ACTION: The defence system comes back online, blocking the transport. The CMO rematerialises on the bridge.

XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
@::acknowledges the CEO with a nod, trotting forward to walk alongside him:: CEO: I didn't break it. Let's just be clear on that. :: speaks quietly::

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
@XO: No of course not....perhaps a gelpack exploded underneath your chair? ::rolls his eyes, then makes a mental note to make sure that gelpack get fixed at night::

OPS_Ltjg_McKnight says:
::looks at his console and throws his hands up:: Self: Seriously?

CMO_Ens_DuPont says:
::shakes his head and looks over at the CO:: CO: Captain, either you let me treat you or you can find yourself a new CMO!

OPS_Ltjg_McKnight says:
CO: The planets defence grid is back up, I've lost the away team

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
CMO:  Do it on the fly then Doctor, we just lost our people!

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
@::looks down at his tricorder as it beeps:: XO: The planetary defence system is back up.

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
OPS:  get me that warbird on screen!

OPS_Ltjg_McKnight says:
CO: Aye sir ::hails the Warbird::

XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
@ CEO: Perhaps... or maybe it was just broken all along. All I know is it squeaked, and broke. ::looks around::

Host Andrew says:
@ACTION: An explosion can be heard from a few blocks away, followed by the sound of lots of glass hitting the floor.

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
@::grabs his phaser and steps in front of the XO::

SO_LtJG_Sumner says:
::Starts looking for a way to see past the defences::

Host Andrew says:
<Romulans> COM: CO: We're busy, Starfleet!

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
@XO:Ma'am, I recommend we head to our rendezvous immediately.

CMO_Ens_DuPont says:
::Taps the hypospray to his neck:: CO: This will keep you for 12 hours, it will not interfere at all with your mental facilities at all. ::Lowers his voice:: I do need to fix the damage Captain, when you have an opportunity

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
COM: Warbird: I just lost my people on the surface, If your not going to accept our help, at least tell us what the hells going on!

CMO_Ens_DuPont says:
::Steps away and moves to the back of the bridge to watch what is going on::

XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
@ ::turns in the direction of the blast noise, hand on her phaser as the other scans with her tricorder:: CEO: Let's go!

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::Nods at the CMO, secretly glad he doesn’t have to worry about another lost officer.::

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
@::motions for the team to move out and starts moving forward at a brisk pace::

Host Andrew says:
<Romulans> COM: CO: We have men down there too. Please ::pauses:: be patient.

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::Shakes his head, exasperated.:: COM: Romulan Warbird:....Understood, Standing by.

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
@::arrives at the so-called 'Green zone' and starts ordering the Engineers to set up::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
ALL: Damnit!

SO_LtJG_Sumner says:
CO: Captain, I have a stupid idea.

Host Andrew says:
@ACTION: Some of the injured from the explosion start flooding in to the green zone.

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
@::ushers people inside the zone::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
SO: I'm all ears Lieutenant.

CMO_Ens_DuPont says:
::folds his arms to listen to the SO::

SO_LtJG_Sumner says:
CO: We can take the ship below the defensive grid; we'll need to dodge some weapons fire, but we'll have comms and can tell what's going on down there.

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
SO:  Your right.....That is stupid.

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
@XO: Ma'am, I recommend the Security personnel start setting up a perimeter.

SO_LtJG_Sumner says:
CO: They can't all be winners, sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
@ ::starts to co-ordinate the medical staff into triage units::

Host Andrew says:
@ <Volar> ::walks into the green zone:: CEO: You have to help us!

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
SO:  No, We're all grasping at straws right now.  Doesn’t help that we've had our hands tied from the beginning.

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
@Volar: Alright, you're safe here sir. Our doctors can tend to your injuries and give you fresh water and food.

Host Andrew says:
ACTION: The Romulan Warbird moves closer to the surface, starting to draw fire from the weapons platform.

CMO_Ens_DuPont says:
::Watches the Warbird take fire from the platform::

OPS_Ltjg_McKnight says:
CO: The Warbird as engaged the defence grid....I guess you could say, they have it's attention

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
SO/OPS:  Lets keep on top of our Romulan friends here, follow their lead.  If they start firing at the weapons platforms, follow in kind.

XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
@ ::pointing, yelling, aiming nurses and doctors hither and thither, glances over at the CEO and sighs, knowing he's right, dammit::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
CMO: I don’t suppose you know how to fire torpedoes?

SO_LtJG_Sumner says:
::has a lightbulb go off in his head:: CO: Captain, I have a less-stupid idea; also, I can fire torpedoes.

CMO_Ens_DuPont says:
CO: Uhh sorry Captain, but that’s beyond my expertise

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::tasps in a course to follow the warbird and sends it to the aFCO.::

SO_LtJG_Sumner says:
CO: I was a Tactical officer for several years. Yes, I'm bragging.

SO_LtJG_Sumner says:
CO: At any rate, I think I can take down the defence grid.

