Star Trek: A Call To Duty
USS Artemis NCC 83093 SD 10412.08

Produced by Sergio Amendoeira/SM

Starring
Tim Schols as CO Gary Jackson, OPS Ens. Landra
Ivan Balajic as FCO Ens. Seifer Lionheart 
Rob Lemmens as CTO Ens. Tanner
Lilia Perfeito as SO Lt. Jg. Carika
Sergio Amendoeira as Qwee

Host SM_Sergio says:
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Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION: The Artemis bridge crew is still dealing with the warp core breach problem when something happens. Four crew members feel like they've been enveloped by a bright light; and then they find themselves, together, in a white "space". No sense of up or down, left or right, near or far.

Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION: With them, stands a figure in Starfleet uniform.

Host Qwee says:
::Walks over.::  All:  Well.. You're not at all what I expected.

SO_LtJG_Carika says:
::Watches her console vanish and looks up.::

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
::Looks in bright light and figures.::  Self:  What's up with this?

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Looks around him into the endless white as the bridge vanishes round him.::

Host Qwee says:
All:  Come on, come on, speak up..

Host Qwee says:
All:  No witty remarks?  No outrage over your situation?  No questions as to where you are?

OPS_Ens_Landra says:
::Looks around, wondering what on earth is going on.::

Host Qwee says:
::Starts walking in a circle around the 4 crew members.::

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
::Looks at Qwee.::  Qwee:  Yo.. What's up with this?  Where are we? And who are you?

SO_LtJG_Carika says:
::Blinks.::  Qwee:  Are you SFI?

Host Qwee says:
::Moves to face the FCO, pointing a finger at his face.::  FCO:  Good.  You're the one who spoke first.  And, to answer your questions, Nothing's up.. You're.. suspended in time and.. You can call me Qwee.

Host Qwee says:
::Snaps his fingers and instantly moves to stand in front of the SO.::  SO:  No, I'm not SFI.  Would I be able to do this ..  ::Snaps his fingers.::  .. if I was SFI.

Host Qwee says:
ACTION : The crew now stand in open space, with only stars around them. However, they don't feel any suffocation effects.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Looks at Qwee.::  Qwee: Then perhaps you want to tell us what we are doing here?

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
Self:  What the..??  ::Looks at Qwee.::  Qwee:  Hold up! .Suspended?  How can I be suspended?  What did I do?  I just started my service!

SO_LtJG_Carika says:
::Looks around.::  Qwee:  Depending if you could manipulate our minds or not.  Are you Romulan?

OPS_Ens_Landra says:
::Hasn't got a clue what is going on.::

Host Qwee says:
::Shakes head.::  FCO:  No, no, no... ::Turns to the SO.::  SO:  Is he on the.. you know.. empty side?

Host Qwee says:
SO:  You seem like the brains of this group.. So allow me to explain what is going on.

SO_LtJG_Carika says:
::Raises her eyebrows.::  Qwee:  Empty of what?  What is it exactly you want from us?  You obviously have all the power over our lives.  And if you didn't kill us, you want something.

Host Qwee says:
All:  You've been brought here by me.. Qwee.. To be my guests in a momentous occasion.

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
::Looks around.::  Self:  Suspended?  Guess like frozen.

SO_LtJG_Carika says:
::Frowns.::

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
::Listens to Qwee.::  Qwee:  Guests?  Where are the chairs?

Host Qwee says:
ALL:  Oh.. You won't need chairs for this one.

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
Qwee:  For what one?

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Is really confused about all of this as he tries to locate any familiar star signs.::

SO_LtJG_Carika says:
Qwee:  What are we watching?

Host Qwee says:
All:  Well.. You see that blue planet over there?  ::Points::  Doesn't it seem rather familiar?

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
::Looks at the planet.::

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Looks at the planet.::  Qwee:  This is the Sol system, isn't it?  That could be Earth?

SO_LtJG_Carika says:
::Turns her attention to the planet.::

Host Qwee says:
ACTION:  Seen from a distance, the blue planet seems familiar to all the humans.  And the small moon orbiting it does as well.

