=/\= A Call to Duty =/\=
USS Luna NCC-65828
SD 10209.22
Staring:
Charles Nance as CO Nicolae Harm
Chris Dickinson as XO Savar Dickinson 
Karriaunna Scotti as CSO Harmony Singh / SO Silver
Martin Lemmen as CTO Alec Jarot 
Mark Burton as CEO Patrick O’Guinn / EO Pat O’Guinn
Nick Beckwith as CMO Alex Cameron
Masako Goto as CNS Tatiana Phelps / CNS David Copperfield
SM Arlene McIntyre as Admiral Rachael Xavier / Capt Trent
Also Staring:
Kate as SO Kettering / Capt. Townsend
Eli as FCO Gaskin
Absent:

SUMMARY:  The Luna has been dispatched to Outpost 32.  The outpost has sent word back about a strange phenomenon that all of a sudden appears.  At first glance it has all the properties of a black hole, but at this time it is unconfirmed since SFC cannot reach the outpost as of the day before.   The Luna is approximately 2 hrs out
Episode 64 - “The Darkness Part 1” 
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XO_Savar:
::Sitting in the observation lounge, awaiting a full briefing::

CEO_O`Guinn:
::enters OL and takes a seat::

CO_Harm:
::Sitting in the observation lounge, waiting for the senior officers to assemble::

CNS_Phelps:
::enters the Observation Lounge, doesn't get lost, and tries to locate the Captain::

FCO_LtJG_Gaskin:
::sitting in a seat close to a window, waiting for the briefing to begin::

CMO_Cameron:
::sat at the foot of the table in the Observation Lounge::

SO_Ens_Kettering:
::Sitting in the OL near the FCO::

CTO_Jarot:
::entering the observation lounge he glances at the info he gathered on PADD about the situation at hand, walking around the table he takes a seat at the window side::

CNS_Phelps:
CO: Err, I will be happy to discuss counseling department strategies with you at some point, Captain, sir, just name the time and I will be there.

CSO_Singh:
::Enters the Observation Lounge and takes her seat, her eyes kept slightly down.::

CEO_O`Guinn:
::watches the rest of the senior officers::

SO_Ens_Kettering:
::Watches as the rest of the crew enters::

CO_Harm:
::Looks up:: CNS: Oh, yes, we can meet after this meeting if you like.

CNS_Phelps:
CO: Aye, sir.

FCO_LtJG_Gaskin:
::swings around in chair to face the rest of the group in the room::

CNS_Phelps:
::looks around for some place to sit down and finally finds one where she could keep an Eye on everyone (and the other Eye out the window, in case she gets Bored)::

CO_Harm:
::Looks around the room and sees everyone in there place::

CTO_Jarot:
::laying his PADD on the table he watches the CO as he's probably about to start the briefing::

CO_Harm:
::Stands:: ALL: Thank you for coming, we are about two hours out from the phenomena in question, and I wanted to put together our strategy.

CSO_Singh:
::Reading, yet not really reading her padd::

CEO_O`Guinn:
::looks to the Captain::

SO_Ens_Kettering:
::Hears the CO and turns to face him, and listens up::

FCO_LtJG_Gaskin:
::picks up PADD and pays attention::

CO_Harm:
ALL: Before we go there, we have some ships business to get through.  Commander Savar, would you please come forward.

CNS_Phelps:
::nods slightly at the Captain's words, just to show she actually Heard what he was saying and all that::

XO_Savar:
::Wonders what this could be, and stands from his chair and walks to the Captain::

CO_Harm:
XO: It is my distinct pleasure to stand in for Captain Morgan in this situation.  Before his untimely death he requested that you be awarded with these.  ::picks up the first of two boxes off the table:: XO: the Vulcan Scientific Legion of Honor Medal for finding methods to help detect Skree vessels during the Skree conflict 10201.21-10202.04

CSO_Singh:
::Glances over at the boxes, curious::

CTO_Jarot:
::pays attention to the CO and XO and smiles::

CO_Harm:
::picks up the second box:: XO and the Starfleet Command Commendation for Conspicuous Gallantry for actions during the Skree Conflict while stationed on Arcadia Station on Stardate 10107.23

CNS_Phelps:
::nods her head again to acknowledge the announcement, but doesn't smile, seeing as the XO is Vulcan and all::

CO_Harm:
::hands the boxes to the XO and offers his hand::

XO_Savar:
::Takes the boxes and the hand... not feeling anything, so it's okay::  CO: Thank you sir.  I am honored to be awarded the Vulcan Scientific Legion of Honor medal.

