=/\= A Call to Duty =/\=
USS Luna NCC-65828
SD 10703.18

Staring:
Christopher Dickinson as CO Savar
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 Amber
Peter Saunders as Gul Cea
Peter Saunders as Lieutenant Commander Jones
Peter Saunders as Nurse Lainh
Peter Saunders as Operations Officer Holmes
Peter Saunders as Security Officer Stradling
Christopher Dickinson as Operations Officer Krill
Karriaunna Scotti as Science Officer Silver

Absent:
none

Episode 237 “Kept In The Dark, Part 5”: The USS Luna currently orbiting the only populated planet in the Cardassian controlled Seetnar system.  They are searching for a very particular Tachyon signature, one that they hope will lead them to their missing Executive Officer.  It has been several days since the crew encountered the individual on the surface called Tiercel, the Captains wife still remains missing with no sign on the young girl who kidnapped her.
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FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::walking back onto the bridge after being cleared for duty by the doctor::
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
:: standing over the science stations, reading over the data ::
Host XO_Cmdr_Singh says:
@ :: Her mind screaming in pain, she clenches her eyes tight as if that would remove the pain.::
Host OPS_Holmes says:
::taps a few buttons at his console:: CO: Captain, I am receiving a hail from the Cardassians.  They claim to have located the XO.
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
OPS: Put them on screen.  :: Walks back to the command area and faces the screen ::

ACTION: The now familiar face of Gul Cea appears on the viewscreen, as far as Cardassians go, he is looking particularly smug.

CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan prepares himself to go back down to the surface to continue with his investigation of the "tachyon" trail::
Host Gul_Cea says:
@COM: Luna: It looks like we are going to be helping you once again, this is a nasty habit that we are hoping not to continue for too much longer.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::plops down at helm, doing a quick check thinking she has an utterly bad timing::

@ACTION: Meanwhile "elsewhere" the XO becomes aware of a gental pressure being exhibited on her arm and forehead.

Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
COM: Cea: Your assistance is appreciated, Gul.  I am told you have located my missing officer?
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan searches for Silver first::
XO_Cmdr_Singh says:
@ :: Seriously contemplating opening her eyes at the gentle touch.::
Host Gul_Cea says:
@COM: Luna: Well "located" is a subjective term.  Rather we believe we can recreate the tachyon rifts these kidnappers have been using.  Most likely this will take you to wherever they are striking from.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: In medical, waiting to be cleared.::

@ACTION: At the edge of her hearing she can also hear a soothing murmer, it sounds familiar somehow.

Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
:: raises an eyebrow ::  COM: Cea: That assumes the rifts operate as openings to predesignated corridors.  But, it is certainly a start.  What is required to open said rifts?
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan enters Sickbay:: SO: Ahh! There you are. Ready to go back down to the surface?
XO_Cmdr_Singh says:
@ :: After a moment, her eyes open to see a familiar face.  Not trusting what she sees, her eyes close again.::  I am dreaming...
SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: Eyes the man:: CIV: As soon as they release me.  :: Turns to look annoyed at the nurse::  I was cleared on the Beowulf.
Host Gul_Cea says:
@COM: Luna: I don't want to bore you with the specifics, but as you know our technology works differently to yours, we will open a rift, suitable for maybe passing half a dozen people through.  I will provide transport co-ordinates for you to beam to in preparation.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan smiles at her:: SO: Still don't trust me do you lieutenant?
Host Amber says:
@XO: Harmony, are you okay?  What is this place?
SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: Sighs as she looks back at him.::  CIV: No, I do not trust you captain.  You are not a team player.  People who are not, tend to get other people hurt or killed.  :: Stands up, annoyed now at the nurse for taking so long.::
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
COM: Cea: Thank you.  We will beam down within ten minutes.
Host Nurse_Lainh says:
::smile sweetly:: SO: Sorry lieutenant, but I'm sure you know these things cannot be rushed.  Anyway, everything checks out ok.  You are free to return to duty.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan smiles at her:: SO: I am a team player, it's just that my team works in secrecy. I guess that you could call us "Men in Black" ::laughs at his own joke::
XO_Cmdr_Singh says:
@ Amber: I have no idea... I was sent someplace... some kind of a cargo bay, by a young woman who seemed familiar somehow, using some kind of device.  I exited the room to face a... I think it was a Vulcan.  After that, all I remember is intense pain.  And you should not be here at all.
Host Gul_Cea says:
COM: Luna: I shall inform those people that need to know. ::grins and cuts the comm::
SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: finally getting the ok, she politely thanks the nurse, one never knew when one needed medical care, and walked over to MacPherson::  You are not on my team... and that is scary.