CMO_Ens_DuPont says:
CO: There you go Captain, problem solved

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
SO:  Have at it then, focus your fire on the same platforms as the Warbird to maximize fire.

SO_LtJG_Sumner says:
CO: No no, we need that platform intact.

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
@::sees a flicker in the forcefield being set up around him and reaches for his spanner and points it at the controls until it stabilizes:: Self: Better.

OPS_Ltjg_McKnight says:
::notices the Engineering console is empty and slaves engineering to OPS::

SO_LtJG_Sumner says:
::starts frantically tapping at his console::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
SO: Fire when they do, I don’t want this mistaken as an act of aggression by us.

XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
@ ::calls a member of their tactical team over:: Tac_Bluto: Keep us secure. Report in when you're all set.

SO_LtJG_Sumner says:
CO: Captain, if we move in close, under the platform, I can upload a redundancy virus that could take the defence grid offline.

XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
@<Tac_Bluto> ::nods sternly and turns::

Host Andrew says:
@ <Volar> CEO: No... you have to help us fight!

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
@::grabs the Romulan's shoulder and looks him in the eye:: Volar: I'm sorry sir, wish I could. But we're not here to fight.

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
SO:  Keep it on the back burner, as much as I want to take the lead on this, its the Romulans show.

Host Andrew says:
@<Volar> CEO: You think we want to fight?! But this is our home! ::shoves a phaser rifle in his hand and moves past::

OPS_Ltjg_McKnight says:
::his console beeps:: CO: Sir! Romulan's are demanding we lower our weapons

SO_LtJG_Sumner says:
CO: Not while our people are in danger, it's not.

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
@::takes the phaser and looks it over:: Volar: Phaser weapons? Where did you get these?

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
ALL: Damnit!  OPS:  Open a channel to the Warbird!

Host Andrew says:
@ACTION: A group of the traders come around the corner, weapons raised. They see Volar and the CEO with weapons and start taking pot-shots.

CMO_Ens_DuPont says:
::Makes a note to check the CO's stress levels::

OPS_Ltjg_McKnight says:
::enters a command:: CO: Channel open sir.

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
@::manages to dodge a stray shot and moves behind the forcefield:: Self: Crap.

Host Andrew says:
@ACTION: A phaser beam is shot into the XO's direction.

XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
@ ::taps her comm badge:: COM:Seleya: Suder to Captain A'an. We're starting to take fire. ::moves forward, heading for the CEO's position at a trot::

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
@::knocks the XO down and takes a wild shot back::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
COM: Warbird:  Romulan Warbird, this is the Kraken.  Commander my patience is wearing thin, ether get off your ass and do something or we will!  I'm not leaving my people down there to die!

SO_LtJG_Sumner says:
::shakes his head and tries to upload the virus from their current position::

OPS_Ltjg_McKnight says:
CO: They don't seem to want to talk sir, they just kept telling us to drop our weapons

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
@::drags her behind the forcefield:: XO: Get to safety, ma'am!

Host Andrew says:
ACTION: The security net drops again as the virus is uploaded.

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
@::attempts to close the gap in their line by setting up a new forcefield:: Jackson: Get it operational!

SO_LtJG_Sumner says:
::fist pumps:: Self: Bampf!

SO_LtJG_Sumner says:
::starts scanning the area the AT was beamed to::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
aFCO:  Move us into transporter range!  OPS:  Open a channel to the XO!

XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
@ ::hears the phaser blast whoosh past her ear and ducks reflexively, feeling the CEO practically rugby tackle her from behind:: CEO: Oof! ::catches her breath and heads behind the forcefield:: CEO: Make sure that forcefield holds! ::taps her comm badge again:: *CO*: Suder to A'an! Dammit!

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
SO:  Get scans on the Praetors office, were done waiting for this Warbird Commander.

OPS_Ltjg_McKnight says:
::looks at the incoming comm traffic:: CO: I've got the away team, local comm traffic and angry Romulans...Christ all I'm missing is an ex wife and I'd have the full crap storm

SO_LtJG_Sumner says:
::nods and begins scanning the administrative building::

CEO_Lt_Adalberto says:
@XO: Then stay away from it, and it will!

XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
@ ::scowls at the CEO, imagining him with one less pip::

OPS_Ltjg_McKnight says:
::focuses on opening a channel with the away team:: CO: Sir, away team on the line

Host Andrew says:
ACTION: The Romulan Warbird fires a torpedo at the surface where the skirmish is taking place - it lands just a few feet away from the away team.

CMO_Ens_DuPont says:
:: Moves over to look the SO's shoulder::

Host CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
*XO*: A'an here, we're beaming you out now.

SMurf: <<<<<<<<<<Pause>>>>>>>>>>

This is an official Star Trek: A Call to Duty© Mission Transcript of Stardate 11209.06. This transcript may not be reproduced in any way, shape, and/or form without express permission by its participants and/or official Star Trek: A Call to Duty Game Management. Please Visit Our Web Site at www.startrek.acalltoduty.com
Star Trek: A Call to Duty© Copyright 2012. All Rights Reserved A Call to Duty®