CO_Harm:
XO: Congratulations Commander,

XO_Savar:
::Nods, and goes to retake his seat::

FCO_LtJG_Gaskin:
::directs a smile to the newly decorated XO::

CO_Harm:
ALL: I would also like to take a moment to welcome our new Doctor and Counselor.  ::Motions to the CMO and CNS as he retakes his seat::

CMO_Cameron:
::nods::

CNS_Phelps:
::nods at the CMO to welcome him aboard the ship, even though she just got there herself::

CSO_Singh:
::Having met the doctor, glances over at the counselor whom she had not, wondering what the counselor would think if her recent adventure::

ACTION:  The Darkness senses something coming, it's nearing... Hunger permeates through it.  Slowly it shifts his direction towards.

CTO_Jarot:
::looks at both the CMO and CNS and gives them once again a small nod before turning his attention back the CO, glancing at his PADD from time to time::

CEO_O`Guinn:
::glances at the two new crew members::

Capt_Trent:
@::Feels a shift in the entities demeanor and suddenly becomes more afraid.  he needs to find Townsend and quick.  It has found more prey.::

SO_Silver:
::Monitoring LRS, yawns as she reconfigures the arc.::

CO_Harm:
ALL: Ok, folks lets get down to business.  CSO have you been able to form any hypothesis on our phenomena?

CNS_Phelps:
::thinks: This phenomenon is Evil::

Capt_Trent:
@::Scurrying between the ghosts, he yells for Townsend.::

SO_Ens_Kettering:
::Glances down at her padd then up to the CSO::

CSO_Singh:
::Looks up and then back down at her padd::  CO:  I can give you general information, but until we get there not much more.  ::Looks up::  The phenomena appeared suddenly, according to reports.  It appeared to move toward energy, which suggests that it is either programmed or sentient.

SO_Ens_Kettering is now known as Capt_Townsend.

CSO_Singh:
CO:  Shortly after reporting to us, we lost communication with both the station and a ship that had been docked at SB 32.

Capt_Trent:
@::Runs smack into Townsend.::

CSO_Singh:
CO:  So far, there have been no other observations of missing... items.

CNS_Phelps:
::nods at the CSO's report.  Sounds like a sentient Evil Thing, all right::

CSO_Singh:
CO: One other thing, the SB was ill equipped to study this phenomena, which was why we were originally called in.

Capt_Townsend:
@::Falls backward to the ground:: Trent: what is it Josh...

CNS_Phelps:
::blinks.  Oh, so we weren't sent to... oh.  Huh.  Weird.::

CO_Harm:
CSO: Understood, CTO: What are our options tactically?

Capt_Trent:
@Townsend:  There you are Raymond....  We got to get our warnings out.  Its has found something.

Capt_Townsend:
@Trent: so it is moving...? do you know where to? ::Gets up::

Capt_Trent:
@Townsend:  No idea, we are so directionally blind in here... ::Holds his head.::

SO_Silver:
::Looks further at the incoming data.  At this distance, though it would take a bit longer to gather the data and have the computer interpret it, they should be getting something, especially with the new sensor pod attached.::

CTO_Jarot:
::nods at the CSO and turns to the CO::  CO: I have reviewed the info we have on the phenomenon and my preliminary conclusion is short....  from all reports of encounters with this thing, it seems to be prudent to be watchful at all times and remain, of course, at a safe distance... although conventional weaponry will probably have no effect on being, my staff is working around the clock to get more Intel and to figure out a way to be able to harm it if necessary and to protect the ship from it's effects where possible... and that I'm afraid is all I can offer you at the moment, Sir..  ::looks a bit disappointed at the CO and then back at his PADD::

Capt_Trent:
@Townsend:  Ray, please tell me you have some ideas ?

SO_Silver:
*CSO*:  Ma'am, I thought I should inform you that I am still not getting any information on LRS.

Capt_Townsend:
@Trent: we have to hurry....we have to hurry...::Takes a hold of Trent's shoulders and shakes him::  I have no idea...but we must hurry and think of something

CSO_Singh:
::Shifts her body to speak without disturbing the group::  *SO*:  Have you run a diagnostics checks on the sensors?

ACTION:  Two crewman walk past Townsend and Trent, talking to the ghosts.

Capt_Trent:
@::Is shaken back and forth, and grabs Ray.::  Townsend:  Probes.... we must send probes..

Capt_Townsend:
@::Stops shaking him and watched the passing crew walk by::

SO_Silver:
*CSO*:  Yes, on all the pallets.  They read they are at top proficiency as they should be.  ::Frustration in her voice for they had worked on those sensors, updating them.::

CO_Harm:
CTO: Understood, lets tie the tactical sensors thru the sensor pod, that may boost the gain and help us keep our distance.

