U.S.S. Luna
10111.04

Host Karriaunna says:
Synopsis: The Luna crew finds themselves in an alternate dimension from their own.  They are proceeding with their orders to pick up a shipment of Talean ore from the Providean government at nominal cost.  The Providean's are relatively new colonies that are struggling to make ends meet.

They are frustrated by the treatment they have received by their government, not unlike so many of the other colonies and worlds lately.  (This treatment is not unlike England's to the New World colonies.)

The captain has used the wrong codes to access computer files and has set a warning to the security officers who promptly arrived concerned of an intruder, only to find his captain and first officer in a meeting.

Their suspicions run high, while all arrive on the bridge to deal with the Providean's governor, who after making contact with the CEO has closed channels.

Host Karriaunna says:
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Host CO_Merced says:
::still in his ready room, considering what must be done next, hoping his crew doesn't decide again to turn against him, hold batleth's to his neck or otherwise threaten to remove him from command::

XO_West says:
::Walking to the command chair on the bridge::

OPS_Romanov says:
::idly scanning various communication frequencies::

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
:: leaves the bridge for Sickbay, enters the TL Deck 8::

ACSO_Lt_Windsor says:
::analyzing long-range sensor scans and wondering at the strange behavior of the Captain::

FCO_Pinafore says:
::confirms his course heading::

CTO-Tal`ma-Duvas says:
::Arrives on the bridge hearing the alarms going off::

XO_West says:
OPS: communication with the governor has been stopped, see if you can get him back again.

OPS_Romanov says:
::nods:: XO: Aye, Sir.

XO_West says:
:;Looks over at CTO, motions for him to join her::

FCO_Pinafore says:
::looks at the CTO curiously::

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
:: exits the lift, enters Sickbay, heads for the nearest console and runs a level 5 diagnostic::

CTO-Tal`ma-Duvas says:
::Nods to the XO and joins the CO/XO:: XO: Yes sir.

OPS_Romanov says:
::attempts to contact the governor:: COMM:GOV: This is the HMS Luna.....

TO_Markham says:
:: Continues his scans of the senior staff, and himself::

XO_West says:
CTO: I may need to strategize with you on matters of security so stay close.

ACSO_Lt_Windsor says:
::yawns a bit and wishes he'd had coffee instead of tea this morning::

FCO_Pinafore says:
::looks around suspiciously::

CTO-Tal`ma-Duvas says:
XO_West: Aye sir.

ACSO_Lt_Windsor says:
::clears his throat:: OPS: Nothing special down there, Romanov. All's quiet in the Queen's realm.

XO_West says:
CTO: I stay close to the CO.

TO_Markham says:
::notices each member of the crew has a different phase differential than each of the other staff:: Wonders::

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
:: notes no physical problems with Sickbay functions and heads for her office.::

CTO-Tal`ma-Duvas says:
XO_West: Do you suspect something Commander?

Host Gov_Jones says:
@::Eyes the comm and shrugs to his advisors::  COMM: Luna:  This is Gov Jones.

ACSO_Lt_Windsor says:
::detects an off signature of aluminum and directs a more focused scan of it::

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
:: sits down at her desk and waits for the inevitable::

XO_West says:
CTO: I just do not want what happened in the RR to happen again before we can figure this thing out.

TO_Markham says:
:: Motions for his Security team to stay vigilante::

OPS_Romanov says:
XO: The governor is on screen, Sir.

CTO-Tal`ma-Duvas says:
XO_West: Aye.

FCO_Pinafore says:
::wonders where his relief is::

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
:: opens COMM to the Bridge and monitors.::

Host Gov_Jones says:
@::Looks out at the crew of the Luna, his expression blank::

XO_West says:
GOV: This is the First officer of the USS Luna, we are here to pick up the shipment of ore, what is the problem?

OPS_Romanov says:
::notices the link from Sickbay:: *CMO*: Can I help you with something, Doctor?

FCO-Doole says:
::in turbo lift:: COM:Bridge

FCO_Pinafore says:
::is getting hungry::

Host Gov_Jones says:
@COMM:  XO:  The problem, is you want the ore basically for free instead of a reasonable price.  We cannot function with the Queens government raping our world.

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
*OPS* No Commander, just monitoring.::

FCO-Doole says:
::arrives at bridge, walks over to helm:: FCO Pinafore: I'll take it from here Lt.

