USS LUNA MISSION
Stardate 10107.08

Host Chris_N says:
U.S.S. Luna mission “Face Value”, Stardate 10107.08

SYNOPSIS:  After receiving a new Sector Commander, the U.S.S. Luna is reassigned temporarily at least, to a new Deep Space Station near the outer rim of their galactic arm.  It seems that many of the supply ships headed for DS21 are being ambushed and boarded by the local pirates, taking all supplies out of the freighter's holds and all crew as well.

The Luna is now four days out of Starbase 365 with a journey that is expected to take several weeks at normal cruising speeds.

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Host CO_Merced says:
::sitting in his ready room, having left the bridge in Lt. Doole's hands, David is trying to get through as much paperwork as time will allow::

OPS_Syan_Maro says:
::at his console::

CSO_Brehgorn says:
::manning science station, scanning space with LRS and SRS::

CEO_Jokeg says:
::in Main Engineering, looking over Core readings:: EO: Ok just keep an eye on those readings.

CTO_Duvas says:
::On the Bridge doing some system testing for his next battle drill:: Security Officer: Next time I expect a better response time out of your team. ::Shoves a PADD at the Security officer:: Dismissed!

Host CO_Merced says:
::submitting approvals for exchanges of personnel between departments, something that he had handled as the XO::

CSO_Brehgorn says:
::runs a computer query for information pertaining to DS21's sector of space::

CEO_Jokeg says:
::grabs a few PADDs, heads for the Captains Ready Room::

FCO_Doole says:
::sits in the command chair, feeling very small despite my large frame::

CTO_Duvas says:
<Security Officer>: Yes sir. ::Takes the PADD and exits the bridge via TL::

CTO_Duvas says:
::Notices a sensor reading on LRS:: *CO*: I have a ship on LRS.

CSO_Brehgorn says:
FCO:  I am picking up a ship at the outermost range of the LRS

CTO_Duvas says:
::Tries to ID the ship::

FCO_Doole says:
All: Can I have the Department Reports, please.

Host CO_Merced says:
*CSO* ::glad of the break:: Any identification?

CSO_Brehgorn says:
*CO* Jokeg and I are attempting to get a tag, sir.

CTO_Duvas says:
*CO*:Inconclusive. Its just outside our LRS. sir.

CEO_Jokeg says:
::enters TL:: Bridge.

FCO_Doole says:
CSO: Do wide sensor sweeps of the area as we travel. I don't want to miss a thing.

CSO_Brehgorn says:
<edit: Jokeg=Duvas>

CSO_Brehgorn says:
FCO: Understood.  Sensors at full range.

Host CO_Merced says:
*CSO* Keep an eye on it.  Report to Lt. Doole when you have more information.

CSO_Brehgorn says:
*CO* Understood, sir.

FCO_Doole says:
CTO: Be ready at tactical, in case we run into Pirate ships or something along the way

CSO_Brehgorn says:
FCO: The vessel is approaching our heading at Warp 3.  The craft is unidentifiable.

CTO-Duvas says:
FCO_Doole: Aye.

Host CO_Merced says:
::thinks briefly about what the ship may be, and shrugs it off as possibly just a transport on their way somewhere, and with a sigh returns to his paperwork::

CEO_Jokeg says:
::exits the TL, walking to the RR door, tapping the door chime::

Host CO_Merced says:
Door: Come.

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The vessel suddenly jumps to warp 8 on an intercept heading

CTO-Duvas says:
::Alerts his security teams for a possible yellow alert situation::

CEO_Jokeg says:
::steps inside:: CO: Captain.

FCO_Doole says:
ALL: Yellow Alert

CTO-Duvas says:
CSO_Brehgorn: The ship is on a intercept course suggest yellow alert.

CSO_Brehgorn says:
FCO:  The craft has increased to Warp 8 and is headed in an intercept course.

CEO_Jokeg says:
::hears Yellow Alert:: CO: Guess it will wait.

CTO-Duvas says:
::Sounds the Yellow alert alarm for the ship::

CSO_Brehgorn says:
CTO:  The FCO has initiated yellow alert.