CSO_Singh:
*Silver*:  Understood...  Try widening the arc and shortening the distance for now.  Perhaps it is no longer in that same location.

Capt_Townsend:
@Trent: we must get to the bridge then....we can make it if we hurry ::Pauses:: have you seen them...like the others?

CTO_Jarot:
::nods::  CO: Aye, Captain... and I would suggest an upgrade to yellow alert as soon as we enter the specified region...

SO_Silver:
*CSO*:  Yes ma'am.

CO_Harm:
CTO: Make our status yellow as soon as this meeting is over.  ALL: Is there anything else.

Capt_Trent:
@::Fear in his eyes.:: Townsend:  Aye I've seen them.

CTO_Jarot:
::nods once again the CO in acknowledgement::

CSO_Singh:
::Turns back to the group, listening.::

CNS_Phelps:
::no, nothing else, except that she's fresh out of anti-Evil goo...::

FCO_LtJG_Gaskin:
::shakes head no::

CO_Harm:
XO: You have the Con commander; everyone except Counselor Phelps is dismissed.

CNS_Phelps:
::iwks::

FCO_LtJG_Gaskin:
::gets up and heads for the bridge::

XO_Savar:
::Nods to the Captain and leaves, heading for the Bridge::

Capt_Townsend:
@Trent: the doctors blockers are wearing off quickly...::Puts his hand on his shoulder:: We can do it...::Lets go as he starts shaking from fear::

CMO_Cameron:
::gets up and heads for sickbay

CTO_Jarot:
::stands from his chair, takes his PADD and leaves the conference room at a quick pace::

FCO_LtJG_Gaskin:
::enters the bridge and sits at the helm, slaving in OPS::

CNS_Phelps:
::looks at the Captain.  Oh, yeah, this isn't about the anti-Evil goo, it's about that other thing... yeah...::

CEO_O`Guinn:
::stands up walking out of the OL tapping comm badge:: *Pat*: Pat the meeting is over and I'm on the way back down. Get Liam and Callen monitoring the eps grids tell them to be ready to manually reroute power if the automatics don't work. ::steps on the TL:: Computer: Deck 24.

SO_Silver:
::Stands still as something finally registers::  *CSO*: I think I have something... finally.

EO_Pat_O`Guinn:
*CEO*: Aye Patrick anything else needed to be done?

Capt_Trent:
@Townsend:  Oh we need more, not that they are working.  The Happy doses has kept us this long...

CEO_O`Guinn:
*Pat*: Not at the moment. Patrick out. ::cuts the comm::

CNS_Phelps:
::blinks a bit quizzically as she sees something Weird in the neighborhood::

CO_Harm:
CNS: It has come to my attention that there has been a mix up in your berthing arrangements.  Since you were coming aboard to head our counseling department you should have been berthed in the Senior Officer section.

Capt_Townsend:
@Trent: we will get more...and soon...but we have to do something...I forget now...the warning...

CSO_Singh:
*SO*:  I will be there shortly.

CNS_Phelps:
CO: Oh.  Oh, I see.  I'm sorry to hear that, sir.

Capt_Trent:
@::Finally reaches the bridge and heads over to the science station.  Randomly starts pushing the buttons sending out probes and more probes.  The being grows a bit.::

CSO_Singh:
::Exiting the room, makes her way back to the bridge::

SO_Silver:
::Getting worried as she can now see it.::

CTO_Jarot:
::enters the bridge and heads for tac 1, logging in and quickly reviewing the reports he got while being in meeting with the senior staff::

CEO_O`Guinn:
::exits ME:: Cathy grab your team and get up to Deck 22 monitor the mater injectors and SIFS.

CNS_Phelps:
::becomes preoccupied with a Ferengi who appears to be making weird gestures at her::

Capt_Trent:
@Townsend:  We must warn....warn....  GET OUT!!!!!

Cathy:
CEO: Aye sir.

CSO_Singh:
::Arriving on the bridge, walks over to science and reviews what Silver has.::

CO_Harm:
CNS: Not as sorry as the crewman who made the mistake feels I assure you.  Also there is space on deck 12 next to the main sickbay that may make a more appropriate clinic site.  Have operations open them up and dust them out.

CTO_Jarot
 ::taps a few buttons and activates yellow alert condition on the Luna::

CNS_Copperfield:
::steps onto the Bridge, looking for the head counselor so he could get some anti-psychotic meds... and yelps as he sees a Naussican just Standing there::

CEO_O`Guinn:
::walks into office picking up a PADD reads the report::

CNS_Phelps:
CO: Err, aye, sir.

