=/\= A Call to Duty =/\=
USS Luna NCC-65828
SD 10410.17

Staring:
Christopher Dickinson as CO Savar
Karriaunna Scotti as CSO Harmony Singh
Sherilynne Floyhar as OPS Kehari Qui
Kate McTiernan as FCO Marshal Sachs
Scott Smith as CIV Ewan MacPherson-Quest

SM Christopher Dickinson
SM Arlene McIntyre

Also Staring:
Arlene McIntyre as Captain Terupi
Arlene McIntyre as Operations Officer Gopher
Christopher Dickinson as Tactical Officer Wessen
Sherilynne Floyhar as OPS Sanchez

Absent:
Richard Pickett as XO Rickal Jarek
Martijn Lemmen as CTO Alec Jarot

Episode 147: "The Darkness Within, Part 4": The Luna, en route to Trill, was interecepted by two vessels.  The one, Captained by a.. person... calling himself 'Terupi', hailed the Luna, and inquired their business in this area.  Both ships are crewed by people of severely mixed heritage, and Trills appear to be a thing of myth and mystery in this place.  Inviting the Captain, and a crew of his choice, over to his vessel, Terupi is interested in learning more about these people, and any new threats they may present.  The Captain hopes to gather more information on where they are, and indeed - what is going on.
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CSO_Singh says:
::On the bridge of the Luna, pacing back and forth along the upper deck, her face trained to calm while her emotions of frustrations ran unchecked.::
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Sitting at main OPS ::
Host CO_Savar says:
::Waits for Sachs and MacPherson-Quest to join him on the transporter pad::  CIV: You are unarmed?
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@::Waiting for his visitors...debating on whether or not he is doing the right thing...::
FCO_Sachs says:
::Watching the CSO pace, wondering what was her problem::
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Has slaved navigation to his console since the FCO is going on an away mission ::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::pats himself:: CO: As unarmed any SFI Officer can be ::smiles::
CSO_Singh says:
::Looks over at the tactical officer seeing him intently watching sensors.::
FCO_Sachs says:
::Hurries to the transporter room::
Host Gopher says:
::Pokes his head onto the bridge making sure the dragon lady hasn't miraculously appeared...  hurries over and hands Sanchez a requisition to be signed off.::
OPS_Sanchez says:
Gopher:  What's this?
CSO_Singh says:
::Looks over at Gopher and the new OPS officer as their voice break through the silence on the bridge.::
Host Gopher says:
OPS:  Just need your signature your holiness... I'm not asking much.
Host CO_Savar says:
::Nods slowly::  CIV: I hope that it will not trigger any problems.
OPS_Sanchez says:
Gopher: What's it for?
FCO_Sachs says:
:: rushes into the transporter room::
Host CO_Savar says:
FCO: Ah, Lieutenant.
FCO_Sachs says:
::Smiles innocently:: CO: Captain
CSO_Singh says:
Gopher:  Gopher... ::Looks at him displeased::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Don't worry Captain, I'll behave, I left most of my toys back in my quarters
Host Gopher says:
::Holds the PADD...::  OPS.  Well you see here... this is an R....this is an e... q....u...i....s...i...t...i...o...n... when you put the letters together it spells requisition...... can you say that?
CSO_Singh says:
Gopher :  Ensign, that is enough.
CSO_Singh says:
::Steps down to the flight area.::
Host Gopher says:
::Snaps to attention::  CSO:  Aye Ma'am....
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::nods at the FCO:: FCO: Lieutenant
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Looks back at Gopher ::  Gopher: Look, everyone in the department knows you can't stand the Chief of Operations...now I can see this is a requisition, but it doesn't tell me what the requisition is for.  Now...what's it for?!?
FCO_Sachs says:
::Rolls her eyes as she nods::
CSO_Singh says:
::Not intending to intercede, she cannot relax.  Nods to OPS as he is really his to deal with.::
Host Gopher says:
::Takes a deep breath.::  OPS:  200 yards of thaolian silt.
Host CO_Savar says:
::As soon as Sachs joins them on the pad::  TR_Chief: Energize...
FCO_Sachs says:
::Gets up on the pad::
CSO_Singh says:
::Steps back up to tactical.::  Tac:  Anything?