FCO_Doole says:
*CO* Captain to the Bridge

Host CO_Merced says:
::stands:: CEO: Command... ::looks around::  I guess so.  ::moves out the door to the bridge::  FCO: Report.

CEO_Jokeg says:
::steps back onto the bridge::

CEO_Jokeg says:
::walks to Engineering station, alerting Damage Control team::

CSO_Brehgorn says:
FCO:  The ship appears to be some sort of life form.

FCO_Doole says:
CO: Unknown vessel on an intercept course with us at warp 8

CTO-Duvas says:
*Security Teams*: Get to your positions.

FCO_Doole says:
CSO: Fascinating. Hail it.

Host CO_Merced says:
::moves to the command chair:: CSO: Any correlation with previously encountered space-borne life forms?

FCO_Doole says:
OPS: Hail the vessel?

CSO_Brehgorn says:
COMM:  Life form:  USS Luna to unidentified life form.  Do you copy?

Host CO_Merced says:
::eyes the FCO::  FCO: ::wry grin::  I am here now LT.  You can take your post.

OPS_Syan_Maro says:
FCO: Aye. ::hails  the ship::

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: Nothing returned on Comm.

FCO_Doole says:
::gets up and takes the helm::

OPS_Syan_Maro says:
FCO/CO: Nothing.

CSO_Brehgorn says:
CO: Sir, it appears to be a species first discovered by CO Picard of the  Enterprise D.  Given the informal name, "Tin Man".

CTO-Duvas says:
::Scans the vessel for weapons power up and anything else::

Host CO_Merced says:
::raises an eyebrow::  CSO:  Really.  Identical, or just of that species?

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The life form appears on the view screen as it enters SRS

CEO_Jokeg says:
::hasn't heard "Tin Man" before::

FCO_Doole says:
CO: Since it is not responding to hails, perhaps I can reach it telepathically

CSO_Brehgorn says:
CO:  Indeterminate.  Contact with the species has been too minimal to make an accurate conclusion.

CSO_Brehgorn says:
CO: But it is most likely the same species.

Host CO_Merced says:
::turns to the FCO::  FCO:  Do so.  In particular Tam Elbrun.

FCO_Doole says:
::closes eyes and prepares to make contact telepathically::

FCO_Doole says:
::reaches out with mind to contact vessel::

CSO_Brehgorn says:
::scans inside the Tin Man for signs of other life forms::

Host CO_Merced says:
::frowns to himself::  OPS: Slave the conn to your console and slow our course to come alongside them.

FCO_Doole says:
CO: I am sensing a playful wistful feeling from the creature

CTO-Duvas says:
CO_Merced: If this is a supposed another "Tin Man" Shouldn't we contact Starfleet about this?

Host CO_Merced says:
FCO: Any indication as to it's intent, other than playfulness?

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: As the two vessels... life form and Nebula ship pull along side... the creature begins making playful maneuvers around the Luna

CSO_Brehgorn says:
::finding no life inside the Tin Man, continues running general sensor sweep of surrounding space::

CEO_Jokeg says:
::wondering what sort of creature this thing is::

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: Doing barrel rolls and loops around the Federation vessel

Host CO_Merced says:
CTO: Yes ensign, but it would be good to have something to report more than contact since this is not a life-threatening situation.

FCO_Doole says:
::concentrating deeper::

CSO_Brehgorn says:
::admires the Tin Man's movements on the view screen::

CTO-Duvas says:
CO_Merced: How about tagging it so Starfleet research team can find it?

FCO_Doole says:
CO: It's curious about the ship. It wants to see inside.

Host CO_Merced says:
CSO:  Can I assume you are recording all of this on sensors?

OPS_Syan_Maro says:
CO: Uh, So much for coming alongside it.

CSO_Brehgorn says:
CO: Of course, sir.

Host CO_Merced says:
FCO:  See inside?

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The life form suddenly pulls along side the Luna again directing energy scans all over it's surface

FCO_Doole says:
CO: Yes, sir. It is curious about the little life forms inside....namely us.

CTO-Duvas says:
CO_Merced: its scanning us.

