Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Artemis 
 USS Artemis NCC 83093 SD 10502.23
 Produced by Sergio Amendoeira/SM

Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Artemis 
“For the love of …”, Part 7
Stardate 10502.23

Starring: 
Sergio Amendoeria as Ship Manager, Buial Kal, Security, Delanan Security, Artemis B-OPS
Tim Schols as CO Gary Jackson
Lilia Perfeito as CNS Ens. Gail

Special NPC Guests:
Rob Lemmens as CTO Ens. Tanner
Linda Baus as CSO LtJG T’Lena
Rob van den Dungen as OPS Ens. Rob

Mission Summary
The crew of the USS Artemis are in the Delana star system waiting to hear from Delanan security forces as to whether they need assistance.  Delanan security requests an AT to beam down to the power plant to investigate the explosion and its link to the kidnapping of their princess.  As an Away Team is assembled, the Captain receives a communication from Buial Kal requesting a private meeting.  The Away Team beams down to investigate the building which has been cordoned off by security.  There is no power to the building, but security provides video feeds from security cameras to the CSO which show 3 people entering the building the last few days.  All computer equipment appears to be non-operational and would require extensive re-wiring to pull data from the computers.  Meanwhile the CO and CNS meet with Buial Kal and get a surprise request.  It appears Buial Kal has received a ransom note.  For the trade of his daughter, Buial Kal is to deliver the USS Artemis to a certain system, abandon the Artemis, and then leave her there.  When the ransom party has secured the Artemis, they will release the Buial’s daughter.  While the CO tries to ponder an alternate plan, Buial desperately tries to persuade him that time is of the essence, and his only daughter’s life depends on Captain Jackson’s immediate response.  And now the only question remaining is .. will the Captain relinquish the Artemis to the Delanan’s? 

CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
Captain's log, Stardate 10502.23 - We're still in the Delana star system, awaiting word from the Delanan security forces as to whether they need our assistance. We will stay here until the situation is resolved. In the mean time, the ship is at the Delanan's disposal.

Host Sergio says:
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CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Sits in her chair at the bridge.::

CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Sitting in his big chair, looking over the communication logs.::

CSO_LtJG_T`Lena says:
::Sitting at her science console, doing continual scans of the area.::

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Sitting at his console, checking the sensors.::

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Speaks up, more to herself but loud enough for all to hear.::  All:  I wonder if they found the couple already.

CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks around a bit.::  OPS:  All right, ensign.  Any news yet from the Delanans?

Host Sergio says:
ACTION:  Incoming communication from Delana IV.

OPS_Ens_Rob says:
::Sees incoming communication.::  CO:  Sir, Delana IV is hailing us.

CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Chuckles.::  Self:  Well, speak of the devil.  ::Nods at OPS.:  OPS:  On screen.

OPS_Ens_Rob says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.

OPS_Ens_Rob says:
::Turns on screen.::

Delanan Security says: 
@COM:  Artemis:  Greetings Artemis.  We have a favor to ask.

OPS_Ens_Rob says:
CO:  Channel opened.

CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
COM:  Delanan Security:  Artemis here.  What can we do to help you this time?  ::Smiles at the face on the screen.::

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Looks up and hopes to find her answer there.::

Delanan Security says:
@COM:  Artemis:  Well, with all our ships and security forces engaged in finding the princess, we could use someone to investigate the explosion on the Power plant.  It was definitely linked to the kidnapping.

CSO_LtJG_T`Lena says:
::Looks at the viewscreen and listens to the incoming transmission.::

CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods.::  COM:  DS:  We'll do our best.  Any leads yet from your initial investigation?

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Looks up at the viewscreen too as he tries to think back to that Power plant.::

Delanan Security says:
@COM:  Artemis:  Well, as I said, we haven't looked at it yet.  Our emergency services have put out the fire, and they cordoned off the area, but we haven't been able to send anyone to look into it.

CSO_LtJG_T`Lena says:
::Hears Away Team Mission written all over this and smiles.::

CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Turns to the CTO.::  CTO:  Prepare an away-team, I'm leading.  Everyone goes.

