=/\= A Call to Duty =/\=
USS Luna NCC-65828
SD 10411.21

Staring:
Christopher Dickinson as CO Savar
Karriaunna Scotti as CSO Harmony Singh
Martijn Lemmen as CTO Alec Jarot
Sherilynne Floyhar as OPS Kehari Qui
Kate McTiernan as FCO Marshal Sachs
Scott Smith as CIV Ewan MacPherson-Quest

SM Christopher Dickinson
SM Arlene McIntyre

Also Staring:
Sherilynne Floyhar as Operations Officer Sanchez

Absent:
Richard Pickett as XO Rickal Jarek

Episode 151: "The Darkness Within, Part 8": The USS Luna is approximately fifteen minutes from the Mu Cassiopae Alliance Research Facility, and so far things have been mysteriously quiet.  Leaving Terupi behind, the Luna has slipped through Alliance space without a ship approaching.  Dangers will certainly face the Luna, as several ships have been detected on sensors ahead.  Does Qui lie here, or is their target elsewhere?  Can the Luna and her crew rescue their own, or will they be doomed to remain here, victims themselves?
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CSO_Singh says:
:: Tensely standing at her station, knowing she is right, but worried that she could be wrong.:
FCO_Sachs says:
::tapping her fingers on her console::
CTO_Jarot says:
::at his station, looking over the plans he's been drawing up::
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Running a diagnostic on her console ::
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Sees the diagnostic finish and begins on various ship systems ::
Host CO_Savar says:
::On the Bridge::  CTO: Status, Lieutenant Commander.
FCO_Sachs says:
OPS: Anything new over there?
OPS_Sanchez says:
FCO: Nah...I just hope we find my boss and that she's in one piece
FCO_Sachs says:
OPS: One piece would be nice, 2 we can put her back together
CSO_Singh says:
CO:  There are three ships around the station.  One the size of the last we battled and two the size of shuttles.  The smaller ships are docked.
CTO_Jarot says:
::glances at his tactical readouts::  CO: Confirmed, Captain....
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Tries to grin ::  FCO: Unless she's in two separate places...
CSO_Singh says:
CO:  The station itself has seven decks.  It is 0.5 kilometers in diameter
FCO_Sachs says:
::In a deep voice:: OPS: We can rebuild her
Host CO_Savar says:
CTO: Based on the number of ships we'll be facing and the station's defenses, what's our best option?
OPS_Qui says:
$:: Starting to become delusional.  Feels her breath is ragged and labored  Smells in the area are no longer sterile; there is a smell of death in the air.. ::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Runs the scans through the computer for life sign readings.::
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Tries to laugh, but only chuckles some ::
FCO_Sachs says:
OPS: You have to try not to worry, i know its hard, but have to keep your mind on the task at hand, and think positively.
CTO_Jarot says:
::hearing the CO's question he looks up at him::  CO: It seems to me that it would be most effective if we played divide and conquer in this case....
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Before heading up to the Bridge, Ewan prepares a report for SFI, SFC and the Captain::
OPS_Sanchez says:
FCO: Yeah...doing best I can on that right now...being positive.  I can keep my mind at the task on hand.  I'm glad to be busy
Host CO_Savar says:
CTO: Explain.
CSO_Singh says:
CO:  I am picking up 300 life forms, however, there are places on the station that I am unable to penetrated.  We are not close enough yet for distinction.
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Sees the diagnostics return and smiles ::
FCO_Sachs says:
::Nods and checks there position::
CTO_Jarot says:
::continues::  CO: The Luna and some shuttle's can lure the ships away from the station to disable and then concentrate on the station itself...  ::glances once again at the readings::  the shields seem in tact and have a considerable strength...  in which case we would need the Luna...
CSO_Singh says:
::Adds her thoughts in with Alec's::  CO:  We had help with the last ship.  Their shuttles should not be a problem, but we do not know their capability, other then they are probably more maneuverable then we are.
CTO_Jarot says:
CO: As for weapons of the station, we cannot detect or identify them at this distance that's also the reason why luring them away would be our best option...  out of the station's range...
Host CO_Savar says:
CTO: The Luna was able to disable the ships we faced before - I'd rather not send shuttles out.  Their lesser shields would leave them easy prey for the larger ship.
CTO_Jarot says:
CO: That is why we will need the Luna to draw the fire of the larger ship and lure it away from the station....
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan arrives on the Bridge after finishing up his report. Ewan steps off the turbolift::
Host CO_Savar says:
FCO/CTO: I'd like drop ourselves out of warp right under their noses and launch the first strike against that vessel.  If we can deal a severe blow immediately, we may not have to worry about it
CSO_Singh says:
:: As the computer beeps its completion, she turns to scan the readout.::  CO:  I am picking up mixed species, including humans.  But again, the blocked areas could shield others.
FCO_Sachs says:
CO: Fun times, I'll start programming that in
Host CO_Savar says:
::Nods::  CSO: It seems a simple beam-out won't work.
CTO_Jarot says:
::nods::  CO: That would require some precision targeting as well as making sure it is strong enough to disable it or we'll have the station's weapons array on us in no time...
CSO_Singh says:
CO:  No.  We will need to send a team in to either get them, or with transporter enhancers.
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Looks at the FCO ::   FCO: I'm sure you'll get us there without any problems
CTO_Jarot says:
CSO/CO: In which case we will need to get the station to drop its shields...
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::walks up to the CO:: CO: Here is my report on the interrogation of Col. Ramphile ::hands him the PADD::
FCO_Sachs says:
OPS: Only problem would be my blood pressure...
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Grins ::   FCO: You?  I can't imagine that.  You're a cool cucumber
CSO_Singh says:
::Runs a sensor scan to locate the shield generators.::
FCO_Sachs says:
OPS: Would it do you any good if you saw me panic? Nope, have to be strong on the outside, but even i get nervous
Host CO_Savar says:
::Takes a PADD::  CIV: Anything important that you haven't brought to our attention already?
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Laughs ::   FCO: Nah...I just can't see you getting nervous.   :: Winks ::
FCO_Sachs says:
::Winks:: OPS: Thanks.  fun time ::smiles as she works::
CTO_Jarot says:
::thinks for a moment::  CO: Captain... I think we could additionally with your suggestion reg a full spread of photon torpedoes to detonate after a specific time. In which case these explosions would definitely throw the station and ships off balance for a minute or so... enough time for us to place a precision assault
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Sees a light come on.  Someone has accessed a shut down system.  Sends an urgent message to that person ::
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Mumbles under breath ::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Nothing as of yet, he was a tough nut to crack. I'm still however, waiting on hearing a report as to why he had died
CSO_Singh says:
CTO:  I have a lock on their shield generators.  They are located here.  ::Pulls up a general schematic of the stations layout that she has so far.::
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Sees the system close down and laughs to himself ::
CSO_Singh says:
CTO:  I believe this level contains their engineering, and this level here appears to be their command center.
Host CO_Savar says:
OPS: Mister Sanchez, is something amiss?
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Glances back at the CO a moment ::   CO: No sir...just someone accessing a closed down system.  It's taken care of.
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Checks the ID of the person who accessed the system and shakes his head ::
FCO_Sachs says:
OPS: What did you break this time?
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Looks at the FCO ::   FCO: Wasn't me
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: I'm not really sure why he died, but it was just your typical run of the mill truth serum
CTO_Jarot says:
::glances at the CSO's schematics and nods::  CSO: There we got our specific targets...
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Leans as close as possible to the FCO and whispers ::   FCO: It was....
CSO_Singh says:
CIV:  Captain, the report I was given said it was an expected allergic reaction
Host CO_Savar says:
CIV: From what I understand, the people we're dealing with aren't of any single known race - it's a genetic mixture.  While none of those species may individually react, a combination would have unknown reactions.
CTO_Jarot says:
::puts his new idea into perspective and enters the goals along with the blast yields into a computer model::
FCO_Sachs says:
::raises an eyebrow::
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Nods ::   FCO: Ayep...that's who.   :: Grins ::
CSO_Singh says:
~~~~ CTO:  I am worried about something.  One of the areas that are blocked is not far from the shield generators.  There are a couple of these areas and they could mean a couple of things.~~~~
Host CO_Savar says:
CTO: I want you to prepare the assault.  Will you also be leading the away team?
FCO_Sachs says:
CO: 5 minutes away
Host CO_Savar says:
FCO: Status of flight plan?
OPS_Qui says:
$:: Begins to feel light and free of her bondage.  Opens her eyes and looks at the figures not far from her in the tubes. ::