OPS_Ens_Landra says:
::Lets the others do any talking, since he still has barely a clue what is happening.  When Qwee points, he looks over and sees a blue planet, closely resembling Earth.::

SO_LtJG_Carika says:
CTO:  Why Earth?  So many M class planets look like that.

Host Qwee says:
::Smiles widely.::  CTO:  Score one for our tactical officer!

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
SO:  I recognized some of the star signs from my younger days.

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
::Looks at the planet trying to find something.::

Host Qwee says:
All:  So.. For..  ::Eyes the SO.::  ..most of you, that planet means something.  It's your birthplace.  Well, your species, anyways.

SO_LtJG_Carika says:
Qwee:  It is also a very important planet in the history of the Federation.  So what?

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
Qwee:  Eh...Could you zoom Canada so I can see my birth town?

Host Qwee says:
All:  Now.. Let's do a bit of traveling.  ::Snaps fingers.::

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
::Imitates Qwee and snaps fingers too.. but nothing happens.::

Host Qwee says:
ACTION:  The stars turn to lines as they seem to travel by warp for a few seconds, until they stop, right next to a huge yellow star, roughly the size of a starship disk.  Which, even from this close distance, seems a bit on the less bright side as yellow stars go.

Host Qwee says:
All:  Now.. recognize that star?  ::Points.::

OPS_Ens_Landra says:
::Is being transported somewhere else once again, wondering what it is this time.::

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Scratches his head this time.. trying to figure out what the yellow star is.::

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
Qwee:  I don't recognize that.  What is it?

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
All:  The star signs still seem to match with the sol system.  Suggestions anyone?

Host Qwee says:
ACTION:  As all the officers look toward the star, they can sense a decrease in the star's intensity, and in the star's brightness and color.

OPS_Ens_Landra says:
::Frowns at what just happened.::  All:  What's going on?

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Looks around him to see if this could be the sun.::

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
All:  Jupiter maybe?  ::Shrugs.::

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
::Turns to Qwee.::  Qwee:  What is this?  Some kind of quiz?

Host Qwee says:
::Shakes head.::  FCO:  No, no.. It's a star, not a planet.. Your tactical officer was again correct.

OPS_Ens_Landra says:
::Shakes his head, trying to dig up what he remembers from his stellar cartography lectures.::  All:  There's a corona.  It must be a star.  Maybe the sun?

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
::Thinks a little and realizes that this may be a holodeck simulation.::

Host Qwee says:
FCO:  No, you could say that this is a warning.  ::Grins.::

OPS_Ens_Landra says:
All:  Is it?  ::Looks around at the sun again, then back.::  It isn't.. dying?

Host Qwee says:
All:  So, do you notice something different about it?

Host Qwee says:
::Nods.::  OPS:  Very shrewd of you.

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
Qwee:  You can read other people's minds?

Host Qwee says:
::Turns to the FCO.::  FCO:  Well.. I don't like to brag.  ::Grins.::

OPS_Ens_Landra says:
Qwee:  What can we do?

Host Qwee says:
::Shakes his head.::  OPS:  Alas.. You know that this was coming.  You've known for a few hundred years now.  And you also know that there is nothing that can be done to stop it.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Turns to Qwee.::  Qwee:  But what is your point in showing this to us?

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
Qwee:  This doesn't make any sense.  You are showing us what we already know.. that the sun is dying and we can't do nothing about it.. so I ask you.. What is the meaning of all this?

Host Qwee says:
::Shakes head.::  FCO:  Yes.. But watch..

Host Qwee says:
ACTION:  The star starts dimming and its disk shrinks almost to nothingness.

OPS_Ens_Landra says:
::Opens his eyes wide.::  All:  This can't be happening!

Host Qwee says:
ACTION:  Then, suddenly, a bright explosion fills the sky

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Looks from the sun towards the earth and back again.::

SO_LtJG_Carika says:
::Watches the sol going nova, unimpressed.::

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
::Scratches his head.. and remembers that he is shot in the shoulder.::

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
Qwee:  Sun is imploding.. what's new?

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
Qwee:  By the way.. if you are so powerful.. heal my shoulder please!  ::Smiles.::

Host Qwee says:
All:  Hmm..  ::Looks positive.::

Host Qwee says:
::Snaps fingers.::  FCO:  Well, for the duration of this.. lecture.. you will be healed.