CSO_LtJG_T`Lena says:
::Reviews the data they have on sensors, looking at the CTO thinking, pick me!  Pick me!::

CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Turns to the CNS.::  CNS:  See whether you can get the sensor data of the events, both from the tricorders and from the ship's sensors.  ::Looks at the viewscreen again.::  COM:  DS: We're assembling a team now.  Artemis out.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Looks at the captain.::  CO:  Aye, Sir.  I'll get right on it.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
CO:  Aye, Captain.  ::Starts compiling sensor data about the explosion.::

Delanan Security says:
@COM:  Artemis:  Thank you, Artemis.

OPS_Ens_Rob says:
::Closes communications channel.::

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
CO:  Data is compiled.  If you need any specifics let me know.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Finishes making the list.::  CO:  Sir, I got all the people on the list, as you requested.  Do you want any special equipment or weapons with us, Sir?

CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods at OPS when the signal is closed, and gets up.::  All:  All right everyone.  You have 5 minutes to get some gear.  Get tricorders and perhaps small side arms, nothing big.  
OPS:  Get some engineers to come too, let them take some more diagnostic equipment.
CNS:  Very good, can you put that on a padd, so we can compare it down there?

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
CO:  Yes, Sir. The latest analysis results show that it was a matter anti-matter reaction, possibly with a tri-cobalt charge

Host Sergio says:
ACTION:  Incoming transmission from the Buial.

OPS_Ens_Rob says:
::Sees incoming transmission while checking crew list to see which engineers are available.:: CO:  Sir, we have an incoming transmission from the Buial.

CSO_LtJG_T`Lena says:
::Grabs a tricorder and a phaser and attaches them to her belt.  Grabs a medical kit, just in case.::

CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Frowns.::  OPS:  On screen.  ::Turns around to face the main viewer.::

OPS_Ens_Rob says:
::Turns on screen and opens channel.::  CO:  Channel opened.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Looks up.::

OPS_Ens_Rob says:
::Access the computer and sends priority messages to 5 engineers with the order to bring some diagnostic equipment to transporter room 1.::

Buial Kal says:
@COM:  Artemis:  Captain, I am glad to see you.  And I thank you for your work with my... my son in law.

Buial Kal says:
@COM:  Artemis:  But I need to talk to you.  Could you come down to meet me?

CSO_LtJG_T`Lena says:
::Turns her attention to the viewscreen, and then looks at the Captain.::

OPS_Ens_Rob says:
:: Receives messages from the 5 engineers they are on their way.::

CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods.::  COM:  Buial:  I'm sorry for the bad news, Buial Kal.  We're heading down to the planet right now to investigate the explosion at the power node.  I think I could stop by for a visit, yes.  Would you mind if I'd bring someone else from the crew along?

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::His heart starts to race as he waits to go down to investigate the power plant.::  Self:  Geez, this is more excitement than I had hoped for on a wedding.

CSO_LtJG_T`Lena says:
::Wonders what they'll find down at the power plant.::

OPS_Ens_Rob says:
::Sends a message to the transporter chief in transporter room 1 to get ready for beam downs.::

Buial Kal says:
@::Shakes head.::  COM:  Artemis:  I'd rather you come alone, Captain.  But you can bring one other person if you wish.

CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods.::  COM:  Buial:  I assure you, you won't have any trouble.  I will meet you on the planet in, say ... Five minutes?

Buial Kal says:
@::Nods.::  COM:  Artemis:  Thank you, Captain.  Buial out.

OPS_Ens_Rob says:
::Sends a priority message to beta shift to report to the bridge immediately.::

OPS_Ens_Rob says:
::Hears the conversation ending and closes the communication channel.::  CO:  Channel closed.

OPS_Ens_Rob says:
CO:  Sir, transporter room 1 and the 5 engineers have been informed for the beam down.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
CO:  Surely he is not looking for emotional support from us.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Looks at the captain.::  CO:  Sir?  You want me to change the list?

CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Shrugs.::  All:  All right.  Change of plans then.  Miss T'Lena, you'll take charge of the investigating team.  Miss Gail, you're with me.  We're going to visit the Buial, again.

