=/\= A Call to Duty =/\=
USS Luna NCC-65828
SD 10508.07

Staring:
Christopher Dickinson as CO Savar
Karriaunna Scotti as CSO Harmony Singh
Martijn Lemmen as CTO Alec Jarot
Christopher Holz as TO Juan Carlos Alonso
Scott Smith as CIV Ewan MacPherson-Quest

SM Christopher Dickinson

Also Staring:
Kiera Asherby as Kelly
Delon Eubena as Nurse Blofeld
Theresa Wilson as Nurse Rezoph

Absent:
Sherilynne Floyhar as OPS Kehari Qui
Richard Pickett as CEO Rickal Jarek

SM Arlene McIntyre

Episode 170 "Prelude to Invasion, Part 10: Picking Up The Pieces."  The Luna sits, quietly, almost dead in space.  The tetrahedrons opened a rift to pull the Knosis ship in, which succeeded in neutralizing that enemy, but the Luna and Vesuvius were caught in the wake as well - and the ensuing explosion.  Now holding a position around Saturn, the Luna needs to repair herself if they're going to have any hope of getting themselves or the Vesuvius home.
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Host CO_Savar says:
::Reading over damage reports and repair estimates in the center chair on the Bridge::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Near tactical, using that stations sensors while the blood is being cleared off of her console and area.::
Kelly says:
::is in sickbay::
CSO_Singh says:
~~~~ CTO:  Where are you? ~~~~
CTO_Jarot says:
::moving through deck 17 and making his way upwards::  ~~~~CSO: I'm currently moving on deck 17...  trying to head to the bridge.... what happened ?~~~~
Host CO_Savar says:
*CIV*: Captain, could you report to the Bridge, please?
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
*CO* Trying my best, but without power, I have to travel by maintenance tubes
Host CO_Savar says:
*CIV*: Acknowledged.  *TO*: Ensign Alonso, what is your location?
CSO_Singh says:
~~~~ CTO:  I am not quite sure.  Apparently a rift tried to pull us and some of the other ships in.  One of them exploded and we were flung away from Earth.  We are currently on the outer edges of Saturn's rings.  We are currently running on emergency, but thankfully Kehari got communications back up.~~~~
TO_Alonso says:
*CO*:I'm heading towards the Bridge, Sir
Host CO_Savar says:
*TO*: Are you near the shuttlebay?
CSO_Singh says:
~~~~ CTO:  I wish I could say we are currently home, but things are not exactly at their best right now.  But at least we and the Vesuvius are... intact.~~~~
TO_Alonso says:
*TO*: Just past the shuttlebay, Sir
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan enters into another maze of Jefferies tubes on deck 10::
Host CO_Savar says:
*TO*: Ensign, I'd like you to head towards the shuttlebay, and check on the shuttles themselves.  If we can launch one, we can use it to communicate with the Vesuvius and scan our surroundings.
CTO_Jarot says:
::sighs as he enters one of the Jeffries Tubes, making his way up::  ~~~~CSO: Understood, that is in any case a good thing to hear... ~~~~
TO_Alonso says:
*CO*: On my way.
Host CO_Savar says:
*TO*: Thank you, Ensign.  Please report in when you are there.  Captain Savar out.
TO_Alonso says:
::Heads back towards the Shuttlebay.::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Takes a moment to check on Kelly, to discover she was still in surgery.::
Host CO_Savar says:
CSO: What's our status, best as you can tell, Commander?
CSO_Singh says:
:: With children on her mind.::  CO:  Captain... ::Turns to look at him warily::  The babies?
CSO_Singh says:
:: Pauses as they talk at the same time and orders her thoughts to answer his question.::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan thought to himself:: I sure don't miss being an Engineering Officer, I hated crawling through these darned tubes
CTO_Jarot says:
::crosses deck 10 and pauses for a moment as he whips some sweat from his forehead::  Self: Sheesh... I should start doing some more physical exercises in this area.....
TO_Alonso says:
::Arrives at the Shuttlebay:: *CO*: I Have arrived at the Shuttlebay, Sir
Host CO_Savar says:
*TO*: Status of the shuttles?  Are any usable?
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan crawls out on deck 8 and finds more tubes::
TO_Alonso says:
::Checks the status of the Shuttles.::
CSO_Singh says:
CO:  Engineering is working on the SIF.  Until they are dealt with, we are not going very far very fast.  Not that that matters at the moment as engines are offline and we are using emergency power only.  Life support is fine, but shields are down.  There have been many additional injuries, but no deaths.
TO_Alonso says:
*CO*: A number of the shuttles have been damaged sir but most look in good condition.