CEO_Jokeg says:
::doesn't like the idea of this thing coming onboard and fumbling about his ship::

Host CO_Merced says:
::turns to the CSO::  CSO: Anything harmful about it's scanning us?

CSO_Brehgorn says:
CSO:  Nothing, sir, though I would recommend caution due to the nature of our mission.

OPS_Syan_Maro says:
CO: Sir, I'm picking up repeating energy signatures on the RF channels.

Host CO_Merced says:
CSO: Of course.  ::nodding to self::  OPS:  Is it signaling us?

FCO_Doole says:
CO: I do not recommend allowing the creature aboard until I can learn more from it, telepathically

FCO_Doole says:
~~~~Creature: Where do you come from?~~~~

Host CO_Merced says:
::smiles::  FCO:  I think by seeing inside, it may have been referring to it's scans of us.

FCO_Doole says:
CO: No. it wasn't.

OPS_Syan_Maro says:
CO: I'm not sure.

Host CO_Merced says:
::raises an eyebrow::  FCO: Really?  Well I doubt that it could fit inside any of our shuttle bays, so there would definitely be a problem there.

CTO-Duvas says:
::Monitors the LRS for any other ships in the area::

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The life form begins to lightly brush up against the Luna's shields

CSO_Brehgorn says:
::runs diagnostics on energy systems to see if the contact caused a drain::

CTO-Duvas says:
To All: Its brushing up against our shields.

CEO_Jokeg says:
::looks as his Engineering console beeps::

FCO_Doole says:
~~~~Creature: Where do you come from?~~~~

Host CO_Merced says:
OPS: Back us off, slowly.

FCO_Doole says:
CO: Recommend that we don't move

OPS_Syan_Maro says:
CO: Aye. ::slowly moves to the side away from the other ship.::

CSO_Brehgorn says:
CO: Contact with the Tin Man caused a negligible drain to our energy supply.

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The earlier signals detected by the Ops Officer come over the Luna's bridge speakers

FCO_Doole says:
CO: By moving away, the creature may think that we are afraid of it.

FCO_Doole says:
CO: It is merely curious, it doesn't want to harm us.

Host CO_Merced says:
OPS:  Have you tried running these sounds through a universal translator?

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The life form suddenly drops from warp falling behind the Luna.. seems unmoving in space

 Host CO_Merced says:
CSO: Report.

OPS_Syan_Maro says:
CO: Working on it. ::taps some buttons trying to run the translator::

CSO_Brehgorn says:
CO:  The life form has dropped warp and appears motionless in space.

FCO_Doole says:
CO: Stop the ship.

TO_Tootsie says:
::wanders on to the bridge::

CSO_Brehgorn says:
CO:  According to my research, the Romulans had attempted to use a Tin Man for military purposes before the encounter with the Enterprise D.

Host CO_Merced says:
FCO: What do you sense?

Host CO_Merced says:
CSO:  Yes, but why has it stopped now?

FCO_Doole says:
CO: By moving away, the creature thinks that we are afraid of it, and is sulking because  it thinks we are leaving

CSO_Brehgorn says:
CO:  Indeterminate, sir.  Perhaps the FCO can determine it's intent.

TO_Tootsie says:
::walks over to the tactical station and relieves the officer there::

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: A translation finally comes through the translator.  "Greetings!  May I come on board?"

TO_Tootsie says:
::idly  checks the various scans::

Host CO_Merced says:
FCO:  We had no intention of staying nearby it forever.  We do have a mission to complete.  Is there a way that you can make it understand that?

CEO_Jokeg says:
::mumbles:: Sounds like a child...::goes to his station, checking the shield generators for any damage::

CSO_Brehgorn says:
CSO: In the CTO's absence, I recommend we not let the creature aboard.  Too little is known of it's species.

