=/\= A Call to Duty =/\=
USS Luna NCC-65828
SD 10602.19

Staring:
Christopher Dickinson as CO Savar
Karriaunna Scotti as XO Harmony Singh
Chris Cassell as CTO Faris Kolana
Heike Daemmig as FCO Shania
Scott Smith as CIV Ewan MacPherson-Quest

Ship Manager Peter Saunders

Also Staring:
Karriaunna Scotti as Science Officer Silver
Peter Saunders as Govenor Michielle Fara
Peter Saunders as Marcus Walsh
Peter Saunders as Unnamed Guard

Absent:
Trudi Topham as CMO Lance Anghelides

Episode 191 “Nothing but the Rain, Part 4”:  So far so good, the weather control system for Stilgar 3 has been deployed and has been activated, now it is just a matter of seeing whether or not it does what’s intended.  On the bridge a rogue energy signature has been detected heading towards the Away Team’s position, scans show it is the same as the sensor "echo" that was detected earlier.  Whether or not this signature turns out to be hostile is something that the crew will just have to wait and find out.  Meanwhile on the planets surface the Away team has been ushered into a side room adjacent to the beam in point and have met with an unspecified member of the planets occupants and also the planets governor who has invited them for a moonlight stroll... bless.
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FCO_Shania says:
XO: Maybe we should lock onto the AT, just in case we need to beam them out fast.
XO_Singh says:
:: On the bridge with the ship at yellow alert, waiting to see what happens.:: FCO: Tolsen should have his fingering hovering over that button.  :: half serious.::
FCO_Shania says:
XO: Well, lets hope it's the right button.
XO_Singh says:
:: Glances over at Tolsen who gives her a wry grin.::
Host Governor_Fara says:
@AT: Well then!  Can I interest your in a tour of the grounds?
CO_Savar says:
@::On the planet's surface.  After getting off the communications channel, he turns towards the Governor::  Fara: Governor.  My vessel is detecting a sensor echo - some sort of energy signature that is obscuring itself.  It is heading towards the planet.  Is there anyone you would like to alert, or any possibilities you know what it could be?
CTO_Faris says:
@:Glances to the other AT members a touch hopefully, but it soon fades at the CO's words, and he gets his business face back on::
SO_Silver says:
XO: Everything appears to be quiet.
XO_Singh says:
:: nods as she walks around the room, waiting for the other shoe to drop.::
Host Governor_Fara says:
@::looks genuinely blank at the CO:: CO: No I do not think so. ::thinks for a moment:: Perhaps it is another vessel taking a look at our planet, apparently we have caused a bit of fuss in this sector of space.
CO_Savar says:
@Fara: Some 'fuss' sir?
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Ewan wonders what the echo could be?::
Host Governor_Fara says:
@::shrugs:: CO: That’s what they tell me! ::puts on a wide grin::
CTO_Faris says:
@::Cocks his head to the side:: Fara: Governor, would it be acceptable for me to scan the area to see if I can determine the signals source?
CO_Savar says:
@Fara: Are you aware of whom else is interested in your planet, and why?  Perhaps as we walk?
FCO_Shania says:
XO: Care for a coffee while we wait...for something.
Host Governor_Fara says:
@::shrugs theatrically:: CTO: Scan away!
XO_Singh says:
FCO:  Some tea would be nice.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@Fara: Yes, I'd like to know why other vessels have been spying on you and your planet
CTO_Faris says:
@::Nods quickly, drawing his tricorder and flipping it open:: Fara: Thank you sir. ::Starts scanning for anything out of the ordinary::
FCO_Shania says:
XO: Ok ::gets up and gets a tea for the XO and a coffee for herself::
Host Governor_Fara says:
@CO: Of course! ::slowly heads out of the room, beckoning for the AT to follow:: CIV/CO: I wouldn't say people have been "spying"!  They say we have a large amount of untapped resources, minerals and the like, its terribly dull if you ask me!
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@Fara: Then I would assume that maybe they're planning to rob your planet of its resources
XO_Singh says:
:: Can't decide which is worse, waiting on the ship for something to happen or having gone down to the diplomatic celebration.::
CO_Savar says:
@::Follows along, letting the Captain question for the moment::
Host Governor_Fara says:
@AT: But apparently it is of great interest to certain corporations and the like, that is one reason we are getting this nice weather control system, to make the planet more habitable for the workers
Host Governor_Fara says:
@::laughs loudly:: CIV: I don't think that is very likely, not with your Federation looking out for us now!
FCO_Shania says:
::sips her coffee and hands the XO her tea::

@ACTION: The governor leads the AT through the room they beamed into and through a series of winding corridors, all blandly decorated in a burnt orange color

CO_Savar says:
@Fara: Is your planet in need of protection?
XO_Singh says:
FCO:  Thank you.  Feeling any better after your encounter with the professor?
FCO_Shania says:
XO: The professor? ::looks puzzled::
Host Governor_Fara says:
@::rounds a couple more corners:: CO: You federation people always have so many questions, always the explorer!
CTO_Faris says:
@::Shakes his tricorder, wondering if the batteries have gone dead::
CO_Savar says:
@Fara: Indeed.  Not only the Federation, but my race in specific.  We are mostly scientists.
XO_Singh says:
FCO: An old reference... :: shakes her head::  Marcus Walsh.