@ACTION: Now that the XO has time to time to take in her surroundings she notes that she is in a generic holding room, there are a couple extremely uncomfortable looking beds, one of which she is sat on.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::shakes her head about the arrogant Cardassian::
Host Amber says:
@XO: A women appeared in our room back on the Luna, she simply stepped out of thin air and forced me to... ::stutters slightly and regains composure:: She kidnapped me and left me here.
XO_Cmdr_Singh says:
@ :: Starts to sit up and lies back with a groan on the uncomfortable bed::  Amber: I wonder if we had the same visitor.  :: Rolls over carefully and tries again to sit up.::  The question is who is she and what is the connection between the two of us.

ACTION: For some strange reason the FCO receives the transport co-ordinates from the surface.

CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::whispers to the nurse:: Nurse: Sure she's all right?
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CO: I received the coordinates from the surface, forwarding them to the transporter room now.
Host Nurse_Lainh says:
::smiles sweetly at the CIV:: CIV: That is what I said wasn't it.  Now, can I help you with anything?  If not then shoo, you are making the place look untidy
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::continues whispering:: Nurse: I think the lass needs to take some calming lessons. ::he laughs::
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
FCO: How do you feel about going on the away team, Commander?
SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: coughs back a laugh at the nurses comment and walked toward the door.::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan exits::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::turns around:: CO: Depends, can I shot some Cardassians?
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
FCO: Only if they have our XO.
Host Amber says:
XO: I don't think she knows me, I think she knows my husband, at least thats the impression I got.  She kept asking about him.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan leans against the wall waiting for Silver::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CO: That's good enough for me.
XO_Cmdr_Singh says:
@ :: Feeling ill to her stomach, she considers a moment.:: Amber: If she wanted information about your husband, taking you was a bit odd... me... they wanted information from me about the Luna.  ::reaches up to her head and lightly touches her tempo::  Which they may have just gotten.
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
*CIV* Captain, the Cardassians have discovered a way to enter the tachyon rifts.  We are assembling a strike team.  Report to Transporter Room 1 to gear up and brief the team.
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
:: Enters the turbolift, leaving the bridge with Jones, and waits for the helmsman to join him ::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::taps his combadge:: *CO*: On my way
Host Amber says:
@::adjusts her position next to the XO:: XO: Taking me was a little odd yes, she mentioned something about paying to get us back.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
CIV: It looks like a change of plans.
XO_Cmdr_Singh says:
@ Amber: Paying?  They are asking for a ransom?  From the captain?  :: Starts to shake her head only to stop as the pain threatens to overwhelm her again.::  Obviously they are not aware of a captains pay.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::gives Jones some last minute instructions then heads for the TL and steps in::
Host Amber says:
@::suppresses a small giggle but a smile sneaks out:: XO: What happens now?  Do we just sit here?
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CO: Sorry Sir, just wanted to make sure he doesn't bump into anything...
XO_Cmdr_Singh says:
@Amber: How long have I been gone?  I have lost track of time.  It seems like weeks.
Host LtCmdr_Jones says:
::plunks himself down in the Big Chair and stretches his legs out:: Self: Oh yeah...
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
SO: It is not my intention to cause a rift between myself and the rest of the crew. The reason why I was put here by Star Fleet Intelligence will be revealed in due time, but for right now, what I do and how I do it comes down from the powers to be. Look, I'm not a bad guy, I have a wife and family, which I haven't been with for almost two years. Yeah sure, maybe a day or two here and there, but nothing significant
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
:: The turbolift arrives in the transporter room, where Savar meets the tactical officers, who bring offerings of light phaser armor and heavy arms ::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::takes the offered gear and gets suited up::
Host Amber says:
@XO: You have been gone for about 3 weeks.  I have been here for a day or two I think.
XO_Cmdr_Singh says:
@ Amber: That long?  :: Slowly slides off the bed::  Can you fill me in on what has been happening so far on the Luna?
SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: Quietly:: CIV: Our choices in many ways define who we are.  And the results... well, those we have to live with.  ::exits sickbay, heading for the nearest lift.::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan enters transporter room, with his usual SFI gear with him in tote::
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
:: Slips on the armor, clipping it at the waist.  He checks the fit, then picks up a compression rifle, checking the sight ::
Host Sec_Stradling says:
::stands with his team in the transporter room, armed to the teeth and looking serious::
Host Amber says:
@XO: The day to day goings on?  Mostly they have been pre-occupied with finding you.  Savar has been spending a lot of effort in doing so.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
ALL: OK, I'm ready
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
:: Steps up on to the pad, ready to beam down ::  CIV: Captain, you and Stradling will go first, followed by the other tactical officers.  Shania and I will follow.  I believe our first goal should be to establish ourselves and then take bearings and make our strike quickly.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::nods and gets onto the pad::
Host OPS_Krill says:
:: The transporter officer steps up on the pad quickly, and injects each of the team with a subdermal transponder, just in case, before stepping back to the controls ::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::steps onto the transporter pad, feeling a bit like that action figure she once read about...'Rambo' or something::
XO_Cmdr_Singh says:
@ :: Nods and then slowly makes her way around the room, searching for anything.::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::takes another look at her riffle making sure it's in working order::