FCO_Doole says:
~~~~Greetings. Where are you from?~~~

FCO_Doole says:
CO: I'll try.

TO_Tootsie says:
::clears her throat:: CO: No hazardous energy signals emanating from the being, Sir. Appears to be unarmed as well.

FCO_Doole says:
Creature: ~~~~How can we help you?~~~

Host Chris_N says:
<Tin Man jr> ~~~~ FCO: I wish to learn more about the galaxy and those I share it with.  May I come on board?~~~~

TO_Tootsie says:
::snaps her gum::

Host CO_Merced says:
::nods:: TO:  Thank you.

TO_Tootsie says:
::gives the CSO a dirty look::

Host CO_Merced says:
OPS:  Can the translator send as well as receive?

FCO_Doole says:
~~~~Creature: We are on our way to a place we call Deep Space 21 for an important mission, I need to know more about you, before I see if the Captain will allow you aboard.~~~~

Host Chris_N says:
<TMjr> ~~~~ FCO: What better way than to let me see you in person.  Please drop the energy field.~~~~

OPS_Syan_Maro says:
::looks at the FCO:: I think we have contact... But yes it can.

Host CO_Merced says:
OPS: Hail it.

CEO_Jokeg says:
::generators read nominal::

OPS_Syan_Maro says:
CO: Aye! ::hails it again::

TO_Tootsie says:
::watches the Captain intensely::

FCO_Doole says:
CO: It wants to talk to me in person, aboard the ship. It is asking me to drop energy shields

Host Chris_N says:
<TMjr> COMM: Luna: Hello.

Host CO_Merced says:
FCO:  I would like to speak to it before we do anything.

OPS_Syan_Maro says:
::hears it.::

Host CO_Merced says:
COMM: TMjr:  This is Captain Merced of the Starship Luna.  How may we help you?

Host Chris_N says:
<TMjr> COMM: Luna: CO:  Greetings Captain Merced of the Starship Luna.  I wish to learn more about you and this thing you travel in.  Is this metal skin necessary?

FCO_Doole says:
~~~~Creature: The Captain wishes to talk to you. Will you talk to him?~~~~

TO_Tootsie says:
::looks down at a panel, frowns and begins to push some buttons::

Host CO_Merced says:
COMM: TMjr: It is very necessary.  We would like to spend more time with you but we are expected elsewhere at a given time.  We could direct you to a Starbase, a metal skin that doesn't move, where they might be able to answer your questions more fully.

CEO_Jokeg says:
::listens::

TO_Tootsie says:
CO: Sir, one of the rear shield generators has gone offline..........

Host CO_Merced says:
::turns to the TO then to the CEO::  CEO: Why?

Host Chris_N says:
<TMjr> COMM: Luna: CO: ::wistful sound in it's voice::  But I like you Captain Merced of the Starship Luna.  I will travel along side on your journey.

TO_Tootsie says:
::is still attempting to unsuccessfully restore power to the generator::

FCO_Doole says:
~~~~Creature: A rear shield generator just went offline.  Did you just do that?~~~~

Host CO_Merced says:
COMM: TMjr: You are welcome to journey with us.  In fact, we are heading toward a Starbase, though it is some ways away.

OPS_Syan_Maro says:
::chuckles at the way the creature addresses the CO.::

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: A sudden shudder travels through the Luna as the port warp nacelle suddenly vents plasma

CSO_Brehgorn says:
CO: Sir, we have a plasma breach in the left warp nacelle.

TO_Tootsie says:
::looks concerned::

Host Chris_N says:
<TMjr>~~~~FCO: What is a rear shield generator?~~~~

CSO_Brehgorn says:
::scans for signs of hostile action emanating from the Tin Man::

Host CO_Merced says:
CEO: Are we able to maintain warp?

CEO_Jokeg says:
::runs to his station::

CSO_Brehgorn says:
::scans surrounding space for signs of something unusual::

CEO_Jokeg says:
CO: Captain we need to drop out of warp, and I need to be in Main Engineering.