CSO_Singh:
::Looks over to the XO::  XO:  Sir, we are finally picking up something.  The readings do not make much sense though.  I am reading a black hole that is moving.  It will reach us in about an hour and a half.::

XO_Savar:
::Walks out onto the Bridge, hoping the CSO and CTO will take care of their departments and report anything as necessary::

CMO_Cameron:
::notices yellow alert as he sits in his chair.  Immediately gets up again and starts to prep the diagnosis room as nurses rush in::

CNS_Phelps:
CO: Thank you, sir.

XO_Savar:
CSO: Moving?  Do we have any indication of heading?

FCO_LtJG_Gaskin:
::gets status report from LRS and navigational readouts:: XO: Holding on course 155 mark 42, Warp 4. ETA to Outpost 32, 1 hour 50 minutes.

Capt_Townsend:
@::Sits down and covers her ears and closes his eyes:: Trent: it will not work...it won't let it warn...

CNS_Copperfield:
ALL: Intruder alert!  Red alert!  Red alert!  Naussican on the Bridge!!!

CEO_O`Guinn:
::taps COMM badge:: *XO*: O'Guinn to Commander Savar.

CO_Harm:
CNS: Unless there is anything else ::looks up as if to say, your still standing here don't you have work to do::

CSO_Singh:
XO:  Yes... and while it is a ways still away, it is visual.  ::Puts it on the main viewing screen.::

CNS_Phelps:
CO: Err, no, sir.  I was just waiting for that Ferengi to get out of the way, sir.

CO_Harm:
CNS: Is that some sort of joke Ensign?

CNS_Phelps:
::hears Copperfield's voice:: To no one in particular: Hey, what business does HE have calling red alert?!

XO_Savar:
*CEO*: Go ahead, Chief.

CSO_Singh:
::After checking something::  XO:  Sir, it is moving towards us.

CNS_Phelps:
CO: Not when he's making obscene gestures at me, sir.

CTO_Jarot:
::looks at the yellow alert reports he got from the departments::  XO: All decks report yellow alert readiness, Commander...

ACTION:  The Computer automatically elevates to red alert.

CNS_Copperfield:
::looks for a phaser to shoot at the Naussican -- he HATES Naussicans -- but doesn't have one::

CO_Harm:
CNS: Exactly where is this Ferengi?  ::Hears the red alert::

CO_Harm:
*XO* Report Commander?

CEO_O`Guinn:
*XO*: Sir the work on the Jefferies Tubes is done. I have people monitoring the Integrity Field Systems, Matter injectors, and EPS grid. ::hears the Red Alert::

CMO_Cameron:
::looks up as red alert sounds, and goes to report in the readiness of sickbay to the bridge::

CNS_Phelps:
CO: Right over your right shoulder, sir.  ::points::

CMO_Cameron:
::notices more nurses and a couple of doctors rush in to assist in prepping sickbay::

Capt_Townsend:
@::Runs his hands thought his hair, the rubs his for forehead and taps it hard:: Trent: we have to go to sick bay...

CTO_Jarot:
::sees Copperfield and frowns::  XO: Shall I escort our Mr. Copperfield to his quarters, Sir...?

Capt_Trent:
@::giggling foolishly::  Townsend:  It won't let us... its after us..

CO_Harm:
::Turns an looks waves his hand through the air to were she pointed::  CNS: I think one of us is in need of your services doctor because I do not see anything.

FCO_LtJG_Gaskin:
::turns around, getting up from seat::

CEO_O`Guinn:
::stands up walking to office door sticks head out yells:: Eng: Alright boys and girls we know the routine get the damage control parties in place.

CSO_Singh:
::Looks around confused, then turns back to her station, others could deal with this.::

XO_Savar:
*CO*: One of the Counselor's staff has called an intruder alert, but we are unable to confirm this.

CNS_Phelps:
CO: Okay, I can fit you in after the staff meeting tomorrow...

Capt_Trent:
@::Begins smashing the consoles.::

CO_Harm:
*XO* The counselor is reporting a Ferengi here in the Observation Lounge but I do not see anything myself.

CNS_Phelps:
CO: You know, I think I heard Copperfield's voice.  David Copperfield.  I'm going to see what's going on with him, if you don't mind...

XO_Savar:
*CEO*: Thank you for your report.  Continue monitoring, as we may need every one of this ship's capabilities soon.