CTO-Tal`ma-Duvas says:
::Takes his station and puts his security teams on level 3 alert::

FCO_Pinafore says:
::stands, nods, and salutes:: FCO: Good sailing, Sir. ::walks away::

FCO-Doole says:
::sits down::

XO_West says:
Gov: We only want it at the agreed on price, it was agreed was it not?

OPS_Romanov says:
*CMO*: Understood. ::looks suspicious::

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
:: reviews routine physicals on her PADD.::

XO_West says:
::Notices Cmdr Jokeg just entering the bridge::

CEO_Jokeg says:
::straightening his uniform as he steps off the TL and onto the bridge::

Host CO_Merced says:
::sighs::

Host Gov_Jones says:
@::Snorts::  XO:  No, it was not agreed.  We received orders and nothing more.  Only that you would be here to pick up the ore at the way below market price.  What you offer does not even pay the mining costs, let alone the miners.

XO_West says:
::Nods at CEO, then turn toward view screen again::

CEO_Jokeg says:
::looks at the view screen, then goes to his station::

OPS_Romanov says:
*CO*: Sir? This is Commander Pinafore. The CMO is monitoring communications. Perhaps she should be interrogated by Security?

XO_West says:
Gov: Perhaps there has been some sort of mistake, were you not expecting us to get our shipment anyway?

Host Gov_Jones says:
@COMM: XO:  As a member of the crown, I would expect the rights of any citizen.

Host CO_Merced says:
*OPS* Thank you for the alert Commander, but that will not be needed.  I specifically asked her to keep informed of the events on the bridge.  I am sorry I neglected to inform you in advance.

CEO_Jokeg says:
::walks down to XO West::XO: How are things?

CTO-Tal`ma-Duvas says:
::monitors sensors for anything unusual::

XO_West says:
CEO: not so well, they think we are stealing their ore. they don't like the price that was paid for it.

CEO_Jokeg says:
::nods:: XO: Where is Captain Merced?

ACSO_Lt_Windsor says:
:;frowns:: XO: Why won't these subjects ever do as commanded, Commander?

XO_West says:
Gov: Then as a member of the crown, you should know that when orders are given they should be complied with, whether you agree with them or not, you should question the Crown not us.

OPS_Romanov says:
*CO*: Aye, Sir.

Host Gov_Jones says:
@::Listens:: COMM:  XO:  You are stealing the ore.

XO_West says:
CEO: CO is still in his ready Room, check on him will you?

ACSO_Lt_Windsor says:
:;steps around from his console and joins West::

CEO_Jokeg says:
::nods:: XO: Aye sir.:: walks to the RR door and taps the chime::

Host Gov_Jones says:
@COMM: XO:  I question orders that leave men and their families hungry.

Host CO_Merced says:
CEO: Come in.

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
:: cuts the COMM and heads for the shuttlebay ::

XO_West says:
:: Notices Lt Windsor join her side::

CEO_Jokeg says:
::walks in:: CO: You look like you need a vacation ::grins::

ACSO_Lt_Windsor says:
::frowns, his blood boiling a little:: COMM Gov: The Crown provides for everyone, equally. Your colony has what it was allocated, Governor. And in return we receive your ore.

XO_West says:
Gov: Question the Crown not those who take orders from them!

XO_West says:
Gov: I will get back with you!

Host CO_Merced says:
CEO: ::smiles wryly:: I think this IS our vacation.  How are you doing?

XO_West says:
::Looks back at OPS and signals to cut communication::

CEO_Jokeg says:
::sits down:: CO: I am well considering sir, question is, how are you holding up?

Host Gov_Jones says:
@::Eyes burn red:: COMM: aCSO:  The crown has provided us with nothing since this colony was set up.  All they have done since that time is exploit us.  Enough is enough...

OPS_Romanov says:
::nods and does as she was asked::

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
:: enters the shuttlebay and heads for the air lock controls.::

Host Gov_Jones says:
@::Watches the screen go blank::  General:  Prepare our defenses.

ACSO_Lt_Windsor says:
::sees the screen blink off:: XO: Peasants...

ACSO_Lt_Windsor says:
::looks at her:: XO: Commander, I think we need to inform the captain.

TO_Markham says:
:: Sees shuttle craft warning light::

TO_Markham says:
:: Locks out all shuttle controls::

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
:: accesses air lock controls and sets the bay for depressurization ::

XO_West says:
ACSO: Truly, but I wonder if he is feeling better.  