Host CO_Savar says:
::Nods at her report, and considers the children::  CSO: I have given them some thought, and still do not have an appropriate answer.  However, since we still have some time to consider, I will give more thought to it.
Host CO_Savar says:
*TO*: Good.  Ensign, do you have basic flight training?
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan wished that Engineering had the power back on, he hates crawling and ducking through the Jefferies::
CTO_Jarot says:
::exits the JT and moves onto the bridge::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Unconsciously bites her lip as she simply nods.  Realties were still reality.::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan stops to take a break and wipe off the sweat::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Looks over at Alec and tempted to give him a hug, simply smiles at him.::  CTO:  Good to see you.
TO_Alonso says:
*CO*: Aye, Captain i do.
Nurse_Rezoph says:
::combs the child's hair back with her fingers as she sets the controls on the clamshell to keep the child stable::  Child: We're going to have to sedate you while we help you.  Can you be brave?
Kelly says:
::nods biting her lip, scared and in pain:: Nurse: Uh huh
CTO_Jarot says:
::nods::  CO/CSO: Good to see you two as well....  ::moves to his tactical station::
Nurse_Blofeld says:
::prepares the hypo for Rezoph, though was previously tempted to use an old fashioned syringe instead::
Host CO_Savar says:
*TO*: Take one of the type 16 shuttlepods and get her flying as soon as possible.  I'd like you to run a little reconnaissance.  Fly outside the Luna, and get some better readings on the other ships, including the Vesuvius.  Try to communicate with the Vesuvius, as well, if they have communications back up, inform them of our status.
Nurse_Rezoph says:
::nods at Blofeld with a look to tell him that she'll keep the girl occupied while she administers::  Child: Kelly, tell me who some of your other friends were, won't you?
CSO_Singh says:
CO:  Sir, I remind you, that those on the dark side of the planet... if any are at observatories, they will more then likely pick up movement... if they have not picked us up.
Host CO_Savar says:
CTO: Commander.  CSO/CTO: With the Nezi vessels out of power as well, what conclusions can we draw?  Obviously they know how to control the subspace rifts - very well - but were they unprepared for the force of the destruction of the Knosis vessel?
TO_Alonso says:
*CO*: Will Do Captain. ::Attempts to prepare one of the Shuttlepods for flying::
Kelly says:
Rezoph: Don't have any friends ::frowning::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Reconsiders::  CO:  I take that back.
CSO_Singh says:
CO:  Given their current technology, they probably would not see us.
CTO_Jarot says:
::logs on and assesses the damage reports, the nods at the CO::  CO: Only logical conclusion would indeed be an variable they didn't count on...
Host CO_Savar says:
CSO: A random telescope spotting us against the backdrop of stars.  A chance, but a remote one.
CSO_Singh says:
:: Shifts thoughts again to his question.::
Host CO_Savar says:
CTO: This indicates, then, that the Nezi were not completely aware of the Knosis's technological capabilities?  The vessels appeared... similar.  Similar technologies as well.  I believe I am missing a key piece of information here.
Nurse_Rezoph says:
Kelly:  No friends?  A pretty girl like you?  ::turns her head so her neck is exposed::
CSO_Singh says:
CO:  Part of the question should be, was the opening planned or expected?  It seemed like we were all being 'dragged' into the rift.
Nurse_Blofeld says:
::chuckles:: Kelly: Ha! Who needs friends? I used to have a friend named Bond...until he cost me my job...but that was another lifetime. ::takes the hypo and readies to apply it to the patient::
Host CO_Savar says:
CSO: A last ditch effort to protect the Earth?  Save their source of human parts?
Kelly says:
Rezoph: They're all gone. 
CTO_Jarot says:
CO: Furthermore, it could also be that the Nezi initiated some sort of action or course of action that resulted in said outcome ?
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan drops onto the floor of the Bridge from the ceiling::
TO_Alonso says:
:: Manages to get one of the Shuttlepods operational and takes her out into the cold cold of space::
Nurse_Rezoph says:
::narrows her eyes at Blofeld wishing that she wasn't across the biobed from him so she could administer a little corrective maneuver::  Kelly:  Well, our people are working on the problem...you just relax and we'll have you fixed up when you awaken, all right?