Host Qwee says:
ACTION:  The wound on the FCO's shoulder disappears.

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
::Looks at his brand new shoulder.::  Qwee:  Thank you!

Host Qwee says:
ACTION:  Now, the 4 officers can see the shockwave coming in their direction.

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
ALL:  TAKE COVER!  ::Jumps in some other direction.::

SO_LtJG_Carika says:
Qwee:  You showed your powers, it's obvious that wave won't hurt us.  What now?

OPS_Ens_Landra says:
::Sees the shockwave coming and prepares to duck, knowing there's no use without something to take cover.::

Host Qwee says:
All:  I would think that this event would spark more of a reaction from you all.

SO_LtJG_Carika says:
::Shakes her head at the FCO.::

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Looks worried at the direction of the shockwave.::

SO_LtJG_Carika says:
Qwee:  It's a nice spectacle, one I've seen a few times in these 500 years.  What is it you want to tell us?

Host Qwee says:
ACTION:  The FCO tries to jump, but since they're in zero G, he only manages to roll somewhat in the same place.

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
Self:  Eh?  ::Looks at his position.::  ALL:  Don't try to jump in cover.. it's useless.. I tried it!

Host Qwee says:
ACTION:  Qwee snaps his fingers, and the stars turn to lines again.  When they stop, they can see the blue planet, now unlit by any star's light.  And they can also see the shockwave.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Looks at the shockwave again and back to Earth.:: Qwee:  What will the shockwave to do our Earth?  Will it be destroyed?

Host Qwee says:
ACTION:  And it's approaching.

Host Qwee says:
::Turns to the SO.::  CTO:  She's seen it a few times in 500 years.. Ask her..

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Turns towards the SO.::  SO:  Ma'am?

Host Qwee says:
::Waits for the SO's response.::

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Looks a bit more worried by her silence.::  SO:  Ma'am, what will happen?  Will we lose our home planet?

SO_LtJG_Carika says:
All:  Probably depends on the shockwave and the planet.  From what I know of this system, I would say the planet will be destroyed, yes.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::His face runs pale with fright.::  Self:  No.. this can't be.. my family.

Host Qwee says:
All:  Well the shockwave will reach this location in.. Oh.. 5 minutes.. Shall we stay to watch?

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
::Looks at shockwave approaching.::  Qwee:  I'm in for it!

Host Qwee says:
::Laughs at the CTO's reaction.::

SO_LtJG_Carika says:
Qwee:  Why not?

SO_LtJG_Carika says:
CTO:  He can control what we see.. this is probably not true.

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
::Turns to CTO.::  CTO:  Don't worry.. this is just an.. an.. something.. you know.. something!

SO_LtJG_Carika says:
CTO:  Not true in the present anyway.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Turns to Qwee.::  Qwee:  Is that true?  When will this be happening?

Host Qwee says:
CTO:  You assume too much.  ::Turns to the SO.::  SO:  Ah.. Yes..  As I said, you seem to be the brains of this bunch.

Host Qwee says:
CTO:  Now, now.. If I told you when.. That wouldn't be any fun at all, now would it?

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
::Turns to Qwee.::  Qwee:  Hey!  No need for insulting.. we borrowed her.. little of our brains so she could think up a plan!

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
Self:  I guess.

SO_LtJG_Carika says:
::Looks at Qwee and shrugs, waiting to see what he is getting at.::

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Faintly nods for understanding.::

Host Qwee says:
ACTION:  The shockwave is becoming larger.  It almost encompasses the whole horizon, when the crew face away from Earth.

Host Qwee says:
FCO:  You borrowed her brains?  I didn't know your species had the ability to do that.

Host Qwee says:
::Approaches the FCO.::  All:  Has something happened to your species that I'm unaware of?

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
Qwee:  Well.. If you can make up these kind of things.. then we can do too!  And yes.. our imagination became larger then space!

SO_LtJG_Carika says:
::Scratches her head looking around.::  Qwee:  Can you get to your point in taking us from our vessel?  If we are indeed out of it.

Host Qwee says:
::Smiles.::  FCO:  I like you, little human.

Host Qwee says:
ACTION:  By now, the shock wave has reach their position, and passes by them, without harming them.