TO_Markham says:
CO: Unauthorized entry to shuttlebay 2

OPS_Romanov says:
::notices the depressurization light come on::

Host Gov_Jones says:
ACTION: A warning light appears on OPS board.

XO_West says:
*CEO*: how is the captain, ready and rested I take it?

OPS_Romanov says:
::disables controls::

TO_Markham says:
:: Overrides shuttlebay decompression controls::

ACSO_Lt_Windsor says:
::shrugs a bit::

CEO_Jokeg says:
*XO*: He is doing well sir.

Host CO_Merced says:
CEO: ::shrugs, tossing the PADD he was reading spinning onto his desk:: CEO: I am trying to figure out what we should do next.  Whether we should consider this an alternate dimension, or alternate timeline.  Unfortunately, ::nodding to the cane leaning in the corner:: we don't really know what the capabilities of that thing is.

TO_Markham says:
OPS: I have it OPS

CMO_Ravenprowler says:
::attempts to open the airlock and float out into space.::

OPS_Romanov says:
XO: The CMO is in the shuttlebay attempting to depressurize. Permission to beam her out for psychiatric evaluation?

CEO_Jokeg says:
CO: Well, how about we work on finding out, so we can go home...

Host CO_Merced says:
CEO: This Starfleet never ran into the Devidians, surprisingly, and so they have not information that might help.

TO_Markham says:
*Security * Security to shuttlebay 2 on the double

OPS_Romanov says:
::without waiting for permission, transports the CMO to a secure rubber room::

XO_West says:
::Turns to TO, nodding::

TO_Markham says:
*Security* We have an unauthorized shuttle launch sequence.  Take the person into custody now

Host Gov_Jones says:
ACTION:  The CMO is unconscious in the rubber room (Didn't know ships had one)

XO_West says:
*CO*: you are needed on the bridge.

CEO_Jokeg says:
CO: Indeed. ::wondering how many listening devices are in this room::

Host CO_Merced says:
CEO: I have a question.  Are things so bad here that we need to 'find a way home'?

OPS_Romanov says:
*CNS*: You are needed in Psychiatric Evaluation 1.

ACSO_Lt_Windsor says:
::frowns:: XO: Madness has a way of spreading.

XO_West says:
ACSO: I hope we don't all go mad.

XO_West says:
::Awaiting response from CO::

Host CO_Merced says:
::eyes the chief:: CEO: You don't need to be worried.  Evidently one of the benefits the Captain enjoys here is freedom from being watched by anyone in his ready room.

Host Gov_Jones says:
ACTION:  The Security systems activate around the planet, defenses that are technically illegal.

CEO_Jokeg says:
CO: Not a matter of how bad Captain. We don't belong here.

TO_Markham says:
*Security * Report

Host CO_Merced says:
*XO* I will be there in a moment Commander.

ACSO_Lt_Windsor says:
::smiles:: XO: Indeed. Ma'am, permission to step up surveillance of the colony. I have a bad feeling.

Host CO_Merced says:
CEO: But the question comes, how do we get back?

XO_West says:
ACSO:Granted.

ACSO_Lt_Windsor says:
::nods and clicks his boot heels before walking back toward his console::

CEO_Jokeg says:
::stands, stepping away:: CO: Klingons are not known for being complimentary, you are a good captain. Resourceful, creative. I have....faith...that you will get us home.

XO_West says:
::Notices the clicking of the boots, but does not let it throw her off::

ACSO_Lt_Windsor says:
::sees the security light blinking on his console:: XO: I've got massive power readings on the surface, Commander...

Host CO_Merced says:
::eyes the Chief::  CEO: Not completely helpful, but appreciated all the same Commander.  ::stands also:: Join me on the bridge?

XO_West says:
ACSO: are they weapons energy?

Host Gov_Jones says:
<Yeoman> ::Hands the XO a report on the CMO's actions::

CEO_Jokeg says:
::nods::CO: Meanwhile I will work on a way of getting us home using that...cane.

FCO-Doole says:
::scanning for source of weapons reading::

XO_West says:
::Takes report from yeoman and sets it in the chair:

ACSO_Lt_Windsor says:
::frowns and nods:: XO: Yes... I believe so. Restricted weapons-grade technology as well. I believe we should go to Code Yellow.