CSO_Singh:
::Narrows the sensors toward the area of darkness::

Engineer:
CEO: Aye sir. ::starts moving around like a well oiled machine::

Capt_Townsend:
@::Starts moving from side to side:: Trent: must think....I don’t want it to get us...not now...

XO_Savar:
CSO: Chief, can we run an internal scan for anything unusual?  Any energy readings to account for these... sightings?

CO_Harm:
Computer: Confirm the presence, or lack there of, of a Ferengi in the observation lounge.

Naussican:
Copperfield:  LEAVE!!  ::Tries to shoo Copperfield away.::

CNS_Copperfield:
ALL: WELL?!  Aren't you going to DO something bout that Naussican Menace?!

CEO_O`Guinn:
*XO*: Aye sir. ::walks to main monitoring console::

CNS_Copperfield:
Naussican: Why should I?  I was here FIRST!

CSO_Singh:
XO:  Yes sir, if I keep the search narrowed and we don't have those individuals onboard.  Otherwise, this will take awhile.

XO_Savar:
CSO: Check the Bridge only for now.

Naussican:
Copperfield:  GET OUT!! LEAVE BEFORE IT GETS YOU!!!

XO_Savar:
CSO: That should narrow your parameters enough to allow for a quick search... ::Sees the Junior Counselor talking to... something::

CNS_Copperfield:
Naussican: Where are you trying to get at, anyway, and what do you mean by just appearing here?!

Computer:
CNS/CO: There is no Ferengi bio signs in the Observation Lounge

CSO_Singh:
::Nods as she runs internal sensors set on the bridge.  Then pulls out her tricorder and does a hand search::

CTO_Jarot:
::sighs at the XO's lack of response and returns to his console and checks the internal security scans for the past 10 minutes::  Self: Unbelievable...

CNS_Copperfield:
Naussican: What gets me?  Are you crazy?

CO_Harm:
CNS: Well Counselor?  Who needs the session now?

CEO_O`Guinn:
Pat: I want Delta team brought on duty.

FCO_LtJG_Gaskin:
::reseats self, seeing that everything appears ok... Gets bearings about self again::

CNS_Phelps:
CO: I don't know, but I think I hear Copperfield yelling.

XO_Savar:
::Holds up a hand for the CTO to hold off... this illogical display could yield something::

CNS_Phelps:
::rushes out of the observation lounge and onto the Bridge, convinced that someone had mentioned the OTHER David Copperfields to him::

CSO_Singh:
::Walks up to the counselor and scans the area he is looking at.::

CSO_Singh:
::Frowns::

EO_Pat_O`Guinn:
CEO: Aye!. ::makes the call to bring Delta team on duty::

CNS_Phelps:
Ferengi: HEY!  What do you think you're doing here?!

CO_Harm:
::Follows the CNS out the door::

CNS_Phelps:
::pokes Copperfield and asks him who He’s yelling at::

CSO_Singh:
XO:  I am not picking up a Naussican; however, I am picking up some residual energy.  Nothing significant, but neither should it be there.

CNS_Copperfield:
CNS: The Naussican, sir, who else?!

XO_Savar:
CSO: Define this energy.

CNS_Phelps:
Copperfield: I don't see any Naussican, but if that pesky Ferengi doesn't get out of my face soon, I'm going to go crazy!

CO_Harm:
CTO: Do the internal sensors show any boarders, either Naussican or Ferengi or otherwise?

CSO_Singh:
XO:  I am picking it up on the extreme edge of wave lengths... very long.

CNS_Copperfield:
CNS: He's hiding under your seat.

CTO_Jarot:
XO: Commander, there behavior could be related to the phenomenon... and that case they are no threads onboard and they are experiencing probable emotional emanations from the being... at least that's what I suspect..  :.glances at the red alert reports::  permission to degrade to yellow alert..?   CO: None what so ever, Captain...

CSO_Singh:
::Looks at the counselor and begins to scan around her.::

XO_Savar:
*CMO*: Doctor, could you report to the Bridge, and bring some tranquilizers.

CNS_Phelps:
Copperfield: Sure, and I'm a cartoo... ::looks under her seat and yelps::

CMO_Cameron:
*XO* Sir?

CNS_Phelps:
Naussican: All right, you've been terrorizing my impressionable young resident here, and I want to know WHY!

CSO_Singh:
::Looks at the first officer::  XO:  Sir, the same with the counselor.  Residual only... Let me try something...

CO_Harm:
XO: Keep us at Condition Red, secure from Intruder Alert however, and silence the audible alarms.

CNS_Copperfield:
CNS: ::huffily:: I'm not all *that* young, sir!

ACTION: Reports come from other parts of the ship all seeing beings that are not there.  A couple officers have made their way into sickbay...