OPS_Ens_Rob says:
::Continues.::  CO:  And beta shift will be arriving soon to take over the bridge stations.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Gets up and walks to the CSO.::

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
CSO:  In this tricorder you have every detail known about the explosion, including the fact that it was probably a matter anti-matter reaction, with a tri-cobalt charge.

CSO_LtJG_T`Lena says:
CO:  Aye Captain.  
OPS/CTO:  Shall we head to Transporter Room 1?

CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods at OPS.::  OPS:  Very good.  ::Walks towards the TL and enters, waiting for the CNS to join him.::

CSO_LtJG_T`Lena says:
CNS:  Thanks Ens. Gail.  I guess I'll see you on the surface.  Good luck to you.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Nods.::

CSO_LtJG_T`Lena says:
::Takes the Tricorder from the CNS.::

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Quickly joins the CO on the TL.::

OPS_Ens_Rob says:
ACTION:  Beta shift arrives on the bridge to assume stations.

OPS_Ens_Rob says:
::Nods to CSO.::

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
CSO:  You too.  ::Smiles as the TL doors close.::

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
CO:  Here we go again.

OPS_Ens_Rob says:
::Hands over station to the arrived OPS of the beta shift.::

CSO_LtJG_T`Lena says:
::Hands the Science Station over to the SO, and heads to the TL waiting for the CTO and OPS to follow.::

OPS_Ens_Rob says:
::Takes tricorder and heads for the TL.::

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Steps away from his station as the Beta shift arrives.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
ACTION :  Another Delanan Cruiser, coming back from the investigation of the Shuttle that fled, returns the area, heading to join the Narval.

CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods.::  CNS:  I wonder how the Buial is doing.  He didn't seem that happy, also when I said I wanted someone along.

CSO_LtJG_T`Lena says:
::Orders the TL to the Transporter Room after the CTO and OPS have entered.::

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
CO:  Indeed, this is a most unexpected request from him.

CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Exits the TL, nodding.::  CNS:  Yeah, I didn't expect this call, really.  ::Heading for the TR.:: But we're going now.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Exits the TL onto the corridor and heads for the TR.::

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Takes her place in the transporter pad.::  CO:  Perhaps it is a secret.

CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Steps onto the padd.::  CNS:  We'll find that out soon enough.  TR_Chief:  Energize.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Looks a little nervous.::  CSO:  Well, what do you think we will find down there?

CSO_LtJG_T`Lena says:
CTO: Not sure.  I guess we're about to find out. 

Host Buial_Kal says:
ACTION:  Each Away Team is beamed to their intended location.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Materializes at the Buial's palace and looks around.::

CSO_LtJG_T`Lena says:
#::Materializes at the entrance of the power plant.  Pulls out a sensor and starts to scan the area.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
::Gets up from behind his desk to greet the Captain and Counselor.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Looks up at the Buial, not smiling but with a general nice expression on her face.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
CO/CNS:  Captain, thank you for coming.  ::Taps his hand on his shoulder.::

OPS_Ens_Rob says:
#:: Also materializes and starts scanning the area with his tricorder.::

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
#::Looks around as the blue shimmering disappears, holding his hand nervously near his phaser::

CSO_LtJG_T`Lena says:
#CTO:  See if you can get some engineers to look at the computers.

Host Buial_Kal says:
#ACTION:  The building housing the power nexus is all black, shards of glass are everywhere.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Taps her hand on her shoulder as well.::  Buial:  We are here at your service.

Host Buial_Kal says:
#ACTION:  The whole building is cordoned off from passer-bys.

CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks around as they arrive, then pats his shoulder as he spots the Buial.::  Buial:  No problem at all, Buial Kal.  Once again, we're very sorry about what happened.

Host Buial_Kal says:
::Nods.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
#ACTION :  The responsible person breaks off from the security cordon, and approaches the AT.

CSO_LtJG_T`Lena says:
#::Shines a flashlight around.::  OPS:  See if you can shine some lights in here.  Take a look at the computers to see if you can establish power.

Security says:
#All:  Are you Starfleet?

CSO_LtJG_T`Lena says:
#Security:  Aye, we are.  Can you help us get some lights on in here.  We've been instructed by the Buial to have a look around.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
#::Nods as he looks to the CSO.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
::Nods.::  All:  Yes, yes.  ::Looks slightly stressed.::  Please, sit down.