TO_Markham says:
*Security* Do you have her in custody?

Host CO_Merced says:
::pauses at the door:: CEO: Commander, one last thing.

XO_West says:
OPS: Shields up, go to yellow alert!

CEO_Jokeg says:
::looks at him::

ACSO_Lt_Windsor  (Yellow_Alert.wav)

CEO_Jokeg says:
::hears yellow alert::

TO_Markham says:
*security* Acknowledge

Host Gov_Jones says:
ACTION: Energy readings from the defense system have reached their maximum power capabilities and are at stand-by.

XO_West says:
*CO*: there are massive energy signals building up on the planets surface.

ACSO_Lt_Windsor says:
XO: They could achieve target lock any moment, Commander and their weapons are hot, repeat: hot. We should break out of standard orbit for maneuvering.

Host CO_Merced says:
CEO: I need to have command access of the computer.  My usual codes are not functioning.  I know there are ways of getting around that, allowing me to choose new ones without having the old ones.  Can I trust you to care for that?

CEO_Jokeg says:
::nods::CO: I will see to it immediately.

XO_West says:
OPS: Break standard orbit and take a defensive position.

Host CO_Merced says:
CEO: Thank you.  ::exits the room for the bridge::  XO: Get the Governor online now.

CTO-Tal`ma-Duvas says:
::Makes sure his security teams have made it to their appropriate positions for the yellow alert:: XO: Security teams are in place.

ACSO_Lt_Windsor says:
::keeps tracking the weapons signatures::

Host Gov_Jones says:
@::Looking sorrowfully down at the table::

Host Gov_Jones says:
@<General> Gov:  Our families are secure.

Host Gov_Jones says:
@::Nods::  General:  And so it begins.

XO_West says:
CO: aye, sir, ::Motioning for OPS to reconnect communication::

CEO_Jokeg says:
::walks up to his station, accessing the computer command string with a code he would use, even in this universe::

XO_West says:
CO: I have taken the Luna out of weapons range.

OPS_Romanov says:
::nods::

OPS_Romanov says:
XO: COMM open, Sir.

Host Gov_Jones says:
<COMPUTER> Access accepted.

Host CO_Merced says:
XO: Prepare a return course.  I want to beam down.

ACSO_Lt_Windsor says:
::reads out the weapons targeting them:: XO: We've got Grade-C Graviton Plasma cannons and Mass Drivers targeting, Commander. But they're slow..

Host Gov_Jones says:
@::Looks up as the screen is reactivated::  COMM:  Luna:  Yes?

XO_West says:
CO: sir?

CEO_Jokeg says:
::sighs in relief::Computer: I need a list of command codes, override Jokeg Gau Gau 2.

CTO-Tal`ma-Duvas says:
::Wonders why they are targeting us::

Host CO_Merced says:
::turns to the screen:: COMM: Gov: I am Captain David Merced, of Her Majesty's Spacecraft Luna.  May I have the pleasure of introduction?

Host Gov_Jones says:
@::Stands tall:  COMM: CO:  I am governor of the Providean colony.

XO_West says:
FCO: prepare a return course toward the planet, but stay ready for evasive maneuvers.

CTO-Tal`ma-Duvas says:
XO_West: Weapons and shields are ready and standing by.

Host CO_Merced says:
COMM: Gov: ::smiles obligingly::  I had gathered as much Governor.  I was hoping to have the pleasure or your name though.

CEO_Jokeg says:
::knows the Computer will make a note of this access::

XO_West says:
::Nods at CTO::

XO_West says:
Steps back toward chair and takes PADD in her hand begins reading report::

Host Gov_Jones says:
@::Eyes the captain::  CO:  I am Sir Reginald Jones.

Host Gov_Jones says:
<Computer> ::Gives the access codes::

CEO_Jokeg says:
::reads them, making note of them on a PADD::

TO_Markham says:
*Security* Take the CMO to the brig

XO_West says:
::Makes notes on report and signals for yeomen to take it::

Host CO_Merced says:
COMM: Gov: A pleasure, Governor Jones.  ::pauses:: It has come to my attention that you are currently locked on to us with weapons, possibly with the intent to injure us.  Not giving consideration to the fact that simply possessing these weapons is against the Queen's law, I was curious why you have done this?

CEO_Jokeg says:
Computer: Computer please bring up the case history of the HMS Titanic, including any report filed.