XO_Savar:
::Raises an eyebrow, wondering if he was unclear:: *CMO*: Report to the bridge with some tranquilizers suitable for humanoids.

CMO_Cameron:
*XO* Aye, sir.  Ridge: Nurse Ridge, you're with me.  ::grabs his medkit, and runs with Ridge to the Turbolift::

CNS_Phelps:
Copperfield: Shut up, this is business!

XO_Savar:
::Nods to the CO, and looks at the CTO to make sure that answers his questions::

CSO_Singh:
::Goes back to her station and ties her console in with her tricorder, then recalibrates it for the longer wavelengths.::

XO_Savar:
CSO: Can we modulate the deflectors to scan out these high-length waves?

CMO_Cameron:
::enters the bridge with Ridge::  XO: Commander?

CNS_Copperfield:
::mutters something about Naussicans and snobby doctors who think residents are scum::

Capt_Townsend:
@::Taps his head again and gets up, coming up behind Trent, wrapping his arms around him, to stop him from smashing the consoles::

CSO_Singh:
XO:  If I knew were they were coming from, we might block them out... what ever them is... unless it is on the ship...  ::Talking abstractly as she works on her idea.::

CEO_O`Guinn:
::watches as Delta starts moving entering ME:: Delta: Damage Control Decks 1 though 8.

Capt_Trent:
@::Struggles against Ray:: Townsend:  We have to warn them, we have to warn them!  ::Breaks down crying::

CNS_Copperfield:
::mutters: Leave.  Get out of here.  What's he talking about.::

CSO_Singh:
::Finishing, walks back over to Copperfield and tries her tricorder again, and almost jumps backwards.::

CNS_Phelps:
Copperfield: What's that?

XO_Savar:
::points to the Counselors:: CMO: They appear to be... speaking to beings who may not be here.  Take brain scans... and prepare to place them under should they become disruptive.

CTO_Jarot:
::nods at the XO in acknowledgement and awaits other opinions on the matter::  CO: All decks report red alert readiness in any case..  ::glances at Copperfield::

CO_Harm:
CTO: Lets put our phenomena on the main screen shall we

CNS_Copperfield:
CNS: The Naussican.  He told me to get out of here and leave before it gets us.  Plumb crazy, he was.

Delta_Team:
CEO: Aye sir. ::enters TL heading for assigned decks::

CSO_Singh:
::Quietly::  XO:  Sir... I am picking up the outline of what could be a Naussican.::

CMO_Cameron:
XO: Aye, sir  ::gets out his tricorder and scans Phelps::

CNS_Phelps:
Copperfield: I suppose you told him you weren't going anywhere, you big playground bully you?

XO_Savar:
CSO: The... outline?  As in, you can see him, or there is matter there, or something else?

Capt_Townsend:
@::Holds on tight, resting his forehead on his back, tears forming in his eyes as well:: Trent: Josh...its too late..it won't let us...we are too late..

CTO_Jarot:
::nods at the CO::  CO: Aye, Captain..  ::taps a few buttons and brings the phenomenon on the main viewer::

CNS_Copperfield:
CNS: Hey, there's no call to be insulting just because it's true!

CSO_Singh:
::Shakes her head slowly::  XO:  I can see it through my tricorder.  ::Lifts it for him to see::  And it is reading the odd energy waves.

CEO_O`Guinn:
Pat: I'm heading for the bridge you know what to do.

CNS_Copperfield:
::does a great imitation of that lady on that one movie he once saw and yells:: We gotta get out of here!  We gotta get out of here!!!

EO_Pat_O`Guinn:
CEO: Aye Patrick.

CMO_Cameron:
XO: I'm getting increased activity from the cerebrum.  They would appear to be seeing something, sir.

CEO_O`Guinn:
::enters TL:: Computer: Deck 1.

XO_Savar:
::Looks at the CSO's tricorder, and ponders what the next step should be::

CNS_Phelps:
Copperfield: That's a given, but SHUT UP!

CO_Harm:
::Monitors the situation on his bridge while watching the darkness on the main view screen::

Capt_Trent:
@Townsend:  I know.....I know...... I wish we could help them...  it just wants fresh meat.

XO_Savar:
CO: Captain, could these strange occurrences be related to the darkness that we are going to investigate?

CO_Harm:
FCO: All Stop.

CEO_O`Guinn:
::exits TL looks around the bridge::

FCO_Gaskin:
::Keys in all stop::  CO: All stop aye.

SO_Silver:
CSO:  We have come to a stop, but the entity has not.  It is quickly approaching.