FCO_Doole says:
~~~~TMjr: It is what holds our shield in place to protect us from an attack behind us~~~~

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The Luna suddenly drops to warp 2.38

Host CO_Merced says:
FCO: Full stop.

Host CO_Merced says:
CEO:  Go.  Report as soon as you can.

CSO_Brehgorn says:
CO: Perhaps it would be prudent to issue an emergency yellow alert, at least for the sake of repair.

FCO_Doole says:
::full stop::

Host CO_Merced says:
TO: Continue working on the shields.

FCO_Doole says:
CO: We are at full stop

CEO_Jokeg says:
*EO*: Close plasma valve to the port warp nacelle!

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The creature suddenly notices the open area in the rear shield grid and approaches it

Host CO_Merced says:
FCO: Break off contact with the Tin Man.

TO_Tootsie says:
::nods:: CO: Aye, Sir.

CEO_Jokeg says:
CO: I have no idea what is causing it.

Host CO_Merced says:
CSO: What is it's position?

TO_Tootsie says:
::continues to ineffectively push buttons::

CSO_Brehgorn says:
CO: Sir, the Tin Man is approaching our most vulnerable position.

Host Chris_N says:
<TMjr> ~~~FCO: Interesting~~~~

CEO_Jokeg says:
::enters TL, heading to ME::

Host CO_Merced says:
CSO: We never left Yellow alert from when Lt. Doole called for it some time back.

CSO_Brehgorn says:
CO: Understood, sir.

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
:: in quarter's under Doctor's orders to remain in bed with Klingon Varciella Zoster.::

FCO_Doole says:
~~~~TMjr: Stop. please~~~~

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The plasma ceases to vent into space as the valve is closed

CEO_Jokeg says:
::sprints to ME:: Report!

FCO_Doole says:
~~~~TMjr: Where are you going?~~~~

CSO_Brehgorn says:
CO: Sensors showing that Engineering has contained the plasma breach.

TO_Tootsie says:
::frowns and brushes back her hair::

CSO_Brehgorn says:
CO: Sir, the life form has disappeared from sensors!

CEO_Jokeg says:
<EO>CEO: Sir the port nacelle just started venting, there was no warning.

TO_Tootsie says:
CO: All sensors no longer detect the creature.

CEO_Jokeg says:
<EO>CEO: We closed the plasma valve to the nacelle, venting has stopped.

CEO_Jokeg says:
*CO*: Captain the leak is contained, we are attempting to figure out the cause.

Host CO_Merced says:
::sighs::  *CEO* Thank you Commander.

Host CO_Merced says:
OPS:  Check for any hull breaches, and then check the ship mass.

CSO_Brehgorn says:
::runs internal scans to see if the Tin Man has boarded the ship::

Host CO_Merced says:
FCO: Power down the Impulse drive.

Host CO_Merced says:
CSO: As soon as the drive is powered down, check sensors again.

TO_Tootsie says:
::blows a bubble and gets back to work::

CEO_Jokeg says:
EO: Find out what caused this.

CSO_Brehgorn says:
CO: Understood, sir.

Host CO_Merced says:
TO:  Though I am not sure how much good it will do, place two of your team in shuttle bay 3.

FCO_Doole says:
::looking at the CO, puzzled:: CO: The impulse drives ARE powered down. We're at full stop, remember?

CSO_Brehgorn says:
;:runs scans a second time::

CEO_Jokeg says:
::looks around:: What is that??

TO_Tootsie says:
::nods:: CO: Aye, Sir.

CSO_Brehgorn says:
CO: The life form isn't showing up on any internal or external scans.

TO_Tootsie says:
::sends TO Tomfoolery and To Baad::

CEO_Jokeg says:
*Bridge*: Bridge Jokeg here, we have a lot of clanging coming from the air vents.

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
:: hears something banging through the air vents in her quarters.::

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
:: fumbles around for her COMM badge::

Host CO_Merced says:
*CEO* Any indication as to a source?

FCO_Doole says:
::powers down impulse engines::

CSO_Brehgorn says:
::runs internal scans for any foreign life forms or energy patterns aboard the Luna::

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
:: Coughing::*CO* Sir, there is something moving in the air vents above my quarters.:

TO_Tootsie says:
<TOs> ::arrive in shuttle bay three::

CEO_Jokeg says:
*CO*: Nothing is showing on internal sensors.

FCO_Doole says:
CO: I'm sensing something has changed with TMjr, but I can't make it our right now

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: A golden goo slithers out of the air vent in Tigs' room and transforms into a female shape shifter

Host Chris_N says:
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