=/\= A Call to Duty =/\=
USS Luna NCC-65828
SD 10702.04

Staring:
Karriaunna Scotti as XO Harmony Singh
Heike Daemmig as FCO Shania
Scott Smith as CIV Ewan MacPherson-Quest

Ship Manager Peter Saunders

Also Staring:
Peter Saunders as Admiral Weatherby
Peter Saunders as Lieutenant Doku
Peter Saunders as Operations Officer Holmes
Karriaunna Scotti as Science Officer Lieutenant Silver

Absent:
Christopher Dickinson as CO Savar
Richard Pickett as CEO Richard McGregor

Episode 232 “Kept In The Dark, Part 1”
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Host OPS_Holmes says:
FCO: Sir, we are receiving a Priority One communication from Starfleet Command.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::just getting herself another coffee since sitting around waiting for a message from the AT drives her nuts::
SO_Lt_Silver says:
# :: On the planet with MacPherson, a strand of black hair between her fingers.::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
OPS: On screen

ACTION: On the screen the familiar face of Admiral Weatherby appears, he is looking tired.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
Adm: Sir, what can I help you with today?
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
#::looks at the hair:: SO: Is that what I think it is?
Host Jabba says:
COM: Luna: Commander Shania, I need a status report on your current mission.  Give me a short version.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
# CIV: That depends, what are you thinking?
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
#SO: A strand of hair from Cmdr. Singh?
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
Adm: The very short version is that we still don’t have our XO back. But we have a lead which we plan to follow as soon as the AT is back on board. I'm hoping they have some more information, too.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
# CIV: No... but a relative of Commander Singh... and a Vulcan.  I need to do some more testing before I can confirm anything else.  But there is DNA evidence of the commander being here.  :: Points to the empty glass on the table.::  As well as others.
Host Adm_Weatherby says:
COM: Luna: That’s... unfortunate.  I have an urgent assignment for you.  We have lost contact with the USS Fair and I want you to take a runabout and find out what happened to her.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::frowns:: Adm: With all due respect Admiral, we might be losing the lead we have on Cmdr. Singh if we run off now.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
#::thinks to himself with an eyebrow raised:: Hmmm, maybe the mechanism that is causing the time rift is around here somewhere. SO: I'll look around some more, taking scans.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
# :: Looks at the man and shakes her head::  CIV: I will return to our host... ::Frowns:: By the way... how did you get in here?
Host Adm_Weatherby says:
COM: Luna: You misunderstand me, the Luna will remain and search for your missing crewmember, however I want a runabout at the coordinates I am transmitting as quickly as is humanly possible, if not sooner.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
Adm: That I will do ASAP, sir. Sorry ::grins::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
#::chuckles:: SO: Now if I told you that Lieutenant, I'd wouldn't be a very good Intel Officer ::smiles::
SO_Lt_Silver says:
# CIV: No, that would make you a good team player so that if there were trouble, the rest of us would know how to get out if need be.
Host Adm_Weatherby says:
COM: Luna: No problem. Weatherby out.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
#SO: A Cardassian Officer showed me in
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::signals OPS to ready a runabout::

ACTION: The viewscreen returns to its usual screensaver

Host OPS_Holmes says:
::nods to the FCO:: FCO: Yes sir.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
# CIV: Interesting... maybe they were expecting more after giving us entrance... or they no longer cared?
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::glares at OPS for a second then returns to her coffee and her console::
Host OPS_Holmes says:
FCO: Um sir... shouldn't you be getting an away team together as the Admiral requested?
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
#SO: Or perhaps it was my charming personality. Anyway Lt. Silver, I am here conducting an investigation as to why the Executive Officer has disappeared. I can't reveal the true nature why I joined the away team other than to say I am on the same mission as you.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
OPS: Yeah yeah, coffee first.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
#CIV: People on same mission and are ship mates work together for the good of all.  I am at the moment employing your expertise in this area... thoughts.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
OPS: Assemble a replacement team so we can get our SO and CIV back up here.  They are to beam down as soon as they are ready.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
#SO: I will finish my investigation and will join you momentarily
Host OPS_Holmes says:
::nods once again:: FCO: Yes sir, I will get on it right away.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
# ::Shakes her head and turns to leave, nothing more to say.::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
*SO, CIV* Your presence is required back on the ship ASAP. We got new orders from Admiral Weatherby. A replacement team which will continue the investigation is on it's way as we speak.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
#::Ewan goes back to scanning the area with his modified PADD seeking out whatever is causing the time rift that may lead to the recovery of the XO::
SO_Lt_Silver says:
# *FCO*: New orders? But... ::Sighs::  Aye commander.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
#*FCO*: Leave? I can't leave I am not finished!