ACSO_Lt_Windsor says:
::starts running frequency tests of the ground based weaponry to help Tactical remodulate their shields::

OPS_Romanov says:
::looks at the screen curiously::

Host Gov_Jones says:
<Computer> CEO:  Acknowledged.

TO_Markham says:
CO: Permission to go to the brig sir

Host CO_Merced says:
::turns:: TO: Ask your department chief.

CEO_Jokeg says:
::reading over the reports::

FCO-Doole says:
::prepares course, readies evasive maneuvers::

Host Gov_Jones says:
@COMM: CO:  I will protect my people to the best of my abilities.  It is you and yours that have taken this route.  We are only defending ourselves.

TO_Markham says:
CTO: Permission to go to the brig and question the CMO

XO_West says:
::Turns to TO:: granted, and take the CNS with you to talk with CMO.

TO_Markham says:
CTO: Yes sir

CTO-Tal`ma-Duvas says:
TO_Markham: Granted. But make sure to take the CNS with you. I want a full report by 17:00 hours.

Host CO_Merced says:
COMM: GOV: ::nods::  I can understand the desire to protect home and family.  ::eyes the chronometer below the screen::  I just noticed that it is about time for tea.  Would you be willing to allow us to resume orbit, so that I might beam down and join you for a cup or two?

XO_West says:
:;Noticing that CEO is busy working on a project for CO::

FCO-Doole says:
XO: Ready to return, when you are.

TO_Markham says:
::heads for the TL::

TO_Markham says:
Motions for the 2 security agents to stay put on the bridge::

CEO_Jokeg says:
::eyes narrow, something in the report catching his attention::

OPS_Romanov says:
::wishes idly that she got to take tea breaks::

Host Gov_Jones says:
@::Sighs::  COMM: CO:  We have not given up civility.  You and one other officer are welcome to join us, but realize, there will be guards at all time here.  Your safety is guaranteed until you return to your vessel.

TO_Markham says:
::Taps comm Badge:: CNS Meet me in Security Brig 1::

FCO-Doole says:
XO: I have determined that the weapons power is the weapon satellite defense surrounding the planet that until this time was silent and looked no more then space debris.

XO_West says:
FCO: return to the planet's orbit.

Host CO_Merced says:
COMM: GOV: I look forward to meeting you in person Governor.  In five minutes then?

TO_Markham says:
::Exits TL in security::

TO_Markham says:
::Heads for lockup 1::

Host Gov_Jones says:
@::nods and cuts the comm link::

XO_West says:
FCO: stand down from yellow alert.

FCO-Doole says:
::engages full impulse engines to return to planet::

FCO-Doole says:
::shuts down yellow alert::

XO_West says:
::Listening to CO::

Host Gov_Jones says:
@General:  I want a team of your most trusted officers ready.  Our guests are not to be harmed at all.  Is that understood?

CEO_Jokeg says:
::makes a note of his finding::

Host CO_Merced says:
XO: Commander, I would like you to keep the bridge.  Commander Jokeg and myself will be beaming down to the surface.

Host Gov_Jones says:
@::Sends an order for tea to be set up in the dinning area.::

CEO_Jokeg says:
::hears his name and turns::

XO_West says:
CO: yes sir!

Host CO_Merced says:
XO,CEO: But first, a moment with your both in my ready room. ::turns and heads for the ready room::

CEO_Jokeg says:
::gets up, grabbing his PADD::

XO_West says:
::Nods at CTO::

ACSO_Lt_Windsor says:
::watches his superiors walking toward the ready room::

Host Gov_Jones says:
@::Sends out further security, keeping in mind that he was a knight and would follow that code of ethic, he refused to stoop to the level the crown was taking.::

XO_West says:
FCO: you have the bridge for now.

FCO-Doole says:
XO: Yes sir.

Host CO_Merced says:
::enters his ready room, moving behind his desk pressing the button that disables the sensors inside his ready room, waiting for his commanders to enter::

XO_West says:
:;Walks to the RR::

CEO_Jokeg says:
::enters the RR behind Commander West, closing the door and securing it::

XO_West says:
CO:  sir!

FCO-Doole says:
::sits down in Command Chair::  ::to himself:: this chair is still to small for me::

Host CO_Merced says:
::thinks the XO must have strained something with that "Sir!"::

Host CO_Merced says:
CEO: Have you found something yet?

CEO_Jokeg says:
CO: Captain?