Host Buial_Kal says:
::Returns to the other side of his desk and sits down.::

OPS_Ens_Rob says:
#::Nods at the CSO and sees security approach.::

Security says:
#::Nods.::  CSO:  Right away.

CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods and takes a seat as requested.::  Buial:  Tell me, Buial, what is it that bothers you?

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Takes a seat as well and listens.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
CO:  Yes.. I.. Captain.  ::Pauses for a second.::  I have something I need from you.

CSO_LtJG_T`Lena says:
#Security:  Can you tell me how long it has been since this place was used?

Host Buial_Kal says:
::Pauses for another second, then speaks again.::  CO:  I need your ship.

CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Raises his eyebrows.::  Buial:  My ship?  For what purpose, if I may ask?

Security says:
#CSO:  Used?  You mean who entered that building?

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Leans to the side, listening attentively.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
::Swallows hard.::  CO:  Captain, I have received a message from the kidnappers.

CSO_LtJG_T`Lena says:
#CTO:  See if you can run some scans to pick up any residuals of the last time someone was here.

OPS_Ens_Rob says:
#::Heads for the nearest computer and tries to access it.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
CO:  The message states I should bring your ship to a certain system, abandon it, and leave it there.  And when they secure it, they will return my daughter to me.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
Self:  Interesting ransom.

CSO_LtJG_T`Lena says:
#Security:  Yes.  When was the last time someone has been here?  You know, used this facility?

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Waits for the Captain to speak.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
#ACTION:  The computer panels on the building are all dead.

Host Buial_Kal says:
#ACTION:  Most are scorched from the explosion, or the fire.

OPS_Ens_Rob says:
#::Notices the computers not responding.::

CSO_LtJG_T`Lena says:
#OPS:  Can you pull anything off those computers?

Security says:
#::Scratches head.::  CSO:  Well, we do have security cameras all around.  ::Points to a few spots on the streets.::  They are left over from the regime, but have been used for security purposes ever since.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
#::Walks over to the panels and tries to investigate and see if there are traces of any kind.::

CSO_LtJG_T`Lena says:
#Security:  Do you have the video feeds handy?

CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Thinks for a moment.::  Buial:  I'll need some time to make arrangements and get some clearances.

OPS_Ens_Rob says:
#CSO:  It seems that the computers aren't responding due to the explosion.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
CO:  Commander, don't you think we should check all alternatives first?

Host Buial_Kal says:
CO:  Captain, there is no time.  The ship needs to be there in 2 days.  It will take that long at warp 8 to reach the system in time.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
Buial:  Surely we have some time to search for these kidnappers, find out who they are.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
Buial:  Tell them our ship was damaged in the battle.

CSO_LtJG_T`Lena says:
#OPS:  Suggestions?  Is there a way we can use a generator of some kind to at least download information from the computer consoles?

Security says:
#CSO:  I can download them.  Hold.  ::Takes out a padd and starts fiddling with it.::

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
#::Looks around again and looks at the security personnel walking around.::

OPS_Ens_Rob says:
#CSO:  I'll try to access the computer’s systems.

CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Whispers.::  CNS:  There may be another way.  Buial:  Can you give me a little time to prepare something, a rescue mission?

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
Buial:  I know you love your daughter very much.  But if we give them the Artemis, all over Federation space people will be kidnapped for ships.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Nods to the CO and shuts up.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
::Swallows hard, almost ignoring the CNS.::  CO:  Captain, we're running out of time.  Please..

OPS_Ens_Rob says:
#::Notices the tricorder beeping.::  CSO:  Sir, I'm detecting some biological residue inside the building.  It appears to be three distinct sources. They're Delanans.

Host Buial_Kal says:
::Shakes head.::  CO:  Captain, she is my only daughter.  She's all I have.  I will do anything to get her back.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
#::Walks over to a room to the side.  As he enters the room, he recognizes it as a breaker box kind of room and looks at his scanner as it goes almost berserk.::  Self:  Hah, interesting.

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
Self:  What about the daughters of all the other planet leaders of the Federation?

CSO_LtJG_T`Lena says:
#OPS:  Can you get an idea of how old those signatures are?