ACTION: With a flick of his wrist the Transporter Chief beams the Away Team to the designated co-ordinates, the crew and 7 security officers appear a few moments later in a small laboratory type environment, bits of machinery and "stuff" fills ever surface.  Gul Cea is standing with a few Cardassians looking slightly less smug than earlier

SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: Arriving on the bridge, she checks in and then goes to her station.::
SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: Entering her command codes she sits down and listens as she is filled in on the situation.::

@ACTION: The holding room is surprisingly sparse, a single portal leads into a corridor, a hum indicates the presence of a forcefield.  There is no-one else in sight

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
#::looks around and then at the Cardassians in front of them::
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
#:: Steps forward ::  Cea: We are ready.
Host LtCmdr_Jones says:
::fills the SO in on the situation::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
#::he looks around and takes a few steps::
Host Gul_Cea says:
#::counts silently:: CO: It might be a bit of a struggle getting you all through... I think we can take 8 maximum, a few of you will have to stay behind ::gives the nod to a slim Cardassian behind him who immediately begins tapping a console::
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
#:: Turns to Stradling and tells him to pick two to send in after the CIV and himself, then a pair to go after the Captain and Shania ::

#ACTION: At the Away Teams location two innocent looking pieces of metal suddently burst into life, energy coursing up and down their lengths until there is a brilliant white portal projected between the two... the noise is deafening

XO_Cmdr_Singh says:
@ :: Finding nothing obvious she can use, she starts to look for the not so obvious.::
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
#:: Loudly ::  All: Positions!
SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: Understanding the situation, she gets a lock on the away teams transponders and begins to keep a very close watch.::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
#::readies himself::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
#::gets ready:: Self: Should have brought ear plugs.
Host Gul_Cea says:
#::shouting:: CO: Once you get there you will have to find a way to return yourselves.  There should be a similar generator on the other side ::hands the CO a PADD:: these are the instructions to operate it.
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
#:: Tucks the PADD into a pouch on his armor ::  Gul: Understood.
Host Sec_Stradling says:
#::nods to the CIV:: CIV: Shall we?
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
#Stradiling: Let's do it
Host Gul_Cea says:
#All: Oh, you might find the journey to be a little... rough...
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
#:: Casts a glance at the Gul and his words, and then back to the CIV, giving a nod to go ::