ACSO_Lt_Windsor says:
::ignores the activity and goes back to his work::

CEO_Jokeg says:
CO: First your command code:: trying to not laugh::Row, row, row your boat Merced down the stream.

XO_West says:
CO:Sir you have more information  on how we may get back to our time?

Host CO_Merced says:
::rolls eyes:: CEO: Thank you Commander... I think.  Anything else?

FCO-Doole says:
CTO: Monitor that weapons satellite, I don't want to get too close to it. I don't want it powering weapons again.

XO_West says:
::Smiling::

FCO-Doole says:
OPS: Keep us away from that weapons satellite.

CEO_Jokeg says:
CEO: I have found a report on the Titanic, apparently an unknown passenger prevented the sinking of the Titanic, there was no record of him on the manifest or after the Titanic arrived in port.

ACSO_Lt_Windsor says:
::sighs:: FCO: I'm missing some people.

FCO-Doole says:
ACSO: Who's missing?

Host CO_Merced says:
CEO:  No other information?

ACSO_Lt_Windsor says:
::gestures to the spinning globe on the view screen:: FCO: A lot of personnel. There's forcefields like wildfire on the planet but what lifesigns I can find are far below what should be there.

CEO_Jokeg says:
CO: I have reasons to believe it was the Devidian we left behind. 

FCO-Doole says:
ACSO: Anyway our sensors can be boosted to penetrate the forcefields to find everyone?

Host Gov_Jones says:
@::Looks at his watch::  General:  Being late is still in fashion?

OPS_Romanov says:
FCO: Aye, Sir. ::wonders when she was told to fly....begins to mutter under her breath about overtime::

XO_West says:
::Considering::

Host CO_Merced says:
::nods, remembering that they had left two behind but considering it all the same::  CEO,XO: Okay.  Commander Jokeg and I will try to sort things out on the surface.  Commander West, I would like you to do your best to allay any suspicions of the crew, and also, keep transporter lock on all 'our' crewmembers, in case an emergency arises.

Host Gov_Jones says:
@<General>  ::Shrugs::  Gov.:  I guess so.  Some things never change.

OPS_Romanov says:
::slaves the controls and avoids the satellite....barely::

ACSO_Lt_Windsor says:
::shakes his head:: FCO: Not at this distance. Perhaps if we took a shuttle down, or a probe to boost the gain. But not from orbit.

XO_West says:
CO: Understood.

Host CO_Merced says:
Computer: Transfer all current orders coded to the Captain to this PADD ::picking it up from the desk:: Command authorization: Row, row, row your boat Merced down the stream

FCO-Doole says:
ACSO: No. I don't think a shuttlecraft would be wise. I don't wanna lose contact with more personnel. try launching a probe as a relay

ACSO_Lt_Windsor says:
::nods:: ACSO: Understood. ::keys his controls:: Sub orbital probe ready. On your order.

Host Gov_Jones says:
<Computer> CO: Acknowledged.

FCO-Doole says:
ACSO: Fire probe and monitor

Host CO_Merced says:
::slips the PADD into his tunic:: CEO: We are late.  Let's go.  XO: ::leaving the ready room:: XO: You have the ship commander.  ::entering the lift:: Computer: Transporter room 1.

ACSO_Lt_Windsor says:
::nods:: FCO: Very good. Firing probe. ::launches the probe, watching it streak hot into the atmosphere::

Host Gov_Jones says:
ACTION:  A weapons fires at the probe as it launches, sending warning signals down to the planet.

CEO_Jokeg says:
::feels a tremor::CO: We just fired something...

XO_West says:
::Enters the bridge again walking over to FCO::  you may take you station again

Host CO_Merced says:
Computer: Halt lift. Return to the bridge.

XO_West says:
FCO: What have you just done?

ACSO_Lt_Windsor says:
::phew, that was close:: FCO: It wasn't hit, yet. We won't get many before it is, however.

Host Gov_Jones says:
@::Takes a report and frowns, hitting the comm::  COMM: Luna:  What are you up to?

Host CO_Merced says:
*XO* What did we just fire?

XO_West says:
CO: a Suborbital probe was just fired, sir.

Host CO_Merced says:
XO: On who's orders?

