=/\= A Call to Duty =/\=
USS Luna NCC-65828
SD 10702.18

Staring:
Heike Daemmig as FCO Shania
Scott Smith as CIV Ewan MacPherson-Quest

Ship Manager Peter Saunders

Also Staring:
Peter Saunders as Admiral's Aide Shepherd
Peter Saunders as Admiral Weatherby
Peter Saunders as Captain Holt
Peter Saunders as Lieutenant Doku
Peter Saunders as Marcus Blake
Karriaunna Scotti as Science Officer Lieutenant Silver

Absent:
Christopher Dickinson as CO Savar

Episode 234 “Kept In The Dark, Part 3”: While the USS Luna is busy trying to locate their still missing XO, a select number of crew have been sent to investigate  the disappearance of the USS Fair.  Upon discovering the Fair they have found her heavily damaged, having apparently had a run in with an asteroid.  The crew of the Fair appear to be in good spirits, however they have had to inact some rather unauthordox repairs to keep  the vessel up and running.  And it now appears that the run-in with the asteroid may not have been accidental.
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FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
SO: I think I'm gonna give the Admiral a call and ask him how long we have to babysit here.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: On the shuttle, scanning the general area for any vessels or ion trails left by vessels, other then there two.::  FCO: Alright...
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::opens hailing frequencies, dials the Admiral's number and waits for someone to get the call::
SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: Sits back::  FCO: Ask him also why the Fair was out here.  This is not a well traveled region of space.  And I can find no other ion trails then ours and the Fair.  So where the tractor beam came from... :: pauses:: Unless it was the tractor beam from the Fair itself...
Host Aide_Shepherd says:
#COM: Shania: Admiral Weatherby's office.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: Turns back to the records she had and checks to see if there is any record of the tractor beam having been recently used.::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
COM: Aide: Cmdr. Shania of the Luna here. Is the Admiral available? I have a few questions concerning our progress here.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::turns to the SO:: SO: It's a good possibility. That combined with the malfunctioning sensor array...
Host Aide_Shepherd says:
#COM: Shania: I believe so... one moment please.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
SO: Question is, who on board would risk killing themselves.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::hears the infamous 'hold' music::
SO_Lt_Silver says:
FCO: It is a tricky endeuver... however, I find nothing on these records that mentions teh tractorbam being used recently.
Host Adm_Weatherby says:
#COM: Shania: Commander Shania, to what do I owe this communication?
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
COM: Admiral: We ran into some...uhm...controvercies as to how this accident happened here. I was wondering if you could give me some information about the Fair's currrent mission.
Host Adm_Weatherby says:
#COM: Shania: Let me see... the USS Fair is currently on a survey mission, charting the areas just off the shipping routes to make sure there is no risk to shipping from stellar phenomenon.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::waits until the Commander is done with the Admiral::
SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: Well... that answers one question.::

ACTION: Over the ship to ship comms a crackling is heard

SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: Frowns at the sound and turns back to her console to try and clear it up, or locate the cause.::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
COM: Admiral: Just a survey mission? Why would someone try manipulating that?
SO_Lt_Silver says:
FCO/CIV: Someone is trying to cut into our transmission... the source appears to be the Fair... hmmm... I guess they have comms back up or are trying.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
FCO: Shall I take it on another channel?
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
SO: Yes, do so.
Host Adm_Weatherby says:
#COM: Shania: Manipulating it?  I have no idea, but a Federation vessel has many values.  If someone is trying to manipulate the mission then you just have to find out what particular value they are interested in
SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: Looks onto the signal and puts it on a different channel::  COM: Fair: This is Lieutenant Silver.  I see you have your comm unit back up.  Is there something we can help you with?
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
SO: I don't know why the Fair would try and block our comm transmissions. No reason them to do so

ACTION: The crackling continues for a moment, before a voice pops up over it

SO_Lt_Silver says:
CIV: I did not say they were trying to block...
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
COM: Admiral: You are aware that we are only 3 people here. If someone was to make a threatening move, I don't think we would stand much of a chance.
Host Lt_Doku says:
@COM: SO: Ah Lieutenant, this is Lieutenant Doku, we have managed to patch into your communication system I see.  We have a slight problem over here, would it be possible for one of you to beam over with a medical kit?
SO_Lt_Silver says:
COM: Doku: Ahhh... Doku.  Good to hear your voice.  One moment please...
SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: Waits for Shania to finish::
Host Adm_Weatherby says:
#COM: Shania: I understand that completely Commander, however I am sure you will exercise the necessary level of caution, as you do in all your missions.  Anyway, I'm afraid I have a lot to do today, if there is nothing else?
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
COM: Admiral: Nope, there's not. Sorry to bother you.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::cuts the comm with the Admiral and turns to the SO::
SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: As the channel closes::  FCO: Doku requests medical assistance... or at least a medical kit.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
SO: Take CIV with you and keep an open channel.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
FCO: Sounds good
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CIV: I bet it does....
SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: Looks at MacPherson and sighs::  CIV: If you vanish on me without good reason, I promise I will shoot you this time.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
SO/CIV: Just stay out of trouble. We don't have a backup army to come to your aid.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: Hits the comm button:: COM: Doku: We are on our way.  Is one medkit enough?
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::grins at Silver's comment::
Host Lt_Doku says:
@COM: Silver: Yes indeed, I will provide you with transport coordinates.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
SO: Harsh words coming from an Lieutenant to a superior officer
SO_Lt_Silver says:
COM: Doku:  Alright... ::Stands and moves to the transporter, grabbing a kit on her way.::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
SO/CIV: Whenever you are ready... ::has her finger on the button::
SO_Lt_Silver says:
CIV: I have not forgiven you abandoning me last time... which has yet to be addressed.  You disobeyed orders.  If you leave me again, it is disobeying again.  :: Steps onto the transporter.::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
SO: Besides Lieutenant ::stresses the word:: I'll disappear when and how I chose
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
SO/CIV: You two kiddos think you can work together or you need timeouts?
SO_Lt_Silver says:
CIV: Then you are in volation of orders... and I will be obligated to take action.  :: Nods toward the FCO to initiate transport.::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::initiates transport, happy to be alone::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
SO: I have other "orders" that supercede anything from SFC.