OPS_Ens_Rob says:
#::Waits for CSO while releasing some computer plating.::

CSO_LtJG_T`Lena says:
#CTO:  Whoa!  What'd you hit?

CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
Buial:  Do you have any means to contact these kidnappers?  Surely, they want to know what will be happening?  If so, get in touch with them, and tell them that we're coming, but that we want them to give us your daughter at the same time they get the Artemis.

Security says:
#CSO:  Here you go.  ::Hands her the padd, with a listing of video feeds with timestamps attached.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
::Sighs.::  CO:  My people tried to figure out the origin of the message, and had no luck.  I have no way of contacting whoever they are.

Host Buial_Kal says:
CO:  Only those instructions.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
#::He looks at the CSO.::  CSO:  I get a lot of readings, tri-cobalt fire.

CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Hears the CNS but doesn't speak.::  Buial:  I'm thinking about setting a trap for them.  How and what, I'd like to determine myself, but we will get your daughter out.

CSO_LtJG_T`Lena says:
#Security:  Thank you.  ::Reviews the data on the padd.::  CTO:  Is that tri-cobalt fire recent?

Host Buial_Kal says:
::Nods.::  CO:  Then we need to leave immediately.  But captain, I must insist on one thing.

OPS_Ens_Rob says:
#CSO:  It appears to be here after the explosion.  I'm reading a large amount of concentration of tri-cobalt charge in this area.

Host Buial_Kal says:
CO:  You can have your bridge crew, but I want the rest of the ship manned by My people.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
#::Checks his scanners a little more thoroughly.::  CSO:  I believe so.  The readings are still pretty high in here.

CSO_LtJG_T`Lena says:
#*CO*:  Captain, I believe we found the source of that explosion.  We are picking up large concentrations of tri-cobalt charges in the area of the power plant.

CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
Buial:  My bridge crew, plus 5 security personnel.

Host Buial_Kal says:
::Nods.::  CO:  All right, Captain.  ::Gets up.::  Shall we go then?

CNS_Ens_Gail says:
::Sighs and gets up as well.::

CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods.::  *Artemis*:  Jackson to Artemis, notify the other team to wrap their things up.  Get the ship ready for launch.  Assemble all personnel, leave the 5 top security officers behind.  Beam the others to the surface.  And beam us up to the ship, Buial included.

CSO_LtJG_T`Lena says:
#Security:  The videos are showing three people entering the building in the last few days.  Can you tell me who these people are?

OPS_Ens_Rob says:
#:: Scans of his tricorder reveals fused power couplings inside the computers.::  CSO:  The power couplings in the computers are fused.  I cannot access the systems without a complete rerouting of power.

Artemis B-OPS says: 
COM:  AT:  Lt, you've been ordered to wrap up and return to the Artemis ASAP.. Captain's orders.

CSO_LtJG_T`Lena says:
#Artemis B-OPS:  Understood.  I'll assemble the team.

Host Buial_Kal says:
ACTION:  The Buial and enough Delanans to man the Artemis are beamed up while the Artemis' crew is beamed out.

CSO_LtJG_T`Lena says:
#OPS/CTO:  It looks as though our time here has expired.  We need to get back to the ship.  Security:  Thank you for your help.

OPS_Ens_Rob says:
#::Assembles all his equipment and heads back to the CSO.::

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
#::Nods.::  CSO:  Okay, there's little we can do down here anyway.

Security says:
#::Nods.::  CSO:  You're leaving already?

CO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Arrives back on the Artemis and heads for the bridge.::

CSO_LtJG_T`Lena says:
#Security:  Aye, thank you for your help.  
#Artemis B-OPS:  AT ready to beam up.

Host Buial_Kal says:
ACTION:  The Second AT is beamed up to the bridge.

CTO_Ens_Tanner says:
::Looks around as the blue shimmer disappears again.::  Self:  Well, back again.

OPS_Ens_Rob says:
::Sees himself back on to the Artemis bridge.::

CSO_LtJG_T`Lena says:
::Checks to make sure she's all there, after she rematerializes on the bridge.::

Host Buial_Kal says:
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Host Buial_Kal says:
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