ACTION: The trio of officers dematerialize from the Luna, and reappear aboard the resistance vessel.  The vessel is somewhat unkempt, and gives the appearance of a ship that's seen its share of battles.

OPS_Sanchez says:
Gopher: For what purpose do you need the silt?
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::takes a look around:: ALL: The maid must be sick today
FCO_Sachs says:
@::Takes a whiff:: CO: My shoes smell better then this place...
Host Gopher says:
OPS: I don't.... missy back there does... ::points to the CSO.::  All I remember is I was sitting at my desk and this requisition floated to it... ::Leans down and whispers.::  We all know she is a witch.. it's not good to cross her.
FCO_Sachs says:
@::Thinks its her turn to get sick::
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@All: Welcome aboard...  I am Captain Terupi...  Which one of you is Captain Savar?  ::Looks around at the assembled people.::
Host CO_Savar says:
@::Steps forward::  Terupi: I am.
OPS_Sanchez says:
Gopher: She's a superior officer and you will show her the respect she deserves!  Is that clear?!?
Host CO_Savar says:
@Terupi: On my left is Mister MacPherson-Quest, and my right is Miss Sachs, two of my officers.
Host Gopher says:
OPS:  Or what... Are you going to have her turn me into a toad... ::Rolls eyes::  Are you going to sign or what...?  I got other things to do.
FCO_Sachs says:
@::Tries not to look too obvious as she holds her breath::
Host TO_Wessen says:
CSO: Sensors are still showing the same two vessels.  They are holding their positions, with minimal defensive status.
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@::Holds out his hand to Savar.. He also nods to Quest and Sachs::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::nods::
FCO_Sachs says:
@::Nods::
OPS_Sanchez says:
Gopher: That'll solve a lot of problems around here...hmm?  :: Looks at Gopher then signs the requisition and denotes he wishes to be advised when the shipment arrives ::
CSO_Singh says:
::Nods::  TO:  Good... ::Walks away mumbling under her breath::  Good...  ::and wishing Alex were available.::
OPS_Sanchez says:
Gopher: Now get the hell outta here and back to work
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Under breath ::  Self: Slacker
Host CO_Savar says:
@::Looks quietly at the ears, then steels himself mentally before accepting the outstretched hand::
Host Gopher says:
OPS:  Aye your holiness!  ::Snaps around and marches off the bridge.::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@:looks around:: Terupi: Interesting ship, must've seen many a battle
FCO_Sachs says:
@::Looks around, taking in all she can::
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@::shakes his hand.::  All:  May I get you all something to drink.. We can go and get comfortable in my office.  Please forgive the condition though...we've been through...errrr...a couple things came up.
CSO_Singh says:
::Steps back down::  OPS:  You will have your hands full with that one.  If not for the fact he is so damn good, he would have been lost long ago.  May still yet.
OPS_Qui says:
$:: Hears the screams of various individuals as the pain she feels throughout her body increases.  Her voice joins with the other screams ::
FCO_Sachs says:
@Under her breath: As long as it smells better then here
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Looks at the CSO ::   CSO: I know...now, if only he'd have a better opinion of the Chief
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@Terupi:  Sounds good, I am a bit thirsty
Host CO_Savar says:
@::Nods::  That would be acceptable.  I do not require liquid refreshments at this time.
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@::Smiles revealing his wide gapped teeth...:: All:  Please follow me... ::turns and heads towards a cubby hole and the far end of the bridge.::
CSO_Singh says:
OPS:  I am not sure he has a good opinion of anyone.  I wish you joy of him  I think you might find a spare whip around.  ::Lightly smiles before turning her eyes to the viewscreen.::
FCO_Sachs says:
@::Follows the group::
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Snickers at the CSO's words ::  Self: I'll have to find it then.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Follows along taking mental notes so that he can enter them into his PADD later on::
Host CO_Savar says:
@::Takes a look at the hole.. curious::  RCO: You encounter battle often, it appears.  Who is your enemy?
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@::Enters the office...quite cramped.. maps, things hanging from the ceiling and what looks like an old dilapidated coffee maker shoved in a corner.::
CSO_Singh says:
::Looks back:: OPS:  Replication is wonderful.  ::Tries to get her mind off things.::  Sooo... how are things going so far on your very short stint that may seem like forever at the moment.
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@CO:  Can't tell you that Captain... I haven't decided if you are not the enemy yet.... ::Takes a deep breath.::  Tell me Captain... you look Vulcan.. a remarkably unharmed Vulcan.. how did you do that?  Who did you pay off?
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::to himself:: What a mess
OPS_Qui says:
$:: Says to anyone who would listen ::   Room: I don't want to end up like them!  I don't want to end up like THEM!   :: Screams loudly again ::
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@::Indicates for her guests to take a seat.. Goes over to the coffee maker and dumps out the grounds and makes more coffee.::
Host CO_Savar says:
@RCO: I was born this way.  It is becoming more and more apparent that I come from a place quite different from your own.  Your ships do not resemble anything I have seen before.
OPS_Sanchez says:
CSO: It's not really bad.  I'm normally on the night shift.  Much quieter
CSO_Singh says:
::Smiles with a sigh::  OPS:  I wonder if I might make may way there.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Ewan sits in what resembles a chair, or at least he thinks.::
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@CO:  And I've never seen your type either...  Where are you from Captain...?  ::Looks at Sachs::  FCO:  Missy is there something you'd like to go and see?
FCO_Sachs says:
@::Stays shut up, and listens::
OPS_Qui says:
$:: Hears the sounds of drills and other possible hurtful instruments and begins to whimper ::
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Grins ::  CSO: I'm sure you'd always be welcomed
FCO_Sachs says:
@RCO: I prefer to stay here.... save and sound with my crew sir
Host CO_Savar says:
@Terupi: Our ship found itself here after an accident.  We believe we were flung through a dimensional shift.  We come from somewhere known as the United Federation of Planets.
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@::chuckles as some maps fall onto the pour FCO's head.::  FCO:  As you wish
CSO_Singh says:
OPS:  At the rate things are going, I wouldn't be surprised.
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@CO: United Federation of Planets... never heard of it.... what do they do?  Are they a military?
CSO_Singh says:
::Steps back up and over to the science station.::
OPS_Qui says:
$:: Struggles to get out of whatever binding which hold her.  Thrashes around uncontrollably ::
FCO_Sachs says:
@::Plays with her thumbs, grumbles and takes a seat::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::holds back a chuckle as the maps hit the FCO::
Host CO_Savar says:
@Terupi: They are a joining of over a hundred and fifty worlds in a collective government structure.  The UFP is a government, not a military.
FCO_Sachs says:
@::Curses in her head, and goes a bit red::
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Grins to himself and watches the CSO return to her station ::
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@::Nods not really understanding...::  CO: So it could be like a dictatorship. like they have here..
Host CO_Savar says:
@Terupi: There is an elected President, and a ruling council.
OPS_Qui says:
$:: Feels hands, many hands hold her still.  Tries to look at who holds her, but the lights are too bright ::
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@::nods again::  CIV/FCO:  What do you do?  Are you this man's chief and Yeoman?
CSO_Singh says:
::A shudder goes through her.  She looks around.::
OPS_Qui says:
$:: Feels the shock of something cold and hard pierce her abdomen and screams again.  Hears her symbiont crying loudly ::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@Terupi: I am more like a visitor to Capt. Savar's ship
FCO_Sachs says:
@RCO: I pretty much fly the ship, that's about it.  And entertain the crew when mishaps fall upon me. :: smiles::
Host TO_Wessen says:
CSO: Commander...
CSO_Singh says:
::The thought of Kahari comes to her mind along with a sudden, phantom feeling of pain.::
CSO_Singh says:
::Looks up, feeling misplaced.::  TO:  Yes?
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@::Nods::  All:  Ahhh....  So what can I do for you...?  ::Pours some thick mud into cups and hands them around to his guests.::
Host TO_Wessen says:
CSO: I'm reading two large vessels entering sensor range.
FCO_Sachs says:
@RCO: Sorry, I'm on a clear fluid diet...:: looks at the mug::
CSO_Singh says:
TO:  Can you identify?
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@FCO:  Ahhh.... clear fluid is what?  ::Looks at Savar::
CSO_Singh says:
OPS:  Comm the captain.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::takes the cup and dips a finger into it and looks at it with some disgust, especially when he is an tea drinker::
FCO_Sachs says:
@RCO: Water, sir.
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Opens a communications channel to the captain ::   CSO: Channel opened
Host TO_Wessen says:
CSO: No, ma'am.  But they do not match or appear similar to the ones facing us.
FCO_Sachs says:
@RCO: Just watching my waist line
CSO_Singh says:
::Nods to Wessen.::  *CO*:  Sir, we have visitors.  Two vessels entering sensor range.  They do not match the current ones.
OPS_Qui says:
$:: Begins to mumble... ::   Out loud: Lieutenant, Kehari Qui, Starfleet, United Federation of Planets...   :: Says this over and over again ::
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@::Sees something appear on his overhead screen and frowns::
Host CO_Savar says:
@::Between his communication and Terupi's reaction, he can assume much, but wants to know::  Terupi: This is not a good thing, I take it.
CSO_Singh says:
TO:  Can you get a reading of size and weaponry?
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::with some bravery he takes a sip of the Mississippi mud::
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Tries to obtain the ID of the ships ::
CSO_Singh says:
::Nods at Sanchez::  OPS:  Hail the vessels.
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@CO:  Captain you better get back to your ship.  We are about to be attacked.. well at least that is how it usually goes.  If you need help.. I'm sure we will be happy to cover you while you run...  ::heading out the door.::  Captain this are Alliance Ships and that is a bad thing.  ::Enters the bridge shouting orders::
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Fingers fly as another channel is opened to the vessels ::  CSO: Channel opened, ma'am
Host TO_Wessen says:
CSO: Large vessels, one is approximately the size of a Steamrunner class, the other slightly smaller.  They read as armed, but I'm only picking up two primary systems on each ship.
CSO_Singh says:
COM:  Approaching vessel:  This is the USS Luna, Commander Singh.  Please identify yourselves.
OPS_Qui says:
$:: Screams again as the pain increases ::
CSO_Singh says:
TO:  Two primary systems?

