=/\= A Call to Duty =/\=
USS Luna NCC-65828
SD 10410.24

Staring:
Christopher Dickinson as CO Savar
Karriaunna Scotti as CSO Harmony Singh
Martijn Lemmen as CTO Alec Jarot
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 Colonel Ramphile
Christopher Dickinson as Engineering Officer Simmons
Christopher Dickinson as Tactical Officer Wessen
Martijn Lemmen as Tactical Officer Johnson
Sherilynne Floyhar as Operations Officer Sanchez

Absent:
Richard Pickett as XO Rickal Jarek

Episode 148: "The Darkness Within, Part 5": Beaming aboard Captain Terupi's vessel, Captains Savar and MacPherson-Quest and Lieutenant Sachs found a well worn-in interior.  Obviously having seen a lot of conflict, Savar and Terupi discussed the situation they found themselves in, until they were rudely interrupted  Two Alliance vessels took the three ships by surprise and began an attack run, concentrating their fire on the Luna.  Well armed, the ships are limited in agility and firing arcs.  The first salvos have been launched, and the Luna is now down one deflector dish - the system that had the power to send them home....
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Host CO_Savar says:
::As they come underneath the vessel::  TO: Fire at will.
CSO_Singh says:
::On the bridge, coordinating between the different vessels and pondering the new dilemma her captain has given her.::
Host Gopher says:
::Enters the bridge with another PADD grumbles... that Cmdr Singh is going to drive him batty.  Walks over to Singh.::  CSO:  Ma'am, may I have a moment of your time please?
CTO_Jarot says:
::standing in the TL, making his way to the bridge after an extensive security tour through the Luna::
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@::Orders an attack run...going high and trying to shave the top of the enemy::
FCO_Sachs says:
::Boots the temp FCO out of her spot and takes over::
CSO_Singh says:
Gopher:  Your timing ensign is not the best... ::reaches over to send some coordinates.  Does not look up.::  What do you need?
Host Gopher says:
::Looks at the viewscreen and thinks that maybe it's not a good time then shrugs...too bad.::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan remains on the Bridge after suffering a broken jaw on the last attack upon the Luna::

ACTION: In response to the Luna's repositioning, it begins to spin its nose downward, trying to bring forward weapons to bear on the Luna.

OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Checking power allotments ::
Host Gopher says:
CSO:  I can see that ma'am, but it's this order you submitted... Toadstools... tree bark... bat hair, frog legs, eye of newt...and a whole lot of other weird things... You planning on hexing us?
Host CO_Savar says:
FCO: Keep us under her... ::ponders momentarily the phrase "run circles around"::
FCO_Sachs says:
Self: Utoh...::Starts punching in commands::

ACTION: The second Alliance vessel breaks off its assault of Terupi's vessel and makes a run for the Luna.

CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::thinks for a moment:: CO: Captain Savar, I suggest that we try and capture some of the Alliance... if we can
CSO_Singh says:
::Her hands freeze as the absurdity of what he said hits her.  She chuckles::  Gopher : Tempting as that might be, that order is not mine.  ::Sends some information to Terupi::
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@::Sees the ship break off and orders the helmsman to give chase.::
Host CO_Savar says:
::Nods slowly::  CIV: I had considered the same.  These vessels are obviously concentrating on us; they know something.
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Tries to find the channel any chatter between the two ships might be on ::
CTO_Jarot says:
::as the TL arrives on the bridge and quickly steps out as he moves towards tac 1::
Host Gopher says:
CSO:  I beg to differ ma'am... ::Gives her the PADD with her recording ordering these things.::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Then myself, with the help of Cmdr Jarot, we can interrogate the prisoner
CSO_Singh says:
::Seeing the charge, informs tactical and Terupi, partially listening to Gopher::
FCO_Sachs says:
::Grumbles as she concentrates on keeping her ship out of harms way::
CSO_Singh says:
::Glances at the PADD::  Gopher :  Be that as it may, I did not make such an order.
Host TO_Wessen says:
CO: Second vessel breaking off, heading towards us - 130 mark 14...
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@::Comes in firing...orders tac to hit engines.::
CSO_Singh says:
::Feeling a familiar presence, smiles::  ~~~~ CTO:  About time you showed up. ~~~~
CTO_Jarot says:
::logging on he glances at the CO::  CO: Orders, Captain ?
Host Gopher says:
CSO:  Are you saying that someone is impersonating you?  At least look at the order Ma'am...if there is another problem, Qui is going to skin me alive and you know she hates me and wants to draw and quarter me in the most demeaning way possible.  Sanchez would probably help.
CTO_Jarot says:
~~~~CSO: Tell me about it... how're we going..?~~~~
Host TO_Wessen says:
::Moves aside for Jarot::
Host CO_Savar says:
CTO: Concentrate fire on the first vessel, shield generators if possible.
FCO_Sachs says:
::Sees her hands shack:: Self: Been a while since I've since action...but we can do. ::Rubs her hands together and continues to monitor the helm::

ACTION: The second vessel, continuing to be plagued by fire from the fighters, brings her weapons to bear on the Luna.  Shields drop to 65%.

CSO_Singh says:
~~~~ CTO: We are not going home at the moment, that is for sure.  At the moment, these ships appear to be attacking us for some reason I have no answer for.~~~~
CTO_Jarot says:
::nods::  CO: Aye, Captain.... continuing fire...   ::targets the first vessel and scans for the shield emitters and generators and refines the targeting sequence to these detailed targets::
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@::Orders his ship to bear down on the closest of the alliance ships to the Luna.::
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Reroutes additional power to tactical. Checks for damage reports ::
CTO_Jarot says:
~~~~CSO: Great...must have been something we done when we crossed the "line" or maybe just because we invaded their space?~~~~

ACTION: The Luna breaks through the first ship's shields, and phaser blasts strike at the hull at critical points.  The ship begins to list and flicker

FCO_Sachs says:
::Talks to the console:: Come on...my flying is not that bad, stop getting hit..
CSO_Singh says:
::Sighs::  Gopher : If we get end up as star dust... ::Sends updated info to Terupi::  You are not going to care nor is she... ::Mutters under her breath::  as soon as we get her back.
Host Gopher says:
::Hears the Commander::  CSO: Do we have to get her back?  Do you need some help?
CSO_Singh says:
~~~~ CTO:  Not from what I can understand from the information Terupi sent us.~~~~
CTO_Jarot says:
:.glances at the readings smiles faintly::  CO: Captain, we've disabled the lead ship's shields... they have power fluctuations all over the ship according to sensors...
CTO_Jarot says:
~~~~CSO: Do I dare to ask who Terupi is....?~~~~
CSO_Singh says:
Gopher : Yes... we need and want her back.  And the best way you can help, is to go trace down who gave that order as it was not from me.  Afterwards, we will talk about it.  Until now, I will vouchsafe that you informed me of the situation
CSO_Singh says:
~~~~ CTO:  Teach you to go for a stroll around the ship.  That is the captain on the other vessel I am trying to coordinate with.~~~~
Host CO_Savar says:
CTO: Target the second vessel and fire.  CSO: Ensure that Terupi and his ally do not accidentally fly into our path.
CTO_Jarot says:
::makes another detailed scan of the vessel::  CO: Captain, maybe we can try and hack into their computer system with their defenses down and see if we can find a reason for their attacks on us?
Host Gopher says:
::Grumbles under his breath.::  CSO:  If you insist Ma'am... I'll turn this over to security since there is obviously an impostor on this ship.  Oh Ma'am, how did you do that floating thing you did in front of the screen?
Host Gopher says:
::Begins walking away.::
CSO_Singh says:
::Passes the message on to Terupi::  CO:  Sir, one of the ships is damaged  Should we prepare for transport?
CTO_Jarot says:
~~~~CSO: Yeah, yeah.... people tend to forget that I have two jobs at same time... and for the same pay I might add...  ::grins softly::  ~~~~
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Now that ship has been disabled, we should and get a transporter lock on perhaps its CO?
OPS_Qui says:
#:: Regains consciousness only to hear the high pitched sound of instrumentation  Hears the screams of people somewhere in the room. ::
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@RCTO:  Fire torpedo spread!  Don't hit the Luna!
Host CO_Savar says:
CIV: Do so.
CSO_Singh says:
Floating thing?  ::Sighs::  Gopher : Must have been someone practicing telepathy
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CTO: Run a scan on the ship and locate its CO
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@<RCTO> RCO:  Aye Sir!  ::Taps his console::  Torpedoes away!
CTO_Jarot says:
::nods at the CO and CIV and runs a tactical scan of the lead ship::  CIV: Scan coming up...
CSO_Singh says:
~~~~ CTO:  You and everyone else... ~~~~
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan holds his jaw a bit as he suffers from pain every time he speaks::
Host Gopher says:
::Doesn't hear Cmdr Singh.  He thinks that witches make people believe anything they want.::
OPS_Qui says:
#:: Feels a sharp poke, then a searing pain running throughout her abdomen  Lets out a blood curdling scream as she hears her symbiont screams in her mind ::
CTO_Jarot says:
::targets the second vessels and returns fire on the shield emitters and power generators::
OPS_Qui says:
#:: Tries to think through the pain ::   Self: I am a member of Starfleet, fighting in the forces which guard the Federation and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense...
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Checks power levels and reroutes power accordingly ::
OPS_Qui says:
#Self: I will never surrender of my own free will....