FCO_Sachs says:
CO: Done in 4
CTO_Jarot says:
::nods::  CO: But I would need possibly Captain McPherson to take position at tactical as we beam over...
OPS_Qui says:
$:: Her vision distorts and the figures move away from her.  She is blinded by a brilliant bright light ::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO/CSO: Well, I was out of the loop, I didn't make myself available to anyone for the past 24 hours
CSO_Singh says:
::Looks over at MacPherson and nods.::
OPS_Sanchez says:
CO: Sir, may I suggest we take the Luna in under gray mode?  Their sensors may go off, but it might give us a few seconds more before they actually "see" us
Host CO_Savar says:
CSO/CTO/FCO: Do we have the information we need?
OPS_Qui says:
$:: Her eyes roll upwards to the back of her head ::
CSO_Singh says:
CO:  Yes and no.  We have their general defenses mapped out, but we there are six areas that are blocked.  We have no idea what they are hiding there or which one contains our crew.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: I'll take tactical
CTO_Jarot says:
~~~~CSO: I see your point, Harm...  that's why I will need you with me when we beam over... otherwise we will be running in the dark there...~~~~
CTO_Jarot says:
::glances at the CSO:: CSO: But we could determine if we beamed in and scanned from the inside ?
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan walks over to Tac 1::
CSO_Singh says:
~~~~ CTO:  Three of the areas that are blocked are relatively large, the other three are not.~~~~
FCO_Sachs says:
::Nods::
CSO_Singh says:
CTO:  We should be able to.
CTO_Jarot says:
~~~~CSO: Are they situated inside the station or near the outer ring...?~~~~
Host CO_Savar says:
OPS: If we have the sensor readings we need, take us into grey mode.  FCO: Decrease speed by two warp factors.
CTO_Jarot says:
CSO/CO: If we beam in an assault team we can determine our objective as we beam in and then plot our route....
FCO_Sachs says:
::Slows there speed::
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Takes the ship to gray mode, extinguishing all external lights ::
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Sees the reserve power increase as a result and smiles ::
CSO_Singh says:
~~~~ CTO:  All are located inside the station, near the middle.~~~~  ::Bites her lip as a memory flashes.::  ~~~~ Two of the areas, the larger two, are labs  The other four are holding areas.  I would guess they are spread out to keep all their eggs from being in one basket.~~~~
CTO_Jarot says:
~~~~CSO: That's how I would do it.... clever people over there.... basically we can't determine who is where at this moment...  could we determine it if we went closer by the station?~~~~
OPS_Qui says:
:: Takes a ragged breath and feels her spirit drop further into the darkness ::
CSO_Singh says:
~~~~ CTO: I don't know, but I doubt it.  We need to get inside those areas  We know the three small areas are holding areas.  The question is in which one of the large areas are.  We could check out the smaller ones first... but then again, they could be in the lab as well.  Kehari was inside a lab.~~~~
CTO_Jarot says:
~~~~CSO: Sounds like we need more then one assault team to beam over if we want to increase our challenges of success within the time limit....~~~~
FCO_Sachs says:
::Touches a few bottoms:: CO: We are approaching the station, dropping us from warp
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan monitors the sensors::
Host CO_Savar says:
CIV: On the mark...
CSO_Singh says:
~~~~ CTO:  To be affective, yes.  I would like to take a group into the labs  When I am done, there will be no lab.~~~~ ::Anger flashes through her.::
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Fingers fly over console as reserve power is called up for distribution ::
Host CO_Savar says:
CIV: Launch weapons...
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Aye ::Ewan begins the volley::
CSO_Singh says:
::Looks over at the captain, wondering how he would take to the idea of multiple forces, one being led by her.::
CTO_Jarot says:
::nods::  CSO: All Right... then that's what we need to do... send in two teams...
CSO_Singh says:
::Briefly remembers the young officer who had come aboard not so very long ago, and how she had changed.::  CTO:  Yes... with destructive weapons.

ACTION: The Luna drops from warp slightly off from their intended coordinates.  The torpedoes fire from the launchers, and streak towards their targets  Only moments later, they explode on cue, and the station and Alliance vessel shudder at the impacts.  The Alliance ship and station don't take it lying down, and open up with their own weapons...  The topside of the Luna takes the brunt of the weapons and continues on its path.  The Bridge shakes heavily, and Sachs is thrown forward, striking her head on the viewscreen.  Lights flicker...
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