@ACTION: The away team round another corner and the corridors suddenly open into a wide open space of a courtyard, grass suddenly appears under their feet and the cool night’s breeze caresses them.

FCO_Shania says:
XO: Oh....him. Yeah, I'm ok ::shrugs::
Host Governor_Fara says:
@CO: How wonderful! AT: Ah we are here, this is one of our many gardens, I find that the sound is quite soothing.  I understand you have something like this onboard your ship?
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@Fara: Believe me sir, they'll take what they want when they want no matter if we're looking out for you or not.
FCO_Shania says:
::plops back down at helm::
XO_Singh says:
:: Takes a PADD from the captains yeomen, scans it, signs it, hands it back, almost automatically.::
Host Governor_Fara says:
@::gives the CIV a big grin:: CIV: Then we will need to look out for us too!

@ACTION: The CTO just catches sight of a cloaked figure hurrying across the far end of the courtyard and disappearing through an archway away from the building

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@Fara: I think you should, don't want to take any chances

ACTION: On the viewscreen of the bridge the FCO and XO can see an interesting sight, on the tip of the northern most continent a rather large mass of cloud is beginning to form

FCO_Shania says:
XO: Now what do you make of that? ::points to the viewscreen::
CTO_Faris says:
@::Smiles as he glances up and around the gardens, nodding appreciatively:: Fara: It's very lovely out here reminds me... ::He blinks as he watches the scurrying figure, then moves to MacPherson:: CIV: Someone doesn't want to be seen ::HE murmurs as he nods towards the archway, then heads that way himself:
XO_Singh says:
:: Turns to look::  FCO:  Could be many things... a storm brewing... :: Turns to look at Silver.::
FCO_Shania says:
XO: Should give Walsh's weather satellite something to do.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@CTO: Really? I think you should tell the Captain
SO_Silver says:
XO: I am reading a massive storm build up.
XO_Singh says:
FCO:  Could be.  Give him a call and find out if that is in the plans.

@ACTION: The AT hear a distant rumble, could be thunder but the skies are clear

CTO_Faris says:
@::Pauses in his walking, then nods:: CO: Sir we may have a situation.
FCO_Shania says:
XO: Will do ::contacts Walsh::
CO_Savar says:
@CTO: What type of situation, Ensign?
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::taps Savar on his left shoulder and whispers:: CO: Faris picked up a reading of an entity. Possibly cloaked
Host Governor_Fara says:
@::appears to be lost in some private world, eyes closed and humming a nameless tune::
CTO_Faris says:
@:Moves to the CO's side and murmurs: CO: A figure, cloaked both physically and from the tricorder headed past up a moment ago, he's taking great pains not to be noticed, and with the signature nearby. May have been a transporter Sir.
Host Marcus_Walsh says:
::fighting with his console:: *FCO*: You need something from me?
CO_Savar says:
@::Quietly::  CTO: These people believe that scanning steals their life energies.  They have a personal sensor scrambling technology.  By itself, it would not be cause for concern.... perhaps the transporter trace is.
XO_Singh says:
:: steps up to Silver.::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@CO: Still, something worth taking a look into none-the-less
FCO_Shania says:
*Walsh*  Just an answer as to what your satellite makes of that cloud formation over the planet's northern continent..
CTO_Faris says:
@::Shakes his head lightly as he replies in a hushed voice:: CO: I can get a reading from everyone else, two hundred plus sir. And the odd signal is coming from just two kilometers away in that direction ::He nods lightly to indicate::

ACTION: The FCO can hear muttering over the communications channel.

FCO_Shania says:
*Walsh* Excuse me, I didn't get that. Can you repeat that?
Host Marcus_Walsh says:
*FCO*: Its just a minor problem, this planet has unusual characteristics, it will take a few minutes to compensate ::very quietly:: hopefully
FCO_Shania says:
*Walsh*  Please keep us updated as you get more information.
XO_Singh says:
:: Catches the last part.::  FCO:  Have him define unusual characteristics.
XO_Singh says:
:: Looks curiously at Silver.::
CO_Savar says:
@::Begins to feel like they're being led around to the rather out of the way and less important areas of the buildings::  @CIV: Perhaps some additional investigation would be in order.  ::Nods for emphasis, hoping that the Captain will understand::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Ewan quietly backs away from the CTO, the CO and Fara little by little till he is free from their site and heads in the direction of the entity::
CO_Savar says:
@::To distract the Governor::  Fara: Governor?  Is this color of any significance?
FCO_Shania says:
*Walsh* Oh, what "unusual characteristics" are we talking about here?
SO_Silver says:
XO:  This is big... very big.  It is covering an area over 480 kilometers and growing.  It is about 2800 kilometers from the away team.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Ewan walks through the archway and looks around::
Host Governor_Fara says:
@::comes out of his trance:: CO: Color?! Oh yes, it symbolizes the color of relaxation and spiritual "togetherness".  It is of serious cultural importance
XO_Singh says:
SO: So not too close... how fast is it moving or is it?