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan gets up off the floor covered in dust and dirt:: CO: Reporting for duty Captain
Kelly says:
Rezoph: Ok ::her voice soft and growing weaker::
TO_Alonso says:
::Scans the Area around the Luna::
Host CO_Savar says:
CIV: Ah, Captain.  We were discussing the actions of the Knosis and Nezi that we witnessed.  Perhaps you can share with us information you picked up on the Nezi vessel.
CSO_Singh says:
CO:  Sir, I still suggest taking advantage of the current situation and going over to the Nezi ships... :: does not mention the babies.::
Nurse_Blofeld says:
Kelly: Heh, heh, heh...fortunately for me, and for you, I'll be retired if we all somehow survive this mess. Now you relax and dream of candy lands...or some such. ::administers the sedative::
Kelly says:
::her body relaxes as the drugs take affect:: 
Nurse_Blofeld says:
Rezoph: Out like a light, eh? ::smiles wickedly at his fellow newcomer nurse::
Nurse_Rezoph says:
::watches her vitals for any signs of allergic reactions, but sees all is going well, then looks up to glare at Blofeld as soon as she is sure the girl is sound asleep.  Whispers irritated:: Blofeld:  And just where did you learn your bedside manners?  ::punches in some stabilizing measures rather more strongly than usual::
TO_Alonso says:
*CO*: Captain it appears all ships in the area are all running on emergency power  and communications appear to be down also.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Well, they seemed very determined to clone humanoid babies using other species DNA, like they used mine
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: I would assume that they are making a hybrid of their species
Host CO_Savar says:
CIV: Or making themselves solid again.
TO_Alonso says:
::Thinks to himself they cant hear me ill have to make my way back::
Nurse_Blofeld says:
Rezoph: Cambridge University, my dear. Though I somehow managed to avoid taking an ethics course. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a retirement to plot and more patients to tend to... ::goes into the triage area::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: All I know is out there on that ship is a child that has mine and the Andorian females DNA that was with me.
Host CO_Savar says:
CIV: How do you feel about that?
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: As long as it doesn't come looking for me, we're fine
TO_Alonso says:
::Begins to take the Stuttlepod back to the Luna::
Host CO_Savar says:
CIV: The Commander and I are attempting to decide what course of action to take regarding the... children you found.
Nurse_Rezoph says:
::mutters under her breath as she gets over the shock that Blofeld just left her to see the patient by herself::  Self: When I get through here...I'll help you retire...  ::moves quickly down to the girl's legs and starts prepping them for the doctor assigned, still berating that self-centered, aggravation of a Nurse... ::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: But seriously, I am a little mad to say the least, they took something from that I wasn't a willing participant in. I'd rather father children willing with....with my wife, Jerni.
CSO_Singh says:
CO:  I cannot help but believe we should take them... it would be wrong to leave them to be slaves... their bodies nothing more then... tools.  ::Frowns.::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Seeing one of the techs trying to get her attention, she nods and shifts back to her station, logging back in.::
Host CO_Savar says:
CIV: However, what is done is done.  ::Glances at the CSO::  Do we leave them, slaves or tools?  Or do we try to take them with us, risking further violence and discrimination towards the children in life?
CSO_Singh says:
CO:  Take them with us... I may know where they could go.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: I don't think that SFC and SFI would wants us to carry back a potential hostile species
CSO_Singh says:
CO:  Sir... I am picking up some kind of energy wave from the Vesuvius... it is not Federation...
Host CO_Savar says:
CIV: The children aren't hostile... it's their parents who would be upset we stole their prodigy, much as you are upset.
Host CO_Savar says:
::Back to business::  CSO: Can you identify?
CSO_Singh says:
CO:  I believe... :: does a quick reference check::  It appears to be similar to that given off by the gem the Vesuvius has...
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