FCO-Doole says:
XO: I had the ACSO launch a probe to boost sensor signal to see if he could find his missing personnel

Host CO_Merced says:
::exiting the lift onto the bridge, seeing the Governor on the screen, knowing that pretty much any hope of a peaceful solution may have been lost::

FCO-Doole says:
XO: My order

CEO_Jokeg says:
::steps off the TL with the Captain::

OPS_Romanov says:
::looks on with glee::

XO_West says:
::frowning::

Host Gov_Jones says:
@::Eyes glare at the captain:: COMM:  Luna:  I repeat, what is going on?

OPS_Romanov says:
*CO*: The Governor is on the COMM, Sir.

Host CO_Merced says:
COMM: GOV: I beg a moment Governor, I am at almost as much a loss as you are right now.  May I confer with my staff to determine what has just happened.

FCO-Doole says:
::sensing uneasiness from XO:: XO: What's going on?

XO_West says:
CO: probe was launched unapproved by me while we  were in RR

FCO-Doole says:
XO: Why is firing that probe a bad thing?

CEO_Jokeg says:
FCO: Firing anything in a potentially hostile situation is not a good thing.

XO_West says:
FCO: It may be determined as an act of hostility given what we are trying to accomplish

Host Gov_Jones says:
@::Tries to hold his anger and nods at the captain::

Host CO_Merced says:
::signals to OPS to put the Governor on hold, then rounds on the FCO: FCO: You FIRED ON THE PLANET?

OPS_Romanov says:
::thinks the FCO is in BIG trouble::

OPS_Romanov says:
::is glad she isn't in his rather large shoes::

XO_West says:
::Places hand on chin, looking at CO::

ACSO_Lt_Windsor says:
::swallows hard, thinking the bullocks has hit the fan::

FCO-Doole says:
CO: No. I launched a relay signal probe

Host CO_Merced says:
::takes a deep breath:: FCO: And in what direction, pray tell, did you 'fire' this probe?

FCO-Doole says:
CO: so that the ACSO could boost the Luna sensors, so he could find his missing people

FCO-Doole says:
CO: It is only 500 kilometer out in front of us.

FCO-Doole says:
CO: it wasn't fired at anyone or anything. It is a simple harmless signal booster]

FCO-Doole says:
CO: Isn't it?

CEO_Jokeg says:
CO: Their weapons platform's sensors must have interpreted it as a weapon.

Host CO_Merced says:
FCO: While I can see the reason for this, Lieutenant, it was an action that could easily have been mistaken for an aggressive move on our part.  Next time, confirm with a member of the command staff before doing anything like that again.

XO_West says:
::Thinking ships sounds can be deceiving, especially on this ship::

ACSO_Lt_Windsor says:
::speaks up:: CO: It's my fault, Captain. Perhaps I should not have mentioned it. It was a minor concern...

Host CO_Merced says:
FCO: For the time being, you are relieved of duty, to contemplate your actions.  And remember Lieutenant, just because you are in command of the bridge does not mean the ship is yours to do with as you please.

FCO-Doole says:
FCO: My apologies Captain. Shall I explain my actions.

Host CO_Merced says:
::eyes the CSO::  Thank you for your honesty.  You too are relieved of duty, pending evaluation.

FCO-Doole says:
CO: to the governor

CEO_Jokeg says:
::whispers::CO: Captain the Governor.

Host CO_Merced says:
FCO: No.  that is my responsibility.

Host CO_Merced says:
::turns to OPS signaling that he bring the Governor back::

OPS_Romanov says:
::nods as SHE does so::

FCO-Doole says:
CO: As you wish. ::walks off the bridge after setting helm at station keeping::

ACSO_Lt_Windsor says:
::nods and steps back to allow one of his assistants to take the console::

Host Gov_Jones says:
@::Looks up warily, not really wanting war.::

Host CO_Merced says:
COMM: GOV: My apologies Governor.  The probe that we launched was done so by a junior officer merely as a precaution to keep track of Commander Jokeg and myself once we have beamed down to the surface.

Host CO_Merced says:
COMM: GOV: It was not meant as any act of aggression.  We can send you the unclassified specs of the probe if you need assurance.

Host Gov_Jones says:
@::Looks carefully at the captain and nods his head::  CO:  If you would send them to my general.  I await your presence and that of your officer.

Host CO_Merced says:
::nods:: COMM: GOV: We will be there shortly. ::cuts the comm:: XO: Arrange the transmission.  CEO: Commander, you are with me.

Host Gov_Jones says:
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