CO_Harm:
CSO: Status of the phenomena

Capt_Townsend:
@::Loosens his grip:: Trent: Josh, there is nothing we can do for them...we can only help our selves....we must go to sickbay....we need more...more...::Twitches:: blockers...and we must hurry

CEO_O`Guinn:
::moves to engineers console activates and taps commands::

CTO_Jarot:
::begins his routine scans of the area, boosting efficiency through the sensor pod and waiting for the results::

CSO_Singh:
CO:  It is approaching us at the same rate.

CNS_Phelps:
Ferengi: IF you don't mind stopping making those obscene gestures and tell me what's REALLY on your mind...

Capt_Trent:
@::Incoherent.::  Townsend:  yes we need our happy happy pills... we need to be happy again... it doesn't like happy.

XO_Savar:
CSO: How long until it gets here?

CO_Harm:
FCO: Match speed, full reverse

Ferengi:
CNS: Well, if I keep doing it, you'll want to get away, won't you?

CSO_Singh:
XO:  One hour...

FCO_Gaskin:
::Sets course and speed directly astern, making a note to avoid any habitable systems::  CO: Full astern Aye sir.

Capt_Townsend:
@::Giggles and almost drools:: Trent: yes...the happy pills...must go see the mad doctor....nah....lets call him the mad hatter...yes, go get happy pills from the mad hatter...

CSO_Singh:
XO:  If we alter the ships lighting to a different wave length, we might be able see our... guests better.

Ferengi:
CNS: Well, it looks like you're going in reverse now.  ::sigh:: It was soooo much fun making gestures at a pretty young lady like you.

Capt_Trent:
@::Giggles at Ray::

CNS_Phelps:
Ferengi: NOW I know you're hamming it up, I'm NOT a pretty young lady!

CO_Harm:
CSO: Full power to our forward sensors, and prepare a probe.

CMO_Cameron:
XO: Your orders, sir?

CNS_Copperfield:
Naussican: HAPPY NOW?!  We're leaving!!!

Naussican:
Copperfield: Ecstatic.

CSO_Singh:
CO:  Aye sir...  ::Looks over to OPS for the added power and sends a request down to the labs to prepare the probe.::

CO_Harm:
CNS: Under the assumption these visitors are real, can you get us some useful information from them?

CO_Harm:
XO: Your assessment?

Capt_Townsend:
@Trent: come now....lets go...I will be the rabbit, and you can be...Alice, lets go get some happy pills ::Lets go and starts walking::

CNS_Phelps:
CO: Well, sir, they seem to be eager to get us out of this vicinity.

Capt_Trent:
@::Skips after Ray looking for the Rabbit hole.::  Townsend:  I'm late I'm late!!

CSO_Singh:
CO:  Probe ready.

CNS_Phelps:
CO: The Naussican is saying that we must get out of here, before it gets us.

CNS_Phelps:
CO: Unfortunately, he's a bit on the excitable side.  Rather like Copperfield, actually.

XO_Savar:
CO: These odd effects could be from the darkness we are going to investigate.  I would suggest finding a way to modulate the deflectors to block the wavelengths that might be causing them.

CNS_Copperfield:
CNS: Hey!  No fair assaulting my credibility in front of the Captain!

CO_Harm:
XO: Make it so

XO_Savar:
::Nods to the CSO:: CSO: Change the lighting.

XO_Savar:
CTO: Chief, coordinate with Engineering in attempting to change the modulation of the deflectors.

CO_Harm:
CNS: I have never known Naussicans or Ferengi to be particularly helpful have you?

CSO_Singh:
::Nods and sends the command in for the lighting change, adjusting it as far as the current system would allow.::

CNS_Phelps:
CO: Good point, sir.

Capt_Townsend:
@::Looks behind at Trent:: Trent: I’m the rabbit...you are Alice...::Starts hopping to sickbay::

CO_Harm:
CSO: Launch your probe.

CNS_Phelps:
CO: However, if they have sufficient motive, they may become helpful.

XO_Savar:
::Looking around for the visitors::

CSO_Singh:
::Activates the new lighting and reaches over to send off Probe VIII::

Capt_Trent:
@Townsend:  But your always the Rabbit!!

CNS_Phelps:
CO: Even the Ferengi and Naussican have some vestige of conscience, sir.  Under extreme stress... perhaps they felt the urge to do something altruistic, in the absence of their ability to do anything else.

CSO_Singh:
::As the lighting changes, she can see the various forms on the bridge::  XO:  Sir... our guests... ::Points::

ACTION:  As the CSO activates the new lighting, the crew gets the visual.  A Naussican and Ferengi standing on the bridge.