ACTION: Several hours pass and we leave the Seetnar system far behind.  We rejoin our adventure onboard a runabout 10 minutes away from the co-ordinates given to the FCO by Admiral Weatherby.  Not much is known about the USS Fair, other than she is an Oberth class vessel.

SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: On the runabout, reading through sensor data::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::narrowly avoids an asteroid::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan has secluded himself talking with his SFI superiors via secure SFI channel::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
SO: Ok, I got the Fair on long range sensors. Shouldn't be too long now.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: Nods:: FCO: I am unable to pick up their transponder.  There are also a few rogue asteroids out there.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
:;grins:: SO: I like rogue.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
SO: Anyways, here we go. Hope you buckled up. ::hits the brakes and brings the ship about::
SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: Glances behind her toward MacPherson::

ACTION: The Runabout drops out of warp right next to the USS Fair

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::initiates sensor sweep:: SO: Lets see what sensors tell us.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
FCO: I am reading massive damage to the ships engines... communication system...
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
SO: Oy, that doesn't look good. Looks like they had a run-in with an asteroid.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: Continues reading through the data:: FCO: It looks like one of those rogues you like might have collided with the ship.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: Nods::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
SO: Scan for life signs.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
FCO: Scanning...
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::looks up at the front of the craft wondering why he is being sent to the middle of nowhere::
SO_Lt_Silver says:
FCO: I am reading 35 life signs, which is the compliment of a ship this size.  Life support appears to be online.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CIV: Ah Captain, nice of you to join us.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: shakes her head::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
SO: That's good news. 
SO_Lt_Silver says:
FCO: Shall I report back to Starfleet for another ship?  Our runabout is not set up for 38 people.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
SO: Yes, do so. Then we can work on getting a message to them so they know help is on the way
SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: Activating the comm, begins to send an update to Starfleet along with a request for vessel to pick up the survivors.::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
FCO: Join you Commander? What choice did I have since the orders came from an Admiral.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: With holds any comments to that.::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CIV: But we are having such a great time out here, in the middle of nowhere...when we could be off looking for our Cmdr. Singh.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
FCO: I would suggest flying in front of one of their ports so they can see us.  Then beam someone aboard.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
SO: There's an idea. ::initiates thrusters and maneuvers the runabout closer::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::glares at her::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::keeps an eye out for one of those asteroids::

ACTION: As they round the Fair they see that most of the ship's interior lights are still active, however there is no sign of life visible from outside

SO_Lt_Silver says:
FCO: Odd... I don't see anyone.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
SO: Well it's only logical to stay away from the outer hull, just in case another asteroid hits.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
SO: Can you log on to someone?
SO_Lt_Silver says:
FCO: I am reading most of them located in the aft cargo section.  And there are a few in the scattered in the forward sections.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
SO: I guess that's gonna be a bit of a nasty shock but since there seems to be no other way...log on and beam one person over.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
CIV: Captain, you might want to be prepared to greet our guest.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: Locates someone up front and gets a lock, then activates the transporter.::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CIV: Yeah, use your charm to explain the situation.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::after what his superiors told him about his current assignment, Ewan thinks before he speaks:: FCO: Is it a Star Fleet Officer?

ACTION:  Very startled looking federation officer appears on the runabouts transporter padd

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::turns and looks at MacPherson:: CIV: Uhm, I'm assuming as much...since it is a SF vessel.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
CIV: I believe that should answer your question.... :: nods toward the back::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
FCO: And how much do you know about that vessel?
Host Lt_Doku says:
::draws his phaser and takes a couple steps backwards before realizing where he is:: All: God damn, I thought it was standard protocol to initiate contact before beaming someone onboard!
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CIV: It's a vessel with a crew who need help. That's all I need to know right now.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
Doku: Sorry... we tried.  But your comm system is down and no one is star gazing.
Host Lt_Doku says:
SO: No harm done, just a bit of a shock... I don't mean to sound ungrateful, but who are you guys?
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::under his breath:: Fools, only if you knew what that ship really was
SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: Looks to her command officers to answer that question.::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
Doku: I am Capt. MacPherson-Quest, Star Fleet Intelligence
SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: clears her throat at that:: Doku: I am Lt Silver, science, aboard the USS Luna.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
Doku: Not of Starfleet Intel.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
Lt.: Cmdr. Shania. Sorry about that maneuver there. We were sent here to help you.
Host Lt_Doku says:
All: Good to meetcha.  Lt Doku, USS Fair.  As you can see, we have had a bit of an accident.
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TIME LAPSE to next mission: Five Minutes