ACTION: The SO and CIV vanish and re-appear only a short time later on the USS Fair in a transporter room, Lt Doku is stood at the controls, looking happy

CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Ewan fixes his SFI uniform::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::mumbles away while checking the latest sensor readings::
SO_Lt_Silver says:
@ :: Says nothing more on the issue, she has made her stand this time.::
SO_Lt_Silver says:
@ :: Looks around the area they were beamed to.::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::whispers under his breath:: Women!
Host Lt_Doku says:
@SO: Ah Lieutenant, I see you have brought a guest this time.  I was unaware you had an intelligence officer with you
SO_Lt_Silver says:
@ ::Ignores MacPherson, and questions intelligence connected with MacPherson at the moment... no, that was not correct.  It was his loyalty she questioned.:: Doku: May I introduce you to Captain MacPherson, you must have missed seeing him when you were beamed aboard.  He was sent to lend a hand.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::nods::
Host Lt_Doku says:
@::nods to the CIV:: SO: Well, as you can see, we can use the help.  If you will follow me ::heads out of the transporter room, into and down a badly damaged corridor::
SO_Lt_Silver says:
@ :: Follows along, her eyes constantly watching.::
Host Lt_Doku says:
@::moves through a complicated set of corridors, not encountering anyone along the way:: CIV: Captain, do you have any engineering skills?
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@Doku: Some knowledge of Engineering

ACTION: Meanwhile, onboard the runabout everything is quiet.  A clear indication that something bad is about to happen, the FCO's console beeps quietly.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::checks her console for the beeping::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@Doku: I'm just here to observe, it's the SO who was sent here to help
SO_Lt_Silver says:
@ CIV: Medically...
Host Lt_Doku says:
@CIV: So you wont help a fellow officer in distress?  That's dissapointing.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::finds the source of the beep and mumbles:: Self: Was about time the backup shows!
Host Lt_Doku says:
@::arrives at a blast door and begins tapping in an access code::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@Doku: As I said I have little knowledge of Engineering. I'm a Intelligence specialist
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::opens hailing frequencies to contact the incoming vessel::
SO_Lt_Silver says:
@ :: Lifts a brow in slight confussion at the conversation::  Doku: What exactly is the injury?  Are your medical officers that tied up?
SO_Lt_Silver says:
@ :: Makes note of a blast door and it was locked.  Her eyes narrow as she remains relaxed.::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@Doku: So if there is anything you want me to look at, I can try and see if the problem is something that I can solve

@ACTION: The door slides open to reveal a long corridor with holding cells along both sides

Host Lt_Doku says:
@SO: I'm afriad someone has been shot.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
@ :: Looks through the door and then at Doku with a question obvious on her face and in her eyes.::
Host Captain_Holt says:
#COM: Shania: This is Captain Holt of the USS Beowulf, to whom am I speaking?

@ACTION: An individual who the CIV recognises from a long time ago steps into view, a phaser drawn and aimed

Host Marcus_Blake says:
@SO/CIV: Or rather is about to be ::fires at the SO::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
COM: Holt: This is Cmdr. Shania of the U.S.S. Luna. We are currently trying to help the Fair with repairs but we are a skeleton crew ourselves. When will you be arriving?
SO_Lt_Silver says:
@:: Moves off to the side::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Ewan dives and pushes the SO out of the way::

@ACTION: The SO is caught in the shoulder, its only a glancing hit but the wound is deep and immediatly begins to bleed

SO_Lt_Silver says:
@ :: Turns and runs at the same time hitting her commbadge, pain in her voice:: *FCO*: Betrayal
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Ewan pulls out a phaser and returns fire::
Host Marcus_Blake says:
@SO/CIV: If you would like to put your weapons on the bulkhead please, I won't have to shoot anyone else
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::hears the SO and initiates beam-out right away::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@Blake: You know that I can't do that. My orders are to take you in at all costs

ACTION: The CIV and SO do not vanish, the FCO hears a horrific wail come from the transporter as it indicates that a local transport inhibitor has been activated

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::throws up her hands in frustration and curses in her mother tongue, dashing for the transporter to see if there's a quick fix::
SO_Lt_Silver says:
@ :: Making a poor target as she does not run in a straight line, she searches for some place to go into.  She can feel the warmth of her blood drenching her uniform top.::
Host Marcus_Blake says:
@CIV: I have people at both ends of this corridor.  Put down your weapon and I give you my word that you will not be harmed.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@Blake: I don't care, I will not surrender or let Silver be harmed in any way
Host Captain_Holt says:
#COM: Shania: Our eta to your location is 65 minutes.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::finds the inhibitor and tries to disable it::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::yells over the comm:: COM: Holt: You better kick it into high gear, my officers are getting shot at over there!
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::looks around::  Self: where did that blasted Lt. go to anyway?

@ACTION: The SO runs into the waiting hands of a group of armed men, they firmly restrain her, however then begin to treat her wound.

Host Marcus_Blake says:
@CIV: So be it... I find heroic last stands to be so tiresome...
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@Blake: I'm dead either way, an SFI Officer is rarely ever given up unharmed
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TIME LAPSE to next mission: None