CTO_Jarot:
::nods::  XO: Will do..  ::walks to tac 2 and makes a few alterations while pointing the crewman what he should keep an eye on::  *CEO*: Jarot to O'Guinn, come in please..

Capt_Townsend:
@Trent: look at my hair, its white, so I can be the WRABIT, plus you walk alike a girl, so you can be Alice

XO_Savar:
::Regards the shapes around him::

CNS_Copperfield:
ALL: See?  SEE???  I TOLD you!!!

CO_Harm:
CNS: Point taken

CNS_Phelps:
Copperfield: That will do, David.

CEO_O`Guinn:
::turns around:: CTO: Yes Mr. Jarot?

CMO_Cameron:
::sees the Naussican and Ferengi and stands, aghast::

CO_Harm:
Copperfield: At ease

CTO_Jarot:
::sees the Ferengi and Naussican appear and draws his phaser::

ACTION:  As the probe flies towards the darkness it quickens and moves fast enough to engulf the probe.  Nothing emanates from it.  It is dead.

CTO_Jarot:
CO/XO: I suggest a safe distance, Sirs...

CNS_Copperfield:
CO: Aye, sir.  ::becomes a bit more subdued::

SO_Silver:
::Gasps::

CSO_Singh:
::Turns around::  SO:  Silver?

CO_Harm:
FCO: What is the speed of the darkness?

CNS_Phelps:
::wonders if anyone wants to talk to the ghostly figures on the Bridge::

SO_Silver:
CSO:  It... sped up to eat the probe.  I am not getting anything.  And it is now only 10 minutes away... closing fast.

ACTION:  The Darkness has noticed the Luna now and stops as if waiting, watching, and studying.

CSO_Singh:
CO/XO:  The object swallowed the probe and is increasing in speed.  There is nothing from the probe either.

XO_Savar:
::Attempts to speak to the Ferengi or the Naussican:: Ferengi/Naussican: Is there something we can do for you?

CO_Harm:
Naussican/Ferengi: Retreat is not an option if we don't find a way to stop this thing it will eventually find us all.

CSO_Singh:
XO:  Change that... it has now stopped.

ACTION:  The Naussican and Ferengi become agitated.

CSO_Singh:
::Looks at the object filling the screen::

CO_Harm:
FCO: Hold station, match the darkness’s course and speed should it change

CNS_Phelps:
CO: Um, that didn't seem to calm them down much, sir.

FCO_Gaskin:
CO: Aye sir ::Brings the ship to a stop::

CNS_Copperfield:
CNS: Must you always be so obvious?

ACTION:  The Luna and the Darkness face off at each other.

CNS_Phelps:
Copperfield: Must you always butt into my professional conversations?  Now shut up and sit down.  ::pushes Copperfield into her chair::

CO_Harm:
Ferengi/Naussican: What can you tell us that may help us defeat this darkness?

CNS_Phelps:
::mutters to herself: What I wouldn't give for a light saber just about now...::

CSO_Singh:
XO:  If the creature sensors energy... perhaps we could project a null void?  That might stop it from following us.  At least we would not appear as much... possibly.

Capt_Townsend:
@Trent: they are close....they better pray..

CNS_Phelps:
CO: Uh... what about the souls inside that... that thing, sir?  Shouldn't we try to... to save them somehow, sir?

Capt_Trent:
@Townsend:  Yes close, too close..

CTO_Jarot:
::looks at the CO and XO and keeps a close eye on the visitors while returning to his station::  CEO: Sorry, Sir.. things.. uhm.. came up... we need to change the deflectors configuration to block the emanations that this being emits... any idea's ?

Capt_Townsend:
@Trent: we must hurry...they will be here soon....must hurry...before its too late

XO_Savar:
CSO: It could be worth exploring that possibility.

CNS_Phelps:
::sighs, wondering what would make a Ferengi and a Naussican altruistic.  It must have been something Bad::

CEO_O`Guinn:
CTO: Give me the information you have on the emissions.

CO_Harm:
CNS: One step at a time, if there are as you say souls inside there, perhaps we can find some who have a little more technical expertise?

CNS_Phelps:
CO: I sincerely hope so, sir.

CSO_Singh:
::nods and turns to Silver::  SO:  Lets give it a try.

CO_Harm:
CSO: Can we utilize this wavelength to communicate with others inside the void, assuming there are others?
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A Call To Duty - USS Luna
Season Two, Episode Twenty-two (Mission #64)
“The Darkness Part 1”
Original Air Date: 10209.29
Executive Producer Arlene McIntyre
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