@ACTION: The XO notices on closer inspection that the casing around the forcefield emitters appears to be slightly corroded

Host Sec_Stradling says:
#::shoulders his weapon and steps into the portal with the CIV::
XO_Cmdr_Singh says:
:: Noting the corrosion, finds it rather curious, but lets it go as she searches for something to scrape away at it.::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Ewan enters into another room of sorts::
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
#:: Counts to five silently, and then sends the pair of security officers through, and then counts five again, stepping in with Commander Shania ::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
#::braces herself for what is to come and steps through the portal following the CO::

@ACTION: The CIV and Stradling step through the portal into a barren room, the decor is grey and dusty, there is a single exit a few meters in front of them.

SO_Lt_Silver says:
Jones: Sir, I have lost the captain and the others from sensors.

ACTION: On the Luna one by one the transponders of the Away Team vanish from the SO's screen.

Host LtCmdr_Jones says:
::looks unphased:: SO: That's to be expected.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: Turns around to look at him, her hand unconsciously going to the dagger in her boot:: Jones: Excuse me sir?

@ACTION: Meanwhile the XO is able to find a piece of metal from the underside of the bed, sufficient to scrape at the emitter casing

Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
@:: Stepping away from the site, he waits to see if anyone else makes it through ::
XO_Cmdr_Singh says:
@Amber: I am looking for something... ahhh... here it is.  :: Stands and bending it slightly, moves back to the casing and begins to scrape away at it.::
Host LtCmdr_Jones says:
CO: They are going through a tachyon rift to rescue the XO, they will be way out of range by now.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
@::turns around to look at the portal:: CO: That was....odd.

@ACTION: No one follows after the CO and FCO.  The portal flickers for a few moments then vanishes

Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
@CIV: Let's move.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: Relaxes, shaking her head.  She needed some time back home.  She was getting paranoid... a good dose of that she laid at MacPhersons feet.::

@ACTION: Before they can go anywhere else, the away team's vision becomes full of coloured spots, each and every one of them feels dizzy and an uncontrollable urge to vomit.

XO_Cmdr_Singh says:
@ :: Begins to hum under her breath, semi-consciously gathering power around her.::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@Stradling: Let's go
SO_Lt_Silver says:
:: Turns back around and plays the waiting game.::
Host Amber says:
@XO: What happens if we get out of here?  Where are we going to go?
Host Sec_Stradling says:
@::reaches the doorway and pokes his head round the corner::  All: Looks clear.  Now we need a bearing on Commander Singh.
XO_Cmdr_Singh says:
@ Amber: One thing at a time.  First we need to discover where we are, and if possible, why we are.  And then... :: turns to look at her::  I need to make sure the Luna stays safe.  If a miracle happens, we get to go home.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@Stradling: What do you think we'll find? ::Ewan looks for some "things" he can grab to take back with him for SFI, while he has a small device in hand recording everything::

@ACTION: At the XO's location, they can hear the sound of running feet, they are coming from down the corridor and getting closer

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
@::follows everyone else after feeling a little better::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Ewan draws a small SFI issued phaser::
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
@:: Leaves a security officer behind to guard the portal and brings up the rear of the group ::

@ACTION: The Away Team are trapped behind enemy lines; so to speak.  With no way back they will have to proceed forwards, but what can six to against an unknown enemy with resources above their own?

ACTION: Meanwhile on the Luna, the intruder alert sirens begin blaring and a dozen heavily armed individuals appear on the bridge

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TIME LAPSE to next mission: None