ACTION: The combined might of Terupi's torpedoes and the Luna's weapons strikes the second Alliance vessel true, and deep.  She shutters at the impacts and sits still.

CTO_Jarot says:
::frowns slightly::  CIV: I'm able to pinpoint the bridge and possibly can beam you over there....
FCO_Sachs says:
Self: Looking good
CSO_Singh says:
CO:  Sir, the first ships shields are down and their engines are offline.  Power is fluctuating, however, at the moment, they are not in imminent danger.
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Scans for survivors ::
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@::Lets out a yell of success.::
Host CO_Savar says:
CSO: Monitor both engine cores for signs of overload.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CTO: Good enough send me over
CSO_Singh says:
CO:  Second ship's engines are offline.
Host CO_Savar says:
CIV: Captain, do you believe it is a wise idea to beam over to a hostile ship.. alone?
CSO_Singh says:
::nods as she gets a better scan of the ships.::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: You forget, I'm SFI. ::smiles::
CTO_Jarot says:
CO: Captain... the second ship's shields and power are down as well...
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@COM: Luna: Well met friend!  Maybe I have misjudged you.
OPS_Qui says:
#:: Feels the pain...it's like fire radiating from her abdomen...spreading to her chest, her legs, her arms.  Screams because the pain is so intense ::
CTO_Jarot says:
::glances at the CIV::  CO: Recommend a few security guards and myself accompany Captain McPherson over there...
Host CO_Savar says:
COM: Terupi: You fight well, Captain.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CTO/CO: All I need to do is beamed over near the center of the Bridge where the CO or at least the XO would be, I grab them and you have me beamed over. Just give me a minute before you do
FCO_Sachs says:
CO: I can go too?
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@COM: CO: Thank you.  It seems that we do have something in common after all  Maybe we can help you with finding your crewmembers after all.  ::Looks at Savar thoughtfully.::
CSO_Singh says:
::Sits back with a sigh::  ~~~~ CTO:  Looks like those lectures on battle tactics did me some good.~~~~
OPS_Qui says:
#:: Looks at the people in the tubes ::  Self: I don't want to end up like that. If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available...
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Very well, I'll go with the CTO and a Sec person
Host CO_Savar says:
::Looks towards the CIV::  CIV: I assign details to this boarding completely to you.  Take whom you see fit.
OPS_Qui says:
#Self: I've not been able to resist...   :: Tries moving her wrists and legs feeling them bound ::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Very Good.  CTO: Bring a Sec with you and we'll beam from here
FCO_Sachs says:
:: sits back in her seat:: Self: men...
OPS_Qui says:
#:: Can't see her body.  Feels bloated and uncomfortable ::
CSO_Singh says:
::Goes through the sensor readings.::  CO:  The attacking vessels are war ships.  They are well stocked with weaponry.  However, they are no match for us.  It would appear they have not dealt with our category of ship before.
Host CO_Savar says:
COM: Terupi: Any information you can offer would be helpful.  We also suspect that the Alliance commanders may be able to shed light on our plight.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
FCO: Thanks for the offer Sachs, but the less the better
FCO_Sachs says:
::Looks at her console and roles her eyes::: Self: Its days like this I miss being CTO on the Dublin
CTO_Jarot says:
::nods::  CIV: Aye...  *Johnson*: Report to the bridge immediately...
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@COM: CO: I have no doubt that they could Captain... but you will find they are difficult to crack.  You see they love to torture and have quite the defense against it.  They think about the worst they do to other species and prepare themselves to resist.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CTO: Arm yourself with phasers, on full stun