@ACTION: The CIV passes through the arch and appears into a street.  It is dimly lit with single story buildings running in both directions, there is no-one around, after all it is night

SO_Silver says:
XO:  It is not moving commander, just growing.
CO_Savar says:
@Fara: I see.  Our culture believes in relaxation of spirit.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::thinks aloud:: I wonder which way they went ::he looks left:: then turns right and walks down the street::
XO_Singh says:
SO:  Not moving... just growing... :: shakes head::  that is not normal by any means.
Host Marcus_Walsh says:
*FCO*: It has an interesting set of air currents running over its continent.  It is pulling up much more moisture than we originally calculated for
CTO_Faris says:
@::Flips his tricorder away, then puts it back on his belt as he too looks around:: Fara: As I was saying this place reminds me a little of home. I love the outdoors.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@:: As he walks, he pulls a tricorder from his belt and begins to scan the area::
Host Governor_Fara says:
@CO: I have not heard that before!  I am sure some of our philosophers would love to have a talk with you, perhaps if there is time we shall arrange it!
CO_Savar says:
@Fara: I would find that most enlightening.  CTO: Ensign?  Any philosophical interests?
Host Governor_Fara says:
@CO: As do I!  As a people we have come a long way in the last 50 years but we still maintain our links to the outdoors!
CTO_Faris says:
@::Chuckles softly:: CO: Only a little sir, I tend to find myself drawn more to the here and now of my life.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@:: Ewan looks up from the tricorder and looks around as he hears more thunder rumble::
FCO_Shania says:
*Walsh* Do you have any data yet on fast this thing is growing?
SO_Silver says:
XO: There is nothing obvious to account for it.  I am reading high winds.
XO_Singh says:
:: Nods and looks over at the FCO for her report.::
Host Marcus_Walsh says:
*FCO*: Rather fast as you can see... it should balance out though, we just have to let this storm reach critical mass and burn itself out
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Ewan taps his commbadge:: *XO* Do you have anything on a possible thunder storm moving in?
FCO_Shania says:
XO: Walsh says there are air currents running over the continent which are pulling more moisture than anticipated.
XO_Singh says:
*CIV*: The planet has an unusually massive storm building... :: Looks at the FCO:: due to the air currents in the area pulling up more moisture then anticipated.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@*XO* How long before it reaches our position?
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Ewan taps the tricorder to make sure it's working::
CO_Savar says:
@::Looks over at his CTO, silently wondering if he is enjoying his time on the planet::
XO_Singh says:
*XO*: According to sensors, it is not moving, just growing and is quite a bit from you.  However... if it gets even close to approaching you, the planet will need to go on alert.  For that matter, that might not be a bad idea.  I would suggest you inform them of the situation.

@ACTION: The CIV's tricorder flickers into life reveling very little of interest.  The surrounding buildings each contain a few life forms but nothing else major.  A few more life forms are walking down adjacent streets and the power source is 1.6km due northwest

CTO_Faris says:
@::Glances back to the CO, lifting an eyebrow lightly:: CO: Everything well sir?
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@*XO* Thank you Cmdr Singh
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Ewan begins to head in a Northwestern direction where the disturbance is coming from::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Ewan taps his commbadge:: *CO* We have a situation
CO_Savar says:
@::Quietly::  CTO: I feel as though we are being led around nowhere.
XO_Singh says:
SO: Silver, how much larger can that storm grow without major damage?
CTO_Faris says:
@::Nods gently lowering his voice again:: CO: Agreed sir, they are doing their best to keep us from seeing anything at all. It is suspicious behavior. I hope Mr. MacPherson will have more luck.
CO_Savar says:
@*CIV*: Go ahead, Captain.
SO_Silver says:
XO: Uncertain at the moment. It is mostly heavy rains with medium rains.
XO_Singh says:
FCO: Inform Welsh, last I heard the purpose of a weather control station was to prevent such situations and I want this one prevented before major damage occurs.

@ACTION: The CO and CTO watch a guard come running into the courtyard and come to an abrupt halt in front of Fara

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@*CO* There seems to be a storm forming northwest of your position. I'm heading there now
FCO_Shania says:
XO: Aye aye
Host Guard says:
@Fara: They are here again and she is not in her room!
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