ACTION: A reply comes in to the Luna, audio only: "You will be destroyed, Resistance scum"

OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Sends a message to all departments that non-essential systems will be terminated in 3 minutes ::
CSO_Singh says:
::Raises an eyebrow.::  TO:  Prepare to beam the captain out and raise shields
Host CO_Savar says:
@*CSO*: Prepare to receive us back.  These are hostile vessels.
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@::Continues to shout orders... he can hear the torpedoes clang into place::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::takes out his PADD enters some notes about the ship, the Captain and the Alliance. Ewan also liberates a little map lying on the floor next to him::
CSO_Singh says:
COM:  Unidentified vessel:  You appear to have mistaken us for someone.  If you might please clarify who you are and who you think we are?
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Inputs evasives into the helm ::
Host CO_Savar says:
@Terupi: I do not believe running will help us; we are here to learn where we are, and how to recover our missing crewmembers.  It is possible these hostiles have taken them...
OPS_Sanchez says:
CSO: Evasives laid in and ready on your mark, ma'am
CSO_Singh says:
*CO*:  Scum does not lead to friendship.  Beaming back now.  ::Nods to Wessen::
CSO_Singh says:
OPS:  The moment we have the captain....
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@CO:  Your crew are dead Captain or wish they were dead... now either stand back or leave...   Tac:   Fire torp 1...
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Nods ::   CSO: Aye ma'am

ACTION: The AT returns to the Luna's Bridge.