TO_Johnson says:
*CTO*: On my way!  ::enters the nearest TL::  TL: Bridge
Host CO_Savar says:
::Glances back at MacPherson-Quest::  COM: Terupi: That may be so, but they have not encountered my officers nor their unorthodox methods.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
OPS: Once the Sec gets here, beam myself, Jarot and Johnson over to these co-ordinates ::gives the OPS the data::
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@COM: CO: May I observe Capt?  Maybe we can learn something of your... hmmm... "unorthodox" methods.
CSO_Singh says:
::Raises an eyebrow as she follows her captains eyes and comment.::
Host CO_Savar says:
CIV: Captain?
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Nods as coordinates are received ::  CIV: Aye sir
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: As long as the Captain doesn't mind coming over here
CTO_Jarot says:
CIV: Understood....  ::moves towards the weapons locker on the bridge and takes the necessary equipment::  ~~~~CSO: Indeed... you see, having a tactical officer as a friend doesn't hurt...  ::grins::  ~~~~
OPS_Qui says:
#:: Feels another poke and feels as if fire runs through her veins.  Screams again ::
CSO_Singh says:
~~~~ CTO:  Not all... and you be careful over there.  I have had enough training for one day, thank you kindly.~~~~
TO_Johnson says:
::exits the TL and steps onto the bridge, nodding at the CTO as he checks his phaser::   CTO: Ready, Sir...
Host CO_Savar says:
COM: Terupi: Prepare to be received on our vessel.  ::Looks towards Operations::
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@COM: CO: I stand ready Captain.
CTO_Jarot says:
::turns to the CIV::  CIV: We're ready here...  ::nods at OPS::
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@::Stands waiting for the disappearing trick.::
OPS_Sanchez says:
CO/CIV/CTO: Ready sirs...initiating transport   :: Begins transporter sequence ::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
OPS: Hold, we'll wait for Terupi
CTO_Jarot says:
~~~~CSO: You can count on me! ~~~~
CSO_Singh says:
::Keeps a lock on the officers.::
CTO_Jarot says:
::waits for the transport, readying his phaser at full stun::
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Cancels transport ::
TO_Johnson says:
::readies his phaser::
OPS_Sanchez says:
CIV: Transport aborted
FCO_Sachs says:
::Taps her fingers on the console::
CSO_Singh says:
::Holds back a sigh taking a breather.::
CSO_Singh says:
OPS: Captain Terupi stands ready.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
OPS: Commence
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Initiates transporter beam ::
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@::Dematerializes and appears on the bridge of the Luna::

ACTION: The Luna's transporter beam picks Terupi from his Bridge and holds him as it grabs the three Luna officers.  It deposits them on the Alliance bridge.  The place is smoke filled, and people are running around trying to fix broken consoles.  At the sight of four people beaming in, someone yells "Intruders!"

Host RCO_Terupi says:
@::Pulls out his weapon::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::pulls out his phaser set on stun::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@All: Look for the possible CO
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@CIV:  It's usually the most pompous looking one.
OPS_Qui says:
#:: Hears what sounds like a drill...or a saw ::

ACTION: Personnel grab weapons and begin firing on the away team

Host RCO_Terupi says:
@::Gets down in a crouch and returns fire.::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::dives down behind a fallen console::
OPS_Qui says:
#:: Starting to loose consciousness...trying to hold on... ::
CTO_Jarot says:
@::materializes on the bridge and starts searching::
FCO_Sachs says:
::Rests her head on the console, listening to its subtle hum::
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@::Rolls towards and group of people still firing.::

ACTION: The CTO, slow to respond, gets hit in the left arm.