Host Qwee says:
ACTION:  And it's continuing on it's way towards the planet.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Looks around him as the shockwave passes and heads towards Earth.::

OPS_Ens_Landra says:
::Looks in awe at the events.  It may not be his home planet, but he felt sympathy for the people living on it.::

Host Qwee says:
ACTION:  As the shockwave hits the planet, it explodes in a cloud of dust, layer by layer as the shockwave advances.  After it completely passes through.. Nothing is left.. of Earth or of the moon.

SO_LtJG_Carika says:
::Watches as what's left of Earth is shattered to dust and is blown away by the shockwave.::

Host Qwee says:
SO:  Come on.. That must have sprung some kind of reaction.

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
ALL:  I knew it.  It's a simulation!  That's why I wasn't afraid!  ::He is trying to cover his wet uniform.::

SO_LtJG_Carika says:
::Looks at Qwee, still waiting for her answer.::

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Tears appear in his eyes as he sees his birth planet, the Earth, turn to space dust.::

Host Qwee says:
SO:  I told you.

SO_LtJG_Carika says:
Qwee:  I saw that in real and in simulations which look as real as this.  Actually this could even be a holodeck and we couldn't tell the difference.

Host Qwee says:
SO:  You've been brought here as my guests.  And I'll even throw in a teaser for you.

SO_LtJG_Carika says:
Qwee:  Right.. to watch Earth being destroyed by a dying sun.

Host Qwee says:
SO:  Did you notice.. There were no ships around Earth?  None whatsoever?  ::Winks at her.::

Host Qwee says:
All:  Did you?

SO_LtJG_Carika says:
Qwee:  This is obviously not happening at this moment.  Maybe humans don't use ships anymore.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Opens his eyes and tries to think back.::  All:  So.. we.. uh, the people from Earth have already evacuated the planet?

Host Qwee says:
CTO:  Who knows?  Maybe you've been wiped out in the past.  Maybe you, by being here, have warned them that this day is coming.. Maybe you did eventually decide to leave your home world, and settle elsewhere in the stars.

Host Qwee says:
CTO:  These are the things I brought you here to ponder.

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
ALL:  Maybe this was beginning of Earth as we know it.. one sun died.. new one born.. planets died.. new one created!  ::Shrugs.::

SO_LtJG_Carika says:
Qwee:  You think our scientists have not pondered that?

Host Qwee says:
::Raises an eyebrow.::  FCO:  Interesting theory, there.

Host Qwee says:
::Whispers in the SO's ears.::  SO:  Is he on some kind of hallucinogen, or something?

Host Qwee says:
All:  Well.. The show's over.

Host Qwee says:
All:  And so is our little trip.  Hope you've enjoyed it.

SO_LtJG_Carika says:
::Eyes Qwee sideways and does not answer.::

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
Qwee:  Next time I want you to inform me before.. so I could bring popcorn!

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Looks surprised at Qwee, his heart still pounding.::

Host Qwee says:
All:  But do remember.. This is the end for your world.. And there's nothing you can do to stop it.

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
::Doesn't really realize what just happened.. but he pretends anyway.::

SO_LtJG_Carika says:
Qwee:  The end of a planet does not mean the end of history.

OPS_Ens_Landra says:
::Shakes head.::  Self:  All this, for a show that we may never actually witness ourselves?

Host Qwee says:
::He snaps his fingers, at the same time he says.::  SO:  I never said that it was.

Host Qwee says:
ACTION:  The crew feel the bright white light again, and they are back where they started, on the Artemis.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Shakes his head and looks around, seeing the bridge of the Artemis again, feeling a lot more secure and turns towards the SO.::  SO:  Ma'am.. what was that?  What did just happen to us?  Was it real?

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
Self:  To know.. and be unable to prevent.

FCO_Ens_Seifer says:
Self:  Humans are not as strong as we think we are.

SO_LtJG_Carika says:
::Looks around.:: CTO:  We will have to wait to find out . wait many years probably.

SO_LtJG_Carika says:
All:  besides reality is as real as you make it.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Nods.::  SO:  Yes, but we're probably not around to witness that.  ::Continues to work on his console as before they left.::

Host Qwee says:
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Host Qwee says:
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