CSO_Singh says:
TO:  Go to red alert.
OPS_Qui says:
$:: Feels her body convulse uncontrollably and her eyes roll towards the back of her head ::
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@::Shrugs::  Self:  I guess they decided to leave.
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Hits the evasives button ::
CSO_Singh says:
CO:  No further response from the incoming vessel.  They appear to be heavily armed but with only two primary systems.
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Unslaves navigation from his console as the FCO takes over ::   FCO: She's all yours.  Evasive pattern tango Zulu has been initiated
Host CO_Savar says:
COM: Hostile: Hostile vessel, this is Captain Savar of the United Federation of Planets vessel USS Luna.  We are visitors in this area, and seek to find our missing crewmembers.  If you know of their location, you are suggested to volunteer that information.
FCO_Sachs says:
:: takes over the helm::
Host TO_Wessen says:
CO: Ships will enter weapons range in thirty seconds...
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Volunteer, I don't think that word is in their vocabulary
CSO_Singh says:
::Moves to her station. Narrows and refines sensor readings.::
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Shuts down all non-essential systems and ensures power is available for tactical and navigation ::
Host CO_Savar says:
@::With no reply::  TO/OPS/FCO: I want disabling fire only... CSO: Coordinate with Captain Terupi's vessel..
CSO_Singh says:
::Both eyebrows shoot up to her forehead.::  CO:  Ahh... aye sir.
CSO_Singh says:
::Opens a comm line to the other ship.::
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Sends a message to Captain Terupi's vessel advising of coordinating attack vectors ::
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Sends a copy to the TO's station ::
Host TO_Wessen says:
CO: Captain, they're charging primary weapon systems, targeting us.
CSO_Singh says:
Terupi:  As you know by now, we will be coordinating with you.  If you could give us information on the approaching vessels, it could help.
Host CO_Savar says:
FCO: Engage evasives...
Host CO_Savar says:
TO: Prepare to return fire...
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@::Hears the com and nods to his OPS officer who promptly sends the information::
CSO_Singh says:
::As the computer finishes interpreting the data, she closes the comm for a second.::  CO:  Approaching vessels register approximately 200 lifeforms each.  I am reading mixed races, including humans aboard.
OPS_Qui says:
$:: Thinks she smells the burning of flesh and prays it isn't her::
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Receives the information and sends it along to the appropriate stations ::

ACTION: The two ships drop from subspace, and begin an attack run on the three vessels, striking at the Luna first and veering off.  Shields drop 30% and several subsystems experience massive failures.

OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Sends repair teams to affected areas ::   CO: Shields are down to 30%, several massive subsystems failure occurring shipwide...
Host CO_Savar says:
::Holds onto his chair::  TO: Return fire, all weapons.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: If we can get a transporter lock on a crewmen of theirs, I'd love to get a chance to get some info from them
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Reroutes power from affected systems ::
Host TO_Wessen says:
OPS/FCO: Their weapons systems are primary in a plane... if we can get underneath them, we should be out of their weapons range...
Host TO_Wessen says:
::Locks on with phasers and torpedoes and fires as appropriate::
CSO_Singh says:
CO: Incoming data which I regret makes little sense to me.  These are Alliance vessels, and are primary capital vessels.  They rely primarily on capital ships and less on fighters/single pilot ships.
CSO_Singh says:
CO: Their ships use a drive known as a Pulse Drive Assembly, which basically relies on traveling through subspace.  It has been established that one of their smallest ships, considered a scout ship, has a crew compliment of 100.  Obviously this is not that one.
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Sees reports of damage still coming in ::   CO: Sir!  We've lost turbolifts, transporters and the tractor beam.
OPS_Sanchez says:
CO: And the deflector array is gone
CSO_Singh says:
::Continues::  CO: Advantages are large forces, large crew compliments.  Disadvantages are low weapon coverage and limited maneuverability.
CSO_Singh says:
FCO:  We have more maneuverability.  Use that to our advantage.
OPS_Sanchez says:
<FCO> CSO: Aye ma'am.  We're under the attacking vessels at this time.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: I wonder if their vessels suffer from subspace compression
CSO_Singh says:
CIV:  They travel through subspace.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: Does not mean that they suffer from the effects of compression
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: Because if they do, their shops could be suffering from subatomic disintegration Which could work in our favor
Host CO_Savar says:
CSO: Isn't the deflector dish what enabled us to travel through the dimensions?
CSO_Singh says:
CO:  The programming that was sent through it... yes.  And we believe we have the exact frequency.  It is possible the reverse might take us back.
Host CO_Savar says:
CSO: Without a working deflector, then... we can't get home...
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