CSO_Singh says:
CO: I am reading weapons fire on the Alliance bridge.
CSO_Singh says:
FCO:  Damage report please.
CTO_Jarot says:
@::quick retracts his hand and takes position behind a console glancing at his arm and frowning::  Self: Darn it!!
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Keeps a steady lock on the Away Team ::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@:;Ewan returns fire::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::yells:: @Terupi: They all look pompous, so who is the CO?
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@::Continues to fire.... this time at the ceiling trying to bring it down.::
FCO_Sachs says:
CSO: Damage here and there, nothing to bad, nothing really good, were still here.
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@::Sees the man he is looking for aiming for his legs he shoots at the alliance CO.::  ACO: Ramphile... fall you lazy crazy bugger!
Host CO_Savar says:
CSO: I suspected there would be resistance...
CTO_Jarot says:
@:.returns fire with his right arm::  CIV: Captain.... do we have the CO in our reach ?
CSO_Singh says:
::Nods, appearing calm, but far from it, worried about the AT.::
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@CIV:  I have the man you are looking for!
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@CTO: That should answer your question
Host Ramphile says:
@::Takes a shot to the leg, and goes to one knee::  Terupi: You and your new friends are as good as dead....
TO_Johnson says:
@::moves from console to console, covering Terupi's back::  Terupi: All Right..  ::puts a reserve commbadge on the body::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@CTO/Terupi/Johnson: Gather near me and we'll beam out
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Ewan takes aim at the ACO and fires a stun beam at him::
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@Ramphile:  Tell it to someone who cares toad!

ACTION: Ramphile falls to the floor, stunned.

CTO_Jarot says:
@::makes his way to the CIV and the rest, keeping his left hand close to his chest::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Ewan runs over to the ACO while firing his phaser::
Host RCO_Terupi says:
@::Thinks an Unconscious Alliance weenie is a good Alliance weenie.::
CSO_Singh says:
::Waiting, shifts her mind over to their getting home.::

ACTION: The resistance on the Bridge has waned as there are less and less people to resist the away team.

OPS_Qui says:
#:: Thinks to self ::  Self: If you're gonna kill me...then get it over with
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@:: Ewan grabs the ACO and drags him to where he came from::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@CTO: Have us beamed back to the Luna
CSO_Singh says:
*Engineering*:  How long before repairs on the deflector dish are completed?
Host EO_Simmons says:
*CSO*: I'm afraid it might take a while... we need parts.  The generators need parts that we don't carry on the ship, but the mesh should be repaired as soon as we can stop and lay low for EV walks... maybe two hours there?
CTO_Jarot says:
@::taping his commbadge::  *OPS*: Jarot to Sanchez, we need a beam out... immediately !
CSO_Singh says:
*EO*:  Can we replicate the parts at all?
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Hears the CTO's request, sees the lock is good and starts transport sequence ::   *CTO*: Transport initiated
OPS_Sanchez says:
CO: Sir, away team is beaming back

ACTION: The away team beams back to the Luna.

CSO_Singh says:
::Notes the transport and relaxes a bit.::
Host CO_Savar says:
OPS: Do we have them?
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Checks ::   CO: Aye sir
Host RCO_Terupi says:
::materializes back onto the Luna::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::rematerializes on the Luna::
CTO_Jarot says:
::materializes back on the Luna::
OPS_Qui says:
#:: Is having trouble breathing ::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CTO: Have a Sec team come and take our guest to the Brig
Host CO_Savar says:
*EO*: As I said, ma'am, not the core components for the generators... not here, at least.  They're usually built in special facilities, due to the dangers of anti-protons.
CSO_Singh says:
::Shakes her head at something hovering at the back of her mind.::
OPS_Qui says:
#:: Throat is raw from all that screaming. Wants to be put out of her misery ::
CSO_Singh says:
*EO*:  All right.  But if you want to get back home, I need something that can be used in place of the two generators.  The one will give us some protection from space debris, but it will be limited.  And not enough power for a resonance burst to open away home.
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